HomeMy WebLinkAbout5C - Recommendation to the Boulder County Historic Preservation Advisory Board regarding modificatioMemo to fhe Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alteratlons
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
MEMORANAUM
Meeting Date: February 4, 2004
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: Ruth McHeyser, Directar of Long Range Plamm~g
Bohdy Hedgwck, Historic Preservation Planner
SUBJECI': Public hearing and consideration of a recommendatton to the city of
Bouldar Open Space Board of Trustees and the Boulder County Histonc
Preservation Advisory Board regarding restoration and alterations to the
Flagstaff Amphrtheater site to allow for disabled access.
Applicant: City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
PURPOSE:
City staff and the Landmarks Preservahon Advisory Board have been asked to comment
on proposed alterations and restoration work at the Flagstaff Amphitheater, a Boulder
County Landmark. Three alternatives have been proposed, including a"do-nothing"
option, to build an accessible path from the parking area to the Sunrise Circle. A separate
project to restore historic features is also presented for review and discussed at the end of
this memo. These reviews are part oFthe Community and ~nvironmental Assessment
Process (CEAP) required for sigmficant city of Boulder caprtal improvement pro~ects.
Background informahon on the history and significance of the amphrtheatre, the review
process and Landmarks' role ~n that process, and the Americans with Disabilihes Act
(ADA) is provided. Staff recommendations are included regarding the restoration work
and alternatrve path proposals.
The Landmarks Board is not an approving body for the proposed alterations; however,
the Board's comments and recommendations will be passed along to the approving
bodies, mcludmg the Open Space Board of Trustees and the Boulder County Historic
Preservation Advisory Board, along with other comments from the CEAP review,
The memo includas the following sections:
I Review Process p, 2
II. Review Criteria p. 3
III Flagstaff Amphitheater History & Significance p. 4
IV. ADA & Historic Preservation p. 9
V. Project Background p, 11
VI. Description of Alternatives p. 12
Memo to the Landmarks Preservahon Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restora4on and Alterahons
VII Alternatives Analysis p. 13
VIII Restoration Proposal Rev~ew p. 17
IX Staff Recommendations p 17
X Questions for the Boatd p 19
I. REVIEW PROC~SS:
The Flagstaff Amphitheater properly is owned by the city of Boulder and managed by the
Open Space & Mountam Parks d~vision of the crty. The property is locatcd outside crty
limits, withm Boulder County The amphitheater struclure and surroundmg site is a
destgnated Boulder County landmark
As a s~gmficant ctty capital improvement pro~ect, the proposed stte alterations are
required to be reviewed through the city's Community & Environmental Assessment
Process (CEAP) The CEAP is a formal city rev~ew process to consider the impacts of
pubhc development pro~ects. The CEAP was msUtuted by City Counc~l m 1987 and is
referenced m the Boulder Revised Code (B R C Section 2-1, Appendix IX, Procedure m
Handlmg Ma~or Capttal Improvement Pro~ects)
The purpose of the CEAP is Yo assess potential ~mpacts of conceptual pro~ect alternaCives
m order to mform the selection and refinement of a preferred 1lternativc. The CEAP
provides the opportumty to balance multiple commm~ity goals m the design of a capital
pro~ect by assessmg a pro~ect agamst the pohcies outhned m the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan and departmental master plans The CEAP allows "fatal flaws"
mherent in the concept design of a pro~ect to be discovered, thereby suggestmg
elimmalion of certain alternatives
Pro~ects that will requ~re the CEAP review are identified durmg the annual Capital
Improvement Pro~ect (CIP) and budget process The CEAP Review Group, comprised of
representatives of various city departments, reviews all pro~ects l~sted in the annual CIP
and ident~fies the appropriatc review and approval process for each pro~ect. The list is
then reviewed by the Plamm~g Board and adopted by the City Council w~th the budget
The followmg criteria are used for determmmg which cap~tal pro~ects should be
evaluated through the CEAP rev~ew•
1 A pro~ect or a potential alternative could have a significant impact on an
env~ronmental, social, or cultural resource.
2 The pro~ect is anhcipated to generate enough neighborhood or community
controversy to require a pubhc hearmg or board review
3 There ~s more than one possible conceptual alternative that will require staff or
community mput m the selectton.
4 The pro~ect reqtures external review on the county (1041), state, ar federal level
(NEPA) (An mternal crty CEAP should be performed pnor to submrthng to the
exteinal agency )
Memo to the Landmarks Preservahon Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restorafion and Altera4ons
Generally, the CEAP Review Group cons~ders pro~ect alternatives priar to rev~ew by the
decision-makmg adv~sory boaid and pnar to complehon of final engineermg and destgn
Th~s is to msure that staff, publ~c, and review board comments can be mcorporated mto the
final plans As thc Landmarks Board is not the approvmg advisory board for this project,
Aie Board's comments are bemg requested as part of the CEAP review Those comments
w~ll be forwarded to the approvmg city and county boards along with other comments from
the CEAP Review Group The Review Group will meet February 23rd to discuss the
pro~ect and offer comments. Foliowmg complehon of the C~AP review, and assummg that
review determines the pro~ect is ready to move forward to the approvmg adv~sory boards,
the prefeired alternative and CEAP comments will be brought to the Open Space Board of
Trustees aud Qie Boulder County H~stonc Preservation Adv~sory Board The decision of
the Open Space Board will be ehgtble for call-up rev~ew by City Council.
II. REVIEW CRITERIA:
The following questions guide the staff review of the CEAP They should also be
referred to by the Landmarks Board as it considers the comparahve impacts of the
proposed work
Does staff agree wath the ampact assessment ~
a Is the analysts complete ancl accurate~
b Are there assues that are not:dent~fied tn the assessmenl~
c Are there follow-up questaons or assues that need to be addresse~l~
2 Does staff agree wzth the preferred alternatave as adentrfled by the pro~ect
manager~
a Are the trade-offs of the preferred alternatave acceptable~
b Are there potential conflacts wtth other CIP pro~ects~
c Are there potential regulatory assues that need to be resolved praor to final
destgn and constructton ~
Are there anttczpated communaty concerns or pubhc process consrderataons that
should be addressed~
4 Is the CEAP ready for board revaew ~
In addrtion to the above queshons, a crtizen advisory group, appomted by Open Space &
Mountam Parks to assist with the development and review of alterations proposals,
developed deta~led cntena for evaluating alternatives (see Attachment A Sunnse Circle
Amph~theater on Flagstaff Evaluation Sheet). Those cr~teria spec~fically reference the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Htstortc Properttes / Cultural
Landscapes Those standards and recommendarions are detailed m Attachment B and are
used for analysis of the alternatives below
Memo to the Landmarks Preserva4on Adwsory Board
Re Plagstaff Amphtlhealer Restoration and Allerahons
III. FLAGSTAFF AMPHITHEATER HISTORY & SIGNIFICANCE: ~
Flagstaff Mountam is parC of tlie crty of
Bouider's Open Space and Mountain Parks
land. The city purchased the eastern slope of
Flagstaff Mountam from the Umted States
government ui 1898 The city pehtioned tl~e
government for addrtional land west m 1899
and again in 1907 The first structure on
Flagstaff Mountam was the Flagstaff Road
Ongmaily only 10 feet wide when constructed
m 1906, the road w1s lengthened and widened
over hme, uicludmg an extension m 1926 and
additional improvements ui the 1930s by the
Civihan ConservaUon Corps (C C.C.) The
first park shelters were builY by the Lion's
Club, starting w~th the "Panorama Park Shelter House" m 1919 A city work relief
commrttee constructed the loop road and the parking area on the top of Flagstaff in the
early 1930s
Civilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservat~on Corps (C C C.), a federal work relief program, began
rehabilitatmg the thiee park structures thlt had been built by the Lion's Club m 1933, and
constructed the Amphitheatei m 1933-34 The C.C.C was the first of President
RoosevelYs "New Deal" programs to be implemented after his election Wtlh thts action,
he brought togetl~er two resources, the young men and the land, m an effort to save both
The C C C was ongmally planned as a fight agamst soil erosion and declmmg rimber
resources, by util~zmg thc unemployed of large urban areas, but shortly grew mto other
publ~c improvement pro~ects Wnhng m a 1935 Canon City Record newspaper article,
Guy U. Hardy descnbed the goal of the program:
""Che big ob~ect m the CCC camp movement was to give relief to needy
families by employmg boys out of ~obs and to develop manhood among
boys who would otherwise be on the streets - and on chauty m many
cases "(see Attachment C Haidy Newspaper Article)
Colorado had numerous C.C.C camps throughout rts undeveloped and forested land.
Various federal agencies oversaw the d~fferent pro~ects, whicl~ eventually grew to mclude
a wide range ofpublic ~mpiovements The U S Forest Service employed C C C men to
protect timbered areas from fire, msects, and d~sease The Soil Conservat~on Service
established areas of soil eiosion control by employmg prachces such as stnp croppmg,
arhficial reseeding, contour cultrvation, terracing, furrowmg, corrugation, pasture
management, the stabil~zation of irrigatton systems and the construction of gulley plugs,
drversion dams, and diversion ditches The U S. Dtv~sion of Grazmg mstituted pro~ects
~ Porhons of this sechon of the memo weie completed w~tU the assistance of Deon Wolfenbaiger
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Memo lo the Landmarks Preserva0on Advisory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphdheater Restorahon and Alterahons
which stopped m~ury to the public grazmg lands through eros~on and mismanagement
This work mcluded the development and conservation of water through the construchon
of tanks and stock reservoirs; the diggmg of wells; dam construchon, revegetahon,
eradication ofpo~sonous weeds, rodent control, flood control, waterhole development,
and the buildmg of bndges, fences, truck trails, driveways, and range corrals. The
Bureau of Reclamation supervised the rehabilitation of existmg storage and ~rngation
systems, the development and construct~on of supplemental storage fac~l~hes for areas
affected by drought, and the constructton of recreahonal facihhes at imgation reservoirs
Work for the National Parks and Monuments and State Parks mcluded buildmg or
enlarging campgrounds and p~emc areas, extendmg nature trails, constructmg parkmg
areas, and opemng new park sect~ons. This work was a~med at the protectron and
conservahon of the scemc, htstoric, archaeological, and geological resources of the
National Parks and Monuments The work produced by the C C.C. at Flagstaff Mountain
fell under the direction of the National Park Service.
Camp SP-2-C was the C C C group responsible for the work on Flagstaff Mountam. The
camp was establ~shed on July 2, 1933, and was origmally made up of inen from
Oklahoma These men were later replaced wrth unemployed men from Colorado aud
Wyommg In addrtion to bu~ldmg the amphitheater, the men of SP-2-C built Green
Moimtaiu Lodge, thmned trees, replanted trees, improved the old well on Flagstaff
Summrt Road, set up erosion control, cleared fire lanes, repa~red and added guard rails to
Flagstaff road, and constructed 25 miles of foot and bndle trials on Flagstaff Mountam.
Landscape architect Bemard Edelmeu of the Boulder C.C C, along with Gifford Preston,
drew up a master plan for the Boulder mountam parks area. This plan had mne maps,
w~th one covermg the Flagstaff summ~t (Hyman Chester, Boulder Daily Camera, 1937,
Sec 2, pg.6) The Flagstaff Amplutheater, also known as the Sunrise Circle
Amphrtheatre, was designed by noted landscape architect Saco R. DeBoer m 1933 and
was constructed between September 1933 and March 1934 (see Attachment D DeBoer
Plans)
Historic SigniC-cance of the Site
The Flagstaff Amphitheater is designated as a local landmark by Boulder County, as pari
of the FlagstaFf Mountam histonc site A h~stonc mventory survey form prepared for
Mountain Parks m 1994 has further determmed that the amphitheater is "field eligible"
for the Nat~onal Register of H~storic Places under cnteria A and C The Colorado SHPO
accepted the results of this survey Crtterion A applies to sites, bu~ldmgs, structures, and
ob~ects that "are associated with events that have made a s~gnificant contribuhon to the
broad patterns of our history." Criter~on C applies to resources that "embody the
distinctive characYeristics of a type, penod, or method of construcrion, or that represent
the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a sigmficant
and distmguishable entity whose components may lack mdividuai d~stinction "
Under criYenon A, the amphitheater would l~kely be el~gible m the areas of recreataon
and socaal hastory In the area of recreataon, the amphrtheater is an ~mportant design
Memo to the Landmarks Preserva4on Advisory 8oard
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restorehon and Alterahons
feature of the Flagstaff Mountain park This park was thc begummg of the city's
ambrttous program of protechng the uruque natural environment m and around Boulder
through strategtc purchases After mihally acquinng ihe land on Flagstaff Mountam
around the turn of the cenhiry, however, the city did not develop tts recreational potential
for several decades The mty had long been urged by citizcns to provide some sort of
recreahonal opportunrttes on Piagstaff Mountam, but did not have the resources to do
much more than bu~ld a short stretch of road m 1906 As the nation's financ~al situation
worsened m the early 1930s, rt seemed as if the city would be unable to build much on
the mountam. The Civilian Conservation Corps, however, turned ihe dreams of Boulder
crtizens for a nat~onally renowned park mto reality.
The amphitheater may also be el~gtble m the area of soceal htstory as representative of the
many pubhc pro~ects which were Uuilt across lhe country by the C C C The C.C C was
the first program of President RoosevelYs "New Deal" - one of the largest coliecttons of
soc~al programs ever undertaken m this country Roosevelt mihated these programs m
response to the terrible economic condit~ons of the period. The stock market crash of
October 1929 and the resulYmg economic cond~tions tn the Umted StaYes triggered a
world-wide depression By 1932, U.S mdustrial output fell 54% and uncmployment
reached nearly 30%. Addmg to the nation's woes was the extensive drought that created
the "Dust Bowl " Extendmg ovcr a(arge region of the Great Plams, mcludmg portions of
Colorado, this forced many agr~cultural famihes from theu homes and created an even
more depressed outlook for the American people
RoosevelYs "New Deal" mcluded a program of strong government regulation and a
package of massive publ~c works pro~ects aimed at addressmg the d~re economic srtuatton
of the county while bui(dmg a more modern mfrastructure and providmg ~obs One of
RoosevelYs measures was the Emergency Conservation Work (ECW) Act, more
commonly known as the Civilian Conservahon Corps Workers were paid $30 per
month, and were required to send $22 of that home to their families They were also
provided clothing shelter, and board. Camps were under military disciplme, with
officers diawn from the U.S reserve officers The work produced by the C C C. at
Flagstaff Mountam fell under the d~rection of the National Park Serv~ce, and is therefore
sigmficant as an example of a publ~c park pro~ect dunng the Great Depression
The Flagstaff Amphitheater is also likely elig~ble under criter~on C in the area of
landscape archztecture It embod~es the distmctive charactertsttcs of a type, period, and
method of construchon The amphitheater is an excellent representatrve of rustic park
archrtecture. Prmciples of informalrty and natural~sm, rooted m the landscape
archrtectural pnnciples of landscape preservahon and harmomzation, were applied to
man-made features wrthm parks. Natural~stic effects for buildmgs and structures
mcluded the roughened, irregular character of stone masonry walls, the battermg of
boulder foundations to give them the appearance of havmg spning naturally from the
ground, and the overscalmg of archdectural features m motmtamous areas. Concern for
the harmonization of constructiou and nature was evident m thts new type of park
plannmg and design (Linda Flmt McClelland, BuildmQ the National Parks)
Memo to the Landmarks Preservalion Advisory Boartl
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alterations
Flagstaff Amphitheater is also ehgible under criter~on C m the area of landscape
archetecture as a representahve of the work of a master - landscape arclntect and city
planner S R DeBoer. Saco Rienk DeBoer was born in the Netherlands, and opened h~s
landscape office there after attendmg the Institute Poutsma and the Royal Tmperial School
of Horiiculture He moved to New Mexico m 1908 for health reasons, and then
succeeded Reinhard Schuetze as Denver's Landscape Architect He served in that post
until 1931, and conhnued to serve Denver as a plamm~g engmeer and park consultant m
later years. He opened a private c~ty plannmg and landscape des~gn prachce m 1919, and
contmued m that untii his death m 1974 His pro~ecis were diverse and far-rangmg,
mcludmg the preparation of a 1946 comprehensive plan for Boulder DeBoer was elected
a Fellow of the Amencan Society of Landscape Archrtects and ts mcluded m the
publication Paoneers ofAmerican Landscape Design
It was said that he "did it all" zoning and plamm~g schemes for towns and
cities, ., park, parkway, population, traffic, mass transrt, and rmg road
regional studies and plans, civic centers m the Grand Manner,
mstitutionat development plans, and grand estate gardens DeBoer's
career, however, was a personal crusade . to plan for beauty and thus
livability. . DeBoer's work changed both the way the West looks and the
way the West looks at itself Indeed, the patterns he established are a
significant part of the framework that mforms the prachce of both
plannmg and landscape design m the region today (Charles B~rnbaum &
Robm Karson, Ed , Pioneers of American Landsca~e DesiQn)
DeBoer's design for a"Plan for Outdoor Amphitheater Flagstaff Mountain" was prepared
for the National Park Service m September 1933 Previous studies of DeBoer's work
were not aware of his mvolvement m this pro~ect The amphitheater ~s therefore also
sigmficant for the potential to add to our knowledge of th~s nationally recogmzed
landscape archrtect and is worthy of further research m order to properly place it withm
the context of his entire body of work.
