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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO, GRANTING SPECIAL REVIEW USE APPROVAL FOR
ASPEN SEALSIWHITEWATER SLEDGING INC.
RESOLUTION N0. ~7~-2008
RECITALS
1. Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging htc. (Gan' Pere) ("Applicant') has applied to the Pitkin County
Board of Counh• Commissioners ("BOCC") to consider Special Review pursuant to Sections 4-30-
040(Q), 2-30-30(h) and ~-40-20(c) of the Land Use Code for use of Stein Park, Jaffee Park and
Lot D, Aspen Village River Hotnes, as launching/take out areas for a commercial sledging
operation on the Roaring Fork River.
2. Stein Park, Jaffee Park and the Public Access River Easement on Lot D, Aspen Valley River Homes,
neat to Gerbaz Bridge parcel are all located along the Roaring Fork River.
3. Jaffee Park is zoned RS ?0; the parcel described as Lot D, Aspen Village Rie•er Homes. PID # 2643-
06-401-009 is zoned AR-10; Stein Pazk is zoned AR-10.
4. The $OCC heard this application at a duly noticed public hearing on June 25, 2008, at which time
evidence and testimom were presented with respect to this application.
~• The BOCC has determined that the proposed use meets the criteria established in Sections 4-30-
040(Q) and 2-30-30(H) ofthe Land Use Code, and therefore found the proposal to be appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Pitkin Count}• Board of County Commissioners
that it does hereby grant Special Review Use Approval to Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. for use of
Jaffee Park, Stein Park and the Public Access River Easement located on the parcel known as Lot D, Aspen
Village River Homes as launching/take out areas for commercial river sledging operations for the 2008
through 20(3 summer seasons subject to the following conditions, which shall run with the land and be
binding on all successors in interest:
1, The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application and in the Public
Hearing.
2. The Applicant shall adhere to all conditions of approval as set by the Open Space & Trails Pernit, as
attached in the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Commercial Raft Operator Agreement for 2008
(see Exhibit B) and in all subsequent Open Space & Trails approvals through the 2013 season,
3. The Applicant shall on a yearly basis, obtain the necessaq• authorization/permit by the deadline
as set by the Open Space and Trails process.
4, The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of adequate Liability Insurance, as required by the
Count' for all times of operations during the 2008 through 2013 seasons.
5. The Applicant shall submit a yearly deposit, as required by Open Space & Trails ($500 for 2008)
to be used for maintenance and operation of facilities, restoration of vegetation if destro}~ed as a
result of the rafting operations at Jaffee Park, or which may be forfeited for an}• violation of the
Applicant's Open Space and Trails, or County Permit.
Resolution No. ~-008
6. The Applicant shall adhere to all of the City of Aspen's requirements fur commercial use of S[ein
Park.
7. No commercial or client vehicles shall be parked at Stehr Park, Jaffee Park or the Public River
Access Easement off Gerbaz Way. These sites will be used only for loading and oflloading.
8. The Applicant shall be subject to of the Colorado Revised Statute 33-32-108(2xa), known as the
State of Colorado Rules and Operating Procedures for the Colorado Seazch and Rescue Fund,
including but not limited to, reimbursing any actual expenses incurred by a governmental entity for
search and rescue efforts stemming from any river running activity conducted by said Applicant.
9. Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 2-40-20(c), the approved special use, commercial sledging,
shall begin within three (3) years following the date of approvah or [he approval shall become null
and void.
10. The Special Review Use approval shall expire after any continuous hvelve (12) month period of non-
use.
I1. The Applicant shall be required to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should the current
approved thresholds, including total number of persons im•olved on any given road/property at any
given time, or any other material changes in the operation take place during the five (5) year time
period of this approval.
12. Pursuant to Land Use Code 4-30-10(gx2), in the event of a conflict behveen the provisions of this
resolution, and the terms of any Pitkin County Open Space and Trails management plan, the latter
shall govern.
NOTTCE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED W THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 25th DAY OF
MAY, 2008.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
J c Hatfield,
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Date: _ 7//d /08
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Cindy Houben,
Community Development Director
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Case #P067-08
PID# '?643-211-00-851
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meetingtc~-June 25, 2008
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THRU: Cindy HouYien, Community Development Director
FROM: Cari Anne Holcomb, Planner
RE: Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Use
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval pursuant to Code
Sections 4-30-040(q), 2-30-30(h)(2) and 2-40-20(c) to use properties located within Pitkin County, Jaffee
Park, Stein Park and the Public Access River Easement on a parcel of land owned by Rick Neiley and
maintained by Open Space and Trails as launching and/or take out sites for his commercial sledging
operation
APPLICANT: Aspen Seals/White Water Sledging Inc.
LOCATION: The sites are Wilton Jaffee Park in Woody Creek and Stein Pazk. The privately owned
parcel of land is located on Gerbaz Way, and is described as Aspen Village River Homes Lot D, also
known as "Parcel D, Only A Small Portion". All locations are located along the Roaring Fork River.
ZONING: Jaffee Pazk is zoned RS-20; Stein Park and Lot D Aspen Village River Homes, aze both
zoned AR-10. Lot D is currently undeveloped.
BACKGROUND: Aspen Seals/White Water Sledging Inc. has been operating on the Roaring Fork
River since 2004 with verbal approval from the City of Aspen and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails
(OS&T) Rangers. Per Code Section 4-30-040(q) Special Review approval pursuant to Sec. 2-30-30(h) by
the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is required before allowing commercial business to operate
on lands in the County that aze not separately listed in the Code and that occur on a repetitive or
continuing basis more than six (6) times in any twelve (12) month period or on land owned by Open
Space & Trails or on County roads.
REFERRAL COMMENTS: This application was referred to, but no co~mnents were received from,
the Aspen Fire District.
John Armstrong, the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Ranger reviewed the application and
issued an Open Space & Trails Approval/Permit to Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging, contingent
upon BOCC approval.
Brian Long, the City of Aspen Parks & Open Space Ranger, commented that Aspen Seals/White
Water Sledging was granted a commercial rafring permit with the City of Aspen for the 2008
season to use Stein Park as a put-in spot.
Brian Flynn, the City of Aspen's Open Space and Special Project Manager, which manages
Henry Stein Park, also stated that Aspen Seals had completed its permit requirements for the use
of Henry Stein Pazk, pending BOCC approval and Pitkin County permitting. Henry Stein Park is
owned by the AVLT, not the County.
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• Martha Cochran of the AVLT sent an email, stating that the Aspen Parks comments will serve
for the AVLT.
• Ellen Anderson, Pitkin County's Emergency Management Coordinator declined to comment
based on a limited knowledge of whitewater sledging.
• The Woody Creek Planning Commission comments are attached.
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL- SPECIAL REVIEW USES OR ACTIVITIES 2-30-30(h)(2)
A. The Special Review shall consider
1. The applicable County Master Plan;
2. Comzry Lmzd Use Policies in Chapter 1;
3. The intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located; rntd
4. The character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and
surrounding Zand uses, or shall enhance the mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the
immediate vicinity of the parcel prroposed for development.
Response: The Woody Creek Master Plan is the primary community plan regulating ]and uses
associated with Jaffee Park. The document states that, "Recreational uses and activities, such as trails and
parks, are considered extremely important". The goal of the plan in regards to parks and open space is to
"preserve the rural character of Woody Creek; enhance community involvement, reduce the perception of
physical changes in the local environment by preserving existing open lands; and increase trail
connection opportunities for safe commuting and recreating." The plan specifically regards Jaffee Park
as a place that "...should be maintained as a passive park with improvements for landscaping, trail
maintenance, and general clean-up" The Applicant shall be involved in the maintenance of the Park
through clean-up duties, as well as provide a bond to OS&T.
The RS-20 zone district is intended to preserve environmental resources and maintain the rural lifestyle
while allowing low-density single-family residential development. The AR-10 zone district is intended
to maintain the rural character and appearance of the land while allowing large-lot residential
development and small scale agricultural activities. Recreational uses such as sledging require a Special
Review Approval in both zone districts.
Commercial whitewater operations on the Roazing Fork River and the utilization of Jaffee Park have
taken place for the last 25 years. The Applicants have made assurances, with a "Leave No Trace"
principle, that proper treatment and clean-up of the Park will occur on a regulaz basis. The OS&T permit
requires that each of the companies permitted post a deposit ($500 for the 2008 Season) to be used for
restoration of riparian vegetation if damaged as a result of the rafring operations at Jaffee Park.
Limitations on loading times and durations of parking shall be enforced as specified in their individual
OS&T permit. The whitewater companies are required to maintain an ongoing analysis of their
operations in order to obtain impact information on the Park.
B. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed special review use must be
in harmony with the surrounding area and minimize adverse affects, including visual impacts,
impacts on pedestrian arzd vehicular circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, air/water pollution
or other impacts on natural resource, noise, vibrations and odor mr surrounding properties.
Response: As noted before, whitewater operations have taken place at Jaffe Pazk for the last 25 years.
OS&T and the County require the permitting of the commercial operations in order to better understand
the potential impacts, if any, on the use of Jaffe Park and other locals along the river. OS&T has been
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compiling data since 2002, and as noted by their approval, they felt that the addition of an additional
company is appropriate at this time. In addition, OS&T has noted the Applicant has "demonstrated
appropriate use of the property and good stewardship in the past " No unattended pazking of commercial
vehicles will be allowed at Jaffee Pazk.
The Applicant has assured, and is required through the OS&T permit, that all trash and equipment will be
removed on a daily basis upon their departure from all the areas.
C. There must be adequate public facilities and services to serve the special review use, including but
not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency
medical services, hospital azad medical services, drainage systems azad schools.
Response: The launching and take out azeas are within close proximity to police, fire protection and
emergency medical services. Aspen Seals carries a portable toilet on the van to cover restroom
emergencies. OS&T also collects a fee for the use of the port-a-potties at the Jaffee and Wingo areas.
D. An application for a special review use must demonstrate to tlae Board of Coznaty Commissioners that
the proposed development will not:
1. Materially endanger the public health safety or welfare; and
2. Substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting properties.
Response: Staff has no information that would indicate that the proposed use will endanger the public
health, safety or welfaze, or injure the value of adjacent properties. The Applicant has intentionally
timed his activities to avoid setting up at the same time as other Whitewater commercial operators
(rafrers) and alleviating as much river and/or pazk congestion as possible. Staff feels that the proposed
use should be approved based on OS&T ganting of approval/permit yearly for Aspen Seals/Whitewater
Sledging. Afrer further analysis of the impacts of the existing operations, OS&T may find the need to
create limitations, but it does not seem to be the case now.
