PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE
REDEVELOPMENT AT THE
EMPIRE CANYON
DALY WEST MINE SITE
May 2008
EPA SITE TEAM
EPARPM:
Kathryn Hernandez
303-312-6101
EPA Attorney:
Peggy Livingston
303-312-6858
EPA Enforcement
Specialist:
Maureen O'Reilly
303-312-6402
EPA Media Officer:
Richard Mylott
303-312-6654
DOJ Attorney:
Mark Elmer
303-844-1352
CONTACT INFORMATION
STATE AND LOCAL
Park City:
Dana Williams, Mayor
435-615-5010
Tom Bakaly, City
Manager
435-615-5007
Utah DEQ:
Muhammad Slam,
Remedial Project
Manager
801-536-4178
Property Owner:
Kerry Gee, United Park
City Mines
435-615-8395
Property Developer:
Dave Zimmerman, DV
Luxury Resorts, LLC
435-655-3678
EPA Publication No. 330-B-08-001
DV Luxury Resort, LLC (DVLR) has proposed
the construction of a hotel, spa and
condominium project at the Daly West Mine
Site, to be known as the Montage Resort &
Spa. The development will contribute to the
cleanup of contamination at this former
mining site in Park City, Utah. DVLR has also
agreed to participate in EPA's initiative to
encourage environmentally responsible
redevelopment and reuse of contaminated
properties (ER3). As an ER3 participant, the
Montage Resort & Spa will incorporate
1907-DALY WEST MINE
SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH
"green" features into the design, construction, and operation of the development to
minimize the project's environmental footprint.
Background
Empire Canyon is a historic ore mining and processing area located in Park City, Summit
County, Utah. The Site is situated on the eastern slope of the Wasatch Range,
approximately 25 miles east of Salt Lake City.
The Empire Canyon Site is located within the Upper Silver Creek Watershed, where
investigation and cleanup efforts are occurring. In December 2003, EPA and United Park
City Mines (UPCM) entered into an agreement to conduct a cleanup of the contamination.
The cleanup action included addressing contaminated sediments and surface water that
exist in Empire Canyon and nearby drainages. It also includes placement of an adequate
cover and containment of the historical Daly West Mine Dump. UPCM recently agreed to
lease a portion of the Empire Canyon Site to DV Luxury Resort, LLC (DVLR). EPA and the
Department of Justice negotiated an agreement with DVLR, a Prospective Lessee
Agreement (PLA), to address the DVLR's potential CERCLA liability and facilitate the
cleanup and redevelopment.
Environmentally Responsible Redevelopment and Reuse
(ER3)
The cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites produces significant environmental benefits.
However, some development practices can have unintended environmental consequences,
such as wildlife habitat destruction, stormwater runoff, use of scarce resources, and energy
consumption.
By incorporating sustainable practices and principles into their projects, developers of
contaminated sites can minimize the impact of the project on the environment without
sacrificing profitability. This is the goal of EPA's ER3 initiative.
For more information, please visit http://www.epa.gov/compliance/cleanup/revitalization/er3.
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ABOUT LEED
The Montage
Resort & Spa will
participate in the
U.S. Green Building
Council's Leadership
in Energy and
Environmental
Design (LEED)
program. LEED
recognizes
achievements and
promotes expertise
in green building
through a
comprehensive
system. LEED
ratings reflect
environmental
factors including
energy efficiency,
water conservation
and use of recycled
and otherwise
"green" materials in
building.
Utah Blue Sky
Partner
Renewable Wind
Power, Visionary
Category
As a Utah Blue Sky
partner, participants
purchase electricity
generated from
clean, renewable
wind resources in
"blocks". The
Visionary Category
requires partners to
purchase at least
30% of their load or
50 blocks.
Montage Resort & Spa
HISTORIC EMPIRE CANYON
MINING OPERATIONS
ARTIST RENDERING OF
PROPOSED MONTAGE DEVELOPMENT
Redevelopment
DVLR will incorporate the following sustainability features in the proposed Montage
redevelopment project:
Achievement of the U.S. Green Building Council's green building standard—(LEED)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver
• A conservation easement for 2800 acres of open space in Park City to offset additional
density from the Montage Project
Contribution to the Empire Pass fund for enhanced transportation, recreation
improvements and open space acquisition
• Utilize a design team with experience in applying sustainability concepts and principles
through an integrated design approach
• Development and implementation of a stormwater management plan
Development of a plan to minimize the amount of construction debris for landfill disposal
incorporating the following:
Recycling all trees as mulch back in the project
Use of mine material as backfill in the Hotel construction
Recycle unused building materials
• Use of sustainable exterior building materials with extended life cycles
Treatment of groundwater collected by foundation drains via a constructed wetland
• A native vegetation management plan to improve health and reduce wildfire around the
site
Participation in the Utah Blue Sky Partner Program Visionary Category, purchasing 750
blocks of wind-generated power
• An easily accessible recycling collection area that services the entire building
Installation of energy efficient lighting controls and an energy usage monitor and
management system
Implementation of indoor air quality performance standards
Alternatives to chlorine for disinfecting pools and/or spas, specifically, ozone and bromine
Construction of nearby, affordable employee housing
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