HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-20 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Evening Meeting1.Call to Order (6:00pm)
2.Proclamations (6:00pm)
2.1 Proclamation No. 5, Take Your Dog to Work, Leave Your
Phone at Home Day
2 min.
Read proclamation into record.
Presenter(s): Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
Background: With a desire to create community and happiness
at the workplace, Mayor for the Day Cynthia L. Pillsbury hopes
people will bring their pet to work and leave their phone in their
bag (or, better off, at home!).
2.2 Proclamation No. 6, Create More Fun Day 2 min.
Read proclamation into record.
Presenter(s): Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
Background: Mayor of the Day Cynthia L. Pillsbury has ideas
for Friday Afternoon Clubs and other suggestions to create
more fun in Vail.
2.3 Proclamation No. 7, Keep Vail Beautiful Day 1 min.
Read proclamation into record.
Presenter(s): Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
Background: Mayor of the Day Cynthia L. Pillsbury would like
to bring more sunflowers and less trash to I-70 and Highway 6.
3.Recognitions (6:05pm)
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Evening Session Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kguJMs_7T6G52ha33twZyQ
6:00 PM, May 20, 2025
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time
Council will consider an item.
Public comment will be taken on each agenda item.
Public participation offers an opportunity for attendees to express opinions or ask questions regarding
town services, policies or other matters of community concern that are not on the agenda. Please keep
comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting
and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.
Proclamation No. 5 - Take Your Dog to Work Day
Proclamation No. 6 - Create More Fun Day
Proclamation No. 7 - Keep Vail Beautiful Day
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3.1 Colorado Grand Scholarship Award Winner 5 min.
Recognize Kylah Romer from Battle Mountain High School as
the Colorado Grand Scholarship Award winner for 2025.
Presenter(s): Mayor Travis Coggin and Edward O'Brien,
Colorado Grand
Background: The Colorado Grand offers an annual scholarship
program to students attending local schools in Eagle County.
Edward O'Brien, representing Colorado Grand, will recognize
the recipient and highlight the upcoming summer Colorado
Grand Program, an event that has been in Vail for over 30
years.
3.2 Town of Vail Scholarship Award Winners 5 min.
Recognize Ilya Liev Souvorin from Battle Mountain High
School and Siena Kassmel from Vail Christian High School as
the recipients for the Town of Vail Scholarship for 2025.
Presenter(s): Mayor Travis Coggin
Background: The Town of Vail has offered a financial
scholarship program for Vail Seniors who have achieved
academic excellence and leadership success, and
commitment to the Vail community. The scholarship is to help
fund students who are pursuing their next chapter at either a
college, university, or trade school.
3.3 Mauri Nottingham Excellence in Environmental
Sustainability Scholarship Award Winner
5 min.
Recognize Charli Blevins from Eagle Valley High School as
the recipient for the Mauri Nottingham Excellence in
Environmental Sustainability Scholarship for 2025.
Presenter(s): Mayor Travis Coggin
Background: The Mauri Nottingham Excellence in
Environmental Sustainability Scholarship Program honors the
contributions of Mauri Nottingham to the Vail community. The
scholarship provides recognition and financial support to a
qualified student interested in pursuing an education and
career in the field of Environmental Sustainability.
4.Public Participation (6:20pm)
4.1 Public Participation
5.Any action as a result of Executive Session (6:30pm)
6.Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Authorities (6:30pm)
6.1 Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) Appointment
Motion to appoint one member to service on the VLHA for a
five-year term ending on May 31, 2030.
6.2 Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
Charli Blevins Thank You Letter
Public Comment by Email
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Appointment
Motion to appoint one member to service on the Planning and
Environmental Commission for a partial term, ending March
31, 2027.
7.Consent Agenda (6:30pm)
7.1 Resolution No. 23, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving
Fee Updates to the Payment of Fees in Lieu for Each
Employee to be Housed, as Required by Chapter 12-23,
Commercial Linkage, and for Each Square Foot, as
Required by Chapter 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail
Town Code
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No.
23, Series of 2025.
Background: The Town received a Local Planning Capacity
Grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in 2024.
One aspect of the grant work is to develop a Residential
Linkage employee housing mitigation program.
7.2 Resolution No. 24, Series of 2025, A Resolution of the Vail
Town Council Imposing a Juvenile Curfew and Special
Event District Pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 5, Vail Town
Code
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No.
24, Series of 2025.
Background: For the 2025 4th of July holiday, the Vail Police
Department plans to implement the safety and security tactics
from previous holidays to ensure a safe and enjoyable day.
7.3 Resolution No. 25, Series of 2025, A Resolution of the Vail
Town Council Authorizing the Exercise of the Town's
Eminent Domain Authority to Acquire an Unencumbered
Fee Interest in Certain Open Space Property for the
Protection of Gore Creek, While Reserving Easements for
Utilities and Pedestrian Access
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No.
25, Series of 2025.
Background: This resolution allows the Town to confirm
through the Town's eminent domain authority that it has
unencumbered ownership of all property rights in Tracts C, D,
and F in the Vail Village Eleventh Filing. These tracts are
already owned by the Town, but certain adjacent property
owners have installed improvements on the Town's property
and asserted rights to the Town's property, which may
necessitate an action in eminent domain.
8.Action Items (6:30pm)
Council Memo - Residential Fee in Lieu
Attachment A. Resolution No. 23 - Residential Linkage
Council Memo - Resolution No. 24, 4th of July Curfew
Attachment A. Resolution No. 24, Juvenile Curfew
Attachment A. Resolution No. 25, 11th Filing Tracts Acquisition
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8.1 Arrive Vail - Review of Concept Ideas (6:30pm)
60 Minutes
Review memo and reports, listen to presentation, provide
feedback, and provide direction to staff to move forward into
Phase II - Concept Design.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Background: The purpose of the Arrive Vail Project is to
update and expand the Vail Transportation Center to
accommodate current and future needs. The Design Team will
review previous comments, present concept ideas, and
request to move the project forward into Phase II - Concept
Design.
8.2 2810 Aspen Ct Stream Tract Use Permit Extension
(7:30pm)
10 minutes
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the permit
extension.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Background: The developer at 2810 Aspen Ct was granted
surface use of the Town Stream Tract to temporarily discharge
groundwater. The permit has expired and the developer is
requesting an extension.
8.3 Safe Street For All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity (7:40pm)10 Minutes
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the direction to
Town Staff to apply for a SS4A grant.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel
Background: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe
Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) One Billion Dollar grant
program is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025,
offering up to $25 million per project to improve roadway safety
across the country. This program supports the development
and implementation of Comprehensive Safety Action Plans
aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries for
all users, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, transit riders,
micromobility users, and more.
9.Public Hearings (7:50pm)
9.1 Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An
Ordinance Rezoning 1476 Westhaven Drive, Lot 53, Glen
Lyon Subdivision, from Special Development District No.
4 (Cascade Village) to High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF)
(7:50pm)
5 min.
Council Memo - Arrive Vail Review of Concept Ideas
Attachment A. VTC LSC White Paper Draft
Attachment B. VTC LSC White Paper Supplement - Bus Capacity Discussion
Staff Presentation - Arrive Vail Review of Concept Ideas
Council Memo - 2810 Aspen Court
Attachment A. 2810 Aspen Court Dewatering Permit Extension
Council Memo - Safe Streets For All Grant
Staff Presentation - SS4A Grant
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Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No.
10, Series of 2025 upon second reading.
Presenter(s): Heather Knight, Town Planner
Background: Coldstream Ltd. is requesting a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, to allow for
the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Drive, Lot 53, Glen Lyon
Subdivision, from Special Development District No.4 (Cascade
Village), Area B, to High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District.
Since there is no underlying zoning, the application to rezone
from SDD to HDMF represents a zone district amendment and
is not an amendment to the SDD. Approval of this application
would remove the property, Area B, from the SDD.
9.2 Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An
Ordinance Rezoning 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek
Resubdivision, Lot 37, to Apply the West Vail Multi-Family
Overlay Zone District in Addition to the Underlying Two-
Family Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District (7:55pm)
5 min.
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No.
11, Series of 2025 upon second reading.
Presenter(s): Heather Knight, Town Planner
Background: The applicant is requesting a zone district
boundary amendment to apply the West Vail Multi-Family
Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District to the property located
at 2000 Chamonix Lane.
