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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.res.143.1996 ��:.�.,, ,�zk�t;-1��..� , ., •• _ .. . � �. ._ `°•• . . `1� _.. „ . +�� , J. . .. ,�„ . ., . ..,. .. �.... .. .,� ,,��:a,�, .��i.` �:, , .,� ni�.i:'.... :X;yY. RESOLUTION OF THE$OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION�RS OF PITHIN '�� . COUNTY,COLORADO,VACATING THE ASPEN VILLAG�COMMONS •: SUBDNISION AND ASSOCIATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING;GRANTING SCENIC • "`: OVERLAX APPROVAL OF THE SINGLE FAMILY HOMESITE,SINGLE FAMILY ��' ';; PARC�L 1Q41 AAZARA REVIEW APPROVAL,GMQS EXEMPTION ANA SPECIAL ' � REVI�W FOR CARETAKER UNIT;CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOMESITE NEAR WATSON DIVID�;SPECIAL REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A RANCH MANAGER EMPLOYEE DVI�LLING UNIT ON THE . RANCH PARCEL �,7,::_ � Resolution No.96- /y3 i! ' R�CITALS � \\ 1. Aspen Village,Ina lias applied to Pitkin County for the following approvals: to develop a �� singIe family homesite and caretaker unit near Watson Divide on the Single Family Dwelling ' Parcel(Lot A)to vacate die Aspen Village Commons Subdivision and associated affordabie hoasing obligation and to develop an Employee Dwelling Unit for a ranch manager on the • ' Ranch Parcel(LoY B). � 2. Lots A and B are as shown ac�d described on the 1041 Hazard Review Site P1an and are inciuded within the legal description set forth on Exhibit"A"attached. � 3. The application was reviewed by the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission at � - their regular on February 2Q 1996,and the Planning Commission rewmmended approval � � with conditions. � � � 4. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the application at its regular meeting on April �� 2,1496,and at the public I�earing on April 16,1996,which public hearing was continued v�+ until Apri123,1996,at which time evidence and testimony was presented with respect to this � 1 ' application. 5. The Boazd of County Commissioners found the application to be in general compliance with the policies and regulations of the Land Use Code. � - �99585 1'2/02/1996 12:57P PG 1 OF 49 REC DOC NDT 5ILVIR DRUIS PITKIN COUN7Y CLERK x RECORDER O.QQ � __ ! r �. . . � . . . .. .. . .. . �� ' . ... .... ..�.. ... . . . .. . . .. . _ . . M -'� . , .. . . . . . , . . - . } . Y � I ; ...; ` • � � • r r'�;` . ,��` . . .. , . � . a,a ,�l��. J A . � . �. , ��. ,.. �..�. ,�..,., t Y�,�� ?. .� .�,,,. .. .. .: �.:) - " � f Y , . ` .� s� ... �. .� .:. �.. ,i f .. � .� ...� . _ .. . .. . ..� . �_ , t '��' .,r r..;1., t �. -�.,�:;,—... _ i....... _. � _. ! _�r �! ,,, , � J�n , ��v.. { .4 . ��.,��':::, .�{..4�; i•�. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the$oazd of County Commissioners hereby grants approval to Aspen Village,Inc.for scenic overlay approval of the single family ;��i 1 homesite,single family lot 1041 Hazard Review Approval,GMQS Exemption and special "�-�.�' .>: review for cazetaker unit;conceptual submission approval for a single family homesite near Watson Divide;special review approval for a tanch manager employee dwelling unit on the ! Ranch Parcel suhject to the fotlowing conditions: f �� A. The ingle Family Homesite and Caretake*T n�t Parce� Lat A. .� 1. The single family homesite and caretaker unit on the 554 acre Lot A is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: a. The single family dwelling and the�caretaker unit shall be located within the development envelope as the same is shown on the recorded site plan. b. Pitkin County shall amend its 1041 Hazard map to more accurately depict the critical habitat areas as it affects Lot A. , i c. Driveway lighting shall be prolvbited from the development envelope to the � Watson Divide Road. � . d. No domestic dogs shall be allowed. e. CompIiance with all wildlife report recommendations as set forth in the Wildlife � Evaluation and Conservation Pian prepazed by Richard W.Thompson,dated August,1995,attached hereto as Exhibit"$",as amended. � f. To mitigate geologic hazards,soils tests and an engineered foundation shall be � required to be submitted with the building permit appiication. i • �99585 12/@2/1996 1�:57P F�G 2 OF 49 �� -_ - . 1 ' � 2 , . __ ... --- .._.... ._ , . _... . . .. . r� . . . . . .. . . .. . _... . . . y � �c��l:.. . . . , � ,�. • - �� . � � . •�. � , ; . - • . � r N�n �{� � � � . . . . • :�/' 1us��. ..�..,f �h";.. i .... .. ...� . .�. r..,. � ... ....._ ... . .... ........ .... p ��". � � �. ' :ar., t�t:. �k t.�l�.� .�^.i i_y5.�(�"•., . g. Single family dwelling and caretaker unit shall be placed uphil!of the existing ��, �°F imgation ditch and no structure or landscaping within die development envelope 'T�� ':, .'`a shall interfere with the inigation ditch easement or the ability to perform normal ;,�•�.; .'... . +,. ditch maintenance activities. :c .. . . h. Scenic Overlay appmval shall be subject to the following condirions and ��,�� requirements: ;�{�•.':?• • A portion of the building envelope shail be designated with a maximum height �"�+''.� F,.:�"":: limit not to exceed 15 feet� '� c; - • Use of earth tones or colors on the house. 'The roof shall be a dark shade of ' gray or brown. � ��" �,� • Promote the use of natural building materials such as stone and wood. ! ! • Create soft,sloping and segmented forms when designing the house and its �`� roof. �xe • The roof shall comprise a minimum of 40%of the total new area height of the �'' structure. It shall have an overhang of a minimum of 3'-0"over 80%of the � length of the eaves. Roof ends shall be hipped. � • The roof shall have a minimum 30°and a maximum of 44°pitch. �- .�'s Altematively,earfh sheltered roofing may be used. • Use landscaping to help the house fit in with iu surroundings. • Non-reflective surfaces shall be used. Windows shall be shaded. • Exterior lighting shall be downlighting from concealed light sources. i 399585 1�/0�C/199E 12:57F� PG 3 OF 49 � ' - ( 5 � i , � '- ! 3 i � _.. .___. _ .._...... ....:._.. ... .,�...... ._. i.. :.. . .... ...�. . ...... . . ... . _._.. . ._..._.. __......... ..._ . ._.._ ....,.._. ..ive+*'R„�,�;'.. i . . � � � �A _ � .—• � . .. . �,. �,-� . � - _ . . . .'...,. . ♦ ' 1 �"�Sa . �,.f,:. . . e,n ��Jea,.� ..✓h r.a:.(1 ... .,... ... .. _ . . :1. ., r.. .. .,i.. „�....... . .,�_.. ,i... ... . .i.....u........h. � M 1{�'y�: t� `� S� N�x..��ys}� d"{.J._�i tk;, i. Disturbance of Lot�A shall be limited. All development activity wil(occur within ' -`= . the designated development envelope and the leachfield of approximately 60,000 il"� `�� , . �.. sf.,or such size as may be approved by the Aspen/Pitkin County Environmental ..�',.� •.-y Health Department,shalI be located in the area shown on the site plan. At least �= ! �� '�. fi0%of the driveway shall be along the existing roadway from the WAtson Divide Raad to the development envelope. The driveway shalt be designed to minimum .�`=;`��'" " '� iR::,�.h�". standazds to meet fire protection requirements. Any azeas witi�in the development i: envelope and leachfield disturbed during construction sl�all be revegetated. ! �'% � . j. Maintain tl�e agriculturai activities and use of irrigation water on the property as ' historically used and for landscaping within the development envelope. All inigated iands shall remain intact. All landscaping of the property shall take place � within the development envelope. :'� 1,� k. The following conditions shall also apply to the development envelope: i'� • Adequate mechanical support shall be provided for cut slopes. ��3 • Adding water wfiich may decrease slope stability shall be avoided. � r • Adding weight to the top of the stope shall be avoided. E • • Disturbed slopes must be contoured so that they can be revegetated. s,� • • Steepening of existing slopes shall be avoided �'� �. � • Confine cuts,fills,grading and excavation to the minimum area needed far ' construction. �� • The removal of vegetation shall be minimized to within the development envelope and leachfield area. � l � i � ' @2/1996 12:57G F'G 4 pF 49 . . 399585 1�� + � '- � 4 - . i j .__..__. .. ._.__._._. . .. .._.. ._ . �. . . . .. _. . _.._ .. . .._. .._.... ._ _.__.. ._ ....�......_.. . . . . . .. r�„ ... . �� _. y �. , � .. � � • . � {�} ,.H. .�", . . • oa .y: .� ;. . �n, � ^ jk.. Vi''. .. GS....�.I:�i.I . .... ,... . .. .:i. . ..�� ...,�._ r.... .,. ........_ . y,4SV'. �S ' ... �F.'�+(1�i r�.. • .�7':�h'•.. . Where existing vegetation is altered for utilides or access,the disturbed area ��_;� � shatl be revegetated wherever practicaL `•, . w, • To minimize impacts on wintering wildlife,no construction activity sliail take � ..�; place outside of the dwelling structure from December 1 through March 3 i � � during any year,except thAt such outside construction activity may take place ; during said period during the first year of construction. Construction hours sha(1 be between the hours of 7:00 A.M.and 7:60 P.M. ?'� � 1. Tl�ere will be no mesh or woven wire fences,on Lot A. All fences on Lot A shall , be limited to a maximum of ti�ree(3)strands of wire or three(3)rails and 42 ' inches in height. During fali and spring deer and eik migration periods,portions of fence shall be taken down to pmmote wildlife movement. :� m. Brush,debris and non-omamental vegetation shail be removed within a minimum of 10 foot perimeter azound the dwelling structure. n. Vegetation shall be reduced to break up the vertical and horizontal conrinuity of the fuels a minimum of a 30 foot perimeter around a structure buitd on flat ground. (For greater slopes ref.CSFS Safety Zone chart,Page 13,Wildfire • Guidelines for Rural Homeowners). o. Spacing between clumps of brush.and vegetation within the 30 foot perimeters � , shali be a minimum of hvo times the height of the fueL Maximum diameter of tlie , clumps shall be two times the height of the fuel. All measurements shall be from f the edges of the crowns of the fuel. ( 399585 1�/@2/199E 12:57F� F'G :, OF 49 . I. _- 5 , ; _. _ __ _ .<�,,: __ __._. _ .: _ . / .___ . . . _... .. . _.. ..,. . . . . _... 4 �' . � . . . � �; ��' . ~ �� .' R k , .. ... ..__ . .," . • . r�' . . .�� , . e�> ,�� .. , , , -. �� ,�. ;.»�; r�_`�:ss:;. , ,,r�t'i�, p. All branches from trees and brush within the 30 foot perimeter shall be pruned to �/"'�-`�. height of 10 feet above the ground and removal of ladder fue[from around trees :+:: � and bush. �� ry��/��.J� q. Tree crown separation within the 30 foot perimeters shall have a minimum of 10 �. feet between the edges of the crowns. This does not apply to mature stands of �� :s:.' aspen trees where the above recommendation for removal of ladder fuels has been "��:�;_.;. = complied with. In areas of aspen regeneration,d�e spacing guidelines shall be ^'��r•�' foIlowed. r. All branches which extend over the roof eaves shall be trimmed and all branches �'�,, •' t within fifteen(15)feet of the chimneys shall be removed. �: s_ The density of fuels within a 100-foot perimeter of tlie structures shall be reduced ��' where natural reduction has not already occurred. �' ��: t. All deadfall within the 100-foot perimeter s�iall be removed. °�F y�� u. The owner of Lot A shall be responsible for the continued maintenattce of the ! - defensible space vegetation requirements. v. The house and caretaker unii will be served by a septic system. An azea of approximately 60,000 sf.,or such area as may be reqvired by the Aspen/Pitkin ' County Environmental Health Department,shall be provided for the leachfietd. ??�� :� - This area shall be located on the site plan. ; w. All utility lines will be placed underground and a(ong the driveway alignment. x. Approval of a weed management plan and performance guarantees priot to ' ; issuance of any building permits. i y. Execution and recording of a deed restriction for the Caretaker Dwelling Unit prior to the issuance ofa building permiY. �� . a �� , � 12/02/1996 12:57P PG 6 4F 49 (rr. 3995B5 i ( . ( , ' � -' f 6 �, ; , , . _._._. _. .. _ _ __ , _. _ .._ � u,�. ... / � ' /�}-,� - . ` �'' . �a , ' _ . ♦' .�. � � ;�FL - .� � • � p�} •: , , , 1 _.t�i..�, . S J�A ';'f ..:. �''.. , :` -, 1 l 4 i A � ��. ti. if .s J � t• � � � _�f_.Fir-• .��..}�4�.. ��,. , ._ - . . .�rt: . ...��c. _ti:;�... . ._ � ,.. . . .. �s.i.:l.�:. .., ., .. .. .:�,��;._, �. H�n�. •..��');... i !.'.: • . . �>%�;+:F:':: ,n v1': a, z. Execution of an Avigation Easement with Pitkin County prior to the issuance of :, any building permits. '�; : •�• B. The Ranch Parcei--Lot B: 1. The ranch manager employee dwelling unit and agricuttutal outbuildings on Lot B is 1 . 7' • 1 hereby approved subject to the following conditions: �, a. The ranch manager's employee dwelling unit,agricultural buildings and accessory structures shall be limited to a total floor azea of]0,000 squaze feet,inclusive of . the dwelling,agricultural buildings and accessory stmctures. " b. The ranch manager's employee dwelling unit shal!be restricted to AH guidelines adopted by tiie Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority. . c. Should the ranch manager's employee dwelling unit not connect to the Aspen Village Sewer System,approval of the individual sewage disposal system permit for the dwelling unit shall be obtained from the Aspen/Pitkin Bnvironmental ` Health Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. � . d. Should the ranch manager's employee dwelling unit not connect to the Aspen - ' Village domestic water system,the owner of the property shall provide the ' required informa6on by the Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department � + documenring that the locaYion of the domestic water well meets applicable setback 1 j requirements from the sewage disposal system,and ihat the well can be placed I! within the building envelope. e. There will be no mesh or woven wire fences on Lot B. All fences on Lot B shal! ' be limited to a maximum of three(3)strands of wire or i � 1 , 399585 lc/��/1996 12:57P GG 7 OF 49 . 7.; ( . � � I . t . ..... _ . . . .. . . . .. .. ... .. ._ ..., ._ . .. .... . .... . ....... . . . 'rt?4J`+v.:. . _.......�... _. .. ..., .. .. ..�.. . . .. . � ?F \ � . ' t. �-:. . • ',�^ • �.'..� . , . . , - . ' • cy). •u , 1 ��.:. - Jh. � . . ��r� ... i:..'1.... .. `'�. . ;l :t :l.:��.� 1 � r :..�..:.-hll� �:� . �.: . �.....�. . ..�.... _ _ • ��` �t r� ��''�- �' .��;y�: r:"�.�t�' three(3)rails and 42 inches in height. During fall and spriag deer and ;•' ''_. elk migration petiods, portions of the f�ce shall be taken down to �;" ."� �.. promote wildlife movement :•�' � �,' i-`. NOW,THFREFORE, BE IT FfJRTFiE[t RESOLVID that ttte Board of Coanty ``•: '�:;.•_,. ; Commissioners hereby vacates the Aspen Village Commons Subdivision, including the PMH � �. ` Parcel as shown on the subdiviszon plat for Aspen Village Commons,and all obligations �T'^` ' relaring thereW,specifically including but not fimited to, the obiigation to construct the deed �� . •' restricted units associated with both the"Aspen Village Commons" and "Aspen Village River � 3�: Homes"su6divisions in considezation of Aspen Village, Inc.causing che restriction of up to � i. eleven(11)Lots in the Aspen Village Mobile Home Park(Aspen Village Subdivision)to i" S�L Categary resirictions at the ume of recording�he Subdivision Plat for Aspen Village and �' 0��c�aw4 ;''' • placing RO Residenual Guidefines under the Rcsalutica No.96- l g adopted by the Boazd � � of County Commissioners on the remainder of the lo[s in the Aspen Village Mobile Home Park. _ ,i''� APPROVED AIVD ADOPTED ON TAE :.�.3��DAX OF APRII., 1996. tl BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ° �. OF PITIC7N COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: �'`�� .. . f/ i By- �/r _ s . �/ `� —^ 4 . �GtL"� James R. True, Chairman �— �Jones � �'-S.t-9 L 4 l,�puty Clerk and ecorder ate ' APPROVED AS TO FOI2M APPROVED AS TO CONTENT � . �- � John IIy Cindy Houben J. County Community Development Director i � �seas. $ �~'- � 1 399595 1�?/�c/]996 1'c'.:57G F'G 8 OF 49 1: . / . i y 1�1. .. —• � -, � � . __ • i i"•��? , .�'.-. • _.�i .:i.J`i.. .�, 'F .. �.. . .. . . ..... � � . '.. . . ... .�. ... . � .. . .. .... ..: .. . ..... . � �y��.. ,}�;!b.,�. 39.'�062 05/28/96 03:30P PG 4 O� 49 �i''` {;ri'� � �.'fy,�t.t. t° ERHIBIT"A" TO ':, RESOLUTION NO.96- % � '• :�,. A TRAGT OF LAND SITUATED SECT'IONS 1, 2 AND 12 OF TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH,RANGE 86 WEST OF'£HE 6ih PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN AND SHCTiONS 7 AND 8,TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH,RANGE 85 WFST OF THE 6th PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,PTPKIN COLTNTY,COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: :�,.. •: BEGINNTNG AT'Tf�EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SATD SECTION 1; , - ' Tf�NCE S 89°59'42"W, 3742.68 FEET; , 'L'I�NCE S 29° 30'21"W, 166.79 FEET; ' TF�NCE S 37°O8' 11"W, 410.24 FEET; ! THENCE N 76° 11'39"W, 812.56 FEET; � THENCE S 53° 16'22"W, 323.79 FEET; TE�NCE S 26°54' 16"W, 227.90 FEET; 'TI�NCE S 03°27'S0"B, 325.44 FEET; TF�NCE N 82° 06'45"W, 180.18 FEET; , TFiENCE N 16° 16' 12"W, 26.94 FEET; THENCE 165.68 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING . A RADNS OF 124.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 76° 17'25" AND A � CHORD OF WHICH BEA12S N 54° 24'S3"W, 153.71 FEET; TE�NCE S 87° 26' 19" W,80.45 FEET; TFIENCE 144.67 FF_EP ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 90.16 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 91° 56'OS" AND A • CHORD WHICH BEARS S 41°28' ]8"W, 129.64 FEET; �s TF�NCE S 04° 29'47" E, 1Q6.53 FEET; TE�NCE 65.44 FEEf ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADNS OF ' 230.61 FEET, A CEN'TRAL ANGLE aF 16° 15' 31" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S 12° 37' 36" E,65.22 FEET; THENCE S 20°45'25" E,29.17 FBE'T; THENCE 73.78 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 2$.25 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 149° 38' 18" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS 5 54° 03' 44"W, 54.53 FEET; THENCE N 51° 07'35"W,49.23 FEET; THENCE 61.12 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RtGHT, HAVTNG A RADICTS OF 115.54 FEET,A CEN'TRAL ANGLE OF 30° 18'33" AND A CHORD OF WHICI3 BEARS N 24°43'41" W, 60.41 FEET; TI�NCE N 09° 34'25"W, 2I0.91 FEET; THENCE N Ol° 39'O8"W, 121.71 FEET; TFiENCE N 89°43'08"W, 332.45 FEET; TFIENCE S 28°30'08" E, 1092.47 FEET; . 'TE�NCE S 51°35'OS"E, 200.60 FEET; 'TIiENCE S 03°Ol'S2"W, 132.10 FEET; TI�NCE S 41°36'O8"E, 102.Od FEET; THENCE N 75°03'O8" E, 142.45 FEET; 7�ifiNCE S 87° 18'S1"E, 22.16 FEET; .. TE�NCE S 51° 35'OS"E, 254.20 FEET; i�� i - .;99585 1'�'/a2/1946 1,'_':57F' PC� 9 OF 49 � , �;_` -. � _, � �:�; . .i,._ , � . � ' •,i ��:�" _..�.;�, .._.. . ' ., 343062 a5/28/96 03:3qP PG 10 OF 49 � �"��,` , ' � �x��,� .q,, ,., : 'THENCE S 07° 14'44"E,2158.42 FEET; �`��:��'"� .. ,.. TFF�NNCE S 39°20'S0'W, 661.80 FEET; THFNCE S 24°09'S2"W, 355.48 FEET; �. , THENCE S 00° 18'48"E, 1185.63 FEEf; , �. THENCE N 63°09'S6"E, 562.10 FEET; � ' � 1T�NCE N 35°2d'S6" E, 678.18 FEE'T; '. . ' TE�NCE N 34° S1' 14" E, 69.90 FEET; � 'tT�NCE N 63°02' 14"E, 254.97 FEET; TI�NCE N 72° 19' 37"E, 577.52 FEET; , TFiENCE N 39°51'31"E, 700.41 FEET; i`,.�,. TAENCE N 76°OP 41"E, 663.19 FEEP; ? � Tf�NCE N 80°51'09"E, 563.90 FEET; �'r ` TTiENCE S 66°02' 39"E, 573.SZ FEET; THENCE N 85° 39'41"E, 897.65 FEET; _ TAENCE S 75°40'27"E, 625.25 FEEI; TAENCE N 03°06'45"W, 624,73 FEET; ' TIiENCE N 89° 17'23"E, 2361.84 FEET; � • THENCB N 36°22'S0"E, 978.53 FEET; �, THENCE N 68° 46'00"E, 184.10 FEE'1'; TE�NCE N 83° 41'00" E, 71.40 FEET; . THENCE N 85° 19'00' E, 137.80 FEET; T�IENCE N 72°45'00" E, 422.70 FEET; � THENCE S 86° 18'04"E, 119.70 FEE'T; ' THENCE N 85° 44' 00° E, 268.80 FEET; � " THENCE S 84° 41'OQ"E, 117.30 FEE'T; THENCE S 83°23'00" E, 245.80 FEET; THENCE N 80° 14'00" E, 197,90 FEET; T'HENCE N 83°39'00" E, 134,50 FEET; Tf�NCE N 78°28'00" E, 216.40 FEE'T; THENCE N 83° 1Q'00" E, 130.30 FEET; TxENCE N 75°46'00" E, 155.60 FEET; � • 'FIiENCE N 75°59'00"E, 78.40 FEET; 'THENCE N 24°20'00"E, 196.89 FEE'T; 'ITiENCE N 65°53'Sa"W, 99.07 FEET; ' TfiENCE N 65°53'S0" W, 300.00 PEET'; T'HENCE N 65°OS'32"W, 297.69 FEET; ! THENCE N 65°38'48"W, 299.66 FEET; ' THENCE N 45°29'S2"W, 297.06 PEET; ' THENCE N 44° 31' 16" W, 324.18 FEET; THENCE N 44°42'SO" E, 199.47 FEET; THENCE N 43° Ol' 10" W, 1070.41 FEET; TFiF.NCE S 44°ZS'S0" W, 20.40 FEET; 'TI�NCE N 55° 21'40" W, 293.50 FEET; TFIENCE 232.6Q FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADNS OF 1332.39 FFET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 10°00'08" AND A CHORD OF WHICFI BEARS N 56° 34' 10" W, 232.30 FEET; THENCE N 58°44' 10"W, 17337 FEET; " TI�NCE S 11°59'S1" W, 90.43 FEET; THENCE S 77°32'38"W, 552.Z4 FEET; THENCE N 74°43'43"W,684.00 FEET; THENCE N 60°37'22"W,228.50 FEET; , rs�s� � -_ t 399585 12/Q2/199C. 1�:57F� F'G 1� OF 49 _ . i .__� � "�`,� ^ � ,i;,:;,;; 1 ... � - r. .' . � ��' �q. , g�: ... . t.I . _____..-� M r: "�.1�<'d[� ..:'Ji .. ,..,. .. _. . . �, .�7 .tir_•„,...'.��...��:�1 �-�fkl!,' s�.a�,�f:�L�L�'��1S�:s.t,�r.s�raue . �.';.N�# . i' 39s062 05/26/96 03:30P P � �,�': G ,��'-�'o�,. i 2 pF 49 �" `;#c}u �'. ,,Y�� - • ,.= TF�NCE N 46°30'S2"W, 700.00 FEET; ,� ., 'THENCE S 52° 48'S1" W, 31.78 FEET; ". �:� 'THENCE S 2I°06'35" E, 21.98 FEET> '..';;:.. TIiENCE 40.56 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO TF�RIGHT, HAVING +. . A RADNS OF 197.25 FEET, A CEN'TRAL ANGLE OF I1°46'S5" AND A � CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 19°52'34"W, 40.49 FEET; ; TI�NCE S 29°03'29" W, 20233 FEET; ! T�IENCE 45I.64 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO Tf�RIGHT HAVING A RADNS OF �%'s= i�:,r::" ' 427.82 FEET, A CEIVTRAL ANGLE OF 60° 29' 11" AND A CHORD WHICH �,,. - BEARS S 59° 18' 04"W, 436.96 FEET; . ,.: ; TFIENCE S 89°32'40`W, 237.61 FEET; Tf�NCE N 62°31'42"W, 124.21 FEE'T; ��,+,^ ^. , Tf�NCE N 61°07'S8"W, 14.95 FEET; �=-• Tf�NCE 91.52 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO TI�LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF . � • ` 81.11 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF frl° 39'00" AND A CHORD WHICH s :. BEARS S 86° 32'32"W, 86.74 FEET; � TI�NCE S 54° 13' 02" W, 75.78 FEET; ;'` 1T�NCE 56,14 FEET AL023G A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF " • 169.27 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19° 00'06" AND A CHORU WHICH {? � BEARS S 63°43'OS"W, 55.88 FEET; ',;.' ' THENCE S 73° 13'02" W, 115.28 FEET; f� � THENCE S 16°46'S8" E, 215,00 FEET; S"'. 1T�NCE N 20°44'OS"W, 215.00 FEET; THENCE N 12° 06'S2"E, 497.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING - CONTAINING 879.16 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ` . i ';;,�� i — �I . � I �; t j ! � �` a r . 399:,BS 12/02/iggE 12;57p F�G 11 OF 49 !�`� 1#t � j �:., i` ` t4Bn� � . I i i � i i+ , r v � ...._ ._..........._.._ ._._.. .. . _ . . _ . . . ' � . ._. ..._.... ._...... ... �ry�; . . / • . ti � �; .' . . • I. ~ , � � . . k"',�,,.r'�.. . . � , • ,�_.... . � ' , u�Y .� .� �t+ x� ..., "F;Y�;; tiA.��t..., Yi:,, . . ,�� .'�:, ,.�.., ?r'^�' . .+,.!::i>.*r.a rF •1't:.a,:,.�...e,._C.a'�5. .. r; Y�` EXHIBIT ��B�� l` � �� .'. �{ Y,,��. , • RESOLUTION N0. 96— �7� �'-• :�'�4�. • ;.. .r. WILDLIFE EVALUATION �:.�:�� ;-�..;. AND CONSERVATION PLAN FOR . �,, ; �t . :. � THE ASPEN VILLAGE PROPERTY, �. ,.:. : ; t�`= . PITKIN COUNTY, COLOR.ADO �=:�- � �:�^ _. � _ �. ; I �R Prepared for. � t The Conservation Fund 1941 Broadway, Suite 201 �•_ . Boulder, Colorado 80302 �, . o- � LL 0 I � � �� ' - a i Prepared bv: . � M ; M Richard W. Thompson � � Certified Wildiife Bioloeist -_ _ f � f � Westem Ecosystems, Inc. tm 905 West Coach Road ! n Boulder, Colorado 80302 9 (303) 442-6144 , » - � . � n� � � r� I i t i ; August, 1995 � ,'`: 1�/�p�/1996 12:57P F6 1� DF 49 I 399585 • GLMSPfMLLiMLDNAL.RCt -. . .._ . ...._. .....__.. _ ._. . � .._ . . .,. � � . . . . . ... . . . .. . _..._.. . .... . . . . .'"�'" . . ^ _. ... .... . . _. , y �} .. � . . � . � �' ... . . �.- . . . i . �; � ' � � .. � .. . � - -. _ . � ' . / . �1�4 � . . . . � . Y' . �� .. • h',,' � ��r -.. '�,r , . - , K�r r ;.��C� . a.. r..r 1 i � G �..!�Y� � 1��iFi rft.43�Z 14�i �i� .. �... ... i.. .. ., . . .. . �. �. � 4!•"':r . ......u Jti....e, . ....�.t.'�E:�.,78t!;�._4e, .n.._(� . . � }��. 393062 05/28/96 03:30P PG 13 OF 49 . x� ` . �`��"�'i.',u,� '� ��'�'�ii.'�. �S,_,c�a TABLE OF CONTENTS �:T� �`�> i. 1, .�y.: ; _ � Section Page �;� . : 1.0 ]NTRODUCTION ............................................................. I .�!`'� �-:>:�t:.�..`'-. Z.0 EXIS7TNG CONDITIONS....................................................... 1 . ,.; �.:.: .. . :. 3.0 PROFOSED ACT10N .......................................................... 4 �i` : , . � . � , . 4.0 AlEI110DS ................................................................... 5 fy �:, 5.0 STiJDY ARE�................................................................ 7 �,`. �' . 6.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLiFE USE OF THE PROPERIY ................................. 9 �;; . ..;, ,.., 6.1 CDOW WRIS Mapping Definitions ......................................... 9 `� 6.2 Big Game Winter Range................................................. 11 .: ,: �. 6.ZI Muie Deer Winter Range ........................................ 11 ; 6.Z2 Elk Winter Ranee .............................................. 11 '•• 63 Wildlife Movemem Corridors ............................................. 14 ` 63.1 Mule Deer Movemeat Corridors ................................... 14 p. fi.3.2'E1k Movement Corridors ......................................... 15 6.4 Summary ............................................................ 14 'i ,.,. :,' ' ! 7.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMEPIT' ................ 20 ` 7.1 Preserving Viable Migration Corridois ......................................` 20 � 7� Praerving Big Game Winter Range ........................................ 22 �`s' ', 8.0 ASPEN VIISAGE CONSERVATTON PLAN ........................................ 23 - 8.1 Sice Planning ......................................................... 23 =Y r &2 Seasonal Use Res2riaions ................................................ ?S � 8.3 Future Agricuttural Use of the Properry ..................................... 25 � 8.4 Fencing . ........................................................... 25 SS Dog and Pei Rairiccions ........ 6 ........................................ 27 8.6 Landsrrping .......................................................... 28 .. . } 8.7 Huacing ............................................................. 29 0 . ; 8.8 Bea:s.Trash Removal,and Nuisance Wildlife ................................. 29 8.9 Mountain Lions ....................................................... 30 �., � 8.10 EducadoN Enforcement................................................. 3I r� 9.0 uFF'FUFNCES .............................................................. 32 �� .t :�: ; 10.0 APPENDICES .............................................................. 34 $ � -_ ' {� t 10.1 CDOW lener darifying WRIS desienadons ac proposed homesiie.................. 34 ! " 399585 1.^_/L4�/1996 lc::°,7fi' FG 13 OF 49 (f F;j .. : r: , _ _ . _ - t.. _ , -�, � { . � .,. . I , . ��,�+r',r�i � . .tyv'-: . . - . . . ' ' ;..) `..v'.�''._, �t'tr��i�{�f:?=�i , , . . `':�a� .. , _ ':t; ,"�. -tii:a..:.z '�f.,.�.?.�x}��.qlazlY..f`��7,!t(�Yl'�t�:�f��xlr?�4;"r _ � ..,.�,. . ' 39�062 0S/28/96 03:30P PG 14 OF 49 ' � 4, � �� , �,.��;, . , .�. LIST OF FIGURES `'� �`� �, ,.:.:. +r . ; Figure Page t . . . � 1. L.ocation of Aspea Viliagt property............................................. 2 �'s' � ' F�ristin and a roved land use conditions on the As n Vitla e ro c 3 1� ' � — S PP P� S P P ny................. Iy '.:s: ..� �. � ::'r..,:,: i 3. Pro sed con ivaJ land use lan far the As n Villa e ro 6 '� P� �A P P� 8 P PenY ..................... i 4. Current CDOW WRIS mapping for male deer in the viciniry nf the Aspen Village properry . 12 ': ::; •. t 5. Cuttent CDOW WRIS mapping tor Wk in the viciniry of the Aspen Yiilage property..,.... 