HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080625aspensealsMEMORANDUM
TO: Boazd of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting - June 25, 2008
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THRU: Cindy Ho en, Community Development Director
FROM: Cazi Anne Holcomb, Planner
RE: Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Inc. Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Use
SUMMARY OF REQLTEST: 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 aze Wilton Jaffee Park in Woody Creek and Stein Park. 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 Sma11 Portion". All locations are located along the Roazing Fork River.
ZONING: Jaffee Park is zoned RS-20; Stein Park and Lot D Aspen Village River Homes, are both
zoned AR-10. Lot D is currently undeveloped.
BACKGROiJND: Aspen Seals/White Water Sledging Inc. has been operating on the Roazing 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 comments 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 rafting permit with the City of Aspen for the 2008
season to use Stein Pazk 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.
• Martha Cochran of the AVLT sent an email, stating that the Aspen Pazks comments will serve
for the AVLT.
• Ellen Anderson, Pitkin County's Emergency Management Coordinator declined to comment
based on a limited knowiedge of whitewater sledging.
• The Woody Creek Planning Commission comments are attached.
CRTI'ERIA FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL REVIEW USES OR ACTIVITIES 2-30-30(h)(2)
A. 77te Special Review shall consider
1. The applicable Couniy Master Plan;
2. County Lmad Use Policies in CJwpter 1,-
3. The intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located,~ and
4. 77ae character of the inmiediate riciniry of the parcel proposed for development mad
surrounding land uses, or shall enhance the mixture of consplimentary uses rnad activities in the
immediate vicir~ity of the parcel proposed for developnzent.
Response: The Woody Creek Master Plan is the primary community plan regulating ]and uses
associated with Jaffee Pazk. The document states that, "Recreational uses and activities, such as trails and
pazks, are considered extremely importanY'. The goal of the plan in regards to parks and open space is to
"preserve the rural chazacter 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 Pazk
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 Pazk
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 chazacter 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 Roaring 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 Pazk will occur on a regular 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 Pazk.
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, cmd operating characteristics of the proposed special review use must be
in harn~ony with the surrounding area and n:ininaize adverse afjects, i~scluding visual inapacts,
invpacts on pedestriaiz and vehicular circu/ation, parking, trash, service delivery, air/water pollution
or other impacts on natural resource, noise, vibrations ar¢d odor on surrounding properties.
Response: As noted before, whitewater operations have taken place at Jaffe Park 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
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 azeas.
C. There must be adequate public facilities and services to serve tJze special review use, including but
raot limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protectiora, emergency
medical services, hospital and ntedical services, drainage systen:s and sclaools.
Response: Tlie launching and take out areas are within close proximity to police, fire protection and
emergency medical services. Aspen Seals carries a por[able 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 ntust demonstrate to the Board of Cour~[y Comntissioners that
tl~e proposed development will not:
1. Materially endanger the public health safety or welfare; and
2. Substantially injure the value of adjoining or abuttirrg properties.
Response: Staff has no information that would indicate that the proposed use will endanger the public
health, safety or welfare, 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 park congestion as possible. Staff feels that the proposed
use should be approved based on OS&T granting of approval/permit yeazly for Aspen Seals/Whitewater
Sledging. After 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(Ol
A. Special Review Approval is required when the following conditions apply:
l. In all zone districts, any outdoor recreational use that is not listed separately and that is
subject to a Pitkin County Open Space & Trails permit requirenaent; and
2. Any con:mercial outdoor recreational use on Pitkin County Open Space and Trails property
or on Com~ty-oN~ned property or roads subject to the criteria in Sec. 2-30-30(h)(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 properry and roads subject to the criteria as listed in Sec. 2-30-30(h)(2) above.
B. The BOCC is approving the Special Review based on a proposed use that exceeds the following
thresholds:
1. Involves nsare than ten (10) persons on a given property/road at a~ry given point i~: tinte;
and/or
Response: The Applicant has stated that his number of clients would be, at masimum, 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.
2. Utilizes parki~tg spaces for any si~rgle vehicle with a passenger capacity of more thars te~a
(10) persor:s,- and/or
Response: The Applicant utilizes a fifreen (15) passenger van for all sledging trips along with an
additional trailer for equipment when the customer count exceeds four (4) persons.
3. Utilizes any given property/road more than hvice 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 properiy/road more than twice per day.
4. Utilizes any given property/road n:ore than thirty (30) days per year.
Response: Although the total number of days the proposed use may utilize any given property/road is
dependant on the amount of run-off each year, the Applicant proposes an average of four (4)
months 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 Pitki~ County Land Use Code pursuant to Sea 2-40-20(c)
include:
1. Conm7encement of Operatio~:: Approved special uses shall begin withirs three (3) years
jollowing the date of approval of the developn~ent perntit, unless a longer period is specifred,
or the approval shall beconse null and void.
