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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.0 Correspondence(970) 945-1004 FAX (970) 945-5948 Sr'M SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER ENGINEERS SURVEYORS 118 West 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 May 9, 1997 Mr. Mark Bean, Planning Director Garfield County 109 Eighth Street Glenwood Springs CO 81601 RE: Western Slope Aggregate Access Road Dear Mark: Y The purpose of this letter is to certify that the Western Slope Aggregate access road across from the Ranch at Roaring Fork along Highway 82 in Garfield County, Colorado, was constructed as per plans prepared by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, dated 1/29/96. In place of the chip -seal surface, WSA constructed an asphalt surface. Sincerely, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. Dan Cokley, P.E. DC:Ic/95145A.1 RECEIVED ,II.iN 2 5 1997 GARFIELD COUNT/ COMMICSIONER3 June 20, 1997 a rfeld County Corr issioncr_ 109 8th Street Glenwood Spgs, CO 81602 RE: Highway 82 access to Western Slope Aggregate Gravel Pit Sirs/Madams: When the original temporary special use permit was issued to Westem Slope Aggregates, for hauling operations, the Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowners were willing not to oppose, although not delighted about it. There were several concerns that were expressed each year at the review. Now that Western Slope Aggregate has permanent access at this point on Highway 82 we would like to reiterate our concerns. On the morning of. une 18, 1997 there was the fss: accident on Highway 82, at the new entrance now being used by the Western Slope Aggregate Gravel Pit. This is the main entrance to the Ranch at Roaring Fork Subdivision and :he Ranch Golf Course. No longer are there just cars traveling in excess of 60 miles per hour going both ways, the truck traffic at greatly REDUCED rates of speed is very dangerous. Combined with all the cars entering and exiting the Ranch. There is gravel spilled on the highway making traffic at high rates combined with slower traffic verb dangerous. We feet this acctdent is only one in many to come if this 'intersection is not better taken care of by Western Slope Aggregates. The homeowners at the Ranch do not want to be vindictive to Western Slope Aggregates but want to protect :he nvestrrent which they have made in their homes and lifestyles and protect all owners as they eater and exit the Ranch. Sincerely, Frank Hallowell vice-president 14913 Highway 82 • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 - w �1 - ,—, s t or- June 27, 1997 r a = r Western Slope Aggregate Garfield County Commissioners 109 Eighth Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: Western Slope Aggregates Highway 82 Access Dear Sirs/Madams: I am writing in response to the letter you received from the Ranch at the Roaring Fork on June 20, 1997.. 1. In regards to the accident on June 18, 1997, this accident occurred before the gravel pit was open. We do not open the access until 7:OOam in accordance with our "Special Use Permit", the accident had taken place before 7:OOam and was on the Ranch at Roaring Fork side of the highway. This accident had nothing to do with Western Slope Aggregates or our access. (Refer to State Patrol report attached.) 