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PARCEL IDt 2737-072-00-02
'. DATE RCVD: 2/20/1998 # COPIES: 10 CASE NO' P021-98
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DETERMINATION OF THE HEARING OFFICER OF THE COMMiTN11'Y DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PITI{IN COUNTY, COLORADO, REGARDING THE STURM 1041
HAZARD REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL
RECITALS
L Melaine L. Sturm, hereafter "Applicant" has applied to the Pitkin County Hearing Officer, hereafter
"Heazing Officer" fora 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission for the expansion of an
existing building envelope in order to accommodate the replacement of an existing residence with a
new single-family residence.
2. The property is located at 460 Red Mountain Road and is specifically described in Exhibit A.
3. The property is zoned R-30. The site contains approximately 1.002 acres.
4. The Hearing OfScer heard this application at a public hearing on May 14, 1998 at which time
evidence and testimony were presented with respect to this application.
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Pitkin County Heazing Officer that approval is
hereby granted to the Sturm 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit an amended 1041 site plan
to the Community Development Department for approval and recording. The site plan shall also
be submitted in digital format for integration into the County's GIS system. The final site plan
shall be modified as follows:
A. The setback from Red Mountain Road right-of--way on the face of the site plan should be
changed from 30 foot to 50 foot.
B. Slopes greater than 30% have been identified on the southwest and northeast comers of the
proposed building envelope expansion. Pursuant to Section 3-80.50(C)(2), development is
prohibited on slopes greater than 30%. Therefore, the slopes that are greater then 30% shall
be excluded from building envelope expansion.
C. The site plan shall be identified as "Sturm 1041 Hazard Review."
D. The following 1041 Hazard Review warning and disclaimer shall be placed on the site plan:
"The provisions of these regulations do not in any way assure or imply that areas outside of
the designated hazard area will be free from hazards, or that approved mitigation measures
will guarantee the safety of any property. "
Prior to recordation of the 1041 site plan, the applicant shall submit to the Community
Development Department documentation regarding wildfire mitigation measures for the
vegetation that lies between the subject property and the property to the east (Ruby). The
applicant shall work with Vince Urbina of the Colorado Forest Service and the adjacent neighbor
to the come up with appropriate and agreeable measures.
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The Applicant shall comply with the following landscaping and wildfire defensible space
mitigation standards:
A. Brush, debris, and non-ornamental vegetation shall be removed within a minimum 10 foot
perimeter around the structure.
B. Vegetation shall be reduced to break up the vertical and horizontal continuity of the fuels a
minimum of a 30 foot perimeter around a structure built on flat ground.
C. Spacing between clumps of brush and vegetation within the 30 foot perimeters shall be a
minimum of two times the height of the fuel. Maximum diameter of the clumps shall be two
times the height of the fuel. All measurements shall be from the edges of the crowns of the
fuel.
D. All branches from trees and brush within the 30 foot perimeter shall be pruned to a height of
10 feet above the ground and removal of ladder fuels from around trees and brush.
E. Tree crown separation within the 30 foot perimeter shall have a minimum of 10 feet between
the edges of the crowns. This does not apply to mature stands of Aspen trees where the
above recommendation for removal of ladder fuels have been compiled with. In areas of
aspen regeneration, the spacing guidelines shall be followed.
F. All branches which extend over the roof eaves shall be trimmed and all branches within 15
feet of the chimneys shall be removed.
G. The density of fuel within a 100 foot perimeter of the structures shall be reduced where
natural reduction has not already occurred.
H. AlI deadfall within the 100 foot perimeter shall be removed.
I. The Applicant shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the defensible space
vegetation requirements.
4. The Applicant shall comply with the following additional wildfire mitigation standards
A. Roof construction shall be Class A, non-combustible material with no flat roofs.
B. Vents shall be screened with corrosive resistant wire mesh with mesh 1/4 inch maximum.
C. Roofs and gutters shall be kept clear of debris.
D. Yards shall be kept clear of all litter, slash, and flammable debris.
E. All flammable materials shall be stored on a parallel contour a minimum of 15 feet away
from any structure.
F. Weeds and grasses within the 10 foot perimeter shall be maintained to a height not more than
6 inches.
G. Firewood/wood piles shall be stacked on a parallel contour a minimum of 15 feet away from
the structure.
H. Fences shall be kept clear of brush and debris.
I. Wood fences shall not connect to the structure.
J. Fuel tanks shall be installed underground with an approved container.
K. Propane tanks shall be installed according to NFPA 48 standards and on a contour away
from the structure with defensible space vegetation mitigation around any above-ground
tank. Any wood enclosure around the tank shall be constructed with materials approved for
2 hour fire-resistive construction on the exterior side of the walls.
L. Each structure shall have a minimum of one 10 pound ABC fire extinguisher.
M. Addresses shall be clearly marked with 2 inch non-combustible letters and shall be visible
and installed on anon-combustible post.
N. The driveway shall be designed to comply with County standards.
O. All utility extension shall be buried.
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No development, including grading, vegetation removal or disturbance, shall occur outside of the
approved building envelope, except for utility and driveway extension and maintenance, and as
may be necessary to implement the wildfire mitigation measures required elsewhere in this
document. Landscaping outside of the building envelope shall be allowed subject to the review
and approval by the Community Development Department of a landscaping plan.
6. A fireplace/woodstove application must be filed and approved by the Environmental Health
Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
A Board of Adjustment variance will be required should any structure, including retaining walls
and earthen fills, exceed 30 inches in height within the setback.
8. For any free mazket residential structure of 5,000 gross square feet or greater, the applicant shall
comply with Section 4.01.01(B) of the Pitkin County Road Management and Maintenance Plan,
which requires the applicant to provide construction trip and residential trip generation studies.
The applicant shall comply with this provision as it is in effect at the time of building permit
issuance to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
9. All material representations made by the applicants in the application or in public meeting shall
be adhered to and considered conditions of approval; unless amended by other conditions.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 11TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1998.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 14TH DAY OF MAY, 1998.
ATTEST:
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Sharon Hirman
Administrative Assistant
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEARING OFFICER
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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Lance Clarke
Hearing Officer
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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John Ely, Cindy Houben,
Coun ney Community Development Director
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EXHIBIT A
A tract of land located in the NW1/4 0£ Section 7, Town®hip SO S,
Range 84 Weat of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Said tract is store
:ally described as follows:
Beginning at Corner p14 0£ the Brows Placer, 0.3 Mineral Survey
'#15047; thence N. 89° 13' W. 124.18 feet+
thence 3. 24° 13' W. 128.81 feet;
thence 9. 73° 05' 30" &. 266.06 feet;
thence N. 20° 37' E. 135.68 feet;
thence N. 51° 18' W. 51.16 feat;
thence N_ 42° lo' W. 52.69 feet;
thence N. 89° i3' W'. fi9.12 Peet tc the point of beginning.
