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Home My WebLink Aboutcoa.lu.pu.Maroon Creek Club Snow making Water.0042.2012 Aic THE CITY OF ASPEN City of Aspen Community Development Department CASE NUMBER 0042.2012.ASLU PARCEL ID NUMBERS NO PARCEL PROJECTS ADDRESS MAROON CREEK CLUB SUB PLANNER SARA ADAMS CASE DESCRIPTION SNOW MAKING WATER LINE REPRESENTATIVE SKI CO DATE OF FINAL ACTION 8/29/12 CLOSED BY ANGELA SCOREY ON: 8.29.12 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.070 AND CHAPTER 26.306 ASPEN LAND USE CODE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Aspen, CO STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. County of Pitkin ) (name, please print) being or representing an Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060 (E) or Section 26.306.010 (E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner: Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fourteen(14) days after final approval of a site specific development plan. A copy of the publication is attached hereto. Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official Paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen no later than fifteen (15) days after an Interpretation has been rendered. A copy of the publication is attached hereto. zl� �. S i ature The foregoing "Affidavit of Notice"was acknowledged before me this 2 day of 20 11-5 by L i P (Z-A-4A(??re- + WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL My commission expires: Notice is hereby given to the general public ,f the approval of a sde-specific development plan,and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24,Article 68,Colorado Revised Statutes,pertain- ing to the following described property: Parcel ID 2735#2735-112-09-055,1 3 9-049,legally d 3 scdbed as-113-09-014, Notary Public and 49,Maroon Creek CI�u,,r,.,ecl Unit Devel- Y j opment/Subdivision,City of Aspen,Pitkin County, Colorado.The approval grants an insubstantial amendment to the Maroon Creek Club PUD/Sub- division and Stream Margin Review exemption to replace an existing snowmaking supply line.The changes are depicted in the land use application on ATTACHMENTS: , file with the City of Aspen. For further information ti 1 T T 1�.7 contact Sara Adams at the City of Aspen Commu- COPY OF THE PUBLICATION nit,Development Dept.,130 S.Galena St.,Aspen, Colorado.(970)429-2778. City of Aspen Published in The Aspen Times Weekly on August 2,2012. [8217926] 1 C27 Lt- 201 2• �15�—�ti r File Edit Record Navigate Form Reports Format Tab Help Routing Status Fees Fee Summary FftActions Attachments Routing History Valuation (ArchjEng Custom Fields I Sub Permits f Parcels �s a„ aslu Aspen Land Use �'0 LOT Q AND LOT 14 OF THE MAROON y ASPEN T er ms Tto 4" aslu07 ( 1 7112!2012 ' Project Status pending Approved� i Dw#b APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO REPLACE THE EXISTING TIEHACK SNOWMAKING Issued SUPPLY LINE-THE LINE CROSSES LOTS Q AND 14 OF THE MAROON CREEK CLUB CbsedJFiral Submitted ASPEN SKI CO 923 0555 Clock FR pays� Expires 7ITt2013 Submitted via Owner Last name ASPEN SKI COMPANY First name PO BOX 1248 ASPEN CO 81611 Phone (970)379-1371 Address Applicant Owner is applicant? []Contractor is applicant? Last name ASPEN SNOVWASS First name 1393 B 102 RD CARBONDALE CO 81623 Phone ( 1 Cust# 20157 Address Lender i Last name First name Phone ( ) Address ) :Displays the permit lender's address AspenGddS(server) angelas 1011 QD � 3260 -7 �2� � OC) 4�v�S DEVELOPMENT ORDER City of Aspen Community Development Department This Development Order, hereinafter "Order", is hereby issued pursuant to Section 26.304.070, "Development Orders", and Section 26.308.010, "Vested Property Rights", of the City of Aspen Municipal Code. This Order allows development of a site-specific development plan pursuant to the provisions of the land use approvals, described herein. The effective date of this Order shall also be the initiation date of a three (3) -year vested property right. The vested property right shall expire on the day after the third anniversary of the effective date of this Order, unless the change is accomplished or a building permit is approved pursuant to Section 26.304.075, or unless an exemption, extension, reinstatement, or a revocation is issued by City Council pursuant to Section 26.308.010. After Expiration of vested property rights, this Order shall remain in full force and effect, excluding any growth management allotments granted pursuant to Section 26.470, but shall be subject to any amendments to the Land Use Code adopted since the effective date of this Order. - - - - - - - - This Development Order is associated with the property noted below for the site-specific development plan as described below. Property Owner's Name,Mailinp_Address and telephone number: Aspen Skiing Company, P.O. Box 1248, Aspen, CO 81621. 970-925-1220 Maroon Creek Club Master Association, 300 S. Hunter St., Aspen, CO 81621. Legal Description and Street Address of Subject Property: Lots Q, 14, and 49 of the Maroon Creek Club Planned Unit Development/ Subdivision, Aspen, Colorado. Written Description of the Site Specific Plan and/or Attachment Describing Plan: An Insubstantial Amendment to Maroon Creek Club Planned Unit Development/ Subdivision and a Stream Margin Exemption to replace an existing mostly sub-grade snowmaking supply line. Land Use Approval Received and Dates: Administrative approval granted July 26, 2012. Effective Date of Development Order: August 2, 2012. (Same as date of publication of notice of approval.) Expiration Date of Development Order: August 2, 2015. (The extension, reinstatement, exemption from expiration and revocation may be pursued in accordance with Section 26.308.010 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code.) - N5.UeA this 26`h day of 2012, by the City of Aspen Community Development Director. Chris Bendon Community Development Director City of Aspen NOTICE OF APPROVAL For a Stream Margin Review Exemption and an Insubstantial PUD Amendment to Maroon Creek Club PUD for Lots Q, 14 and 49 Parcel ID No. 2735-112-09-055, 2735-113-09-014, 2735-113-09-049, respectively APPLICANT: Aspen Skiing Company P.O. Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 REPRESENTATIVE: Aspen Skiing Company Victor Gerdin P.O. Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 970/823-0555 SUBJECT& SITE OF AMENDMENT: Lots Q, 14 and 49 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD/ Subdivision SUMMARY: The applicant requests Stream Margin Review Exemption and an Insubstantial PUD Amendment to amend replace the existing Tiehack snowmaking supply line which runs from Maroon Creek through Lots Q, 14 and terminates at Lot 49 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD. The Maroon Creek Club PUD permits ski lift use and other ski area related activities within the PUD. The applicant is works with the Parks and Engineering Departments regarding Urban Run-off Management Plan requirements and a re-vegetation plan. STAFF EVALUATION: The proposed change to amend the PUD to allow the replacement of the snowmaking pipe meets the review criteria for an Insubstantial PUD Amendment listed in Exhibit A as the changes are sub-grade and are minimal. The proposed pipe meets the criteria for Stream Margin Exemption as described in Exhibit B. DECISION: The Community Development Director finds the Administrative Application for Stream Margin Review Exemption to be consistent with the review criteria listed in Exhibit B and finds that an Insubstantial PUD Amendment to be consistent with the review criteria listed in Exhibit A and thereby, APPROVES the request with the following condition: 1.- Aspen Parks Department shall review and approve a re-vegetation and irrigation plan prior to building permit issuance. AnED BY: e( /Z' Chris Bendon, Date Community Development Director Attachments: Exhibit A: Review Criteria for Insubstantial PUD Amendment Exhibit B: Review Criteria for Stream Margin Review Exemption Page ] of 3 Exhibit A Insubstantial PUD Amendment Review Criteria Section 26.445.100 Amendment of PUD development order A. PUD Insubstantial Amendments. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. There is no change in the use or character of the building. This criterion is met. 2. An increase by greater than three percent (3%) in the overall coverage of structures on the land. There is no increase in coverage. This criterion is met. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development or the demand for public facilities. There is no change to the trip generation rates. This criterion is met. 4. A reduction by greater than three percent (3%) of the approved open space. There is no reduction to the open space. This criterion is met. 5. A reduction by greater than one percent (1%) of the off-street parking and loading space. There is no change in the parking/loading space. This criterion is met. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights-of-way for streets and easements. There is no reduction in the ROW's widths, streets or easements. This criterion is met. 7. An increase of greater than two percent (2%) in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Not applicable. 8. An increase by greater than one percent (I%) in the approved residential density of the development. There is no increase in residential density. This criterion is met. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting a variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. The change is consistent with the approved use and does not require a dimensional variation. This criterion is met. Page 2 of 3 Exhibit B Stream Margin Review Exemption Criteria 26.435.040. Stream margin review. B. Exemptions. The Community Development Director may exempt the following types of development within the stream margin review area: 1. Construction of pedestrian or automobile bridges, public trails or structures for irrigation, drainage, flood control or water diversion, bank stabilization, provided plans and specifications are submitted to the City engineer demonstrating that the structure is engineered to prevent blockage of drainage channels during peak flows and the Community Development Director determines the proposed structure complies, to the extent practical, with the stream margin review standards. The Engineering Department confirmed that the pipe is engineered to prevent blockage of drainage channels. The Community Development Director determines that the pipe complies to the best extent practical with stream margin review standards. This criterion is met. 2. Construction of improvements essential for public health and safety which cannot be reasonably accommodated outside of the "no development area" prescribed by this Section including, but not limited to, potable water systems, sanitary sewer, utilities and fire suppression systems provided the Community Development Director determines the development complies, to the extent practical, with the stream margin review standards. Not applicable. 3. The expansion, remodeling or reconstruction of an existing development provided the following standards are met: a. The development does not add more than ten percent (10%) to the floor area of the existing structure or increase the amount of building area exempt from floor area calculations by more than twenty-five percent (25%). All stream margin exemptions are cumulative. Once a development reaches these totals, a stream margin review by the Planning and Zoning Commission is required; and The pipe replacement does not expand development. This criterion is met. b. The development does not require the removal of any tree for which a permit would be required pursuant to Chapter 13.20 of this Code. The pipe replacement does not require tree removal. This criterion is met. c. The development is located such that no portion of the expansion, remodeling or reconstruction will be any closer to the high water line than is the existing development. The pipe replacement is no closer than the existing line. This criterion is met. d. The development does not fall outside of an approved building envelope if one has been designated through a prior review; and Not applicable. e. The expansion, remodeling or reconstruction will cause no increase to the amount of ground coverage of structures within the 100-year flood plan. Not applicable. Page 3 of 3 Sara Adams From: Josh Rice Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:11 PM To: Sara Adams Subject: RE: tiehack pipe replacement Sa ra, No, Ski Co. has given us what we need. Thanks, Josh From: Sara Adams Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:10 PM To: Josh Rice Subject: tiehack pipe replacement Hi Josh, I just received the tiehack pipe replacement land use application from Ski Co. Does Engineering have any conditions that I need to include in the insubstantial PUD approval that I am processing? Thanks, Sara Sara Adams,AICP Senior