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Home My WebLink About4.0 BOCC Staff Report 04.09.2018Board of County Commissioners — Public Hearing Exhibits Glenwood Caverns Tram Upgrade Major Impact Review — Substantial Amendment to an Approved Land Use Change Permit Applicant is POW, INC. April 9, 2018 (File MIPA-12-17-8600) Exhibit # Exhibit Description 1 Public Hearing Notice Information 2 Proof of Publication 3 Mailing Receipts from Mailed Notice 4 Photo evidence of Public Notice Posting 5 Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended 6 Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2030 7 Application 8 Staff Report 9 Referral Comments from Colorado Department of Transportation, Dated January 29, 2018 10 Referral Comments from Garfield County Emergency Management, Dated January 24, 2018 11 Referral Comments from Resource Engineering, Dated February 9, 2018 12 Referral Comments from Glenwood Springs Fire Department, Dated February 20, 2018 13 Referral Comments from Garfield County Public Health, Dated February 12, 2018 14 Referral Comments from Garfield County Road and Bridge, Dated January 24, 2018 15 Wastewater and Water Information from Applicant's Engineer, Dated February 6, 2018 16 Resolution 2012-15 17 Wastewater Update from Applicant's Engineer, Dated March 5, 2018 18 Correspondence from Resource Engineering, Dated March 2, 2018 GOA \IA..( rcw't-. U,nat. :ttkov5 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS REQUEST Major Impact Review—Substantial Modification PROPERTY OWNER POW, Inc LOCATION North of the City of Glenwood Springs PROPERTY INFORMATION 81.76 -acres on Iron Mountain ACCESS Gondola or Transfer Trail (BLM road) WATER & SANITATION City of Glenwood Springs & OWTS in cold months EXISTING ZONING Rural I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting a Substantial Modification to an Approved Land Use Change Permit for the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, memorialized in the Board of County Commissioners Resolution of Approval (2012-15). The applicant is proposing to upgrade the gondola that is used for visitor access to the site. The resolution of approval included Condition #4, which states: The ultimate build out capacity for the gondola is 36 gondola cars in 12 groups of 3 with each gondola car having a 6 passenger capacity. The applicant has requested that this condition be modified to allow for a Gondola upgrade that would permit 44 detachable cabins to be spread out along the Gondola. Because the requested change would alter a condition of approval, it is required that the applicant submit a new application. For a substantial modification, the Community Development Director is permitted to determine the submittal requirements. The review of the application may result only in an approval, approval with conditions or denial of the amendment. The application was heard in front of the Garfield County Planning Commission on March 14, 2018. At that time, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended Approval of the Amendment request. Existing Conditions & Proposed Upgrade The Park was opened to the public in 1999. Both Garfield County and the City of Glenwood Springs regulate land use of the facility - the lower terminal, located at Devereaux Road and Highway 6 is within City jurisdiction and consists of the parking lot, ticket office and the lower tramway terminal. The applicant is currently proposing upgrades in the City to this base area. The upper terminal 1,300 feet above the City on top of Iron Mountain, is located within unincorporated Garfield County. The upper terminal is the current gateway to the area containing recreational uses subject to the Special Use Permit. 1 resolution from 2012 allowed for this bus/van Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW Public access to the site currently occurs primarily via the tramway which can transport approximately 300 guests per hour, subject to weather conditions. Peak periods of park use result in sometimes lengthy waits to board the tramway and weather events (high winds or lightning) can extend this wait time. The tram has been shut down periodically due to weather and in these instances the guests are shuttled in busses and vans down Transfer Trail (BLM road) to Travers Trail (City of Glenwood Springs) to SH 6 and the lower tramway terminal. The guest transport. Staff understands that in warmer months (approximately March —October), the wastewater is pre-treated on the mountain and then pumped to the City for discharge via utility lines in place. In the winter months effluent is treated on -mountain via a septic tank and leach field. Domestic water, irrigation, and fire protection water, is provided by the City of Glenwood Springs. The proposed Gondola upgrade will increase the hourly capacity to 1,000 people per hour. The gondola would also be able to operate in more variable weather, the applicant has indicated that depending on icing conditions, the Gondola will be able to operate in winds up to 100 miles per hour. The proposed upgrade will utilize existing towers and sheave assemblies, but will replace the haul rope. The drive system will be switched from the bottom to the top. Permit History Garfield County issued a Special Use Permit (SUP) in 1999 (Resolution 99-065) for a Commercial Recreation Facility/Park in which access to the site was limited to up to 30 van trips per day, based upon a weekly average, and with a maximum capacity of 100 persons using on-site facilities at any given point during hours of operation. An Amendment to the SUP was issued in 2002 (Resolution 2002-47) which permitted the gondola to be used as access to the site. Another amendment to that SUP was approved in 2004 (Resolution 2004-56) which permitted specific uses such as a snack shop, amphitheater, roller coaster, banquet facility, paragliding, a teepee, etc., along with expansion of hours of operation. A SUP was issued in 2007 (Resolution 2007-67) for a `Commercial / Recreational Facility / Park which superseded and replaced prior approvals. This Permit established operations (hours and capacity) as well as permitted activities on the site. Capacity was increased to allow a maximum of 1,551 guests. 