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RECORDED AT 9t01 A.K.
9 JUNE. 19x1 1.ORETTA EAI(NER, RECORDER
RESOLUTION Of THE 40Ait0 Of COUNTY COfMISSI0N5
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RECrrTioN s 6RANTItIf PMH-PUO REZONING AND FINAL PLAT APPROYAL
fOR THE ASPEN HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION fiLING 2
Resolution No. 81 • 99
MHEREAS. Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation, a Delewaro corporation
and Nipple Yan Ness Jones (hereinafter roferred Lo as "Applicant") aro
tM owners of record of 15.33 acres of real property located in Pitkin
County, Colorado taore specifically described in the attached Exhibit "A",
and
MHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for rozoning of 2.57 acres of said
Property.moro specifically described as Exhibit "B" attached hereto and in-
corporated ~~ this roference, to PMH-PUD for the purpose of dewtopewent of
a 20 unit multi-family ea>ployee housing project and for the creation of
8 new single family free market homes/Les on the balance of tM property, anti
W~ttEAS. a puDtic hearfng was held an October I3, 1480 at which time
the Board heerd evidence and testimony presented with respect t0 this applica-
tion.
NOM. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Dy the Board of County Coawlssioners of
Pitkin County. Colorado, tMt PMH-PUD rezoning for Lhe 2.57 acre site described
on Exhibit "8" to be used for no gore tMn sixteen (18) multi-family PMH
dralTiag wilts snd f1na1 Plat approval is hereby granted for the proposed witf-
family development and the tight (8) ntw single family free market henesibs
subject to the following conditions:
1. the County Engineer w111 work with adjacent property owners whose
properties i 1e ad,)at:ent to the PMH-PUD pro~tct to tkLenline tht appro-
priate screening technics.
2. The Appllunt shall pay the pro rata sham of paring Glen Eagle Or1ve
at suc fiats as an improveawrnt district is formed (Pro rata sMll mean.
in this case, no less than a 4/16 share of the total vest of tht road
istprovemsnt). This responslbliity sha11 rant with tM Aspen N1ghl+u-ds
ikiine Corporation and shall twt b. ersa~terred.
3. A11 resales of the Aspen Highlands Villas shall be subaect to the Pitkin
County's Resale Agreement.
d. tM Applicant :hall execute and record Improvements Agnametrt for LM
construction of a bus stop and for the peving of Glen Dee Oriw frem
the entrance of the PMH-PUO pro,)ect to Maroon Creek Road and for the
paving of Glen Gary Drive South.
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5. .he Applicant shall prelare a Condartiinium Plat to be approved by the
County Engineer for the PMh-PUD project prior t~ rer:ordiny.
6. The Applicant shall execute and rPCOrd Condominium Ueclaretions to be
approved by the County Attorney prior to recording.
7. The Applicant shall exeu~te and record the Declaration of Restrictions
Agreement in which the Aspen highlands Skiing Corporation accepts re-
sponsibility fur snow removal and maintenance of Glen Gary Dri-e South.
Approved by the board of County Cunmissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado at
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: June 19, 1980
This is a public hearing to consider an application submitted by Ashley Anderson
on behalf of Whip Jones for the rezoning of a 2.5 acre parcel near Aspen
Highlands Ski Area to PMH. The development proposed consists of the construc-
tion of 20 multi-family employee housing units. The application indicates
these units will be deed restricted to the low, moderate or middle income
housing group. Whether or not this project will be offered for sale or rental
purposes is contingent upon obtaining Federal tax-exempt financing. Until
such time as that finanacing is obtained, the applicant proposes to operate
the project as a rental project. In either case, the applicant indicates
that the guidelines and requirements of the Housing Authority will be followed.
The 2.5 acre site proposed to be used for this employee housing development
is located directly on Maroon Creek Road, below Glen Dee Drive and the Jones'
residence.
The Colorado Geologic Survey has reviewed the data submitted and has no objec-
tion to approval of the plan as presented.
Aspen Metro Sanitation District has commented that they foresee no problems
in providing sanitation service to this proposed project.
The Pitkin County Housing Office is in favor of approval of the application.
They are satisfied with the proposed units being of the two-bedroom variety.
The Housing Office prefers to reserve its recommendation for the particular
category of (low-moderate-middle) for the detailed submission stage of the
application (?).
The County Engineer has pointed out to the Planning Office a potential problem
with snow blowing on Glen Dee Drive, and especially with snow removal at
the south end of the parking lot. The elevation of the parking lot would
be approximately twelve feet below the elevation of Glen Dee Drive, and
therefore snow blowing off of Glen Dee Drive would likely end up in the
parking lot. Pat is also concerned with the proposed drainage plan. The pro-
posal indicates that the parking lot would drain into a pond from which there
is no outlet.
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas has no problem with the proposal and indicates
that gas will be available to the units.
Mountain Bell has no objection to the application.
Mr. Talbott of the Aspen School District called the Planning Office to tell
us that he had no problems with the application as bus routes run by the
proposed project and the School District would appreciate any additional
enrollment produced by the development.
Bob Nelson's comments are as follows: "The applicant has not presented much
information regarding the water supply. We know, from previous submittals,
that the existing water plant is at capacity for maximum daily demand, and
the storage for the system (150,000 gallons) is inadequate. We can only assume
the the engineering calculations which are being developed by Wright McLaughlin
will demonstrate these inadequacies, and present a plan for augmentation and
improving the treatment and storage provided. The water supply questions
should be resolved prior to approval, particularly if the 20 unit PMH proposal
is to be followed by one for free-market lots, as it appears."
In addition, the Sanitarian's office has indicated some concern over the lack
of a drainage plan, and their approval of the proposed prohibition against
Memo: Highlands PMF~.,,.ezoning
June 19, 1980
Page Two
fireplaces. The submission of an adequate drainage plan as well as the pro-
hibition against fireplaces should be additional conditions of approval.
Curt Stewart has pointed out to the Planning Office that the design capacity
of the fdaroon Creek Road is already being substantially exceeded with existing
traffic levels in both winter and summer. This summer, the County plans to
improve Maroon Creek Road, but at this time neither the County Engineer nor
Curt Stewart is in a position to estimate what the new design capacity will
be. Traffic impacts potentially could 6e improved by providing a more per-
manent operating agreement with the bus service. In conclusion, Curt Stewart
suggests that if the project is approved, the applicant should work with the
County Engineer to see if the bus turn-out proposed by the applicant and the
roadway improvements scheduled by the County can be coordinated.
The Planning Office feels compelled to point out to you that one of the reasons
for the denial of the proposed Highlands Slide was the inadequacy of the
Maroon Creek Road. This condition has not changed, but very well may after.
the improvements are completed to Maroon Creek Road.
Section 3-1.7 of the Land Use Code provides evaluation criteria for PMH
rezoning applications. "The Board of County Commissioners shall also evalu-
ate the proposal in terms of whether it:
1. Contributes to the annual housing production goal and unit mix estab-
lished by any housing plan;
2. Meets the low, moderate and middle income housing guidelines estab-
lished pusuant to Section 5-510.5(a)(2)(D).
3. Maximizes construction quality and unit size given the price constraints.
4. Geographically disperses new construction activity while concentrating
new residential construction near existing density centers.
5. Minimizes the adverse environmental and social impacts of any increased
density.
6. Assures that the PMH housing produced will encure to the benefit of
low, moderate and middle income locally-employed persons.
7. Allows, if possible, local utilization of Federal or State housing
assistance programs to reach low income, handicapped or elderly per-
sons.
Since this property was initially zoned R-30, conditions in the community
have changed in that a housing survey has been accomplished which demonstrates
a substantial deficiency in the number of employee housing units available.
