HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.packet.10082014- Le Chamonix Trail Easement AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
REGULAR MEETING DATE: September 24, 2014
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance accepting the Le Chamonix
Association Inc.,Trail Easement.
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Matthew F. Adeletti
ISSUE STATEMENT: This ordinance will authorize the County to accept a public trail
easement located within and along Maroon Creek.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Resolution 068-2014 which approved a Site Plan and other
entitlements,Le Chamonix Association Inc., agreed to convey a trail easement within and
along Maroon Creek. An Ordinance is required for the County to accept any conveyance of
real property.
Article 13 of the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter sets forth the responsibilities of the Open
Space and Trails Program,which includes ensuring access to public lands. The County's
Ecological Bill of Rights pledges the County to ensure access to public lands.
September 4, 2014 the Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees approved accepting the Le
Chamonix Association, Inc. trail dedication as recommended by staff.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Acceptance of this public trail easement meets the
County's goal to preserve recreational resources.
KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: Acceptance will successfully enable public access along this
section of Maroon Creek. Aspen Village Highlands Open Space is located adjacent and
northeast of the Le Chamonix property, thus linking the public access onto this new
easement. Due to the steepness of the terrain, access to this section of Maroon Creek is
limited and receives very few visitors. This trail easement would be mainly used for fishing
access, and will not be a developed trail as it would not link to any existing trails.
BUDGETARY IMPACT: The trail easement is offered at no cost.
RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: Staff and the Open Space and Trails Board
recommend the BOCC approve the attached ordinance at public hearing on October 8,
2014.
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ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO ACCEPTING THE LE CHAMONIX
ASSOCIATION,INC. TRAIL EASEMENT
ORDINANCE NO. -2014
RECITALS
1. The Voters of Pitkin County and the Pitkin County Commissioners
established an Open Space and Trails program for the purposes of preserving and
providing open space and trails resources in Pitkin County, and specifically to
ensure access to public lands.
2. The Open Space program has benefited from exactions of trail easements
over the years.
3. Pursuant to Resolution 068-2014 which approved a Site Plan and other
entitlements, Le Chamonix Association Inc., agreed to convey a trail easement
within and along Maroon Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County, Colorado that:
Upon approval of the form by the Open Space Director and County Attorney, the Chair is
authorized to execute the Trail Easement needed to consummate this transaction.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND APPROVED ON THE 24th DAY OF
September, 2014.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES
WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF 2014.
APPROVED UPON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE DAY OF 2014.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE
ASPEN TIMES ON THE DAY OF , 2014.
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Jeanette Jones Robert A. Ittner Jr.
Deputy Clerk Chair
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Ely Jon Peacock
County Attorney County Manager
Dale Will, Director
Open Space and Trails Program
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