2 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW Winter on the Mountain concept and more This permit was amended (administratively) in 2010 and 2011 to revise location of uses on the site. The first was to allow relocation of the zip line, the bungee jump and the maintenance building. The 2011 amendment was to locate the magic carpet and slide within the site as well as to create a new portal for exiting the cave. The 2012 Amendment allowed for more flexibility in the uses permitted at the Adventure Park and carried other operational conditions forward. The applicant has used the process from the 2012 permit twice, once to permit the recently to permit the Mine Drop Ride. II. LOCATION, ZONING AND ADJACENT USES Located atop Iron Mountain the site is adjacent to Public Lands (BLM) as well as the City of Glenwood Springs. Natural resources are prevalent in the area including several nearby limestone quarries, one of which is still in operation north of the Caverns property. The property is zoned Rural. III. PUBLIC AND REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS Comments have been requested from the following agencies and comments received are integrated throughout this memorandum as applicable. No Public Comments have been received on the application. 1. Colorado Department of Transportation (Exhibit 9) • Had no concerns with the application 2. Garfield County Emergency Management (Exhibit 10) • Had no concerns with the application 3. County Designated Engineer (Exhibit 11) and (Exhibit 18) • Once utility concerns were addressed by the applicant's engineer, no concerns were identified. Further correspondence indicated that the applicant would need to be subject to limitations of water and wastewater system operations during the winter. 4. Glenwood Springs Fire Department (Exhibit 12) • No concerns were identified with the current proposal, however the department asked that they be included as a referral agency if there is a request for increased capacity 3 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW 5. Garfield County Public Health (Exhibit 13) • No concerns, but if there is additional disturbance, proper dust mitigation and storm - water management protocols should be used. 6. Garfield County Road and Bridge (Exhibit 14) • Had no concerns with the application. Agencies that did not respond to the Referral Request: Parks and Wildlife, Tramway Board, BLM, City of Glenwood Springs IV. Staff Comments and Analysis Prior applications and approvals granted for the Glenwood Caverns determined that the project was in compliance with the general development standards. Pursuant to the Land Use and Development Code's Substantial Modification to an approved Land Use Change Permit, the Community Development Director has waived some submittal requirements that were not applicable to this review. The code sections related to the request have been analyzed below: 7-101: Zone District Regulations The proposed use, as permitted demonstrates general conformance with applicable Zone District provisions contained in the Land Use and Development Code and in particular Article 3 standards for the Rural zone district. 7-102: Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreement The Comprehensive Plan designates the Parcel as Residential Medium. The proposed amendment does not involve any residential density. The project has previously been found to be in general conformance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan. The parcel is located directly adjacent to the City of Glenwood Springs, however it is not included in their Urban Growth Boundary. The application was referred to the City and no comments were received. 7-103: Compatibility The proposed amendment to the Land Use Change Permit should have limited impact on compatibility with adjacent land uses. Compatibility was addressed as part of the previous County approval and the Gondola is already in place. 7-104: Source of Water The applicant has indicated that domestic water is provided through the City of Glenwood Springs via pipelines and stored above the facility. This storage is required for domestic water and fire suppression. 4 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW 7-105 Waste Water Systems The County designated engineer was concerned that the proposed Amendment could have an impact on water and wastewater usage, if the facility was not connected to the City's systems. The applicant's engineer clarified that both water and wastewater are handled through City services (Exhibit 15). Further research indicated that in the winter, wastewater is handled through a septic tank as it is too cold to run the effluent through the utility lines in the winter (past applications indicate the system operates approximately from November to March). Past approvals and staff reports have indicated that the overall capacity on the site was not limited because of wastewater, but rather because of the emergency plan, particularly with regards to fire. While there are significant wait times for the tram in some summer months, in winter, when the OWTS is in use, there is rarely a wait. The number of visitors is significantly less in the winter time and the gondola is not the limiting factor. The applicant is not requesting an increase in overall capacity of the site or to alter any conditions besides the ultimate build -out of the gondola cabins. Currently, the applicant has approval to operate the site at a capacity of 1,551 persons at one time. The Wastewater Management Plan was approved in 2012 and deemed sufficient at that time, which included a seasonal use of the OWTS. The applicant is subject to any wastewater limitations that were indicated at that time, with the system in place as well as current capacity limitations. This was also indicated by the County designated engineer's review (Exhibit 18). The Applicant's engineer has indicated that the applicant is currently working to install a gravity sewer line that ties into the sewer system of the City (Exhibit 17). That system is anticipated to be in place this summer and once in place, there will be no limitation on wastewater year round. 