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DEC-19-1957 1351 FRGM FSPENiPITKIN COM DEV TO 9-9253110 P.01
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PITKIl~T COiTNTY
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SLTD~LISARY
DATE: 12(19/97
PROJECT: Sturm Residence
REPRESENTATIVE: Scott Broughton
REPRESENTATIVE'S PHONE: 925-3021 fax: 925-3110
SITI~LISARY
1. Type of Application: 1041 Hazard Review
PLANNER: Rick Mall
2. Describe action/type of development being requested: The Applicant is requesting approval of s
1041 Hazard Review for the expansion of an approved building envelope. The previous 1042
Review was under the name Zeller. The propertry is located on Red Mouintain Road across from
Willoughby Way.
3. Areas in which Applicant has been requested to respond:
Code Section
3-80.0 Geoioa c Hazards (slopes)
3-80.70 Wildfire Hazard Areas
3-110 Improvements and Services
Refers! Aeencie~(the application will be sent to refe:;al agencies by the Planning Office)
1. County Attorney
2. County Enaneer
3.;Zoning Office
4. Envilronmental Health
5. Colorado State Forest Service
4. Review is before: Hearing Officer
5. Public Hearing: yes
6. The~applicant needs to post a sign for each public hearing pursuant to Section 4-90 of the Codt.
yes
7, Please sul?mit a~list Qf Adjacent Property 4~?~~ y~
8. The Applicant shall provide stamped, pre-addressed, letter size envelopes, with the rerun address
of the Community Development Department, for mailing to all ad}scent property owners. yes
DEC-19-1997 13 52 FROM ASPENiPITKIN COM DEU TD
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9. Number of copies of application packets to be submitted: 10
10. Planning Office fee deposit required: S 450.00
Referral Fees required: County Engineer $ 155.00
Environmental Health $ 155.00
Total Deposit: S 700.00
11. Anticipated date of submission:
12. COIvi1~NTSlUivIQUE CONCERNS:
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13. FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOR'IlVG=
1. Letter of request which descaibes the projeC in detail and addresses the Code
' Sections listed above (attached);
2. 24" x 36" Site Plan which includes the proposed and approved building envelope,
access alignIIlent, topo;raphic information at 2' contour intervals, proposed and
existing structures and vicinity mag;
3. proof of ownership;
4. cony of this pre-app form;
5. written authorization of tepmsentarive from property owner.
* Application Fee & Agreement for Payment form (1 copy only, available at the front desk).
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January 29, 1998
Rick Magill
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Co. 81611
RE: Sttum Residence
460 Red Mountain Road
Aspen, Co.
Application for Building Envelope Extension by PITCO Hearing Officer.
Dear Rick,
This application is being submitted on behalf of Melanie Stumt, owner of the above mentioned property,
for the request to extend the existing building envelope as indicated in the attached site plan. Extension is
being requested to allow better use of the site, further separation from Red Mountain Road, and to
maximize the view corridors of Aspen Mountain and Moroon Creek.
It is our understanding that the previous owner submitted to PTTCO and was granted a 1041 Hazard review
approval. It is our intention to abide by restrictions of that approval and comply with mitigation as defined
per sections 3-80.50 and 3.80-70 of the Land Use Regulations. Per our previous discussions, and as
indicated on the attached site plan, the envelope extension and proposed footprint of the project aze to be
located away from slopes greater than 30%, and clear of wildfire azeas.
Improvements to the site and connection to available utilities aze to conform to section 3-110 of the Land
Use Regulations. The previous owners application indicated installation of a new road at the south side of
the property. It is our intention to retain the existing road to minimize impact to the site and view corridors
from our site and the adjoining site.
Contact me if further information is required with this application, and when the next available agenda and
hearing is scheduled.
Sincerely,
Scot Broughton
Project Manager
CC: Melanie Sturm
Glen Hom
Gideon Kaufman
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CONGER FULLER ARCHITECTS
ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, P. C. 7I0 EAST DURANi STREET, ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
TELEPHONE: 9709253021 FACSIhnLE: 97092531/0
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lance Clarke, Pitkin County Hearing Officer
FROM: Tamara Pregl, Planner ~~
RE: Sturm 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission
DATE: May 14, 1998
REQUEST: The applicant requests 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission approval for the
expansion of an existing building envelope in order to accommodate the replacement of an existing
residence with a new single-family residence.
APPLICANT: Melanie L. Strum
REPRESENTATIVE: Scot Broughton, Conger Fuller Architects
LOCATION: The subject property is located at 460 Red Mountain Road, across from the intersection of
Willoughby Way and Red Mountain Road. The parcel is legally described in Exhibit A.
ZONING/SIZE: The property is zoned R-30 and contains approximately 1.002 acres and is conforming in
size.
BACKGROUND: The former property owner, Gerd Zeller, applied fora 1041 Hazard Review in 1996 to
establish a building envelope to replace an existing single family residence, as well as the relocation of the
driveway. The request was reviewed and approved by the Pitkin County Hearing Officer. This application
is requesting an expansion of the originally approved building envelope, however, the applicant is
proposing to retain the current location of the driveway. The applicant would like to utilize the existing
building envelope, however, expand the envelope to the south and to the east. The applicant is proposing to
increase the proposed building footprint size, however the new residence is proposed to be moved away
from the slopes to the north and east.
SITE DESCRIPTION: The slopes behind the existing building envelope are approximately 40 to 50
percent and aze stabilized by a retaining wall. The existing retaining wall will be replaced with a new
retaining wall to ensure the stability of the slope. The applicant has indicated that the area behind the
existing house will be regraded and landscaped. There is an existing shed and incinerator located on the site
which the applicant has indicated will be removed. The slopes in the area of the proposed building
envelope expansion range from flat to 50 percent.
REFERRAL COMMENTS• The following agencies have been referred on this case.
L County Attorney*
2. Zoning Office
3. County Engineer*
4. Environmental Health
5. Colorado State Forest Service
Sturm 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission
May 14, 1998
Page 2
*Comments not received
Comments of the agencies listed above aze referred to as necessary in the appropriate sections of this
memo. Referral memos received have been attached for your reference.
STAFF COMMENTS:
1041 HAZARD REVIEW
Wildfire: Vince Urbina of the Colorado State Forest Service has rated the wildfire above (north) the
existing house as severe, even though the lot is mapped as low. The vegetation above the house consists of
Gambel oak and serviceberry. Mr. Urbina has rated the portion of the lot below the building site as
moderate. The vegetation on this lower half consists of narrowleaf cottonwood. The applicant is proposing
to expand the existing building envelope to the south and to the east away from the slopes. Mr. Urbina has
recommended the same mitigation measures that were addressed in his letter dated Apri123, 1996.
