Site preparation is underway for the first home to be constructed at Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club land preservation subdivision just south of the city’s southern limits.

Lot 31 on Golden Eagle Drive is being cleared with the expectation that a foundation would be poured this fall so that framing and vertical construction can begin in spring 2010.

Records on file at the Routt County Assessor’s office confirm that Lot 31 is owned by Steven and Karen Speer of Clifton, Va. They paid $1.65 million for the five-acre building parcel in June 2008.

Bill Rangitsch of Steamboat Architectural Associates collaborated with Miller Hull Architects of Seattle, Wash., on the design of a 10,000-square-foot home for the Speers. Described as a mountain traditional home, it will feature a blend of timber and stone on the exterior.

“This home is well-designed in accordance with the guidelines established by Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club and will make a strong value statement for the ranch and homes to come,” Jan Kaminski said. He is the review architect for the AMR Design Review Board.

Steamboat Springs building contractor Bill Badaracca of Fair & Square Construction has been awarded the building contract. C.D. Johnson of Johnson Excavation was selected for the site preparation work.
Alpine Mountain Ranch includes 63 home sites on 1,216 acres. A total of 900 acres of the property has been dedicated to wildlife and open space.

Amenities include an owners’ lodge and lake, guest cabin, multi-use trails and equestrian services.