In this case, we have an applicant who has developed a creative and attrac-
tive proposal which we feel meets the first six of the above seven evaluation
criteria for PMH rezoning applications. We are in favor of the application's
approval provided a number of problems can be solved.
The Planning and Zoning Commission was generally supportive of the application;
however, they felt that the density requested was too great. The Planning
and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting on April 23, 1980 recommended
approval of the rezoning application subject to the following conditions:
1. The number of units should be reduced to 13, rather than the 20
requested in the application.
2. The applicant shall deed restrict all units to the low, moderate
or middle income housing price and occupancy guidelines.
3. The applicant shall solve the snow plow problem on Glen Dee Drive
to the County Engineer's satisfaction.
4. The applicant shall submit a drainage plan satisfactory to the
County Engineer and the County Sanitarian.
Memo: Highlands PMi~„::ezoning
June 19, 1980
Page Three
5. No fireplaces shall be allowed.
6. The applicant shall provide a more permanent operating agreement with
the City bus system.
7. The applicant shall work with the County Engineer to see if the bus
turn-out proposed by the applicant and the roadway improvements for
Maroon Creek Road can be coordinated.
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March 14, 1980
TELEPHONE
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The Pitkin County Planning and
Zoning Commission
506 East Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
RE: Aspen Highlands Subdivision - PMH
Rezoning Application
Dear Members:
This application is submitted pursuant to ~ II-6,
General Submission Requirements, of the Pitkin County Code.
It is an application by the Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation
to rezone approximately 2.5 acres of property near Aspen
Highlands to PMH.
The following information is submitted pursuant to
the Land Use Application Form:
Name
Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation
Phone
925-5300
Name of Project
Aspen Highlands Subdivision - PMH Rezoning Request
Project Location
Adjacent to the Aspen Highlands Ski area, approximately
1 1/2 miles west of the City of Aspen
Total Area
2.57 acres
Pitkin County Planning/Zoning
March 14, 1980
Page Two
Existing Use
Vacant Land
Proposed Use
20 two bedroom employee housing units at approximately
952 square feet each
Present Zoning of Site
R30
Description of Land Use Proposal
This is an application to rezone approximately 2.5
acres of land to PMH pursuant to ~ 3-1.7 of the Pitkin
County Code. The specific reason for rezoning is to
construct 20 multi-family employee units. At the
suggestion of the housing director these are being
designed as two bedroom units. They will also contain
two baths and will be approximately 952 square feet
each. All of the units will be either low, moderate,
or middle income housing pursuant to the guidelines of
the Pitkin County Housing Authority. We anticipate
that these units will be offered for sale. However,
whether or not this is a sale project or a rental
project is contingent upon the obtaining of federal tax
exempt financing. Until such time as this financing is
obtained, the project will be operated by the applicant
as a rental project. During the time it is a rental
project the rental rates will be controlled by the
guidelines of the Housing Authority. When and if the
units are sold, they will be sold as Deed restricted
units pursuant to the guidelines and requirements of
the Housing Authority.
The applicant submits that since these will be guaranteed
employee units the benefit to Pitkin County will be
substantial. Furthermore, as is detailed throughout
the application below the adverse environmental and
social effects of the density will be minimal. This
site, along with our free market site, will hold a
total of 8 free market lots, plus 13 employee units
with no density increase whatsoever. Thus, the applicant
is using the density increase merely to add 7 employee
units. Furthermore, again as is detailed below, the
location is in a populated area along a major transportation
route and any impact will be minimal.
Pitkin County Planning/Zoning
March 14, 1980
Page Three
1. PAaster Plan/Rate of Growth
These units will be employee units and are thereby
exempted from the Growth Management Plan. Therefore,
they are not inconsistent with the rate of growth. In
fact, according to 2-15 of the Pitkin County Code,
there is a critical shortage of such housing and therefore
such housing is encouraged.
2. Hazard and Resource Areas
(a) Geologic Hazards: Attached hereto is a
geologic report by Nick Lampiris. As indicated in the
report, "there are essentially no geologic hazards
associated with this tract".
(b) Flood Plains: This site is not in a flood
plain area.
(c) Riparian Area: This is not a riparian area.
(d) Wildlife: Proposed development will have no
impact on wildlife.
(e) Radiation: There will be no radiation as a
result of the development.
(f) Soils/Erosion: See the Soils Report attached
hereto which indicates that there are no particular
hazards associated with the soils on the site.
3. Extractable Resources
None
4. Agricultural Conservation
This site is not presently being used for agricultural
purposes, nor or there any agricultural operations in
the immediate vicinity.
5. Scenic Quality
The site is located above the Maroon Creek Road. While
the units will be visible from the road, as you will
see from the model which will be presented at the
hearing, the development has been designed to blend in
with the surrounding land uses, as well as the surrounding
Pitkin County Planning/Zoning
March 14, 1980
Page Four
environment. In addition, although every unit will
have the required number of parking spaces, these
spaces have been designed such that they will not be
visible either from the Maroon Creek Road nor from the
existing Aspen Highlands Subdivision.
6. Water Supply
The site is included in the Aspen Higlands Water and
Sanitation District. The applicant has met with the
District and pursuant to that meeting Wright-McLaughlin
is presently studying the District's system and is
presently studying the District's capacity to serve the
20 units. If additional capacity is needed, Wright-
McLaughlin will advise the District as to how to proceed.
The applicant has had discussions with the City and if
additional capacity is needed it will come either from
an extension of the City Water line, or from supplementing
the District's own system. If the District's own
system is supplemented the applicant owns sufficient
water rights upon which this additional capacity can be
founded. It is the intent of the applicant to bear the
front end costs of any additional capacity which is
needed and to recover these costs from future tap fees.
7. Sewage Disposal
The Aspen/Metro Sanitation District sewer lines actually
cross the property. The attorney for the applicant has
spoken with Heiko Kuhne and although he states he must
study it in more detail his initial reaction is that
these lines will provide sufficient capacity for the 20
units. if additional capacity is needed, again the
applicant will bear the front end costs.
8. Noise
As stated above the site is located adjacent to the
Maroon Creek road. This is a major transportation
artery which serves many automobiles as well as the
Aspen Highlands and the City of Aspen bus systems. As
such, it creates a substantial amount of noise and
therefore, it would appear that in relation to the
noise generated by that highway, the impact with
respect to noise of the development will be minimal.
Pitkin County Planning/Zoning
March 14, 1980
Page Five
9. Air Quality
There will be no fireplaces in the units and therefore,
any effect on air quality will be minimal.
10. Historical/Archaeological Resources
There are no historical nor archaeological sites known
to the applicant on the property..
11. Roads/Trails
According to the County Engineer the County Trail
Corridor does cross the site. The applicant will
cooperate in providing access for the trail to the
satisfaction of the County Engineer.
12. Drainage
Two drainage ponds will act as collector ponds for
surfaace drainage. These ponds will be connnected to
the existing Jones - Lyeth pipeline presently located
on the site.
13. Transportation
This site is immediately adjacent to Maroon Creek Road,
a major bus transportation route. Both the Aspen High-
lands Bus System and the City of Aspen Bus System pass
immediately adjacent to the site. Therefore, the site
is ideally located with respect to auto disincentive.
In addition, the applicant, as is shown in the model,
will build and maintain a bus stop for the above mentioned
systems.
14. Impact on Public Facilities/Services
The site lies within already established service areas
for all public facilities including solid waste disposal,
and fire and police protection. Therefore, no rescheduling
or additional accommodations are necessary for these
services.
15. Extension of Utilities
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company, Holy Cross Electric,
and Mountain Bell have all indicated that they will
serve the site.
Pi.tkin County Planning/Zoning
March 14, 1980
Page Six
16. Contribution to Housing Stock
As mentioned above, this is an employee housing project
and § 2-15 of the Pitkin County Code identifies that
employee housing is a critical need for the County. The
development will help fulfill this need and since the
units will be Deed restricted they will be permanently
free from the influences of tourist speculation.
