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Project Name: MOUNTAIN HAUS VENT DRB Number: DRB100009
Project Description:
Participants:
INSTALL LAUNDRY EXHAUST VENT AND CONDUIT ON TOWN OF VAIL OWNED GORE CREEK
STREAMTRACT
OWNER MOUNTAIN HAUS 101 LLC 01/13/2010
PO BOX 539
EDWARDS
CO 81632
APPLICANT STEVE HAWKINS, GM 01/13/2010
MOUNTAIN HAUS
292 E MEADOW DR
VAIL
CO 81657
Project Address: 292 E MEADOW DR VAIL
Location: MOUNTAIN HAUS
Legal Description: Lot: Block: 5 Subdivision: Vail Village Filing 1
Parcel Number: 2101-082-2800-1
Comments: TOWN COUNCIL DENIED REQUEST TO PROCEED
BOARD/STAFF ACTION
Motion By: ROGERS
Second By: FOLEY
Vote: 3-4-0
Conditions:
Action: DENIED
Date of Approval:
Planner: Bill Gibson DRB Fee Paid: $250.00
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement
Statement Number: R100000024 Amount: $250.00 01/13/201001:11 PM
Payment Method: Check Init: JLE
Notation: 23961 MOUNTAIN
HAUS
Permit No:
DRB100009 Type:
DRB-Minor A1t,Comm/Multi
Parcel No:
2101-082-2800-1
Site Address:
292 E MEADOW DR VAIL
Location:
MOUNTAIN HAUS
Total Fees:
$250.00
This Payment:
$250.00
Total ALL Pmts:
$250.00
Balance:
$0.00
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General Information: This application is required for all proposals involving minor cTMAWC li,ngC*rs and site irTr-
provements, such as roofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences, retain* p 1e Vail
Town Code sections can be found at www.vailgov.com under Vail Information - Town Code Online. All projects re-
quiring design review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. An application for Design
Review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department, as
outlined in the submittal requirements. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and/or the Plan-
ning and Environmental Commission. Design review approval expires one year from the date of approval, unless a
building permit is issued and construction commences.
Fee: $250 r Multi-Family/Commercial
for Single Family/Duplex
Single Family
Description of the Request:
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JOINT PROPERTY OWNER
WRITTEN APPROVAL LETTER
This form is applicable to all Design Review applicants that share ownership of the subject property. For exam-
ple, the subject property where construction is occurring is a duplex, condominium or multi-tenant building. This
form shall be completed by the applicant's neighbor/ joint property owner. In the case of a multiple-family dwell-
ing or multi-tenant building, the authority of the association shall complete this form and mail to: Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657 or fax to 970.479.2452.
I, (print name) a joint owner, or authority of the association, of property
located at , provide this letter as
written approval of the plans dated
which have been submitted to the
Town of Vail Community Development Department for the proposed improvements to be completed at the ad-
dress noted above. I understand that the proposed improvements include:
(Signature)
(Date)
Additionally, please check the statement below which is most applicable to you:
L7 I understand that minor modifications may be made to the plans over the course of the review process to en-
sure compliance with the Town's applicable codes and regulations.
(n here)
a I request that all modifications, minor or otherwise, which are made to the plans over the course of the re-
view process, be brought to my attention by the applicant for additional approval before undergoing further re-
view by the Town.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 16, 2010
SUBJECT: Request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to
construct private improvements on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek public
stream tract, generally located adjacent to the Mountain Haus at 292 East
Meadow Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Applicant: Mountain Haus Condominium Home Owner's Association
Planner: Bill Gibson
SUMMARY
The applicant, Mountain Haus, is requesting permission to proceed through the
development review process with a proposal to construct a laundry vent pipe and
associated culvert on the Town owned Gore Creek public stream tract. The applicant
can not proceed with a development application without first obtaining the Town
Council's authorization for the proposed construction on the Town owned parcel.