2. Regarding truck traffic, the Colorado Department of Transportation approved this access to Highway 82 and required the construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes to allow the trucks safe starting and stopping distances. The highway work was designed, approved, and constructed per Colorado Department of TransportationS, requirements. 3. Regarding gravel on highway 82, occasionally there is a small amount of spillage from the trucks. We are a service/supplier oriented company and do not have total control over these minor spills. I have been in contact with Colorado Department of Transportation and they allow us to clean the highway when gravel accumulates. We clean the gravel off as needed or if there is a complaint. In conclusion, Western Slope Aggregates worked very hard with Garfield County and Colorado Department of Transportation to make sure all concerns were addressed through the approval process. We feel we have met and are maintaining the conditions of our "Special Use Permit". Sincerely, M. Sean Mello Project Manager P.O. Box 910 • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 • (970) 963-9424 J • STATE OF COLORADO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT ❑ AMENDED/SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 0 UNDER $1,000 ACCIDENT Al 185 B B D 1 E F� G DR 447 (REV 1/97) MAIL TO: State of Colorado Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Records Denver, CO 81)261-0016 CDOTCODE V: . 'Jyy� a AGENCY CODE . 3< -- rP 15 - A I Z ._1_,/1--/ J.C. I . .DORCODE� e A�01 o14„,w .. F f45i ` . DATE OF ACCIDENT 010--( 8 -7 CITY G r CY Si- rA-Gerx_ COUP� (;r� =iel- a TIME oco OFFICER N MBER L{ 07 OFFICER NAME WI Ek/[ SIGNAT ETAIL �1 7Aiii4L 1- e NUMBER KILLED 0 NUMBER INJURED ! l^ LOCATION ROUTE, —' ---- STREET, ROAD MILES FEET 0 N 0 E ❑ S ❑ W OF: DATE OF REPORT 0(1) -1K -C17 0-4000 82 A AT: `int f z. , ��rvejc. SCENE >4INVESTIGATED @ TOTAL VEHICLES n DISTRICT NUMBER ^� PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PROPERTY PHOTOS TAKEN RAILROAD CROSSING CONST. ZONE ON BRIDGE INCOMPLETE REPORT VEH #1 013 BICYCLE # PEDESTRIAN # PARKED VEH #20R BICYCLE # PEDESTRIAN # PARKED LAST NAME FIRST 8)-1 gCC.t_ j Fit) ROL C MI 14 • LAST NAME FIRST MI L R c.s/4-,i L, STREET ADDRESS -7 60 Q0_1 .) 4 R b RES. ( PHONE Eos) 681 .3,2r1 STREET ODRESS a.qc� co vary ( �� 113 RES. PHONE v170).146-.2403 Cirf STATE ZIP 1 uro) � S� agger, BUS. ( PHONE ) Alo.u� coATE IP oar, F �j BUS. ( PHONE lois-oroe2S DRIVERS LIC. NUMBER �'1?o1) STATE Se- SEX F DOB p�-(� D VEPS LIC. NUMBER STATE ^ /623 �� -0 ..t. 3oS7 el) SEXDOB M T� os-og -.' PRIMARY VIOLATION : Filll.eb m iia j- t) , of • FADµ1 5 TO Se6.c) PRIMARY VIOLATION . VIOLATION CODE �a-k- 03 CITATION NUMBER (0 -5L153 - COMMON CODE VIOLATION CODE CITATION NUMBER COMMON CODE YEAR / ai0 MAKE roe--. l'' e-- � MODEL TA U 12cS BODY BODY TYPE/ <N YEAR S6, MAKE /L. 5 MODEL BODY TYPE e K_ o. LIC. '/4zi3 STATE ��. COLOR s'iL. LIC. P T NO. 0b 5.2-4. STATE C`� COLge N67-1 K VEHICLE ID NO. 1 FAL P t, 7 ()--1". ,4 (7 x'S--77 VEHICLE D NO. �IJ6, AI n x.1)1039.79 VEHICLE OWNER LAST NAME` 1 FIRST MI e e W(L�:�NCITY L VEHICLE OWNER LAST E 1 � is mr-- '1Nl)4 FIRST MI ADDRESS STATE ZIP ADDRESS 5 ) AuU CITY STATE ZIP TOWED DUE TO DAMAGE BY/TO: TOWED DUE TO DAMAGE BY/TO: T-7( KMQ CGt a!FJQ'is,St'LsC7 1 - SLIGHT 2 - MODERATE 3 .4 .3 . ,6 .7 ,$ 3 -EXTREME 3 4� .S ,• :7 I 1 - SLIGHT 2 - MODERATE ,$ 3 -EXTREME i.