2. Snecial Review Use: The decision making body n:ay approve a special review use subject to
a linaited time period during which a use may operate.
Submission ofAnnual Repart and Review of Annual RepOYts: The decision making body may
require any person operating pursuant to a special review use to subn~it a statement to the
Commurrity Developn:ent Director attesting to the continued confornaance of the use to the
conditions of the approval. If after reviewing the statement, inspecting the site a~zd
cor:sideri~tg any other relevant materials, the Comnrunity Development Director determir:es
that the use is in conformance with the provisions of the Special Review Use approval, the
use may continue pursuant to the provisions of approval. Ijthe Contn:unity Developntent
Director determines Ihat the use is not in conjornzance N~ith d~e provisions of the Special
Review Use approval, the Communiry Development Director may recon:n:end to the original
review authority that it consider the withdrawal 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 sha11 be considered a violatio~s of the provisions of Ilie special review
approval and may be su~cient cause for withdraH~al of the approval
~. Approval Withdrawal Procedure: The decision-making body shall consider and act o~t
approval withdrawal after a public liearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be n:ailed to
the applicant and published in a newspaper of general circulation irs the Counry not later
than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state tlie time, location and
subject n:atter of the hearing.
5. A~proval Expiratio»• Any Special Review Use shall expire after any continuous naelve (12)
month period of non-use. Any unfu/filled obligations of the approva! shall cwitiraue 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 yearly review, for a
term of five (5) years.
RECOMIVIENDATION: Staff recommends that the Boazd of County Commissioners adopt a motion to
approve Aspen Seals/Whitewater Sledging Special Review Perrnit subject to the conditions in the attacl~ed
draft resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Open Space & Trails Authorization Letter for Whitewater Sledging Inc/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 Comments
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. Pazk Special Use Permit Application
Deaz (To Whom it may concem):
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
Rafr 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. CertiScate 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 year end log and
and an example of the bi-montly use ]og 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 Watet 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.
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 atl required documentation and
fees for White Water Sledging satisfying Pitkin CounTy Open Space and Trails. This
authorization is con6ngent 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 pernut after acceptance by Community
Development.
OST staff is awaze that you have demonstrated approgriate use of the property and good
stewardship in the past, and you continued cooperation with OST in our management of
this Park. We thank you for your efforts and encourage you to continue to be a good
steward of this special property. John Aimstrong 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 (raf[ing company/pernuttee) agree to abide by the following
conditions for operating at Jaffee Park. 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 Pazk boat ramp until such time as it is cleazly evident that
space is available for them to load/unload safely. The ramp area will be kept clear at all times for
loading and unloading activities.
• The ramp azea 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 parking of vehicles is allowed anywhere in the park. Commercial vehicles left 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 bears. Therefore, it is imperative that no food be left behind in the Pazk.
4. Commercial permit holders are required to keep a detailed log of daily commercial acfivities at Jaffee
Park, 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 johna c(~co.oitkin.co.us on than the first and the fifteenth
day of each month, for the previous activity period. Permittee 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 yeaz, for
the totai number of guests. This fee is due by October 1, 2008, and must comport with the weekly use
logs submitted for the yeaz.
6. Permittee aze 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. Permittee agees 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 poticy for the 2008 season.
9. Permittee must provide the Counry 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 Pazk which
may be established from time to time by the Open Space and Trails Boazd and/or the Board of County
Commissioners. Ail permittees aze 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 Pazk.
ll. All permittees must pay for the installation of a porto-potty by Pitkin County. Each permittee will pay
an equal shaze 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 fsst-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 hannless 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 a11 damage to pazk 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 welfaze so
dictate.
8. This permit does not grant exclusive use of the site. Permittee shall ensure that the rights and privileges of
other pazk visitors aze recognized.
9. Permittee must demonstrate possession of applicable pernuts 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. Permittee 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
_.. _ _ _ _ _ Memorandum of Understanding
- °- ' =- ._ ._'Beiween the -
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Bureau of Land Management
And Pitkin County
Purpose
This Memorendum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into behveen 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 beiween 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.
~I. Obfectlves
The objective of this MOU is to:
Streamline the permitting process required for commercial use of the Roaring 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.