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS -COMMERCIAL 4-30-40(01
A. Special Review Approval is required when the following conditions apply:
1. ba all zone districts, mzy outdoor recreational use that is not listed separately and that is
subject to a Pitkin County Open Space & Trails penrzit requirement; and
2. Any commercial outdoor recreational use on Pitkin County Open Space and Trails property
or on County-owned property or roads subject to the criteria in Sec. 2-30-30(1)(2),'
Response: Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging is proposing a commercial outdoor recreation use which
requires a Pitkin County Open Space & Trails permit and takes place on OS&T property, as well as
County owned property and roads subject to the criteria as listed in Sec. 2-30-30(1)(2) above.
B. The BOCC is approving the Special Review based on a proposed use that exceeds the following
thresholds:
1. brvolves more than ten (10) persons on a given property/road at any given point in time;
and/or
Response: The Applicant has stated that his number of clients would be, at maximum, eight (8) with two
guides as well as the van driver, thus may at any given point in time involve more than ten
(10) persons on a given property/road at any given point in time.
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2. Utilizes parking spaces for any single vehicle with a passenger capacity of more than ten
(10) persons; and/or
Response: The Applicant utilizes a fifteen (15) passenger van for all sledging trips along with an
additional trailer for equiptnent when the customer count exceeds four (4) persons.
3. Utilizes any given property/road more than twice a day,, and/or
Response: During the course of a single day providing three (3) scheduled trip times, the proposed use
would impact any given property/road more than twice per day.
4. Utilizes any given property/road more dame thirty (30) days per year.
Response: Although the total number of days the proposed use anay utilize any given property/road is
dependant on the amount of run-off each year, the Applicant proposes an average of four (4)
tnonths of operation during each summer for an average total of one-hundred twenty (120)
days per year.
SPECIAL REVIEW USE 2-40-20(C)
Review Standards and Limitations of Uses by Special Review
A. Special Review Use Limitations under the Pitkin County Land Use Code pursuant to Sec. 2-40-20(c)
include:
Conanaencentent of Operation: Approved special uses shall begin within three (3) years
following the date of approval of the development permit, unless a longer period is specified,
or the approval shall become hull and void.
2. Special Review Use.• The decision making body may approve a special review use subject to
a limited time period during which a use n:ay operate.
Submission ofAnnual Report and Review olAnnual Reports: The decision making body may
require any persona operating pursuant to a special review use to sub»tit a statement to the
Conantuttity Development Director attesting to the continued conformance of the use to the
conditions of the approval. If after reviewing the statement, inspecting the site and
considering any other relevant materials, the Community Development Director determines
that the use is itt conformance with the provisions of the Special Review Use approval, tl~e
use may continue pursuatt to the provisions of approval. If the Community Development
Director determines that the use is not in conformance with the provisions of the Special
Review Use approval, the Community Development Director may recommend to the original
review authority that it consider the witldrawal of such approval. Failure of any person
operating a use under a Special Review Use approval to submit such a statement within the
period specified above shall be considered a violation of the provisions of the special review
approval and may be sufficient cause for withdraH~al of the approval
4. Approval i~Vithdrawal Procedure: The decision-making body shall consider and act on
approval withdrawal after a public hearing. Notice of the public )tearing shall be tttailed to
the applicant and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County not later
than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the time, location and
subject matter of the hearing.
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5. ~roval Expiration: Any Special Review Use shall expire after arty continuous h+~elve (/?)
month period of non-use. Any unfulfrlled obligations of the approval shall continue to be
binding after expiration of the approval.
Response: The Applicant shall abide by all Limitations of the Land Use Code. Additionally, Staff
supports the granting of the Special Use Review, subject to OS&T permitting and yeazly review, for a
term of five (5) years.
RECOMbIENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt a motion to
approve Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Special Review Permit subject to the conditions in the attached
draft resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Open Space & Trails Authorization Letter for Whitewater Sledging hrc/Aspen Seals
B. OS&T Permit (Commercial Operator Agreement)
C. City of Aspen/AVLT Comments
D. Emergency Management Coordinator's Comments
E. Woody Creek Caucus Commments
F. Draft Resolution
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06/12/08
White Water Sledging, Inc
Gary Pera
0201 Dakota Meadows
Cazbondale, Co. 81623
RE: Wilton Jaffee, Sr. Park Special Use Permit Application
Deaz (To Whom it may concern):
This letter is White Water Sledging's authorization of the conditional use of the Wilton
Jaffee, Sr. Park for 2008. This authorization is required by Pitkin County Code Title 12
Article 3 and Pitkin County Land Use Code Section 3-210. Conditions which must be
met for authorized use by White Water Sledging are stated in the attached Commercial
Raft Operator Agreement form. Please read these conditions carefully before signing
and returning to OST by May 1, 2008. The following fees and documents need to be
submitted to our offices by May 1, 2008.
1. Commercial Raft Operator Agreement
2. Copy of your 2008 Colorado River Outfitters License
3. Certificate of Liability Insurance indicating Pitkin County as additional
insured party for the 2008 Season
4. Annual OST Renewal Fee of $50.00
5. Seasonal Fee of $50.00 for taking out at Wingo Junction
(a copy of the BLM MOU is attached)
6. White Water Sledging's share of the port-a-potty fee for 2007 was $ 000.00
which included one for Jaffee and Wingo
OST will continue to require log reports; I have attached a copy of the yeaz end log and
and an example of the bi-montly use log for your records. You will need to submit bi-
monthly logs of White Water Sledging's use at Jaffee Pazk. In the unlikely event that the
total use at Jaffee Pazk reaches 8,000 user days, OST may, at its discretion close Jaffee
Pazk to commercial use for the remainder of the season. OST staff will contact you once
the total user days reach 6,500. In addition, loading and unloading time shall not exceed
30 minutes as outlined in the Commercial Raft Operator Agreement.
Authorized Use: White Water Sledging is authorized to use the boat launch seven days a
week, from May 1, 2008 , to August 30, 2008 ,for commercial rafting at Jaffee Park, and
for using the Wingo Junction site for taking out. This level of use will be revisited
annually to determine if impacts to the conservation and recreational values of the
property require modifications.
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Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in the revocation of this
authorization. Any violation of the regulations contained within this permit or Title 12 of
the Pitkin County Code may result in fines as outlined in Pitkin County BOCC Ordinance
#2001-020.
This authorization acknowledges the receipt of all required documentation and
fees for White Water Sledging satisfying Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. This
authorization is contingent on White Water Sledging receiving approval from Pitkin
County Community Development. White Water Sledging is valid to operate from this
date forward and will be made an annual permit after acceptance by Community
Development.
OST staff is awaze that you have demonstrated appropriate use of the property and good
stewardship in the past, and you continued cooperation with OST in our management of
this Pazk. We thank you for your efforts and encourage you to continue to be a good
stewazd of this special property. John Armstrong our head ranger will be contacting you
with a date and time for the annual rafting meeting.
Please contact me at 970-920-5399 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
John Armstrong
Open Space and Trails Ranger
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Pitkin County Open Space and Trails
Commercial Raft Operator Agreement
I, _Gary Pera representing White Water Sledging (rafting company/pennittee) agree to abide by the following
conditions for operating at Jaffee Pazk. Failure to agree to these conditions, or adhere to any of these
conditions, may result in the revocation of White Water Sledging's authorization and permit to operate at Jaffee
Pazk.
Specific Conditions For Jaffee Park Commercial Raft Operators
1. Parking is prohibited for all commercial outfitting vehicles. Vehicles used for commercial purposes
may load and unload guests and equipment, according to the following guidelines:
• No permittee will proceed to the Jaffee Park boat ramp until such time as it is cleazly evident that
space is available for them to load/unload safely. The ramp azea will be kept cleaz at all times for
loading and unloading activities.
• The ramp area is to be used for loading and unloading only. Loading/unloading time shall not exceed
30 minutes.
• No vehicles will be left unattended at anytime. Attended vehicles will not be left in the ramp area or
adjoining loop for over 30 minutes, space allowing.
• No storage pazking of vehicles is allowed anywhere in the park. Commercial vehicles lefr unattended
anywhere in the pazk are subject to ticketing and towing.
2. Commercial users are not permitted to leave any equipment at Jaffee Park.
3. Commercial users must not leave any trash behind. Please note that Jaffee Pazk experiences a high level
of activity from beazs. Therefore, it is imperative that no food be left behind in the Pazk.
4. Commercial permit holders aze required to keep a detailed log of daily commercial activities at Jaffee
Pazk, including: date and time, use (put-in or take-out), type of trip (i.e., half day float) number of boats,
number of guests, number of staff. Signed reports must be submitted to the Open Space and Trails
office at fax number 920-5374 or e-mailed to iohna(a~,co.pitkin.co.us on than the first and the fifreenth
day of each month, for the previous activity period. Pennittee should use the attached log, use the e-
mail address above to request an electronic logsheet.
5. Permittee must pay a user fee equal to $1.00 per guest taken by permittee during the permitted year, for
the total number of guests. This fee is due by October 1, 2008, and must comport with the weekly use
logs submitted for the year.
6. Permittee are required to post a $500 security bond, which will be used only if a permittee's activities
aze identified as having impacts to the pazk, which require restoration or clean-up from Open Space and
Trails staff. If this bond has not already been submitted to Open Space and Trails, it is due to the Open
Space and Trails office by May 15, 2008.
7. Pennittee agrees to pay a $50 seasonal fee for taking out at Wingo Junction.
8. Permittee must provide Pitkin County with certificates of liability insurance indicating Pitkin County, as
additionally insured parties for their insurance policy for the 2008 season.
9. Permittee must provide the County with a copy of their 2008 Colorado River Outfitters License.
10. All permittees shall abide by the rules and regulations for use of the boat ramp and Jaffee Park which
may be established from time to time by the Open Space and Trails Board and/or the Board of County
Commissioners. All permittees are responsible for educating their employees about these rules and
regulations. Violation of these regulations may result in revocation of commercial permits and will be
taken into account for future applications for certification to use Jaffee Park.
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11. All permittees must pay for the installation of a porto-potty by Pitkin County. Each permittee will pay
an equal share for the cost of installing and servicing the porto-potty, which will be due to Pitkin County
at the end of the season.
12. All permittees must require their river guides to attend a river education class provided by the Roaring
Fork Conservancy. Contact Tim O'Keefe at 927-1290 for class times and information.
General Conditions
1. No implied rights or reservations are granted for parking spaces. Admission is on a first-come first-served
basis.
2. All participants in the activity agree to abide by and obey all rules and regulations of Pitkin County Open
Space and Trails, as specified in Title 12 of the Pitkin County Code, and any other regulations that may
apply, including Adopted Management Plans for the property being used, and posted regulations.
3. Approval to hold this activity does not imply that extra services will be provided nor does it place any
additional liabilities on Pitkin County Open Space and Trails.