—.., 1• 1 1711 It 10 • 0__ 10 4) 1 17 ye -1-4-1 -' ,I10� 16 ., �L �` __-- Q1—� I •--- �1S �11� �1 1 S r 11 20 UNDERCARRIAGE 16 11 .13 14 :13 ; 2 ; 20 UNDERCARRIAGE INSURANCE C.91 ,714-rf rd4Rti1. EXP. DATE a3--(�-41.7 INSURANCE CO. -TRA VECF4S EXP. DATE 03-q 9 POLICY NO. 3`c& -35a 6Ua (O 6- POLICY O. I c0( / OWNER DAMAGED PROP. ST NAME - ' — FIRST MI OWNER DAMAGED PROP. LAST NAME FIRST MI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP VEH# POS. RESTR. EJECT. RUC PROT. 1NJ. SEV. AGE SEX NAME/ADDRESS 1 1 1 2 1 F S�4M6 As >11.tve � 4-1. . I 1 1” rt A/til£ //-S I .LLfen- #a K 3K 3L (M 1 1 S S T T DESCRIBE ACCIDENT VENtet-C 4! was ATTC,AP re ,J6, .z &foss &XAD. $ msreou0D,.--Fx0,41 ii'Atcl - i f97. A -Kis.- FoKK,ra 1+C J rr _u //s sTTP✓c-__-aAuR-�s,D,� . 6Y_ . s_' ,},JD _. v62/11,05-- 70TH 62t 1,05 --70TH V671 ICI -C:5 £PJB •o 4 SzoP ,.J rfic me -7-P/ C4COS5o-dam P•D.I (f5' Coin 82- W Cow 92, e% L9 r o.i • STp RANCH 4T goar2 b.6 Fat( June 20, 1997 C�-5e d Ccunry Commissioners 109 8th Street Glenwood Spgs, CO 81602 RECEIVED ,JI.IN 2 5 1997 GARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Highway 82 access to Western Slope Aggregate Gravel Pit Sirs/Madams: When the original temporary special use permit was issued to Westem Slope Aggregates, for hauling operations, the Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowners were willing not to oppose, although not delighted about it. There were several concerns that were expressed each year at the review. Now that Western Slope Aggregate has pennanent access at this point on Highway 82 we would like to reiterate our concerns. On the morning of rune 18, 1997 there was the firs: accident on Highway 82, at the new entrance now being used by the Western Slope Aggregate Gravel Pit. This is the main entrance to the Ranch at Roaring Fork Subdivision and :he Ranch Golf Course. No longer are there just cars :raveling in excess of 60 miles per hour going both ways, the truck traffic at greatly REDUCED rates of speed is very dangerous. Combined with all the cars entering and exiting the Ranch. There is gravel spilled on the highway making traffic at high rates combined with slower traffic verb dangerous. We feel this accident is only one in many to come if this 'ntersection is not better taken care of by Western Slope Aggregates. The homeowners at the Ranch do not want to be vindictive to Western Slope Aggregates but want to protect :he investment which they have made in their homes and lifestyles and protect all owners as they enter and exit the Ranch. Sincerely, Frank Hallowell vice-president 14913 Highway 82 • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 'B B B 0 r E F� G STATE OF COLORADO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT 0 AMENDED/SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 0 UNDER $1,000 ACCIDENT DR 447 (REV 1/97) MAIL TO: Stale of Colorado Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Records Deny r, CO 80261-0016 COOT CODE I AGENCY CODE P 15- M IZ,css°� 5-- mil all I_j_pF ( SHEETS DOR CODE i p.. DATE OF ACCIDENT o<<� -�t� f CITY AGE CY r (�1 5-�- PAT, x COU c,' =� �- TIME 0[fl3o OFFICER NUMBER � O? . - OFFICER NAME SIGNAT `DETAIL i EIZ S i Cj 1 ' - L. NUMBER KILLED 0 NUMBER INJURED 1 .w,c.164.i2. LOCATION ROUTE, STREET, ROAD MILES FEET 0 N 0 E 0 S 0 W OF: DATE OF REPORT 0(1.)-(R'41-7 (/"� �} �1� tn `` Q f L�rOCID ga JI AT: Ig�T rtite,�iJe, INVESTIGATED @ TOTAL VEHICLES +moi !7T - SCENE ✓ �7 DISTRICT) NUMBER /L�� 'C PUBLIC PROPERTY EMPLOYEE PHOTOS TAKEN RAILROAD CROSSING CONST. ZONE ON BRIDGE INCOMPLETE REPORT VEH #1 OR_ BICYCLE #_ PEDESTRIAN # PARKED VEH #2 OR BICYCLE #_ PEDESTRIAN #_ PARKED LAST NAME (per ' FIRST MI Ee,K j 14 ao(-� � /• LAST NAME C � , FIRST L L. MI B 1-111J STREET ADDRESS '7 to Qu 1.) 