DeBoer designed the Flagstaff Amphitheater within a"natural amphrtheater" which had
been cleared of debris by local residents durmg the spnng of 1933 as part of the
Reconstruchon Finance Corporatron (R.F C) rehef program The completed
amphrtheater was very stmilar to the onginal DeBoer plans Elaborate dedication
ceremonies were planned for March 1934, complete with a nattonal newsreel cameraman
present (m order to spread the news of the amphitheater nat~onwide) These ceremomes
had to be cancelled twice due to mclement weather, but the cameraman still recorded
some of the features James P Sloan was the engmeer m charge of the pro~ect, and a
bronze plaque honormg h~m is set m the last row of the Amphitheatet
National Signi~cance
Any historic resource which is hsted on the National Register of Histaric Places may bc
eligible at three differenC levels - local, state, or naC~onal The vast ma~ority of histonc
properttes on the National Register are hsted at the local level of signtficance In order to
be considered ehgible at the nat~onal level, the histone property has to possess addirional
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Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphdheater Restoradon and AI[erapons
significance - either m~ts design, construction, or h~story Theie ~s sufficient data to
support the suggcshon that the Flagstaff Amphrtheater is of nat~onal significance In
addition, it may be elig~ble for l~stmg as a National Histaric Landmark For those few
resources that are ehgible far the National Reg~ster at the nlrional level, some may
furlher be eligible as National Historic Landmarks - the nation's l~ighest level of
honorific designation for histonc resouices.2 The quahty of nationa] sigmficance for
these resources is ascrtbed to those that possess exceptional value or quality m illustratmg
or mterpretmg the herriage of the Umted States and that possess a very high degree of
mtegriCy (t.e., lritle Co no alterations). (U S. Department of the Intenor, "Nahonal
Register Bulletm 16A")
Factors which suggest the amphitheaYer's potenhal for national sigmftcance mclude the
numerous references to the amphitheater m publ~cattons, both at the time of the
structure's construction and up through the present day It was featured m two key
trammg publ~cations of the Nattonal Park Service. The purpose of both of the two
trammg publ~cahons was to illustrate new park architecture design prmciples for park
professionals Herbert Maier, the archrtect in charge of Dtstnct III for the National Park
Service in the 1930s, served as the park service's expert on the prmc~ples for designing
park structures He developed a photograph~c rospector's handbook m 1934 with photos
that outhned design prmciples to be followed m park work, rather than des~gns to be
simply copied (Lmda Flmt McClelland, Buildm~ the National Parks, 1998, p 390)
Twenty-iwo pro~ects were mcluded, representmg work from Yosemite, Yellowstone, aud
the Grand Canyon The designs of only two amphitheaters were mcludcd for illustrahon
Yhe log amphitl~eater at Yellowstone, and the masonry amphitheater at Flagstaff
Mountam Flagstaff Amphrtheater, from Maier's notes, iilustrated the prmciple that
"amphitheatres should be located, wherever possible, m nahnal bowls Usually the
stage should be to the east so that the audience will not face the afternoon sun Masonry
seats, as shown m the photo, can be curved, whereas log seats result m a more defimte
geometnc pattern and are, therefore, mare conspicuous." (Herbert Maier, "Inspector's
Photographic Handbook", 1934 ) As this manual was intended for design professionals
withm the National Park Service, it is especially noteworthy that a mumcipal pro~ect w1s
mcluded. The importance is described well m the headlme of I-Iardy's anc~le on the CCC
wark m Boulder: "I3oulder Hus Shown the World How CCC Camps May Be Used to
Develop Mountatn Parks "
Another National Park Service publication m the 1930s prommently featured the
amph~theater Albert H Good wrote thiee books illustratmg prmciples of rushc park
archrtecture' Th~rteen amphitheaters were mcluded m th~s book, a full page was devoted
to the Flagstaff Amphitheater Good wr~tes,
Z There are currently less tl~an 2,500 Nattona] Historic Landmarks nat~onw~de and only 17 m Colorado A
hst of Colorado landmarks ~s mcluded as Attnchment E
3 Thesc books have smce been combmed and were repriuted m 1999 (Albert H Good,
Park and Recreahon Structures • Admimstration and Bas~c Service Facil~hes
Recreahonal and Cultural Facilrties Ovemight and Or@amzed Camp, 1999)
Memo to the Landmarks Preserva4on Advisory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphdheater Restore4on and Altera4ons
The value of the distant view as backdrop for the stage of an amphrtheater
is heie manifest... When rime has provided walls of evergreens as a
Uackdrop for the seatmg, and as a frame far the panoram~c backdrop, this
example will have come mto rts own.
The amphitheater has conhnued to be recogmzed mto contemporary t~mes, another
mdication of rts national level of historic sigmficance. IC is mcluded m the book by Lmda
rlmt McClelland Buildm@ the National Parks• Histottc Landscape Design and
Construction (1998) McClelland works for the National Register of Historic Places,
Cultural Resources Division, Nahonal Park Service This book traces the history of
America's era of naturahstic park design, which contrasted s~gmficantly wrth previous
park design (especially those bu~lt pre-1916) Earlier parks tended towards the
momimental, and represented "man over nahire " Naturalisric park design, in contrast,
emphasized structures built m harmony wrth nature The amphitheater was an early
example used to spread th~s new design philosophy across the country The amphitheater
will also be featured m a planned book on histor~c amphrtheaters to be written by a
professor at the Umversrty of Cahforma-Davis
In addition to the amphitheater's national recogmhon by design professionals throughout
the years, its role as a prototype used to tram designers m the new style of rustic park
architecture also adds to its national stgnificance The amphitheater, as well as many
other features of Flagstaff Mountam, offer excellent illustrations of harmonious
landscape design The actual design of the amphdheater was not meant to be repeated m
park afier park, but the prmciples of des~gn which it illustrated have been applied m other
settmgs across thc county
Smce a very high level of mtegr~ty is required for these destgnations, sigmficant
alterat~ons may dimmish Yhe elig~bility of this hisYonc resource for National Historic
Landmark listmg Any alterations should be considered m light of this resource's
"national" level of sigmficance and potential for Nat~onal H~stonc Landmark hshng
IV. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT & HISTORIC PRESERVATION"
Accordmg to the CEAP apphcahon, "the purpose of this pro~ect ~s to build a path from
the Amphitheater parkmg area to the Sunrise C~rcle area to allow wheelchair access and
access for people wrth mobilrty impairments ADA requires that all publtc facilit~es be
accessible to disabled mdividuals by December 31, 1995."
The Amencans wrth Disab~hhes Act (ADA) makes access to properties open to the
publ~c a civ~l right At the same time, Congress has recognized that our nation's historic
resources should be preserved for present and future generations As a result, the ADA
and other federal legislation and guidelines have been developed to balance the nced for
accessibilrty wiCh histonc preservation
" Portions of this section of the memo were completed w~th the ass~stance of Deou Wolfenbarger
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Memo to the Landmarks Preservahon Advisory Board
Re FlagstaR Amphdhealer Restoration and Alterations
Under Title II of the ADA, state and local govemments must remove access~bilrty
bamers either by shiftmg services and programs to accessible buildmgs, or by makmg
alterations to ex~stmg buildmgs Historic properties are not exempt from all ADA
requirements To the greatest extent possible, historic buildmgs and sites should be made
as accesstble as non-h~staric buildmgs However, it may not be possible for some histonc
properhes to meet those general accessibilrty iequirements. Congress therefore
estabhshed withm the ADA alternahve requiremenYs for properties that cannot be made
accessible without harmmg the~r signtficance. Both the Umfortn Federal Accessibihty
Standards (UFAS) and the Americans wrth Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelmes for
Buildmgs and Facilities (ADAAG) contam proceduies for buildmgs either eligible for or
listed m the Nat~onal Reg~ster of Historic Places Act; the Flagstaff Amphitheater has
been determined eligible far the National Register In addition, ADAAG has procedures
for historic buildmgs which are designated under locallaw; the Flagstaff Amphitheater is
designated under Boulder county law as a local landmark.
If it is determmed that meetmg the higl~est level of accessibility will harm the histor~c
resource, then muinnal altemative requirements may be used Examples of mmimal
alternative requirements mclude an access~Ule route from only one site access pomt, a
ramp steeper than is ordmarily permitted; or the accessible entrance does not need to be
the one used by the general public If comphance with the mm~mum methods of access
would also threaten the historic resource, theu alternat~ve program methods, such as
aud~o-visual progratns, may be used. (U.S Department of Justrce, The Amencans with
Disabilittes Act• Title II Techmcal Assistance Manual, Sea II-6 5000)
Histonc landscapes can sometimes pose different problems than providmg access to
historic buildmgs, although the plamm~g proccss is similar to that of other historic
properties. Careful research and mventory should be undertaken to determme which
mater~als, ieatures, and design elements convey the landscape's historic s~gmficance
(often referred to as "character-defining features") By identifymg those features that are
contnbuhng or non-coninbutmg, a sympathehc solut~on can then be developed This
assessment should be completed by a qualified professional who mmimally meets the
federal guidelmes for historic preservation consultants (36 CFR 16) Specific experience
related to historic and cultural landscape assessments should also be required
Only after assessm~ a landscape's mtegrtty and sigmficant features can accessibility
solutions be cousidered As noted m the federal bulletin "Makmg Historic Properties
Accessible,"
Full access throughout a htstonc landscape may not always be possible
Generally, it ~s eas~er to provide acccssibility to larger, more open sites
where there is a gteater vanety of pubhc expenences However, when a
landscape ~s uniformly steep, it may only be possible to make discrete
portions of a histor~c landscape accessible, and viewers may only be able
to expertence the landscape from selected vlntage pomts along a
prescr~bed pedestrian or vehtcular access route.
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Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alterations
This bullehn goes on to provide three common historic landscape situations, and the
ADA accepted soluhon. The example most relevant to Flagstaff Amph~theater ~s crted
below.
Mornmgside Park m New York City, New York, designed by Fredenck
Law Olmsted, Sr , and Calvert Vaux m 1879, is s~ted on generally steep,
rocky terram. Respectmg these dramahc grade changes, wlnch are only
accesstble by extensive flights of stone stairs, physical access cannot be
prov~ded wrthout destroymg the park's mtegrity In order to provide some
accessibihty, scemc overlooks were created that provide broad v~sual
access to the park
Research and mventory findings of the Plagstaff Mountain's histor~c character-defimng
features and level of mtegrity have not been presented Therefore, rt is not possible to
deCermme if full accessibilrty, mimmal alternat~ve accessibility, or program accessib~hty
would be required by ADA.
V. PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The proposal to improve accessibilrty at the Flagstaff Amplniheater has recerved
considerable pubhc mput A full discussion of publ~c mvolvement is mcluded m the
CEAP accessibihYy path apphcation, Section 5. (see Attachment F. CEAP Access~bility
Path Applicahon) In summary, city staff and consultants have coordmated with the
D~sability Task Force, the Landmarks Board, the County Histonc Preservahon Advisory
Board, and an 18-member crtizen adv~sory group over the past 2+ years The advisory
group mcluded representatives of the preservat~on and disabled commumhes That group
met for several months, begiimmg m the fall of 2002, to determme pathway selection
criteria and to try and reach consensus on a des~gn In the end the design criteria were
developed but consensus on an alignment proved to be elusive (see Attachment A
Sunrise Circle Amphitheater on Flagstaff Evaluation Sheet)
A smaller group of eight was charged with explonng a new alignment that entered
between the two existmg northern and southem entrances Actual design work was
assigned to a still smaller group of three Eventually, this middle route, along with a
revised southern route, were mocked up on srte m order to allow for a better
understandmg of the potential impacts of each on the character of the amphitheater
These proposed routes were reviewed by some members of the advisory group as well as
by James Stratis, Preservahon Pro~ects Manager for the Colorado Historical Society At
a meetmg of the entire advisory group m December 2003, it became clear that there was
little support foi the center entrance and that some members st~ll preferred a northem
alignment over the southern route A northern route designed by Margaret Hansen early
m the process was recommended for reconsideratton. Members of the group also
recommended mvolvmg a profess~onal landscape arch~tect m the revtew (and potent~ally
design) process
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Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphdheater Restora4on and Alterahons
Three alignments were presented to Ph~l Flares, semor landscape architect with Norris
Dullea, and Mr Strlt~s in December the proposed southern route, the center route, and
the arigmal Hansen north route That review, which mcluded a visit to the srte, resulted
in both gentlemen recommendmg that the southern route was the most appropriate means
of gammg disabled access mto the amphrtheater Both also recommended that changes to
the stage would be iuappropriate. LeYters documentmg those opimous are mcluded as
attachments to the CEAP Accessib~liYy Path application
VI. DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATNES
The CEAP Accessibility Path application descubes Yhree alternatives for the site. a south
route, a north route and a"do nothmg" option.
Alternative A, the south route, proposes construclion of a fiilly ADA-compliant path
along the southern edge of the historic amph~theater The route would begm ~ust west of
the extstmg rock and mortar stairs on the southern end of the amphttheater and descend to
an entry pomt mto the amphitheater at the row above the lowest groupmg of stone
benches The total route is approximately 265 feci long. A combmation of guatdra~ls
and handiails will be required along the path for approx~mately the fiist 120 feet The
iouYe will Ue built at grade w~th rock walls, retammg walls and fill, and a hardened
crusher fines surface Less of this path would requ~re handrails and/or guardratls than
Alternative B, and no railmg would be requ~red beyond the pomt marked "C" on the plan
and illustrated m the apphcation materials A six mch tall stonc curb rumm~g the entire
length of the path is required.