Planner City of Aspen 130 South Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 tole. 910.4292778 wwwas en itk€n cony i Sara Adams From: Josh Rice Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:56 PM To: Sara Adams; 'april' Subject: RE: tiehack pipe replacement Sara, We have an engineer's stamped drawing of the bank cross-section. The design shown on the drawing is adequate to satisfy the criterion below. Thanks, Josh From: Sara Adams Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:00 AM To: Josh Rice; april Subject: tiehack pipe replacement Hi Josh and April, I am processing the PUD amendment and the Stream Margin Exemption for the tiehack snowmaking pipe replacement. The review criterion that needs to be met for the project to be exempt from stream margin review is below: "Construction of pedestrian or automobile bridges, public trails or structures for irrigation, drainage,flood control or water diversion, bank stabilization, provided plans and specifications are submitted to the City engineer demonstrating that the structure is engineered to prevent blockage of drainage channels during peak flows and the Community Development Director determines the proposed structure complies, to the extent practical, with the stream margin review standards." Can you confirm that the pipe meets these requirements? Thanks! Sara Sara Adams,AICP Senior Planner City of Aspen 130 South Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 tele. 970.429,2H8 v'v'ww.asoemitkin.Gok 1 of qN ej M4 + • . i u,•,T � iq ,Q Brian Flynn To: GERDIN, VICTOR; Sara Adams Cc: Josh Rice; April Long Subject: RE: tiehack rd Victor, I reviewed the re-vegetation plan you provided last week during our email exchange. I have a few comments specific to the re-vegetation efforts. I have included Sara in this email since she is working on the PUD amendment approval. Sara, I made a copy of the re-vegetation plan provided to me and will send it to you interoffice for you file. Josh or April, if you have any concerns with my comments, meaning they are not supporting water quality or erosion, please add to them or note a need to change. My goal is to provide additional requirements to the re-vegetation plan so that it has the best chance to establish while supporting erosion control and water quality. Victor please add the following to your re-vegetation plan: (you have narratives for each of these areas,the important specific parameters and protocols were need to guide the contractor responsible for completion) Soil Prep: • Top soil should be good clean organic soil (free of weeds and rocks) • Minimum top soil requirements is 6" in depth Seeding Procedure: • Hand broadcast (spread seed be hand- slopes prevent mechanical application) • Rake seed into top soil no more than %to W deep (soil seed contact is critical for growth and slopes at the project prevent mechanical application) • Cover area with weed free straw (holds moisture and protects seed) • Utilize a wood fiber mulch tackifier to retain straw, moisture, and seed (this is for soil seed stabilization and cannot take the place of required erosion control provided by the Engineering Department) • Irrigate for a period of two years or until established (don't let soil dry completely but do not create pooling of water) Weed Management: • All mulching materials and seed mixes should be certified weed free. • All disturbed areas during and after construction shall be maintained free of weeds. This will enable the desired vegetation to thrive without the crowding out tendencies of aggressive undesirables. Once seeding becomes established, weed control must continue, though the need should diminish over the years. • Set up a management plan with a certified pesticide applicator Brian Flynn Open Space and Special Projects Manager 1 (P)970-429-2035 (F)970-920-5128 --------------- ---------- PARKS & RECREATION From: GERDIN, VICTOR [mailto:VGERDIN(a)aspensnowmass.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:30 AM To: Brian Flynn Cc: Josh Rice; April Long Subject: RE: tiehack rd Brian, I trust you received the Reveg Plan that I thought was included with the CMP, and that it meets your requirements. I look forward to hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Victor From: GERDIN, VICTOR Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 8:24 AM To: 'Brian Flynn' Cc: CROSS, SUSAN C; Perry, David; PAULLIN, DONALD T. Subject: RE: tiehack rd Brian, Attached is the Revegetation Plan that I thought I submitted with the Landscape/Grading Permit and CMP. But as I look through my records, is see the CMP did not require a specific Reveg Plan and it may not have been part of the submittal. I hope this attachment complies with your requirements. Regarding irrigation,we have plans to either irrigate from the ticket office or from the Maroon Creek Pumphouse.The pumphouse may be a shorter route, and as you suggest, we may not have to deal with hoses across the road. Irrigation will take place until the revegetation efforts have successfully been established and match the existing vegetation surrounding the area of disturbance. Please contact me if you have questions. Victor -------.------------ _ _,_ ....... From: Brian Flynn [mailto:Brian.FlynnCalci.aspen.co.us] Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 1:57 PM To: GERDIN, VICTOR Subject: tiehack rd Victor, I went through the entire plan set for the work proposed oat Tiehack 1) 1 did not see any restoration plan—there was a note to accomplish restoration but nothing further. Need a plan, showing the restoration protocols, seed mix, irrigation layout, notes on noxious weed management etc... 2 2)you said in your previous email thal`irrigation was going to be supplied from the riehack Ticket Office, please let me know how the lines will cross the road and remain in place without damage as vehicles pass over the lines. thanks Brian Flynn Open Space and Special Projects Manager (P)970-429-2035 (F)970-920-5128 ASPEN AF PARKS A RECREATION Email secured by Check Point 3 ASPEN SNOWMASS Revegetation Plan Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement Buttermilk Mountain Aspen Skiing Company April 29, 201) 3) To prevent soil loss and movement and to maintain water quality, runoff should be diverted and diffused during construction. 4) To improve revegetation efforts and soil stability and to slow short-te— erosion, efforts should be made to maintain intact litter and surface soil layers or to reuse topsoil. Topsoil that is removed during construction should be stockpiled and replaced as soon as possible for revegetation. 