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Home My WebLink AboutDRB040434TOME OF VAIL Project Name: Project Description: Participants: �!7 rYyyrl dYl C %L�� z DRB Number: DRB040434 REMOVE EXISTING SIDING, REPLACE WITH HARDI PLANK, STUCCO, METAL ROOF AND CANOPIES AND METAL CHIMNEY, NEW BALCONY RAILINGS OWNER BOOTH CREEK TOWNHOMES ASSOCI08 /23/2004 Phone: 2875 MANNS RANCH ROAD VAIL CO 81657 License: APPLICANT TVRILLI, PENNY 08/23/2004 Phone: 479 -7387 TRD ARCHITECTS PO BOX 1492 VAIL CO 81658 License: Project Address: 2875 MANNS RANCH RD VAIL 2875 MANNS RANCH ROAD Location: Legal Description: Lot: 1 Block: 1 Subdivision: Vail Village 13th Filing Parcel Number: 210103402001 Comments: see conditions and -finding BOARD /STAFF ACTION Motion By: Rogers Action: APPROVED Second By: Dunning Vote: 5 -0 -0 Date of Approval: 11/03/2004 Conditions: Cond: 8 (PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of Vail staff and /or the appropriate review committee(s). Cond: 0 (PLAN): DRB approval does not constitute a permit for building. Please consult with Town of Vail Building personnel prior to construction activities. Cond: 201 DRB approval shall not become valid for 20 days following the date of approval. Cond:202 Approval of this project shall lapse and become void one (1) year following the date of final approval, unless a building permit is issued and construction is commenced Design Review Board ACTION FORM Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us and is diligently pursued toward completion. Cond: CON0006773 1) At the time of building permit submittal, the applicant shall verify that the buildings will be re -sided with a hardie -plank board on batten application, using batten that is 3 /4" thick and 4" wide. Entry: 11/03/2004 By: ee Action: AP Planner: Elisabeth Eckel DRB Fee Paid: $250.00 Application for Design Review Department of Community Development RE CEIVED 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 I_ TO "W O WAIL tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 AUK 7 3 200", web: www.vailgov.com General Information: All projects requiring design review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Design Review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and /or the Planning and Environmental Commission. Design review approval lapses unless a building permit is issued and construction commences within one year of the approval. Description of the Request: ��VL C � .2v� y 5 �1a 1►LWa� S2�tu. Location of the Proposal: Lot: Block:._ I--- Suu bdivision: yAA. ILLA4� Physical Address: M h UCS 341( 1. kkA 210 1 T Parcel No.: t .S 4020 _ (Contact Eagle Co. Assessor at 970 - 328 -8640 for parcel no.) Zoning: Dmx�' Name(s) of Owner(s): Soot,, Ji Mailing Address: Z% M A,,, A b ec►o , ki c-C) �e ,. Phone: Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applican Mailing Address: E -mail Address: Type of Review and Fee: • Signs • Conceptual Review • New Construction • Addition • Miner Alteration (multi- family /commercial) • Minor Alteration (single - family /duplex) • Changes to Approved Plans • Separation Request Phone: q'70 • ¢ l a1 Fax: 9 V7(p Op7 $50 Plus $1.00 per square foot of total sign area. No Fee $650 For construction of a new building or demo /rebuild. $300 For an addition where square footage is added to any residential or commercial building (includes 250 additions & interior conversions). $2$0 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, J reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaining walls, etc. $20 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaiAing walls, etc. $20 For revisions to plans already approved by Planning Staff or the Design Review Board. No Fee For Office Use Only: IW- Fee Paid: 2 SV Check o.:_— -- — — -- By ��• 1 �� Meeting Date: `d DRB No.: Planner: Project No.: MINOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS General Information: This application is required for proposals involving minor exterior alterations and /or site improvements. Proposals to add landscaping do not require DRB approval unless they involve the addition of patios, water features, grading, or the addition of retaining walls. I. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS" ❑ All pages of Application are complete ❑ Checklist is completed and signed <-tT Stamped Topographic Survey *, if applicable - r Site and Grading Plan *, if applicable .,�_oNLandscape Plan *, if applicable -1fr Architectural Elevations *, if applicable ❑ Exterior color and material samples and specifications. -7• Architectural Floor Plans *, if applicable - T Lighting Plan* and Cut - sheet(s) for proposed fixtures, if applicable .Q`' Title report, including Schedules A & B to verify ownership and easements* ❑ Photos of the existing site and adjacent structures, where applicable. ❑ Written approval from a condominium association, landlord, and joint owner, if applicable Site - specific Geological Hazard Report, if applicable* The Administrator and /or DRB may require the submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other materials (including a model) if deemed necessary to determine whether a project will comply with Design Guidelines or if the intent of the proposal is not clearly indicated. Please submit three (3) copies of the materials noted with an asterisk ( *). * *For interior conversions with no exterior changes the submittal requirements include complete set of existing and proposed floor plans, a title report, and written approval from condominium association, landlord, and joint owner, if applicable. I have read and understand the above listed submittal requirements: Project Name: Contractor Signature Date Signed TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement ************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Statement Number: R040006487 Amount: $250.00 08/23/200403:17 PM Payment Method: Check Init: JS Notation: #1104 /TRD ARCHITECTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permit No: DRB040434 Type: DRB -Minor A1t,Comm/Multi Parcel No: 210103402001 Site Address: 2875 MANNS RANCH RD VAIL Location: 2875 MANNS RANCH ROAD Total Fees: $250.00 This Payment: $250.00 Total ALL Pmts: $250.00 Balance: $0.00 ACCOUNT ITEM LIST: Account Code Description Current Pmts DR 00100003112200 DESIGN REVIEW FEES 250.00 PROPOSED MATERIALS Building - Materials Type of Materia Roof �`t1S'Ci '40 � �lKA+•� Siding Other Wall Materials Fascia Soffits Windows Window Trim Doors Door Trim � OVA Cf pA4 Hand or Deck Rails ` Flues Flashing Chimneys Trash Enclosures Greenhouses Retaining Walls Exterior Lighting \ Other Notes: I� 1 � 14 WP 'SRvr - Color —Q /-41' Z UclN X v A Arc ► 5 co S 51��y to ► 44 Tl►Pt t=P 'S' S w U� " tt0 M if sW. 1� L , fA�1 S W le 141 59?m& IA �A Please specify the manufacturer's name, the color name and number and attach a color chip. Page 6 of 12/04/01/04 THE tr - O3- cN S�1zv.1 �-j • W I l O � r ,� Q oop �21� 21 SW 6140 Moderate White SW 6141 Softer Tan SW 6142 Macadamia SW 6143 Basket Beige SW 6144 Dapper Tan RERRIDGE COLOR FINISHES" Berridge Manufacturing Co. BUCKSKIN A� AGED BRONZE SHASTA WHITE FOREST GREEN PATINA GREEN MEDIUM BRONZE CHARCOAL GREY HEMLOCK GREEN BRISTOL BLUE DARK BRONZE ZINC GREY HARTFORD GREEN ROYALBLUE COPPER BROWN MATTE BLACK TEAL GREEN BURGUNDY SIERRA TAN TERRA -COTTA COLONIAL RED DEEP RED This Berridge Premium Color requires a nominal surcharge. Berridge Metallic Colors are premium finishes which require a nominal surcharge. will AWARD BLUE CHAMPAGNE COPPER -COTE TM ANTIQUE COPPER -COTE NATURAL METAL FINISH SATIN FINISH GALVALUME® ZINC-COTE TM LEAD- TM PREWEATHERED Berridge Satin Finish Galvalume® is pretreated to remove mill oils, GALVALUME° chemicalsand residue and coated on the back side to inhibitcorrosion. The top side receives a clear plastic strippablefilm. KYNAR 500® or HYLAR 5000TM SPECIFICATIONS FOR GALVANIZED AND GALVALUME® COIL COATING APPLICATIONS: Colors available Specular Gloss Color Uniformity Dry Film Thickness Hardness Adhesion (X -Cut) Adhesion (Crosshatch) Direct Impact Flexibility Reverse Impact Flexibility Formability Salt Spray Resistance Humidity Resistance Acid Resistance Alkali Resistance Abrasion Coefficient Detergent Resistance Resistance to Acid Pollutants ASTM D- 523 -80 ASTM D- 2244 -79 ASTM D- 1400 -81, ASTM D- 1005 -84 *NCCA 11 -13, 11 -14, 11 -15 ASTM D- 3363 -89, *NCCA 11 -12 Eagle Turquoise Pencils ASTM D- 3359 -90 ASTM D- 3359 -90 ASTM D- 2794 -84 Gardner Impact Tester, 1/10" Distortion *NCCA Spec. 11, ASTM D- 2794 -84 Gardner Impact Tester, 5/8" ball, impact force in inch pounds equal to metal thickness. ASTM D -4145 180'T-Bend on 1/8 Mandrel ASTM B- 117 -73 (1992) ASTM D -2247 (1987) ASTM D- 1308 -79 (1987) Proc. 3.1.1 10% Sulphuric acid spot test - 24 -hour exposure ASTM D- 1308 -79 (1981) Proc. 5.210% Sodium Hydroxide ASTM D- 968 -81 ASTM D -2248 72 hours immersion 3% solution at 100 F ASTM D 1308 -87 Proc. 3.1.1 24 -hour exposure 10% HNO vapors See color chart on reverse side Low and medium gloss only Color controlled both instrumentally & visually Primer .25 ± 0.05 mil, topcoat .8 mil ± .05 mil H.B. Minimum No Adhesion Loss No Adhesion Loss Excellent, no removal Excellent, no cracking, or loss of adhesion No cracks or loss of adhesion Passes 1000 hours on H.D.G. Steel, 1000 hours on GALVALUME* Passes 2000 hours on H.D.G. Steel, 2000 Hours on GALVALUME* Excellent, no effect Excellent, no effect 1001-iters /Mil topcoat Excellent, no effect Excellent - no effect Weathering - Color Retention ASTM D- 2244 -89 Maximum 5 NBS units 20 yrs., 45' South Florida Color change Weathering - Chalk Resistance ASTM D- 659 -86 Rating of 8 Minimum 20 yrs., 45` South Florida Erosion 20 yrs., 45` South Florida Maximum 15% loss NOTES: 1. ASTM -- American Society for Testing Materials. 