Summit County WRNF Proposed Special Management Area & Wilderness

TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 16, 2014 2nd Level Conference Room Breckenridge Town Hall 150 Ski Hill Road

4:00 Site visit to the Blue River Corridor and McCain Property (Please meet behind Town Hall on mountain bike)

5:30 Call to Order, Roll Call

5:35 Discussion/approval of Minutes – May 19, 2014 8

5:45 Discussion/approval of Agenda

5:50 Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

6:00 Staff Summary 2 • Field Season Update • Swan River Restoration Update

6:15 Open Space • Town Council Update 2 • Blue River Restoration and Blue River Corridor Projects 11 • Pump Track Discussion 5 • Cobb and Ebert Placer Management Plan Revision 42 • Central Mountains Wilderness Proposal 65

7:45 Executive Session

8:15 Adjourn

For further information, please contact the Open Space and Trails Program at 970-547-3155 (Scott) or 970-453-3371 (Chris).

Memorandum To: Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission From: Open Space Staff Re: June 16, 2014 Meeting

Staff Summary Field Season Update The 2014 summer field season has begun, and the newly expanded, six-person trail crew has been working to repair and open the Town trails. The persistent, deep snowpack has hampered work on some projects, and the high water flows have resulted in new maintenance needs.

Recently completed projects include: • Removed downed and hazard trees on system-wide trails- particularly Iowa Hill, Upper Flume, and Minnie Mine Trails. • Implemented Cucumber Gulch fencing closures and seasonal signage. • Planted 400 native tree seedlings in the Discovery Hill forest health treatment area. • Repaired drainage on Lower Flume (in cooperation with Public Works) and Mike’s Trail. • Armored bottom Carter Park Trail switchback. • Installed Muddy Meters and Trail Closed signs throughout trail system. • Routinely updated the Town trail condition report.

Upcoming projects include additional drainage work on the Middle Flume, new trail construction on ZL, B-Line, Turks and Aspen Alley Trails, and multiple volunteer dates (more info can be found on the Town website). Staff will update BOSAC on other summer trail projects at its July meeting.

Swan River Restoration Update As discussed at the October 2013 BOSAC meeting and the January 28, 2014 Town Council meeting, the Swan River restoration project has progressed substantially over the past several years. In 2014, the primary project focus will be to realign Muggins Gulch Road to reduce road/river crossings and set the stage for a long-term restoration project for the upper reaches of the Swan River. If all of the projects elements come together, the USFS, Summit County, and the Town will contribute $35,000 apiece to match the Muggins Gulch developer’s contribution to construct the road realignment. This expenditure was approved by Council in January and is included in the existing open space budget for 2014.

Open Space Town Council Retreat Update Council representative Elisabeth Lawrence will provide a brief overview of the June 2, 2014 Town Council Retreat and the decisions that pertain to the open space fund.

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Blue River Restoration and Blue River Corridor Projects At its recent retreat, the Town Council decided that two upcoming Town projects will be funded in part via the open space program: the Blue River restoration project through the McCain property and the Blue River Corridor (Improvements) Master Plan. Council requested BOSAC review the projects and provide recommendations for the allocation of open space funding for the projects.

Blue River Restoration Background Since the mid-1990’s, the Town of Breckenridge has devoted millions of dollars to restoring the Blue River corridor through Town. The river channel restoration was necessitated by extensive gold dredging that occurred along the Blue River between 1900 and 1940. The dredging process left in its wake a cobble-strewn landscape with steep, erodible stream banks, a straight, trapezoidal river channel, and limited riparian and valley bottom vegetation. Water flows through the previously-dredged landscape were highly variable, and the water often went subsurface via a “box of marbles” scenario. (Please see attached photos.)

The Town has restored several Blue River segments, starting at the Riverwalk Center and extending much of the way to Coyne Valley Road. Previous river restoration efforts have resulted in increased surface flows, improved riparian habitat, enhanced recreational opportunities, and a more picturesque and productive river through Town.

The Town open space program has long prioritized river restoration as a goal. The 2007 Town Open Space Plan lists “Improve River and Stream Habitat” as a primary implementation strategy and states:

“Numerous streams and rivers in and around Breckenridge provide riparian habitats, scenic areas and great recreation, and the Open Space Program should provide the stimulus to protect and restore river and stream corridor ecology wherever possible, The Town has already restored the Blue River for part of its length. Public access to rivers and streams for recreation is also important. The Town should pursue acquisition of land and easements, or private commitment, to continue this restoration.”(p.21 - 22)

Accordingly, in 2002, the Town acquired the McCain property for $1.1 million, with the open space program funding 30% of the acquisition cost (the remainder was paid through the general fund). The goals of the acquisition were to own and manage the Town’s primary entry point, and to restore the Blue River through the property. Since that time, Town Council has considered multiple management approaches to the McCain property and recently decided that the primary use of the 124-acre McCain property should be open space, with Town needs (e.g. solar garden, public works storage, water treatment) also accommodated. The western third (approximately) of the property contains high quality wetlands and upland habitat, designated as an established wildlife corridor.

The restoration plan for the Blue River through the McCain property is intended to: • Restore year-round surface flows, thereby improving aquatic habitat

3 of 68 • Provide a more sinuous river and broader floodplain to accommodate long term river function • Improve wildlife and riparian habitat • Enhance recreational river access (e.g. trails and fishing) and visual aesthetics

Staff will review the plan with BOSAC at next week’s meeting.

After several years of planning and hoping for increased funding through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Town Council recently decided to prioritize and fund the river restoration effort through the McCain property with Town funds. Total estimated cost for the river restoration project is $4.3 million, with a construction timeframe of 2015-2016. Town Council seeks BOSAC’s recommendation regarding how best to pay for the open space fund’s 50% share of the Blue River restoration through the McCain property ($2.15 million). Staff will review the Open Space pro-forma participation options with the Commission at its upcoming meeting.

Blue River Corridor The attached Blue River Corridor Master Plan provides a vision for the future river, trail and park amenities for the river segment between Valley Brook and Coyne Valley Roads. This section of the Blue River was restored through a pool-and-riffle approach in 1987. In 2008, the Blue River Corridor Master Plan was developed with Town Council oversight, and was intended to serve in part as an amenity for future workforce housing on the Block 11 parcel. Town Council continues to evaluate potential employee housing ideas on Block 11, but has prioritized completion of the Blue River Corridor Master Plan in an effort to enhance recreational amenities and visual aesthetics for the Town’s primary entry.

The 2007 Town Open Space Plan prioritizes protection of the Blue River and the Highway 9 scenic corridor, by stating, “Another important part of the view from the highway is the Blue River, which in many places has been restored to a more natural condition after dredging occurred.” The subsequent action item reads, “Keep the Highway 9 corridor as scenic as possible and continue to improve the river corridor.” (p. 21)

Recreational trail access along the Blue River was also prioritized in the 2009 Town Trails Plan. The Trails Plan recommends, “Continue involvement in the planning for Block 11 parcel to ensure viable commuting and recreational routes within the parcel and well planned connections to other areas from the parcel.” (p. 21) In 2011, to jumpstart implementation of the Blue River Corridor Master Plan, $122,000 was expended from the open space fund to install native trees and landscaping along the Blue River. Natural surface trail improvements (i.e. the River Trail sections) were also finalized in 2012.

In 2011, the Town submitted a concept paper to GOCO in the hopes of getting invited to submit a full grant application for a special grant category for river corridor-based

4 of 68 projects. Although the Town’s concept paper was not accepted for full application, GOCO staff recommended the Town pursue GOCO LPOR (Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation) grant funding, centered on the primary recreation elements included in the corridor master plan (e.g. recpath bridges, River Eddy Park, and Oxbow Park). To successfully compete in the competitive LPOR grant pool, it is recommended that a design plan be developed prior to submitting a grant application. Town Council discussed the project in the context of the 2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget and supports allocating $50,000 in design costs in 2015 to produce a 75% design, with the goal of applying for GOCO LPOR grant funds in fall 2015. The proposed design process will further illustrate the park elements and provide a more specific project cost estimate. LPOR grants are capped at $350,000 maximum. Council has tentatively allocated $150,000 from the CIP in 2016 for this project, with the intent of pursuing a GOCO grant and splitting the remaining costs with the open space and housing funds.

Town Council is very interested in hearing BOSAC’s recommendations for how to effectively fund completion of the Blue River Corridor Master Plan. Specifically, what portion of the master plan should be funded via the open space program, and in what amount? Staff will review the concept drawings and the Open Space pro-forma funding options with the Commission at their next meeting.

Staff requests BOSAC review the attachments, attend the site visit and answer the following questions: 1. Does BOSAC have any clarifying questions regarding the Blue River restoration or Blue River Corridor Master Plan? 2. What does BOSAC believe is the appropriate approach for funding 50% of the Blue River restoration project through McCain via the open space fund? 3. What does BOSAC believe is the appropriate level of open space funding for the Blue River Corridor Master Plan, and the best way to allocate the funding?

Pump Track Discussion As previously discussed at the April BOSAC meeting, the Town Pump Track is slated to be relocated in 2015 to accommodate expanded parking at the Ice Rink lot. During its previous discussion, BOSAC recommended moving the pump track to the Stilson Lot near the stables. Staff is evaluating the potential for this location and will report back to BOSAC with any pertinent information. In the meantime, staff requests BOSAC answer the following questions, given the recent Town Council decision to proceed with the parking lot expansion: 1. Does BOSAC still support the community need for a pump track? 2. Does BOSAC still recommend relocating the pump track to the Stilson Lot?

Cobb and Ebert Placer Management Plan Revision Attached are a Summit County staff memo, several maps, and revised excerpts from the Cobb and Ebert Management Plan. Management plans are generally created for open space properties with unique management needs (e.g. Cucumber Gulch) or where

5 of 68 required by grant funding or conservation easement (e.g. Cobb and Ebert Placer). Revision of the existing 2007 management plan was necessitated by this summer’s planned construction of Upper Turk’s and Wirepatch Trails, which were contemplated but not specifically included in the original plan. Both OSAC and Continental Divide Land Trust (the conservation easement holder) support the enclosed revisions.

Please review the attached staff report, management plan excerpts, and maps and be prepared to answer the questions below. The entire red-lined management plan is provided for your edification; please focus your primary attention on the separated, red- lined excerpts. 1. Does BOSAC have any questions regarding the Cobb and Ebert Placer Management Plan or its revisions? 2. Does BOSAC support the approved revisions to the Cobb and Ebert Placer Management Plan?

Central Mountains Wilderness Proposal This item was continued from the previous BOSAC agenda. As BOSAC has previously discussed, Rep. Jared Polis and Sen. Mark Udall have been working with Conservation Colorado (formerly Colorado Environmental Coalition) over the past several years to draft a federal wilderness proposal to include National Forest lands in Summit, Pitkin and Eagle counties. The goal of the wilderness bill would be to add a layer of public land protection, while preserving and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities. More specific bill-related information can be found on Rep. Polis’ website and Sen. Udall’s website.

Following the presentation of several draft maps, in 2012, BOSAC and Town Council directed staff to work with Conservation Colorado, the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), and the Summit Fat Tire Society to amend the proposal maps within the Upper Blue basin to ensure that local trail access was preserved to match the White River National Forest Travel Management Plan. Also, Town Council expressed concerns regarding any potential limitation on the ability for the Town, the Red White and Blue Fire District, the U.S. Forest Service, or any other entity to prevent, fight or respond to wildfires within the area.