As the property owner, the Town Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny
the applicant's request for joint property owner authorization to proceed through the
Town's development review process. For reasons described in Section III of this
memorandum, Staff recommends the Vail Town Council denies the applicant's request.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant, Mountain Haus, is requesting permission to proceed through the
development review process with a proposal to construct an approximately 25 foot long
laundry vent conduit on the Gore Creek public stream tract located adjacent to the south
side of the Mountain Haus building. The proposed laundry vent pipe will be a buried 30
inch inside diameter corrugated galvanized steel pipe. This pipe will day-light through a
cast-in place concrete culvert that is approximately 6 feet in height and 9 feet in width.
This culvert will be located in a hillside of the stream tract property facing Gore Creek
and the public recreation path.
The existing Mountain Haus building is a non-conforming structure that does not comply
with the development standard requirements of the Public Accommodation Zone District.
The Town of Vail has recognized the unique redevelopment constraints affecting the
Mountain Haus, and has previously authorized the Mountain Haus to construct
significant encroachments onto Town of Vail owned lands including the north building
entry located in the East Meadow Drive street right-of-way and the west building entry
located in Slifer Plaza. However, Staff does not believe this proposal to construct a
laundry vent pipe and associated culvert on a public stream tract serves a public
purpose, nor does Staff believe such a proposal will further the Town's development
objectives.
A vicinity map (Attachment A), proposed plans and photographs (Attachment B), and a
Staff letter to the applicant (Attachment C) have all been attached for reference.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the applicant's request for compliance with the applicable elements of
the Vail Comprehensive Plan, the Vail Town Code, and the Town's development
objectives. The following is a summary of that review:
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Vail Land Use
Plan (in part):
1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural
resources should be protected as the Town grows.
1.11 Town owned lands shall not be sold to a private entity, long term leased to a
private entity or converted to a private use without a public hearing process.
1.3 Vail recognizes its stream tract as being a desirable land feature as well as its
potential for public use.
2.7 The Town of Vail should improve the existing park and open space lands
while continuing to purchase open space.
4.3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be
preserved. (Scale, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural
settings, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.)
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Vail Village
Master Plan (in part):
"Goal #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking
experience throughout the village.
Objective 3.4: Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and
accessible green space areas, including pocket parks and stream access.
Policy 3.4.3: The "privatization" of the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract shall
be strongly discouraged.
Policy 3.4.4: Encroachment of private improvements on the town-owned Gore
Creek stream tract shall be prohibited.
Policy 3.4.5: The Town shall require the removal of existing improvements
constructed without the Town's consent within the town-owned Gore Creek
stream tract.
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Goal #4: To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace
opportunities.
Objective 4.2: Improve and expand the opportunity for active and passive
recreational activity throughout the Village."
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the general purpose and objectives of the Town's
Zoning Regulations (in part):
"12-1-2: PURPOSE:
A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town, and to promote the
coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that will
conserve and enhance its natural environment and its established character as a
resort and residential community of high quality.
8. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific
purposes:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic
values.
6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land
uses, consistent with municipal development objectives.
7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land with
structures.
8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town.
9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirable
natural features.
10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other
amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters.
11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable community. "
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Public
Accommodation Zone District in which the Mountain Haus is located (in part):
"12-7J-1: PURPOSE:
The public accommodation-2 district is intended to provide sites for lodges,
limited service lodges, and residential accommodations on a short term basis, for
visitors and guests, together with such public and semipublic facilities and
commercial/retail and related visitor oriented uses as may be appropriately
located within the same zone district and compatible with adjacent land uses.
This district is intended to provide for lodging sites located outside the periphery
of the town's Vail Village and Lionshead commercial core areas. The public
accommodation-2 district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space,
and other amenities commensurate with lodge uses, and to maintain the
desirable resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site
development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are allowed as
conditional uses which enhance the nature of Vail as a vacation community, and
where permitted uses are intended to function compatibly with the high density
lodging character of the zone district. "
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Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Outdoor
Recreation Zone District in which the public stream tract is located (in part):
"12-88-1: PURPOSE:
The outdoor recreation district is intended to preserve undeveloped or open
space lands from intensive development while permitting outdoor recreational
activities that provide opportunities for active and passive recreation areas,
facilities and uses. "
Staff also believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a
public stream tract is inconsistent with the Town of Vail's on-going code enforcement
efforts to remove private encroachments from the Town owned public stream tracts.
