HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.022.2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO,APPROVING THE MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASPEN CHARITABLE TRUST
MASTER PLAN REVIEW FOR A MAJOR PUBLIC FACILITY, GMQS EXEMPTION FOR
CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES,AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
Resolution No. 0)2 -2013
RECITALS
1. Mountain Rescue Aspen Charitable Trust ("hereafter referred to as the Applicant") has applied to
the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado ("BOCC") for a Master Plan
Review for a Major Public Facility, GMQS Exemption for Civic and Institutional Uses, and Site
Plan Review to construct a new 13,900 square foot facility and training tower for use for the
Mountain Rescue Aspen operations.
2. The property is located at 37925 Hwy 82(also known as 31925)and legally described and depicted
in Attachment A. The subject property has been rezoned pursuant to Ordinance No. 6 06 -
2013.
3. The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposal at a regularly
scheduled meeting on December 11,2012,and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
4. The BOCC reviewed the application on 1S' Reading at a regularly scheduled, duly noticed public
hearing on February 13th, 2013 and at a continued I' Reading on March 136, 2013. 2"d Reading
was heard at a regularly scheduled public hearing on March 2761 2013. Evidence and testimony
were presented with respect to this application.
5. The BOCC finds that the proposal is consistent with the applicable Land Use Code Sections and is
a candidate for adoption of a Master Plan.
6. The BOCC further finds that pursuant to Section 7-20-120(dX4),there is no alternative building site
and the proposed building and training tower may obstruct a ridgeline as viewed from Highway 82.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOCC that it hereby approves the Mountain
Rescue Aspen Charitable Trust Master Plan Review for a Major Public Facility, GMQS Exemption for
Civic and Institutional Uses, and Site Plan Review subject to the following conditions, which shall run
with the land and be binding on all successors in interest:
1. The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application and public
meetings and hearings.
2. Prior to submission of any future development permit applications, the Applicant shall be required to
submit for approval by the County Attorney and Community Development an amended Master Plan
with an Activity Envelope and Site Plan in accordance with Land Use Code Section 2-30-20(g) and
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Application Manual Section 2.1.12 showing all improvements on the property. The above referenced
approvals shall be a condition precedent to finalization and recordation.
3. The Applicant shall also provide, at building permit submittal:
A. A construction management plan to Pitkin County Planning and Zoning for review and approval.
B. A drainage and erosion control plan to Pitkin County Planning and Zoning for review and
approval.
C. A copy of an approved State Stormwater Management Permit, if necessary.
4. The Applicant shall obtain an approved Access Permit for closure of the Hwy 82 access and
improvements to the access off the north side of the property.
5. The building and tower shall utilize earth tone colors consistent with indigenous surroundings and
non-reflective roof materials.
6. The Applicant shall comply with the following general conditions regarding wildlife:
A. Fruit bearing trees and shrubs shall be prohibited. This does not include pre-existing
native trees and shrubs.
7. The Mountain Rescue Aspen development is subject to the uses outlined in Attachment B, the
"Mountain Rescue Aspen Facility Document". This Master Plan approval is valid for a ten year
period from the date of this approval.
8. The following variances of dimensional requirements are approved as part of this Master Plan:
A. The Applicant shall pursue a 33'9" height for the MRA building, however, the building shall be
limited to a maximum 34' height limit (measured to the ridge of the building), as measured at the
time of building permit submittal.
B. The Mountain Rescue Aspen training tower shall have a 45' height limit as measured at the time of
building permit submittal.
C. The Mountain Rescue Aspen building is limited to 13,900 square feet of floor area.
D. Lot setbacks are established and depicted by the development shown on the recorded site plan.
9. Prior to building permit issuance, the Applicant shall record a deed restriction acceptable to the
Community Development Director and County Attorney that restricts the occupancy of the
residential unit to a Mountain Rescue Aspen volunteer or other local emergency service employee.
10. The subject site is located within a low wildfire hazard area and shall comply with the following
conditions:
A. Defensible Space: The area around all buildings/structures, limited by property boundaries that
may limit a property owner's ability to comply with this section, shall incorporate landscaping
with wildfire defensible space considerations as follows
1. Brush, debris and non-ornamental vegetation shall be removed within a minimum ten-
foot (10')perimeter around all structures.