4 R� RES. PHONE (Bol 48J3.2U /`t STREET DDRESS a.(3r� _ Covbvz( 113 RES. PHONE (q74(0' CITY STATE ZIP 141 L7.00 11th S� x9432, BUS. PHONE ( ) nk,ui CI7 TATE IP "`i2a°a�'/41r't? C� '2 3 BUS. c PHONE �r8-xis DRIVERS LIC. NUMBER et�77oo STATE .S - SEX DOB n�-� 3c f D .VE LIC. NUMBER L 0�- -3a5? STATE P:4O SEXDOB M as - co? -. ' PRIMARY VIOLATION -ral t-� To /ft K. v .1,�I. E� �r40�1 STi'�F' S�E.c� PRIMARY VIOLATION . VIOLATION CODE `fa -`E- 03 CITATION NUMBER (o34153 COMMON CODE '32'3 VIOLATION CODE CITATION NUMBER COMMON CODE YEAR �(o MAKE FDA--� MODEL '7A U P2c=S BODY TYPE Svc /' YEAR S� MAKE dU(SS MODEL BODY TYPE etc LIC. P E 1 r0es. i STATE a J� COLOR t�' LIC. P T NO. 0i132,-4,. STATE �� COL91Q Kib Ai ID NO. r U 1FALP � ! �7'A(7'57'7 VEHICLE 0 NO. / -'/.11,I►1 VEHICLE OWNER LAST NAME FIRST MI 0441‘4-6- f- Wil—Li /,M �YsGcr.?103g?` VEHICLE OWNER LA T /1n Edi FIRST MI "'1 BIS %'Lk, L f44)2A k , / ADDRES CITY STATE ZIP ) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP .5 A04-6— TOWED DUE TO DAMAGE lik BY/TO: TOWED DUE TO DAMAGE iii.- ce]^ n BYITO: "- / AMQco CCc-4)1 se7) 1 •SLIGHT 2 - MODERATE 3 : 4 : S . .6 : 7 ; $ 3 - EXTREME .n)S 1 SLIGHT 2 - MODERATE - MODERATE 3 '2 : 43 : S , • : 7 • 6 3 - EXTREME 2 _ _ ` i'10� ;--- ' 10 ' ef - --� 11 :IS 14Jry :IY'� ;1+S : � '4 J 20 UNDERCARRIAGE 16 11 ;13� ,14 ;13 :12 ; J 20 UNDERCARRIAGE CA INSURANCE C 'EXP. DATE F4 M. 1 63---,Q.-41.7 INSURANCE CO. IRA Vel..��s EXP. DATE ©3-q g POLICY NO. 3-76,-:36",-,N- siea--40 a• POLICY 0. t"3 L180 -33,Q col / OWNER DAMAGED PROP. LAST NAME -" — FIRST MI OWNER DAMAGED PROP. LAST NAME FIRST MI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP VEH# POS. RESTR. EJECT. WC RP SEv. AGE SEX NAME/ADDRESS ) 1 1 2 1 F S AAM G ,q >1.2 t kie ,f 01 . 1 1 1 2, 2-, , IA. ghtil / s -bizt,ter- -a • r r r r , Mr. r r r -- �- r . r i- -- r � s- r i r L'"'" IM*"" June 27, 1997 -- r �- s A 1171 II-' IMI IM ijr Western Slope Aggregate Garfield County Commissioners 109 Eighth Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: Western Slope Aggregates Highway 82 Access Dear Sirs/Madams: I am writing in response to the letter you received from the Ranch at the Roaring Fork on June 20, 1997. 1. In regards to the accident on June 18, 1997, this accident occurred before the gravel pit was open. We do not open the access until 7:OOam in accordance with our "Special Use Permit", the accident had taken place before 7:OOam and was on the Ranch at Roaring Fork side of the highway. This accident had nothing to do with Western Slope Aggregates or our access. (Refer to State Patrol report attached.) 2. Regarding truck traffic, the Colorado Department of Transportation approved this access to Highway 82 and required the construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes to allow the trucks safe starting and stopping distances. The highway work was designed, approved, and constructed per Colorado Department of TransportationS, requirements. 