4. The permittee agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Pitkin County Open Space and Trails and its staff
from any death, injury or property damage occurring as a result of this activity.
5. The permittee shall supply all necessary manpower and equipment to safely conduct this activity. The
permittee shall be responsible for any and all damage to park resources and/or facilities that result from this
activity.
6. The area in which the activity takes place shall be cleaned up and restored to its prior condition, upon
completion of the use.
7. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails maintains the right and authority to amend or cancel this permit at any
time should the applicant fail to abide by conditions agreed to or if public health, safety and welfare so
dictate.
8. This permit does not grant exclusive use of the site. Permittee shall ensure that the rights and privileges of
other park visitors are recognized.
9. Permittee must demonstrate possession of applicable permits at all times during the permitted activity and
present such permits upon request.
10. Permittee agrees to not disturb the natural or man-made features of the property.
11. Perrnittee agrees to not interfere with any other uses occurring on the property.
12. Permittee will not broadcast any audio on the property, or have any lights on the property without first
obtaining special permission from OST.
13. Permittee will not remove any plant or item from the property without special permission from OST.
14. An OST Ranger or other staff may be present and check on permitted activities.
Signature
I have read the above stated condition and agree to adhere to them.
Signature of Applicant
Date
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.Memorandum of Understanding
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Bureau of Land Management
And Pitkin County
Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into between Pitkin County and the
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Glenwood Springs Field Office (GSFO).
Both signatories of this MOU are herein referred to as Partners. The agreement is to establish a general
framework of cooperation upon which the partners administer Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) on the
Roaring Fork River between Jaffee Park and the Wingo Junction boat ramps in Pitkin County. Such
cooperation complements both missions of the BLM and Pitkin County and are the in the best interest of
the public.
II. Objectives
The objective of this MOU is to:
Streamline the permitting process required for commercial use of the Raaring Fork River between
Jaffee Park and Wingo Junction.
Allow companies holding valid permits and paying required fees through Pitkin County to use the
BLM boat ramp at Wingo Junction for no additional fee.
lII. Authority
BLM is authorized by Section 307 (b) of Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U. 5. C.
1737) to enter into partnership agreements involving management, protection, and development of public
lands.
IV. Background
The Wingo Junction boat ramp was constructed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
when Highway 82 was widened to four lanes. The commercial rafting companies worked with CDOT to
design and construct the boat ramp, ensuring the public access to the river would be preserved. The boat
ramp is on BLM managed land and therefore, an SRP is required to operate a commercial venture on that
property. Since 2000 the BLM has been issuing SRPs for the use of the ramp and charging a flat fee of
$80-$90 to the commercial companies using the ramp. The GSFO felt this fee was appropriate since the
GSFO was not responsible for the construction of the ramp and did little on-site management In 2005,
however the Glenwood Springs Field Office was directed to charge fees for this area in compliance with
our regulations which require 3% of gross revenue.
After much discussion with the SRP holders and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, it was decided that
the BLM could waive fees for companies putting in at Jaffee Park and taking out at Wingo Junction as
long as the company had a valid pennit with and paid the required fee to Pitkin County. This way the
companies are not paying two agencies for the same trip. Companies putting in at Wingo Junction and
taking out down steam will be required to have a permit with BLM and pay 3% of their gross revenue to
BLM. A discount will be given for time spent off public lands. '
V Mutual8eneffts
It is mutually benefcial for both Pitkin County and the BLM to work cooperatively to provide commercial
recreation opportunities on the Roaring Fork River.
Vl. Terms of Mutual Agreement
Pitkin County will:
Continue to issue permits to companies utilizing Jaffee Park for commercial river related activities
to include the Wingo Junction boat ramp for take-out.
Continue to collect fees set by Pitkin County, for commercial use of Jaffee Park.
Require that SRP holders add "US Government' as an additional insured to their insurance
policies and will ensure that the insurance policy meets the BLM minimum requirements
($300,000 per occurrence, $600,OD0 annual aggregate, $30,000 property damage).
Include "BLM Wingo Junction Boat Ramp" on the permit.
Not be responsible for any maintenance of the Wingo Junction boat ramp or related facilities.
The BLM will:
Continue to issue SRPs for commercial use of Wingo Junction to companies putting-in at Wingo,
or taking out if Wingo if they are using a launch site other than Jaffee Park.
Charge 3% of gross revenue for trips putting-in at Wingo Junction, or taking out at Wingo if the
launch site is other than Jaffee Park. The appropriate discount will be given for time spent off of
public lands.
• Continue to provide basic management of the Wingo Junction boat ramp.
It is mutually agreed and understood by the partners that:
This MOU is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligations document. This agreement shall not obligate
either of the Partners to this agreement to expend appropriations or to enter into any contractor
other obligation with the other partner in this agreement
In carrying out this MOU, there shall be no discrimination against any person because of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.
This MOU shall not be interpreted to imply that the United States, the Department of the Interior,
or the BLM endorses any product, service, or policy of Pitkin County. Pitkin County shall not take
any action or make statements that suggests or implies such endorsement.
• Each signatory party shall obtain prior approval from the other of all press releases,
advertisements, or other statements regarding projects or work products intended for [he public
that refer to this MOU or to the BLM or name or title of any BLM employee involved in connection
with this agreement.
The Partners will consult, at least annually, to discuss actions to implement the purpose of this
MOU.
V/l. TermofAgreement
This agreement shall have a term of 5 years from the date signed, at which time, it will expire unless
extended by issuance of a written amendment, signed and dated by both parties. This agreement may be
terminated by either party upon 90 days written advance notice. This agreement shall be reviewed, by
both Partners, annually to determine whether it should be continued, modified, or terminated.
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Vlll. Agency Contacts
The Principal contacts for fhis MOU are:
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails
Kathleen O'Brien
530 E Main
Aspen CO 81611
Telephone (970) 920-5232
This memorandum of understanding is executed by:
ichael M. O sley, C airman
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
Date: ~ Z~ ~J
Bureau Of Land Management
Glenwood Springs Field Office
Brian Maiorano, Outdoor Recreation Planner
50629 Hwy 6 & 24
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Telephone (970) 947-2806
FAX (970) 947-2829
ie Connell, Field Manager
ureau of Land Management, Field Manager
Glenwood Springs Field Offce
Date: ~- ~7 - ~ 7
OOOG~Z
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF JJNDERSTAl\~ING WITH THE
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR THE ADMIlYISTRATION OF CERTAIN
COMMERICAL RAFTERS TAHING OUT AT WINGO JUNCTION
ORDINANCE #-07
RECITALS
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails has managed use by commercial rafting outfitters at
Jaffe Pazk since 2002, as approved by the Boazd of County Commissioners through
Resolutions #52-02, 53-02, and 54-02
2. Those same commercial operators use the Wingo Junction Boat Ramp, located on Bureau
of Land Management (BLM) property, for trips initiating at Jaffee Park.
3. The BLM and commercial operators desire to consolidate the administrative requirements
for permitting commercial trips from Jaffee Park to Wingo Junction.
4. The BLM agrees to perform all maintenance and management functions associated with
the Boat Ramp.
5. The Open Space and Traits staff able to assume the administration without significantiy
increasing its worldoad, and desiXes to cooperate with the BLM for the perntting of
these river trips.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitltin
County, Colorado as follows:
The Boazd approves the execution of the attached Memorandum Of Understanding with
the BLM, assigning administration of use of the Wingo Junction Boat Ramp as a take out
by operators who launch commercial trip at Jaffee Park.
The BOCC fmds that adoption of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County and
therefore declazes this ordinance and legislation to be effective immediately.
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INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 9th
DAY OF MAY, 2007.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN PUBLISHED IN THE WEEKEND EDITION
OF THE ASPEN TIMES.ON THE L AY OF MAY, 2007.
APPROVED AT SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 23rd
DAY OF MAY, 2007.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTIO IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE
ASPEN TIMES ON THE ~ DAY OF~u. 2007.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Ely pp
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Date Will, Director
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BOARD OF COUNTY
OF P1:TKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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ichael M. Owsley, Chair „
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Hilary Fle er
County ager
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Cari Anne Holcomb
From: Brian Flynn
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:27 AM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb
Subject: RE: Commercial Use Permit for Kiwi Adventure KO.
Carrie Anne,
Please accept the following as proof that Aspen Seals has completed its permit requirements
for City of Aspen Commercial use at Henry Stein Park. One of the conditions that we had
placed on the approval process for the commercial use of Jaffe Park was that the applicant
complete and be permitted to launch at the City run property called Stein Park. As of today,
5/14/08, Aspen Seals has met all of the requirements and is approved for the use of City
property. Of course all of this is pending the County permit.
Brian Flynn
Open Space and Special Projects Manager
(P)970-429-2035
(F)970-920-5128
RARItS ale RECREATION
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Cari Anne Holcomb
From: Brian Flynn
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:33 PM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb
Cc: Brian Long
Subject: Aspen Seals Special Review
Cari, just received the packet for the special review of the commercial use at Jaffee. As you
know the City of Aspen Parks is all good with the request based on the letter located in the
packet dated May 20, 2008 from our Parks and Open Space Ranger, Brian Long. Please
accept his letter as our official comment. Thanks.
Brian Flynn
Open Space and Special Projects Manager
(P)970-429-2035
(F)970-920-5128
PAR~~T
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6/9/2008
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Cari Anne Holcomb
From: Martha Cochran [marthac@avlt.org]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:49 PM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb
Subject: Aspen Seals
Cari:
Thank you for referring the Aspen Seals application to AV LT. We have a management agreement with Aspen to
manage that park and so will defer to their judgment. Aspen Parks comments will serve for AVLT.
Thanks so much.
Martha Cochran
Tiartha Cochran, Executive Director
aspen Valley Land Trust
320 TSain Street, #203. Caxhondale, CO 81623
marthac(alavlt.oxe. 970-9G3-8430 . Fax:970-963-8441
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6/9/2008
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Cari Anne Holcomb
From: Ellen Anderson
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:28 AM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb; John Armstrong; Gary Tennenbaum
Subject: RE: Aspen Seals Special Review for Outdoor Use Referral
Hi All-
I have never participated in or seen sledging, so I don't feel qualified to comment on safety
aspects or appropriateness of this use on the Roazing Fork. I will leave those judgments up to those
more qualified than I.
No further comments.
Ellen
Ellen W. Anderson
Emergency Management Coordinator
Pitkin County Sheriffs Office
506 East Main St., Suite 101
Aspen, Colorado 81611
970.920.5234 Direct
970.618-1515 Cell
970.920.5307 FAX
From: Cari Anne Holcomb
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Ellen Anderson; John Armstrong; Gary Tennenbaum
Subject: Aspen Seals Special Review for Outdoor Use Referral
Importance: High
Hi All
Just a reminder that I will need any comments you have on the Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. case by the
end of the day tomorrow, June 13c'. If I don't receive anything, I must assume there are no questions/concerns.
