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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpitkin.planning.264519200002 (2012)DOCUMENT LAYOUT THIS FILE MAY OR MAY NOT THE OL OWING ORDER INFORMATION LISTED BELOW I Summary Sheet Resolution for the BOCC and/or P &Z Ordinance for the BOCC and /or P &Z Determination for the Hearing Officer Administrative Determination Staff Memo Application Public Notice, Acceptance Letter, Referral(s) Letter Site Plan Miscellaneous Plat(s) Parcel ID: 2645- 19 -2 -00 -002 Application Date: 3/20/12 Case No: P027 -12 Planner: Suzanne Wolff Description: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use #Copies: 8 Allocated Hours: 5 % Over Hours: 6 Project Address: 5050 CAPITOL CREEK RD, SNOWMASS, CO 81654 Property Owner: CAPITOL CREEK RANCH Address: 516 CAPITOL 8 654 RD COMPANY Owner's REP: SNOWMASS CREEK OUTFITTEAddress: 69 SNOWMASS, CO 81654 REP's Email: info @snowmasscreekoutfitters.com Owner Phone: (970) 927 -8761 REP's Phone: Referrals: OPEN SPACE & TRAILS REFERRRAL Other Referrals: Aspen Valley Land Trust 04/17/12 FIRE DEPT - BASALT Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus 4/17/12 SHERIFF REFERRAL ALL OTHER REFERRALS Comments Due Date: Meetings: 1st Meeting: 2nd Meeting: 3rd Meeting: Meeting Date: 05/09/2012 06/13/2012 Review Body: bocc bocc Public Hearing? yes no Notice Date: 04/05/2012 Meeting Notes: Approvals: BOCC Resolution #: 056-2012 #590570 BOCC Ordinance #: Admin Determination #: Other Information: VR Approval Date: Plat Recorded Date: VR Expires Date: Plat (Bk, PG): Remarks: no vesting Application Type: Major Special Review Other P &Z Determination #: HO Determination #: RECEPTION #: 590570, 07/1212012 at 01:07:32 PM, 1 OF 6, R $0.00 Doc Code RESOLUTION Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, GRAN'T'ING SPECIAL REVIEW USE APPROVAL FOR SNOWMASS CREEK OUTFITTERS LLC RESOLUTION NO.05ii -2012 RECITALS 1. Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC ( "Applicant ") has applied to the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (`BOCC ") for Special Review approval pursuant to Sections 4- 30- 040(Q), 2- 30 -30(h) and 2- 40 -20(c) of the Land Use Code to provide horseback riding tours at Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery. 2. Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery are located within the Capitol Creek Valley, and are more specifically described in Exhibits A and B. 3. The properties are zoned RS -30 and contain approximately 1,500 and 2,220 acres, respectively. 4. The BOCC heard this application at a duly noticed public hearing on June 13, 2012, at which time evidence and testimony were presented with respect to this application. 5. The BOCC has determined that the proposed use complies with the criteria established in Sections 4-30 - 040(q) and 2- 30 -30(h) of the Land Use Code. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners that it does hereby grant Special Review Use Approval to Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC to provide commercial horseback rides on the Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery properties from May 15`h through September 300' for the 2012 through 2016 summer seasons, subject to the following conditions, which shall run with the land and be binding on all successors in interest: 1. The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application and in the public hearing. 2. Horseback rides may occur up to five days a week with up to two rides per day. Each ride may accommodate up to 20 riders. Staging for rides shall be at the entrance of Capitol Creek Ranch off of Nicholson Creek Road and at the Monastery by the barn adjacent to Capitol Creek Road. All client parking shall occur in the staging areas. A port-a -potty and hand - washing facility shall be provided at both staging areas. 2. Food service for rides shall be provided from an establishment(s) with a valid Colorado Retail Food Establishment. 3. The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of adequate Liability Insurance, as required by the County for all times of operations during the 2012 through 2016 seasons. Applicant must notify the Community Development Director of any change of status to the policy during the active season. 4. The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of a State of Colorado Outfitter License for all times of operations during the 2012 through 2016 seasons. Applicant must notify the Community Development Director of any change of license status during the active season. Resolution No.O D -2012 Page 2 5. The Applicant shall s than March 1 of each a) Proof of current ye; b) Written approval fr operations on the p c) Proof of current ye; d) Detailed records to i) The total ii) The total iii) The total iv) The total 6. Trash shall be removed 7. Parking is prohibited on 8. The Special Review Use 9. The Applicant shall be thresholds or any other of this approval. 10. If the Applicant wishes the 2016 summer seasoi application for special n growth impacts shall be 2014. 11. Failure to comply with an annual report to the Community Development Department no later ved year. The annual report shall include but not be limited to: General Liability Insurance as required by the County. n Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery for continued State Outfitter License as issued by the State of Colorado. elude, but not be limited to: of trips provided daily. of clients on each ride. of vehicles accessing the properties for each trip. of employees utilized per trip. a daily basis. roads. Emergency access shall not be blocked. 1val shall expire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non -use. to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should the current approved changes in the operation take place during the five (5) year time period pursue an application for continued operation of the horseback rides beyond and the operation generates more than three (3) additional employees, an 'iew and GMQS Exemption for commercial development with negligible led with Pitkin County Community Development by no later than March 1, conditions of approval may result in revocation of this permit. Resolution No. 052�-2012 Page 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TMES ON THE 5th DAY OFAPRH,, 2012. APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 13TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, OLORADO 1.I _./ ) I . "IA Michael M. Owsley, Chairman Date: %" //' A O/ -�L, APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: John El Cmdy Houben, C Att. Community Development Director Case 4P027 -12 PID# 264519200002 & 264517300060 S : f Ilifll illil Ilfif l Hill Ilfll i j !782 Page: 7 of a f Ill lllflll Ell 1111E llll III 10122/2002 03: ISP SILVIA DAVIS PITKIN COUNTY CO R 0.00 D 0.00 1. t LEG SCR PTION -- - d fvj �.e ,iL 0410 - t is�2; South 717' fe t 3 inches of the North 950 feet of Lot 3; Lot 6; Lots 7 (txc 'pt part Northwest of ,County Road corive red to O.L. Bib in Book 148 at Page 335); Lots 8, 12, 13 an 14; SW114SE1/4; `5El /4SW114 and E /25131/4, Section 19, Township 9 South, Range 86 West of the 6th Principal Meridian; 51�il,,: 3 and NW1 /4NE1 14; NEIANW114; SW114NE1 /4; SE114N 114; E1 /ZSW1 /4 and W 1/2 SE1 a3bTownship 9 South Range 86 West of the 614 Principat eridian; SEI /4; S1/2NE114 El P4SWI /4, Section 25, Township 9 South, Range 87 West of the 60, Principal Meridian; Lots 2,3, 4, 5 and 6, Section 36, Township 9 South, Runge 87 West 4f the 611 Principal Meridian. i All of Lot 11 and th rse parts of Lots 9 and 10 in Section 19, Township 9 South f Range 86 West of the 6u Principal Meridian, situate South and West of the Comity Road on Capitol Cie as now constructed and In use. Also a paroel of > nc I situate in the NEIASE1 /4 of Section 24, Township 9 Sou , Range 87 West of the 60+ Principal Meddi n, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at 1h East one - quarter of said Section 24, thence lest 3703 feet along the North line of said NE1 /,4581/4; th ce S 44 130' B 528.3 feet to the East lute i if said NEIASE114; thence North 353.5 feet along the East lines of said NE1 14SEI/4 to the point of begin Ling. �l Also that part of a SEt /4NEf /4 of Section 24, Township 9 South, Range 87 of the 611, Principal Meridian situate �a th and East of the County Road on Capitol Creek, excepting and reserving therefrom that part of the SEl/ fNSI /4 described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest C orner of said SEII4NEIA, thence N 5893' E 772.6 feet; thence South 407 feet to the South ' ino of said SEI14NE1 /4; thence West 655.18 feet along the South line of said SEl/4NE114 to the point of eginning. Also a tract of laid I West of the 0 P;inc Section 24 (a 7" X 7 tine in lace; theilee fence lino In place; t along a fence line in Thence N $9048" W in place to the center Road to the East line point of beginning. EXCEPTING THER parts of Lots 3 a04 7 as be inning at ap,ppoi the 6 Principal Mor Thence North 446.0{ Thence East 106k Thence North 64 105 Thence East 360.}4 Thence S 00 102'52" Tlicnce East 1322.51 Thence South 1304.1 corner being alsolthe Thence West 1700.2 Thence North 1671 AND FURTHER' 1 of the 614 Principal Bing apart of the NE114 and SE114 of Section 24, Toknsh'p 9 South, Range 87 pat Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Sou #east Corner of said red sandstone rock, properly notched); thence N 00 °46' N 11255 feat along a fence 182 "04' W 15 feet along a fence line in place; thence N 01 °37' W 993 feet along a ence N 63 136' W 334 feet along a fence line in place; theliee N 2009' '41 217 feet >laoe, thence N 59 °02' W 14 feet along a fence line in plane; 173 feet along a fenoe line in place; thence N 0419' A' 447 feet along a fence lino ine of the County Road; thence Northeasterly along the ceptertine of the County of said Section 24; thence Southerly along the Fast line of(said Section 24 to the EFROM, atract of land situated in the NEIA and oompris�g all of Lots 2 and 8 and Section 19, Township 9 South, Range 86 West of 6i4 Prin teal Meridian, described It whence the Southeast Corner of Section 24, Township 9 South, Range 87 West of than bean S 39147'05" W 5660.50 feet; foot to the centerline of a County Road; eet along said centerline to a point on ilie Westerly line of aid Lot 3; eet along said Westerly line; 1 eel to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot 3; 1071.42 feet along said Easterly line to a point on the Northerly line of said Lot 2; feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; 7 feet along the Easterly line of said Lot 2 to the Southeasti corner of said Lot 2, said East quarter corner of said Section 19; i 'feet along the Southerly fine of said Lots 2, 8 and 7; ! 