5) To improve revegetation efforts and soil stability and to reduce soil erosion, sediment traps should be placed at the bottom of the slope before construction. 6) To reduce soil erosion, during and after construction, where soil material is unstable or loose, mechanical or specialized stabilization techniques should be used. 7) To reduce soil erosion, all backfill should be compacted. 8) To minimize the amount of overland flow, cross drainage should be utilized across trenches where needed. Seeding Seeding with desirable grass and forb species should be the primary form of active revegetation. Seeding and mulching should occur within 10 days of the disturbance to prevent erosion. However, plant establishment will be most successful if seeding is done during early spring, late fall, or during periods when adequate precipitation is expected. Seed should be covered with soil to a depth of approximately 1/8" after it is sown. This may be accomplished by dragging chains, chain link fence, or other such implement behind a tractor, or by raking. Reseeded areas should be mulched to improve the interim water holding capacity of the soil, to prevent erosion, and to protect the seedbed during germination. Revegetation by Buttermilk's current native seed mixture as shown below is recommended. This seed mix was created in collaboration with City, County and USFS revegetation specialists for the 2011 Tiehack Lift project. Should rapid soil stabilization be necessary on any site, addition of 10-15 lbs/acre of Regreen to the seed mix is recommended. Regreen is a sterile hybrid grass that provides rapid germination, initial vegetative cover, and does not produce viable seeds. The seed mix that is currently in use at Buttermilk performed well last season on the mountain last season demonstrating a wide variety of environmental conditions and is recommended for continued use on all portions of the mountain. Name, Variety Percent Fringed Bromegrass 10% Nodding Bromegrass 10% Slender Wheatgrass 20% Big Bluegrass 2.5% Rocky Mountain Fescue 5% Blue Wildrye 15% Streambank Wheatgrass 15% Prairie Junegrass 2.5% Tufted Hairgrass 5% 3 Fertilization should occur by either mechanical spreader or manually, after seeding and prior to spreading of mulch. Mulching Certified weed-free mulch should be spread at a rate of 2 tons per acre over all reclaimed areas. Mulching improves the interim water holding capacity of the soil, helps to prevent erosion, and protects the seedbed during germination. On steeper slopes (40% and up) mulching is especially important as a means to control erosion. In sites with steep, bare, erosion prone soils, a tackifier may be necessary to help keep mulch in place. Erosion control matting may be necessary on very steep or erosion-prone slopes. Noxious Weed Prevention The reclaimed area should be monitored for noxious weeds until 80% cover by desirable species is established through the extent of the project. Noxious weed invasions should be aggressively controlled with the appropriate measures, should they occur. Chemicals should be applied under the direction of a certified pesticide applicator. Monitoring Plan Restored areas should be periodically reviewed on the ground, throughout the growing season, for a three year period. The goal of monitoring is to track the effectiveness of noxious weed control and revegetation efforts. Ocular estimates of species cover and surveys for noxious weed occurrence should determine the effectiveness of the revegetation efforts. If objectives are not being met, the situation should be re-evaluated and the appropriate measures applied. 5 THE CITY OF ASPEN , Land Use Application Determination of Completeness Date: July 13, 2012 Dear City of Aspen Land Use Review Applicant, We have received your land use application and reviewed it for completeness. The case number and name assigned to this property is 0042.2012.ASLU —Stream Margin Exemption. The planner assigned to this case is Sara Adams. ❑ Your Land Use Application is incomplete: We found that the application needs additional items to be submitted for it to be deemed complete and for us to begin reviewing it. We need the following additional submission contents for you application: Please submit the aforementioned missing submission items so that we may begin reviewing your application. No review hearings will be scheduled until all of the submission contents listed above have been submitted and are to the satisfaction of the City of Aspen Planner reviewing the land use application. Your Land Use Application is complete: If there are not missing items listed above, then your application has been deemed complete to begin the land use review process. Other submission items may be requested throughout the review process as deemed necessary by the Community Development Department. Please contact me at 429-2759 if you have any questions. Th You fifer Oe n, Deputy Director City of A , Community Development Department For Office Use Only: Qualifying Applications: Mineral Rights N tice Required SPA PUD COWOP Yes No Subdivision(creating more than 1 additional lot) GMQS Allotments Residential Affordable Housing Yes No Commercial E.P.F. !UL 12 2012 CITY OF ASPEN WUNI1Y DEVE`OMW ASPEN S N O W M A S S July 9, 2012 Sara Adams City of Aspen Community Development 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Land Use Application—Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dear Sara, This letter accompanies the submission requirements from Aspen Skiing Company(ASC) for the Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement application discussed in your pre-application summary dated July 6, 2012. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing supply line which is corroded beyond repair. This line crosses Lots Q and 14 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD. ASC understands that the original PUD for Maroon Creek Club permitted various ski area infrastructure including ski lifts and snowmaking facilities. The PUD was originally approved in the County, and was annexed into the City. Ordinance 40, Series 1996 rezoned the entire PUD. That approval memorialized all the previous County approvals, and included language allowing the ski lift use and other ski area related activities to continue in the PUD. Sec. 26.435.040. Stream margin review. Following is a response to the requirements of the Stream Margin Review. The very lowest portion of the project is approximately 100 horizontal feet, and 40+vertical feet from the high water line of Maroon Creek. The following addresses the Stream Margin Review Standards and the compliance with the criteria to allow an exemption from the Stream Margin Review. The Community Development Director may exempt the following types of development within the stream margin review area: 1) This is an underground pipeline,with no structures associated with it. It is obvious that no part of this project will block the drainage channels during peak flows. 