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Home My WebLink About106 CUP 24 Alpine Trailhead PZC Staff Report 106 CUP 24 PZC LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Conditional Use Permit Application HEARING TIME AND DATE: 6:00 p.m., July 24, 2024 LOCATION: Afton Planning & Development Office, 61 E. 5th Ave., Afton, Wyoming & Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom 3rd Floor, 925 Sage Ave., Kemmerer, Wyoming FILE # 106 CUP 24 APPLICANT: Star Valley Development, LLC PROJECT NAME: Alpine Trailhead COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: Alpine ZONING: Mixed Use REPRESENTATIVE: Jeremy Draper of Reeve & Associates PLANNER: Elizabeth Williams PARCEL ID: 3619-032-00-004 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL: A Planned Unit Development (PUD) to create 100 rental units on 15.9 +/- acres in the Mixed Zone. The units will be served by Alpine Water and Sewer. The project will be constructed in three phases. The first phase will be 40 units, parking, and Open Space. The second phase will consist of 42 units, additional parking and additional Open Space. The third phase will be 18 units, additional parking, and additional Open Space. The density will be 6.4 units per acre (allowed density for a PUD is 8 units per acre). LOCATION: Located 1.2 miles south of the Town of Alpine, Wyoming in T36N R119W Section 3. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan with Written Statement, Landscaping Plan, Elevations, and Floor Plans 3. Town of Alpine, WY Correspondence 4. WYDOT permit 5. Agency Correspondence 6. Public Correspondence PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission send a recommendation of APPROVAL to the Board of County Commissioners for File #106 CUP 24, a Conditional Use Permit, with: • Findings of Approval A. through D. • Conditions of Approval 1. through 4. 106 CUP 24 PZC FINDINGS OF APPROVAL: A. The proposed use, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan including, Section IV. Land Use, Goals B. “Promote the development of residential, commercial and industrial land uses in and around established central services in the county.” B. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the Lincoln County Land Use Regulations, specifically: Chapter 3, Section 3.1 Conditional Use Permit Procedures and Appendix D. Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Requirements. C. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Wyoming Statute 18-5-203 providing for Board of County Commissioners authority for zoning regulation of buildings and uses of land. D. The proposed use, with conditions, will not substantially impair the appropriate use of neighboring property; and will serve the public need, convenience and welfare. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The developer/owner shall comply with all of the County, State and Federal laws and regulations. 2. Compliance with agency requirements: The developer/owner shall obtain any and all County, State, and Federal permits, licenses, and other approvals for the construction and/or operation of the project. This may include: Local Fire District, Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal), Wyoming State Engineer’s Office (SEO), Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Wyoming Game and Fish, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and/or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 3. The developer/owner shall obtain a current Will Serve Letter from the Town of Alpine by November 29, 2024 for water and sewer service. 4. All permits for utilities, including water and sewer, shall be in hand before any buildings may be constructed for the PUD. AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Eric Green, Town of Alpine, WY: In closing, it is my opinion that the Town of Alpine needs to assure its current and future users that the promises made by the previous administration by way of issuance of a Will-Serve letter to Star Valley Land Development, LLC., is a promise that can be kept. I respectfully request that the Lincoln County Planning Commission table any action on the Star Valley Development, LLC PUD for a minimum of 60 days to allow me to direct the staff and our engineers to determine if we can provide adequate fire flows to the Alpine Trailhead Project. Town of Alpine Planning & Zoning Letter July 10, 2024: Please be aware that any and all costs for design, installation and review of the infrastructure will be the responsibility of the developer and/or applicant. All installations will be inspected to the Town’s adopted specifications for water and sewer installations. It is also suggested that the applicant pursue annexation into the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Alpine. 106 CUP 24 PZC Town of Alpine December 23, 2022 Will Serve Letter: Please accept this will serve letter, approved by the Alpine town council on December 21, 2021, to provide sewer and water service to the Alpine Trailhead development located south of Alpine along the east side of Highway 89 in the NW ¼ of Section 3 T36N R118W. The project includes 105 3-bedroom units with a total of 315 bedrooms. The estimated population served at buildout, based upon an average of 2 persons per first bedroom and one person for each additional bedroom, would be 420. WYDOT: WYDOT has no objections for the proposed Alpine Trailhead PUD. Recently the developer performed and submitted a traffic impact study, and with its acceptance WYDOT issued access permit(s) in early 2024 (a single commercial access and two gated emergency only accesses), as shown in the site plan. Wyoming Game and Fish Department July 15, 2024 Letter: The proposed PUD is positioned between U.S. Highway 89 and the 3,041.6-acre Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area (GRWHMA) and is located within elk crucial winter-yearlong range and elk parturition area... The proposed PUD is in a unique area given the presence of the GRWHMA, crucial winter-yearlong range, parturition area, proximity to the highway, and the surrounding level of disturbance. The Department recommends avoidance of construction-related activities during the crucial winter period (November 15-April 30) and the parturition period (May 1-June 15) to avoid impacts to big game. There is also substantial elk movement each fall from the Alpine wetland and Palisades Reservoir through the proposed project site to the GRWHMA. The proposed project site is used by up to 20% (~100 individuals) of all elk that migrate to, and spend the winter on, the GRWHMA. Elk access the GRWHMA via a wildlife jump out that is adjacent to the proposed project site. Consequently, the proposed project site provides a key link for elk moving from the Alpine Wetlands and Palisades Reservoir to the GRWHMA. Elk that have an unrestricted travel lane from the west side of U.S. Highway 89 to the elk jump are less likely to remain in the highway right-of-way and pose a safety hazard to motorists. (See attached letter for additional suggestions). Wyoming Game and Fish Department November 17, 2022 Letter: …the proposed housing development adjoins the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA). This WHMA serves as a winter-feeding ground in the winter months as well as providing natural habitat for mule deer, moose, black bear, and native upland birds. Through the fall and winter more than 1,000 elk move through adjoining lands onto the WHMA. As you know, there is an extensive elk fence with several gates and elk jumps that help facilitate the seasonal drift of elk and mule deer that runs along the west boundary line of the WHMA. The Department would request that there are adequate setbacks from the elk fence to allow the elk and mule deer to use the elk jumps, allow Department personnel to open the gates to move elk onto the WHMA, and allow Department personnel to maintain the elk fence. The Department would also request that there are no fences constructed on the proposed housing development that would inhibit elk and mule deer movement from west of the highway through the development parcel and onto the WHMA. These measures are requested for human and wildlife safety and an attempt to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions on the highway. 106 CUP 24 PZC Star Valley Conservation District: The potential exists for wildlife conflicts, especially between wildlife and free-ranging domestic pets. The developer should take precautions to minimize harassment of wildlife by dogs and cats. It is illegal to allow pets to chase or kill wildlife. Likewise, developers should recognize that black bears, mountain lions, and other carnivores may come near the dwellings and may pose a threat to people as well as pets allowed to range freely. Lincoln County Weed & Pest Control District: At the time of inspection, Black Henbane, Spotted Knapweed and Hounds Tongue were present. These weeds are on the Wyoming State Noxious Weed list as well as the Lincoln County Noxious Weed List. These plants have proven to be very invasive and pernicious. According to Wyoming Statute it is illegal to allow any state or county noxious weed to propagate freely. The subdivision representative will need to contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest and explain their weed control strategy or work with us to devise one. PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE: Public Comments are attached. £¤89 Alpine 32 29 34 2830 31 33 27 01020403 37N 118W 36N 119W £¤8 9STATE OF WYOMINGGAME & FISH RESERVOIR GRAVES, G BRET &DAWN K U.S. HIGHWAY STATE OF WYOMINGGAME & FISH REINERT,JAMES T.TRUST CTL MANAGEMENT, LLC RESERVOIR ANDRACA-TENORIO, YARIT NICHOLSON,BARBARA J MORENO, DANIEL C. & JANAE % STICKEL,ALFRED D. & ALVINA R. STATE OFWYOMING GAME & FISH STATE OF WYOMING GAME & FISH U.S. HIGHWAY STAR VALLEY LANDDEVELOPMENT, LLC MCNEEL 2 PROPERTIES, LLC MCNEEL 1 PROPERTIES,LLC STATE OF WYOMING GAME & FISH STATE OFWYOMING GAME & FISH BUREAU OF REC.WATER RESERVE CTL MANAGEMENTLLC WEST, GLEN D & ANDRAJ TRUSTEESWEST, GLEN D & ANDRA J TRUSTEES MOORE, SCOTT O &TERESA A TRUSTEES REINERT, JAMES TMOORE, SCOTT O & TERESA ATRUSTEES MCNEEL 2 PROPERTIES,LLC Maxar Conditional Use Permit Application Roads Road_Type US Highways WY Highways Projects Township & Range Sections Municipalities Public Noticing File No 106 CUP 24 Alpine Trailhead Star Valley Land Development, LLC Prepared using available data by Katie Gipson on 26 June 2024. Map is for informational purposes only and in no way represents an official survey of land. Solutions You Can Build On Civil Engineering · Land Planning · Structural Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Land Surveying · Construction Surveying 5160 S 1500 W · Riverdale, Utah 84405 · Tel: 801-621-3100 · Fax: 801-621-2666 office@reeve.co · www.reeve.co July 12, 2024 Project: Alpine Trailhead Subdivision Re: Written Statement in Support of CUP/PUD Application. Photo: Location of Alpine Trailhead Project The following information is provided in support of the CUP/PUD Application for the Alpine Trailhead Project located in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The information is provided in compliance with Appendix D of the Lincoln County Land Use Regulations. 1. The legal description of the site proposed for the PUD, including the name and addresses of surrounding landowners, is as follows: A. Legal Description: PART OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T.36N., R.119W., LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT, SAID POINT BEING S89°51'00"E 399.62 FEET AND S00°09'00"W 227.63 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST OF LOT 4 OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE NORTH 58°01'00" EAST 565.