Geologic: The slopes on the southwest corner of the proposed building envelope, beyond the existing
driveway, as indicated on the site plan submitted for review are approximately 50 percent and the slopes on
the northeast corner of the proposed building envelope aze approximately 40 percent. Development is
prohibited on slopes of greater than 30% pursuant to Section 3-80.50(C)(2) of the Land Use Code.
Therefore, the areas of slopes greater than 30 percent must be eliminated from the proposed building
envelope expansion.
Although, Nicholas Lampiris reviewed the original 1041 Hazazd Review for this site, staff would agree with
his comment addressed in his letter dated February 17, 1998, that the drainage around the house be
adequate, especially at the rear of the house where snow melt or rain water can accumulate and percolate
down to the foundation. Positive drainage at the reaz of the house should be established.
GENERAL SUBMISSION
Water and Sewer: The Environmental Health Department has indicated that no additional comments from
their previous review were needed. Water is provided by the Aspen Water Deparhnent and the Aspen
Consolidated Sanitation District (ACSD) already services the site. In a letter dated, April 1, 1996, the
ACSD indicated that the applicant must ensure that "clear water connections" (foundation drains, driveway
drains, roof drains, etc.) are prohibited.
Access: Access to this parcel is off of Red Mountain Road. As part of the original 1041 review for this site,
the applicant proposed a new driveway to be located to the south of the existing access. However, as part of
this application, the applicant is proposing to keep the existing access and forego the approval for new
driveway location:
Visual/Environmental Impacts: As mentioned in the previous review for this site, there aze numerous
existing mature cottonwoods in the area below the existing development which provide an excellent visual
Sturm 1041 Hazard Review and Conceptual Submission
May 14, 1998
Page 3
buffer from Red Mountain Road and adjacent residential development. The applicant has indicated to staff
that they may landscape outside of the proposed building envelope along Red Mountain Road. Staff is
recommending that a landscaping plan be submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval prior to building permit application.
Staff has received a letter of objection, dated May 8, 1998 (Attachment C), from Design Workshop who is
representing the adjacent property owner to the south. They have indicated that the proposed building
envelope expansion will impact the privacy and views of the adjacent property and will force the owners to
make major changes to their architectural plans. Furthermore, Design Workshop has indicated that
additional screening between the two properties will be a problem and that there are slopes in excess of 30%
within the proposed building envelope expansion. DesignWorkshop has noted that amending the "existing
building envelope, namely opening a visual corridor to views of Aspen Mountain and Mazoon Creek, are
clearly insufficient grounds for granting the applications." In addition, they have indicated that "there
seems little to justify the placement of the structure outside of the existing envelope since the existing
residence proves the site is suitable for construction as defined by the building envelope."
Other Issues: Joanna Schaffner, Zoning Officer, has indicated that the setback from Red Mountain Road is
50 feet, not 30 feet, as represented on the site plan submitted for review. Prior to recordation, the site plan
should be amended to indicated the appropriate setback.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Hearing Officer approve the Sturm 1041 Hazazd
Review and Conceptual Submission for the expansion of the existing building envelope excluding the areas
of slopes greater then 30%, subject to the conditions of approval in the attached Hearing Officer
Determination.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Determination
B. Referral Comments: Colorado State Forest Service (letters dated April 19, 1998 & April 23, 1996),
Environmental Health Department (letters dated April 17, 1998 & April 5, 1996), Nicholas Lampiris,
Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, Zoning Office
C. Objection Letter from DesignWorkshop
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SERVICE
Aprll 29, 1998 .C'M~dC"`~' - State Services Building
222 S. 6th Street. Room X16
Crand Junction. Colorado 81501
Tamara Pregl Telephone: (970) 248-7325
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Sturm 1041 Wildfire Hazard Review
Tamara,
I inspected the site with Scot Broughton, the owner's agent on April 21 ~`. Access tc
the parcel is via Red Mountain Road. The existing driveway originates at a right
angle to Red Mountain Road, which is desirable for emergency service vehicles.
There is an existing house on the parcel. I reviewed this parcel in 1996 (see-
enclosed copy of letter) when the owner was Zeller. At that time I said that there
was narrowleaf cottonwood below the house. Above the house the slope exceeds
30% for a short distance before you come to a ditch and the neighbor's driveway.
The vegetation on the steep slope is Gambel oak and serviceberry. Above the
house the wildfire hazard rating would be severe and below it is medium. In other
words the situation is basically the same as it was in 1996. According to Scot, the
new owner will not be encroaching on the steep slope and has plans to terrace the
land and incorporate less flammable landscaping. With that in mind I will stand by
my recommendations of 1996.
1) Establish and maintain a cleared 10 foot perimeter around all structures where
the vegetation can be maintained at 6 inches or less (e.g., mowed grass). No
woody plant material should be planted within this perimeter.
2) Remove the lower branches on any of the narrowleaf cottonwoods up to 10 feet
in height that will remain after construction activities to eliminate ladder fuels.
3) I don't see any real need to disturb the oak/serviceberry above the house if it is
no closer than 30 feet from any structure. If there are oak/servicebeny allowed
to remain within this perimeter then I recommend thinning and clumping as
prescribed in Section 3-80.7.C.3 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Feel free to call me with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Q .`l~`~-A-.~. l,~-t-e-~.-t
A. Vince Urbino
Assistant District Forester
Cc: Scot Broughton
April 23, 1996
Rick Magill
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Dept
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Zeller 1041 Wildfire Hazard Review
Rick,
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FOREST
SERVICE
State Scrvices Bullding
222 S. 6th Strctt. Room 416
Grand Junttion. Colorado 81501
Telephone 13031 2a8-7325
I read the plan and inspected the site with the owner and his
agent on April 11th. The property has a south aspect. Below the
the existing house the vegetation is mature narrowleaf
cottonwood. Above the house the slope exceeds 30% for a short
distance before you come to a ditch and the neighbor's driveway.
The vegetation on this steep slope is Gambel oak and
serviceberry. I advised the owner that this would be rated as a
severe wildfire hazard even though the lot has a low wildfire
hazard rating. All three of us discussed how to mitigate the
wildfire fire hazard.
Using the Pitkin County land use code and the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 299 standard, my wildfire
mitigation recommendations are as follows.
1) Maintain a cleared 10 foot perimeter around all structures.
This clear space can have vegetation but it must be kept at 6
inches or less (e.g. mowed lawn). Trees that could eventually
touch structures at their mature height should not be planted in
this zone.
2) The area above the. proposed structure should be thinned
to incorporate defensible space principles. As we discussed on
the site visit day I recommend removing the existing serviceberry
and leaving the Gambel oak. The remaining Gambel oak should also
be thinned so that remaining clumps are no larger than two times
the height of the plants. The distance between clumps should
also be this same distance (2 times the height). This
recommendation is spelled out in the Pitkin County Code 3-807.C.