2) This is utility line (snowmaking line)that must originate at the ditch level (Stapleton ditch) of the diversion from Maroon Creek. While this utility is not"essential for public health and safety", it cannot be"reasonably accommodated"or installed in any other location. 3) This project replaces an existing line that: a. Does not have "floor area"associated with it. b. Tree removal is not required in this portion of the project. c. The new line will not be any closer than the existing line. d. There is no structure, and therefore no building envelope, associated with this project. e. Not Applicable. Following is a response to the requirements of an Insubstantial PUD Amendment. Sec. 26.445.100. Amendment of PUD development order. A. PUD Insubstantial Amendments. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. The uses and character of the development are not changing 2. An increase by greater than three percent (3%) in the overall coverage of structures on the land. There are no structures associated with this amendment. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development or the demand for public facilities. This amendment will not increase trip keneration rates or demand for public facilities. 4. A reduction by greater than three percent(3%) of the approved open space. This amendment causes no reduction in approved open space. 5. A reduction by greater than one percent(I%)of the off-street parking and loading space. Not Applicable. There is no change in off-street parking and loading space. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights-of-way for streets and easements. Not Applicable. The pipe replacement does not change or affect road rights-of-way or street easements. 7. An increase of greater than two percent(2%) in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Not Applicable. No change is contemplated or proposed to any commercial structures. 8. An increase by greater than one percent(I%) in the approved residential density of the development. Not Applicable. No residential densi changes are proposed or contemplated. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting a variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. ti This amendment is consistent with the condition or representation of the proiect's original approval. The replacement of underground snowmaking infrastructure does not change the PUD's approved uses or dimensional requirements. Enclosed with this cover letter are: 1) check for$2,155 for the application review fee 2) copy of the Pre-application Conference Summary 3) 8-1/2"x 11"vicinity map locating the subject parcels within the City of Aspen 4) Completed Land Use Application Form 5) Signed Fee Agreement Form 6) Proof of Ownership and Consent Letters 7) Illustrations of Project Plan. This application is submitted by Victor Gerdin, Mountain Planner for ASC (923-0555), on behalf of: Aspen Skiing Company Maroon Creek Club Master Association P.O. Box 1248 300 S. Hunter St. Aspen, CO 81612 Aspen, CO 81612 970-925-1220 Please feel free to contact me at 923-0555 if you have any other questions. Sincerely, 6 Kx / _ Victor Gerdin Mountain Planner CC: David Corbin, Dave Bellack, Rich Burkley, Susan Cross R17 s, , JUL 12 21012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 J .. i kf.. .. Y r y,.A0 Agreement to Pay Application Fees Anagreement between the City of Aspen ("City")and Property Aspen Skiing Company Phone No.:923-0555 vgerdin @aspensnowmass.com Owner("I"): Email: Address of Lot Q and Lot 14 of the Billing P.O. Box 1248 Property: Maroon Creek Club Address: Aspen, CO 81612 (subject of (send bills here) p application) I understand that the City has adopted, via Ordinance No. , Series of 2011, review fees for Land Use applications and the payment of these fees is a condition precedent to determining application completeness. I understand that as the property owner that I am responsible for paying all fees for this development application. For flat fees and referral fees: I agree to pay the following fees for the services indicated. I understand that these flat fees are non-refundable. $630 flat fee for Parks $0 flat fee for Select Dept $0 flat fee for Select Dept $ 0 flat fee for Select Review For deposit cases only: The City and I understand that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possible at this time to know the full extent or total costs involved in processing the application. I understand that additional costs over and above the deposit may accrue. I understand and agree that it is impracticable for City staff to complete processing, review, and presentation of sufficient information to enable legally required findings to be made for project consideration, unless invoices are paid in full. The City and I understand and agree that invoices mailed by the City to the above listed billing address and not returned to the City shall be considered by the City as being received by me. I agree to remit payment within 30 days of presentation of an invoice by the City for such services. I have read, understood, and agree to the Land Use Review Fee Policy including consequences for non-payment. I agree to pay the following initial deposit amounts for the specified hours of staff time. I understand that payment of a deposit does not render an application complete or compliant with approval criteria. If actual recorded costs exceed the initial deposit, I agree to pay additional monthly billings to the City to reimburse the City for the processing of my application at the hourly rates hereinafter stated. $ 1 ,260 deposit for 4 hours of Community Development Department staff time. Additional time above the deposit amount will be billed at$315 per hour. $ 265 deposit for 1 hours of Engineering Department staff time. Additional time above the deposit amount will be billed at$265 