HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence.pdfMarch 6, 2014
Mr. Fred Jarman
Garfield County Planning
109 8`h Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Mr. Jarman:
Pursuant to Resolution 2012-15 Section 3c, Glenwood Tramway, LLC is required to
submit development plans to the Director of Building and Planning to determine if the
future uses are consistent with the character of the existing facility.
In the fall we plan on developing the "Winter on the Mountain" concept with attractions
that are more cold weather friendly. The program will feature winter attractions including
a 500 foot long two lane tubing hill, a small ice skating rink, warming yurts, and holiday
lighting throughout the park. Glenwood Springs' lowest occupancy is November through
February. We plan on running the Winter on the Mountain program during those months
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM. This will hopefully drive
tourism business during the months that we need help.
Tubing Hill — The 500 foot long tubing hill will consist of two 500 foot long runs that
will be build out of Zoomtrax an artificial tubing surface that can be used all year. The
tubing hill will be lighted to allow for evening (after skiing) tubing. The lights will be
turned off before 10:00 PM. The tubing hill will be serviced by a 500 foot long magic
carpet conveyor belt to take guests from the bottom of the hill to the top.
Holiday Lighting — The Mountain will be decorated with lighted displays, all the
buildings outlined with lights and several large trees lighted and decorated. These lights
will all be turned off by 10:00 PM.
I have attached a site map showing the location of the new attractions along with several
pictures of the tubing hill and Magic Carpet. I believe that these uses are consistent with
the current uses at the park. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at
970-618-7127.
Steve Beckley
Owner -Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 TWO RIVERS PLAZA ROAD GLENWOOD SPRINGS COLORADO 81601 I TEL 970 945-4CAV (4228) 1 800 530 1635 FAX 970 945 2051
GLENWOODCAVERNS.COM
Steve — Garfield County is in receipt of your letter dated March 6, 2014 that describes improvements
proposed for the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Consistent with Resolution 2012-15, the County
has reviewed the proposed "Winter on the Mountain" improvements as well as the associated site plan
and believes these uses to be fully within the previously approved Land Use Change Permit recorded
under reception #815781.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have in regard to this correspondence.
Thank you,
Tamra Allen, Planning Manager
Garfield County Community Development Department
tallen(7a garfield-county.com
970-945-8212 (office)
970-945-1377 x1630 (direct)