13 i � 6. Elk artd deer trails crossing the Waaon Divide Road baud on spring 1995 migraiion ...... 1� ,�� i �`� l ! A. i �' . I I � i '4� � f' . � _ . J �: i �� i ! ' { j y t � ; ' i � � • ! . ' i � 399585 ic/Q2�1996 12:57F F�C, 14 dF 49 ' . �� ' - i ii , . . . , � • ; , , . i !_- , _ _ ___. � � y ,�F -�• t , rl � � �� . . � � � � . . � � ..� � i.. �� . � , ,� . . . � ' - . . ' � . . . . � ' � �. � .. . . � �. � � . • � ..,a. . � ... . . . � � . •�.�.. . . . • , .p�� ..r�1 � ��J 4 ., .... 1�.� 1 �.: l .' � �,1 �... .. ��.� ' . .. .. , '` �.". '�.`�� l�y��., i�,�'y . . ... �� ..�. �i,, .. ':l� t_ 7.., a- _�! t s.!wtei�alG 4�»�`:LL,r.i,y.w�z;.{v.v4+.aY.:+w�ira.a.a,�:a-t"" tt y�a. M �r 6�t:� . ��'�°.�?,...:..: , ,,._,. ;,. w�im�ro s.�.m.��,�e cA�.�+,�,uo�Pun � n.�vn��rroany �.,,g`..:. ,; �93@6�� 05/28/96 03:30P F+6 i� QF 49 fin� .�; �i, :y- :J ' '"'�' 39958:, 1.°_'/02/1996 12:�7F F'G 15 OF 49 �".3:i:.`::: . t.,:'r.�� 1.0 INTRODUCTION �=�':: The Conservation Fund (TCF) acquired the 879 acre Aspen Village property with three [j�. �' goals: (1) conserve valuable wildlife, agricultural, and scenic resources; (2) employee ownership of affordable housing; and (3) cover projeci cosu and generate revenue for . further conservation efforts, Design Workshop,Inc,was retained for conservation planning, to evaluace compatible developmenc opponunities on the property,and to guide the project throuch the Pitkin County planning process. The property contains wildlife habitats that are '_�:i critical to herds on a Counry-wide scale. Western Ecosystems,Inc.was retained to insure � : thac whacever development occurred on the properry would meet TCF's wildlife goals and �j�� be in the best interest of wildlife. The heart of the present development proposal involves ; vacating an approved 14 unic subdivision and designating one singie family homesite and �� ranch manager/ employee unit on approximately 5�4 acres, for a development density a. comparable to that on adjacent WiIdcat Ranch. This report documents sieni6cant,existing wildlife use of the property,evaluates proposal effects on future wildlife use,and presenu a conservation plan that would insure continued wildlife use of the properry,in perpetuity. '� 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3 < The Aspen Village properry, located in Sections 6, 7, and 8, (R. 85 W and T. 9 S) and � Sections 1,2,and 12(R.86 W,T.9 S),encompasses approximately 879 acses. The parcel extends west from State Highway 82 to Snowmass Creek, and lies mostly south of the Wauon Divide Road (Figure 1). Wildcat Ranch is comiguous to the south while lands � • primarily in public ownership are conrieuous with the site's northern boundary. Wauon Divide Road,an unpaved Counry road,runs ihrough the properry along a 60 foot easement. � • General existing and approved conditions on the properry are illustrated in Figure 2 and are i`. as follows: �` ��+ .. 1. ± 780 acres of mountain shrub hillside and irrigated meadows and hayfields, + -_ zoned RS-30 and AF-1. •r 1 � . � , 2. A 28.8 acre, 14 unit platted subdivision. �� =� �, Western E�osystcmz,ine. � Au6ust.1995 . �>'•- . C':,- � • � . ti .-. / , � a' , • ,£� ', . :�7 �. � 'J}':iµ. .. - i....,.' �4�� ` � �. . i. ., . 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PTCKIN COUNTY LAND USE �1PPLIGAiSON'. i -�' �� := *-�� : ,�, ..�;�--: ... j�.�- Majar Plat Amendmen[ �' :"' �_. . �= , =^ 'r, ;-�_::, _,=;i _ _. ,- ._ . -- ,_�...,� ASPEN VILLe16E PI�'OPERT2"�'��.-` -,. �=� . , M I � „�.... �� .. Pitkin Co�rnfu,COlotado ��•T:_ ' o.te�„�:c�mr. _. e�eem.__.• _�'•��r;:�.:ad- `` _ , � � . Fgwe 2 F�dz�ing and apprmed land use wndfiiom on�fec Aspen Village properq. Condiiions include a?&8 aae,l4 . , unit platacd subdivision.=780 aaes aE mounwin sMub hillside and irtigamd m�adowz and ha�dds.:nned RS-30 aud � ' P.F-l.the 3?aaq 149 uni6 Aspcn Village Trailer Park a 13.6 aue vailcr park upamiod oprn spuc parcct a t acc, a3 unii PMH parcel,anG a 1.6 aae gas sm�ian anG seore Smlc:1":800'. i `,_' _ ' �. � • ii'-'v'' . • • .�; . �.,�) ;.>i.;�;. ....�t�..,.,;I . . .... ' , . . . .:�.. .. '... ._. ._ . ., . .. .;� ��'' .�. �+« �. . . .1. . [�,�l t°. Ut'�.��t WiWlifc Ewlu��ion aM ConaetvHion P4n tip�ypp�p��y ,Wp �'�:-;�. , � :�_f..:.;�` 3. The 26 acre, 150 unit Aspen Village Trailer Park. N � N ;.. 4. A 13.6 acre trailer patk expansion/open space parcel. � ; N �., m 5. A 4 acre, 43 unit PMH parcel. � m ' 6. A 1.5 acre gas station and store. w w The Aspen Viilage property is a unique resource in the Roaring Fork Valley. It represenu � one of ihe largest tracis of undeveloped private land in the County and functions as critical T� , c� migration corridors and big game wincer range. It also provides excellent views of active, ,... . historic agricultura] land and naturally vegetated hillsides, forming a.foreground to the 07 panorama of the Elk Mountain Range. This inctudes Mt. Sopris, Snowmass and Capirol o Peaks, and Snowmass Ski Area. The property is appreciated by motorists on Highway SZ, '� 5nowmass Creek Road, and the approximately 500 local residents who travel the Watson � Divide Road dailv. 3995B5 le:/�t12/199E 12:57P F�G 1$ OF 4� 3.0 PROPOSED ACTION The goa] of this land use proposa] is to preserve a key parcel in Pitldn Counry as open space. One desirable sinele family homesite needs to be created to make this goal �: economically feasible. The owner would then put the rest of the land under a conservation � easement and implement the conservation plan,contained herein, managing the land for wiidlife and agriculture. There is also an employee housing component to the project,as individual mobile homeowners will be offered the opportunity to own their own lots. Projecc componencs include the following: 1. Create a 554 acre single family lot on the RS-30 zoned portion of the properry. ; The single family residence would contain an attached guesi house and an attached, one bedroom caretaker's apanmen� The proposed homesice has been seIec[ed ; based on a review of all imponant 1Q41 issues, panicularly wildlife,combined with the need for the creation of a desirable homesite that wouid amact a conservation • buyer and future land use manager. " 2. Vacace the e�scing 14 unit ptatted subdivision and sensitively locate one ranch manager/employee homesite in the AF-i zoned portion of the properry. 3. Preserve the remainder of the properry as open space and place it under a - conservation easement. i` Waiern Eeosysiems.Inc 4 Augun.]995 � � . . �,�_. _. .. t � , � - ��. r �;'?G�' . .� . . ' x,y �� :. � -'� � . , ?�;. „ . �...,, _ ,.: , , . . ; � , ,�, `:!- ., , t,:.'. ' s. . . . , .. . , . , . . . . . .. . ;.' ;�;. �. � Wildlik EvHuuion and Co'uerv�uon Pl�n Npen wW`e pea�r�ryr ��.`/� ,O � " . w � '�t', 9 4. The mobile home park wi11 be rezocted,subdivided,and sold to the residents. T ro �� 5. Thc expansionl open space parcel,as well as the sewer lagoons and water tank ,s - _ parcels,will be conveyed to the mobile home park. � "'.�: N m 6. The PMH parcel would be removed from the property. � • T L . 9 7. The gas station and store wil]be sold,with an option to present leaseholders. W W 9 Figure 3 illustrates the proposed conceptaal land use plan. Additional detail is provided in � , . Design Workshop's General Submission to Pitkin County. � µ . � For impact assessment and project planning,the following additional assumpcions related to existing and approved,but unbuilt,adjacent developments were considered in the wildlife o analvsis below: ' . � . ; � 1. Residentia] development on Wildcat Ranch wiII cominue within designated building envelopes as approved by the County. 2. Pitkin Counry's 35 acre PMH parcel within Wildcat Iranch will be developed either as affordable hovsing or as anocher lot within WiIdcat Ranch. : 3. Public lands on Williams Hiil, co the nonh of the Aspen Villaee properry,will remain in public ownership and c�ntinue to function as_critical wildlife habitai.. 4. The Watson Divide Road wit]not be paved,widened,or straightened,maintaining relatively low vehicle speeds and volumes. 5. The one (two?) approved, but unbuilt, residence on a 10 acre lot, west of the � e�dsting residence norsh of Wauon Divide,will be built approximately as far north i (760-800 f�)of the Wauon Divide Road as the existing residence. ' 6. Residential development in this area of Pitkin Counry will continue,reducing the availabiiiry and fragmentacion of big game winter ranges and increasing the importancc of viable,relatively safe migration corridors. 39958:� lc'/0^c/199E� 12::�7P F'Ci 19 OF 49 4.0 METHODS �� ,. This assessment is based upon(1)May 16-19 and June 5 and 6,1995 surveys of the Aspen � ' Village and surrounding propetties, (Z)a review of current(May 1991)Colorado Division of Wildlife(CDOW)Wildlife Resource Information System(WRIS)maps,(3)on-ground � Watan Ecorys�cros.In� 5 Auguit,l995 , � `,;,�.—...... , 1 —a , r � ' ;'::'�>. � . 'k:.. ' � � . , . a.J \ � � :ll . , , ' .. (:. � A�IG, x � �t. :.., , ' ,.� . '�: :: .. .�y_ \./ '�'� ��}i fy . . . . A � ,�� ^'I /. 1��1 ' ' . .. �I',' . . .'�WlL.It-4..� r _��.... ._ ,. , . ... . . .i . .. t . . . ��',��.. a',ty'',i'�;: , I' ,7a M/se ' �(�;uk`. . ,�"v�i"9" I �•.. . � r �1 .r 1N � ��-�e[i� .� .� � , ~.`. :`l� . �,'a: ,° : - _ . 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' ��' .;�':'l�" ��,��. ��!� �- ti ..��,�� /'.%//.�� _\��-�f�C'r•`��.�/t_.1 PITFIN COUKTY LAVO l'SE APPCICA'3iON• ' ��.- � ."�C � "'^ `.laior rlat Amenameni � .�'I� �� r�.��. .�. .C�S - ' .. ��% � �..,�^ �d �_'�t1�� i' .. :. i - •i_�a .. io Snqvm4ss Geek�Rood /� �l--^� _ aSPEN VILLAGE 1?R'OIaP�PY � I '- Pitkin Counhj,COIDTadO __�___._ .. GnTF:�i�vn No� su� ��or-0- j Fyvrc 3. Pr000sed conceptual land use plan for the Aspen Village propem.The heart ot the prop�xal imroivcs � ' vacaung the 14 umi placud su6d'msion and dcsignati�onc single tamity homaim and carewkcr wuc on appraximately �Y 554 avu. The rcmamda of Ne properry would 6c prrserved as wildtife habiut and opcn spam by placing ie unGer a mnserva�ian wscmen� Snle:.I^:BOU• . � • �' . -. � e <."•�� . � �. o.i �. ai�i1•��`3 XW r; .,� ��`y�,�'r Wik11i[e Enluation�M Conurviiion Pl�n ,�p�y��p� � �..;i. .,k.�: � �: ;�"':;;. , . ;. evaluations of conceptual site plans,(4)the author's current and previous work in the area, ' including 1990 wiidlife surveys on Wildcat Ranch for Pitkin Covnry,(5)discvssions with Mr. � ` Randy Cote {CDOW District Wildlife Manager) and Mr. Francis Krizmanich (County �� ' •�`° Plannin Sta who are knowled eable about wildlife use atterns on the ro e 6 `D � ��. � . g �, 8 P P P r�3' � ) w relevant wildlife reports generated for this area,(7)previous discussions with other wildiife m professionals regarding]ocal wildlife patterns,(8)discussions with project personnel,and(9) N the author's experience in recognizing,avoiding,minimiang,and mitigating potential wildlife ��, impacts at other propnsed residential developments in Pitkin Counry and Colorado. A .'`. ' � m �'.� Field surveys were orienced towards evaluating CDOW WRIS seasonal range boundaries, � i=' discernin s ecific movements atterns throa h the sub'ect ro e m !� " S P P B J P P nY, iden[ifying daily big � game use patterns through crepuscular surveys,and developing an ecoiogical understanding W � of wildiife use on the properry and how the site functions in the]arger landscape, g n On May 17, three sucveys were conducted along the leneth of the Wauon Divide Road � � ]ooking for evidence of big game crossings. Wich spring migratory movements well underway �, and the moist and wet soil condirions from the wet spring,muddy trails and persistent tracks " �"-�• provided excellent indicators of cumulative spring 1995 crossing points along the road o Traiis, gaps in barbed-wire fences, broken and cut sections of barbed-wire, areas with � i! ' topographic/ fence restrictions, and sections o£ fence showing excensive repairs from � '� crossings in prior years were mapped. Opportuniscic observations of animals following these routes were also mapped. After a general understanding of big game use was essablished for the property,a meeting was heid with Mr.Randy Cote to(1)present ftndines to date,(2)to confirm use patterns, and(3)to obiain additional insight as to how animals use the property during other seasons. Feedback was also obtained on a preliminary evaluation of the development proposal. � A toca!of 10 pocential building sites on the property were then eva]uated with respect to. a , habitat rype,praximiry to existing,approved,and anticipaied human developments,mapped t seasonal bi ame ran es h sio a hy other inherenc witdlife values,and com atibili with `` gg � ,PY � P , P tY � biologically important,e�sting and fumre wildlife uses. Originally,four building sites were �, co be identified from which the future owner wouid select one. However, the evaluation process resulted in only one site that was in substanual conformance with wildlife values. 399585 Sc^/0.'_'/1996 1�::,7F' F'G ,'_'1 UF 49 � 5.0 STUDY AREA � The physiography of the Aspen Villaee properry can be chatacterized as a moderately- ' sloped east-trending valley,extending from the Watson Divide saddle to Highway 82. The , - Wacson Divide Road runs along the bottom of this valley. Near the mouth of the VaUey, ; � the properry flares out into a flat terrace above the Roaring Fork River. West of Wauon .. Watcm Ftnrys�cros.In� 7 Augus�1995 , i , . �.'y t ' ^ . r � :•�'�^ . -.i _;�, , , . , , ., � , , .. . . ., _. . _. , ; ,. , .:.,- ... . - . . . � , t.. ��; � �idlifc Evduauon��Cae�ervation PUA kP��Vt��P'-�Y -, � ' � �: :2;.. .`. � Divide,the property drops off sharply toward Snowmass Creek. South of the Wauon Divide Road,the property extends to ihe top of a moderately steep hil3side wl�ere it follows the �ti Wildcat Ranch property line. North of the Watson Divide Road,the property extends only � ' _ a short distance onto the toe slope of Williams Hill. Elevations on-site rangc from r,, 9 .��'•.�: �n m approximately 7,160 to 8,170 feet. � �� m Fivc major habitats/land uses presently occur on the properry. Appro�amate]y one-half of `� N ' the property consists of north-facing,native mountain shrub hillside,dominated by GambePs �� ,. . oak(Quercus gambeJii),serviceberry(Amelanchier ainifolia),and big sagebrush (,4nemi,rio m `r rridentara). L,ocal stands of the two latter species may form almost pure monocultures or � : occvr as subdominants of oak,although throughout m�st of this communiry the ihree species ,y , codominate. Other common associaces include snowberry(Symphoricarpos rotundifolius), W ancelope binerbrush(Pursl�ia rridentara),and chokecherry(Prunus virginianus). Vigor and � species composition of this communiry varies with aspect and soi]moisture. Scattered Rocky r Mouncain junipers(Ju�siperur scopulorum)concentrate into refatively dense stands on south- �, � facing slopes. Shrubs palatabie and available to big game are moderately to heavily y �;; browsed,confirming the importance of this area to wintering deer (Odocoileus hernionus) � and elk(Cervus efaphus). � � _ m Non-native, agricultural habitats dominate the rest of the property. These areas were R `� fortnerly vegetated with mountain shrub habitat,dominated by Gambel oak and serviceberry �� at upper elevations and along toe sioQes,and by big sagebrush on lower flat areas, Three ,�, agricuitural rypes are present:(1)a lower irrigated hayfield,(2)a small abandoned hayfieid, n �; and{3)upper irrigated pastures. The irrigated ha�eld appears to have originally extended � ' � from a sceep coes}ope on the west to Highway 82. The trailer pazk was built on an eastem �o portion of this hayCeld, isolating the 13.6 acre expansion/open space parcel to the east After che crailer park was built,agricul:ural use on the open space parcel was abandoned. Q ' Without irrigation,the hayEeld mix has been invaded by weedy species,including a colony � of Wyoming ground sqnirrels(SpermophiJus elegarrs),but is still dominated by smooth brome and alfa]fa. Deer graze the abandoned and irrigated hayfields,primarily from spring ihrough fail. Elk occasionally graze the abandoned hayfield and heavily utilize the irrigated hayfield,, � primarily early winter through spring. The upper irrigated pascures were cleared of mountain shrub habitat many years ago and pianted in a graminoid pasture mix. These areas were historically hayed,but have not been hayed for some time. Two irrigation ditches contour above the pascure south of the Wauon ' Divide Road and a single ditch suppons pascnre vegetation nonh of the road. Species composiiion and producciviry within these pastures have evolved with the irrigation regime. • Sices aIong ridges support more xeric,stunted grassland,while drainage bottoms and local . areas below unlined dicches suppon herbaceous and shrubby weclands. These pastures are intensely utilized by big game,especially elk,during winter and transition periods. Livestock _ grazing varies with lessee, but has included generally well-managed cattle and horse j allotmenu. Livestoek are contained within barbed-wire pastures. Although there are places Watem Ecosystems.lnc. $ Augut4 1995 � i , �., ' � , . e :.i 'f-:.:�;.. � , ,.� +N��:' :�ar . . • ' � .�: . .; r . � . �, , �:� � .�t•. � � . i ..�. .:.. . � ': , , ., L;. � i�....,;iaEta...t._:....._...._�i1_�i %`.:c_,,....t .. . . .. . . .. .. ry ��'�. }y'?� �,q� � fla:'�',:�•• � Wildllfe Ewluuwn and Conarnation Pl�n Atpen Villa6e Pmpe�ey :.`�i'.. .i.� along the Watson Divide Road where fencing and topography restrict big game crossings, `•. fencing is not a significant problem because elk break down fencing and some local residenu ~= are thought to cut fences to facititate movements. � '�,•�. , w � The fully occupied trailer park supports medium-aged landscaping that is attractive to deer, N ' parcicularly during winter. Dear forage throughout the trailer park, mostty at night, and have even been found eating leaves in the back of an enclosed car porL No dogs are 9 ; permitted in the trailer park. Local residenu also indicate that stray cau are not much of N , a problem to the ad}acent wiidlife communiry because of the healthy coyote population m : �a - m Wich the exception of the trailer park, recreational use on the adjacent expansion/open 5 • � space parcel,and vehicn3ar activiry along the Watson Divide Road,the properry experiences �:' ' little human disturbance other than occasional agricultural management. This has increased � : the value and habitat effectiveness on the property for wildlife. n -, c rq j •,! i 6.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE USE OF THE PROPERTY ° - o� , • � "Significant wiidlife use of the property"refers to those wildlife species and issues,focusing `O 0 on big game, that will be of high biological, political, and public interest as a result of �,� proposed development on the Aspen Village propern. Individual wiidlife species and groups t,� tu not specifically mentioned in this assessment are not "insignificant", they are just not a presentty at issue because the law densicy development plan would avoid or minimally ' LL impact these species and their habitats. Furthermore,if the extensive habitats required to � preserve mule deer and elk values can be considered and protected during project planning, �� then the habitat values of virrually al] other species with smaller h�me ranges will also be � protected. Many of the life history requirements of these unmentioned species, and the � protection of biodiversity values,will be accommodated through the Conservation Easement � dedication and the implementation of the conservation plan chat runs with the easement. a 6 � There are two sign�cant wildIife issues associated with the proposed development of the '" Aspen Village property. Both are discussed below. Measures addressing the host of other minor wildlife issues associated with the development proposal are discussed in the Conservation Plan section of this report. " 6.1 CDOW WRIS MAP DEFINITIQNS CDOW WRIS maps are provided, in part, to assist land use planners and developers by _ m identifying important wildlife habitau,on or in the vicinity of a subject property,that should , j �� be avoided,or at least considered,by proposed development. Tht following definitions are m m r•� Watun Emsyutms.Inc 9 August,1995 . i �� ' � . s :;'�T , . .,y,�_ . � . . *s,! .NA-,. �'�.in� .. . �. • . .� � s. � /.'�r. i_, ..,. . , � . (,r t '�� t It. ...t ?..�.. :' l �:� �i::.• ..S� ��.. ��}��: oA . �7�t ' . �1' 3 . �C� As Villa Pm 'a•,-t-;.�=v•, Wi1411[e Evalunion�nC Consem�i�Plan � Pm 6� P�Y � F.�,,; L..; _ `,,. always provided with these maps (and usually]ost),and are used to identify and delineate • ' �'., seasonal ranges. These definitions apply to both deer and elk in the study area. �".�= .�. Winter Range That portion of the home range where 90% of the individuals are located from December 1 through April 15 during the average five winters out of 10. ;��;, - J,.. . w '- Winter Concentration Area That part of the winter range where densities are X% w ':'*' � greater than the surrounding winter range during,from � ` December 1 through April 15, during the average 5ve ' winters out of 10. ,y ` _ � _ � Severe Winter Range That part of the winter range where 90% of the m ` ' individuals are located when the annual snowpack is at ;� iu maximum during the nvo worst wimers out of 10. T ' � `'r Mi¢ration Patterns A subjective indication of the general direction of fall 5 �, �' movements of migratory ungulate herds. �- �' a � LL � � • ° Migration Corridors A speci5c, mappable site through which large numbers r� ' �. of animals migrate, the loss of which would change - n� If11ET8[i0II iOUtCS. C C7 �i LL _ � Highway Crossings An area within the home ranee of a species defined by �o ' i � more than six highway monalities per mile of highway or � �� railroad per year. m , � Critical Habitat A desienation which may be applied to any activiry area � mapped for a species, thus indicacing that within a `o dui¢nated Data Analysis linit,loss of that activity area iu would adverseiy affect that species. Mapping any activiry � � area does not arbitrarily classify that feature as"critical". � The CDOW provides the following disclaimer and note of caution with all copies of WRIS maps: t • "Care should be taken in interpreting these maps. The activity areas portrayed here �j; are graphic representations of phenomena that are difficult co reduce to two t!� dimensions. Animal distribution is fluid,animal populations are dynamic,and either ` m may vary considerably from what is shown here. Tabular and narrative information ��j� _ � accompanies these maps and should be considered." j� � . P y, 1 p� i !� . �� j;:� i',l; Wesmrn Ecosysiems.lne 1Q Augusl.1995 €^.. - . / '�, . � + . . • _ .a. . .� ',-. .J 'm-.,y:`:•� ��:�•� . '.`;..y,�\/ w��air�bY,iwi�,ne con+«�,�ion e�� ,�ww�eroarry �?�; ; ;.:��`r.�'�; . �:4. This disclaimer is reproduced here because most people interpreting the maps are unaware `-�. of the map's limitations, precision, accuracy, this disclaimer, and what the maps acsually '., indicate and do not indicate. • ~� ' J 6? BIG GAME WINTER RANGE w ,� w e . fi.2.1 Mule Deer Winter•Range ny :7 : Current CDOW WRIS maps(on file at the Pitkin County Planning Department)delineate 9 the entire Aspen Village property as deer winter range(Figure 4}. This delineation is valid w • � and accurate,including for that portion of the propercy occupied by the.mobile home park. m ' While the irrigated ha�eJd is used hy deer during winter,such non-native habitats are o8en � ` left ouuide the winter range delineation (as they were for elk,see Figure 5)if such areas T � are large enough to delineate on maps and if mapping personnel have enough time. This w � stems from CDOW liabiiity for game damage co agricvltural crops(and the ill will that has 9 ° developed in the past when the CDOW designated a rancher's hayfie]d as critical habitat), - � v rather than actual wildlife use of such areas. The proposed homesite is classified as deer � ; � winter range and is not designated as critical deer habitat. �� cn � V�'RIS maps also indicate that most of the south-facing slopes on the property and Williams o h7 Hill(north of the Wauon Divide Road)are designated as deer winter concentration area, `:,� severe winter range,and critical deer habitat. A small area along the property's common � ,a property line with Wi]dcat Ranch is designated as deer winter concentration area and critical �'� m deer habitat. Tltese designations are also valid and generally accurace. ., . � y ' � Seasonal deer habitats east of the Roaring Fork River,or habitau other than winter range � west of Snowmass Creek or souch of the Besancon Gulch Road on Wildcat Ranch are not il]ustrated in Figute 4 because they are irrelevant to the present analysis. 6.2.2 Eik Winter Range Figure 5 illustrates the distribution of important elk habitats in the vicinity of the Aspen Village property,as defined by CDOW WRIS mapping. Designated ranges east of Highway � - 82,west of Snowmass Creek,and south of the Besancon Gulch Road are not illustrated in - • m Figure 5 becanse they aze irrelevant to the present analysis. � � Habitau west of the irrigated hayfield to the slopes east of Snowmass Creek on the Aspen Village properry are designated as elk wimer range. EIk occasionally to regulady use most • portions of the properry for varving periods over the course of each winter. When elk are present,mountain shrub habitat is used for foraging,bedding,and as diurnal and noctumal i � . refugia. 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EIk experience little m '�• • '� disturbance from diurnal human activities (e.g., equestrians, hikets, nordic sloers, ete.) �" �' r�. �_ � atthough they avoid areas pro�mal to ihe Watson Divide Road and the mobile home pazk �- ` during the day. All areas of the property, with the exception of the trailer park, aze � �"�' available for noctumal use,including the expansion/open space parcei east of the trailer m •�-=. f.•.. park. Free-ranging dogs are not a problem in t[iis area. � '- R, ,.>:r�`: A large block of elk wincer concentration area,also considered cricical elk habitat,extends 5 ;k�.,;'' from the south-facing slopes on Wildcat Ranch,north over the ridge and down the westem, � �;. � � . north-crending ridge on the Aspen Village properry to Wauon Divide(Figure 5). While this "= [;; wincer concentration area and critical habitat designation is accurate thFOUghout most of this �. +,'�. area,it is inaccurate and imprecise on a fine scalt. First,as described for the large irrigated �„ �;;". hayfield on the east end of the property that was omitted from designated elk winter range, =' `i� the small irrigated hayfield on the property west of Wauon Divide and south of the Wauon _ F ,� Divide Road, should not be ctassifed as e!k wimer concentration area winter range, or ' 'i• critical habita� � ,� ' Secondly,on a fine scaie,the proposed building envelope would be located within a Iocalized � .i southwest-facing depression that suppons a lower densiry mountain shrub eommuniry with a sparse herbaceous nnderstory on relatively barren Mancos shale soils. This small area,if it were large enough to sepantely map,would be more appropriately considered elk winter range, but not winter concentration area or critical habitat. CDOW WRIS mapping recoenizes that such"pockeu"of more iightly used, and even non-use areas, occur within desi2nated habitats. Randy Cote (CDOW,pers. comm.,Appendix 10.1) concurs that the proposed building site is more accurately classified as ellc winter range,rather than winter � concentracion area and crirical habitat,although these latter habitau occur adjacent to the proposed building site. � S . Habitats on the portion of the property nonh of the Wauon Divide Road are classified as ' elk winter range(Figure 5). Elk winter concentrazion area,severe winter range,and critical elk habitat begin several hundred yards further up Williams Hill from the northern properry line and cover most of that mountain. a � • 6.3 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT CORRIDORS � ,i. � 63.1 Mule Deer Movemenu �` �:l The general migration pattem illustrated on deer WRIS maps crosses the Wauon Divide c�+ , Road on the west side of the divide,where most deer crossings are concenuated. VJhile this �� y • arrow accurately represenu a point where crossings are concentrated,by definition,it only • � ' � � Wetem Ecosyatems,Ine � 14 Aa6uu.1995 . � i.. � � . � t,._..