John & Gary I will also need any conditions of approval for the resolution and the bond amount. Also I need to
know if the "rules" under the Jaffee Park Management Plan have changed since 2004 (they were in a file for a
Special Review done in 2005 for another whitewater river user)? Either way, could you send me the latest copy?
Finally, I have received an accurate copy of the insurance certificate which meets all of Pitkin County's
requirements per Kris Jewkes. I can email you a copy if you have any concerns or just need a copy for your file.
THANKS!!!
Can Anne Holcomb
Planner
Community Development
Pitkin County
130 South Galena Street, 3rd Floor, Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.5092 (Phone) 970.920.5439 (Fax)
cananneh@ co. oi[kin. co. us
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Cari Anne Holcomb
From: Woody Creek [caucus81656@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:36 PM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb
Subject: Seals
June 16, 2008
Woody Creek Planning Commission
Woody Creek, CO 81656
Pitkin County Community Development Dept.
130 S Galen St
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Aspen Seals (2008) Special Review
We reviewed the information you sent to us at our meeting on June 9, 2008.
Our comments and concerns:
There is a growing concern from private property owners about the river usage.
Private property owners, own till the middle of the river. The bottom of the river is not to be touched.
How can anyone traveling the river in the manner described travel the distance without touching the
bottom? This application encourages use of the river that violates private property owners.
We would also request a map of emergency take-outs and stops through the area included in the Woody
Creek Causes as they were not specified in the application.
Thank you for the information to review. We look forwazd to the above concerns being addressed before
the application is approved.
Linda Luke
Woody Creek Planning Commission
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6/17/2008
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY CONIlVIISSIONERS OF PTTHIN COUNTY,
COLORADO, GRANTING SPECIAL REVIEW USE APPROVAL FOR
ASPEN SEALS/WHITEWATER SLEDGING INC.
RESOLUTION NO. -2008
RECITALS
1. Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. (Gary Pera) ("Applicant") has applied to the Pitkin County
Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") to consider Special Review pursuant to Sections 4-30-
040(Q), 2-30-30(h) and 2-40-20(c) of the Land Use Code for use of Stein Park, Jaffee Park and
Lot D, Aspen Village River Homes, as launching/take out areas for a commercial sledging
operation on the Roaring Fork River.
2. Stein Park, Jaffee Park and the Public Access River Easement on Lot D, Aspen Valley River Homes,
next to Gerbaz Bridge parcel aze all located along the Roaring Fork River in Woody Creek.
3. Jaffee Park is zoned RS-20; the parcel described as Lot D, Aspen Village River Homes, PID # 2643-
06-401-009 is zoned AR-10; Stein Park is zoned AR-10.
4. The BOCC heard this application at a duly noticed public hearing on June 25, 2008, at which time
evidence and testimony were presented with respect to this application.
5. The BOCC has determined that the proposed use meets the criteria established in Sections 4-30-
040(Q) and 2-30-30(H) of the Land Use Code, and therefore found the proposal to be appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
that it does hereby grant Special Review Use Approval to Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. for use of
Jaffee Park, Stein Park and the Public Access River Easement located on the parcel known as Lot D, Aspen
Village River Homes as launchingkake out areas for commercial river sledging operations for the 2008
through 2013 smmner seasons subject to the following conditions, which shall run with the land and be
binding on all successors in interest:
1. The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application and in the Public
Hearing.
2. The Applicant shall adhere to all conditions of approval as set by the Open Space & Trails Permit, as
attached in the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Commercial Raft Operator Agreement for 2008
(see Exhibit B) and in all subsequent Open Space & Trails approvals through the 2013 season.
3. The Applicant shall on a yearly basis, obtain the necessary authorization/permit by the deadline
as set by the Open Space and Trails process.
4. The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of adequate Liability Insurance, as required by the
County for all times of operations during the 2008 through 2013 seasons.
5. The Applicant shall submit a yearly deposit, as required by Open Space & Trails ($500 for 2008)
to be used for maintenance and operation of facilities, restoration of vegetation if destroyed as a
result of the rafting operations at Jaffee Park, or which may be forfeited for any violation of the
Applicant's Open Space and Trails, or County Permit.
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Resolution No. _ 2008
6. The Applicant shall adhere to all of the City of Aspen's requirements for commercial use of Stein
Park.
7. No commercial or client vehicles shall be parked at Stein Park, Jaffee Park or the Public River
Access Easement off Gerbaz Way. These sites will be used only for loading and offloading.
g. Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 2-40-20(c), the approved special use, commercial sledging,
shall begin within three (3) years following the date of approval, or the approval shall become null
and void.
9. The Special Review Use approval shall empire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non-
use.
10. The Applicant shall be required to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should the current
approved thresholds, including total number of persons involved on any given road/property at any
given time, or any other material changes in the operation take place during the five (5) year time
period of this approval.
11. Pursuant to Land Use Code 4-30-40(q)(2), in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this
resolution, and the terms of any Pitkin County Open Space and Trails management plan, the latter
shall govern.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 25th DAY OF
MAY, 2008.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2008.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Jeanette Jones,
Deputy Clerk
Jack Hatfield,
Chairman
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jolm Ely,
County Attorney
Case #P067-08
PID# 2643-211-00-851
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Ciiiay ;=Iouben,
Community Development Director
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PITKIN COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY C/~-~Ug' ~~OO (_L~~~/
LOCATION: Stein Park and Wilton Jaffee Sr. Park, off Roaring Fork River
ZONING: RS-20 PID#: 2643-211-00-851
REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Pera PHONE and EMAIL: 970.618.4569
OWNER: Pitkin County OST/ Aspen Valley Land Trust asoenseals(a~asaenseals.com
DATE: May 15, 2008 PLANNER: Cari Anne Holcomb, 970.920.5092
Type of Application: Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Recreational Use on Open Space and Trails
Description of Project/Development: The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval to provide white
water sledging during the summer months. The applicant proposes three trips per day for 4-6 guests per trip.
Land Use Code Sections to be addressed in letter of request (application):
Sec. 2~0-30(h): One-Step Review Procedure
Sec. 4~0-040(q): Outdoor Recreational Use, Other
Also, Applicant must demonstrate that adequate provisions have been made for all of the following:
1. Police supervision (if necessary);
2. Public parkingftransportation plan(s);
3. Insurance;
4. Site set-up, maintenance and clean-up;
5. Emergency Services;
6. Safety of Operations
Additionally, temporary structures must conform to applicable building codes and other County regulations.
Staff will refer the application to the following agencies: Woody Creek Caucus, Aspen Fire District, Open
Space and Trails, Emergency Management (Ellen Anderson), Courrty Sheriff (Tom Grady), Risk Management
(Kris Jewkes), City of Aspen Parks, Aspen Valley Land Trust.
Review by: BOCC
Public Hearing: Yes. The Applicant shall post a public notice sign on the property at least 15 days prior to
the date specified for the Administrative Decision pursuant to Sec. 2-20-100(a)(3) of the Land Use Code. In
addition, the Applicant shall mail notice (by certified mail) to all adjacent property owners and mineral estate
owners with the return address of the Community Development Department (form of notice to be obtained
from the Community Development Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax
records of Ptkin County, as they appear no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
property owner receiving the public notice shall have 2 weeks from the date the notice is postmarked to submit
comments or objections to the Community Development Department.
FEES: 51,207 (make check payable to "Pitkin County Treasurer")
• Planning Office flat fee: ;998 (non-refundable; based on 4 hours of staff time; if staff review time exceeds
4.8 hours, the Applicant will be charged for additional time above 4 hours at a rate of $249/hour).
o Public Notice Fee: s54
o Web Technology Fee: ;25
o County Clerk BOCC Public Hearing Fee: $130
To apply, submit 14 conies of the following information, unless noted otherwise:
1. Summary letter explaining the request, providing background on prior approvals and permits, and
addressing compliance with the Code sections listed above.
2. Previous Land Use Approvals (if applicable);
3. Site Map (see Special Event On-line Application for specks);
4. Business/Operating Plan;
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5. Safety and Operating Plan(s);
6. Copies of any business licensing (Outfitters License, etc)
7. Total fee for review of the application;
8. Signed fee agreement (1 copy);
9. Consent from owner(s) to process application and authorizing the representative (1 copy)
10. List of all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners (1 copy)
11. Copies of this pre-app form.
NOTES:
- PLEASE SUBMIT ONE UNBOUND AND ONE-SIDED COPY OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION.
PLEASE SUBMITTWO-SIDED COPIES OF ALL REMAINING COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION (IF
POSSIBLE). THE PARCEL IDs SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN YOUR
APPLICATION.
- ALL MAPS SHALL BE FOLDED.
- This pre-application conference summary is advisory in nature and not binding on the County. The
information provided in this summary is based on current zoning standards and staff's interpretations
based upon representations of the applicant. Additional information maybe required upon a complete
review of the application.
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PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
PITKIN COUNTY (hereinafter "COUNTY") and ~1}I i E W~tT~7L S1-~=0.~alNh Abu f}S~H4 SE.4L5
(hereinafter "APPLICANT") AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPLICANT has submitted to COUNTY an application for ~P[=.GIA I.~ izEV'l Eit~ ~(iryCt~MM~i
N (hereinafter, the "PROJECT°).
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2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that Pitkin County Ordinance No. 32-2002 establishes a
fee structure for land use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a
determination of application completeness. The fee structure is based on the COUNTY'S policy that
development shall pay, in full, the cost of development review in the COUNTY. Fees have been set to be
consistent and fair to the public and to reflect the expense incurred in providing such services to the public.
3. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed
PROJECT, it may not be possible at the time of application to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in
processing the application.
4. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that fees charged for the processing of land use applications
shall accumulate rf an application indudes more than one type of land use review.
5. COUNTY and APPLICANT further agree that ft is impracticable for COUNTY staff to complete
processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or Board of County
Commissioners to enable the Planning Commission and/or Board of County Commissioners to make legally
required findings for project approval, unless current billings are paid in full prior to derision.
6. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the COUNTY'S waiver of its right to
collect full fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay a base fee in the
amount of $ / ~-CJ ~ which is based on ~ hours of staff time, and if actual time spent by staff to process the
application exceeds the average number of hours by more than 20%, then the COUNTY will bill the
APPLICANT quarterly for the additional time spent. 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.
