SANJUAN COUNTY, COLORADO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA September 11, 2024 CALLTOORDER: 8:30. A.M. OLD BUSINESS: Consider Bills and Authorize Warrants BOCC Regular Meeting Minutes for August 28, 2024 APPOINTMENTS: 8:40. A.M. - Resolution 2024-07 Thank You to Tommy Wipf 9:00. A.M. - Martha Johnson. Social Services Director 9:30 A.M. - Becky Joyce, Public Health Director Resolution 2024-08 Thank You to Louis Girodo 10:00 A.M. - Public Hearing: Thomas and Jacqueline BonAmmo-Improvement Permit Preliminary/Final Plan Application to Construct a Cabin, Gravel Driveway, Septic System. Water Storage Tank and Associated Utility Improvements on the Tennessee Lode MS5985 10:30 A.M. - Deanna Jaramillo - County Treasurer 11:00 A.M. - Fire Authority Lunch - Location to be determined 1:30 P.M.- Work Session Emergency Services Fund CORRESPONDENCE: San Miguel Power Association Katie Shapiro NEW BUSINESS: Treasure's Report Sales Tax Update Public Comment Silverton Mountain Liquor License Renewal Commissioner and Staff Reports September 18th @ 3:00 pm meeting EPA October 23rd Regular Meeting OTHER: ADJOURN: Times listed above are approximate. Discussion of an agenda item may occur before or after the assigned time. Next Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM, Wednesday September 25, 2024 Join Zoom Meeting hupsaz AARIVADATSU Meeting ID:92136473203 By Telephone: Dial 16 669-900-6833 and enter the Webinar ID' 92136473203 when prompted. SAN JUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MET SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 AND THE FOLLOWING WERE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT. 25346 WEX BANK 25347 ALSCO UNIFORMS 25348 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS 25349 SILVERTON CLINIC 25350 EVERBRIDGE INC 25351 CITIZENS STATE BANK 25353 SO LABOR LAWS POSTERS 25354 CO SUSTOM ELEVATOR 25355 SPRUCE ELECTRIC SERVICE BILL DD ABIGAIL H/ ARMISTEAD DD ADAM D. CLIFTON DD AMIE R. GARDINER DD ANTHONY D. EDWARDS DD ARTHUR J. DONOVAN DD AUSTIN LASHLEY DD BRUCE T. CONRAD DD CHARLES A. LANIS DD DEANNA M. JARAMILLO DD GARY L. DAVIS DD JOHN A.. JACOBS DD KERI METZLER DD KIMBERLY A. BUCK DD KRISTINA L. RHOADES DD LADONNA L.. JARAMILLO DD PETER C. MAISEL DD REBECCA B.. JOYCE DD REBECCA J. RHOADES DD STEPHEN W. LOWRANCE 25356 SCOTT L. FETCHENHIER 25357 WILLIAM A. TOOKEY 25358 CITIZENS STATE BANK 25359 CITIZENSSTATE BANK 25360 GREAT-WEST LIFE 25361 CITIZENS STATE BANK 25362 KANSAS CITY LIFE 25364 AFLAC 25365 VISA 25366 SAN MIGUEL POWER 25367 DAYNA KRANKER 25368 DAYNA KRANKER 25369 CASSANDRA ROOF 25370 BRUCE E. HARING MA LPC SHERIFFS FUEL CUSTODIAN BILL MEDICAL INSURANCE REIMB STACEY (MAY-JUNE) EPD BILL ANVIL SEPT 24 PAYMENT 2025 WAGE POSTERS BILL SHERIFF DEPUTY WAGES SHERIFF DEPUTY WAGES NURSE-CLERK WAGES COMMUNICATIONS WAGES EPD WAGES COMMISSIONERS WAGES SHERIFFS WAGES DEPUTY CLERK WAGES TREASURERS WAGES VETS OFFICER WAGES SHERIFF DEPUTY WAGES CORONERS WAGES ASSESSORS WAGES SOCIAL SERVICE WAGES COUNTY CLERK WAGES COMMISSIONERS WAGES NURSES WAGES CUSTODIANS WAGES UNDERSHERIFF WAGES COMMISSIONERS WAGES ADMINISTRATOR WAGES FEDERAL TAXES WITHHELD STATE TAXES WITHHELD GROUP RETIREMENT HSASAVINGS DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE BILLS BILLS NURSE. ASSISTANT PAY REIMB MILEAGE SENIOR CENTER PAY MENTAL HEALTH PAY 2308.46 150.64 20506.49 2447.37 2678.00 6770.33 7620.00 99.50 1017.12 147.00 3796.71 3864.71 3051.68 4582.97 4725.50 2289.98 4331.98 2851.55 3685.79 332.46 3345.39 1002.03 4255.00 3103.90 3756.59 2192.02 4398.89 1694.85 4263.01 2149.02 5610.54 22504.36 3623.00 6365.56 2075.00 880.76 189.41 295.14 12557.76 2840.09 1311.00 515.51 455.00 5100.14 25352 SILVERTON FIRE AUTHORITY MAR-APR 24 REMAINDER 25363 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS VISION INSURANCE 24371 JOELBERDIE 25372 BECKYJOYCE 25373 SILVERTON HARDWARE 25374 SILVERTON LP GAS 25375 VERIZON 25376 SILVERTON STANDARD 25378 SILVERTON LP GAS 25379 SILVERTON GROCERY 25380 IMAGENET CONSULTING 25381 ARCASEARCHL LLC 25382 ARCASEARCH LLC 25383 VERO FIBER 25384 ALSCO UNIFORMS 25385 CENTURY LINK 25386 DENNIS R. GOLBRICHT 25387 GARY L. DAVIS 25389 SILVERTON AMBULANCE 25390 BECHTEL & SANTO 25391 ALSUP FABWORKS, LLC 25393 AXXIS AUDIO INC 25394 PROFORCE 25395 VISA 25396 WEX BANK 25397 VISA NURSE COUNSELING PAY REIMB MILEAGE-LUNCH SUPPLIES PARTS SHERIFFS BILL LEGALS TANK FILL UP SUPPLIES SHERIFFS BILL BILL BILL BILLS CUST BILL SHERIFFS BILL AUG 24 SERVICES REIMB MILEAGE MONTHLY PAYMENT EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK SHERIFFS BILL MINERS HOSPITAL AGREE SHERIFFS BILL SOC SER-COMMUNICATONS SHERIFFS FUEL EPD (PAST DUE) 100.00 105.46 392.02 45.32 122.10 21.12 25000.00 2385.56 102.17 120.97 2493.56 4858.32 961.64 225.96 72.22 4563.00 168.00 13687.50 49133.33 435.00 250.00 625.00 240.00 1430.00 796.84 1574.75 483.00 282135.05 25377 SILVERTON FIRE AUTHORITY 2014 DODGE PICKUP 25388 SILVERTON FIRE AUTHORITY 3RD QTR PAYMENT 25392 BLACK BEAR CARPET CLEAN ANVILAPARTMENT ROAD 7426 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS DD DANIEL W. BICHTEL DD LOUIS K. GIRODO DD MICHAEL W. KRISNOW DD RUSTY D. MELCHER 7427 CITIZENS STATE BANK 7428 CITIZENS STATE BANK 7429 GREAT-WEST LIFE 7430 CITIZENS STATE BANK 7431 KANSAS CITY LIFE 7434 VISA 7435 SAN MIGUEL POWER 7436 SILVERTON HARDWARE 7437 FOUR CORNERS WELDING KOX-MAC 7438 RUSTY D. MELCHER 7439 ALSCO 7441 CENTURY LINK 7442 WHISTLESTOP 7443 MICHAEL W. KRISNOW 7445 WAGNER 7446 PLATINUM CHEMICALS MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUCK DRIVER WAGES TRUCK DRIVER WAGES ROAD OPERATOR WAGES ROAD OPERATOR WAGES FEDERAL TAXES WITHHELD STATE TAXES WITHHDLD GROUP RETIREMENT HSAS SAVINGS DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE 3991.35 516.01 834.08 3602.39 3742.98 4141.82 1267.90 4291.40 664.00 624.40 375.00 72.32 9.22 6589.95 1407.04 195.03 134.88 45.00 275.43 120.00 5275.36 155.46 8192.10 344.00 119.98 2398.52 449.00 49834.62 DD MATHEWJ J.Z ZIMMERMAN ROAD OPERATOR WAGES DD WILLIAM T. MACDOUGALL TRUCK DRIVER WAGES 7432 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS VISION INSURANCE 7433 JOHN DEERE FINFNAICAL JD GRDR PAYMENT BILL BILLS SUPPLIES REIMB BILL BILL FUEL (JULY-AUG: 24) REIMB CLOTHING ALLOWANCE PARTS FACILITY WIPES 7440 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL D6TVP/WES00376 PAYMENT 7444 MATHEWI.ZMMERMAN REIMB CLOTHING ALLOWANCE GENERAL ROAD 282135.05 49834.62 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 331969.67 WERE ALLOWED SETTLEMENT IN FULL BY ORDER OF SAN. JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AUSTIN LASHLEY, CHAIRMAN SCOTT L. FETCHENHIER, COMMISSIONER PETER C. MAISEL, COMMISSIONER LADONNA L. JARAMILLO, CLERK SANJUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 28, 2024 AT6:30 P.M. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Austin Lashley. Present were Commissioners Scott Fetchenhier and Pete Maisel (via Zoom). County Attorney Dennis Golbricht Commissioner Fetchenhier moved to approve the August 14, 2024 minutes as presented. Commissioner Maisel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (via Zoom) and Administrator William Tookey. Mark Rudolph of CDPHE was present to discuss the collapse of the cribbing wall at the Anglo Saxon Terri Brokering was present to provide Eureka Campground reports for 2023 and 2024. Jim Donovan was present to explain his request for $10.000 from the Emergency Services Fund and Commissioner Fetchenhier moved to approve the $10,000 for a grant match as requested. Commissioner Maisel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Megan Mast of BLM was also present. She thanked the Commissioners for the work that the Road and Bridge Department performed to construct a parking lot for the Bakers Park Singletrack. Road Supervisor Rusty Melcher was present to discuss the mudslides that have been impacting Excavator Quotes were presented to the Commissioners - CAT $239,120 and Komatsu $180,530. Itwast the consensus oft the Commissioners to pursue a Lease Purchase agreement to purchase the A Warranty Deed was presented to the Commissioners to grant Lots 15, 16 and 17 oft the Anvil Mountain Subdivision to Silverton Housing Authority. Commissioner Fetchenhier moved to approve the warranty deed as presented. Commissioner Maisel seconded the motion. The motion passed The Fire Authority requested that an expenditure of $25,000 from the Fire Escrow Account be approved to purchase a 2014 Dodge pickup truck. Commissioner Fetchenhier moved to approve the request from the Fire Authority. Commissioner Maisel seconded the motion. The motion passed and a remediation project at the Grand Mogul. top provide an update for the Office of Emergency Management. county roads, particularly the one. just past the Mayflower Mill. Komatsu Excavator. unanimously. unanimously. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 P.M. Austin Lashley, Chairman Ladonna L. Jaramillo, County Clerk RESOLUTION 2024-07 ARESOLUTION OF THE SAN. JUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THANKING TOMMY WIPF FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICETO SANJUAN COUNTY WHEREAS. Tommy Wipf has been employed by the San Juan County as the Veteran's WHEREAS, Tommy Wipfhas served the Veterans of San Juan County for more than 30 WHEREAS. Tommy Wipf's dedication tol his job and community has greatly contributed WHEREAS. Tommy Wipf has been an active member of the Silverton and San Juan NOWTHEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of San Juan County. that the Commissioners would like to thank Tommy Wipf for his many years of Service Officer from January 27. 1992 to. June 30. 2024: and years with dedication and integrity; and to the quality ofl life for the Veterans of San Juan County; and County community for many years. dedicated service to San Juan County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioners would like to commend Tommy Wipf for his commitment to serve San Juan County and the Veterans of San Juan County and to wish him the very best in the years to come. Commissioners of San Juan County. Colorado. READ. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of September 2024 by the Board of Attest: Austin Lashley, Chairman Scott Fetchenhier Ladonna L. Jaramillo Clerk and Recorder Pete Maisel RESOLUTION 2024-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE SANJUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THANKING LOUIS GIRODO FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICETO SAN JUAN COUNTY WHEREAS. Louis Girodo began working for the San Juan County Road and Bridge WHEREAS. Louis Girodo has served the County and the Citizens of San Juan County WHEREAS. Louiss Girodo was exemplary equipment operator, and worked tirelessly to keep the county roads maintained, opening the backcountry roads and plowing snow: and WHEREAS. Louis Girodo's dedication to his job and community has greatly contributed NOWTHEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ofCommissioners of San Juan County. that the Commissioners would like to thank Louis Girodo for his many years ofservice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioners would like to commend Louis Girodo for his commitment to serve San Juan County and to wish him the very best in the years Department on October 1. 1976 and retired on. June 30. 2024. for more than 48 years with dedication and integrity; and to the quality ofl life for the residents and visitors of San Juan County. to come. READ. PASSED AND ADOPIED this Ilth day of September 2024 by the Board of Commissioners of San Juan County. Colorado. Attest: Austin Lashley, Chairman Scott Fetchenhier Ladonna L. Jaramillo Clerk and Recorder Pete Maisel COUNTY DEPMARTMAENTOFBOCI, SEAVICES PEMNre Department of Social Services Phone! 970-387-5631 * Fax 970-387-5326 Martha. Johnson, Director 7/31/2024 Date Transmittal No. Vendor 4imprint 8/26/2024 7 Date 07/31/2024 07/31/2024 07/31/2024 07/31/2024 07/31/2024 07/31/2024 Num 11695 11694 11693 11692 11691 11690 11689 Amount 10,996.22 $ 292.50 12,500.00 11,747.20 4,761.27 7,069.30 $ 1,250.00 $48,616.49 Thel Law office ofD Dennis R. Golbricht 07/31/2024 Silverton Schools Silverton Family Learning San. Juan Cty LaF Plata County CHSDA TOTAL 1,MARTHAJ JOHNSON, Director of Soclal Services of San Juan County of Colorado, hereby certify that the payments listed above area available for inspection andi have been paid tot the payees listed. 9-9-000y Whelalman MARTHAJO JOHNSON L,Austin Lashley, Chairman oft the San Juan County Board of Commissioners, hereby certify that the payments ass set forth above have this date been approved and warrants inp payment thereofi issued upont the Social Services Fund. Austin! Lashley Post Office Box 376] Silverton, CO 81433-0376 (970)387-5631 8838 STATE OF COLORADO CONTRACT MODIFICATION CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 State. Agency Contractor San. Juan County Original Contract Number 2021CMIP057 Amendment Contract Number 2021CMIP057A4 Contract Performance Beginning Date July 1,2020 Current Contract Expiration Date June 30, 2025 Current Contract Maximum Amount Initial Term State Fiscal Year 2021 Extension Terms State Fiscal Year 2022 State Fiscal Year2 2023 State Fiscal Year 2024 State Fiscal Year 2025 Total for all State Fiscal Years Department ofHealth Care Policy and Financing $6,072.29 $6,072.29 $8,011.30 $7,392.10 $7,097.62 $34,645.60 THE PARTIES HERETOHAVE EXECUTED THIS AMENDMENT Each person signing this Amendment represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Amendment and to bind the Party authorizing his or her signature. CONTRACTOR San. Juan County STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis, Governor Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Kim Bimestefer, Executive Director Date: Date: STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD Department of Health Care Policy andl Financing Jerrod Cotosman, Controller Amendment Effective Date: In açcordance with $24-30-202, C.R.S., this Amendment is not valid until signed and dated above by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. Amendment Contract Number: 2021CMIP057A4 Page lof2 1. PARTIES State. 2. TERMINOLOGY This Amendment (the "Amendment") to the Original Contract shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Amendment (the "Contract") is entered into by and between the Contractor and the Except as specifically modified by this Amendment, all terms used in this Amendment that are defined in the Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the Contract 3. AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE DATE. AND TERM A. Amendment Effective Date This Amendment shall not be valid or enforceable until the Amendment Effective Datc shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Amendment. The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Amendment before that Amendment Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to pay Contractor for any Work performed or expense incurred under this Amendment either before or after oft the Amendment term shown in $3.B oft this Amendment. B. Amendment Term The Parties' respective performances under this Amendment and the changes to the Contract contained! herein shall commence on the Amendment Effective Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Amendment. 4. PURPOSE To modify the Contract Maximum Amount for State Fiscal Year 2025. 5. MODIFICATIONS The Contract and all prior amendments thereto, ifany, are modified as follows: C. The Contract Maximum Amount table on the Contract's Signature and Cover Page is hereby deleted and replaced with the Current Contract Maximum Amount table shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Amendment. 6. LIMITS OF EFFECT AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE This Amendment is incorporated by reference into the Contract, and the Contract and all prior amendments or other modifications to the Contract, ifany, remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified in this Amendment. Except for the Special Provisions contained in the Contract, in the event of any conflict, inconsistency, variance, or contradiction between the provisions ofthis Amendment and any oft the provisions ofthe Contract or any prior modification to the Contract, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects supersede, govern, and control. The provisions of this Amendment shall only supersede, govem, and control over the Special Provisions contained in the Contract to the extent that this. Amendment specifically modifies those Special Provisions. Amendment Contract Number: 2021CMIP0S7A4 Page2of2 MEMORANDUM September 11, 2024 TO: Board ofCounty Commissioners FR: William A. Tookey RE: Tennessee Lode MS #5985 Improvement Permit Preliminary/Final Plan Mountain Studios has submitted an Improvement Permit application on behalfofThomas and Jacqueline BonAnno for the development ofa an 844 sq. ft. cabin, 140 sq. ft. covered deck, gravel driveway, septic system, underground water storage tank and associated utility improvements on the Tennessee Lode MS 5985. The property is located in Minnehaha Creek area and will be accessed by Country Road 51. The property is currently owned by Thomas and Jacqueline BonAnno and the taxes are current. The application fees have been paid. Improvement Permit application. conditional approval. The adjacent landowners were previously notified via US Mail oft the proposed The Planning Commission has reviewed the application and they have recommended The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing May 8, 2024, to receive comments concerning the sketch plan application. The sketch plan was conditionally approved. The conditions of approval included: 1. That an expert determination be made that the proposed improvements are 2. That story poles be located on the site defining the corners and maximum height of the proposed cabin and that the results be included in the Scenic 3. The Land Use Administrator visits the site prior to the Preliminary/Fimal located outside of the. Alpine Tundra Ecosystem. Quality Report. review. The applicant has included in their application a report from Barr Engineering Company that has determined that the proposed improvements are clearly located outside oft the The applicant also installed story poles on the site to define the corners and maximum height oft the proposed cabin and updated their Scenic Quality Report to reflect that. Alpine Tundra Ecosystem. 