All remaining Gambel oak should have lower branches removed up to
half the total height of the stem or 10 feet whichever is least.
3) The area below the house has mature narrowleaf cottonwood
where the proposed driveway will be located. I recommend that
the lower branches be removed to a height of 10 feet.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Feel
free to call with any questions.
SincerRly„ _
A. Vince Urbina
Assistant District Forester
cc: Steve Crockett -Pitkin
Ed Van Walraven -Aspen
Richard Klein
County Sheriff's Office
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MEMORANDUM
To: Tamara Pregl, Community Development Department \' {,,_
From: Nancy MacKenzie ,Environmental Health Specialist Y~.. ~ ~', `
Date: April 17,1998
Re: Sturm 1041 Hazard Review
Parcel ID #2737-072-00-021
The Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department has reviewed the land use submittal and has no additional
comments to add to our previous comments when the properly was under the name Zeller.
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I~n~oxANDUI~
To: Rick Magill, Community Development Department
From: Nancy MacKenzie, Environmental Health Officer `~ ~~
Date: April 5,1996
Re: Zeller 1041 Hazard Review
Pazcel ID # 2737-072-00-021
The Aspen/ Pitkin Environmental Health Department has reviewed the details of the
Zeller application (to move the driveway location and at a later date demolish the
existing residence and construct a new residence) under the authority of the Pitkin
Count~Land Use Code and has the following comments.
ADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR WATER NEEDS: Sections 2-170 and 3-110.40:
"It is the policy of the County to insure the availability of a water supply of adequate quality, quantity, pressure and dependability
[or fire protection and support of a proposed land use prior ro approval of the use. The County shall require land uses to hookup
fo misting public rystems if service is available."
This Department has no concerns since the existing residence is served with water
provided by Aspen Water.
SEWAGE TREATMENT AND COLLECTION: Sections 2-18 and 3-1105: ^tt;, tte pob~y of the
County to ensure that adegvace sewage treatment fadlities are available to serve existing and new devektpments. Public and
private sewage disposal ryscems and cormecfions m sudr systems shall comply with the sewage disposal guiddhtes of Pitk6r
County's Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulanan-" -
This Department has no concerns since this property is already served with public
sewer provided by the Aspen Consolidation Sanitation District.
AIR UALITY: Sections 2-13 and 3-602:
"Only that development is permitted which will not contribuce significantly to degradation of air quality in Pitldn County.
Developments may not constitute an indirect or direct air pollution source under Federal, Slace or County regulations."
This project is not expected to contribute significantly to degradation of air quality in
Pitkin County.
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Activities such as road building and landscaping require a Fugitive Dust Plan. This plan
would need to include, but is not limited to, fencing, watering of haul roads and
disturbed areas, daily cleaning of adjacent paved roads to remove mud that has been
carried out, speed limits, or other measures necessary to prevent windblown dust from
crossing the property line or causing a nuisance.
A condition should be approval by the Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health
Department of the fugitive dust control plan, containing enough measures to
ensure that dust does not become a nuisance or blow onto adjacent property.
Prior to demolition the applicant should have the building tested for asbestos, and if
any is present, should contact this Department regarding proper removal.
The applicant must file afireplace/woodstove permit with the Environmental Health
Department before the building permit will be issued. Metropolitan areas of Pitkin
County which includes this site may have two devices: either two gas log fireplaces,
two certified clean-burning woodstoves, or one of each. Each building may also have
unlimited numbers of decorative gas appliances. New homes may NOT have wood
burning fireplaces, nor may any heating device use coal as fuel. No wood burning
device may be installed in barns or agricultural buildings. Any remodeling that affects
the firebox of your fireplace will necessitate that the device meet current regulations.
A condition of approval for this application is the receipt and approval of the
fireplace/woodstove permit by the Environmental Health Department before
the building permit can be issued.
CONFORMANCE WITH OTI-iER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAWS: Section 2-7: ^u
is the policy of the County to ensure that no use or development of land u permitted whichss in violation of the laws of the
County, the State of Colorado, or the United States of America."
This Department is not awaze of any issues of concern regazding other environmental
health laws.
huiledm R.rybd P^pc
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CONSUITNG GEOLOGIST
P.0-BOX 2
SILT, COLORADO 61652
(303) 87F5400 (24 HOURS)
February 17, 1996
Richard Klein
PO Hox 737
Aspen CO 81612
RE: Red Mountain Homesite, Zeller; 460 Red Mt. Rd.
Dear Mr. Klein:
At your request, I have completed my geologic investigation of
the proposed new homesite which includes the existing home pad
and the area just behind it to the retain^ng sandstonese ofinethe
to be built into the steeply dipp 9
Pennsylvanian- Per slo inaghilMside Formation on what was a
moderately steeply p 9
The new home will be quite stable because of the foundation being
potentially tooedd tespeciallyoat• theDrearawherelsnowumelthor ramn
needs to be g ,
water can accumulate and percolate down to the founds on.
Positive drainage at the rear should be established in view of
the Red c°erflow duectocunforesernoblockagesomesite, which could
possibly
signsofthat itxhaslnbeeniunstable,buiTheonewlldrivewayhwillaclimb
this old fill platform, as shown. The lower portion needs to be
designed to conduct surface water along it in the form of borrow
ditches. Also, in the fill areas, the material needs to be
compacted properly as it is placed. The uph It ~netiv~lycucan be
be laid back to less than a 1:1 slope ar,
retained by a short wall.
The cut above the proposed home will be modified so that the rear
wall of the foundation must also act as a retaining structure to
the remainder of the hillside, even though there is only a thin
mantle of soil on the shallow bedrock. etitfoundationcdesign
engineering will be necessary to insure prop
of the new home. The home should be designed to preclude the
accumulation of radon gas, and to conform to the specifications
furtherUquestmoHsipleaseCfeel fraeStoscontactemeI. If 'there are
Sincerely,
Nicholas Lampiris
Consulting Geologist
,., ~.
Aspen ~'onsof'dafedcSanifafion ~is7rrcf
565 North Mill Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Tele. (970) 925-3601
Sy Kelly • Chairman
Albert Bishop • Trcas.
Louis Popish ~ Sccy.
April 1. 1996
Rick Magill
'rlanning Office
130 S. Galena
Asaen, CG 81611
Re: Zeller 1041 review
Dear Rick:
FAX #(970) 925-2537
Mid7ad Keily
Frank I.oushin
Bruce iCiathcrly, Mgr.
The dwelling unit on this property is currently connected to our
system. The only concern i.see at this point, would be to ensure
that clear water connections to our system are prohibited. Clear
water connections would include foundation drains, drive way
drains. roof drains, etc., and any other devices that would
direct run-off to our system. Clear water connections are
specifically prohibited by the Clean Water Act.