Accordingly, Conservation Colorado has worked to address the concerns expressed and revise the proposal maps accordingly. Attached are the latest revised maps to be reviewed by BOSAC. Several boundaries have been adjusted to address trail-related access issues and expand the “Special Management Areas” (SMA’s- a.k.a. Companion Designations) that serve as wilderness buffers. SMA’s are a relatively new management tool that results in greater land protection (e.g. no mining, commercial logging, etc.), but also allows uses and activities prohibited in federal wilderness (e.g. chainsaws, mechanized travel, etc.). SMA’s are intended to complement wilderness protection efforts while offering a broader array of management options and user access.

IMBA developed a short video and press release to better explain their support of this wilderness planning effort.

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The attached maps are the latest version being proposed for consideration by the general public. Conservation Colorado seeks general community support for this evolving proposal, as well as specific letters of endorsement from local elected officials. Town Council directed staff to present the current proposal to BOSAC for discussion. BOSAC’s comments will then be presented at a future Town Council meeting. Staff has also contacted Red, White and Blue Fire District staff for their comments.

Staff requests BOSAC review the attached (and hyperlinked) information, and answer the following questions: 1. Does BOSAC have any clarifying questions regarding the attached wilderness proposal maps? 2. Does BOSAC have comments or recommendations regarding the current draft of the wilderness proposal?

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Roll Call Jeff Cospolich called the May 19, 2014 BOSAC meeting to order at 7:15 pm. Other BOSAC members present included Jeffrey Bergeron, Elizabeth Lawrence and Jeff Carlson. Staff members present were Peter Grosshuesch, Scott Reid, Mark Truckey, Chris Kulick from Summit County Open Space. Local residents Pat McShane and Pete Pierpont were also present.

Approval of Minutes The minutes were approved as presented.

Public Comments There were no public comments.

Open Space Breck Bike Guides License Agreement Renewal In 2013, Breck Bike Guides signed a license agreement with the Town to offer guided mountain bike tours on Town Trails. This license agreement was discussed and approved by BOSAC for 2013. The agreement required Breck Bike Guides to pay 3% of their gross guiding-related revenues to the Town and an annual review/renewal approach. In 2013, the 3% requirement yielded $192.75 in income for the open space program. In general, Breck Bike Guides successfully met their agreement obligations in 2013; they caused no discernible damage to the Town trails and offered a valuable orientation service for visiting cyclists seeking local advice and access.

Breck Bike Guides has requested a 2014 license agreement so that they can continue with their business operations on Town trails. Staff will renew the license agreement, with similar conditions, pending any questions or concerns from BOSAC.

Ms. McShane – Breck Bike Guides provided me with excellent service when I hired them. They also provide a valuable service to the community.

2014 Recpath Mile Markers and Kiosk In 2014, Summit County Government intends to install mile markers along the countywide recpath system, as well as informational kiosks in select locations. The goal of these signs is to inform recpath users regarding travel distances, wayfinding, and general use information. Summit County has requested that the Town cost-share for this mile marker/kiosk effort within the Town’s jurisdiction. Total Town-related cost for implementation of the program is approximately $3,800. This contribution would split the costs of mile marker materials and installation, as well as one kiosk located near the Gold Hill Trailhead.

Open Space Central Mountains Wilderness Proposal Rep. Jared Polis and Sen. Mark Udall have been working with Conservation Colorado (formerly Colorado Environmental Coalition) over the past several years to draft a federal wilderness proposal to include National Forest lands in Summit, Pitkin and Eagle counties. The goal of the wilderness bill would be to add a layer of public land protection, while preserving and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities. More specific bill-related information can be found on Rep. Polis’ website and Sen. Udall’s website.

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IMBA developed a short video and press release to better explain their support of this wilderness planning effort.

Mr. Grosshuesch – Does Representative Polis’s map match up with Senator Udall’s map? (Mr. Reid – It is very close, as I understand the current versions.)

Mr. Bergeron – Will we have additional time to comment? I will need a little more time to further research the proposal. (Mr. Reid – Yes, but we would like to have the comments by the end of the month.)

Mr. Truckey – In addition to allowing bikes, SMA’s also allow some mechanized fire fighting where traditional wilderness does not.

Mr. Carlson – Is the Bemrose Ski Circus included in the SMA? (Mr. Reid – The proposed wilderness area is immediately adjacent to Bemrose.)

Mr. Bergeron – I am concerned the Williams Fork area could potentially exclude mountain bikes. There is an important out-and-back route there with outstanding wildflowers. (Mr. Carlson – I am concerned about that issue as well.)

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Mr. Bergeron – Has the SMA concept been used in other areas? (Staff – SMA’s have been used in other areas, primarily for the benefit of cyclists and fire protection. IMBA is really supportive of the SMA concept.)

Mr. Bergeron – Who has been the catalyst for the SMA designation? (Staff – Primarily cyclists and fire districts.)

Next Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Monday, June 17, 2014, at the Breckenridge Town Hall, 150 Ski Hill Road.

Mr. Carlson motioned to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Mr. Bergeron.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Jeff Cospolich, Chair

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10 of 68 The Town of Breckenridge Blue River Corridor Improvements

11 of 68 12 of 68 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTU IONN AND DESIGN DRIVERS ...... 1

RIVER CORRO IDORR MASTER PLAN...... 2-3

RIVERE EDDY PARKRK ...... 4

UPPP ER BLUUE PARKA ...... 5

THEHEH OVERLER OOK ...... 6-76

ARTIST’’S POINT ...... 9

OXBOW PARKARA ...... 10-1 11

TAILINGS SCULPTURRE GARDENE ...... 12-13

COST ESTE IMATES ...... 14-4 155

PHAASE I DIAGRAM ...... 16-17

TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR APRIL 29, 2008

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t’s all about the river Theh Blue River Corridor Improvev mem nt Plaan baalal nces theh neee ds of the fuutut re neighborhood with The Towwn of Breckenridge by I • Mainntain and ennhance a nan turalized corridor by adding creaatit ng destiinations for rer sidents and visitors. It provides a native vegetation and trees tot create mom re did verse habiitat natural gateway to Breckenridgge, complementing the character and prevent erosioi n of the vallel y, improving haba ittat and creatting oppoortr unities foor • Prrovide destinnations along the river experience and develop art and reecrreae tion along theh wayy. The design character intentt is them ini concert with thheie r surrounding environment to bring back the naturaal beauty of The BlB ue River, inntet grrating its form with tht e buillt fabric of Breckenridge. • WeW ave thhe chara acter of the river corriddorr with the edgees of the neighborhood • An amenity foor everyboddy – Thhe Town, the neighborhooodo Gathering spaces are loccattede where adjd acent spaces warrant and visitors and exe isting topography allows. Connsis derations ara e made for access, maintenance and snow storage. Existing vegetation and • Create varied, muultipi le and flf exibblel destination spaces for hah bitat is preserved or enhah nced where possibble, and imppacts of gathering, play, art and educattion the new addjaj cent neighborhood, expana sis on of Highg way 9 and • Connect the neighborhood to Town, Thhe Blue River reroouted portions of The Blue River and Recreationn trail are Recreatioon trail and mass transit witht a network of paavev d accommodatedd. and soft surface trails

Thhe plana weaves together a series of spaces servving the he gateway to Breckenridge nen ighborhood and Town of Breckenridgge.e Desttination spaces for edducation, play, and artt are mixxede witth gardens, a dog park T • Leverage natural amenities and materials tot providi e an and picnic areas, blurring the edges of thhe nen ighbh orhood with thhe appp ropriate gaatet way to the Town off Breckenriddgeg corridi or. The Blul e River Recrreae tion Trail, a seriese of pap ved and • Direct a series of views fromm Highway 9 to foocac l elemments soft surface trails, and bridge crossings at keyy pointn s, connectc the (art) in a natural setting neeigi hbh orhood, schools, and town with the river and transit and creaatet multiple loop options within the siite. espect the history and character of Breckenridge R• Prrese erve vegetation, while maintainning annd improvinng thhe health ana d integrity of the coc rrridi or • UtU illizi e scalle, materiala s and characctet r appropriate for tht e corridor and The Town of Breckenridge

TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR APRIL 29, 2008

15 of 68 2 River Corridor Master Plan Thee Master Plan demonmo strates existingg conditions and propossed impprovr emeentsntn to thhe corrridor.

Upper Blue Park Overlook Park School district property

PROPOSED BLOCKO 11 NEIGHBORHOOD Fishingg parking Snow storaget

Existing Upper Blue Elementary School River Eddy Park PLAN CONTINUES ON ADJACENT PAGE ADJACENT ON CONTINUES PLAN A’

Limit of fill HIGHWAY 9 (WITH FUTURE EXPANSION) (per CDOT, typ.) Culvert (per CDOT, (typ.) East Bank Loop Trail - Outer Loop = 1.00 miles

VALLEY BROOK VALLEY Amphitheater - Inner Loop = 1.00 miles Seating Max. of 20-25 Retaining Wall Blue River (per CDOT) Blue River Rec Path (Per CDOT)

RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 100’ 200’ 400’ NORTH

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Proposed Colorado Artist’s Point Oxbow Park Tailings Sculpture Park Mountain College (CMC) Fishing Trail connection Access SKIER AND Snow Snow FISHING PARKING storage storage Snow B storage

B’ COYNE VALLEY ROAD

PLAN CONTINUES ON ADJACENT PAGE ADJACENT ON CONTINUES PLAN HIGHWAY 9 (WITH FUTURE EXPANSION)

Proposed water quality pond (per CDOT) Proposed transit stop Limit of fill (per CDOT, typ.) Amphitheater to Artist’s Tailings Sculpture Point Loop = 1.16 miles Garden Loop = 0.25 miles Culvert (per CDOT, (typ.) Oxbow Park to CMC Loop = 0.50 miles

RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 100’ 200’ 400’ NORTH

17 of 68 4 River Eddy Park Educational feature A highghlyy visible location andn direct access to Upppper Blue Elementara y Small plaza area with Schhoolo creatata e an oppopprturt nity for a seating visual and educationaal focal point. TheT outdoor classroom formsr a Paving texture varies spiiralr windinggg through diffi erent Aspen (typ.) with plant zone geologicg g zones that depip ctt the historic and dredgged river corridor. Shrub, type 1 (typ.) In highg water conditions, each zone floods succesce sively,ygy demomonstrating Shrub, type 2 (typ.) difdi ferent flood stagesg . In thee center of the spirappl is a small paved area, bigg enoe ughg for a class to gag theer looselylyy. InI addition, a hilhih lsided cutout is used as an educational featurt e on soil profiles. The space accommodatd es a class excursion, but iss smaalll enoughg for ggpgroupu s of two or thrth ee tot feefe l comfortable sitting in the ggarden orr the small, riverside tererrace. The +9440 spiral is visible from Highwaygy 9 and Blue River generatesg interest for visitors drivving Rec Trail into Breckennridge. Grasses (ENT, typ.) Small overlook area with seating Existing wetland +9433 Bridge (per CDOT)

+9431 VALLEY BROOK ROAD BROOK VALLEY Culvert (per CDOT)

Evergreen (typ.) 2’ Contour 5’ Concrete path Retaining wall (per cdot) Cottonwood (typ.) Riverside terrace with seating Flood gardens HIGHWAY 9 EXPANSION Stepping stones

