Press Alt + R to read the document text or Alt + P to download or print.
This document contains no pages.
HomeMy WebLinkAboutR24-020 Approval of the Special Use Permit for Copper Bar Ranch Resort Facility File No. ZS 009277-2022 DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9 •
CD
Commissioner Chandl er-Henr tnoved adoption 110 2
of the following Resolution: M Q
co
mitN �
od
BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS p M o
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO N
RESOLUTION NO.2024- 020
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL 00
OF THE CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL USE PERMIT .�
FOR COPPER BAR RANCH RESORT RECREATIONAL FACILITY 0°
c 8o
O O0 as o D O
Eagle County File No.ZS-009277-2022 aQ'i o,w O
W dCC0
WHEREAS, on or about August 4, 2022,the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted for
filing Eagle County File No. ZS-009277-2022 (the"Application") submitted by Kerry Donovan and Shad
Murib(collectively, the"Applicant"); and
WHEREAS,the Applicant requested a Consolidated Special Use Permit(the"SUP")to conduct
special events at one tent site location on an 81 acre,Resource(R)zoned parcel located at 1830 West
Squaw Creek Road,Parcel No. 2107-102-00-052 and legally described in Exhibit A(the"Property"); and
WHEREAS,the Property is owned by Donovan's Copper Bar Ranch, LLLP,which has provided
written authorization for the Application pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations(the"ECLUR')
Section 5-210.D.1 -Applicant is Not the Owner; and
WHEREAS,a special event use is not defined in ECLUR Article 2 -Definitions and is not listed
in ECLUR Table 3-300 -Residential and Agricultural Zone Districts Use Schedule and is therefore not
allowed in the Resource(R)zone district under ECLUR Section 3-300.F - Uses Not Listed unless the
Planning Director makes a determination that the special event use is sufficiently similar to a use listed in
ECLUR Table 3-300; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to ECLUR Section 3-300.F.2 -Determination of Similar Use, the Planning
Director determined that the special event use proposed by the Application is sufficiently similar to a
Resort Recreational Facility as defined by ECLUR Article 2 and that therefore the proposed use could
occur on the Property with the issuance of a SUP; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with ECLUR Section 5-210.E-Notice of Public Hearings, notice
concerning the subject matter of the Application and setting forth the dates and times of meetings for
consideration of the Applications by the Eagle County Planning Commission(the"Planning
Commission")was published in the Vail Daily and Eagle Valley Enterprise on June 1, 2023,mailed to
adjacent property owners on May 23,2023, and posted on the Property on June 5,2023; and
WHEREAS,at its public hearing held on June 21, 2023,the Planning Commission, considered
the proposed SUP and associated plans and the statements and concerns of the Applicant,the Eagle
County Community Development Department, and other interested persons, and based upon its findings,
recommended approval with conditions of the proposed SUP; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with ECLUR Section 5-210.E-Notice of Public Hearings, notice
concerning the subject matter of the Application and setting forth the dates and times of meetings for
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
consideration of the Application by the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Eagle(the
"Board")was published in the Vail Daily and Eagle Valley Enterprise on December 28, 2023,mailed to
adjacent property owners on December 22,2023, and posted on the Property on or before February 10,
2024; and
WHEREAS,at its public hearing on February 26, 2024,the Board considered the proposed SUP,
associated plans, and the statements and concerns of the Applicant, the Eagle County Community
Development Department,and other interested persons, and the recommendation of the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS,based on the evidence,testimony, exhibits, and study of the Comprehensive Plan
for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County,the Future Land Use Map(the"FLUM") for Eagle County,
as well as the comments of the Eagle County Community Development Department,comments of public
officials and agencies,recommendation of the Planning Commission, and comments from all interested
parties,the Board, finds as follows:
1. THAT,proper publication and public notice was provided as required by the ECLUR and state
law for the hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board.