Based upon this review, Staff recommends the Vail Town Council, as the owner of the
Gore Creek public stream tract adjacent to the Mountain Haus, denies the applicant's
request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to construct
private improvements on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek public stream tract,
generally located adjacent to the Mountain Haus at 292 East Meadow Drive, and setting
forth details in regard thereto.
Please be advised that should the Town Council choose to approve this request, such
an approval would not constitute an explicit approval of the proposed improvements.
Any approval of this request will only grant the applicant the joint property owner
authorization necessary to proceed through the Town's development review process.
IV. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity map
B. Proposed plans and photographs
C. Staff letter to the applicant dated February 8, 2010
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TOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 75 South Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657
February 8, 2010
Steve Hawkins
Mountain Haus Condominium Home Owner's Association
292 East Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81658
Re: Mountain Haus Laundry Vent
Dear Steve,
The Town of Vail has received the design review application for a new laundry vent at the Mountain Haus
building located at 292 East Meadow Drive. This application proposes the construction of a 25+/- foot
long galvanized steel pipe with a concrete culvert wall on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek public
stream tract property located south of the Mountain Haus building.
The submitted design review application is incomplete and can not be processed without the consent of
the property owners affected by the proposal. The Vail Town Council serves the role of property owner
for the Gore Creek public stream tract adjacent to the Mountain Haus building, and their consent as a
property owner must be obtained before this design review application can be processed. Therefore,
Town Staff has scheduled the hearing of a Request to Proceed Through the Development Review
Process on your behalf before the Vail Town Council at its Tuesday, February 16, 2010, public hearing.
Should the Vail Town Council choose to allow the Mountain Haus to proceed through the development
review process with this laundry vent proposal, a Major Exterior Alteration application will be required in
conjunction with the submitted design review application. The Mountain Haus is located within the Public
Accommodation Zone District and pursuant to Section 12-7A-12, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail
Town Code, "any project which has substantial off site impacts (as determined by the Administrator) shall
be reviewed by the Planning and Environmental Commission as a major exterior alteration..."
It is Staffs understanding that this design review application has been submitted because the existing
Mountain Haus laundry vent creates odors, steam, noise, and other impacts that are objectionable to the
Mountain Haus owners and guests with decks located near the vent. Staff believes this proposal shifts
the burdens of the Mountain Haus's laundry facility to a neighboring property owner and a public stream
tract and is inconsistent with the Town's development objectives. Staff will recommend the Vail Town
Council denies this request.
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract is
inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Vail Land Use Plan:
1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources should be
protected as the Town grows.
1.11 Town owned lands shall not be sold to a private entity, long term leased to a private entity or
converted to a private use without a public hearing process.
1.3 Vail recognizes its stream tract as being a desirable land feature as well as its potential for
public use.
2.7 The Town of Vail should improve the existing park and open space lands while continuing to
purchase open space.
4.3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be preserved.
(Scale, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural settings, intimate size,
cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.)
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract is
inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan:
"Goal #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience throughout
the village.
Objective 3.4: Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and accessible green
space areas, including pocket parks and stream access.
Policy 3.4.3: The "privatization" of the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract shall be strongly
discouraged.
Policy 3.4.4: Encroachment of private improvements on the town-owned Gore Creek
stream tract shall be prohibited.
Policy 3.4.5: The Town shall require the removal of existing improvements constructed without
the Town's consent within the town-owned Gore Creek stream tract.
Goal #4: To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace opportunities.
Objective 4.2: Improve and expand the opportunity for active and passive recreational activity
throughout the Village."
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract is
inconsistent with the general purpose and objectives of the Town's Zoning Regulations:
"12-1-2: PURPOSE:
A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety,
morals, and general welfare of the town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious
development of the town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natural environment and
its established character as a resort and residential community of high quality.
8. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific purposes:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic values.
6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, consistent
with municipal development objectives.
7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land with structures.
8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town.
9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirable natural
features.
10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other amenities and facilities
conducive to desired living quarters.
11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable community. "
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract is
inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Public Accommodation Zone District in which the
Mountain Haus is located:
"12-7J-1: PURPOSE:
The public accommodation-2 district is intended to provide sites for lodges, limited service lodges,
and residential accommodations on a short term basis, for visitors and guests, together with such
public and semipublic facilities and commercial/retail and related visitor oriented uses as may be
appropriately located within the same zone district and compatible with adjacent land uses. This
district is intended to provide for lodging sites located outside the periphery of the town's Vail
Village and Lionshead commercial core areas. The public accommodation-2 district is intended to
ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with lodge uses, and
2
to maintain the desirable resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site
development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are allowed as conditional uses which
enhance the nature of Vail as a vacation community, and where permitted uses are intended to
function compatibly with the high density lodging character of the zone district. "
Staff believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract is
inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of the Outdoor Recreation Zone District in which the public
stream tract is located:
"12-88-1: PURPOSE:
The outdoor recreation district is intended to preserve undeveloped or open space lands from
intensive development while permitting outdoor recreational activities that provide opportunities
for active and passive recreation areas, facilities and uses. "
Staff also believes this proposal to construct a laundry vent and associated culvert on a public stream
tract is inconsistent with the Town of Vail's on-going efforts to remove private encroachments from the
Town owned public stream tracts. A copy of the December 30, 2009, press release describing this
encroachment enforcement program has been attached for your reference (Attachment A).
As you are aware, the Vail Mountain Haus building is a non-conforming structure that does not comply
with the development standard requirements of the Public Accommodation Zone District. The Town of
Vail has recognized the unique redevelopment constraints affecting the Mountain Haus, and has
previously authorized the Mountain Haus to construct significant encroachments onto Town of Vail owned
lands including the north building entry located in the East Meadow Drive street right-of-way and the west
building entry located in Slifer Plaza. However, Staff does not believe this proposal to construct a laundry
vent and associated culvert on a public stream tract serves a public purpose, nor does Staff believe such
a proposal will further the Town's development objectives.
Town Staff recommends the Mountain Haus explores alternative methods of addressing the impacts of its
laundry facilities, rather than pursuing development applications to shift those burdens to the general
public and Vail's guests by constructing encroachment in the Gore Creek public stream tract.
Please feel free to contact me directly via email or at 479-2173 if you have any questions or comments
Sincerely,
Bill Gibson, AICP
Town Planner
Town of Vail
p: 970-479-2173
f: 970-479-2452
bgibson@vailgov.com
Attachment A
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2009
Contact: George Ruther, (970) 479-2145
Director, Community Development Department
TOWN OF VAIL TO BEGIN ENFORCEMENT OF STREAM TRACT ENCROACHMENTS
(Vail)-In the town's ongoing efforts to protect the riparian qualities of Gore Creek, enforcement actions are
underway to remove encroachments into town-owned public stream tracts. The encroachments, ranging from
landscaping to permanent structures - including a basketball court - have been identified through a recent survey of
the town-owned public stream tracts. The encroachments have subjected Gore Creek and other waterways to
numerous disturbances including erosion and degradation of the water quality, according to Bill Carlson, the town's
environmental planner. The Vail Town Council has directed staff to begin enforcement of the encroachments
effective immediately.
Property owners that are believed to be encroaching onto town-owned property will be receiving a letter from the
town next month informing them of the circumstances and directing them to contact Bob Webb, code compliance
officer, at (970) 477-3417. Webb will work with all those found to be encroaching to rectify the violation.
The town has been purchasing stream tract land, which is comprised of property in and adjacent to Vail's
waterways, over the past 30 years to protect the streams and the surrounding riparian buffer zones, as well as to
provide public access to these recreational amenities. The town also adopted stream setback regulations to protect
the sensitive wetlands at the banks of the streams and creeks. These regulations require the minimum setback be 50
feet from the centerline of Gore Creek and 30 feet from the centerline of all other streams.
