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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Public Works 1987-12-184 Â·2 , I PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA PACKETS 4 1 - 1985 - 1987 - . j r' - mmp/*Bil..............................................li......~ MADE IN LETTER AND LEGAL SIZES expanding GlÂ·1*x> file pockets expand as papers are added ALVAH BUSHNELL COMPANY 925 Filbert St. Phila., Pa. 19107 Standard Legal Size 3,6 Inch Exp-ion P-1526 r' #4. .. L .. . ..... â‚¬L 'Â·Â·, P 9 'rl. 4 ft j Â£.2-2,1'biL 2 i. I .1 1.t , , 4 0 I tan'.4,1 1 .,1 *~~.68'-/Â·21 -- ,~ *1'. _ 440 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE /~k, AGENDA DECEMBER 18, 1987 1. MUSEUM, SENIOR CENTER - Request to plow snow from parking lots (Referred from Administrative Committee). 2. LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KORAL HEIGHTS - Request for easements across town leasehold adjacent to property. 3. MOCCASIN STREET - Report and proposal to perform additional surveying and engineering for cost estimate. Reports: 1. Customer Service Response 2. Snowplowing to Date 3. Residential Building Permits 4. Prospect Mountain Storm Sewer 5. Municipal Building Carpet 6. Cascade Diversion Structure 7. Personnel Change STAMLEY Vii_LAGE P.O. Box 1 556 W.9 Estes Park. CO 805-17 OFECE: Â£303) 556-9544 REES: (303) 586-31Â»4 MARCA DOF! I Sates Associate WHEELER <ED Better TIOInes, REALTY 1 i C~ * l and Gardens Â·DIE@P~EET - - 7.r 11 DEC 1 71987 -- TOWN OF ESTES PARK to Ch If) PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 9 -0- December 16, 1997 BY.-. eme t.-MCD =Cm 0 ct; LO m_ Mr. Richard Widmer Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 RE: Access & Utility Easements Dear Mr. Widmer: The enclosed easement description and drawing depict proposed easements on a tract of land owned by the U.S. Government at the intersection of Peak View Drive and Prospect Mountain Tunnel Road. The easements are necessary to provide access, natural gas and sanitary sewer to Lot 2, Block 1, Koral Heights Subdivision. When this subdivision was originally platted in 1965, utilities and access were contemplated along the South side of this lot where a "U.S. Government Road" was shown. At that time, a road did exist in the location shown on the subdivision plat. In 1968, Larimer County realigned this road where it intersects Peak View Drive and abandoned the road along the South side of Lot 2. Now that someone wants to build on Lot 2, the problems caused by the road realignment come to light. It would seem only fair and reasonable to allow these pro- posed easements in order to rectify a problem that , was not created by the owners of Lot 2. If you have any questions, please contact us. Respectfully yours, ESTES PARK SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS, INC. _2&Â«,f f, C AL-c---Les. - ,-=-I---I. Paul M. Kochevar, P.E., P.L.S. Vice President hO 3Â° PK: m (10 0- X encl,/ LU CO lorado First Nat'I P.O.Box 3 PAGE 2 OF 2 EXHIBIT A ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS TO SERVE LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KORAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO. LOT 4 __ 4 20' WIDE ACCESS 8 LOT 3 f UTUTY EASEMENT ' ~ 2: FND. 1/2" d~ BAR .- O . A 4 - BLOCK I M / 42;,u.Lt g 40 urr z . 7 J Â· LU V Z N 41'17'12- E Z 1 55.00' D 1- *' S 48'42'48" E SCALE '1" = 50' 26.00' Z '2 2 . H Z 3 + ' O LOT I ag FNDJ/2" 2 W 0------1 REBAR / /' U.S. GOVERNMENT * ~ .R g/ PROPERTY m az 1 4 0- I.~/4- 15 -E UTUrf EASEMENT I *4*. 0// 1. 4/ 44 - w! PEAK VIEW DRIVE UE COR. GOVERNMENT LOT 3 1-I SECTION 31, TfN, R72W Surveyor's Certificate Date DEC. 7,1997 I, Charles T. 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W Qi-â€¢' ~ \ 1 U#Â·t i 1 i i / Â· ' \\ \ C X U lOg . 9 / 1 4 4\41\ '94 ::\NÂ». -U /- Ch I , \\ i 1 1\#h Â«\ r XÂ©X-/ / / f Â¥kr #* Vt N l // 11 -vi i r' F // I I .......... ... - December 10, 1987 v . 