1l1, Authority
BLM is authorized by Secfion 307 (b) of Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U. S. 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
properly. 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 compa~ies using the ramp. The GSFO felt this {ee was appropriate since the
GSFO was not responsible frx 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 permit with and paid the required fee to Pitkin County. This way the
companies are not paying hvo 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, Mutual8enefits
It is mutually beneficial 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
Pifkin 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 hoiders add "US Govemment" as an additional insured to their insurance
poticies and wii! ensure that the insurance policy meets ihe BLM minimum requirements
($300,D00 per occurrence, $600,000 annual aggregate, $30,000 property damage).
Inciude "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 fime spent off of
public lands.
• Continue to provide basic management of the Wingo Junction boat ramp.
!t ls mufua!!y agreed and understootl by the parfners that.~
• This MOU is neither a fiscal nor a funds o6ligaSons document. This agreement shal! not obligate
either of the Partners to this agreement to expend appropriations or to enter into any contract or
ofher obfigafion with the other partnerin this agreement
• In carrying out this MOU, there shall be no discrimina6on against any person because of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.
• This MOU shall not be interpteted to imply that the United States, the Department of the interior,
or the BLM endorses any product, service, or policy of Pitkin County. Pitkin Counfy shall not fake
any action or make statements that suggests or implies such endorsement.
• Each signatory party shall obtain prior approval from the other of ail press releases,
advertisements, or other statements regarding projects or work products intended for the public
that refer to this MOU or to the BLM or name or title of any BLM employee involved in connection
wiYh this agreement.
• The Partners will consult, at least annually, to discuss actions to implement the purpose of this
AAOU.
V/l. Term of Agreement
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 part'res. This agreement may be
terminated by either party upon 90 days written advance no6ce. This agreement shalf be reviewed, by
both Partners, annually to determine whether it should be continued, modified, or terminated.
VIIL Agency Confacts
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:
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ich~0 sley, C airman
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
Date: ~ ~~ ~7
Bureau Of Land Management
Gienwood 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 Conneli, Field Manager
ureau of Land Management, Field Manager
Glenwood Springs Fleld OfFlce
Date: ~-~~-~T
AN ORDINANCE OF TIiE COUNTY COMR~IISSIONF.RS OF PTTKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO, APPTZOVING A MEMORANDTJNi OF UNDERSTAA'DTNG R'ITH THE
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR TFIE ADNIINISTRATION OF CERTAIN
COMMERICAL RAFrERS TAHING OUT AT WINGO JUNCTION
ORDINANCE #(~I -07
RECITALS
Pitldn County Open Space and Tnils has u~anaged use by commerciat rafting outfitters at
7affe Park since 2002, as appmved by the Board of County Commissioners through
Resolutions #52-02, 53-02, and 54-02
2, Those same commercial operators use the Wingo Junction Boat Ramp, locaYed on Bureau
of I,and Management (BI,M) properry, for irips initiating at Jaffee Paxk.
3. The BLM and commerciat operators desire to consolidate tUe adminisirative requiremenLs
for perm'tt'~ commercial trips from Jaffee Pazk to Wingo Junction.
4. The BLM agrees to perform all maintenance and management functions associated with
the Boat Ramp.
The Open Space and Trails staff able to assume the acl~ninistration without significantly
increasing its workload, and desi~es to cooperate with the BLM for the permitting of
these river trips.
NOW THEREFOI2E, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Couniy Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado as follows:
The Board approves the execution of the attached Memorandum Of Understanding with
tho BI,M, assigning administration of use of the Wingo Junction Boat Ramp as a take out
by operators who launch commercial trip at 7affee Pazk.
The BOCC finds that adoption of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public heaith, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County and
therefore declazes this ord'uuwce and legislatioa to be effective immediately.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Ol~ TEiE 9th
DAX OF D4AY, 2007.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN PUBLI5HED IN THE
OF THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE ~~AY OF MAY, 2007.
APPROYED AT SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON TFIE 23rd
DAY OF NiAY, 2007.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOP'I'IO IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF TI-IE
ASPEN TIMES ON THE~ DAY OF~, 2007.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUN1'Y
COMA~IISSIONERS
OF PT1HIN COUNTY, COLORADO
t
ichael M. Owsley, Chair „
Date• ~ ~~
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Hilary Fle er
Connty M ager
Will, Director
Open 5pace and Trails Program
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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 Gity
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
PAR~~~T~
6/9/2008
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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
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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 AVLT. 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
\lartha Cochzan, Execurive Dizectoi
dspen Palley Land Trust
320 b1a'vi Street, #204 . Carbondale, CO 81623
marthac~avlt.o~ . 970-9G3-8440 . Fax:970-9G3-8~7
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
Prom: Cari Anne Holcomb
Sent: Thursday, ]une 12, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Elien 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 Seais/Whitewater Sledging Inc. case by the
e~d of the day tomorrow, June 13th. If I don't receive anything, I must assume there are no questionslconcerns.