7-106: Public Utilities It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application should not have an impact on Public Utilities. Utilities were examined and approved as part of the most recent approval. 7-107: Access and Roadways The application was referred to both the Colorado Department of Transportation and Garfield County Road and Bridge. Neither agency identified any issues with the proposal. It is staff's opinion that the proposal to upgrade the gondola could lessen traffic impact on access roads, as the gondola will be able to operate under more variable weather conditions. 7-108: Natural Hazards The substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of past approvals. 7-109: Fire Protection The application was referred to Glenwood Springs Fire District (Exhibit 12). The district indicated that it did not have any issues with the proposal as the applicant was not requesting to change the overall capacity of the park. 5 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW 7-201: Agricultural Lands The substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-202: Wildlife Habitat Areas This Standard is not part of the Substantial Amendment application and was deemed satisfied as part of the original approval. The application was referred to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. No comments were received. The resolution of approval has conditions regarding wildlife that the applicant will still be subject to. 7-203: Protection of Water Bodies The substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-204: Drainage and Erosion (Stormwater) The Substantial Amendment request should not impact this standard. The applicant has indicated that the upgrade will use the existing towers in place. 7-205: Environmental Quality The Application was referred to Garfield County Public Health (Exhibit 13). Morgan Hill responded that there would be very minimal environmental or public health impacts as a result of the project. She did indicate that if construction leads to additional land disturbance, proper dust mitigation and storm -water management protocols should be use. 7-206: Wildfire Hazards The application was referred to the Glenwood Springs Fire Department who did not indicate any issues with the proposal, provided they were a referral agency if there is any subsequent increase in capacity. An emergency management plan is in place for the site. 7-207: Natural and Geologic Hazards It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was 6 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-208: Reclamation It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-301: Compatible Design It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard. 7-302: Parking and Loading It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-303: Landscaping It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-304: Lighting it is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-305: Snow Storage It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. 7-306: Trails It is staff's opinion, the substantial amendment application does not impact this standard and was deemed satisfied as part of a past approval. V. STAFF DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting an amendment to change a Condition of Approval to allow for up to 44 cabins on the Tram. This amendment would not require them to be in groups of three as stated in the resolution from 2012 and would increase total number of cabins at build -out by 8. The hourly capacity of the gondola would increase from approximately 300 guests to 1,000. Staff is in favor of an Amendment to the condition however, staff recommends that rather than amending the condition, it be removed entirely. Staff research shows that this condition was required in 2002 and it appeared to have been included because it indicated ultimate anticipated build -out of the gondola. Past staff reports did not indicate any reason for the Condition of Approval besides describing the ultimate build -out of the gondola. The Staff 7 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW Report from 2002 did mention that the Tram was put in place above the existing trees to lessen the visual impact on the hillside, however there is no discussion of why the gondola was required to be in groups of three and if this condition had anything to do with compatibility issues. It is staff's opinion that the change of the total number of cars on the gondola and requiring them to be grouped, does not need to be subject to a condition of approval. This is further supported by Glenwood Springs Fire Department referral comments that indicated there were no issues with the upgrade to the tram (Exhibit 12). The Glenwood Springs Fire Department indicated that they should be a referral agency if the applicant requests an increase in capacity in the future. The applicant is also going through an approval process with the City of