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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
October 22, 2014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE SCHUMACHER
PROPERTY
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Dale Will and Matthew F. Adeletti
SUMMARY OF ISSUE: Should the BOCC ratify a contract to purchase two adjacent parcels
comprising approximately 70 acres located between Coal Creek and Coal Creek Road and
adjacent to the in Redstone Coke Ovens Open Space?
BACKGROUND: Judy and Lee Schumacher desire to sell the County two adjacent parcels of
approximately 35 acres each. The property is contiguous on its southeast border to Redstone
Coke Ovens Open Space and Coal Creek meanders in and out of the property's northern border
for approximately one mile. The property is approximately 50% irrigated meadows and 50%
native forested areas. There are significant water rights included with this purchase; 1.3 c.f.s of
the Beaman Ditch. The property is zoned AR-10 with a few acres zoned RS-30; therefore the
potential for development could be five or possibly 6 residential lots.
Avalanche Outfitters at Redstone Stables operates equestrian trail riding and guided hunting
tours from this location which is leased from the Schumachers. There is a single family
residence, 5 outbuildings and a horse corral that are used for the Outfitters operations. The Open
Space program may again lease this property following an assessment of the property condition
and natural resources.
The Open Space Board of Trustees recommends this $1,800,000.00 purchase. There are no
immediate maintenance needs, and future uses will determined by Open Space staff pursuant to a
Management Plan.
The Healthy Rivers and Streams Board also desires to contribute $250,000 to this purchase, or
approximately 14% of the total purchase price. This contribution is to facilitate the potential for
a water quality enhancement project along the Coal Creek. This HRSB project would seek to
remove sediment from Coal Creek above the confluence with the Crystal River. The financial
contribution is tied to access to the land needed for this project.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: This project strongly supports the Strategic Plan Goal to
"acquire and/or preserve lands with significant recreational, wildlife, agricultural, access, scenic
values, and wilderness qualities."
KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS (ALTERNATIVES): The Property is currently for sale. If the
County does not purchase the property, it will be sold in two parcels on the private market.
BUDGETARY IMPACT: The purchase price and transaction costs are well within the
available capacity of the Open Space Fund.
RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: Staff recommends that the Board of County approve the
attached Ordinance on first reading, and set for public hearing on November 5, 2014.
ATTACHMENTS: Map