4-110.18 Skyline Development Standards states that: (a) Any improvement or use for which a permit is required shall not be silhouetted against the sky on hillsides or ridges as viewed from any San Juan County Road, State Highway, the Town of Silverton, ort the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The proposed location of the cabin is on ai natural bench just below the ridgeline. The trees located above the cabin will prevent it from being silhouetted against the sky. The story poles are visible from CR 52 at Colorado Basin and the end ofCR6 62. The Skyline Development Standards also require that: The building or development shall be less than twenty (20) feet high, as measured from lowest visible portion oft the building, and having a height to width ratio of no more than 1:1.5. The maximum height of the building will be approximately 17'1" and is lower than the Also required from the Skyline Development Standards are that the building or development, including the roof, shall be ofr naturalistic, non-reflective, earth-toned materials that match the texture and color oft the surrounding landscape. adjacent ridgeline. The applicant has proposed the following materials: Rustic/rusty corrugated metal siding. Dark colored matte finish metal roof with matching trim. Dark colored window sashes/frames to match metal siding. Low-reflective glass on more expansive glazing. Metal posts at deck. Development shall minimize earth and vegetative disturbance to the greatest extent Locating the proposed cabin on the natural bench and close to the existing driveway Iwas also able to visit the site with Building Inspector Bevan Harris and have attached some photos oft the site visit. The proposed building site will have considerably less visual impact in the Minnehaha Basin than most ofthe current residential structures in the The application follows and is generally in compliance with the requirements ofa Use possible. should minimize the earth and vegetative disturbance. area. Subject to Review Improvement Permit Application. However, Section 1-107.1 ofZoning and Land Use Regulations requires that ifan applicant has an existing residential property ini the Mountain Zone the application must be reviewed using the criteria of the subdivision regulations in Chapter 7 or PUD The applicant currently owns the adjacent Eastern Star Lode MS #5985 which is used currently for residential purposes. The applicant also owns the adjacent Sampson Double Therefore, the applicant is subject to additional review of the requirements of Chapter 7. While many of the requirements in Chapter 7 are not applicable to this proposed development there are some additional requirements that must be met. The Chapter 7 Subdivision Regulations the applicant would be responsible for an Regulations. that does not currently have any improvements located on it. affordable housing fee as specified below: The Affordable Housing requirement as per 7-112.8A(e) Affordable Housing requiresa a 2-lot subdivision .05% oft the full market value oft the gross land area. The County Assessor has determined that the actual value oft the Tennessee, Eastern Star and Sampson Double to have an actual value of $251,162.00. Using this rate the affordable housing fee would be $1,255.81. Any fees collected under this provision shall be used for the development ofaffordable and/or employee housing and shall be collected at 7-112.15 requires that: A. subdivision shall include the designation of areas, or sites, of character and location suitable for public use for schools and parks, according to one of thej following alternatives or a combination of them as determined by the Boardof final plat approval. County Commissioners. (a) 5% oft the gross land area oft the final plat shall be dedicated to (b) 5% oft the full market value of the gross land area of the final plat, determined at the time oft the final plat submission, shall be public use. paid by the subdivider to the county. The Assessor has the total area for the three claims at 30.49 acres. 5% oft the gross land area would be about 1.5 acres. To comply with option (a) the applicant could identify an area of1.5 acres that is traditionally used for recreation and designate it as public access. To comply with option (b) the applicant would pay a fee in the amount of $12,558.10. That would be 5% oft the full market value of the gross land area based upon the A third option would be to create some combination of fees and land dedication. $251,162.00 as determined by the Assessor. The applicant has indicated that his preference is to pay the full 5% fee and keep the The Planning Commission had considerable discussion on this issue but did not make any The Commissioners previously approved a variance to the 50' setback as required by the subdivision regulations to allow for a 30' setback from private property and 20' setback from public lands as allowed under the Improvement Permit regulations. The Commissioners have the option to approve the application as submitted, approve Should the Commissioners choose to approve, they should do sO with the following recreational use status quo. recommendation. with conditions or deny. conditions prior to the issuance of an Improvement Permit: 1. That the applicant acknowledges that emergency services will not bea available 2. All improvements to the Tennessee Lose shall fully and completely comply with, and strictly conform to, all terms, conditions and restrictions contained in the San Juan County Zoning and Land Use Regulation, all permits issued, 3. The applicant shall fully and completely comply with the San Juan County Zoning and Land Use Regulation 4-110 Design and Development Standards 4. That the Tennessee Lode MS #5985 and the Sampson Double MS 5. That the proposed improvements are identified and staked on site by a 6. That the applicant be placed on the Town ofSiverton'sUilily billing system 7. That the applicant agrees to an affordable housing fee of $1255.8las required 8. That the applicant agrees to the requirements of7-112.15 as determined by the Board of County Commissioners fora a land dedication or feei in lieu of. 9. The failure to comply with these conditions shall be grounds for the 10. Any other conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board of County inat timely manner: and perhaps not at all. and all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. forall Improvement and Use Permits. #15355 be consolidated into one parcel. Colorado Licensed Surveyor. for water and refuse. by 7-112.8A oft the subdivision regulations. revocation ofthis Land Use Permit. Commissioners. Story Poles Story Poles Mr. BonAnno's existing cabin from proposed building site. Story Poles Other cabins in Minnehaha - From Ohio Peak From CR 62 Kansas City The following was the review oft the Sketch Plan Application and is provided for your Mountain Zoning District requires a minimum parcel or lot area of5 5 acres with a setback of 20 feet from public lands and 30 feet from private property lines. The Tennessee Lode is 9.7 acres. The proposed cabin would exceed the setback convenience. requirements. The elevation oft the cabin is 11,835 ft. Because the elevation is above 11,000 ft. the maximum square footage allowed for the cabin is 1,000 sfand a maximum of200 sfi for Residential development of any sort within the alpine tundra ecosystem is prohibited. It does not appear that the proposed development oft the cabin is within the alpine tundra The applicant has substantially met the requirements for application submittals as All applications for review will be examined initially to determine whether the proposal the shed. Thej proposed cabin has a floor area of8 844 sq. ft. ecosystem. required by 3-102 Requirements for Uses and improvements. isc consistent with the County's Master Plan. Master Plan Strategy LU-2.1 Encourages future development in the economic corridors which include the upper Animas Valley from Silverton to Eureka, Cement Creek from Silverton to Gladstone and the South County Line to just above the Mill Creek Subdivision. And Strategy LU-2.2 Identify areas in the growth corridors that are suitable for residential use considering natural hazards, habitat resources, scenic impacts and sensitivity to residential land uses. The proposed development is not located in the identified growth corridors. However, the Master Plan notes that private property rights are respected in San Juan County. The Plan also states that residential development on mining claims is to be built in low-visibility places outside of environmentally sensitive areas, leaving visible ridgelines and other scenic resources undeveloped and minimizing the impacts on the environment. Ibelieve this application is attempting to meet the intent of a. Adequate potable water is available or can be developed to safely support the the Master Plan. proposed use. The applicant plans to deliver potable water to be stored in an on-site cistern. b. Adequate sewage disposal can be provided to support the proposed use. The applicant plans on installing an on-site wastewater treatment system. The septic system has been engineered by Summit Engineering, LLC. Will the proposed usel have any adverse impact on public or private property in The proposed improvements should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. Adjoining property owners have been notified and at this timel I d. Will the proposed use have any adverse effect on scenic values, historic sites or structures, air or water or environmental quality, wildlife, erosion or other the vicinity oft the development? have not received any comments from them. geological conditions? The applicant has included a scenic quality report. Itappears that the cabin has been designed and located to minimize the visual impact. Iwould like to see story poles located at the corners and at the proposed maximum height be constructed to help determine the possible visual impact. The improvements should not have any impact upon historic sites or structures. The improvements should create minimal adverse impacts upon wildlife. All solid waste, garbage and refuse must be kept within the building, in a separate secure enclosed area or in wildlifelbear-resistant containers until it isp properly disposed ofat the Transfer station. The applicant plans on constructing a 173 SF storage shed in which solid waste would be secured. Itappears that the property is on the edge oft tree line and could be within the alpine tundra. 1-107.1 of the County Land Use Code prohibits any residential development. The applicant may need to provide an expert determination. - Adequate road access exists or can be developed to ensure access appropriate to The applicant will access the Tennessee Lode by extending the current driveway to the Eastern Star Lode from CR 51. The proposed extension would cross BLM land and will need an access permit from BLM. The design and development oft the site shall preserve, insofar as possible, the natural terrain and drainage of the land, the existing topsoil and existing vegetation. Disturbed areas shall be revegetated with native plant species certified weed free as soon as possible after disturbance in order to prevent the establishment and dominance ofnon-native invasive species. The proposed improvements have been located to minimize the natural terrain and drainage of the land. All disturbances will be revegetated with the use. native plant species certified to be weed free. g. Sites subject to hazardous conditions, for example avalanche, flood, land slide, rock fall, mud flow, open mine shaft, corrosive water, etc., shall be identified and shall not be built upon or used until satisfactory plans have been approved by the County for eliminating or appropriately mitigating such hazards. The provisions ofChapters 8, 9,1 10a and 11 shall govern the evaluation of those natural hazards The County Geohazards Map identifies that the cabin will be built on a talus slope. Trautner Geotech has provided an initial review of the property and would complete a full geotechnical engineering study prior to development. 4-110.4 requires that the applicant shall permit continued public access to any Iwill need to do a site visit to identify any historic public trails that may cross the property. Ifany trails are identified, they will need to be added to the certified survey plat. While there may not be any trails identified on the ground the area has had significant historic winter use. Identifying and preserving the historic winter access may be necessary. Individual building sites shall be placed on the Town of Silverton's utility billing system for water and refuse when water is hauled to the site., Any applicant who shows that it is obtaining water from an approved permitted well or is purchasing water from an acceptable source of potable water other than the Town of Silverton may be permitted to be placed on the Town of Silverton's billing system The applicant will be required to be placed on the Town's utility billing Section 1-107.1 ofZoning and Land Use Regulations requires that if an applicant has an existing residential property in the Mountain Zone the application must be reviewed using the criteria oft the subdivision regulations in Chapter 7 or PUD The: applicant currently owns the adjacent Eastern Star Lode MS #5985 which is used for residential purposes. The applicant also owns the adjacent Sampson Double MS #15355 that does not currently have any improvements The application appears to follow the general guidelines of: a Use Subject to Review Application rather than the subdivision regulations. Much of the Chapter 7 Subdivision Regulations are not applicable to the proposed covered by such provisions. h. historic public trails that cross the property. fori refuse only. system for water and refuse. Regulations. located on it. development. Ifthe applicant plans improvements for the Sampson Double, then it should be included as part oft the application review. Which I believe was the primary reason that Section 1-107.1 was adopted so that the properties and their impacts could be reviewed in total rather than incrementally. During the Planning Commission review the applicant stated that he did not intend to develop the Sampson Double. As such a property consolidation should occur in which the Tennessee Lode and Sampson Double become: a Chapter 7 -1121 FINAL PLAT DESIGN STANDARDS requires that all subdivisions single claim. comply with the following standards: .1 The design and development oft the subdivision shall preserve, insofar as possible, the natural terrain and drainage oft the land, the The proposed improvements preserves the natural terrain and .2 Land subject to hazardous conditions, such as avalanche, flood, land slide, rock fall, mud flow, open mine shaft, nonpotable water, etc., shall be identified and shall not be subdivided until the hazard has been either eliminated or appropriately mitigated, or plans for the hazard to be eliminated or mitigated are included as part oft the Final No improvements will be located in hazardous conditions. The lots are greater than 5 acres the other lot requirements are existing topsoil and existing vegetation. drainage. Plat submission. .3 Lots. not applicable. 4 Streets: No subdivision shall be approved until the applicant has provided the County with clear evidence that all streets and lots within the subdivision will have year-round access to the state This is a judicial based requirement for subdivisions. However, no property is actually being subdivided. They are only being reviewed under the subdivision requirements. The driveway access needs to be identified and preserved in the final plat. Documentation would need to be provided that would ensure that access to the Tennessee Lode was continued even if the ownership of either the Eastern Star or Tennessee Lode highway system by wheeled vehicles. should change ownership. The rest of the road requirements are not applicable. Roadbed Construction Standards are Not Applicable. 6 Sidewalks shall be provided where required by the county, on both sides ofall streets, not less than 4 feet in width, and constructed of reinforced 3000 P.S.I concrete at least 4 inches thick. The area from the curb line to sidewalk shall slope %4 inch per foot toward the 5 Roadbed Construction Standards. street. Sidewalk Standards are Not Applicable .7 Block lengths shall be reasonable in length and the total design shall provide for convenient access and circulation of emergency vehicles. Where blocks exceed 1000 feet in length, pedestrian rights-of-way not less than 10 feet in width shall be provided where appropriate for adequate pedestrian circulation. Improved walks of not less than 5 feet in width shall be placed within the rights-of-way. There are no blocks. 8 The minimum lot size shall be 5 acres. The application meets these requirements. .8A AFFORDABLE HOUSING (e) For a subdivision or PUD with less than ten (10) residential units or less than 15,000 gross square feet of commercial spacea a housing assistance fee shall be paid to the County in the following 2lots .05% ofthe full market value oft the gross land area Any fees collected under this provision shall be used for the development ofaffordable and/or employee housing and shall be The affordable housing fee would be determined as a 2-lot subdivision ifthe Double Sampson and Tennessee Lodes are 9 Easements shall follow rear and side lot lines wherever practical and shall have a minimum width of20: feet, apportioned equally in abutting properties. Where front line easements are required, a minimum width of15 feet shall be allocated as a utility easement. Perimeter easements shall not be less than 15 feet in width, extending throughout the peripheral area of the subdivision, and shall be designed sO as to provide efficient installation of utilities. Special guying easement at corners may be required. Public utility amount: collected at final plat approval. consolidated into one property. installations shall be sO located as to allow for multiple installations within the easements. The developer shall establish final utility The plans include an access easement for the driveway through the Eastern Star to the Tennessee Lode. This will need to be defined as an access easement on the Final Plat. .10 Driveways shall not have direct access to major highways. The driveway will be extended from the current driveway to the Eastern Star and is accessed from CR51. grades prior to utility installations. .11 Sanitary Sewage Disposal. Each property will have an individually engineered and permitted on-site wastewater treatment system. .12 Water supply systems shall bej provided consistent with the standards and requirements ofthese regulations. Where on-lot water supply systems are proposed, the subdivider shall either install such systems on each lot or require by deed restriction, or as a condition of sale, that the purchaser of said lot install such a system at the time of Water will be delivered to the site and stored in individual principal building construction. cistern. .13 Storm Drainage and Flood Plains. Not applicable .14 Ina any case where a subdivision is planned for only a portion ofa particular parcel ofl land, the subdivider shall indicate his intent for This will not be applicable with a land consolidation oft the 15 As subdivision shall include the designation of areas, or sites, of character and location suitable for public use for schools and parks, according to one oft the following alternatives or a combination of them as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. (b) 5% of the gross land area oft the final plat shall be dedicated to (b) 5% oft the full market value oft the gross land area oft the final plat, determined at the time oft the final plat submission, shall be the remainder oft the parcel. Sampson Double and Tennessee Lode. public use. paid by the subdivider to the county. This could possibly be addressed by defining specific designations to ensure the traditional public access for winter recreation continues. .16 Aj proposed subdivision shall not, by reason ofi its location or design, place an undue burden on public utility systems or on community or public facilities or services. Not Applicable. 