Glenwood Springs, the City was included as a referral agency and did not respond with any comments. The upgrades to the tram will allow operation in more variable weather. It is staff's opinion that this could ultimately result in a decrease in vehicle trips to the Caverns property, as the Adventure Park would not need to shuttle guests via vehicles as often. The Amendment is not requesting a change in overall capacity, and is only requesting to alter the condition regarding the ultimate build -out of the tram. The applicant would still be required to meet all other conditions and limitations as outlined in the Resolution of Approval 2012-15 as well as any additional water or wastewater limitations. This includes limitations on wastewater or water throughout the year, and limitations on overall site capacity. Water and wastewater was reviewed as part of the most recent approval in 2012 and was deemed adequate to serve the use, with the current capacity limit. The Applicant's engineer has indicated that the applicant is currently working to install a gravity sewer line that ties into the sewer system of the City and has indicated that this work will be completed this summer (Exhibit 17). Once the upgrade is in place, there will be no limitation on wastewater year round. VI. SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL STAFF ANALYSIS No supplemental materials were submitted after the application was heard by the Planning Commission. VII. SUGGESTED FINDINGS The following recommended conditions of approval are provided for the Board of County Commissioners consideration. 1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted or could be submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 8 Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Board of County Commissioners — April 9, 2018 PW 3. That for the above stated and other reasons the Substantial Amendment to the Land Use Change Permit for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is in the best interest of the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. 4. That the application is generally compliant with the Garfield County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 5. That the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended. VIII. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION If the board chooses to approve the Substantial Modification the motion should state that the Land Use Change Permit should be amended with the removal of Condition 4 as referenced in Resolution 2012- 15. The other conditions as referenced in the resolution shall remain. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Substantial Modification to an Approved Land Use Change Permit Application with the following conditions. 1. Condition #4 in Resolution 2012-15 be removed: 9 EXHIBIT 0 j- e Garfield County PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE INFORMATION Please check the appropriate boxes below based upon the notice that was conducted for your public hearing. In addition, please initial on the blank line next to the statements if they accurately reflect the described action. My application required written/mailed notice to adjacent property owners and mineral owners. _ • Mailed notice was completed on the ZOO day of -$ , 20j _ All owners of record within a 200 foot radius of the subject parcel were identified as shown in the Clerk and Recorder's office at least 15 calendar days prior to sending notice. XAll owners of mineral interest in the subject property were identified through records in the Clerk and Recorder or Assessor, or through other means [list] ■ Please attach proof of certified, return receipt requested mailed notice. My application required Published notice. 4, Notice was published on the 1 day of MA'24-lI , 20 1 t5 • Please attach proof of publication in the Rifle Citizen Telegram. My application required Posting of Notice. ▪ Notice was posted on the ,2,?j day of F E_( , 201? Notice was posted so that at least one sign faced each adjacent road right of way generally used by the public. 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M,� c. -.__.atowRr C;:•r'r . f cA..^ k V- c',1)•.4,11 SYY Cry trA: pt i;i ��9.,5 ;r ?Or, • Sword d AAs!- ;alt d- k'= 437014A-611.: ma„t.t.•,_..,_r,� is r- 7:3" •'« - �` H r� Patrick Waller EXHIBIT 0 From: Roussin - CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 5:18 PM To: Patrick Waller Subject: Re: Garfield County Referral Request - Glenwood Adventure Park Tram Upgrade - File No. MIPA-12-17-8600 Ok - I think I understand. The tram is in the County and the buildings are in the City. I don't have any comments on the Tram expansion. thanks Dan Dan Roussin Permit Unit Manager Traffic and Safety P 970.683.6284 1 F 970.683.6290 222 South 6th Street, Room 100, Grand Junction, CO 81501 daniel.roussin®state.co.us 1 www.codot.gov/ 1 www.cotrip.org On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 11:30 AM, Patrick Waller <pwaller(a,garfield-county.com> wrote: Dan, The base is located on City property, so they will be reviewing all that information. We are only looking at revising the condition that stated what the maximum build -out was for the tram. Patrick Waller Senior Planner Patrick Waller From: Chris Bornholdt <cbornholdt@garcosheriff.