PITKIN COUNTY _/~SPEN .S(=~4LS
("APPLICANT")
Cindy Houben
Community Development Director
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• ASPEN SEALS
Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Recreational Use on Open Space & Trails
PID#: 2643-211-00-851
LIST OF CONTENTS
• Aspen Seals Summary Letter
• Pitkin County Pre-Application Conference Summary
• Business Overview
• Operating Plan
• Certificate of Insurance
• State of Colorado River Ou~tter License
• City of Aspen Business License
• Stein Park Rafting Permit
• Map of Stein Park
• Map of WiRon Jaffee, Sr. Park
• • Map of Gerbazdale Take-out Area
• List of all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners
• Aspen Seals Brochure
May 22, 2008
Gary Pera
Aspen Seals
970-618569
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• To: Pitkin County OST/ Aspen Valley Land Trust
PIDAr: 2643-211-00-851
Type of Application: Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Recreational Use on
Open Space and Trails
Description of ProjecUDevelopment: The Applicant is requesting Special Review
approval to provide white water sledging during the summer months. The applicant
proposes three trips per day for 4-6 guests per trip.
Sec. 2-30-30~h): One-Step Review Procedure
Sec. 4-30-040(q): Outdoor Recreational Use, Other
In accordance with the Land Use Codes above, White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen
Seals respectfully requests Special Review approval for Commercial Outdoor
Recreational Use on Open Space and Trails including Stein Pazk, Wilton Jaffee, Sr. Pazk,
and the take-out at Gerbazdale off of the Roaring Fork River.
White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen Seals has been operating on the Roaring Fork
River since summer of 2004. Prior to operation, we provided all information requested
by the City of Aspen and the rangers. Each season we have been given the verbal go-
• ahead to operate once we turned in all of our paperwork required.
At the Community Development meeting on May 14, 2008 White Water Sledging, Inc.
dba Aspen Seals was granted approval to continue to operate while the Special Review
by the BOCC date was arranged.
In each yeaz of Operation, White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen Seals has secured the
necessary licenses, permits and agreements to operate on the Roaring Fork River in
Aspen including Colorado State Parks River Outfitter License, City of Aspen Business
License, Stein Pazk Use Agreement, and Certificate of Business Insurance required by the
city. We also have an Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area River Pemut, Buena Vista
$usiness License and Ramp Permit.
We operate from mid-May through mid-August as long as the river levels are high
enough to accommodate. Aspen Seals also operates on the Arkansas River during this
same time period.
Aspen Seals offers White Water Sledging as commercial white water adventure sport to
its customers. Trips are scheduled three times per day at Sam, 12pm, and Spm as to avoid
setting up at the same time as rafting trips and alleviating as much river and/or park
congestion as possible. Our Sam trip is the most populaz with the Spm being the next
most populaz. We take 4 - 6 people per trip. We operate with one Van and one Trailer.
• We are constantly aware and respectful of our space and the others around us.
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• Safety is of the utmost importance to our company and we prepaze our customers with
safety and fun in mind. Through our detailed safety talk, river knowledge information as
well as dry land demonstration, we answer any and all questions. Each customer must
decide if they have that "Go for it" attitude. After securing everyone's equipment, we
move to the river to begin a water skills workshop. Each customer is shown individually
what to do and must be able to kick forwazd, tum left and right kicking forwazd, and mll
both left and right. If a customer can't perform any of these skills, the trip leader has the
right to tell them that they can not go.
We appreciate your consideration of our application and will gladly answer any questions
you may have. Thank you!
Per request, the Applicant must demonstrate that adequate provisions have been made for
all of the following:
1. Police supervision (iF necessary): Not Necessary
2. Public parkirxyUansportation plan(s); Please see Page 5 Operating Plan
3. Insurance; Copy of Certficate of Insurance Included
4. Site set-up, maintenance and clean-up; Please see Page 4 Operating Plan
5. Emergency Services; Evacuation Points & Communications, Please see Attached
6. Safety of Operations -Please see Operating Plan
Enclosed please find:
• 1. Summary letter explaining the request, providing background on prior approvals and
permits, and addressing compliance with the Code sections listed above.
2. Previous Land Use Approvals (if applicable); WA
3. Site Map (see Special Evert On-line Application for specifics); Please see Maps for
Henry Stein Park, Wilton Jaffe, Sr. Park, and Gerbazdale takeout
4. Business/Operating Plan; Please see attached Operating and Safety Plan
5. Safety and Operating Plan(s); Please see attached Operating and Safety Plan
6. Copies of any business licensing (Outfitters License, etc)
Cobrado State Parka River Outfitters License
City Of Aspen Business License
Certificate of Insurance
Stein Park Rafting Pertnk
7. Total fee for review of the application; 51,207
8. Signed fee agreement (1 copy); Please see attached Signed Fee Agreement
9. Consent from owner(s) to process application and authorizing the representative (1
copy) Per request at meeting on May 14, 2008
10. List of all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners (1 copy) :Please see
attached list
11. Copies of pre-app form: Please see attached Pre-App Form
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PITKIN COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
LOCATION: Stein Park and Wilton Jaffee Sr. Park, off Roaring Fork River
.ZONING: RS-20 PID#: 2643-211-00-851
REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Pera
OWNER: Pitkin County OST/Aspen Valley Land Trust
DATE: May 15, 2008
Type of Application: Special
PHONE and EMAIL: 970.618.4569
asgensealsCc~asoenseals.com
PLANNER: Cari Anne Holcomb, 970.920.5092
commeraai outdoor Recreational Use on Open Space and Trails
Description of Project/Development: The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval to provide white
water sledging during the summer months. The applicant proposes three trips per day for 4-6 guests per trip.
land Use Code Sections to be addressed in letter of request (apglicationt•
Sec. 2-3030(h): One-Step Review Procedure
Sec. 4-30-040(q): Outdoor Recreational Use, Other
Also, Applicant must demonstrate that adequate provisions have been made for all of the following:
1. Police supervision (rf necessary);
2. Public parking/transportation plan(s);
3. Insurance;
4. Site set-up, maintenance and clean-up;
5. Emergency Services;
6. Safety of Operations
Additionally, temporary structures must conform to applicable building codes and other County regulations.
Staff will refer the application to the following agencies: Woody Creek Caucus, Aspen Fire District, Open
Space and Trails, Emergency Management (Ellen Anderson), County Sheriff (Tom Grady), Risk Management
• (Kris Jewkes), City of Aspen Parks, Aspen Valley Land Trust.
Review by: BOCC
Public Hearing: Yes. The Applicant shall post a public notice sign on the property at least 15 days prior to
the date specified for the Administrative Decision pursuant to Sec. 2-20.100(a)(3) of the Land Use Code. In
addition, the Applicant shall mail notice (by certified mail) to all adjacent property owners and mineral estate
owners with the return address of the Community Development Department (form of notice to be obtained
from the Community Development Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax
records of Pitkin County, as they appear no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
property owner receiving the public notice shall have 2 weeks from the date the notice is postmarked to submit
comments or objections to the Community Development Department.
FEES: $1,207 (make check payable to "Pitkin County Treasurer")
Planning Office flat fee: $998 (non-refundable; based on 4 hours of staff time; if staff review time exceeds
4.8 hours, the Applicant will be charged for additional time above 4 hours at a rate of $249/hour).
o Public Notice Fee: 854
o Web Technology Fee: $25
o County Clerk BOCC Public Hearing Fee: $130
To apply, submit 14 conies of the following information, unless noted otherwise:
1. Summary letter explaining the request, providing background on prior approvals and permits, and
addressing compliance with the Code sections listed above.
• 2. Previous Land Use Approvals (ff applicable);
3. Site Map (see Special Event On-line Application for specifics);
4. Business/Operating Plan;
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5. Safety and Operating Plan(s);
6. Copies of any business licensing (Outfitters License, etc)
• 7. Total fee for review of the application;
8. Signed fee agreement (1 copy);
9. Consent from owner(s) to process application and authorizing the representative (1 copy)
10. List of all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners (1 copy)
11. Copies of this pre-app form.
NOTES:
- PLEASE SUBMIT ONE UNBOUND AND ONE SIDED COPY OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION.
PLEASE SUBMITTWO-SIDED COPIES OF ALL REMAINING COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION (IF
POSSIBLE). THE PARCEL IDs SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED /N YOUR
APPLICATION.
- ALL MAPS SHALL BE FOLDED.
- This pre-application conference summary is advisory in nature and not binding on the County. The
information provided in this summary is based on current zoning standards and staff's interpretations
based upon npresentations of the applicant. Additional information may be required upon a complete
review of the application.
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• PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
PITKIN COUNTY (hereinafter "COUNTY") and
(hereinafter "APPLICANT") AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPLICANT has submitted to COUNTY an application for
(hereinafter, the "PROJECT").
2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that Pitkin County Ordinance No. 32-2002 establishes a
fee structure for land use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a
determination of application completeness. The fee structure is based on the COUNTY'S policy that
development shall pay, in full, the cost of development review in the COUNTY. Fees have been set to be
consistent and fair to the public and to reflect the expense incurred in providing such services to the public.
3. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed
PROJECT, it may not be possible at the time of application to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in
processing the application.
4. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that fees charged for the processing of land use applications
shall accumulate rf an application inGudes more than one type of land use review.
5. COUNTY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for COUNTY staff to complete
processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or Board of County
• Commissioners to enable the Planning Commission and/or Board of County Commissioners to make legally
required findings for project approval, unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision.
6. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the COUNTY'S waiver of its right to
collect full fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay a base fee in the
amount of $ which is based on _ hours of staff time, and if actual time spent by staff to process the
application exceeds the average number of hours by more than 20%, then the COUNTY will bill the
APPLICANT quarterly for the additional time spent. 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.
PITKIN COUNTY
Cindy Houben
Community Development Director
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("APPLICANT")
By:
Print Name and Title (if applicable)
Date•
Mailing Address:
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• Aspen Seals Business Overview
White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen Seals is the only licensed company
that offers sledging as a commercial adventure activity in Colorado and
the U.S. Sledging is an exciting, exhilarating, unique white water
adventure sport that is safe to customers in the 15 to 60+ age group.
Aspen Seals has introduced this new and adrenalin-pumping sport to the
USA with trips available on the Roaring Fork and Arkansas Rivers. White
Water Sledging is a safe, fun, alternative, invigorating way of enjoying
river rapids with your whole body. It allows white water enthusiasts and
those new to white water the opportunity to experience what white water
rapids really feel like by swimming and kicking through them;
White Water Sledging is a guided adventure-based white water river sport
that is referred to as White Water Sledging in the Southern Hemisphere
and Hydrospeed in Europe. White Water Sledging is a respected and well
known sport throughout France, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Chile,
Canada, and New Zealand. Aspen Seals is the only licensed company in
the U.S. offering this sport.
