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Project : Proposed Equestrian Campsite

Project : Proposed Equestrian Campsite. Grandfathered SRP holder has requested development and installation of a 15 unit campsite to accommodate equestrian users SRP holder has political connections & NCA managers have identified a need for equestrian facilities. .

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Project : Proposed Equestrian Campsite

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  1. Project : Proposed Equestrian Campsite • Grandfathered SRP holder has requested development and installation of a 15 unit campsite to accommodate equestrian users • SRP holder has political connections & NCA managers have identified a need for equestrian facilities.

  2. View of Proposed Project from KOP

  3. Proposed Location – pros(Within the Red Rocks NCA & Class II VRM) • Existing area of disturbance with existing trail system. • Provides an equestrian facility within the NCA • Provides opportunity increased revenue to the local economy

  4. Proposed Location- cons • Visible from major scenic overlook/vista (KOP) • May not meet VRM Class II objectives • No natural features -topographic or vegetative to use for screening • Large vehicles/ trailers= bold disconnect • Landform and line may be affected

  5. Proposed Location without Mitigation

  6. Proposed Location- Mitigation • Curve access road alignment to follow the natural land form & lines • Natural color on road surface and any new facilities • Curvilinear alignment on campsite road and individual campsite locations • Re-contour the project area to provide visual variety in form & line in an attempt to blend with natural surroundings • Orient campsites so that parked vehicles/ trailers have minimal surface area facing the state scenic byway • Disturbed vegetation would be saved and transplanted around new campsite • New facilities would be minimal in size and constructed of native materials and/or painted with appropriate colors • Location of structures would be placed in an irregular fashion so as to emulate the natural landscape • Installation of informational kiosk at parking area – map of trail system

  7. Proposed Location with Mitigation

  8. Our Proposed Alternative Location • Located northeast of the existing access road, behind existing coral and bluff • May not be as visible from major scenic overlook/vista (KOP) • May meet VRM Class II objectives • topographic & vegetative natural features - screening • Large vehicles/ trailers= less visible from scenic byway and KOP • Less disruption to landform and line • Larger project area, more vegetation, more diversity • Would satisfy proposal submitted by SRP holder • Increased distance from KOP= less likely to attract the visitors attention

  9. Well-Designed Alternative Location

  10. Conclusion • We recommend the alternative location for development & installation of an equestrian campground facility • Utilization of native materials and appropriate colors would greatly improve potential visual contrast between the campground and surroundings • If the proposed location is selected by NCA managers we recommend the SRP holder provide the financing for the following: • - contract assistance towards completion of surveys - Section 7 consultation -RMP plan amendment

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