2. THAT,the Application complies with the standards in ECLUR Section 5-250.B -Standards for
Special Use, as set forth below:
A. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.Pursuant to ECLUR Section 5-250.B.1,the
Application is in substantial conformance with numerous aspects of the Eagle County
Comprehensive Plan. The Application is in substantial conformance with the policies of the 2005
Eagle County Comprehensive Plan,the 2017 Edwards Area Community Plan, and the FLUM,
meeting goals of increasing sustainable economic development and promoting recreational
activities that encourage healthy and active lifestyles; sustaining agricultural activities;preserving
wildlife and native vegetation; and maintaining the existing scale and character of roads and
driveways. Specifically,the Application is in substantial conformance with the master plan goals,
policies, and objectives,while adhering to the Future Land Use Map("FLUM")designation and
prescribed uses. Additionally,the Future Land Use Map of the 2005 Eagle County
Comprehensive Plan designates the Property as Countryside Agricultural, meaning that
commercial uses may be considered for limited, isolated uses that are permitted through a SUP
review.
B. Compatibility.Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.2,the Application is compatible with the current and
permissible future uses of adjacent lands, services, and infrastructure improvements related
mostly to single family homes and agricultural uses. Additionally,the Property will retain its
agricultural uses and rural heritage by holding a limited number of events per year to augment the
ranch income. Furthermore the Application does not include any permanent structures or
infrastructure that will impact compatibility.
C. Zone District Standards.Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.3, the Application does comply with the
standards of the zone district in which it is located and the standards applicable to the particular
use, as identified in the ECLUR,to include dimensional limitations of setbacks and building
height, as well as other ECLUR standards of noise, light,vibration,glare,and landscaping.
D. Design Minimizes Adverse Impact.Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.4, the Application reasonably
avoids adverse impacts, including visual impacts on adjacent lands, including trash,traffic,
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
service delivery,parking and loading, odors,noise, glare,and vibration and it will not otherwise
cause or create a nuisance. The Application generally avoids adverse impacts due to the lack of
permanent development associated with the Special Use as there are no structures to be erected
and the Applicant shall receive building permits for use of existing agricultural buildings if
utilized in the events. Sources of amplified noise will be mitigated by limiting event music to a
completely enclosed tent, and the Event Planner shall test,measure,and monitor the sound at the
Property lines for compliance with ECLUR Section 4-520 and the Operations and Transportation
Plan("OTP"). The Event Planner is required to ensure all water for drinking and sanitation is
provided by off-site sources and wastewater will be removed from the Property following each
event. According to Condition of Approval 2,the use of bear-proof waste containers and secure
buildings for trash will be implemented in order to reasonably avoid adverse impacts from trash,
and the Applicant shall avoid areas that are known, if any,to be utilized by deer or elk for
fawning or calving. With Condition of Approval 3,the Applicant shall utilize shuttling of some
workers and guests in order to reasonably avoid adverse impacts from traffic. Few activities,
except vehicular traffic,will be visible from West Squaw Creek Road and adjoining properties.
Variations for driveway surface and width,as well as the number and surface of parking spaces,
are adequate to ensure that the Application"Obtain(s)Desired Design Qualities"of a rural,
agricultural property and to integrate mixed agricultural uses with special event uses. Fume odors
will be mitigated with the implementation of shuttling for some workers and all the guests, as
well as the limitation to one gas-powered or diesel-powered generator. In accordance with
Condition of Approval 4,which is necessary to ensure the Application reasonably avoids adverse
impacts to adjacent lands,traffic, service deliveries,parking and loading,noise, and vibration,
disturbance to the site(set-up to tear-down)will be limited to seventy-two (72)hours per event
and up to sixteen(16) events may occur on the Property,with the serving of alcohol ending at
10:30 p.m.,the event ending by 11 p.m.,and all operations ending by 12 a.m. With the imposition
of Conditions of Approval 5 and 6,all caterers shall: be licensed by the Eagle County Health
Department,conduct all food operations on-site in accordance with the Colorado Retail Food
Rules and Regulations, and obtain all necessary inspections,including tent set-up inspection by
the Eagle River Fire Protection District.
E. Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.5, the Application,as
conditioned,minimizes environmental impacts and will not cause significant deterioration of
water and air resources,wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and other natural resources. Due to the
lack of structures or other development associated with this Application,the Application will not
cause significant deterioration of water and air resources, scenic resources, or other natural
resources. Additionally,with Condition of Approval 7,which requires the Applicant provide no
less than three(3)gallons of water per person per day for drinking and lavatory purposes,the
Applicant will be in compliance with the Colorado Code of Regulations 6 CCR 1010-10 Group
Gatherings 5.2 (where water is not available under pressure). The Event Planner shall ensure that
wastewater is removed from the site in accordance with the OTP. The Applicant shall also ensure
that open fire(including fire pits with propane fuel or solid fuel, fireworks, sparklers, and
smoking) shall not be allowed on the Property at any time in accordance with the OTP.Air
emissions will be reduced with the shuttling of some workers and guests and the limitation to one
gas-powered or one diesel-powered generator in accordance with the OTP. As detailed in
Condition of Approval 4,the events are limited to a seventy-two(72)hour set-up to tear-down
period with alcohol serving ending at 10:30 p.m., events ending at 11 p.m.,and complete
operations ending by 12 a.m.,which shall minimize the impact to wildlife and preserve scenic
resources.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
F. Impact on Public Facilities.Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.6,the Application, as conditioned,will
be adequately served by public facilities and services, including roads,pedestrian paths,potable
water and wastewater facilities,parks, schools,police and fire protection,and emergency medical
services. As the Application proposes no permanent facilities to be constructed, this Application
will be adequately served by existing roads,police, fire protection, and emergency medical
services. The Application does not contemplate new roads,permanent pedestrian paths,potable
water,wastewater facilities,parks, or schools on the Property, as the events are temporary and
seasonal and the goal is to preserve the agricultural and rural nature of the property before,
between,and after events. Condition of Approval 7 requires the Event Planner to provide potable
water for water and sanitation. The OTP will require portable sanitary facilities, including toilets
and handwashing,to be delivered to the site for each event. The Eagle River Fire Protection
District has stated a willingness and an ability to navigate West Squaw Creek Road and the
driveway in the case emergency services are necessary.
G. Site Development Standards.Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.7,the Application,as conditioned
and with the approved variations, is in compliance with Article 4 Site Development Standards.
The approved variations are listed in the attached Exhibit B and are as follows:
a. Section 4-140.A-Parking Surface and Drainage to allow for the parking area and
driveway to remain with a surface of gravel,native material, and grasses.
b. Section 4-620.J-Roadway Standards for West Squaw Creek Road with respect to:
(i) lane surface type of gravel;
(ii) right-of-way minimum width between 40 to 60 feet;
(iii) lane width between 16 to 18 feet;
(iv) shoulder width of 0 to 3 feet;
(v) minimum centerline radius for design speed and E max or for nature of road of
75 to 200 feet with limited sight distance due to hillside obstruction;
(vi) structure clear width from center between 6 to 8 feet;
(vii) center of road to face of guardrail of 8 feet; and
(viii) required site distance from intersecting street and driveway of 99 feet westward
and 370 feet eastward.
Based upon Section 5-250.D-Basis for Granting Variations, the Board hereby finds that
approval of the variations, as well as Condition 3 requiring a Van Staging Agreement, Condition
9 requiring a traffic control plan and event signage, Condition 10 requiring an Annual Road
Maintenance Fee,and Condition 11 requiring a Transportation Impact Fee will allow the
Applicant to Obtain Desired Design Qualities and to Avoid Natural Resources and Natural
Hazards. These variations permit the integration of the mixed uses in the Application alongside
existing ranching operations and expanding road and shoulder surfaces, distance to guardrails,
and sight lines would require significant cuts and fills in many places to step back the cuts to
prevent destabilization of the hillside or provide adequate fill slopes and would thus impact
natural resources. The granting of the variations is necessary for those purposes to be achieved.
The Board therefore approves the nine (9)variance requests for the Special Use.
Due to the lack of construction or development associated with this Application,the standards for
landscaping and illumination, drainage, signage, and commercial and industrial improvement
standards are not applicable. Additionally,with Condition 11 requiring the payment of road
impact fees and describing the timing of the fee payment,the Application complies with the
requirement for road impact fees.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
H. Other Provisions. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.8,no other provisions of the ECLUR for use,
layout,and general development characteristics in addition to those already referenced and/or
addressed have been found applicable to this Application. Thus,the Application does comply
with all standards required by all other applicable provisions of the ECLUR for use, layout, and
general development characteristics.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT this SUP Application is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions,and that
violation of any condition shall be the basis for revocation of the SUP pursuant to the ECLUR:
1. Except as otherwise modified by this development permit, all material representations
made by the Applicant in this Application and in public meetings shall be adhered to
and considered conditions of approval.
2. The Landowner shall ensure that waste, food, and other potential bear attractants are
properly stored and secured and the use of certified,bear-proof trash containers shall be
used for any overnight trash storage; further,the Applicant shall avoid hosting events or
activities in or near any areas that are known, if any,to be utilized for deer or elk for
fawning or calving.