10.Adjournment (8:00pm estimated)
Staff Memo - Coldstream Ordinance Rezone
Attachment A. Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025
Attachment B. PEC24-0054 Staff Memo
Attachment C. PEC Meeting Minutes 2-10-2025
Attachment D. Applicant Presentation - Coldstream
Attachment E. PEC24-0054 Application
Staff Presentation - Coldstream Rezone 2nd Reading
Applicant Presentation - Coldstream, 2nd Reading
Council Memo - 2000 Chamonix Rezone
Attachment A. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025
Attachment B. PEC24-0049 Chamonix Rezone Staff Memo
Attachment C. PEC Minutes 12-23-2024
Attachment D. 2000 Chamonix Rezone Application Materials
Staff Presentation - 2000 Chamonix Rezone 2nd Reading
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:2 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Proclamation
AGENDA SECTION:Proclamations (6:00pm)
SUBJECT:Proclamation No. 5, Take Your Dog to Work, Leave Your Phone
at Home Day
SUGGESTED ACTION:Read proclamation into record.
PRESENTER(S):Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation No. 5 - Take Your Dog to Work Day
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Proclamation No. 5, Series of 2025
TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK, LEAVE YOUR PHONE AT HOME DAY
WHEREAS,Cynthia L. Pillsbury is serving as “Mayor for the Day”;
WHEREAS,with a desire to create community and happiness at the workplace, Cynthia
hopes people will bring their pet to work and leave their phone in their bag (or, better off,
at home);
WHEREAS,this will hopefully ensure at least one day when peoples’ attention, eyes and
smiles will be directed at their dog and their colleagues and not their phone! ;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor of the Day Cynthia L. Pillsbury does herby
proclaim that Friday, June 13
th is Take Your Pet to Work and Leave your Phone at
Home Day!
Dated this 20th day of May, 2025.
Mayor of the Day:Attest:
______________________________
Cynthia L. Pillsbury Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:2 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Proclamation
AGENDA SECTION:Proclamations (6:00pm)
SUBJECT:Proclamation No. 6, Create More Fun Day
SUGGESTED ACTION:Read proclamation into record.
PRESENTER(S):Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation No. 6 - Create More Fun Day
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Proclamation No. 6, Series of 2025
CREATE MORE FUN DAY
WHEREAS,Cynthia L. Pillsbury is serving as “Mayor for the Day”;
WHEREAS,in the hopes of creating more fun in Vail Village during the summer, Cynthia
humbly requests that open containers be made legal between Gorsuch and International
Bridge, along Gore Creek Drive from Memorial Day 2025 through Labor Day 2025, as
well as instituting mandatory FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) during the summer, starting
Friday, May 30
th, 2025 at 3pm and concluding Friday, September 5
th at 5pm.
WHEREAS,this will likely create more business for restaurants and shops and more
people in the streets of the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor of the Day, Cynthia L. Pillsbury does herby
proclaim that all residents and visitors of Vail, Colorado will have fun this
summer and try to participate in as many Friday Afternoon Clubs as possible.
Dated this 20th day of May, 2025.
Vail Mayor of the Day:Attest:
______________________________
Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:1 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Proclamation
AGENDA SECTION:Proclamations (6:00pm)
SUBJECT:Proclamation No. 7, Keep Vail Beautiful Day
SUGGESTED ACTION:Read proclamation into record.
PRESENTER(S):Cynthia L. Pillsbury, Mayor of the Day
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation No. 7 - Keep Vail Beautiful Day
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Proclamation No. 7, Series of 2025
KEEP VAIL BEAUTIFUL DAY
WHEREAS,Cynthia L. Pillsbury is serving as “Mayor for the Day”;
WHEREAS,in the hopes to bring more sunflowers and less trash to I-70 and Highway 6,
Friday, June 6th is now declared “Clean and Beautify Day” in the Vail Valley;
WHEREAS,this will likely create more business for restaurants and shops and more
people in the streets of the village;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor of the Day Cynthia L. Pillsbury does herby
proclaim that May 20
th is Keep Vail Beautiful Day!
Dated this 20th day of May, 2025.
Mayor of the Day:Attest:
______________________________
Cynthia L. Pillsbury Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Recognitions (6:05pm)
SUBJECT:Colorado Grand Scholarship Award Winner
SUGGESTED ACTION:Recognize Kylah Romer from Battle Mountain High School as the
Colorado Grand Scholarship Award winner for 2025.
PRESENTER(S):Mayor Travis Coggin and Edward O'Brien, Colorado Grand
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Recognitions (6:05pm)
SUBJECT:Town of Vail Scholarship Award Winners
SUGGESTED ACTION:Recognize Ilya Liev Souvorin from Battle Mountain High School and
Siena Kassmel from Vail Christian High School as the recipients for
the Town of Vail Scholarship for 2025.
PRESENTER(S):Mayor Travis Coggin
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Recognitions (6:05pm)
SUBJECT:Mauri Nottingham Excellence in Environmental Sustainability
Scholarship Award Winner
SUGGESTED ACTION:Recognize Charli Blevins from Eagle Valley High School as the
recipient for the Mauri Nottingham Excellence in Environmental
Sustainability Scholarship for 2025.
PRESENTER(S):Mayor Travis Coggin
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Charli Blevins Thank You Letter
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I am incredibly honored to have been chosen for the Mauri Nottingham Excellence in
Environmental Science Scholarship. This scholarship will empower me to continue my passions
in sustainability and environmental stewardship and expand my impact in the field of
environmental science. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
-Charli Blevins
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Citizen Participation
AGENDA SECTION:Public Participation (6:20pm)
SUBJECT:Public Participation
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Public Comment by Email
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From:Chris Polly FITZGERALD
To:PublicInputTownCouncil
Subject:Stephanie Samuelson
Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:35:09 PM
Good afternoon, I am writing to you out of my concern for the Town of Vail’s guests and to all of the employees,
residents who ride our bus system. I found out that Core Transit fired Stephanie from her position at the bus counter
in the VTC. Anybody who has ever passed thru the VTC, has more than likely met “Sunshine” and had all of their
questions answered by Steph. She put the “core” in Core Transit! I ask each of you to contact the newly appointed
“board” and ask them to reinstate Stephanie. She was the one person, the face, of public transportation in this town.
There was not a question she could not answer and a guest she could not help.
Please help in any way that you can,
Chris Fitzgerald
Resident, homeowner, worker bee
Have a great day
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Council Dist List
Parking
, May , 2025 :22 PM
Hi,
I recently read that parking will no longer be free in the parking structures during the summer. What
a bummer. For how many years is this expected to be?
Couldn’t the Town, Vail Resorts, local businesses, etc contribute the necessary funding for the
repairs instead, as a way to continue to promote and encourage visitation during the summer? It’s
Vail after all. Surely there must be a revenue stream you could tap into. It’s probably sitting in your
general fund. That amount is a rounding error for the Town.
Could you at least delay the implementation after the GoPro Mountain Games, or exclude that
weekend from parking collection? I’ve been coming there for years. Not looking forward to having to
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From:Brett August
To:PublicInputTownCouncil
Cc:caugust@mdpmail.com
Subject:TOV Trash collection
Date:Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:01:47 PM
To the Vail Town Council:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the apparent decision by the Vail Town Council to award the
town's trash collection to a large corporation instead of the company we know and trust, Vail Valley Waste
("VVW"). VVW is a longstanding, locally-owned business that has served Vail well for many years. Replacing them
would not affect just one business, it would impact our entire Vail community. VVW is more than a service
provider: it is part of Vail's economic and social fabric. By taking away 20-25% of their business, the town of Vail
will jeopardize local jobs, reduce competition and send a message that corporate interests outweigh the well-being
of our small businesses.
Local businesses invest in our town in ways that large corporations do not! Local companies hire local employees,
support community events and contribute to the unique character of Vail. When we outsource essential services to
massive corporations, we risk losing not only personalized service, but also the economic benefits that come
from keeping business local.
I have spoken with other Vail homeowners, and ail expressed the hope that the council will reconsider its
approach and prioritize what is best for our town in the long run--not just what appears more convenient or cost
effective in the short term. I am also quite concerned that, without competition, we will all be vulnerable to
increases in price and decreases in the quality of service.
Thank you for considering these concerns when deciding who will be permitted to perform waste hauling in Vail.
Cordially yours,
Brett August
2309 Chamonix Lane
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Authorities (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) Appointment
SUGGESTED ACTION:Motion to appoint one member to service on the VLHA for a five-year
term ending on May 31, 2030.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Authorities (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Appointment
SUGGESTED ACTION:Motion to appoint one member to service on the Planning and
Environmental Commission for a partial term, ending March 31, 2027.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Housing
ITEM TYPE:Resolution
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Resolution No. 23, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving Fee
Updates to the Payment of Fees in Lieu for Each Employee to be
Housed, as Required by Chapter 12-23, Commercial Linkage, and
for Each Square Foot, as Required by Chapter 12-24,
Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town Code
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 23,
Series of 2025.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - Residential Fee in Lieu
Attachment A. Resolution No. 23 - Residential Linkage
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Jason Dietz, Housing Director
Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist
Date: May 20, 2025
Subject: Updates on Residential Linkage, Employee Housing Mitigation, and Fees in Lieu
1. PURPOSE
Under a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Planning Capacity Grant, the
Housing and Community Development Departments are pursuing policy and process updates
intended to increase the Town of Vail’s (Town’s) capacity to address affordable housing
challenges. Alongside identifying broader opportunities to expedite development review,
permitting, and zoning for affordable housing, this effort is exploring the creation of a new
Residential Linkage employee housing mitigation program. The Residential Linkage work was
kicked off in March 2025.