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 22°36'56" EAST 1221.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05°09'14" EAST 668.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17°50'36" WEST 441.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°12'03" WEST 702.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09°41'16" WEST 83.27 FEET; THENCE ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TURNING TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 2270.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 883.67 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 22°18'15", A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 20°49'56" WEST, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 878.10 FEET; THENCE Solutions You Can Build On Civil Engineering · Land Planning · Structural Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Land Surveying · Construction Surveying 5160 S 1500 W · Riverdale, Utah 84405 · Tel: 801-621-3100 · Fax: 801-621-2666 office@reeve.co · www.reeve.co NORTH 31°59'04" WEST 1030.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 693723 SQUARE FEET OR 15.926 ACRES. B. Name and address of surrounding landowners: a. CTL Management, LLC; Parcel # 36190320000200; PO BOX 10948, Jackson, WY 83002. b. State of Wyoming Game and Fish; Parcel #s 37183110006900, 36190320000100; 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006. c. Andraca-Tenorio, Yarit; Parcel # 336190320100900; PO BOX 14628, Jackson, WY 83002 2. A statement describing the planning objectives to be achieved by the PUD through the particular developments proposed by the applicant. The statement should include a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the developer: The proposed Alpine Trailhead Project is designed to achieve two key planning objectives: (i) the provision of much needed workforce rental housing for Lincoln County families and (ii) a development that will complement the beautiful natural surroundings and environs of Alpine Town. These two objects drove the layout and design parameters of the proposed conceptual plan submitted with this statement. 3. A statement of how the PUD will be financed and the reasoning by which the feasibility of the PUD has been determined: The project has been evaluated for feasibility by Great Lakes Capital, located in South Bend, Indiana. Great Lakes Capital is a Real Estate Development and Private Equity Firm that invests in several core property types including Multifamily, Industrial, Mixed-Use, Flex, Office, Medical and Life Science, and Hotels Properties. Since opening its doors in 2005, Great Lakes has successfully invested in billions of dollars of real estate projects and currently enjoys a development pipeline more than $923 million. Great Lakes’ seven principals have nearly 170 years of experience and have closed more than $7 billion of commercial real estate investment across all property types, geographies, capital structures, and economic cycles. The Alpine Trailhead project will be financed utilizing Great Lakes Capital’s well-established network of limited partnership investors and banking relationships. 4. A statement describing the various phases of development and management of the common open space and or facilities during the initial phase and following the completion of each phase of the development: The proposed Alpine Trailhead project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will consist of 40 units, parking areas and significant portions of open space common to the entire development. The open space will be developed concurrently with the construction of the first phase and will be managed, maintained, and accessible during the construction of the second phase. The second phase will consist of 42 units, additional parking, and additional common Solutions You Can Build On Civil Engineering · Land Planning · Structural Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Land Surveying · Construction Surveying 5160 S 1500 W · Riverdale, Utah 84405 · Tel: 801-621-3100 · Fax: 801-621-2666 office@reeve.co · www.reeve.co open space. The open space in the second phase will be developed concurrently with the construction of the second phase. The third phase will consist of 18 units, additional parking, and additional common open space. The open space in the third phase will be developed concurrently with the construction of the third phase. 5. Size of the parcel, total number and type of dwelling units, proposed lot coverage, gross and net residential densities, total open space, useable open space, type and amount of non-residential construction and other studies as required by the administrator. Total acreage of the proposed development: 15.93 acres. Total density: 100 total units; 6.4 units per acre. Total Open Space: 6.40 acres or 40.2% of the total parcel. Total Parking Provided: 382 spaces. Garage Parking: 173 spaces. Driveway Parking: 173 spaces. On-street Parking: 36 spaces. RV Parking: 3 spaces (with additional gravel parking provided for RV/Trailers). 6. A development schedule indicating the approximate date and duration of construction of each phase of the PUD: Once the project is approved by the County, the development of the Alpine Trailhead project will commence with an approximately 4-6-month pre-construction period following which each phase’s construction will take approximately 22-30 months. Please let us know if you have any questions or need further information. Thanks, Nate Reeve, P.E. Principal Engineer Reeve & Associates, Inc. nate@reeve.co Town of Alpine Lincoln County Planning and Development Office 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 RE: Star Valley Development, LLC Dear Members, Thank you for allowing me to provide you with written comments about the Star Valley Land Development LLC's Planned Unit Development (PUD). I thought it was important to provide you with the historical timeline surrounding the issuance of the Will-Serve letter to Star Valley Land Development, LLC by the Alpine Town Council. See below: 1. June 15, 2021 : Mayor Lutz reported to Council Rendezvous Engineering was looking at whether the town has capacity to service this project. Minutes attached. 2. July 20, 2021 : Town Council was updated on the Will Serve Request from Great Lakes Capital and Site Plans Revisions. The Town Council approved a Water & Sewer Capacity Study to be completed. Minutes attached. 3. December 21 , 2021 : Letter from Rendezvous Engineering to Kennis Lutz, Mayor of Alpine, was presented to Town Council RE : Alpine Trail Head/16-acre Parcel Concert/Water-Sewer Service. Attached. (Note -the current average daily flow to the Alpine Wastewater Treatment Plant is approximately 30% -35% of the total plant capacity. In the winter months average daily flows fall to about 25% -28% of the total plant capacity.) 4. December 21 , 2021 : Town Council took action to provide a Will-Serve Letter for Water and Sewer to Alpine Trail Development south of the Town of Alpine city limits. Minutes attached. 5. December 19, 2022: Jeremie Moore, Serenity Inc, contacted Deputy Clerk Monica Chenault about not receiving a Will-Serve Letter from the Town. Email attached. December 28, 2022: Rendezvous Engineering received approval from Mayor Lutz to finalize two Will-Serve Letters (Cobblestone Hotel and Star Valley Land Development). Email and Star Valey Land Development Will-Serve attached. 6. January 4, 2023: Mayor Eric Green was sworn in and new administration was established. In analyzing the historical timeline, it has become apparent to me that the Capacity Study approved by the Alpine Town Council in 2021 , was not completed. I do recognize the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is sufficient to service the Star Valley Development LLC PUD, while understanding that flow it generates is approximately 13% of the total capacity of the WWTP. The letter submitted to the Alpine Town Council on December 21 , 2021 , clearly states that "it should not be difficult to supply 1000 gpm for fire flow". Because the Capacity Study was not completed, at this time, it is not clear to me that the water system could deliver the 1000 gpm required fire flow in 2021 . The Town of Alpine is currently undertaking a Water Master Plan however the results of that study will not become available until late 2025. In closing , it is my opinion that the Town of Alpine needs to assure its current and future users that the promises made by the previous administration by way of issuance of a Will- Serve letter to Star Valley Land Development, LLC., is a promise that can be kept. I respectfully request that the Lincoln County Planning Commission table any action on the Star Valley Development, LLC PUD for a minimum of 60 days to allow me to direct the staff and our engineers to determine if we can provide adequate fire flows to the Alpine Trailhead Project. Resp~~ Mayor Eric Green Town of Alpine, WY CC: Alpine Town Council James Sanderson, Sanderson law Note: Minutes attached are excerpts that pertain to Alpine Trailhead. Complete minutes are on file. h benefit from an irrigation well to water the enhancement and parks. This would take pressure off the towh water system. It would be nice to have green all the way from the Flying Saddle to Bananas, but our system cannot handle that. Mr. Sanderson stated that all wells are subject to State Engineer's approval. The public offered their comments and questions about cost effectiveness, well capacity, tie-in to mega well and fire protection. Mayor Lutz stated that these decisions are a work in progress. • Update on Master Plan Review Committee -Mayor Lutz Mayor Lutz reported that the Master Plan Review has had four meetings. The committee got sidetracked. The committee's task was to come up with zoning areas for different applications be it Light Industrial, Multi-Family or Commercial. The committee took a helicopter ride over the town generously provided by a member of the committee. Mayor Lutz stated that the committee started off in that [zoning] direction but quickly got sidetracked into working on schools. The School Board came and gave us a report on the town's abilities for schools based on land availability; what acreage is required for elementary, middle and high schools. The town has enough land available to do the first two but not a high school. That distracted the committee for two meetings so we were tasked at the last meeting with doing a survey to ask the community what they would like to see. The survey is not specific to any certain area or topic. It is to determine what you want to see and where do you want to see it. The committee has been sending their input to Mr. James Dubisz, the committee member who will develop the survey. One committee member will be gone for a month, so we have stayed any meetings for a month until we get the survey out and maybe some results back. Mayor Lutz stated that the committee does not have time to waste personally in their personal lives to be stuck and get sidetracked by things that are not the task we have in front of us so that is where we are. Mayor Lutz asked the public for comments. Positive comments on the committee's progress and discussions were received from Ms. Kathy Owsiany. Mr. Ken Cady stated that the number one thing he has encountered in his development projects is schools, especially a high school. Mayor Lutz stated again that the Town of Alpine does not have enough land for a high school and pointed out the town boundaries. The town cannot deal in supposition. Mayor