Altemative B, the north ophon, proposes construction of a fully ADA-comphant path
leadmg from the northern end of the parkmg lot through a forested area below the
northern edge of the amphitheater and entering mto the amphitheater at the row above the
lowcst groupmg of stone benches The route will be partially hidden m the ad~acent
forest and will be below the grade of the amphitheater foi much of the route, further
obscuring the view to and from the amplntheater The route will be built at grade with
rock walls, retammg walls and fill, and a hardened crusher fines surface This route ~s
approx~mately the same length as the south route, but would require signi£icantly more
handrails and/or guardrails (all but about 10 feet would require raihng on at least one side
of the path.) A s~x mch tall stone curb would run the entire length of the path Two
elements depicted on the plan, mcluded as Attachment A to the CEAP apphcation, are not
achially proposed as part of this alternative Port~ons of the stone benches are mdicated
as needuig to Ue removed to allow for wheel chair access That alteration is not required
and is not proposed at th~s time The plan also mdtcates that the steps on the northern
edge of tlie stage would be repiaced with a ramp That aspect of the proposal has also
been withdrawn - no changes to the stage are proposed m any of the alternarives. As this
proposal moves forward, the plans should be updated to remove those elements from
them
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Memo to the Landmarks Preserva6on Advisory Boartl
Re Flac~stafl Amphdheater Restorahon and Alterahons
Alternative C, the "do nothmg" opt~on, proposes no changes to the site to improve
accessibiLty
In all alternahves, no modificahons to the stage are proposed m arder to allow access for
mobilrty disabled persons. Instead, a management plan to provide a temporary ramp has
been suggested Details of that proposal are mcluded as Attachment G Stage
Management Plan
VIL ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
There are federally iecommended methods for ~dentifymg, documentmg, and treatiug
cultural landscapes 5 Before undertakmg any project plannmg or work on a htstonc site,
a thorough understandmg of the historic context and development of the site is needed
That research should mclude the preparatron of period plans, documentmg change in the
landscape and stnxctures over time; mventory and documentatton of existmg conditions,
and, an aualysis of the mtegr~ty and sigmficance of existmg features (Charles B~rnbaum,
Protecttng Cultural Landscapes Plannang Treatment and Management of Htstorac
Landscapes, Sept. 1994) This research establ~shes a landscape's historic period of
sigmficance and brmgs greater understandmg of tl~e associations that make the landscape
sigmficant It provides the foundation to make decisions for pro~ect treaYment,
management, mamtena~ice, and mterpretahon
The Secretary of the Interior has establtshed profess~onal standards and advice on the
preservation of cultural resources hsted m ar ehgible for l~stmg in the National Register
of Historic Places The Gu~delmes for the Treatment of Cultural Landscaoes are used to
illustrate how to apply the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Histor~c Proverties There are four treatment options which can be considered•
preservat~on, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruchon Choosmg the most
appropriate treatment for a resource requires careful decision-makmg about the site's
histor~cal significance, physical condrtton, and mandated code requirements
Accordmg to the CEAP apphcation materials, the c~tizen commrttee agreed upon critena
to evaluate potential accessible paths for the amphitheater (see Attachment A) These
crderia mclude conformmg to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservat~on
Preservataon is defined as the act or process of applymg measures necessary to sustam
the exishng fonn, mtegnty, and materials of an histaric property New extenor adddion;
are not wrthm the scope of this treatment; however, hmrted and sensitive upgradmg
requ~red by code to make propert~es funchonal is appropriate The Preservatton
standards require retention of the gieatest amount of historic fabnc, mcludmg the
5 Culturnl Landscnpe - a geographic atea (mcludmg both cultural and natural resources and the w~ldl~fe or
domeshc ammals therem), associated with a h~stonc event, actrvity, or person or exh~brtmg other cultural or
aesthehc values There are four general types of cultural landscapes, not mutually exclusive h~storic sites,
histonc des~gned landscapes, histonc vemacular landscapes, and ethnogiaph~c landscapes
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Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restorahon and Alterahons
landscape's historic foim, features, and details as they have evolved over time ~
Alternatives A(south route) and B(north route) are discussed below relatrve to the
Secretary's preservation guidelmes Note Uiat Alternative C, the "do nothing" option, is
d~sm~ssed m the CEAP apphcatton as not meehng the ADA requirements As d~scussed
above, m some circumstances ADA does allow for mmimal alternattve accessibility or
program accessib~lity rather than full accessibilrty wrthm historic landscapes Becattse a
fiill assessmenC of the sile has not been completed, rt~s difficulY to say whethei ar not oue
of Chese altematives allowed by ADA inay be more appropr~ate.
Although it ~s clear that much hme and effort have gone mto the discussion of options far
prov~dmg accessibility at the Flagstaff Amphitheater, thc guidelmes for the plannmg for
cultural landscapes have not been followed A complete and thorough assessment of the
bistory, sigmficance, and existmg condrtions at the amphrtheatei, as well as the ent~re
Flagstaff Mountam, should be completed by a qualified professional m order to plan for
future changes State grants may be available to fund that effort ~
Desprte tliat flaw m the piocess, however, the combmed expert~se of the vanotts members
of the cit~zen group, consultanYs and staff l~as resulted m options that largely meet other
aspects of the gwdelmes A discussion of those guidelmes follows
1. Spatial Organization a~-d Land Patterns
Recommended
• Identifyz~ig, retaming and preservang tl~e exasttng spatial orgaraazatlon and land
patterns of the landscape as they have evolved over tame Prcor lo beginnang pro~ect
work, documenttng all features whach defcne those relataonshcps
One apparent character-definmg feature of the stte is the view from above the
amphrtheater looking to the south and southeast Early plans for a southern route
sigmficautly impactcd that v~ew. The current plan, however, has been refined to ihe
pomt that the impact on that view appears to be mm~mal In panc~ular, thc necessary
hand or guard rail is restrtcted to the inrtial 120 feet of the path, with no railmg along the
lower section where it enters the amphitheater The ma~onty of grade difference is
handled by the mitial port~on of the path, headmg away from the amphitheatre, allowmg
the ra~lmg to be concentrated m that arca The lower portion of the path requires only a
6" stone curb.
b Rehahditntron s[andards acknowledge the need to alter or add to a cultural landscape to meet conhnwng
or new uses whde retammg the landsc~pe's historic characler Rectorahon standards allow for the depichon
of a landscape at a panc~ular hme m US h~story by preservmg matenals from the perwd of s~gn~ficance and
removmg matenals &om other penods Reconsh uchon standards establ~sh a framework foi ~ecienhng a
vamsl~ed o~ non-survrvmg landscape wtth new matenals, pnmarily for mtetpretrve purposes
' Grnnts may also fiind professional design work for new alternahve routes whtch have tUe lower ~mpact on
dus signtficant h~stonc resource If an acceptable route could be found that mcorporates part of the ongmal
h~storic struchue, then the construction costs of the ADA ramp would also quahfy for a Sta[e Historte Fund
grant
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Re Flagstaff Amphithealer Restorahon and Altera6ons
The north route is largely naturally screened from view by the existmg grade and
vegetation That route would, howcver, require sigmficantly more hand/guard rail than
the southern (nearly the ent~re path would requue railmg on at least one side) As noted,
the south plan has been improved significantly over time Similar attention to the north
route may reveal that the amount of ra~lmg reqwred can be similarly mmim~zed
2. Topography
Recommended •
• Identzfyang, retatntng ancl preservtng the exasttng topography Documentang
topographac variatton praor to pro~ect worlc
Topography has been documented Plans depicting the cut and fill ~mplications of the
proposed routes should be provided to approvmg boards m order to better illustrate the
impact of the proposals on the current topography. As shown, the south route appears to
iequ~re sigmficantly less modification to the exisUng topography. It should be noted,
however, Yhat Chat plan has been improved sigmficantly over t~me. Similar attention to
the north route may reveal that the amoLmt of grading required on that side of the
amphrtheater can also be mmimued
3. Vegetation
Recommended
• Identafyang, retnanang ancl preserving exastang spataal vegetataon Documentang broad
cover types, genus, spec~es, calaper, and/or stze, as well ns color, scale, form and
texture
Both routes w~ll requ~re the removal of some mature pme trees and non-natrve species
The south route will require removal of two trees, while the north route will requtre
removal of approximately seventeen Because histonc views from the s~te have been
impacted by the overgrowth of such trees, panc~ularly to the norih, this removai may help
restore the origmal views toward Longmont Some of the trees on the narth will need to
be removed no matter what route ~s selected as they are damagmg h~stonc rock walls.
Such removal is appropnate Any tree removal should be selective and plant matenals
should be salvaged where possible
4. Circulation
Reeommended
• Identafycng, retaanang and preservtng the existtng etrcu[ahon systems przor to pro~ect
work All carculataon features should be documented, frona small paths and walks to
larger transportataon corrtdors, inclucl~ng alagnment, surface and edge treatment,
wtdth, grade, materials and znfrastructure
Neither proposed route will sigmficantly impact exishng c~rculatron routes, except at lhe
pomt where the new path meets the ex~stmg That mtersection should be treated
carefiilly, to assure that matenals and grade blend naturally Because the preservatton
standards would generally not allow mtroduction of new circulation paths, the
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Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alterahons
rehabahtatron standards may be more appropr~ate in this case.
The ongmal DeBoer plans mdicate a"bi~dle patl~" running along tl~e southern side of Yha
amphitheater Additional research could provide msight mto the history oF this feature of
the plan
5. Historic Structures
Recommended
• Identafyang, retaanang and preservang existang structures, furnrshings and ob~ects
prtor to pro~ect work
• Documentcng the relataonship of these features to each other, thear surrounds, and
thear materaal composataons
• Evaluattng the condattons and determanang the ages ofstructures
• Retaanzng the hzstorac relataonshaps between the landscape and tts bualdangs,
structures, and ob~ects.
Erther proposed route will have some impact on the histoi ic structures, through the
mtroduction of a new ad~acent feature The ~mpact of those routes appears to be
mmimal, but will need to be more carefully assessed when more detailed des~gn drawmgs
are submitted Documentation of the historic structures and the relat~onship of those
features to each other should be completed prior to any modificahons on the s~Ce
Alterations to the stage, the central feature of the siYe, are mappropnate The proposed
management plan to provide access to the stage via a ramp are appropriate, meetmg ADA
requ~rements without permanently altenng this character-definmg featute
6. Accessibility considerations
The work is assessed far its potential negatrve ~mpact on the landscape's h~storic
character For this reason, particular care must be taken not to obscure, alter, or damage
character-definmg features
Recommendecl
• Ident~ang the culturnl landscapes' character-definrng features, materaals and
finashes so that accesscbdzty code-reguared work wzll not result in thetr damage or
loss.
• Complyang wath bnrner free access requ~rements, tn such n way that character-
clefintng features, matertals und finashes are preserved
• YYorkang with loeal accessabtlaty and preservataon spectalrsts to determane the most
appropraate solutaon to access problems whzch wtll have the least ampact on
character-definangfeatures
• Prov~ding barner free access that promotes ~ndependence to for the dasabled person
to the highest degree prneticable, whale preserving szgn f cant character-definzng
landscape features, materaals and fin~shes.
• Finding solutions to meet accessabalaty requarements that mznamaze the ampact on the
cultural landscape
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Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Resloration and Allerehons
Add~honal research and analysis would help define the site's character-definmg features
and assure that accessibility improvements do not impact them Such a report could
conclude that providmg accessibility ophons less than those proposed is the only means
of respectmg the historic mtegrrty of the site
Overall, the southern route appears to provide a stmple approach to meetmg the ma~ority
of cr~teria defined by the citizen group wrth mmimal impacts to the htstoric site The
narthern route also appears to meet many of these criteria, and witl~ addihonal refinement
of the design, the negative aspects of th~s alternat~ve may be mrtigated There are
addrtional concerns from the disabled commuruty, however, regarding the northern route
that will not be sahsfied by those refinements The decis~on not to pursue modifications
to the stage ~s appreciated, as it preserves a key feature of the site
Despite this apparent agreement with the relevant criteria, additional mformation from a
cultural landscape mventory could result m different conclusions on the appropriateness
of the alternatives
VIII. RESTORATION PROPOSAL REVIEW
In addition to the CEAP review for the new accessibility path, Open Space staff has also
submittcd an appl~cahon for CEAP review far restoration work at the amphitheater (see
Attnchment H CEAP Restoration Applicat~on ) Tliat work ~s not sufficienCly detailed to
allow for careful review of the specific aspects of the proposed work However, the
recent approval of a State Histor~c Fund grant mdicaYes that revtew at the state level
found the work appropnate Details of the restoration work will need to be reviewed by
the County Historic Preservation Advtsory Board Staff trusts that that body will assure
that all work is m keeping with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommendations are offered m the context of the CEAP review queshons.
1. Does staff agree wide the impact assessment?
a. Is the analysis complete and accurate?
b. Are there issues that are not identified ln the assessment?
c. Are tlsere follow-up questions or issues that need to be addressed7
Staff believes that the analysis ~s accurate but not complete. The followmg additional
mformat~on should be required prior to final approval.
~ Gradmg plan detailmg requ~red cut and fill and necessary retaining wall
construchon
• More detailed illustrahon oFrailmg design m sectton and elevation
• Photos or rendermgs illustrahng v~sual impact of proposals from key v~ewmg
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Memo fo the Landmarks Preservahon Adwsory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alteralions
pOllltS
Evaluation of the proposals in light of tl~e "national" level of significance of
the amphrtheatre, with a discussion of the potent~al impact upon Nahonal
Histortc Landmark l~stmg
In addirion to these iequirements, a cultural landscape assessment would prov~de a
better foundation for assessmg current and future proposals UiroughoLrt the Flagstaff
Mountam site. That analysis, as iccommended m federal gu~delmes, would assure
that character-definmg features of the site are ident~fied so that ADA requirements
may be appropriately balanced with the historic sigmficance of the stte
Staff also has reservations about the response to two queshons m the Goals
Assessment secrion of the CEAP apphcat~on Queshon 2 states that there is no
tradeoff among crty policies and goals m the proposed pro~ect alternatives
Attachment I contams Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan policies relatmg to the
proposal. While staff feels that tl~e proposed path will not negatively impact
character-definmg features of the site blsed on the mformation presented, due to the
level of sigmficance of this resource and its potenhal eligibiliCy as a National H~stortc
Landmark, addttional mformation could help confirm Yhat opuuon
Question 6 under Goals Assessment states that the pro~ect will comply with fedetal
ADA regulat~ons As stated above, the ADA regulat~ons allow for a vanety of
apptoaches when dealmg with historic properties It is possible that proposals A& B
actually exceed the requirements of that act
2. Does staff agree with the preferred alternative as identdfied by tlte project
manager?
a. Are the trade-offs of t/te preferred alternative acceptable?
b. Are there potential conflicds with other CIP projects7
c. Are t)aere potential regulatory issues that need to be resolved prdor to ftnal
design nnd construction?