3. The Applicant shall submit a Van Staging Area Agreement(and any parking location
changes thereafter) for review and approval by the Planning and Engineering
Departments,prior to annual operation. The Agreement must indicate a minimum of
fifty(50)leased parking spaces in a lot that has the capacity during the use timeframe,
and the Applicant shall submit documentation as to the legal ability to lease such spaces.
During any operating season,the current agreement shall be made immediately
available to the County upon request. Additional spaces may be required if observations
or complaints indicate that fifty(50) spaces is not adequate. Additionally,the
Engineering Department may approve further reduction of leased spaces if it can be
demonstrated over two(2)operating years that a reduced number of spaces is adequate.
4. The Applicant may hold a maximum of sixteen(16)one-day events between May 1 and
October 15 of any given calendar year, and only one event at the location shall occur in
any seventy-two (72)hour period,due to the capacity of the roadway, loading/
unloading activities, and other cumulative impacts (noise, vibration, impact to wildlife
and farm animals, etc.). The serving of alcohol shall end by 10:30 p.m., events shall end
by 11 p.m. each night,with complete operations ending by 12 a.m.
5. The Applicant is responsible for scheduling and accomplishing the necessary
inspections of the tent following its set-up with Eagle River Fire Protection District
and/or the Eagle County Building Division.
6. The Applicant shall ensure that all food service vendors conduct food service operations
on-site, in the Kitchen Tent, in accordance with the physical and operational
requirements of the Colorado Retail Food Rules and Regulations, or at a commercially
licensed Retail Food Establishment. The required set-up will depend on the operation
and may include safety measures such as side wall tents,hot and cold water available
under pressure for handwashing, and/or response plans for bodily fluid event clean-up.
7. The Applicant shall ensure that at least three(3)gallons of water per person per day
shall be provided for drinking and lavatory purposes according to the Colorado Code of
Regulations 6 CCR 1010-10 Group Gatherings 5.2(where water is not available under
pressure).
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
8. Prior to the event season,Applicant shall request annually a review of the Evacuation
Plan by the Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation and/or emergency services, and such
approved plan shall be adhered to in the event of an evacuation.
9. Prior to commencement of operations,the Applicant shall provide a traffic control plan,
prepared by a qualified professional in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices(MUTCD) standards,to Eagle County Engineering for review and
approval. The plan shall include, at a minimum, signage at the access point to West
Squaw Creek Rd from Squaw Creek Rd alerting users to increased traffic and signage in
appropriate locations on either side of the event venue to alert road users to the
increased traffic and added vehicle movements into and off of the roadway. It shall also
include timing of placement and removal of signage. The Applicant shall monitor any
event-related traffic incidents and mitigate the issue prior to the next event. The plan
and any modification shall be provided to Eagle County Engineering upon request any
time during the operational season for review and approval.
10. The Applicant shall participate in annual road maintenance and repair activities on West
Squaw Creek Rd from its intersection with Squaw Creek Road to the averaged entrance
points to each venue and in direct relation and proportion to the cumulative annual
impacts resulting from the proposed use and the vehicles(passenger, service, and/or
transportation related)associated with events held on the subject properties. The
percentage of such annual assessment attributable to the proposed use shall be as
calculated in Exhibit 6 to the staff report. The annual assessment for the prior year of
use shall be paid by the Applicant prior to commencement of the operation each year.
Further,this assessment may be reviewed and updated on an annual basis if the County
determines any cost, operational changes,or changes in the planned maintenance of
West Squaw Creek Road are anticipated or if the Applicant makes a substantive change
to the operational plan.
11. Within sixty(60)calendar days of Special Use Permit approval,the Applicant shall pay
a Transportation Impact Fee of$4,196.93 to Eagle County.
12. In order to ensure the design minimizes adverse and environmental impacts consistent
with the Applicant's representations and the OTP included with the Application,the
special use permit shall terminate with the transfer of the Property by the Applicant.
THAT,this Special Use Permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the ECLUR.
THAT, the Board directs the Department of Community Development to provide a copy of this
Resolution to the Applicant.
THAT,the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County.
[Remainder of page left intentionally blank]
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED.by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the Z 2—"ID
of April ,2024,nunc pro
tunc to the 26th day of February,2024.