Lutz explained again the capacity for sewer and water and that the town is doing a study on the capacity of sewer and water service. Councilman Larsen stated that while it was nice to have the School Board here, the only question he had for them was land requirements for the various types of schools. Councilman Larsen reiterated that zoning is the task of the committee. • Update on Will Serve Request from Great Lakes Capital -Kennis Lutz Mayor Lutz asked if the council had any comments on the Great Lakes request. The town engineer is still looking at whether or not the town has the capacity to service this project. The town has a finite sewer capacity. The question is how far the town can extend the services without using up the capacity. Mayor Lutz stated that this was a residential project and is terribly dense, very little open space and little to no snow storage. Mayor Lutz stated that he had asked that the developer come back to the town with a realistic plan because the county has kicked them back to the town. Mr. Jeremy Moore, representative of Great Lakes, stated that they had taken the town's suggestions and made some changes to the project so it is now down to ninety-eight units. The county did not actually kick this back to the town, it was simply that the property is zoned for eight units per acre. Mr. Moore stated that the hurdle is can we get sewer and water. If we can get sewer and water from the town, we can tell the county that they can make approval conditional Town Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 Page 6 of 10 h upon the availability of town utilities. The town engineer is working on the capacity. Mr. Moore asked to be on the agenda for July to present a revised renderings and site plan. • Motion to Approve Melvin Brewing Lease Addendum and Recapture Schedule. Mr. James Sanderson, Town Counsel, stated that the town was provided with a draft Addendum to the Development Agreement which included a payment schedule. Mr. Sanderson stated that he was okay with the amendment to the Development Agreement and would defer to Councilman Larsen for questions on the payment schedule. Councilman Larsen stated that the numbers match his numbers, so he is okay with the proposed payment schedule. Mayor Lutz asked where Melvin Brewing was on their payments. Ms. Backus stated that they are still paying on the December 2019 invoice. It is my understanding that the receivables, the 2019 and 2020 invoices, will be adjusted to be included in the recapture plan. Councilman Fritz moved to approve the Melvin Brewing Lease Addendum and Recapture Schedule. Councilman Burchard seconded the motion. Mr. Frank Magazine thanked everyone for their cooperation and patience. It was a good, long time coming but we will get it taken care of. There was no other discussion. Vote: 5 Yes, O No, O Abstain, O Absent. Motion Carried. • Economic Development Update Councilman Larsen gave the following Economic Development (EDC) Report. o Everyone is so busy that no new applications have been received so there will not be a July meeting. o The biggest news it that Kemmerer is a potential recipient for the nuclear site but are in competition with two other states. o The events that were cancelled last year are being held this year. o The August EDC meeting will feature speakers focusing on the economic status of Star Valley, real estate and Planning and Zoning countywide. o Of interest is the demographic of individuals moving to Star Valley who seem to have two common points of view. First, "Close the door behind me" and second, "Not in my backyard" but they want the beauty. o The Air Stream dealership is planned for Etna. • Melvin Brewing Update -Frank Magazine, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Frank Magazine of Melvin Brewing thanked the council for their cooperation on the event they just had. Mr. Magazine introduced Mr. Dave Walters and Mr. Skylar Atkins, event coordinators. Mr. Magazine stated that they have another event coming up in a month and asked if there was anything they could do better. Mayor Lutz stated that yes, they could point the speakers in another direction. Mayor Lutz stated that he had received countless calls regarding the decibel level and that was at 8:30 p.m. It is understandable the way Melvin Brewing is laid out. Mr. Atkins stated that they would adjust the decibel level. Mr. Walter stated that the music bouncing off the building was unexpected, they will make corrections for the next event on July 31, 2021. The next concert will be more mellow music. Mr. Magazine thanked Councilman Burchard for the suggestions on directions and signs to direct attendees down Buffalo Drive. Mayor Lutz thanked the Melvin Brewing group for the bringing the event to the town. • Public Comments Town Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 Page 7 of 10 • Update on Will Serve Request from Great Lakes Capital and Site Plan Revisions -Bob Ablondi · Mayor·Lutz asked Mr. Bob Ablondi, Town Engineer to present to the council his proposal for an analysis which would be performed prior to issuing any new will-serve documents. Mr. Ablondi's proposal is as follows: As the Town of Alpine considers the possibility of providing water and sewer service to new developments, we would strongly recommend that an updated analysis first be completed of the current and projected water and sewer demands. While the Town currently has adequate capacity in both the wastewater treatment plant and water supply system for the immediate and approved needs, a more detailed inventory of the anticipated future requirements should be completed before additional commitments are made. This analysis would essentially be an update of the 2005 Facilities Plan that was completed prior to the construction of the current wastewater treatment plant. It would focus on the existing and projected flow demands and include both water and sewer systems. This would be an opportunity to update and quantify the total overall service needs facing the Town based upon the land use changes that have occurred over the past 15 years. To provide the most benefit to the Town, we would recommend that this analysis inventory each property currently connected to the Town sewer and/or water system or, have the potential to connect to Town systems. Property data would be obtained from the Lincoln County GIS and Town records. The primary output would include water and sewer demands tables showing current and potential users along with their estimated flows. The flow tables would also be accompanied by maps of the water and sewer service areas and specific properties listed in the tables. We would anticipate using the existing Town staff for much of the effort, taking advantage of current billing schedules for water and sewer. This inventory would also include recent developments issued will-serve letters for specific water and sewer needs. Projections would then be made for the undeveloped properties that are within the city limits, outside of the city limits but adjacent to the existing water and sewer infrastructure and other properties that have expressed interest to connect to the Town facilities. Although it is difficult to project actual costs, we believe that a budget of $10,000 would provide for the collection of the primary data and preparation of maps. Although we are in the middle of one of the busiest summers ever seen, we would target a 60-day schedule. These are ambitious goals in terms of both budget and schedule but believe that there is a need with the existing level of development activity in the Alpine area to provide this important information to the Town council in a timely and efficient manner. Mr. Ablondi stated that he believes this is the prudent next step and he had conferred with the engineer on the Great Lakes Capital Project. Basically, we've been getting a lot of requests as you know for will-serve water and sewer letters and it's been fifteen years since the first facility plan was done for the wastewater plant, which identified uses but needs sizing for that plant. We are nowhere near the capacity for that plant of 400,000 gallon per day. We're seeing about 130,000 Town Council Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 9 of 19 h at a maximum day right now in the summertime. But I think it's an appropriate time to take a step back and look at what the commitments are currently in terms of in the town. There's been a lot · of annexations that have happened over the last couple years, so what you know what all these commitments are going to be for the wastewater plant and at the same time, the water system is a little less restricted. You've got wells that are able to produce 3,000,000 gallons a day on a peak day. Right now, you might be close to 1,000,000 gallons per day. Some of that is leaks so hopefully, it's even less than that. It is a good time to take a step back and just identify in a very in a fairly specific way, not a broad-brush study. I'm talking about looking at properties and infrastructure on a GIS map. What are the potential uses, what are the potential flows going into the plant so that you have a better idea when these will-serve requests come forward. Mr. Ablondi stated, I don't think there's any concerns about what you've already approved and what's been committed to, there is sufficient capacity. The plant can be expanded, there's a lot of options, but I think this is a good time while you're in this state of getting a lot of requests, a lot of concerns to find out what you know you have because I don't know the answer to that right now. Some people ask me, "well how much is going into the plant or what are you committed to", I don't know the answer to that. We need to know. A lot of this is because of what's happened in the past. You know a couple of years we've been encouraged by Business Council to expand out and serve these areas. They've provided funding to do that, and I think it's time to take an assessment and see what's there and I'm talking about a study and to get it done as quickly as possible. Mr. Ablondi stated that it is going to take sixty days to do the study properly. We will not have it done in time for your next meeting, but for your meeting in September is a realistic estimate. And it's going to cost some money. I've thrown out a number of $10,000.00. I don't know if it would cost that much. I would certainly want to rely on working with the staff. They have good databases on all the billings, who is currently hooked up and who is not for water and sewer and that would be a good place to start from and build from there. But I think it be a worthwhile thing for the town to know. It is not to say this is related to any specific project. It is just the fact that it's the time to do it. We probably should have done it maybe even last year. Here is a good opportunity. There's a lot going on and I think it will be good information. I think we need to know so that's basically what I wanted to present before you. The last study was started in 2005 and finished in 2006. That was the basis for deciding the size of the plant. You know what kind of treatment plant. That was a much more involved study because they were looking at treatment facilities, what type of treatment. This study will show the flow side of things. What is going into the plant? What are we committed to serve based on what's annexed you know what new projects we've given will serve letters to, that kind of thing and will also be included what the pre-treatment will handle? The town has a fairly high BOD load, organic pollutant coming from the brewery and so you know that's a factor in