Based upon current mformation, staff agrees that the southern route will not have a
sigmficant negative impact upon h~stonc resources and ~s generally m conformance
with both thc Secretary of the Interior's Standards and the agreed upon crtteria
adopted by the cihzen group The northern route may also meet many of those
cntena, particularly as related to preservation concems, if equal hme were devoted to
refinement of that approach Further analys~s of the site, m the form of the cultural
landscape assessment, could potentially determme that nerther of those routes are m
conformance with ADA standards if they result m a sigmficant negahve impact on
the srte.
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Memo to the Landmarks Preserva6on Advisory Board
Re Flagstaff Amphitheater Restoration and Alteradons
3. Are there anticipated commurTity co~ccer~is or public process constderations that
slaould be ad~lressed?
The opportunit~es for pubhc mput on this pro~ect have been substantial Staff
beheves that this and other public heanngs that are scheduled and requ~red for review
will provide sufficient publ~c mput opporhmdies and feedback far the decision
makers
4. Is the CEAP ready for board review?
Wl~ile staff believes that a cultural ]andscape assessment of thc Flagstaff area would
add to the understandmg of the site, its character-defimng features, and its evoluhon
over time, the substantial publ~c mput and experiise of the various parties mvolved
appear to have resulted m a preferred alternative that meets the potenhally competing
commumty goals of preservmg a significant histonc landscape while allowing for
mcreased accessibility withm the site
That recommendahon is based upon our understandmg of apparently mm~mal
changes to the site over trme. Approvmg boards are encouraged to consider the
added value that would result from the lanclscape assessment, and the Open Space
department ~s encoured to pursue fundmg for such a study no matter what direct~on
the current proposal takes, m order to form a better foundation for review of future
proposals througl~out the FlagstaFf area
X. QUESTIONS FOR THE BOARD
a. Do you agree with the staff recommended conclusions in response to the four
CEAP review questions?
b. Are there additional recommendations you would like to include in the
CEAP comments?
XI. ATTACHMENTS
A Sunrise Circle Amphitheater on Flagstaff Evaluation Sheet
B. Guidelmes for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes
C Hardy Newspaper Anc~le
D DeBoer Plans
E Colorado Nat~onal H~storic Landmarks
F CEAP Accessibility Path Materials
G. Stage Access~bility Management Plan
H CEAP Restoration Appl~cahon
I BVCP Pohcies
J Photos
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AT1 ACHMENT A:
SUNRISE CIRCLE AMPHITI-IEATER ON FLAGSTAFF
EVALIUATION SHEFT
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Criteria
1. Provide shortest length possible
2. Provide entrance point as close as possible to current entrance __ ~~_
3. Provide access to 3 points
b. "'arena"" / tront row
c. sta e
4. Provide visual connection with am hitheater to the extent ossible
5. For maximum extent feasible, the accessible design shall coincide with the route for the general public
ADA
6. To the extent possible, modifications for access will benefit the greatest number and diversity of visitors,
staff, and the pubic, and be integrated with, or in proximity to, the primary path of travel for entrances and
from parkinq areas.
1. Retain and reserve historic character
a. Do not rernove distinctive materials
b. Alter as little as ossible character-definin features, s aces, and h sical s atial relcitionshi s
2. Re air deteriorated features rather than re lace
3. New addifions should be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale, proporfion and
massin CCC desi n conce ts •
a. Ca ture scenic views
b. Protect viewshed to east/southeast
c. Clear vistas to Denver/Lon mont
d. Protect si nificant ve etation & rockwork
e. Use local native building materials and traditional construction methods for areas in public view, but
differentiate new construction from historic
f. Utilize natural contours where ossible, or naturalistic earth fill
. Naturalistic radin for cut and fill
h. Reduce switchbacks usin onl where radual curvin u hill trail is im ossible
i. Features should be harmonious with natural surroundinqs
use
Uesi~n will be grant eligibl
Use least cost construction
to
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ATTACHMENT B:
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation
Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes
1. Spatial Organization and Land Patterns
Recommended
• Identif}nng, retaaning and preserving the existmg spatial organization and land patterns of the
landscape as they have evolved over time. Prior to begmning pro~ect work, documenting all
features which define those relationships.
Not recommended
• Undertakmg pro~ect work wrthout understanding the effect on existmg spatial organization
and land patterns. For example, constructing a new structuee without researching a
property's agricultural and development history which may have created new spatial
divisions
2. Topography
Recommended •
• Identifying, retammg and preservmg the existmg topography. Documenting topographic
variation prior to project work.
Not recommended:
• Executmg pro~ect work without undertakmg a topographic survey.
3. Vegetation
Recommended.
• Identifying, retainmg and preservmg exishng spahal vegetahon. Documentmg broad cover
types, genus, species, cahper, and/or size, as well as color, scale, Form and texture.
Not recommended
• Undertaking project work that impacts vegetation without executing an "existing conditions"
survey of plant materials.
• Undertakmg work wrthout understanding the sigmficance of vegetation.
4. Circulation
Recommended:
• Identif}ang, retaining and preservmg the existing circulahon systems prior to pro~ect work.
All circulation features should be documented, from small paths and walks to larger
transportation comdors, includmg alignment, surface and edge treatment, width, grade,
matenals and infrashucture
Not recommended
• Undertaking project work that impacts circulation systems without undertakmg an "existing
conditions" survey
• Undertaking work without understanding the importance of circulation systems.
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5. Historic Structures
Recommended.
• Idenhfying, retairung and preserving exishng structures, fumishmgs and objects prior to
project work.
• Documentmg the relationship of these features to each other, their surrounds, and theu
material composihons.
• Evaluating the condrtions and determ~ning the ages of structures
• Retammg the historic relationships between the landscape and its buildings, structures, and
ob~ects
Not recommended
Undertakmg pro~ect work that impacts shuctures, furnishings, and ob~ects wrthout
undertaking and "existing conditions" survey.
Undertaking work without understanding the significance of structures, furnishmgs and
ob~ects
6. Accessibility considerations
The work is assessed for its potential negative impact on the landscape's historic chazacter. For
this reason, particular caze must be taken not to obscure, alter, or damage character-defining
features.
Recommended
• Identifymg the cultural landscapes' character-definmg features, matenals and fimshes so that
accessibility code-required work will not result in the~r damage or loss
• Compl~nng with barrier-free access requirements, in such a way that character-definmg
features, matenals and finishes are preserved.
• Working with local accessibihty and preservat~on specialists to determme the most
appropnate soluhon to access problems which will have the least impact on character-
defirung features.
• Providmg barner-free access that promotes independence to for the disabled person to the
highest degree practicable, while presernng sigmficant character-definmg landscape
features, matenals and finishes
• Fmdmg solutions to meet accessibility requirements that mirumize the impact on the cultural
landscape.
Not recommended:
• Undertaking code-required alterations before ident~Fymg those features, matenals and
finishes which are character-definmg and mixst therefore be preserved.
~ Damaging or destroymg character-definmg features in attemptmg to comply with
accessibihty requirements.
• Altenng character-defimng features, matenals and fimshes without consulhng with local
accessibility and preservahon specialists
• Making access modifications that no not provide a reasonable balance between access and
preservation of character-defimng landscape features.
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• Makmg modifications for accessibility wrthout considenng the impact on the cultural
landscape. For example, mtroducmg a new access element (ramp or lift) that destroys the
symmetry of a formal garden
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ATTACHMENT C: HARDY NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Boulder Has Shown the World How CCC Camps May Be Used to Develop
Mountain Parks
By Guy U. Hardy
Canyon City Record
August 22, 1935
Boulder has profited more from work done by CCC camps than any other community in
the state. This statement is made not from study of statistics but from casual observatrons
and is beheved to be mare or less correct
Certamly Boulder has forward-lookmg men in the community who know what they want
and who have the ability to go and get it.
For years Boulder has been build~ng a great system of mountain pazks. When congress
passed an act some years ago to permit cities to buy public domam in the vicimty at $1.25
an acre for pubhc park purposes Boulder gradually acquired 5,050 acres of as fine
mountaan scenery as you will find anywhere
As you dnve into Boulder you will observe off to the left a high ndge of wooded
mountains. On a high peak, 1000 feet above the city, you may observe a flag pole from
which the American flag proudly floats m the mountain breeze on proper occas~ons.
The lugh ridge and peak are known as Flagstaff mountain This mountain, for about six
miles long and two and a half wide, is Boulder City park~ne of them. Boulder has
another mounta~n park of 400 acres stretchmg along a good fishing stream about 12 miles
to the northwest-but that is another story.
When government first started CCC camp achvities back in 1933 Boulder recogmzed ~ts
great opportunity. Flagstaff mountam belonged to the city. There were no stnngs to it
There were no obstacles m the way.
Public sp~nted cihzens and city officials got busy. They presented the merits of Ftagstaff
mountam park so forcibly to government that they were rewarded by being given one of
the first CCC camps located m Colorado That was July 5, 1933.
The situation appealed to the imaginahon of those m Nahonal Park Service who have to
do with park development so strongly that one project has followed another---one camp
was stretched to two and six month penods grew into years In all, with two camps now
workmg, one still embelhshmg Flagstaff mountam and another m the canyon park 12
miles away, Boulder has had the benefit of work of seven CCC camps of six months
each. It is estimated that government expends in the neighborhood of $200,000 for a six
month penod of a CCC camp So it will be seen that govemment has spent something
like $1,400,000 in developmg Boulder's mountain parks.
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The actual amount of work done does not measure up to the cost of the enterprise
measured by standards of contract conshuction. But that is easily understood when it is
recalled that CCC camp work is done by boys under 21 and is a relief ineasure. The big
object m the CCC camp movement was to give relief to needy families by employmg
boys out of jobs and to develop manhood among boys who would otherwise be on the
streets-and on chanty in many cases.
Boulder has been well-pleased wrth results accomplished in the parks and the merchants
on Pearl street-the main business street of the town-have had some benefit from the
civilian payroll-which aside from the CCC camp boys pay runs about $1700 a month-
about $71,000 for the seven camp periods.
One day last week I drove up to Boulder to look at this park development and to visit my
good old democratic friend, Col. L. C. Paddock, publisher of The Boulder Daily Camera.
I visited much with Col. Paddock on a tnp to New Orleans recently when he told me
about how Boulder got the first CCC camp and of the big work the camp had done in
mountam park development.
James Roy Youngs, superintendent of the CCC camp drove with me through Flagstaff
park-or I might say up and over Flagstaff mountain-for the dnve is up or down most
of the way-quite a ways up m fact A good mountam road leads its wmdmg way up the
mountamside. Along the way you observe much of the work done by CCC boys-
parkmg spaces; picnic grounds; outdoor fireplaces; water supplies, safe and attrachve
protectmg walls of solid stone; oblrteration of old trails and roads by gradmg and planted;
substanhal stone culverts and bndges which take the place of unsightly glanng
galvamzed iron tubes; trees protected from washand slidmg rocks and other little thmgs
that are not so showy but all oF which go to make an attractive outdoor mountain park.
For the magnificent view seen as you ascend the mountain side-higher and h~gher. Mr
Youngs modestly remarked, the CCC camp boys claim no credrt. It was there before the
first trail was built. But the CCC camp boys have made it easier for you and me to go up
and see
The dnve leads, if you are not diverted by the many enticimg side trazls, to the flagstaff
we had observed at the top of FlagstafF mountain. Here we walk out to the ledge and
look down at the beautiful city of Boulder among shade trees-and out over miles of
plams too the east-fields of farms and plenty-yellow fields of wheat in the shock,
green fields of alfalfa bemg cut-lakes and reservo~rs-paved roads as straight as a Ime
drawn-h~ghways leadmg to Denver, Cheyenne, Chicago-everywhere-North, South,
East.
The scope and magmficence of the view from Flagstaff is not excelled by the view from
any mountaindrive I have taken in Colorado unless it might be the view from the top of
Pikes Peak.
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Here at the top of Flagstaff is Sunrise circle. The CCC camp boys have built a Roman-
like amphrtheatre. A lazge stone rostrum and stone seats all around a great stone
fireplace Here are held sunrise services by many-orgamzahons throughout the year-
and here around a great glowing campfire gatherings assemble at mghts.
One of the projects worked out by the CCC camp boys was the building of 7 miles of 4-
strand barbed wire fence. This fence is not to keep people out bat was put up to keep
cattle from commg m and feeding upon the grass, shrubbery and trees. Another-the
building of a number of attractrve cattle guards to help protect the premises
Many trails have been built and much road work donw within the park limits.
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Attachment E
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS SURVEY
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
1849 C Street, N W Room NC-400
Washington, DC 20240
LISTING OF NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS BY STATE
COLORADO (17)
BENT'S OLD FORT ...... . . , .... ., . ,. „ , , „ „ ,
OTERO COUNTY,COLORADO
CENTRAL CITY/BLACK HAWK HISTORIC DISTRICT , .,
CENTRAL CITV, GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO
CRIPPLE CREEK HISTORIC DISTRICT ., ., ., , ,
CRIPPLE CREEK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO
DURANGO-SILVERTON NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD
LA PLATA AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES, COLORADO
GEORGETOWN-SILVER PLUME HISTORIC DISTRICT . ,
CLEARCREEKCOUNTY,COLORADO
LEADVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT ,
LEADVILLE, LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO
LINDENMEIER SITE ., . .,. „ „ ,,,,, „ ,,,
LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
LOWRYRUIN.. , , , ,
MONTEZUMACOUNTY,COLORADO
MESA VERDE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT
MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY CAROUSEL #6 ,
BURLINGTON, KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
PIKE'S PEAK . .... . . . .. ..... . . .. ... .
EL PASO COUNTV, COLORADO
PIKE'S STOCKADE , . . . ,
CONEJOSCOUNTY,COLORADO
RATON PASS (A/so (n New Mex~co)
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, COLORADO and CdLFAX COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK ADMINISTRATION BUILD~NG..
ESTES PARK, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
SHENANDOAH-DIVES (MAYFLOWER) MILL .. . .. . .. ...
SILVERTON, SAN JUAN COUNTY, COLORADO
SILVERTON HISTORIC DISTRICT .. . .