�.-. . . .;,y ;:i': I ..'�1 . 'J,F . 1 i...:. A��. :'.. .. �., i��.�. . . � . �.�`.M1,:Y'4': Y�y Y';•'� . , y',I1�"�•'y::,. WiMlilt Enluation�nd Comervnion P1an � . �ypcn yilV�C propc�ty �!�"�t:y:.`�':.'. Y, _1�: . ' . ' q! 't'��. indicates the non-dimensional, general direction of deer movements (i.e., north-sauth) w � `� through this broad section of winter range, extending from Highway 82 to the west of � � `•, Snowmass Creek(Figure 4). Other concentrated crossing points and movement corridors N ?= in the vicinity of the Aspen Viltage property were nat i7tustrated on CDOW maps. �, +� , 9 �. � During faIi migration,deer moving north off Wildeat Ranch drift down the mountain shnib N slopes on the Aspen Villa�e properry between 5nowmass Creek and the irr9gated hayfield � _ on the easi side of tix properry. Although there are a few places along the Watson Divide m . Road where topography and fencing locally restricts erossings,deer can,and do,aoss along 9 ` r"H the entire length of the road through the property. Most movements occur in a 1.4 mile w section to the west of the Gerbaz subdivision and horse pastares. As indicated May track 9 " � � su�veys and confirmed by Randy Cote(pers.comm.},deer crossings are concentrated on the „ � steep southwesc-facing hillside on the west side of Watson Divide,from appro�dmately 900 � � feet west of the divide, per se, to near Snowmass Creek. This corridor, though not � - iilustrated on CDOW WRIS maps,is centered exactly as indicated by the general migration o ' o pattern arrow in Figure 4. Spring crossing poinu along the Watson Divide Road are more � variable in spring than in fall, for both deet and elk(Randy Cote, pers.comm.). � +i M �^ WRIS maps also indicate a point east of the Aspen Viilage property where more than six LL u deer are killed per year while attempcing to cross Highway 82(Figure 4). Seasonal deet � � habitacs east of the Roaring Fork River, or habitau other than winter range west of ca Snowmass Creek or south of the Besancon Gulch Road on Wildcat Ranch are not il]ustrated � in Figure 4 because they aze inelevant to the present analysis. � m ', �•;� `5i 63.2 Elk Movemenu � " During seasonal mierations beiween wincer and summer ranees, elk, like deer, generally � follow traditional routes determined by(1)the locarions of feeding and bedding areas,(2) continuous paths of least resistance between chese areas, and (3) the locations of concentraced human developmenu. Migration can be a gradual dri&ing (while fozaging across a landscape) chat brings animafs closer to, or further anto, winter range. Mare commonly,movements are eoncerted,forced by an accumulated snow-depth threshold where animals move relativel}+quickly and over exsended discances from summer to winter range, or from one block o£winter range to the next down-valiey. u� - , mMigracion intensiry also varies during spring migration. Where animals are pushed by fa11 � snow acenmulations,which ofren occurs rapidly,spring inigration can be a gradually drifting • up-valley, following the receding snowline, or more often,punctuated movements, where there is a sudden movement off winter range to a meadow complex that"greens-up"eazly. . ` Elk may use that meadow for up to several weeks before making another concerted , movement to the next meadow up-valley. Migratory mwemenu also include concerted , i� � movements of individual cows between spring transitional range and calving grounds. Western Fmsystevu.Inc 1S Au6nsc,1995 �� , . �."�" - y r e :...d" .� t.'1-_�. `J1� . . � . �. `��. �. . . . . . . .. . - . � �� _ Wildii[c Ev�iw�ion�ad Coruerv�tion Plan �y�yyV�P��. W � . N �� These uaditional movement patterns are most constricted on the west side of the Roaring Fork Valley where they perpendiculatly cross roads. A series of these c�nstticted crossings e `ti have been delineated on CDOW WRIS maps between lower elevation transitionai tanges N � '.� and more distal winter ranges,including those across the Owl Creek,Brush Creek,Besancon � � . Guich,and Watson Divide Roads. While a signifrcant portion of the herd may use speci$c iO m rout�s outside these defined corridors, most movcmenu generatly occur through these g, comdors and vircually all movements occur in the viciniry of defined corridors,such as those �` across the$rush Creek,Besancon Gulch,and Wauon Divide Roads. ,Wy v � These de6ned corridors are considered critical eIk habitau, presumably because even if p development encroaches on adjacent areas, these concentrated crossing poinu should be �� . � able to conduct the herd's movemenu_ The "critical"designation of these corridors can become a self-#uifilling prophecy. If onIy these corridors are protected,development may � encroach into adjacent, ]esser used, unde5ned cortidors,making the designated cotridon r legitimateiy criticai. Practical and political considerations notwithstanding,the more corridor 'O options that are available to migrants confronted by continuing development,the more likely thac some corridors will be available to conduct fumre movements. m . �" However, the Iegitimacy of designating corridors as "crirical" habitat and protecting the o greatest number of corridors through a particulaz area is only necessary until planning and land use decisions ean permanent3y protect viable corridors from subsequent degradation. i� The WRIS-based CDOW definiuon of a movement corridor includes that the ]oss of a a panicular corridor,presumably in iu entirery,would only chanee migravon routes. This is � of little biologicaJ consequence if alternate, adjacent, viable rovtes aze available, as on • � Wildcat Ranch. The entire Besancon Valley east of Wildcat Creek is a movement corridoz. ,;� There are other corridors within the Besancon Valley as heavily used as the two defined on '" WRIS maps(Figure 5,one of which is outside the Besancon Valley). The defined corridors � were only"critical"until a compatible land use was finalized, Indeed,with the present]and � use, even if the western (i.e., Section 18) corridor was enclosed in a cyctone fence, : te movemenu through adjacent corridors would continue with no adverse effect, iat alone a � "critical"impact,on the herd(Figore 5). �,� Figure 5 illusnates CDOW defined elk movement patterns on and in the vicinity of the Aspen Viilage properry, The general fall migration panern is nortb through the center of the upper property (i.e.,west of the irrigated hay pasture), in line with the core of large blocks of elk winter range on Wildcat Ranch and Williams Hill. Two designated movement ' corridon cross the Warson Divide Road on the propercy,one across Watson Divide and the other on the east end of the upper valley. The corridors share features which dif#er somewhat from the sunounding landscape. Both aze generally centered on ridges sioping �� down from the Wildcat Ranch-Aspen Village divide. ` w U7 °�,' Figure 6 illustrates the pattern of spring 1995 elk and deer movemenu across the Watson i` Divide Road. As indicated above,most eik and deer had moved sonth off the WiIliams Hill Watem Ema�stems.Inc 16 Augnsl.1995 � i �� ... 1 ' r . `��} -,i / ' �, ;� , �� T� y a� , .��;: `;.. ,. , _ A . ,. A'�'" �r (✓.< .. , � • '!.t,i 49 .- ',,?.. ,�. . .. ^�p F�' �✓ Of i�:rf� `�r�J �s �� o� �i�� - �°'y �.., .at �� ``l (!, �' r � � �,i�:. �t9b -_..1 � \,�,7f�, `,t�; �'p� d�°Y' A r.., . �5j2 \ s�%.'�.�+/ ';,��, ,,�__ 7N � cs � � �' �9��b2. ;� ,/' i `, �.,''�. r'�. %+ y .n, ",'Y . � � � �tt r / (a�� ' � � n .� � ��"` s . . � � '1,: • 1 /,� ��. 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' . - , .. " _ . ��',. -`�Y . . �..... , � 'q. . . . � .. , . ".9''T""�� t�,.r��:^� .,.,�r ��;:�..�:,�.. WlWlifc Ev.luuion anQ Con.eeva�ion PLn Aspea Viila6c P�vpv[y I;F`6.,�..;�,',"' - �..,.,.�'.:;;,._ . , , _` ; . winter range in the wcek or two preceding the survey. Moist soil conditions fram the wet W r= `^> spring pravided a obvious record of where hundreds of etk and deer crossed the road. ,� � Illustrated traii lengths are representative of cleariy discernable muddy paths worn inco the 5 �..`; . : so7 by animais. I.onger trails are a general indicator of greater animai use. � � ', in general,elk crossed from Watson Divide,perse,to the east,while deer primarily crossed 9 �; on the southwest-facing slopes above Snowmass Creek, west of Watson Divide. This is � '.-' consistent with Randy Cote's (pers.comm.)opinion of crossing pattems. Of nine heavily m „" .,+ used crossing points,six occurred whera there were gaps in at teasc one side (generally the � `r north side,which is first encountered by south-bound migrants}of the fence, and al](9 of ,� � 9) major crossings were (1) where there were gaps in fencing, (2) where sheep fencing �: ' . withouY barbed-wire on top was benc down almost to the gtound,or(3)•where the fence was � � we11 set back from the road. An estimated 85-90%of all crossing points occurred where the fence height was well below the mean fence height and where road cuts made crossings � easier. This strongly indicated that specific crossing points within corridors couid be altered ��% by providing paired gaps in fencing along the road. '` P C TJ� d � � Specific e!k crossing poinu along the Watson Divide Road are initially directed by . o topo,,rraphy and cover.I-Iowever,is the ease of crossing is of equai importance,as influenced "' f j by the combinacion of road cuu/fiIi stopes, bank steepness, and fence height. Elk can � negotiate most fence/slope combinations along the road,but unless"pushed"by a vehiele � � or some other disturbance, they (particularly inexperienced ]eaders) will ofcen seek a l � relatively easy crossing point. If there are no gaps in the fence,ellc eventuaily knock the ; ' u� fence down where they cross,and they cross along the enure length of the road through the i'�A� - n� property. However, specific crossing poinu can be altered, and movements directed and ! ti concencraced,through areas along the general movemenc patsem by leaving gaps in fencing ! V � on each side of the road. An example of one such gap heavily used as a spec5fic crossing i � point is the open driveway to the residence directly nonh of Watson Divide. If the opposing 9 gate on the Aspen Village property were ]efr open during mieration, larger numbers of r�� animals would stream through this crossing,rather than bunching up on the south side of ... the road,nonh of the fence,as May tracks indicaced. Mapped spring migration crossing paints were entirely consistent with the western CDOW- defined corridor and iess consistent with the eastern corridor(Figure 6). This may be due to spring crossing poinu being more variabJe than fall crossing points (R_ Cote, pers. comm.). Randy Cote also indicated that of the two corridors across the Watson Divide ' Road, the western corridor across Warson Divide might be used more than the eastern corridor. Tracks quantifying the number of animals using nails could not be accuracely ' � enumerated during May 1995 surveys, so trails illustraced in Figure 6 are not necessariIy �? inconsistent with Mr. Cote's opinion. ` o� � In addition to the"critical"habitat designacion of migration corridors being valid only untit � i` land use decisions can permanently protect them, the exact boundaries of the designated . Wa�em E.mssiems,Inc lg puSuu.1995 j �. , �_....._:.i � , � ' r ! �:�. ':.,/ _�1•:4.' .. . .. . . . � . � 'l� y t. f�M Wildlife E»lwiion and Cno¢rv�tion Plan A'Pm Y�R�Pr°I�Y i ��. �r�p,1;� �s� :.��_'. • . . '.''''..t.y,�::��• carridors on the Aspen Village propercy are generalized and not entirely accurate, resulu �,;'� `- of spring 1945 surveys (Figure 6) suggest the eastern corridor across the Wauon Divide Road should be wider,while the delineated western conidor is more accurate. However, w : �;�, the greatest ambiguity is how far north and south of the road"criUCal;"habitat associated m . ' . with a road crossing shonld extend. After ail,it is the animaPs ability to safely cross the °� •• ' � road,per se,that is critical.Adjacent habitat is important to the extent that it facilitates safe crossings and reduces energy expenditvres and stress assaciated with crossing. � ; � in An animal's abiiiry to safely migrate across a road is largely influeneed by vehicle speeds and � r ., , volumes on the road at the time of day when animals arc crossing(generally noctumal and T �;-r crepuscularly)during the"off-season"migration periods. Vehicle speeds along the winding, � , steep, unpaved Watson Divide Road are reiativety slow (e.g., 30-35 mph or slower), ,� . particularly in the vicinity of the designated crossing points. Most big game road-idIls r � throughout the State occur on paved highways and roads where vehicle speeds are>_45 mph „ (G.Skiba,CDOW,pers.comm.). Vehicle volumes along the Wauon Divide Road are also " ' relaciveiy light and concentrated during morning and evening rush hours. This provides %`� relativeJv intervals berween vehicles that are avaiIable for nocturnal crossings. As a resuit, the Watson Divide Road is relatively safe for animals to cross,and should continue to be, '� � �, as long as the road remains unpaved in its current alignment,despite increasing residentiai � j - • �' development in the Snowmass and Capitol Creeic Valleys. Crossings wouid be further o facilitated by providing strategic gaps in fencing on each side of the road. i i Lastly,on a fuie scale,the proposed homesite,located largely within a smalI depression and � outside of any sigaificant trails or moveFnenc corridors,should not be considered to be within �;,. � the western migration corridor across ihe Wauon Divide Road, nor should the site be � �` considered "critical" habitat. $ased on a recent site survey, Randy Cote (pers. comm., u� 4,� Appendix 10.1) also considers this `site to be ouuide of speci5c routes composing the " movement corridor. Furthermore, if WI2IS mapping reflected the type of detailed, sice- m specific surveys condueted for the present project, the proposed homesite would not be ° mapped within the movement conidor and would not be considered"critical"habicat. In a 6 perfect world, a11 WRIS mapping would be based on sice specific surveys and would be U accurate and precise down to the acre. However,WRIS mapping is conducted at a 1:SU,000 ^ scale and is recognized by the CDOW(and should be recognized by all users)as a staning point for site planning. 6.4 SUMMARY � The Aspen Village properry, and its winter range and movement corridors, represent an integral habitat block for maintaining deer and elk populations in this area of Pitkin County. „� $ig game winter range is one of the most spatially limited seasonai 6ig game ranges in the � Roaring Fork Valley and is near a threshoid limiting the sue of deer and eIk populations, � Residential,recreational,and other human developmenu continue to erode Pitkin Councy. � Waicm Emsysiems.(ne 19 Aug�nM 1995 � / ''' .-. � .� � e � *� . . ci � 1 .�� )t� �. .. - . '. l:... �. .. '.... _\ .. '.,�' � ,. ._' ',...I.'�:. - .._ ... _ ... . �... -.,. . . . .' ., '..� . .'.'.1�...- ... .. .-.� .. -��. ...': ... .... :.�..:. v ,'_a� i��-,�_�� - Wi1dU[e Ewlu��ion�nd Co�uervation Plan N �F�..` . pea Yti66e Propvty ��... �::)�` . ,.y:.-., . winier range, despite some of the most restrictive planning and growch ordinances in the a� State, lf deer and elk populations arc to be maintained near present levels, preserving s � winter range and viable access to it is of paramount importance. �' '. '!� ry} ` '` :� Virtualiy the entire 879 acres of the Aspen Village property is classified and used as winter y . � �. range by deer and elk. Portions of the property are also classified as deer and elk winter � concentration areas,severe deer winter range,and critical deer and elk winter range. Deer m `,; and e!k winter ranges of equal importance are also located immediately to the north and T : south of the propercy. Preserving the winter range vaiues of this property is vitai to ,� -r- maintaining the integriry of wincer range and the number of animals composing big game �� ' herds in this area of the Counry. ,�'y' : - ' � . . 1'here are four sets of wildlife movement corridors on the west side of the upper Roaring � ; Fork Valiey required to conduct big game and other wildlife between summer ranges in the w � Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and winter ranges on mostly private lands down valley. T The corridors through Wiidcat Ranch and across the Besancon Valley have been preserved — . through land use planning. Those crossing the Brush Creek Road are in the early plannin� stages of being preserved,although it may take severa]more yeazs before development of �' all properties flanking the road receive final approval. Corzidors across most of the Owi ' � Creek Road have been preserved in key areas,although there are svll some"wild cards"that �could be played. The]ast major comdor of concern is across the Watson Divide Ttoad. We now have the opportuniry to preserve this entire comdor in one conservative land vse plan. The development being proposed would not only preserve use through both de5ned , corridors,but also through the intervening 3,300 feet,for a total corridor width of 1.4 avles, t`- , This would be the widest corridor avai3able for movements on the west side of the Roaring Fork Va17ey and the widest corridor between ad}acent residences_ 3SQJAJ 12/0�/1996 12:87F' PG 36 OF 49 7.0 SIG1vIFICANT WILDLIFE ISSUES ASSOCIATED � WITH DEVELOPMENT There are two significant wildlife issues associated with the Aspen Village developmeni proposaI:preserving viable migration corridots and preserving big game winter range. Each of this issues is discussed below. 7.1 PRESERVING VIABLE MIGRATION CORRIDORS The proposed homesite would be located in the extreme southwest corner of what current ' WRIS maps delineate as ihe westem elk migration comdor across Wauon Divide, - approximately 1,350 feec(0.26 mi.)south of the�Wauon Divide Road. The reader might � legicimately ask:"If migration corridors are so important,how can a biologist woridng for a Westun Esosyztems,ine ZQ Auguu,1995 . � . . '.._',. � , � , � e _^a' .v%�, ' . . � � , •:..i ; ��;�., ��,::, ;c-=,:.; Wiidlite Evalwuon and Coeuervalion PLn Aipcn VIWec propcty 7q,_°;ti. . . �;,v conservatian organization, whose primary goal is the preservation of impattant wildlife - . habitat,justify locaiing a home within a designated corridor?" The answer is that (1) the specific homesite is not located in an area important to crossings af the Wauon Didsde � 1� Road; (2) if defined corridors were more precisely delineated on 5ne scale WRIS maps, 9 ..:; based on site-specific field surveys, they would reflect this; (3) movements through the °' ro western corridor will shown little effect from the home in iu proposed location(panicularly southbound spring movements);(4)the easYern corridor.vi7l be more viable if the 14 unit ,� sabdivision (with 6 homes flanking the eastern edge of the corridor) is removed; and (5) N mosc impottancly,because the entire intervening area bctween the two designated corridors, � which is now used for movtmtnts,will be preserved in perpetuiry. Movements through the � two corridors and the intervening area will also be #aci]itated by measures within the 9 � ' Conservation Plan. The"critical habitat"designation of where these corridors cross the road w ' ", is only valid if al]areas ouuide corridors are unavailable for movements. That will not be W 9 the case. The present Aspen Village proposal would preserve both designated corridors and " the intervening area for a total corridor width of 1.4 miles. � ` W 5imilar site conditions and reasoning were used to rationalize locating building sites on Lou �' �, il and 2 in Wildcat Ranch, within one of two designated movemem comdors also 0 � designated as critical habicat (see Figure 5). There, adjacent, undesignated movement F - Q corridors werc protected from future development to accommodate any movemenu divened � r out of the designatad corridor. r� � SeveraI of the original 10 potential development envelopes evaluated on the Aspen Village u u properry were acivalIy outside of designated movement corridors, but they wonld have • � disrapted wildlife movements through a Iarge surrounding area of habitat and, more �,� importantly,affecced adjacent winter range use. m The proposed homesite is companb]e with migratory movemenu through the Watson Divide � corridor. The sice is located in a shallow southwest-facing bowi approximatel_v 1,350 feet � south of che Watson Divide Road. South-bound spring migranu will fvnnel through two or � more proposed gates in fencing on opposite sides of the road in the western corridor and '" be well sovth of the road(the critica]feature in movement corridors)before they need to : consider whether to react to the hause. Most e]k movements would continue following an eavsting jeep trail through a saddie east of the smal]knoll and southeast of the homesite. Most deer wonld contour, as they do now, across the slopes beiow the honse and above Snowmass Creek. There are some deer that now move through the proposed homesite. . These animals wouid simply be diverced to the east or west and along the main routes. Nonh-bound fal]migrants witl be unaware of the homesice un�i1 they are in the viciniry of �-, the small latoll southeast of the site. Deer may be affected more than eik. Most � � northbound deer contour across slopes below the homesite. 7'be actual west side of the � home has been recommended to be setback from the shoulder of the hill appro�dmately 100 in � feet,so it is more out of view of side-sloping deer. The deer that contour across the knoil � W6[C[T EODSYS�CGH.IGC ZI AY(4f1.]�$ , 1_; _ . �. _ . . . .� �-�: . :; ':�:. .�..h. . � . �. ..,..- ... , � . . . .. , ... . , . .. .. . �:._ .. . . . .... . _. .. � +4:. Wildlife Cwdwtion�M Comerntion Pbn Aapee wlla6e Propaty �� '� ' �s.., S. ��". • t:,. on levei with the home will have to walk through the yard,or go east or west around the home. Most elk(and those dcer) followi;ng the jeep road thraugh the saddle east of the �� , small knoll,should follow the road past the homesite without seeing it because of screening � ?;, topography,vegetation,and the depressed site. The road does not approach within 544 feet T � �� of the homesite. Animais will be downwind as they move past the home,but they should r" - continue along preseni routes. As a worst case scenario, once past the homesite spring migrancs could head nonheast over the ridge and chose a crossing point within a one mile � wide section af the movement corridor. � � _ ,o r Migrating deer and elk encounter homes all the time. The issue is whether a home in its T � proposed location wil! divert animals so far out of their way that they will unnecessarily w . expend valuabfe energy and whecher this diversion will increase road-kill probabilities. �;, • � Confidently, neither of these eventualities should occur. Furthermore,because a 1.4 cnile -5 wide movement corridor, encompassing both delineated cortidors, wi11 be preserved in � perpetuity by the present development proposal, the mieration corridor issue should be c., resolved from a biologicaliy perspective. � � 7.2 PRESERVING BIG GAME WINTER RANGE , � Preserving big game winter range on the Aspen Village property was of pazamount concern. Prior discussions have addressed winter range use of the property, exisvng and future availabiIiry of this habitat in the local area, and the value of this habitat and properry for maiataining ungulate herds. The proposed homesite would be located in deer winter range, � . in elk winter range, and in an area designated on current WRIS maps as winter concencration area, and, therefore, criucai elk habitat. Here alsa, the reader might ]eeitimately ask:"If big game winter range is so imporcanL how can a biologisc�vorking•for ; a conservaaon organization,whose primary goa] is the preservation of important wildlife habita�jusrify locacing a home within designated wincer range?" "I1�e answer is that(i)the specific homesite is not located in an area that warrants winter concenrration area and, tberefore, criticai habitat status; (2) if winter range designations were more precisely delineated on fine scale WRIS maps,based on site-specific field surveys,they would reflect this;(3)the entire property is deer winter range and,with the excepaon of the trailer park, eIk winter range;(4)the homesite would be]ocated on ihe excreme westem edge of a lazge block of winter range,weil buffered from large b]ocks of surrounding winter range, and affecting the smallest area of adjacent winter range of any potential building site considered; , (5)the one proposed homesite would have far less impact on wintering big game and the Ioss of winter range than the 14 approved homesites(with no protecrive covenanu)strung- out along 29 acres of the hayfield;and(6)the Conservation Easement co be placed on ihis property would preserve approximately 820 acres of winter range in perperuity,less the 1S .. acre designated development envelope contasning the one proposed homesite and all associated structures. ; �- i �995$5 1�/a2/199E 1'�:57P F'G 38 OF 49 watern Ecmn�ems,lna � Au�st.1595 � � �-,:_._.... r _ � s •,.� , � ... 1 .1 • . ' . . ;•. . . � � � .., �. . �q . i'�:., '.-:.'�,.. -.: . .-, .-i . �.;' ..� .... � .:. �;.... . .._ ._.. ..,.- ' 4,#F1�,x�1'. WilAli(e LwHu.tion■ed Consevnian Pian Npen viNa6e P�cperty �� s .. �'��wir;.. • a.. S`. j; Individual potential homesites considered to the west of the 14 unit subdivision were `�,. considered iess compatible because�they wouId have affected large areas of surrounding ' winter range andlor were located in disruptive areas of movement corridors. f-iomesites W .~= were ptecluded airywhere north of the Wauon Divide Road becavse of crirical,south-facing W ��..�, deer winter range on-site and further north on Wiiliams Hill. There were also no potential N � homesites east of Watson Divide on the south side of the road that would not have affected large areas of adjacent elk and deer winter range, i; 9 cn . � The approved 14 unit subdivision is ]ocated, as discussed above, on deer and elk winter m *' ` range, heavily used by hundreds of animals a day periodicaily over the winter. Not only � would the forage on the 29 acres within this svbdivision be lost to wintering animals,but T � ` ' forage and other values in some surrounding buffer zone would also be ]ost Ic is my w � ' understanding that there are also no protective covenants associaced with this apprwed � development,such as dog controi,fencing,seasona]closures,education,enforcement,and � a host of other provisions necessary to maximize compatibi]ity with the sensicive surro�nding � wildlife coramuniry, that are fundamencaI to the Conservation Plan proposed below. �, Asriculturai use of this ha�eld would also continue under the present development `� � proposal. � Q � m `'' 8.0 ASPEN VILLAGE CONSERVATION PLAN � � G � The Conservation Plan outlined below was deve3oped to achieve TCF's gaals far preserving ' • �� che valuable wildlife and a�ricultural resources on the Aspen Villaee property. It assvmes °� that the proposed development plan for the properry, as fully described in Desigtt � , ,� Workshop's application to the Counry,is approved. It is anticipated that additional detail � may be incolporated in subsequent stages of the County review process,and that this section � may be re5ned with results of additional interaction with the CDOW, Counry, and the e pubiic. ca 8.1 SITE PLANNING 1. One,1.5 acre development envelope containing a singie family residence,an attached, one bedroom caretaker unit,and a guest house will be located south of Watson Divide as • illustrated in Figure 3 of this document. The develapment envelope shalI contain all stnictures and habitat modifications,with the exception af the driveway,a leach field,and utilities. Within that 1.5 acre (6�,340 square foot) development envelope, a bu�lding � envelope wi]]be sited that shall not exceed 30,000 square feet(0.69 acres), The west side ` ��', af the building envelope should be setback samewhat from the western shoulder of the ridge r� to visually screen most of the west side of the home from animals contouring across the � hiIIside below. This screen could be enhanced wish landscaping. These envelopes will insure waian Emrynems,tne ?3 wugutt,Ivss i . � ' � � ' � { , ' .:;�ya;, ;..i '-.