terms of what the capacity of the plant is too. We thought we would look at that too. But primarily this is going to be looking on the flow side of things and in the other different situation we need to look at the water side, too, like I say I think water is a lot easier thing to deal with. We're looking at bringing on the well from North Alpine that was part of the arrangement. We had to provide service there. That's a fairly high capacity well so we're looking to get that hooked up to the system. This this year, potentially and we've got three good wells at the South end of town at the on the Forest Service Land. Again, this study would look at both water and sewer to see where we are so that when people come in and say, we want to connect in to water and sewer you need to have this kind of basic information to be able to answer the question of capacity. Mayor Lutz asked Mr. Ablondi if sixty days is enough time as we know how busy he is. Mr. Ablondi said, no, but we're going to do it in sixty days. It needs to be done in sixty days. And if Town Council Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 10 of 19 you don't give yourself that kind of deadline, it gets drug out. This probably involves some dialogue. It's going to involve some judgments. We're going to let you know what the outputs ·are going to be. You know spreadsheets of all the different lots that have potential and mapping showing where we have service lines and where the likely places are to hook on in the future and places you know developments that have occurred. Since the facility plan was done, some of the anticipated wastewater service was estimated to be higher density and they turned out developing at a much lower density and are not likely to hook up. Councilman Larsen moved to approve the Alpine Water and Sewer Capacity Update to be prepared by Robert Ablondi at a cost of up to $10,000 and a completion date of sixty days from adoption. Councilman Fritz seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Vote: 5 Yes, O No, O Abstain, O Absent. Motion Carried. • Update on Will Serve Request from Great Lakes Capital and Site Plan Revisions - Jeremie Moore Mr. Jeremie Moore addressed the council stating that they were aware of the conversations that with Bob regarding that study, so we are prepared for that side of it, but based on last council meeting, you requested to take a look at what we were doing. I believe the council should have received that package prior to the meeting and looked it over so I am here for a couple of reasons. One is to answer questions, and to introduce the developer principle in the project, Ryan Rans who is in the audience. We understand what Bob said again about the engineering update. We have communicated with him and we are hopeful that as you take a look at the project, if it is something that you want to help us out with we can move in a direction to get a will-serve letter from you in the next 60 to 90 days. Mr. Moore showed the council the newly revised site plan. There are color versions of the relevant items so I can answer any questions you may have. Mr. Ryan Rans stated, "I agree completely with what Bob had to say". You have to know the lay of the land first before you get going and given the magnitude of what I see is the investment just in the sewer and water hookups, I was going to volunteer to advance the dollars should that help in terms of funding the study as a down payment. Should there be a favorable ruling on something that's moving forward that will serve us ultimately because we see that the sewer and water connections alone in addition to extending the sewer and water to this site are in the range about $800,000.00 of fees upfront to the to the Town. As a sign of goodwill, we could advance a down payment towards that study and would be happy to do that; the $10,000.00 needed to help move this forward in the 60 days, Bob so excitedly promised to get done. If we can do that that would be great. We were just looking for a path forward to make sure that we know what the lay of the land is and how to get there; what the considerations would be and how we can work hand in hand with the town, understanding it is a long way out from annexation in terms of location. Also, again in goodwill, we would sign a waiver of remonstrance against you for runs against annexation later. Again, we would love to be part of the community immediately. Anything we can do to answer questions here and follow up, just ask. We aim provide an approachable market rate housing of very high quality in the area as the growth continues in the Valley. We wanted to get ahead and begin the long-term property for rent in the community so as to be long-term stewards and partners. We will be neighbors with you so anything we can do to help facilitate that we appreciate it. We also brought our engineer just in case there are any questions on specifics, he and Bob have already spoken. Mayor Lutz stated that the town has to this study anyway. We should do it in House. I appreciate the offer and I think we all do but we can fund it and probably should. It would be Town Council Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 11 of 19 better would be cleaner. Does the council have any comments on his site plan? Honestly, I think it's too early to comment until we see Bob 's results. Councilman Fritz stated, "I think when it does get close, you are going to have a hard time getting by the County". You are going to have a hard time getting by a lot of its residents. And you're going to have a hard time getting by organizations like the Etna Coalition. Just as a suggestion, please take your density down right now, before pictures of this get out then this is the only picture that's going to get out. You could cut the density in half, and this is going to be the one on every petition online. There are too many keyboard warriors, not enough fact seekers sure so I would strongly suggest cutting your density and that would really increase your chances because it's got to go by the County before it even comes to this table other than the will-serve. The current public opinion is that this is too dense. Mr. Rans thanked the council for that the feedback and assured them that they will continue to bring in all community feedback. So far, the County has been pleased and positive. We had two meetings. It is zoned appropriately and so where the density is 8 units per acre, we are currently right at 7 or just under. As you said the County and the officials have an opinion, but the public opinion will definitely be there. Those in this room understand the reason for the clustering and the density. The clustering is to keep the 40% open space. The density is to help bring the price in an approachable market rate. There is a whole lot of quality and that is the whole balance that we're trying to work with, but I really appreciate your input. That is why I wanted to be of much less than that and then also addressing the other key topics or from snow storage etc. Councilman Larsen said, "Tim, you know, that the first thing I mentioned was the density". I knew there's going to be some pushback from that from the County. Every business owner here knows that they are down staffing because the staff can't get housing, period. Having everybody be part of that solution long-term is the goal. Has WYDOT determined how they're going to enter? I see there are two entrances and two exits. Have you have you been on 89 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.? You have added 305 beds or 105 units. That is a lot to get in and out of there during the commute. Mr. Rans stated that this the first iteration based on what is being built right outside of Bozeman right now, so it is a kind of a test case not by us; but by the same architect so we are letting them be the Guinea Pig on this and we will be the fast follower. Councilman Larsen stated that he creates trails. Nobody likes trails that just end. If you could connect these trails just along the frontage road, maybe off the berm or something, would be another suggestion. Mr. Rans stated that another plan is to have the trails contiguous and then interface back, then to the trailhead. It is really a manifestation of the rest of the community or the Forest Service. Our hope and our thought is to work hand in hand with the town. You know as if we were part of it is to the extent possible so again to show the goodwill. Mayor Lutz stated that the council will wait to see what Mr. Ablondi comes up with. • Planning and Zoning Commission Update-Rex Doornbos Mr. Rex Doornbos of the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that the commission has been very busy. Plans are coming in and we have all sorts of stuff going on. One of the tasks that we have had in the last little bit is to look at some ordinances. We had a group of citizens come to us and want to review several ordinances within the town. I do not think they are looking at making Town Council Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 12 of 19 Rendezvous Project No: 11-010 December 21, 2021 Kennis Lutz, Mayor Town of Alpine P.O. Box 3070 Alpine, Wyoming 83128 RE: Alpine Trail Head/ 16-acre Parcel Concept I Water-Sewer Service VIA EMAIL: kennislutz@gmail.com Dear Kennis: First my apologies for not being able to attend the council meeting in person. I did not want to spread any more germs than are already being spread around during the dark days of winter. As discussed previously, the Town has sufficient water to serve the areas within the Town city limits and areas likely to be annexed to the town in the future. The Town also has the option to expand its supply by upgrading several of the existing wells. Some of these upgrades can be considered when the pumps are replaced as a part of normal maintenance. Therefore, I do not see any issues providing a peak day flow of 155 gpm as estimated by Reeves and Associates. Also, with the available storage and pumping capacity, it should not be difficult to supply 1000 gpm for fire flow. The developers will need to size their main supply line appropriately to provide sufficient pressure to their site located approximately 6850 feet from the current water distributer system. Sewer is more challenging. There is presently capacity in the current treatment plant which is operating at about 31% of its design capacity. However, when you project growth and sewer demands within the city limits and the areas likely to annexed in the future, the full capacity of the plant will ultimately be utilized. At a projected.annual growth rate of 5%, this full capacity would not be reached for another twenty plus years. The Tovvn grew a total rate of 47.3% from 201 O to 2020 or an average of 4. 