White water sledgers use specially designed river boards as well as
• specially designed wet suits equipped to protect the body and keep you
warm. The wetsuits have additional padding in the high-use areas such as
knees, shins, elbows, and chest. The equipment needed to sledge includes:
sledges (boards), wetsuits, life jackets, helmets, fins, fin retainers
booties, gloves, and hoods. Training and instructions are provided by
highly experienced, qualified, and certified Sledging guides. Customers
are instructed and must practice on-land as well as in the eddy of the river
where they put in. After evaluation and approval by the lead guide, the
customers are then guided down the safest line of different class white
water river sections.
Aspen Seals has a website and links to other outdoor adventures sites such
as Fourteener.net and Rafting-Colorado net. Aspen Seals distributes its
brochures throughout all public venues in Aspen and the Roaring Fork
Valley through Aspen Activities Center. Aspen Seals is a member of
Aspen Chamber Resort Association and Worldwide Outfitters Guide
Association. Professionally produced and colorful signage featuring the
Aspen Seals logo and stating White Water Sledging is clearly visible on
the back and both sides of the company van.
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Base of Operations
White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen Seals is a home based business,
physically situated at 0201 Dakota Meadows Drive Carbondale, CO
81623. Aspen Seals rents a storage shed from Aspen Storage Warehouse at
the ABC for the three months of operations. This is where Aspen Seals
stores the sledging equipment enabling us to operate more conveniently to
clients in the Aspen &Snowmass area. Aspen Seals picks up all clients at
their hotels, homes and agreed upon pick up sites around the town of
Aspen &Snowmass.
Operations
Aspen Seals offers White Water Sledging as a commercial white water
adventure sport. White Water Sledging is a form of river boarding. The
difference from river boarding and sledging is the style of board. A
Sledge is made of a tough plastic filled with foam and molded for the
upper body and arms with metal handles to hold on to, they are
approximately 41 inches in length, 27 inches wide, and 10 inches deep.
• They are made for the sole purpose of running river rapids providing the
buoyancy and protection that is required to enable the rider to navigate
the obstacles in the river.
The trips are during the hours of daylight and are a total of three hours
each from arrival at the put in to leaving the take out. Transportation,
equipment and a snack are supplied for the trip.
Equipment
The equipment offered to the clients meets the requirements set by the
Colorado State Parks/River Outfitter Licensing Program. Aspen Seals has
been a licensed outfitter for five years. The equipment is as follows:
Helmet, Smm Hooded Vest, Smm mitts, Smm Booties, Smm Wet Suit
Jacket, Smm Wet Suit Long John, PFD Coast Guard approved, Swim. fins,
and Sledge.
Sledging Orientation
On arrival to the put-in, clients are assembled in one spot out of the other
river users way. An introduction to Aspen and the Roaring Fork River
• area is given, with specifics on the river section that we are getting ready
to sledge. Furthermore, a detailed safety and river orientation is given to
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• all clients at the rivers edge. This ensures that clients are aware of the
safety and environmental concerns for the applicable river section to be
run. The safety orientation is required by the Colorado State Parks/River
Outfitter Licensing Program.
Four colorful charts are used to show the clients how the river's
currents, eddies, hydraulics, and surf waves work and how best to work
with them and use them to their advantage. Instructions will be given on
land to show how the sledge is best controlled, this will also give clients a
visual of the motions they will encounter in the river. Safety and
awareness concerns are discussed. Personal medical issues will be
addressed.
During the safety orientation the other guides has arranged the
equipment that each client will use. After the orientation, clients are
shown their equipment for them to dress into. Guides will assist clients
with wetsuits and booties they will double-check fin straps PFD straps,
helmet straps fin retainers, and answer any question that may be asked of
them. Clients will dress at the river put in locations or assigned parks.
The put-in and take-outs have been chosen for the facilities available, safe
and ease of entry and exit of rivers, tidy and presentable assembly areas
for the clients and areas Aspen Seals are permitted to use.
• Sledging Preparation
Once all clients are dressed they are positioned next to each other at
an eddy on the waters edge where the Lead guide/trip leader & rear guide
will give a short 15-minute water skills workshop. Clients will be shown
how the sledge reacts in the rivers current then how and what needs to be
done to respond to those changes. Each client goes through an individual
test with a guide to ensure they can perform the tasks that are required to
get them through the river section.
Each client must be able to kick strong to be able to propel forward, turn
left and move forward, turn right and move forward, roll with the sledge
from right and left, and rest chest on the sledge and let go of handle bars.
Getting familiar with the sledge in the river current and the river
environment helps clients relax and focus on the task at hand.
The learning curve for the sledging is very short with this effective
teaching technique and professional instruction offered by Aspen Seals. A
first timer can easily learn the skills required to navigate class 2-5
Rapids.
Guides
All guides on the water will have hand sign knowledge that Aspen
Seals has designed. Aspen Seals has integrated international hand signs
• with local and sledging hand signs. These skills are mandatory for any
and all employees of Aspen Seals.
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• Waterproof two-way radios will be attached to the guide in a way
that the sledging guide can easily be audibly reached. All guides on the
trip will be in contact with each other through the duration of the trip
weather it be audible, visual, or through hand signs. Aspen Seals currently
has two guides that are experienced and qualified for sledging class 5
rivers. In the future, Aspen Seals will employ and train additional guides
for sledging on class 3-5 Rivers.
During the sledging trip clients will be shown the waves and holes
and how to read and understand how the river works and how Aspen Seals
works with the river, one of mother natures natural marvels. The safest
line in the river will always be chosen. Choosing the safest line with deep
water and controllable eddy's will always be the first choice enabling a
safe and enjoyable adventure.
Trip
Safety for the client is paramount, the trip begins after the Trip
Leader has checked equipment with the other guides, completed the
company check list, satisfied with his group's abilities after the water
workshop, and confirmed all waivers are signed. The designated Trip
Leader is the only one to give the green light for the group to move into
the current of the river.
Trip Leader does a radio check with the other guides and shuttle
• driver. Trip Leader contacts the shuttle driver with his intentions, and
where he wants the shuttle driver to stop next for aconfirmation/safety
check. Trip Leader will complete a sweep of the preparation area making
sure it is as it was found if not better, ensure all trash has been picked up,
packed up and put in the van.
When the Trip Leader has given the other guides the green light, all
the clients will have the clients fins and fin retainers, PFD's and helmets
double checked and helped into the water. All trips will start with
everyone getting into an eddy that has been chosen prior; this eddy is
generally the same one the water workshop is held in.
The Trip Leader will signal the other guides that he is ready and
satisfied that all clients have the skills necessary to swim themselves
down the river. The group will travel down the river like a snake 3-5 feet
apart, one behind the other. The Trip Leader will choose the safest line
and lead the group down the river. This line is also referred to as the
"client line".
To begin, everyone will have their sledges face towards the middle
of the river lined up right next to one another. The trip leader will be at
the front of the line and the first one to swim into the current and
everyone will follow leaving 3-5 feet between each other the rear guide
will be at the end on the group.
The Trip Leader will use several directional hand signs that were shown
• in the river safety orientation that he would use on the river to direct
them. The two guides will control the group
• The Rear Guide will always be the last Sledger. The Rear Guide
allows no client to be behind him. He will help to swim clients back in the
snake like line and back in the current to keep the group moving forward
safely. The guides will assist the clients in the eddies and through rapids
reassuring their efforts all the way.
Once in the current and moving down stream the front and rear
guide will and can talk to clients reassuring them on how they are doing
and to stay in the snake tike line and all is well. The lead guide choosing
the safest line also designates a speed suitable for the group to travel. The
lead guide will use hand signals to visually instruct the clients the line he
would like them to follow.
Clients will be kept in a manageable group through the section of
river. Stops will be chosen at appropriate intervals and safe eddies that
will not interfere with the environment, flora, fauna or private land
owners. Every section will have several emergency take-out areas that can
be used for evacuations if required.
Private land owners will be respected, trip leaders will be required
to know these areas and avoid stopping in eddies on private property.
Fluids & personal medication for clients can be carried in the guides
waterproof safety kit. The rear Guide will carry a first aid, river safety
and emergency kit in a waterproof backpack that will not hinder his or her
abilities in the river to do their job professionally.
Food
Snacks are given at take out sites where the facilities are
convenient and safe for the clients. All food is kept in airtight coolers
with cool packs inside to keep food fresh and healthy. Generally, we serve
energy bars and bananas which allow for quick recovery after this sport as
well as lemonade and filtered water with re-usable plastic cups.
Site Set-up/Maintenance/Clean-up
Due to small group size a maximum of 8 clients and two guides,
Aspen Seals uses a minimum amount of space for the Safety Orientation
and getting the clients dressed and down to the put-in of the river.
Our trip times Sam, 12pm, 8c Spm have been scheduled to be earlier
or later than rafting trips so that we can avoid any kind of congestion that
may occur.
We operate on the Leave No Trace principle. Trash bags are taken
on each trip taking all trash with Aspen Seals vehicle at the put-in and
take out. As well, cleaning the surrounding operating area, making sure
clients understand the importance of a clean river environment.
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• Transportation
Aspen Seals has one IS passenger van and a trailer. Should the
group size be less than four, we utilize the van only. The van and driver
stay with the group during the safety orientation, set-up, and the
designated safety check points. The driver has to stay in range of the
group for the radios.
The driver will stage at a parking area other that the parks until 20
minutes prior to the group is scheduled to arrive then travel to the take
out, they will assist the guides helping clients with their equipment and
putting away the gear as quickly as possible so as not to congest the river
take-out areas.
If it is an exceptionally busy time of year i.e. July 4`h weekend, the
driver will park at Intercept Lot until the designated time to pick up
clients thus making entry and exit of take-out points as quick and safe as
humanly possible.
Safety Requirements
Safety is an intricate part of Aspen Seals operations; each river
guide will carry all required rescue equipment in relation to the ROL
(river outfitters license). Throw bag with a 70ft length of rope, knife,
whistle, carbines, two-way radio, extra fin straps and retainers.
Additionally the rear guide will carry a safety kit for repairs, a first aid
• kit and other necessary items that may be needed on the trip.
Aspen Seals Guides will be required to have a current first aid and
CPR certificate, an accurate documented log book with a minimum of
1000 recorded commercial river miles, proving customer service, skills,
abilities, guiding, training experience and physical fitness. Rope
technique workshops will be carried out through the season refreshing
employee's skills and maintaining rescue equipment. Equipment checks
will. be done every day to insure equipment quality and safety. Swift water
rescue technician certificates will be required for Trip Leaders.
Knowledge with two way radios, and hand signaling skills is a
requirement of all guide employees. All guides will carry a throw bag
with 70 ft of rope; they will be efficient with rope management skills and
knots.
Guides must be above average swimmers with and with out sledges, and
have there own river equipment.
Each section will have several chosen evacuation stations for
emergencies, all employees will have available maps of river sections of
these evacuation points, maps will be carried in the vehicle.