� . • . 1... ..... .... ... . .. .. � � �.. �td{f[e Eva{wtion�nd Cowervnion Plan Nprn Viilt�c Propeny ��b�.�.` ' ��f��. . . �.,,�u�: _ that construction and use of this home minimizes impacts to the surrounding sensitive habitat �':` ,�� .'�'`� and facilitates continued wildlife use. ' ;�� .� The driveway to the homesite shall follow the existing jeep trail south off the Watson Divide w • ?' Road untiJ it must contour west to reach the homesite. Meanders in this road south of the w � ,. '� irrigation ditch will be permitted to accommodate topographic canstrainu. N The opening of the driveway onto the Watson Divide Road shall be vngated and remain 9 J�°<; open ta facilitate seasonai and daity big game movcmenu through chis opening,across the N . road, and through the driveway opening on t6e opposite (north) side of the road. Any m �`Y security gate across the driveway shall be located west of where the driveway departs from c � the e�cisting jeep trail,south of the imgation ditch flowing under the jeep road. Fnal siting °� � � may require input from the project biologisc or CDOW. Big game,particu]arly elk,use this w jeep road as the main route through the western movemem corridor. It is the intention of 9 this provision that future use of the driveway be compatible with exisdng wiidlife movemenu. � With this in mind,it would be best for fucure movemencs if the jeep road remained unpaved. � r 2. For the purposes of this assessmenc,it must be assumed that the primary residence `� S , will be occupied year-round. If this is the case,an attached(or detached)caretaker unit at o the primary residence would have little additiona]effect. If the primary residence is only � F seasonally occupied, as anticipated, tt►e caretaker,with provisions below, would prabably � produce less than or equal the impacc of the owners. Moreover,as long as the provisions of this plan are foIIowed,an attached caretaker unit would be compatible with wildlifa use. To reduce caretaker impacu, the attached carecaker unit sfiall concain no more than one � � bedrooaz and shall not be occupied by more than two adulcs. Caretaker(s)will be prohibited • from having live-in children and/or dogs. .. 3. A 5.0 acre ranch manager! employee residencial development envelope, and/or aggregate of em�elopes, shall be located in the lower irrigated hayfietd portion of the property and shall coniain all strvctures and habitat modifications,including the homrsite, : driveway,leach fie]d,and anciilary ranch equipmenc and strucsures,such as a garage,stables, ; and/or corrals. Areas disturbed around homes and driveways sha116e promptiy revegeiated. 4. No nther structures or habitat modiGcations shall be permitted outside of the above development envelopes,which would total 6.S acres. Furthermore, the remaining area of� the property shall be preserved via a Conservacion Easemenc. This will permanently proteci the movement corridor,winter range,and other wildlife values associated with the property - and those on surrounding areas. 399585 ic/iR2/1996 1c:57R F�G 44i OF 49 � �- � Wa�an Ermys�cros,Inu Z4 Au;us4 1995 i � �•�;.'-- ^ ',f, { 4 ; � . �� '�C;+=- ' � . . •:..i • � �'p` __ . � _ . . , .. ,. ,t,},. , �'�.;.,� . WIIAIIk Evdwtion�nd Comecv�ticn Pl�n tipen Yllaee Propemr 1�::;��;�... . ��.: 8.2 $EASONAL USE RESTRICTIONS w , � 1. On the Aspen Village property there should be no nocturnal hnman ase of any ldnd m ti; (inctuding,but not limited to hiking,horseback riding,mountain biking,snowmobiling,nordic � �..,. skiing,etc.)outside of development envelopes(e�cclnding driveways and the Watson Divide Road)between November 15 and June i,inclusive,(the officia]period of big game winter N range occupancy and the fall and spring migration periods) to minimiu win�er rangc, N , transicional range,and migratory discurbances to big game. Diumal use dvring this period � could occur on the property,provided ic was confined to irrigated meadows where big game m would not be bedded. Snowmobile use should be prohibited on the properry,unless it is the W lasc available option for valid agriculmral management. W 9 � 2. The Aspen Village properry will iemain private and there shall be no public access � c� . permitted. � � 8.3 FUTURE AGRICULTURAL USE OF THE PROPERTY ° F G� .D � Historic and current agriealtural use of the property,which includes haying and cattle and " o horse grazing,is compatibie wich e�sting wildlife use. It is the intention of this Conservation � Plan that the same types of agricultural use on the property continue at simi3ar or lower � ]evels. Furthermore,whatever agricultural use occurs on the properry must be compatible LL with 1995 levels of big game winter range,tzansitional range,and corridor uses. � u - � �^, 1. There will be no habitat modifications(such as pedestrian,horse, or bike traiIs or �U additional clearing of native mountain shrub or other wiidlife habitats) anywhere on the '" properry, unless authorized by the County as valid,wildlife-oriented habitat modificacion. � m -°• 2. The properry owner shall svbmit a leiter to the Counry, adequateiy descn"bing any � appreciabie proposed change in the rype or level of agricultural use on the properry,at least � 90 days prior to its implementation. The Counry shall forward a copy of any such proposal • -" to the CDOW within one week of iu receipt. In the event the CDOW considers proposed or resulring agricultural vse or levels to be incompatible with 1995 wildlife use,the Counry could deny the proposed change and/or require the owner to make agricv2tural uses companble with wildlife. 8.4 FENCING �� With major elk and deer migration corridors crossing the Aspen Viliage property, ii is ` � important that fencing incompatible with wildlife movemenu be minimized. Restriccive m fencing can unnecessarily increase energy expenditures and lead ta inereased road-kills along i r•� the Watson Divide Road. Western Ecasysiems.Inc . Z,$ AuSust 1995 / .'._!.�_,': . --• t " 9 ti..Q. ' .:� � h �� .:. r �. �. �. . . .. . . . . . .. �'i.. �.'. , .. '^ ' .. .. �.�- ., ... . .. . .�.. .�." .:1 . ....�... . . .. .., .. . . '�" if �, r i.., 1Vildlllc Evalwtian sM Comemtian Pl�n Aapen Vilk6e Pmpeny ��y�:::� . . '9j ji�"�.. . • ' �.'7:'.�,f�• 1. The ovmer and ranch manager/employee wil]be permitted a privary fence (e.g.,a `' . six faot tall solid wood fence)to cnclose up to 5000 square f�et,provided it is immediately � � adjacent to the house and is entirely within the designated bvilding envelope. There shall ,�`: be no additional fencing permitted arou�d the owner's home,with the exception of the r„� �' �.;; privary fence and agricultural fencing compatible with wildlife�novements,as defined below, e " m ? Any horses kept on the properry wiil be maintained at facilities adjacent to the ranch N manager's/emp}oyea's residence on the lower, eastern portion of the properry, or left to 9 graze in the large,common pastures. Any corral fencing for horses adjacent to the ranch N `r�` manager's/ empioyee's residence shall be contained within the 5.0 acre development � . envelope. It is recommended,but not required,that this fencing be companble with wildlife �, � � a� . movements. � , w 3. A smail, temporary holding corral or"saddle-u�" area associated with the pritnary 5 t, residence would have no significant affect on wildiife movements, provided the following � provisions were adhered to: � t A. T'he corrai shal] not enclose more than 1,000 square feet (e.g.,a square corral �" i would be apprwdmately 32 x 32#t.),with no more than 50 feet on a side. o . a� a � B. The corral, in its encirety, shall be located within the 1.5 acre development � ° envelope and shall be located on top of the home's leachfield, if the leachfield is t,� contained within the development envelope. �� . a C. The corral shall be of a wood, split rail design. Fence specifications may be � � incompatibie with wildlife movemenu(as descnbed in No.5 of this section),provided � that all rails,in at least one section of fence,on at least the north and south sides of `:; the conai,are taken down whenever the corral is not in use. �o � m D. T'lie purpose of this sma11 corral shall be limited to a shon-term(i.e.,ovemight { � or over a weekend)horse holding facility. „� : 6 . � E. 'There shall be no other structures associated with this corral,unless the corral is � attached to a garage or other authorized outbuilding contained within the designated building eirvelope. 4. The primary residence and ranch manager/employee will be permitted to fence a small area,.not to exceed 1,000 square feet,for the sole purpose of excluding wildlife accus to a garden,provided the fenced garden is]ocated encireIy within the designa[ed building envelope. � � 5. Barbed-wire fencing on the property should be restrvng to specifications that are � ' � compatible with wildlife movements. Wildlife compatibfe fencing is limited to a maximum � m �,� . Watern Ecmyste.ms,Ine 26 Au�ut.1995 i . 1�'..�` � . , � _ ; . .� . ...:; �;�:. .,,: � � . .. � .. ,. . . ., _ . r �Y� . ��_y ��',. Wibtl[e Ewlunwn and Coiuemiion Plan .4pen wlla`e Prope7ty i�; . � :E�:'' .:5[":'. . . �.. ;.�:�_ of 3 strands of wire or 3 rails. Rai1s shall not be more than 4 inchcs wide. The top rail or - wire scrand shati not be higher than 42 inches above mean ground level. With the exception � of a sp}it-rail design,a raii fence shall not have a top rail oriented horizontaIly whose width , '': w perpendicular to the graund exceeds 1 inch. This measvre is to prevent snow accumulation W �':'.;; atop the rait (the Guber effect) from restricting big game movements. The middle wire m strand shall be no higher than 30 inches above mean ground level, protiding a 12 inch N kickspace betow the top strand. The bottom rail ar wire strand shall be at least 18 inches � above mean ground�level, to provide su�cient clearance for passage of elk calves, deer N ' '�` � fawns,and othez wildtife. � '?' � � • � 6. To facilitate migratory big game movements through ihe properry, opposing wire � - ' gaces (at least 15 feet long) or lay-doum wire fences will be created on each side of the w ' Wacson Divide road every 100 mecers aiong the]engch of the road through the properry. W There shall be at least nvo gates in each of che two designated movements corridors. Gates n � in designated corridors shall be opened on November 15 of each year,or the day following „ the close of ciie last deer and e!k hanting season, and ciosed no earlier than June L '� Accommodations wiii have to he made in the present pasture system to prevent livestock %, r s access to the Watson Divide Road. This may require one or two fences compatible with o - o wildlife movements perpendicu]ar to the Watson Divide Road. No additional fences shall � be]ocated within designaced movement corridors. As a general rule,gates should be open � � when livestock are not present in those pastures. c� il f n 8.5 DOG AND PET RESTRICTIONS "` u� �� Free-ranging dogs and other pets frequently constitute a menace to local wildtife. Such � animais on winter range ean significantty reduce habicat availabiliry and effectiveness. °; Proku'biting aU dogs from chc Aspen Village properry would be in the best interest of wildlife. v However, properly conuolled does do noc advezsely affect wildlife use. The following � restrictions wiU be implemented if the homeowner and ranch manager desire dogs or other � `,�,� pets. � each s' cept offspring]ess than 6-months-old. Dogs will be kept inside resi and allowed outsi if(1)on a leash under the.direct control of its o or authoriud representative,(2)if in closed run,or(3)if in a fenced v ,� the fence is adequate , to contain the dog. Enclosed run st be locaced im ' tely adjacent to the hame,within tha lot's building envelope,and shail not e 0 square feei. Runs with enclosed tops would protect dogs from possible]i redation. carecaker at the primary residence m shall be prohibited&om h mg dogs. m � 2. D 1 not be permitted to roam uncqntrolled at any time,uniess the ' legally i We�em Emayn�m:.Ine ?7 Augus41995 � y,� 1 i • r s � �_ , � . / `"�. ' �...,;: . . ' _ ! . ,.. . � . .. . - . � �; ��;:! wWli[e Evduuian md Comervanon Plm , � . • Nprn Viila6e Pmpary � �'.,� . . a..:2:. ' c �t, -{6�FgSGR�3iiVE' � ' ir W - 4 Visitors should be disco¢raged from bringing dogs on-site. Contractors shall ba � prohibited from bringing their dogs on-site,even if dogs are to be kept within vehicles. N 5. CDOW and Gounty representatives will be granted access to the properry to enforce r9n ' , any of the dog restrictions and other wildlife restrictions set forth in this Conservation Plan. � -r_ CDOW enforcemcnt may include the capture or destruction of any dogs running at large � , within the development,regardless of where the dogs may have originated. The property �' : . owner will provide the Counry with a list of names and phone numbers of the ownet and �' w , additional agents authorized to act as the owner's represencative regarding these measvres. W These agents will be reasonably accessible. The CDOW and Counry will gn�e actual notice � � to the owner, or co one of the owner's designated agents, 24 hours in advance prior to � entering the prnpercy (provided, however, that this notice provision is not intended to circumvent any rights that the CDOW or Counry presently have to enter the properry under � anv existing]aws). o � -n �, 6. The CDOW and County will be accompanied by the owner's agent during all site � �" inspections. All site inspections will be performed during daylight hours. Furthcr, the o CDOW and County must have reason to believe that there is a violation of one or more conditions of the apprwal. The CDOW and Counry may,from time to time,conduct audits �w � for compliance,provided that such site inspections are scheduled and conducced in the same . � manner as descnbed in this paragraph. LL a � 7. Any domestic cats will be kept ivithin residences and be proh9biced from roaming ,;� free. Cats shall not be fed ouuide. Pet food will attract bears and other wildlife creating, '" at leasc,a nuisance. Free-roaming cats are subject to becoming pan of the local food chain. . ; � � m m '., � 8.6 LANDSCAPING . 4» -� Vegecative cover within the Aspen Village property,outside of building emelopes,driveways, and roads, will be retained, except where manipularion is required to redvice wild5re . potencial or as part of a valid wn7dlife habitat enhancement program authorized by the ' County. The objective of this measure is to minimize the amount of narural habitat loss and to maincain existing vegetation buffering visual and acoustic disturbances &om sensitive adjacent habitats. The owner will only be permitted to manipulate vegetation within the development envelope, _ � vnless as spec�ed above. The owner should be educated to appreciate and maintain the � � exisdng vegecative communiry. The area of fenilized,irrigated bluegrass]awn surrounding m m � �•� Waiem Emsynems.Ina Zg wu6ust.1995 � / t._.. ".' ' . , � ' � a ,;;g` . ��. . e„� „ ,, h „ : .�, ,, .. r WiW6(c Evdu��ion�M Comerv�tioa Pitn � Npa�Vi1fa`e Pivpivty� . ��* �� F , • . �R '.. the primary residence and ranch manager/ecnployee unit and within each development � envelope shall be limited m 10,000 square feet. The owner must also recognize that they : � have moved into critical wildlife habitat important as a foraging area,that some wildlife will � ; '`a have sirong compuLsions to eat whatever a homeowrter planu,native or not,and that the w ':.; CDOW wiil not be liable for this type of damage to landscaping. W s m N 8.7 HUNTING . 9 cn ::p .. Hunting is the primary management tool the CDOW uses to balance wild&fe popu3ations � • with available habita� Inadequate hunter access and/or hnnter harvest wili ailow populations � - ' to grow,increasing game damage on the subject and ad}'acent properties. It will be up.to T � the owner to decide what type and leve] of hunting is compatible with the properry,what W areas may be safely hunted,and when and if all hunting on the properry will be terminated. W i. The Aspen Vilfage property is now,and will continue to be,closed to pubiic hunting. � ;, � �. i �' 8.8 BEARS,TRASH REMQVAI.,AND NUISANCE WII„DLLFE N w o a The Aspen V71age propern is located in high qualiry black bear habitat and bears aze '� a occasionally present (April through November). There aze existing problems with bears, ,�, r� garbage,and people in Pitkin Counry and some bears have shown signs of habicuation and aaggression towards residents. Most bears do not cause damage where residential areas have ;� � encroached into bear habitat, The key is that if a bear doesn't fnd food it wil]move on. � - ,;� $]ack bears are amnivorous and while they mostly eat vegetation, they will eat almost � ” anything. They will eat human food, garbage, hummingbird nectat, bird seed, pet food, � grease off your grill,suntan]orion,etc. Garbage generally provides the greatest atuacrion °. for bears to residential developmenu. Once a bear has found an easily accessible,consistent 5 food source,it will o8en overcome iu wariness of people and visit rhe site regularly. Ttus � increases the chance of a bear-human encounter. After repeated use of the food source,the ; ~ bear Rtay evea act aggressively toward residents,their peu,or their unsuspecring neighbors. When this happens and wildlife authorities are notified,the bear is usually killed to protect human safety. The following measures will be required of the prqperry owner,ranch manager/employee, and caretaker to reduce potential bear problems: , 1. There shall be no ouuide storage of any crash or gazbage,no matser how briefly(e.g., �� overnight),at either residence or anywhere within the properry,unless it is contained within m individual bear-proof containers which meet North American$ear Society,CDOW,or U.S. � � Nationa]Park Service specifications. These containers presently wst around$300.00 and � �� can contain one 32 gallon trash can. They are nonmobile and are generally cemented on -� �� watem Eoo,ystems,ine. 29 �g�� '.:�.�..'�_�_.. � ; . � ::�a. ...� �i� . ir:. . � � �• , r � - �i: t .��.-> ...� _ . -,� , � .. , . .� -.:A ..Y.r 1 � — ' �� . .. .. , �.. .', -. . �.�.. � �.. � ;�� ..�_� � .t.�� . ,._ �,.'�.: .��::f r,. ... .r , . _ � ... , ., ., „, . ,. . , . . �,:• Y v;,j,: �Hi-�• K�:: �4.'• �IAIi[e Evalunfnn and Cotuervnion PLn Aap�e Vlfl�ee Ptoperry �'�i'='::�i;'��.. . - �.`� ,.��.,::{ � . � � �; a stand at the junction of a resident's driveway and the local road. Most homeowners need � � at least two containers. � :;, 2. Prior to disposal,any zefase that might attract bears should be kept within the gazage in �'• '� a suitable receptacie with a right-5tting lid Refuse shoutd not be kept within detached garages or sheds because these structures are more likely to be broken into by bears. � 's, w �.�,. However,fotiowing these recommendations may not eliminate bear problems. Bears have m � � � �.7 : broken into attached residential garages in the surrounding area fo�garbage. Bear-proof containers are the most secure approach to garbage disposal. 5 , cn \ 3. There shall be no dumps or underground disposal of refuse within the development. � Buried garbage or dead livestack will attract bears. m m 4. Residents will be ptohibited from using a compost pile if they have gardens. w w `• ' S. Pets sha])not be fed outside. Bow)s of pet food left on the back deck will attract beazs 5 f' � and other predators(e.g„coyotes)and nuisance species(e.g.,skunks)of wildiife. � ;; • � .. ° 6. With the exception of bird feeders, the feeding, baiting, salting, or other means of '' ,� attracting wildlife to individual yards witl be prohibited. e � ., -u�. 7. Owners will be educated about bears and other locai wildlife via the CDOW's brochure � ! r;� a entitied"Living with wiidlife in bear country"to be provided to the owner at ctosing and to . n �+ the ranch manager/employee,and caretaker. oi ., m � 8.9 MOUNTAIN LIONS .. � � . e Mountain lions are occasionally presenz yeaz-round on the Aspen Village property,but may r� be more common from faIl through spring when large numbers of deer and elk (prey �' species)are wintering and fawning/calving at lower elevations. In other areas of Colorado, where subdivisions have encroached upon mountain lion habitat containing high concentrations of prey species,encoanters between lions,hnmans,and their peu and livestock have increased. The following measures will be implemenced to minimize lion- ' human conflicu: 1. All residenu wiil receive a copy of the CDOW's brochure entitled"Living with wildlife m in mountain]ion country"to educace residenu about the mountain lion issue. U� m ��- r°+7� I 1 wciern Ecosvsmms.�ae. 3o au5�e+4 lv9s rn � �,.�' � . � ` . ^�'�� 'f,�r ' � . . - ` '.��R ��.., ;� �„��n't.+?'r.. . . . ,._ .� _. .'+.. . ..��: ...,.�...... "`�-t`' , ..{?r.-..... f,�r. , .;�.4u.,,.. xw,,,;? ,_,. ^ t.�M�y, . �� . �� x ��-� � Wildtlfe Ev.lwtion md Comervation Plaa tiPn+��+6�proPmY .�'�?t.. .Y}.y�.:. . r. .,:iu� i�;'LF!' 8.10 EDUCATION/ENFOACEMENT "'��"�♦. �`� .;�:q; .< Prospective owners, the evantual oumer,and the ranch manager/caretaker shali be given '� a copy of thu report to educate them on the impottance and sensitivity of this propezry to "'��'�•�� . ,: wildlife,the host of wildlife issues associated with it,and the responsibilities they will inherit '- = and be encumbered by through its purchase. It is the intent that this Conseivation P1an be �`� modified into a legally binding document that the owner must legally agree to implement .::.:�,.. before receiving iitle•,to the property. The County,CDOW,and any easement grantee shall � �w hav� the right to enforce any and all of ihe provisions contained within the Conservation ''"":Y� � Pian. �k;�� . I �: , i . I i v k � �X � ';5. i Y' I . � i I � � . ' ;.,� � �?i" � .I , i - � i � ! � , _ _i L i I � 1�/0�/1996 12:57F' PG 47 OF 49 `;, i \399585 � � � �. . t ' � .:9��E2 0�/29/9b Q+3:,;r�P F�G 47 �>; OF qg (. � �. '� Y, � , wwem Ecosys�ems.tne 31 AuSun.1995 '.�..� . _ _ 1 �:� : , ��, � . 4 � � , i� . . � ".. . � � ... __. �' . � i C.��R,`A. . . . . • �+•.� . . � . � . a�) �i�`• • � . .. 'e , � . .. �, i ,, , .. . � . - , . ,, . . . ,: , , .,, .:.. ... t. ..., : , .. ;_... . -T_ . ..� ...,;..i ��..,>. �.r.;:.-. ,.• r�'. .., . .. �.,�i�.. . r� ' Wildlf[e Ev�lwuon md Comemlioa Plan Asprn Vi1L'e peopaty � ¢�, . �' k.1 ,., . < 9.0 REFERENCES "'' � ��; �' . Burbridge,W.R.and D.].Neff. 197b.Conconino National Forest-Ariaona Game and Fish W Depattment Cooperative Roads-wildlife study. 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Grand Junction. o � � ° I3esign Workshop, 1989.Wildcat Ranch Growth Manaeement Quota Syscem and General ,�u m Submission.Design Workshop.Aspen,CO.June 1. � 'N a Design Workshop.1990.Wildcat Ranch application of subdivision exemptian,submitted as - � an amendment to the application dated June Z, 1994, inciuding I041 Permit N Applicazion. Design Workshop.Aspen,CO.November 9. ;� . � Edge,W.D.and C.L Marcum. 1985.Movements of elk in relation to logging disturbances. � J.Wildi.Manage.49:926-930. � � �s, Hershey, T.J. and T.A. I.eege. 1976. Influences of Iogging on elk on summer range in � cu northcentral Idaho.Pages 73-80 In Proc.Elk-Logging-Roads Symp., ed.S.R.Nieb. , ,., Univ.Idaho,Moscow. 142 pp. Hinschberger, M., B. L.ong, J, Kimbal, G. Roby. 1978.Progress report 2978 Gros Venue cooperative elk study. 154 pp. • Interagency Study Team. 1977. Elk habitat coordinating guidelines for Northem Idaho. USDA For.Serv.,Idaho Depc.Fish and Game,USDI Bur.Land Manage.,and Univ. Idaho.73 pp.Mimeo. ` � - m , ��', 7ohnson, B.K. and D. Lockman. 198I. Response of elk during calving to oil/gas drilling � m � __,,.__ activity in 5nider Basin,Wyoming.Unident.Pub. 14 pp_ Wamrn Ecosysiems.Inc 32 Augus4 7493 � i � . ,I.,,:: - . . ' _: . ` :�'t;i� •y�, � . �,.. ��:. , �:: , . �' . , , .,., . ... , , � z: �,,. .�� .. � - , -�• - �;. . .. _ _. �i.,i , a�... 'p, 1 `' W':4137e Enlu�lwn�nd Cwnav�tion PI�n Npeu ViWee Pmpe`ty , 'r:',,.,,ry.-: • �;Fr cfy>: . ;:.' i;;. Johnson, B.K., LD. Hayden-Wing,and D.0 Lockman. 1990. Rcsponses of e2k to = - development of E�ocon's Riley Ridge gas fieid in western Wyoming.Pages 42-55 In ;+''� `�> Proc. 1990 Western States and Prov. E1k Workshop. California Fish and Game. ' 1° Sacramento,CA. 138 pp. �`''', '� 1, Knight, J.E., Jr. 198U. Effecss of itydrocarbon developmeni of elk movements and s�� distribution in Northern Michigan.Ph.D.Thesis,Univ.Michigan,A,nn Arbor.79 pp. ��•. �,.•:. 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LL � Rost,G.R.and 7.A.$ailey. 3979.Disuibution of mule deer and elk in relation.to roads.J. c � Wiidi.Manage.43(3):634641, r - r i'U ,p '" Thocnas,J.W,,ed 1979.Wildlife habitau in managed forescs-the Blue Mountains of Oregon � and Washington. U.S.D.A. Forest Service Agric. Handbook No. 553. Washington, � .. D.C. SIZ pp. . a � u Thompson,R.W.1990.Wildlife assessment of proposed residentiat development on Wildcat -� Ranch,Pitkin Counry,Colorado.Western Ecosyscems,Inc.$oulder,CO.36 pp. �" �.; U.S.Forest Service.1994.Snowmass Sid Area final environmental impact statement:White River National Forest,Aspen Ranger Distric�USDA For.Serv. � Ward,A.L 1975. EIk behavior in relation to timber harvest operations and traffic on the � � Medicine Bow Range in southcentral Wyoming.Pages 32-43.In S.R.Hieb,ed.Proc. 'j Ellc-L.ogging-Roads Symp.Univ.of Idaho.142 pp. �� , u� � Ward, A.L, J.J. Cupai, G.A. Goodwin, and H.D. Morris. 1976. Effects of highway � � construction and use on big game populations. Fed.Highway Admin.Washington, , �— D.C.Rept.No.FHWA-RD-�6-174.92 pp. � � Watcrn Ecoaystam.Int 33 Aupcst.1995 i �_:: ' _:, �. ;tiar •�- , . �,� � ':. , �+� ,ti_ . _ ^ 1 Y . �;. I:. .I�. ...�:,.. . . . ....,� .. �.:r . .. . ... � a�IL�� DA�YS{8/g6 �"�',7'��'I�C'COUNTYFCL4ERK & RECORDER ¢(.�Q� ` ` ��1' R C DOC UCC ' �x ` 1•,�,;;4t5`, ..�r.�.,;�„ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN -��'. �.� COIINTY, COLORADO,VACATING THE ASPEN VILLAGE GOMMONS ''' _ SUBDII�ISION AND ASSOCIATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING;GRA,NTING SCEIVIC ��.' `�• OSrERLAY APPROYAL OF THE SINGLE FAMILY HOMESITE,SIlVGLE FAMII.Y ' ~= PARCEL 1041 HAZARD REVIEW APPROVAL,GMQS EXF.iVIPTION AND SPECIAL -?.:��'.:.;' REVIEW FOR CARETAKER UNIT;CONCEPTLJAL SUBNIISSION APPROVAL FOA • A SINGLE FANIILY AOMF.STTE 1VEAR WATSON DIVIDE; SPECIAL REVIEW �;'?:' APPROVAL FOR A RANCH MANAGER EMPIAYEE DWELLING iJNIT ON THE RANCH PARCEL �,�_: Resolution No.96-��(3 t;..:;:::r.`,: •,._:� .. RECITAI.$ �i .._,. - .Y;'. � . 1. Aspen Viliage,Inc. has applied to Pitkin County for the following approvals: to ��`` ` develop a singte family homesite and caretaker unit near Watson Divide on the Single �� Family Dweliing Parcel(I.ot A)to vacate the Aspen Village Commons Subdivision j: �� '�a;y; and associated affordable housing obligation and to develop an Emptoyee Dwelling ;�` - Unit for a ranch manager on the Ranch Parcel(I.ot B). �� 2. Lots A and B aze as showa and described on the 1041 Hazard Review Site Plan and aze included within the legai descripNon set forth on Exhibit"A"attacfied. � �: :. 3. The aQplica6on was reviewed by the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission ;,a'` at their regulaz meeti�g on February 20, 2996,and the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. i:. 