DocuSigned by:
� c�< COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
1 AlCOLORADO,By and Through Its
c.OGORP�
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by:
LK li A.a (1It iuA, By. Aitztit Sd uxr
r9D62F216°86110... 81EtSze7IBCO4l3...
Clerk to the Board Matt Scherr
Chair
Jeanne McQueeney
Commissioner
r DocuSigned
by:lU`Avitr
. OGAG01rTE004403...
Kathy Chandler-Henry
Commissioner
Commissioner scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Absent
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
This resolution passed by a 2/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Exhibit A
ZS-009277-2022 -Copper Bar Ranch Resort Recreational Facility Legal Description
Parcel H, Ole Creek Ranch, County of Eagle, State of Colorado
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Exhibit B
ZS-009277-2022 -Copper Bar Ranch Resort Recreational Facility Variation Table
Variation Requests from ECLUR Table 4-620 J
Summary of Environmental, Geometric, & Design Standards
Parameter West Squaw Creek Road RMC V(Mountainous)
Existing Conditions Standard
Lane Surface Type Gravel Paved
Right-of-way Width - 40 to 60 feet 70 feet
Minimum (right-of-way or easement)
Lane Width 17 to 18 feet; narrowest 16 2 - 10 feet lanes;
feet 20 feet total
Shoulder Width Varies 3 feet
(no shoulder at guardrail)
Design Speed 20-25 mph 20 mph
Minimum Centerline 75 to 200 ft with limited 273 feet
Radius for Above design sight distance due to
speed and E max or for hillside obstruction
nature of road
Structure Clear Width 6 to 8 feet 12 feet
from Center
Center of Road to Face of 8 feet 14 feet
Guardrail
Required Sight Distance 99 feet Westward 390 feet
from Intersecting Street 370 feet Eastward
and Driveway
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Exhibit C
ZS-009277-2022 -Copper Bar Ranch Resort Recreational Facility Operations and
Transportation Plan
This Operations and Transportation Plan(the Plan) for the Copper Bar Ranch (the Ranch or
CBR) defines the manner in which events will be hosted at the Ranch. The Plan defines
operational procedures and parameters, and restrictions or limitations on events to be hosted at
the Ranch. The Plan was prepared as an element of the Eagle County Special Use Permit (SUP)
review process and is intended to provide a comprehensive summary of how the Copper Bar
Ranch SUP will function in accordance with the approved SUP. Minor refinements to this Plan
may be proposed by CBR and if deemed consistent with the SUP approval approved by the
Eagle County Department of Community Development.
CBR is an active working cattle ranch located in Eagle County that will be hosting a small
number of events on ranch property. The nature of this arrangement requires a specific set of
parameters that must be followed in order for this to be a lasting and sustainable relationship
between the land, the people attending the events, and the caretakers of the ranch, and to comply
with the terms of the SUP approval.
Number and Size of Events
• No more than sixteen (16) events per year
• Maximum of 200 guests per event
• Events to be held in summer months, between May 1 and October 15`h
• No event shall last longer than ten (10) hours
• No more than one (1) event shall be held within a 72- hour period.
• No overnight accommodations associated with the events
Event Management
1. All events are required to have a full-service event planning/catering company(Event
Planner) contracted to plan, coordinate and manage the event. The event/catering
company may be one in the same, or may be two separate companies.
2. Event Planners must be approved in writing by the CBR 60 (sixty) days prior to the
scheduled start date of the event.
3. Event Planners shall serve as the primary point of contact for the event and be
responsible for communication and coordination with the CBR, the Lessee, governmental
agencies, shuttle companies and all vendors contracted to work the event.
4. Contracts with the planning companies shall stipulate that the event planning companies
are responsible for holding all vendors and Lessees accountable for adhering to the terms
of this Plan.
5. All Event Planners are required to carry and list Copper Bar Mercantile LLC as an
additional insured. Minimum $1 Million Policy.
Caterers
All caterers shall be licensed in accordance with the Eagle County Environmental Health
Department and obtain any inspections as may be required.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Vendor Transportation/Staging of Events
The preservation of this historically rustic location is paramount to the venue/ranch's lasting
success. Space for vendor loading and delivery will be managed by the Event Planner with
oversight by CBR. Loading and delivery will be limited to designated locations only, and the
number of deliveries by each vendor will be limited. Timeframes for all deliveries are to be
scheduled with the Event Planner. CBR's goal is to limit the number of trips by vendors.