SILVERTON, SAN JUAN COUNTY, COLORADO
TELLURIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT ,
TELLURIDE, SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO
APPENDIX A
••• • • • .. . ... 12/19/60
• • • • . . .. , 07/04/61
• . . .07/04/61
. .. .... .. ... .... 07/04/61
. 11/13/66
. • . . 07/04/61
• ••• ... . . 01/20/61
. . .. ... .. ... ..07/19/64
. . .. .05/29/87
, 02/27/87
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. . 07/04/61
• •. .. .. .. 12/19/60
•~•• ••• • . .. .01/03I01
. .... ... . . . . . 02/ 16/00
• . .. . .. 07/04/61
. . , 07/04/61
The numerous designations within the National Park System sometime confuse visitors. The names are
created in the Congressional legislahon authorizing the sites or by the president, who proclaims "national
monuments" under the Antiquities Act of 1906 Many names are descriptive -- lakeshores, seashores,
battlehelds --but others cannot be neatly categonzed because of the drversity of resources w(thin them Ir
1970, Congress elaborated on the 1916 National Park Service Organic Act, saying all un~ts of the system
have equal legal standing in a national system
National Park [NP7
These are generally large natural places having a wide variety of attributes, at times tncludfng signlficant
historic assets Hunting, mining and consumptive activ~ties are not authorized
National Monument [NM]
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The Antiquihes Act of 1906 authorized the President to declare by public proclamation landmarks,
structures, and other ob~ects of historic or scientific interest situated on lands owned or controlled by the
government to be national monuments
National Historic Site ~tvHS]
Usually, a national historic site contams a single historfcal feature that was directly associated with its
sub~ect. Derived from the Histonc Sites Act of 1935, a number of historic sites were established by
secretarles of the Interior, but most have been authonzed by acts of Congress
Nationat Historlc Park ~rvHP~
This designation generally applies to historic parks that extend beyond single properties or buildings
National Memorial [NMem7
A national memorial is commemorative of a historic person or episode; it need not occupy a sde historiiaify
connected with its sub~ect
National Battlefleld [NB~
This generai title includes nat~onal battlefield, national battlefield park, national battlefield site, and na4wnal
military park In 1958, an NPS committee recommended national battlefield as the single title for all such
park lands
Other Designations [oo~
Some units of the National Park System bear unique titles or combinations of titles, like the W hite Houso
APPENDIX B
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS AUTOMATICALLY LISTED IN THE NATIONAI~
REGISTER
INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC SITE [IHS]
NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD [NB]
NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK [NBP]
NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD SITE [NBS]
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES [NHS]
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK [NHP]
NATIONAL MEMORIAL [NMEM]
NATIONAL MILITARY PARK [NMP]
NATIONAL MONUMENT [NM]
COLORADO
BENT'S OLD FORT NHS
HOVENWEEP NM (SEE ALSO UTAH)
MESA VERDE NP
YUCCA HOUSE NM
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Attachment F
CITY OF BOULDER
OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
-ACCESSIBILITY PATH-
SUNRISE CIRCLE AMPHITHEATER
ON FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN,
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Property
Description and location of the project: This pro~ect will build an accessible path
accoidmg to Che Ameiican wtth Disabilriies Act sCandards from the parkmg area to Che
Sunrise Circle at the Amphitheater on Plagstaff Mountam in Boulder County, Colarado
This pioperty is located m Boulder County and is owned by Crty of Boulder, Colorado
and managed by the Open Space and MounCaias Paiks DepartmenC
2. Baclceround, purnose and need for the project: The Sunrise Circle Amphitheater
was built by the United States of America sponsored Civilian Conservation Corps in
1933 and 1934 For the citizens of Boulder This facility has nol Ueen changed or
modtfied m any significant mannei smce the 1934 completion The purpose of this
pro~ect is to build a path trom the Amphitheater parkmg area to Sunrise Circle area to
allow wheelchair access and access for people with other mobility impauments ADA
iequires that all public facilities be accessible to disabled mdividuals by December 31,
1995 The change m elevation from the ADA paikmg spaces to the central gravel area/
old fiie pit area is over 24 feet at the present time
3. Description of proiect alternatives and summarv of maior issues:
Due to the htstoric significance of lhe site, several altematives have been developed to
provide an ADA accessible pathway from the parkmg area near the t7agpole to the
Sunnse Circle area. All proposed pathways are planned to have 60 mch wide hardened
cruaher fines lread with 6 mch high ra~sed edges for wheel stops followmg ADA
standards for slope and landing locations (slope = 1 12 with 5 foot long IIat landings for
every 30 feet ot sloped trml).
a. Do nothing - This alteinative does not saUsfy the ADA requirements.
b Build ADA path on the north edge of the historic amphitheater - Alternative
A- This ioute ~s Ceas~ble with tiome enviionmenCal impacts such as ma~or soil
d~sturbance duni~g the iemoval ot L9 pine trees. Numeious Call trees ulo~g this
iouCe obstiuct scenic viewti Thiti ioute will be paitially hidden m the ad~acent
foiesC The ioule will be built ~it grade wdh iock walls, ictainmg walls and till,
uicluding hand and euaid iails as needed, and haidened crusher lmes smface and
6 mch inised iock edgmg as wheels~ops. The iequired guardiail will impact tlie
view at the entiance to the Amphitheatei middle nisle. The Sumise Ciicle, as a
destmauon, is obtitiucCed tiom view along most ol the path due to many large
sr
tiees This alCeinative has the most expense due to moie rock retaimng walls and
guardrails.
c Build ADA paLh on tl~e souLh edge of the historic amphitheater - Alternative
B. This ioute is teasiUle and will have the least environmental impacts such as the
iemoval of only 2 or 3 pme tiecs The toute will be built at grade with iock wall,
retaimng walls ~ind iill, mcludmg hand and guard rails as need, and hardened
ciusher lmcs surface Witli 6 mch raised iock edging as wheelstops, no handrails
oi guardrails will be needed neai the entrance to the Amphrtheater mrddle aisle
Non-nahve ~rass species have infested lhe proposed route and will be addressed
duimg constiuction The Suniise Circle area as a destmation is visible ftom all
locutions along the proposed ioute, Tl~is altemative has the lowest cost estimate
4. Preferred pro,ject alternative:
The preferred alternative to accomplish the goal of access to the Sunrise Circle and
seating area is to build the AllA path on the south side of the amphitheater -
Alternative B.
5. Public input to date:
There has been significant public mput mto this pro~ect
a. An open house was held on December 5, 2001 at the East Boulder Recreahon Center
The purpose of this open house was to sohcit pubhc mput concernmg possible
renovation or improvements to the amphitheater and surrounding area Additionally,
at this open house, we presented the ADA accessible path concepts and guidehnes
Most public comments on the accessibility pro~ect quesrioned the trmmg of the
pro~ect and the impacts to scheduhng of weddmgs at the amphitheater over the
summer construction time period
b. OSMP staff has been attendmg the Disability Task Force (DTF), a sub-committee of
the City of Boulder Human Relations Board on a monthly basis since January 2001 to
present the design ideas and solicit feedback for the accessible path design The DTF
supports the Alternative B due to its beautiful views, southern exposure, and its
mclusiveness - front door versus what is perceived to be a"back door" entrance/north
path.
c. OSMP statf piesented the design alternatives to an mPormal ~omt meetmg wrth CiCy
oY Bouldei Landmarks Pieservltion Advisory Board (2 board members) and the
Bouldei County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (3 board members) This
meeYtng was co-chmred by th~ CiCy ot Boulder aud Boulder County Plannmg
Dep~irtment StatP on January 30 and f^eb 20, 2002 to solicit mput on poss~ble hi5loiic
impacts lor each alternative
d. OSMP stafi p~eseuLed tlic dcsign alleinatives to the City ot Bouldei Landmaiks
Piesecvation Advisoiy Bowd (LPAB) on Maich 6, 2002 and received then
comments The LPA13 also committed to hefp with design details.
e. OSMP Stal1 piesented ll~e design allernalives to Boulder County Hislonc Pieseivation
Advisory Boaid (HPA[3) on Maich 7, 2002 The board felt that the~r charge was Co
ieview buildmg peinuts once they have been submitted The Botnd will ieview and
oificially comment on the pio~ecl when a buildmg permit ts submitted
f. In the fall of 2002, HPAB ~tpproved u~equest by City st~tf to assign a Htstoric
Landmark status foi the Amphitl~eatci site.
g. In the tall of 2002, seveial cit~zens reviewed oai pro~ect tiles Based on this cihzen
ieview, staff put togetl7er an 18 mcmbei cit~zen design ieview committee that
consisted ot private citizens, members oi the City of Boulder Landmarks
Pieservations Board, Bouldei Co~inty Histouc Preservation Board, Boulder Disability
Task Foice, Center Yor Pcoples with Dtsabilittes, and Histouc Soulder This group
met for several months to determine pathway select~on criteiia and lo try to reach
consensus on one design In the e~d the design cnteria were developed but consensus
on an alignment proved to be elusive AC that pomt, a suggestion was made that
perhaps a pathway that entered m between lhe lwo existmg entrances (a center
approach) would work and would Ue acceptable The comzmttee empowered a
smaller committee of e~ghC, four each from the disabled aod histonc commiYtees to
take the selecUOn cntena that had been developed and design an acceptable ahgnment
entering m the middle This committee of eight m turn empowered a committee of
three to develop the alignment This subgroup met over the summer of 2003 and
developed several altarnatives The larger group was then convened on December 3,
2003 where the alternatives developed by the subcommittee were presented and
discussed by the larger group
h. State Historic Society Review - The committee of three met atartmg in early 2003
Usmg the design criteria developed by the larger committee, they destgned a pathway
that entered between the existmg stairways und wound around the flagpole before
exrtmg and re-entering along the northern wall in order to provide access to the center
cross aisle. In convetsattons with stakeholders, ~t became cleai that, while many
tnterested people on both s~des support this alignment, there were still some who
could not To ~tnswei Some of theti concerns, a much ievised southern ioute was
developed (Attachment B) Both of these plans weie mocked up on site usmg lathe
uud iope lames Sliaitus, Pro~ecls Managei ioi Colorado Historical Society (CHS)
was asked lo arpculaCe the StaLe IIrtitouc Preseroauon OtFice's (SHPO) op~mon as to
the appiopuatenens ~~t each alignment Thal opuuon was expiessed in a letCei Lo
OSMP ,vtating Lhat Lhe SHPO tavo~ed the southein alignment (Attachment E) Tliis
was conveyed to ~he laiger committee oi e~~hteen.
At llie ineeting o[ ihe taigci committee, it w~i5 clear thaL Ihere was liltle Support foi the
centei onuance appio~ich but lhai Some membeis tiull piefeired a uoithern alignment that
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had been devised by Maigaiet Hansen, Aichrtect, wilh Hansen, Handley, and Associates,
and a membei ot HisCaric Bouldei (Attacl~ment A). It was also suggested that iC would be
lielpful to have anothei l~tndscape architect ieview lhe plans
To answer these conceins, Phil Flores, landscape aichitect for Norris, Dullea, was mviled
to rev~ew the proposed southein ahgnment, the center ahgnment, and the Hansen
no~thein alignment, and to evaluate them foi appiopnateness James Straitus was also
mv~ted Co look at the Hansen northein alignment At ChaC tirne, both gentlemen expressed
theii opinions verbally, on site, that the southein alignment was the preferred alignment
In addiCion, lhey both stated Chat in their opm~ons, no changes should be made to the
Amphriheatei stage since any changes would ne~atively affect lhe resource.
Two letters from Georgianna Conhgulia, Coloiado State Hrstoric Preservation Officer,
dated October 20, 2003, and January 13, 2004, Attachments E and F, and Phil Flores,
Norris Dullea, dated 7anuary 15, 2004, Attachment G are attached Georgianna
Contigulia's letter outlines that the southern route produces "less vasable tmpact to the sate
and remaans the preferred access ramp route"
Phil Flores' letCer outlmes that South Trail alignment
°~s signlficantly better thr~n the other two alternaCaves It as a niore sensaCave and sarv~ple
fit wcth the hastorically sagnafica~it Surirase Carcle Amphztheater facal~ty, both
envaronmentally and hastoracally.
Thas altgnment provades an open, vasibly sens~tive, accessable route to the amphrtheater
The trailhead ad~acent to the soudi eratry staars provades all users w~th an alternative way
to access the central sectaoia of tlae amphttheater seattng area. The tratlhead and tratl
wtll pravide an opportunity to interpret the hastonc and natural attnbutes of the Sunrise
Circle Amphztheater f'acaliry
The south corrcdor provides ari opportunity f'ar users to expenence spectacular vaews to
[he soutlieast as tliey approach Che mt2phatheater The visator can visually see the entzre
traal alagnme~it as they arrave at the traclhead a~2d arnmed~ately establ~sh a"sense of
place ° with the Sunr~se Circle An2phatheater, Flagstaff'Mountatn, the front range a~zd the
plains beyaid. Tl2is trail alignment wall he vcsibly secure froni the access drive mzd
parkcng areas
The proposed trarl alcgnryie»t licts a good solar aspect anct u workable crass slope far
co~astructrnn of u sacle hall rrazl Tleere w~ll be a/i~nited m~~ourxt of retaaixing wall needed
tn suppurt d2as traal alignment Land Jon~i gradin,r,> along the tratl vvrll be larnttecl. T72ere
wrll be tiame ,~~rada~~g ucl~ustments needecl at t/te ectst e~2d of die tratl as ~t arrrves at tlae
c~i~~pltiatheuter A l~naated iaun2ber of tress wall need to be re~noved wiih the constructann nf
~h~s alag~~me~~t The trarl tiu~face rvrll be n/ a/rrni, stable uncl no~~-slcp mutertctl thctt w~ll
al/aw full access by wheeled apparatus The fi~ial traal tlesegn atthczpates the use of a 6
inch ,storae curb edgu~g alorag euclt sade o~ ihe traal 73and raals wall be provided where
rieeded to meet safety coder fo~ Irual des~g~a Tl2e ~aatave stone ca~rb ancl retaa~zang walls
wall be clesagnecl to blend wuh the exasttng /tt.rtor~c fecitures of the stte " See attachment
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Maantertimece of tl2as trua/ alagnnient wall be mi~limal. There wtll be srncall up hall clratnage
pockets~ Ihat be dratned ct~ider the traal With the provt~ton ot 2% cross ,slope of rurfc~ce
r~~nnff froin die trc~~l there wall be nr~ ,srg~aiJicant erosao~z The ~ropo,sed 60 inch wadth of
the tratl witli rts 6 t~2ch stone curb w~ll allow fnr pu.reang alnng the enttre lengCh of the
trai/ ancl wall act as a gu~de far the vasaially antpairecl users "
It shonld be noted lhat lhc linal delails oi consuucuon des~gn and matenals will be
woiked out with mput fiom the Landm~iiks Preservation Advisoiy Boaid, the Historic
Preservahon Advisory Boaid, Histoiic Boulder, 5tate Historic Fund, Colorado Historical
Society, Disability Task Force, and Center for People with Disabilities
Additionally, all work w~ll be done m accordance with the Sec retary of the Interior's
Preservation Standlyds and will meet ADA standaids.
ATTACHMLNTS:
A. ADA Path Alternative "A"
B. ADA Path Alternative "B", Preferred Allernative
C. Cross Section C-C
D. Amphitheater Railings information, by Hansen/Handley & Associates
E. Letter from Georgianna Contigula, Colorado State Historic Preservation
Officer, dated October 20, 2002, Re: Sunrise Circle Amphitheater.
F. Letter from Mark Wolfe, Colorado Deputy State Historic Preservation
Of~cer, dated January 13, 2004.
G. Letter from Phillip E. Flores, FASLA, CLARB, Landscape Architect, Norris
Dullea, Denver, Colorado, dated January 15, 2003.
6. Staff project manager: Glenn D. Carriere, P.E., Open Space and Mountain Parks
Department, 7315 Red Deer Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-413-7623.
7. Other consultants or relevunt contacts: I3ansen/Handley, Architects, Boulder,
Colorado, Margaret A. Hansen, AIA,'I00 Logan Mill Road, Boulder, CO 80302,
303-4A3-7659.
Goals Assessment:
Using the BVCP and department master plans, describe the primary city goals and
bene(its that the pro,ject will help to achieve:
Sustainability - None
Community Design - Prnvide ADA accessibility to city facilities.
Fucilities und Services - Provide ADA accessibility to city facilities.
rnvironment- None
Cconomy - None
Transportation - None
Housing - None
Social Concerns and Human Services - Provide ADA accessibility to city
facilities and protect the historic site.