RIVER EDDY PARK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

18 of 68 Edge condition pper Blue Park 5 Plantings and landform separate field from parked cars to reduce conflict U Adjacentjpyg,p plaplpyying g fields, , a per pennniala garg dene ,,pyg playground and doggp park

Parking - (40) crereatete a socciali focal popoint annd Adjacent ball integrggate the neighborhoodd with theth Uppperpe Blue Elementary Schoh ol. fields Ann iconic ppavilion with restroomss Could be increased in size to anchors the spap ce and creates a accomodate up to 100 people if Community gardens (alpine perennial garden) haven frof m the weather. The alppine Could be reduced in size per community perennialp ggarden is envisioned as a needed at time of construction demonstratioi n garden for ttown and neeeds neighbggg orhrhood residents. Two dog Pavillion and restrooms Garden storage building parkspg allow largeg andd smmall dogs g (30’x30’, FFE=9436) too beb sepparar ted. Between them is 5’ concrete walk a connection from thee river to the Shrub, type 1 (typ.) additional ppg,gppg,arking, serving parkk goegppgprs and people using the sports Shrub, type 2 (typ.) fields or fishishsh ng.gg, In addition,, their + shape,p, pl pantinging, gs and lanl dfod rm,, 9432 crer ate a sofft,t,g, natural edge and proppvide a ppedestrian connection to the river between the two parks.p Cottono woods and native streamside Dog park fence plapgntings throughog ut theh sppace Cottonwood (typ.) create an extension of theh river corridor into the neighbghbh orhood. A Aspen (typ.) plappygyground occupie ps theh kids after their soccer gameg orr whilee their Evergreen (typ.) Multi-use parente s are working in the garden. Dog park turf area Parking - (36) (larger dogs) +9434

6-12 Playground Tot Lot Playground Dog park (small dogs) +9424

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2’ Contour Soft surface trail BLUE RIVER Edge condition Grade and plantings move through fence to soften edge of dog park

UPPER BLUE PARK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

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River edge planting character

Shade structure character

Overlook State Hwy 9

Blue River Rec Trail Neighborhood Soft Surface Turf play area Shade Road Path structure and patio Blue River SECTION A-A’ Looking North

THE OVERLOOK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 15’ 30’ 60’ 3-25-08

20 of 68 he Overlook 7 Evergreen (typ.) T Trellis Shrub type 1 (typ.) The overlook is based on weaviv ngg Aspen (typ.) toggetht er the edgesg of the natural and buiuiltt environmem nt. A curveed bridgeg is the keyyp focal point of thisi space. p Turf ItsItI desiggn and integrationg with the adjdjj,jacea nt terrace create a small, butut signifggg icaant landmark meeting space.p +9390 It also offef rs a uniqqppue perspective on the river and allows a keyy connection between the neighbg orhoodd and the Blue Rivever Recreation Trail. A shadh e structure invites users into theh spacepp and provides respite p from Cottonwood (typ.) afternoon thundn erstorms. A smalll 8’ Concrete walk turf areaa creates flexible spacep for both neighborhoodg and trail users. 2’ Contour (typ.) The ccottonwoodso aand grasasses from Plaza area with shade Multi- the riiver reachh upp into the smalll structure and seating nein ghborhgpood ppark where a trellis use turf invites visitors to look out on the area park. Retaining wall +9391 Wetland planting Lower grade to Existing vegetation connect river

Overlook and bridge

+9398

Shrub, type 2 (typ.) Blue River Rec Trail Section A-A’Section

THE OVERLOOK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

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22 of 68 Artist’s Point 9 8’ Concrete trail connects Aspen (typ.) to neighborhood Grasses (ENT, typ.) A remnantnt island within the BBlue Riverr providesp a visible landform Bike/pedestrian bridge and ppresents a perp fecct locaatiot n for a destination art ppgpiece. Two bbridgi es prop vide access to this uniqqpue spasp ce whihich provides both seating and viewing .

Large sculpture piece Soft surface trail • Locate visible to incoming traffic 2’ Contour (typ.) • Small terrace and seating Shrub, type 1 (typ.) 9382 +

Preserve existing vegetation

Proposed water quality pond (Per CDOT)

Culvert (per CDOT)

9288+

Shrub, type 2 (typ.) Blue River Rec Trail Cottonwood (typ.)

ARTIST’S POINT TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

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Metal roof Locally sourced stone Vertical timbers (salvaged from beetle kill) and landform integrate building and site

PARK PAVILLION ELEVATION - Looking West Partially retain grade Play structure Roof character Integrate drainage

SCALE: 3/16” = 1’-0”

Highway 9

Blue River Rec Trail Neighborhood Berm separates Oxbow playground Pavillion and restrooms Drive playground from road Fishing wharf Blue River SECTION B-B’ - Looking North

0’ 15’ 30’ 60’ OXBOW PARK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR APRIL 29, 2008

24 of 68 xbow Park 11 Skier Playground (6-12) O parking Play bridge “Its all abob ut the river” epitp omiizeses • Connects parking lot to shelter OxbO owo Park. It introduces children • Separates age groups too theh river at a kidids fishhinging hole,e, Evergreen (typ.) educates users abob ut river formation ini the oxbow pygplayground and is a Landform and plantings lauunchinggp point for fisherman from separate playground from Shade structure the adjacja ent skier pgparking lot. At street and parking the heart of the spacep is a shelter • Orient to block north winds and allow parents fullyyyp integrg ated with the landscapep to supervise playground or fishing area throughg, its form,, materir als and incorpporaation with space and Tot lot Bike parking (5-6 spaces) surrounding landform. Theh fishingg holh e is formed byy Aspen (typ.) extendingg,g the bankks back, creating fish habiitat and spacepp for parents to Cottonwood Bike parking (10-12 spaces) watch over more easily.yp The park (typ.) Bike parking (5-6 spaces) is fulullyy accesssss ible for chih ldrrene of all abbilii ties,, incin ludu ing g a wheelchair + Turf accac essible fishingg wharf. Two 9372 other fishinggp spots, constructed as a wharf or out of largeg boulders,, + create additional locations too focus Turf 9369 activity. 9370+ An 8’ pgpaved trail windsd through the Soft surface trail parpp,k, slowing bike trafffic. Multiplpe 8’ Concrete path bike pgparking areas will acca ommmodate Wheelchair accessible wharf recreare tion trail users stoppinppg by to use the restrooms,ms, evade the Additional wharf aftternoon storm,, or gather with or stone terrace Shrub, type 2 (typ.) family and friends. Shrub, type 1 (typ.) The playgroundpyg wraps p around the + shelter and is designedg to feeel like 9373 Blue River Rec Trail an oldo river ooxbow;;p The sppace is carved ouut lower than the adjadj cent Grasses gggprades creatingggp separp ation frorom the roaad.d Instead of tratrr ditional playpy (ENT, typ.) equq ipmp ent, kids climbm around on a Man-made oxbow Note: Town may consider installing rocks and rropesp structure or bouldere s

2’ Contour B-B’ Section (typ.) interpretive or educational signage about native to the site,, focusins g on history or environmental issues. imaginativegpypypygpypy and physical play. A play bridgegjge connects the adjacent parking lot and separates age groups.

OXBOW PARK TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

25 of 68 Bridge to CMC 12 Transit Stop character Blue River in Cottonwood (TYP.) Current Location Roof character

Grasses, ENT Evergreen (TYP.) (TYP.)

8’ Concrete Walk Aspen (TYP.) Transit Stop character Metal roof Locally sourced stone Timbers salvagedsalvaged from beetlebeet kill

Existing bike path RoadCoyne Valley

Hwy. 9 planned Tailings landform expansion Hwy. 9 (Current Loction) Bus Stop

TAILINGS SCULPTURE GARDEN Option Reflecting Current Condition TRANSIT STOP ELEVATION - Looking west 4-29-08 TAILINGSTAILINGSS SCULPTURECULPTURE GGARDENAR SCALE: 1’-0” = 100’ 0 50’ 100’ 200’ NORTHNORTH SCALE: 3/16” = 1’-0” TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 0 3/16” BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR

26 of 68 Sculptural Re-routed Blue River ailings Sculpture Garden seating area (per USACE) T 13 8’ Concrete path • Connects cmc to transit The intersection of Coyneyy Valll ey RoaR d and Highgggwayy9 9 is highlggighted Wide intersection byyyp a transit sstopp and a scusc lptp urer • Vary paving and garg den. An arttful assimilation of increase width to reduce lowl wallss and landform built of mine conflicts at intersection taiilinl gsg, contrast with colorful, native plantip ngsg to create an environmental art ppgiece forming the backbone the gardenggg while highlightingggg g Shrub, type 2 (typ.) the histooryryg of Breeckec nridge and charar cter of the site. A 10’ Cottonwood (typ.) concrete walk connects the proppposed Colo orado MouM ntant in Collegegy directly Sculpture (typ.) with the stop.ppp A softts surface path weaves thhroughgph the site to a picnic area and series of permanentp and temporp aryyp ssculpturures.e The Transit Structure willl be constructedd with natn ive materiali s that complemep ntt Grasses thet characteer of Breckenridge in a (ENT, typ.) contemporary manner.

Existing Aspen vegetation (typ.)

Blue River Rec Trail Soft surface trail adjacent HIGHWAY 9 COYNE VALLEY ROAD

Transit stop Tailings landform TAILINGS SCULPTURE GARDEN TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE 4-29-08

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ NORTH

27 of 68 14 COST ESTIMATE Date: 04/29/2008

BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR Preliminary Estimate (based on 03/05/08 Conceptual Landscape Plan) Total Site Area : 1,923,224 SF (44.15 Acres)