Vendor Parking and Loading at the Ranch
There is no long term, on-site parking for vendors prior to, during and after events. Vendor
vehicles may be on-site prior to and after events for limited time periods as needed only for
loading and unloading, and only during timeframes scheduled with the Event Planner.
Vendor parking for loading and unloading shall only occur in designated loading areas. No
loading of any kind shall occur on West Squaw Creek Road.
The following parameters shall apply to specific vendors:
a. Tent and Rental Equipment Vendors: Limited to 24' long box trucks or smaller. Tent and
other vendors using 24' long box trucks must be scheduled with the CBR and/or Event
Planner in order to avoid conflicts with other vendors.
b. Decor: Limited to 24' Box trucks or smaller, no more than two on property at a time. Such
vendors may not be scheduled at the same time as any other vendor.
c. Band: Limited to no more than 4 cars/vans for Load in and Load out. Each Load in and Load
out period is limited to one hour. After that point cars/people will have to be moved to the
designated Staff Parking area. Bands are not allowed the use of'box' trucks.
d. Power/lighting/AV: Limited to one load in and Load out. Generator trailer may only be
delivered while a representative from CBR is present. Load in is limited to 3 hours. Load out
is limited to 3 hrs. If more time is needed it must be requested prior to the event load in or
load out date. AV use of box trucks is only allowed with written permission.
e. Catering: Limited to 4 cars/pickup trucks for Load in and Load out. Each Load in and Load
out period is limited to one hour. After that point cars/people will have to be moved to the
designated Staff Parking area. Catering is not allowed use of'box' trucks.
f. Floral: Limited to 4 cars/vans for Load in and Load out. Each Load in and Load out period is
limited to one hour. After that point cars/people will have to be moved to the designated Staff
Parking area. Floral is not allowed use of'box' trucks.
Temporary vendor parking for loading and unloading will be restricted to only designated
locations. No vendor parking shall occur on West Squaw Creek Road.
Staff Transportation
There is no long-term staff(e.g. photographers, bands, servers, kitchen staff)parking allowed at
the event site. All staff must arrive via the vendor-allowed vehicles described above or brought
in via shuttle vans (provided by the Lessee in coordination with the Event Planner and shuttle
company) from the designated Van Staging Area (described below).
Guest Transportation
There is no long term, on-site parking at the Ranch for event guests. All guests must be brought
to and from the Ranch via a State of Colorado licensed transportation company. Any
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
transportation company driving onto ranch property must provide a COI. All guest transportation
companies must be approved in writing by CBR and/or the Event Planner.
Load in
It is anticipated that the majority of events hosted by the CBR will be weddings and guests will
be transported to the Ranch from a small number(one or two) of local hotels. CBR will provide
staff to coordinate the van arrivals via cell phones or two-way radio. To allow for an orderly
arrival process, no more than two vans in a ten-minute period is recommended.
Load out
As determined between the Lessee, Event Planner, and transportation company, vans will arrive
at the designated pick-up location on the Ranch two vans at a time. Once each van is full and
departed another will be called up from the Van Staging Area(see below).
A minimum of one van will be located at the Van Staging Area to accommodate any
unanticipated transportation needs during the event.
Van Staging Area
A van staging area located within the Edwards area and proximate to the Ranch will be
established for each event. Discussions are ongoing with land-owners with suitably-sized
parking lots to provide the van staging area. The location of van staging areas may vary for
each event, largely depending upon scheduling and availability of parking lots. The staging area
will serve multiple purposes:
• Provide a location for vans to stage during the Load Out process.
• Provide a location for staff parking during events. Staff will be transported to the Ranch
via vans from the Van Staging Area.
• Provide guest parking for local-oriented events (events where guests are not staying in
local hotels).
Subject to scheduling and lot availability, CBR has arrangements with the Eagle County School
District to use Edwards Elementary and with the Edwards Interfaith Chapel for van staging.
Guest Transportation Plan
A guest transportation plan will be prepared collaboratively between the Event Planner, the
Lessee and the shuttle company and shall be submitted to CBR for their review and approval a
minimum of two days prior to the scheduled event. The transportation plan will define the
number of vans to be used, the frequency/scheduling of shuttles, logistics of hotel pick-up, etc.