17. A4an-made Hazards
There are no man-made hazards which will be created by
this development.
18. Wildlife Preservation
Wildlife will not be affected by the development.
19. Water Resources Impact
It would appear that there will be no impact on water
resources.
The applicant submits that this proposal before you is
precisely the type of proposal for which the PMH Zone was designed.
Accordingly, we respectfully request your approval of our application
to rezone to PMH.
Very truly yours,
GARFIELD & HECHT
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Ashley Anderson
Attorney for Applicant
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MEMORANDUM
T0: Richard Grice, Planning Office
FROM: Curt Stewart, Transportation
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: April 16, 1980
The following should be considered in the review of Highlands Ph1H Rezoning
with respect to transportation issues:
1. Maroon Creek Road was designated a medium rural arterial by the Voorhees
study in 1974, with a roadway capacity of 2500 to 4000 autos per day.
The most recent traffic counts done by the County Engineer have
indicated daily traffic levels of 7500 in winter, 4500-5000 in summer
and 1500-2000 during off-season. This obviously indicates that during
winter and summer, traffic on Maroon Creek Road exceeds the theoretical
capacity.
2. Assuming an occupancy rate of 2.7 people per unit, there will be 54
people living on site. At a rate of 4 trips per day, 216 additional
daily trips would be the additional impact on the road. Since this
is an inexact science, I would estimate that a range of 200 to 225
additional daily trips is a reasonable estimate.
3. Two things should be considered with respect to the estimated increase
in traffic. The applicant will construct a bus stop on site to
increase bus ridership. The City of Aspen has recently reinstated
off season service to the Highlands. If this continues, the site
will be served by the City and in winter, by the Highlands bus system.
In order to reduce traffic impacts by providing bus service, the
applicant should provide a more permanent operating agreement with
the City to insure that this service is perpetuated.
Second, the County is planning to improve Maroon Creek Road the summer
of 1980. The budget includes shoulder work, work on the "high
school curve", guardrail, and re-paving. These improvements will
increase the design capacity of the road. At this point, neither
the Engineer or I are in a position to estimate the new capacity
until work is completed. At a minimum, however, it is our belief that
the improvements contemplated will result in significantly improved
roadway capacity.
4. As a recommendation to the applicant, if the project is approved,
the applicant should work with the County Engineer to see if the
bus turn-out proposed by the applicant and roadway improvements
scheduled by the County can be coordinated. This should result in
cost savings to the applicant and a better finished product for the
County.
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MEMORANDUM
T0: Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning Application
DATE: April 17, 1980
The attached application requests rezoning of a 2.5 acre parcel near Aspen
Highlands to PMH. The development proposed consists of the construction of
20 multi-family employee housing units. The application indicates these units
would be deed restricted to the low, moderate or middle income housing group.
Whether or not this project will be offered for sale or rental purposes is
contingent upon obtaining federal tax-exempt financing. Until such time as
that financing is obtained, the applicant proposes to operate the project
as a rental project. In either case, the applicant indicates that the
guidelines and requirements of the Housing Authority will be followed. The
2.5 acre site proposed to be used for this employee housing development is
located directly on Maroon Creek Road, below Glen Dee Drive and the Jones
residence.
The Colorado Geologic Survey has reviewed the data submitted and have no
objection to approval of the plan as presented.
Aspen P1etro Sanitation District has commented that they foresee no problems
in providing sanitation service to this proposed project.
The Pitkin County Housing Office is in favor of approval of the application.
They are satisfied with the proposed units being of the two-bedroom variety.
The Housing Office prefers to reserve its recommendation for the particular
category (low-moderate-middle) for the Detailed Submission stage of the
applicationC~)
The County Engineer has pointed out to the Planning Office a potential prob-
lem with snow plowing on Glen Dee Drive, and especially with snow removal
at the south end of the parking lot. The elevation of the parking lot
would be approximately 12 feet below the elevation of Glen Dee Drive, and
therefore snow plowed off of Glen Dee Drive would likely end up in the parking
lot. Pat is also concerned with the proposed drainage plan. The proposal
indicates that the parking lot would drain into a pond from which there is
no outlet.
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas has no problem with the proposal and indicates
that gas will be available to the units.
Mountain Bell has no objection to the application and suggests that the
applicant contact Mr. Leon Peach at (303)243-8003 (collect) as soon as the
project plans are finalized.
Mr. Talbott of the Aspen School District called the Planning Office to tell
us that he had no problems with the application as bus routes run by the
proposed project and the School District would appreciate any additional
enrollment produced by the development.
Bob Nelson's comments are as follows: "The applicant has not presented much
information regarding the water supply. We know, from a previous submittal,
that the existing water plant is at capacity for maximum daily demand, and the
storage for the system (150,000 gallons) is inadequate. We can only assume
that the engineering calculations which are being developed by Wright P1cLaughlin
will demonstrate these inadequacies, and present a plan for augmentation and
improving the treatment and storage provided. The water supply questions
should be resolved prior to approval, particularly if the 20-unit PMH proposal
is to be followed by one for free-market lots, as it appears."
Memorandum to Count~~" & Z
Re: Highlands PMH R~oning
April 17, 1980
Page Two
In addition, the Sanitarian's office has indicated some concern over the
lack of a drainage plan, and their approval of the proposed prohibition
against fireplaces. The submission of an adequate drainage plan as well as
the prohibition against fireplaces should be additional conditions of appro-
val.
Curt Stewart has pointed out to the Planning Office that the design capacity
of the Maroon Creek Road is already being substantially exceeded with existing
traffic levels in both winter and summer. This summer, the County plans to
improve Maroon Creek Road, but at this time neither the County Engineer nor
Curt Stewart is- in a position to estimate what the new design capacity will
be. Traffic impacts potentially could be improved by providing a more per-
manent operating agreement with the bus service. In conclusion, Curt Stewart
suggests that if the project is approved, the applicant should work with the
County Engineer to see if the bus turn-out proposed by the applicant and
the roadway improvements scheduled by the County can be coordinated.
The Planning Office feels compelled to point out to you that one of the reasons
for the denial of the proposed Highlands Slide was the inadequacy~of the
Maroon Creek Road. This condition has not changed. We understand there may
be political motives for approving the employee housing project due to what
may be an overriding community need.
The Planning ;Office recommends that if the Planning Commission feels that the
need for employee housing is the overriding concern, the following should
be considered as conditi-ens of approval:
1. The applicant shall comply with Section 5-205 of the Land Use
Code regarding the availability of water.
2. The applicant shall deed restrict all units to the low, moderate or
middle income housing price and occupancy guidelines.
3. The applicant shall propose a solution to the County Engineer's con-
cern with the snow plow problem on Glen Dee Drive.
4. The applicant shall submit a drainage plan satisfactory to the County
Engineer and the County Sanitarian.
5. No fireplaces shall be allowed.
6. The applicant shall provide a more permanent operating agreement with
the bus system with the City.
7. The applicant shall work with the County Engineer to see if the bus
turn-out proposed by the applicant and roadway improvements can be
coordinated.
Sccticn 3-1.7 -- Pitkin County Land Use Code .
{c) Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for P.M.H. rezoning applications shall be
those outlined by Section 17-3.5 and-any relevant criteria of Article
5 of the Land Use Code. The Board of County Commissioners shall aiso
evaluate the proposal in terms of whether it: ,
(1) Contributes to the annual housing production goal and unit mix
established by any housing plan;
(2) Meets the low-, moderate- and middle-income housing guidelines
established pursuant to Section 5-510.5(a)(2)(D);
(3) Maximizes construction quality and unit size given the price
constraints;
(4) Geographically disperses new construction activity while con-
centrating new residential construction near existing dens `.ty
centers;
(5) Minimizes the adverse environmental and social impacts of any
increased density;
(6) Assures that the P.P1.H. housing produced will inure to the
benefit of low-, moderate- and middle-income locally employed
persons;
(7) Allows, if possible, local utilization of federal or state housing
assistance programs to reach low-income, handicapped, or elderly
persons.