Gore Creek is a cold water fishery and portions of it are designated Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Wildlife
Commission, meaning the water has a high quality rating and can produce a certain quantity of large trout. To
maintain the creek's status as Gold Medal Water, and thus maintain a high water quality, the town must preserve and
enhance the riparian buffer zones that are critical to the stream's existence, according to Carlson. He says riparian
buffer zones slow and filter nutrients and sediments out of storm water before they reach the stream. In addition,
riparian buffer zones stabilize stream banks and floodplains, reducing erosion. The cool stream temperatures
maintained by trees are essential for the survival of many fish and other aquatic species in a cold water fishery, says
Carlson. Leaves, fallen trees and branches provide food and habitat for many organisms that are critical to the
aquatic food chain. Riparian forest buffers can also attract birds and wildlife, providing important habitat and
migration corridors for many species.
For more information about the town's stream tract enforcement efforts, contact Community Development Director
George Ruther at (970) 479-2145.
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February 12, 2010
Vail Town Council
Town Council Chambers
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. Mayor and Town Councilpersons,
RE: Mountain Haus vent extension application to be reviewed at 02.16.2010 TC meeting
As you will see in your agenda for the 02.16 TC meeting the Mountain Haus has submitted a DRB application to
extend a vent behind our building.
Although we are surprised at the negativity of the COMDEV staff memo, we hope each of our Councilpersons will
consider the reasons why such a minor alteration should be considered relative to how it would improve our guest
visitation experience.
The request is to extend (underground) a single vent at the back of our building outward by 25ft. This modification
would allow our guests to better enjoy their balconies and open windows in the summer seasons. Over the 40 years
this vent has been in place we typically have guest complaints, mostly in summertime, as the vent's air circulation
pushes up around the back of the building rather then away from the building. No one will be hurt by this
modification, it causes no damage to anything or anyone, it cannot be seen as it is below ground, nor could it even be
detected by passers-by the building. The proposed vent extension would also exit in no relative proximity to the
walking path over 50 feet away by the creek. Further, our neighbors, the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa have reviewed
and are in support of our proposal. We have also taken the extra steps to review the proposal on-site with the Town
Engineer and the Fire Department to confirm that there are no negative impacts to this modification.
We all acknowledge that cooperation is an essential part of overall success in a resort community like Vail. When the
Mountain Haus was designed and constructed back in the late 1960's the MH and TOV cooperated together on our
no-setback design. At the time everyone recognized that such an agreement came with responsibilities for long term
continued collaboration due to the basic nature of that no-setback environment.
We do believe it is import to highlight that this application has nothing to do with the recent TC privatization of stream
track issue. That issue refers to private parties that have made improvements without TOV approval, when this is a
request for approval via the appropriate channels.
In closing, we feel it is in the best interests of our Vail visitors to provide the best possible vacation experience and
this is a simple solution to a small but ongoing guest inconvenience. Moving the vent exit away from guest areas
serves both the TOV and Mountain Haus as a positive improvement for the visitor we both make our livelihoods from
serving.
We hope you will all see the value in supporting our application.
Regards,
Steve
Steve Hawkins
General Manager
Vail's Mountain Haus at the Covered Bridge
292 East Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657 USA
800.237.0922 Reservations
970.476.2434 Voice
970.476.3007 Fax
www.mountainhaus.com
Vail's premier Boutique Hotel in the heart of Vail Village
A Vail's Mountain Haus GOES GREEN. Please don? print this message unless you need to. Thank you for thinking green!