9 â‚¬ 1 CD D C 00 0 CO LO Mr. Richard Widmer Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 RE: Preliminary Street Design Through Reed's Property Dear Mr. Widmer: Last week we layed out a rough alignment of the proposed street through Reed's property in a configuration as previously discussed with Mr. Duane Reed and Mr. Bob Heron. On Tuesday of this week Mr. Heron and Tom Brown, of our office, walked this alignment and dis- cussed its impact upon the tramway business. Mr. Heron is in general agreement with the alignment and suggests we proceed with a preliminary design to work out details that might directly affect his access and operation. The most difficult aspect of designing this street is in the area of the tramway and Riverside Drive. The remain- der of the street to the top of the ridge is fairly simple to lay out. The primary goals of a preliminary design of this stage would be: (1) to develop a good cost estimate for comparison to the cost of upgrading the existing Mocassin Street, and (2) to show that a good. intersection with Riverside Drive is possible while meeting the access needs of the tramway. In order to accomplish these goals we would propose a task schedule as follows: $ i D 08,0 a LLICO ESTES PARK SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS, Inc. ark, Colorado First Nat'I B (303) ox 3047 Mr. Richard Widmer Town of Estes Park 12/10/87 Page 2. 1. Develop a base map that accurately shows the area around the Crags Drive bridge, Riverside Drive along the tramway frontage, the tramway entrance road and the alignment of the street as roughly layed out to date. 2. Develop cross sections from the tramway park- ing area back to the west property line - about 400 feet. 3. Utilizing the above information, prepare a preliminary design from Riverside Drive to the top of the ridge. 4. Prepare a list of the various work items associated with this street section and accompanying quantities. Earthwork quanti- ties for the area above the tramway would be calculated by using the existing Town topography and new cross sections, as mentioned above, for the area below the tramway. 5. A cost estimate for this project would then be prepared. The cost you would incur in preparing this preliminary design would not exceed $8,360. Of this amount, about 75% can be attributed to designing the lower one-third of the street which is the area from the tramway down to the Riverside Drive intersection. We would like to proceed with the pre- liminary design as soon as possible and schedule its com- pletion for no later than March 1, 1988. The advantages of this alignment over the existing Mocassin Street are numerous. However, there are several details to be worked out with the owners of this property before their consent can be obtained. This preliminary design will provide those details as well As a better overall cost estimate to be compared with the perceived benefits. If we can provide more detail or answer any questions, please contact us. Respectfully yours, ~4<TES PARK SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS, INC. 2/6-4 4 AUâ‚¬Â£Â« Paul M. Koche~in~ P.E.,P.L.S. Vice President PK:m ESTES PARK PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Customer Service Response Report November, 1987 ACTIVITY # OF RESPONSES MAN-HOURS Hydrant Flushing 0 0 Bleeder Maintenance 0 0 Utility Locations 12 11.95 Billing Questions 2 0.80 Inspections 1 10.00 Tap Requests 0 0 Water Quality 6 7.50 Pressure 0 0 Frozen Lines 0 0 Line Breaks 3 1.50 Back Flow Prevention 0 0 Construction 7 2.30 Street Sweeping 0 0 Street Repair 0 0 Snow Removal 6 1.40 Sign Repair 1 0.50 Storm Drainage 0 0 Other 6 16.90 TOTALS 44 52.85 WATER LOST TOTAL CALLS 44 20% Decrease over last month TOTAL MAN HOURS 52.85 30% Decrease over last month 9 TOWN OF ESTES PARK STORM COSTS SNOWPLOWING 1987-1988 TOTAL DATE DAY REMARKS LABOR VEHICLE SAND STORM YTD COST COST COST COST COST 15-Nov-87 SUN 14:, Wet, heavy. $1,398.62 $214.68 $65.79 $1,679.09 $1,679.09 16-Nov-87 MON <1", wind later in pm. $677.35 $155.50 $123.36 $956.21 $2,635.30 17-Nov-87 TUE <1' $696.62 $118.75 $123.36 $938.73 $3,574.03 18-Nov-87 WED 00, windy $281.60 $102.96 $8.22 $392.79 $3,966.82 19-Nov-87 THU 00, drifts and CBD ice $242.67 $52.78 $4.11 $299.56 $4,266.38 23-Nov-87 MON Swept CBD $0.00 $0.00 ($123.36) (Â¢123.36] $4,143.02 26-Nov-87 THU 2" - Thanksgiving Day $615.95 $148.66 $152.15 $916.76 $5,059.78 27-Nov-87 FRI <1Â°, cleanup $497.13 $130.93 $131.59 $759.65 $5,819.43 27-Nov-87 FRI 0"t Clean ridge for parade $74.45 $12.69 $8.22 $95.36 $5,914.79 30-Nov-87 MON Swept CBD, Morgan, Manford $0.00 $0.00 ($123.36) ($123.36) $5,791.42 01-Dec-87 TUE Swept hill st, Lex, CC $0.00 $0.00 ($82.24) ($82.24) $5,709.18 03-Dec-87 THU 0", CBD ice removal. $177.68 $19.36 $0.00 $197.24 $5,906.22 08-Dec-87 TUE Swept Driftwood $0.00 $0.00 ($24.65) ($24.65} $5,881.58 13-Dec-87 SUN <1'; Cont light all day $744.60 $141.11 $164.49 $1,050.20 $6,931.77 14-Dec-87 MON 1" $639.49 $162.00 $143.93 $945.42 $7,Â·877.19 15-Dec-87 TUE 0' - wind, ice $365.76 $89.91 $102.80 $558.48 $8,435.66 Â· /987 MAN #4(04% 70 '21,5 2 4/SOo = 75% 0, /'34 /98G 1,1 Aw V eÂ« 70 / EP S = 22/. 