Flease tali if you have any questions.
Sincerely.
Bruce Matherly
District Manager
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EPA Awazds of Excellrnce
1976 • 1986 • 1990
Begianal and National
ASPEN/PTl'KIN
COMNIiTN1TY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone (970) 920.5090 FAX (970) 920.5439
MEMORANDUM ia~
TO: County Attorney
Zoning
County Engineer
Colorado State Forest Service
Environmental Health Depaztment
Red Mountain HOA
FROM: Tamara Pregl, Community Development DeparRnent
RE: STURM 1041 AAZARD REVIEW
Pazcel ID #2643-161-O1-004
DATE: Mazch 2, 1998
Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted by Melanie Sturm. The
Hearing Officer will review this application on May 14
Please return your comments to me no later April 17, 199 .
Thank you. y-k-9d"
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May 8,1998
Ms. Tamara Pregl
Pitkin County Planning Otiice
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a.(n•u. l'~.,ua:nt~. Aspen, Colorado 81611
au,lt
I~•1,•ylmia• pear Ms. Pregl,
n^n ~r~r,-l;a'.r As a representative of the adjacent property owner, Will and Lisa Mesdag, we
{~,~•.~~uilr have been asked to state their objceUons to the proposed building unvelupC
~ml ~rnr.I:su^ expaansion for the Stuttn Residence, located at 460 Rod Mountain Road. 'f'he
Mesdag's architrxt,l?oug (}raybeal, will attend the hearing on May 14.
.'tn„ulia~„1"' The prop(iscd expansion is a drastic amendment from the existing approved
p.~,~,~~ envelope, expanding the envelope from approximately 6,8(x} s.l'. to 18.000 s.L,
~;,,.tw,,,1 i„s_ a tripling of the area m which structures may be placed. This effectively allows
disturbances on the site across the majority of the perimeter of the property
t ;,t.• r.`b"'' boundary adjaccltt [D thc,Ulesdag's property. Also, the extension of the envelope
{'t""'"` seventy feet to the east dramatically impacts the privat:y and views from the
ti:ial:, h.' Mesdag residence. The proposal represents an unwarranted intrusion on the
yt,,, i.,,,,1„ :idjut:elu property because of its higher elevation respective to the Mesdag's
~»i{ home.
The proposed expanded envelope establishes a twenty fowl setback on the
sotlthctn property line, as opposed to the existing sixty eight foot setbtu:k. When
the Mcsdags purchased their property and planned far the constnrctinn of their
residence, thek~rtuinlXhsttl,gright a rc[y on the existing 1041 approval far the
adjacent property building.envelope. If the uppfica6an is approved, the Mesdxgs
wiltbe forced to make major changes in their own alchitecturrl plans.
In reliance nn the existing building envelope, the landscape plan lot' Mr.
Mcsdag's property anticipates Providing visual screening betwcen the two
properties; however, the expanded envelope makes this impossible due to its
position directly in front of the entry court anti north cleva[ion. There is
mlukquate land w further accomplish screening dun to the steep 3tNil, slopes that
separate the two properties.
According ro Sa;tion 3-80.50 of the Pitkin County Land Use Cade,
"I~velopment 3s prohibited on slopes greater than thirtyge rcent." In this rase,
the Bite plan indicates clearly that the northeast comer and the southwest corner of
the building envekape are located on s o[ p~ o greater than _ . As well, a
portion of the proposed northeast wing of the home is located on slapla of greater
than 30°6,. This is clearly a violation of the Cade.
PACE 1
The existing structure, which is contained within the approval building envelope,
isle an area occupied by the proposed house,indieating thatthe house design
simply spreads from the approved envelope to cover tnolr• land aura attJ
DESIGNWORKSHOP
'MAY-0B-9B 14=00 FRDM= 065IGN WORKSHOP INC ID= PACE '1
cllcrtivciy ricks rwt u:paratc tl,c residence front Red Muumatn Kuad, as st.ncd in
the Storm's application Iclter of January 29, trJ4$, )~inally, there .<u:urs lillle ar
luslify the plauenx;m of the stnlcxun; uutsitk: of the existing envclDlx~ since the
cxislntg iesidcnec proves the sim is suitable fnt't:unsuudiun as tkaincd by the
huiidiaf: cnvchgx..
I~i«ally, the other rcusuns litr umcndroent of the caixling building envelope,
Homely „pcaing a visual corridor lD views of Aslxht Mowuain and Manrcnt
(•ra'k, ore ck:ariy insufficient gtxwucta fitrgranting the appliculiD«, It is «u,•
rcyucst that the building amendment shcNdd nut Ix appn,vcd as propascd and that
the original building cnvclape he ttk area in which all sttvetun;e on U,c wile :uc
cunUtincd.
We appreciate y~urcunsitkration of cntrconccrns. f'lutse Ict us know if you
have uuy questions.
Sincerely,
ltichanl W. Shaw, I'ri«cipal
1)csit:,n Workshop, inc.
t'e: Will ;md Lisa MtuuL•Ig
'I':un Scutt
I kt ug C i raylx:al
~RTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP ,
Pitkin County Title, Inc., a duly licensed Title Insurance Agent in the
State of Colorado hereby certifies that MELANIE L. STURM is the Owner in
Fee Simple of the following described property:
AS SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO.
COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO.
Subject to encumbrances, easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.
This certificate is not to be construed to be a guarantee of title and
is furnished for informational purposes only.
PITKIN COUNTY T LE, INC.
BY:I
authoriz s'gnature
CERTIFIED TO: ARY 15, 1998 @ 8:30 A.M.
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EXHIBIT A
A tract of land located in the NW1/4 of Section 7, Township 10 S,
Range 84 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Said tract is more
fully described as follows:
' Beginning at Corner #14 of the Brown Placer,
#15047; thence N. 89° 13' W. 124.18 feet;
thence S. 24° 13' W. 128.81 feet;
thence S. 73° O5' 30" E. 286.06 feet;
thence N. 20° 37' E. 135.68 feet;
thence N. 51° 18' W. 51.16 feet;
thence N. 42° 10' W. 52.69 feet;
thence N. 89° 13' W. 69.12 feet to the point
U.S Mineral Survey
of beginning.
WARRANTY DEED ~~~ 1. S~
THIS DEED, made this 13 day of NOVENffiER
1997, between GERD ZELLER
OF THE COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF CO
GRANTOR, AND
MELANIE L. STURM
GRANTEE
whose legal address ie
5430 CHEVY CHASE PARKWAY NW WASHINGTON, DC 20015
COUNTY OF STATE OF DC
WITN8888TH, That for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the grantor has granted, bargained, sold and
conveyed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey and
confirm unto the grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, all the real
property together with improvements, if any, situate and lying and being in
the County of PITKIN, State of COLORADO, described as follows:
See Attached Exhibit "A"
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~ TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances
thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and
reversions, remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the
estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the grantor
with
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either in law or equity, of, in and to the above barga
J the hereditaments and appurtenances.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described,
with the appurtenances, unto the grantee, his heirs and assigns forever.