per hour. City of Aspen: Property Owner: Digitally signed Victor DN:—Victor Gerdin,o,ou, email=vgerdin @a spensnacamas wmass.com,c=US Date:2012.07.11 12:43:38-06'00' Chris Bendon Victor Gerdin Community Development Director Name: City use: 2155 Title: Mountain Planner Fees Due:$ Received: $ 0047- -Z017- •A5(-LA f Z r-.c F, IVED CITY OF ASPEN JUL 12 2012 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY GlT'y` ()� /&�PEA PLANNER: Sara Adams, 429-2778 DATE: 07.06.12 PROJECT: Tiehack supply line REPRESENTATIVE: Victor Gerdin,Aspen Skiing Company 923-0555 DESCRIPTION: The applicant requests approval to replace the existing Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line. The line crosses Lots Q and 14 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD. BACKGROUND: The Maroon Creek Club PUD was originally approved in the County and subsequently annexed into the City at which time the County approvals were memorialized. Ski lifts and ski infrastructure are permitted within the PUD. The pipe crosses Lots Q and 14 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD and appears to be located within the Stream Margin Review area, measured 100 feet horizontally from the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries. The project is exempt from 8040 Greenline Review. PROPOSAL: PUD insubstantial amendment approval is required to allow the pipe to run through the area. This is an administrative approval that is processed by the Community Development Department. In addition Stream Margin Review is required unless the applicant can provide a stamped survey delineating that the pipe is outside of the stream margin review area (measured 100 feet horizontally from the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries). The project may qualify for an exemption from Stream Margin Review as described in Section 26.435.040.13 of the Aspen Municipal Code. Owner consent from the properties which the pipe crosses is required as part of the land use application. Relevant Land Use Code Section(s): 26.304 Common Development Review Procedures 26.435.040 Stream Margin Review 26.445.100 Amendment of PUD development order A link to the Land Use Code is here: http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Departments/Community-DevelopmenVPIanning-and- Zoning/Title-26-Land-Use-Code/ A link to the Land Use Application is here: http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Portals/0/docs/City/Comdev/Apps%20and%20Fees/2011%20land%20use%20ap %20form.�df Review by: Staff. Public Hearing: No. Planning Fees: $1,260 for 4 hours at$315/hr. Referral Agencies: Engineering($265/hr)and Parks($630 flat fee). Total Deposit: $2,155. To apply, submit the following information: ❑ Proof of ownership with payment. ❑ Signed fee agreement. ❑ Applicant's name, address and telephone number in a letter signed by the applicant that states the name, address and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant. ❑ Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting of a current certificate from a title insurance company, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners of the property, and all mortgages,judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner's right to apply for the Development Application. ❑ Total deposit for review of the application. ❑ 2 Copies of the complete application packet and maps. ❑ An 8 1/2"by 11"vicinity map locating the parcel within the City of Aspen. ❑ Site improvement survey including topography and vegetation showing the current status, including all easements and vacated rights of way, of the parcel certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the state of Colorado. ❑ A written description of the proposal and an explanation in written and graphic, form of how the proposed development complies with the insubstantial PUD review standards Land Use Code Section 26.445.100. • Copies of prior approvals related to the pipe. • Applications shall be provided in paper format and on a CD. ❑ Applicants are advised that building plans will be required to meet the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Aspen,the Federal Fair Housing Act, and CRS 9.5.112. Please make sure that your application submittal addresses these building-related and accessibility regulations. You may contact the Building Department at 920-5090 for additional information. Disclaimer: The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate. The summary does not create a legal or vested right. SNOWMASS ASPEN MOUNTAIN ASPEN HIGHLANDS BUYTERMILK ASPEN /'(\SNOWMASS,. �j ASPEN SKIING COMPANY July 6, 2012 ra r*4 KkL.-kjVEU Aspen Pitkin Community Development JUL 12 2012 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 CITY' OF AS-PA:N com.1v} FT(DEVELO'� NEW Re: Tlehack pipe replacement Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Colorado. I am also an officer of Aspen Skiing Company. Aspen Skiing Company is the owner in fee simple absolute of Lot 49 of the Maroon Creek Club P.U.D. according to the recorded plat thereof, on which the referencedpipe willbe installed. Said property is not subject to any mortgages, liens or other encumbrances. On behalf of Aspen Skiing Company, I consent to the filing of'the application and its processing by Victor Gerdin and David Corbin. Very truly yours, ,VI David. Bellaok' Senior Vice President General Counsel cc: P.O.Box 1248 Aspen,CO 81612-1248 970-925-1220 www.aspensnowm ass.cam P6,1W m Req,,W P.Pel MAROON CREEK CLUB MASTER ASSOCIATION A CoLoRADO NONmonT CORPORATION 3oo S HUNTER STREET,ASPEN CO 81611 , June 6, 2012 Aspen Pitkin Community Development 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Tiehack Supply Line Replacement Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Maroon Creek Club Master Association(the "Association"), the Association consents to the filing of an Application to replace the Tiehack Supply Line and its processing by Aspen Skiing Company and its representatives and agents. The Association has not reviewed the contents of the Application and does not comment upon same. Sincerely, Leonard Lansb President of M Creek Club Master Association pc: al S.Dishier Dave Bellack - 1 1 - J4 lui Lot 4 �e (ASC) cu ' I �rr - R r I or F�CW a r J iuur � f ot 14 (M is 2735-31103 n L - ( C - open ' - 11............ I'L,.