The Town’s process for calculating employee housing mitigation rates and fee in lieu payments
associated with the existing Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning employee housing
mitigation programs will be reviewed as part of this overarching process. However, there is an
immediate need to establish new Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning fees in lieu. The
fees in lieu, as well as the fees in lieu calculation formula, were last updated by Resolution No.
22 in June 2016. In accordance with this Resolution, fees are supposed to be updated every
year. Utilizing the approved fee in lieu calculation method, Town staff have determined
appropriate fees that will bring the Town into compliance with the requirements for fee in lieu
payments.
2. BACKGROUND + ISSUE SUMMARY
Residential Linkage: Local Planning Capacity Grant Overview and Upcoming Milestones
The Town received a Local Planning Capacity Grant from DOLA in 2024. One aspect of the
grant work is to develop a Residential Linkage employee housing mitigation program. The
nature of this type of program is to realize the benefits that residents receive when the
community can provide fully staffed commercial operations – for safety, hospitality, health and
education – through secure employee housing solutions. To this end, the Residential Linkage
program is intended to replace the existing Inclusionary Zoning employee housing mitigation
process and applicable standards to encompass all residential construction and improve
mitigation of the community housing impacts from these developments in the future.
Housing and Community Development staff began working on this effort with Economic &
Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) and RRC Associates on March 27, 2025. EPS and RRC
Associates are currently gathering data on residential construction, operations, and
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maintenance employment generation rates. This information will eventually drive development
of the Residential Linkage program. Upcoming milestones for this initiative include a work
session with Town of Vail staff and legal counsel, public outreach and engagement meetings,
and draft policy recommendations to include employee housing mitigation rates and fees.
Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning: Fees in Lieu Update
The existing Commerical Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning employee housing mitigation
programs set requirements to mitigate the impact commercial and residential development in
the Town have on employee housing. Payment of fees in lieu is one of the approved methods
for satisfying these employee housing mitigation requirements (Town Code Sections 12-23-6
and 12-24-6). The formula and parameters used to calculate fees in lieu have shifted over time
to better respond to employee wages and housing market conditions in the community. This
formula was most recently updated in Resolution No. 22 on June 21, 2016 establishing the
Commercial Linkage fee in lieu per employee at $177,733 and the Inclusionary Zoning fee in
lieu per square foot at $320.90 (see attached).
Though the Local Planning Capacity Grant work will include review of fees in lieu, there is a
current need to update the Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning fees in lieu. Fees in
lieu are intended to reflect the affordability gap between a two-person household earning 80% of
Area Median Income (AMI) and median cost of a housing unit plus an administrative fee to
recover expenses incurred by the Town. Though the Town is required to annually calculate and
establish fees in lieu to accurately represent these values and the affordability gap, we are still
utilizing the June 2016 Resolution rates. Since 2016, 80% AMI has increased by 66% going
from $56,640 to $85,280 (Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, 2025). There has also been
significant growth in the median sale price of housing, which increased by 7.2% within Town of
Vail non-resort neighborhoods between 2015 and 2023 according to the Eagle County Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., 2025). The fees in lieu
should be updated in accordance with the calculations outlined in Table 1 below to represent
these condition changes and comply with the requirement to annually establish new fees in
lieu.
3. ACTION REQUESTED
Residential Linkage: Local Planning Capacity Grant Overview and Upcoming Milestones
Town Council can anticipate regular staff updates as work on the Residential Linkage program
continues as well as planned work sessions in August and September. Housing Department
staff will reach out regarding the appropriate scheduling for Town Council meetings with the
goal of completion in Fall 2025.
Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning: Fees in Lieu Update
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 23, Series of 2025 as proposed to amend the fee in
lieu calculation to reflect up-to-date administrative fees and establish 2025 fee in lieu amounts
for each employee to be housed and for each square foot of employee housing provided.
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TABLE 1
2025 Fee in Lieu Calculation Formula
80% Area Median Income (2-person Household)* $85,280
Affordable Monthly Housing Payment (30% of Income)$2,132
Property Taxes/Insurance/HOA Allowances (25% of Affordable Monthly
Housing Payment)
$533
Mortgage Payment (2-person Household at 80% AMI)* $1,599
Maximum Mortgage Amount (5% Down Payment Included) $259,536
Affordable Purchase Price (2-person Household at 80% AMI)* $273,196
Square Feet of Unit 825
Median Price per Square Foot (All Units)** $1,000
Cost per Unit $825,000
Affordability Gap/Payment per Unit in Lieu $551,804
Gap per Employee (1.5 Employees/Household on Average) $367,869
Administrative Fee per Employee*** $5,681
Fee per Square Foot per Employee $669
Administrative Fee per Square Foot per Employee*** $6.90
Fee in Lieu per Employee $373,550
Fee in Lieu per Square Foot $675.76
*Values derived from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority 2025 Income Limit ad Maximum Rent Tables published on April 8,
2025
**2023 Median Sale Price/Square Foot for all units in Town of Vail Non-Resort Areas published in the 2025 Eagle County Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (Page. 32, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.)
***New administrative fees calculated using a 3.88% annual inflation rate that follows the 35% Consumer Price Index increase
between 2016 and 2025.
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RESOLUTION NO. 23
Series of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FEE UPDATES TO THE PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU FOR
EACH EMPLOYEE TO BE HOUSED, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 12-23, COMMERCIAL
LINKAGE, AND FOR EACH SQUARE FOOT, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 12-24,
INCLUSIONARY ZONING, VAIL TOWN CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 12- 23-6 and 12- 24- 6, Methods of Mitigation,
payment of fees in lieu is one of five methods by which the mitigation of employee
housing required may be accomplished;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 12- 23-6 and 12- 24-6, the fees in lieu for
each employee to be housed and for each square foot of employee housing required
shall be established annually by resolution of the Vail Town Council;
WHEREAS, Vail Town Council approved Resolution No. 22, Series of 2016 authorizing
the establishment of fees in lieu; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22, Series of 2016 requires the fees in lieu to be calculated
each year to establish the new annual fees in lieu.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the 2025 Fees in lieu per
Exhibit A.
a. Fee in lieu per employee (commercial linkage)= $ 373,550.00
b. Fee in lieu per square foot (inclusionary zoning)= $ 675.76
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED,PASSED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this 20th day of May,2025.
_________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Resolution
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Resolution No. 24, Series of 2025, A Resolution of the Vail Town
Council Imposing a Juvenile Curfew and Special Event District
Pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 5, Vail Town Code
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 24,
Series of 2025.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - Resolution No. 24, 4th of July Curfew
Attachment A. Resolution No. 24, Juvenile Curfew
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May 14, 2025
To:Vail Town Council
Through:Russ Forrest
Town Manager
Ryan Kenney
Chief of Police
From:Christopher Botkins
Operations Commander
Subject:Enhanced Safety Measures for July 4th Holiday and Addressing Juvenile
Issues
Over recent years, the Vail Police Department has faced a surge in juvenile delinquency during
the July 4th evening celebrations. With well over 1,000 juveniles gathering in the Solaris Plaza
and International Bridge area, issues have arisen, including disruptions to town bus routes,
harassment of families enjoying the Vail Village core, and disturbances to local businesses.
Complaints regarding underage drinking, drug use, and disorderly behavior were prevalent, often
exacerbated by the absence of parental supervision, as many parents are located in the Denver
area rather than in Vail.
In 2024, the Vail Police Department implemented robust measures to bolster safety and security
during the July 4th holiday. This included deploying additional law enforcement personnel to
key locations to dissuade individuals from engaging in unlawful behavior, utilizing advanced
surveillance technologies in high-traffic areas, and partnering with the Eagle County District
Attorney’s Office, and other stakeholders to foster community-wide responsibility for public
safety, as well as instituting a curfew for guests under eighteen years old. Moreover, we
conducted an outreach campaign to Denver schools to educate juveniles and parents about
accountability. The result of these enhanced actions was a great success. Although the crowds
were still large, enforcement actions were limited, and the overall impact on the Town was
minimized.
