Decision Memo Completed

Monarch Mountain Parking Lot Expansion

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee, Colorado Salida Ranger District

This project proposes to add 250 parking spaces to the main lot at Monarch Mountain Ski area. Project activities include tree removal, grading & relocation of the lot access road, and, relocation of two buildings used in avalanche control.

Location

T49N, R6E, Sec 8, 7 & 6; Monarch Mountain Ski area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/03/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Monarch Mountain Parking Lot ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management