And the Grantor, for himself, his heirs and assigns, does covenant, grant,
bargain, and agree to and with the Grantee, his heirs and assigns, that at
the time of the ensealing delivery of the presents, he is well seized of
the premises above conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and
indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good
right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey
°f the same in manner and form as aforesaid, and that the same are free
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s and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes,
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assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or na ure
~ soever, except those matters as set forth on Exhibit "B" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
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The r shall and will NARRANT AND FOREVER DEFBND the above bargained
pre is the quiet and peaceable possession of the grantee, his heirs
o and as against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the
who a part thereof. The singular number shall include the plural,
the a singular, and the use of gender shalL.be~a~plicable to all
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EXHIBIT A
land located in the NW1/4 of Section 7, Township 10 S, Range
the Sixth Principal Meridian. Said tract is more fully
as follows:
at Corner #14 of the Brown Placer, U.S
89° 13' W. 124.18 feet;
24° 13' W. 128.81 feet;
73° OS' 30" E. 286.06 feet;
20° 37' E. 135.68 feet;
51° 18' W. 51.16 feet;
° W 52 69 feet•
Mineral Survey #15047;
42 10
89° 13' W. 69.12 feet to the point of beginning.
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EXHIBIT "B"
1. Taxes for the year 1997 not yet due or payable.
2. Right of the proprietor of a vein or lode to extract and remove his
ore therefrom, should the same be found to penetrate or intersect the
premises hereby granted and right of way for ditches or canals
constructed by the authority of the United States as reserved in
United States Patent recorded June 28, 1905 in Book 136 at Page 333.
3. Terms, conditions, provisions and obligations as set forth in
Agreement recorded February 5, 1953 in Book 180 at Page 96.
4. Easement and right of way for flume & ditch, ingress and egress and
other rights of ways as set forth in Warranty Deed recorded May 12,
1955 in Book 180 at Page 359 and easement for existing irrigation
ditch across the Southerly edge of said tract as set forth in Deed
recorded August 26, 1969 in Book 242 at Page 956.
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April 29, 1998 O1
222 S. 6th Street. Room 416
Grand .luuctiou. Colorado 81501
Tamara Pregl Telephone: (9~0> zaa-~azs
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Sturm 1041 Wildfire Hazard Review
Tamara,
I inspected the site with Scot Broughton, the owner's agent on April 21~`. Access to
the parcel is via Red Mountain Road. The existing driveway originates at a right
angle to Red Mountain Road, which is desirable for emergency service vehicles.
There is an existing house on the parcel. I reviewed this parcel in 1996 (see-
enclosed copy of letter) when the owner was Zeller. At that time I said that there
was narrowleaf cottonwood below the house. Above the house the slope exceeds
30% for a short distance before you come to a ditch and the neighbor's driveway.
The vegetation on the steep slope is Gambel oak and senriceberry. Above the
house the wildfire hazard rating would be severe and below it is medium. In other
words the situation is basically the same as it was in 1996. According to Scot, the
new owner will not be encroaching on the steep slope and has plans to terrace the
land and incorporate less flammable landscaping. With that in mind I will stand by
my recommendations of 1996.
1) Establish and maintain a cleared 10 foot perimeter around all structures where
the vegetation can be maintained at 6 inches or less (e.g., mowed grass). No
woody plant material should be planted within this perimeter.
2) Remove the lower branches on any of the narrowleaf cottonwoods up to 10 feet
in height that will remain after construction activities to eliminate ladder fuels.
3) I don't see any real need to disturb the oak/serviceberry above the house if it is
no closer than 30 feet from any structure. If there are oak/serviceberry allowed
to remain within this perimeter then I recommend thinning and clumping as
prescribed in Section 3-80.7.C.3 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Feel free to call me with any
questions.
Sincerely,
A. Vince Urbina
Assistant District Forester
Cc: Scot Broughton
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April 23, 1996
Rick Magill
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Dept
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Zeller 1041 Wildfire Hazard Review
Rick,
.~
FOREST
SERVICE
Slate Services Bullding
222 S. 6[h Street, Room 416
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Telephone (303) 248-7325
I read the plan and inspected the site with the owner and his
agent on April 11th. The property has a south aspect. Below the
the existing house the vegetation is mature narrowleaf
cottonwood. Prove the house the slope exceeds 30°s for a short
distance before you come to a ditch and the neighbor's driveway.
The vegetation on this steep slope is Gambol oak and
serviceberry. I advised the owner that this would be rated as a
severe wildfire hazard even though the lot has a low wildfire
hazard rating. All three of us discussed how to mitigate the
wildfire fire hazard.
Using the Pitkin County land use code and the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 299 standard, my wildfire
mitigation recommendations are as follows.
1) Maintain a cleared 10 foot perimeter around all structures.
This clear space can have vegetation but it must be kept at 6
inches or less (e.g. mowed lawn). Trees that could eventually
touch structures at their mature height should not be planted in
this zone.
2) The area above the proposed structure should be thinned
to incorporate defensible space principles. As we discussed on
the site visit day I recommend removing the existing serviceberry
and leaving the Gambol oak. The remaining Gambol oak should also
be thinned so that remaining clumps are no larger than two times
the height of the plants. The distance between clumps should
also be this same distance (2 times the height). This
recommendation is spelled out in the Pitkin County Code 3-807.C.
All remaining Gambol oak should have lower branches removed up to
half the total height of the stem or 10 feet whichever is least.
3) The area below the house has mature narrowleaf cottonwood
where the proposed driveway will be located. I recommend that
the lower branches be removed to a height of 10 feet.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Feel
free to call with any questions.
SincerRly „
A. Vince Urbina
Assistant District Forester
cc: Steve Crockett -Pitkin
Ed Van Walraven -Aspen
Richard Klein
County Sheriff's Office
FD
MEMORANDUM
To: Tamara Pregl, Community Development Department \ (,,
From: Nancy MacKenzie ,Environmental Health Specialist }~, ~ Y j
Date: April 17,1998
Re: Sturm 1041 Hazard Review
Parcel ID #2737-072-00-021
The Aspen/Pitlcin Environmental Health Department has reviewed the land use submittal and has no additional
comments to add to our previous comments when the property was under the name Zeller.