PROPOSED MATERIALS
Building Materials
Roof
Siding
Other Wall Materials
Fascia
Soffits
Windows
Window Trim
Doors
Door Trim
Hand or Deck Rails
Flues
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Exterior Lighting
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UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
This form serves to verify that the proposed improvements will not impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to verify
service availability and location for new construction and should be used in conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul-
ing installations. A site plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elevations, shall be submitted to the following utilities for ap-
proval and verification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY COMPA-
NIES. If you are unable to obtain comments within thattiti,ymeframe please contact The Town of Vail. At
n ~aw~
Subject Property Address: 2~2 AWW `fi't i ` Lot Block 0114 Subdivision:
Primary Contact/ Owy6r Representative: Phone: 1(D 2~3
Primary ContaN~14ner Representative Signature
Plans Dated: Z' 2 ( . Z-00
Authorized Signature
Comments
Date
QWEST
970.468.6860(tel)
970.468.0672(fax)
Contacts: Samuel Tooley
samuel.toole west.com
XCEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS
970.262.4076 (tel)
2
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970.468.1401 (fax)
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Contact: Rich Sisneros
richard.sisneros xcelener .com
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
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970.947.5471 (tel)
970.945.4081 (fax)
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Contact: Diana Golis
dgolis@holycross.com
XCEL Energy
970.262.4038 (fax)
1
970.262.4024 (tel)
1A
Contacts: Kit Bogert
Kath n.Bo ertXCELENERGY.com
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITA-
TION DISTRICT
970.476.7480 (tel)
0 a.
970.476.4089 (fax)
Contact: Fred Haslee
fhaslee(a)erwsd.org
COMCAST CABLE
970.619.0752 (tel)
970.468-2672 (fax)
W~
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Contact: Tony Hildreth
tony-hildreth@cable-comcast.com
CDOT (Only in CDOT Right-of-way)
970.683.6284 (tel)
Contact: Dan Roussin
Daniel. roussin@dot.state.co. us
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1. Utility locations must be obtained before digging. gf- pb41100 dA 0 4J,
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may be required for any improvements within a street right-of-way. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary Contact/Owner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered in any way after the authorized signature date.
09-Dec-09 q-
UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
rhis-form serves to verify that the proposed improvements will riot impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to verify, ervice availability and location for new construction and should be used in conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul-
ing installations. A site plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elewitions, ,hall be submitted to the following utilities for i+p-
proval and verification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY COMPA-
NIES. if you are unable to obtain comments within that timeframe please contact The Town of Vail.
Subject Prroperty Address: 2q2 E AU&W lwt 11 LotBlock 00 Subdivision: f`rt(!440yVdX,
Primary Contact/ Ow r Representative: ~t~ve w~l~~~ M Phone: 4 l(0•2L~3+ _
Plans Dated:
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Representative Signature
Authorized Signature
Comments
Date
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970,262.4076 (tel)
970.468.1401 (fax)
Contact: Rich Sisneros
rich r .sishero rdxcelener m
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
970;947:5471 (tel)
970.9454081 (fax)
Contact: Diana Golls
d olls)hol cro%.CDM
XCEL Energy
970.262.4038 (fax)
974.262.4024 (tel)
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Contacts: Kit Bogert
K X LENERGY.com
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EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITA-
TION DISTRICT
970.476.7480 (tel)
970:476.4089 (fax)
Contact: Fred Haslee
Q1as'ee~erwsd.ora
COMCAST CABLE
970.619.0752 (tel)
970.468-2672 (fax)
Contact: Tony Hildreth
tony-hildreth@cable.comcast.com
COOT (Only in CDOT Right-of-way)
970.683.6184 (W)
Contact: Dan Roussln
Daniel. roussin@dot.state. co. us
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NOTES. :5ife Oar,, 2biad►eck
I. Utility locations must be obtained before digging. Z. {f- pIart Vevlz3t'~i
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may, be required for any improvements within a street right-of-way. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary Contact/Owner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered in any way after the authorized signature date.