For the 2025 holiday, the Vail Police Department plans to implement the same tactics to ensure a
safe and enjoyable holiday.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24
Series of 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL IMPOSING A
JUVENILE CURFEW AND SPECIAL EVENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 5, VAIL TOWN CODE
WHEREAS, Title 6, Chapter 5, of the Vail Town Code authorizes the Town Council
to impose a juvenile curfew and special event district to be established between 10:30
p.m. on July 4 and 5:00 a.m. on July 5, wherein it shall be unlawful for any person under
18 years of age to be or remain upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, parking lot or any
public place or right-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1.Pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 5 of the Vail Town Code there shall be a
juvenile curfew and special event district established between 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2025,
and 5:00 a.m. on July 5, 2025, wherein it shall be unlawful for any person under 18 years
of age to be or remain upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, parking lot or any public
place or right-of-way.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20
th DAY OF MAY, 2025.
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:Resolution
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Resolution No. 25, Series of 2025, A Resolution of the Vail Town
Council Authorizing the Exercise of the Town's Eminent Domain
Authority to Acquire an Unencumbered Fee Interest in Certain
Open Space Property for the Protection of Gore Creek, While
Reserving Easements for Utilities and Pedestrian Access
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 25,
Series of 2025.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A. Resolution No. 25, 11th Filing Tracts Acquisition
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RESOLUTION NO. 25
Series of 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
EXERCISE OF THE TOWN'S EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY TO
ACQUIRE AN UNENCUMBERED FEE INTEREST IN CERTAIN OPEN
SPACE PROPERTY FOR THE PROTECTION OF GORE CREEK, WHILE
RESERVING EASEMENTS FOR UTILITIES AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
WHEREAS, the Town possesses the power of eminent domain pursuant to Article
XX, §§ 1 and 6 of the Colorado Constitution, §§ 1.2 and 13.11 of the Vail Home Rule
Charter, and C.R.S. §§ 8-6-101, et seq., 31-25-201, and 38-1-105;
WHEREAS, the Town may exercise the power of eminent domain for the public
purpose of acquiring open space and protecting water quality and riparian areas;
WHEREAS, the Town is the fee owner of three tracts (tracts B, C, and F) of vacant
land adjacent to Gore Creek as established by the Vail Village Eleventh filing and more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Subject
Property");
WHEREAS, in 2012, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
provisionally listed Gore Creek as a 303(d) impaired waterway for failing to meet state
standards for aquatic life;
WHEREAS, thereafter, the Town studied the causes of Gore Creek's degradation
and developed the Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan (the "Plan"), which was adopted by
Town Council on March 15, 2016, to rectify the harmful conditions leading to Gore Creek's
degradation;
WHEREAS, the Plan identifies three primary causes of degradation related to Gore
Creek: 1) pollutants from land use activities; 2) drainage from impervious surfaces; and
3) loss of riparian and streamside vegetation;
WHEREAS, the Plan identifies a variety of actions to restore water quality in Gore
Creek, relevantly including the requirement that encroachments on Town property
resulting in degradation of the water quality be remediated to pre-development conditions;
WHEREAS, since 2016, the Town has budgeted approximately $1,000,000
annually in an effort to remediate the degrading factors identified in the Plan (collectively,
the "Restore the Gore Project");
WHEREAS, thus far, the Restore the Gore Project has included:improving
stormwater treatment; changing Town landscaping practices; hosting educational events
and campaigns; implementing cost-sharing programs for restoration of riparian habitat on
private property; adopting Ordinance 2015-6, which protects stream tracts in the Town;
adopting Ordinance 2022-6, which establishes setbacks from Gore Creek and its
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tributaries; planting more than 26,000 native trees and shrubs in riparian areas on the
nearly 14 miles of Town-owned riparian area; eliminating hundreds of social trails and
rehabilitating trampled natural areas; designating alternate access points to Gore Creek;
and reducing the number of illegal encroachments on stream tracts from over 100 in 2016
to approximately 16 in 2024;
WHEREAS, despite these significant efforts, the Town has been prevented from
effectively implementing the Restore the Gore Project on the Subject Property, because
certain property owners have attempted to encumber the Subject Property with a private
covenant;
WHEREAS, more specifically, in 1971, the Subject Property became encumbered
with a private covenant established by a majority of the owners in the Vail Village Eleventh
filing that requires the Subject Property to be maintained as vacant, undisturbed, and
unencumbered open space in its natural condition, but allows ingress and egress through
the Subject Property, utility improvements that do not disturb or alter the surface of the
Subject Property, and the riding of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules;
WHEREAS, in 2017, a majority of the property owners in the Vail Village Eleventh
filing, ultra vires, without consent from the Town, further encumbered the Subject Property
by adopting an amendment to the protective covenant that would allow property owners
adjacent to the Subject Property and within the Vail Village Eleventh filing to landscape
the Subject Property and place benches, patios, and other features on the Subject
Property (the "2017 Covenants");
WHEREAS, the 2017 Covenants are in direct violation of the Vail Town Code
related to the protection of stream tracts and setbacks from Gore Creek;
WHEREAS, the Town has been unsuccessful in enforcing the Vail Town Code on
the Subject Property, because certain owners in the Vail Village Eleventh Filing maintain
that the 2017 Covenants allow encumbrances on the Subject Property despite the Town’s
ownership of the Subject Property and despite the Vail Town Code providing otherwise;
WHEREAS, the 2017 Covenants have resulted in a variety of harmful impacts on
the Subject Property, including: the use of landscaping chemicals, both insecticides and
herbicides, that have killed native plant, insect, and aquatic species in and around the
Subject Property; landscaping that is non-native that has invited invasive species on the
Subject Property; the removal of riparian habitat; and the construction of various
structures in riparian habitat (collectively, the "Impacts");
WHEREAS, the Impacts have resulted in degradation to the water quality in Gore
Creek and will continue to do so;
WHEREAS, the Impacts prevent the Town from meeting the requirements of the
Restore the Gore Project;
WHEREAS, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission designated Gore Creek
between its confluence with Red Sandstone Creek and the Eagle River as Gold Medal
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Water, which contributes to Gore Creek's status as a world-class fishing destination that
provides significant economic benefits to the Town;
WHEREAS, Gore Creek's Gold Medal Water status depends upon abundant and
undisturbed native riparian vegetation living in and thriving along Gore Creek;
WHEREAS, the Impacts jeopardize the Gold Medal Water status of Gore Creek
and the related fishing and economic benefits by eliminating native riparian vegetation
and habitat and degrading the water quality in Gore Creek;
WHEREAS, the Town seeks to acquire unencumbered title to the Subject Property
and to extinguish the 2017 Covenants on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Town's acquisition by condemnation of an unencumbered fee
interest in the Subject Property is necessary for the preservation of Gore Creek, which is
an important public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1. The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference and adopted
as findings of the Town Council.
Section 2.To effectively implement the Restore the Gore Project and preserve
Gore Creek, the Town Council hereby finds the acquisition of unencumbered fee title to
the Subject Property will serve a proper, public and municipal purpose and use, and that
such acquisition is necessary and essential to this public purpose and use.
Section 3.The Town Council hereby declares its intent to acquire an
unencumbered fee interest in the Subject Property, subject to the reservation of an
access easement for pedestrians and utilities as more particularly described in Exhibit
B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. If necessary, the Town
Council hereby declares its intent to acquire the Subject Property through the exercise of
the power of eminent domain.
Section 4.The Town Manager, the Town Attorney, the Town Manager’s
designated representative(s), and any and all persons retained or employed by the Town
in the prosecution of this matter are hereby directed to comply with all notice and good
faith negotiation requirements set forth in C.R.S. § 38-1-101, et seq.
Section 5.The Town Manager is authorized to make reasonable and good faith
offers to purchase from the affected landowner(s) the necessary interest in the Subject
Property and the Town Manager is further authorized to execute agreements for the
acquisition of the same.
Section 6.If, after engaging in good-faith negotiations, the Town is unable to
acquire the necessary property rights, the Town Attorney and the Town's special counsel
are hereby authorized to institute and prosecute eminent domain proceedings in the name
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of the Town to acquire an unencumbered fee interest in the Subject Property by
condemnation. In the prosecution of any eminent domain actions to acquire a fee interest
in the Subject Property, the Town shall have and retain all rights and powers lawfully
delegated to it by Article XX, §§ 1 and 6 of the Colorado Constitution, §§ 1.2 and 13.11
of the Vail Home Rule Charter, and C.R.S. §§ 8-6-101, et seq., 31-25-201 and 38-1-105;
Section 7.If eminent domain proceedings are instituted, the Town Manager or
designee, in consultation with the Town Attorney and the Town's special counsel, is
authorized to retain such expert witnesses, including appraisers, as the Town determines
are necessary for the eminent domain proceedings.
Section 8. The Town Manager or designee, in consultation with the Town
Attorney and the Town's special counsel, are hereby specifically authorized to make such
reasonable or necessary amendments and corrections to the terms and legal descriptions
of the property interests to be acquired, including authorization to include such additional
or other property rights necessary or desirable for the Town. The Town Manager and
Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an acceptance of interest in
real property when acquired.