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 6:55 AM To: Patrick Waller Subject: RE: Garfield County Referral Request - Glenwood Adventure Park Tram Upgrade - File No. MIPA-12-17-8600 a EXHIBIT Don't see any issues on part. From: Patrick Waller [mailto:pwaller@garfield-county.comj Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 2:54 PM To: Kelly Cave <kcave@garfield-county.com>; Chris Bornholdt <cbornholdt@garcosheriff.com>; Morgan Hill <mhill@garfield-county.com>; Michael Prehm <mprehm@garfield-county.com>; Dan Goin <dgoin@garfield- county.com>; Roussin - CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us>; scott.hoyer@state.co.us; Taylor Elm - DNR <taylor.elm@state.co.us>; nicki.chochrell@state.co.us; dora_tramwayboard@state.co.us; msenor@blm.gov; Gretchen E Ricehill <gretchen.ricehill@cogs.us>; Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com>; rbiggers@ci.glenwood-springs.co.us Subject: Garfield County Referral Request - Glenwood Adventure Park Tram Upgrade - File No. MIPA-12-17-8600 Good Afternoon, Garfield County Community Development is requesting referral comments for an application submitted by POW INC for a Major Impact Review for a Substantial Modification to an Approved Land Use Change Permit. The property is located at 1850 Transfer Trail, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. The applicant is proposing to change Condition of Approval #4 from Resolution 2012-15, limiting the ultimate build out of the gondola to 36 cars in 12 groups of 3 to allow up to 44 cabins on the Tram. The property is zoned Rural. The link to the application is available here. Garfield County Community Development is requesting any responses to referral comments by Wednesday, February 13, 2018. Thanks for your review and please contact me with any questions, Patrick Waller Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-1377 ext. 1580 pwaller@garfield-county.com http://www.garfield-county.com/community-development/ 1 Patrick Waller From: Michael Erion <merion@resource-eng.com> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 6:16 PM To: Patrick Waller Subject: MIPA-12-18-8600 Glenwood Caverns Tram Upgrade Patrick: a EXHIBIT RERSOURCE Engineering, Inc. has reviewed the technical issues related to increased capacity of an upgraded tram including water and sewer service. Based on review of our files regarding the original and subsequent approvals, and the recent information provided by Mountain Cross Engineering regarding water and sewer service for the project, RESOURCE does not have any technical comments for the project. Regards, Michael Michael Erion, P.E. 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Thank You. 1 Patrick Waller From: Ron Biggers <ron.biggers@cogs.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 12:37 PM To: Patrick Waller Subject: RE: Garfield County Referral Request - Glenwood Adventure Park Tram Upgrade - File No. MIPA-12-17-8600 2 9 EXHIBIT 17_ h Patrick, Here are our current comments on this application; On January 11, 2018 Chief Tillotson and I met with Steve Beckley and Nancy Heard from Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to discuss our concerns with them about the tram upgrade. • Increase in park occupancy an updating the park evacuation plan to address it was our main concern. At this time they said they were not going to ask for 1,500 occupancy load to be changed. When the new tram set-up is operational for a number of months if they come back to request an increase in the park occupancy we request to be notified to comment on this requested occupancy change. 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From: Patrick Waller [mailto:pwaller@garfield-county.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 9:21 AM To: Ron Biggers <ron.biggers@cogs.us> Subject: FW: Garfield County Referral Request - Glenwood Adventure Park Tram Upgrade - File No. MIPA-12-17-8600 Hi Ron, Just checking, I don't believe I received any referral comments from you on this application. Thanks, Patrick Waller Senior Planner Garfield County i Garfield County 195 W. 14th Street Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-5200 Garfield County Community Development 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Attn: Patrick Waller February 12, 2018 Hello Patrick, Public Health Health EXHIBIT 2014 Blake Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-6614 After review of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Tram Remodel, it seems that there will be very minimal environmental or public health impacts as a result of the project; particularly given that the existing towers will remain in place. The tram upgrades appear to benefit public safety. If construction does lead to additional land disturbance, proper dust mitigation and storm -water management protocols should be used. Thank you, Morgan Hill Environmental Health Specialist III Garfield County Public Health 2014 Blake Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 665-6383 Garfield County Public Health Department — working to promote health and prevent disease Patrick Waller From: Michael Prehm Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:46 PM To: Patrick Waller Cc: Dan Goin; Dale Stephens; Rayjean Roman Subject: Glenwood Caverns Tram Upgrade Referral Patrick, EXHIBIT Road & Bridge has received and reviewed the application (File # MIPA-12-17-8600) for the Glenwood Caverns Tram Upgrade. We have no concerns with this request. Thanks for the opportunity to review. Mike Prehm Foreman Garfield County Road & Bridge (970) 625-8601 Office (970) 625-8627 Fax 1 Patrick Waller From: Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross eng.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 2:59 PM To: Patrick Waller Cr 'Michael Erion'; 'Steve Beckley'; Glenn Hartmann Subject: RE: Glenwood Caverns Yes. That is correct. Sincerely, Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. Chris Hale, P.E. 826 1/2 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Ph: 970.945.5544 Fx: 970.945.5558 From: Patrick Waller [mailto:pwaller@garfield-county.