2. Vegetation shall be reduced to break up the vertical and horizontal continuity of the fuels
at a minimum of a thirty(30) foot perimeter around a structure built on flat ground.
3. Spacing between clumps of brush and vegetation up to the thirty(30) foot perimeter shall
be a minimum of two (2) times the height of the fuel. Maximum diameter of the clumps
shall be equal to the height of the fuel. All measurements shall be from the edges of the
crowns of the fuel.
4. All branches from trees and brush within the thirty(30) foot perimeter shall be pruned to
a height of ten(10) feet above the ground with removal of ladder fuels from around trees
and brush.
5. Tree crown separation within the thirty(30) foot perimeters shall have a minimum of ten
(10) feet between the edges of the crowns, except for mature stands of aspen trees where
ladder fuels have been removed.
6. All branches that extend over the roof eaves shall be trimmed and all branches within
fifteen(15) feet of chimneys shall be removed.
7. All deadfall up to a one hundred (100) foot perimeter shall be removed.
8. No new conifer trees shall be planted within ten(10) feet of buildings.
9. No flammable mulches shall be placed within two (2) feet of buildings.
10. The property owner shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the defensible
space vegetation requirements.
B. Water Supply for Fire Safety
1. Sprinklering structures shall be in accordance with adopted County Ordinances and the
Aspen Fire Protection District.
C. Roofing Materials, Roofing Vents and Projections At and Below Roof Line. Roofs and
projections at or below roof line shall be constructed according to the following specifications:
1. Low Hazard Area
A. Roofing:
a) Class A covering or Class A Assembly as defined by the currently
adopted Building Code.
b) No wood shakes or shingles.
D. Roofs with less than a 3:12 pitch are not permitted unless they comply with the following:
1. All roof coverings shall be constructed of non-combustible materials and installed on a
Class A roof assembly.
2. All roof coverings shall have a surface that shall facilitate the natural process of clearing
roof debris.
3. Protrusions above the roofline, such as parapets, shall be prohibited.
4. Roofs shall be installed as required by the adopted Building Code and shall have a
minimum pitch of 1:48.
5. All roof designs, coverings, or equivalent assemblies shall be specifically approved by
the Fire Marshall prior to submittal of a building permit application.
E. Maintenance and Miscellaneous Requirements
1. Roofs and gutters shall be kept clear of debris.
2. Roof vents shall be screened with corrosive resistant wire mesh,with mesh one-fourth
('/)inch maximum.
3. All flammable materials shall be stored on a parallel contour a minimum of fifteen(15)
feet away from any structure.
4. Weeds and grasses within the ten(10)foot perimeter shall be maintained to a height not
more than six(6)inches.
5. Firewood/wood piles shall be stacked on a parallel contour a minimum of fifteen(15)
feet away from the structure.
6. Fences shall be kept clear of brush and debris.
7. Wood fences shall not connect to other structures.
8. Propane tanks shall be buried, if possible,or installed according to NFPA 58 standards
and on a contour away from the structure with standard defensible space vegetation
mitigation around any aboveground tank. Any wood enclosure around the tank shall be
constructed with materials approved for two(2) hour fire-resistive construction on the
exterior side of the walls.
9. Each structure shall have a minimum of one ten(10)pound ABC fire extinguisher.
10. Addresses shall be clearly marked with two(2) inch non-combustible letters and shall be
visible at the primary point of access from the public or common access road and
installed on a non-combustible post.
11. Failure to comply with these conditions of approval and the adopted master plan shall result in
revocation of the approvals and permits.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE
RESOLUTION WAS PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON
l — I C ,2013.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION POSTED ON
THE QFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE ( www.aspenpitkin.com )ON THE 27_"--a" DAY
OF f tak p,k, 2013.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING published in the Aspen Times Weeldy on the 10th day of January,
2013.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ AT A PUBLIC HEARING on the 13`h day of February, 2013.
CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the 13th day of March, 2013
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING on the 27th day of March,2013
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION in the Aspen Times Weekly on the/4 day of m ,2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF P KIN COUNTY,C"LORADO
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A $ .ST: George Newman,
Chairman
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Jea :tte Jones,Clerk t the BOCC
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Ely, ounty Att• • in Houben,
Community Development Director
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Attachment A
Legal Description
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Mountain Rescue Aspen
C.B. Cameron Education & Training Facility
Facility Use
Building Use Frequency:
• Rescue:Mountain Rescue Aspen("MRA")conducts approximately 50 missions per year,
often in conjunction with the Pitkin County Sheriff's office. The mission commander
(Rescue Leader)will usually run the mission from the facility with members going to the
facility to pick up equipment and vehicles. Many of the responding rescuers respond
directly to the trailheadlstaging area for that specific mission.
• Meetings: The only two consistently scheduled meetings are the General Meeting
(usually the first Monday of the month from 6:30pm to approximately 8pm)and the
Rescue Leader Meeting(usually the second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8pm).
Other meetings are scheduled as needed.
• Training:The team usually conducts 3 to 4 trainings per month with other scheduled as
needed. Usually these trainings are from 6:30pm to approximately 8:30pm but can occur
at anytime. MRA usually conducts one"weekend"training per month and schedules
additional weekend trainings as needed which would involve members collecting
vehicles and equipment from the facility before heading into the field unless training at
the facility. The"weekend"training is usually from gam until just after lunch but can
occur at anytime.
• Other: This building is available to all emergency agencies for other uses. The facility is
available for use with permission from Mountain Rescue Aspen.
Building Use Type
1. Rescue Mission Command&Control
• The facility will be the primary location for mission management and command.
We have approximately 50 missions per year. The mission command staff
(Rescue Leaders and Sheriffs Deputy's)will typically run the incident from the
internal command room located on the second floor of the proposed building.
This command room in conjunction with the map/planning room will greatly
improve the effectiveness of operations from our current facility. Currently
mission management occurs in the same room and area as the team prepares for
deployment,the reporting parties are interviewed,briefing is conducted,etc. This
separation will increase the effectiveness of command which ultimately increases
the safety of team members and the community. The other rooms in the proposed
facility will be used on an as needed based upon mission complexity. The backup
dispatch center is used by communications personnel on an as needed basis.
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2. Team Meetings
• General Meeting: MRA's general meeting occurs monthly and is open to all
team members to discuss the current status of all team related matters. Additional
team meetings are scheduled as needed.
• Rescue Leader Meeting: MRA has two rescue leaders on call at all times
thorough the year. This"Rescue Leader Group"(Approximately 15 members)
meets monthly or additionally as needed to discuss rescue missions, command
and control,and any personnel issues that may arise.
• Board of Director Meeting:The BOD(5-7 members)meets monthly or
additionally as necessary to manage team fundraising,budget, and other team
related issues. This meeting does not always occur at the facility.
• Work"Parties": These meetings occur every two months or are scheduled as
needed and are held so that members can inspect the various rescue equipment.
The vehicles in the bays are examined to ensure all equipment is in place and in
good working order.
3. Classroom Trainings
• Medical Training: Medical training occurs to keep up the medical
competencies that member's provide to injured parties.
• ICS: Incident Command System training on mission management and
responsibilities. The incident Command System(ICS)is a standardized,on-
scene,all-hazards incident management approach that: Allows for the
integration of facilities,equipment,personnel,procedures and communications
operating within a common organizational structure. Enables a coordinated
response among various jurisdictions and functional agencies,both public and
private. Establishes common processes for planning and managing resources.
This training keeps MRA and other public safety agencies up to speed for
interoperability of all responders.
• Search: Review of search techniques,interviewing people along trails,and how
to look for clues which will help the rescue mission.
• Helicopter Safety: No helicopters will be at our facility but our building will be
used for the classroom portion of helicopter safety and operations prior to the
practical/hands-on portion occurring across the street at the airport.
• Navigation: Review for members on how to locate yourself with map,compass,
and GPS as well route finding to a specific location.
• Avalanche Rescue: Review for members on how to use beacons,hasty searching,
probing, shovel techniques, RECCO searching,probe line use and setup.
• Ropes and Knots: General review for members on the use and characteristics of
ropes. Class reviews static vs. dynamic ropes,construction and uses,webbing and
its uses, knots (Figure 8,fisherman,butterfly, water,bowline),prussiks and load
releasing hitches, system loads and strengths for rescue,load distribution.