Category Unit Price/Unit Total Units Summary A. Landscape Evergreen 10’ Avg. Height EA $450.00 170 $76,500 ASSUMPTIONS & NOTES: Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 390 $159,695 1. This cost estimate assumes 65% of site to be disturbed. (i.e. 35% to remain as is) Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 234 $49,077 2. Shrub beds include shrub, mulch, fabric, and steel edger. Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 15 $3,895 3. Bridges cost include bridge, abutments, and architecture treatments. Aspen 8’ Clump (Multi) EA $350.00 248 $86,730 4. Play ground costs include play structures, surfacing, edging, and drainage. Aspen 6’ Clump (Multi) EA $300.00 165 $49,560 5 Items NOT INCLUDED in this estimate; Manicured Turf (Sod) SF $0.45 82,152 $36,968 a. Electrical improvements (panels, power supply, lighting, and utilities) Enhanced Native Turf (Seed) SF $0.15 878,581 $131,787 b. Design fees and processing fees. Shrub Beds Type One (tight spacing) SF $4.25 27,087 $115,120 c. Tap fees, water meters Shrub Beds Type Two (wide spacing) SF $3.00 320,210 $960,630 d. Civil/earthwork improvements for rough grade (Over lot), Landscape Fine Grading and Landscape Berming SF $0.35 1,308,030 $457,810 roadway improvements, or drainage improvements Irrigation (Shrubs, MT, ENT) SF $0.75 1,308,030 $981,022 e. Improvements with existing Blue River Soil Prep. SF $0.30 1,308,030 $392,409 f. Improvements included within CDOT improvements Stream Enhancement SF $10.00 5,000 $50,000 g. Sculpture Boulders (Allow) LS $75,000.00 1 $75,000 h. Signage Subtotal $3,626,203 6. Costing assumes 2008 dollars B. Hardscape Walks/ Trails: Concrete Walks (4-6’ width, 4” thick) SF $4.50 11,652 $52,434 Crusher-Fines (3”-6” thick) SF $2.25 15,129 $34,040 Enhanced Concrete SF $10.50 2,693 $28,277 Walls (Concrete 2’ ht.retaining) SFF $30.00 1,702 $51,060 Shelter 1: (Upper Blue Shelter 35’x35’ w/restroom) LS $100,000.00 1 $150,000 PHASE 1 : POTENTIAL OPTIONS Date: 04/29/2008 Shelter 2: (Garden Storage 30x12) LS $25,000.00 1 $25,000 NOTE: SEE PAGE 16-17 FOR THE PHASE 1 DIAGRAM Shelter 3: (Dog park Entries) LS $4,000.00 2 $8,000 Shelter 4: (Shelter / restrooms 800 sf) LS $100,000.00 1 $150,000 Shelter 5: (Bus Shelter) LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 Shade Structure (Overlook Park 12x20) LS $5,000.00 1 $25,000 1. Tree Planting (East of Blue River)* …………...... …………………………………… $42,532 Trellis (Neighborhood Pocket Park) LS $15,000.00 1 $15,000 Educational Feature (Allowance) LS $50,000.00 1 $50,000 2. Tree Planting (West of Blue River)* ……...... …….……...………………………… $85,531 Sculpture (By Others) EA $- - 0 Wharf (3 Total) SF $60.00 1,333 $79,980 Bridge 1: (Overlook) LS $120,000.00 1 $120,000 3. Amphitheater …………………...... ……...…………………………………………… $124,727 Bridge 2: (At artist point) LS $60,000.00 1 $60,000 Bridge 3: (At artist point) LS $60,000.00 1 $60,000 Bridge 4: (At oxbow park) LS $80,000.00 1 $80,000 4. Artist’s Point* ………...... …...………………….………………………………… $130,493 Bridge 5 (To CMC) LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 CDOT Bridge (By Others) - $- 1 0 5. Tailings Garden* ………...... ……...…………….….………..………………………… $513,199 Play Ground (Garden park) LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 Play Ground (Oxbow park) LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 Furniture: Total $896,482 Benches EA $1,000.00 29 $29,000 15% Con. $134,472 Tables EA $2,000.00 17 $34,000 Trash Receptacles EA $500.00 18 $9,000 Grand Total $1,030,954 LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 * RECOMMENDED OPTION Accent Lighting (Allowance) LS $75,000.00 1 $75,000 Subtotal $1,550,791

Total $5,186,994 15% Con. $778,049 Grand Total $5,965,043

28 of 68 ARTIST’S POINT 15 PHASE 1 : POTENTIAL COSTS Date: 04/29/2008 Category Unit Price/Unit Total Units Summary NOTE: SEE PAGE 16-17 FOR THE PHASE 1 DIAGRAM A. Landscape Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 5 $2,050 Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 3 $630 Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 2 $50 TREE PLANTING Shrub Beds (Type One) SF $4.25 4,053 $17,225 Category Unit Price/Unit Total Units Summary Shrub Beds (Type Two) SF $3.00 3,080 $9,240 A. East Bank of Blue River Irrigation SF $0.75 5,553 $4,165 Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 62 $25,420 Boulders (Allow) LS $10,000.00 1 $10,000 Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 37 $7,812 Subtotal $44,545 Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 25 $620 B. Hardscape Irrigation EA $70 124 $8,680 Walks/ Trails: Subtotal $42,532 Concrete Walks (8’ width, 4” thick) SF $4.50 2,352 $10,584 Enhanced Concrete SF $10.50 987 $10,364 B. West Bank of Blue River Sculpture (By Others) EA $- 1 $- Evergreen 10’ Avg. Height EA $450.00 15 $6,750 Accent Lighting (Allowance) LS $5,000.00 1 $5,000 Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 99 $40,385 Bridge LS $60,000.00 1 $60,000 Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 59 $12,411 Subtotal $85,948 Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 39 $985 Irrigation LS $25,000.00 1 $25,000 Total Artist’s Point $130,493 Subtotal $85,531 TAILINGS SCULPTURE PARK Total Tree Planting $128,063 (First Phase With Bus Shelter) Category Unit Price/Unit Total Units Summary AMPHITHEATER A. Landscape Evergreen 10’ Avg. Height EA $450.00 89 $40,050 Category Unit Price/Unit Total Units Summary Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 4 $1,640 A. Landscape Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 2 $504 Evergreen 10’ Avg. Height EA $450.00 6 $2,700 Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 2 $40 Cottonwood 3” Cal. EA $410.00 16 $6,560 Aspen 8’ Clump (Multi) EA $350.00 63 $22,050 Cottonwood 1”’ Cal. EA $210.00 10 $2,016 Aspen 6’ Clump (Multi) EA $300.00 42 $12,600 Cottonwood Whip EA $25.00 6 $160 Enhanced Native Turf (Seed) SF $0.15 55,768 $8,365 Enhanced Native Turf (Seed) SF $0.15 18,775 $2,816 Shrub Beds Type One SF $4.25 5,006 $21,275 Shrub Beds (Type Two) SF $3.00 14,911 $44,733 Shrub Beds Type Two SF $3.00 10,012 $30,035 Landscape Fine Grading and Landscape Berming SF $0.35 33,686 $11,790 Landscape Fine Grading and Landscape Berming SF $0.35 70,785 $24,775 Irrigation SF $0.75 33,686 $25,265 Irrigation SF $0.75 70,785 $53,089 Soil Prep. SF $0.30 33,686 $10,106 Soil Prep. SF $0.30 70,785 $21,236 Seating Boulders LS $200.00 25 $5,000 Subtotal $235,658 Subtotal $111,146 B. Hardscape B. Hardscape Concrete Walks (8’ width, 4” thick) SF $4.50 2,416 $10,872 Walks/ Trails: Crusher-Fines (4’ width, 3”-6” thick) SF $2.25 2,547 $5,731 Concrete Walks (6’ width, 4” thick) SF $4.50 1,800 $8,100 Enhanced Concrete SF $10.50 1,756 $18,438 Enhanced Concrete at Stage SF $10.50 522 $5,481 Tailings SF 8,798 $- Subtotal $13,581 Walls (Concrete 2’ ht.retaining) SFF $30.00 1,000 $30,000 Total Amphitheater $124,727 Bus Shelter LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 Sculpture (By Others) EA $- 1 $- Bridge LS $100,000.00 1 $100,000 Benches EA $1,000.00 2 $2,000 Trash Receptacles EA $500.00 1 $500 Accent Lighting (Allowance) LS $10,000.00 1 $10,000 Subtotal $277,541

TOWN OF BRECKENRIDGE Total Tailings Sculpture Garden $513,199 BLUE RIVER CORRIDOR APRIL 29, 2008

29 of 68 16 River Corridor Phase 1 Diagram Potenttiali improvements forr the ﬁrst phapyh se mayyg include tree pgplantings aloongg the eae st andd west bbankss of the riiverv corridorcododds and hardscappe and d sosoftsc scapep iimprovemee nts to the Amphphitheater, Arttisti ’s Point, or Tailingsg Sculpu pture Gareden. See pageg s 14 and 15 forfo itemized cost for improvementst . Uppeer BlB uee Para k Oveerlooko Park

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Propposed Colorado Artist’s Point Oxboow Parkr Tailings Sculpture Park Mountain College (CMC) FiF shing Trail connection AcAccess SKIER AND Snnow Snow Snow FISHSHINGG PARKING storage storo agge storage COYNE VALLEY ROAD

PLAN CONTINUES ON ADJACENT PAGE ADJACENT ON CONTINUES PLAN HIGHWAY 9 (WITH FUTURE EXPANSION)

Proposedpq water qualityy pond (per CDOT) PrP oposed transit stop Limit of fill (per CDOT, typ.) Culvert (per CDOT, (typ.)

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31 of 68 Alt 2.x - western alingment in undisturbed ground

Alt 1.x - lined channel alternative in more central location.

Alt 3.x - straight channel alterntive

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36 of 68 OPEN SPACE & TRAILS DEPARTMENT

970-668-4060 fax 970-668-4225

Post Office Box 5660 0037 Peak One Drive, SCR 1005 Frisco, Colorado 80443

STAFF REPORT

TO: Open Space Advisory Council FROM: Brian Lorch FOR: June 4, 2014 OSAC meeting SUBJECT: Amendment of Cobb and Ebert Management Plan

BACKGROUND:

In 2005, Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge purchased the 172 acre Cobb and Ebert Placer, located east of Breckenridge in French Gulch, as part of the 1,675 acre B&B Mines purchase. The County and Town received Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) funding for the purchase, and GOCO required a third party conservation easement which is held by Continental Divide Land Trust (CDLT). As part of the easement, the three entities drafted the Cobb and Ebert Management Plan, which was approved by the Town Council, CDLT Board, and Board of County Commissioners April 18, 2008.

In 2012, the Town and County purchased the adjacent 20 acre John J. Placer parcel and an associated 7 acre public access easement which allows for the extension of the popular Turks Trail from its current terminus near the Reiling Dredge up to Sallie Barber Road. Also in 2013, the US Forest Service provided the necessary approvals for the construction of the Wirepatch Trail, which will be located partially on the Cobb and Ebert Placer, parallel to French Gulch Road. Together these two trails will allow non-motorized recreationists to bypass approximately a little over a mile of French Gulch Road from the B&B trailhead to the Wirepatch Mine and the Mountain Meadows Subdivision, providing a critical connection between numerous existing trails in French Gulch, Mt. Baldy and the Golden Horseshoe. Although a trail in the vicinity of the Wirepatch trail was envisioned in the Management Plan, the Turks Trail Extension was not included due to lack of access across the John J. Placer at that time. Staff from the three entities have determined that an amendment of the Management Plan should be completed before construction of the new trails. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) has scheduled the construction of the Turks Trail Extension for July 2014 and construction of the Wirepatch Trail is anticipated during Summer 2014 with the Vail ECHO program.

CURRENT ACTION: The need to amend the Management Plan has previously been discussed with the OSAC, BOSAC, County Commissioners, Town Council, and the Continental Divide Land Trust Board. Staff from the three entities have reviewed the attached redlines and are recommending them to their respective boards for approval. Minor changes have been made throughout the document for general updates on topics such as history, weeds and wildlife. Additional changes to the document are discussions associated with the addition of two figures identifying the general alignments of these trails, updates to the Public Roads & Trails and Anticipated Management Actions. A complete copy of the Management Plan revisions will be available at the meeting for review.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION/REQUEST: Staff requests that OSAC review the attached amendment to the Cobb and Ebert Management Plan and provide any comments or concerns prior to forwarding the document to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval.

37 of 68 way restrict or dictate public uses of French Gulch Road or Sallie Barber Road, as these roads lie within platted County right-of-ways and are not included within the Property.