75 4 16, 1~94'.0/~ 71 64 11*44 /986 = /0//./8(. . RESIDENTIAL PERMITS:YEAR-TO-DATE (NOV) 120 17 Town of Estes Park 108 110 - 100 - 90 - 87 80 - 70 - 60 - 56 S1 50 -Â£1~ 40 - 36 30 - 20 - 14 /1/Â« 10 - 2 1123 0 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 O NOVEMBER - + YEAR-to-DATE BULDING PERMIT VALUATIONS:YID (NOV) Town of Estes Pork 9.904,766 10 9 - 8,102.779 8 - 7 7 -6.783.039 jt 0.9 6- !1} 5.6~689 4 5.123.966 ~ 5 - Â·(54 It lill. U= 1 4,6(Â£334 *, 4.485,280 4 9. q q. - i 4 - 1 , .4 4 4 4 4 0 / I 54 :4 7, 11 1 I JI h * 6 -%01135%2, f 3 - f 2.458991 // /1 , -1 k 2 7 -Fi . 11 li f . 10 9 Â»Â»4 333 44 li li J I t. 1. 4 0. R--4 4 .E r--~ 0 1 1979 1980 1961 1932 1983 1934 1985 1986 1987 F<-1 NOVEMBER 5731 YEAR-TO-DATE k%)40%11\ c 71 /a-~ p 7 jutÂ»jal /4 2.-20 46%. 4 Estes Park Library Site Evaluation Study II. SITE SUMMARIES The Site Summaries which follow consist of a Site Plan Drawing and a brief statement concerning each of eight key factors, organized in the following typical sequence: 1. Convenience of year-round vehicular access. 2. Pedestrian accessibility from residential and activity centers. 3. Probability of finding convenient parking upon arrival. 4. Land cost. 5. Site development cost, including sitework and landscaping. 6. Site utilization: Site access, building orientation and footprint, and parking. 7. Site characteristics: Views, environmental impacts, special features. 8. Simplicity of building configuration and capacity for expansion. l.kj tal l.1 ln, U,J lk) Uil lh.1 i.*1 Jil Lial ihil unl ,al I.ii l.w.1 l..1 I..1 I..1 l. i I.i .i l., ..r ., \D 1 6 1 - .tainw 0 . \ i 17 TITEFOUTPRINT_ws--BRD 4 6BE-EXKRPUE? THERE ARE NUMEROUS OPTIONS 1 05/\ 4 233 )--4 ~ 0 3 0 \D 0 \ EXET/Ne \ Â· 0 \ MUMS,AL \ 1 4 ~NE.2/Ne ~ - 07 3 1 9 V 1 Fle A em/ty /2-1 700 A 4~f LIÂ©MA Y.,-1UILONe Wrrpi \ 0 77 / 8000 ~crFRINT â‚¬ %>â‚¬078- , 1 MOTDEEP ~NDMR>-1 , MELoo'977 oN Â£ -1 4 Mon,-teleeT El orti lIVAL DRAÂ®1 BUILDIA/6 ec)M/VE]% 1--1 To E M * 2 - 1\ 3 6 PHof 0 pril V 1-7\ --- 4*,\5 066 6 A f 0 61* 0% 4 4-4 3 9 M f 0 * 3\/ 4 SITE ALTERNATIVE D-BOND PARK Estes Park Library Site Evaluation Study D. Site Alternative D: Bond Park 1. Prominently located and conveniently reached during most of the year, this site, nevertheless, relies for summer convenience upon access from the north, along McGregor Avenue. 2. This site is ideally positioned to maximize pedestrian use. 3. Curbside parking during the three summer months cannot be assured. Nontheless, a parking survey conducted by i the Libary during the month of July indicates that the "perceived parking problem" during the summer season is not substantiated. A significant number of vacant spaces were counted in the vicinity of the library at peak times, throughout the week. The present fee of $2000 per non-provided parking space may in the future be lowered, or could possibly be waived for the library by the Town. All alternatives to parking fees should be explored. 4. Land cost for this site is assumed to be zero. This assumption is unverified. 5. Because of the existing site work development in the park, the extent of sitework (excluding demolition and landscaping for the existing library which is assumed to apply to all alternatives) is estimated at 20% of the site area (47,000 SF) x $3.50/SF = $33,180. The design of site improvements related to the park should be closely coordinated with EPURA, and costs for sitework may very possibly be shared with the Urban Renewal Authority. 6. Refer to Site Alternate D diagram: In this scheme a two-story building is proposed which does not require relocation of the existing library. Some re-configuration of the Park parcel may be involved. The majority of existng trees would be preserved. The library orients itself to the park. Preservation and remodelling of the original library building is an option independent of site selection, but at a miminum, the site requires removal of all but the original building to maintain the desirable spacial qualities of the park. Estes Park Library $ Site Evaluation Study 7. The park setting is extremely appropriate and the present relationship of library to the park can be ( significantly improved upon. Mature trees are an important asset. Park improvements should be closely coordinated with EPURA design consultants. 