2. What are the trade-offs among city policies and goals in the proposed project
alternative? None.
3. Is this project referenced in a master plan'? If so, what is the context in terms of
goals, objectives, larger system pl~ns, etc.? If not, why nut? Yes, all Crty facilitres
shall be ADA accessiUlc.
4. Will this project be in conflict with the goals ur policies in any deparCment master
plan'? No
5. List other city projects in the pro,ject area that are listed in a departmental master
plan or the CIP? None
6. Will this project exceed city, state, or federal standards and regulations? Pro~ect
will comply with Federal ADA iegulations
Impact Assessment
Usmg the attached checklist, identify the potential impacts of the proposed pro~ect or (if
apphcable) the pro~ect alternahves
Clty Of Boulder
CommunltY and Enulronmemal Assessment
Checkllst
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0 No effect
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1. Disturbance to species, communities, hahitat, or ecosystems due to
a. Construction actrvdies
0 0 0
h. Veqetation removal
c Human or domestic animal encroachment
0 0 0
d Chemicals (including petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides,
herb~cides)
0 0 0
Behaworal displecement of wildlite species (due ta noise from use
f Introduct~on of non-native plant species in the site landscapin
0 0 0
to aroundwater or surface runoff
h. Discharge of sediment to any body of water
0 0 0
i Wind erosion
2. Loss of mature trees or siqnificant plants~
B Riparian Areas/Floodplains
0 0 0
1 Encroachment upon the 100•year, conveyance ore h~gh hazard flood zones?
0 0 0
2 Disturbance to or fraamentation of a rioarian corridor~
1 Disturbance to or loss of a wetland nn site~
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D Geoloav and Soils
0 0 0
1 a. Imqacts to unique eolo ~c or phys~cai features~
0 0 0
b Geolo ic development constraints~
0 0 0
a Substantial chan es in topo raphy~
0 0 0
d. Chanqes in soii or fill material on the site~
1 Impacts to water quality from any af the following~
0 0 0
0 0 0
b Chan e in hardscape
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c. Chan e in site round features
0 0 0
d Chan e in storm dreina e
0 0 0
e. Chan e in ve etation
0 0 0
_ f Chanqe in pedestnan and vehicle traffic
0 0 0
_ q. Use or storage of chemicals
0 0 0
2 Ex posure of groundwater contamination from excavation or pumpmq~
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1. Short or lonq term impacts to air quatity (C02 emiss~ons pollutants)~
0 0 0
a. From mobile sources?
0 0 0
b. From stat~onary sources~
G. Resource Conservation
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1. Chan es in water use?
2. Increasesin ener ~ ~ ~ ~
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0 0 0
3. Generation of excess waste~
H Cultural/Historic Resources
0 0 0
_ 1 a. impacts to a prehistonc or archaealoqical sde~
0 0 0
b Impacts to a buildin or structure over fifty years of aqe~
0 0 0
to a historic
0 0 0
d. Impacts to si nificant aqricultural land~
1 a Effects on scenic vistas or public views~
- ' 0
b Effects on the aesthetics of a stte open to publw view?
0 0 0
c Eftects on views to unique geolo ic or physical features~
0 0 0
1. Health hazards, odors, or radon~
0 0 0
2. Site hazards~
K Physiological Well-being
0 0 0
1. Exposure to excessive noise?
0 0 0
2. Excessrve liqht or alare?
3 Increase in vibrations~
Serwces
Additlonal need for
a. Water or sanrtary sewer services?
0 0 0
b Storm sewer/Flaod control teatures?
0 0 0
c Maintenance of pipes, culverts and manholes?
0 0 0
d. Pohca serwces?
services~
f. Recreation or perks facilities~
0 0 0
a. Librarv services~
h Transportation improvements/traffic miti ation7
0 0 0
~. Affordable housmg?
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k. Open space/urban open land7
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n. Health care/social services?
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M S ecial Po ulations
1 Effects on
a Persons with disabilities~ + + 0
b Senior o ulat~on~ + + 0
c Chddren~ + + 0
d. Restricted income ersons~ 0 0 0
City of Boulder
Communitv and Environmental Assessment Process
Checklist 6luestions-
Note: The following questions are a supplement to the CEAP checklist. Only
those questions indicated on the checklist are to be answered In full.
A. Natural Areas and Features
Describe the potential for disturbance to or loss of significant: species,
plant communitles, wildlife habitats, or ecosystems via any of the
activities listed below, (Significant species include any species listed or
proposed to be listed as rare, threatened or endangered on federal,
state, county lists,)
a, Constructlon activities - No long term effects are anticipated.
b, Vegetation removal - Construction activities will remove at least
two (2) and not more than 17 pine trees and any non-native species
along the construction route. Where practical, native piants will be
salvaged. Restoration of the impacted areas will be done with
native plants.
c, Human or domestic animal encroachment - none
d, Chemical to be stored or used on the site (including fertilizers,
pesticides, herbicides) - none
e, Behavioral displacement of wildlife specles (due to noise from use
activities)- Local wddlife wdl be affected by noise and construction
vehicle traffic oniy for the duration of construction. There will be no
- long term effects.
f, Introduction of non-native plant species in the site landscaping-
Non-native grqsses are on the site now. Reclpmation efforts will be
implemented using native spec~es.
g. Changes to groundwater (including installation of sump pumps) or
surtace runoff (storm drainage, natural stream) on the site, Existing
surface drainage wiil be maintamed. Some local drainage/erosion
wdl be repaired.
h. Potential for discharge of sediment to any body of water either
short term (construction related) or long term, - No impact.
i. Potential for wind erosion and transport of dust and sediment from
the site. - No impact.
2, If potential impacts for disturbance to or loss of mature trees or
significant plants.
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If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
following information that is relevant to the project:
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts, Disturbed areas will be
reclaimed with native species. There are no long term impacts
from this project.
• A habitat assessment of the site, including: 1. a list of plant and
animai species and plant communities of special concern found
on the site; 2- 17 ponderosa pines will be removed depending
on selected alternative. Due to large forest in area, no
replacement of trees is planned. 2, a wildlife habitat evaluation
of the site. The prominent mammals in the area are the Abert
squirrel, mountain lion, and mule deer. These mammals should
return to the prea after the project is completed.
• Maps of the site showing the location of any Boulder Valley
Natural Ecosystem, Boulder County Environmental Conservation
Area, or critical wildlife habitat, None in area.
• A stormwater management plan consistent with state and locai
regulations, (A state stormwater discharge permit is requlred for
city projects which disturb more than 1 acres,) Area less than
one (1) acre.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals to be used or
stored on site, MSDS sheets will be available during construction.
There will be no storage of chemicals after compietion.
B. Riparian areas and Floodplains
1, Describe the extent to which the project will encroach upon the 100-
year, conveyance or high hazard flood zones, Will not encroach.
2. Describe the extent to which the project will encroach upon, disturb, or
fragment a riparian corridor. No impacts.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
followmg information that is relevant to the pro~ect:
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate idenYified impacts to habitat, vegetation,
aquatic or aquatic life, N/A
• A map showing the location of any streams, ditches and other
water bodies on or near the project site. The nearest stream is
thousands of feet to the south.
• A map showing the location of the 100-year flood, conveyance,
and high hazard flood zones relative to the project site, This
pro~ect is located on top of Flagstaff Mountain which is several
thousand feet above Boulder Creek and Gregory Canyon 100-
year floodway.
C. Wetlands
1. Describe any disturbance to or loss of a wetland on site that will result
from the project, There will be no impacts to wetlands.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
following information that is relevant to the project:
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts. Not applicable.
• A map showing the locatlon of any wetlands on or near the site.
Identify both those wetlands which are jurisdictional under city
code (on the wetlands map in our ordlnance) and other
wetlands pursuant to federal criterla (deflnitlonal), There are no
jurisdictional wetlands on or near the project site.
D. Geology and soils
1, Describe any,
a, impacts to unique geologic or physical features; No Impacts.
b. gelogic development constraints or effiects to earth conditions or
landsllde, erosion, or subsidence, None
c. substantial changes in topography that will result from the project,
No impacts.
d, Changes in sotl or fill matenals on the site. None
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following:
• A description of how the proposed pro~ect would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts, No applicable.
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. A map showing the location of any unique geologic or physical
features, or hazardous soil or geologic conditions on the site,
There are none.
E. Water 62uality
1, Describe potential impacts to groundwater or storm water quality that
may result from the project, No Impacts.
2. Describe potential increases in storm water discharges that may result
from the project, No Impacts.
3, Describe potential water quality impacts to streams, ditches and other
water bodies from the project, No Impacts.
4, is there a likelihood of groundwater contamination from past history on
the site or an adjacent site? No
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts, Not Applicable.
• Information from city water quality files on sites with soil and
groundwater impacts within 1/4 mile radius of proJect or site, Not
Applicable.
• If impacts to site are possible, either from past activities at site or from
adJacent sites, pertorm a Phase I Environmental Impact Assessment,
No Impacts.
F. Air 9uality
1. Describe potential impacts to air quality resuiting from this project,
Distinguish between impacts from mobile sources (VMT/trips) and
stationary sources (APEN, HAPS). No Impacts.
G. Resource Conservation
1, Describe potential changes in water use that will result from the
project,
a. Estimate the indoor, outdoor (irrigation) and total daily water use for
the facility, No impacts.
b. Describe plans for minimizing water use on the site. (Xeriscape
landscaping, efficient irrigation system) Reclamation will be done
using native grasses and forbes.
2, Describe potential increases in energy use that may result from the
project,
a. Describe plans for minimizing energy use on the project or how
energy conservation measures will be incorporated into the building
design, Refer to the 2000 International Energy Conservation
Code??? Not applicable.
3, Describe the potential for excess waste generation resulting from the
project. Describe plans for recycling and waste minimizatlon
(deconstruction, reuse, recycling, green points). Not applicable.
H. Cultural/Histonc Resources
1. Describe any impacts to: Amphitheater rock walls and stage area.
2.
a, A prehistoric or historic archaeological site, No Applicable.
b, A building or structure over fiffy years of age - The pro~ect will be
built adjacent to the existing amph~theater structure which is 70
years old. Special attention wdl be taken to not disturb any existing
rock walis during the installation of foundations for the pathway
structure.
c, A historic feature of the site such as an irrlgation ditch, No Impacts.
d, Significant agricultural lands. Not Applicable.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
• A descriptlon of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts. See H.2.(b) above.
I. X Visual6luality
1. Describe any effects on;
a. Scenic vistas or views open to the public, Guardrails slightly impact
views to the south and southwest at the southern alternatives' access
point from the parking lot. However, existing pine trees in the
background to the south of this guardrail wdl diminish or nullify this
impact.
Guardrails wiil impact views to the north along the north aiternative if
the trees are every removed (or burned).
b. The aesthetics of a site open to public view, Pathway will be
designed and built to be compatible with the existing structure and, at
the same time, be distinguishable from it.
c, View corridors from the site to unique geologic or physical features,
No Impacts.
J. Safety
1. Describe any additional health hazards, odors, or exposure of
people to radon that may result from the project, No Impacts.
2, Describe any additional site hazards that may result from the
project. (Including risk of explosion or the release of hazardous
substances such as oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) No
Impacts.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
A description of how the proposed proJect would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts, Not Applicable.
K. Phvsiological Well-being
1. Describe the potential for exposure of people to excessive noise
caused by any phase of the project. There will be some noise from large
trucks, jack hammers, welding and hammermg durmg construction. There
are no long term noise impacts.
2, Describe any excessive light or glare that may result from the
project. No Impacts.
3, Describe any increase in vibrations that may result from the pro~ect,
There is the possibility of some vibration during the installation of
foundations. There wdl be no long term impacts.
If potential impacts have been identifled, piease provide the following;
A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts. Concerning construction noise, the
construction area will be fenced off to keep pedestrians from any
temporary no~se impacts. Vibration will be monitored to insure there are
no impacts to the existing rock walls.
L. Services
1. Describe any additional need for the foJlowing services as a result of
the project;
a, Heaith care/social services - No Impacts.
b, Water or sanitary sewer services - No Impacts.
c, Police services- No impacts.
d. Fire protection- No Impqcts.
e. Recreation or parks facilities- No Impacts.
f. Librarles- No Impacts.
g, Transporfation improvements/traffic mitigation.- No impacts.
h. Parking- No Impacts.
i. Affordable housing- No Impacts.
j. Open space/urban open land- No impacts.
k, Power or energy use-No Impacts.
~ I, Telecommunicatlons- No Impacts.
2. Describe any impacts to any of the above existing or planned city
services or department master plans as a result of this project, (e,g.
budget, available parking, planned use of the site, public access,
automobile/pedestrian conflicts, views) None
M. Special Pooulations
1, Describe any effects the project may have on the following special
populations:
a, Persons with disabilities- Pro~ect will provide safe access to the
Amphitheater seatmg area for people with mobdity disabilities.
b. Senior population - Pro~ect wdl provide safe access to
Amphithepter stage and seating area.
c. ~hildren - Pro~ect wdl provide safe access to Amphitheater
stage and seating area for small chddren and children in strollers.
d, Restricted income persons- No Effects.
If potentipl impacts have been identified, please provide the followmg;
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A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts, Impacts to visual quality due to guardrail
have been minimized by environmentally sensitive path design which
piaces the rails where backdrop pine trees will mask or blend the rails with
the viewscape.