The Lessee will be responsible for communicating to their guest how shuttles will operate and
that no guest parking is available at the Ranch. Guests who arrive at the Ranch in cars will not
be allowed to park on-site or on West Squaw Creek Road. At the discretion of the Event Planner
or CRB, guests who do arrive in cars may be prohibited from entering the Ranch.
Tents
The Lessee, their designee or its selected tent vendor shall be responsible for obtaining all
necessary permits and inspections from the Eagle River Fire Protection District and/or Eagle
County prior to scheduled events. To control noise transmission, all tents shall include canvas
(or similar material) side walls. No reflective material shall be used on the exterior of tents. Any
exterior lighting shall be downcast and in compliance with ECLUR Section 4-250.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Restrooms
Portable Guest and Staff Bathrooms shall be provided by the Lessee and coordinated by the
Event Planner. Such facilities shall be rented from a vendor licensed in Eagle County. Water
necessary for the operation of such facilities (toilets, hand washing) shall be contained within the
restrooms and provided by the vendor. Certificate of Insurance must be provided to CBR no less
than 60 (sixty) days prior to the event. The number of guest bathrooms will be determined based
on the size of each event, a minimum of 1 bathroom will be provided per 50 guests. One "porta
potty" for staff use must be included per event.
ADA Accessibility
If or when necessary to meet the needs of event guests, ADA accessible bathrooms and
navigable routes will be provided between shuttle drop-off areas, tents and restrooms. For
private events when guest lists are established and accessibility needs of guests are known, ADA
restrooms and navigable routes will be provided. For events when guest lists are not known,
ADA restrooms and navigable routes will be provided.
Use of Existing Buildings
The barn labeled"Event Headquarters"may be used for temporary storage of goods or materials
before or during an event. This building will also be used as a base of operations by event
management. Use of the barn for event purposes is subject to compliance with applicable
provisions of the International Building Code and any approvals as may be required by the Eagle
County Building Department.
Water
The catering company shall be responsible for bringing water to the Ranch for events. The
amount of potable water to be provided on-site will be determined on an event-by-event basis,
with a minimum standard of 3 gallons of potable water per person for guest drinking and
restroom use. The event planner shall be responsible for coordinating with vendors on the
removal of waste water off-site from portable sanitary facilities and grey water produced from
food preparation or hand washing.
Power
CBR is an off-grid venue and power must be provided by the lessee for all vendor needs. Only
one generator is allowed at the venue. Low noise level generators shall be used. Battery
operated generators will be allowed as needed. The generator is typically set up and staffed by
the tent vending company. Generators are either located in the bed of a truck or are on wheeled
bases that allow for them to be located as needed. It is anticipated that generators will be
located proximate to the barn at the Highlands site.
Floral and Decor
Use of any of the below items in any amounts is prohibited will cause immediate forfeiture of the
security deposit:
1. Glitter
2. Confetti
3. Silly String
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
4. Any other item that is generally considered a nuisance to clean up afterwards.
With-in the Event Headquarters building there will be room for the arranging and storage of
florals, access to non-potable water, and shade from afternoon sun.
Alcohol
If alcohol is to be served at the Event, the Lessee shall be responsible for complying with all
Colorado State Liquor Laws. Other parameters include:
a) If alcohol is to be sold to the guests (i.e. cash bar), Lessee must secure a Special Event
Liquor Permit from Eagle County 60-90 days prior to the event date.
b) No shots or straight pours of alcohol are allowed at any Event.
c) Alcohol must be served by TIPS trained staff.
d) Alcohol must be consumed on Premises only and only during Events. Consumption of
alcohol is prohibited during Event set-up and tear-down.
e) The Lessor reserves the right, at its discretion, to discontinue alcohol service at Lessee's
Event at any time.
f) All events serving alcohol will be required to close bar service 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled ending time of the event. The bar areas must be cleared of any alcohol,
however, non-alcoholic beverages may be served up until the event ends.
Safety and Security
• CBR will provide a basic first aid kit, an emergency AED, and one bottle of emergency
Oxygen at each event. These items will be located at the Event Headquarter building.
• For each event a minimum of two fire extinguishers shall be provided in the event tent,
one at event headquarters and one at the catering tent.