4 feet to the point of beginning. i .EPTING a tract of land situate in Section 19, Township 4I South, Range 86 West eridian, described as follDws: Beginning at a point wile cl the SE Corner of i i pa-- d, To4ship 9 South, Range 87 West of the 6'" Principal Meridian b s S 39 °47'05" W feet; thome N 82 °42'27" S 90 feet; thencN 46 °36'32" W 128.8 f fee ; thence S 28 °45' t 0" \V feet, to title point of beginning. URTHER. EXCEPTINO Robert W. Child /Capitol Creek Ranc Co. Subd vision recorded June 17, Plat Book 9 at Page 75. AND FURTHEi EXCEPTINO that certain tract of land described in Deed recc rded August 9, 2001 as Reception No. 457377.. gARGEL 2: PARCEL I, ROBERT W. CIPLD/CAPITOL CREEK RANCH CO. SUBDIVISION, accor ing to tht Plat thereof recorded June 17, 1980 in Plat Book 9 at Page 75. PARCEL 3: J A tract of land skated in the NE1 14 and comprising all of Lots 2 and 8 and pars of Lots 3 and 7, Section 19, Township 9�o uth, Range 86 West of 6d" Principal Meridian, described as b ginning at a point when rn whence the Southeast Comer of Section 24, Township 9 South, Range 87 West of the 6't Principal Meridian bears X39 047'05" W 5660.50 feet; i Thence North 440.00 feet to the centerline of a County Road; I Thence East 1061'82 feet along said centerline to a point on the Westerly line of �sid Lot 3; Thence North 64105 feet along said Westerly line; ! Thence East 3601,04 feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot 3; Thence S 00 °02' 2" E 1071.42 feet along said Easterly line to a point on the N rtherly line of said Lot 2; Thence East 132.51 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; Thence. South 1304.17 feat along the Easterly line of said Lot 2 to the Southeas corner of said Lot 2, said corner being also the East quarter corner of said Section 19; Thence West 1790.27 feet along the Southerly line of said Lots 2, 3 and 7; Thence North 1871,54 feet to the point of beginning. i s 111111111Jill 1111111111111111111111 Jill 11 47938225 03.15n SILVIA DAVIS PITKIN COUNTY Co R 0.00 D 0.00 i I IN S Exhibit. �'- ��ed�Cj-S Legal Description SECT,TN�7N,RNG:16 -9 -86 DESC: SE4 NW4 iSW4 S2NE4 OF SEC 16 -9 -86 NE4 SE4 ;SW4 E2 fW4 OF SEC 17- 9- 86(LESS ALL !LAND SEC 17 -9 -86 OWNED BY J } 1PETER RACE BK 161 PG 586174 AC 1 M/L)N '4 SW4 NE4 SE4 OF SEC 20 -9 -86 (` 4 NW '1 SW4 W2SE4 & NE4SE4(OR LOT ^�^ 12) SEC 1- 9- 86 Ar MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting r— June 13, 2012 THRU: Cindy HoubeI& mmun ty Development Director FROM: Suzanne Wolff, Senior Planner RE: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC - Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Use SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval pursuant to Code Sections 4- 30- 040(q), 2- 30- 30(h)(2) and 2- 40 -20(c) to use lands owned by Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery as sites for commercial horseback riding tours. Special Review approval by the Board of County Commissioners is required for commercial outdoor recreational uses that occur on a repetitive or continuing basis more than six (6) times in any twelve (12) month period and is subject to a U.S. Forest Service Permit requirement The Applicant proposes to conduct horseback rides from the last week of May to the last week of September. Rides would occur five days a week with two rides per day. Each ride could accommodate 1 -20 riders. The application was continued on May 9 due to a noticing error. APPLICANT: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC REPRESENTATIVES: Chris Wyckoff and Robb Van Pelt LOCATION: Capitol Creek Rd. ZONING /SIZE: The properties are zoned RS -30. The parcel is 2,220 acres. BACKGROUND: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC conducts horseback riding trips and hunting and fishing trips within the Maroon Bells /Snowmass Wilderness in the White River National Forest (Snowmass Creek Valleys), for which they are permitted by the USFS and hold a State of Colorado, Active Outfitter License, #2535. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Comments from Snowmass /Capitol Creek Caucus, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, Aspen Valley Land Trust and Sheriffs Office are attached for reference. The Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District reviewed the application and has no concerns. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL — SPECIAL REVIEW USES OR ACTIVITIES (SEC. 2- 30- 30(h)(2)) A. The Special Review shall consider: 1. The applicable County Master Plan; 2. County Land Use Policies in Chapter 1; 3. The intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located; and r of 16 Resolution No. -2012 Page 2 5. The Applicant shall submit an annual report to the Community Development Department no later than March 1 of each approved year. The annual report shall include but not be limited to: a) Proof of current year General Liability Insurance as required by the County. b) Written approval from Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery for continued operations on the properties. c) Proof of current year State Outfitter License as issued by the State of Colorado. d) Detailed records to include, but not be limited to: i) The total number of trips provided daily. ii) The total number of clients on each ride. iii) The total number of vehicles accessing the properties for each trip. iv) The total number of employees utilized per trip. 6. Trash shall be removed on a daily basis. 7. The Special Review Use approval shall expire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non -use. 8. The Applicant shall be required to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should the current approved thresholds or any other material changes in the operation take place during the five (5) year time period of this approval. 9. If the Applicant wishes to pursue an application for continued operation of the horseback rides beyond the 2016 summer season, and the operation generates more than three (3) additional employees, an application for special review and GMQS Exemption for commercial development with negligible growth impacts shall be filed with Pitkin County Community Development by no later than March 1, 2014. 10. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval may result in revocation of this permit. Resolution No. -2012 Page 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 5th DAY OFAPRIL, 2012. APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 13TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO Jeanette Jones, Michael M. Owsley, Deputy Clerk Chairman Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ,/V,4 iA CC' John Ely, Cindy Houben, County Attorney Community Development Director Case #P027 -12 PID# 264519200002 & 264517300060 EN• SNOWMASS - CAPITOL CREEK CAUCUS P.Q. BOX 507 SNOWMASS, COLORADO 81654 April 17, 2012 Suzanne Wolff Community Development Department 130 S Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Use Permit Dear Suzanne: The Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus board reviewed the Snowmass Outfitter's Special Use Permit application to run rides on the Child's Capitol Creek Ranch and voted unanimously (with one abstention from Steve Childs) to recommend approval of the permit application. The application seems a fitting and appropriate use of these ranch lands. Thanks for the opportunity to comment on this application. Sincerely yours, Ken Smith Land Use Committee Snowmass /Capitol Creek Caucus Suzanne Wolff From: Paul Holsinger Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:35 AM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use Suzanne, Here are OST's comments on the request to horseback riding on Capitol Creek Ranch. Let me know if you have any questions. According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be recorded in October, the general activities listed within the Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use for horseback rides on Capitol Creek Ranch seems to be allowable. That being said, Pitkin County Open Space & Trails has a couple of requests; 1. Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging" area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement. as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. 2. In addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Best, Paul Holsinger Land Officer Pitkin County Open Space and Trails 530 E. Main, 3rd Floor Aspen, Colorado 81611 970 -920 -5237 - (Office) 970 -581 -3776 - (Cell) 600 1Q Suzanne Wolff From: Snowmass Creek Outfitters < info@snowmasscreekoutfitters.com > Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:10 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Staging area on Capitol Creek Ranch Attachments: photo.JPG jpeg; ATT371104.txt; CCR Conservation agreement.pdf, ATT371105.txt; PastedGraphic- 6.tiff; ATT371106.txt Dear Paul Holsinger and Suzanne Wolff, Below is our Response to the staging are on capitol Creek Ranch. We greatly appreciate this opportunity and are willing to do what it takes to meet the requirements. If you have any questions at anytime please feel Free to call Christopher Wyckoff (970) 948 -5800. -1. Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging" area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. We would like to have our main Staging area off Nicholson Creek Road just as you pass through the gate entering on to Capitol Creek Ranch. There is a small pull out where cars can be parked and we will have a port-a- potty. We would also be more than happy to pay for an extra port-a -potty just below the Nicholson Creek Trail head. In this location there is a large pull out which would make a very convenient easy location. This is the middle point of the ride and we would like to use this as an alternative staging area for the convenience of our clients. -2.1n addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Snowmass Creek Outfitters would have no problem complying with the terms of the South Conservation Easement. We have attached, hopefully a clearer map and a signed agreement. If this is not going to work or there are other specific details I will need to include please let me know. We look forward to getting this completed so if you have any question please feel free to contact us anytime. M U001jil Capitol Creek Ranch Aerial Feet AIOO() xUrs Nita M=z P= Tim To Whom It May Concern, Snowmass Creek Outfitter agrees go comply with all Terms of the South Conservation Easements on Capitol Creek Ranch at all times. Christopher C Wyckoff x �-� Snowmass Creek Outfitters DATE: �% /2. uj 13 Suzanne Wolff From: Martha Cochran <marthac @avlt.