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PATTILLO ASSOCIATES
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS
July 30, 1981
Aspen/ Pitkin Building Department
506 E. Main St. ~
Aspen, Colo. 81611
attn: Patsy Newberry ~~
re: Aspen Highlands Commercial/Office Building
Madam;
Pleased be advised that we have been retained as struc-
tural engineers on the above project and have been work-
ing closely with Mr. Lance Allee on the design and con-
struction drawings. We have completed the framing plans,
having sized all beams and load carrying elements on the
basis of the following horizontal design loads:
Snow Load 75 psf
Roof Dead Load 15 psf
Corridor Live Load 100 psf
Office Live Load 50 psf
Retail Live Load 75 psf
We are presently in the process of completing the Found-
tion Plan in accordance with the Soils Report provided
by Lincoln-DeVore dated June 26, 1981. We expect that
this information will be completed shortly and will tran-
mit the Plan and Details to you as soon as possible.
Best Regards,
Robert M~P'attillo, P.E.
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g~ Department of
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June 20, 1980
Soil P. O. Box 880
Conservation Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Service 81601
Mr. Richard Grp-ce
Aspen~Pitkin County Planning Office
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Subject: Aspen Highlands Subdivision and Highland Villas Review
Dear Sir:
I have reviewed the submission for the Aspen Highlands Subdivision and
Highlands Villas, and have found the area where construction is to be
planned is on soil unit 82E. This soil unit has limitations for urban
development because of high shrink-swell potential, low strength and slow
permeability. Typically the surface layer is a stony loam about 13
inches thick. The subsoil is a stony clay-loam about 16 inches thick.
This grades into loamy sand, gravel and stone at depths between 36 and
50 inches.
Caution should be paid to the area adjacent to the subdivision site
across the Maroon Creek road. This area has high surface runoff and
possibly flooding hazard.
Sincerely,
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Codylee Mark `
Soil Conservationist
CM~te
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U is en agency of the 10-7g
Department of Agriculture
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Grice, Planning Office
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
RE: Aspen Highlands PMH
DATE: April 16, 1980
This office has reviewed the proposed subdivision for the
purpose of determining compliance with applicable sections of
the Pitkin County Land Use Code regarding sewage disposal, water
supply, and environmental impacts.
Sewage is to be disposed of through the Aspen Metropolitan
Sanitation District Central Collection System. Adequate capacity
is available, both at the treatment plant and in the 10" inte-
ceptor serving this area. 2do problems are anticipated.
The applicant has not presented much information regarding
the water supply system. bVe know, from a previous submittal
that the existing water treatment plant is at capacity for maximum
day demand, and the storage for the system (150,000 gallons) is
inadequate. We can only assume that the engineering calculations
which are being developed by Wright-McLaughlin will demonstrate
these inadequacies, and present a plan for augmenting and im-
proving the treatment and storage provided. The water supply
questions should be resolved prior to approval, particularly if
the 20 unit PMH proposal is to be followed by one for free market
lots, as it appears.
The environmental impacts of the project appear to be minimal.
The degradation of surface water quality can be minimized by using
the existing ponds in a drainage plan. Some treatment of nonpoint
source runoff can be provided by using the ponds and engineering
inlet and outlet structures to skim oils, greases and floating
material and to settle sediment. The incremental increase in
traffic created by the proposed units should not contribute sig-
nificantly to already measured levels of air pollutants. The
elimination of fireplaces is proposed, and, it is our opinion
that this should be encouraged by making it a condition of approval.
MEMORANDUM
T0: Richard Grice, Planning Office
FROM: Mark A. Danielsen, Housing Office
RE: Highlands P.M.H. Rezoning
DATE: April 15, 1980
This application is made to rezone about 2.5 acres of property near Aspen
Highlands from R-30 to P.M.H. This request is made pursuant to a
potential G.M.P. application that would include some eight free market
sites. Rezoning would thus enable an additional seven employee units to
be contained in that G.M.P. application, allowing for a higher score
under that process. As there is no formal G.M.P. application at this time,
the comments are made only with respect to the rezoning request.
The rezoning in itself is for the purpose of allowing the applicant to
construct twenty multi-family employee units. It has been recommended by
this office that the propsed piece of property be used in lieu of a
smaller lot with more costly development features. Aspen Highlands has
been in touch with the housing office during every step of this application
and has conformed with the suggestions made. The units would be of a
modular type, similar to the products made by Interstate or Boise Cascade.
They would all be two-bedroom units.
Since the Ullman bill has still not been resolved, it may well be
that the units would have to be rental in order to conform to new tax
exempt financing requirements. Should the bill allow it, the ideal situation
would be to sell these units for ownership under the P.M.H. price guidelines.
The particular category (low-moderate-middle) will be determined at a
later time when more detailed plans are known. If the units are rental,
the applicant will undertake the management of the units. As appropriate
financing of the units is crucial to any project, you may want to discuss
the possibility of allowing security interests in the project to help
secure such financing. As Hunter Longhouse gave out some six units to
local business interests to help come up with front end costs for a ten-
year priority on the units, it should be made known whether or not
this would be allowed for the Highlands application.
Memo to Richard Grice from Mark Danielsen
April 15, 1980
Page two
Inasmuch as the rezoning is for the purpose of creating additional
employee housing, the site is along a transportation corridor, and
the location is among other developed properties, recommendation is
made for approval. However, if approval is given and the G.M.P.
application is cancelled or denied, the approval should remain
binding and the site be permanently rezoned to P.M.H. At this point in
time the proposed project on that site appears to be both efficient
in terms of structure as well as cost and benefits the community by
addinq employee housing units.
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;;bland>; plan Cor the 2.5 acre site ad}acenC to Maroon Creek Rued. 1'he proposal would call Cor
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•u,uinf; PMII rezoning to accommodate twenty restrlcted units. Ile noted the application states
the units w1J.1 bu restrlcted to [he low, moderate or middle-income category; the
Planning Office considers the units as middle-income. Housing Director Jim Hamilton
stated all units will not necessarily be middle-income; based upon the density and
actual construction costs, there may be a mix of moderate and middle-income units.
Ashley Anderson, representing the Highlands, said the application is for PMII rezoning,
but is not limited to a specific income category. trice stated the County Engineer has
commented on problems which may occur with snowplowing on Glen Dee Drive, which runs
behind the. tract, and with drainage, since the site is marshy. The utility companies
and Aspen Pietro Sanitation District have indicated they could serve the site. Bob
Nelson commented that the water availability is insufficient, and Wright-McLaughlin
is presently preparing a plan to solve the water supply problem. Nelson also felt the
drainage plan was inadequate. trice noted that Maroon Creek Road has exceeded its
design capacity for years, and that fact was used as one basis for denial of the
Highlands e~lpine Slide application. The County plans to improve the road this summer,
but it is uncertain whether the road would still exceed the design capacity. trice
explained the Code specifies seven criteria for determining if a project meets the
intention of the PMH Zone. The Planning Office feels this application represents a
dispersion of employee housing throughout the community. The adjacent land uses are of
a different density, and this proposal is inconsistent, however access to the site is
not through the adjacent subdivisions, and the site is topographically divided from
neighboring residents. trice commented that the construction quality and unit size
are highly desireable. The P & Z reviewed the application on April 23, 1980, and
recommended approval subject to resolution of the problems identified with the proposal.
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Their list of conditions does not include a reference to the water problem, which
trice recommended be specified as a condition. Th'e Board should also make a decision
regarding the income category for the units.