7-115 Building Standards .11 Maximum Building Height 35f ft. Proposed Cabin 17'1" .2 Maximum size of residence 7500 sq. ft. Proposed Cabin 844 Sq. ft. .31 Maximum Residential Footprint 5000 sq. ft. Proposed Cabin less than 5000 Sq. ft. .4N Minimum setback from property line 50ft. The proposed improvement would have a setback of about 25' from the western property line. The proposed improvement is in compliance with the general setback of20' when adjacent to the public land but not in compliance with the subdivision setback which requires a 50' setback. The public land is just a thin strip ofl land of almost 25" that separates the Eastern Star from the Tennessee Lode. There is nearly a 50' separation between the building improvement and the property boundary of the Eastern Star. The general setbacks used to be 50' but were reduced to 20' from public land and 30' from private land after the Planning Commission and Commissioners determined that the 50' setback was excessive. .5 Steep Slope No building construction will occur on slope areas in excess of25% unless a professional geotechnical and engineered study has been submitted with sufficient information to show the extent of the hazard and the mitigation methods and design measures proposed for A Geotechnical Engineering Study has been completed by use on the site. Trautner Geotech. .6Off-street Parking; dwelling unit. There shall be a minimum of two off-street parking spaces for each family There should be no problem with off-street parking when there is wheeled access to the property. However, when the road is not plowed parking will likely be on CR110 The County Commissioners have the option to approve as submitted, approve with conditions or deny the application. Should the Commissioners choose to approve the application, they should do sO with the following conditions as recommended by staff and the San Juan Regional Planning Commission: 4. That the applicant acknowledges that emergency services will not be available 5. That an expert determination be made that the building site is located outside 6. All improvements to the Tennessee Lose shall fully and completely comply with, and strictly conform to, all terms, conditions and restrictions contained in the San Juan County Zoning and Land Use Regulation, all permits issued, 7. The applicant shall fully and completely comply with the San Juan County Zoning and Land Use Regulation 4-110 Design and Development Standards 8. The Land Use Administrator visits the site prior to the Preliminary/Final 9. That the Tennessee Lode MS #5985 and the Sampson Double MS in at timely manner and perhaps not at all. ofthe Alpine Tundra Ecosystem ifnecessary. and all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. fora all Improvement and Use Permits. review. #15355 be consolidated into one parcel. Colorado Licensed Surveyor. for water and refuse. 10. That the proposed improvements are identified and staked on site by a 11. That the applicant be placed on the Town of Silverton's Utility billing system 12. The failure to comply with these conditions shall be grounds for the 13. Any other conditions that the County Commissioners deems necessary. revocation oft this Land Use Permit. San Juan Regional Planning Commission Silverton, Colorado 81433 P.O. Box 223 SAN JUAN COUNTY TOWN OF SILVERTON August 20, 2024 Board of County Commissioners San. Juan County Silverton, CO81433 Members oft the Commission: RE: County Improvement Permit Application Preliminary/Final Plan Tennessee Lode For Single-family dwelling and associated utility improvements located in Minnehaha Creek area accessed from CR51. MS 5985 At the regular meeting of the San. Juan Regional Planning Commission on August 20, 2024, members oft that Commission held a meeting to discuss the Proposed County Improvement Permit Application for al Preliminary/Final Plan for the development ofa an 844: sq. ft. cabin, with a 140 sq. ft. covered deck, a gravel driveway, septic system, underground water storage tank, and associated utility improvements located on the Tennessee Lode MS 5985 located in Minnehaha Creek area and will be accessed by CR51. The owner Thomas BonAnno was present to answer questions. After considerable discussion and background oft the project, questions and presentations from William Tookey, Land use. Administrator, and the applicant, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the San. Juan County Commissioners that you approve the proposed County Improvement Permit Application and Preliminary/Final Plan with the proposed 9 conditions ofapproval, with the exception of #8. The motion passed unanimously. Thank you: for considering these recommendations. Sincerely, The Planning Commission Members and James Weller, Chairman Application for Improvement Permit Preliminary/Final Submittal BonAnno Cabin TBD County Road 51, Minnehaha Creek Tennessee Lode, MS#5985 San Juan County, Colorado Applicant: Thomas and Jacqueline BonAnno 250 East Park Avenue Durango, CO81301 (970)946-0003 Prepared By: Mountain Studio LLC 801 Florida Rd, Suite 12 Durango, Colorado 81301 (970) 515-7882 Contractor: Brian Anderson 9318 Contracting LLC (970)799-4375 Table of Contents 1. San Juan County Application for Improvement Permit 2. San Juan County Supplementar Checklist 3. Cumulative Impact Report 4. Warranty Deed, Royalty Deed, Easements 6. Maps of Adjacent Landowners 7. List of Adjacent Landowners 8. Project Narrative 9. Project Plans a) Vicinity Map 5. Survey Plat b) Sketch Plan with County Avalanche Map c) Sketch Plan with County Geohazards Map d) Sketch Plan with Topography e) Sketch Plan with Aerial Image Enlarged Site Plan g) Draft Floor Plans h) Draft Building Elevations 10. Proposed Driveway Plan and Profile by Mountain Civil Consulting 11. Septic System Design by Summit Engineering, LLC 12. Geotechnical Report by Trautner Geotech 13. San Juan County Driveway and Road Access Permit Form 14. San Juan County Relationship to County Road and State Highway Systems Form 15. Scenic Quality Report a. *Story Pole Evaluation 16. *Alpine Tundra Habitat Assessment by Barr Engineering Co. *Item added to meet conditions of approval requested at the San Juan County Commissioners meeting on May 8, 2024. SanJ Joan County, Colorado Application for Improvement Permit Name Thomas &. Jacqueline Bonanno Address 250 East Park Ave. Durango CO81301 (970) 946-0003 Name Same as Applican! address Name 9318 Contracting LLC- Brian Anderson Address (970) 799-4375 Legal Description of Property: APPROVAI CHECKLIST Land ('ise Administrator Phone Ownership ofSurface Ownership of Minerals Vicinity Map Phone C'ertified Survey Plat Monumentation Basic Plan! Map Phone Plans and Drawings Road's System Relationship Zoning Compatibility State Miningl Permit Owner Notification Avalanche Hazard Geologic Hazard Floodplain Hazard Wildfire Hazard Mineral Resource Impaci Wildlife Impact Hlistoric! Sitel Impact Watershed Gearance County Bailding Inspector Building Permit State Electrical Inspector Electrical Permit Sen Juan Basin Health Init Sewage Disposal: Test Design C'entrals Sewage Collection State Division ofWater Resources Adequate Water Source Well Permit Central Water Distribution S. Forest Service/BLM Access. Approval Slate Division ofHighways Driveway Permit Subdivision' Variance Subdivision Approval PUD Approval Initial Date Eastem Star 5985, Tennessee 5985. Sampson Double 15535. Merged from former parceis 47750160050018: and 47750160050025 Township 42: North Range 7 West ofthe New Mexico Pringpal Meridian, San Juan County. Colorado Township 42N, Range7w, Section 16 Nature of Improvemen! Planned: Proposed single-family cabin with associated ulility and access improvements Land lsez Zone: Mountain Zone spplicant Signature Eg.D 466 Date Application Requested Date Submitted for Permit Date Permil Issued Date Permit Denied Reason for Denial Receipr FEEPAYMENT Application Building Permit SubdivbionPLD Hearing Valice D SANJUAN COUNTY SUPPLEMENTTO APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT AND LAND USE PERMITS County Land Use Regulations, the County Master Plan and relevant forms may be found on the NOTE: THIS CHECKI LIST HAS BEEN PREPARED TO MAKEI ITI EASIER FOR APPLICANTS FOR LAND USE PERMITS TO DETERMINE WHAT IS REQUIRED BY SANJUAN COUNTY FOR LAND USE. APPROVAL. IFYOU DONTTHINK YOU CAN COMPLETEIT, CONSIDER HIRING A PROFESSIONAL TO ASSIST YOU. SEVERAL PROFESSIONALS ARE AVAILABLE IN SILVERTON OR ELSEWHERE WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE COUNTY LAND USE CODE. AND MIGHT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN COMPLETING YOUR. APPLICATION. THE COUNTY PLANNER CANNOT COMPLETE THIS CHECK LIST FOR YOU! See Section 3-102 for a preliminary list of information required for all improvement and (Attach additional sheets as necessary) County website: http/www.sanyuancountycolorado.us/planning use permit applications. NOTE: NO LAND USE OR IMPROVEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE: SAN JUAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNTIL THE LAND USE ADMINSTRATOR HAS CEKIFEDTHATTHE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND CONTAINS ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION. 1. A. ameAdiresesalephone numbers/email addresses of all Owners of any interest in Property and a description oft their interest (fractional ownership, mineral interests, easements, etc.) Thomas & Jacqueline Bonanno 250 East Park. Avenue, Durango, CO81301 (970)946-0003 conanoon@romai.con B. Property Deserpton/ocatosze (3-102.3): Tennessee Lode MS# 5985, Minnehaha Creek, 9.70 acres Others with interest in Property are listed in deed documents included with this application Proofofownership or consent ofall owners of any interest in the land (3-102.2)? Proofoflegal and adequate access for maximum use of proposed development and provision of emergency services consistent with the proposed use?(3-102.2, X federal access permit if access is across federal land (3-102.13, ,4-103.3()(i) Xy ON 3-102.12,3-102.13, .4-103.3()) XYIN 1 [Jeasement if access is across private property owned by others (4-103.3()(ii) [JCounty driveway permit ifa access is from adjacent County road or ifa access requires newi intersection with or change to any County road (3-102.12) UState driveway permit if access is from adjacent State highway (3-102.12) [Road Use and Maintenance Agreement if multiple properties accessed from a How does the applicant propose to get to and from the state highway system? private road (3-1-2.13, 4-103.3()(), Same owner, NIA C.Whati is the proposed improvement or use? Single family cabin D. Name and contact info for any contractor who will be working on the project. Brian Anderson - 9318 Contracting LLC (970)799-4375 E. Are there any existing structures or other improvements on the Property? DY KN Ifyes, describe them in detail including nature or type ofimprovement, location, etc. and provide photographs ofall such improvements. F.A Are there any historic structures, sites or artifacts known on the property? KY [IN Ifso, describe them in detail including nature or type, location, etc. and provide photographs of Two tailing piles on the hill below the driveway. Please reference sheet "E" sketch all such structures, sites and known artifacts. plan included with this application G.A Are all property taxes assessed against the property fully paid up 2-105.5,3-102.18) Xx ON Ifthe Answeris! NO, the application cannot be processed until all taxes are fully paid. 2. Applicable Land Use Zone: Mountain Zone :elevation of property? 11,835 A. Is the proposed use consistent with the intent ofthe applicable zone as stated in the B. Is] proposcd development consistent with applicable zone regulations re density, Code (see section 1-106.1 for statement of intent for each zone)? Ky ON minimum parcel size, setbacks (see 1-113)? KY ON CIfthe proposed use is in the Mountain Zone (see 1-106.1): Does the proposed use adversely affect natural and scenic environment? Ifso, how? No 2 Isthep proposed use consistent with seasonal access? Xy ON Isity within the alpine tundra ecosystem (see 1-107.1)? OY KN Note: Residential development is prohibited within any alpine tundra ecosystem. Isthe applicant or any related person or entity the owner of any existing residence int the Mountain Zone? KY [N Ifso, what existing property? Eastern Star Lode MS #5985 Adjacent property to the west Note: Under 1-107.1.ifan applicant has an existing residential property in the Mountain Zone, any land use application cannot be processed as a use subject to review but must bc reviewed using the criteria of the subdivision regulations in D. Ifthe proposed development is at or above 11,000 feet elevation, does it meet the limitations on square footage (4-110.20)? Yes does not exceed 1,000 SF E. Is the proposed use a vacation rental? OY KN Ifso, is it permitted under and F. Ist the proposed development a subdivision? (Y X Ifso, see Chapter 7 ofthe Code Chapter 7. consistent with the vacation rental regulations (4-110.21)? for additional requirements. 3. Are any Overlay Zones applicable? (check all applicable) No I1 Scenic preservation - is property within 1500 ft ofljs SNGRR?[Hwy 550? [I Mineral (see I-107.5) - is property located within Sections 10, 13, 14,15,16,17,22 [JAlpine Loop? (1-107.4, 1-114) 25 ofT 41N N,R7W? (1-116.1) Watershed Protection? (1-107.6) [1 Town - County Mutual Interest (1-107.7) - is property ever likely to be connected to (J Does the property likely cross a county linc or is access from another County? A. What provisions of! Master Plan apply to area or to proposed use/development? The proposed building site is in a low visibility area due to the terrain which minimizes the visual impact on the environment Town services or annexed into Town? (1-107.7, 1-117) 4. Master Plan Compliance (4-103.3): B. Is the proposed development consistent with applicable Master Plan provisions? List applicable sections and explain how proposed development/use is consistent with those provisions? 3 Yes - under the' "Town and Mining Claim Use" on page 20 - the proposed cabin is sited intentionally to limit visibility 5. Is County review of the appliçation likely to cost the County more than the base review fee (see 2-104.1)? OYEN Ifso, what additional serviçes is the County likely to require in connection with its review oft the application? 6. How many Properuesparceyclaims are located within a relevant area for determination of cumulative impacts under (4-103.1 and 2))? 125 Describe the area deemed to be relevant and the basis fort that determination: A one-mile radius was used to determine the relevant vicinity around the proposed cabin. see additional sheet w/map for A-D, attached to this checklist A. How many other parcels are accessed via same road? area and might be affected by drainage from the property? C.How many other parcels are located within the same air shed? B. How many other parcels are located within the same drainage basin or other relevant D. Are any other parcels likely to oblain water from any underground source which is interconnected with any underground water source which is proposed to be tapped for 7, Do any natural hazards pose a risk on the property or with regard to any access to the water for use on the property? Ifso. how many? property? (check as applicable) UJAvalanche Hazard (Chapter 8) [Geologic Hazard (Chapter 9) [JFloodplain Hazard (Chapter 10) Wildfire Hazard (Chapter 11) Explain the nature of the natural hazards which may pose a risk in connection with the proposed development and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid such risks. 8. Historic Impact Review (3-105) Might the proposed development have any impact on historic sites or assets located either on or offt the property?(4-103.3e) Ifso, identify the historic sites 4 or assets which might be affected and explain how they might be affected and how the applicant proposes to avoid such effects. Noi impact on historic sites or assets 9.1 Potential Health Impacts - Might the proposed use (when considered cumulatively with existing or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area - see number listed in 6 and in 6(a - d)above ) have any adverse impact on health ofhumans, wildlife or natural habitat or on environmental quality? (3-106, 4-103.3(a) and (e)) YN Wildlife DYN Noise JYN Water pollution IJYN Dust, smoke, fumes, contaminants or air pollution OYKN Adverse affect on quality of water for human consumption? (1-115.3) OYRNS Soil contamination, crosion, etc. OY(Nllazardous: materialsysubstances Explain the nature ofe each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid such risks. 10. Might the proposed development (when considered cumulatively with existing or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area - see number listed in 6(a) above) Explain the nature of each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid Applicant maintains access road and driveway for existing cabin. No additional have any adverse impacts on County roads? 3-107)I1YN such risks. load or impact on County roads 11. Might the proposed development (when considered cumulatively with existing or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area see numbers listed in 6 and 6(a - d) above) have any adverse impacts on other property? (4-1033)UYN Explain the nature of each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid such risks. 5 12. Might the proposed development (when considcred cumulatively with existing or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area - see numbers listed in 6 and 6(a - d) above) have any adverse impacts on scenic values? (4-10330)DJYPN Explain the nature of each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid such risks. 13. Might the proposed development (when considered cumulatively with existing or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area - see numbers listed in 6 and 6(a - d) above) have any adverse impacts on wildlife (habitat, food sources, migration, hunting. etc.)? Explain the nature of each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid (4-1033)UYN such risks. 14. Might the proposed development (when considered cumulatively with cxisting or potential development on all other properties within the relevant area - see numbers listed in 6 and 6(a = d) above) have any adverse impacts on erosion or other natural malre0euYX Explain the nature of each potential impact and how the applicant proposes to minimize or avoid N such risks. 15. Are Skyl line Regulations (3-102.7, 4-110.18) aplicableYIIN Ifyes, has the Applicant demonstrated compliance with Skyline regulations? XYIN (Photos of existing property conditions (3-102.7(a)) (Representations of proposed development against skyline (3-102.7(b)) 6 (Story poles (ifn necessary) (3-102.7(c)) 16. Has the applicant provided a Scenic Quality Report (4-110.19)2Y ON 16. Has Applicant provided proof of availability of adequate source of potable water for maximum potential use ofproposed development, fire fighting and other purposes (3-102.8,4- 103.3(b)) [] Decreed water right [JCentral water system [l Well permit K Water storage sy stem 17. Has Applicant provided proof ofa adequate sewage disposal for maximum use ofp proposed development (3-102.10, 4-1-3.3(c)) [JYIJN I Central sewer system [Jexisting or [new X Individual septic system permit < development (4-103.3(g))? XY UJN Engineered septic design included with application 18. Has the Applicant provided proof of adequate utilities for maximum use of proposed a. elcctric [JSMPA service commitment X other solar power system b. telephone communications (J land line service commitment [cell phone scrvice available Ks satellite phone service available [Jother potential uses? XFire KEMS (Law Enforecement [IMountain or back country rescue L Other 19, A. What emergency services might be required by the proposed development or its B. What are probable responsc times for any indicated cmergency scrvices? (Fire 15 mins from Silverton 7 (EMS 15 mins from Silverton (Law Enforecement 15 mins from Silverton UMountain or back country rescue LJ Other C. Has the Applicant provided proof of availability of each emergency service which might be required for the proposed use (unless deemed unnecessary) (4-103.3(h))? Explain how Applicant proposes to secure each emergency service which may be required by or in connection with the proposed development or its use? During a previous emergency, the applicant transported the injured person to Gladstone where they met the emergency services D.I Ifany emergency service listed is deemed unnecessary, explain why itis unnecessary? 