Section 9. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
Resolution is promulgated under the general police power of the Town, that it is adopted
for the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that this Resolution is necessary for
the protection of public convenience and welfare. The Town Council further determines
that the Resolution bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be
obtained.
Section 10. If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Resolution or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by
a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect application to other
persons or circumstances.
Section 11. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY,
2025.
______________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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Exhibit A
Subject Property
Tracts B, C and F, Vail Village Eleventh Filing, Town of Vail, County of Eagle, State of
Colorado
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Exhibit B
Easement Reservation
The Town hereby reserves a perpetual, non-exclusive blanket utility easement over and
across the entire property described in Exhibit A, for the purpose of installing, maintaining,
repairing, and replacing underground and above-ground utility lines, cables, and related
equipment, including without limitation water, sewer, gas, electric, and
telecommunications lines. This easement includes the right of ingress and egress to
access the easement area, and the right to use adjoining portions of the property as
necessary for the performance of work related to the easement, provided that such use
is kept to a minimum and the property is restored to its original condition as soon as
practicable.
The Town hereby reserves a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for pedestrian access
over and across the entire property described in Exhibit A for the purpose of providing
pedestrian access to, from, and across the Property, which shall be limited to foot traffic.
Adjacent property owners shall not obstruct or interfere with the use of this easement by
the Town or others entitled to its use.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:60 Minutes
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Arrive Vail - Review of Concept Ideas (6:30pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Review memo and reports, listen to presentation, provide feedback,
and provide direction to staff to move forward into Phase II - Concept
Design.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - Arrive Vail Review of Concept Ideas
Attachment A. VTC LSC White Paper Draft
Attachment B. VTC LSC White Paper Supplement - Bus Capacity Discussion
Staff Presentation - Arrive Vail Review of Concept Ideas
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To:Town Council
From:Public Works Department
Date:May 20, 2025
Subject:Arrive Vail - Vail Transportation Center Expansion Update
Confirming Goals & Needs and Initial Programming Concept Analysis
I.SUMMARY
The Town of Vail has budgeted $1.5 Million to complete the planning and design of the
future expansion of the Vail Transportation Center (VTC). Half of the cost (up to
$750,000) will be reimbursed as a part of the Multi Modal Option Fund grant awarded to
the Town in the fall of 2022. The purpose of the project is to update and expand the
VTC to accommodate current and future needs. Transit use growth of the Vail Transit
Center has exceeded current capacity during peak season and is anticipated to grow
with the success of Core (EVTA), the expansion of Bustang, and the success and
expansion of Town of Vail transit services. To emphasize the importance of the VTC as
an Arrival Center the project has been rebranded Arrive Vail.
The Town has contracted with 4240 Architecture Inc. to facilitate and execute this
planning and design process with four phases:
Phase I Confirming Goals & Needs and Initial Programming Concept Analysis
Phase II Concept Design (Summer/Fall 2025)
Phase III Design Development/Entitlements (Winter/Spring 2025/26)
Phase IV Final Design & Construction Documents (Summer/Fall 2026)
Phase I of the project will reconfirm the Mobility & Transportation Master Plan goals and
needs for the VTC, identify additional design opportunities that create a sense of arrival
and gateway into Vail Village, and reengage critical stakeholders and the public to
receive input, comments, and ideas regarding the project.
The purpose of this Council session is to:
Review Council comments from last Council meeting & transit needs
o LSC’s Transit Analysis & Supplemental Bus Capacity reports are attached
Review concept Ideas that provide test fits for the identified program
Identify the preferred concept ideas and direct staff to negotiate a scope and fee
with the design team for Phase II - Concept Design.
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II.NEXT STEPS
Prior to moving forward into Phase II staff will need direction as to which concept ideas
Council would like to move forward into Concept Design. Key questions that should be
answered to narrow the scope of the project include;
Does Council agree with the future need for at least 18 active bus bays? Which,
given certain conditions, could be partially phased over the next 20 years.
Does Council believe, that if necessary to achieve the project goals, the project
could displace/eliminate parking, specifically with regard to creating enough
room for the required number of bus bays and skier drop-
off(Shuttle/Taxi/Uber/etc…)?
o If Yes, should the displaced/eliminated parking be accounted for as a part
of project, potentially in a separate location (i.e. Reallocated within new
space of the VTC, Ford Park/S. Frontage Road, West Vail Fire Station
area, opportunities at West Lionshead development)?
o If No, does Council agree that in order to save all parking transit will likely
need to be accommodated on a new upper deck?
Does Council believe an upper deck solution should be considered in Concept
Design, or should the project be narrowed to surface solutions only?
Does Council believe an Intercity (Bustang/Greyhound) bus stop should be
considered within the median of I-70 to relieve on-site constraints? This type of
in-line project would need to be coordinated with CDOT and the Division of
Transit and Rail and would likely be completed as a separate project by CDOT.
Considering the above, and current funding opportunities, what magnitude of
Concept Design options should the project move forward with?
o Go Modest: $10M +/- Solution; Assuming minimal to no Grant funding
o Go Medium: $50M +/- Solution; Assuming 80/20 Federal Grant funding
o Go Big:$100M +/- and beyond solution; Assuming 80/20 Grant
funding and Public/Private Partnership
Funding
Current construction funding is not anticipated to change in any project scenario, unless
otherwise approved by each agency:
CDOT Strategic Funds: $6.4 M
Town of Vail Budget for Construction: $2.0 M
Core & Other: TBD
The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) just announced a $1.5B Low/No Emissions and
Buses/Bus Facilities grant program with a grant deadline of July 14, 2025. This is one
type of grant this project could apply for.
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III.RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council review the material, listen to presentation, identify preferred
concept ideas, and direct staff to negotiate scope and fee to move forward into Phase
II;
with up to (4) total concepts in the “Go Modest” and “Go Medium” project type,
at least (2) of which that allow for phasing,
and none of which preclude a future “Go Big” type project.
IV.ATTACHMENTS
VTC Presentation
VTC Expansion Study – LSC 3/31/25
VTC Expansion Study Supplemental on Bus Capacity – LSC 5/12/25
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Prepared by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Prepared for the
Town of Vail
March 31, 2025
,
Vail Transportation Center
Expansion Study
White Paper:
Existing Conditions and
Preliminary Recommendations
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Vail Transportation Center Expansion Study
White Paper: Existing Conditions and Preliminary Recommendations
Prepared for the
Town of Vail
Department of Public Works
1309 Elkhorn Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Prepared by
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
2690 Lake Forest Road, Ste. C
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-4053
March 31, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Introduction/Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 1
Existing Uses of Vail Transportation Center ................................................................................................. 1
Services Operating at Vail Transportation Center ........................................................................................ 1
VTC Vehicle Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Taxi and Shuttle Lanes ................................................................................................................................ 15
Passenger Waiting Facilities and Capacity at VTC ....................................................................................... 21
Vehicle and Driver Layovers at VTC ............................................................................................................ 24
Assessment of Current Operational/Passenger Issues ............................................................................... 24
Future Transit Plans and Impacts on the VTC Program .............................................................................. 25
Potential to Reduce VTC Program by Using Other Facilities ....................................................................... 30
Summary and Conclusions .......................................................................................................................... 33
LIST OF TABLES
TABLES PAGE
Table 1: Scheduled Services at VTC – Vail Transit and Core Transit ............................................................. 2
Table 2: Average Daily Passenger Boarding for Vail Transit and Core Transit Services ................................ 3
Table 3: Scheduled Services at VTC - Private Transportation Services ......................................................... 7
Table 4: Number of Permits Issued for Taxi and Shuttle Lanes at VTC ......................................................... 8
Table 5: VT and CT Bus Arrival Counts at Bus Bay ........................................................................................ 9
Table 6: Buses on Site at One Time - Counted 12/28/2024, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM ....................................... 10
Table 7: Buses on Site at One Time - Counted 12/28/2024, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ........................................ 11
Table 8: Bus Layover Time in Bus Bays at VTC ............................................................................................ 12
Table 9: Number of Vehicles at Peak Hour on Peak Day ............................................................................ 15
Table 10: Vehicles in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at One Time ................................................................................ 17
Table 11: Vehicle Layover Time in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at VTC .................................................................... 18
Table 12: Vehicles per Lane in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes ...................................................................................... 19
Table 13: Taxi/Shuttle Lane Passenger Boarding and Alighting Counts ..................................................... 19
Table 14: Passengers Waiting at VTC .......................................................................................................... 23
Table 15: Impact of Planned Vail Transit Service Improvements on Peak Buses at VTC ............................ 26
Table 16: Recommended VTC Transit Program .......................................................................................... 34
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES PAGE
Figure 1: Aerial image of Vail Transportation Center ................................................................................... 4
Figure 2: VTC Winter Saturday Boarding by Half Hour ............................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
A key step in defining and designing improvements to the Vail Transportation Center (VTC) for the future
is to conduct a detailed assessment of the transit-related uses that the VTC should provide and to
quantify these uses in order to establish the appropriate program for the facility. First, existing transit
uses are reviewed and service/ridership data assessed to gain an understanding of current conditions,
use levels, and deficiencies. Next, a review of planning documents is presented to ensure that VTC plans
can be coordinated with other regional transit plans. An assessment is then presented regarding the
potential to accommodate transit-related uses elsewhere in Vail. Finally, the recommended uses and
program for the VTC are then presented. In particular, this focuses on two key parameters: the number
of buses (and other vehicle types) that the VTC should be designed to accommodate, and the peak
number of passengers onsite and associated waiting area required.