7% per year. The 5% annual growth rate is a high rate to sustain over time but not necessarily unrealistic given past performance and the Town current and future annexations that are likely to occur. As estimated by Reeves and Associates, the maximum day sewer flows would be approximately 54,600 gpd or about 13.6% of the current treatment plant capacity. This is also the equivalent of about 7 ½ years of growth at the 5% annual rate. This would then shorten the time when the Town would have to begin looking at a future plant expansion accordingly. Costs to expand the plant capacity have yet to be developed. However, if the plant were doubled in size as originally anticipated, it would not be unrealistic to expect costs in the range of $5 to $6 million. Therefore, if the Town is to consider providing sewer service outside of the main city limits and likely expansion areas, it would make sense to begin looking at these expansion costs and the current tap fee schedule to ensure that there is adequate funds 25 South Gros Ventre Street -Post Office Box 4858 -Jackson, Wyoming 83001 Phone -307.733.5252 Fax -307.733.2334 available for a future expansion. The Town has made tap fees affordable at a standard in- town rate of $5,000 per ERU which made sense when growth was limited. With the increase in growth, it would make sense for the town to revisit the tap fee schedule and ensure that the ~ plant can be expanded with Town funds and not have to rely on future grants which may or may not be available when the need arises. · Sincerely, BobAblondi Alpine Town Engineer Wyoming P.E. 3114 Attachments: Utility Connection Exhibit / Alpine Trail Head Concept J RENDEZVOUS ENGINEERING, P.C. Page2 of2 Councilman Larsen moved to adopt 483 Resolution No. 12-21-2021 "A Resolution Re- committing. Support on Behalf of the Governing Body of the Town of Alpine to Provide Local Cash Matching Funds and Funds for any Cost Overruns Associated with a Wyoming Business Council Community Readiness Project for the Purpose of Constructing a New Wastewater Pre- Treatment and Sludge Handling System for the Town of Alpine", Councilman Dickerson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Vote: 5 Yes, O No, O Abstain, O Absent. Motion Carried. The aforementioned Resolution may be viewed in the Town Office or on the website at a/pinewv.orq • Final Report of Flow and Capacity Calculations -Robert Ablondi, Town Engineer Mr. Ablondi was not present, but the following correspondence was read into the record by Ms. Backus. December 21, 2021 Kennis Lutz, Mayor Town of Alpine P.O. Box 3070 Alpine, Wyoming 83128 RE: Alpine Trail Head/ 16-acre Parcel Concept/ Water-Sewer Service Dear Kennis: First my apologies for not being able to attend the council meeting in person. I did not want to spread any more germs than are already being spread around during the dark days of winter. As discussed previously, the Town has sufficient water to serve the areas within the Town city limits and areas likely to be annexed to the town in the future. The Town also has the option to expand its supply by upgrading several of the existing wells. Some of these upgrades can be considered when the pumps are replaced as a part of normal maintenance. Therefore, I do not see any issues providing a peak day flow of 155 gpm as estimated by Reeves and Associates. Also, with the available storage and p umping capacity, it should not be difficult to supply 1000 gpm for fire flow. The developers will need to size their main supply line appropriately to provide sufficient pressure to their site located approximately 6850 feet from the current water distnbuter system. Sewer is more challenging. There is presently capacity in the current treatment plant which is operating at about 31 % of its design capacity. However, when you project growth and sewer demands within the city limits and the areas likely to annexed in the future, the full capacity of the plant will ultimately be utilized. At a projected annual growth rate of 5%, this full capacity would not be reached for another twenty plus years. The Town grew a total rate of 47.3% from 2010 to 2020 or an average of 4.7% per year. The 5% annual growth rate is a high rate to sustain over time but not necessarily unrealistic given past performance and the Town current and future annexations that are likely to occur. As estimated by Reeves and Associates, the maximum day sewer flows would be approximately 54,600 gpd or about 13. 6% of the current treatment plant capacity. This is also the equivalent of about 7 ½ years of growth at the 5% annual rate. This would then shorten the time when the Town would have to begin looking at a future plant expansion accordingly. Town Council Meeting Minutes December 21, 2021 Page 7 of 12 Costs to expand the plant capacity have yet to be developed. However, ,t the plant were doubled in . size as onginally anticipated, it would not be unrealistic to expect costs in the range of $5 to $6 million. Therefore, if the Town is to consider providing sewer service outside of the main city limits and likely expansion areas, it would make sense to begin looking at these expansion costs and the current tap fee schedule to ensure that there is adequate funds available for a future expansion. The Town has made tap fees affordable at a standard in town rate of $5, ODO per ERU which made sense when growth was limited. With the increase in growth, it would make sense for the town to revisit the tap fee schedule and ensure that the plant can be expanded with Town funds and not have to rely on future grants which may or may not be available when the need arises. Sincerely, Bob Ablondi Councilman Larsen moved to provide a Will-Serve Letter for Water and sewer to Alpine Trail Development south of the Town of Alpine city limits. Councilman Dickerson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Mayor Lutz stated that this development is out of town, so the out-of-town rates for tap fees will be in effect for this development. Mayor Lutz recommended that the tap fees for this development as well as the usage fees paid be deposited into the Sewer Reserve for Replacement Costs ban k account. There was no objection to setting these funds aside for future replacement costs. Vote: 5 Yes, O No, O Abstain, O Absent. Motion Carried. • Motion to take from the Table "Top of the Rockies Request for ARPA Funds" Councilman Larsen moved to take from the table "Top of the Rockies Request for ARPA Funds". Councilman Dickerson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Vote: 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain, O Absent. Motion Carried. • Motion to Postpone Indefinitely "Top of the Rockies Request for ARPA Funds from the Town of Alpine" Councilman Larsen moved to postpone indefinitely "Top of the Rockies Request for ARPA Funds". Councilman Dickerson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Vote: 5 Yes, O No, O Abstai n, O Absent. Motion Carried. In parliamentary procedure, the motion to postpone indefinitely is a subsidiary motion used to kill a main motion without taking a direct vote on it. This motion does not actually "postpone" it. • Fiber Update -Councilman Larsen Councilman Larsen stated that the plan to move forward is that Surveyor Scherbel will begin the workAow study before spring consisting of identifying roads/properties for which an easement is needed. Mr. Scherbel will handle the exhibit and description side of this process. This is then handed off to Councilman Larsen who will identify and verify ownership with iDOC. A list of the streets, lots and owners will then be passed on to Mr. Sanderson to write up easement documents. Then Councilman Larsen and volunteers with Notary Public certification will go door to door to notarize the signatures on the easement documents. Lastly these documents will be recorded in Lincoln County. • Update on Ordinance Revision Project -James Sanderson Mr. Sanderson stated there is no update, this is a months long process. Town Council Meeting Minutes December 21, 2021 Page 8 of 12 :Mayur: Xennis Lutz December 23, 2022 Star Valley Land Development, LLC 7410 ;\speer Dove Suite 100 Granger, IN 46530 Town of ..'A(pine Re: Water and Sewer Will Sen-e Letter/ ,\lpme Tr:ulhead Development Lincoln County Parcel No. 36190320000400 / 16.12 ac Gentlemen: Counci[ :MemEers: ..'Anarea 'Burcfiara :,:rani. 'Dici.erson Justin :fritz Jeremiali Larsen Please accept tlus will serve leucr, approved b)" the Alpine town counal on December 21, 2021, to provide sewer and water service to the Alpine Tra1lhead development located south of Alpine along the cast side of Highwar 89 in the N\'v' ,,,, of Secnon 3 TI6N R 11 SW. The project includes 105 3-bcdroom uruts ,1,ith a total of 315 bedrooms. The estimated population served at buildout, based upon an average of 2 persons per first bedroom and one person for each add111on~l bedroom, would he -l20. It is our understanding that the average da)', maximum day and peak hour w·.Her demand and sewer flows arc proJcctcd to be as follows at full occupancy: ALPINE TRAILHEAD DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATED SEWER FLOWS AND WATER DEMANDS1 Average Day, Maximum Day, Maximum Peak Hour, gpd2 gpd Day, gpm gpm \'<1astewatcr 35,000 52,500 36 91 \v'a1er 60,000 89,510 62 155 Needed Fire Flow, gpm 1,000 Notes: 1. Estimates 111 this table were provided by Reeves and :\ssoc1atcs as shown m the attached e.xhibit dated 7/14/2021. 250 RIVER CIRCLE• P.O. BOX 3070• ALPINE/ WY• 83128 PHONE: 307-654-7757 • FAX: 307-654-7454 I~. 2 2. :\vcrngc flow assumed to he 6 7°·n of the maximum day £10\v. The council's approval to provide water and sewer scc,•1cc was based upon the current a\'ailablc capacities within the wastewater treatment plant and potable water supply system. Also, the project would be subject to the schedule of Alpine tap fees and user fees in effect at the time phrsical taps arc made to the water and sewer srstcms. Sincerely, Kennis Lutz i\layor, Town of Alpine Enclosure: 7/14/2021 Urility Connection Exhibit t 'ii •• f ,_, .. ,w 16-Acre Parcel lolF.Jllplrlt TownhomH. U~n C0<1nty, wr ....... trndW_,°""""""e~ ••1',,,'-..11,... _.. .......... "'--·--·--·--.. _ ... --. ., '" ..., --.. ,.. .... --,. " .... ,_,.. I ,._ tir:u1.-,,-, U~ --..--au,....,. ..... ~ ... _.. .. _l_ .. ,,,_.,,,.,~ ....,,, ... .....,....._. ... ""'~.._ n)..-4,. .......... ,,..1.,...,_,,......._...,.1,,,.~ r-...,._-..~,_-..rt_.,...1.1 tm."""~....., .... ......,...,..,_,.,N,o,,~~ ~•"""'"'°~.,·..,,,,..,...ino ~...,...,..,.._,;:., _W...,.._ _ _.~1Mft11Nl"ll•1---·----·----o,,.,.,._, __ -·-........... ""' ..... .................. ... _ ·--, • • " ,_.,. ....... .. uop .,_ ... ._ ,. ,. ... iu .-p:,,........._1 -.... --·----·'""" .... __ _., ---·----... .... ,. -" "" ~--....... ...,-~ .... ~"''°pf/'10 ........ ..__., .... ..,._..,, ...................... , . .......,,....,.._ Develop..-. Creot toke, Cop.tel R)'Ofl Ror,-5 ,o,, S. F"oll, Cr~ek Rooc PO. Bo, 1963 W.bon, WY B.3014 (~74) 2~,-.... 