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:47 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Capitol Creek Outfitters According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be finalized this year: Section 3.10 Commercial or Industrial Activities: ....... Commercial passive recreational uses such as ..... guest ranch activities are also allowed. Aspen Valley Land Trust considers commercial horseback riding a commercial passive recreation use and has no objection to the proposal as submitted. The conservation easement does require that all lessees of the Capitol Creek Ranch provide a written acknowledgement that they agree to comply with the terms of the conservation easement. Receipt of that acknowledgement by both Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, and Aspen Valley Land Trust, is required before operations begin. Thank you for the referral. Martha Martha Cochran Aspen Valley Land Trust 320 Main Street, #204 Carbondale, CO 81623 970.963.8440 www.avlt.org Email secured by Check Point /ate �VZFir 'JUU'U .4 Suzanne Wolff From: Bonnie Waechtler Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:31 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: FW: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application From: Valerie MacDonald [mailto:valerie.macdonald @pitkinsheriff.com] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:35 AM To: Bonnie Waechtler Subject: Re: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application Hi Bonnie, The PCSO approves this Land Use application from Snowmass Creek Outfitters. Two conditions: no emergency access shall be blocked and no parking on County Roads. 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The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD DCO2 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — May 9, 2012 W THRU: Cindy Houb-! ommunity Development Director FROM: Suzanne Wolff, Senior Planner RE: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC - Special Review for Commercial Outdoor Use SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting Special Review approval pursuant to Code Sections 4- 30- 040(q), 2- 30- 30(h)(2) and 2- 40 -20(c) to use lands owned by Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery as sites for commercial horseback riding tours. Special Review approval by the Board of County Commissioners is required for commercial outdoor recreational uses that occur on a repetitive or continuing basis more than six (6) times in any twelve (12) month period and is subject to a U.S. Forest Service Permit requirement The Applicant proposes to conduct horseback rides from the last week of May to the last week of September. Rides would occur five days a week with two rides per day. Each ride could accommodate 1 -20 riders. APPLICANT: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC REPRESENTATIVES: Chris Wyckoff and Robb Van Pelt LOCATION: Capitol Creek Rd. ZONING /SIZE: The properties are zoned RS -30. The parcel is 2,220 acres. BACKGROUND: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC conducts horseback riding trips and hunting and fishing trips within the Maroon Bells /Snowmass Wilderness in the White River National Forest (Snowmass Creek Valleys), for which they are permitted by the USFS and hold a State of Colorado, Active Outfitter License, #2535. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Comments from Snowmass /Capitol Creek Caucus, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, Aspen Valley Land Trust and Sheriff's Office are attached for reference. The Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District reviewed the application and has no concerns. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL— SPECIAL REVIEW USES OR ACTIVITIES (SEC. 2- 30- 30(h)(2)) A. The Special Review shall consider: 1. The applicable County Master Plan; 2. County Land Use Policies in Chapter 1; 3. The intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located; and OU00G1 �� d. The character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses, or shall enhance the mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development. Response: The Snowmass—Capitol Creek Valleys Master Plan is the primary applicable plan for this area. The Plan states, "While recreation opportunities abound within and adjacent to our area, we wish to maintain the primitive nature of these experiences." The goal of the plan with regard to Recreation and Tourism is to "preserve existing recreational opportunities within the Caucus Area, but discourage expansion of recreation other than small -scale commercial uses of agricultural and other open lands which are fully compatible with the surrounding rural residential land uses." The Plan also addresses "outfitting and guide services" recommending that the County and USFS work together to ensure that local outfitting businesses are operating within all applicable State and local regulations. The Snowmass- Capitol Creek Caucus supports the application. The Applicant has a valid State outfitter license and a USFS outfitter permit. The RS -30 zone district is intended to preserve environmental resources and maintain the rural lifestyle while allowing low- density single - family residential development. Recreational uses such as commercial horseback riding are allowed, subject to Special Review. Commercial outfitters have operated on USFS lands in the Snowmass — Capitol Creek Valleys for years. The BOCC granted special review approval to Capitol Peak Outfitters Inc. to provide horseback riding tours at the Monastery, pursuant to Resolution No. 093 -2005. The permit is valid through 2013, but Capitol Peak is no longer operating at the Monastery. The Monastery has now given permission to the Applicant to operate on Monastery property. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails has reviewed the Conservation Easement on the Capitol Creek Ranch and finds that the proposed use is allowed by the Easement. The Applicant has agreed to comply with the terms of the Easement. The Applicant met with Open Space and the staging areas are acceptable. Aspen Valley Land Trust, co- holder of the Easement agrees that the use is compatible with the Easement. A The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed special review use must be in harmony with the surrounding area and minimize adverse affects, including visual impacts, impacts on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, air /water pollution or other impacts on natural resource, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding properties. Response: As noted above, commercial outfitters have operated in the Snowmass — Capitol Creek Valleys for years. The Applicant limited commercial impacts on the Valley by providing small - scale, non - motorized horseback tours that are in harmony with the rural setting. The horses are boarded on the Monastery property on the west side of Capitol Creek Road, which limits the amount of vehicular travel in the area. The primary staging location for rides will be at the entrance of Capitol Creek Ranch off of Nicholson Creek Road. There is an existing pull out that can accommodate client parking and outfitter vehicles. A secondary staging area will be located at the Monastery by the barn adjacent to Capitol Creek Road; parking can be accommodated in the ranch yard. Horseback rides on Capitol Creek Ranch and the Monastery will occur on existing trails on the properties and will have limited impacts on adjoining properties. Trash will be removed from the properties and disposed of off -site. Ou0002 The primary impact will be from client vehicles travelling to the staging areas. It is difficult to determine the exact impact until the Applicant operates and determines the actual demand for these rides. Staff recommends that the Applicant be required to record the number of trips, clients and vehicles and provide this information annually to Community Development, so staff can evaluate the specific impacts and possible mitigation. C. There must be adequate public facilities and services to serve the special review use, including but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems and schools. Response: A port-a -potty and hand - washing facility will be provided at the staging areas at Capitol Creek Ranch and the Monastery. The Applicant has demonstrated that access to emergency services is available via cell phone. The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office supports the application, subject to the following conditions: no emergency access shall be blocked and no parking is permitted on County roads. Basalt Fire did not have any concerns. D. An application for a special review use must demonstrate to the Board of County Commissioners that the proposed development will not 1. Materially endanger the public health safety or welfare; and 2. Substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting properties. Response: Staff has no information that would indicate that the proposed use will endanger the public health, safety or welfare, or injure,the value of adjacent properties. The Applicant's General Liability Insurance limits are adequate. The Applicant has listed the county as an additional insured on the updated policy. USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS — OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL USE, OTHER (SEC. 4- 30- 40(0)) A. Special Review Approval is required when the following conditions apply: 1. In all zone districts, any outdoor recreational use that is not listed separately and that is subject to a U.S. Forest Service permit requirement Response: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC has a valid U.S. Forest Service permit. County special review approval is requested to operate on private property. B. The BOCC is approving the Special Review based on a proposed use that exceeds the following thresholds: 1. Involves more than ten (10) persons on a given property/road at any given point in time; and/or Response: The Applicant has stated that the maximum number of clients on a trip would be twenty (20) with one guide per six (6) guests. UU0003 2. Utilizes parking spaces for any single vehicle with a passenger capacity of more than ten (10) persons; and/or Response: The Applicant does not directly provide transportation for clients, but clients could be transported in vehicles with a passenger capacity of more than ten (10) persons. The parking areas on the Capitol Creek Ranch and the Monastery have the capacity to park larger vehicles. 