EXISTING USES OF VAIL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
The Vail Transportation Center in Vail, Colorado, is a site where transit agencies and transportation
services, both public and private, offer transit services to potential riders. The site is served by more
than 10 different public and private transportation providers. VTC has more than 500 scheduled services
per peak day, including public transit buses and private transportation vehicles like interregional buses
and airport shuttles. A summary of these services is available in Table 1, and Table 2 shows a summary
of winter ridership for Winter 2024. In addition, many vehicles operate without a schedule that serve
VTC as well. These include hotel shuttles, taxis, limousine or town car services, and chartered airport
shuttle services.
Vehicle and passenger capacity at the Vail Transportation Center is a key issue. VTC has 6 bus bays for
public transit vehicles, 2 lanes for private transportation vehicles, including large buses, cutaway buses,
or sprinter van shuttles, as well as curb areas for taxis, vans, courtesy cars, and limos (Figure 1).
SERVICES OPERATING AT VAIL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
Public Transit Services
Vail Transit provides free transit services around the Town of Vail. Offering 8 fixed routes, the services
run from 5:45 AM to 2:10 AM during the wintertime, and lesser hours of service in other seasons. The
frequency of service varies, with some routes operating every 15 minutes and some routes operating
every hour. Many routes operate at varying frequencies, depending on the time of day and offering
more frequent services during the peak of the day and less frequent services when the volume of
ridership is slower. The individual routes are as follows:
• The Ford Park route runs in loops between VTC and Ford Park every 30 minutes. It has the
lowest average boardings, both as a daily average (37.65 average daily boardings at VTC) and
Saturday average (44.6 average Saturday boardings at VTC).
• The East Vail route has the highest daily boardings, with a daily average of 1131.2 passengers
boarding at VTC and an average Saturday boarding of 1643.5 passengers boarding at VTC. East
Vail loops between VTC and East Vail, and the frequency varies between 15-minute, 20-minute,
and 30-minute service intervals.
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Table 1: Scheduled Services at VTC - Vail Transit and Core Transit
Start End Start End Fare (One-way Trip)
Vail Transit
Ford Park 6:20 AM 20:35 VTC Ford Park Free 30 Minutes
East Vail 5:00 AM 2:00 PM VTC East Vail Free 5:50 AM-7:10 AM
20 minute
7:30 AM-8:15 PM
15 Minutes
8:30 PM-2:00 AM
30 Minutes
Golf Course 6:45 AM 11:05 VTC Golf Course Free
6:45 AM,
10:45 AM - 2:45 PM,
5:45 PM-9:45PM
60 Minutes
7:45 AM-10:15AM,
2:45 PM-5:15PM
30 Minutes
10:50 PM,
11:50 PM
60 minutes
Lionsridge Loop 6:15 AM 8:15 AM VTC Lionsridge Free 60 Minutes ----
Sandstone 6:00 AM 2:10 AM VTC Sandstone/Potato Patch Free
6:00 AM-8:00 AM,
10:00 AM-3:00 PM,
5:00 PM-8:30 PM
9:10 pm-2:10 AM,
30 Minutes
8:00 AM-10:00 PM
3:00PM-5:00 PM
20 Minutes
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West Vail - Green 5:45 AM 2:10 AM VTC West Vail Free 5:45 AM-8:15 PM,
30 Minutes
8:50 AM-2:10 AM
40 Minutes --
West Vail - Red 6:00 AM 12:30 AM VTC West Vail North
and West Vail South Free 6:00 AM-8:30 PM
30 Minutes
9:10 PM-1:50 AM
40 Minute --
West Vail - Express 6:10 AM
2:10 PM
10:40 AM
5:20:00 PM VTC West Vail North Free 15 Minutes ----
Core Transit
Valley Route - East 6:38 AM 11:08 AM Two Rivers Village VTC $ 3.00 for Gypsum Stops 2 6:38 AM-8:50 AM
15 Minutes3
8:59 AM-5:08 PM
30 Minutes
6:08 PM-11:08PM
60 Minutes
Valley Route - West 6:50 AM 1:05 AM VTC Two Rivers Village $ 3.00 for Gypsum Stops 2
6:50 AM,
6:20 PM-1:20 AM
60 Minutes
7:50 AM-6:20 AM
30 Minutes --
Hwy 6 Route - East 5:54 AM 12:14 AM Lake Creek Village VTC Free Every 20 Minutes ----
Hwy 6 Route - West 5:25 AM 6:08 AM VTC Lake Creek Village Free Every 20 Minutes ----
Beaver Creek Express 6:50 AM 6:40 AM VTC VTC Free Every 20 Minutes ----
Leadville-West 6:45 AM 7:10 AM Leadville Park-n-Ride VTC $3.00 for Leadville Stops 2 2 Runs per Day ----
Leadville-East 4:25 PM 5:06 PM VTC Leadville Park-n-Ride $3.00 for Leadville Stops 2 2 Runs per Day ----
Minturn-East 7:46 AM 18:46 Red Cliff VTC Free 7 Runs Per Day ----
Minturn West 7:35 AM 19:35 Red Cliff VTC Free 8 Runs Per Day ----
Note 1: All services are offered Sunday-Saturday, unless otherwise noted.
Note 2: Core Transit fares are free for all destinations except those in Leadville and Gypsum.
Note 3: Valley Route Eastbound morning service frequecny shows how often scheduled buses are arriving at VTC.
Service Frequency (Minutes)
Public Transit Services
Service Hours 1 Start & End Locations
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Table 2: Average Daily Passenger Boarding for Vail Transit and Core Transit Services
Vail Transit
System-wide
Passenger Boarding
VTC Daily
Average
Passenger
Boarding
% of
Passenger
Boarding at
VTC
System-
wide
Passenger
Boarding
VTC Saturday
Passenger
Boarding
% of
Saturday
Passenger
Boarding at
VTC
East Vail 2364 1131 48%3434 1643 48%
Ford Park 97 38 39%115 45 39%
Golf Course 332 54 16%437 71 16%
Lionsridge Loop 215 39 18%390 70 18%
Sandstone 682 163 24%1266 302 24%
West Vail Express 761 223 29%785 230 29%
West Vail Green 1133 211 19%1485 277 19%
West Vail Red 1419 615 43%1655 717 43%
Vail Transit Total: 7004 2474 35%9567 3356 35%
Core Transit
System-wide
Passenger Boarding
VTC Daily
Average
Passenger
Boarding
% of
Passenger
Boarding at
VTC
System-
wide
Passenger
Boarding
VTC Saturday
Passenger
Boarding
% of
Saturday
Passenger
Boarding at
VTC
100- Leadville WB 28 17 58%23 14 61%
200- Highway 6 WB 1813 640 35%1519 547 36%
300- Beaver Creek WB 530 99 19%526 94 18%
400- Valley WB 716 94 13%729 386 53%
500- Minturn WB 43 19 44%43 22 51%
Core Transit Total 3130 869 28%2839 1063 37%
Winter Daily Average Boarding Winter Saturday Average Boarding
Winter Daily Average Boarding Winter Saturday Average Boarding
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• The Golf Course route loops between VTC and Golden Park/Golf Course areas of Vail with 30-
and 60-minute intervals over the course of the day. This route has an average daily boarding of
54.25 at VTC and an average Saturday boarding of 71.4 passengers.
• The Lionsridge Loop route travels northwestern Vail to the Lionsridge area and returns to VTC
every 60 minutes. It has an average daily passenger boarding of 38.85 at VTC and an average
Saturday Passenger boarding of 70.4 at VTC.
• The Sandstone route travels a loop from VTC to northern Vail to the Sandstone area and runs in
20- to 30-minute intervals. It has an average daily passenger boarding of 164 at VTC and an
average Saturday passenger boarding of 302.5 at VTC.
• The West Vail Green route travels a loop from VTC to West Vail South and West Vail North and
runs in 30- to 40-minute intervals. It has an average daily passenger boarding of 211.25 at VTC
and an average Saturday passenger boarding of 276.9 at VTC.