• Reporting Party/Subject Debriefing:This classroom training for members
reviews how to interview a reporting party/patient to gather information on how
to better perform rescues,gather information on missing or overdue persons,and
how to further prevent incidents from happening in the future.
• Other: The building facilities are available for use by other valley emergency
agencies. The training tower, training rooms and all other functions are provided
on an as needed basis as approved by Mountain Rescue Aspen.
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4. Practical/Hands-On Training
• High-Angle Rope Rescue: The training tower will be utilized to practice patient
pickoffs,rappel techniques,belaying rescuers,raising/lowering and other
technical skills as needed.
• Medical Stations: The facility will have space to practice hands on medical
training to include patient simulations on how to treat and care for different
injuries and illnesses.
• Tyrolean Highline: Inside the facility we will have the ability to tension ropes
across the interior of the vehicle bays. This will allow us to train on"Highline"
systems and techniques by incurring minimal risk. To accomplish this training
currently,we have to span rivers and ravines which puts rescuers at greater risk.
• Swiftwater Rescue: This training practices the ability to practice throw bag
training utilizing the bays and parking lot. Te building is setup with simulated
tensioning and haul systems that would be used in water rescue.
• Anchors Systems: The training room, vehicle bays, and training tower will all
have different types of anchor areas to practice the different types of anchors used
in rescue missions(tensionless,wrap 3 pull 2,pickets,back ties, etc.).
• Equipment Testing: All equipment is tested for safety to determine how it will
function within our rescue systems. MRA like all other rescue teams has different
rescue systems for High Angle Rope rescue, low-angle scree rescue,tentioned
highlines,swiftwater rope rescue,etc. All equipment in each system is tested to
ensure appropriate safety margins. The training tower and other building areas
will be used for testing of equipment.
• Personal Rope Skills: This training would involve individual members using the
training tower to practice ascending/descending ropes and passing knots in a
vertical environment. Other technical and climbing evolutions will conducted
utilizing the tower and other building features as needed. The ability to do this
training in a controlled environment like the training tower allows for increased
safety and control measures rather than"hanging"off a 200' cliff in the back
country.
5. Training Tower
• A 45' training tower is vital for the training and testing of MRA's members and
equipment. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group(RMRG) in Boulder County has a
tower of similar height. This height is needed to safely and adequately test
equipment and systems. As Bill May, a retired University of Colorado
engineering professor, and 38+ year RMRG member states:
As a mountain rescue team, It is essential for safety that we understand the rescue
loads encountered and the behavior of all of our rescue equipment under'these
loads, especially ropes, knots, carabiners, anchor materials and descending
devices, as well as the breaking strengths and failure modes of this equipment.
• Mountain Rescue Aspen is one of the leaders in development and testing of
mountain rescue techniques and equipment. Much of our operational equipment
is of our own design, and we are serious about its evaluation and testing. To
assure appropriate safety margins,MRA must make quantitative measurements of
loads encountered in actual field situations. Conducting and evaluating failure
tests under controlled conditions at a specialized test facility allows MRA to
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design for appropriate rescue safety factors. This training tower is a regional asset
and is available for use by other agencies for testing and training with prior
permission of Mountain Rescue Aspen.
To amplify why the tower as proposed is so vital to the operations of MRA,we
provide the following example: Ideal climbing gear placement is 6'-10'between
placements. For this example we will use 8'. Most climbing falls occur while
trying to place a piece of gear which is roughly 8'above the last placement. Most
climbing accidents resulting in major injury or fatality involved a failure of at
least one piece of protection. The average stretch in a dynamic rope is 8%(70kg=
I 541bs). Given the above established factors,a fall while placing gear with 8'
spans,a "last placement failure"results in a fall of 32'with a dynamic stretch of
1.3'(8%of the 16'section to the pro)for a total fall distance of 33.3'. 33.3'is the
distance from last piece of protection to harness tie in. If you factor in 3.6 feet of
legs below the climber's harness and add 0.20%stretch for someone who weighs
1901bs,this rescuer suffering a single top gear failure would fall 37.1 feet from
the top(distance to shoes) 7.9 feet from the ground. Therefore, you need a 45'
foot tower to simulate this basic gear failure testing with the appropriate safety
margin for error.
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