Ashley Anderson pointed out that, traditionally, the Board conditions approval of
rezonings on compliance with specific conditions, rather than tabling the matter until
the conditions have been resolved. He agreed the water situation i.s a problem,
however he Leif it can be. resolved; Wright-Mcl.auf;hlin is desi.g,niug an independenC
system tot the. development, or un extension of the. City niter pipeline to the site
would be feasfblo. He felt the. rrzoninf; approval should be conditioned upon the
provi:;ion of adequate water. Andcr::oit noted that the CPfI' application submitted by the
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t!lp,hl:uuly !nc'.uc.co .< <i:~;.inatSc plan fnr the site prepared by 'drif;ht-McT.aul•,hlln. Ilu
hCUCud the CracCis lar{;u enou{;h, under Che exlstln{; zonln{;, Cor twelve or thlrteou
employee units plus free-market lots; thls rezoning would allow for an additionul
seven or eight emyloyce unlts. Gricc pointed out that the .P & Z recommendr_d approval
of only thirteen units. Hamilton said that decreasing the number of units to thirteen
would decrease the economies of scale and result in a rental.inc.rease.
Curt Stewart commented on transportation impacts. The Maroon Creek road capacity
is determined by width, shoulder width, site distances, and turning radii. He felt
the Maroon Creek Road improvements could handle the additional traffic generated by
the proposal, but the road would still exceed its capacity. Because of that, trans-
portation alternatives are crucial. The City is presently providing bus service to
the Highlands area on a temporary basis; he felt it is important to assure a permanent
arranagement for City bus service. The Highlands Ski Area runs buses to their lot
during the winter months. Stewart also suggested a shelter for bus riders be included
with the bus turnout lane. He noted the applicant could work with the County in
constructing the turnout lane to avoid paving the area twice,
Kinsley said the issues involved center around the number of units, resolution of
the water problem, and the mix of low, moderate and middle income units. Stuller
noted the rezoning application could not be finally approved until the PUD or subdivi-
sion applications receive final approval. Anderson replied they are not asking for
final PMH rezoning approval unless they receive a GMP quota. At this point, they
would like an indication of how the Board feels .about the proF~sal. There being no
further comment, the hearing was closed.
Anderson requested that the Board give an indication to the P. & Z to score the
application on the basis of twenty units. Kinsley said he would lean toward twenty
units. Child agreed, but said he did not want the Board's action to give an unfair
advantage to any applicant. Stuller pointed out that the Board today approved a Code
change on first reading concerning GAfP point allotments for PMH projects. Anderson
said he did not feel that would apply in this case, since when the application was
filed they would have been entitled to credit for twenty units.
Hamilton pointed out that originally the Highlands wanted to offer the employee units
for sale to recover some of thou land costs; they are now trying to devise a method
to recover those costs through rental. He did not think that would be feasible. If
the applicant intends [o use Che robinhood concept to subsidize the employee units
thoou{;h the silo of free market lots, the argument could be made that these should
be mudrrato iuconn: rental nnit;. The 1Soard supported usin{; the robinhood concept Co
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lower. rental. rates. K. ::Icy lclt. tug=c nhuuld Lu a,ml:. .C units bawd on the
communlcy's needs. Hamilton noted that t:or the lilp,hlauds Co recover land cosCs iC
these units were ever sold, they would ct.ther lurve. to sell them as middle-income unltr+,
or sell them with a land ].case arran£;ement. lie did not know if the units could be
reclassified if they were ever offered for sale. Anderson felt the Board should
encourage a project such as this; the provision of middle-income units is better than
no .employee units at all. The applicant has costed the project on the basis of middle
income units and, according to their predictions, the project would stand on its own
with middle-income units. Edwards said they could then develop the employee units
and forget the free-market lots. Child felt the applicant should aim toward moderate-
income units. Kinsley supported a mix of all three income categories.
Edwards said the water situatio[t should be included as an additional condition,
with no further action to be taken untii it is resolved. Child asked about the snow-
plowing problem. Anderson said they would handle that at detailed submission. Bob
Sterling, representing the Highlands, said their revised plan includes an increased
distance between Glen Dee Drive and the parking area to handle snow buildup. In
addition, the drainage system would be designed to handle the snow.
Anderson requested an indication from the Board to allow the P & Z to score the
application on the basis of twenty units. Kinsley presumed the applicant would then
make investments on that basis, and was leary of the ramifications. Anderson said
their only investment would be to order the employee units which they will not do
until they have received a GMP quota. Stoller asked if the applicant would do the
free-market lots without the PMH units. Anderson said they could not, because of
section 5.30 of the Code. Stoller thought the applicant had proposed a land dedication
to satisfy the housing requirement. Anderson said that idea has been dropped. Stoller
noted that, in the PA41 application, the applicant must show tl[at affordable uccits
will be provided and that all offsite impacts have been mitigated; neither has been
done. Anderson said they are not now requesting final approval; he requested an
indication to allow the P & Z to score the application on the basis of twenty units.
Stoller said when the P & Z goes through their scoring, they have to score tite units
on the basis of low, moderate or middle-income units. Anderson said the P & Z would
score the units on the basis of middle-income units; if the unit income range is
later lowered, that would have no effect o:i their scoring. Stoller stated the Board
could indicate that, when and it the application is approved, it will be for not less
than twenty middle-income units, without making any commitment for approval because
the application 'is presently lncpmplete
She asked if he would be w1111ng to waive
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nny claLny oC rcll;utcc`. c:to,,,,.;i .,..:..•,~ ou Utc Buaril n .,: ions. Anderrou Wald ;o
would. Kinsley Bald he would nut approve twenty mlddLe-income unity on the u1.te; Lc
would like a mix of nll three categorley. Anderson snld he would be wllllnl; to have
the Board support a mlx of unlts, but have the P & 7. sc;orc.the appl.lcation on the
basis of middle-income units. He said the unit mix would be low, moderate and middle,
even though the P & Z would be scoring on the basis of the worst case, which would be
all middle-income units.
Kinsley moved that the Board agree that when and if the PMH application is approved,
it would not be for less than twenty low, moderate or middle-income units, with the
clarification that this is not an approval of the project, the application as submitted
is incomplete, and the applicant waives all claims•of estoppal based on this action.
Anderson felt that solidifies the position that the Board would approve twenty units,
whether they are low, moderate or middle-income. Kinsley felt this action would
encourage the applicant to build more employee units than is required under the GMP.
Child asked if this would unduly influence the P & Z. Stuller replied the PMH units
do not have to receive a quota, so that would not be an influence. And arson clarified
that the PMH'units will not be built if the Highlands doesn't receive a quota for the
free-market lots. Stuller said iz must be made clear to, the P & Z that the best the
applicant can promote is thesir worst case. Child seconded the motion.
Edwards asked what to do with the rezoning application now before the Board. Kinsley
suggested tabling. Stuller pointed out that-the Board would be closing tlJe public hear-
ing with very little information presented. Edwards suggested continuing the public
hearing to a specific time when the conditions can be resolved by the applicant.
Edwards moved to rescind the closing of the public hearing and continue the hearing
to the first meeting in August to allow the applicant to work out solutions to the
P & Z's condition;, the unit mix, and [he water supply situation, and to brinb the.
matter back before the Board at that time for further input and action. Pending that,
the Board would advise the P & Z that, assuming resolution of those points, it would
be the Board's intent to allow twenty PiiH units on the site; that, for the purposes
of scoring the application, since the mix is unresolved, those should be considered as
middle income units, although that does not indicate the final approval of the mix by
the Board. Kinsley's previous motion was denied unanimously. Child seconded Edwards'
motion and i[ passed unanimously.
hlic The Board convened a public hearing t'o consider amenchncnts to Che temporary uses
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rnporary section of thc'Code. .Jolene Vrchgtn, of the Planning Office, .presented a resolution ot.