A. Public Roads and Trails To protect the conservation values associated with the Property, public road and trail access on the Property is currently limited to the two existing County roads crossing the Property (French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads) and trails outlined within this document.. The only trail that may be deemed appropriate and constructed on the Property during the period of this management plan is a non-motorized, soft surface recreational trail to be located just north of French Gulch Road (outside of the riparian/wetland area). County and Town Staff will evaluate the need and feasibility to identify and construct a legal and sustainable route for this proposed trail. Portions of the trail would be located on the Property, but the trail may also need to cross adjacent private properties and National Forest administered lands. Therefore, prior to constructing such a trail, public access easements from affected private property owners may be necessary. Staff will also need to work with the U.S. Forest Service to address issues associated with constructing this trail on National Forest Land (i.e. NEPA review). Legal access and resource impacts associated with any proposed trail alignment will be evaluated and discussed with OSAC, BOSAC and the holder of the Conservation Easement (Continental Divide Land Trust) prior to initiating trail construction. In 2013, the Town, County, Forest Service and Mountain Meadows HOA cooperatively installed a new gate on French Gulch Road near its intersection with Sallie Barber Road, with the intention that this will replace the gate at the Wirepatch. This action was to implement management recommendations set forth in the Golden Horseshoe Management Plan and USFS Travel Management Plan and will likely reduce public motorized impacts to the Cobb and Ebert Easement area. The existing gates at each end of Sallie Barber Road assist in managing the road for non-motorized uses.

Two public non-motorized trail alignments are identified on Figure 3, incorporated into this Management Plan as part of the 2014 amendment:

The Wirepatch Trail:, The A proposed non-motorized, soft surface recreational trail north of French Gulch Road would be consistent with the conservation easement, as the conservation easement provides for potential development of a trail in the forest along French Gulch Road for non-motorized users to connect the winter trailhead at Lincoln Townsite to the upper reaches of French Gulch. It should be noted that this trail was also recommended as part of the Golden Horseshoe travel plan. The portions of this trail on Federal lands were approved through NEPA in 2013. In addition, OSAC and BOSAC have expressed support for the creation of this trail and anticipate construction in 2014.. SEE EXHIBIT “ “ FOR A MAP OF THE WIREPATCH TRAIL.

Turks Trail Extension: A non-motorized, soft surface recreational trail is proposed to be constructed in 2014 to connect the existing Turks Trail to Sallie Barber Road. The Turks Trail Extension will be aligned entirely within the Cobb & Ebert parcel and John J. Placer parcel. This trail was not included in the original conservation easement, due to lack of approval by the adjacent land owner, but the the purchase of the adjacent parcel as Open Space by the County and Town has made this connection feasible. . A conceptual alignment for this trail has been reviewed, and deemed consistent with the conservation easement. SEE EXHIBIT “ “ FOR A MAP OF THE TURKS TRAIL EXTENSION.

Public access onto or through the Property will be closely monitored by Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge to ensure protection of the open space values associated with the Property. Social trails degrade vegetation and may increase soil erosion. To protect the Property from these

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38 of 68 County and Town Departments in accordance with this management plan, the conservation easement, and other relevant documents. The Office of the Summit County Sheriff has the authority to enforce any and all laws on the Property, including, but not limited to, the Rules and Regulations for Open Space Properties.

Any substantial plans for improvements or changes in management shall be discussed with the holders of the Conservation Easement prior to implementation.

A. Ongoing Management Provisions The Vision Statement and individual sections of this Management Plan state that the Property will generally be managed to maintain existing conditions and avoid activities that require intensive management. This will minimize the ongoing management costs on the Property. The County and Town Open Space and Trails Departments also plan to utilize volunteer efforts to minimize costs to the greatest extent practical. Beginning in 2006, the Continental Divide Land Trust (CDLT) has also been monitoring the Property according to the Stewardship Monitoring Plan outlined below. The County and Town Open Space Programs plan to continue to develop partnerships to efficiently manage the Property.

B. Anticipated Management Actions Management actions contemplated by this plan that may require County and Town resources include:

• Treatment and monitoring of noxious weed infestations; • Ongoing monitoring of the Property, including working with Continental Divide Land Trust; • Ongoing removal of litter, neglected fences, and other debris on the Property as required; and, • Rezoning of the Property to Open Space Zoning DistrictConstruction of Turks Trail Extension and trail north of French Gulch RoadWirepatch Trail as described herein..

Management actions, not currently designed, but that may be undertaken during the period of this management plan include:

• Additional fencing or other barriers deemed necessary to protect resources; • Installation of additional signage as deemed appropriate; • Evaluation of a route and possible trail improvements to provide a sustainable non-motorized soft surface trail on the north side of French Gulch Road;  Evaluation, design and construction of additional parking in the proximity of French Gulch Road; • Best management practices for maintenance of French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads to avoid erosion, sedimentation, and other impacts to water quality and aquatic resources; • Evaluation of reclamation opportunities near the Wirepatch Mine; and, • Forest management activities to address pine beetle infestation and other forest health concerns.

Improvements not deemed appropriate for the Property include:

• New buildings or structures; • New access roads; • Public facilities or improvements to encourage public use, such as developed picnic, restroom or other facilities including benches, tables, shelters, and viewing stands; and,

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39 of 68 Proposed 2013 Non-Motorized Trails Map 7: Turk’s Trail

Weber Gulch Trail

Legend Turk’s Trail CPW Proposed Trail Projects Existing Trails ABILITY Difficult Rich Gulch Trail Turk’s Trail Moderate Rich Gulch Road Easy

Trailheads B&B Trail !C

Turk’s Trail Profile

This map is for display purposes only. Do not use for legal conveyance. Not necessar- ily accurate by surveying standards and does not comply with the National Mapping Accuracy Standards © 2013 Town of Breckenridge Open 4014 of 7468 Space Division. 41 of 68 INTRODUCTION

This land management plan was created to identify allowed uses and management direction for the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space (the "Property"). The intent of this document is to provide guidelines for sustainable activities and aesthetic enjoyment of the Property by residents and visitors of Summit County while protecting the open space and conservation values for which the Property was acquired. The management plan provides an overview of the Property's natural resources and outlines specific steps to preserve the Property's open space and habitat values.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A. Property Location

The Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space is a 156173-acre parcel located in the Upper Blue Basin of Summit County, two miles east of the Breckenridge town limits (see Figure 1). The Property straddles French Gulch and includes one of the last intact montane riparian willow carr wetlands in the Upper Blue Basin of Summit County. This property was identified as one of the most ecologically significant portions of the Golden Horseshoe, an 8,600-acre backcountry area immediately northeast of Breckenridge valued for its open space character, wildlife habitat, and recreational trail system.

Overview of French Gulch valley from north side of valley looking west toward Breckenridge. Cobb and Ebert Placer is visible in lower left quarter of picture. French Gulch Road on and off the Property is also visible.

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42 of 68 The Property lies in the southeast portion of the Golden Horseshoe area. French Gulch Road delineates much of the northern property boundary and Sallie Barber Road traverses the Property. Management of these roads is not included in this management plan because 50-foot right-of- ways for both of these roads were dedicated in 2005.

B. History of Property Ownership

The Property was originally patented as the Cobb and Ebert Placer by the federal government in the 1880s. Summit County Government and the Town of Breckenridge (the County and Town) jointly acquired the property in October 2005 as part of an approximately 1,840-acre land acquisition from B&B Mines, Inc. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded a $500,000 open space grant to assist with the acquisition of the Property.

In 2013, the Town of Breckenridge and Summit County purchased a portion of the adjacent John J. Placer mining claim consisting of approximately 18 acres. The purchase of the John J. Placer resulted in contiguous open space lands south of French Gulch Road from the Country Boy Mine to the east end of the Cobb and Ebert parcel. A primary justification for this open space purchase was the community goal of creating a non-motorized soft surface trail connecting from the end of the existing Turks Trail to Sallie Barber Road. When the John J. Placer was purchased, a restrictive easement and covenant providing public access and use was recorded for the remainder of the property south of French Creek under Reception # 1040442, facilitating future alignment of this trail.

C. Conservation Easement

The GOCO grant agreement required the County and Town to place a use restriction in the form of a conservation easement on the Property. In accordance with the funding agreement, in December 2005, the Town and County dedicated a conservation easement covering the Property to the Continental Divide Land Trust (CDLT) to ensure the open space values of the Property are protected in perpetuity. The Deed of Conservation Easement is recorded at Reception No. 810115 of the Summit County records (see Exhibit A). The purpose of the conservation easement is to "preserve the Property in its scenic, open space and natural condition and to preserve the open space character, wildlife habitat, and scenic qualities of the Property."

The conservation easement prohibits any activity on or use of the Property inconsistent with the purpose of the easement and lists the following activities as expressly prohibited except as specifically permitted within the conservation easement document:

a. Construction of Buildings and other Structures; b. Subdivision; c. Commercial Timber Harvesting; d. Mining; e. Paving and Road Construction; f. Trash and Waste; g. Storage of Vehicles and Equipment; h. Disturbance of Soil and Water; i. Motorized Vehicles, except at trailhead facilities as defined in the conservation easement; j. Commercial or Industrial Activity; k. Signage or Billboards, except for appropriate signs informing the public of property boundaries, ownership, contributions made by Great Outdoors Colorado, rules,

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43 of 68 regulations, and management governing the Property, and the area's historical and ecological significance; l. Grazing; m. Commercial Feedlots; n. Transfer of Development Rights; and, o. Other actions or activities in violation of the Easement.

Nothing in the Easement is intended to compel a specific use of the Property, other than the protection of the Property's conservation values.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

A. Legal Description and Surrounding Land Ownership

The Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space is legally described as Cobb and Ebert Placer, M.S. No. 340, located in Section 34, Township 6 South, Range 77 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Summit, State of Colorado. Figure 2 indicates the approximate boundaries of the Property on a digital aerial photograph. The elevation of the Property ranges from approximately 10,200 to 10,720 feet above sea level, according to USGS mapping.

The Property abuts the White River National Forest on its north and south sides. With the exception of disturbances associated with historic mining activities, these National Forest System lands are predominantly in an undeveloped, natural condition. The White River National Forest Plan has placed the national forest lands to the south of the Property in a "backcountry recreation - non-motorized" management prescription. National forest lands to the north of the Property are in a "deer and elk winter range" management prescription. National Forest lands that abut the northwest corner of the Property are in an "intermix" management prescription. This management prescription, which is used only in select areas of the national forest near residential development, calls for cooperative management with other public and private lands to protect natural resources.

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Overview of Cobb and Ebert Placer Property from north side of valley looking west. From left to right, exploratory mine hole in scree slope, willow carr along French Gulch, and historic hydraulic mine area are visible. Dredge rock cobble piles down valley off the Property are visible in the upper right corner.

Improvements on the surrounding national forest lands include dilapidated buildings/structures on an unpatented mining claim at the Lincoln Townsite area, the Lincoln Townsite trailhead parking area off French Gulch Road, and several popular recreational routes that provide a connection from French Gulch Road to the upland interior of the Golden Horseshoe backcountry area. Forest Service Staff has stated that the buildings/structures at the Lincoln Townsite will be removed, as they are in ruins and have minimal historic value. Portions of the existing Lincoln Townsite trailhead are located within the Property boundaries.

French Gulch Road skirts the majority of the northern edge of the property. Approximately 1,000 feet of the northern property line along French Gulch road abuts four privately-owned mining claims. Three of these are approximately 5 acres in size, and contain single family residences with driveway access via French Gulch Road.