20. Is Expert Assistance required for any portion oft the County'sr review? Ifso, in what area and for what purpose? No 21. Are any special permit conditions needed to: a. Protect ofhealth, safety or welfarc of general public? (2-110.1) b. Protect of persons or property? (2-110.1) c. Protect of historic assets? (1-114.3.2-110.1) e. Protect cultural assets? (2-110.1) f.Protect against natural hazards?( (2-110.2and. .3) & Protect environmental assets?(1-114.2, 1-115.1 I-116.4) h. Address soils, slopes, geologic hazards? (1-114.4,1-115.2, 1-116.5) iAdequately address access incl. roads, drives, parking? (1-114.5, I-116.6) d. Protect ofs scenic views and vistas? 1142.1-15.1,-164. 2-110.1) j.F Protect water purity? (1-115.1) k. Preserve access to mineral developmentd-163) LamdUeCheckist 2016111 8 BonAnno Cabin Cumulative Impact Report Cumulative Impact Report Improvement Permit Checklist Question #6 from the SJC Checklist: Additional Information for the San Juan County Supplement to Application for Hou many wperlepenvedame are located within a relevent ared for determination of cumlative impacts mierHr-m3/cml.2P. Describe the ared deemedio he relevant andihe hasis A one-mile radius was used to determine the relevant area around the proposed cabin, which is shown on the map below. There are 125 Popeneyparcesycoms in this radius for thal determination, according to the San Juan County Property Map and GIS. BonAnno Cabin Cumulative Impact Report Question #6A from the SJC Checklist: How many other parcels are accessed viai the. same road? There are approximately 36 parcels accessed off County Road 51, as it is shown in the map below. There are 9 existing cabins accessed off County Road51, and the remainder of these parcels are undeveloped at this time. Golds County Roadsn untyRoad 510 14min 46miles Silverton, C0814330 County! Road! 51 Google Question #6B from the SJC Checklist: How many other parcels are located within the same drainage basin or other relevant area and There are approximately 10 parceis located in the drainage path from the proposed cabin to Minnehaha Creek where it joins Cement Creek near Gladstone. might be affected by drainage from the property? BonAnno Cabin Cumulative Impact Report Question #6C from the SJC Checklist: How many other parcels are locatedwithin the same air shed? There are approximately 50 parcels located in the Minnehaha Basin vicinity. Question #6D from the SJC Checklist: Are any other parcels likely to obtain water) from any underground. source which is interconnected with anyz underground water source which is proposed to be tappedj for water use on the property? N/A, no water is proposed to be tapped on the property. BonAnno Cabin Map of Adjacent Landowners within 1,500 ft BonAnno Cabin List of Adjacent Landowners within 1,500 ft JOY MANUFACTURING CO; c/o JOY GLOBAL INC 135S84TH STSTE: 300 MILWAUKEE WI 53214 OHMAN: SANDRA M 7740 CAMINO REAL APT G107 MIAMI FL 33143-7160 BEHNKEN TRUST; BEHNKEN JAMES G & ANNALISAP 1605 MONTE LARGO DRI NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87112-4892 CROSS BENJAMIN AND SCHIFFEL JOHN DURANGO CO81301-5639 PERCE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; GEORGE: S & KAREN LEE PERCE PO BOX 1264 TUBAC AZ 85646-1264 HOCH CHARLES V. AND BRUCE A 26 BOULDER VIEW DR DURANGO CO81301-8144 CAMERON ASHLEYY&. 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Merged from former parcels 47750160050018 and 47750160050025. Township 42 North, Range 7 West of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, San Juan County, Colorado. Proposed Development: 844 SF cabin, 140 SF covered deck, gravel driveway, septic system, underground water storage tank, underground propane, solar electric system, and associated site and utility improvements. on the lennessee Lode MS 5985. Zoning: Mountain Zone Historic Preservation District Acreage: Tennessee - 9.70 acres (project location) Eastern Star - 10.51 acres (existing cabin) Sampson Double - 9.84 acres Water Service: with this application. Sewer Service: The applicant will be hauling their water to the property, which will be stored in an underground water storage tank as shown on the site plan (sheet "F") plans included An on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) is proposed for the cabin as shown on the included site plan (sheet "F"). The septic system has been engineered by Summit Engineering, LLC, a Colorado licensed professional engineer. The septic design drawings have been included with this application. BonAnno Cabin Project Narrative Due toi the closure of San Juan Basin Public Health, the application process and agency for submitting OWTS in San Juan County has not been determined. The applicant will submit to the appropriate agency once this has been resolved. Power: The cabin will be off-grid and powered by solar panels with battery storage. The solar panels willl be ground mounted down the hillside from the cabin as shown on the site plan (sheet "P") included with this application. They will be oriented to receive the most sunlight possible, while also being concealed from public view as much as possible The applicant also plans to have an underground propane tank to power a backup generator for the project as the backup power source. The propane tank and generator without compromising functionality. locations are shown on the site plan included with this application. The applicant currently has Starlink phone service at the property. Phone: Access from County Roads: The property is accessed by County Road 51 Minnehaha) by way of County Road 110. The proposed cabin will be accessed by extending the existing driveway currently used to access the existing cabin located on the adjacent properly, Eastern Star Lode, which isalso owned by the applicant. The new driveway extension begins on Eastern Star Lode, then crosses a sliver of BLM land between the two claims before ending at the project site on the Tennessee Lode, as shown on the site plan included with this application. The driveway will comply will any comments received by the County Department Supervisor. The applicant has filed an application for a right-of-way with BLM to allow construction of the new driveway extension where it crosses over BLMI land. The application has been processed with BLM (serial number COC-80940) and is expected to be approved soon. The applicant plans to use hydronicr radiant in-floor heat whichi is heated by the propane powered water heater, along with wood burning stove as the heating source for the Heating: cabin. Exterior Lighting: Exterior lighting will be installed at the cabin entrance, the covered deck space, and near the backup generator, all for safe egress in, out and around the exterior of the cabin. All exterior lighting will be in conformance with the San Juan County Dark Sky requirements. BonAnno Cabin Project Narrative Solid Waste Management: The applicant will be responsible for trashremoval from the property. On-site trash will be contained within the building or within a widlife/Deorresstont trash receptacle at all times untiliti is disposed at the Transfer Station for the required fee. Landscaping: Revegetation can be provided by the applicant in accordance with the requirements of San Juan County to preserve the natural appearance of the area and minimize visual impact as seen from CR 51. The applicant will create a defensible space around the proposed cabin by removal of combustible ground cover and thinning of trees and shrubs near the cabin, as recommended by the Colorado State Forest Service Firewise Practices. Surveying: A survey was prepared by Dirk Hatter of Southwest Land Surveying LLC on October 26, 2022. A copy of this survey is included with this application. Subsurface Conditions: Subsurface conditions have been tested and recorded by Trautner Geotech LLC in a Geotechnical Engineering Study dated November 16, 2022. The final design for the proposed cabin foundation will take into consideration the characteristics of the soils, slopes and potential geological hazards in a manner intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the applicant and users in the area. Building Siting: The proposed cabin site will bel located near the ridge, directly east of the existing cabin. The siting best utilizes the natural topography, with the cabin situated on a gently sloping natural bench near the ridgeline that contains no vegetation, which willr require minimal disturbance at the building site. Being on a bench, the cabin will be set back into the hill and less visible to passersby. County Avalanche Map: The Sketch Plan for this project has been overlaid onto the County Avalanche Map, as shown on sheet "B" included with this application. According to the map, the building site is outside any potential avalanche areas or paths. County Geohazards Map: The Sketch Plan for this project has been overlaid onto the County Geohazards Map, as shown ons sheet "C" included with this application. According to the County Geohazards Map, the building site is in an area of talus slope (ts), defined by the County Geologic Hazard Legend as"Anarea of active deposition of material fromrockfall and debris flow. Mass failure may occur as talus slides or debris flows." Further information of the soils at the building site are detailed in the Geotechnical Engineering Study included with this application. BonAnno Cabin Project Narrative Foundation: The intended foundation will consist of concrete stem walls and strip footings that will extend below frost depth and 12" minimum below native grade. The deck will include steel posts with concrete spot footings that will extend below frost depth. The proposed foundation for the cabin will follow all excavation and foundation design recommendations outlined by the geotechnical engineer for the specific soils found at the building site. Elevation at Structure: The floor elevation of the proposed cabin is 11,835 feet, which is above the 11,000 feet County limit on square footage which limits to a maximum floor area of 1,000SF. The proposed cabin has a floor area of 844 SF with a 140 SF covered deck. The overall footprint of the cabin is-T-shaped with the deck off the southwest side. The cabin will have as single 3:12 sloped shed roof over the entire cabin and deck footprint. The maximum height of the cabin, which is measured from the lowest adjacent native grade up to the high eave of the 3:12 roof, is approximately 17'-1", which is below the County height limit of 301 feet. The high eave of the cabin is also lower than the adjacent ridgeline, making it hidden from view from the other side of the ridgeline. Cabin Size and Height: Building Plans: application. CabinStyle: views. Building Materials: Preliminary building plans and elevations for the proposed cabin are included with this The form and material selection most reflect the mountain contemporary style, with a focus on the surrounding views to the: south by orienting the cabin and deck towards the The applicant plans to use colors and materials that embody the local area and mining aesthetic. A colorized rendering of the cabin, which shows proposed building materials and design, is included in the Scenic Quality Report for your review. The proposed materials consist of the following: Rustic/rusty corrugated metal siding Dark colored matte finish metalroof with matching trim Dark colored window sashes/frames to match metal siding Low-reflective glass on more expansive glazing Metal posts at deck Results of Survey MS5 5985E Easterns Slara andT Tennesseel lode Suspended1 Township4 42N North, Range7 7West NewN MexicoP PnncipalN Meridian SanJ Juan County, Colorado saetiki Lw SURTIRE E ARCHITECTS 500 1000' ARCHITECTS B 500' 1000' 2000' ARCHITECTS 1000' 20CC ARCHITECTS BLM EXISTING WIDEGRAVEL EASTERNS STAR MS5985 PA CF iEe PLAN / UNDERGROUND UMLTESS SEE 1/ ENLARGED> PJAN SOIAR // TOFOGRAPIC 11 L 17 77 / 17 ! TENNESSEE MS5985 SAMPSON DOUBLE MS 15535 THCMASS JACQUELINE BONANNO 9697ACRES // / / // 77 SKE'CHPLAN WITH TOPOGRAPHY D CALE 1=30-0 NOT OBE ARCHITECTS 160 0O APPROIMATER RIDGELOCATION EXISTINGE EVERGREENS 0s & ARCHITECTS ADJLSTED PARKING WATERSTORAGE EASTERNS STAR MS5985 THOMASS 96P7ACRES TENNESSEE MS 5985 JACQUELINE CONIGURS /sum/ 31 ENLARGED SITE PLAN "-30-0" IEIGRADE DRIVEWAY RIDGEUNE ARKING ENLARGED SITEPLAN F SCALE 130-0 DRIVEWAY 3CoW 2 SITE SECTION 1=30-0" ARCHITECTS ROOF PLAN 1/8"-11-0 3 BUILDING SECTION 1/8"=1'-0" ACONOITONED, 844SF COVEREDDECK 140SF AREAPLAN COVERED DECKSPACE 1/16"=1-0" DECK PLANSAND SECTION G NDSTOVE 21-6 NOTE: FLOOR AREAIS MEA INSIDE FACEC OF DECK CONDIT FLOORPLAN 1/8"=1-0 ACKENEDS STEEL BEAMS ARCHITECTS PROPCSEGRADING WEST ELEVATION 1/8"=1-0 SOUTH ELEVATION 2 18-1-0 METALR ROOFPANEL METALV WALLP PANEL SIATS STANDINGS SEAM MAITE DARKE BRCNIE BUILDING ELEVATIONS H EASTELEVATION 1/8"-T0 NORTH ELEVATION 1/8"-1-0 e cbe AFIITERS Curve Tope: SAN JJAN CCUNTY, COLORADO DRIVEWAY AND ROAD ACCESS PERMIT Improvement Permit No. Applicant: Thomas & Jacqueline BonAnno 250 East Park Avenue Durango, CO81301 Location of Proposed Driveway or Access on County Road No, 51 Eastern Star Road via County Road 51 (Minnehaha Creek) Description of Proposed Driveway or Access, including materials to be used: The proposed driveway will be an extension of an existing driveway currently used on the adjacent property, will be approximately 10 feet wide, will consist of native gravel soil, and be constructed with as minimal cut and fill as possible. The driveway will cross a 20-foot section of BLM land, which the applicant has filed a right-of-way for. The application has been processed. The driveway design by Mountain Civil Consulting is included with the applicant's Improvement Permit with BLM (serial # COC-80940) and is expected to be approved soon. Application documents Comment and Recommendations of County Road Supervisor: Terms and Conditions of Issuarce of Permit (or reason for denial)s Permit Approved Land Use Administrator: or Denied Date: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS San Juan County Silverton, Colorado 81433 P.O. Box 466 970-387-5671 RELATIONSHIP OF PROPERTY TO COCNTY ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS I, the undersigned, applicant engaged 1n the processing of Application for Improvement Permit No. San Juan County, from County Road Colorado, do hereby acknowledge the following facts this date located approximately 1/4mile .The real property" which is the subject of said application is on No. 51 road. seasonal the nearest designated and publicly maintained county 2. Said Countz Road No, 51 is on this date maintained on ar. basis by San Juan County, 3.The real property which is the subject of said application 1S on Highway No. 550 the nearest designated state or federal highway. on a year-round basis by either San Juan County or the Colorado SA Driveway Permit will be necessary for any private access or egress relating to said real property which intersects any this date located approximately 9.5 miles 4. Said Colorado State Highway Noa 550 from Colorado State is on this date maintained Division of Highways. designated Colorado State Highway or Federal Highway. Signed and dated this 25 day of 15 2 Temboinne SGIGN 2027 ATTEST: Position: BomAcnor cobin Scenic Quality Report Scenic Quality Report 1. INTRODUCTION AND SITE LOCATION San Juan County regulations state the following: All residential development. shall be required lo submit ai Scenic Quality Report at the time ofsketch plan The following is a Scenic Quality Report for the proposed BonAnno Cabin, located on Tennessee Lode, MS #5985, near Minnehaha Creek, San Juan County, Colorado. This property is accessed off County Road 51 via County Road 110. County Road 51 is seasonally maintained, while County Road 110 is maintained year-round from Silverton to Gladstone. The applicant plans to park at the County maintained public parking area at Gladstone and access the property with snowmobiles during the winter months when there is no vehicular access up County Road 51. A Vicinity Map showing the general submittal project location isi included in this application for reference. 2. PROJECT SITE AND PROPOSED CABIN LOCATION County regulations require that this Scenic Quality Report adhere to the following: The designated view sheds shall include natural and historic, features as seen from and toward the site. Provide writlen descriptions of these view sheds and how they will be preserved. Existing site photos and graphie depictions of the proposed development. shall he: submilled: So that staf the Planning Commission and the Boardo of County Commissioners can assess the visual impacts of the project on the view shedand The property is located off an existing access road and driveway which originates from County Road 51 via County Road 110. The property consists of 9.70 acres of dense and dispersed evergreens, grassy hillside, and a ridgeline running east to west through the property. The proposed cabin location isj just south of the ridgeline towards the middle of the property, set on a natural bench. The portion of the property south of the building site slopes down towards Minnehaha Creek, while the portion north of the building site slopes The applicants chose the siting for the cabin due tot the generally moderate topography, natural clearing with no trees, and proximity to the existing cabin and driveway to the west. The proposed cabin siting is the best balance of accessibility, privacy, and the effectiveness ofproposed mitigation measures. down towards North Fork Cement Creek. buildability available on the property. BonAnno Cabin Scenic Quality Report The following photo shows the proposed cabin location, shown dashed (approximate). 3. VISIBILITY OF1 THE CABIN FROM COUNTY ROAD: 51 The proposed cabin is largely obstructed to someone traveling in either direction on County Road 51 due to the mountainous terrain and elevation change between the road and site. Below is a view from County Road 51 at the existing access road (Eastern Star Road) junction. The proposed cabin would be: slightly right of center in the photo. BonAnno Caoin Scenic Quality Report Below are two views from County Road 51 east of the existing driveway and project site. The proposed cabin would be slightly right of center in both photos. Below (ont the following page) is a view from County Road 51 across Minnehaha Creek. The image shows the proposed cabin superimposed onto the site to show approximate scale and visibility from County Road 51. BonAnno Cabin Scenic Quality Report EXISTING PROPOSED CABIN CABIN 4. VIEWS FROM THE PROPOSED CABIN In the County Scenic Quality Report regulations, it is requested that information about the view from the cabin is provided. Photos are included belowt that show views from the proposed cabin looking south, west, north and east approximately). VIEW LOOKING SOUTH BonAnno Cabin Scenic Quality Report VIEW LOOKING WEST VIEW LOOKING NORTH BonAnno Cabin Scenic Quality Report VIEW LOOKING EAST 5. LOCATION OF STRUCTURE MINIMIZES VISIBILITY FROM PUBLIC LANDS & EXISTING TRAILS The County Scenic Quality regulations require the following information: Evidence shall be provided lo show that the location of the structure is designed l0. minimize the visual impacis and that it does not detract from the scenic quality of adjacent public lands, existing trails or The applicant owns both properties that flank the Tennessee Lode on the west and east sides (Eastern Star and Sampson Double), and the remainder of the property is bordered The existing public lands and trails surrounding the property include recreational use of County Road 51, which brings year-round visitors near or through the property. The existing cabin is currently visible from the Alpine Loop across North Fork Cement Creek; however, the new cabin will be hidden behind the ridge sO will not be visible from the The applicant values privacy, whichi is why the proposed cabin is set backi into the natural bench as much as possible, which ini turn lessens the visual impact. Anyone using County Road 51 will have limited visibility of the proposed cabin, which is primarily only visible historic resources. by BLM land and other privately owned parcels. Alpine Loop. from across Minnehaha Creek. BonAnno Cabin Scenic Quality Report 6. BUILDING DESIGN AND THE NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION County regulationsr require that the Scenic Quality Repotincludesinformationregarding Evidence to demonstrate that the site improvements are designed and/or oriented in ways that allow them to blend in with and utilize the natural topography and vegetation. The report. shall include, but not be limited to, site photos, perspective sketches, photo-simulations and/or three-dimensional models at an The proposed cabin is sited on a natural bench and grassy clearing, which is the most buildable portion of the property that requires the least amount of disturbance to the natural topography and vegetation. The cabin will be set back into the hill, as shown on the Site Section drawing (sheet "F), which will help blend the cabin into the surroundings The image below shows the proposed cabin superimposed onto the site to show approximate scale. The cabin design is shown on the draft floor plans and elevations the following: appropriate scale. as much as possible. included with this application. 