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railing structure steel, painted dark gray brown (tree trunk-ish)
The following has not been engineered, but is the aim
top guard rail 3x2 steel tube, 3" dimension horizontal, top at 42" above path surface
verticals 2x2 tubing at 6' o c(desired, 4' o c worst case)
"intermediates" 3/,s"~ steel horizontal cable through verticals at 4" o c
handrail 1'/2"G~ steel, attached to verticals at 34" above path surface
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Dcai Mr, Reeder,
This lettei attempts to ait~culate the State H~stoi~c Preservatioi~ Office's (SHPO) histonc
pieseivation piionty in the context of the above md~cated l~istoric s~te with the accepted
piogiauimahc goal of access foi the mobility disabled under Title III of tl~e Ameiicans
with Disabilities Act The detennination is limited to two final schematic solut~ons after
several months (perhaps years) of dehberation mvolvmg many representattves of youi
office, Histonc Boulder Inc, iepiesentatives oftl~e local disabled communrty and 7ames
Strans of our office This letter does not attempt to comment on the adequacy of the
piocess eacept to aclaiowledee that peisons wrth uutially opposing v~ewpoults weie
bioueht toeether to biautstonn toward consensus
This situatiou involves Uie application of the Americnns ~ntli D~saUlities Act
Aichrtechual Gwdelines (ADA~G) as those guidehnes apply to an lustorically
desi;~lated s~te, wt~eie the pio~ect itself has the poteutial to "tlueaten or desrioy" the
Ivstouc ~esouice In such cases, the SHPO role as defined m the federal law ~s to seel:
ieusonable acconuZ~odat~on uid to mntgate potent~al adveise effect to the tesource When
applied to the Swu~se Amphrtheatei ll~e issues ~ie the establishme~~t oCan accessible
enuance, the development of an uccessible ioute to the,amplutheater nnd Che display oF
wiittcn ntlonnatton The fi~st uvo issues will be yddicssed in Lhis IetCer
Thc iinal ~hice clesien scl~emcs piesen~c~l uffeie~ access Pioiu iluee ditfaient io~itas I)
hom the centc~ I~eliuid Ihe fl~t~*~»le ~iie~i ~) hom ihe norlh ~~enmete~ m~d 3) liom the
~ouLh pm imatei All ui tl~ese oplions woul~l un~~i~~.tte G-om lhe ~veslem pa~lung a~ea It is
om cons~detecf opmton tllat the tl~ud tltei~~auve is the onfy one tl~at nte~ts the applic~iblc
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Tlie ptoposecl centei staircase would emerge fiom an lrea of secondnry histonc
s~gnilicance, at the uppei level tlag pole platfonn and ~lescend and penetrate tli~oudh onc
of tl~c two stone bulwark-lil:e components ol the outei i~ng of the Gi eel:-theaCei Tlus
could leave some sembl~tnce ol the ougmal feature by ietaining the iemainui~
perpendiculai wmg w~tills This is clea~ly disr~ipnve, I~owevei, to ~l~e symmet~y of thc
outei im~ and should be .tvo~ded g~ven the extens~ve modi6ca[~ons necessary to provide
a iamped acecss to the centei of tlie amplutheater seatmg aiea The logeion oi sYage is
uot ieadily adaptable foi ADA.AG compliant access The combinat~on of access tiom the
cenCei oi to tlie logeiou wo~ild clearly huve an adveise impact on the q~ialities ofhistonc
signtficanc,~ ~hat cleCinc lhis pioperry
A ro~igl~ but effecllve mocl<up mdiciimg, wrtl~ colored iopes, Cl~e hand i vl and plaCfonn
elevations (gunidiail at tlle inghei 42" was ilot mcluded) foi botl~ noith ai~d south
perunetei desi,,~i concepts was certainly an effective aid m the cons~derahon of these two
iemamm~ alternatives I have attached some photographs ns I nnderstand ChaC the moc]<
up was removed after visitahon and revte~v by tlie parties mvolved tn the process The
difficult choice was made easier when the guardrail wrth spacmg not to exceed 4" sphere
deusity, requued aUove ? 1" (unvenfied), was envis~oned The north access ramp
desi~7ed Uy Maigaret Hansen (an architect and the Piesident of Historic Boulder Inc )
would mipose a density of ~uaidia~ls aud a handrail vis~Ule from the seatmg ai ea of the
theatei This would unfortunately diminish the qualrties of the open, nature-integiated
Greelo-style theater and rts suiTOUnding landscape context This complextty of iailmg, m
this location, would uimecessarily ustup the iirteuded histonc design chai acter of
mmnnalist uiteivention, which utrlized the blendmg of ]oca] gray, tan and red stot~es of
the aiea, and whicl~ is fiu-ther characteiized by the absence of a defined Uorder other Uzan
che edge of the seatmg When considered m plan rt was hoped that tl~e trees that have
~own up suice the or~gmal CCC constniction would l~elp shield the ~mpact of tl~e i amp
with the tequned compamon iailnlgs at this northern locahon The moclc up mforms
otlierwise
The southern ioute as designed Uy city engmeer Glemi Can~ere doubles baclc to the west,
below the existm~ parlnng area Uefoie iesuming tn an easterly d~rection where it
effechvely lhghts at tl~e center aisle of the seatmg area wrth only a 2 1/2" or so diameter
liaudtail inteilmttently (4'-6'~) supported Uy similar metal posts Tlte density of code
compli2nt guaidtail ~s eliminated with the smgulai, low side only and lower ul height
handrlil Tl~e pl~ns conside~ed wrth the mocl: up cleaily illnstrate the feastUil~ty of
hmited access Crom tl~e south side tl~at wi11 leave suffiment Izistoric charactei mtact so ~is
uot to tlueateu the site, smictute or histouc des~,~intion status
Theie w~is disctission about blocl:mg ~ieccss to ll~e eaislii~e [7an1<mg stune stai~cnses Il'oii~
tl~e pailnng ~ueu ttnd thereby di~ecimg aIl visito~s to ~he new soiithem iamp, eifechvelv
(orcing ~ill visitois to ~ pi~maiy new entiance Whilc lhis add~esses the civil liberhes
focus oi oquality of acecss rt does pose some concem (t om the standpoint of negattve
imp~ict lo the fisLoi ~c coodition ~md the ii~teertty ol I tlci (posC CCC) ~voi I< which
uiociuced ~he uppet tieis ~tnd, u is belicved the two westcnt ddge staucascs as well The
latei ~l~ite oi coi~stiuct~on dn~l ihe ielat~ve S~~mFcunr,e ol these let~tiues ie~v~im
unsLibstantiatc~l ~is oi~tliis date ~'ltilo it is an acc~ptable tieatmcnt ~o utilizc Hawthome
bushes ~ls a i~~iau~il and revcis~blc b~ulic~ide of thcse io~ighly synu~~etncal hvin ~ippe~
stans n woalcl bc tm unCoit~inlte alimuuu~on of ilie moie diiect aeeess Ilmeuon Aftui
ftinthei consuleiution of the mobilriy disubilriios, beyond the use oi t whcel chau, and
~ilici consi~l~iing and ie~cc[mg the ceuti~il staii indic~ued in llie N~insen plan, I su~gest
thul yo~1 icconsiclei the H~~wthorne plantuigs and l~ave the I~isCOiic staus ~uib~~rncade~l
The Colouido f~islonc ll 5oc~ety wislics you ~vell u~ yo~n contui~ie~l 5te~~~~lidsiup oi ~hc
v~iluable and uiic Civilinn Cans~n~alion Coip leg~lcy on Flagstalf N[o~int~un The
couCmucd m~untenai~ce ~u~d ~he adaptauon loi unpioved physicul ~iccess uie impoitxnt
me~is~ues oCyo~n public icsponsibilitv, 111 the ~vl~ile ~iCiectmg tieatin~nts m accoid~incc
~vitli thc Seciet~uy oCtlie lnLeno~'s Piese~v~tihoi~ TieaCimei~t Stand~uds This alot~~ with
yo~u p~iblu p~ocess repieseuts ~i la~idable un~ert~l:~ng
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Mi. Jim Reeder
Boulder County-Parks & Open Space
P.O Box 47l
Boulder, CO 80306
Dear Mr Reeder~
Pursuant to you~ mv~tahon t~ agam cons~der the proposed walkway proposals to Che north and
south ot the Sunnse Amphrtheuter 7ames Stratis of ou~ office aCtended a walkthrough on 17
Decembet 2003, with landscape archrtect Philip r. Plores, FASLA An alternahve northern route
was traversed, ditferent trom the ioute des~gncd by architect Margaret Hanson as was referred to
m the SHPO letter to you, dated 20 October 2003 The route analyzed m December would
impact the site's qualities of sigmficance less than the earlier Hanson northern proposal Our
recommendation is m concert with that of the landscape archrtect's conclusio~, which is that the
southern route, as represented m the 20 October letter st~ll produced less visible impact to the srte
and remams the preferred access ramp route
In addihon to the alternate northern route we discussed a proposal to produce a low bench wall at
the back s~de of the or~gmal small stage This would clearly establish a strong v~sual as well as
phystcal border to that component of the amph~-theater The histonc nnd present near seamless
honzon would be mtemipted This modificahon along wrth a I~ft or ramp to access the stage
would be an unfortunate demgration to the implemented histonc plan and the successful
mtegration oF the stage feature mto the natural landscape We strongly urge you to consider
alternatives to this proposed addition and m compliance with the ADA consider programmahc
alternatives for the disabled m heu of the suggested stone bench wall.
We have noted your State Historical Fund applicahon For stone and path preservatton treatments
which is currendy under the 04-02 applicahon round, review process A fmal determmaaon of
these grant awards ts expected by the end of this month We wish you well m your stewardship of
this impoRant historic resource and remam available should you have any quesrions or concerns
regarding the appropnateness oF future treatments.
Smcerely,
Mark Wolfe
Colorado Deputy Slate Histonc Preserv~hon Otficer
Cc. Dan Corson - CHS Inter-Govemmental Services Director
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Reference: Sunrise Circle Amphitheater on Flagstaff Mountain - Disabled Access Trail Evaluations Letter Report
DearMr Reeder~
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This is in response to your request to provide a professional evaluation of the three current alternaUve trad
alignments and designs for disabled persons trail access to the Sunnse Circle Amphitheater. My evaluabons are
based on the following, our meetmg and discussions December 1 ~, 2003 at your oifices with you, Glenn Carr~ere,
James Stratis, and Betty and 8dl Chronic; our sde v~sit to the Sunrise Circle Amphitheater that afternoon with the
group and Margaret Hansen; and, the various afternative plans, cross se~tions, photos and details you have
provided. The three options that were analyzed and evaluated include the following.
Alternative A~ North Trad Alignment with a trailhead adjacent to the existing north access stairway
to the amphitheater and ending at the north end of the central amphitheater aisle.
Aiternative 8- ~South 7rad Ali~nm.e_nt with a trailhead ad~acent to tha existmg south aceess stainvay
to the amphithea~er and ending at the south end of the central amphithc~ater aisle
Alternahve C- Cantral Trad Alianment with the traiihead north of the flagpole m~~~~~^^^'~ °^~~A~sing
back and foKh through the existing rock walls on the west side of the hill ending at the
exisGng north gravel pathway at the northwest comer of the amphrtheater.
The analysis and evaluation of each altemative were consitlered apprying Universal Trail Design Standards for
the planning, design, construction and maintenance of accessible trails in mountain environments within a
h~storically significant context
With all tl~b .,.,c,,,~ucration, it is my professional opinion as a Senior Landscape Architect that Alternative B-
5outh Trail Aliqnment is signihcantly better than the other two alternatives. It is a more sensitive and simple fR
with the historically significant Sunrise Circle Amphitheater facility, both enwronmentally antl histoncally. The
foilowmg outlines both ihe assets and constraints of this trad corridor
:• This alignment prowdes an open, visually sensihve, accessible route to the amphrtheater. The tradhead,
ad~acent to the south entry stairs, provides all users with an alternauve way to access the central section
of the amphitheater seating area, The tratlhead and trail will provide an opportuniry to interpret the
histonc and natural attri6utes of the Sunrise Cucle Amphitheater facdiry.
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:• The south trad comdor provides an opporturniy for the users to eXperience spectacular views to the
southeast as they approach the amphitheater. The wsitor can wsually see the entire trail alignment as
they arrrve at the trailhead and immediately establish a"sense of place" with the Sunnse Circle
Amphitheater, Flagstaff Mou~tain, the front range and the plains beyond. This trail alic~nment will be
visibly secure from the access tlrive and parking area
:• The proposed trail alignment has a good solar aspect and a workable cross slope for construction of a
side hill trail. There will be a hmi~ed amount of retaining wall needed to support this trad alignment
Land form grading along the trail wiil be limited There will be some grading adjustments needed at the
east end of the trad as it a,,, __ ~,,. amphitheater A limited number of trees will need•to be removed
with the construction of this alignment, The trail surface will be of a firm, stable and non-S~~P material
that will allow full access by wheefed apparatus. ilie final trail design anticipates the use of a 6 inch
stone curb edging along each side of the trail. Hand rads wili be provided where neaded to meet safety
codes for trai( design. The native stone curh and retaining walls will be tlesignP~+'^ "'^^~ ~^~~+h the
existing historic features of the site
'r Maintenance ot this trail a~~,~ment wdl be mmimal. 7here wdl be small up hill drainage pockets that can
be drained under the trad JNith the provision oi a 2% cross slope for surface run oH from the trad there
should be no sigrnficant surface erosan. The proposed 60 mch width of the trail with tts 6 inch stone
curb will allow for passing along the entire length ol the trail and will act as a guide for tHe visually
impaired users.
In my professioaal opmwn, Alternative A- North Traii Alignment has some positroe aspects to provide a viable
accessible route to the Sunrise Circle Amphitheater. The length ot the trad al~gnment is similar to that of the
south alignment. However, this alignment will cause more enwronmental impacts to the north facing slopes and
the existing vegetation found there. 7he following outlines hoth the asseis and constraints ot this alignment:
'r The tradhead would be ad~acent to the north entry stairway and trad to the amphitheab,r. The location is
convenient to the paved parking~area and is in an appropriate location to provide accesS to the trail.
•:• The most of the north tr~~~ ~~~^^ ;~~~~ ~~~~~I be enclosed and in shade all day, The trail is a secluded route
thraugh an evergreen forest i ne trail ahgnment has an average of 1%2 to 1 existing cioss slope. This
site condition will require an extensive length of constructed retaining walls with handratls to support the
trail alignment. To accomplish the consiruction of this trail alignment will require the removal of a
number of existing trees. In addition, the trad will have io be aligned around a small rock outcropping
ad~acent to the amphitheater wall. Most of the trail wdl not be visual~y secure frc ~ , bt.
= Maintenance of this trad ali~nment will be more difficult and time consuming than the south trail
alignment Because of the north aspect of this alignment snow will accumulate on the trail and remain
there unttl spnng. This situation will cause the trad to be wetted for long penods of time which wtll in turn
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cause the trail surface to data~n`aro ai an accelerated rate The trad surface wdl have to be repaired
andlor replaced regularly
In rny professional opmion, Alternative C- Central Trad Alianment is not a viable altern2tlve to provide a full
accessible trail to the Sunrise Cirde Amphitheater. The existing system of historic retairnng walls woultl not allow
a reasonable trad ahgnment to be designed in this location The central area, with its 1r~~~ i' ,~s and
rock outcroppings, is the natural backdrop for the amphitheater Constructing this alternative wnuld severely
impact the histonc and environmental integnry of the histonc placo.
fn addition to the above, I was asked to evaluate the prowsion of an accessible ramp from the floor of the Sunrise
Circle Amphitheater to the floor of the stome stage In my professional opinion, as a ~andscape arehitect who has
been involved with the treatment of histonc landscapes over the years, the historic integrity of the central feature
of the amphitheater should be maintained in its onginal configuration ,
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With this letter report I herby render my professional opinions as a Senior Landscape Architect to the City of
eoulder Open Space & Mountain Parks in this most important matter If you have any quesUons or need further
clarification please call on me.
Sincerely,
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Phdlip E. Flores, FASLA
Senior Landscape Archllect
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ATTACHMENT G:
STAGE ACCESS FOR MOBILITY DISABLED PERSONS
Sunrise Circle Amphitheater
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountam Parks Department w~ll
provide access for mobility disabled persons to the Amphitheater Stage by use of a portable
ramp. This ramp wtll be of light weight alummum construction that folds down and is stored at
the Flagstaff Nature Center. The ramp will be made available~
• When requested at time of reservation of the facil~ty
• With 24 hour notice of need
• Or w~thout notice, when staff at Nature Center are available
Every effort will be made by Open Space and Mountain Parks staff to accommodate stage access
needs under the above condttions
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Attachment H
CITY OF BOULDER
OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
-RESTORATION-
of the
SUNRISE CIRCLE AMPHITHEATER
ON FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN,
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Property
Descriation and location of the proiect: This pro~ect will perform restoration work to
the Sunrise Cucle Amphithcatei on Flagstaff Mountam This propeity is located in
Boulder Counly and ts owned by Cdy of Bouldei, Colarado and managed by the Open
Space and Mountams Parks Department
2 Backaround, nurpose and need for the nr~iect: The Sunrise Circle Amphitheater
was built by the Unrted States of Amenca sponsored Civihan Conservation Corps m
1933 and 1934 for the cittzens of Bouldei This facility has not been changed or
modified m any sigruficant manner smce the 1934 complerion. The puipose of this
pro~ect is to restoie the whole Sumise Circle Amphitheater on Flagstaff Mountain
strucCUre
3. Descrintion of pro.ject alternatives and summarV of maior issues:
Due to the historic sigruficance of the site, there are only two (2) alternatives for this
pro~ect
a. Do nothing - If nothmg is done, the site will contmue to deteriorate from tree
roots and freeze thaw cycles.
b Restoration - RestoraUon work will save the structure from further deterioration
for future generations of citizens to en~oy.