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?
Finaliy, 1 have received an accurate copy of the irtsurance certificate which meets all of Pitkin County's
requirements per Kris Jewkes. I can email you a copy if you have any concems or just need a copy for your file.
THANKS!!!
Cari Anne Holcomb
Planner
Community Development
Pi&in County
130 South Galena Sfreet, 3rd Floor, Aspen, CO 81611
870.920.5092 (Phone) 970.920.5439 (FaxJ
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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 azea 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 concems being addressed before
the application is approved.
Linda Luke
Woody Creek Planning Commission
6/17/2008
RESOLUTION OF TI~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMI~~SSIONERS OF PTTKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO, GRANTING SPECIAL REVIEW USE APPROVAL FOR
ASPEN SEALS/WHITEWATER SLEDGING INC.
RESOLUTION NO. -2008
RECTTALS
1. Aspen Seals/Wl~itewater Sledging Inc. (Gary Pera) ("Applicant") has applied to the Pitkin County
Boazd of Counry 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 Pazk, Jaffee Park and the Public Access River Easement on Lot D, Aspen Valley River Homes,
next to Gerbaz Bridge parcel are all located along the Roaring Fark River in Woody Creek.
3. Jaffee Pazk is zoned RS-20; the pazcel described as Lot D, Aspen Village River Homes, PID # 2643-
06-401-009 is zoned AR-10; Stein Pazk is zoned AR-10.
4. The BOCC heard this appticarion 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(I-n of the Land Use Code, and therefore found the proposal to be appropriate.
NOW T'I~EEREFORE 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 pazcel lmown as Lot D, Aspen
Village River Homes as launching/take out azeas for commercial river sledging operations for the 2008
through 2013 summer seasons subject to the following conditions, which shall run with the land and be
binding on all successors in interest:
The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made nt 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 Ageement for 2008
(see Exhibit B) and in all subsequent Open Space & Trails approvals through flie 2013 season.
3. The Applicant shall on a yeazly basis, obtain the necessary authorizatio»/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 shal] 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 tUe rafting operations at Jaffee Park, or which may be forfeited for any violation of the
ApplicanPs Open Space and Trails, or County Permit.
Resolution No. -2008
6. The Applicant shall adhere to all of the City of Aspen's requiremenu for commercial use of Stein
Pazk.
7. No commercial or client vehicles sha11 be parked at Stein Pazk, Jaffee Park or the Public River
Access Easement off Gerbaz Way. These sites will be used only for loading and offloading.
8. 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 expire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non-
use.
10. The Applicant shall be required to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should tlie 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(c~(2), in the event of a conflict beriveen tl~e provisions of this
resolution, and the terms of any Pitkin County Open Space and Trails management plan, the latter
shall govem.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN TI~ 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, Jack Ha~eld,
Deputy Clerk Chairman
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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John Ely, Ci~Ydy ouben,
County Attorney Community Development D'uector
Case #P067-08
PID# 2643-211-00-851
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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 Outfitter License
• City of Aspen Business License
• Stein Park Rafting Perrnit
. Map of Stein Park
. Map of Witton 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
970-618-4569
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To: Pitkin Courrty OST/ Aspen Valley Land Trust
PID#: 2643-211-00-851
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 moMhs. The applicant
proposes three trips per day for 4-6 guests per trip.
Land Use Code Sections to be addressed in letter of reauest laaalicationl:
Sec. 2~0~0(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
Sea1s respectfully requests Special Review appmval for Commercial Outdoor
Recrearional 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 tumed in all of our paperwork required.
At the Community Development meeting on May 14, 2008 White Water Sledging, Inc.
dba Aspen Seals was granted appmval to continue to operate wtule the Special Review
by the BOCC date was azranged.
In each yeaz of Operation, White Water Sledging, Inc. dba Aspen Seals has secured the
necessary licenses, permits and ageements to operate on the Roaring Fork River in
Aspen including Colorado State Pazks River Ouffitter 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 Pernvt, Buena Vista
Business 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 Sea1s offers White Water Sledging as commercial wlute water adventure sport to
its customers. Trips are scheduled three times per day at 8am, 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 8am trip is the most popular 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 ulmost importance to our company and we prepare 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 a11 questions. Each customer must
decide if they have that "Go for iY' 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 forward, 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 demonshate thffi adequate provisions have been made for
all of the following:
1. Police supervision (rf necessary): Not Necessary
2. Public parking/transportation plan(s); Please sae Page 5 Operating Plan
3. I~urance; Copy of Certificate of Insurance Included
4. Sfte set-up, maiMenance and Gean-up; Please see Page 4 Operating Plan
5. Emergency Services; Evacuation Pants 8 Communications, Please see Attached
6. Safely of Operations - Please see Operating Plan
E~losed please find:
1. Summary letter explaining the request, providing background on prior approvals and
pertnits, and addressing compliance with the Code sections listed above.