1
MEMORANDUM
To: Rick Magill, Community Development Department
From: Nancy MacKenzie, Environmental Health Officer `~` ~~
Date: April 5,1996
Re: Zeller 1041 Hazazd Review
Parcel ID # 2737-072-00-021
The Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department has reviewed the details of the
Zeller application (to move the driveway location and at a later date demolish the
existing residence and construct a new residence) under the authority of the Pitkin
County Land Use Code and has the following comments.
ADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR WATER NEEDS: Sections 2-170 and 3-110.40:
"It is the policy of the County to insure [he availability of a water supply of adequate quality, quantity, pressure and dependability
for fire protection and support of a proposed land use prior ro approval of the use. The County shall require land uses to hook up
to existing public systems il service is available."
This Department has no concerns since the existing residence is served with water
provided by Aspen Water.
SEWAGE TREATMENT AND COLLECTION: Sections 2-18 and 3-1105: "[t is the policy of the
County to ensure that adequate sewage treatment fadlities are available ro serve existing and new developments. Public and
private sewage disposal systems and connections ro such systems shall comply with the sewage disposal guidelines of Pitkin
County's Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulation."
This Department has no concerns since this property is already served with public
sewer provided by the Aspen Consolidation Sanitation District.
AIR QUALITY: Sections 2-13 and 3-602:
"Only that development is permitted which will not contribute significantly to degradation of air quality in Pitkin County.
Developments may not constitute an induect or direct air pollution source under Federal, State or County regulations."
This project is not expected to contribute significantly to degradation of air quality in
Pitkin County.
~~~~~
Activities such as road building and landscaping require a Fugitive Dust Plan. This plan
would need to include, but is not limited to, fencing, watering of haul roads and
disturbed areas, daily cleaning of adjacent paved roads to remove mud that has been
carried out, speed limits, or other measures necessary to prevent windblown dust from
crossing the property line or causing a nuisance.
A condition should be approval by the Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health
Department of the fugitive dust control plan, containing enough measures to
ensure that dust does not become a nuisance or blow onto adjacent property.
Prior to demolition the applicant should have the building tested for asbestos, and if
any is present, should contact this Department regarding proper removal.
The applicant must file afireplace/woodstove permit with the Environmental Health
Department before the building permit will be issued. Metropolitan areas of Pitkin
County which includes this site may have two devices: either two gas log fireplaces,
two certified clean-burning woodstoves, or one of each. Each building may also have
unlimited numbers of decorative gas appliances. New homes may NOT have wood
burning fireplaces, nor may any heating device use coal as fuel. No wood burning
device may be installed in barns or agricultural buildings. Any remodeling that affects
the firebox of your fireplace will necessitate that the device meet current regulations.
A condition of approval for this application is the receipt and approval of the
fireplace/woodstove permit by the Environmental Health Department before
the building permit can be issued.
CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAWS: Section 2-7: "lt
is the policy of the County to ensure that no use or development of land is permitted which is in violation of the laws of the
County, the State of Colorado, or the United States of America."
This Departrnent is not aware of any issues of concern regarding other environmental
health laws.
nw.a ~ reay~a ap.. 2
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Nicholas Lampiris, Ph.D.
CONSULTING GEOLOGIST
P.O. BOX 2
SILT, COLORADO 81652
(303) 8~6-5400 (24 HOURS)
February 17, 1996
Richard Klein
FD box 737
Aspen CO 81612
RE: Red Mountain Homesite, Zeller; 460 Red Mt. Rd.
Dear Mr. Y.lein:
At your request, I have completed my geologic Investigation of
the proposed new homesite which includes the existing home pad
and the area just behind it to the rd;aiynn® sandstonese ofineth•
to be built into the steeply PP 9
Pennsylvanian- Fermi an aghillside Formation on what was a
moderately steeply sloping
The new home will be quite stable because of the foundation being
potentially tied to the bedrock. Drainage all around the home
needs to be good, especially at the rear where snow melt or rain
water can accumulate and percolate down to the foundation.
Fositivc drainage at the rear should be established in view of
the Red Mountain Ditch crossing above the homesite, which could
possibly overflow due to unforeseen blockages.
Fart of the existing driveway is built an fill but there are no
signs that it has been unstable. The new driveway will climb
this old fill platform, as shown. The lower portion needs to b•
designed to conduct surface water along it in the form of borrow
ditches. Also, in the fill areas, the material needs to b•
compacted properly as it is placed. The uphalternatively,ucanlbe
be laid back to less than a 1:1 slope or,
retained by a short wall.
The cut above the proposed home will be modified so that the rear
wall of the foundation must also act as a retaining structure to
the remainder of the hillside, even though there is only a thin
mantle of soil on the shallow bedrock•ro ertfoundationcdeslgn
engineering will be necessary to insure p P reclude the
of the new home. The home should be designed to p
accumulation of radon gas, and to conform to the specifications
of the Uniform Building Code for Seismic Zone II. If 'there are
further questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Nicholas Lampiris
Consulting Seologist
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%ispen ~'onsoldaledc~anifafion ~rs'7rict
565 North Mill Street
Aspcn, Colorado 81611
Tele. (970) 925-3601
Sy Kelly ~ Chairman
Albert Bishop • Treas.
Louis Popish ~ Secy.
April 1. 1996
Rick Magill
Planning Office
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CG &1611
Re: Zeiler 1041 review
Dear Rick:
FAX #(970)925-2537
Michael Kelly
Frank Loushin
Bruce Matherly, Mgr.
The dwelling unit on this property is currently connected to our
system. The only concern i.see at this point, would be to ensure
that clear water connections to our system are prohibited. Clear
water connections would include foundation drains, drive way
drains. roof drains, etc., and any other devices that would
direct run-off to our s,vstem. Clear water connections are
specifically prohibited by the Clean Water Act.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely.
Bruce Fiatherly
District hianager
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EPA Awazds of Excellence
1976 • 1986 • 1990
Regional and National
ASPEN/PITHIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone (970) 920-5090 FAX (970) 920-5439
MEMORANDUM ~
,a~~
TO: County Attorney
Zoning
County Engineer
Colorado State Forest Service
Environmental Health Department
Red Mountain HOA
FROM: Tamaza Pregl, Community Development Department
RE; STURM 1041 HAZARD REVIEW
PazcelID #2643-161-O1-004
DATE: Mazch 2, 1998
Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted by Melanie Sturm. The
Hearing Officer will review this application on May 14,
Please return your comments to me no later th April 17, 199 .