• Lessee will need to provide sufficient lighting of property for staff and guest safety after
sunset. All lighting to be down-cast/dark sky compliant. The use of flood lights,
uplighting, etc. is not permitted.
• While not required, security officers may be brought in by the lessee. Any security team
brought in by lessee must be in "plainclothes", no uniformed security allowed without
written permission from CBR.
Waste and Recycling
The size of receptacles will be determined on an event-by-event basis, but generally each event
will include:
• 1 - 6 yard trash container,
• 1 - 3 yard Mixed Recycling container,
• 1 - compostable bin(culinary and florals use only)
Receptacles to be provided by the venue and all receptacles will be bear-proof.
Noise and Event Hours
Events shall not extend past 11:00 P.M. Bar service shall end by 10:30 P.M. The event location
shall be "dark" by 12:00 A.M.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Eagle County regulations stipulate that noise from a land use does not inherently and recurrently
exceed 60 decibels between 7:00 a.m. —7:00 p.m., and not exceed 55 decibels from 7:00 p.m. —
7:00 a.m. The Lessee and Event Planner shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with these
standards.
Prior to each event(e.g. during sound check), noise levels will be measured at the ranch property
line to confirm compliance with county standards.
Smoking and Other Sources of Flame
No open flames are allowed at the CBR. Candles are NOT allowed at Copper Bar Ranch. The
use of candles, sparklers, fireworks, or propane fire pits are not permitted at the Ranch.
Copper Bar Ranch is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the grounds.
At the discretion of CBR, any guests found to be smoking may be removed from the premises.
Vegetation Management/Access to West Squaw Creek Road
CBR will trim vegetation proximate to access points to West Squaw Creek that serve the
Highlands event areas in order to maintain adequate sight lines.
Wildfire and Wildlife Safety Practice
This Western Colorado landscape contains a variety of flora and fauna that traffic through the
ranch and surrounding neighborhoods and roads. This includes deer and elk and, more rarely,
mountain lions and bears.
• Guests and staff interact with wildlife at their own risk, and CBR will work closely with
Event Planner to safely disperse any wildlife that enters the property during any event.
• CBR will stock bear spray at Emergency Headquarters and will utilize Colorado Parks &
Wildlife best practices for bear safety.
• Bears do wander through the area. All food items must be removed from Ranch at the
end of each day, absolutely no overnight food storage is permitted.
• All trash, recycling and compost material will be stored within buildings or in bear-proof
containers.
CBR will adhere closely to the recommendations offered by the Colorado Division of Homeland
Security& Emergency Management to respond to wildfire:
• Emergency kit will be placed in Event Headquarters.
• No open flames, smoking, sparklers, fireworks, or any other flammable tools, toys, or
substances are allowed on the premises.
• Events will conclude upon any declaration of active wildfire in the area.
i. Any natural gas, propane, or fuel oil utilized by the catering company must
immediately be turned off and transported off the premises.
ii. Immediate evacuation of the premises via shuttle service regardless of any county,
state, or municipal order to evacuate.
iii. If the county, state, or municipal authority delivers evacuation orders of the area that
CBR resides in, guests will be shuttled from the Ranch.
DocuSign Envelope ID:D1B89ADF-D386-4CBA-B126-4A6AEE9B6BE9
Livestock Management Plan
Highland cattle are a docile breed of cattle, but they are still dangerous and unpredictable
animals that must only be handled by CBR. Horses are trained and comfortable with humans, but
are similarly dangerous and unpredictable animals that must only be handled by CBR.
• Livestock will not be allowed in any portion of the ranch utilized for an event during any
event.
• All cattle will be placed in respective pens or on open range prior to and during any
event.
• All horses will be placed in respective pens or on open range prior to and during any
event.
• Gates that allow animal traffic from open range and the property will be closed during
any event to prevent livestock interaction.
• Guests and staff may view the cattle and horses from outside of their respective pens but
are not allowed to touch, pet, ride, or otherwise physically interact with the livestock.
• Any guest or staff who physically interacts with the livestock prior to or during any event
will be immediately removed from the event.
Point of Contact
The owners of the Copper Bar Ranch will serve as the primary point of contact in the event of
any issues or concerns that may arise during events permitted by this SUP. Contact information
for the ranch is:
Shad Murib
Shad.murib(a),gmail.com
303 907-7000
Kerry Donovan
vaildonovan@gmail.com
970 390-7113