4. Preferred projectalternative:
The preferred alternative to restm~e the site.
5. Public input to date:
Theie has becn tiigmficant public input ~nto lhis pro~cct.
An open l~ouse was held on Decembet 5, 2001 at the East Boulder Recreation Centei.
The puipose of this open house was to solicit public mput concermng possible
iestor~Cion or unprovemente to the amphilheatei and s~rroundmg aiea Addit~onally,
at this open IioLise, we piesented the ADA accessible path alteinatives. Most public
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comments on the accessibility pro~ect quesCioned the Cimmg of the pro~ect and Che
~mpacts to schedulmg of weddings at the amphitheater over the summer.
b OSMP Staff has been aYtending the Disability Task Foice (DTF), a sub-committee of
Che Ciry ol Boulder H~iman Relauons Boaid on a monthly basis smce January 2001 lo
piesenl the design ideas and solicit teedback foi the re5toration pio~ect The DTF
supports lhe proposed restoration work
The Open Space and Mountam Paiks Advisoiy Board has been advised and supports
this pro~ect
d A giant has been submitted to the Colorado SYate HisCoi5cal Society Co fund lhis work.
The appioval oi denial of this giant will not be known until the end of Januaiy 2004..
6. StafF project manager: Glenn D. Carriere, P.~., Open Space and Mountain Parks
Department, 7315 Red lleer Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-413-7623.
7. Other consultants or relevant contacts: Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers, 2619 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO, Attn: Mike Shuller, P.E.,
303-444-3620.
Goals Assessment:
1. Using the BVCP and department master plans, describe the primary city goals and
benefits that the project will help to achieve:
Sustainability - None
Community Design - None
Facilities and Services - None
Environment- None
Economy - None
Transportation - None
Housing - None
Social Concerns and Human Services - Restore Historic Site
2. What are the trade-offs among city policies and goals in the proposed project
alternative? None
3. Is this project referenced in a master plan? If so, what is the context in terms of
goals, objectives, larger system plans, etc.? If not, why not? Yes, all histonc facilities
shall be mamtamed/restored for future generahons to enjoy
4. Will this project be in conflict with the goals or policies in any department master
plan? No
5. List other city pro,jects in the project area that are listed in a departmental master
plan or tlie CIP? Installation of ADA ramp at site in summer of 2004.
6. Will this prqject exceed city, state, or federal standards and regnlations? Pro~ec~
will comply with Federal ADA regulahons
Impact Assessment
1. Usmg the atlached checkhst, idenhfy lhe polential impacts of the pioposed pro~ect or (if
apphcable) lhe pro~ect alLeinaCives:
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Communlty and Enulronmental Assessment
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• Negative effect
0 No effect
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A. Natural Areas or Features
1 Disturbance to species, communities, habitat, or ecosystems due to:
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actrvities
b. Ve etation removal ~
0 0
c Human or domestic animal encroachment
0 0
d Chemicals (mcluding petroleum products, fert~lizers, pestwides,
e. Behavioral displacement of wddlife species (due to noise from use
f. Introduction of non-natrve plant species in the site landscapin ~ ~
0 0
p. Chan es to roundwater or surface runoff
0 D
_ h. Dischar e of sediment to any body ot water
i. Wind erosion 0 0
2. Loss of mature trees or si mficant plants~ ~
B.
1. Encroachment upon the 100-year conveyance ore hi h hazard flood zones~ ~ ~
0 D
2. Disturbance to or fra mentation of a ripanan corridor~
C Wetlands
0 0
1. Disturbance to or loss of a wetland on site~
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D. Geoloqyand Soils
0 0
1. a. Impactsto unique geologic or physicalfeatures~
0 0
b Geologic development constraints?
0 0
c. Substantial changes in topography~
0 0
d. Chanaes in soil or fill material on the site~
E. Water Quality
_ 1. Impacts to water quahty from any of the following?
a Excavation 0 0
b. Changein hardscape 0 0
c. Change in site ground features 0 0
d Change in storm drainage 0 0
e. Change in vegetation 0 0
f Change m pedestnan and vehicle traffic 0 0
g Use or storage of chemicals 0 0
2 Exposure of groundwater contammation from excavation or pumping~ 0 0
F Air Quahty
1. Short or long term impacts to air quality (C02 em~ssions, pollutants)?
a. From mobile sources? 0 0
b From statianary sources?
G Resource Conservation
1 Chan es in water use? 0 0
2. Increasesin energy use~ 0 0
3 Generation of excess waste~ 0 0
H Cultural/Histonc Resources
1 a Impacts to a rehistonc or archaeolo ical site? 0 0
b Impacts to a building or structure over fifty years of a e~ - +
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_ c. Impacts to a histonc feature of the site~
0 0
d Impacts to siqnificant a ricultural land~
Visual
Effects on scenic vistas or uublic views~
__ b Effects on the aesthetics of a site open to public view~
0 0
_ a Effects on wews to unique geologic or physical features~
1 Health hazards, odors, or radon~
2. Site hazards~ 0 0
_ K Physiolo ical Well-bem
0 0
1 Exposure to excessive noise?
2 Excessive li ht or glare~
3 Increase m vibrations~ 0 0
Add~tional
0 0
_ a. Water or sanitar sewer services~
0 0
b. Storm sewer/Flood control features~
0 0
c. Maintenance of pipes culverts and manholes~
0 0
d Police services~
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f Recreation or parks facdrties~ ~
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~ Affordable housinq?
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d Restncted income persons~ 0 0
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City of Boulder
Community and Environmental Assessment Process
Checklist 6luestions-
Note; The following questions are a supplement to the CEAP checklist, Only
those questions indicated on the checklist are to be answered in full,
A. Natural Areas and Features
1, Describe the potential for disturbance to or loss of significant; species,
plant communities, wildlife habitats, or ecosystems via any of the
activities listed below, (Significant species include any species listed or
proposed to be listed as rare, threatened or endangered on federal,
state, county lists.)
a. Construction activities - No long term effects are anticipated.
b. Vegetation removal - Construction activities will remove at least
two(2) and not more than 17 pine trees and any non-native species
along the construction route. Where practical, native plants will be
salvaged. Restoration of the impacted areas wdl be done with
native plants.
c. Human or domestic animal encroachment - none
d. Chemical to be stored or used on the site (including fertilizers,
pesticides, herbicides) - none
e, Behavioral displacement of wildlife species (due to noise from use
activitles)- none
f. Introduction of non-native plant species in the site landscaping-
Non-native grasses are on the site now. Reclamation efforts will be
implemented using native species.
g, Changes to groundwater (including installation of sump pumps) or
surtace runoff (storm drainage, natural stream) on the site, Existing
surface drainage will be maintained. Some local drainage/erosion
will be repaired.
h. Potential for discharge of sediment to any body of water either
short term (construction related) or long term. - No impact,
i, Potential for wind erosion and transport of dust and sediment from
the site. - No impact.
2. If potential impacts for disturbance to or loss of mature trees or
significant plants,
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
following information that is relevant to the project:
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts, Disturbed areas will be
reclaimed with native species. There are no long term impacts
from this project.
• A habitat assessment of the site, including; 1. a list of plant and
animal species and plant communities of special concern found
on the site, 17 ponderosa pines will be removed. Due to large
forest in area, no replacement of trees is planned. 2, a wildlife
habitat evaluation of the site. The prominent mammals in the
area are the Abert squirrel, mountain lion, and mule deer. These
mammals should return to the area after the project is
completed.
• Maps of the site showing the location of any Boulder Valley
Natural Ecosystem, Boulder County Environmental Conservation
Area, or critical wildlife habitat, None in area.
• A stormwater management plan consistent with state and local
regulations. (A state stormwater discharge permit is requlred for
city projects which disturb more than 1 acres,) Area less than
one (i) acre.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals to be used or
stored on site, MSDS sheets will be avatlable during construction.
There will be no storage of chemicals after completion.
B. Riparian areas and Floodplains
1, Describe the extent to which the project will encroach upon the 100-
year, conveyance or high hazard flood zones, Will not encroach.
2. Describe the extent to which the project will encroach upon, disturb, or
fragment a riparian corridor, No impacts.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
following information that is relevant to the project:
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts to habitat, vegetatlon,
aquatic or aquatic life. N/A
• A map showing the location of any streams, ditches and other
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water bodies on or near the project site, The nearest stream is
thousands of feet to the south.
A map showing the location of the 100-year flood, conveyance,
and high hazard flood zones relative to the project site, This
project is located on top of Plagstaff Mountain which is several
thousand feet above Boulder Creek and Gregory Canyon 100-
year floodway
C. Wetlands
Describe any disturbance to or loss of a wetland on site that will result
from the project. There will be no impacts to wetlands.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide any of the
following information that is relevant to the project:
A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts. Not applicable.
A map showing the locatlon of any wetlands on or near the site.
Identify both those wetlands which are jurisdictional under city
code (on the wetlands map in our ordinance) and other
wetlands pursuant to federal criteria (definitional), There are no
jurisdictional wetlands on or neqr the pro~ect site.
D. Geology and soils
1, Describe any;
a. impacts to unique geologic or physical features; No Impacts.
b. geologic development constraints or effects to earth conditions or
landslide, erosion, or subsidence, None
c, substantial changes in topography that will result from the project,
None
d, Changes in soil or fill materials on the site. None
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts. No applicable.
A map showing the location of any unique geologic or physical
features, or hazardous soil or geologic conditions on the site,
There are none.
E. Water Quality
1. Describe potential impacts to groundwater or storm water quality that
may result from the project, No Impacts.
2. Describe potential increases in siorm water discharges that may result
from the project. No Impacts.
3, Describe potential water quality impacts to streams, ditches and other
water bodies from the project. No Impacts.
4, Is there a likelihood of groundwater contamination from past history on
the site or an adjacent site? No.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts. Not Applicable.
• Information from city water quality flles on sites with soil and
groundwater impacts within 1/4 mile radius of project or site. Not
Applicable.
• If impacts to site are possible, either from past activlties at slte or from
adjacent sites, perform a Phase I Environmental Impact Assessment,
No Impacts.
F. Air 6Zuality
1. Describe potential impacts to air quality resulting from this project,
Distinguish between impacts from mobile sources (VMT/trips) and
stationary sources (APEN, HAPS), No Impacts.
G. Resource Conservation
1. Describe potential changes in water use that will result from the
project.
a. Estimate the indoor, outdoor (irrigation) and total daily water use for
the facility, No impacts.
b, Describe plans for minimizing water use on the site. (Xeriscape
landscaping, efficient irrigation system) Reclamation will be done
using native grasses and forbes.
2. Describe potential increases in energy use that may result from the
project.
a. Describe plans for minimizing energy use on the proJect or how
energy conservation measures will be incorporated into the building
design, Refer to the 200Q International Energy Conservation
Code??? Not applicable.
3, Describe the potential for excess waste generation resulting from the
project. Describe plans for recycling and waste minimization
(deconstruction, reuse, recycling, green points). Not applicable.
H. Cultural/Historic Resources
1. Describe any impacts to; Amphitheater rock walls and stage area will
be restored.
2.
a, A prehistoric or historic archaeological site, No Applicable.
b. A building or structure over fifty years of age - yes, these historic
rock walls will be restored.
c. A historic feature of the site such as an irrigation ditch, No Impacts.
d, Significant agricultural lands. Not Applicable.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
• A description of how the proposed project would avoid,
minimize, or mitigate identified impacts, See H.2.(b) above.
Visual 6Zuality
1, Describe any effects on;
a. Scenic vistas or views open to the public. No impacts.
b. The aesthetics of a site open to public view, Will be improved.
c, View corridors from the site to unique geologic or physical features,
No Impacts.
J. Safety
Describe any additional health hazards, odors, or exposure of
people to radon that may result from the project, No Impacts.
2. Describe any additional site hazards that may result from the
project. (Including risk of explosion or the release of hazardous
substances such as oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) No
Impacts.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following:
A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts. Not Applicable.
K. Phvsiological Well-being
1. Describe the potential for exposure of people to excessive noise
caused by any phase of the project. No noise impacts.
2, Describe any excessive light or glare that may result from the
project, No Impacts.
3, Describe any increase in vibrations that may result from the project,
No impacts.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following;
A description of how the proposed project would avold, minimize, or
mitigate Identified impacts,
L. Services
Describe any additlonal need for the following services as a result of
the project;
a, Health care/social services - No Impacts.
b, Water or sanitary sewer services - No Impacts.
c, Police services- No Impacts.
d. Fire protection- No Impacts.
e. Recreation or parks facilities- No Impacts.
f. Libraries- No Impacts.
g, Transportation improvements/traffic mitigation.- No Impacts.
h, Parking- No Impacts.
i, Affordable housing- No Impacts.
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j. Open space/urban open land- No impacts.
k, Power or energy use-No Impacts.
I, Telecommunications- No Impacts.
2, Describe any impacts to any of the above existing or planned city
services or department master plans as a result of this project. (e.g,
budget, available parking, planned use of the site, public access,
automobile/pedestrian conflicts, views) None
M. Special Populations
1, Describe any effects the project may have on the following special
populations;
a, Persons with disabilities- No effects.
b, Senior population - No effects.
c, Children - No effects.
d, Restricted income persons- No Effects.
If potential impacts have been identified, please provide the following:
A description of how the proposed project would avoid, minimize, or
mitigate identified impacts, All impacts are positive.
AITACHMENTS:
A. Flagstaff Mtn Amphitheater Restoration Pro~ect Area
Landmarks Board 2/4/04
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ATACHMENT I: BVCP POLICIES
2.30 Preservation of Historical and Cultural Resources. Buildings, districts, and sites
of histoncal, architectural, archaeological, or cultural sigmficance shall be idenhfied and
protected The city and county will encourage preservation of such resources through
mcentives programs, designation of landmark buildings and distncts, design review,
pubhc improvements and other tools. Protection will be required by the city when a
proposed action by a public entity mvolves a potential important resource Protection of
important resources will also be sought by the city when a proposal by the private sector
mvolves discretionary development review (e.g., site review, use review, rezomng).
2.31 Leadership in Preservation: City- and County-owned Resources The crty and
wunty shall evaluate their publicly owned properties to determine their histoncal,
architectural, archaeological or cultural significance. Ehgible resources shall be
protected through local designat~on. Secondary structures that are part of and convey the
cultural significance of a site such as a farm complex and alley structure should be
retained/ preserved as well.
2.35 Preservation of Archaeological Sites and Cultural Landscapes. The city shall
develop a plan and processes for identification, designation and protection of
azchaeological and cultural landscape resources such as open ditches, street and
alleyscapes, railroad nghts-of-way, and desi~ed landscapes.
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