3. Utilizes any given property/road more than twice a day; and/or Response: The Applicant proposes two trips per day, five days a week. Therefore, the proposed use would impact Capitol Creek Road and the subject properties more than twice per day. 4. Utilizes any given property/road more than thirty (30) days per year. Response: Although the total number of days the proposed use may operate is dependant on the number of clients interested in rides, the Applicant proposes approximately four (4) months of operation during each summer for an average of eighty (80) days per year. LIMITATIONS OF USES BY SPECIAL REVIEW (SEC. 2- 40- 20(C)) A. Special Review Use Limitations under the Pitkin County Land Use Code pursuant to Sec. 2- 40 -20(c) include: 1. Commencement ojOperation: Approved special a s shall begin within three (3) years following the date of approval of the development permit, unless a longer period is specified, or the approval shall become null and void. 2. pecial Review Use: The decision making body may approve a special review use subject to a limited time period during which a use may operate. 3. Submission oL nnual Resort and Review ofAnnual Reports: The decision making body may require any person operating pursuant to a special review use to submit a statement to the Community Development Director attesting to the continued conformance of the use to the conditions of the approval. If after reviewing the statement, inspecting the site and considering any other relevant materials, the Community Development Director determines that the use is in conformance with the provisions of the Special Review Use approval, the use may continue pursuant to the provisions of approval. If the Community Development Director determines that the use is not in conformance with the provisions of the Special Review Use approval, the Community Development Director may recommend to the original review authority that it consider the withdrawal of such approval. Failure of any person operating a use under a Special Review Use approval to submit such a statement within the period specified above shall be considered a violation of the provisions of the special review approval and may be sufficient cause for withdrawal of the approval 4. Approval Withdrawal Procedure: The decision- making body shall consider and act on approval withdrawal after a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the applicant and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County not later Ur U0004 than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the time, location and subject matter of the hearing. 5. Approval Expiration: Any Special Review Use shall expire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non -use. Any unfulfilled obligations of the approval shall continue to be binding after expiration of the approval. Response: The Applicant shall abide by all Limitations of the Land Use Code. Additionally, Staff supports the granting of the Special Use Review, with an annual review, for a term of five (5) years to include this present year. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt a motion to approve Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC Special Review Permit, subject to the conditions in the attached draft resolution. ATTACHMENTS: A. Snowmass /Capitol Creek Caucus B. Open Space & Trails C. Applicant's Response to OST D. AVLT E. Sheriffs Office F. Certificate of Insurance for Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC UU0005 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, GRANTING SPECIAL REVIEW USE APPROVAL FOR SNOWMASS CREEK OUTFITTERS LLC RESOLUTION NO. -2012 RECITALS 1. Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC ( "Applicant ") has applied to the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (`BOCC ") for Special Review approval pursuant to Sections 4- 30- 040(Q), 2- 30 -30(h) and 2- 40 -20(c) of the Land Use Code to provide horseback riding tours at Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery. 2. Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery are located within the Capitol Creek Valley, and are more specifically described in Exhibits A and B. 3. The properties are zoned RS -30 and contain approximately 1,500 and 2,220 acres, respectively. 4. The BOCC heard this application at a duly noticed public hearing on May 9, 2012, at which time evidence and testimony were presented with respect to this application. 5. The BOCC has determined that the proposed use complies with the criteria established in Sections 4-30 - 040(q) and 2- 30 -30(h) of the Land Use Code. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners that it does hereby grant Special Review Use Approval to Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC to provide commercial horseback rides on the Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery properties from May 15`s through September 30'h for the 2012 through 2016 summer seasons, subject to the following conditions, which shall run with the land and be binding on all successors in interest: 1. The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application and in the public hearing. 2. Horseback rides may occur five days a week with two rides per day. Each ride may accommodate up to 20 riders. Staging for rides shall be at the entrance of Capitol Creek Ranch off of Nicholson Creek Road and at the Monastery by the barn adjacent to Capitol Creek Road. All client parking shall occur in the staging areas. A port-a -potty and hand - washing facility shall be provided at both staging areas. 2. Food service for rides shall be provided from an establishment(s) with a valid Colorado Retail Food Establishment. 3. The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of adequate Liability Insurance, as required by the County for all times of operations during the 2012 through 2016 seasons. Applicant must notify the Community Development Director of any change of status to the policy during the active season. 4. The Applicant shall carry and provide proof of a State of Colorado Outfitter License for all times of operations during the 2012 through 2016 seasons. Applicant must notify the Community Development Director of any change of license status during the active season. 6uo' 306 Resolution No. -2012 Page 2 5. The Applicant shall submit an annual report to the Community Development Department no later than March I of each approved year. The annual report shall include but not be limited to: a) Proof of current year General Liability Insurance as required by the County. b) Written approval from Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery for continued operations on the properties. c) Proof of current year State Outfitter License as issued by the State of Colorado. d) Detailed records to include, but not be limited to: i) The total number of trips provided daily. ii) The total number of clients on each ride. iii) The total number of vehicles accessing the properties for each trip. iv) The total number of employees utilized per trip. 6. Trash shall be removed on a daily basis. 7. The Special Review Use approval shall expire after any continuous twelve (12) month period of non -use. 8. The Applicant shall be required to obtain new Special Review Use Approval should the current approved thresholds or any other material changes in the operation take place during the five (5) year time period of this approval. 9. If the Applicant wishes to pursue an application for continued operation of the horseback rides beyond the 2016 summer season, and the operation generates more than three (3) additional employees, an application for special review and GMQS Exemption for commercial development with negligible growth impacts shall be filed with Pitkin County Community Development by no later than March 1, 2014. 10. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval may result in revocation of this permit. UUGLjU Resolution No. _ -2012 Page 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 5th DAY OFAPRIL, 2012. APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 20012. ATTEST: Jeanette Jones, Deputy Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: John Ely, County Attorney Case #P027 -12 PID# 264519200002 & 264517300060 6U0008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO Michael M. Owsley, Chairman Date: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Cki�dyTfo-u6en, Community Development Director SNOWMASS- CAPITOL CREEK CAUCUS P.O. BOX 507 SNOWMASS, COLORADO 81654 April 17, 2012 Suzanne Wolff Community Development Department 130 S Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Use Permit Dear Suzanne: The Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus board reviewed the Snowmass Outfitter's Special Use Permit application to run rides on the Child's Capitol Creek Ranch and voted unanimously (with one abstention from Steve Childs) to recommend approval of the permit application. The application seems a fitting and appropriate use of these ranch lands. Thanks for the opportunity to comment on this application. Sincerely yours, Ken Smith Land Use Committee Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus UU0j09 Suzanne Wolff From: Paul Holsinger Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:35 AM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use Suzanne, Here are OST's comments on the request to horseback riding on Capitol Creek Ranch. Let me know if you have any questions. According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be recorded in October, the general activities listed within the Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use for horseback rides on Capitol Creek Ranch seems to be allowable. That being said, Pitkin County Open Space & Trails has a couple of requests; Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging" area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. 2. In addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Best, Paul Holsinger Land Officer Pitkin County Open Space and Trails 530 E. Main, 3rd Floor Aspen, Colorado 81611 970 -920 -5237 - (Office) 970 -581 -3776 - (Cell) 600010 Suzanne Wolff From: Snowmass Creek Outfitters < info @snowmasscreekoutfitters.com> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:10 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Staging area on Capitol Creek Ranch Attachments: photo.JPG.jpeg; ATT371104.txt; CCR Conservation agreement.pdf; ATT371105.txt; Pasted G rap hic- 6.tiff; ATT371106.txt Dear Paul Holsinger and Suzanne Wolff, Below is our Response to the staging are on capitol Creek Ranch. We greatly appreciate this opportunity and are willing to do what it takes to meet the requirements. If you have any questions at anytime please feel Free to call Christopher Wyckoff (970) 948 -5800. -1. Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging" area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. We would like to have our main Staging area off Nicholson Creek Road just as you pass through the gate entering on to Capitol Creek Ranch. There is a small pull out where cars can be parked and we will have a port -a- potty. We would also be more than happy to pay for an extra port-a -potty just below the Nicholson Creek Trail head. In this location there is a large pull out which would make a very convenient easy location. This is the middle point of the ride and we would like to use this as an alternative staging area for the convenience of our clients. -2.1n addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Snowmass Creek Outfitters would have no problem complying with the terms of the South Conservation Easement. We have attached, hopefully a clearer map and a signed agreement. If this is not going to work or there are other specific details I will need to include please let me know. We look forward to getting this completed so if you have any question please feel free to contact us anytime. iuujil Capitol Creek Ranch Aerial r = u J 12 R ...:. ....,.. Fee! wtoa tau Tama era eat To Whom It May Concern, Snowmass Creek Outfitter agrees go comply with all Terms of the South Conservation Easements on Capitol Creek Ranch at all times. Christopher C Wyckoff x Snowmass Creek Outfitters DATE: U13 Suzanne Wolff From: Martha Cochran <marthac @avlt.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:47 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Capitol Creek Outfitters According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be finalized this year: Section 3.10 Commercial or Industrial Activities: ....... Commercial passive recreational uses such as ..... guest ranch activities are also allowed. Aspen Valley Land Trust considers commercial horseback riding a commercial passive recreation use and has no objection to the proposal as submitted. The conservation easement does require that all lessees of the Capitol Creek Ranch provide a written acknowledgement that they agree to comply with the terms of the conservation easement. Receipt of that acknowledgement by both Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, and Aspen Valley Land Trust, is required before operations begin. Thank you for the referral. Martha Martha Cochran Aspen Valley Land Trust 320 Main Street, #204 Carbondale, CO 81623 970.963.8440 www.avlt.org Email secured by Check Point ���J14 Suzanne Wolff From: Bonnie Waechtler Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:31 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: FW: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application From: Valerie MacDonald [ mailto: valerie .macdonald @pitkinsheriff.com] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:35 AM To: Bonnie Waechtler Subject: Re: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application Hi Bonnie, The PCSO approves this Land Use application from Snowmass Creek Outfitters. Two conditions: no emergency access shall be blocked and no parking on County Roads. 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Copyright, ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 UNIFORM uui jib � d(,AS�q'd ocsoo a L auAS \14 ��c �� PITKIN COUNTY PRE - APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY PLANNER: Suzanne Wolff PHONE: (970) 920 -5093 DATE: 2/22/12 E -MAIL: suzannew(c)co pitkin c9 us LOCATION: Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery ZONE: RS -30 PARCEL ID #: 264519200002 & 264b17400001 OWNER/APPLICANT: Snowmass Creek Outfitters REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Wyckoff EMAIL: info d)snowmasscreekoutfitters corn PHONE: 948 -5800 Type of Application: Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use Description of Project/Development: The Applicant is requesting special review approval for commercial horseback trail rides on the Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery. A five year Special Review approval was granted pursuant to Resolution No. 093 -2008 to the Capitol Peak Outfitters to provide horseback tours at the Monastery, Capitol Peak is no longer operating at the Monastery. Capitol Creek Ranch is encumbered by a Conservation Easement that runs to the benefit of Pitkin County and Aspen Valley Land Trust. ^d Use Code Sections to be addressed in letter of request (application),. Sec. 2- 30- 30(h)(1) and (2): Special Review criteria Y Sec. 430- 40(q): Outdoor Recreational Use Review by: BOCC Public Hearing: YES. The applicant shall post a public notice sign on the property at least 15 days prior to the hearing and shall mail notice to all adjacent property owners and mineral estate owners at least 30 days prior to the hearing with the return address of the Community Development Department (copy of notice to be obtained from the Community Development Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County, as they appear no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing. Staff will refer the application to the following agencies: Snowmass /Capitol Creek Caucus, Open Space and Trails, Aspen Valley Land Trust, Basalt Fire, Environmental Health, Sheriff (Valerie MacDonald & Michael Buglione) FEES: $2,093 (make check payable to " Pitkin County Treasurer ") $1,360 Planning Office flat fee(non- refundable; based on 5 hours of staff time, if staff review time exceeds 6 hours, the Applicant will be charged for additional time above 5 hours at a rate of $312 /hour). $324 Environmental Health $130 Clerk $54 Public Notice $25 Web Technology Fee 000001 'J I ;K it SkrgS \alaowo g t 2 is �S 11g Qavo 1 To apply, submit 8 conies of the following information: N /1. Summary letter explaining the request and addressing compliance with the Code sections listed above Include information on numbers of trips, clients, vehicles and employees. Address the Special Review Use submission requirements in Sec. 2.2.11 of the Pitkin County Land Use Application Manual, including business plan, emergency plan provisions, /communication plans, etc. 2. Site Plan showing trail routes, parking, staging areas, etc. i i Copy of Outfitting and Guiding Permit + Certificate of Insurance for Liability Insurance naming Pitkin County as an additional insured. ✓5. Consent from the owners of the properties for Applicant to process the application and represent the owner (1 copy). 6. Executed Pitkin County Community Development Agreement for Payment of Land Use Application Fees (1 copy —form attached) List of property owners within 300' (1 copy). /S Copy of this Pre - Application Conference Summary Sheet (1 copy). r PLEASE SUBMIT TWO UNBOUND AND ONE -SIDED COPIES OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION. PLEASE SUBMIT TWO -SIDED COPIES OF ALL REMAINING COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION (IF POSSIBLE). THE PARCEL IDs SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION. ALL MAPS SHALL BE FOLDED. This pre- application conference summary is advisory in nature arrd nut binding orr the County. The information provided in this summary is based on current zoning standards and staffs interpretations based upon representations of the applicant. Additional information may be required upon a complete review of the application. The Land Use Code is available on -line at http: / /www.asponpitiun.com/depts,171 The Land Use Application manual is available on -line at littp.-livvtvw.asponpitkin.com/Pdfs/del2tsl7/Land Use Application Nianua(pctf .- Applicant will be responsible for mailed and posted notice. Public Notice requirements are described in Section 2 -20 -100 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code. A signed. notarized copy of the affidavit confirming notice must be received from Applicant prior to approval. 000002 Z�v5 r42oDabZ s �cy�`r�yodvo� March 121h, 2012 Snowmass Creek Outfitters is applying for a special use permit to do horseback rides on the Capitol Creek Ranch ( 5050 Capitol Creek Rd Snowmass, CO 81654) and St. Benedicts Monastery (1012 monastery rd Snowmass, CO 81654). Our rides will commence the last week of May and conclude at the end of September; the start date could start in June and end in August depending on the snow. Our hours of operation differ with each day and every client. We will start as early as Sam and end our day around 5pm. We can accommodate anywhere between 2 — 20 clients on a ride. Brother Raymond has given his permission to "update and extend" the permit that was held by Capitol Peak Outfitters. This permit expires in 2013, and thus we are asking for a 5 - year permit for the Monastery and Capitol Creek Ranch, which would run through the 2016 season. We pasture our horses on the northeastern side Monastery property (1210 Monastery rd Snowmass, CO 81654), but do not conduct any sort of commercial business because we have forest service permits that allow us full use of the Snowmass Creeks. This is where all of our rides are held. We have a tack /storage room, a portal potty, and a trailer parking area where we keep our horses. SCO's main staging point will be at the entrance to CCR, however we will have a second staging area on the monastery that will be used for special circumstances. When entering the Capitol Creek Ranch there is a large pull out that can easily accommodate parking for clients, employees and Snowmass Creek Outfitter vehicles. We will provide two portal potties with built in sinks and soap for washing. All of the trash will be taken out of Capitol Creek Ranch and thrown away at the Snowmass Cottages. All of our rides will begin at the entrance of Capitol Creek Ranch, making a large loop by Capitol Creek and back down to the start of the trail. At no time will we be on public land. Each of our guides has been trained in CPR at the beginning of every summer. They have extensive knowledge of first aid and have gone through numerous evacuation plans on the trails in case of an emergency. Each guide carries a fully equipped first aid kit as well as a cell phone and a satellite phone in case of an emergency. All of our guides have full knowledge of horses and the area. There will be one guide for every six clients on a horse. If anyone has special needs we will assess the situation individually. We pride ourselves on keeping all land, private and public clean and unharmed. 