8. A two-story building appears to be required. The building needs to be carefully configured, relating itself to the center of the park, to the original library (if preserved) and the pedestrian approaches on ~ all sides. j This site is the most restrictive in terms of future expansion. The ultimate square footage possible on this site cannot be determined without further design investigation and coordination with the Town. 4 4 4 Estes Park Library Site Evaluation Study - III. PHILOSOPHY CONCERNING THE PLACE OF THE LIBRARY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY In a healthy community dialogue, the expression of manifold views is crucial. It serves the exploratory need, engages the public proprietary interest, provides a sounding board for key community groups and sometimes opens the way to unexpected opportunities. Many of the issues which surface during this period are of a subjective nature, based upon feeling and opinion. In the end, decision-makers must distinguish the essential parameters upon which to base their conclusions. Following are issues which, from the Architects' vantage are vitally important in the final selection of a home for the new $ Estes Park Public Library. A brief discussion of these factors may help to place in perspective the preceding analytical evaluation of sites. 4 Il 4 4 2 Lt' Mi#22 X Estes Park Library Site Evaluation .Study A. Central Location At the heart of our ancestors' New England villages is the 1 "Common" or "Town Green" around which the publ ic buildings were erected: the Meeting House, the Town Hall, the Church. 1 This area was the rallying point for the community, fulfilling the civic, religious and community functions of 21 the Town. Today this tradition still presents a spirited alternative to the pattern of urban de-centralization brought about by the automobile. The position of the public library at the heart of town is an Estes Park tradition. It contributes to our strong "sense of community" and conveys to us the values which are our heritage. B. Relationship to Surrounding Activities "Symbiosis" in planning jargon is the dynamic balance of complementary activities and uses which contribute to, and -g benefit from, one another. It is a conventional strategy in commercial centers. It applies to the Library in its relationship to civic functions, to community activities, and to the downtown business area. It is no less desirable for the Library to locate at the center of community activity than for any business to seek a prime location, but with the added value of making its services available to the entire public without discrimination or the promotion of self-interest. In the downtown area the Library is a perfect neighbor, and the closer its proximity to the center ~0 of commercial activity, the better. There is considerable documentation within professional library literature to support this view. Though current -4 studies are difficult to find, the conditions specific to Estes Park are relevant to the documentation available. 4 4 4 4 N - Estes Park Library Site Evaluation Study C. Public Visibility and Image "Townscape" is the overall impression by the Town, or more particularly, by any specific precinct or identifiable area within it. (The street improvements completed in Estes Park in the last three years, for example, have dramatically altered the "townscape".) The construction of a single buiding can enhance the visual impression of the town #i, depending on the location, site orientation and image of the building. Therefore, thera is an opportunity for the new library building to contribute to the Estes Park townscape in the following ways: (1) by being located where highly visible from a primary arterial; (2) by being included as part of a grouping of compatible buildings and users; 4 (3) by being elevated architecturally to a stature of civic significance In the Site Comparison section which follows, the extent to which the candidate sites meet these subjective criteria is compared. 4 N N 4 4 4 .... v NORTH \\\34 \44 O 50* 100' \ \ \0 \ 0 2\11 e Y-mgue \ O \ MUM//6,AL \ / 4 4 \Due/Na \ 5- Fle A em/ty /2,700 0\ UeMA y-*fU/LO/Ne W/TH \ 3, 0 9000 WrrFRINT â‚¬ ~4611- 3.ront 16,61, DreÂ®Kkullot/ve r ~ ~ 7-Â» 5 & OVE)~ ' C-1 ir/ ~~ tÂ»\39. Pmr 61 Fl' Â» 90* SHORM 51% O 4 0 4 S SITE ALTERNATIVE D-BOND PARK Scheme B Lcuu-a-