2. Previous Land Use Approvals (if applicable); WA
3. Site Map (see Speaal EveM On-line Application for speafics); Plsase see Maps for
Henry Stein PaMc, Wilton Jaffe, Sr. Park, and Gerbazdale takeout
4. BusinessJOperating Plan; Please see attached Operating and Safety Plan
5. Safety and Operating Plan(s); Please see altached Operating and Safety Plan
6. Copies of any business licensing (Outfitters License, etc)
Cobrado State Parks River Outfitters License
City Of Aspen Business License
CeAificate of Insurance
Stein Park RaRing Permk
7. Total fee for review of the application; 51,207
8. Signed fee agreement (1 copy); Please ses attached Signed Fee Agreement
9. ConseM from owner(s) to process application and authorizing U~e represerrtative (1
copy) Per requ~t at meeti~g o~ May 14, 2008
10. List of all adjacerrt property owners and mineral estate owners (1 copy) : Please see
attached list
11. Copies of pre-app form: Please see attached Pre-App Fortn
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PITKIN COUNTY PRE /-PPLICATION 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 PHONE and EMAIL: 970.618.4569
OWNER: Pitkin County OST/ Aspen Valley Land Trust aspensealsCa~aspenseals.com
DATE: May 15, 2Q08 PLANNER: Cari Anne Holcomb, 970.920.5092
Type of Application: Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Recreational Use on Open Space and Trails
Description of ProjecUDevelopmeni The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval to provide white
water sledging during the summer morrths. The applicant proposes three trips per day for 4~ guests per trip.
Review Procedure
Sec. 430-040(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 parking/transportation plan(s);
3. Insurance;
4. Site s~t-up, mairrtena~ce and clean-up;
5. Emergency Services;
6. Safety of Operations
Additionally, temporary strudures must conform to applicable building codes and other County regulations.
Staff wiU ref~ tde application to the following agencies: Woody Creek Caucus, Aspen Fire District, Open
Space and Trails, Emergency Management (Ellen Anderson), CouMy 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, th~ Applicant shall mail notice (by cert~ed mail) to all adjacent property owners and mine.~al estate
owners with the retum 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: 57,20I (make check payable to "Pitkin County Treasurer°)
• Planning Office flat fee: 5998 (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: E54
o Web Technology Fee: E25
o County Clerk BOCC Public Hearing Fee: 5730
To apply, submit 14 cooiss 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 EveM 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 (Outfdters License, etc)
7. Total fee for review of the application;
8. Signed fee agreement (1 copy);
9. Consent from ovmer(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 SUBMIT TWO-SIDED COPIES OF ALL REMAINING COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION QF
POSSIBLEJ. 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 iepresentations 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 FOLLC
APPLICANT has submitted to COUNTY an application for
(hereinafter, the "PROJECT°).
2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that Pftkin CouMy 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
detertnination 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 if an application inGudes more than one type of land use review.
5. COUNTY a~d APPLICANT fuRher agreethat it is impracticable for COUNTY staff to complete
processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or Board of County
Commissioners to e~able 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 COUNN'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 ff actual time spent by staff to process the
application exceeds the average number of hours by more than 20%, then the COUMY 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
("APPLICANT")
Cindy Houben
Community Development Director
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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Operation Plan
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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 ~ve years. The equipment is as follows:
Helmet, Smm Hooded Vest, 3mm 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 cotorful 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 wili 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 ~n 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 abie 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 skitls 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.
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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 a confirmation/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 he-mets
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 (ead the group down the river. This line is also referred to as the
"client line".
To begin, everyone will have their siedges 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
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The Rear Guide will aiways 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 wiil 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 like line and ail is well. The lead guide choosing
the safest line also designates a speed suitabte 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 8c 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 cooi packs inside to keep food fresh and healthy. Generaliy, 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 8am, 12pm, & 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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Aspen Seals has one 15 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 untit 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 4th 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 othet 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 ha~d 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 river left accessed from the ABC and the Waste
Treatment Plant.
Aspen Seals 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 '/z mile section of Class IV rapids
Names inside this 'h 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 sectian 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 B1uff/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 beginn3ng 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 weli 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 foilow 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 CPRlfitst
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 repart 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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