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 2:42 PM To: Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com> Cc: 'Michael Erion' <Merion@resource-eng.com>;'Steve Beckley' <sbeckley@glenwoodcaverns.com>; Glenn Hartmann <ghartmann@garfield-county.com> Subject: RE: Glenwood Caverns Hi Chris, Thanks for getting me up to speed on this. Would I be correct in saying that all water and wastewater onsite would be handled through those utility lines and goes to the City for treatment? Thanks again, Patrick Waller Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-1377 ext. 1580 pwaller@garfield-county.com http://www.garfield-county.com/community-development/ From: Chris Hale [mailto:chris@mountaincross-eng.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 1:45 PM To: Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com> Cc: 'Michael Erion' <Merion@resource-eng.com>;'Steve Beckley' <sbeckley@glenwoodcaverns.com>; Glenn Hartmann i <ghartmann@garfield-county.com> Subject: FW: Glenwood Caverns Pat: Last year we discussed the removal of the utility lines from the tram and installing them in a joint trench with Kathy Eastley and Glen Hartmann. Kathy was the one that took over after the initial contact with Glenn. See below. It was determined that any Garfield County permit specific to the utilities would not be needed. Just as an FYI, we are currently working on the pump house and extension of main lines in Traver Trail that would be through the City of Glenwood Springs and also working with the BLM for possible routing options. Call or email with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. Chris Hale, P.E. 826 1/2 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Ph: 970.945.5544 Fx: 970.945.5558 From: Kathy A. Eastley [mailto:keastley@garfield-county.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 9:44 AM To: Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com> Cc: Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Tamra Allen <tallen@garfield-county.com> Subject: RE: Glenwood Caverns Chris, It does not appear that any planning permits will be required for construction of this utility line. Kathy Eastley, AICP Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 108 8th Street, #401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Phone: 970-945-1377 ext. 1580 Fax: 970-384-3470 keast Iey®garf i eld-county.com From: Chris Hale [mailto:chris@mountaincross-eng.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 9:03 AM To: Kathy A. Eastley <keastley@garfield-county.com> Cc: Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Tamra Allen <tallen@garfield-county.com> Subject: RE: Glenwood Caverns Thanks, Kathy. I may have confused the issue by talking about the OWTS. 2 I think that I should have asked if we can trench a joint utility line from Traver Trail to the top of the Caverns Adventure Park under the existing resolution. Mr. Beckley and I believe that it should be covered under the development consistent with a theme park but want to verify this with the County beforehand. The lines would be service lines; none of the utilities in the trench would be considered main lines by either Black Hills or the City of Glenwood Springs. The City would permit their portion within the City limits through the building department. AM the trenching would be on property owned by Mr. Beckley. No easements would be necessary. Thanks in advance for your help on this. Sincerely, Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. Chris Hale, P.E. 826 1/2 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Ph: 970.945.5544 Fx: 970.945.5558 From: Kathy A. Eastley [mailto:keastley@garfield-county.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 8:23 AM To: Chris Hale (chris@mountaincross-eng.com) <chris@mountaincross-eng.com> Cc: Andy Schwaller<aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Tamra Alien <tallen@garfield-county.com> Subject: Glenwood Caverns Good morning Chris, I was thinking about your question regarding the wastewater processing and delivery at the Caverns. I researched the planning approvals and found two resolutions that discuss wastewater: Resolution 2002-46 condition 9 states that the ISDS design shall be submitted to the Department of Health, and Resolution 2002-116 condition 3 which states that condition 9 be deleted from resolution 2002-46 and that the applicant receive approval of the as -built sewer system from the City of Glenwood Springs. Perhaps you could talk to Andy about the new proposal — he may be better able to understand the issues and then Planning can make a determination if any permits are needed. Thanks Chris. Kathy Eastley, AICP Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 108 8th Street, #401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Phone: 970-945-1377 ext. 1580 Fax: 970-384-3470 keastley®garfield-county.com 3 1111 rillliril.M1167 141111141W It! 141111 11111 Reception#: 815780 03/13/2012 10:13:24 RM Jean Alberico 1 of 5 Reo Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO EXHIBIT STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss County of Garfield ) At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County, Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfield County Administration Building in Glenwood Springs on Tuesday, the 21st day of February A.D. 2012, there were present: John Martin Mike Samson Tom Jankovsky Andrew Gorgey Carey Gagnon Jean Alberico , Commissioner Chairman , Commissioner , Commissioner , County Attorney, Acting -County Manager , Assistant County Attorney , Clerk of the Board when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to -wit: RESOLUTION NO. d o l a_ i c A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR AN AMENDED LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT FOR GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK, A COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY / PARK ON AN 8L76 -ACRE PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY POW, INC. AND LOCATED NORTH OF THE CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 89 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., GARFIELD COUNTY PARCEL NO# 2185-033-00-034 Recitals A. The Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, (the Board) received a request to amend an existing Land Use Change Permit that allows for operation of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a commercial recreational facility with specifically defined uses and areas within the property where activities are permitted to occur. The Applicant requested amendment to allow for flexibility regarding specific uses and locations of uses within the property, as well as the ability to utilize limited bus/van transportation to the site. B. The subject parcel is located in unincorporated Garfield County within the Rural zone district. Access to the site is via Transfer Trail, a BLM road, or via a tramway which originates within the City of Glenwood Springs at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Devereaux Road and terminates within the subject parcel. C. A Commercial Recreation Facility / Park is permitted by Land Use Change Permit 1 I> .1N4. II I Reception#. 815788 03/13/2012 10:13:24 AM Jean Aiberico 2 of 5 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO reviewed through a Major Impact process in the Rural Zone District of Garfield County. D. The Board is authorized to approve, deny or approve with conditions a Land Use Change Permit pursuant to the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. E. The Garfield County Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the 8th day of February, 2012 upon the question of whether the above described amendment should be recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or denial, at which hearing the public and interested persons were give the opportunity to express their opinion regarding the request. F. The Garfield County Planning Commission closed the public hearing on the 8th day of February, 2012 at which time the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of the requested amendment. G. The Board opened a public hearing on the 21st day of February, 2012 for consideration of whether the above described amendment should be approved, approved with conditions, or denied, during which hearing the public and interested persons were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the request. H. The Board of County Commissioners closed the public hearing on the 21st day of February, 2012 to make a final decision. I. The Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the aforementioned hearing, has made the following determinations of fact: 1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed amendment to the Land Use Change Permit for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is in the best interest of the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County if recommended conditions of approval are adopted. 4. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application is in general conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. 5. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. 2 X111 ril`lliI .M11.1AD+LIfKi iViet •1 •1114 II 141 Reception*: 815780 03113/2012 10:13:24 RPI Jean Alberi00 3 of 5 Rec Fee:$O.00 Roc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO RESOLUTION NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that: A. The forgoing Recitals are incorporated by this reference as part of the resolution. B. This resolution replaces and supersedes in its entirety all previous land use permits regarding the commercial recreation facility / park including, but not limited to, Resolution 2007-67. C. The amended Land Use Change Permit for the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, allowing for limited use of bus/van transportation to the site as well as flexibility in expansion of uses consistent with the original approvals, is hereby approved subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. That all representation made by the Applicant in the application and as testimony in the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners; 2. The facility shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations; 3. This Special Use Permit approves the following operations: a. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 6:30 AM to 12:30 AM Friday and Saturday; b. The tramway towers and cabins will not be lighted; c. Permitted uses shall include, but not be limited to, Gift Shop, Ropes Course, Mini -Golf Course, Photography Studio/Shop, Candy Shop, Shade Structures/Pavilion (6), Maze (Fort Maze), Bungee Trampoline, Spider Zone, Children's Climbing Center, Simulator Attraction (Wild West Adventure), Petting Zoo, Train Ride Attraction, Children Climbing Area (Foam Factory), Mechanical Bull, Canopy Tour, 4D Movie Theater, Horse Back Riding Tour, Banquet/Restaurant Facility, Traveling Museum Exhibits (Within Banquet Facility), Employee Housing, Alpine Coaster, Zip Line, Bungee Jump, Giant Swing, Climbing Wall, Fossil Dig, Botanical Garden Butterfly Exhibit, Indoor Children's Play area, Care Takers Quarters, Water Storage Tanks, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas, Geode cutting, Gemstone Sluice Mining, Astronomy Observatory Area, Visitor Center, Souvenir Shop/Expansion, Indian Education Center (Teepee), Passenger Gondolas, Bus and/or Van Transportation, Employee Housing, Maintenance Facility, Foam Factory Children's Climbing Area and Cave Tours. Uses consistent with the character of the existing facility shall be permitted, determination of consistency may be requested by the Director of Building and Planning, whose decision may