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UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
des to verify that the proposed improvements will not impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to vc ri
aliability and location for new ronstruction and should be used In conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul
ptions. A site plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elevations, shall be.submitted to the following utilities for apT. ,
1 verification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY VOMPA-:. r:
you are unable to obtain comments within that timeframe please contact The Town of Vail. "4L
Property Address: Lot u~ Block _ % Subdivision: 1 ` al 0, 1 03~'
Conta/Ow r Representative: 5tQUC- Phone: 4T~ •-2~
Plans Dated: 'onto resentativeSignature
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Authorized Signature
Comments
bate
t~SNES
970 S 6860(tel)
970 ~68:0672(fax)
Contacts= ' Samuel Tooley
CEL H H PRESSUI SAS
90, 2b29Q76 (tei),
970 468401(fax)
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CyIS oti /~.0. tJ
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970 90--Wl (tel)
'97P.94$,4081 (fax)
Contacts: Diana Golis
d oils@tDi cross.com
XCEL EnorgY
970 262,403$ (faX)`_.
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970 262:4Q24 (tl)
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TION Qi TRICT
70 476:7480 (W),
970:476.4689 (fax)
Critait; Fred Haslee
ftasieeC~erwsd:ora
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COCAST CABLE
470:619.0752 (tel)
970.468-2672 (fax)
Cohtact:_ Tor=y Hildteth
ttiy~hlldreth(q~catile.comcast.com
CDQT (Only in CDOT Right-of-way)
Contact; Dan Roussln
paI.rous;ln@dot.state.co.us
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1. Utility locations must be obtained before digging. Abn V.2v(.o- &&OCADJJ
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may. be required for any Improvements within a street right-of-way. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It Is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary ContacVOwner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered In any way after the authorized signature date.
q
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UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
rhis form serves to verify that the proposed improvements will not impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to verify -
service availability and location for new construction and should be used in conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul-
ing installations. A site plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elevations, ,hall be submitted to the following utilities for ap-
proval and verification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY COMPA-
NIES. if you are unable to obtain comments within that timeframe please contact The Town of Vail. I /O~~ fpL r~
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Subject Property Address: 1`_~ I( Lot W(A Block X10 Subdivision:
Primary Contact / Ow r Representative: .5-t4v- -Poyolw'x5 6. M , Phone: ` i(o.2` -3+
Plans Dated: Z-. 21 , ZOOS
Primnry Conta ner Representative Signature
-
Authorized Signature
Comments
Date
QWEST
970.468.6860(t 1)
970.468.0672(fax)
Contacts: Samuel Tooley
samuel. le west.c
XCEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS
970.262.4076 (tel)
970.468.1401 (fax)
Contact: Rich Sisneros
rl os xc .co
Y CROSS ENERGY
970.947.5471 (tel)
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970.945.4081(fax)
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XC Energy
970.262.4038 (fax)
970.262.4024 (tel)
Contacts: Kit Bogert
th e XCEL N RgUQfl3
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITA-
TION DISTRICT
970.476.7480 (tel)
970.476.4089 (fax)
Contact: Fred Haslee
fhasleeCalerws l.org
COMCAST CABLE
970.619.0752 (tel)
970.468-2672 (fax)
Contact: Tony Hildreth
tony_hildreth@cable.comcast.com
COOT (Only in COOT Right-of-way)
970.683.6284 (tel)
Contact: Dan Roussin
l
Daniel.roussin@dot.state.co.us
r- c- i t0 G
NOTES: C}jfe Oar\ 004ted .
1. Utility locations must be obtained before digging. Z, P~h no
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may. be required for any Improvements within a street right-of-way. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary Contact/Owner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered in any way after the authorized signature date.
10
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UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
fftts forrri°5erves to verify that the proposed improvements will not impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to verify
service availability and location for new construction and should be used in conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul
ing-install)tions. A site plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elevations, shall be submitted to the following utilities for ap- _
proval`aitdverification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY COMPA-,
NIES. If you are unable to obtain comments within that timeframe please contact 'The Town of Vail.
Subject Property Address: 2~2 l~Q61f~tS1J 61 l Lot -.46-Block 1~ Subdivision: f "`~yt (wK(C3wlLt,~~'~ 'J
Primary Conta / Owp~r Representative: -teVr- 'MU-)VLrlS ~C{, M . Phone: i(a •2`4
/ Z 2 ~ Z.00 4
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Representative Signature
Plans Dated: 1
Authorized Signature
Comments
Date
QW ESTrJ-
468:613b0(tel)
970
.