4. The Boazd of County Commissionars reviewed the application at its regular meeting _ on Apri12, 1996,and at the public hearing on April 16, 1996,which puhlic hearing was continaed until April 23, 1996,at which time evidence and tesrimony was ' �s presented with respect to this application. i; Y 5. The Board of County Commissioners found the application to be in genera! ; :� compliance with the policies and regulations of the Land LJse Code. 4 I ��: � � . � �i . .. _ . � y , • , � ` �i. . :;�+ _ .� �. , ' F�/ £ .t / 1�1�'� .. � 371. . � , . +� �,.� 5 � .(:�l� ��-.. '�-'�.. .:. .`. �..1.� '�' � .1��.� �.' . � ...�tl . ��. � r.,tl,..� .Y.. _ ., n .c�. ., . . . , ... .. ._ � . . . . E . .. . . .J . ., .,� ,s93062 @5/�8/96 03:30P F'G a OF 49 � �� t�,`�. ., k:'`�}>i?. �.��`1t• 4!• NOW,THEREFORE,BE 1T RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners `� .; hereby grac►ts approval to Aspen Viiiage, Inc, for scenic overlay approval of the singte �i a family homesite,single family lot 1041 FIazard Review Appmval,GMQS exemption and � .?_ 4 ., . special review for caretaker unit; conceptual submission approval for a single family homesite near Watson Divide; special review approval for a ranch manager employee '�' �.;!':�. �>.:,..�:: dwelling unit on the Ranch Pazce]subject to the fotlowing conditions: ,:r A. '►'�P inp�P Family Homesite and Caretaker Unit Pa�t�-Lot A. �. ' ,. � 1. The singte family homesite and caretaker unit on the 554 acre Lot A is hereby � approved subject to the following conditions: �• « 1 a. T'he single family dwelling and the carecaker unit shall be tocated within the development envelope as the same is shown on the recorded site plan. b. Piiidn County shall amend its 104i Hazard map to more accurately depict the w � criticai habitat areas as it affects Lot A. � ' � c. Driveway lighring shall be prohibited from the development envelope to the Watson Divide Road. . d. No domestic dogs shall be ailowed. e. Compliance with all wildiife report recommendadons as set forth in the t Wildlife Evaluation and Conservation Plan prepared by Richazd W. Thompson,dated August, 1995,attached hereYO as Exhibit"B",as ainended. f. To mitigate geologic hazards, soils tests and an engineered foundation shall be � required to be submitted with the building permit application. 2 ��-- I � _._.._ _ _.... _ _ . . �.� � '� . � � Y . . �: ' ~ �I. • y�� .,. . . .. . . ,;�' ' � . . � ' . U�Y . ��:. . ., J7�'. � ' �.::..:::.' .. .._. . t.�:� ....�. . ,d. •. i; i. :.;�'�.,. � '.:t• . : ';A. , •., �:.'� ..� _. ,. . ... 393062 @5/c6/96 03:3Q�P F'G 3 OF 49 N',�� - .S,r�°:�`t s;::. G:�'��:�;. g. Single family dwelting and cazetaker unit sha11 be placed uphill of tha ezisting ``" . irrigation ditch and no structure or landscaping within the development `,��'.� envelope shall interfere with the irrigation ditch easement within the emalope ':.�'� or the abiiity to perform normal ditch maintenance activities. �: h. Scenic Overlay approval shall be subject to the following condi6ons and requirements: . "-:'j"'::. • A portion of the buiiding envelope shall be designated with a - �� maximum height limit not to excer.d IS feet. (, � � i • Use of earth tones or colors on the house. The roof shall be a � k dark shade of gray or brown. i • Promote the use of natural building materials such as stone and ; � wood. P • • Create soft,sloping and segmented forms when designing the house and its roof. f • The roof shall comprise a minimum of 40�% of the total new � � uea height of the structure. It shall have an overhang of a �� ` minimum of 3'-0"over 80% of the length of the eaves. Roof i ' ends shall be hipped. 1 j • The roof shall have a minimum 30°and a maximum of 44° , , I pitch. Alternafively,earth sheltered roofing may be used. � � • Use landscaping to help the house fit in with its surroundings. • Non-reflective surfaces shall be used. Windows shall be � shaded. I . � � Fa�terior lighring shall be downlighting from concealed light sources. 3 � '- i _ ._ _ _ . . _.. _ . . . �� . t ' _ ; - ` �i. . , ' • � ;�'�.? . .�,�, . , , ;�.� �'9t�� . � .. �!A- . ,. .. . . � . / .. . .... ... ...... .... ..,.i_., .., . ... .i... .. ,. 39�062 05/e8/96 0�:34i13 PG 4 OF 49 �,. ��,:�: , `:�";L�k.. i. Disturbance of Lot A shall be limited. All development activity will occur ''= ,. within the designated development enveiope and the leachfietd of .'�, approximatety 60,000 sf.,or such size as may be approved by the �;+,,, Aspen/Pitldn County Environmental Health Department, shall be located in the area shown on the site plan. At least 603'0 of the driveway shali be along the existing roadway from the Watson Divide Road to the development envelope. ;..�� ' The driveway shall be designed to minimum standards to meet fire protection requiremenis. Any areas within the development envelope and leachfieid rdisturbed during construction shall be revegetated. � j. MainGvn the agricultural acfivities and use of irrigation water on the property as historically used and for landscaping within the development envelope. All irrigated lands shall remain intact. Ali landscaping of the property shall take _ place within the development envelope. ,� k, The following conditions shall also apply to the development envelope: � , j • Adequate mec0anical support shali be provided for cut slopes. i • Adding water which may decrease slope stability shall be � - ! avoided. . • Adding weight to the top af the siope shall be avoided. ! • Disturbed slopes must be contoured so that they can be I � revegetated. i • Steepening of existing slopes sl�all be avoided. I • Confine cuts, fills,grading and excavation to the minimum azea needed for constrocdon. • • The removal of vegetation shall be minimized to within the development envelope and leachfield azea. 4 �~-- ' _ _.__ . _ _ _ _�_ . _ ,_,�,.. / F . �� . � , , t _ .�. , . :��. . �..._. . �: . . �� M'. .r. . i,t,: . . � ~ ' '{�: �� . ... • �_ . ... . . . . . .... . ,._ _ ., .. .�..._._ . . . . ,393Qi6c �5/28/96 03:3@P F�G S OF k9 �',c�� . `t;u��:. ;;.�s-'��'� • Where existing vegetation is altered for utilities or access, the disturbed area shali be revegetated wherever prac6cal. '`�. �., � To minimize impacts on wintering wild[ife,no construction �•'.�.�� activity shall take place outside of the dwelling structure from ' ' December 1 through Mazch 31 during any year,except that such outside construction acriviry may take piace during said period � '`- ':x" � during the first year of conswction. Construcdon hours shall j , ! be betwe�n the fiours of�:00 A.M.and 7:00 P.M. ' . . . i 1. There will be no mesh or woven wire fences, on Lot A. All fences on Lot A ! I shall be limited to a maximum of three(3)strands of wire or three(3)rails � ;, i and 42 inches in height. During fall and spring deer and elk migration , ; periods,portions of fence shall be taken down to promote wildlife movement. . ; m. Brush, debris and non-omamentat vegetariori shall be removed within a I j minimum of 10 foot perimeter azound the dwe[ling structure. fI ( n. Vegetation shall be reduced to break up the vertical and horizontal continuity � i � ! of the fuels a minimum of a 30 foot perimeter around a structure built on flat " ! ground. (For greater slopes ref. CSFS Safery Zone chart, Page 13, Wildfire ; • � Guidelines for Rural Homeowners). � o. Spacing between clumps of bn►sh and vegehadan within the 30 foot jperimeters shall be a minimum of two times the height of the fuel. Maximum diameter of the clumps shall be hvo times the height of the fuel. Ail measurements shall be from the edges of the crowns of the fuel. 5 � � - _ _ __ ,_. _ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ . _ �,.- - . . _ _ . � � � , . --• '` . `- �I. . � , w.� . .�•,.. . , . �;i `��'' �,,:... .... ,_ � . �.. ' ... .. , . . . . ,. .._..." � �;. .�9.�0G2 05/2B/96 03:30G PG 6 OF 49 ��^` .. ;��;, ;.`' '�:'tit;- p. Ali branches from trees and brush within the 30 foot perimeter sha11 be pruned :''' to height of 10 feet above the ground and removal of Iadder fuel frottt around �. �ti _ ,� trees and bush. '�•'":;' q. Tree crown separafion within the 30 foot perimeters shall have a minimum of �:-' ' 10 feet betweEn the edges of the crowns. This does not apply to mature stands of aspen trees where the above recommendation for removal of ladder fuels i'',�.. `. has been compiied with. In areas of aspen regeneration, the spacing guidelines t''_ shall be followed. • r. All branches which extend over the roof eaves shall be trimmed and alt '" �>. branches within fifteen(15)feet of the chimneys shal]be removed. s. T'he density of fuels within a 100-foot perimeter of the structures shall be � reduced where natural reduction has not already occurred. • � t. All deadfall within the 100-foot perimeter shalt be removed. u. The owner of Lot A shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the defensible space vegetation requirements. v. The house and caretaker unit wi[I be served by a septic system. An area of �'� approximately 60,000 sf.,or such area as may be required by the Aspen/Pif.kin ' � County Environmental Health Department, shall be provided for the leachfield. � This azea shall be located on the site plan. � w. All utility lines will be placed underground and along the driveway alignment. � x. Approval of a wced management plan and perFormance guarantees prior to issuance of any building permits. � y. Execution and recording of a dced restriction for the Caretaker Dwelling Unit . prior to the issuance of a b�ilding permit. 6 - �' _ i __ _ _ . ___ ,_ . . . _ _ _ .�_ � _ } • y ��. --, � :_ i• . , . . .;'�; , .�•. . , . .,,. «�+��".. ' �JI�...,.... .. . ,.,.... ' , `... ... r . .... . . .i. .. .. .. ... ... . .. .........^ . ;'�::�,.M',�"'!. 393062 05/28/9E 03:30P FG b OF 49 "�� :4 e•..;, � :'%{A�' : : . T£.:•�i�,tR.�.. i� Lk' p. Ali branches from h�ees and brush within the 30 foot perimeter shall be pruned '' to height of 10 feet above the ground and removai of ladder fuei from around ` �`;� trees and bush. '1'" � :,; q. Trce crown separarion within the 30 foot perimeters shall have a minimum of - ]0 feet between the e�ges of the crowns. This does not apply to mature stands of aspen trees where the above recommendation for removal of ladder fuels `:v":: has been complied with. In areas of aspen regeneration, the spacing guidelines +.`, shall be followed. • r. Alt branches which extend over the roof eaves shall be trimmed and all f� , branches within fifteen(IS)feet of the chimneys shalt be removed. � s. The density of fuels within a 100-foot perimeter of the structures shall be F I reduced where natural reduction has not already occutted. � ; : - ! t. All deadfall within the 100-foot perimeter shall be removed. u. The owner of Lot A shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the defensible space vegetation requirements. s� v. The house and caretaker unit will be served by a septic system. An area of "' � , � approximately 60,000 sf.,or such area as may be required by the Aspen/Pitkin ; ' i County Environmenfai Health Department, shatl be provided for the leachfield. I , This area shali be located on the site plan. w. Ail utility lines will be placed underground and along the driveway alignment. �. x. Approval of a weed management plan and performance guarantees prior to issuance of any building permits. i y. Execution and recording of a deed restriction for the Caretaker Dwelling Unit ' prior to the issuance of a bui(ding permit. 6 - I " 1 _ _.._. . . _ _ ..- _ - , _ _ � _ . . ,.... / .... . ... 'A . . . , �, 1 t ' � ' r _. . 4'� .. . . . . ' tc'..�.. . .. , - • :e"+) �'� ��j1 .' . � . 1 . .....:.., 1'...� ��l:�,IJi —. �`,.:.. .s�.=',.. .... :: '.:�, ,i ..�f. .� . .� , .�. �. ...y .... . .J� u .. .... ....�it._.. ... . ,��a��. 393062 05/2B/96 03:3@P P6 7 OF 49 ��+,''��,,.� ;�'��" �..I:�:'Sj�."•. z. Execution of an Avigadon Easement with Pitkin County prior to the issuance ' `�^,. ~ , - _ .� of any building permits. -�. �.� �'• •••J. y� . . . B. The Ranch Patcel--Lot B: ;`°" ,�, ;;;;;_. ,�,.,'..::: . 1. The ranch manager employee dwelling unit and agriculturai ouWuildings on Lot B is t�:.Y.�' �, hereby approved subject ta the following condidons: i;;. ;: . � . , a. The ranch manager's employee dwelling unit and agricultural outbuildings shall each be located within a 5,000 squaze foot building � envelope as shown and labeled on the site plan. �' b, The ranch manager's employee dwelling unit shall be restricted to AH ' ; guidelines adopted by the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority. c. Should the ranch manager's employee dwelling unit not connect to the Aspen ' Viilage Sewer System,approval of the individual sewage disposal system i �:e permit for the dwelling unit shait be obtained from the Aspen/Pitkin • Environmental Health Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. d. Should the ranch manager's employee dwelling unit not connect to the Aspen Viliage domestic water system, the owner of the property shall _ i t . _ ( i provide the required information by the Aspen/Pitkin Enviranmental � Health Department documenting that the location of the domestic water � well meets applicable setback requirements from the sewage disposal � I system,and that ihe well can be placed within the building envelope. . e. There will be no mesh or woven wire fences on Lot B. All fences on Lot B shall be limited to a maximum of three(3)shands of wire or 7 1,.._- _ __ _ .__ . _ . _ _ ,�..- � . __ , � �.� ^ r, . ` �i. , � . . <'��,' �' . _ . �� . #� ,:. :,� �,n , ^ � •• . . . .. ;, ,...,. > .�. . �', l. �. .. , . ,� .,., :,._ , . . 39.3062 @5/28/96 03:30F� PG 8 OF k4 . xi�� y�` v� �,'i'� � three(3)rails and 42 inches in height. During fall and spring deer and �:•�-��u�`�f}.�•' � ,.. ;t', '- . elk migrarion periods, portions of the fence shali be taken down to �r- -;, �. ..; 1� promote wildlife movement. ..y�•,.� �_. , i.` . . NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FI7RTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Counry Commissioners hereby vacates the Aspen Village Commons Subdivision,including the PMH �`• �w � a:.r_ . Pazcel as shown on the subdivision plat for Aspen Village Commons,and all obligations �<'!�`:� . relaring thereto,specifically including but not limited to,the obiigation to construct the dePd restricted units associated with both the"Aspen Viilage Commons"and "Aspen Village River Homes" subdivisions in consideration of Aspen Village,Inc. causing the restricdon of up to {'� � eleven(11)Lots in the Aspen Village Mobile Home Park(Aspen Village Subdivision)to ! �,' �•P Category restricGons at the time of recording the Subdivision Plat for Aspen Village and _ oc.�tv.a»c� ��;: piacing RO Residen6at Guidelines under the.Resaluticc►No.96- �a adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the remainder of the lots in the Aspen Village Mobile Hame � � Park. � ; � � �,-,. APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE�3--DAY OF APR1L, 199b. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO A�TEST: � , ', �y' �__ �^ ' � GL(.�d James R.True, Chairman I7 tie Jones ',�,'�'-4 L _ _______ + pnty Clerk and ecorder ate � APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO CONTENT '-' . �/�:�'S��'r'�.�r�' . Jo n Ely Cindy Houben County Community Development Director i6eoi. 8 1 " � _ _ ._ _ _ _ . . _ _ . ..�_. � , ._ , _ __ �_v � 4 �1 ` ' � � t. �-: . � *'-�,'a` . .. . . . . � �� . . u.A �r�'' ' . h. : s. . . I'.i. ., . ... ., . , . .. . _ , .. . .., . ..... �.. . .. . . ..... .'\��i(:"'. . . . � 393062 0.:r/28/9b 03:30p F�('i g p� yg �t" , �.,. �'`s;••': �`?�: . r`'y,v`�.: EXHIBIT"A" 'i�" TO .� RESOLUTION NO.96- /�3 ,..:;.� , ,:;� A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED SEC'TIONS 1,2 AND 12 OF TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, T2ANGE 86 WFST OF THE 6th PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN AND SECTIONS 7 AND 8,TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,RANGE 85 WEST OF THE 6th PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO DESCRISED AS FOLLOWS: �..' �' BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE S 89°59'42"W,3742.68 FEET; ' THENCE S 29°30'21"W, 166.79 FEET; TFIENCE S 37°08' 11"W, 410.24 FEET; '. THENCE N 76° il'39"W, 812.56 FEET; THENCE S 53° 16'21"W, 323.79 FBET; TIiENCE S 26°54' 16"W, 127.90 FEET; THENCE S 03°2T 50"E, 325.44 FEET; � THENCE N 82°06'45" W, 180.18 FEET; TIiENCE N 16° 16' 12" W, 26.94 FEET; THENCE 165.68 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CLTRVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 124.43 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 76° 17'25" AND A ' � CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 54° 24'S3"W, 153.71 FEET; THENCE S 87°26' 19"W, 80.45 FEET; TFIENCE 144.67 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADNS OF 90.16 FEET,A CBNTRAL ANGLE OF 9I°56'OS" AND A � CHORD WHICH BEARS S 41°28' 18"W, 129.64 FEET; THENCE S 04°29'47"E, 106.53 FEET; � TFIENCE 65.44 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF • 230.61 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16° 15'31" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S 12°37'36" E, 65.22 FEE'f; i THENCE S 20°45'25"E,29.17 FEET; THENCE 73.78 FEET ALONG A CLTRVE TO THE RIGIiT HAVING A RADIUS OF 28.25 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 149°38' 18" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S 54°03'44"W,54.53 FEE1'; i THENCE N 51°07' 35"W,49.23 FEET; THENCE 61.12 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING � A RADNS OF 115.54 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30° 18'33" AND A � CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 24°43'41"W, 60.41 FEET; , THENCE N 09°34'25"W, 210.91 FEET; THENCE N Ol° 39'O8"W, 121.71 FEET; THENCE N 89° 43'08"W, 332.45 FEET; THENCE S 28°30'O8" E, 1092.47 FEET; . THENCE S 51°35'08"E, 200.60 FEE1; • THENCE S 03°01'S2"W, 132.10 FEET; THENCE S 41°36'08"E, IO2.�0 FEET; THENCE N 75° 03'O8"E, 142.45 FEET; THENCE S 87° 18'S1"E, 22.16 FEET; THENCE S 51°35'OS"E, 254.20 FEET; ` ta�si� �- i` � _ �_ , � � • ' ` , r . . ' a�;� , .�_', . . . u,i :, , ,�� „`r,t,� ' , . ,, ' .. ,:. „'�:,.�:o..P r.:,.. . ,�_�.,,- � .. ,. ...,_ -. ; �..�rc �tii ,..r-':;�'` 5.��,..,.i .' k.�". . . .1a;;4 ,'s.,4;..... , "T,..:va�:, 3934�62 �D5/28/96 0�:3�� PG 10 � ;��t.:.� OF 49 ;f�i`-' ,��:_y�'; l. ;: .,�;:'>; ��'..`Nv . l�c THENCE S 07° 14'44"E, 2158.42 FEET'; �., '- THENCE S 39°20'S0"W, 661.80 FEET; -�;� ��;, TfiENCE S 24°09'S2"W, 355.48 FEET; r, ..�.� THENCE S 00° 18'48"E, 1185.63 FEET; .�y�•�.;-_, THENCE N b3°09'S6" E, 562.10 FEET; .' . THENCE N 35°20'S6" E, 678.18 FEET; '- = � THENCE N 39° 5 P 14" E, 69.90 FEET; � �'`° TTiENCE N 63°02' 14" E, 254.97 FEET; THENCE N 72° 19'37"E, 577.52 FEET; `�:�'�:;. . THENCE N 39°51'31" E, 700.41 FEET'; 1TiENCE N 76°Ol'41"E, 663.19 FEET; '';:r-�� THENCE N 80°SI'09" E, 563.90 FEET; {� '' TFIENCE S 66°02'39" E, 573.52 FEET; 4.•; :: . THENCE N 85° 39'41" E, 897.65 PEET; �' ` THENCE S 75° 40'27"E, 625.25 FEET; �,. . T'HENCE N 03°06'45"W, 624.73 FEET; THENCE N 89° 17'23"E, 2361.84 FEET; THENCE N 36°22'S0"E, 978.53 FEET; �,�`F THENCE N 6$°46'00"E, 184.10 FEET; �, TI�NCE N 83°41'00"E, 71.40 FEET; , ., THENCE N 85° 19'00"E, 137.80 FEET; '�,, THENCE N 72°45'00"E, 422.70 FEET; �'L THENCE S 86° 18'00"E, 219.70 FEET; �',•; - THENCE N 85°49'00"E, 268.80 FEET; THENCE S 84°41'00"E, 11730 FEET; THENCE S 83°23'00"E, 245.80 FEET; THENCE N 80° 14'00"E, 197.90 FEET; THENCE N 83°39'00"E, 134.50 FEET; � THENCE N 78°28'00"E, 216.40 FF.ET; ' THENCE N 83° 10'00"E, 130.30 FEET; ,;� . i . THENCE N 75°46'00"E, 155.60 FEET; '�' THENCE N 75°54'00" E, 78.4U FEET; THENCB N 24°20'00"E, 196.89 FEET; THENCfi N 65°53'S0"W, 99.07 FfiET; THENCE N 65°53'S0"W, 300.00 FEET; ; THENCE N 65°OS'32" W, 297.69 FEET; THENCE N 65°38'48" W, 299.66 FEEI; � THENCE N 45°29'S2"W, 297.06 FEET; � THENCE N 44°3I' 16" W, 324.18 FEE'T; � THENCE N 44°42'SO" E, 199.47 FEET; � THENCE N 43°Ol' 10" W, 1070.41 FEET; p THENCE S 44°25'S0" W, 20.40 FEET; � THENCE N 55°2I'40"W, 293.50 FEET; THENCB 232.60 F�ET ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADNS OF 133239 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF]0°00'08" AND A CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 56°34' 10"W,232.30 FEET; � " THENCE N 58° 44' ]0"W, 173.37 FEET; TTiENCE S 11°S9'S1" W, 90.43 FEET; �. THENCE S 77°32'38" W, 552.24 FEET; ; THENCE N 74°43'03" W, 684.00 FEET; THENCE N 60°37'22"W,228.50 FEET; l�.:� - I � � , � � _ ___ ___.. _ _. . ' � � Y . � " �, ` . • i ^,��` . ' ,� , . ,.. �s , -��..� ��V74.•�'tf•�`} :. .�'•t ,-'��^l . ,' `i.. '" � � ., un... ... ^ . ,.. . , :: . ;..y �i.�.'r .'.... .. ' i�;t .'t..�." �dt,.Y.:�:'.-^t� .. . �..il: �1L. '-�•t'.:.. ........... '?��. 3930b2 0S/�8/gb @3;30p pG 11 OF 49 �'�� , ;•��.h':t :i ,�'a��'• �::.,,�,�,��. THENCE N 46°34'52"W,700.00 FEET; '� `= THENCE S SZ°48'S1"W, 31.78 FEET; ;�;. .� THENCE S 21°06'35" E, 21.98 FEET; �',; :�;� THENCE 40.56 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGEN3'CURVE TO TAE RIGHT, HAVING " A RADIiJS OF 197.25 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11°46'S5" AND A '�'` �:�� CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 19°52'34" W,40.49 FEET; �: :, ' '. THENCE S 29°03'29"W, 202.33 FEET'; `. i THENCE 45i.64 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF ;�i;�:: 427.82 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 60° 29' il" AND A CAORD WHICH ':-' BEARS S 59° 18'04"W,430.96 FEET; :�:�`��; ` THENCE S 89°32'40"W, 237.61 FEE'T; ��;.p- '� TAENCE N 62° 31'42"W, 124.21 FEET; �.:;:".;.. ' THENCE N 61°OT 58"W, 14.95 FEET; f ,.;..; . 1�NCE 91.52 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 81.11 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 64°39'00"AND A CHORD WHICH �; ` BEARS S 86° 32'32"W, 86.74 FEET; ' THENCE S 54° 13'02"W, 75.78 FEET; �. THENCE 56.14 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO TAE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 4'•' 1b9.27 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19°00'06" AND A CFIORD WHICH � BEARS S 63°43'OS"W, 55.88 FEET; � TfiENCE S 73° 13'02"W, 115.28 FEET; ` THENCE S 16°46'S8"E, 215.00 FEET; . � i THENCE N 20° 44'OS" W, 215.00 FEET; , THENCB N 12°d6'S2" E, 497.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGI1VTiING r� { CONTAIlVING 879.16 ACRES,MORE OR LESS. ; � . � ;�' i _._ � � � � i . � • t� �~'- t � _.._._.-- -- __ . ..._ ___...—_.._..___ _._ ___ _ __ _ . ---_ _ ,.__ __. _..._.... . ._ � ._. . (, E �,x � y �. . � ' _ �;. .� � � . 't __ _. , f �� ,.:. , ,�`. . . . �,� :__ �' ' _.�'. �s�'��h.f.<�.'Y.1 ., .... ' ._,. . . .A: � .. .v . .J.:��. .i... ..i.,u.i.. ...�1,.�. ........a�.tY.. . .. . . �y�'� � EXHISIT "B•' �� ":�. zo t�`��'�,, .` RESOLUTION NO. 96- I�I� ��;�,��;�.�j�t��'�. WILDLIFE EVALUATION ,r t'' ;�, � AND CONSERVATION PLAN FOR `y�`'` ''.�- t•i � � .: THE ASPEN VILLAGE PROPERTY, ;:',:: `' ! f�--:,�;.:. : PITKTN COUNT'Y, COLORADO '�` �'� . ' �}..,�'r�� E:.. . E.:, • i � i :: i � It Prepared for.• ` � _ s The Conservation Fund x.� 1941 Broadway, Suite 201 ' Boulder, Colorado 8�302 �' . � � s � 0 . � "�-� c� _ a ; ' �y Prepared by: i 6 ro � � Richard W. Thompson , � y � Certified Wildlife Biologist _ t o� Westem Ecosystems, Inc. _ � N 905 West Coach Road ' � Boulder, Colorado 80302 , I � (303) 442-6144 N { �p � g , m r� f � . ' August, 1995 I , , � -- CLtiSPM71lIWlLDEYALREP . � .. . �:=:. ��... . . ._. . _ .... . . ...._ . ... .._.._._. _. .. . ... . _. . � ... . . �, 4 i � F � y �. . , . . t....; . � �f . I • ,. i • ' . ' - r � • M .� �r�., , • ,Mi :.. :»� ,,, , . ;• • _ ~ -, . .. .L.i.1 1_./..(..t!i ..�-�.... .. ,.�..��.. :- :1� .� �:7 ... .u."'.�. .��....�_,.1i�.4 ie_�.I.f�•1�. .:....!�� . V.-....1 � ��`t �93Q�62 @5/�8/96 03:30P GG 13 OF 49 R� �cH�,, ; � ',:-ii;1`:��'i;• ..,i.;�i. . TABLE OF CONTENTS �` i�:T� .1' '�a '�.• :� Section Page " �. i-•` c.o �rrTxonucrtoN ............................................................. i "'._ �y:,- 2.0 EXIS1'INC CONDITIOtdS....................................................... 1 { �:<..,^ t:`':r : ' 3.0 I'ROPOSED ACI'lON ..................... ... 4 �'�' . 4.0 M1S�1'IiODS .................................................. . ............. S 5.0 STUDY AREA................................................................ 7 . ' 6.0 SICNIFICANT WILDLIFE USE OF THE PROPERI'Y ................................. 9 ' : r. ; 6.1 CDOW WRIS Mapping Definitions ......................................... 9 .'- ! 6.2 Bi Game Winter Ran �'� S 8e................................................. 11 2. 6.21 Mu►e Dcer Winter Range ........................................ il y.. ` 6.2.2 Elk Winter Range ..................... ........... 11 " 6.3 WildliCe Movement Corridors ............................................. I4 y ; 63.1 Mule Dcer Movement Corridors ................................... 14 '� ; 6.3.2 Eik Movement Corridors ......................................... 15 a, i • ' 6.4 Summary ............................................................ 19 ;'js � ;1'� � 7.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE ISSUES ASSOCIATED W[TH DEVELOPMENT ................ 20 ,�� - � . 7.1 Preserving Viabie Migration Comdors ...................................... 20 ;. 7.2 Preserving Big Game Wincer Range ........................................ 22 . 'i• ! 8.0 ASPEN VILLAGE CONSERVAI'ION PLAN ........................................ 23 ' ' ' ; 8.1 Site Planning ......................................................... 23 � ; 8.2 Seasonat Use Restrictions ................................................ 25 ; f 83 Future Agricuitural Use of the Properry ..................................... 25 � 8.4 Fencing ............................................................. 7S . ' 8.5 Dog and Pet Restrictions ................................................ 27 � 8.6 Landscapirtg .......................................................... 28 � 8.7 Hunting ............................................................. 29 i ! 8.8 Bears,Trash Removal,and Nuisance Wildtile ................................. 24 t � 8.9 Mountain Lions ....................................................... 30 �� H.1D Education/Enforcement................................................. 31 7 9.0 REFERENCTS .............................................................. 32 ��: L0.0 APPENDICES .............................................................. 34 � . 0 : l0.1 CDOW letter ciarifying WR1S designations at proposed homesite.................. 34 � � �, I �;' . /. __. __ _ _. t.= t ... , + .:. 4 .j, • 1 �,�a� .�_'. � . . � � � a,) t v,�j; �.y� ?` �"i��3"3i�:•.'W b�r.' s ..�: ' r � .. -�c'�;�� w��?�` � �a �. ,�k".� � =�•��c �a� a�r. ✓ �;;�,!`��}�+M ,�a :Aa{�.- >.,u. +,.. � s a..'+J i..r ' ..� , .. �,�V. �} �.Z`r�Y� r,.M-1 �by 5` ��,.�'T r+ li i: :". �' ?a^;. g` �.�. _ '�~ .;a�� : "'�� . 393�62 05/28/96 03:30p pG 14 OF 49 ��`` .-,�<k��; ,.�w �..� LIST OF FIGURES ::x� >';:;� Figure Page ' i 1. Loation of Aspcn Village property............................................. 2 _.. � �.. .. ,; � �':`+� : ; :'',� I 2. Existing and approved land usc wnditions on the Aspen ViNage properiy................. 3 5._ ,� � t.�: i� 3. Proposui conceptua)land use plan tor the Aspen Village properry ......... ;� ............ 6 � , �_.,, J 4. Current CDOW WRIS mapping[or mule deor in the yicinity of the Aspen Village property . 12 ; : S. Carrent CDOW WR1S mapping tor e1k in ehe viciniry of the Aspen Viilage property....... 13 � 6. 61k and deer traits crossing the Watson Divide Road based on spring 1995 migration ...... ]7 f � � i t i i � 7 1 S , �1 i • � f • � F ' I . _. .._. . � i . . �� . ; t 1 i i t ' � . . . ( , ! f - � � ; • .. 4 j `- i � � � ' . i , ii i' � __ _.._.__. _.... __._ ,..;.._ __:......___.. . �a . . � . 9 . ...� _..: :., .. ? . . . . . ` ' ' . . -. . . /'�--. . . . ,. . ,i... � . . . t � . _ a . \ � � .. � • ' � � ' . ` ~ . . __ . .., �. . . . � - . , � , r� ,�..�..r . � - � � . , • 'e.y '»�.... ..�Y. �F ,j�:��" .. �� - . . . . .. ... . ,... ...... , , ... � , .., . .. . .,. , . . ^ . . �'��N�f i� : �idiif�Ewivation and Conserwtia�Plan /ltpen Village Properry y� � ia.,-4:f`:". . e:yj t, 39.'�Q�62 05/28/96 0�:3@P GG 15 QP 49 ..'�Y. .