3. *GALVALUME' is 55% Aluminum -Zinc alloy coated sheet steel and 2. *NCCA -- National Coil Coaters Association is a registered trademark of BIEC International, Inc. R — wfsg Distbichon Berridge Manufacturing Company 6515 FRATT RD / SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218 / TOLL -FREE 1- 800 - 669 -0009 / FAX 210 - 650 -3050 / http: / /www.berridge.com January 2004 Berridge Color Card .PM0130M r: r� i _ C IN t � 1 � 1 I ,. ■ I f - lit : ref ,/� 1 � -/� / Y/ � /• / / /�� /� F Al 069 P � 2 2 August 6, 00 4 TRD Architects PO Box 1492 Vail, CO 81658 Re: Booth Creek Townhomes Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 13 DRB040434 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for submitting an application for several exterior changes at the Booth Creek Townhomes. The application has been scheduled for the Design Review Board hearing on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. However, please be aware that "hardi- plank" siding is not an approved building material within the Town of Vail. According to Chapter 14 of the Vail Town Code, "Predominately natural building materials shall be used within the Town of Vail. The exterior use of wood, wood siding, wood shingles, native stone, brick, concrete, stucco, and EIFS may be permitted... the exterior use of simulated stone or simulated brick shall not be permitted. The exterior use of aluminum, steel, plastic, or vinyl siding that appears to imitate other materials shall not be permitted. The exterior use of plywood siding shall not be permitted... " Furthermore, "The exterior use of any building material, including those not specifically identified by this Section, shall only be permitted, unless otherwise prohibited by the Code, where the Design Review Board finds: a. that the proposed material is satisfactory in general appearance, quality over time, architectural style, design, color, and texture; and, b. that the use of the proposed material complies with the intent of the provisions of this Code; and, c. that the use of the proposed material is compatible with the structure, site, surrounding structures, and overall character of the Town of Vail. " (Section 14- 10- D:1 -2) Additionally, by Monday, September 13` please submit a sample of the metal roofing that is being proposed as a part of the application. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting a representative of this project on September 15' at 3pm in the Town Council Chambers. Best regards, r s f Elisabeth Eckel 970.479.2454 OVAUL TOWN Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970 - 479 -2138 FAX 970- 479 -2452 www.vailgov.com September 27, 2004 Mr. Tom DuBois TRD Architects PO Box 1492 Vail, CO 81658 Re: Booth Creek Townhome application DRB040434 2875 Manns Ranch Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Tom, Thank you for attending the September 15 Design Review Board meeting regarding the above application, which included a proposal to clad the exterior of the Booth Creek Townhomes in a hardi -plank siding. As you know, hardi -plank siding is currently not an approved building material within the Town of Vail. The Design Review Board voiced the following concerns: 1) There is a possibility that the wood trim will be standing out from the hardi - plank, particularly at the roof line. The Board requested that the shakes on the roof extend out over the hardi -plank so that the edges of the board are not visible. Please amend and re- submit a section drawing that reflects this change. 2) The Board feels that the proposal encompasses too many buildings to be able to make an informed decision, without seeing an on -site example, of several different finishes of the siding. Please provide two or three several square foot samples on the site which represent the hardi -plank finish and color that is decided upon by the homeowner's association. The Design Review Board will visit the site again at its October 6 th meeting to evaluate what has'been provided. 3) The Board also expressed concern about the style of metal picket being proposed for the deck railings. Please submit a cut sheet or a sample of what is being proposed and an amended elevation view of the railing. Also, please note that any approval that may be granted will require that the trash enclosure match the rest of the buildings. Additionally, some concern was raised over the failing timber walls that front the parking lot. This issue may be addressed in the form of a condition of approval as well. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any remaining questions or concerns. Meanwhile, I look forward to receiving the items that I have requested above. Also, please let me know when the on -site samples are ready so that I may visit the site to re- evaluate what has been proposed. Thank yoL+for your patience in what is not always a simple design review process. Best regards,. sabeth Eckel 970.479.2454 cc: Bill Pierce, Fritzlen Pierce Architects RECYCLED PAPER TOWN *VAIL Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970 - 479 -2138 FAX 970 - 479 -2452 www.vailgov.com 0 's October 12, 2004 �� a Mr. Tom DuBois TRD Architects PO Box 1492 Vail, CO 81658 (fax) 970 476 0077 Re: Booth Creek Townhome application - DRB040434 2875 Manns Ranch Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Tom, I wanted to touch base with you regarding the exterior changes at the Booth Creek Townhomes. The application is currently scheduled for the next Design Review Board meeting on October 20` at which time the DRB is planning to visit the site and review the hardi -plank sample board that they requested at their September 15 meeting. As we discussed previously, an area of the sample board which displays the interaction of trim and plank would be helpful for the Board, as well as a sample or a cut -sheet of the proposed deck railing. I will be out of town from Friday through next Wednesday morning, so please contact me before Friday if further changes have been made or if the proposal needs to be tabled to the following agenda. If I don't hear from you, I will look forward to seeing you at 3pm on the 20 in the Town Council Chambers. Best7regar s, Elisabeth Eckel 970.479.2454 i 0 RECYCLED PAPER V76- 1 q,e ell ��, --� �� r� s �, _ - C�Gr -te r,��'�� %�;) IlAl Z97 O VAKUL TOWN Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970 - 479 -2138 FAX 970 - 479 -2452 www.vailgov.com November 3, 2004 Mr. Tom DuBois TRD Architects PO Box 1492 Vail, CO 81658 (fax) 970 476 0077 Re: Booth Creek Townhome application - DRB040434 2875 Manns Ranch Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Tom, Thank you for attending today's Design Review Board hearing regarding the application referenced above. As you know, the Design Review Board unanimously approved the application to add new railings, utility enclosures, stucco applications, standing -seam chimney caps, entryway enclosures, and hardie -plank siding at the Booth Creek Townhomes. The Board found the on -site sample of the siding very helpful in making a decision. Additionally, I want to clarify that the trash enclosure will also be improved to the same specifications. Please note that the following condition and finding were made part of the Board's approval. CONDITION: 1) At the time of building permit submittal, the applicant shall verify that the buildings will be re- sided with a hardie -plank board on batten application, using batten that is 3 / " thick and 4" wide. FINDING: , 1) The Design Review Board approved the application to use hardie -plank siding after paying special attention to the warning from the Town of Vail Fire Department that this site is particularly susceptible to wildfire. The DRB clarified that all proposals for similar siding materials will be reviewed strictly and on a case -by -case basis. Thank you for your patience in what is not always a simple design review process. It is the Town's hope that the application, as presented and approved, will make a significant improvement to the area and will lessen the buildings' susceptibility to wildfires. I have enclosed the approval form needed to apply for a building permit. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there are any remaining questions or concerns. Best regard Elis - beth Eckel 970.479.2454 cc: Mike McGee, Town of Vail Fire Department enclosure v 0 RECYCLED PIPER List of 0915 DRB comments regarding Booth Creek Townhomes exterior changes 1) The wood trim will need to cover all exposed ends of the hardie - plank. 2) The roof shingles should be extended to cover the plank at the roofline. 3) If a wood stain option exists for the hardie - plank, a sample board of that option should be placed on the site prior to the next meeting, for review by the DRB. 4) The metal picket proposed for the railing must be shown on an elevation 9M gh a cut sheet. 5 ro p p p The trash enclosure should be a art of the osal. 6) Failing timber walls might need to be addressed at some point Other aspects of the proposal 1) new entrance canopies with gabled roofs 2) lightly - colored stucco application on the chimneys 3) standing seam metal roof caps for chimneys 4) new balcony railings 5) enclosure of exposed utility systems on sides of buildings - Wq_mh Stm�+�wr. . 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A 1055 - EA 9.50-10+ 9.75 - EA 8.78-10+ Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook flues and chimneys may project not more than four feet (4') into a required setback area or into a required distance between buildings. 2. Porches, steps, decks or terraces or similar features located at ground level or within five feet (5') of ground level may project not more than ten feet (10') nor more than one -half (`/2) the minimum required dimension into a required setback area, or may project not more than five feet (5') nor more than one - fourth ( the minimum required dimension into a required distance between buildings. 