7. TOPSOIL, UTILITIES, LIGHTING AND DRIVEWAYS lighting, and any proposed driveways. This section describes design features associated with topsoil, location of utilities, exterior B5Anmoonon Scenic Quality Report a) Topsoil County regulations require that the project should include the following: Plans tor remove and: save topsoil, prior t0 any grading or excavation, and how it will be replaced The topsoil removed at the cabin site during excavation will be reused as backfill and building pad for the cabin or used in the grading of the new driveway. Any addltiondiremoved topsoil willl be used for vegetdlonondenaicgpno as desired andreused) for re-grading and re-vegelation purposes. by the applicant and/or required by the County. b) Utilities Counlyregulationst require that the project should include the following: Location andi installation ofutilities in ways that will minimize impacts lo the view shed and natural The project includes a proposed underground septic system with leach field, an underground water storage tank, underground propane tank, solar panels with battery storage, and a propane powered backup generator. All utilities are located on the site plan (sheet "F") included with this application. Septic: The septic system location was selected based on site conditions and proximity tot the chosen cabin: site, whichi is south ofi the proposed cabin. The: septic system maintains a 100-ft minimum clear radius from the proposed water source. Water: The applicant will haul water to an underground water storage tank that will provide water fori the cabin. Water willl be pipedunderground from the storage Power/heating: Solar panels will be the primary source of power for the cabin, with underground propane and propanel Dackupgenerdton as econcaiy.APPlances will be propane, and the primary heat source is proposed to be hydronic radiant environment. tank to the cabin. heat and wood burning stove. c) Exterior Lighting Counlyregulations require that the project should include the following: Exterior lighting shall preserve the Dark Sky environment and view of the stars. Provisions reguiring shielding of exterior lighting to prevent direct visibility of light bulbs from off-site, Bonanno Geon Scenic Quality Report directing of all exterior lighting toward either the ground or the surface of a building and The exterior lighting for the cabin will bei installedi in alll locations necessary to: safely access the cabin and covered deck. All exterior lighting will be fully shielded, will be compatible with the rural mountain character of the area, and will be in conformance with the requirements of San Juan County Dark Sky requirements. prohibiting high intensity sodium vapor or similar lighting. d) Driveways Counlyreguldtions require that the project should include the following: Design and construction, plans for roads and associated. structures that bear a logical relationship The proposed cabin will be accessed by extending the existing driveway currently used to access the existing cabin located on the adjacent property, Eastern Star Lode. The applicant plans to make improvements to the existing driveway (from the gate to the cabin). The starting elevation is approximately 11,800 feet and ascends 27 feet to the parking area of 11,827 feet. The driveway will maintain a similar slope to the adjacent undisturbed land, minimizing cut and fill and controlling erosion. An engineered driveway plan and profile (sheet "C100") showing the existing and proposed topography has been included with this 10 existing topography lo minimize the need for culs and fills, application for review. 8. BUILDING MATERIALS the following: County regulations require that the Scenic Quality Report includes information regarding Provide written descriptions and photos of the proposed building materials, colors and textures. Unilicing and integrating elements, colors and textures found naturally in the landscape and prohibition ofreflective materials, such as highly reflective glass or metals. The proposed cabin willi include the following materials: Rustic/rusty corrugated metal siding Dark colored matte finish metal roof with matching trim Dark colored window sashes/frames to match metal siding Low-reflective glass on more expansive glazing Metal posts at deck Thank you for your review and consideration of the proposed BonAnno Cabin located on the Tennessee Lode near Minnehaha Creek. If you have any questions or need additionall information, please contact Chris Clemmons or Ashley Clemmons of Mountain Studio Architects at (970) 515-7882. BonAnno Cabir Scenic Quality Report 9. STORY POLE EVALUATION Story poles were placed at the perimeter corners of the proposed cabin extending to the proposed height of the roof at those corners. The following exhibit presents photos looking toward thei installed: story poles from five distinct locationsi in the surrounding area. Each view sheet includes an aerial map with the story pole locations and the location where the photo was taken, along with the photo of the view looking toward the story poles paired with a zoomed-in version of the same photo. 0202:20'80 I IIVGIn. IIWN3d IN3W3AONdWI #108Vd Oa SVISN8BISV3 WIVTO 33SS3NNEI 6200S00910544Y S.JOSSISSV EOEZ #1D3Odd 00 NOI83ATIS NISVO ONNVNO8 IHI ONOIONAISNO) M3NJ xogdow o PZOZ:20'80 DIVadn JW83d INEW3AO8dWI #O8Vd Q88VISN8BISVA WIVIO B3SSINNEI 6ZC050091054Y SBOSSISSV EOEZ #193rOdd 00 NOIN3ATIS NI8VO ONNVNOS JHI BONOHON3I5NO) MEN xogdow o vzo2 40'80 - BIvadn W:B4INSW3A0AWI DAYd Q88VISNBBISV WIYTO BISSINNEI RO0CPI0S4 SdossISSV EOEZ 9rOdd 03 NOIS3ATIS NISVO ONNVNO8 3HI SONOIDNAISNO) MINI xogdow D202:20'80 I DIvadn. IIWNEd INEWBAO8dWI #13Odvd Cd 8VISN83ISV3 WIVIO 33SS3NNEI 6700900910SLLV S.JOSSISSV EOEZ #1D3rOdd 00 'NOISBATIS NI8VO ONNVNOS IHI 3ONOIIONAISNOD M3NJ xoqdow o 42022080 BIVGdn IIWNEd INSWBAO8dWI #13D8Vd aJ JVIS NATISV3 'WIVTO 33SS3NNEI 62009009109L2V S.dOSSISSV E0EZ #1o3rOad 00 NOIS3ATIS NISVO ONNVNOS IHI 30NOIIDDBISNOO MEN BARR. BonAnno Cabin - Alpine Tundra Habitat Assessment Prepared for Thomas and Jacqueline BonAnno 250 East Park Avenue Durango, CO81301 (970)946-0003 Prepared by Barr Engineering Co. July 2024 776 East Second Avenue Durango, CO 81301 970.382.7256 barr.com BARR BonAnno Cabin - Alpine Tundra Habitat Assessment July 2024 Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction. Survey Methods. 2.1 Pre-Field Review. 2.2 Survey Methods. Habitat and Plant Community. Assessment 3.1 Vegetation Community Types.. Survey Results.. 4.1 Existing habitat.. 4.2 Determination. Literature Cited. 2 2 2 2 Tables Table 1 Plant Species Occurring within the Proposed BonAnno Cabin Project Area Photographs Photograph 1: ProposedBon Anno Cabin Site. 2 3 3 Photograph 2: Proposed BonAnno Cabin Site with Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Photograph 3: Dominant Plant Community within thel Proposed BonAnno Cabin Footprint. Forest and Woodland Habitat Present. Maps Map 1 Map 2 BonAnno Cabin Site Topography NatureServe Vegetation Community Reference Map barr.com -BARR Attachments Attachment. A Qualification of Botanist Attachment B NatureServe Explorer Vegetation Classification Description barr.com 1 Introduction Barr was contacted by Mountain Studio Architects LLC of Durango, Colorado on May 16, 2024, to provide an expert determination of the habitat and vegetation community at the proposed BonAnno Cabin site (project) in thet town of Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado. More specifically, the project is located in Township 42 North, Range 7 West, Section 16 of the New Mexico Principal Meridian on County Road 51 and is shown on the Handies Peak U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangle (see attached Map 1). The San Juan County Land Use Code requires that construction be conducted outside of the alpine tundra community for the project tol be approved, San Juan County requires an alpine tundra habitat surgery to finalize and approve the Conditional Approval letter required for project construction. Barr Engineering Co (Barr) conducted the alpine habitat survey andi is pleased to provide this report of The project is located at approximately 3,600(11,850) feeti in elevation. findings. 2 Survey Methods 2.1 Pre-Field Review A desktop review of the project was completed prior to thet field survey and included ar review of the community type and classification fort the area surrounding the project location to serve as al baseline reference. NatureServe Explorer was referenced for the ecological land classifications in the project vicinity and was used toi identify, describe, and map ecological features during the field evaluation. The NatureServe Explorer system uses associations of biotic and environmental factors, including climate, geology, topography, soils, hydrology, and vegetation. NatureServe Explorer GIS layers were cross referenced with the project location and mapped for potential community type (see attached Map 2). These data should not be regarded as a substitute for on-site surveys required fore environmental assessments due tot the absence of known occurrence data in any particular geographic area; therefore, an onsite survey of the proposed BonAnno cabin building footprint and adjacent land was conducted to verify and classify the existing vegetation, habitat, and community types. 2.2 Survey Methods Barr Senior Biologist/Botanist, Julial Hanson, conducted thei field alpine tundra habitat assessment fort the project on. July 5, 2024, during the peak of the summer growing season (botanist qualifications are provided in Attachment A). Prior tot thes site visit, it was confirmed that thes snowpack had dissipated, and conditions were suitable for survey. The survey was conducted within the proposed construction footprint and adjacent habitat. Survey methodology included identification and species documentation of observed vegetation, documentation of habitat characteristics, and photo documentation. Site-specific survey details are described below. Section 3 provides the desktop reference community types mapped in the project area, and Section 4 discusses survey results and existing habitat type as documented during the field assessment. 3 Habitat and Plant Community Assessment 3.1 Vegetation Community Types Based on the desktop review of NatureServe Explorer GIS database layers (Map 2), potential community types mapped within and adjacent tot the BonAnno cabin site include three classifications: Rocky Mountain Alpine Fell-Field, Rocky Mountain Alpine Montane Wet Meadow, and Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland. Allt three ecological systems descriptions from NatureServe Explorer were reviewed and compared with the existing conditions oft the site during thet field visit. 4 Survey Results 4.1 Existing habitat Ac comparison of the three potential NatureServe Explorer ecological systems descriptions mapped for potential to occur at thes site (Map 2) and the existing habitat characteristics and plant species documented on site determined that the Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland habitat is present in thep project area. Existing habitat characteristics observed during the site visit included ar matrix forest representing thel highest forest int the area with Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmanni) and subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) dominating. Precipitation is predominantly int thet form of snow; snowpack is deep and late-lying and summers are cool. Frost at this elevation is possible all summer. This community reflects a woodland andi forest physiognomy andi is found at the upper treeline areas with open meadows (See NatureServe description in Attachment B). The project area included open meadow and surrounding tree canopy with low-angle vegetated slopes (Photographs 1-3). NE SE 082°E(T) LAT:37891055LON:-107639677 +26ft A1 11827ft Cabin site Ecosphere BonAnno, 2024-07-05, 11:05:7MDT Photograph 1: ProposedBon Anno Cabin Site 2 N NE SE 088°E (T) LAT:37891025LON:-107639188: +9ft A 11832ft Cabins site Ecosphere. BonAnno 05.13-19:S9MDT Photograph 2: Proposed BonAnno Cabin Site with Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce- FirF Forest and' Woodland Habitat Present NE SE S 0112E(T) LAT3789ITT0LON:-107639487413 11840ft 202 7-05, Photograph 3: Dominant Plant Community within the Proposed BonAnno Cabin Footprint 3 Plant species documented during the July 2024 site assessment included subalpine species known to occur within the southern Rocky Mountains spruce-fir forest communities and are included in Table 1. Table 1 subalpine fir yarrow onion candelabra pussytoes kinnikinnick arnica soft arnica bistort rockcress chickweed mountain parsley Thurber's fescue Pygmy bitterroot alpine timothy Engelmann spruce Jacob's ladder cinquefoil king's crown trailing currant sibaldia Plant Species Occurring within the Proposed BonAnno Cabin Project Area Common Name Scientific Name Abies lasiocarpa Achillea millefolium Allium geyeri Androsace septentrionalis Antennaria rosea Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Arnica cordifolia Amicar mollis Bistorta bistortoides Boechera stricta Cerastium Beeringianum Cymopterus lemmonii Festuca thurberi Lewesia pygmaea Phleum communtatum Picea engelmannii Polemonium pulcherrimum Potentilla hippiana Rhodiola integrifolia Ribes laxiflorum Sibaldia procumbens 4.2 Determination The. July 2024 habitat survey for the project determined thatt the site does not support alpine tundra community type characteristics including: vegetation physiognomy of sparse cushion plants to dense turf, dwarf shrublands or krummholz form trees, or lack oft tree species due to elevation. The site also did not support an alpine tundra ecosystem, reflecting al lack of snow due tol high exposed peaks and strong winds and/or rocky substrate with permafrost and potentially supporting peat layers. The botanist determined that the site represents Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland and would meet the requirements oft the Zoning and Land Use Regulation San. Juan County, Colorado, Amended March 8, 2017, below: 1-107 USES BY RIGHT. AND USES SUBJECT TO REVIEW The uses permitted in each. Zoning District correspond to the unique characteristics of that district. Some uses by right which are, pormittod in a Zoning District may be restricted because of the existence of an Overlay District. Some uses by right may require an Improvement or Use 4 Permit, pursuant to Section 2- 102 oft this Code. The review and appeal process procedures are outlined in Chapter 4 of this Code. 1MOUNTAIN: ZONING DISTRICTUSES Within the Mountain Zone, there shall be no uses by right and all uses and activities shall be and are uses subject tor review: Residential development of any sort within the alpine tundra ecosystem is strictly prohibited. All other development, including temporary and permanent structures, within the alpine tundra ecosystem is strongly discouraged and may be permitted only under limited circumstances when no reasonable or feasible altemative to such development is available. Ancillary uses associated with approved development at lower elevations (such as ski lift towers and other structures), necessary communication towers, and mining structures, which cannot realistically be located underground are among thel limited types of development which may be approved for location in the alpine tundra ecosystem. Special activities and uses as defined in Chapter 5 of this Code are. subject to the review process and additional regulations described therein. 5 Literature Cited NatureServe. 2024. NatureServe Network Biodiversity Location Data. NatureServe, Arlington, Virginia. San. Juan County Colorado. 