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Colorado Division of Planning
Colorado Geologic Survey
Aspen School District
Aspen Metro Sanitation District
Aspen Water Department
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company
Holy Cross Electric Company
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Curt Stewart, Transportation Director
Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
Pat Dobie, County Engineer
Jim Hamilton, County Housing Director
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: March 21, 1980
Attached please find application for PMH rezoning request submitted by
Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation. This item is scheduled to come before the
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 23, 1980.
Therefore, may I please have your written comments concerning this application
no later than Wednesday, April 16, 1980. If you have any problems with this
schedule, please contact me immediately at 925-2020, ext. 223. Thank you.
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T0: City of Aspen
Colorado Division of Planning
Colorado Geologic Survey
Aspen School District
Aspen Metro Sanitation District
As~ppeen Water Department
°'Kocky Mountain Natural Gas Company
Holy Cross Electric Company
Mountain Bell
Curt Stewart, Transportation Director
Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
Pat Dobie, County Engineer
Jim Hamilton, County Housing Director
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: March 21, 1980
Attached please find application for PMH rezoning request submitted by
Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation. This item is scheduled to come before the
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 23, 1980.
Therefore, may I please have your written comments concerning this application
no later than Wednesday, April 16, 1980. If you have any problems with this
schedule, please contact me immediately at 925-2020, ext. 223. Thank you.
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Colorado Division of Planning
Colorado Geologic Survey
Aspen School District
open Metro Sanitation District
Aspen W«ter Department
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company
Holy Cross Electric Company
Mountain Bell
Curt Stewart, Transportation Director
Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
Pat Dobie, County Engineer
Jim Hamilton, County Housing Director
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: March 21, 1980
Attached please find application for PMH rezoning request submitted by
Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation. This item is scheduled to come before the
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 23, 1980.
Tfierefore, may I please have your written comments concerning this application
no later than Wednesday, April 16, 1980. If you have any problems with this
schedule, please contact me immediately at 925-2020, ext. 223. Thank you.
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Colorado Division of Planning
Colorado Geologic Survey
Aspen School District
Aspen Metro Sanitation District
Aspen Water Department
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company
Holy Cross Electric Company
Mountain Bell
Curt Stewart, Transportation Director
Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
Pat Dobie, County Engineer
Jim Hamilton, County Housing Director
FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
DATE: March 21, 1980
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Attached please find application for PMH rezoning request submitted by
Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation. This item is scheduled to come before the
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 23, 1980.
Therefore, may I please have your written comments concerning this application
no later than Wednesday, April 16, 1980. If you have any problems with this
schedule, please contact me immediately at 925-2020, ext. 223. Thank you.
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Attn: Jim Wentzel
Re: SUBSURFACE SOILS INJESTIGATION
HIGHL.a.ND VILLAS
EMPLOYEE HOUSING
Gentlemen:
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Transmitted herewith is the report giving the results of a
subsurface soil investigation for the proposed Highland
Villas Employee Housing in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Respectfully submitted,
LINCOLN-DeVORE TESTING LABORATORY, INC,
Robert L. Bass
Civil En 'neer
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ABSTRACT
The contents of this report are a
subsurface soils investigation and foundation recommendations
for the proposed Highland Villas Employee Housing to be located
at the Aspen Highlands Ski Area in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Lincoln-DeVore has not at the present time seen a set of con-
struction drawings for the proposed structures.
After consideration of the investi-
gation and testing program described herein, it. is recommended
that shallow foundation systems consisting of continuous found-
ations beneath bearing. walls and isolated spread footings beneath
columns and other points of concentrated load be used to carry
the weight of the proposed structures. Foundations which rest
i.n the native, glacial moraine material of Soil Type No. 1 may
be proportioned on the basis of a maximum allowable bearing cap-
acity of 4000 psf. No minimum dead load pressure is required,
The bottoms of foundations should be located a minitr.un; of 4 feet
below finished grade or greater if dictated by local building
cedes, for frost protection.
It is 'recommended that the proposed
foundation systems be well balanced and heavily reinforced. Con-
tact stresses beneath exterior foundation walls should be balanced
to within + 500 psf at all points. Isolated interior footings
should be designed for unit loads of about 2.00 psf less than the
average of those selected for the exterior walls. The criteria
for balancing will depend somewhat upon the nature of the struc-
ture. Any stem walls for continuous foundations should be de-
signed as grade beams capable of carrying their loads over a
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clear span of at least 10 feet.
Floor slabs should be constructed ,
over a capillary break or gravel layer of 4 to 6 inches in
thickness. This capillary break should be provided with a
free drainage outlet to the ground surface so as not to act
as a caater trap beneath the floor slab. Floor slabs must be
separated prom all structural portions of the building. Addi-
tionally, these slabs should be placed in sections no greater
than 25 feet on a side.
Adequate drainage-must be maintained
at a1L times around the structures. The ground surface arcund
the structures must be graded such that surface water will be
carried quickly acaay. A subsurface peripheral drain is recom-
mended around each structure at foundation leve L
More complete recommendations can
be found within the body of this report. A11 recommendations
are subject to the limitations set forth herein.
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GENERAL
The purpose of this investigation
was to determine the general suitability of this site for con-
struction of an employee housing complex. Lincoln-DeVore has
not at the present time seen a set of construction drawings for
the proposed structures. However, it is our understanding that
these structures will be of conventional frame construction and
will be constructed without basements. Characteristics of the
individual soils encountered in the test borings were examined
for use in designing foundations for these structures.
The proposed construction site is
located on Maroon Creek Road, a short distance to the northeast
of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area. The approximate location of
the site is indicated on the enclosed General Site Location
Yliiagram.
The topography of this site is that
of a moderately sloping hillside, dropping generally to the
northwest. The present course of Maroon Creek is located a
short distance to the northwest of the site. The exact direc-
tion of surface runoff on this site will be controlled to an
extent by the proposed construction, and therefore, cai11 be vari-
able. In general, however, surface runoff will travel to the.
northwest, eventually entering Maroon Creek. A low area or de-
pression was noted on the southwest portion of the site, cahich
contained standing water at the time of our investigation. In
general, the soils on this site were noted to be in a high moisture
condition, as a result of seepage from melting snow. Surface and
subsurface drainage on this site can be described as fair to poor.
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The soils encountered on this site
consisted of a layer of organic topsoil, overlying a glacial
moraine deposit. The glacial moraine consisted of a silty sand
matrix, surrounding numerous cobble and boulder-sized particles.
The moraine materials were generally in a high density, moist
condition.
Bedrock beneath this site is believed
to consist of the Morrison Formation of the Jurassic Period.
xowever, no material of the Morrison Formation outcrops on the
site and no formational material was enm untered in any of the
test pits. The Morrison Formation is believed to exist beneath
the site at sufficient depth that it will not effect construction
or performance of the proposed foundation systems.
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TEST PITS, LABORATORY TESTS ADTD RESULTS
Three test pits were excavated on
this site at locations indicated on the enclosed Test Pit Loc-
ation Diagram. These test pits were placed in such a manner
as to obtain a reasonably good profile of the subsurface soils
beneath the site. However, access was limited to an extent by
wet, marshy conditions in the southwestern portion of the pro-
perty. Test pits were excavated with a hydraulic backhoe and
samples were taken by bulk methods.
The soli profile encountered in the
test pits can broadly be characterized as a 2 layer system. The
upper layer of this system consisted of a dark brown, organic
topsoil. This material was encountered in thicknesses ranging
from 6 inches to 2 feet in the test pi'a placed on this. site.
"Immediately below the topsoil, a glacial moraine deposit com-
prised of a silty sand matrix surrounding cobble and boulder-
sized rock fragments was encountered. This moraine was gener-
ally in a dense, high moisture condition.
