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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 8 Series of 2010 first reading TC memo 050410 MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 4, 2010 SUBJECT: First reading of ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, an ordinance amending Section 12-14-20, Commercial Core Construction, Vail Town Code, to allow for the extension of the commercial core temporary construction signage for businesses and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Rachel Friede I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, the Town of Vail, is requesting a first reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, for proposed text amendments to Section 12-14-20, Commercial Core Construction, Vail Town Code, to allow for the extension of the commercial core temporary construction signage for businesses and setting forth details in regard thereto. The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, upon first reading. Attached for reference are Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010 (Attachment A) and the April 26, 2010 Staff memorandum to the PEC (Attachment B). II. BACKGROUND On May 3, 2005, the Town Council adopted Section 12-14-20, Commercial Core Construction, Vail Town Code, through Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2005. These regulations facilitated the installation of temporary construction mitigation signs and fencing within the Town’s commercial areas to lessen the impact of redevelopment construction on the Town’s businesses, residents, and guests. These regulations were originally set to expire on April 1, 2008, but were extended to April 1, 2010 by Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2008. On April 26, 2010, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010 by a vote of 6-0-0. III.CRITERIA FOR REVIEW The criteria outlined in Section V of Staff’s April 26, 2010 memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating the merits of the proposed special development district. 1 IV. REQUESTED ACTION Should the Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, upon first reading, the Community Development Department recommends the motion Town Council pass the following : “The Town Council approves, on first reading, Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, an ordinance amending Section 12-14-20, Commercial Core Construction, Vail Town Code, to allow for the extension of the commercial core temporary construction signage for businesses and setting forth details in regard thereto.” Should the Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010, upon first reading, the Community Development Department recommends the findings Town Council makes the following : “1. That the amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town, based upon Section V of the Staff memorandum dated April 26, 2010, and the evidence and testimony presented; and, 2. That the amendments further the general and specific purposes of Zoning Regulations, based upon Section V of the Staff memorandum dated April 26, 2010, and the evidence and testimony presented; and, 3. That the amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality, based upon Section V of the Staff memorandum dated April 26, 2010, and the evidence and testimony presented.” V. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2010 B. April 26, 2010, Staff memorandum to the PEC 2