2017. Zoning and Land Use Regulation. Amended March 8, 2017, pages 13- 14. Accessed on 1July 2024 at https Isanjuancounty. colorado. oteanunoney Accessed on 1 July 2024 aty www. natureserve.org 2020-04/3-8-17 land use code-searchable. compressed pdf 5 Maps Basin Slagl BonAnno Cabin Alpine Tundra Assessment Tam and Jacqueline BonAnno Topography MAP1 BARR. Projectincanon Miles -MIMEAMAGASINE Projectl Location Major Road Local Road SWREGAP Classification Rocky Mountain AlpineE Bedrock ands Scree Rocky! Mountain Alpine Fell-F Field Rocky Mountain Cliffa and Canyon Rocky! Mountain Aspen Foresta andV Woodland o Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and BonAnno CabinA Alpine TundraA Assessment Woodland Rocky Mountain Subalpine Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland Rocky Mountain DryT Tundra Rocky Mountain Subalpine Mesic Meadow Southern Rocky Mountain Montane-s Subalpine Grassland Rocky Mountain Subalpine- Montane Riparian Shrubland Rocky Mountain Alpine Montane Wet Meadow Recently Logged Areas Feet! Tom and. Jacqueline BonAnno NatureServe Vegetation Community Reference Map MAP2 BARR 500 1,000 @ Attachments Attachment/ A Qualification of Botanist BARR barr.com JULIA HANSON Senior Biologist/Botanist EXPERIENCE Education BS, Biology and Botany. Western Washington University, 1999 Julia has more than 20 years of experience in the biologicall botanical and environmental compliance fields. She has worked as al biologist, botanist, and wetland scientist, supporting environmen- tal projects on behalf of regulatory agencies, consulting firms, power utilities, and conservation groups across the western United States, including in Arizona, Colorado, California, New Mexico, and Utah. Julia contributes to data-gathering and documentation for large mitigation and consultation efforts and helps clients secure environmental permits. In the role of project manager or lead biologistbotanist, she's 's completed hundreds of projects involving environmental assessment, data gathering, wetland mitigation, and Inaddition to consulting, Julia's career includes tenures with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, the Nature Conservancy, and Blologicallbotanical assessment, survey, and Served as biologist and botanist for survey and data collection of rangeland health datai to determine the carrying capacity for two shared grazing allotments, and for collection of data to support wind-erosion modeling, in coordination with the New Mexico Performed biological surveys and habitat assessment, threatened and endangered species (T&E) surveys, wetland delineation, and reporting in coordination with private and federal agencies as part of biological and aquatic-resources assessments and critical-inventory analyses for proposed solar and wind farms, utility alignments, research, mitigation projects, and private, permitting and compliance support. the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). monitoring State Lands Office. BARR barr.com JULIA HANSON county, and state development projects such as trail systems, ski areas, and residential and business For private, state, and federal agencies, conducted raptor roost and nesting surveys and migratory bird surveys as part of habitat evaluation to determine the presence or absence status of state and federal T&E Conducted USFWS protocol surveys for Yellow-billed cuckoos and Southwestern Willow flycatcher in Conducted surveys for Pinyon jay per Pinyon Jay Working Group Survey Protocol for Landscape Served as field biologist for a variety of ansponaton.nfrasrcure projects in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and California. Work included evaluating habitat for the potential presence of special-status and federally listed species and analyzing the physical environment for other natural resources such as soils and surface water, Also conducted surveys according to species-specific protocols for federally listed species, and plant and animal surveys; prepared technical reports; performed environmental and biological assessments involving potential impacts avoidance, minimization, and mitigation stipulations; and corre- Served as biologist and wetland scientist for a major federal highway-connection project. Prepared aquatic- resources delineation reports and performed biological assessments for the multi-phase construction efforts for alternate alignment and widening of U.S. 550 and U.S. 160 at Farmington Hill and southward, as well as Served as biologist and wetland scientist for the proposed Mancos-to-Cortez trail in Colorado and for several trails and transportation corridor projects fort the city of Aztec, New Mexico. Involved with the NEPA public comment process for Clean Water Act Federal Register revislons, as well as with FWS federal Served as lead botanist for training and data collection for Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) plots in the Laguna Pueblo Forest in New Mexico. Work included data-plot-colection training with forestry staff from the Fori the Natural Heritage Program's Pagosa Skyrocket FWS project, worked on initial county surveys to establish habitat mapping. population distribution, and federal listing. Also prepared NEPA documentation for critical habitat establishment and protection, attended public meetings, and coordinated with local Served as botanist for a botanical- and wetland-survey project for the Colorado National Heritage Program. Conducted extensive threatened-, endangered-, and sensitive-plant surveys throughout the San Juan Public Lands and' Wilderness areas. Surveyed, mapped, and assessed plant communities, state- and federally listed wildlife, and migratory birds. Conducted biological field surveys for La Plata, Dolores, and Montezuma counties; biological assessment and rare plant surveys; and Phase I assessments for the San. Juan Public Worked as botanist and wildland firefighter to support monitoring and wild-land fire restoration and manage- ment at the Dye Creek Preserve Nature Conservancy. Performed residual dry-matter monitoring, determin- ing composition, frequency, and cover for restoration plan outcomes, and contributed to native-grass management and monitoring, as well as land management and restoration ecology for streamside development. species for proposed developments and solar, utility, and transportation projects. Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Application in Utah. lated map sets. the connection to Three Springs in Durango, Colorado. revisions on management, listing, and critical habitat. Bureau of Indian Affairs' Laguna Pueblo Lands office. agencies for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Lands biological management plan. restoration projects. BARR barr.com JULIA HANSON Led monitoring and mapping of federally listed plant species for numerous USFS projects. Measured plant height and number, counted clusters, and identified and documented co-inhabitant species of trees, forbs, and grasses inf forest health plots. Also researched and documented rainfall, fuel load, geology, fire history, age of stands, and disturbed and undisturbed areas. Wetland delineation and mitigation Served as biologist and wetland scientist for a fiber-optic and electric alignment project for Lal Plata Electric Association in Colorado. Conducted surveys, collected data, and prepared reports in coordination and compliance with the USFS and Bureau of Reclamation for aquatic resources, USFS special-status species, Delineated aquatic resources in association with the planning, permitting, and mitigation of proposed developments; also provided stakeholder coordination for projects involving existing aquatic resources. Designed and collected annual field monitoring data from established monitoring points and transects and prepared reports in compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mitigation standards and Served as biologist for surveys and wetland delineations for multiple segments of construction of the Animas River Trail in Durango. Work included NEPA analysis for more than a dozen multi-modal segments, including wetland delineations, biological assessments, hazardous materials assessments (Colorado Department of Transportation initial site assessments), and Clean Water Act permitting. Provided aquatic-resources mitigation-Danking, planning, monitoring, and permitting support for a wetland- mitigation-Dank project on the Animas River in Durango, Colorado. Work included annual monitoring, wetland-creation site planning. surveying, annual reporting, and coordination with USACE for success Conducted aquatic-resources andf fen mapping and special-status endangered-species surveys for the USFS Purgatory ski area (now thel Purgatory Resort). Work included report preparation and agency Served as biologist and wetland scientist for the National Forest Foundation's Camp Hale restoration project. As part of at team, spent more than three months delineating wetlands and other aquatic resources with a Trimble Geo XT GNSS unit in a 710-acre survey area, in support of a request byt the foundation for a USACE preliminary jurisdictional determination. Also performed a desktop analysis of federal-agency data Served as biologist and wetland scientist as part of helping the USFS and National Forest Foundation establish an in-lieu fee program for the western slope of Colorado. The program provided a mitigation option to compensate for or replace the functions and values of aquatic resources impacted by activities and FWS T&E species. permitting requirements. criteria status, as well as permitting and compliance support. coordination for wetland impact-mitigation planning. sets and delineated aquatic resources via remote-sensing methods. authorized by USACE or in violation of Section 404 oft the Clean Water Act. Other experience Served as environmental scientist for Phase 1 environmental site assessment projects in Colorado. Assessed sites as well as environmental databases and historical documents, identified potential or existing mvtonmenal-conamnaton liabilities, and analyzed underlying land and physical improvements. BARR barr.com JULIA HANSON Served as biologist and stormwater manager for development of a resort in Silverton, Colorado. Prepared a stormwater management plan and secured a stormwater management permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In addition, managed monthly site inspections, reporting, Prepared a stormwater management plan and secured a stormwater management permits for oil and gas well pads and pipeline alignments. In addition, managed monthly site inspections, reporting, documentation, and best management practice (BMP) remedial measures, and overseeing and consulting for seeding documentation, and best management practice (BMP) remedial measures. efforts in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico. Affiliations Colorado Native Plant Society Southwest Vice president andi member, 2002-present Training and certifications Wildland Fire Fighter Certification, California Forest Service (2000) Colorado Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo Survey Training and Certification - Fish and' Wildlife Biologist, UWFWS (2015) Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Survey Training and Certification, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, 2013) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineator and Management Certification, Richard Chinn Environmental Training, Inc. (2008) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) mining certification Radiation Safety Awareness Training and Certificate, H3 NEPA Workshop, U.S. Department of thel Interior Bureau of Land Final ASTM E1527-21 Training, Wasatch Environmental Webinar Medical Mountain Symposium and Certification (2021, 2023,2024) ArcGIS Pro Training, ArcGIS Online (2021) Phase 1 Environmental ESA ASTM 1527-21 Training (2021) High Alpine Fen Restoration Workshop, Mountain Studies Institute Stormwater Management During Construction Erosion Control Supervisor Training, Altitude Training Associates (2011) Erosion Control Supervisor Training. Colorado Department of Environmental, LLC (2022- 2024) Management (2009) (2023) (2011) Transportation (2011) BARR barr.com JULIA HANSON Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) Training, U.S. Bureau of Indian Functional Assessment of Colorado Wetlands Method' Version 2.0 Training, Colorado Department of Transportation (2012) Culver, D., Eastin, S., Hanson, J., Lyon, P., and March, M. Survey of Critical Wetlands and Riparian. Areas in Dolores County. Prepared for Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Colorado State University College of Natural Resources. Culver, D., Hanson, J., Huggins, J., Lucht, J., Lyon, P., March, M. Assessment of Critical Biological Resources in Lal Plata County, Colorado. Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Colorado State University College of Natural Resources. 2013. Affairs (2011) Publications and presentations 2005. Attachment B NatureServe ExplorerV Vegetation Classification Description 7/20/24, 6:02PM Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland NatureServe Explorer NATURESERVE EXPLGRER Login or create. ana account toa access enharced mappingt tools International Terrestrial Ecological System NatureServel Element Code: CES306.828 Summary: Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-MesicSpruce-Fir Forest and Woodland Engelmanns spruce ands subalpiner fir forests comprise substantial part ofthes subalpine forests ofu the Cascades and Rocky Mountains froms southern! British Columbiae east into Alberta, ands south intol New Mexico andi thel Intermountain region: Theya also occurs 00 mountain" "islands"ofr north-central Montana They: are ther matrixf foresisof thes subalpines vone, with elevations rangingf froml 12750 mini itsn northern distribution to 3355 mint thes south (4100-1 11,000 feet). They often represent thel higheste elevation forestsi ina an area. Sites withn thiss system arecoldy year round, andp precipitationi is predominantly nt thef form ofs snow, which may persist until lates summer. Snowpacks ared deepa and! late-l lying, ands summers arec cool. Frost ispossible almost alls summer andr mayb bes common in restrictedt topographic! basins and benches: Despitet their wide distribution, thet treec canopy characteristics: are remarkablys similar, with) Picea engelmanniis and Abies! lasiocarpac dominatinge either mixedo or alone. Pseudotsugan menziesti mayp persist ino accurrences oft thiss system fork long periodsy withoutr regeneration. Pinus contortal isc common ini many occurrences, andp patchesc of pure Pinus contortaz are notu uncommon, asV well as mixedo conifer/Papulus tremuloidess stands. Ins somea areas, sucha as Wyoming, Picea engelmannii-c dominated forests areon! limestone ord dolomite, whiler nearbys codominateds spruce- frf forests areo on granitics or volcanicr rocks. Upper elevation examplesn mayl haver morev woodland physiognomy, and Pinusa albicaulise can beaseraic component. Whath haveb beend called" "nbhon fiorests" or 'treei Islands" bys some authorsa arei included here; they canb bef found at uppert treeline: in many areaso oft the Rockies, including thec centrala andir northern rangesi in Colarado andt the! Medicine Bow: andE Bighom ranges of Wyoming. These aren moret typicallyi islands orr ribbons of trees, sometimes witha krummholz form, with open- meadow areasina mosaic, These parternsa arec controlledi bys snow deposition andv wind- blown Ice, Xeric species may include Juniperus communis, Linnaea borealis, Mahonia repens, or Vaccinum scoparium. Int the Bighom Mountains, Artemisia tridentatai isacommons shrub. More northern occurrences often havet taller, more mesics shrub andk herbaceouss species, such as Empetrum nigrum, Rhododendron albiflorum, and Vaccinium membrunaceum. Disturbancei includeso occasionall blowdown, insect outbreaks ands stand- replacing fire, Mean returni interval fors stand- replacing Greis2 222y ycars a5 estimatedin southeastem British Columbia BPSC Code (Biophysical: Setting): 8555 EVTO Code (Existing' Vegetation Type): 7055 Dynamic Processes Dynamics: Key Processesa andi Interactions: Picese engeimannifs can bes very! long- lived, reaching 500y years ofa age. Abies! lasiocarpac decreasesi ini importance relativeto Piceze engelmanni with increasing distance fromt ther region ofs Montana andi Idaho where mantime ar masses intluence thec climate. Firci is an important disturbance factor, buth hre regimest havea long retum intervala ands soa areo often stand- replacingi Pices engelmannican rapidly recolonize andd dominare burned sites, orcans succeed others speciess such as Pinus contortaor Populust tremulordes Duet tos great longevnty, Pseudotsugar menziesiir may persist in accurrences ofthiss system fork long periodsy without regeneration. Old-growth characteristics in Picea engelmunnil forests willi include treefali andy windthrow gapsi int thes canopy, withi larged downedi logs, rotting woody material, trees seedling establishment on) logsorc onn mineral soiis unearthedin: rooth hails, ands snags Tandfire VDDT models: "RSPFL Ss N ns At-Risk Species Reported fort this Ecologicals System: Scientific Name: Chaenacis chompsonii Common Name: Thompson's Pincushion NatureServe Globals Status: G3 USESA Status: Scientific Name: Pinus albicaulis Common) Name: Whitebark Pine NatureServe Globais Status: G3G4 USESA Status: Threatened Scientificl Name: Valeriana columbiana Common! Name: Wenatchee' Valerian NatureServe Globals Status: G2G3 USESAS Status: tps/lexplorernatureseneogleaonELEMELEMENI_GLOEAL272245Rocy.Mounan_Subapne.Dy.Mesc.Spnucefit.ForeslandWodland 1/6 7/20/24,6:02PM Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic! Spruce-Fir Forest and Woodland! NatureServe Explorer AnimalSpecies) Reportedf fort this Ecologicals System: Scientific! Name: Clethrionomys gapperi Common Name: Southern Red- backed Vole NatureServe Global Status: G5 USESAS Status: Characteristic Exotic: No Scientific Name: Erethizon dorsatum Common? Name: North American Porcupine NatureServe Globals Status: G5 USESAS Status: Characteristic Exotic: No Scientific) Name: Lepus americanus Common! Name: Snowshoe Hare NatureServe Global Status: GS USESA Status: Characteristic: Exotic: No Scientific) Name: Mustela richardsonii Common! Name: American Ermine Disinebn Nationala and State/Provinciall Distribution: Caoada: AB,BC United States: AZ,CO,ID,MT,NM,A NYOR,UT,WA,Y Globall Distribution: This systemi is found in the Cascades and Rocky Mountains froms southerni interior British Columbia easti into Alberta, southi intol New Mexico andt thel Iotermountain region. Thistypet tendst tob bev very! bmited in ther northem Oregon Cascades. Sbsmgnn Biome: Division: Component. Associations: CEGL000305, Abies lasiocarpa/Carexr rossiF Forest CEGL000312.. Abies) lasiocarpa /Jamesiaa americanal Forest CEGI.000313. Abies/ asiocarpa/ Lathyrus lanszwertiil Forest CEGL000318. Abies) lasiocarpa/ Mahonia repens Forest CEGL000323.. Abies lasiocarpa /Osmorhizal berteroil Forest CEGL000333. Abies lasiocarpa /Packeras sanguisorboidesl Forest CEGL000324. Abies Jasiocarpa/ /Paxistima myrsinites Woodland CEGL000325. Abies lasiocarpa /Pedicularis racemosal Forest CEGL000326.. Abies lasiocarpa/ Physocarpus malvaceus Forest CEGL000298. Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii /Arnicad cordifolia Forest CEGL000299 Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii/ /Amical latifolia Forest Classifications System: International" Terrestrial Ecologicai Systern Classification International Vegetation Classification Hierarchy Subbiame: TT2a. Temperate Forest & Woodland Formation: TT2.a6, Temperate Coniferi Forest & Woodland Macrogroup: M020.1 Rocky? Mountains Subalpine- Upper Montane Forest & Woodland TT2. Temperate- Boreall Forest & Woodland TT2a6.Nd. Western Cordilleran Subalpine- High Montane Forest & Woodland tps/explorer.natureserve.org/laxOVELEMENT GLOBAL27245Rody.Mauman.sapn.Dy-eaSpcaf.Fi.FosaLam.Woodand 2/6 7/20/24, 6:02PM Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Foresta and' Woodland NatureServe Explorer CEGL000301, Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii Calamagrostis. rubescens Forest CEGL000304.. Abies Jasiocarpa Picea engelmannii /Carerg geyeri Forest CEGL000303 Abies lasiocarpa- Piceae engelmannii/ /Carexs siccatal Forest CEGL000311, Abies lasiocarpa Piceac engelmannii, /Galium triflorum Forest CEGL000919. Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii /Juniperus communis Woodland CEGL000985. Abies lasiocarpa- Picesengelmannil Krummholz CEGL000315. Abies lasiocarpa- Hicea engelmannii /Linnaea borealis) Forest CEGL000319 Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmanni Menziesia ferruginea Forest CEGL000321 Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii/ Moss Forest CEGL000373 Abies lasiocarpa- Pices engelmanaii, /Polemonium, pulcherrimum Forest CEGL000337. Abies lasiocarpa- Piceae engelmanniiz Symphoricarpos. albus Forest CEGL000329. Abies! lasiocarpa Piceae engelmannii Treel Island Forest CEGL000340.. Abies! lasiocarpa Picea engelmannii/ Vaccinium cespitosum Forest CEGL000341 Abies asiocarpa- Picea engelmannii Vaccinium membranaceum! Rocky Mountain Forest CEGL000343 Abies lasiocarpa- Picese engelmanniiz Vaccinium myrillusForest CEGL000344. Abies lasiocarpa- Picea engelmannii/ Vacciniums scoparium! Forest CEGL000924.. Abies lasiocarpa/ Saxifraga bronchialiss Scree Woodland CEGL000925 Abies lasiocarpas Scree Woodland CEGL000335 Abies) lasincarpa /Spirzeab betulifolial Forest CEGL000346 Abies lasiocarpa/ Xerophyllum tenax Forest CEGL005856. Chamerion: angustitolium! Rocky Mountain Meadow CEGL000355. Picea engelmannii /Arnica cordifolia Forest CEGL000360 Picea engelmannii/ /Clintonia unifloral Forest CEGL000364.. Picea engelmannii/ Erigeron eximius Forest CEGLO02174. Picea engelmannir/ /Galium triflorum Forest CEGL000366. Picea engelmanniiz /Geum rossii Forest CEGL000368. Picea engelmannii /Hypnum revalutum! Forest CEGL005925 Picese engelmannitz Juniperus communis Forest CEGL000362 Picea engelmannii /Leymust criticoides Forest CEGLO02689. Picea engelmannii /Linnaca borealis Forest CEGLO00377.. Picea engelmarnii/ /Trifolium dasyphyllum Forest CEGL000379. Piceengelmannii/ Vaccinum myrtillus Forest CEGL000381. Picea engelmannii/ Vacciniums scoparium Forest CEGL000406. Picea (xa albertiana, engelmannii)/ /Clintonia uniflora Forest CES306 805. Northern Rockyl Mountainl Dry-Mesic Montanel Mixed Conifer Forest CES306 820. Rocky Mountain Lodgepole Pine Forest CES306. 