• The West Vail Red route has an average daily boarding of 614.7 at VTC and an average Saturday
passenger boarding of 716.6 at VTC. The route travels a loop from VTC to West Vail South and
West Vail North and runs in 30- to 40-minute intervals.
• Finally, the West Vail Express route travels a loop from VTC to West Vail North and operates
only during peak morning and peak afternoon times in 15-minute intervals. It has an average
daily passenger boarding of 223.2 at VTC and an average Saturday passenger boarding of 230.1
at VTC. The
Core Transit offers 5 fixed routes that stop at the Vail Transportation Center. The earliest run begins at
5:25 AM and the latest ends at 1:05 AM. The frequency of service varies from 1 run per hour to every 20
minutes, depending on the route. Fares are free, except for stops in the towns of Gypsum and Leadville,
where fares are $3 for a one-way trip.
• Route 100 – Leadville is from Leadville - Redcliff – Minturn – Eagle/Vail-VTC and westbound
from VTC – Eagle/Vail-Minturn -Redcliff - Leadville, and the route runs 2 times per day in each
direction. It has the lowest average daily passenger boarding of 16.5 and a Saturday boarding of
14.2 at VTC.
• Route 200 – Highway 6 operates between VTC – Avon-Edwards-Eagle and runs every 15
minutes. It has the highest average daily passenger boarding of 640.3 at VTC and an average
Saturday passenger boarding of 547.1.
• Route 300 – Beaver Creek Express runs from VTC through Avon to Beaver Creek and back to
VTC. The frequency of the runs is every 20 minutes. It has an average daily passenger boarding
of 99.4 at VTC and an average Saturday passenger boarding of 93.6.
• Route 400 – Valley travels eastbound from Dotsero-Gypsum-Eagle-Edwards-Avon-Eagle/Vail-
VTC and westbound from VTC – Avon-Edwards-Eagle-Gypsum-Dotsero. The route operates at
15-, 30-, and 60-minute frequencies, depending on the time of day. It has an average daily
boarding of 93.8 at VTC and an average Saturday passenger boarding of 386.1 at VTC.
• Route 500 –Minturn travels eastbound from Redcliff – Minturn – Eagle/Vail-VTC and westbound
from VTC – Eagle/Vail-Minturn -Redcliff and operates 7 runs eastbound and 8 runs westbound.
It has an average daily passenger boarding of 42.9 at VTC and an average Saturday passenger
boarding of 21.8 at VTC.
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Private Transportation Providers
Vail is a popular destination for many long-distance travelers, and the Vail Transportation Center is a
convenient stop for many private/intercity transportation providers (Table 3). To track the number of
vehicles at VTC at a time, the Town of Vail requires private transportation providers to obtain a permit
for each vehicle. Between October 2023 and February 2024, 116 private transportation providers
obtained a total of 454 permits for vehicles to service VTC (Table 4). These are described in detail below:
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang runs two services to Vail (Table 3):
• Bustang West Line is a motor coach-type bus that travels from Grand Junction, CO to Denver,
CO, and the eastbound and westbound runs both make 15 stops in Vail per day. The fare for a
trip between Denver and Vail is $17 for a one-way trip.
• Pegasus is an express van service that travels from Denver, CO to Avon, CO along the I-70
corridor westbound and from Denver, CO to Avon, CO eastbound. It stops at the Vail
Transportation Center 7 times on weekdays and 10 times on weekends for both directions.
Fares start at $20 one way.
Greyhound is a national transportation provider that offers service between Glenwood Springs and
Denver, CO (Table 3). The service stops Monday-Sunday in Vail at the Vail Transportation Center once
per day going eastbound and once per day going westbound. Greyhound vehicles are large motor
coaches that carry 50 passengers. The fares for this service start at $31.98.
Summit Express is a van service that transports passengers between Denver Airport and Vail (Table 3).
The service offers 10 runs per day and operates Monday-Sunday. Fare starts at $99 for a one-way trip.
Epic Mountain Express is a van service that transports passengers between Denver Airport and Vail
Transportation Center (Table 3). The service offers 11 runs per day, Monday through Friday. Fare starts
at $109 for a one-way trip.
Peak 1 Express is a van service that will transport passengers between Denver Airport and Vail
Transportation Center (Table 3). The service runs 16 times per day, Monday-Friday. The fare starts at
$89 for a one-way trip.
Hotel Shuttles
Many Vail-area hotels and condominiums also provide shuttle service to the Vail Transportation Center
for their guests. Historically, the Town of Vail has required developers of properties like large hotels or
condominium projects to offset potential vehicle and parking congestion by providing their guests
and/or residents with a shuttle service. The Go Vail 2045 Master Mobility Plan identifies that this
mitigation effort has now created a situation where the shuttles themselves are creating congestion and
recommends pivoting from the hotel shuttle system to one that encourages hotel guests to use public
transit.
Between October 2023 and February 2024, 25 properties were operating 55 Hotel/Condominium
shuttles with permits to stop at VTC (Table 4).
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Table 3: Scheduled Services at VTC - Private Transportation Services
Start End Start End Fare (One-way Trip)1
Bustang
West Line - Eastbound 6:30 AM 7:35 PM Grand Junction, CO Denver, CO $17 from Denver to Vail 15 Runs Per Day
West Line - Westbound 8:20 AM 8:30 PM Denver, CO Grand Junction, CO $17 from Denver to Vail 15 Runs Per Day
Pegasus - Eastbound 7:40 AM 8:40 PM Avon Denver, CO Starts at $20 7 Runs Per Weekday,
10 Runs Per Weekend
Pegasus - Westbound 8:10 AM 9:40 PM Denver, CO Avon Starts at $20 8 Runs Per Weekday,
10 Runs Per Weekend
Greyhound
Westbound 11:05 AM 1:35 PM Denver, CO Glenwood Springs, CO Starts at $32 1 Run Per Day
Eastbound 3:25 PM 5:50 PM Glenwood Springs Denver, CO Starts at $33 1 Run Per Day
Peak 1 Express
Westbound 8:00 AM 1:00 AM VTC Denver Airport Starts at $89 16 Runs Per Day
Eastbound 12:30 AM 4:30 AM Denver Airport VTC Starts at $94 17 Runs Per Day
Summit Express
Westbound 9:00 AM 9:00 PM Denver Airport VTC Starts at $99 10 Runs Per Day,
60 Minutes
Eastbound 5:15 AM 5:15 PM VTC Denver Airport Starts at $99 11 Runs Per Day,
60 Minutes
Epic Mountain Express
Westbound 9:30 AM 9:30 PM Denver Airport VTC Starts at $109 11 Runs Per Day,
60 Minutes
Eastbound 6:00 AM 6:00 PM VTC Denver Airport Starts at $109 11 Runs Per Day,
60 Minutes
Note 1: Fares assume a one way trip between Vail Transportation Center and the destination of the route or the origin of the route to Vail Transportation Center.
Private Transportation Services
Service Hours1 Start & End Locations
Service Frequency
(Minutes)
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Taxi, Limousine, and Town Car Services, and Ubers/Lyfts
Although Table 4 shows the largest category of vehicles with VTC permits are those owned by taxi,
limousine, town car services, or Uber/Lyft services (a total of116 private transportation providers
holding 240 permits issued between October 2023 and February 2024), it is very unlikely that all of these
vehicles stop at VTC regularly. However, there is no way to calculate exactly how many vehicles of this
category are using VTC hourly or daily, as these types of providers are not required to report data.
VTC VEHICLE VOLUME
More than 525 public transit or private transportation operator runs are scheduled to stop at the Vail
Transportation Center daily over a span of 24 hours. These scheduled stops are mostly made between
6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with the volumes peaking between 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
However, there are additional vehicles entering and exiting VTC that are not on any schedule, which
include hotel shuttles and taxis/town car services/Ubers/Lyfts and privately owned and operated
automobiles that may use VTC to drop passengers. To estimate the need for expansion of VTC, it is
necessary to have a more complete picture of the vehicle activity at the transit center.
Bus Bays And Curb Space Capacity
VTC has 6 pull-through bus bays. Four bays are primarily used by Vail Transit buses, and 2 are used
primarily by Core Transit. To the west of the bus bays is an area for charging electric vehicles and/or
parking buses on layovers and a staircase which passengers use to access Vail Village and the ski slopes.
To the east of the bus bays is the VTC building where passengers may wait to board their bus. Directly
on South Frontage Roads, the eastbound lane is an additional bus pullout that can accommodate 2
buses at once.