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Ms. Tamara Pregi
Pitkin County planning Office
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"•'° `r•-'~'"r't"` As a representative of the adjacent property owner, Wllt and Lisa Mesdag, we
f,.•.in~a~• have been asked to state Their objections to the proposed building envelope
~r?n +r!n-tsa^ expansion far the Sturm Residence, located at 460 Red Mountain Road. 'fhe
Mesdags architect, Doug Graybeal, wi11 attend the hearing on May 14.
ail""1"'''~"' '1"he prolxned expansion is a drastic amendment from the exis-ing approved
n++~~+•~ envelope, expundmg the envelope from approximately 6,8O(1 s.l'. to 18,0110 s.G,
i;,,.-„,,, I i„s a tripling of the urea m which structures may be placed. This effectively allows
disturt~ances on the site across the majority of the perimeter of the property
is+t,. lan~~r ,
houndttry adjacent to the Mesdag s property. AIS<>. the extension of the crave ope
1'r"" "" seventy feet to the east dramatically impacts the privtu:y and views fmm the
~:~+~~:+ ~ + Mesdag rosidencc.'I'he proposal represents an unwarranted intrusion on the
,;;,,,,+,,,,i„ adjacent prape:rty because of its higher elevation respective to the Mesdstg's
t, it home.
The proposed expanded envelope establishes a twenty foot setback on the
southern property line, as opposed to the existing sixty eight foot setback. When
the Mesdags purchased their pnapctty and planned far the consUVCtion of their
residence, tht<y certainly bud a right m rcfy an the existing 1041 approval far the
adjacent property building envclcpe. if t}ie application is applnved, the Mesdags
will,x foteed to make major changes in their awn atx;hitectural plans.
In reliance on the existing building envelope, the landscape pion for Mr.
Mesdags property anticipates providing visual screening between the two
properties; however, [hc expanded envelope makes this Impossible due to its
position directly in front of the entry court and north elevation. There is
madexluate land to further accomplish screening duo to the steep 3119h slopes that
separate the two properties.
According to Section 3-80.50 of the Pitkin County Land Usc Cade,
"Development Is prohibited on slopes greater than thirty percent." in this case.
the site plan indicates clearly that the northeast corner and the southwest comer of
the building envelope are located on scopes ofi greilter than 301. As well, a
pDrtion of the proposed northeast wing of the home is located on slopes of gn:ater
than 30°,f.. This is clearly a violat'son of the Code.
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The existing structure. which is contained within the approved building envelope,
is in an area occupied by the proposed house, indicating that the house design
simply spreads fmm the approved envelope to cover mare tend area and
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ell~cdivcly dress nut u paratc tltu residence loon Red Nlowdain Ruud, as slated in
the `ilunn'S applic;niun letter of January 29, 1998. Finally, there scans liltlr lu
luslil'y the pl;icentem of the wvclutx; owside of the existing envelope .tiincc the
existing residcnu: pr'uvex the silt is suitahic fur conshuctiun as dcliucd hV the
building envelope.
1'in;rlly, the other rcautns lirr amendment of the existing building cnvclulx;,
namely npclting a visual corridor to views of Asltcu Mountain and Manxnt
('reek, ore Clearly insufflcicnl gttruncts for };I:utli ng the application. Il is our
reyucsl That the hui Iding amcrtdmcnt should not be appruvud as Irrapnscd and t7utt
the original building crwclul7c kx the area in which all sUvctmcs un tlrc eilc wc.
contained.
We :grpreciulC your consideration of our concerns. Please ]cI us know il' you
have any questions.
Sincerely
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Riclcull W. Shaw, Priltcipal
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f'c': 1~'itl attd i.istl Mcsdag
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ASPEN/PITKIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone (970) 920-5090 FAX (970) 920-5439
MEMORANDUM
TO: County Attorney
Zoning
County Engineer
Colorado State Forest Service
Environmental Health Department
Red Mountain HOA
FROM: Tamara Pregl, Community Development Department
RE: STURM 1041 HAZARD REVIEW
Parcel ID #2643-161-01-004
DATE: March 2, 1998
Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted by Melanie Sturm. The
Hearing Officer will review this application on May 14, 1998.
Please return your comments to me no later than April 17, 1998.
Thank you.
ASPEN/PITK1IL~+COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DL.fARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(970) 920-5090 FAX# (970) 920-5439
Mazch 2, 1998
Mr. Scott Broughton
Conger Fuller Architects
710 East Durant Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Sturm 1041 Hazard Review
Case #P021-98
Deaz Scott,
The Planning staff 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 Pitkin County Hearing
Officer on Thursday, May 14, 1998 at a meeting to begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners
Meeting Room in the Courthouse. 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 fmal
and changes to the schedule or tabling of the application will only be allowed for unavoidable
technical problems. The Monday before the meeting date, we will call to inform you that a copy of
the memo pertaining to the application is available at the Community Development Department.
Please note that it is your responsibility to post the subject property with a sign within 15 days of
the public hearing and to remove it from the property within one week following the hearing.
Please submit the enclosed Affidavit of Notice by Posting as proof of compliance with the Code
prior to or at the hearing.
We have forwazded a copy of this application to the Colorado State Forest Service for referral
comments. Please contact them directly at (970) 248-7325 to arrange for payment of their fees.
Comments will not be released until payment is received.
If you have any questions, please call Tamaza Pregl, the planner assigned to your case; at 920-5103.
Sincerely,
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Shazon Hirman
Administrative Assistant
County of Pitldn } AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE BY
} ss. POSTING OF A PUBLIC HtF'aunvG
State of Colorado } FOR A PTTHIN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:
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I ~ C_~~ r ~ u t t~ ~ ,being or representing an Applicant for a Pitkin
County Development Permit, personally certify that the attached photograph fairly and accurately
represents the sign posted as notice of the public hearing on this matter in a conspicuous place on
the subject property (as it could be seen from the nearest public way) and that the sign was posted
and visible continuously from the~day of t (, 191pto the day of ,
19_ (Must be posted for at least I S days before the public hearinej.
Applicant's
Subscribed and sworn to before me this(day of
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WITNESS MY HAND ARID OFFICIAL SEAL. `
My commission expires: ~_3/ - C
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen,. Colorado 81611
(970) 920-5090
Pitlcin County
Land Use:
172 Boazd of Adjustment
159 County Land Use Code
173 Deposit ~~J. ~ -''"'
174 Flat Fee
162 Zoning and Sign
171 Public Notice
Referral Fees:
R6115 Access Permit
179 County Clerk
193 County Engineer
194 Environmental Health
198 Housing
190 Land Management
196 Wildlife Officer
Building Fees:
170 Boazd of Appeals
135 Bullding Code Sales
105 Building Permit
100 Contractor License
120 Electrical Permit
195 Energy Code Review
115 Mechanical Permit
150 Plan Check
' 110 Plumbing Permit
~` 130 Reinspection
151
i Aspen Sanitation
j. 152
i AVFD Fire Marshal
Other Fees:
155 Use Tax
165 Copy
Performance Deposit
k 185 Pazk Dedication
186 Pazking Cash in Lieu
f 166 GIS Maps
RB116 Road Impact Fees
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