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• Evacuation Plan
Stage 1: River right at the end of the Entrance Exam rapid
Access Rio Grande trail
Stage 2: River right after Slaughterhouse Falls
Access Rio Grande trail
Stage 3: ABC Rapid River left
Dirt Road/Stein Trail River left access from the Waste
Treatment Plant
Stage 4: Skull Rapid, river right
Old bridge abutment, Fisherman's trail access to Jaffee Park
Stage 5: Above Photo Rapid river right
Fisherman's trail access to Jaffe Park
Stage 6: 5, O, wave river right
Fisherman's trail access to Jaffe Park
All evacuation points are accessible by the Rio Grande trail river right or
• the dirt road/Stein trail civet left accessed from the ABC and the Waste
Treatment Plant.
Aspen Seats runs river sweeps to check for logjams and/or obstacles
and removes hazards as they appear in the river to ensure safe lines for
private and/or commercial users as well as for Aspen Seals clients. Aspen
Seals informs other operators of hazards and works with other operators
that use the rivers to ensure safety, good working relations, river etiquette
while respecting other river operator's space.
The shuttle driver will drive along the highway to several pre-
selected points following the group on the section of river, and checking
with trip leader by radio all the way. Having the shuttle driver follow the
group adds another safety factor to operations.
Aspen Seals will always re-evaluate trips to ensure safety is always
the highest. Records will be kept of each trip for future research
evaluations. Aspen Seals operates within the boundaries of the state, city,
and county laws, rules and regulations.
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• Named Rapids known to Aspen Seals
Entrance Exam: Class IV
Lion Rock: Surf Wave middle of Entrance Exam Rapid
Decision Rapid: Class IV
Submarine: Shale shelf underneath water surface
Slaughterhouse Falls: 4-6ft Pour over (falls) depends on CFS
The Teeth: 2 pointed rocks (Maroon Creek outlet)
Stein Rapid: Class IV Rapids above Stein pedestrian Bridge
ABC Rapids: Class IV Rapids below Stein pedestrian Bridge
Conan's Bar: Island before Waste Treatment Plant
Chocolate Factory S Turn: Outlet from Waste Treatment Plant
Splat Rock: Huge Rock in middle of river
Raglan Rapids: Class IV
Raglan wave: Surf Wave (play hole)
Hells Half Mile: Approximately % mile section of Class IV rapids
Names inside this %z mile section
The Leon: Deep Hydraulic/Surf wave
Shark fin: Sharp rock
Decision Rock: Huge Rock in middle of river
Jamal Cute Chute a weaving serious rocks
Acne Rock Rock that looks to have acne
• Tomb Stone Tall rock 20ft high
Rock & Roll Roller coaster ride
Jaws 2 rocks with a line between
Triple Drop a section with 3 drops
Airport Rapid: Across from the end of the runway, Aspen Ranch
Skull Rapid: An old bridge structure
Photo Rapid: Class IV viewed from Shale Bluff/Highway 82
5, 0, wave: Perfect surf wave
Raft Rap Rock: Huge rock in middle of river
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• Emergency Plan
On each section of river that Aspen Seals operates on, there are
evacuation points chosen in case of emergencies. These evacuation points
will be clearly marked in several water proof maps that will be carried in
the transportation van as well as in the rear guides safety carry back pack.
All guides and employees of Aspen Seals will have to carry out
mandatory workshops the beginning of each season, identifying all of
these evacuation points of each section of river and the names of all
rapids. These evacuation points have be chosen for ease of entry and exit
of the river for emergency personnel as well as to an access road if a
motor vehicle or ambulance is required.
On sections where Aspen Seals use their own shuttle driver, the
driver will follow the group along the highway stopping at areas with a
good radio or phone service checking with the trip leader on the group's
progress. In the van, Aspen Seals will have a fully stocked first aid kit
with accessory rescue equipment as well a radio and phone to
communicate with the guides on the water. Evacuation points will be
marked on the maps carried in the van to give accurate information to 911
in case of an emergency on how to reach the area required.
Every Aspen Seals employee is required to hold a current CPR/first
aid certificate and will go through Aspen Seals river rescue program run
by owner/operator Gary Pera who holds a Mountain Recreation Level III
• swift water rescue NZQA certification.
Accident reports forms are carried in the vehicle to fill out while
everyone's memories are fresh as well an accident report completed when
back at the base. All emergencies will be handled and carried out to the
rules and regulations of the State of Colorado.
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_9spen Seals /White CG'ater Sledging in 2008. dspen Seals /White Water Sledging is granted a commercial
rafting permit fox the 2008 season. This permit allows the tour operator to use Stein Park in .\spen as a put-tn
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: Aspen Seals (2008) Special Review
(CASE# P067-08)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June
25, 2008 at a regular meeting to begin at 12:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the conduct of
business allows, before the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference
Room, 530 East Main Street, Aspen to consider an application submitted by Aspen Seals
(0201 Dakota Meadows Drive, Aspen, CO 81623) requesting a Special Review for white
water sledging use in the summer months. The property is located at Stein Park and
Wilton Jaffee Sr. Park and is legally described as Section 21, Township 9, Range 85 West
of the 6`h P.M. The State Parcel Identification for this property is 2643-211-00-851. The
application/resolution is available for public inspection in the Community Development
Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen CO 81611. For further information,
contact Cari Anne Holcomb at (970) 920-5092.
Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on May 25, 2008.
Attention Applicant/Representative:
It is your responsibility to do the following:
1. Mail this Public Notice to all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners
at least 30 days prior to the hearing with the return address of the Community
Development Department. The names and addresses shall be those on the current
tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than 60 days prior to the
date of the public hearing
2. Submit the Affidavit of Notice by Posting & Mailing (previously sent to you with your
applicant letter) as proof of compliance with the Code at the hearing.
3. Pick up Public Notice sign from the Pitkin County Community Development
Department, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, CO (970) 920-5526
4. Post the Public Notice sign on the property at least fifteen days (15) prior to the
hearing
5. Remove the Public Notice sign within one week after hearing date
PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 S. Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(970) 920-5526 FAX # (970) 920-5439
May 28, 2008
Aspen Seals
PO Box 22
Aspen, CO 81612
aspenseal s@apen seal s.com
Re: Aspen Seals (2008) Special Review
(PID 2643-211-00-851; Case P067-08)
Dear Mr. Pera:
The Planning Office has completed its preliminary review of the captioned application. We have
determined that this application is complete. After a more detailed review of the submittal
information, additional information specific to the application may be requested in order to
adequately review and process the application. The planner in charge of the review will request
the information from you directly.
We have scheduled this application for review at a public hearing by the Board of County
Commissioners on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at a meeting to begin at 12:00 P.M. in the Plaza One
Meeting Room at 530 East Main St., Aspen. Should this date be inconvenient for you, please contact
me within 3 working days of the date of this letter. After that the agenda date will be considered
final and changes to the schedule or tabling of the application will only be allowed for unavoidable
technical problems. The Friday before the meeting date, we will call to inform you that a copy of the
memo pertaining to the application is available at the Planning Office.
Please note that it is your responsibility to post a public notice sign on the property at least fifteen
days prior to the hearing (and remove it within one week after) and to mail notice to all adjacent
property owners and mineral estate owners at least 30 days prior to the hearing with the return
address of the Community Development Department (copy of notice will be sent to you by the
Community Development Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current
tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public
hearing. Please submit the enclosed Affidavit of Notice by Posting & Mailing as proof of
compliance with the Code at the heazing.
If you have any questions, please call Cari Anne Holcomb, the planner assigned to your case, at 920-
5092.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Waechtler
Administrative Assistant
Encl: Affidavit of Notice (Code Section 2-20-100)
PITI{IlV COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone (970) 920-5526 FAX (970) 920-5439
MEMORANDUM
TO: Woody Creek Caucus
Aspen Fire District
Open Space and Trails
Emergency Management
County Sheriff
Risk Management
City of Aspen Parks
Aspen Valley Land Trust
FROM: Cari Anne Holcomb, Community Development Department
RE: Aspen Seals (2008) Special Review,
(CASE P067-08; PID 2643-211-00-851)
DATE: May 28, 2008
Attached for your review are materials for an application submitted by Aspen Seals. The Board of County
Commissioners will review the application on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
Please return your comments to me by Friday, June 13, 2008.
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [F YOU HAVE
NO FURTHER NEED OF THEM.
Thank you.
late: 6/6/2008 Time: 2:33 PM
Page: 002
To: @ 9,1(970) 920-5439
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Date; G/23/2006
Aae Roaring Fonk River emergency access ec: Gary Pera
I, Bill Parsons, own r of "RWerhouse" of 2341Wining flats Rd., Woody Creek, CO, hereby agree
to allow CNhltz Wat~r Sledging, Inc., dba Aspen Seals to use my propony and river access for an
evOCUation point fof emergencies end @vaCUation of clients tha; may Wish to exit the river, My
property is located approximately one mile below the Wilton Jaffe Sr. Park in Woody Creek on
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APPLICATION AND REGULATIONS FOR
COMMERCIAL USE OF STEIN PARK
Stein Park is owned by Aspen Valley Land Trust and managed by the Aspen Parks
and Recreation bepartment as a part of the Aspen park system. The following
regulations are enforced by the City of Aspen.
1. Pazking is prohibited for all commercial outfitting vehicles. Vehicles used for
commercial purlposes may load and unload guests and equipment, according to the
following guidelines:
• The parking lot rive ramp and launch azea is to be used for loading and
unloading only. oading/unloading time shall not exceed 30 minutes.
• No vehicles will be left unattended at anytime. Attended vehicles will not be left
in the ramp azea or over 30 minutes, space allowing.
• No storage pazki g of vehicles is allowed anywhere in the pazk. Commercial
vehicles left una tended anywhere in the park are subject to ticketing and towing.
• Commercial ope ations shall understand that other public users will be accessing
the river via the ame launch site and shall accommodate these users in manner
that does not cau a unnecessary conflicts.
2. The City of Aspn requests that the commercial companies work on alternating
start times in ord r to minimize impact and possible loading and unloading
conflicts. Comm rcial users aze not permitted to leave any equipment at Henry
Stein Park.
3. Commercial use must not leave any trash behind. Please note that Henry Stein
Park experiences a high level of activity from bears. Therefore, it is imperative
that no food be 1 ft behind in the Park.
4. Commercial pe it holders are required to keep a detailed log of daily
commercial activities at Henry Stein Pazk, including: date and time, use (put-in),
type of trip (i.e., alf day float) number of boats, number of guests, number of
staff. Permit hol ers will need to submit weekly use logs. Permit holders may
use the same rep rting form as Pitkin County provided that you include all of the
information requ sted above. All report logs shall be emailed to Pitkin County via
email.