830. Rocky Mountain Subalpme Mesic- Wet Spruce- Fir Forest and Woodland Classification Confidence: 2- Moderate Classification Comments: Similar Types: Ithas been proposedt tos splito outt thet treei island orr ribbon forests ofhight timberline in the drier mountain ranges ofr north- central Colorado, southern' Wys yominga and north- central Wyoming (the Bighoms) into anew Southem Kocky Mountan Parkland system With further discussion, thist may! bei implemented, but torn nowt these areas ares stilli included int thise existings system. ntpslepocrnatureseneMnBOPYTAoNELENENT.9408AL27286oy.Mounan.sabapne.Dysc.Spnuce-fr_ForsLans, Woodland 3/6 7/20/24, 6:02PM Classifiers Land Cover Class: Foresta and Woodland SpatialE Pattern: Matrix Vegetated(> 10% vascular cover): Yes Upland: Yes Wetland: No Renated Concepis Related State/Provincial" Vegetation Types: State/Province: British Columbia Relationshiptos Standard: Finer Refereaces: BCCDC(2018)- State/Province: British Columbia Relationshipt toStandard: Finer References: BCCDC(2018)651 State/Province: British Columbia Relationship to Standard: Finer References: BCCDC(2018). State/Province: British Columbia Relationshipt to Standard: Finer References: BCCDC(2018)651 State/Province: British Columbia Relationshipt co Standard: Finer Related Concepts from Other Classifications: Reference: Ecosystems Working Group (1998).01 Related Concept Name: DL.I Douglas- firl Lodgepole Pine Reletionship: Broader Reference: Ecosystems Working Group (1998)91 Related Concept Name: EF Engelmann Spruce- Sub-a alpine Fir Dry Forested Relationship: Broader Reference: Fyre(1980):41 Related Concept Name: Engelmann Spruce- Subalpine Fir: 206 Relationship: Broader DoVumSRIATRE Authors and Contributors Primary Concept Source: M.S.Reid Element Description' Version Date: 1/25/2007 Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-Fir Forest and' Woodland NatureServel Explorer Concept Name: Abies Iasiocarpa/ Rhododendron albiflorum /Dicranum fuscescens Concept) Name: Abies lasiocarpa/ Vaccinium membranaceum- Lonicera utahensis Concept Name: Abres lasiocarpa/ /Vaccinium membranaceum- Paistima myrsinites Concept Name: Abies! lasiocapa/Vaccmivm: membranaccum, Brachythcciums spp Concept) Name: Abies asiocarpa/ Vaccinium membranaceum/ Dicranum fuscescens FEL Element Description Autbor(s): R Crawford, M.S. 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FORREX: Series 12. hyhwamamppaiamwamaADpet Intermountain Research Station, Ogden, UT,89pP Pagel Last Published: 5/31/2024 mpslepboernaluresenveIOBAL272MSRayy,ouman.saaym..Dp.MacSpuoeL.ForsLan.Woadand 6/6 SILVERTON -S SAN JUAN PO532, Silverton, CO 81433 Office: (970) 764-6085 Email: dstarotCseoR & AUTHORITY September 9, 2024 San Juan County, Colorado Board of County Commissioners RE: Request for Emergency Funds for Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Iwrite this letter in support of Anthony Edwards, who as spokesman for the EMS advisory board, will be presenting our request for approximately $134,000 in emergency funding to replace our soon to be The timeline and details of the issue we are dealing with is as follows, and contains slightly edited versions of the text from emails shared with the EMS advisory board during discussions, some We have known for around 3 years that Honeywell was trying to get out of the firefighting PPE business. We began what we thought would be a multiyear effort to replace our equipment while under the impression that we had until the supposed warranty on our newest units expired to Initially, the plan was to start applying for grants. We have applied to the FEMAAFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant) annually without success, that outcome more understandable at the time I guess as some of our equipment seemed new enough to them, and our current predicament wasn't Our strategy was/is to replace our entire complement as it is unsafe to have different, incompatible equipment on the fireground i.e., a mix of brands that don't work well together, which would be the case if smaller batches of different units were purchased at different times fori instance. The industry standards used to sanction SCBA equipment are the NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards, typically updated every 5 years. COVID screwed that up, the 2018 version is still the current standard, probably will be updated next year. We currently have 22 packs plus spare bottles that are onepwelsperansumar brand, same company, purchased multiple times. Our 8 newest ones are 2007 standard obtained in 2016 due to a recall. The rest are 1997 standard with some over 20 On April 14h the rep from our service company (for repairs and annual testing and certification) informed his customers of pseudo inside information that Honeywell would close their operations in December and would not be renewing their NIOSH certification which would end after the first quarter We immediately started working in 2 directions, obtaining replacement equipment and pursuing legal decertified breathing apparatus units (SCBA). informal language is retained: complete the task, ca. 2031. foreseeable. years old. of 2025. options regarding warranty issues. Legal efforts: Our attorney expended considerable effort and resources on this (Ih hope you understand iflo don't go into the complications of business law that were encountered and thatlo don't fully understand) and we eventually decided enough taxpayer money had been spent trying to fight a New equipment efforts: While this was happening the DFPC Direct Distribution grant cycle opened and we applied to replace our gear. This grant is specifically for PPE and our problem is exactly what Official, and worse, word came from Honeywell that they would be voluntarily pulling their NIOSH certification effective December 16". Itv will be "illegal" to use our current equipment after that and service, repair, and certification will not be available. Along those lines Willy also asked the county attorney about it and my understanding is he said new equipment would be required. On Tuesday, September 3d, we received the notice that the state denied our request for Direct Distribution funding due to some of our equipment being less than 10 years old, Iwill not digress on The rep from one of our main suppliers, Tom Parascandola of L.N. Curtis, has been aware of our situation and has bent over backward to try and help us. He called me the morning of Thursday, September 5lh with a most amazing offer. He found 20 demo units in the company, state of the art MSA G1s, that we can get as a fully warranted, as new, package for $134,000. This package bought brand new would cost around $300,000. He can hold it for us until Wednesday when we need to give We immediately sought endorsement from the EMS advisory board and support the presentation behemoth like Honeywell. this grant is designed for. the absurdity of this reasoning. him a commitment. before you. This is a true emergency and by far our highest priority. We are available for any questions you may have prior to your meeting. Thank you, Clark Damron, Secretary DRE 8400 3/22/2024 DRE 8400 (02/16/24) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OFF REVENUE Liquor Enforcement Division POE BOX1 17087 Denver CO 80217-0087 (303): 205-2300 APPLICANT ID: 815330 Fees Due Annual Renewal Application Fee Renewal Fee Storage Permit Sidewalk Service Area $75.00 Additional Optional Premise Hotel & Restaurant Related Facility- Campus Liquor Complex $160.00 $ Make check payable to: Colorado Department of Revenue, The State may convert your check to a one- time electronic banking transaction. Your bank account may be debited as early as the same day received by the State. If converted, your check will not be returned. If your check is rejected due to insufficient or uncollected funds, the Department may collect the payment amount directlyf fromy yourt banking accounte electronically. $ 750.00 $ $ $ $: Submit to Local Licensing Authority $100X $100X. SILVERTON MOUNTAIN PO BOX 856 Silverton CO 81433 per facility Amount Due/Paid Retail Liquor License Renewal Application Please verify & update all information below. Return to city or county licensing authority by due date. Note that thel Division will not acceptcash. Paid by check Uploaded to Movelt on Date Paid Online Licensee Name HD2 OPCO INC Doing Business As Name (DBA) SILVERTON MOUNTAIN Liquor License Number 03-20185 Sales Tax License Number 95941097 Business Address Street Address 6226 HIGHWAY 110 City, State, ZIP Code Silverton CO 81433 Mailing Address Street Address PO BOX856 City, State, ZIP Code Silverton CO 81433 Email License Type Optional Premises (county) Expiration Date 12/10/2024 Due Date 10/26/2024 Phone Number 9703875706 Info @ Silvevton mountn.Com Emma Scncffnck Operating Manager Date of Birth 041311989 DR 8400 3/22/2024 Home Address Street Address City APPLICANT ID: 815330 Phone Number ZIP Code State 1. Do you have legal possession of the premises at thestreet address?. Yes No Are the premises owned or rented? Owned Rented* *lf rented, expiration date ofl lease 1. Are you renewing a storage permit, additional optional premises, ,sidewalk service area, or related facility?. Yes No Ifyes, please see the table in the upper right hand corner and include all fees due. 2. Are you renewing a takeout and/or delivery permit?. Yes & No Not-mustholdaqulilyng license type and be authorized fort takeout and/or delivery licensep privileges) Ifselecting Yes', an additional $11.00 is required to renew the permit. Ifso, which areyou renewing?. Delivery Takeout Both Takeout and Delivery 3. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant, including its manager, partners, officer, directors, stockholders, members (LLC), managing members (LLC), or any other person with a 10% orgreater financial interesti in the applicant, been found in final order of a tax agency tol be delinquent ini the payment of any state or local taxes, penalties, or interest related toal business?. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant, including its manager, partners, officer, directors, stockholders, members (LLC), managing members (LLC), or any other person with a 10% or greater financial interesti in the applicant failed to pay any fees or surcharges imposed pursuant to section 4. Sincet the date of filing of the last application, has there been any change in financial interest (new notes, loans, owners, etc.) or organizational structure (addition or deletion of officers, directors, managing members orgeneral partners)?. Yes GR No 44-3-503, C.R.S.?. Yes & No Yes No Ifyes, explain in detail and attach a listing of all liquor businesses in which these new lenders, owners (other than licensed financial institutions), officers, directors, managing members, or general partners are materially interested. DR 8400 3/22/2024 DRE 8495 (02/16/24) COLORADOI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Liquor Enforcement! Division POE BOX 17087 Denver CO8 80217-0087 (303)2 205-2300 APPLICANT ID: 815330 Tax Check Authorization, Waiver, and Request to Release Information Pmc Schesfnck am signing this Tax CheckAuthorization, Waiver and Request to Release Information (hereinafter Waiver)onbehalf of (the ApplicanvLicensee) HD2 OPCO INC DBA Siverton Mounton to permit the Colorado Department of Revenue and any other state or local taxing authority to release information and documentation that may otherwise be confidential, as provided below. Ifla am signing this Waiver for someone other than myself, including on behalf of a business entity, I certify thatlhave The Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue ist the State Licensing Authority, and oversees the Coloradol Liquor Enforcement Division as his or her agents, clerks, and employees. The information and documentation obtained pursuant tot this Waiver may be used in connection with the Applicanlicensee's liquor license application and ongoing licensure by the state and local licensing authorities. The Colorado Liquor Code, section 44-3-101. et seq. ("Liquor Code"), and the Colorado Liquor Rules, 1 CCR 203-2 ("Liquor Rules"), require compliance with certain tax obligations, and set forth thei investigative, disciplinary and licensure actions the state and local licensing authorities may take for violations of the Liquor Code and Liquor Rules, including failure to meet tax reporting and The' Waiveri is made pursuant to section 39-21-113(4), C.R.S., and any other law, regulation, resolution oro ordinance concerning the confidentiality oft taxi information, or any document, report or return filed inc connection with state or local taxes. This Waiver shall be valid until the expiration or revocation ofal license, or until both the state and local licensing authorities take final action to approve or deny any application(s) for the renewal of the license, whichever is later. ApplicantLicensee agrees to execute a new waiver for each subsequent licensing period in connection with the renewal of any By signing below, ApplcanuLicensee requests that the Colorado Department of Revenue and any other state or local taxing authority or agency in the possession of tax documents or information, release information and documentation to the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division, and is duly authorized employees, to act as the APPicantslcensees duly authorized representative under section 39-21-113(4), C.R.S., solely to allow the state and local licensing authorities, and their duly authorized employees, to investigate compliance with the Liquor Code and Liquor Rules. Applicant! Licensee authorizes the state and local licensing authorities, their duly authorized employees, and their legal representatives, to use thei information and documentation obtained using this Waiveri in any the authority to execute this Waiver on behalf of the AppicanuLicensee. paymentobligations. license, ifrequested. administrative or judicial action regarding the application or license. DRE 8400 3/22/2024 APPLICANT ID: 815330 1. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners or lenders (other than licensedfinancial institutions) been convicted of a crime?. Ify yes, attach a detailed explanation. Yes % No 2. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners or lenders (other than licensed financial institutions) been denied an alcohol beverage license, had an alcohol beverage license suspended or revoked, or had interest in any entity thathad an alcohol beverage license denied, suspended or revoked?. Yes % No Ifyes, attach a detailed explanation. 3. Does the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners orlenders (other than licensed financial institutions) have a direct or indirect interest in any other Colorado liquor license, including loans to or from any licensee or interest in a loan to any licensee?. If yes, attach a detailed explanation. Yes SA No Affirmation & Consent Ideclare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that this application and all attachments are true, correct and complete tot the best of my knowledge. Type or Print Name of ApplicanVAuthorized Agent of Business EA Scho-ffvick Drector of operahons BSlfaL Title Signature Date (MM/DD/YY) 8/28124 Report & Approval of City or County Licensing Authority Thei foregoing application has been examined and the premises, business conducted and character of the applicant are satisfactory, and we do hereby report that such license, if granted, will comply with the provisions of Title 44, Articles 4 and 3, C.R.S., and Liquor Rules. Therefore this application is approved. Local Licensing Authority For Title Signature Attest Date (MM/DD/YY) DRE 8400 3/22/2024 APPLICANT ID: 815330 Name Indvdual/Business) Siveon Mounton Social Security Number/Tax dentification Number Home Phone Number Business/Work Phone Number 970 387 57060 93-23840160 Street Address City Silvevton G8alo Highwsauy 1O State ZIP Code 6o 81433 Printed name of person signing on behalf oft the Applicant_icensee Eunma Schefnck ASfL Privacy Act Statement Appicanvlicensee's Signature (Signature authorizing the disclosure of confidential taxi information) Date Signed 6/28124 Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary and no right, benefit or privilege provided by law will be denied as a result of refusal to disclose it.S70 of Privacy Act, 5 USCS S 552a (note). DR 8400 3/22/2024 APPLICANT ID: 815330 (This page intentionally left blank) a d08 00 00 00 3 88 8 0 00 % 00 888888 00 888888 80 00 00 00 00 4 00 0f 86 df B :0 s 8 5 00 00 00 0 0 & 8 f s 6 8 00 f 0 8 8 6 6 888888888 888 888 d0 00 88 18 %8 88888 80 80 0 88 88 8 8 888 %88 00 00 6 8 80 2 S 0 - 2024 SALESTAX Town Remote 39,253.29 8,035.89 43,820.17 47,226.41 57,660.52 7,908.51 60,436.59 10,017.48 35,310.42 83,707.32 171,147.05 19,310.02 County Remote Emergency Services Remote Local Total Local Total Local Total 41,271.81 52,821.73 54,231.68 55,911.99 65,309.31 37,965.02 68,828.78 January February March April May June July August October November December Total 47,289.18 9,389.16 9,360.85 18,750.01 30,399.55 10,872.26 51,782.22 22,621.49 10,116.56 32,738.05 41,523.34 11,298.39 56,013.09 23,242.43 7,520.80 30,763.23 44,040.16 10,191.52 65,569.03 14,986.22 8,909.76 23,895.98 45,401.26 10,510.73 70,454.07 24,263.99 9,783.63 34,047.62 52,934.42 12,374.89 44,987.59 7,541.73 8,218.67 15,760.40 26,780.85 11,184.17 91,914.29 9,369.47 8,849.45 18,218.92 58,169.21 10,659.57 7,962.05 8,786.68 9,677.17 8,206.97 190,457.07 14,354.21 6,038.92 20,393.13 115,930.75 12,067.98 127,998.73 September 234,655.10 17,482.28 252,137.38 22,173.48 16,127.79 38,301.27 160,507.43 21,004.93 181,512.36 773.216.87 97,387.05 870,603.92 147,942.18 84,926.43 232,868.61 575,686.97 110,164.44 685,851.41 County Sales Tax 2021 2019 7,799.87 2020 2022 2023 2024 % Change 5yr. Average January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 6,854.79 16,723.50 18,815.24 18,426.92 18,750.01 1.72% 15,914.09 9.14% 26,193.32 33.22% 20,645.41 8.21% 20,694.29 -22.02% 31,425.71 -8.21% 14,091.25 19.15% 17,200.59 -5.91% 23,780.71 -59.96% 36,227.00 23.68% 28,263.43 4.77% 24,930.14 11.96% 16,630.11 13.43% 250,430.44 -6.67% 12,885.86 22,860.78 19,987.28 25,634.49 29,745.98 32,738.05 11,246.33 14,595.18 16,402.87 20,922.98 20,542.77 30,763.23 8,857.05 15,280.29 15,820.09 26,540.36 21,934.71 23,895.98 19,708.91 12,778.47 24,773.54 43,984.48 41,544.42 34,047.62 6,206.92 17,737.22 13,668.65 21,647.93 14,730.22 18,218.92 13,486.95 10,921.79 32,028.49 26,943.45 25,208.63 23,801.21 22,429.05 21,745.79 30,048.75 29,774.28 61,264.92 38,301.27 13,774.16 18,726.14 29,953.36 34,135.62 44,727.88 15,070.58 17,785.19 29,182.27 30,541.07 32,071.57 7,547.72 17,476.46 19,698.95 17,991.84 20,435.59 144,841.14 186,708.50 265,837.11 307,077.87 347,687.57 236,276.69 5,827.74 9,946.40 17,549.36 10,146.13 17,053.96 15,760.40 Year to Date 100,648.81 125,865.92 170,279.03 205,594.10 232,025.61 217,526.68 Emergency Services Sales Tax 2019 22,652.17 20,193.73 28,148.22 52,719.27 2020 22,081.29 35,673.96 38,888.47 30,899.33 32,992.58 2021 40,698.37 39,142.28 39,017.29 2022 42,007.94 51,602.55 64,129.75 54,305.90 64,390.89 36,187.24 58,069.60 2023 38,798.45 49,470.71 50,505.67 50,263.76 66,881.55 70,348.73 36,858.14 2024 % Change 5-Year Ave. 5.99% 35,966.69 6.34% 46,696.37 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 41,271.81 52,821.73 54,231.68 6.87% 47,781.74 55,911.99 10.10% 46,498.30 65,309.31 -2.41% 55,622.11 37,965.02 -85.30% 40,606.80 68,828.78 46.45% 49,625.97 32,415.46 28,328.62 53,200.16 17,201.80 20,323.77 38,209.24 35,279.36 74,723.11 29,408.23 62,795.11 139,369.81 54,965.11 119,039.47 131,561.66 130,124.77 -1.10% 116,578.16 126,269.99 120,650.92 164,773.79 154,524.58 198,918.58 181,512.35 -9.59% 164,076.04 103,635.85 108,852.60 139,222.51 