� ti, , lA INTRODUCTION '�7 � The Conservation Fund (TCF) acquired the 874 acre Aspen Village property with three " goals: (i) conserve valuable wildlife, agricultnral, and scenic resources; {2) employee • � ownership of affordable housing; and (3) cover project costs and �enerate revenue for ' � further conservation efforts. Design Workshop,Inc.was retained for conservation planning, f to evaluate compatible development opportunities on the property,and ro guide the project through the Pitkin Counry planning process. The property contains wildlife habitats that are critical to herds on a County-wide scale. Western Ecosystems, Inc.was retained to insure that whatever develapment occurred on the property would meet TCF's wildlife goals and ; be in the best interest of wildlife. The heart of the present development proposal involves - vacating an approved 14 unit subdivision and designating one single family homesite and . ranch manager/ emp3oyee unit on appro�mate]y 554 acres, for a development density comparable to that on adjacent Wildcat Ranch. This repon documents significant,e�osting ' wildlife use of the property,evaluates proposat effects on future wildiife use,and presents , a conservation plan that would insure continued wildlife use of ihe properry,in perpetuiry. ��^` . ; 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS The Aspen Village property, located in Sections 6, 7, and 8, (R. 85 W and T. 9 3) and Sections 1,2,and 12(R.86 W,T.9 S),encompasses approximately 874 acres. The parcel extends west from State Highway 82 to Snowmass Creek, and ]ies mosily'south of the Watson Divide Road (Figure 1). Wildcat Ranch is contiguous to the south while lands � primarily in public ownership are contiguous with the site's northern boundary. Watson Divide Road,an unpaved Connty road,runs through the property along a 60 foot easement. � Generai existing and approved conditions on the property are illustrated in Figure 2 and are as follows: , 1. -±- 780 acres of mountain shrub hiliside and irrigated meadows and hayfields, ` zoned RS-30 and AF-1. 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Ganditiom indudc a?8.8 aae,14 ' unit pW¢ed subdivision,x 7B0 aaos oE mounwin shcub hllsidc and irri6ace0 mcadaws and hayCrcMs,zoncd RS-30 and �. � AFI,t6e 3?acre,149 uniL Aspcn Viliage Trailer Park,a 13.6 acre irailcr park upansionloprn space p.rcd,a 4 acre, � 43 unii PMH pa¢d,and a 1.6 auc gas swiio�a�s�om.Scala 1":800'. � '1',`, � � � � • :;'':>c�.,. . .s,: , . , :..� j �'" . r. . � � � ~ � ..'. , , , - ;: , y. :� i.-�.. �.`r., ....:..';.x. .. . . .. . . ,. .. .. , :. ... , . _ -,:. 2 , �ha�;�' 1:: Wildlife Evalua�ion end Conurvation Plan A�pen Villqe Pmperry � I•::. . m <v' T �`L:`' 3. The 26 acre, 150 unit Aspen Village Trailer Park. �° 4. A 13.6 acre trailer park expansion/open space parcel. � �'= � .�' . 5. A 4 acre,43 unit PMH parcel. ,�n m 6. A 1.5 acre gas station and store. 5 W 6 The Aspen Viilage properry is a unique resource in the Roaring Fork Valley. It represents T� one of the largest tracts of undeveloped private land in the County and functions as critica! � migration corridors and big game winter range. It also provides excellent views of active, ,.. historic agricultural land and naturally vegetated hillsides, forming a.foreground to the m " � panorama of the Elk Mountain Range. This includes Mt. Sopris, Snowmass and Capitol o � Peaks,and Snowmass Ski Area. The property is appreciated by motorists on Highway 82, Snowmass Creek Road,and the approximately 500]ocal residents who travel the Watson � Divide Road daily. :i - 3.0 PROPOSED ACTION � . The goal of this land use proposal is to preserve a key parcel in Pitkin County as open , i space. One desirable single family homesite needs to be created to make this goal economically feasible. The owner would then put the rest of the land under a conservation easement and implement the conservation plan, contained herein, managing the land for wildlife and agriculture. There is also an employee housing component to the project,as individual mobile homeowners will be offered the opportunity to own their ovm lots. • Project components include the following: � 1. Create a 554 acre single family lot on the RS-30 zoned portion of the property. ' T'he single family residence would contain an attached guest house and an attached, ! one bedroom caretaker's apartment. The proposed homesite has been selected based on a review of all important 1041 issues,particularly wildlife,combined with the need for the creation of a desirable homesite that would attract a conservation buyer and future land use manager. 2. Vacate the existing 14 unit platted subdivision and sensitively locate one ranch ' manager/employee homesite in the AF-1 zoned portion of the property. , 3. Preserve the remainder of the property as open space and place it under a conservation easement. i Wesmm Emsystemz.Inc. q Augus4 1995 . . � � ',�� . c � �, � r,:;�s • vt • .,. �....__. _ �„s .:��. . ,. � �; ,. ... �.. . _ . :t: , ,....,. �.:� s �:. �� .� i,. AspenVfUageP'operty �.��:..�;��,. Wildlife Evelustion and Conscrvation Plen . � �/,..._:i�•,.,-:'..� �O v W ...':; 0 ' ' . 4. The mobile home park will be rezoned,subdivided,and sold to the residents. °' ' _, ro ,� ' 1. 5. The expansion/open space parcel,as well as the sewer lagoons and water tank 9 ,'•� �� parcels,wil]be conveyed to the mobile home park. �^ � �� m �J': � 6. The PMH parcel would be removed from the property. o • m ..;•;�:. 9 7. The gas station and store wili be sold,with an option to present]easeholders. W .:r.. c�� : 9 Figure 3 illustrates the proposed conceptual land use plan. Additional detail is provided in �° �. . � • Design Workshop's General Submission to Pitkin County. � �' . � � �; For impact assessment and prnject planning,the following additional assumptions related �.,: to existing and approved,but unbuilt,adjacent developments were considered in the wildlife o r � ' analysis below: r (r � G:��, 1. Residential develogment on Wi]dcat Ranch will continue within designated , bailding envelopes as approved by the County. .� _ 2. Pitkin Counry's 35 acre PMH parce] within Wildcat Ranch will be developed �� either as affordable housing or as another lot within Wildcat Ranch_ u• 3. Public lands on Williams Hill, to the north of the Aspen Village property,will remain in public ownership and continue to function as critical wildlife habitat.. ;,'�^ • 4. The Watson Divide Road will not be paved,widened,or straightened,maintaining relatively low vehicle speeds and volumes. 5. The one (two?) approved, but unbuilt,residence on a 10 acre lot,west of the �. e�sting residence north of Watson Divide,will be built approximately as far north (760-800 ft.)of the Watson Divide Road as the e�sting residence. , 6. Residential development in this area of Pitkin Counry will continue,reducing the availability and fragmentation of big game winter ranges and increasing the j importance of viable,relatively safe migration corridors. e - /1_:. 4 �, � 4.0 METHODS �;) ` �, . This assessment is based upon(1)May 16-19 and June 5 and 6,1995 surveys of the Aspen �� ' ,�-- Village and surrounding properties,(2)a review of current(May 1991)Colorado Division �t' , i of Wildlife(CDOW) WiJdlife Resource Information System(WRIS)maps, (3)on-ground ! � � . �, �. �,., . 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Proposcd conaptual Wid mc p1m For the Aspen Vi33agc pmperry• The hean of the proposal imroWcs � � vacaiing[he!4 unit platted subdi�tision and designaiing one singic famiiy homcsim and wrcnker uni�on approzimately � . 554 acres.The¢mainOcr of thc properry would bc pteurnd as wi{dii[e habitat and open spacc by placinp it undcr a conscrvaiion casemcn� Sfale:1":800'• i � ��'.� . . ' , _ • :a` ' . t�� ' e.) � �Ir - �i�ri. .r.._.. �k .;. n . , . . .. � ..�- .� � . .. -� , ...� ... _.. �.: . .. . . . • . . � .. . �� . . . ]., .. .... ,. . , . � .. . „ . .� . . . . . ..`+��i�, Wildli(e Ev�lue�ion and Conserveiion Pian Aspen Villagc P'operty �' �� '. ' ��a.,.y�, �:� evaluations of conceptual site plans,(4)the author's current and previous work in the area, including 1990 wildlife surveys on Wildcat Ranch for Pitkin County,(5)discussions with Mr. ` �ti Randy Cote (CDOW District Wildlife Manager) and Mr. Francis Krizmanich (Counry �,� ' Planning Staf�, who are knowledgeable about wildlife use patterns on the property (6) 4� .• ': relevant wildlife reports generated for this area,(7)previous discussions with other wildlife m professiona]s regarding)ocal wildlife patterns,(8)discussions with project personnel,and(9) N the author's experience in recognizing,avoiding,minimizing,and mitigating potential wildlife � +'',;,. impacts at other proposed residential developments in Pitkin County and Colorado. �� • ri '`r.~� w Field surveys were oriented towards evaluating CDOW WRIS seasonal range boundaries, � . discerning speci£c movements pattems through the subject property, identifying daily big °� . ^ game use patterns through crepuscular surveys,and developing an ecologicai understanding w of wildlife use on the property and how the site functions in the larger landscape. Q � On May 17, three surveys were conducted along the length of the Watson Divide Road � looking for evidence of big game crossings. With spring migratory movements well underway �, � and the moist and wet soil conditions from the wet spring,muddy trails and persistent tracks " �' provided excellent indicators of cumulative spring 1995 crossing points along the road. o �; Trails, gaps in barbed-wire fences, broken and cut sections of barbed-wire, areas with '� - topographic/ fence restrictions, and sections of fence showing extensive repairs from � , crossings in prior years were mapped. Opportunistic observations of animals following these routes were also mapped. , � After a general understanding of big game use was established for the property,a meeting �� was held with Mr.Randy Cote to(1)present findings to date,(2)to con8rm use patterns, � and(3)to obtain additional insight as to how animals use the property during other seasons. Feedback was also obtained on a pzeliminary evaluation of the deveJopment proposal. A total of 10 potential building sites on the property were then evaluated with respect to i habitat rype,pro�rimiry to e�sting,approved,and anticipated human developments,mapped seasonal big game ranges,physiography,other inherent wildlife values,and compatibility with biologically important,ebsting and future wildlife uses. Originally,four building sites were to be identified from which the future owner would select one. However, the evaluation process resulted in only one site that was in substantial conformance with wildlife values. 5.0 STUDY AREA ' The physiography of the Aspen Village property can be characterized as a moderately- ` , sloped east-trending valley,extending from the Watson Divide saddle to Highway 82. The i Watson Divide Road runs along the bottom of this valley. Near the mouth of the Valley, j ; the property flares out into a flat terrace above the Roaring Fork River. West of Wauon Wes�ern Ecom�ems,]ne 7 August,1995 - � '_`. --• r ' � ::i` . .t: . . .,.i ��.. , . ' , r.., ,_.. . ,. . ^ - � �. K . Wildlite Ewlwtion�nd Gonsern�ion Ptan /upen Village Pmpcny �1 tn. '�, _� � �` t.,� Divide,the property drops off sharply toward Snowmass Creek. South of the Watson Divide •'� `- . Road, the property extends to the top of a moderately steep hillside where it follows the ;�: .�, Wildcat Ranch property]ine. North of the Watson Divide Road,the property extends only � � , '`• a short distance onto the toe slope of Williams Hill. Elevations on-site range from g y��r�,.JY approximately 7,160 to 8,170 feet. m � � Five major habitats/land uses presently occur on the property. Approximately one-half of N `'_ the property consists of north-facing,native mountain shrub hillside,dominated by Gambel's � �`�'" oak (Quercus gambelii),serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia),and big sagebrush (Artemisia � �� ,.;.� rridentaia). I�ocal stands of the two]atter species may form almost pure monocultures or � ! ` occur as subdominants of oak,although throughout most of this community the three species 6 �, - - codominate. Other common associates include snowberry(Symphoricarpos rotundifolius), �:' ; . • antelope bitterbrush(Purshia rridentata),and chokecherry(Prunus virginianus). Vigor and � I - species composition of this community varies with aspect and soil moisture. Scattered Rocky a Mountain junipers(Juriiperus scopulorum)concentrate into relatively dense stands on south- � facing slopes. Shrubs pa]atable and available to big game are moderately to heavily �; '; browsed, conFrming the importance of this area to wintering deer (Odocoileus hemiortus) F, and elk(Cervus elaphus). ° ��. r � Non-native, agricultural habitats dominate the rest of the property. These areas were iO ( formerly vegetated with mountain shrub habitat,dominated by Gambel oak and serviceberry . � at upper elevations and along toe slopes,and by big sagebrush on lower flat areas. Three � agricultural types are present:(1)a lower irrigated ha�eld,(2)a small abandoned hayfield, � and(3)upper irrigated pastures. The irrigated ha�eld appears to have originally extended ' • from a steep toeslope on the west to Highway 82. The trailer park was built on an eastern �,h` portion of this ha�eld, isolating the 13.6 acre expansion/open space parcel to the east. ' After the trailer park was built,agricultural use on the open space parcel was abandoned. � Without irrigation,the hayfield mix has been invaded by weedy species,including a colony ; of Wyoming ground squirrels(Spermophilus elega�u),but is still dominated by smooth brome and alfalfa. Deer graze the abandoned and irrigated hayfields,primarily from spring through . fall. Elk occasionally graze the abandoned hayfield and heavily utilize the irrigated hayfield,. primarily early winter through spring. The upper irrigated pastures were cleared of mountain shrub habitat many years ago and planted in a graminoid pasture mix. These areas were historically hayed,but have not been hayed for some time. Two irrigation ditches contour above the pasture south of the Watson . Divide Road and a single ditch supports pasture vegetation north of the road. Species composition and productivity within these pastures have evolved with the irrigation regime. , • Sites along ridges support more xeric,stunted grassland,while drainage bottoms and local areas below unlined ditches support herbaceous and shrubby wetlands. These pastures are � intensely utilized by big game,especially elk,during winter and transition periods. Livestock ; - grazing varies with lessee, but has included generally well-managed cattle and horse �- allotments. Livestock are contained within barbed-wire pastures. Although there are places � W�stem Eco.mtems,Inc. 8 August.1995 � i � �,�^. .. . ti -�. � ' p:.: ' . :•.� Irrri ---_..._ ..._.. .�..�----...... ��i,�:. Wildlife EvNwtion ind Conacrvs�ion Pl�n Aspen Village Propefry �?y�,�'�� `�'.p..;:r.,, Y ,..�:��:�;. . 1`�,C.�.ti.f along the Watson Divide Road where fencing and topography restrict big game crossings, �' �: � fencing is not a signi�cant problem because elk break down fencing and some local residents .{:_ .,: are thought to cut fences to facilitate movements. W �., � . � y�r'�...i,i The fully occupied trailer park supports medium-aged landscaping that is attractive to deer, �, �. particularly during winter. Deer forage throughout the trailer park, mostly at night, and have even been found eating leaves in the back of an enclosed car port. No dogs are @ �'.� permitted in the trailer park. L.ocal residents also indicate that stray cats are not much of N �f.'^ a problem to the adjacent wildlife communiry because of the healthy coyote population. oo =_:r.� � m �=''. With the exception of the trailer park, recreational use on the adjacent expansion/open � F:: . • space parcel,and vehicuiar activity along the Watson Divide Road,the property experiences �� • little human disturbance other than occasiona]agricultural management. This has increased � � n �.. the value and habitat efFectiveness on the property for wildlife. [,,,, » � � : c� w �:; 6.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE USE OF THE PROPERTY � r'. r �'.�. "Significant wildlife use of the property"refers to those wildlife species and issues,focusing aD � on big game, that will be of high biological, political, and public interest as a result of � proposed development on the Aspen Village property. Individual wildlife species and groups ,�, : not specifically mentioned in this assessment are not "insignificant", they are just not presently at issue because the low densiry development plan would avoid or minimally `�:'� impact these species and their habitats. Furthermore,if the extensive habitats required to _ preserve mule deer and elk values can be considered and protected during project planning, then the habitat values of virtually all other species with smaller home ranges will also be protected. Many of the life history requirements of these unmentioned species, and the � protection of biodiversity values,wil]be accommodated through the Conservation Easement dedication and the implementation of the conservation plan that runs with the easement. . There are two significant wildlife issues associated with the proposed development of the ,,�� Aspen Village property. Both are discussed below. Measwes addressing the host of other � minor wildlife issues associated with the development proposal are discussed in the �' Conservation Plan section of this report. I� �C � 6.1 CDOW WRIS MAP DEFINITIOI�TS f I, •�; CDOW WRIS maps are provided, in part, to assist land use planners and developers by 13 , identifying important wildlife habitats,on or in the vicinity of a subject properry,that should �- _ be avoided,or at least considered,by proposed development. The following definitions are ' ' i� -- �� i 3 � Watern Ecosystems,Ina 9 August,1995 , / ' �, � � . e :S' . ., . 'wf:: , . �!? _,:,r'r�:.: .... . ...._. ... � .._ � � ' .. N:�, wldlilc 6wlu�lion and Concerval�on Plan �. Aspen Vil�ce Propeny �.�. . �1�J�. !..`}:::, : always provided with these maps(and �sually]ost),and are used to identify and delineaie '�-"'" "' seasonai ranges. These definitions apply to both deer and e(k in the study area. � . ti, Winter Range That portion of the home range where 90% of the _' individuals are located from December 1 through April ,�'''. 15 during the average five winters out of 10. � Winter Concentration Area T'hat part of the winter range where densities are X% W greater than the surrounding winter range dnring,from m •, December 1 through April 15, during the average five f° � winters out of 10. � 6 ^ UI i Severe Winter Range That part of the winter range where 90% of the � m individuals are located when the annual snowpack is at � its ma�amum dvring the two worst winters out of 10. m 9 W Migration Patterns A subjective indication of the general direction of fall � movements of migratory ungulate herds. n � c� • Migration Corridors A specific,mappable site through which large numbers �,� af animals migrate, the loss of which would change -� migration routes. � � Highway Crossings An area within the home range of a species de�ned by .�o � more than six highway mortatities per mile of highway or � ; railroad per year. Critical Nabitat A designation which may be applied to any activity area - mapped for a species, thus indicating that within a ' designated Data Analysis Unit,loss of that activity area would adversety affect that species. Mapping any activity � area does not arbitrarily classify that feature as"critical". K The CDOW provides the following disclaimer and note of caution with all copies of WRIS maps: "Care shouid be taken in interpreting these maps. The activity areas portrayed here • are graphic representations of phenomena that are difficult to reduce to two • dimensions. A.nimai distribution is fluid,animal populations are dynamic,and either may vary considerabJy from what is shown here. Tabular and nanative information ' accompanies these maps and should be considered." ` , ` �- I � Watem Ecosystems,inc. - 10 AuFusf,1945 , _..��:,_. � .,:. .., .. , � , �'., • ` +. _ R �� ,.�µ` . �. , . e.,i . ^ ;y�:. ... F , . _ _:.�.: .. . . , . ._ � . _ . � . a r t��'�� y.`, WildUte Evaluetioa�nd Co�scrvatiort Plan � Aspen Viliagc Pfoperty i.�. iJr.;._C+.: �.`;:: �.t• This disc]aimer is reproduced here because most peopfe interpreting the maps are unaware ' of the map's )imitations, precision, accurary, this disclaimer, and what the maps actually `ti indicate and do not indicate. >•',.�; . 6.2 BIG GAME WINTER RANGE �,, .n y_ W 6.2.1 Mule Deer Winter Range � m N .r` Current CDOW WRIS maps(on file at the Pitkin Counry Planning Department)de]ineate Q the entire Aspen Village property as deer winter range(Figure 4). 'I'his delineation is valid �� : and accurate,including for that portion of the properry occupied by the.mobile home park. � Whiie the irtigated hayfield is used by deer during winter,such non-native habitats are often � � left outside the winter range delineation(as they were for elk,see Figure 5)if such areas T � are large enough to delineate on maps and if mapping personnel have enough time. This � . stems from CDOW fiabiiity for game damage to agricultural crops(and the il]will that has 9 developed in the past when the CDOW designated a rancher's ha�eld as critical habitat), � � rather than actual wildlife use of such areas. The proposed homesite is classi5ed as deer � r winter range and is not desi�nated as critica]deer habitat. N - cn WRIS maps also indicate that most of the south-facing slopes on the property and Wiiliams o Hili(north of the Watson Divide Road}are designated as deer winter concentration area, '� severe winier range,and critica]deer habitat. A small area along the property's common � ? _ property line with Wildcat Ranch is designated as deer winter concentration area and critical ;'�� deer habitat. These designations are also valid and generally accurate. ' Seasonal deer habitats east of the Roaring Fork River,or habitats other than winter range west of Snowmass Creek or south of the Besancon Gulch Road on Wildcat Ranch are not illustrated in Figure 4 because they are irrelevant to the present analysis. 6.2.2 Elk Winter Range Figure 5 illustrates the distribution of important elk habitats in the viciniiy of ihe Aspen Village property,as defined by CDOW WRIS mapping. Designated ranges east of Highway • , 82,west of Snowmass Creek,and south of the Besancon Gulch Road are not�7lustrated in • Figure 5 because lhey are irrelevant to the present analysis. Habitats west of ihe inigated ha�eld to the slopes east of Snowmass Creek on the Aspen Village property are designated as elk winter range. Elk occasionally to regularly use most ` portions of the properry for varying periods over the course of each winter. When eIk are � present,mountain shrub habitat is used for foraging,bedding,and as dinrnal and noctnrnal � � I refagia. While the hayfield was]eft out of the winter range delineation because of game . 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"�o ° ��,�'� --�r;�`-j�`-�.� !m . ;- �,�� ( �`_-� � �\F , \ ` � o , � l �-� ,�,, �i � '� ��•� . :�.. � � o� �,� '�'�� r"�-� � �1�==z� !� r's;'x�-,��`� ` . �� "`°;, �/ /(( ��, , � a��'_ , ' . �/'� ;+^c�,�� '�n��;`��"$�7 y� `,�� -, .. . � .�.. � -�-�-�`� �`� �_, '`� ' �6b.��/^�' � , �-.. ��---., °696' �•} \\`�r��'�_T�.�i(?•-=�?l� " ' . ��`�':�=-�!_��` • ,- ��.. ✓•';fc%; /.'-.---�- -�.�,. . :��'i. �~-'-_`�� R r� � . � ~ • � a � ::�•, .,.t . , �`��:. ,,., . - ,, ,. , ,. , , .. ,.,.. . � . .� .... , . .. ..... . ... . . . . . .w. . 1 � ., yfrr u x �. .�}t� .:k..;�.. Wildlife Evalustian and Conrcmtion P4n Mpcn Vilfagc P�opeety '�•''��. � �.a.::,�?;s:. . ; c't' . '�; damage]iabiliry,this hayfield is grazed by up to several hundred elk during periods of winter t,, ., and transitional range occupancy. Sixty-one and 65 elk were observed grazing this ha�eld W ,:. 1, during evening/morning hours of May 17/18 and 18/19,respectively. Elk experience little m � � - rt� , +... disturbance from diurnal human activities (e.g., equestrians, hikers, nordic skiers, etc.) � - although they avoid areas proxima]to the Watson Divide Road and the mobile home park during the day. All areas of the property, with the exception of the trailer park, are � : available for noctumal use, including the expansion/open space parcel east of the trailer � �� park. Free-ranging dogs are not a problem in this area. T i;;:r�: A large block of elk winter concentration area,also considered critical elk habitat,extends 5 I�'�., from the south-facing slopes on Wildcat Ranch,north over the ridge and down the western, g i. . north-trending ridge on the Aspen Village property to Watson Divide(Figure 5). While this T� ` winter concentration area and critical habitat designation is accurate ihroughout most of this � : : area,it is inaccurate and imprecise on a fine scale. First,as described for the large irrigated W ha�eld on the east end of the property that was omitted from designated elk winter range, 6 �. the small irrigated ha�eld on the property west of Wauon Divide and south of the Watson o " ° Divide Road, should not be cJassified as eIk winter concenuation area winter range, or � %";� critical habitat. � ' �o � _ Secondly,on a fine scale,the proposed building envetope woutd be located within a localized ' 'j southwest-facing depression thai supports a lower densiry mouniain shrub community with a sparse herbaceous understory on relatively barren Mancos shale soils. This small area,if ' it were large enough to separately map,would be more appropriately considered elk wimer ran�e, but not winter concentration area or critical habitat. CDOW WRIS mapping `'�� recognizes that such"pockets"of more lightly used, and even non-use areas, occur within - designated habitats. Randy Cote (CDOW,pers. comm.,Appendix 10.1) concurs that the proposed building site is more accurately classi5ed as elk winter range,rather than winter �, concentration area and critical habitat,although these latter habitats occur adjacent to the proposed building site, Habitats on the portion of the property north of the Watson Divide Road are classified as elk winter range(Figure 5). EIk winter concentration area,severe winter range,and critical elk habitat begin several hvndred yards further up Williams Hill from Yhe northern property line and cover most of that mountain. S y • 63 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT CORTZIDORS I f � y!: • 6.3.1 Mule Deer Movements , (;� � s The genera]migration pattern illustrated on deer WRIS maps crosses the Watson Divide � - � Road on the west side of the divide,where most deer crossings are concentrated. While this �S. j • arrow accurately represents a point where crossings are concentrated,by definition,it only . i . . � . "i ;:;, Wa�em Ecosysiems.Ina 14 Augun.1995 . }:_ , , l' . : , :;�� . �:: - .:; "`.�-� ..., " ,. ,,. � ' ..�.,:_ ��,.. . Wildli[e Evalu�tion aM Coiaerntia�Plan � ,Aapen Villagc Properry '`� �;�''�� o�'�, � ..r.-��:Ey�:[',�.