The samples obtained during our
field exploration program have been grouped into 1 soil type.
This material is representative of the glacial moraine deposit.
Pore precise engineering characteristics of this soil type are
given on the enclosed summary sheet. The following discussion
will be general in nature.
Soil Type n'o. 1 classified as silty
sand (SM) of coarse grain size. This material contained numerous
cobble and boulder-sized particles, which obviously cannot be
accurately represented on the enclosed grain size curve. Generally,
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this material is of low plasticity, of- moderate permeability,
and was encountered in a high density condition. It will have
no tendency to expand upon the addition of moisture, nor any
tendency to true long-term consolidation upon loading. Gran-
ular materials such as this often do experience settlement upon
application of heavy loads or vibration, but it is anticipated
that settlement will be relatively minor under the .proposed
light to moderate loading conditions. At any rate, any settle-
ment will be fairly rapid and will probably be complete by the
end of construction. Foundations resting on Soil Type No. 1
may be proportioned on the basis of a maximum allowable bearing
capacity of 4000 psf for a preliminary site average. ATo minimum
dead load pressure is required. The finer grained portion of
this material contains sulfates in detrimental quantities.
Free water was encountered in test pit
No. 3 at a depth of 3-1/2 feet below the ground surface. Rather
than representing a true phreatic surface, this water level is
believed to represent seepage originating from the h%rher ground
to the south and east of the site. A plastic pipe was set in
Test Pit No. 3 prior to backfilling, in order to permit monitoring.
of subsurface water at a later date. Due to the potential for
strong subsurface seepage and moist conditions on this site, it
is recommended that full basement foundations not be used and
that subsurface perimeter draS.ns be constructed around foundation
systems. Additionally, if floor slabs are used, they should
be provided with a gravel underdrain layer in order to facilitate
the removal of subsurface moisture..
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CONCLUSIOL75 AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Since the magnitude and nature of
the proposed foundation loads are not- precisely known to Lincoln-
DeVore at this time, the recommendations contained herein must
be somewhat general in nature. Any special loads or unusual
design conditions should be reported to Lincoln-DeVore so that
changes in recommendations may be made if necessary. However,
based upon our analysis of the soil conditions and project
characteristics previously outlined, the following,recommen-
dations are made.
It is recommended that a shallow
foundation system consisting of continuous foundations beneath
bearing walls and isolated spread footings beneath columns and
other points of concentrated load be used to carry the weight
~of the proposed structures. Foundations resting in the native
moraine material of Soil Type No. 1 may be proportioned on the
basis of a maximum allowable bearing capacity of 4000 ps No
minimum dead load pressure is required. The bottoms of found-
ations should be located a minimum of 4 feet below finished
grade or greater.if dictated by local building codes, for frost
protection.
It is recommended that the proposed
foundation systems be well balanced and heavily reinforced. Con-
tact stresses beneath exterior foundation ~va11s should be balanced
to within ± 500 psf at all points. Isolated interior footings
should be designed for unit loads of about 200 psf less than
the average of those selected for the exterior c/a11s. The cri-
teria for balancing will depend somewhat upon the nature of the struc-
ture.
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Single story slab on grade structures may be balanced on the
basis of dead load only. Other types of structures should be
balanced on the basis of dead load plus approximately one-half
the live load.
It is recommended that all stem walls
for continuous foundations be reinforced in such a manner that
they are capable of carrying their loads over a clear span of
at least 10 feet. Horizontal reinforcing should be placed
continuously around foundations, with no gaps or breaks in
the reinforcing steel unless specially designed. Foundation
walls should be reinforced at both top and bottom with the
majority of the reinforcement being located at the bottom of
the wall.
Where floor slabs are used, they
should be placed over a capillary break or gravel drainage
layer of 4 to 6 inches in thickness.. She gravel layer must
be provided with a free drainage outlet to the ground surface
in order to prevent it from acting as a water trap beneath the
structure. A vapor barrier is recommended beneath all floor
slabs; bet~veen the gravel layer and the slab.
Floor slabs should be constructed
in such a manner that they act independently of columns and
bearing walls. Additionally, these slabs should be placed in
sections no greater than 25 feet on a side. Deep construction
or contraction joints could be placed at these lines to facilitate
even breakage. This will keep to a minimum any unsightly crack-
ing, which would be caused by differential movement.
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Adequate surface drainage must be
maintained at all times to prevent the pondinq of water. The
ground surface around structures must be graded such that sur-
face water will be carried quickly away. Minimum gradient
within 10 fei:t of any structure will depend upon surface land-
scaping. Bare or pay%ed areas should have a minimum gradient
of 2%, while landscaped areas should have a minimum gradient
of 7%. Roof drains must be carried across all backfilled areas
and discharged well away from the structure. The overall drain-
age pattern should be such that water directed away from any
given structure is not directed against an adjacent structure.
A subsurface peripheral drain is
recommended for each of the structures at foundation level.
This drain should consist of an adequate discharge pipe, gravel
collector, and sand or fabric filter. The disc h~rge pipe should
be provided with a free gravity outfall to the ground surface,
if at all possible. If gravity outfall is not possible, then
a lined sump and pump should be used.
A plastic pipe was set in Test Pit
No. 3 prior to backfilling, in order to permit monitoring of
ground water levels at a later date. Tf subsequent ground water
monitoring indicates that water levels will rise to elevations
considerably higher than those noted during our exploration
additional ree:mmendations for ground water control may be nece~-
sary. In general, we would recommend at this time, that basement
foundations not be used and that floor slabs,cahere used, be kept
at e=levations at or greater than the finished exterior gr~:und
surface elevation.
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a.
It may be necessary to construct
fill on this site in order to provide the desired finished grad-
ing. Any fill in which foundations will rest or which will sup-
port parking areas, should be compacted to at least 95% of the
maximum standard Proctor dry density, ASTM D-698. The native
moraine materials will be suitable for fill. The topsoil mat-
erials, however, should be stocY.piled and used at a later time
for landscaping operations. Fill should be placed in lifts not
exceeding 6 inches compacted thickness and at a moisture content
approximately equal to the Proctor optimum moisture content, +
2%. Fill should be compacted to the required density by mech-
anical means and no water flooding techniques of any type should
be used the placement of fill on this site.
Should it be necessary to rest found-
y- ations in compacted fill, the bearing capacity of the fill will
depend upon the materials used and the degree of compaction ob-
tained. The coarse grained glacial material of Soil Type No. 1,
if compacted to 95% of its maximum standard Proctor dry density,
should be capable of developing a bearing capacity on the order
3000 psf, + 500.
Bac)cfi11 around the proposed struc-
tures and in utility trenches leading to the structures should
be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum standard Proctor dry
density, ASTM D-698. Backfill should be placed in lifts not to
exceed 8 inches compacted thickness and at a moisture content
approximately equal to the Proctor optimum moisture content; +
2%. Again, backfill should be compacted to the required density
by mechanical means and no water flooding techniques of any type
should be used.
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Any topsoil or debris should be re-
moved from the construction area prior to the beginning of con-
struction of foundations. Additionally, should any pockets of
debris, organic material, rubble fill, or other unsuitable mat-
erial be encountered during excavation for foundations, this mat-
erial should be removed and replaced with suitable fill compacted
to 95% of the maximum standard Proctor dry density, using the
procedures previously outlined.
The open foundation excavation should
be inspected prior the construction of forms or placement of
concrete to establish that proper design bearing material has
been reached and that no debris, soft spots, or other unsuit-
able materials are located in the foundation region.
The finer grained portion of the
.soils on this site contains sulfates in detrimental quantities.
For this reason, a sulfate resistant cement such as Type II
Cement is recommended for use in all concrete which will be in
contact with the foundation soils. Under no circumstances
should calcium chloride ever be added to a Type II Cement.