45,399.97 63,130.77 93,550.49 142,140.85 176,409.86 84,746.99 19.43% 134,052.33 20.10% 129,354.85 6.80% 75,551.76 101,380.60 107,416.93 136,598.38 133,850.03 167,528.30 90,930.59 660,019.53 665,768.62 974,421.39 1,004,995.79 1,128,476.00 687,977.44 10.94% 757,424.56 Yeart to Date 409,603.11 386,368.32 605,050.01 644,257.92 693,607.25 687,977.44 -0.82% Town Sales Tax 2021 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 % Change 5-Year Ave. 7.69% 41,624.42 4.58% 48,502.32 January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL Year to Date 17,777.51 28,417.92 40,358.55 48,401.82 43,654.63 47,289.18 26,379.98 39,259.76 45,122.36 56,934.96 49,412.31 75,356.86 37,422.14 46,611.62 60,354.74 58,492.54 32,071.64 24,839.85 60,352.89 59,047.63 65,473.02 70,454.07 21,650.46 22,518.84 43,589.40 41,669.35 95,511.31 44,987.59 -112.31% 50,243.72 29,239.56 74,281.24 71,269.47 44,246.65 91,914.29 51.86% 62,190.24 105,875.94 90,106.11 190,977.70 163,532.09 185,303.71 184,418.15 -0.48% 147,159.11 179,274.96 170,982.30 233,606.46 217,481.13 257,025.50 252,137.38 -1.94% 211,674.07 51,782.22 33,717.73 34,763.49 46,228.85 81,691.27 56,271.57 56,013.09 -0.46% 54,993.65 65,569.02 10.79% 53,690.01 7.07% 56,033.49 49,655.30 151,774.01 155,155.28 192,817.13 193,304.52 237,546.24 146,395.83 153,802.89 189,389.35 183,632.90 235,991.13 64,974.75 83,368.79 129,991.56 117,612.17 125,062.82 18.62% 186,119.44 22.19% 181,842.42 5.96% 104,202.02 905,493.39 869,876.93 1,293,327.11 1,294,932.05 1,453,991.43 864,564.99 10.94% 1,016,146.51 542,348.80 477,549.97 781,129.07 800,382.46 855,391.24 864,564.99 1.06% Remote Town Sales" Tax- Month Collected 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 226.94 2.665,41 7,13741 18,727,85 6,501.09 8.786,68 894.21 4.049.16 10.221,18 9.734.40 10.861-19 10.017.48 852.39 5.391.71 0.870,33 7.026.64 13.421.87 9.677-17 2.696.78 4,983.35 9.701,78 7,962.66 10.946.74 8.206,97 3.444,00 7.827,11 13.826,19 17,869,99 11.026.74 19.310.02 2,981.52 11.801.24 10.736,42 14.542,52 17.609,67 2.652.50 12.441.45 14,756.06 12.933.86 17.15181 Seplember 2.286.57 10.544:18 12.717.24 10.280.87 19.902.65 2.018.43 8.487.00 27,347.76 17.708:75 12.234.15 November 2.827.77 5.994.61 9.195,92 7,803.27 8,035,89 December 4.688.76 7.310.95 12,788.01 8.628.52 7.962.05 TOTAI 74.956.15 86.748.89 148,043.08 140.383.82 144,866.39 63.906,83 57.500.60 30.169.46 54.501:67 68.486.03 61.970-17 63.906.83 Remote Emergency Services Sales Tax Month Collected 2019 2020 2021 Remote County Sales" Tax Month Collected 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 January March April May June July August October Jannary February March April May Junc July Augusi October November TOTAL YID 41.21 3,806.85 3.628.40 5,753,99 7.165,10 7,520.80 84,44 4.410.17 2.876.38 5,470.91 6.625.40 8,909.76 398.52 3.236.13 -,696.12 20.226.35 8,333.13 9.783.63 15191 3.304.40 5,449.37 3,22141 7,054.33 8.218,67 325,95 2.775.50 6.212,46 5.873.38 6,677.71 8,849,45 661,74 2.510,43 7,899,27 7,016,18 9.251.92 6.038,92 861,00 4.350.51 8.226.05 5,981.69 11,577.52 1.050.42 4.023.33 6,509.70 6,176.77 11,381-82 Seplember 1.028.90 4.221.36 6,365,70 7,226.03 8,996.53 825,95 3.659,87 5,435,83 6,589.09 7,634.04 924,35 2,933,00 7,277,72 7,73004 9,360.85 December 9,228.08 4.317.03 6,835.25 8,003.28 10,116.56 15,582.47 43.548,58 71.412,25 89,269,12 104.174.91 49,321:23 1.663.77 20,043.48 30,762.00 47,562.22 45,107.59 49.321.23 February 49.386.28 5.252,72 6.744,78 7.164,49 9,212,54 7,908,51 YID Total Remote Sales Tax Month Collected 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2019 2022 2023 2024 January March April May June July August Octoher TOTAL YTD 167,86 4.051.74 6,735.19 15.300.16 8.54081 10:191.52 809.27 4.560:71 9.322.30 18.72425 11,995.67 12.374,89 628.71 5.443.90 7.699,31 7.612,23 12,796,80 11,184.17 1.892:28 4,857.16 9.945,76 8.646.96 11,014,56 10,659,57 2.570,26 6.471.47 13.577.53 15,552.84 12.673.34 12.007.98 2.405.48 10.111:26 15.60053 12.826.79 18.240.81 3.702,92 10.307.22 13.29024 11,943:37 17.832.36 September 2.075.54 9.243.47 11,926.06 10.941,10 18.060,82 1.780,63 7,604.14 20.488.41 15.185,16 12,416.81 November 2.348.89 5.585,20 10.295.36 9,707,69 10.872.26 December 8,712.11 114.58 12.263.74 10.394.20 11.298.39 lanuary March April May une Jolyi Aupust Ocioher 436,01 10.524:00 17.501,00 39,78200 22.207.00 26,499.00 February 80,440,20 15,712,01 15,640.25 20,532,01 25,736.01 27,329.00 2,102,00 11,846.00 24.239.60 48,685.00 31,189,99 32,176.00 1.633,01 14.140,01 20,019.01 17,860.28 33,273.00 29,080.01 4,915,01 12,616.01 25,860.00 22,483.00 28,63901 27,715.99 6,676.00 16.809,01 35.302.99 40,439.01 32,952,00 37,416.92 6,24800 26.263.01 40,563,00 33.351,00 47,428.00 7.405,84 26,772.00 34.556,00 31.05400 46.365,99 September 5,391,01 24.009,01 31,009.00 28.448.00 46,96000 4.625.01 19,751.01 53,272.00 39,483.00 32,285,00 November 6.101:01 14,512,81 26.769.00 25,241-00 28.269,00 December 22,629-01 18.902.56 31,887.00 27.026.00 29.377.00 TOTAL 148.602.11 211,857,44 356,618.85 374,384.30 404.682,00 180.216.92 96,202.23 81.647.04 138,562.85 189.781.30 173.997-01 180,216.92 February 30.969.48 6.049:12 6.019.09 7.896.61 9.898.07 10.510,73 58.063.49 81.559.97 137.163.52 144.731.36 155.640.70 66.988-86 37,037.86 31.434:10 53.299.18 73.733.05 66,919.25 66,988.86 YFD 5VEAR' TOTAL 1,496,144.70 Town Sales Tax 1988-2023 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 OHVS Prohibited Covid 19 IceFire 416Fire $200,000 Great Recessionmm Ruby Walls Rockslide, Missionary Ridge Firer OHVS Allowed Grouse GulchA Avalancher 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020_2021_20 Town 4% Sales Tax Adjustedi for Inflation Town Sales Tax (month collected) 2018 February 24,868.07 25,970.59 March 21,945,84 31,177.43 April 17,527.63 20,798.07 May 53,182.66 47,514.29 June 80,166.62 102.431.94 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total %Change 5-Year Ave 46,611.62 53,190.25 7.16449 60,354.74 49,280.00 9.21254 58,492.54 57,660.52 7,9085 65,569.03 011 53,690.01 January 23,836.90 33,491.06 226.94 33,718.00 32,098.08 2,665.41 34,763.49 39,091.44 1374 46,228.85 62,963.42 81,691.27 49.770.48 56,271.57 47,226.41 8.78668 56,013.09 (000) 54,993.65 75,356.87 32,169.42 5.252.72 37,422.14 39,866.84 32,071.64 20,790.69 4.04916 24,839.85 50,131,71 10,221 60,352.89 49,313.23 21,650.46 17,127.14 5.391.71 22,518.85 36,719.07 50,211.07 24.25622 4.98335 29,239.57 64,579.46 9.701 74,281.24 63,306.81 105,875.94 82,279.01 782711 90,106.12 177,151.51 13,826. 190,977.70 145,662.10 59,047.63 54,611.83 10.861.19 65,47302 60,436.59 10.01748 70,454.07 0.07 56,033.49 41,669.35 82,08944 13.42187 95,511.31 35,310.42 967717 44,98759 (1.12) 49,655,30 71,269.47 33,299.91 10.946,74 44,246.65 83,707.32 $.20697 91,914:29 052 62,190:24 163,532.09 174,276.97 11.02674 185,303.71 171,147.05 19.310.02 190,457.07 003 164,075.34 217.481,13 239,415.83 17.60967 257,025.50 234,655,10 17.48228 252,137.38 (0.02) 226,24656 43,589.40 34.642.71 192,817.13 180,370.66 July 151,431.83 176,293.44 2.9815 179,274.96 159,181.07 11801.24 170,98231 216,870,04 16.736 233,606.46 202,938.61 August 121,288.07 149,121.51 2,65250 151,774.01 142,713.83 12.44145 155,155:28 178,061.07 November 17,777.51 25,590.15 2.827.77 28,417.92 34,363.94 5.99461 40,358.55 39,205.90 193,304.52 220,394.43 151.81 237,546:24 023 186,119.44 029 181,842.42 006 104,202.02 008 41,624.42 005 48.502.32 771,532.52 0.10 666,884.60 September 130,755,88 144,10926 2.28657 146,395.83 143,258.72 10514.18 153,802.90 176,672.11 12,71724 189,389.35 173,352.03 10.28087 183,632.90 216,088.48 19902.65 235,991.13 October 50,151.94 62,95632 201843 64,974.75 74,881.79 8.48700 83,368.79 102,64380 27.347.76 129,991.56 99,903.42 17,708.75 117,612.17 112,828.67 12.234.15 125,062.82 48,401.82 35,851.36 7.803.2 43,654.63 39,253.29 8,035.89 47,289.18 December 26,379.98 34.571.00 YTD 372,95956 39,259.76 37.811.41 7.310.95 45.12236 44.14695 12.788.01 56.934.96 40.783.79 8.62852 49.41231 43,820.17 51.782.22 762,32430 TOTAL 719,312.94 854,025.06 74.956.15 928,981.21 800,931.32 86,748.89 887,680.21 1,165,139.90 148.043.08 1,313,182.98 1,142,278.39 140,383.82 1,282,662.21 1,315,129,50 144,866.39 1,459,995.89 690,143.41 81,389.11 771,532.52 498,158.94 409,872.33 695,64816 695,045.68 County Sales" Tax (month collected) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total Local Remote Total %Change Syr Average January 11,205,30 41.21 11,246.51 10.788.33 3.806.85 14,595.18 12,774.47 3.62840 16,402.87 15,168.99 5.753.99 20,922.98 17,377.67 7.165.10 24,542.77 23,242.43 7.52080 30,763.23 0.20 21,445.41 February 8,772,61 8444 8,857.05 10,870.13 4.4101 17 15,280.30 12,943.71 2,87638 15,820.09 21,069.45 5.470.91 26,540,36 15,309.31 6,62540 21,934.71 14,986.22 8.909.76 23,895.98 0.08 20,694:29 March 19,310.39 39852 19,708.91 9,542.34 3.236.13 12,778.47 20,077.43 4.696.12 24,773.55 23,758.13 20.22635 43,984.48 33,211.29 8.33313 41,544.42 24,263.99 9.78363 34,047.62 (0.22) 31,425.71 April 5,67584 15191 5,827,75 6,642,00 3304.40 9,946.40 12,099.99 5.44937 17,549,36 6,924.72 3.221.41 10,146.13 9,999.63 7,05433 17,053.96 7,541.73 8.218.67 15.760.40 (0.08) 14,091.25 May 5,87694 325.95 6,202.89 14,961.72 2.77550 17,737.22 7.456.19 6.21246 13.66865 15,774.55 5.87338 21,647.93 8,052.51 6,677.71 14,730.22 9,369.47 8.849.45 18,218.92 0.19 17,20059 June 12,825.21 661.74 13,48695 8,411:36 2.51043 10,921.79 24,129.22 7,89927 32,028.49 19,927.27 7.016.18 26,943.45 15,956.71 9.25192 25,208.63 14,354.21 6,03892 20,393.13 (0:24) 23,099.10 July 21,568,05 861.00 22,429.05 17,395.28 4,35051 21,745.79 21,822.70 8.22605 30,048.75 23.792.59 5.981.69 29,774.28 49,687.40 11.57752 61,264.92 22,173.48 16.127.79 38,301.27 (0.60) 36,227.00 August 12,723.74 1.050.42 13,774.16 14,702.81 4.023.33 18.726.14 23,443.66 6.509.70 29,953.36 27,958.85 6.176.77 34,135.62 33,346.06 1138182 44,727.88 September 14,041,68 1.028:90 15,070.58 13,563.83 4:221.36 17,785.19 22,816.57 6365.70 29,182.27 23,315.04 7.226.03 30,541.07 23,075.04 8.99653 32,071.57 October 6,721.34 82595 7,547.29 13,816.59 3.659.87 17,476.46 14,263.13 5.43583 19,698.96 11,402.75 6.589.09 17,991.84 12,801.55 7,.63404 20,435.59 November 5,930.45 924.35 6,854.80 13,790.50 2.933.00 16,723.50 11,537.52 7,277.72 18,815:24 10,696.88 7.73004 18,426.92 9,389.16 9.360.85 18.750.01 December 13.632.71 9.22808 22.860.79 15,682:24 431703 19.999.27 18.779.24 6.83525 25.614.49 21.742.70 8.003:28 29.745.98 22.621.49 10.11656 32.738.05 0.31 28,263.43 0.05 24,930.14 0.14 16,630.03 (0.02) 12,265.17 0.16 20.827.58 181,380.55 (0.14) 164,183:34 Total 138,284.26 15.582.47 153,866.73 150,167.13 43.548.58 193,715.71 202,143.83 71.412.25 273,556.08 221,531.92 89.269.12 310,801.04 250,827.82 104.174.91 355,002.73 115,931.53 65.449.02 181,380.55 YTD 87,75911 103,005.15 150,291.76 179,959.61 206,279.63 Lodging Tax Revenue 40% 40% 20% Tourist Afforable Enhanced 505.66 505.66 252.83 5,719.01 5,719.01 2,859.51 1,290.56 1,290.56 645.28 369.32 369.32 8,438.02 8,438.02 4,219.01 411.36 411.36 205.68 1,403.36 1,403.36 701.68 10,285.10 10,285.10 5,142.55 944.05 944.05 472.03 2019 885.93 3,729.44 145.07 33.00 952.07 170.21 2,738.12 2,848.73 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 % Change 5yr. Average Promotion Housing Experience January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 543.94 1,034.65 8,688.65 1,264.15 -85.45% 3,052.17 10,816.00 14,088.47 20,282.97 17,982.00 21,651.33 14,297.53 -33.96% 17,660.46 454.00 660.00 11,775.69 5,698.15 3,226.40 -43.38% 4,362.85 1,489.56 1,091.00 68.78 923.31 1242.41% 714.53 184.66 17,612.98 14,069.00 30,651.70 31,766.09 30,512.00 21,095.06 -30.86% 25,618.77 300.40 1,007.32 1,525.85 3,654.58 573.00 11,854.90 2,241.00 1,028.40 -71.86% 1,503.31 3,508.39 428.49% 3,768.23 2,360.13 47.82% 1,012.49 -115.61% 1,426.63 -1.85% 64,889.92 -8.67% 2,387.91 663.85 14,372.43 13,978.56 57,659.81 31,076.00 26,017.87 25,712.76 -1.17% 30,889.00 139.00 248.50 718.26 1,596.58 780.48 1,346.59 1,473.79 683.55 47,263.00 58,396.70 76,493.41 71,800.28 70,496.20 1,790.37 1,918.52 3,364.85 2,534.04 2,331.79 99,627.91 $ 108,427.57 $ 205,603.55 $ 175,018.65 $ 172,063.33 $ 73,416.14 -1.72% 152,148.20 29,366.45 29,366.45 14,683.23 Year to Date 47,725.81 47,331.87 124,398.70 99,210.54 98,551.79 73,416.14 -34.24% SANN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIATION September 9, 2024 1557 Green St. PO Box 466 Silverton, CO: 81433 San Juan County Board of County Commissioners Dear SanJ Juan County Board of County Commissioners, Subject: Support for Solar and Community Resiliency' Projects in San. Juan County. Ont behalf of the Board of San Miguel Power Association, we are writing to express our: support for solar and communtyresileny projects that adhere toi the principles of local support and appropriate scale, given the location and any site constraints. As an organization dedicated to the betterment of the communities that we serve, we ask that, when planning and defining land use restrictions, consideration be given to the potential fors sustainable energy solutions toe enhance communityresllence and environmental: stewardship, drive energy independence, and decrease energy costs for the communities where they are located. While we advocate for local solar in our territory in general, community solar projects, in particular, provide avaluable opportunity for residents and businesses to access renewable energy sources without the need for individual installations. In many instances, the mountains and canyons of our area make individual installation locations unsuitable. Community solar can provide another option to the residents of these locations while promoting energy equity for those who cannot afford their own individual installation. Wet believet that successful community solar andi resiliency projects should meet thet following criteria: 1. *"Local Supporl**: Communtyimolwement and: supporl are crucial for thes success and lungevily of these projects. We advocate for comprehensive community engagement processes that ensure local residents, ousinesses, and stakeholders are informed, consulted, and given a voice in project planning andi implementation. Thisi inclusive approachl helps buildtrust: and ensures that the projects 2 "Appropriate Location**: The siting and scale of solar projects are critical to their success. We support projects located in areas that meet or exceed all of thatj jurisdiction's siting considerations. Asuccessful project must gain support from the community, and likewise, the community deserves to understand the complete benefits that thep project can provide. Ideal locations include those meett the community's specific needs and preferences. neart the existing grid interconnectioninfrastructure. Headquarters Box 817, Nucla, Colorado81424 970-864-7311. 970-864-7257FAX Box 1150, Ridgway. Colorado81432 970-626-5549. 970-626-5688; FAX San Miguel Power Associationi is ane equal opportunity provider ande employer. SANMIGUEL POWER ASSOCIATION By adhering to these principles, solar and community resiliency projects can provide numerous local economic, social, and environmental. benefits. As we lookt tot thet future: and potential vulnerabilities thatmay face the national electric grid, solari in our' "backyard" could alsos serve a security purpose. Wel hopey youwill We are eager to collaborate with local authorities, community groups, and developers to promote and Thank you for considering our perspective on this important issue. We look forward to working together to consider this in all of your long-term planning and land use discussions. implement solar projects that meet these standards. advance energy solutions that benefit the communities we: serve. Sincerely, Bahlacl Felicelli Rubel Board President San Miguel Power Association, Inc. rube@smpa.com Thk Brad Zaporski General Manager/CEO San! Miguel Power Association, Inc. brad@smpa.com Headquarters Box 817, Nucla, Colorado81424 970-864-7311. 970-864-7257FAX Box 1150, Ridgway. Colorado81432 970-626-5549. 970-626-56881 FAX San! Miguel Power Associationi is ane equal opportunity provider ande employer. 9/10/24, 1:35 PM San. Juan County Mail- Anvil Updates Gmail Willy Tookey Anvil Updates 1message Katie Shapiro Good afternoon commissioners, the next meeting. Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 4:00F PM To:a adminstrator@sanluancolorado.us, Willy Tookey somnesnarcoaous lam following up in regards to my comments at a recent meeting with some follow up questions andi information. Ife email is not the best form for this type of communication, please letr me know iflshould set up a meeting orr reach back out during public comment at In my opinion, there are problems down at/ Anvil that need a solution. Anvil was 'cleaned up" but left, in my opinion, an unfinished project. Ito doesn't seem just that affordable housing coincides with poorer quality ofl life. lappreciate the conversations the Town Board is having around the Zanoni lots which include things like the needi for a green space, shade, walking path, etc. l'am curious if any of these topics were considered for Anvil? If so, what happened? Some issues down at Anvil are that iti is excessively dusty, hoti in the summer (and only getting worse with climate change), very dry, loud (I can hear my neighbors across the street sneeze when they are inside and my windows are open), lack of privacy, lack of any greenification/solil, and completely cut off from town due to the nature of Austin, you hads said at the last meeting that there may be some funds for greenification. Can youl let me knowi ift there has been the road (narrow, power line, power poles). progress on this or when Ican expect an update? Idid reach out to CDPHE and here are some potential grants that could help. The town Programs through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs EPA's Community Change Grants Program community-based non-profit organization. HUD's Community Development Block Grant/CpBoiProgram. KeepAmerical Beautiful Community Grants CDPHE's Environmental Justice Program Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Laura Jane Musser Fund The Lawrence Foundation Quadratec Cares This grant funds projects in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. Local governments are eligible in partnership with a Secondly, lam wonderingi ify you all reached a decision encouraging people to build down at/ Anvil? There are many empty lots and a Finally, parking and ther roadi is al bit of a mess down there. We were required to have large setbacks and parking spaces. With the road being widened down at the Austin Logan lots, lam assuming the road will also be widened down at Anvil (especially with all of the new infrastructure). There are al lot ofi interesting fronty yard projects happening and would like to have an understanding oft the ots/parkingsetpacks. Last winter plowing was very difficult, so a wider road and a more clear parking plan would help with this Ify you! have a moment, swing by Anvil and have al look? Or, l'am happy to have a cup of coffee ort tea and sit on my porch and discuss. housing crisisi in Silverton soi it seems reasonable for people tol build or give upi their lot. greatly. 847-571-0999. Genuinely, Katie Shapiro Thank you for your consideration and response. https:llmail. goodle.com/maluo?aet2eiveweplisearcl-alsoerihd-hneadf180867034723979801asimol-msp,t1808670347739793801 1/2 9/9/24, 9:39AM San Juan County Mail- Community Night- Living with' Wildlife COMMUN MEETING Living with wildlife anda call to action. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH AT6PM TOWN HALL Atour community meeting, you'll have the opportunity to: Learn more about living with wildlife Become "Bear Aware" certified Join the Mayor's coalition This is your chance to make a difference in your community and help shape its future. 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