The fourth adjacent mining claim is a vacant private parcel located at Rich Gulch. To the northeast of the Property is the abandoned Wire Patch Mine, located on the Wire Patch Placer, an adjacent open space property owned by the County and Town of Breckenridge. To the east of the Property is the first lot of the Mountain Meadows subdivision, a small seventeen-lot subdivision platted in 1967. Private residences have been built on about two-thirds of the lots in this subdivision. To the west of Cobb & Ebert is now the "publicly owned" John J. Placer, and their Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New private lot is now 20 acresTo the west of the Property is a forty-acre private lot John J Placer Roman, 11 pt parcel with one residence built on it.. This property has one residence which is located north of French Gulch Road, far from French Gulch's riparian corridor and wetlands. Private inholdings exist south of the Property on the mountainside above the Property, but are steep and may be

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45 of 68 difficult to develop. In summary, most of the lands surrounding the Property will be managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Summit County and/or the Town of Breckenridge to protect natural resources.

B. Open Space Values

The Property meets five of the seven open space selection criteria in the Summit County Open Space Protection Plan. 1) Access - Two county roads that pass through the Property - French Gulch Road and Sallie Barber Road - provide public access to miles of backcountry trails on the adjacent National Forest. 2) Buffers - The Property is an undeveloped buffer between residential areas and other protected lands, including National Forest System lands and County/Town open space properties in the French Gulch valley and Golden Horseshoe area. Protection of the Property, along with other B&B Mines property, has preserved the open space and natural values of the French Gulch valley, preventing small acreage residential development from continuing to spread up the French Gulch valley, as has happened in the Swan River Valley to the north. 3) Extensions - The Property acts as an extension to other publicly held property, including National Forest System lands and County/Town open space properties in the French Gulch valley and Golden Horseshoe area. 4) Recreational - French Gulch is heavily visited by residents and visitors seeking an accessible, scenic backcountry recreation opportunity near the Town of Breckenridge. The two County roads that pass through the Property are popular with recreationists in both winter and summer. 5) Unique Lands - The Property contains one of the last intact montane riparian willow carr wetlands along a valley bottom in the Upper Blue Basin of Summit County. The Property illustrates what the valley bottoms of the Upper Blue Basin looked like - and the habitat/ecological functions they possessed - prior to the dredge boat mining of the first half of the twentieth century. This habitat can be easily viewed and enjoyed from French Gulch Road by the public. The Colorado National Heritage Program has recognized the biological significance of the Property by including it in the Upper French Gulch Conservation Site and identifying the site with B3 (high significance) biodiversity ranking due to its Colorado River cutthroat trout population and habitat.

The Property also exhibits First Priority Land Conservation Values identified in the Town of Breckenridge Open Space Plan. The two most notable conservation values found on the Property are: 1) environmentally sensitive areas (i.e. wetlands, a riparian zone, unique landforms and threatened or unique plant communities); and, 2) critical wildlife habitat.

C. Environmental Conditions Assessment

An environmental hazards assessment completed by Summit County Government at the time of acquisition identified no significant health or safety concerns associated with the Property. The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, as part of its review of all 1,840 acres of the B&B Mines property in 2002, also identified no environmental hazards on the Property.

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Hydraulic mine area west of Sallie Barber Road.

The placer mining claims downstream of the Cobb and Ebert on French Gulch, as well as the valley bottoms of the Blue River to the west and the Swan River to the north, were dramatically altered by dredge boat mining. This type of mining turned the valley bottoms upside-down, destroying the natural riparian corridor and leaving huge piles of dredge rock cobbles. While unsightly and damaging to natural ecosystems, this type of mining creates little potential for environmental liability. Dredge boats worked their way up French Gulch from its confluence with the Blue River. However, they stopped downstream of the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space, leaving the extensive montane riparian willow carr on the Property intact.

Portions of the Property have been impacted by historic mining. Hydraulic mining occurred along portions of the valley bottom and the north facing slopes west of Sallie Barber Road. This type of mining washed away the soil and left exposed rock, but resulted in no identified environmental hazards. A small mining site includes an exploratory hole located on a talus slope on the hillside south of the valley bottom. A small mine waste rock pile, like thousands that exist in the backcountry of Summit County, is all that remains of this activity. No access remains to this site and reclamation is unnecessary.

D. Health and Safety Concerns No public health or safety concerns have been identified on the Property.

E. Buildings and Structures No buildings or permanent structures are located on the Property.

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French Gulch Road along the northern edge of the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Property.

F. Existing Public Uses

Current human use on the Property generally occurs on the two well-established county roads that cross the Property. French Gulch Road (Summit County Road 2), a rough two-wheel drive road, skirts the northern edge of the Property and provides access to the seventeen-lot Mountain Meadows subdivision, which was platted in the 1960s. French Gulch road is gated near its intersection with Sallie Barber Road to prohibit motorized recreational access while allowing private access. A turn-around/informal parking area is located partially on the Property at the entrance to the Mountain Meadows subdivision. Sallie Barber Road (Summit County Road 559), a four-wheel drive road, splits off French Gulch Road and crosses the northwest portion of the Property, providing access to the historic Sallie Barber mine site. Sallie Barber Road is a County road being managed for non-motorized uses with gates at both ends. Both roads also provide public access to miles of backcountry trails on the national forest. Today the public enjoys views of the Property as they ski, hike, bicycle, snowshoe, walk, and drive along these two unimproved County roads.

A right-of-way dedication plat was recorded, platting a 50-foot right-of-way along the segments of French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads that cross the Property. The right-of-way dedication plat was recorded on December 14, 2005 under Reception Number 809225. Therefore, these roads are outside the area identified as the Property.

Recreational uses on the Property are generally limited to through travel along French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads. There are currently no additional established public trails on the Property.

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48 of 68 Snowmobiles and backcountry skiers have historically dispersed across numerous areas of the Property for over-snow travel and recreation.

G. Access and Parking

Physical and legal access to the Property exists via French Gulch Road and Sallie Barber Road. Legal access to the Property is via French Gulch Road from the eastern town limits of Breckenridge. The Lincoln Townsite Trailhead parking area is located along the northern boundary of the Property, on the south side of French Gulch Road. This trailhead represents the end of winter County road maintenance. The majority of summer visitors do not drive beyond this point due to the “Narrow Road” signs on French Gulch Road. A turnaround/ informal trailhead also exists at the Wirepatch Mine, near the northeastern corner of the Property, along French Gulch Road near the entrance to the Mountain Meadows residential subdivision.In the summer of 2013, a gate was installed at the intersection of French Gulch Road and Sallie Barber Road to restrict motorized vehicles. Installing the gate served in response to the Golden Horseshoe Management Plan identifying that a section of French Gulch Road would be non- motorized

Lincoln Townsite Trailhead along the south side of French Gulch Road.

H. Signage

Signage on the Property is currently limited to seasonal closure signs to limit snowmobile impacts to the willow wetlands, Carsonite signs prohibiting camping next to French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads, a sign identifying the Property and recognizing GOCO funding, and a newly installed trailhead kiosk located at the Lincoln Townsite trailhead.

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I. Fences

Fences identified on the Property are limited to dispersed short sections of degraded wire fencing and a recently installed fence and gate on French Gulch Road near the eastern boundary of Mountain Meadows Subdivision. Two sections of the old wire fencing were removed in November of 2007. However, a full inventory of fragmented fences has not been completed.

J. Zoning

The Property currently lies in two zoning districts in unincorporated Summit County. The northwest 25 acres of the Property is zoned Agricultural (A-1). The remainder of the Property is zoned Backcountry (BC). Both of these zoning districts allow one residential unit per 20 acres, however the Backcountry zoning district limits the size of structures. The private parcels to the west, north, and east of the Property are zoned A-1. The private parcels to the south of the Property are zoned Backcountry.

K. Easements and Encroachments

There is an overhead power line that crosses the northwestern corner of the Property, providing utility service to the private residences located north of the Lincoln Townsite trailhead. However, there does not appear to be a utility easement covering this utility line. The above mentioned conservation easement also limits uses of the Property. No encroachments have been identified on the Property. In 2001, a property survey along a portion of the northern boundary of the Property was completed, reestablishing mineral survey corners.

L. Mineral Rights

Mineral rights have not been severed from fee title in the Property. Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge retain these rights and prohibited severability in the conservation easement.

M. Water Rights

When Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge purchased the Property, the seller owned no water rights associated with the Property and the purchase of water rights was not included in the acquisition. The only known use/diversion of water upstream of the Property are wells to service the residences in the Mountain Meadows subdivision and the three residences north of the

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NATURAL, ECOLOGICAL, and HISTORIC FEATURES

A. Vegetation and Wetlands

The Property straddles French Gulch and includes an extensive montane riparian willow carr (Salix planifolia/Carex aquatilis) that supports several beaver ponds. The Property is within the Upper French Gulch Conservation Site identified by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) as part of the Summit County Conservation Inventory in 1997. The Colorado Natural Heritage Program identified the Property as potentially the most significant ecological area in the Golden Horseshoe. As stated in CNHP's Wetland Functional Evaluation for the Upper French Gulch site, the portion of the property adjacent to French Gulch contains riverine wetlands with some springs with permanent to seasonal saturation. The section of the Summit County Conservation Inventory that addresses the Upper French Gulch site is attached as Exhibit B.

Willow carr along French Gulch on the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Property, looking east (upstream) toward Mount Guyot.

A mixture of lodgepole pine forest and subalpine forest (Englemann spruce and subalpine fir) dominate the uplands on the Property. These forests provide a buffer to protect water quality reaching the willow carr as well as providing cover for wildlife utilizing the riparian area. Although detailed surveys of species occurrences have not been completed, the Golden Horseshoe Backcountry Protection Strategy (a GOCO-funded open space protection strategy for the area) identified suitable habitat for three sensitive plant species on or near the Property.

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51 of 68 These plant species include Colorado false needle grass (Ptilagrostris mongholica), Clustered lady-slipper (Cypripedium fasciculatum), and Harrington beardtongue (Penstemon harringtonii).

B. Noxious Weeds

Since the Cobb & Ebert Placer Open Space was purchased in 2007, weed treatments have been conducted on the property on an annual basis by the Summit County Weed Control Program. Initially there was a considerable infestation of Scentless/Mayweed Chamomile on the Lincoln Town site. These weed populations are now under control and native grasses have become the dominate plant species on previously infested sites.

The Sallie Barber Road initially had very limited Oxeye Daisy infestations in the past where the road crosses French Gulch. This small population has been eradicated and annual inspections of the road show no infestations of weeds.

French Gulch Road is a County maintained road and generally receives two herbicide treatments annually. Because of the continual disturbance along roadsides, limited populations of weeds can be expected but will be closely monitored and treated as needed.

Since the Cobb & Ebert Placer has large areas of gabion (dredge) rock, infestations of Yellow Toadflax are considered likely. This species often inhabits the environment that the dredge piles create and can become established if left unchecked. This entire drainage should be monitored for such infestations and treated as necessary.

The Summit County Weed Control Program has completed a brief inspection for noxious weeds on the Cobb & Ebert Placer Open Space. The weed control program coordinator indicated that the Old Lincoln Townsite has a substantial infestation of Scentless Chamomile due to recent disturbances. The weed control program undertook weed treatments on the Property in this area south of French Gulch Road in the fall of 2007.