5. Permittees aze rewired to pay a $200.00 application fee, due at the City of Aspen
Parks Departmen office prior to the start of the season.
6. Permittee must p ovide the City of Aspen with certificates of liability insurance
indicating The Ci y of Aspen, Aspen Valley Land Trust and Pitkin County (for
take outs at Jaffe Park) as additionally insured parties for their insurance policy.
Permittees are re uired to provide a copy of this additionally insured policy with
the application apld fee.
7. Permittees must provide the City with a copy of their 2008 Colorado River
Outfitters License, with the application.
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8. Permittees are required to post a $500 security bond, which will be used only if a
permittee's activities are identified as having impacts to the park, which require
restoration or clean-up from Open Space and Trails staff. This bond is due at the
time the application is turned in with the per year fee.
9. Permittee under$tands that the City of Aspen is not responsible for the
management of the river course.
All permittees shall abide by the rules and regulations for use of Henry Stein Park which
may be established brom time to time by the City of Aspen Open Space and Trails Board
and/or the Aspen Ci y Council. All permittees are responsible for educating their
employees about th se rules and regulations. Violation of these regulations may result in
revocation of comm rcial permits and will be taken into account for future applications
for certification to u e Henry Stein Park.
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VM--This is new tome & comes from Scott Thompson our swift-water rescue guru.........I'll reseazch a bit ....Then I think this
needs to be attached to Pro river guides as part of the application.....T. Grady
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Thompson [mailto~sthompson(a~basaltfue orq]
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:20 AM
To: Tom Grady
Subject: FW: river outfitters
Grady you might want to send this up the flag pole to Bob. I had never heazd
of this State Statute. It would be good cost recovery for agencies involved
with licensed guide trips. This is very similaz to the Haz-Mat Statute which
we use often. Scott
In light of yesterday's incident, I (thought it prudent to share this
information with you. Apparent] the State Search and Rescue fund will not
cover rescues associated with lic nsed guide trip and it is intended only
for volunteer search and rescue rganizations anyway. However, this statute
below allows for any governmental entity involved in a rescue resulting from
a guided service to cost reimbur ement
Barry Smith, Duector
Emergency Management
P.O. Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-3545 Office
(970)328-8694 Fax
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Denney [mailto:Ste I e.Denne~ state.co.us]
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4: 9 PM
To: Bany Smith
Subject: river outfitters ~ ((~' ,p~'~),,y"1 ,
33-32-108(2) it ' ~~ --~ \1~ ~ ~'~-~~'~~~,
(2) (a) Any actual expenses incanted by a governmental entity for search and ~ ~ 11/8 1' 1
rescue efforts stemming from an nver running activity conducted for .~rSie tt'v"`---"`
consideration by a river outfitter~ursuant to the provisions of this
article shall be reimbursed by said river outfitter. Such expenses shall
include but not be limited to hours worked, fuel, a reasonable fee for use
of equipment, and equipment repjau or replacement costs, if any.
(b) Pursuant to the provisions of }tazagraph (a) of this subsection (2), any
expenses incurced by governmental entities stemming from search and rescue
efforts which aze reimbursed by a river outfitter shall be distributed as
follows:
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(I) If to local law enforcement agencies, on a pro rata basis in proportion
to the amount of assistance rendered thereby;
(IT) If to the division of pazks and outdoor recreation, credited to the
pazks and outdoor recreation cash fund, created in section 33-10-1 11;
(III) If to the division of wildlife credited to the wildlife cash fund,
created in section 33-1-] 12.
(3) (a) (I) If an authorized representative of the division conducts an
inspection or investigation and dgtermines that any provision of this
article or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this article has been
violated and that such violation dreates or may create an emergency
condition which may have a sigryificant adverse effect on the health, safety,
or welfare of any person, then st
immediately issue an order to th
violating activity.
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this article allegedly violated;
(B) The factual basis for the ally
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this paragraph (a) may request a
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actually occurred if such request
after the date of the service of th
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violating party to cease and desist the
this paragraph (a) shall set forth:
the regulation promulgated pursuant to
ration of a violation; and
activities cease immediately.
ise and desist order issued pursuant to
Baring to determine whether a violation of
omulgated pursuant to this article has
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cease and desist order.
(B) Any hearing conducted pur uant to this subparagraph (III) shall be m
accordance with article 4 of title 4, C.R.S.
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pursuant to paragraph (a) of this
the attorney general or the distri~
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restraining order and for injuncti
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Ben held.Source: L. 84: Enttre article
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FW: river outfitters
Cari Anne Holcomb
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From: John Armstrong
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:49 PM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb
Subject: RE: river outfitters
Hi Cazi Anne,
This is certainly of ihterest to me ,thanks for forwazding. Gary and I have talked and we believe
that the responsibility for rescue for a commercial entity should lie with the Colorado River Outfitters
license administered by Co~orado State Parks.
Thanks again for all your efforts. We have no other pertinent concerns with WWS's application
and I hope you have receiv dour latest Jaffe Park regulations which I have forwarded to you.
John Armstrong
618-9825
From: Cari Anne Holcomb
Sent: Wednesday, June 11,
To: Kris Jewkes; Ellen Ander<
Subject: FW: river outfitters
Hello All:
1:37 PM
Warren Rider; Open_Space_&_Trails
Tom Grady with the Sheriffs epartment sent us this information as we currently have a couple of river outfitters
who are required to gain BO C approval to utilize Open Space & Trail Land along the Roaring Fork. We will be
including this as a condition o approval, but I thought the document might be of interest to you all.
THANKS
Cari Anne Holcomb
970.920.5092
From: Valerie MacDonald
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 008 8:06 AM
To: Cari Anne Holcomb; Lane Clarke
Subject: FW: river outfitters,
FYI about rafting from the PESO.
Valerie MacDonald
Special Event Permit Coordinator
970-319-6013
fax 970-920-5439
valeriem @co. pitki n.co. us
From: Tom Grady
Sent: Wed 6/4/2008 7:44 AM
To: Valerie MacDonald
Subject: FW: river outfitters
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indicated on the attach list, on the ^~L day of ~~, 200~which is~days prior to the public
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on the current tax recor(ls of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than 60 days prior to the public
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FOR STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDNISIONS AND U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
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The "Who is a Participating Member?" provision of this Coverage Contract shall include as an additional
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agency so designated in the schedule below ("Additional Named Insured"), subject to the following
additional provisions.
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liability arising from the operations of the Participating Member shown on the Participating Member's
Declarations Page.
2. No coverage exists for Bodily Injury or Property Damage arising out of operations for which a permit was
not issued by an Additional Named Insured.
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listed below only with reslpect to injury, loss, or damage associated with the Participating Member's use
and occupancy of State or Federal lands covered by this Coverage Contract.
4. If the Participating Member fails to conduct special permit activities in full compliance with the special
representations that are a part of this Coverage Contract, then the Coverage Contract shall nevertheless
apply; however, special use permit activities that are not conducted in full compliance with the special
representations are subject to an automatic and immediate $5,000 increase of the Participating
Member's Self-Insured Retention.
5 No Endorsements issued after the initial Coverage Contract shall be added to the Coverage Contract
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Insured This participating agreement provision supersedes any contrary provision contained in the Policy
or any other Endorsement.
7 Should this Coverage Contract be cancelled before the end of its stated term, the Insurer shall give any
Additional Named Insured 30 day's prior written notice of such cancellation. If notice to any Additional
Named Insured is not provided for any reason, the Participating Member's Coverage Contract will cancel;
however, coverage will be provided to any Additional Named Insured through the stated term or until proper
notice is delivered.
Master Coverage Contract # LOG0301 Certificate # 08050022
Participating Member White Water Sledging, Inc.
Effective Date. 0/6/2008 Date Issued: 6/6/2008
Additional Named Insured -Designation of State, Political Subdivision, or U S. Government Agency
City of Aspen /Aspen Valley Landtrust & Pitken County
Attention: Brian Flynn
130 South Galena St
Aspen, CO 81611
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Rick J. Lindsey
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Tax Are Account Number Parcel Number 2007 Mill Levy
057 R013295 264306401009 23.745
Owner Name and Address
NEILEY CHARD Y JR
C/O NEIL Y & ALDER
201 N MI L #102
ASPEN, O 51611
Legal Description
SUB:ASP N VILLAGE RIVER HOMES LOT:D
DESC: A PARCEL D ONLY A SMALL
PORTION .945 AC
Location
Physical Address: 253 GERBAZ WY SNOWMASS
i Subdivision• ASPEN VILLAGE RIVER
HOMES
Land Acres: 0.945
Land S Ft: 0
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Actual Value Assessed Value
Land: 425,000 123,250
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Parcel Detail
Sale Date: 9/3/2004
Sale Price: 28,000
Basic Building Characteristics
Number of Residential 0
Buildin s:
Number of Comm/Ind 0
Buildings:
No Building Records Found
Tax Information
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Tax Y ar Transaction T e Amount
199 Tax Amount $196.64
199 Tax Payment: Whole ($196.64)
1998 Tax Amount $61.62
1998 Tax Payment: Whole ($61.62)
1999 Tax Amount $162.54
1999 Tax Payment: Whole ($162.54)
2000 Tax Amount $53.08
2000~I Tax Payment: Whole ($53.08)
2000 Interest Charge $2.65
2000 Interest Payment ($2.65)
2001 Tax Amount $99.70
2001 Tax Payment: Whole ($99.70)
2001 Interest Charge $4.99
2001' Interest Payment ($4.99)
2002' Tax Amount $99.30
2002 Interest Payment ($2,9g)
2002 Tax Payment: Whole ($99.30)
2002' Interest Charge $2.9g
2003 ' Tax Amount $100.70
2003 Tax Payment: Whole ($100.70)
2003 i Interest Charge $5.04
2003 i Interest Payment ($5.04)
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Parcel Detail
2004 Tax Amount $102.14
2004
2004
2004
2005 Tax Payment: Whole
Interest Charge
Interest Payment
Tax Amount ($102.14)
$3.06
($3.06)
$107.44
200$ Tax Payment: Whole ($107.44)
2005 Interest Charge $3,22
2005 Interest Payment ($3.22)
200 Tax Amount $112.92
200 Tax Payment: Whole ($112.92)
200 Tax Amount $2,926.56
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PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Permit Receipt
RECEIPT NUMBER 00026039
Name: White Water Sledging Inc Date:5/22/2008
Project Address: 0 STEIN PARK
Type: check # 2172
Permit Number Fee Description Amount
0069.2008.PLAN PP- Flat Fee 998.00
0069.2008.PLAN PP- Clerk Fee 130.00
0069.2008.PLAN PP- Clerk Tech Fee 25.00
0069.2008.PLAN PP- Public Notice Fee 54.00
Total: 1,207.00