000003 F aGgs,a2 Qo t smoA s %"1400001 Business Plan for Snowmass Creek Outfitters Company Summary Snowmass Creek Outfitters is a locally owned and operated Outfitting Company in the White River National Forest. It provides a professional and high -class outdoor experience. It creates a fun and adventurous atmosphere for adults and children who want to see the great outdoors on top of a horse! Our customers are tourists and locals that all want to experience what the Colorado wilderness has to offer. Our staff consists of young and old staff, making it a one of a kind adventure for everyone involved. Mission Statement Snowmass Creek Outfitters is a company that prides itself on excellent customer service due to its professional, informative, and local guides. Locals and tourists alike are able to experience a unique Colorado adventure on a relaxed horseback ride. We cater to all levels of expertise on a horse and offer a full range of horseback riding adventures for families, groups and individuals. Company Ownership Snowmass Creek Outfitters is locally owned and operated by Robb Van Pelt and Christopher Wyckoff. The business employees both of the owners, Chris Wyckoff being the General Manager, as well as four full time employees Start - Up Summary for the Child's property We have all the horses, employees, saddles, bridles, equipment and advertising material to start doing rides on the Capitol Peak Ranch. The start up costs consist of paying the Pitkin County Treasurer $2,093 as well as giving the Child family 10% of our gross income. We will provide a portal -potty that has a built - in hand washing water and sink, which costs around $90 per month. Products and Services Snowmass Creek Outfitters will provide scenic horseback rides on the Capitol Peak Ranch. There will be a morning trail ride that will occur from loam to 2pm as well as an afternoon tail ride that will take place from 2:30pm to 5:30 pm. These rides occur 5 days a week and will start the last week of May to the last week of September. We can accommodate 1 -20 riders per ride. We focus on malting our guests experience fun and memorable, but we take safety extremely serious. All of our staff are CPR trained and provide the best customer service to our guests. Snowmass Creek Outfitters will provide a portal potty with built in hand washing water and sink for our client's convenience. All trash will be taken out of Capitol 000004 '* 2XA%\N2 *coo �2 Creek ranch and thrown away at the Snowmass Cottages. We will comply with all �; av4S �- lAOooc� � rules and regulations for private land use. Market Analysis Summary Snowmass Creek Outfitters focuses on attracting locals and tourists that want to experience and enjoy the great outdoors with the convenience of our reliable and skilled horses. Management Summary Our management philosophy is based on responsibility, customer service, and respect. All of our guides are experience with horses, CPR, and first aid. Every guide carries his or her own first aid kit along with extra rain jacket, cell phones, bridles, etc in case of an emergency. 000005 auAs\°lgk 09 so c+�5�'1 dlovov 1 HORSEBACK RIDING AGREEMENT This Agreement is made by and between Snowmass Creek Outfitters ( "SCO "), whose address is 26801 Highway 82, Snowmass, Colorado 81654, and Capitol Creek Ranch ( "CCR ") whose address is 5050 Capitol Creek Road, Snowmass, Colorado 81654. WHEREAS, SCO desires to conduct a horse back riding business for clients to ride on CCR property, and riding; WHEREAS, CCR agrees to provide certain portions of their ranch for this client NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: Horse Back Rides. SCO and CCR agree that rides shall be on designated areas of the ranch, a map of which is attached to this contract, for the summer and fall of 2011 only. 2. Compensation. SCO shall pay 10% of all gross revenues received for riding services for clients on CCR ranch property. 3 SCO duties: SCO accepts and takes full responsibility of all risk and liability of clients while on CCR property; SCO shall follow all environmental standards (recycling, no trash burning, etc.) while on CCR property; SCO will abide by all county, state and federal regulations while on CCR property; SCO shall supply and place on CCR property (at CCR instruction) a Port a Potty; and pay and service this facility, SCO shall clean thoroughly after each riding session or any use by SCO. At the end of the season, SCO shall remove any and all equipment and personal property that is set up on CCR property; Indemnification. Each party to this Agreement agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the other harmless for any actions or claims made against the other party to this Agreement as a result of the acts or omissions, from whatever cause, of the indemnifying party. Warrant v. SCO shall use good faith professional efforts to perform client services rides according to the map and locations (attached as Exhibit "A "). Except for that express warranty, however, SCO makes no warranties, either express or implied, that the services contracted for under this Agreement will avert, prevent or minimize the impacts of riding on CCR property. Under no circumstances shall CCR or SCO be considered an insurer. Ou0006 * ALAS A A 0oo0 P L Av A 3 IA 000 n 6. Independent Contractor. SCO shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of work under this Agreement and shall not, for any reason, be considered an agent or employee of CCR Insurance. SCO shall keep in full force and effect the insurance coverage shown on Exhibit `B" to this Agreement. 8. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Colorado, and venue shall be in Pitkin County. Both parties agree to comply with the applicable provisions of any Federal, State or Local law or ordinance, and all orders, rules and regulations issued thereunder. If any dispute arises from this Agreement, the prevailing party in any lawsuit shall be awarded attorney's fees, expert witness fees and court costs as a part of the judgment. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between SCO and CCR and shall supersede all previous communications, understandings and representations, whether oral or written. Amendments hereto shall not be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. 10. This contract shall terminate immediately if property is sold. Capitol Creek Ranch (CCR) Snowmass Creek Outfitters (SCO) By. `�l iU By: Steve Child Chris Wyckoff Date LV L,, � 15 LG j Date: Phone:970- 927 -3008 Phone: 970-704-0707 cell: Cell: 970 - 948 -5800 Email: evets.child @juno.com Email: info @snowmasscreekoutfitters.com Mailing Address/UPS Mailing: P.O. Box 369, Snowmass, Co. 81654 5050 Capitol Creek Road, SnowmassUPS:26801 Hwy 82, Snowmass, Co 81654 usJU�]o7 - *) -(AA5 \n()Oo0 a 4 atu4S1IA� 00" V Capitol Creek Ranch Aerial rre- 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 1 111: 5/ 1 t/ 12 fi 0 1 n M1 l x ,1, �c,AS\°h o 000 a ' ZlLsAS VAA 00001 0101',a(10 The Official State Web Portal Division of Registrations l,, i Index Search Company Information All Licensing Types Back tgyour search results Now Search Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC Address 26801 Hwy 82 Snowmass, CO 81654 Phone Number (970) 948 -0423 License Number OUT -2535 License Type Outfitter License Status Active License Method Original License First Issued May 10, 2007 Last Renewal Date ApH 01, 2011 Last Expiration Date March 31, 2012 Board or Program Actions No actions on We (Information about Program or Board Actions zlla}t> Return to Colorado Division of Rgaistrationv - Main Search Page iii Search for Company - All Licensing Types ie3 i, search for Individuals - All Licensing Types liw* View Registrations online Documents G <neraled 03/13/12 8 00 am Federal Home Page 11 State Home Page 11 Department Homc Page Usao= Statistics Contact the Division of Rggistratio_v-is Pnvacv, Statement I Disclaimer 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, Co 80202 lcnnual Asslslanre (303) 894 -7800 - Phnne C-Mnt Informahv (303) 894 -7x93 - Fax Rel»v r- Norado (TTY (Fnnliah R Snanieh) Vniln. 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A statement on this CertnlCate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such crulmsemenl(s) PRODUCER k'AMEALI Melissa Janes RUB International Ina Svcs Inc aG!ti@ 303- 382 -51GG FA 86G_243 -0727 G Court, Suite 100 mm�oss melissa.jones @hubmtemationaLcom od Sp Glen Glenwood Springs, CO 8160 "735 THE .9703,94-4510 RISURERJS) AFFORDING COVERAGE '— INxuReRA' Philadelphia Insmati a CuDlpany 238750 EXCWSIONS INSURED Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC -- - -- - - - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - 26801 Hwy 82 INSURma C__ Snownrass,CO 81654 INSURER D' INEUfl R F' INS REP F 7 CA License #0757776 ADD COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER THIS IS TO CEPTIEY THAT THE POLICIES OF INISIIRANCF IMTFD FELON HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NDTWIIHSTANDING ANY REOUIREM.FNT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIP CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED nP MAY PFRTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO At I- THE TERMG EXCWSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SIICH POLICIES LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS En — ADD IINR — __.. -- POLICCYE %V T — PO C Lt TR IYPF VI`1kSUHANIk - -- MNK AIVD YULICYNBMa9n_ (nIDVDDI )(M1TVODrYYYY)I IIMnt -- _17006000 A aENENA. 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THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and Conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER HUB International Ins Svcs Inc NAEp T Melissa Jones A/CNNO EXI 303 - 382 -5166 ac un 866- 243 -0727 nooaEss' melissa.jones@hubinternational.com 2700 Gilstrap Court, Suite 100 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 -8735 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAICM INSURER A Philadelphia Insurance Company 23850 970 384 -4510 INSURED Snowiness Creek Outfitters LLC 26601 Hwy 62 Snowiness, CO 81654 INSURER B' _- INSURER CINSURER $1,000,000 D INSURER E INSURER F CA License #0757776 COVCGAS-s rFDTICIE'ATF NNUIRPR- KE:VI5IL N NUMUCK: __. _._.___ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS L qR TYPE Of INSURANCE NSR MD POLICY NUMBER MM /DOY /YYYY MM/DDYCCO Y LIMBS A _ GENERAL LIABILITY PHPK832593 5/2712012 0512712013 EACH OCCURRENCE _ $1,000,000 A S (ERENTED FWA M %T ENulnen�, %( COMMFRCIAI GENERrIA�LyIJIABILI IY $100,000 _ CLAIMS -MADE U OCCUR MEG FXP (An one peen $10,000 PERSONAL A ALAI INJURY S11,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE 52,000,000 GENE AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER PRODUCTS COMPIOP AGO 52,000,000 S X POLICY PRO LOC JECT AUTOMOBILE UABILDY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT CEa acG� _ $ - BOUII Y INJURY (Per person) ANY AUTO $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident l S ALL OWNED SCHFOULED AUTOS IT To' NUTOS ED HIRECA I AVTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Pnr actltlenD y UMBRELLA DAB' OCCUR FACT I OCCURRENCE _ _$ AGGREGATE EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS MADE $ DIED RETENTION$ $ - __ WORKERS COMPENSATION WC STATU OTH AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROFRIETORIPARTNER /EXECUTIVE I YIN OFFICFRIMFMBER EXCI UDEDI (Mandelory In NH) NIA EL EACH ACCIDENI $ E L UISLASE EA EMPI -OYI_E $ EL DISEASE POLICY LIMIT $ Il yes. dnscribe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 1 LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, IT more space is requ Ned) This section intentionally left blank Pitkin County SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE tY THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 130 S. Galena St ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Aspen, CO 81611 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE iJ u 4j U 19BB -ZULU AGURU OUKVUKAI IUN. All rigms reserves. ACORD 25 (2010105) 1 of 1 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD #S1592359IM1592316 JH02 V AUAS \ate onoo a �y 1S �'�4odw The certificate of insurance we have issued on your behalf has changed from previous forms. ACORD, the insurance industry standards leader for Forms, updated the Certificate of Insurance Form 25 in May 2011. Regulations require that agencies use current versions of ACORD. The new form is different from previous versions regarding the "notice of cancellation' clause provided to the certificate holder. Why was this change necessary? • To align the certificate with the policy contract. Cancellation provisions are lights under the policy and are not voluntary provisions that we can alter. Policy forms must be approved by the state department of insurance by law. We are often asked to alter the certificate, or to issue proprietary certificates provided by the certificate requestor. However, there arc a number of reasons we arc unable to comply with these requests: • ACORD forms are copyrighted, and can only be used in the ways permitted by their licensing agreement, which states that they cannot be used after new forms have been released. • Any document that promises a policy right is considered a policy form. Policy forms must be approved by the state department of insurance by law. • Notice of cancellation is a policy right, not an unregulated service. No insurer shown on this certificate is able to provide the cancellation notice you desire by endorsement. For example, the insured can cancel immediately, so it would be impossible for the insurer to give you the notice Von request. State law also grants the insurer the right to cancel for reasons such as nonpayment with less notice than you require. • knowing that we cannot give notice under certain circumstances, giving a certificate promising notice would consist of misrepresentation or fraud, which could subject our agency and staff to civil and criminal penalties. Our insurance company, contracts only allow us to issue unaltered ACORD forms. Many proprietary certificates include broad, vague, or ambiguous language that may or may not be in compliance with state laws, regulations, and insurance department directives. "therefore, we cannot issue any proprietary' certificates that have not been reviewed by our stale insurance department. We appreciate your understanding of the legal restrictions on our ability to comply with your request. 000012 00JV A5% j 20060-2 t d2um C1 gdvU k PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF LAND USE APPLICATION FEES PITKIN COUNTY (hereinafter "COUNTY ") and (hereinafter "APPLICANT ") AGREE AS FOLLC APPLICANT has submitted to COUNTY an application (hereinafter, the the "PROJE)CT "). 2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that Pitkin County Ordinance No. 30 -2009 establishes a fee structure for land use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a determination of application completeness. The fee structure is based on the COUNTY'S policy that development shall pay, in full, the cost of development review in the COUNTY. Fees have been set to be consistent and fair to the public and to reflect the expense incurred in providing such services to the public 3 APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that because of the siao, nature or scope of the proposed PROJECT, it may not be possible at the time of application to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application. d. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that fees charged for the processing of land use applications shall accumulate if an application includes more than one type of land use review 5. COUNTY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for COUNTY staff to complete processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and /or Board of County Commissioners to enable the Planning Commission and /or Board of County Commissioners to make legally required findings for project approval, unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision. 6. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the COUNTY'S waiver of its right to collect full fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay a base fee in the amount of which is based on _ hours of staff time, and if actual time spent by staff to process the application exceeds the average number of hours by more than 20 %, then the COUNTY will bill the APPLICANT quarterly for the additional time spent. Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date. APPLICANT further agrees that failure to pay such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing. PITKIN COUNTY Cindy Houben Community Development Director juUUi3 ( "APPLICANT ") T` By: rp Print Name and Title (if applicable) Date: `1 `, `') \'� Mailing Address: O D vi C z C- Z O O 9 v O W W D D w j v+ D 2 Z m= J Z O Z O ��- a Z rn D Z D Co 2 n n p C, n p° n 0 n to r ^' O m< p m< a m D m z n A v T' O m R m PO r r r A O A m T. 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DEBORAII NICKELSON CREEK RANCH LP SNOWMASS RES PTNSHP 1612 GRAND AVE. 3815 LISBON STE 203 7902 S ELATT CIRCLE SILT, CO 81652 FORT WORTH, TX 76107 LITTLETON, CO 80120 MAURIN INVESTMENT CO 1979 CAPITOL CREEK RD SNOWNIASS, CO 81654 A 2(1 AS 1�"os, 600015 RUPERT THOMAS L & CAROL REESE BARBARA S 8000 CAPITAL CREEK RD PO BOX 777 SNOWMASS, CO 81654 SNOWMASS, CO 81654 ac, Ovoo 1 QU qs\ `A, QOcxO � �-- QUA .5 o oc� \ March 19', 2012 Pitkin County Pbunm Offm 130 South 0010ka St Aspen, Colorado 81611 To Whom It My Conran By this letter we are mfc®ing the Pitkin County Planning office a Crcek Christopba Monastery is Pleased to allow Robb V 81654 Wyckoff c net the Outfitters (26801 HWY 82 Snowmsw, CO Special Use Permit to carry on the business of trail rides on Monastery thet is currently valid Snowiness Creek OMfittas agrees to 00®p1Y with all regulations set forth in this pamft. This approval on the pert of the St. Benedict's Monastery is �O° $°owmass Creek Outfitters obtaining the appropriate specral use panut front Pa in County planning Office far the same a[a In addition, Snowy Creek Outfits that St. Benedict's Monastery e SCO specific and dimd per0,,Wm So use the and under the oonditions set Land Use Permit. Sincerely, �r�� 16�s6ti2 Brother Raymond Robert s St. Benedicts MonasterY 1012 Monastery Road Snowmms Colorado 81654 970.927.3311 iuUOJ16 g i F O 4 r. ME I r ON ° 1 f 1 �Ul�t�l Z 8 6 a ° a� s E�w ID Coverage Viewer 1 3/20/12 8:57 AM -*aco4,S \°j2o00o a ti aCo4'5\1'�\000v aw Best Good Moderate Partner E3 No Service Available 3G Voice and Mobile Broadband Coverage p 0 Show 3G Voice and Mobile Broadband Coverage Important Information About the Coverage Map Map may include areas served by unaffiliated carriers, and may depict their licensed area lather than an approximation of the coverage there. Actual coverage area may differ substantially from map graphics, and coverage may be affected by such things as terrain, weather, foliage, buildings and other construction, signal strength, customer equipment and other factors. AT&T does not guarantee coverage. Charges will be based on the location of the site receiving and transmitting the call, not the location of the subscriber. http://www.wireless.an-comIcoverageviewer/print.jsp?type=voice& ... 07.02 92 025 3654861 &ymax= 39.2 78125 12 785 39 7 &ymin = 39.242 24 79000 70 765 JJO J18 Page 1 of 1 PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 (970) 920 -5526 FAX 4 (970) 920 -5439 March 27, 2012 Steven F. Child PO Box 369 Snowmass, CO 81654 Evets.child(djuno.com Re: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use (PID 2645- 192 -00- 002,2645- 173 -00 -060 & 2645- 192 -01 -001; Case P027 -12) Dear Mr. Child: The Planning Office has completed its preliminary review of the captioned application. We have determined that this application is complete. After a more detailed review of the submittal information, additional information specific to the application may be requested in order to adequately review and process the application. The planner in charge of the review will request the information from you directly. We have scheduled this application for review at a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at a meeting to begin at 12:00 P.M. in the Plaza One Conference Room, 530 East Main Street, Aspen. Should this date be inconvenient for you, please contact me within 3 working days of the date of this letter. After that the agenda date will be considered final and changes to the schedule or tabling of the application will only be allowed for unavoidable technical problems. The Friday before the meeting date, we will call to inform you that a copy of the memo pertaining to the application is available at the Planning Office. Please note that it is your responsibility to post a public notice sign on the property at least fifteen days prior to the hearing (and remove it within one week after) and to mail notice to all property owners and mineral estate owners within 300' of the subject property at least 30 days prior to the hearing with the return address of the Community Development Department (copy of notice will be sent to you by the Community Development Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing. Please submit the enclosed Affidavit of Notice by Posting & Mailing as proof of compliance with the Code at the hearing. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne Wolff, the planner assigned to your case, at 920 -5093. Sincerely, Bonnie Waechtler Administrative Assistant Encl: Affidavit of Notice (Code Section 2 -20 -100) PUBLIC NOTICE RE: Snowmass ,Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use (CASE# P027 -12; PID 2645- 192 -00- 002,2645 - 173 -00 -060, & 2645- 174 -00- 001) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at a regular meeting to begin at 12:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows, before the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 East Main Street, Aspen to consider an application submitted by Snowmass Creek Outfitters (PO Box 369, Snowmass, CO 81654) requesting Special Review for commercial horseback trail rides on the Capitol Creek Ranch and St. Benedict's Monastery properties. The properties are located at 3941 & 5050 Capitol Creek Road, and are legally described as parcels of land situated in Sections 15, 16, 17, 19, & 20 Township 9, Range 86 West of the 6`h P.M. The State Parcel Identifications for these properties are 2645- 192 -00- 002,2645- 173 -00 -060 and 2645- 174 -00 -001. The application/resolution are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen CO 81611. For further information, contact Suzanne Wolff at (970) 920 -5093. Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Board of County Commissioners Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on April 5, 2012. Attention Applicant/Representative: It is your responsibility to do the following: 1. Mail this Public Notice to all property owners and mineral estate owners within 300' of the subject property at least 30 days prior to the hearing with the return address of the Community Development Department. The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing 2. Submit the Affidavit of Notice by Posting & Mailing (previously sent to you with your applicant letter) as proof of compliance with the Code at the hearing. 3. Pick up Public Notice sign from the Pitkin County Community Development Department, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, CO (970) 920 -5526 4. Post the Public Notice sign on the property at least fifteen days (15) prior to the hearing 5. Remove the Public Notice sign within one week after hearing date County of Pitkin ) AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE & I ss. MAILING PURSUANT TO scutcorColorado PITKIN COUNTY LAND U)SR CODE SECTION 2-20-100 being or reprew.- nting an Applicant to the Pitkin County Development Department, personally cerrify that I havc complied with the public notice requirements pursuant to Section 2 -20 -100 of the Pitkin County I and Vse Regiiiations in the following manner: By mailing ofnotice,a copy (if which is attached hereto, by first-class, postage prepaid U.S. Mail at least 30 days prior to the public hearing to all owners of property within 300' to the subject property, as indicated on the attached list, on the .� day of 1012 (which is days prior to the public hearing date of.4' )J/ 31,1,,L). The names and addresses of the adjacent property owners shall be those on the current Wx records of Pitkin County as they appeared no More than 60 days prior to the public hearing. 2. By posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the subject property (as it could be seen from the nearest public %%ay) on the day of 201,13, which is at least fifteen (1 j) days prior to the public hearing. A photograph t)f the j`iosted sign iw attached herelo. Applicant's name (Attach photograph here) Signature Signed before ine this /�IlldaN of 201�by Cho %k'ITNI SS MY HAND AND 01-TWIAl. SEAL My commission expires: oy 4 Nota Public yq� u ic Notary Ptiblic*s a t 64"/- 1 =9:7.—IL I-,. fig attachment 1280X956 Pixels 6113112 11-36 AM m lor mam I 339609009019&%ads— - 1TKhiRv6KE1KjC6US yavIlvY Page I of 1 PITIQN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Phone (970) 920 -5526 FAX (970) 920 -5439 MEMORANDUM TO: Basalt and Rural Fire Protection Department Open Space and Trails Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus Aspen Valley Land Trust Pitkin County Sheriff FROM: Suzanne Wolff, Community Development Department S uzanne.wolff(a�co.pitkin.co. us RE: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use (CASE P027- 12;PID 2645- 192 -00- 002,2645 - 173 -00 -060 & 2645 - 192 -01 -001) DATE: March 27, 2012 Attached for your review are materials for an application submitted by Snowmass Creek Outfitters. The Board of County Commissioners will review the application on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Please return your comments to me by Friday, April 27, 2012. http• / /www aspenpitkin com/ Portals /0 /docs /county /Com %2ODev /Plannin ,,/€ Land Use Applications/ P027 12 app.pdf If you require a paper copy of this application contact Bonnie Waechtler at bonnie.waechtler a co.pitkin.co.us or 920 -5109. Thank you. Suzanne Wolff From: Bonnie Waechtler Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:31 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: FW: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application From: Valerie MacDonald [mailto:valerie.macdonald @pitkinsheriff.com] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:35 AM To: Bonnie Waechtler Subject: Re: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application Hi Bonnie, The PCSO approves this Land Use application from Snowmass Creek Outfitters. Two conditions: no emergency access shall be blocked and no parking on County Roads. Thanks, ---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - -- From: Bonnie Waechtler < Bonnie. Waechtlergeo.pitkin.co.us> Date: Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM Subject: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application To: Heather Nelson <heather.nelsonna pitkinsheriff com> From: Bonnie Waechtler Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:34 PM To: Monique Merritt Subject: FW: DUE 4/27/12 Pitkin County Land Use Snowmass Creek Outfitters application Ms. Merritt, Please let me know if you are the right person to direct Planning Reviews or if there is someone else I should email. Ellen Anderson use to get referrals. Thank you, Bonnie Waechtler 4fj uUji Suzanne Wolff From: Paul Holsinger Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:35 AM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use Suzanne, Here are OST's comments on the request to horseback riding on Capitol Creek Ranch. Let me know if you have any questions. According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be recorded in October, the general activities listed within the Special Review for Outdoor Recreational Use for horseback rides on Capitol Creek Ranch seems to be allowable. That being said, Pitkin County Open Space & Trails has a couple of requests; 1. Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging" area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. 2. In addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Best, Paul Holsinger Land Officer Pitkin County Open Space and Trails 530 E. Main, 3rd Floor Aspen, Colorado 81611 970 - 920 -5237 - (Office) 970 -581 -3776- (Cell) 2 6001010 Suzanne Wolff From: Snowmass Creek Outfitters < info @snowmasscreekoutfitters.com> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:10 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Staging area on Capitol Creek Ranch Attachments: photo.JPG.jpeg; ATT371104.txt; CCR Conservation agreement.pdf ATT371105.txt; PastedGraphic- 6.tiff; ATT371106.txt Dear Paul Holsinger and Suzanne Wolff, Below is our Response to the staging are on capitol Creek Ranch. We greatly appreciate this opportunity and are willing to do what it takes to meet the requirements. If you have any questions at anytime please feel Free to call Christopher Wyckoff (970) 948 -5800. -1. Pitkin County Open Space & Trails would like more information on the "staging' area and more clarification on the map provided within the application. Once we have more information on the activities involved with staging we will be able to better gauge the compatibility. Also, it appears a staging area might be located on the South Conservation Easement as well as the north portion of the property according to the map. It would be beneficial to have a map with a clear legend. We would like to have our main Staging area off Nicholson Creek Road just as you pass through the gate entering on to Capitol Creek Ranch. There is a small pull out where cars can be parked and we will have a port -a- potty. We would also be more than happy to pay for an extra port-a -potty just below the Nicholson Creek Trail head. In this location there is a large pull out which would make a very convenient easy location. This is the middle point of the ride and we would like to use this as an alternative staging area for the convenience of our clients. -2.1n addition to the above mentioned clarification, paragraph 3.12 (Leases) of the existing South Conservation Easement requires that all lessees or other parties agree in writing to comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approval of this application should be conditioned upon receiving a signed written agreement from the lessee or party stating that they will comply with the terms of the Conservation Easement. Snowmass Creek Outfitters would have no problem complying with the terms of the South Conservation Easement. We have attached, hopefully a clearer map and a signed agreement. If this is not going to work or there are other specific details 1 will need to include please let me know. We look forward to getting this completed so if you have any question please feel free to contact us anytime. .9 uuLjil SNOWMASS- CAPITOL CREEK CAUCUS P.O. BOX 507 SNOWMASS, COLORADO 81654 April 17, 2012 Suzanne Wolff Community Development Department 130 S Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Snowmass Creek Outfitters Special Use Permit Dear Suzanne: The Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus board reviewed the Snowmass Outfitter's Special Use Permit application to run rides on the Child's Capitol Creek Ranch and voted unanimously (with one abstention from Steve Childs) to recommend approval of the permit application. The application seems a fitting and appropriate use of these ranch lands. Thanks for the opportunity to comment on this application. Sincerely yours, Ken Smith Land Use Committee Snowmass/Capitol Creek Caucus /oil Ur U09 Suzanne Wolff From: Martha Cochran <marthac @avlt.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:47 PM To: Suzanne Wolff Subject: Capitol Creek Outfitters According to the terms of the Capitol Creek Ranch South Conservation Easement, recorded 7/17/2003, and the anticipated terms of the North Conservation Easement, to be finalized this year: Section 3.10 Commercial or Industrial Activities: ....... Commercial passive recreational uses such as ..... guest ranch activities are also allowed. Aspen Valley Land Trust considers commercial horseback riding a commercial passive recreation use and has no objection to the proposal as submitted. The conservation easement does require that all lessees of the Capitol Creek Ranch provide a written acknowledgement that they agree to comply with the terms of the conservation easement. Receipt of that acknowledgement by both Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, and Aspen Valley Land Trust, is required before operations begin. Thank you for the referral. Martha Martha Cochran Aspen Valley Land Trust 320 Main Street, #204 Carbondale, CO 81623 970.963.8440 www.avlt.org Email secured by Check Point ;u J14 PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Permit Receipt RECEIPT NUMBER 00032191 Name: Snowmass Creek Outfitters LLC Project Address: 5050 CAPITOL CREEK RD Date:3/2012012 Type: check # 2611 Permit Number Fee Description Amount 0027.2012.PLAN PP- Flat Fee 1,560.00 0027.2012.13LAN PP- Clerk Fee 130.00 0027.2012.PLAN PP- Clerk Tech Fee 25.00 0027.2012.PLAN PP- Public Notice Fee 54.00 0027.2012 PLAN PP- EH &NR Referral Fee 324.00 Total: 2,093.00 0