00 .. :a '.i: 'i IC J w ! ~I C: 0 D, -;.; !I 0 • C: ~, C: 0 CD 0 .... ~ ;: ~ • --tt<tftm• Ms. Elizabeth Williams, Lincoln County Planner II Lincoln County Planning and Development Office 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 RE: Star Valley Development, LLC July 16, 2024 Dear Ms. Williams, Thank you for the opportunity to submit wriƩen comments about the Star Valley Land Development, LLC’s Planned Unit Development (PUD). I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding as I wanted to allow ample Ɵme to gather data from Alpine Town Staff, Mayor Green, the Alpine Planning and Zoning Department, and our town engineer, Jorgensen Engineering. AŌer consulƟng with the above enƟƟes, and reviewing the historical Ɵmeline of the Will-Serve LeƩer approved by the Alpine Town Council in 2021, I believe that it would be in the best interest of the town to conduct a comprehensive Capacity Assessment Study in order to understand our current uƟlity capacity, projected future capacity and any limitaƟons of our systems. Alpine has experienced an incredible amount of growth in the last 15 years, with mulƟple large annexaƟons being approved in the last year and a half under our current administraƟon. The majority of these annexed developments encompass higher density, MRC zoned areas, and are in the early stages of planning and design or Phase 1 of construcƟon. By allowing adequate Ɵme for a comprehensive Capacity Study, total transparency can be achieved regarding the operaƟng and emergency (i.e. ﬁre ﬂow) demands of our current system, the projected needs of this development and any outstanding Will-Serve leƩers, and the needs of all future vacant land developed within city limits. The Town of Alpine takes all public hearings and developments within Lincoln County extremely seriously, and our staff, appointed officials, and elected officials have set aside other business to prioriƟze this parƟcular hearing and honor the Ɵmeline of the developer. However, while I believe that a Capacity Study is imperaƟve, I have signiﬁcant concerns surrounding the ﬁnancial obligaƟon of such a study and the infrastructure-related costs of this development. For example, sewer lines that are a mile and over in length almost always require a pump facility, what is the cost to maintain such a facility? To my knowledge, the Town of Alpine has never issued a Will-Serve LeƩer to a development over a mile outside of town, therefore the costs associated with the uƟlity infrastructure maintenance and repair are completely unknown to us. I cannot in good conscience support a project that could result in signiﬁcant and devastaƟng ﬁnancial repercussions to our town and residents. As an elected official, it is my most sacred responsibility to safeguard the solvency of our town, and to do everything in my power to maintain ﬁscal responsibility. Therefore, I humbly and respecƞully request that the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission table any acƟon on the Star Valley Land Development, LLC PUD indeﬁnitely in order for us as a town to determine all costs associated with this project and ensure that all capacity demands can be met. Respecƞully, Emily CasƟllo, Alpine Town Council, Alpine, WY Town of Alpine Planning & Zoning 250 River Circle * P.O. Box 3070 * Alpine, Wyoming 83128 * (307) 654-7757 * FAX (307) 654-7454 E-Mail: planning@alpinewy.gov * www.alpinewy.gov Chairman: Commission Members: Melisa Wilson Sue Kolbas Dan Schou July 10, 2024 Ms. Elizabeth Williams Office of Planning & Development 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 Dear Ms. Williams: Thank you for the opportunity to review County File No. 106-CUP-24 – A Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Star Valley Development, LLC., located in the Alpine area. In reviewing the provided information (public hearing notification, sketch plan and area map) of the project named: Alpine Trailhead, it appears from the detail that there several entities that are associated with “Alpine Trailhead PUD”, such as: Star Valley Development, LLC; Star Valley Land Development, LLC; Great Lakes Capitol and Reeves & Associates, Inc., it would be beneficial to have a clarification on the applicant(s). It appears due to the magnitude of the project that there has been a slight reduction in the original number of units planned for the project, is this due to a change in regulations? With that said, the Town of Alpine has recently increased their development requirements through their adopted Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), the increase includes parking and snow storage for all development projects, which we have found to be beneficial for the greater Alpine area. Upon review of the “Notes” supplied on the sketch plan, item #3, states that sewer and culinary water will connect to existing utilities in Alpine Town. Please be aware that any and all costs for design, installation and review of the infrastructure will be the responsibility of the developer and/or applicant. All installations will be inspected to the Town’s adopted specifications for water and sewer installations. It is also suggested that the applicant pursue annexation into the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Alpine. We respectfully ask that the Town be kept informed about any updates regarding the project. Again, thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. Sincerely, Christine Wagner Zoning Administrator cc: Eric Green, Mayor Town Council Members & Alpine P&Z Commission Members r-· Town of .'A.(pine :Mayor: Counci[ :Members: Xennis £.utz December 23, 2022 Star Valle) Land Development, LLC 7410 Aspect Drive Suite 100 Granger, IN 46530 Re: Water and Sewer Will Serve Letter / Alpine Tradhead Development Lincoln County Parcel No. 36190320000400 / 16.12 ac Gentlemen: J\narea 'Burcfiara :,:rani. 'Dicierson Justin :frl,tz Jeremiali Larsen Please accept tlus will serve letter, approved by the Alpine town council on December 21, 2021, to provide sewer and water service to the -\lpme Tradhead development located south of Alpine along the east side of Highway 89 in the N\V 1 " of Section 3 T36N Rl 18\V. The project includes 105 3 bedroom units wtth a total of 315 bedrooms. The estimated population served at buildout, based upon an average of 2 persons per first bedroom and one person for each addmonal bedroom, would he 420. It is our understanding that the average da)', max1mum day and peak hour water demand and sewer flows are proJected to be as follows at full occupancy: ALPINE TRAILHEAD DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATED SEWER FLOWS AND WATER DEMANDS1 Average Day, Maximum Day, Maximum Peak Hour, gpdz gpd Day,gpm gpm Wastewater 35,000 52,500 36 91 \'Vater 60,00lJ 89,510 62 155 Needed Fire Flow, gpm 1,000 '-Jo~L·s: 1. Estimates 111 this table were provided hy Reeves and .\ssociates as shown m the attached exhibit dated 7 14/2021 250 RIVER CIRCLE• P.O. BOX 3070• ALPINE, WY• 83128 PHONE: 307-654-7757 • FAX: 307-654-7454 .. -' ( 2 2. :\veragc flow assumed to be 67° o of the maximum day flO\v. The council's appro\'al to provide water and sewer scn·1cc was based upon the current a,·ailable capacities wnhm the wastewater treatment plant and potable water supply S)'Stem. Also, the proJcct would be subject to the schedule of ,\lpinc tap fees and user fees in effect at the time physical taps arc made to the water and sewer srstcms. Sincerely. ~4 Mayor, Town of Alpine Enclosure: 7/14/2021 Utility Connection Exhibit Elizabeth Williams <elizabeth.williams@lincolncountywy.gov> Public Notice for 106 CUP 24 Alpine Trailhead Darin Kaufman <darin.kaufman@wyo.gov>Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 10:31 AM To: Katie Gipson <katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Williams <elizabeth.williams@lincolncountywy.gov>, Planning <planning@lincolncountywy.gov> Katie, Thankyou for the opportunity to comment. WYDOT has no objections for the proposed Alpine Trailhead PUD. Recently the developer performed and submitted a traffic impact study, and with its acceptance WYDOT issued access permit(s) in early 2024 (a single commercial access and two gated emergency only accesses), as shown in the site plan. For any new utility construction within WYDOT right-of-way, the utility companies/owner shall obtain the necessary M-54 utility license via the new on-line permitting process, MainStar, located at https://usa.maintstar.co/Wyoming/Logon.aspx. Currently WYDOT requires any utility company needing access to the MainStar system to contact the local District Office for the license or permit, or to email dot.utilities@wyo.gov to set up your login credentials. An M-21 permit is necessary for new utility connections to existing permitted utilities within WYDOT R/W. WYDOT Utilities Section can be found at the following link: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/engineering_technical_programs/utilities_section.html For any highway fence modifications or any other improvements within the state highway right-of-way, the necessary WYDOT agreements/permits must be obtained. Thank you. Darin Kaufman, P.E., PTOE WYDOT District 3 Traffic Engineer 3200 Elk Street Rock Springs, WY 82902 Office: 307.352.3034 Cell: 307.389.0235 [Quoted text hidden] E-Mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction of public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties. 7/8/24, 9:29 AM LINCOLN COUNTY WYOMING Mail - Public Notice for 106 CUP 24 Alpine Trailhead https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=8e4afe6fc8&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1803576213556419793&simpl=msg-f:1803576213556419793 1/1 July 15, 2024 WER 15280.00 Lincoln County Alpine Trailhead Rental Units Lincoln County Katie Gipson Planner 1 Office of Planning and Development Lincoln County 925 Sage Avenue STE 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 planning@lincolncountywy.gov Dear Ms. Gipson, The staff of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (Department) has reviewed the proposed Alpine Trailhead Rental Units in Section 3 T36N R119W. The Department is statutorily charged with managing and protecting all Wyoming wildlife (W.S. 23-1-103). Pursuant to our mission, we offer the following comments for your consideration. The proposed project is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to create 105 rental units on approximately 16 acres. The proposed PUD is positioned between U.S. Highway 89 and the 3,041.6-acre Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area (GRWHMA) and is located within elk crucial winter-yearlong range and elk parturition area. The GRWHMA has a number of area- specific recommendations, which can been viewed at this link https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Public-Access/WHMA/WHMA/greys-river, but most importantly it is closed to human presence from December 1 through May 1 at 6AM. Elk access the GRWHMA through the proposed project site as well. Protect big game – The proposed PUD is in a unique area given the presence of the GRWHMA, crucial winter-yearlong range, parturition area, proximity to the highway, and the surrounding level of disturbance. The Department recommends avoidance of construction-related activities during the crucial winter period (November 15-April 30) and the parturition period (May 1-June 15) to avoid impacts to big game. There is also substantial elk movement each fall from the Alpine wetland and Palisades Reservoir through the proposed project site to the GRWHMA. The proposed project site is used by up to Katie Gipson July 15, 2024 Page 2 of 4 – WER 15280.00 20% (~100 individuals) of all elk that migrate to, and spend the winter on, the GRWHMA. Elk access the GRWHMA via a wildlife jump out that is adjacent to the proposed project site. Consequently, the proposed project site provides a key link for elk moving from the Alpine Wetlands and Palisades Reservoir to the GRWHMA. Elk that have an unrestricted travel lane from the west side of U.S. Highway 89 to the elk jump are less likely to remain in the highway right-of- way and pose a safety hazard to motorists. To minimize project-related impacts to elk movement, we suggest: • A 30-foot setback from the current location of the GRWHMA elk fence in which no apartments or other facilities occur. The setback will allow annual fence maintenance, and promote unrestricted movement of elk and other big game species along the elk fence to the wildlife jump out and ultimately onto the GRWHMA. • Maintain unrestricted line of sight from US Highway 89 to the elk jump out. Line of sight is essential for those elk that are crossing the highway to move directly and unhindered to the elk jump out and onto the GRWHMA. • Consider assisting with the relocation of the elk jump out to allow for construction of the rental units while still maintaining some level of elk movement to the GRWHMA. Department personnel welcome the opportunity to discuss this option in greater detail with the proponent. • Avoid interior fencing in the housing development to the extent practicable. Avoid feeding of and expect potential damage from wildlife – Given that numerous big game species and other wildlife inhabit and