47U:4613Q672(fax)
Contacts:-- Samuel.Toofey
--sam .ie est,
XCEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS
970 262:4076 (tel)
470468:1401 (fax)
ContactiRich Sisneros
rl e s xcel n .com
HOLY(CROSS ENERGY
970:947:5471 (tel)
970:945:4085 (fax)
Contact;:. Diana Golfs
d ollsi>tto com
XCEL Energy
970 Z414t38 (fax)
970 262` 9024 (tel)
/
Contads;.Kit Bogert
JK'thr
GL,E R:WATER & SANIT
` IONDISTRICT
970 476:7480 (tel)
4W
J
§76".4715-1089 (fax)
Contact: Fred Haslee
Acio QC,
lloh,e-
fhasleeC~ernsd.ora:. . .
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970:619.0752 (tel)
970.468-2672 (fax)
&tact Tony Hildreth
tony_btldreth@m ble.comcast.com
CDOT (Only in CDOT Rigtkof--way)
970 b8362f34,(tel)
Contact Dan Roussin
Daniel. roussin@dotstateco.us
[
NOTES: Q( a\ CAS Ldtkd- .
I. Utility locations must be obtained before digging.
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may. be required for any improvements within a street right-of-way.. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary Contact/Owner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered In any way after the authorized signature date.
(Z
UTILITY APPROVAL & VERIFICATION
rhis form serves to verify that the proposed improvements will riot impact any existing or proposed utility services, and also to verify
service availability and location for new construction and should be used in conjunction with preparing your utility plan and schedul-
ing installations. A ,ite plan, including grading plan, floor plan, and elevations, ,hall be submitted to the following utilities for ap
proval and verification. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL OR COMMENTS FROM THE UTILITY COMPA-
NIES. If you are unable to obtain comments ~within ~that timeframe please contact The Town of Vail. Moenfar" I
Subject Property Address: 2Z F- - Wig,) k1ftjz -I Lot Block 010 Subdivision: ~ kV+~O{M1tll(,lta*tA r•
Primary Contact/ Ow r Representative: Phone: `i 1(D .2 ti-3
AP, / Plans Dated: ( Z' 2 1 • Zl)0!J
Primary Conta ner Representative Signature
Authorized Signature
Comments
Date
QWEST
970.468.6860(tel)
970.468.0672(fax)
Contacts: Samuel Tooley
cm
XCEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS
970.262.4076 (tel)
970.468.1401 (fax)
Contact: Rids Sisneros
richard.slsnerosgbxcelener(iy.cgn2
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
970.947.5471(tel)
970.945.4081 (fax)
Contact~ Diana Golfs
d ollsC .corn
XCEL Energy
970.262.4038 (fax)
970.262.4024 (tel)
Contacts: Kit Bogert
N RGY.c
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITA-
TION DISTRICT
970.476.7480 (tel)
970.476.4089 (fax)
Contact: Fred Haslee
fhaslee0e
CAST BLE
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70.619.0752 (tel)
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970.468-2672 (fax)
Contact: Tony Hlldreth
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ny_hfkllreth@ca ble.comcast.co
CDOT (Only in fight-of-way)
970.683.6284 (tel)
Contact: Dan Roussin
l
Daniel.roussin@dot.state.co.us
NOTES: 1 ~51-k Plan ciiie vtoct
1. Utility locations must be obtained before digging. 2 , AV- paA av I O-A04JJ '
2. A Revocable Right-of-Way Permit may be required for any improvements within a street right-of-way. Contact the
Public Works Department for verification 970.479.2198.
3. It is the responsibility of the utility company and the applicant to resolve problems identified above.
4. The Primary Contact/Owner Representative is required to submit any revised drawings to the above agencies for
re-approval & re-verification if the submitted plans are altered in any way after the authorized signature date.
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