In the event that Type II Cement is difficult to obtain, a Type
I Cement may be used providing the concrete is separated from
the soils by water resistant membranes.
It is believed that all pertinent
points concerning the subsurface soils on this site have been
covered in this report. Should soil types and conditions other
than those outlined herein be noted during construction on this
site, these should be reported to Lincoln-DeVore so that changes
in recomJnendations can be made if necessary. Should questions
arise or further information be needed, please feel free to con-
tact our office.
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CONSULTING GEOLOGSi
PO EIO% 10935
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
(303) 925-6020 OFF. 923-2126 RES.
May 23, 1978
Robert Sterling Jr.
Box 97
Woody Creek, Colorado 81656
Re: Whip Jones Subdivision
Dear Mr. Sterling:
I have completed my investigation of the proposed subdivision of the
11.64 acres surrounding the Whip Jones home north of the Highlands
Ski Area. The acreage lies in the E'~, NW'Z, Section 14 (projected),
T. 10 S., R. 85 W., within the Aspen 7-'z minute quadrangle, Pitkin
County, Colorado.
The property consists of rolling meadow interspersed with groves of
aspen trees and some conifers. There are several moderate sized ponds
in and around the property including the one just west of the Jones
home which is more than an acre in area.
W Poorly sorted material ranging in size from clay to boulders covers
the property. This is morainal material of the Quaternary age glacier
"b" which moved down the Maroon Creek Valley thousands of years ago.
The underlying bedrock cannot be seen on the property, but the geologic
map of Bryant (1971) indicates that the Triassic age State Bridge and
Chinle Formations, mostly red shales, siltstones, and sandstones, under-
lie the area. Bryant also infers a north-south trending fault near
the eastern boundary of the property but there was no surface indica-
tion of any faulting and at any rate the faltlt has been inactive for
millions of years. The general dip of. the bedrock in this area is
20 degrees to the north.
There are essentially no geologic hazards associated with this tract.
Morainal deposits are quite suitable for developmental purposes,
especially if slopes are not allowed to become supersaturated. The
few slopes within this property are not high enough to cause any
significant problem.
The preliminary lot layout was excellent from a geologic point of view,
even to the point of allowing for greenspace in the southwesternmost
corner of the property below the dam for the large pond there; this
is the only spot on the acreage which I recommend leaving undeveloped
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Robert Sterling Jr.
May 23, 1978
Page Two
because of the chance of dam failure under certain combinations of
adverse conditions. Access, domestic water, and waste disposal
systems are already available for all the proposed lots. I re-
commend that soils testing be performed at a later date at the site
of each proposed home for purposes of foundation design.
This is an excellent site for additional development with little
or no impact on the environment. If there are further questions
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Nichol~Lampir~~
Consulting Geologist
REFERENCE
Bryant, Bruce, 1971, Geologic map of the Aspen quadrangle, Pitkin
County, Colorado: U.S. Geol. Survey,-Map GQ-933.
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506 east main street
aspen, Colorado B'16'II
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Richard Grice, Planning Office'//~~
FROM: Patrick Dobie, County Engineerl
DATE: April 16, 1980
RE: Highlands PMH Rezoning
How was this PMH lot created? Is this a 10 lot subdivision
or a request for rezoning of an existing 2.5 acre lot?
What is the extent of contiguous land ownership and who
are the adjacent property owners?
In reviewing the site development plan for the PMH units
it appears that there: may be a problem with snow plowing
on Glen Dee Drive and especially with snow removal at the
south end of the parking lot.
Since I am not certain what I'm reviewing, I need more
clarification.
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RICHARD D. LAMM
GOVERNOR
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COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING - 1313 SHERMAN STREET
DENVER,CO LORAD080203 PHONE 13031839-2611
March 31, 1980
Mr. Richard Grice
Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Dear Mr. Grice: RE: HIGHLANDS PMH
REZONING
We have reviewed the data submitted regarding this application and have
no objection to approval of the plan as presented.
Yours truly,
Jeffrey L. Hyn
Engineering Geologist
JLH/gp
cc: LUC
JOHN W. BOLD
Director
GEOLOGY
STORY OF THE PAST ...KEY TO THE FUTURE
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Nicholas Lampiris, PhD
GONSULTINO GEOLOGIST
PO BOX 10915
ASPEN, COLORADO 61611
(303)925-6020 OFF. 921-2126 RES.
May 23, 1978
Robert Sterling Jr.
Box 97
Woody Creek, Colorado 81656
Re: Whip Jones Subdivision
Dear Mr. Sterling:
I have completed my investigation of the proposed subdivision of the
11.64 acres surrounding the Whip Jones home north of the Highlands
Ski Area. The acreage lies in the E'~, NW's, Section 14 (projected),
T. 10 S., R. 85 W., within the Aspen 7~ minute quadrangle, Pitkin
County, Colorado. -
The property consists of rolling meadow interspersed caith groves of
aspen trees and some conifers. There are several moderate sized ponds
in and around the property including the one just west of the Jones
home which is more than an acre. in area-
Poorly sorted material ranging in size from clay to boulders covers
the property. This is morainal material of the Quaternary age glacier
"b" which moved down the Maroon Creek Valley thousands of years ago.
The underlying bedrock cannot be seen on the property, but the geologic
map of Bryant (1971) indicates that the Triassic age State Bridge and
Chinle Formations, mostly red shales, siltstones, and sandstones, under-
lie the area. Bryant also infers a north-south trending fault near
the eastern boundary of the property but there was no surface indica-
tion of any faulting and at any rate the fault has been inactive for
millions of years. The general dip of the bedrock in this area is
20 degrees to the north.
There are essentially no geologic hazards associated with this tract.
Morainal deposits are quite suitable for developmental purposes,
especially if slopes are not allowed to become supersaturated. The
few slopes within this property are not high enough to cause any
significant problem.
The preliminary lot layout was excellent from a geologic point of view,
even to the point of allowing for greenspace in the southwesternmost
corner of the property below the dam for the large pond there; this
is the only spot on the acreage which I recommend leaving undeveloped
/~ '.
Robert Sterling Jr.
May 23, 1978
Page Two
because of the chance of dam failure under certain combinations of
adverse conditions. Access, domestic water, and waste disposal
systems are already available for all the proposed lots. I re-
commend that soils testing be performed at a later date at the site
of each proposed home for purposes of foundation design.
This is an excellent site for additional development with little
or no impact on the environment. If there are further questions
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Nicho`~mpiri'/
Consulting Geologist
RErERENCE
Bryant, Bruce, 1971, Geologic map of the Aspen quadrangle, Pitkin
County, Colorado: U.S. Geol. Survey, *fap GQ-933.
DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP
I, Ashley Anderson, state that the property which is the
subject of this PMH zoning request is owned free and clear by
the Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation.
The names and addresses of the adjacent property owners
are as follows:
Richard Rudolph
P. O. Box 1599
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Kalita Doolin
P.O. Box 4189
Aspen, Colorado 81611
N. D. Wiltrout
1019 Jupiter
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
DATE: 3 i (/ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~
ASHLEY AND RSON
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Re: Aspen Highlands Subdivision - PMH Rezoning Application
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday,
June 23, 1980 at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
of Pitkin County, at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Meeting Room,
Pitkin County Courthouse, 506 E. Main, Aspen, CO, to consider Aspen High-
lands' application to rezone property located near the Aspen Highlands
Ski Area from R-30 to 'P.M.H.', or 'Permanent Moderate Housing'. For
further information, call the Planning Office, 130 S. Galena, Aspen,
925-2020, ext. 223.
s/ Michael Kinsle~_
Michael Kinsley, Chairman
Published in the Aspen Times May 15, 1980
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CITY OF ASPEN
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