% w, a' Tiehack Pipe Replacement Lot 49, Lot 14, Lot Q D - 4-7-12 Iri J. SITE PLAN TRENCH DETAIL ON HILLSIDE RESTORE DISTURBED AREA TO 1.1� •' PRE—CONSTRUCTION CONDITION J lE. Mill—Tolp Lnca6on i IJ ` ./F / Pipeline , All backfill material compacted to 90%SPD min. L KFi • MIN ' •l �u �� ;��,� WATER LINE / 6' T TYPICAL i IJ i` BOOTH SIDES 14 TO 6 INCHES i Tiehack Pipe Replacement ,t:M, TRENCH DETAIL AT ROADCUr Site Plan - Lots Q&14, MCC 4-7 12 �• {! MR 4' ASPHALT OR MATCH EXISTING Jti - W l ROAVvNC DEPTH,SAWCUT_rMC�GREATER ///� RpADVAY rr / x Y•' TYPICAL / ALL RIGID PAVEWXf NOTES: I ROTH SIDES / t.. . _ CLASS 6 1) All erosion control measures will be in place prior to excavation. 2) Contractor will supply and install 8°HDPE DR9 pipe with certified welded 'x" "'" PP Y P P BOTH Sorts connections.Connections to pump stations are by owner. I ABC 3) Pipe bury depths under roads will be 5 feet,adjusted as necessary ford ' . Class 6 ABC adequate separation from sewer and water mains. � ^J compacte7 to 95%SPD min. 4) Trench backfill under road will be entirely Class 6 ABC per City ;• INC ��'•' - L NE specification. s• HIM. TYPICAL ' ! 5) Concrete curb/gutter/sidewalks and guardrails will be replaced per City BOTH SIDES specifications. I 6) Disturbance corridor on hillside will be not greater than 30 feet.This width . TO 6 INCMES will be adequate for future maintenance access. 7) Pipe bury depths on hillside will be 3 feet minimum at center of trench. 8) Hillside topsoil will be stripped and replaced for satisfactory revegetation. NOTE, SAWCUT SMALL RE CONTINUOUS WITH SMOOTH, TAPERED 9) Hillside trench will be compacted with native material to eliminate settling TRANSITIONS IN WIDTH IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT and erosion.Trench surface will be graded as necessary with water bars to PAVENENT RES70RATION WIDTH, control runoff. 10) Revegetation will be completed with seed mix per City specs(with erosion mat as necessary)and/or hydro-seed application with tackifier. 11) All work to be done to MCCMA satisfaction as the underlying property owner. A S P E W oS N O W M A S S Tiehack Snowmaking Buttermilk Mountain 4/19/12 V i ASPEN�)SNOWMASS July 2, 2012 Jennifer Phelan City of Aspen Community Development 130 S. Galena Aspen,CO 81611 Re: Land Use Application—Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement Dear Jennifer, This letter accompanies the submission requirements from Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) for the Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement application discussed in your email to Josh Rice dated June 21, 2012. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing supply line which is corroded beyond repair.This line crosses Lots Q and 14 of the Maroon Creek Club PUD. ASC understands that the original PUD for Maroon Creek Club permitted various ski area infrastructure including ski lifts and snowmaking facilities. The PUD was originally approved in the County, and was annexed into the City. Ordinance 40, Series 1996 rezoned the entire PUD. That approval memorialized all the previous County approvals, and included language allowing the ski lift use and other ski area related activities to continue in the PUD. The project is at least 110 feet from Maroon Creek(as measured on the County GIS Mapping)and therefore does not require a Stream Margin Exemption. Following is a response to the requirements of an Insubstantial PUD Amendment. Sec.26.445.100. Amendment of PUD development order. A. PUD Insubstantial Amendments. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. The uses and character of the development are not changing. 2. An increase by greater than three percent(3%) in the overall coverage of structures on the land. There are no structures associated with this amendment. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development or the demand for public facilities. This amendment will not increase trip„generation rates or demand for public facilities. 4. A reduction by greater than three percent(3%)of the approved open space. This amendment causes no reduction in approved open space. 5. A reduction by greater than one percent(1%)of the off-street parking and loading space. Not Applicable There is no change in off-street parking and loading space. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights-of-way for streets and easements. Not Applicable The pipe replacement does not change or affect road rights-of-way or street easements. 7. An increase of greater than two percent(2%) in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Not Applicable No change is contemplated or proposed to any commercial structures. 8. An increase by greater than one percent(I%) in the approved residential density of the development. Not Applicable No residential density changes are proposed or contemplated. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting a variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. This amendment is consistent with the condition or representation of the project's original gpproval The replacement of underground snowmaking infrastructure does not change the PUD's approved uses or dimensional requirements. Enclosed with this cover letter are: 1) check for$??? for the application review fee 2) copy of the Pre-application Conference Summary 3) 8-1/2' x 1 1" vicinity map locating the subject parcels within the City of Aspen 4) Completed Land Use Application and signed fee agreement 5) Illustrations of Project Plan. This application is submitted by Victor Gerdin, Mountain Planner for ASC(923-0555),on behalf of. Aspen Skiing Company P.O. Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 970-925-1220 1 look forward to meeting with you as necessary regarding this submission. Please feel free to contact me at 923-0555 if you have any other questions. Sincerely,� Victor Gerdin Mountain Planner CC: David Corbin, Dave Bellack, Rich Burkley, Susan Cross i CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Agreement for Payment of City of Aspen Development Application Fees CITY OF ASPEN(hereinafter CITY)and Aspen Skiing Company (hereinafter APPLICANT)AGREE AS FOLLOWS: I. APPLICANT has submitted to CITY an ap lication for Insubstantial PUD Amendment for the Tiehack SnowmaCing Supply Line Replacement. (hereinafter,THE PROJECT). 2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that the City of Aspen has an adopted fee structure for Land Use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a determination of application completeness. 