may move through the proposed development, the Department recommends the following: • The proponent, owners, and/or renters understand that wildlife inhabits, winters, and/or moves through the area. Wildlife may damage ornamental shrubs, trees, fences, and/or homes. The Department will not accept compensation claims for damages caused by wildlife. • Feeding of wildlife be prohibited. Restrain pets to protect wildlife – Unrestrained pets can harass and kill birds and mammals, and are one of the most significant threats to many native species. As such, the Department recommends: • Prevent domestic pets, especially dogs and cats, from roaming at large. Prevent exposed or loose garbage – Similar area developments have issues with garbage not being properly disposed of, contained, and spreading. Garbage disposal should be regulated to prevent wildlife exposure, minimize the potential for conflict, and prevent litter from spreading to nearby areas including, but not limited to the GRWHMA. Restrict the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers – The use of chemical herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers is discouraged. Spot treatments with herbicides are acceptable Katie Gipson July 15, 2024 Page 3 of 4 – WER 15280.00 for controlling noxious terrestrial weeds. Only licensed personnel should apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Avoid establishment and spread of noxious weeds and IAGs – Noxious weeds and invasive annual grasses (IAGs) can cause significant harm to the ecosystem when introduced. Ground- disturbing activities can create an environment that facilitates establishment by unwanted plants. They significantly reduce the quality of wildlife habitat and their presence increases the probability of catastrophic wildfire. The potential economic impacts to the State of Wyoming are severe, and once these species become established, eradication is difficult and costly. Prevention of establishment remains the best way to keep Wyoming's habitats free of noxious weeds and IAGs. The most significant known threat to Wyoming is from cheatgrass, medusahead, and ventenata. To prevent the spread of noxious weeds and IAGs, we recommend the following: • Prevent introduction and establishment by cleaning vehicles and equipment prior to movement to a new location in order to minimize the potential for transporting seeds. • Use certified weed-free gravel, rock or soil products for landscaping or post-construction restoration efforts. Contact your local Weed and Pest district for more information and to locate area suppliers of weed-free products. Weed and Pest district contact information can be found at https://wyoweed.org/offices/. • Work with land managers to develop and implement a plan to assess, treat, and monitor for noxious weeds and invasive plants at the project scale and in the adjacent landscape where they are present. • Work with the local Weed and Pest district to implement and fund long-term plans for successful restoration of disturbed sites. Additional information on prevention and treatment options for these grasses can be found at https://www.invasivegrasses.com/. Maintain water quality and riparian area function – Given the proximity to the Alpine Wetlands and Palisades Reservoir, sediment, untreated water, and various pollutants can negatively impact water quality and habitat for aquatic wildlife. The Department recommends that best management practices be used to control erosion and prevent these materials from reaching water bodies, in order to minimize impacts to aquatic resources. Thus, we recommend: • Ensuring that all sediments and other pollutants are contained within the boundaries of the work area. • Storing or depositing pollutants (e.g., topsoil, silt, sand, gravel, solid wastes, slash, debris, fuels, lubricants, or chemicals) outside the active flood plain, areas immediately adjacent to riparian areas, or natural drainages (e.g., draws, land surface depressions or other areas where overland flow could concentrate materials and carry pollutants directly into surface waters). • Cleaning, fueling, and maintaining vehicles and equipment at designated off-site staging areas located at least 500 feet from riparian or wetland habitat. Katie Gipson July 15, 2024 Page 4 of 4 – WER 15280.00 • Preserving existing vegetation wherever possible. • Promptly revegetating disturbed areas that could contribute sediment to surface waters, and/or stabilizing all exposed surfaces with mulch or soil binders. • Utilizing rolled erosion control products, temporary slope drains, fiber rolls, compost socks, and/or silt fences where appropriate. Department personnel would like to visit the site with the project proponent to better describe wildlife movements in the area and discuss effective minimization measures. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ross Crandall, Habitat Protection Biologist, at (307) 367-5615. Sincerely, Will Schultz Habitat Protection Supervisor WS/rc/kgb cc: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Chris Wichmann, Wyoming Department of Agriculture October 4, 2023 Lincoln County Office of Planning and Development P. O. Box 468 Kemmerer, WY 83101 STAR VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Board of Supervisors has reviewed the proposed Alpine Trailhead Planned Unit Development. The Star Valley area is known to experience large fluctuations in groundwater levels depending on the time of year. Due to these fluctuations, SVCD always recommends that soil cuts be taken in the spring/early summer when groundwater is highest. If soil cuts are done at other times, please note that the static water levels can fluctuate according to the amount of high runoff from year to year. The potential exists for wildlife conflicts, especially between wildlife and free-ranging domestic pets. The developer should take precautions to minimize harassment of wildlife by dogs and cats. It is illegal to allow pets to chase or kill wildlife. Likewise, developers should recognize that black bears, mountain lions, and other carnivores may come near the dwellings and may pose a threat to people as well as pets allowed to range freely. Wildlife Friendly Fencing Fences cause the direct mortality of wildlife through entanglement and prohibition of movement to seasonal ranges. Fences constructed or currently in existence on the property should be designed to allow free and unrestricted movement of wildlife. Wyoming Game and Fish Department recommends fences be built to minimally restrict livestock and horses, while allowing free movement of wildlife (e.g., a smooth bottom wire 16-18 inches above ground, a 39- inch maximum height and at least 12 inches between the top two wires). Wildlife can benefit from any area of open space. For more information please see Fencing Guidelines for Wildlife Wyoming Game & Fish Habitat Extension Bulletin No. 53 at the Wyoming Game and Fish website http://gf.state.wy.us/downloads/pdf/habitat/Bulletin%20No.%2053.pdf. This report satisfies the Conservation District Review as required by Wyoming State Statute 18-5-306. No other use is intended or implied. If there is any more information, we can provide for you, please let us know. Yours truly, STAR VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Rollin Gardner Chairman Alpine Trailhead Planned Unit Development Alpine, Wyoming October 4, 2023 Location The Alpine Trailhead Planned Unit Development is in section 3 T36N R119W, 3 miles south of Alpine, Wyoming, adjacent to the elk feed ground. Drainage is to the west into the Salt River and Palisades Reservoir. Water Star Valley Conservation District (SVCD) personnel used the State Engineers Water Rights Data Base to obtain groundwater information for this property. Well logs from wells in the vicinity indicated the static water level is between (-1) and 150 feet below ground surface. According to Reeve and Associates, the developer’s agent, the development will be connected to the existing city of Alpine water and waste facilities. The Star Valley area is known to experience large fluctuations in groundwater levels depending on the time of year. Due to these fluctuations, SVCD always recommends that soil cuts be taken in the spring/early summer when groundwater is highest. If soil cuts are done at other times, please note that the static water levels can fluctuate according to the amount of high runoff from year to year. Salt River The Salt River is listed on Table C (Water Bodies with Water Quality Threats) of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) 2020 Section 303(d) List. The Salt River does not support the designated use for contact recreation use due to elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria. In response to this listing, the Star Valley Conservation District (SVCD) initiated watershed- planning activities for the Salt River Watershed in 2003. The Salt River Watershed Plan has been completed, was formally submitted to WDEQ and was accepted and signed by WDEQ in July 2005. SVCD completed a TMDL for the Salt River in 2016 which was submitted to WDEQ. SVCD continues to monitor the watershed. We have collaborated with landowners to implement fencing and off stream watering for livestock. We also provide a cost share to homeowners to pump septic systems after attending our septic workshops. The Salt River Watershed Plan identifies rural subdivisions as adversely affecting water quality in the Salt River Watershed. Storm water run-off from subdivisions should be managed using best management practices to ensure that pollutants such as storm water runoff, animal wastes, sediment, and fertilizers do not reach the irrigation ditches or other surface waters in the area. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) requires all construction sites that disturb 1 acre or more to have a construction NPDES permit. The areas do not have to be contiguous. The permit requires construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices, control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck wash-out, chemicals, litter, and sanitary wastes. Operators of construction activities must develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that describes the measures to be implemented at the construction site that will eliminate or minimize pollutants from the project from reaching surface waters. The terms and conditions of the permit must be implemented until the land disturbed by construction activities has been ‘finally stabilized.’ Finally stabilized is defined as “all soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed, and a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70% of the native background vegetative cover for the area has been established on all disturbed unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures”. If construction will disturb 5 or more acres a stormwater permit from WYDEQ is required. For more information regarding the NPDES requirements please contact Katy Sprouse by phone or email at 307-777-7570 (katysprouse@wyo.gove)Anita Rehner, WYDEQ Program Coordinator at 307-777-5622 or (arehner@state.wy.us). Soils The following soils information is provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey of Star Valley Area, Wyoming – Idaho. This information does not eliminate the need for onsite investigation of the soils or for testing and analysis of these soils by a Wyoming Licensed Engineer experienced in the design and construction of engineering work. The proposed subdivision is comprised of 6 soil types, identified as Greyback-Rooset association, hilly (GRD), Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE), Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc), Huffine silt loam, ) to 3 percent slopes (HuA), Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA). Limitations: ‘not limited’ indicates that the soil has features that are favorable for the specified use, good performance and very low maintenance can be expected. ‘Somewhat limited’ indicates that the soil has features that are moderately favorable for the specified use. The limitations can be overcome or minimized by special planning, design, and installation. Fair performance and moderate maintenance can be expected. Soils with ‘very limited’ designations indicate that the soil has one or more features that are unfavorable for the specified use. The limitations generally cannot be overcome without major soil reclamation, special design, or expensive installation procedures, poor performance and high maintenance can be expected. Dwelling with and without basements: The degree of limitations for dwellings with and without basements in areas of Greyback-Rooset association, hilly (GRD), and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Very Limited due to slope and shrink-swell. Areas consisting of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc), Huffine silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (HuA), Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Not Limited. Soil cuts were not conducted as part of this review. Care should be taken not to locate buildings in the intermittent drainage or any drainage channel where overland flooding could occur during early spring snowmelt or heavy thunderstorms. Roads and streets: The degree of limitations for roads and streets for areas containing Greyback- Rooset association, hilly (GRD) and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Very Limited due to slope, frost action, shrink-swell, low strength, and soluble bedrock. Areas consisting of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to frost action. Areas consisting of Huffine silt loam to 3 percent slopes (HuA) are rated as Very Limited due to frost action, low strength, and shrink-swell. Areas consisting of Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Very Limited due to frost action. Shallow excavations: The degree of limitations for shallow excavations for areas containing Greyback-Rooset association, hilly (GRD) and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Very Limited due to slope, unstable excavation walls, dusty, and slope. Areas of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc), Huffine silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (HuA), Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to unstable excavation walls, and dusty. Erosion Hazard: The potential of erosion hazard for unsurfaced roads and trails and construction sites in areas containing Greyback-Rooset association, hilly (GRD), and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Very Limited due to slope, frost action, shrink-swell, low strength, and dusty. Areas consisting of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to frost action. Areas consisting of Huffine silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (HuA) are rated as Very Limited due to frost action, low strength, shrink-swell and dusty. Areas of Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Very Limited due to frost action and dusty. Lawns, Landscaping, and Golf Fairways: The degree of limitations for lawns, landscaping, and golf fairways in areas containing Greyback-Rooset association, hilly (GRD) and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Very Limited due to slope, gravel content, droughty, large stones content and dusty. Areas consisting of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to gravel content, large stones content, and dusty. Areas consisting of Huffine silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (HuA) and Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to dusty. Areas consisting of Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to gravel content, large stones content, and dusty. Paths and Trails: The degree of limitations for paths and trails in areas consisting of Greyback- Rooset association, hilly (GRD) and Greyback-Rooset association, steep (GRE) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to slope, and dusty. Areas consisting of Hobacker gravelly loam (Hc), are rated as Not Limited. Areas consisting of Huffine silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (HuA), Osmund and Mundos loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OmA), and Osmund and Mundos gravelly loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes (OnA) are rated as Somewhat Limited due to dusty. To avoid potential erosion or sedimentation problems all disturbed areas during subdivision construction, especially road banks, need to be mulched and seeded back to adapted grass/legumes and tress/shrubs as soon as possible. Topsoil should be stockpiled and saved during construction, so adequate seedbeds can be prepared in the disturbed areas. Appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices should be installed and maintained for the duration of the project. Noxious Weeds Lincoln County Weed and Pest report is included separately in this report. Please note and follow the recommendations therein. Lincoln County Weed & Pest furnishes herbicides for noxious weed control at a discount to landowners. Check with Weed and Pest to see if you qualify. They also offer ATV sprayers and 25-gallon pickup sprayers for rent. All visits to the property as well as any consultations are at no charge. To contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest call 307-885-9333 (WEED). Small Acreage Grazing/Livestock Management Please be aware, grazing animals on small acreages can have a significant impact on the condition of soil, water, plants, and other natural resources. Care should be taken to ensure agricultural activities such as grazing, corrals, pastures, feedlots, animal waste storage or spreading does not take place within any wellhead protection zone. Best management practices should be implemented on these parcels to ensure animal wastes does not reach spring or Salt River during times of high water, snow melt, or storm run-off. This can be done by using berms, filters strips, grassed swales and catch ponds. The SVCD recommends the individual lot owners obtain a site-specific grazing and waste management conservation plan from the local Natural Resources Conservation Service office in Afton. The plans are provided free of charge. For mor information, please contact Janessa Juleson at 307-886-9001 ext.109. Wildfire and Landscaping: Wildfire is possible in this area. Well planned landscaping can reduce wildfire danger. The development should have a defensible space. SVCD recommends following the guidelines in the University of Wyoming Barnyards and Backyards Living with Wildfire in Wyoming publication. http://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/resources/wildfire2013/wildfire_web.pdf Wildlife Friendly Fencing Fences cause the direct mortality of wildlife through entanglement and prohibition of movement to seasonal ranges. Fences constructed or currently in existence on the property should be designed to allow free and unrestricted movement of wildlife. Wyoming Game and Fish Department recommends fences be built to minimally restrict livestock and horses, while allowing free movement of wildlife (e.g. a smooth bottom wire 16-18 inches above ground, a 39- inch maximum height and at least 12 inches between the top two wires). Wildlife can benefit from any area of open space. For more information please see Fencing Guidelines for Wildlife Wyoming Game & Fish Habitat Extension Bulletin No. 53 at the Wyoming Game and Fish website http://gf.state.wy.us/downloads/pdf/habitat/Bulletin%20No.%2053.pdf. Homeowners should protect ornamental shrubs used for landscaping and future homeowners should know that, by state statute, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is not liable for damage caused to ornamental plants by wildlife. The potential exists for wildlife conflicts, especially between wildlife and free-ranging domestic pets. The landowner should take precautions to minimize harassment of wildlife by dogs and cats. It is illegal to allow pets to chase or kill wildlife. Likewise, rural landowners should recognize that black bears, mountain lions, and other carnivores may come near their dwellings and may pose a threat to pets allowed to range freely. Sensitive Species and Historical Resources Sensitive, threatened, or endangered species were not evaluated as part of this review. STAR VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Kay Lynn Nield District Manager June 8,2023 To Whom It May Concern, An inspection of the proposed,Amanda Madrid Development in Alpine,Lincoln County,Wyoming.The purpose of this inspection was to see if there are any of the noxious weeds as to W.S.11-5-102 (a)(xi).At the time of inspection,Black Henbane,Spotted Knapweed and Hounds Tongue were present.These weeds are on the Wyoming State Noxious Weed list as well as the Lincoln County Noxious Weed List.These plants have proven to be very invasive and pernicious.According to Wyoming Statute it is illegal to allow any state or county noxious weed to propagate freely.The subdivision representative will need to contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest and explain their weed control strategy or work with us to devise one. Lincoln County Weed and Pest furnishes herbicides for noxious weed control at a reduced cost share discount to the landowner.We also offer ATV sprayers and 25-gallon pickup sprayers for rent. Please know that all visits to the above property as well as any consultations are at no charge,so feel free to call or stop by the office any time if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bryan Nichols Travis Osmond Private Lands Coordinator Supervisor Lincoln County Weed and Pest District Lincoln County Weed and Pest District Elizabeth Williams <elizabeth.williams@lincolncountywy.gov> alpine trailhead project Richard Jenkins <trailercorral@silverstar.com>Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 4:49 PM To: planning@lincolncountywy.gov Cc: Richard Jenkins <trailercorral@silverstar.com> In reference to a project near Alpine that may be called Alpine trailhead or something similar, I wish to be on record as opposed to a high density project that lacks any architectural appeal and especially if it is calling on the resources of the town of Alpine and the town has no jurisdictional authority to regulate the construction quality or functionality. The town of Alpine has made considerable effort over the last 35 years to build integrity into our building and infrastructure process therefore to support such a project that would tap our modest resources without incorporating the property into our town and enforcing our enforced building codes would be irresponsible. Please do not encourage this project to continue. Richard Jenkins Past-Alpine town council Past- Alpine Mayor Past- Alpine Planning Current - Lover of Alpine for what it is PS- Let Jackson put these cheap housing projects in Teton County reduce commute time. reduce accidents Don’t push the limits of lincoln county resources , fire, ems, law enforcement for the benefit of Teton County 7/16/24, 7:49 AM LINCOLN COUNTY WYOMING Mail - alpine trailhead project https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=8e4afe6fc8&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1804687121419832558&simpl=msg-f:1804687121419832558 1/1