be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners. 3 11111 Reception#: 815780 03113/2012 10:13:24 AM Joan Alberto° 4 of 5 Ree Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 4. The ultimate build out capacity for the gondola is 36 gondola cars in 12 groups of 3 with each gondola car having a 6 passenger capacity; 5. The Applicant shall be responsible for snow removal on 50% of the travel way of Transfer Trail and remain in compliance with the terms of the BLM maintenance agreement for Transfer Trail; 6. The applicant shall adhere to the following conditions regarding wildlife: a. There shall be no outside storage of any trash or garbage anywhere within the property, with the exception of bear -proof trash containers; b. Refuse kept in non bear -proof containers should be kept within secure structures that are not likely to be broken into by bears; c. There shall be no dumps or underground disposal of refuse on site; d. Except for bird feeders, the feeding, baiting, salting, or other means of attracting wildlife to site is prohibited; e. Bird feeders should be strategically placed to avoid being an enticement for bears; f. Tourists and other users to the site should be made aware of the local wildlife community by utilizing information provided by the Division of Wildlife. 7. The Park shall be limited to a maximum guest capacity of 1,551 persons at one time; 8. If the tramway becomes obsolete or inoperable for any period exceeding twelve months, the applicant shall remove the tramway at their own expense; 9. Bus/van guest transport shall be limited an average of 30 vehicle trip ends per day; 10. The Applicant shall maintain a total of 35,000 gallons of water on-site for fire protection; 11. Parking of personal vehicles belonging to employees residing on-site during the months of May, June, July, August and September shall not be allowed on the subject property; 12. An emergency management plan shall be submitted to Building and Planning, prior to installation of additional Tram cabins or December 1, 2012 whichever applies first. This plan shall include evacuation information, safety issues and any existing or proposed mitigation measures, and medical emergency plans. - cv» Dated this / o� � day of , A.D. 20 / dZ 4 �111n I']. ii+4o,<1IWi IWh,11f991161MirliTt+ALOA lti i 1111 Reception#: 815780 03/1312012 10:13:24 AM Jean Alberico 5 of 5 Rec Fee:S0.00 Doc Fee -0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO ATTEST: '' C9P.LD.. ma'+' r • 1) SEAL m J E_~ e° % • •; $p , It .• J , #Y+- /4 GARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISS i " GARFIELD UNTY erk of the Board Chairm Upon motion duly made and seconded the fore . ing Resol .. ; . ted by the following vote: COMMISSIONER CHAIR JOHN F. MARTIN COMMISSIONER MIKE SAMSON COMMISSIONER TOM JANKOVSKY , Aye , Aye , Aye STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss County of Garfield ) I, , County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records of the Proceeding of the Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Glenwood Springs, this day of , A.D. 20 County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners 5 Patrick Waller From: Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2018 10:29 AM To: 'Michael Erion' Cc: Patrick Waller; 'Steve Beckley' Subject: RE: Caverns Water/Wastewater Michael: b 9 EXHIBIT The design drawings for the OWTS at the Caverns (that I have) were done by Boundaries Unlimited in 2004. They based the design on the previous year's peak winter usage of 1600 gpd, estimated for growth to 1995 gpd, then multiplied that times 1.5 and designed the OWTS on 2992 gpd. FYI: We are currently working to install a gravity sewer lateral that ties into the sewer system of the City. This should be completed by summer and the leach field will then be abandoned. No future limitations will exist past this winter. I have copied Steve Beckley on this email. Call or email any questions or comments. Sincerely, Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. Chris Hale, P.E. 826 1/2 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Ph: 970.945.5544 Fx: 970.945.5558 From: Michael Erion [mailto:merion@resource-eng.com] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 2:37 PM To: Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com> Cc: Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com> Subject: Caverns Water/Wastewater Chris: As a follow up to my voice message, Pat Waller at the County asked me to contact you regarding your conversation about winter operations of the Glenwood Caverns. I think the bottom line question is what is the limitation on use (if any) of water/wastewater facilities in the winter? Regards, Michael Michael Erion, P.E. Water Resources Engineer (970) 945-6777 Voice (970) 945-1137 Facsimile www.resource-eng.com X The information contained in this e-mail is PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that 1 Patrick Waller From: Michael Erion <merion@resource-eng.com> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 5:17 PM To: Patrick Waller Subject: Glenwood Caverns Pat: a EXHIBIT I have not heard back from Chris Hale either by phone or email. I think that if we don't hear anything back, you should raise the concern that the use of the Caverns in the "winter" (not sure how to better define this time frame) is subject to the limitation of the water and wastewater system operations during the "winter". I will be at trial and out of touch until Wed night. Regards, Michael Michael Erion, P.E. Water Resources Engineer (970) 945-6777 Voice (970) 945-1137 Facsimile www.resource-eng.com The information contained in this e-mail is PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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