The primary areas of concern that will need regular monitoring are along the roads. Because of constant disturbance along the roads, the conditions are perfect for weed infestations, in particular Scentless Chamomile. The weed control program coordinator also indicated that Oxeye Daisy has been identified where Sallie Barber Road crosses French Gulch in the past. Recent disturbance in this area has increased the potential for weed infestations. In addition, the weed control program coordinator noted that Yellow Toadflax may be present within the hydraulic mining area adjacent to, and north of Sallie Barber Road, as this species tends to thrive in these types of disturbed rocky landscapes. However, a comprehensive weed survey of this area has not been completed to date.

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Sallie Barber Road on the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Property.

C. Wildlife

As previously discussed, dredge and hardrock mining downstream of the Property in French Gulch has drastically altered the natural landscape. A highly unusual beneficial eaffect of the historic mining is that it has created a unique physical and chemical barrier that has prevented the upstream migration of introduced brown and rainbow trout species into the aquatic habitat on the Property. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has collected genetic samples for analysis from cutthroats in French Gulch two times since 2007. The first sampling event indicated the genetic makeup of the fish to be 88% Yellowstone River Ccutthroat Trout and the second sample indicated 97% Yellowstone cutthroat. Although current populations may not be native, the the presence of the barrier may allow for a possible reclamation/reintroduction project at some point in the future. Consequently, today the Property supports an excellent example of a pure Colorado River cutthroat trout population, as the native cutthroat trout have not been out-competed or genetically altered by introduced non-native species.

As stated earlier, the Property is within the Upper French Gulch Conservation Site identified by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) as part of its countywide conservation inventory in 1997. This site has a biodiversity rank of B3 (high significance). CNHP's biodiversity rank justification for this site states:

The Upper French Gulch site supports an A-purity rank for a 1993 occurrence of the Colorado Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" River cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki pleuriticus). The Colorado River cutthroat trout is a U.S. Forest Service sensitive and state special concern species. The introduction of non-native trout species, dating to 1872 in Colorado, is considered a primary cause for the decline in numbers and genetic purity of the Colorado River cutthroat trout. The population in Upper

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CNHP also noted signs of abundant beaver and some elk on the site. Although detailed surveys of species occurrences have not been completed, the Golden Horseshoe Backcountry Protection Strategy identified suitable habitat for 22 sensitive or threatened animal species on or near the Property. In addition to Colorado River cutthroat trout, these animal species include osprey, bald eagle, flammulated owl, boreal owl, three-toed woodpecker, and North American lynx. (See the Golden Horseshoe Backcountry Protection Strategy report Table 4, attached as Exhibit C.)

The Colorado Division of WildlifeParks and Wildlife (CDOWCPW) provided wildlife information identifying habitat and wildlife concerns on the Property, which is attached as Exhibit D. CDOW data identifies the following habitat associated with the Property, based on Wildlife Resource Information System (WRIS) data from 2009:

-- Elk summer range and migration area -- Overall range for moose -- Black bear/human conflict area

Additionally, the CDOW CPW report identifies the following special status species, which may utilize the parcel based on habitat characteristics:

-- Colorado RiverYellowstone River Cutthroat Trout, a USFS Sensitive Species and State Special Concern Species (historically known to occur on the Property) -- Great Horned Owl, is a species of concern for CPW -- Ppotential Region 2 Forest Service Sensitive Species that could be present includinge: Boreal Owl, American Marten, Hoary Bats, Pygmy Shrew, and Northern Goshawk. -- Canada Lynx, a Federal Threatened Species and State Endangered Species (suitable habitat on the Property)

According to the information provided by the CDOWCPW, other birds and mammals known to use the Property include: pine marten, mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, striped skunk, red fox, coyote, porcupine, least chipmunk, snowshoe hare, and various ducks and birds. No past amphibian surveys have been identified by CDOW or U S Forest Service staff to date. However, CDOW CPW and US Fish and Wildlife Service staff have indicated that the Property may provide habitat for boreal toads and chorus frogs. Future discussion is anticipated with CDOW CPW about appropriate management to protect or enhance potential amphibian habitat found on the Property.

The CDOPW stated that the Upper French Gulch has been designated as an area of “High Significance” with regard to biodiversity, noting that the Property has significant riparian value for wildlife, which use riparian areas for resting, nesting, feeding and movement. The CDOW further emphasized that the Colorado River Cutthroat Trout in French Gulch are believed to be a historic and pure population. Due to the significant wildlife habitat values found on the Property, the CDOPW recommends that pets should be controlled on the parcel, and fences should be minimized. Where necessary, the CDOW CPW recommends that fences should be wildlife friendly. Lastly, the CDOW CPW indicated that uncontrolled human activity that impacts riparian vegetation would have the greatest potential to adversely impact local wildlife.

D. Historic Features

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Evidence of historic mining is evident throughout many areas of the Property. A comprehensive inventory of historic features has not been completed on the Property. However, recent inventories completed by the Town of Breckenridge have not identified any remaining historically significant historic structures or sites on the Property.

VISION FOR THE PROPERTY

Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge intend to manage the Property as undeveloped open space, with an emphasis on protecting and improving the natural habitat. With the exception of dispersed non-motorized over-snow travel, and a potential trail through the forest on the north side of French Gulch Road, human use on the Property will be restricted to the two established County roads and the trails identified within this Management Plan, in order to minimize impacts to the Property's wetlands and upland habitats. Special attention will be placed on coordinating with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to manage the Property to protect and enhance habitat for the Colorado River cutthroat trout.

Key goals/objectives for management of the Property include the following:  Protection of Sensitive Areas: Protect the integrity of the montane riparian willow carr found along French Gulch and the habitat it provides for the Colorado River cutthroat trout and other species. Also, protect the quality and integrity of the adjacent forested uplands.  Protection of Conservation Values in conformance with the conservation easement: Restrict the following uses on the Property, in accordance with the conservation easement granted to CDLT, to protect the identified conservation values: construction of structures, timber harvesting, subdivision, mining, paving and road construction, waste dumping, storage of vehicles and equipment, disturbance of soil and water, signage, grazing, motorized vehicles, and commercial activities.  Public Use and Travel Management: Manage recreational uses in the valley to minimize impacts to the willow wetlands. Public access onto or through the property will need to be closely monitored by the County and Town to ensure protection of the open space values associated with the Property.

The following management guidelines are designed to be consistent with, and promote the intent of the conservation easement. Should a discrepancy between these two documents arise, the conservation easement shall take precedence.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

A. Protection of Sensitive Areas

All management actions and uses of the Property shall avoid negative impacts to sensitive areas on the Property to the greatest degree practicable, including, but not limited to the areas identified as important wildlife habitat and as priorities by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. The County and Town will monitor the Property and make efforts to minimize degradation of sensitive areas from recreational activities or other causes. In addition, active management will be undertaken as necessary to preclude uses inconsistent with the protection of the ecological and

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55 of 68 wildlife habitat values of the Property. Motorized administrative access to the Property will be minimized to reduce vegetation impacts.

Willow carr along French Gulch on the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Property, looking west toward the Ten Mile Range.

B. Protection/Enhancement of Wildlife Habitat

The hydrology and vegetation within the riparian and wetland areas creates a very high level of biodiversity. Plants in wetland soils are especially vulnerable to trampling, which can cause erosion and damage soil by reducing aeration, decreasing soil water absorption, and destroying soil structure (Golden Horseshoe Draft Management Recommendations and Guidelines, 14). To protect the sensitive wetland areas, recreational activities will be excluded from these areas. As discussed in the section on Public Uses and Travel Management below, fishing will be prohibited on the Property, and recreational uses on the Property will be managed to encourage users to stay on French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads, to prevent trampling and soil disturbance within the sensitive riparian and wetland ecosystems. Prohibiting recreational activities within the wetland areas will also reduce the potential for erosion and sedimentation in the wetlands, and the spread of invasive plant species. Also, specifically prohibiting fishing on the Property may reduce the risk of recreational fishermen introducing non-native fish species into the Property’s intact ecosystem.

The Summit County Conservation Inventory also states that the hydrology of the site is important to the ecological processes that support the trout and the riparian communities. Therefore, the CNHP recommends that water quality, quantity, and timing should be maintained at its current status. While these actions are outside the scope of this management plan, the Town and County

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56 of 68 have an obligation to monitor and maintain the physical and chemical barriers to fish migration as part of reclamation and clean-up activities in French Gulch.

Erosion and Sedimentation: Loss of vegetation along roads and due to recreational uses often increases erosion and sediment loads reaching streams and aquatic resources, degrading water quality and habitat. Erosion and maintenance practices on French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads (especially where Sallie Barber Road crosses French Gulch) will be monitored, and best management practices will be utilized to avoid erosion, sedimentation and other impacts to water quality or aquatic resources. Restricting the establishment of trails will also reduce the potential for sediment degradation of wetlands and aquatic habitats.

Restoration Opportunities: The conservation easement for the Property states that the County and Town may undertake restoration and environmental remediation activities to improve the conservation values of the Property in accordance with an approved Management Plan.

Future restoration activities may be implemented in the northeastern portion of the Property, in the area below the Wirepatch Mine and below the portion of French Gulch Road that has recently been used as a turnaround and parking area. Staff will review the need for the lower portion of this loop and the potential to reestablish vegetation on this portion of the Property. Potential restoration activities may include removal of mine wastes from the riparian corridor, and/or regrading and revegetating the turnaround below the Wirepatch Mine.

C. Forest Management/Stewardship

A mixture of lodgepole pine forest and subalpine forest (Englemann spruce and subalpine fir) dominate the uplands on the Property. These forests provide a buffer to protect water quality reaching the willow carr as well as providing cover for wildlife utilizing the riparian area. Sallie Barber Road is the only public access through the forested uplands on the Property. Thus, human impacts to the forest are most likely to occur along these road edges.

Forest health will be monitored, and forest management activities will be undertaken if deemed necessary to protect public safety, reduce disease or insect infestations, or improve the diversity, health, and vigor of the forest, in accordance with the conservation easement. The County and Town will consult with the Colorado State Forest Service to protect and enhance forest health on the Property through adaptive management. Since the Property is dominated by Spruce/Fir forest, with relatively small populations of pines, it is anticipated that management will primarily focus on supporting natural succession processes. Secondary management tools may include removal of infested or dead trees, selective timber cutting, and/or preventative spraying. The primary goal of this forest management is to enhance forest health, including age and species diversity, over the long-term.

D. Noxious Weed Management

Noxious weed management is essential to protect the resource values of the Property and surrounding areas. An integrated weed management program for the Property will utilize Best Management Practices to control noxious weeds while minimizing impacts to native vegetation, wetlands, and water resources. Weed treatments along French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads may be completed using a truck-mounted sprayer or off-highway vehicle (OHV). Additionally,

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57 of 68 small amounts of seeding may be warranted along road edges to reduce the potential for weed infestation. Elsewhere on the Property, a backpack sprayer will be employed where feasible to minimize disturbances while applying herbicide. Weed treatments within all wetland areas will be limited to a backpack sprayer or similar handheld device to limit disturbance to the wetlands and utilize chemicals specifically labeled and identified for use in wetland areas. Due to the sensitive wetland resources located on the Property, grazing is not recommended to control weeds as this may result in trampling of vegetation and subsequent erosion.

Sources of disturbances will be monitored and avoided as practical throughout the Property to reduce the potential for the spread of invasive plants.

Avoiding new roads and trails, and off-road vehicle traffic and recreational uses will aid in curtailing the spreading of invasive plants. Ongoing monitoring will be necessary to insure the success of the weed management program, and management activities will be adapted as necessary.