3. APPLICANT and CITY agree that because of the size,nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possible at this time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application. APPLICANT and CITY further agree that it is in the interest of the parties that APPLICANT make payment of an initial deposit and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed to APPLICANT on a monthly basis. APPLICANT agrees additional costs may accrue following their hearings and/or approvals. APPLICANT agrees he will be benefited by retaining greater cash liquidity and will make additional payments upon notification by the CITY when they are necessary as costs are incurred. CITY agrees it will be benefited through the greater certainty of recovering its full costs to process APPLICANT'S application. 4. CITY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for CITY staff to complete processing or present sufficient information to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council to. enable the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council to make legally required findings for project consideration,unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision. 5. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the CITY's waiver of its right to collect full fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay an initial deposit in the amount of$ which is for 6 hours of Community Development staff time, and if actual recorded costs exceed the initial deposit, APPLICANT shall pay additional monthly billings to CITY to reimburse the CITY for the processing of the application mentioned above, including post approval review at a rate of$245.00 per planner hour over the initial deposit. Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date. APPLICANT further agrees that failure to pay such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing,and in no case will building permits be issued until all costs associated with case processing have been paid. CITY OF ASPEN APPLICANT By: By Chris Bendon Community Development Director Date: Billing Address and Telephone Number: Aspen Skiing Company P.O.Box1248 Aspen,CO 81612 925-1220 ATTACHMENT 2—LAND USE APPLICATION PROJECT: Name: Tiehack Snowmaking Supply Line Replacement Location: Buttermilk Mountain...Lot Q, Lot 14 Maroon Creek Club Indicate street address, lot& block number, legal description where appropriate) Parcel ID#(REQUIRED) 273511209055 APPLICANT: Name: Aspen Skiing Company Address: P.O.Box 1248,Aspen,CO 81612 Phone#: 925-1220 REPRESENTATIVE: Name: Victor Gerdin Address: P.O.Box 1248,Aspen,CO 81612 Phone#: 923-0555 TYPE OF APPLICATION: (please check all that apply): ❑ GMQS Exemption ❑ Conceptual PUD ❑ Temporary Use ❑ GMQS Allotment ® Final PUD(&PUD Amendment) ❑ Text/Map Amendment ❑ Special Review ❑ Subdivision ❑ Conceptual SPA ❑X ESA—8040 Greenline, Stream ❑ Subdivision Exemption(includes ❑ Final SPA(& SPA Margin, Hallam Lake Bluff, condominiumization) Amendment) Mountain View Plane ❑ Commercial Design Review ❑ Lot Split ❑ Small Lodge Conversion/ Expansion ❑ Residential Design Variance ❑ Lot Line Adjustment ❑ Other: ❑ Conditional Use EXISTING CONDITIONS: (description of existing buildings, uses,previous approvals,etc. Pipe between Aspen Skiing Company's pump station near Maroon Creek to the Tiehack distribution pump station leaks and is corroded beyond repai PROPOSAL: (description of proposed buildings,uses, modifications,etc. Install new pipe between Aspen Skiing Company's pump station near Maroon Creek to the Tiehack distribution pump station. (Requesting a stream Margin Exemption.) Have you attached the following? FEES DUE:$ R Pre-Application Conference Summary Q Attachment#1,Signed Fee Agreement Response to Attachment#3, Dimensional Requirements Form X1 Response to Attachment#4, Submittal Requirements-Including Written Responses to Review Standards N4 3-D Model for large project All plans that are larger than 8.5"X 11"must be folded. A disk with an electric copy of all written text (Microsoft Word Format)must be submitted as part of the application. Large scale projects should include an electronic 3-D model. Your pre-application conference summary will indicate if you must submit a 3-D model. r * . .. Jl I no � till If ij j � aly. i l . � 'Sr � e Pro'e. I - , y Les a. LARKSPUR LN r i _m Tiehack Snowmaking • �- Line Replacement Ap- 41- , Vicinity Map HALL op �r SITE PLAN ! TRENCH DETAIL ON HILLSIDE 1 O t RESTORE DISTURBED AREA TO PRE—CONSTRUCTION CONDITION Micro ile Location \/\ til\�j �\�`\/y iACKIF All backfill material compacted to 90% SPD min. r i BACKFI Ip' MIN. ,HATER �H LINE 6' MIN. TYPICAL BOTH SIDES l l t 4 TO 6 INCHES Tiehack Pipe Replacement 1 y Site Plan - Lots Q&14 MCC 1 TRENCH DETAIL AT ROAD CUT �� 4-7-12 ��,, MIN. 4' ASPHALT OR MATCH EXISTING EXISTING NF a: ROADWAY DEPTH,WHICHEVER IS GREATER SAWCUT-TYPICAL t K' TYPICAL ALL RIGID PAVEMENT NOTES: I BOTH SIDES 1) All erosion control measures will be in place prior to excavation. CLASS 6 2) Contractor will supply and install 8" HDPE DR9 pipe with certified welded ` �I----�- HOTH SIDES connections. Connections to pump stations are by owner. I_ ABC : 3) Pipe bury depths under roads will be 5 feet, adjusted as necessary for n Class 6 A adequate separation from sewer and water mains. compac e o 95% SPD min. 4) Trench backfill under road will be entirely Class 6 ABC per City WATER LINE specification. 6' MIN. TYPICAL 5) Concrete curb/gutter/sidewalks and guardrails will be replaced per City BOTH SIDES specifications. 6) Disturbance corridor on hillside will be not greater than 30 feet. This width 4 TO 6 INCHES will be adequate for future maintenance access. 7) Pipe bury depths on hillside will be 3 feet minimum at center of trench. 8) Hillside topsoil will be stripped and replaced for satisfactory revegetation. NOTE- SAWCUT SHALL BE CONTINUOUS WITH SMOOTH, TAPERED 9) Hillside trench will be compacted with native material to eliminate settling TRANSITIONS IN WIDTH IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT and erosion. Trench surface will be graded as necessary with water bars to PAVEMENT RESTORATION WIDTH. control runoff. 10) Revegetation will be completed with seed mix per City specs (with erosion mat as necessary) and/or hydro-seed application with tackifier. 11) All work to be done to MCCMA satisfaction as the underlying property owner. AS PEN (_�� ) S N OW MASS Tiehack Snowmaking Line Buttermilk Mountain 4/19/12 t j Tiehack Pipe Replacement Af Vicinity Map Aspen Skiing Company _ O x P . y� 1. e f •. .. — f 'may ; ♦'f