� indicates the non-dimensional, general direction of deer movements (i.e., norch-souih) G ��' � throvgh this braad section of winter range, extending from Highway 82 to the west of � ., Snowmass Creek(Figure 4). Other concentrated crossing points and movement corridors N �:. in the vicinity of the Aspen Village property were not illustrated on CDOW maps. ' , - s ..;: cn . . During fafi migration,deer moving north off Wildcat Ranch drift down the mountain shrub �, slopes on the Aspen ViUage properry between Snowmass Creek and the irrigated ha�eld °i on the east side of the properry. Although ihere are a few places along the Watson Divide m Road where topo�raphy and fencing locally restricts crossings,deer can,and do,cross along � •:.r,4 the entire length of the road through the properry. Most movements occur in a 1.4 mile �� , section to ihe west of the Gerbaz subdivision and horse pastures. As indicated May track � . surveys and confirmed by Randy Cote(pers.comm.),deer crossings are concentrated on the �, . steep southwest-facing hillside on the west side of Watson Divide,from appro�dmately 900 � feet west of the divide, per se, to near Snowmass Creek, This corridor, though not �� illustrated on CDOW WRIS maps,is centered exactiy as indicated by the general migration , pattern arrow in Figure 4. Spring crossing points along the Watson Divide Road are more � variable in spring than in fall,for both deer and elk(Randy Cote, pers.comm.). � WRFS maps also indicate a point east of the Aspen Village properiy where more than six ' deer are killed per year while attempting to cross Highway 82(Figure 4). Seasonal deer habitats east of the Roazing Fork River, or habitats other than winter range west of Snowmass Creek or south of the Besancon Gu1ch Road on Wildcat Ranch are not illustrated in Figure 4 becaase they are irrelevant to the present analysis. ¢:: � 6.3:L Elk Movements During seasonal migrations benveen winter and summer ranges, elk, like deer, generally follow traditional routes deterrnined by(1)the locations of feeding and bedding areas,(2} continuous paths of least resistance between these areas, and (3) the ]ocations of concentrated human developments. Migration can be a gradual drifting (while foraging across a landscape) that brings animals closer to, or further onto, winter range. More commonly,movements are concerted,forced by an accumulated snow-depth threshold where animals move relatively quickly and over extended distances from summer to winter range, or from one block of winter range to the next down-valley. Migration intensiry also varies during spring migation. Where animals are pushed by fall ' snow accumulations,which often occurs rapidly,spring migration can be a gradually drifting up-valley, following the receding snowline, or more often,punctuated movements,where there is a sudden movement off winter range to a meadow complex that"gteens-vp"early. . Elk may use that meadow for up to severa] weeks before making another concerted movement to the next meadow up-valley. Migratory movements also inc]ude concened - movements of individual cows between spring transitional range and calving grounds. i Waiern Ecnsystems,Ina 1$ Augus6 7995 / . . �_.';._.... , I Q ,...a �;r • . •...i :. ,; . . , , _ _ . :. . . .. . , - .. . , . � .,. .4.,�.,' ... .__.....,..._ .':'�'_w.__�:.�.__.. . ;:,�°';. .1t_,: W Wildlite Evaiw�ian and Conservaiion Plan Aspen wlle6e Propeny � j '�y�.. . � �i: N These traditional movement pattems are�ost constricted on the west side of the Roaring Fork Valley where they perpendicularly cross roads. A series of these constricted crossings N i. have been delineated on CDOW WR1S maps between lower elevation transitional ranges � •:.�� and more distal winter ranges,including those across the Owl Creek,Brush Creek,Besancon � �. � Gulch,and Watson Divide Roads. While a significant portion of the herd may use specific � routes outside these defined corridors, most movements generally occur through these ,y corridors and virtually all movements occur in the vicinity of defined corridors,such as those �:' across the Brush Creek,Besancon Gulch,and Watson Divide Roads. � These defined corridors are considered critical elk habitau, presumably because even if � . - development encroaches on adjacent areas, these concentrated crossing points should be �� r�i able to conduct the herd's movements. The "critical" designation of these corridors can become a self-fulfilling prophery. If only these corridars are protected, development may ° encroach into adjacent, lesser used, undefined corridors,making the designated corridors � I legitimately critical. Practical and po]itical considerations notwithstanding,the more wtridor iD options that are available to migranis confronted by continuing development,the more likely � that some corridors will be available to conduct future movements. However, the le�itimacy of designating corridors as "critical" habitat and protecting the : greatest number of corridors through a particulaz area is only necessary until planning and land use decisions can permanently protect viable corridors from subsequent degradation. The WRIS-based CDOW definition of a movement corridor includes that the loss of a particular corridor,presumably in its entirety,wouid only chanee migration routes. This is of Iittle biological consequence if alternate, adjacent, viable routes are availabJe, as on _ Wildcat Ranch. The entire Besancon Valley east of Wildcat Creek is a movement corridor. T'here are other corridors within the Besancon Valley as heavily used as the two de5ned on WRIS maps(Figure 5,one of which is outside the Besancon Valley). The de5ned corridors were on]y"critical"until a compatible land use was 5nalized. Indeed,with the present land use, even if the western (i.e., Section 18) corridor was enclosed in a cyclone fence, movements through adjacent corridors would continue with no adverse effect,let alone a � "critical"impact,on the herd(Figure 5). Figure 5 illustrates CDOW defined elk movement patterns on and in the vicinity of the Aspen Village property. 'The general fall migration pattern is north through the center of the upper property(i.e.,west of the imgated hay pasture),in line with the core of large blocks of elk winter range on Wildcat Ranch and Williams Hill. Two designated movement ' corridors cross the Watson Divide Road on the property,one across Watson Divide and the other on the easi end of the upper valley. The corridors share features which differ somewhat from the sunounding landscape. Both are generally centered on ridges sloping down from the Wildcat Ranch-Aspen Village divide. � Figure 6 illustrates the pattern of spring 1995 elk and deer movements across the Watson i Divide Road. As indicated above,most elk and deer had moved south off the Williams Hill Westem Ecos�s�ems,Ina ]( August,1995 � 1..: ' � . ' ;;�, . �..� �..�.� .�... :�.: . . �' , . , . . ,�,;,,;�,. � 393@6c Q��/28/9E 03:3QG PG ,?„�, OF 49 !��'�^�r'�:,;'. h:=y..: �, �.,�,;;"'', Q ��\\\\ �j '� {� ~�� c� i�� , �j%—}f • � �' a \: ��\ ' .\\ 1S( �P� �� /� ^ '> 5 � 11 � '. 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Moist soil conditions from the wet .'.: ., spring provided a obvious record of where hundreds of elk and deer crossed the road. � '.. �„ Illustrated trail lengths are representative of clearly discernable muddy paths worn into the 6 � " soil by animals. I.onger trails are a general indicator of greater animal use. m � . In general,elk crossed from Watson Divide,perse,to the east,while deer primarily crossed � on the southwest-facing slopes above Snowmass Creek, west of Watson Divide. This is � `.f:�°? consistent with Randy Cote's(pers.comm.)opinion of crossing patterns. Of nine heavily � �,;r'. used crossing points,six occurred where there were gaps in at least one side(generally the o, � : . north side,which is first encountered by south-bound migranis)of the fence,and all (9 of 5, �� . 9) major crossings were (1) where there were gaps in fencing, (2) where sheep fencing c� without barbed-wire on top was bent down almost to the ground,or(3)where the fence was � well set back from the road. A»estimated 85-90%of all crossing points occurred where the n fence height was well below the mean fence height and where road cuts made crossings � easier. This strongly indicated that specific crossing points within corridors could be altered � r by providing paired gaps in fencing along the road. o '':t� � Specific elk crossing points along the Watson Divide Road are initially directed by � �,, topography and cover.However,is the ease of crossing is of equal importance,as influenced 'D . by the combination of road cuts/fill slopes, bank steepness, and fence height. Elk can j negotiate most fence/slope combinations along the road,but unless"pushed"by a vehicle or some other disturbance, they (particularly inexperienced leaders) will often seek a relatively easy crossing point. If there are no gaps in the fence, elk eventually knock the �.::. fence do.�m where they cross,and they cross a1ong the entire 3ength of the road through the property. However,specific crossing points can be altered,and movemenu directed and - concentrated,through areas along the general movement pattern by leaving gaps in fencing ! on each side of the road. An example of one such gap heavily used as a speci6c crossing � point is the open driveway to the residence directly north of Watson Divide. If the opposing gate on the Aspen Village properry were left open during migration, larger numbers of animals would stream through this crossing,rather than bunching up on the south side of� �k the road, north of the fence,as May tracks indicated. f° t E: Mapped spring migration crossing points were entirely consistent with the western CDOW- � defined corridor and less consistent with the eastem corridor(Figure 6). 1'his may be due ; to spring crossing points being more variable than fall crossing points (R. Cote, pers. j> comm.). Randy Cote also indicated that of the two corridors across the Watson Divide E� ' Road, the westem corridor across Watson Divide might be used more than the eastern � corridor. Tracks quantifying the number of animals using trails could not be accurately �! enumerated during May 1995 surveys, so trails illustrated in Figure 6 are not necessarily !� inconsistent with Mr.Cote's opinion. 11 In addition to the"critical"habitat designation of migration corridors being valid only until �, � land use decisions can permanently protect them, the exact boundaries of the designated � � . Wrs�cm Ecass�cmz,lnc. 18 Augus4 1995 . i � � ; ,�. . • _:.� �..�.�.�.�....... .�..�.�.._��w._ , .. ;f :. ,,. . . J�.. � ..-h I.. '.:...'-�,. ' '.:�': . . . �.::. .'. ..-�', ._ ., �:. - � • . .:��+t a� Wlldltfe Evslw�ion and Conacrva�ion Plan Asprn ViWgc Propetry � +y . , a.c�;,`` .,..,. corridors on the Aspen Village property are generalized and not entirely accurate. resulu of spring 1995 surveys (Figure 6) suggest the eastern corridor across the Watson Divide �;�, Road should be wider,while the delineated western corridor is more accurate. However, n' ' the greatest ambiguity is how far north and south of the road"critical;'habitat associated � � '• '•. with a road crossing should extend. After all,it is the anima]'s ability to safely cross the ��' : road,persc,that is critical.Adjacent habitat is important to the extent that it facilitates safe s crossings and reduces energy expenditures and stress associated with crossing. � � . . R, � An anima]'s abiliry to safely migrate across a road is largely influenced by vehicle speeds and � 'r volumes on the road at the time of day when animals are crossing(generally nocturnal and m crepuscularly)during the"off-season"migration periods. Vehicie speeds along the winding, w : steep, unpaved Watson Divide Road are relatively slow (e.g., 30-35 mph or slower), �� particularly in the vicinity of the designated crossing points. Most big game road-kills 9 �+ t, throughout the State occur on paved highways and roads where vehicle speeds are>45 mph � (G.Skiba,CDOW,pers.comm.). Vehicle volumes along the Watson Divide Road are also � relatively Iight and concentrated during morning and evening rush hours. This provides �n '- relatively intervals between vehicles that are available for noctuma]crossings. As a result, f' the Watson Divide Road is relatively safe for animals to cross,and should continue to be, -°n �: as long as the road remains unpaved in its current alignment,despite increasing residential � - development in the Snowmass and Capitol Creek Valleys. Crossings would be further facilitated by providing strategic gaps in fencing on each side of the road. Lastly,on a fine scale,the proposed homesite,located largely within a small depression and • outside of any significant trails or movement corridors,should not be considered to be within �+� the western migration corridor across the Watson Divide Road, nor should the site be � � considered "critical" habitat. Based on a recent site survey, Randy Cote (pers. comm., Appendix 10.1) also considers this site to be outside of specific routes composing the movement corridor. Furthermore, if WRIS mapping reflected the type of detailed, site- � specific surveys conducted for the present project, the proposed homesite would not be , mapped within the movement corridor and would not be considered"critical"habitat. In a ' perfect world, all WRIS mapping would be based on site specific surveys and would be ' accurate and precise down to the acre. However,WRIS mapping is conducted at a 1:SQ000 scale and is recognized by the CDOW(and should be recognized by all users)as a starting point for site planning. 6.4 SUMMARY T'he Aspen Village property, and its winter range and movement corridors, represent an integral habitat block for maintaining deer and elk populations in this area of Pitkin County. ` Big game winter range is one of the most spatially limited seasona]big game ranges in the - Roaring Fork Valley and is near a threshold limiting the size of deer and elk populations. ' 1 • Residential,recreational,and other human developments continue to erode Pitkin County - Watern Ecorystems.Inc. Iy AuFust,1995 � 1� `. , ; . . <>-�; . ::.; � .� � Wildlife Ewlue�ion and Con�cmtion Pl�n Iuprn Villa6c Property ��1.��. ��': winter range,despite some of the most restrictive planning and growth ordinances in the c•� :�" �''• State. If deer and elk populations are to be maintained near present levels, preserving w winter range and viable access to it is of paramount importance. R `',�y Vinually the entire 879 acres of the Aspen Village property is classified and used as winter m ''•• range by deer and elk. Portions of the property are also classified as deer and elk winter � concentration areas,severe deer winter range,and critical deer and elk winter range. Deer m and elk winter ranges of equal importance are also located immediately to the north and � , m � south of the property. Preserving the winter range values of this property is vital to s maintaining the integrity of winter range and the number of animals composing big game �^� herds in this area of the County. g : , � ' There are four sets of wildlife movement corridors on the west side of the upper Roaring � Fork Valley required to conduct big game and other wildlife between summer ranges in the w m Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and winter ranges on mostly private lands down valley. The corridors through Wildcat Ranch and across the Besancon Valley have been preserved o through land use planning. Those crossing the Brush Creek Road are in the early planning � � stages of being preserved,although it may take several more years before development of 'O all properties flanking the road receive 5na1 approval. Corridors across most of the Ow] Creek Road have been preserved in key areas,although there are sti11 some'�vild cards"that � could be played. The last major corridor of concern is across the Watson Divide Road. We now have the opportunity to preserve this entire corridor in one conservative land use plan. The development being proposed would not only preserve use through both de5ned corridors,but also through the intervening 3,300 feet,for a total corridor width of 1.4 miles. This would be the widest corridor available for movements on the west side of the Roaring . Fork Valley and the widest corridor between adjacent residences. 7.0 SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT � There are two significant wildlife issues associated with the Aspen Village development proposal:preserving viable migration corridors and preserving big game winter range. Each of this issues is discussed below. 7.1 PRESERVING VIABLE MIGRATION CORRIDORS The proposed homesite would be located in the extreme southwest corner of what current WRIS maps delineate as the westem elk migration corridor across Watson Divide, approximately 1,350 feet (0.26 mi.)south of the Watson Divide Road. The reader might -_ ]egitimately ask:"If migration corridors are so important,how can a biologist working for a i Watem Ecorystems.Ina 20 August.1995 �. i �� ; a , :i•4;: • �_' . • a.i •..��_ .�,. _. _ __ . • � ��:. .,�. , . . _ � �, ._ . ... ' +,� W. .. . .R.>,:�::�. 'i,;h. �y,�b.{.•� Wildlife Evalwlion and ConscrvaUon Pbn Aaprn Villa6e Propeny °"�'�Y:..,.. ' ��i . ,�: conservation organization, whose primary goal is the preservation of important wildlife .� habitat,justify locating a home within a designated corridor?" The answer is that(1)the . :�, specific homesite is not ]ocated in an area important to crossings of the Watson Divide w ' . Road; (2) if defined corridors were more precisety delineated on fine scale WRIS maps, � '� ''• based on site-speciFc field surveys, they would reflect this; (3) movements through the °' R� western corridor will shown little effect from the home in its proposed location(particularly southbound spring movements); (4)the eastern corridor wi11 be more viable if the 14 unit @ subdivision (with 6 homes flanking the eastern edge of the corridor) is removed; and (S) `� ,...�`,: , most importandy,because the entire intervening area between ihe two designated corridors, Rm' which is now used for movements,will be preserved in perpetuity. Movements through the � � , _ two corridors and the intervening area will also be facilitated by measures within the � , Conservation Plan. The"critical habitat"designation of where these corridors cross the road �� is only valid if all areas outside corridors are unavailable for movements. That will not be W � , the case. The present Aspen Village proposal would preserve both designated corridors and � the intervening area for a total corridor width of 1.4 miles. � w Similar site conditions and reasoning were used to rationalize locating building sites on L.ots J 6 11 and 2 in Wildcat Ranch, within one of two designated movement cortidors also � designated as critical habitat (see Figure 5). There, adjacent, undesignated movement � � corridors were protected from future development to accommodate any movements diverted � . out of the designated corridor. � Several of the original 10 potential development envelopes evaluated on the Aspen Village + � property were actually outside of designated movement corridors, but they would have � ' ' disrupted wildlife movements through a large surrounding area of habitat and, more importantly,affected adjacent winter range use. The proposed homesite is compatible with migratory movemenu through the Watson Divide corridor. The site is located in a shallow southwest-facing bowl appro�mately 1,350 feet - south of the Watson Divide Road. South-bound spring migrants wiil funnel through two or more proposed gates in fencing on opposite sides of the road in the western corridor and be we11 south of the road(the critical feature in movement corridors)before they need to consider whether to react to the house. Most elk movements would continue following an existing jeep trail through a saddle east of the small knoll and southeast of the homesite. Most deer would contour, as they do now, across the slopes below the house and above , Snowmass Creek. There are some deer that now move through the proposed homesite. � ' These animals would simply be diverted to the east or west and along the main routes. North-bound fa11 migrants will be unaware of the homesite until they are in the vicinity of the small knoll southeast of the site. Deer may be affected more than elk. Most ` northbound deer contour across slopes below the homesite. The actual west side of the home has been recommended to be setback from the shoulder of the hill approximately 100 �� feet,so it is more out of view of side-sloping deer. T'he deer that contour across the lrnoll ' , � Watcrn Ecosysiema.Ina 21 Augu:t.1995 ��. i - '::.�-_ . . � . "` t a �:a' � n.J �;� ., .. �h t �,L�r , � .... '�. ..� .). ::�:� i)s5 � _. . ��;:(� - .�,„. . -..t � 4��.r.M1� . . . � . � .,.. ,. . .1.,..�4iinR.L ��s.i:wr»r.u��..�M d3.�... ..s.. ._... . � E4,.i,,, 44x 4;': ��i�`',n`t Wildli[c Cwatu��ion end Conaem�ion Plan Aspen Villaae Pmpetry ' ��__. 'i:. on level with the home will have to walk through the yard,or go east or west around the .� home. Most elk (and those deer)following the jeep road through the saddle east of the �� . '�; small kttoll,should follow the road past the homesite without seeing it because of screening � •'::;� topography,vegetation,and the depressed site. The road does not approach within 540 feet ,s; '. of the homesite. Animals will be downwind as they move past the home,but they should r`' continue along present routes. As a worst case scenario, once past the homesite spring migrants could head northeast over the ridge and chose a crossing point within a one mile � wide section of the movement corridor. � :•r � � � .o Migrating deer and elk encounter homes all the time. The issue is whether a home in its °' - proposed location wili divert anima}s so far out of iheir way that ihey will unnecessarily � • : expend valuable energy and whether this diversion will increase road-kill probabilities. 6 Confidently,neither of these eventualities should occur. Furthermore,because a 1.4 mile � wide movement corridor, encompassing both delineated corridors, wi11 be preserved in � _ perpetuiry by the present development proposal, the migraiion corridor issue should be W resolved from a biologically perspective. °i 0 � _ 7.2 PRESERVING BIG GAME WIIQTER RANGE .�n Preserving big game winter range on the Aspen Village property was of paramount concem. ' Prior discussions have addressed winter range use of the property, existing and future availability of this habitat in the local area, and the value of ihis habitat and property for � maintaining vngulate herds. The proposed homesite would be located in deer winter range, � in elk winter range, and in an area designated on current WRIS maps as winter concentration area, and, therefore, critical elk habitat. Here also, the reader might legitimately ask:"If big game winter range is so important,how can a biologist working•for a conservation organization,whose primary goal is the preservation of important wildlife habitat,justify locating a home within designated winter range?" The answer is that(1)the speci$c homesite is not located in an area that warrants winter concentration area and, therefore, critical habitat status; (2) if winter range designations were more precisely delineated on fine scale WRIS maps,based on site-speci5c field surveys,they would reflect this;(3)the entire property is deer winter range and,with the exception of the trailer park, elk winter range;(4)the homesite would be located on the extreme western edge of a large block of winter range,weIl buffered from iarge blocks of surrounding winter range, and affecting ihe smallest area of adjacent winter range of any potential building site considered; (5)the one proposed homesite would have far less impact on wintering big game and the loss of winter range than the 14 approved homesites(with no protective covenants}strung- out along 29 acres of the hay6eld;and(6)the Conservation Easement to be placed on this , property would preserve appro�mately 820 acres of winter range in perpetuity,less the 1.5 acre designated development envelope containing the one proposed homesite and all i`-- associated structures. � Wesicm Emsvs�ems.lna 22 August.1995 i . . ,i�r.�.:_..-. � : .. . :z' . v..i � .....n.�.� _ �.. .:.:. , :�..:. ,., ,::�,,:�,,:. ��r,:. Wildlifa Evalunion and CanutJation Plan Aaprn Villa6e Pmperty �.•-�'•�... . ��;.��t"�' . . S.r�'�'.;; Individual potential homesites considered io the west of the 14 unit subdivision were �`' considered less compatible because�they would have affected targe areas of surrounding � winter range and/or were located in disruptive areas of movement corridors. Homesites ~: G1 • were precluded anywhere north of the Watson Divide Road because of critical,south-facing � �•'.:.;; deer winter range on-site and further north on Williams Hill. There were also no potential o�+ �. homesites east of Watson Divide on the south side of the road that would not have affected �'' ' large areas of adjacent elk and deer winter range. � , N The approved 14 unit subdivision is located, as discussed above, on deet and elk winter �' m range, heavily used by hundreds of animals a day periodically over the winter. Not only � • would the forage on the 29 acres within this subdivision be lost to wintering animals,but `J' - ' forage and other values in some surrounding buffer zone would also be lost. It is my W ; - understanding that there are also no protective crnenants associated with this apprrned i:� development,such as dog control,fencing,seasona]closures,education,enforcement,and r � a host of other provisions necessary to ma�mize compatibility with the sensitive surrounding � wildlife community, that are fundamental to the Conservation Plan proposed below. �� Agricultural use of this ha�eld would also continue under the present development iO proposaL ! 0 �1 3 F �D 8.0 ASPEN VILLAGE CONSERVATTON PLAN A The Conservation Plan outlined below was developed to achieve TCF's goals for preserving �'' the valuable wildlife and agricultural resources on the Aspen Village property. It assumes � • that the proposed development plan for the property, as fully described in Design Workshop's application to the County,is approved. It is anticipated that additional detail may be incorporated in subsequent stages of the County review process,and that this section may be refined with results of additional interaction with the CDOW, County, and the public. 8.1 STTE PLANNING 1. One,1.5 acre development envelope containing a single family residence,an attached, one bedroom caretaker unit,and a guest house will be located south of Watson Divide as - , � illustrated in Figure 3 of this document. The development envelope shall contain all structures and habitat modifications,with the exception of the driveway,a leach field,and utilities. Within that 1.5 acre (65,340 square fooi) development envelope, a bulding envelope will be sited that shall not exceed 30,000 square feet(0.69 acres). The west side • of the building envelope should be setback somewhat from the westerr�shoulder of the ridge to visnally screen most of the west side of the home from animals contouring across the � irv ' hillside below. This screen could be enhanced with landscaping. These envelopes will insure ` � Waiem Ecorysiems.In� . �3 August,1995 i � i - . .��lFi.. . / �'^.. � ' . 1 �:x� � t'_. • u�I `�� . �,... � ,�, . , � _: � i i . , � ,. `.':. ,, ,,.F ,.' , . ,, � . . ._-.. n.�.... ., � � � ... . �41Z'_ hr Wildlife Evdw�ion�nd Conaerv�tbn Pbn A�prn Vflle�e Pfopnty r�. ;, -.i.:�,�:`. ";: that construction and use of this home minimizes impacts to the surrounding sensitive habitat ; .� and facilitates continued wildlife use. �. �., The driveway to the homesite shall follow the e�asting jeep trail south off the Watson Divide � � '• ': Road until it must contour west to reach the homesite. Meanders in this road south of the g �: irrigation ditch will be permitted to accommodate topographic c�nstraints. R, 's i:::. The opening of the driveway onto the Watson Divide Road shall be ungated and remain 6 � , `: r open to facilitate seasonal and daily big game movements through this opening,across the N road, and through the driveway opening on the opposite (north) side of the road. Any "o;' , . securiry gate across the driveway shall be located west of where the driveway departs from � . the existing jeep trail,south of the irrigation ditch flowing under the jeep road. Final siting e may require input from the project biologist or CDOW. .Big game,particularly elk,use this w jeep road as the main route through the western movement corridor. It is the intention of � f this provision that future use of the driveway be compatible with existing wildlife movements. � With this in mind,it would be best for future movements if the jeep road remained unpaved. � F � 2. For the purposes of this assessment,it must be assumed that the primary residence � ; will be occupied year-round. If this is the case,an attached(or detached)caretaker unit at o the primary residence would have little additiona]effect If the primary residence is only r seasonally occupied, as anticipated, the caretaker,with provisions below,would probably � produce less than or equal the impact of the owners. Moreover,as long as the provisions of this plan are followed,an attached caretaker unit would be compah'ble with wildlife use. ��, To reduce caretaker impacts, the attached caretaker unit shall contain no more than one . bedroom and shal]noi be occupied by more than two adults. Caretaker(s)will be prohibited from having live-in children and/or dogs. 3. A 5.0 acre ranch manager/ employee residential development envelope, and/or aggregate of envelopes, shall be located in the lower irrigated hayfield portion of the property and shall contain all structures and habitat modi5cations,including the homesite, ' driveway,leach field,and ancillary ranch equipment and structures,such as a garage,stables, and/or corrals. Areas disturbed around homes and driveways shall be promptly revegetated. 