3. Regarding gravel on highway 82, occasionally there is a small amount of spillage from the trucks. We are a service/supplier oriented company and do not have total control over these minor spills. I have been in contact with Colorado Department of Transportation and they allow us to clean the highway when gravel accumulates. We clean the gravel off as needed or if there is a complaint. In conclusion, Western Slope Aggregates worked very hard with Garfield County and Colorado Department of Transportation to make sure all concerns were addressed through the approval process. We feel we have met and are maintaining the conditions of our "Special Use Permit". Sincerely, 5- M. Sean Mello Project Manager ga P.O. Box 910 • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 • (970) 963-9424 DESCRIBE ACCIDENT V6I et -C *! WAS ATrc -tr ri,06, TD Q4 ?G.. Fog KJ . _t) e-tc GXo55 ea o. $ e-nsrEaAJD,. FRO AA)C ei A__7 l t _ulRS S?R✓G!�__. ! PSA -1,S iDe,- 81.2 ola ✓,J6.'- 7O7t . .veh,recco 5'Po /J 70 /! STOP ,,) 7? -7'6" C..CCS5o,4. . 16' 1L' { main of nLC=c=s5 12' i. 10, 14---P•o•I • y5' Coc.O 82 u!/B Cow 92' EM A s P.o.1• STo P 12AtiIGH 4r KORR WG FoRt< December 1,1997 Mark Bean Memo Re Blue Gravel Pit Three site visits have been performed, including one on this day at 6:30 A.M. approximately. No "Jake Brakes" have been heard. No gravel has been observed spilled on the highway. Skid marks made by tandem axel trucks were apparent only in the left turn/deceleration lane on South Bound Highway 82. Understandably it would be difficult to decelerate in the 300 foot long lane from typical highway speeds on highway 82. It appears as though the 10 mile per hour speed limit is not being observed. Traffic appears to move at 20 to 25 miles per hour, based on my speedometer reading as I followed trucks down to Highway 82. The road is well signed with information about "10 M.P.H.", "No Noise", and "No Jake Brakes". The road is being used to access an apparently new dirt road that serves some residential dwellings above and behind the gravel pit. Trucking Companies observed using the road are Harrys Heavy Haulers, Condon Construction, Aspen Earthworks, Dorais Excavating and Western Slope Aggregates. Steve Hackett May 23, 1997 GARY HUBBELL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY FicTNI MAY 2 7 199? tf (3ARF 4) t,„;4-.4oN Y 0038 Stagecoach Circle • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 • (303) 963-0696 Mark Bean Garfield County Planner 109 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Mr. Bean: I'm writing to protest the use of the access road from the Blue Gravel Pit to Highway 82, across from the Ranch at Roaring Fork. By virtue of the decision made by you and the Garfield County Commissioners, we have been placed in an industrial zone and have lost significant enjoyment of our property. The dump trucks using this road are very noisy. The noise is audible inside the reaches of our home, far above and beyond the normal traffic noise on the highway. The visual impact of a steady stream of dump trucks and cement trucks is extremely negative. And quite often we must close our windows because of the stench of diesel fumes. We feel very strongly that county government has not represented the interests of its citizens in allowing the use of this access road. Garfield County government has abdicated its responsibility of maintaining roads and representing the health and welfare of its citizens and instead has catered to the special interests of a single industrial patron. I protest the continued use of this road in the strongest terms, and on a more personal level, I'm extremely disappointed in your office's lack of concern for county citizens. Very Sincerely, -a 7 Gary Hubbell Cc Burke Gilbertson, Attorney at Law cc John Martin, County Commissioner