E. Zoning

It is generallyWhile Summit County's has policy to rezoned open space properties to the County's Open Space Zoning District following adoption of open space management plans, this conservation easement is more restrictive than county open space zoning. This zoning district is highly prohibitive and requires the property to remain as open space with no development potential. Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge have determined that any development of the Property would impact its open space values. Therefore, an application to rezone the Property to the Open Space Zoning District (OS) will be submitted to the County Planning Department for consideration by the Upper Blue Planning Commission and BOCC following the adoption of this management planthe Town and County anticipate rezoning the property when an application is processed for other jointly owned properties.

Transferable Development Rights: The conservation easement for the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space does not allow any limited development or reserved development rights. Moreover, the conservation easement indicates that all development rights associated with the Property have been extinguished, and may not be used on or transferred off of the property.

F. Subdivision

The conservation easement for the Property prohibits any division or subdivision of title to the Property, whether by physical or legal process.

PUBLIC USES AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

All public uses shall conform to the Rules and Regulations for Open Space Properties, amended and approved by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners as Resolution #2007-__, - 059 and the conservation easement. Restrictions on public uses shall not be interpreted to limit administrative access, facility installation, or maintenance functions by representatives of the County, Town, or easement grantees. As stated previously, this management plan does not in any

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58 of 68 way restrict or dictate public uses of French Gulch Road or Sallie Barber Road, as these roads lie within platted County right-of-ways and are not included within the Property.

Two public non-motorized trail alignments are identified on Figure 3, incorporated into this Management Plan as part of the 2014 amendment:

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59 of 68 impacts, the Property will be monitored to detect social trails early and the County and Town will take aggressive action to close unauthorized trails, and rehabilitate the disturbed areas.

B. Motorized Vehicles, ATV’s, and Snowmobiles The conservation easement for the Property specifically states that “The use of motorized vehicles including but not limited to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles is prohibited, except at trailhead facilities…identified in an approved Management Plan.” In accordance with the conservation easement, public use or parking of motorized vehicles including, but not limited to, four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATV’s, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles shall not be permitted off designated County roads crossing the Property and the Lincoln Townsite trailhead. In addition, Sallie Barber Road is managed for non-motorized uses.

C. Mechanized Vehicles In order to protect the native vegetation and reduce the potential for the spread of noxious weeds, mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikes, shall be prohibited off the roads crossing the Property, with the potential exception of the proposed trail north of French Gulch Road, in the event it is created. The use of mechanized vehicles elsewhere on the Property is inconsistent with the protection of wetlands and the associated wildlife habitat, and is therefore prohibited.

D. Non-motorized Over-snow Travel Dispersed non-motorized over-snow travel (i.e. backcountry skiing and snowshoeing) will be allowed to the extent that it does not negatively impact the resource values associated with the Property. In the event that monitoring identifies negative impacts to the terrestrial, wetland, or aquatic habitat associated with the Property, the need for restrictions on this use will be evaluated by the OSAC and BOSAC.

E. Horses, Livestock, and Pack Animals In order to protect the native vegetation and reduce the potential for the spread of noxious weeds, horses, livestock and pack animals shall be prohibited off the roads crossing the Property, with the potential exception of the proposed trail north of French Gulch Road, in the event it is created. These uses elsewhere on the Property are inconsistent with the protection of wetlands and the associated wildlife habitat, and are therefore prohibited.

F. Pets All pet usage of the Property shall be in conformance with Summit County Animal Control Regulations. Pet impacts to resources on the Property (e.g. pet wastes and harassment of wildlife) will be monitored. In the event that this monitoring identifies significant resource impacts, County and Town Staff will provide specific recommendations to the OSAC and BOSAC to mitigate these impacts.

G. Fishing Fishing shall be prohibited on the Property, in order to prevent trampling, soil disturbance and the spread of invasive plant species within the sensitive riparian and wetland ecosystems. Also, prohibiting fishing on the Property will reduce the risk of recreational fishermen introducing non- native fish species into the Property’s intact ecosystem.

H. Special Events No Special Events or Special Uses shall be permitted on the Property with the exception of appropriate uses of the proposed Wirepatch and Turks Trail Extension , in the event it either is

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60 of 68 created. Again, tThis does not prohibit uses of French Gulch Road or Sallie Barber Road, as these travel ways are not included within the Property.

I. Signage The conservation easement for the Property states that no signs shall be displayed or placed on the Property, except for appropriate signs informing the public of property boundaries, ownership, contributions made by Great Outdoors Colorado, rules, regulations, and management governing the Property, and the area’s historical and ecological significance.

The County and Town will continue to monitor the Property and install interpretive or regulatory signage to protect the resources on the Property. Such signage will focus on education and protection of the Property. At a minimum, signs will continue to be utilized to discourage public entry into the willow wetlands, unauthorized motorized uses, and camping, as deemed necessary based on monitoring. Additional information and regulatory signage may be placed along French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads to educate the public, reduce resource impacts, and allow for enforcement of regulations if necessary. The primary purpose of the signage on the Property is to promote protection of the willow carr by discouraging public entry.

Because the Property contains one of the few remaining undisturbed montane willow carrs in the French Gulch, Blue River, and Swan River drainages, the County and Town may elect to install interpretive signage along French Gulch Road and Sallie Barber Road in the future. Such signage would focus on interpreting resources and/or mining features on the Property.

J. Fences The conservation easement for the Property allows fences and barricades to be built on the Property for the purposes of reasonable and customary management to control public access, or to separate ownership and uses. It is anticipated that small sections of buck and rail fencing may be needed along French Gulch and Sallie Barber Roads to control access into the wetlands. Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge will monitor the need for such fencing over time, and install fencing on an "as needed" basis.

K. Parking The potential need for additional parking at the Lincoln Park trailhead or another location along French Gulch Road was discussed as part the conservation easement dedication, and was also discussed on several occasions during the Golden Horseshoe travel management process. In the conservation easement, the County and Town retained the right “to construct and maintain public trailhead facilities not to exceed three acres, if identified in an approved Management Plan.” The Conservation Easement also states that “any trails and public trailhead facilities shall not substantially diminish or impair the Conservation Values.” Town and County Staff have had initial discussions on how to configure or expand the existing area to accommodate increasing usage. During the period of this Management Plan, County and Town Staff will review the need and feasibility of expanding the existing parking or identifying a substitute/additional parking area on the Property to accommodate the public. Prior to additional parking being constructed, a specific plan will be forwarded to the OSAC, BOSAC, and CDLT for review.

MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

The Property will be managed by the Summit County and Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails Departments in cooperation with the Summit County Sheriff's Department and other

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61 of 68 County and Town Departments in accordance with this management plan, the conservation easement, and other relevant documents. The Office of the Summit County Sheriff has the authority to enforce any and all laws on the Property, including, but not limited to, the Rules and Regulations for Open Space Properties.

Any substantial plans for improvements or changes in management shall be discussed with the holders of the Conservation Easement prior to implementation.

B. Anticipated Management Actions Management actions contemplated by this plan that may require County and Town resources include:

Management actions, not currently designed, but that may be undertaken during the period of this management plan include:

Improvements not deemed appropriate for the Property include:

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62 of 68 • Other improvements not consistent with the Open Space Zoning District or the conservation easement.

The County and Town Open Space and Trails Departments will also undertake other management activities to protect ownership interests, or protect the natural resource or conservation values of the Property, as deemed necessary. No additional facilities or permanent improvements are proposed for the Property as part of this management plan.

C. Monitoring Adaptive management through the use of monitoring is critical to exemplary management of the Property. Goals of this monitoring will include:

1. Insuring that all uses are consistent with the goals of this management plan; 2. Insuring that management actions are consistent with the goals of this plan; 3. Evaluating whether the provisions of this management plan adequately protect the resources identified in this plan; 4. Evaluating the necessity for modifications or amendments to this plan.

The County and Town Open Space and Trails Departments will monitor the Property throughout the life of this plan to insure that the conservation values of the Property are being protected. The Continental Divide Land Trust will also assist in monitoring of the Property, as outlined in the Stewardship Monitoring Plan provided to GOCO and outlined below:

Cobb & Ebert Placer Open Space Stewardship Monitoring Plan

The Continental Divide Land Trust (CDLT) Stewardship Committee, made up of the executive director and/or trained volunteers, will formally monitor the Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space parcel annually, to insure that the terms of the Conservation Easement are being met. Annual monitoring will take place from the adjacent county roads and on foot ensuring that the Property is fully viewed. The Stewardship Committee will compare the current conditions to conditions documented by text and with photos in the Baseline Condition Report, Management Plan, and previous monitoring reports. Photographs of the Property will be taken during each monitoring visit from designated photo points representative of the Property as a whole. A written monitoring report will be filed in the offices of the CDLT, with the original stored in the safe deposit box, and a copy provided to the owner of the Property.

Any violations of the terms of the conservation easement found in site visits will be documented in writing and by photograph, copies of which will be sent to the landowner. Landowner contacts and a follow-up visit will be made to ensure any violations have been corrected.

MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVAL AND AMENDMENT PROCESS

The Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Breckenridge Town Council as Resolution # ___and by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as Resolution #___. #2008-20. The Summit County Open Space Advisory Council (OSAC) and the Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission (BOSAC) made recommendations to the BOCC and the Town Council to adopt a draft of this management

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63 of 68 plan at their respective meetings on October 4 and December 10, 2007. These meetings were noticed through newspaper display ads, and public posting of the OSAC and BOSAC, Town Council, and BOCC agendas. This management plan was also reviewed by CDLT, the holder of the conservation easement.

The adopted Cobb and Ebert Placer Open Space Management Plan will be reviewed every five years in accordance with the conservation easement, or sooner if deemed necessary. The OSAC and BOSAC will evaluate proposed amendments and make recommendations for review by the BOCC and Town Council. Amendments to the management plan shall continue to preserve or strengthen the open space and conservation values associated with the Property.

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64 of 68 Summit County WRNF Proposed Special Management Area & Wilderness 1:79,441 ±

Proposed Williams Fork Wilderness Byers Peak Wilderness

Vasquez Peak Wilderness Proposed Ute Pass Wilderness

Proposed Acorn Creek Wilderness

Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness

Proposed Ptarmigan Additions Eagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness

Proposed Porcupine Gulch SMA

Proposed Proposed Tenmile Tenmile SMA SMA

Proposed Tenmile SMA

Proposed Tenmile Proposed Wilderness Tenmile SMA Proposed Tenmile Proposed Wilderness Proposed Tenmile Tenmile Legend Wilderness SMA Proposed SMA Proposed Proposed Wilderness Hoosier Ridge Wilderness Existing Wilderness

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Legend

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Legend DillonRoad SYMBOL 1 Roads Open to All Vehicles, Yearlong ± 2 Roads Open to All Vehicles, Seasonal 3 Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only, Yearlong 4 Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only, Seasonal 11 Special Designation, Yearlong 12 Special Designation, Seasonal 13 Interstate 14 State or US Highway 15 Other Public Roads MtnBikeTrailsFSJurisdiction cent_mtns_update_COCOv5 Type Proposed Potential Wilderness Proposed Protection Area Proposed Recreation Management Area Proposed Wilderness Proposed Wilderness Addition Non-Federal Land Eagles Nest Wilderness