3. Balconies, decks, terraces, and other similar unroofed features projecting from a structure at a height of more than five feet (5') above ground level may project not more than five feet (5') nor more than one -half ( the minimum required dimension into a required setback area, or may project not more than five feet (5') nor more than one - fourth (�/4) the minimum required dimension into a required distance between buildings. A balcony or deck projecting from a higher elevation may extend over a lower balcony or deck but in such case shall not be deemed a roof for the lower balcony or deck. 4. Fire escapes or exterior emergency exit stairways may project into any required setback area or distance between buildings not more than four feet (4'). 5. Bay windows and similar features extending the interior enclosed space of a structure may project not more than three feet (3') into a required setback area or a required distance between buildings, provided that the total of all such projection does not exceed more than one -tenth ( /lo) the area of the wall surface from which it projects or extends. 6. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar architectural features not useable as habitable floor area may extend above the height limit a distance of not more than twenty five percent (25 %) of the height limit nor more than fifteen feet (15'). D. Building Materials and Design: 1. Predominantly natural building materials shall be used within the Town of Vail. The 1 exterior use of wood, wood siding, wood shingles, native stone, brick, concrete, stucco, and EIFS may be permitted. Concrete surfaces, when permitted, shall be treated with texture and color; however, exposed aggregate is more acceptable than raw concrete. The exterior use of stucco or EIFS with gross textures or surface features that appear to imitate other materials shall not be permitted. The exterior use of simulated stone or ,l simulated brick shall not be permitted. The exterior use of aluminum, steel, plastic, or vinyl siding that appears to imitate other materials shall not be permitted. The exterior i use of plywood siding shall not be permitted. 2. The exterior use of any building material, including those not specifically identified by this Section, shall only be permitted, unless otherwise prohibited by this Code, where the Design Review Board finds: - - ,�,, 3. a. that the proposed material is satisfactory in general appearance, quality over time, architectural style, design, color, and texture; and, b. that the use of the proposed material complies with the intent of the provisions of this Code; and, c. that the use of the proposed material is compatible with the structure, site, surrounding structures, and overall character of the Town of Vail. th Ec kel - Booth Creek Townhomes R sidm Project P From: Mike McGee To: Elisabeth Eckel Date: 09/02/2004 10:49:36 AM Subject: Booth Creek Townhomes Re- siding Project Tom DuBois has a project in before DRB to reface the Booth Creek townhomes. These 35 units are in the wild land urban interface zone and are immediately adjacent to one of the area identified by UFSF as having extreem wild fire potential. The proposal includes the use of Hardi -Board to replace the deteriorated existing siding. We support the use of alternate materials for several reasons. Wood siding in this climate has a significant rate of deterioration due to UV, extreem temperature variations, the "freeze- thaw" cycle that results in accellerated cellular breakdown of cellulose materials, and the inherent associated fire risk. Our review of existing options other than wood indicates a limited number of options. replacement of the exterior siding with natural wood leaves the building complex in a less than desirable condition given the exposure to wild fire. It should be noted the number of wild land fires on the North side of 1 -70 excees the number of fires on the South side by a ration of 8:1. The southern exposure tends to be dry. Upslope winds from the west tend to push the grass fires uphill and at great speed. The last several fires on the south facing slope have doubled in size at a rate of two to four minutes, depending on the degree of slope. In addition, given the rate of UV degredation at this altitude, post - applied fire retardant has been demostrated to degrade at twice the "listed" rate (a 10 year "warrenty" is only good for 5 years). Tracking buildings needing to re -apply fire retardant is unworkable. No one seems to remember who or when. The Fire Department would like to go on record as strongly encouraging DRB allow the use of a non - combustible siding material for this project. Would you please convey our concerns to the DRB. We will make ourselves available if needed at a DRB meeting. CC: trdubois@att.net