4. No other structures or habitat modifications shall be permitted outside of the above development envelopes,which would total 6.5 acres. Furthermore,the remaining area of the property shall be preserved via a Conservation Easement This will permanently protect • the movement corridor,winter range,and other wildlife values associated with the property and those on surrounding areas. � � Watern Ecosvs�ems,Int. 24 August,1995 � `, t.: G�� . ' t . ' � e <i'�"'> • .fF_ . •:.� �-�� ....�..... - � ;��4:��;��. WiWli[e Evdutlion ind Conserwtion Plan A�prn Vi11aEe P�operty ��"�� .1�', .y`��n:,l, . 8.2 SEASONAL USE RESTRICTIONS � ' �� ,� . W -. . � .r 1. On the Aspen Village property there should be no nocturnal human use of any kind m . ~, (including,but not limited to hiking,horseback riding,mountain biking,snowmobiling,nordic N ,•':.,-� skiing,etc.)outside of development envelopes(excluding driveways and the Watson Divide �. Road)between November 15 and June 1,inclusive,(the o�cial period of big game winter 9 range occupancy and the fall and spring migration periods) to minimize winter range, tt, transitional range,and migratory disturbances to big game. Diurnal use during this period m could occur on the property,provided it was confined to irrigated meadows where big game m ��.� would not be hedded. Snowmobile use should be prohibited on the property,unless it is the W , . last available option for valid agricultural management. W - - � . � � . 2. The Aspen Village properry will Yemain private and there shall be no public access t, w permitted. � � � 7 � 8.3 FUTURE AGRICULTURAL USE OF THE PROPERTY � ' r e. � Historic and current agricultural use of the properry,which includes haying and cattle and � horse grazing,is compatible with e�sting wildlife use. It is the intention of this Conservation � � Plan that the same types of agricultural use on the properry continue at similar or lower ' levels. Furthermore,whatever agricultura]use occurs on the property must be compatble with 1995 levels of big game winter range,uansitional range,and corridor uses. 1. There wili be no habitat modifications (such as pedestrian,horse,or bike trails or `� . additional clearing of native mountain shrub or other wildlife habitats) anywhere on the property,unless authorized by the County as valid,wildlife-oriented habitat modification. , 2. The property owner shall submit a letter to the County, adequately describing any appreciable proposed change in the type or level of agricultural use on the properry,at leazt 90 days prior to its implementation. The County shall fonvard a copy of any such proposal to the CDOW within one week of its receipt. In the event the CDOW considers proposed or resulting agricultural use or levels to be incompatible with 1995 wildlife use,the Counry could deny the proposed change and/or require the owner to make agricultural uses compatible with wildlife. 8.4 FENCING With major elk and deer migration corridors crossing the Aspen Village property, it is • ,. important that fencing incompatible with wildlife movemenu be minimized. Restrictive � fencing can unnecessarily increase energy expenditures and]ead to increased road-kills along ' '- ; the Watson Divide Road. i Western Ecosysiems,Inc. 2$ August,7995 / . . � -:��if4,� . � � ; • ^si' • ::./ 1� �;�.. '. ..� � �_ � , '. ..�: ,:.... , .,. � . . v, _. . `.` . � .± >:,� ,�; #r..;, �"n,-: M1•• Wildli(e Evalwtfon�nd Conacmtion Pl�n Aspen VIIla6e P'operty �:��`,,�.�. operty �. , `�'�y' _ '�;. 2. The owner and ranch mana�er/employee will be permitted a privacy fence(e.g.,a six foot tall solid wood fence)to enc]ose up to 5000 square feet,provided it is immediately .��ti adjacent to the house and is entirely within the designated building envelope. There shall ' be no additional fencing permitted around the owner's home, with the exception of the 41 �,•�''•,,, privacy fence and agricultural fencing compatibla wiih wiJdlife movemenis,as defined be)ow. L'O,, g • m 2. Any horses kept on the property will be maintained at facilities adjacent to the ranch f0 manaser's/employee'.s residence on the lower,eastem portion of the property,or left to graze in the]arge,common pastures. Any corral fencing for horses adjacent to Yhe ranch � �r. manager's/ employee's residence shall be contained within the 5.0 acre development � � envelope. It is recommended,but not required,that this fencing be compatible with wildlife � . movements. °� 9 � W � 3. A small, temporary holding corral or"saddle-up" area associated with the primary � � , residence wou]d have no significant affect on wildlife movements, provided the following � � provisions were adhered to: � F A. The corral shall not enclose more than 1,OOU squaze feet(e.g., a square corral �' would be approximately 32 x 32 ft.),with no more than 50 feet on a side. o - -n B. The corral, in its entirery, shall be located within the 1.5 acre development � envelope and shaIl be located on top of the home's leachfield, if the leachfteld is contained within the development envelope. . � C. The corral shall be of a wood, split rail design. Fence specifications may be � incompatible with wildlife movements(as described in No.5 of this section),provided that all rails,in at least one secdon of fence,on at Ieast the north and south sides of the corral,are taken down whenever the corral is not in use. D. The purpose of this small corral shall be limited to a short-term (i.e.,overnight �. or over a weekend)horse holding facility. E. There shall be no other structvres associated with this corral,unless the cotra]is attached to a garage or other authorized outbuilding contained within the designated building envelope. 4. The primary residence and ranch manager/employee wi]] be permitied to fence a small area,not to exceed 1,000 square feet,for the sole purpose of excluding wildlife access to a garden,provided the fenced�arden is located entirely within the designated building envelope. ' 5. Barbed-wire fencing on the properry should be restrung to specifications that are � compatible with wildlife movements. Wildlife compatible fencing is limited to a maximum Watem Ewsyalems,!n� Z( puguzt,1995 � / '., � —,. ' . , ,','•cr�" . • .fr-Y; , ' _ - � ��,i ;. ��G.'.t' Wi1dU(e Evalua�ion■ed Coroerw�bn Plan Asprn Villa`e Pivpeny Y.:.:. ,.��'6�ti:�. +:r.:;i'-?a': of 3 strands of wire or 3 rails. Rails shall not be more than 4 inches wide. The top rail or ��` ��', wire strand shall not be higher than 42 inches above mean ground level. With the exception ,. of a sp)it-rail design,a rail fence shall not have a top rail oriented horizontally whose width 4J :. ti, perpendicular to the ground exceeds 1 inch. 1'his measure is to prevent snow accumulation � atop the rail (the Guber effect) from restricting big game movements. The middle wire a ,` ''• strand shall be no higher than 30 inches above mean ground fevel, providing a 12 inch R' �. kickspace below the top strand. The bottom rail or wire strand shall be at least 18 inches �S above mean ground�level, to provide sufficient clearance for passage of elk calves, deer N f.�.? fawns,and other wildlife. m �:r`; � 6. To facilitate migratory big game movements through the property, opposing wire � , . gates (at least 15 feet long) or lay-down wire fences will be created on each side of the w ; . Watson Divide road every 100 meters along the length of the road through the property. W There shall be at least two gates in each of the two designated movements corridors. Gates � � �. in designated corridors shall be opened on November 15 of each year,or the day following „ the close of tlie last deer and elk hunting season, and closed no earlier than June 1. � Accommodations will have to be made in the present pasture system to prevent livestock w "= access to the Watson Divide Road. This may require one or two fences compatible with � wildlife movements perpendicular to the Watson Divide Road. No additional fences shall � be located within designated movement corridors. As a general nile,gates should be open � when livestock are not present in those pastures. �� F 8.5 DOG AND PET RESTRICTIONS _ � .. �� f _ Free-ranging dogs and other pets frequently constitute a menace to locat wildlife. Such animals on winter range can significantly reduce habitat availability and effectiveness. ! Prohibiting all dogs from the Aspen Village property would be in the best interest of wildlife. However, properly conuolled dogs do not adversely affect wildlife use. The following �' restrictions will be implemented if the homeowner and ranch manager desire dogs or other pets. each s' xcept offspring less than 6-months-old. Dogs will be kept inside resi s and allowed autsi if(1) on a leash under the.direci control of its o or authorized representative,(2)if in nclosed run,or(3)if in a fenced ,� the fence is adequate to contain the dog. Enclosed run st be located im ' ely adjacent to the home,within � ' the lot's building envelope,and shall not e 00 square feet. Runs with enclosed tops i; wou]d proteci dogs from possible li redation. caretaker at ihe primary residence shall be prohibited from h ng dogs. � 2. D 11 not be permitted to roam uncontrolled at any time,unless the 's legally . _ e�m�x-aut#eriaecl.�e�xese , �' Watem Eca¢ys�cros.Inc. 27 August.1995 .�. : / ��r4 . . . �� , _ _ ; _ � T:� . �_. . . r:: :'�'�k. � . ... "`. . .. ... ... � .. . � .. ._ ..,. .. . .. . ... . . . ' . ... ... . � qY!`��? ' ��'.'S��' L;'.:;}b;'�, Wildli(c Ewluation and Con+em�ion Plan � Aspen Vitlagc Properry +�+th,�;' ,�t^4.. �:. 3--�':; -.. o t�.��-c.. e.►, »r e.: � �►, ,a .�, ,�• , . i a•. ,t, a .�; i. �taflue. � . :, . W . 4 Visitors should be discouraged from bringing dogs on-site, Contractors shall be � ' prohibited from bringing their dogs on-site,even if dogs are to be kept within vehicles. N 5. CDOW and County representatives will be granted access to the property to enforce u5i any of the dog restrictions and other wildlife restrictions set forth in this Conservation Plan. � r CDOW enforcement may include the capture or destruction of any dogs running at large � within the development,regardless of where the dogs may have originated. The property �' , owner will provide the County with a list of names and phone numbers of the owner and W additional agents aurhorized to act as the owner's representative regarding these measures. G� These agents wi11 be reasonably accessible. The CDOW and County will give actual notice r to the owner, or to one of the owner's designated agents, 24 hours in advance prior to v � entering the property (provided, however, that this notice provision is not intended to � circumvent any rights that the CDOW or County presently have to enter the property under r any existing laws). o � - 6. The CDOW and County will be accompanied by the owner's agent during all site � inspections. All site inspections will be performed during daylight hours. Fvrther, the CDOW and County must have reason to believe that there is a violation of one or more � conditions of the approval. The CDOW and Counry may,from time to time,conduct audits �.�; for compliance,provided that such site inspections are scheduled and conducted in the same manner as described in this paragraph. , 7. Any domestic cats will be kept within residences and be prohibited from roaming � free. Cats shall not be fed outside. Pet food wil]attract bears and other wildlife creating, at least,a nuisance. Free-roaming cats are svbject to becoming part of the 1oca1 food chain. 8.6 LANDSCA,PING Vegetative crner wiihin the Aspen Village property,outside of building envelopes,driveways, and roads, will be retained, except where manipulation is required to reduce wildfire . potentia] or as part of a valid wildlife habitat enhancement program authorized by the • County. The objective of this measure is to minimize the amount of nataral habitai loss and to maintain e�sting vegetation buffering visual and acoustic disturbances from sensitive adjacent habitats. The owner will only be permitted to manipulate vegetation within the development envelope, � unless as specified above. The owner should be educated to appreciate and maintain the �` e�dsting vegetative community. The area of fertilized,irrigated bluegrass lawn surrounding Watern Emsyztems,Inc. ]g Augus�.7995 �I / , x.Y,. �f`•' ' � ; � +..J „,. . 1 . ,� , t ;: , .• .. . . .� .:.1 ' 4 ..- . �.�,..' .,... . . .. �. t� ..... .. ;' V . - - ... . . . .i . � . la..M1Yr�..s...vt...r �v � .. .aa. .. 1 .n �A� . . ... ��4.1''Jr•4,••1.�� Y w'"P Wildlite Evetwtion and Camemtion Plan Aapen Villege Pfoprny � ��`.. l �. . the primary residence and ranch manager/employee unit and within each development ;�}� .,; envelope shall be limited to l0,OD0 square feet. The ovmer must also recognize that they � . . '*• have moved into critical wildlife habitat important as a foraging area,that some wildlife will :•”'' .,� havc strong compulsions to eat whatever a homeowner piants,native or not,and that the W ,: ; �. CDOW will not be liable for this type of damage to landscaping. U, � ; m � � � � ft7 ..3�•_� i 8.7 HUNTING , . ,� '�"r�.' Hunting is the primary management tool ihe CDOW uses to balance wildlife populations . � ��..; - - with available habitat. ]nadequate hunter access and/or hunter harvest will allow populations � s�... • to grow,increasing game damage on the subject and adjacent properties. It wi11 be up.to Q �: the owner to decide what type and level of hunting is compatible with the property,what W areas may be safely hunted,and when and if all hunting on the property will be terminated. �;� �� The Aspen Village property is now,and will continue to be,closed to public hunting. n d.. . R � T 5; G7 'C 8.8 BEARS,TRASH REMOVAI,AND NUISANCE WILDLIFE �" ��'' ,+ o ' The Aspen Village property is located in high quality black bear habitat and bears are '� "r occasionally present(April through November). There are existing problems with beazs, � e. garbage,and people in Pitkin County and some bears have shown signs of habituation and aggression towards residents. Most bears do not cause damage where residential areas have encroached into bear habitat. The key is that if a bear doesn't 5nd food it will move on. -�` . Black bears are omnivorous and while they mostly eat vegetation, they will eat almost anything. They will eat human food, garbage, hummingbird nectar, bird seed, pet food, grease off your grill,suntan lotion,etc. Garbage generally provides the greatest attraction for bears to residential deve3opments. Once a bear has found an easily accessible,consistent � food source,it will often overcome its wariness of people and visit the site regularly. T'his ! increases the chance of a bear-human encounter. Afcer repeated use of the food source,the bear jnay even act aggressively toward residents,their pets,or their unsuspecting neighbors. When this happens and wildlife authorities are notified,the bear is usually killed to protect human safety. �. � The following measures will be required of the property owner,ranch manager/employee, �� and caretaker to reduce potential bear problems: �f 1: ,�:,. 1. There shall be no outside storage of any trash or garbage,no matter how briefly(e.g., '� overnight),at either residence or anywhere within the property,unless it is contained within ( individuai bear-proof containers which meet North American Bear Society,CDOW,or U.S. ?S , National Park Service specifications. These containers presently cost arovnd$300.00 and ' ' }�-- can contain one 32 gallon trash can. They are nonmobile and are generally cemented on � i . i . Wes�em Eeosyztcros.lnc. 29 August.]99S . ,�'.. . 1 --• � • �`Z+ . ti.% �� t �i t:"� � .:, ' : ; .._ ... z.. -... r . . , , �'. *,i . . '.... '. , is ::•` . ; ; �m�i�.. Wildlila Evduation and Consetva�ion Pl�n Aspen ViUa�c Pmperty k'��r}�. .( .,4.✓ �'�`;.;. .. a stand at the junction of a resident's driveway and the local road. Most homeowners need �� - at least two containers �:�;.'� `•• :, �, .�y�',,,� •�__. . 2. Prior to disposal,any refuse that might attract bears should be kept within the garage in - • J . a suitable receptacie with a tight-fitting tid. Refuse should not be kept within detached ' ` garages oc sheds because these structures are more likely to be broken into by bears. W �� 1-�owever,following these recommendations may not eliminate bear probfems. Bears have 6 � T''��.' broken into attached residential garages in the svrrounding area for garbage. Bear-proof � � '}•''` containers are the most secure approach to garbage disposal. �'' n ��`' : ' . , 3. There shall be no dumps or underground disposa] of refuse within the development. � �� ` � Buried garbage or dead livestock will attract bears. � �!`' o� '�:-; $,. 4. Residents will be prohibited from using a compost pile if they have gardens. W � W al. , 5. Pets shall not be fed outside. Bowis of pet food}efr on the back deck will attract bears T.�� '�' and other predators{e.g.,coyotes)and nuisance species(e.g.,skunks)of wildlife. � % _ � .� 6. With the exception of bird feeders, the feeding, baitin�, salting, or other means of °' � attracting wiidlife to individual yards will be prohibited. Q :i � � 7. Owners will be educated abaut bears and other]ocal wildlife via the CDOW's brochure � entitled"Living with wildlife in bear conntry"to be provided to the owner at closing and to - the ranch manager/employee,and caretaker. � 8.9 MOUNTAIN LIONS '' Mountain lions are occasionally present year-tound on the Aspen Village property,but may be more common from fall throvgh spring when large numbers of deer and elk (prey species)are wintering and fawning/calving at lower elevations. In other areas of Colorado, `� ' where subdivisions have encroached upon mountain ]ion habitat containing high , concentrations of prey species,encounters between lions,humans,and their pets and ��' )ivestock bave increased. The following measures will be implemented to minimize lion- i� - human conflicts: / 1. Ail residents will receive a copy of the CDOW's brochure entitled"Living with wildlife � in mountain lion country"to educate residents about tha mountain lion issue. � ` ; ; � _- � i f Wstern Emsvstcros.Ine. 30 August.1995 �i� - i . . . . . y.�:' . . ��; , � _ , �z` 'w:.: ,-. . . � . �..i ,�.,J ''J4�. � � , � i ° �-'i �+ s ��i i1 i� I• I r ��'�-��+ i�{�^ . �J f� s..� 'y .�_. :}. a .��''�V' �r r f �m:4.� .5 l "$x Y L �r'�if". »�i�jL �_, 1 .. � ' -. . �n . , i fi._tti" ..�'r�,J• .`va:��':�' / a��'*°�,��2'.�.Yi}�.� .:�. ,k, �;_ . � ra�;, ��: i� :ts Wildtifc Evalw�ron end Con�erntion Pl�n Mpen Vilkge Pmpetry i�{,'��Y151,;�. . �`.;..;i-'��:` :i.. 8.10 EDUCATION/ENFORCEMENT ;�; •�;, '!y Prospective owners, the eventual owner,and the ranch manager/caretaker sha1)be given !�';•'.',�' a cnpy of this report to educate them on the importance and sensitiviry of this property to ;:c .. ':' wildlife,the host of wildlife issues associated with it,and the respons�bilities they wiil inherit ?;•': . and be encumbered by through its purchase. Tt is the intent ihai this Conservation Plan be }"�`'' modified into a legally binding document that the owner must legally agree to implement ;1:�'":" ` = before receiving title•to the property. The County,CDOW,and any easement grantee shall � r�K` E,.;;, have the right to enforce any and all of the provisions contained within the Conservation Plan. -.. ..; �.., � t� . � ; � . . . �+4f. , ,;. j x�;; i � � i . ; � � • � �� . � i �' ' � � i �, I � � t' ' I ! 343@62 05/$B/96 0:,:30P PG 47 OF 49 ' r� i I' I "�' �*}: � �,? � j � i. j Watem Ecorysiems,Inc jl August,1995 : �..:��-.��-. .� . _. .. . . . . ____ .. .. _.. . . . . . _.. �. . .. +� �- .. � . . ..... .. • y . �—. , . - t?.�:". . . � -I.. . � � . i,`�a. , . �'(�,...�•y � . . . . . .�.i �Y:_ : ;. . �-� �. , � _ ^ , : ,:, � ..,,., ,,r;;.,�i�• �',r".n.., ..R�.� ' Wildlift Enlwtian�nd Consemtion Plsn Asprn Villa�,e P'operry . ��;�.. .r�:`.-L�',. _'i�. �, 9.0 REFERENCES -• 1� w ��'.:.�' . Burbridge,W.R.and D.J.Neff. 1976.Conconino Nationat Forest-Arizona Game and Fish � Department Coopetative Roads-wildlife study, Pages 44-57 In Proc. 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Effects of highway : construction and use on big game popufations. Fed.Highway Admin.Washington, D.C.Rept.No.FHWA-RD-76-174.92 pp. �� -_ s` � t . : Wcsiern Ecozys�ems.Inc. 33 Augusi�1995 � i �; � ; s • :;� .y:�. , . ,.,. .\f.�.� .. .. .+J:k.. ' .. . . . / . . ... . .. . .. .. .'l.`., . .,..r.. . .,..,. {iN:h�'. 393538 06/1N/96 03:26P PG 1 OF 3 REC DOC UCC �C.'��.; SILVIA DAVIS RITY.IN COUNTY CL.ERK & RECORDER 0.00 �'��;:� � � ��a u/'a�'.. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY -`- COMMISSIONEKS OF PITK[N COUNTY,COIARADO .� —Q D�fERMINING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHT GfZANTED i, � TO WILLIAM AND JANEf MOHRMAN BY RESOLUTION NO 96-131 T DOES NOT CONS7'17'UTE A TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY '��.•' ,9 ' � Resolution No.96-144 -$ Recitals �!J � By Resolurion No.96-131 appiroved on April 10,1996,William and Janet �:�'`� �" Mohrntan were granted a development right for their properry located in the Hunter � Creek Valley,described as the Virginia Pet Locie,Mineral Suivey No.4533. The _ - Napplication i�equested a 2,280 square foot residence. The Board of County 3 Commissioners approved a development site.Ehat was requested by fhe Mohrmans.The � . y/1 cn Board of County Commissioners granted approval to construct a single family residence "f� � consistent with the underlying Rural and Remote zone. � � �.. On Apri125,1996,the Mohrmans i�equested a Takings Deterniination Hearing ,:� � pucsuant to Section 4-150.10 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code. The heaiting was � �—�J schedu�ed before the Board of County Conunissioners on May 8,I996 and was �� continued. , q� � L.� O The hearing was conducted and concluded on May 22,1996. Testimony was ; �J �presented from Francis Krizmanich of tUe Aspen/Pitkin Comruuniry Development � Departenent,Cindy Houben,Director of the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development � -� Deparhnent,Scott Bowie of the Aspen Appraisal Gcoup,William Mohr�nan and RH. Reeves of Appraisal Services of Vait,Inc. Exhibits were presented which included the ' �� following: �3 1. Letter from Dennis Green to the B.O.C.C.dated Apri125,1996. �� 1(� 2. Letter finm Dennis Green to the County Attorney dated May 1,1996. ��, 3. Letter froin the County Attorney to Dennis Green dated May 2,1996. � � 4. Letter froni Dennis Green,attorney for Mohrmans,submitting materials required by Section 5-220.10 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code. �� 5. Pitkin County Open Space Map �� 6. USGS topographic map of area in which piropecry is located .. Q 7. Map of mining claims in the area in which properry is located ��-T � 8. Mohrtiian 1041 Hazatd Review Map � 9. Rural and Rettiote Zone Map � 9 10. Agenda Item Sunnnary for Mohrman Conceptual Submission -`� p � , y� I 1. Appraisal foc the property performed by the Aspen Appraisal Group � 12. $OCC Resolution No.96-131,Granting Conceptual Review Approval to Bill and Janet Mohrman - � 1' I i ; . . ...... .. .. . '�. � � � ... . � .. . . . . . . . . � . / ' '1� ti --� � I _ � -i. e '.ya; . .. ��_� _. :.� � .;. ;5.. , . .�,. . . ,,t: .. . . � .. .. ... . ... .... ...�-,. ,. .. � .,. 1,,rtN�a"'� �i�1; ;93538 06/10/96 03;28P F'G 2 OF 3 ��r'�. . �:�,;`�':'-'.,''�• .. ,<:. 13. Rural and Reniote Agenda[tem Summaries and Resolutions for BOCC .� meetings and public hearings. " _ :�, 14. Deed to Mohrman property recorded March 12,1979. '��.+,. s . '. The legal standard to establish that a taking has occurred under the Rural and .` Remote Ordinance,by the statutes and Constitution of Colorado and the Constitution of the United States is that the owner of a properry is deprived of all reasonable use and ""' ' economic i�eturn on his property. In ttiaking its ciecision the B.O.C.C.shail consider the f� '� value of the property as a whole both befoi�e and after the B.O.C.C.action. The B.O.C.C. ":�Y` shall consider the beneficial uses that remain on the p�roperty as well as the reasonable investment-backed expectations of the owner. 71�e propecty owner has the burden of * °`. demonstrating that a taking has occurred. , The only written appraisal submitted at the hearing to the B.O.C.C.was by the '' Aspen Appraisal Group which valued the property at a200,000.00 under the Rural and �: Remote zoning. Under the foriner zoning,AFR-10,the property's market value,under its highest and best use, as determined by the appraisal was$300,000. The appraisal tesrimony established that the pieperry owner's allegation that the � Rural and Reruote Zoning has deprived him of all economic and viable use of the property is unsupported. " I� Testiuiony regarding the highest and best use of the property established that although the Mohrmans desire to build a residence larger than the 1,000 square � footage allowed in the Rural and Remote Zone,they are not entitled by law to the most E profihable or highest and best use of the property in determining if a taking has � occurred. The law does not protect unilateral ambirions for specific property but u insures a ro er owner of economicall viable use of his ro e The ro e '� P P tY Y P P �Y• P P rtY was acquired for$12,500.00 in 1979 and considering the appraised value it has appi�eciated approximately 15%compounded annually since that time. Base upon the evidence presented before the Board oF County Conunissioners, the Board has determined that the developruent approval granted to the Mohrmans does not deprive thern of ail viable use of tlieir properry nor dces it deprive them of � their reasonable investment backed expectarions. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin � County hereby determines that the development approval granted to William and Janet P Mohrman in BOCC Kesolution No.96-131 does not constitute a i�egulatory taking of j real property. � �:. , � I, � -_ y_ i _ }:; . , _. . � / , , � , �� ; 4 � �: � .�, . � .4:`.z.,�ix^. � • .�,�.-� . . � • � n.:) .: , .. . , ��.� � ' �h....'. .. �.�.i.. .. : . ... � ,� .,,. n .... � � !.:_:�.t...... � .....,t•. Ar ._,'§.;.. .. ..?6<Z a ...., .. . .__.. '.., ..��-;.! ,.�.:... . '. •�-. `,;,�'. ' �93345 06/@4/96 04:04P F'G 3 OF s ��, ,. • , . aY;�:«�.�� .. �. :�$u.'V'�.;' ��• , .<' INTRODUCED�FIRST READ,AND ADOPCED ON THE FOURTH DAY OF JUNE,1996. i� ' PUBLISHED A R ADOPfION IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE ASPEN : '.,. TIMFS ON THE DAY OF ,1996. � :,. . � ATTFST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMiSSIONERS Y OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO �. + i �',: � e ette Jones mes R.True ` � D aty Clerk Chairman � Dated: �O � /� ,. I ' � APPKOVED AS TO FOHM: COUNTY MANAGER: i : c— � � . � �-�— �� ( John M.Ely Suza Konchan � County Attor P h, � ' . h � j/reso-ord/mohrnwn.ord . ' 3 p • i f+) � �6 � 4 � � tU � M 6 � � m � 6 1 � . i ,o . 6 � M � M a' h7 i � " 1 i � ----.,... � _ _ _.__: ...._ _. _,.. . . _._ _ . __ __ __ ..�,.,•• .. .._ . ... ._. ... Y` � , r --a t; � �1.. � • i , �'�>� ' ..> . '�. �.. � :a,?