Bus Bays 1-4 (from South to North) are used primarily by VT and are assigned to certain routes:
Bus Bay 1 – East Vail Route
Bus Bay 2 – Sandstone and Lionsridge Routes
Bus Bay 3 - West Vail Green, West Vail Red, and
West Vail Express
Bus Bay 4 – Golf Course and Ford Park/
Occasionally CT routes as well
Permits issued from Oct. 2023-Feb. 2024
Service Type # of Business # of VTC Permits Issued
Taxi/Limo/Towncar Service 34 186
Airport Shuttle 3 151
Hotel Shuttle 25 55
Uber/Lyft 52 54
Other 2 8
Total:116 454
Table 4: Number of Permits Issued for Taxi and Shuttle Lanes at VTC
Source: Town of Vail Vail Transportation Center Permits Records
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Bus Bays 5 and 6 are used primarily by CT, although tripper/shadow buses may occasionally use Bus Bay
4, as well. CT uses bus bays as available, rather than assigned.
Separating each bus bay is a passenger loading island that is 7.5’ wide and 53’ long. The bus bays can
accommodate 2 buses if one pulls up behind the other; however, the bus at the back of the bus bay
must wait for the bus at the front to depart. There are sometimes occasions during peak service, during
inclement weather, or if I-70 is facing traffic or delays, where all the bus bays are at capacity or
overcapacity, and buses are not able to pull into the bus bay or even VTC.
On Saturday, December 28, 2025, a peak winter day, counts of the buses at the bus bays from 6:30-8:30
AM and 3:00-5:00 PM were conducted (Table 5). The highest hour from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM had a total
of 51 buses from both VT and CT travel through the bus bays, followed by 44 buses during the hour
between 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM. From 3:00 PM-5:00 pm was the busier period observed during the
afternoon, with a total of 38 buses counted between the bus bays in the hour between 3:00 PM and
4:00 PM and 32 buses counted in the hour between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
The period from 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM is presumed to be passengers alighting at the transit center and
exiting VTC to other destinations (work, recreation, etc.). The period from 3:00 PM- 5:00 pm is
presumed to mostly be passengers boarding buses at VTC (commuting home, returning to
accommodations).
It is additionally important to know how long buses are on site at VTC. Tables 6 and 7 show how buses
are clustered at VTC at the peak times from 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. There are 16
minutes where there are 6 or 7 buses at VTC at one time during the morning period, and 10 minutes
where there are 6 or 7 buses at VTC at one time during the afternoon period. From 8:14 AM – 8:29 AM,
a period of more than 15 minutes, there are 5-8 buses on site at once and from 3:13 PM to 3:20 pm (An
8 minute period) and again from 4:08 PM – 4:20 PM (A 12 minute period), there are 5-7 buses onsite at
once.
Table 8 shows how long the buses were laying over at VTC. In general, buses do not stay longer than 5
minutes in the bus bays, so as to prevent congestion. For both VT and CT, during the morning period
observed on 12/28/2024, an overall average of 74 % of buses are departing in 5 minutes or less. The
average time buses are stopped in the bus bay is about 4.0 minutes overall, with VT buses laying over an
average of 4.2 minutes and CT buses laying over an average of 3.8 minutes. The longest layover during
this period was 16 minutes.
Table 5: VT and CT Bus Arrival Counts at Bus Bay
East Vail Route
Bay 1
Sandstone &
Lionridge
Routes
Bay 2
West Vail Green
West Vail Red
West Vail Exp.
Bay 3
Golf Course
Ford Park
Overflow Core
Transit
Bay 4
Core Transit
Bay 5
Core Transit
Bay 6 Total
6:30-7:30 AM 7 6 10 6 11 11 51
7:30-8:30 AM 8 6 9 7 7 8 45
3:00-4:00 PM 6 4 9 7 6 6 38
4:00-5:00 PM 5 5 5 6 6 5 32
Avg Per Hour 6.5 5.25 8.25 6.5 7.5 7.5 41.5
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Table 6: Buses on Site at One Time
Counted 12/28/2024, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite
6:30 AM 3 7:00 AM 6 7:30 AM 2 8:00 AM 5
6:31 AM 3 7:01 AM 4 7:31 AM 1 8:01 AM 3
6:32 AM 2 7:02 AM 4 7:32 AM 1 8:02 AM 3
6:33 AM 0 7:03 AM 5 7:33 AM 2 8:03 AM 2
6:34 AM 0 7:04 AM 4 7:34 AM 1 8:04 AM 1
6:35 AM 2 7:05 AM 4 7:35 AM 1 8:05 AM 1
6:36 AM 3 7:06 AM 4 7:36 AM 4 8:06 AM 3
6:37 AM 2 7:07 AM 4 7:37 AM 5 8:07 AM 3
6:38 AM 1 7:08 AM 4 7:38 AM 4 8:08 AM 3
6:39 AM 1 7:09 AM 5 7:39 AM 3 8:09 AM 4
6:40 AM 0 7:10 AM 4 7:40 AM 3 8:10 AM 3
6:41 AM 1 7:11 AM 4 7:41 AM 3 8:11 AM 3
6:42 AM 4 7:12 AM 4 7:42 AM 2 8:12 AM 4
6:43 AM 6 7:13 AM 5 7:43 AM 3 8:13 AM 5
6:44 AM 6 7:14 AM 4 7:44 AM 6 8:14 AM 6
6:45 AM 7 7:15 AM 5 7:45 AM 6 8:15 AM 7
6:46 AM 4 7:16 AM 4 7:46 AM 4 8:16 AM 8
6:47 AM 3 7:17 AM 4 7:47 AM 7 8:17 AM 7
6:48 AM 4 7:18 AM 2 7:48 AM 7 8:18 AM 7
6:49 AM 4 7:19 AM 0 7:49 AM 5 8:19 AM 8
6:50 AM 5 7:20 AM 2 7:50 AM 4 8:20 AM 8
6:51 AM 1 7:21 AM 1 7:51 AM 3 8:21 AM 6
6:52 AM 1 7:22 AM 2 7:52 AM 1 8:22 AM 6
6:53 AM 2 7:23 AM 1 7:53 AM 0 8:23 AM 7
6:54 AM 2 7:24 AM 1 7:54 AM 1 8:24 AM 7
6:55 AM 2 7:25 AM 1 7:55 AM 1 8:25 AM 6
6:56 AM 3 7:26 AM 1 7:56 AM 2 8:26 AM 6
6:57 AM 5 7:27 AM 5 7:57 AM 2 8:27 AM 6
6:58 AM 4 7:28 AM 3 7:58 AM 4 8:28 AM 6
6:59 AM 4 7:29 AM 3 7:59 AM 4 8:29 AM 6
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Table 7: Buses on Site at One Time
Counted 12/28/2024, 3:00 PM - 5:00 pm
Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite Time
# Buses
Onsite
3:00 PM 0 3:30 PM 2 4:00 PM 5 4:30 PM 4
3:01 PM 1 3:31 PM 2 4:01 PM 4 4:31 PM 4
3:02 PM 1 3:32 PM 1 4:02 PM 4 4:32 PM 3
3:03 PM 0 3:33 PM 1 4:03 PM 2 4:33 PM 2
3:04 PM 0 3:34 PM 1 4:04 PM 3 4:34 PM 1
3:05 PM 1 3:35 PM 1 4:05 PM 1 4:35 PM 1
3:06 PM 1 3:36 PM 3 4:06 PM 0 4:36 PM 2
3:07 PM 2 3:37 PM 2 4:07 PM 2 4:37 PM 2
3:08 PM 2 3:38 PM 2 4:08 PM 5 4:38 PM 3
3:09 PM 5 3:39 PM 3 4:09 PM 5 4:39 PM 2
3:10 PM 4 3:40 PM 3 4:10 PM 6 4:40 PM 2
3:11 PM 3 3:41 PM 4 4:11 PM 6 4:41 PM 2
3:12 PM 3 3:42 PM 3 4:12 PM 5 4:42 PM 2
3:13 PM 6 3:43 PM 2 4:13 PM 5 4:43 PM 3
3:14 PM 6 3:44 PM 2 4:14 PM 6 4:44 PM 3
3:15 PM 6 3:45 PM 2 4:15 PM 6 4:45 PM 2
3:16 PM 6 3:46 PM 5 4:16 PM 5 4:46 PM 1
3:17 PM 6 3:47 PM 2 4:17 PM 5 4:47 PM 0
3:18 PM 7 3:48 PM 2 4:18 PM 5 4:48 PM 0
3:19 PM 5 3:49 PM 2 4:19 PM 4 4:49 PM 2
3:20 PM 5 3:50 PM 0 4:20 PM 5 4:50 PM 2
3:21 PM 3 3:51 PM 0 4:21 PM 1 4:51 PM 4
3:22 PM 2 3:52 PM 1 4:22 PM 1 4:52 PM 3
3:23 PM 1 3:53 PM 1 4:23 PM 2 4:53 PM 3
3:24 PM 1 3:54 PM 2 4:24 PM 2 4:54 PM 2
3:25 PM 0 3:55 PM 2 4:25 PM 2 4:55 PM 2
3:26 PM 0 3:56 PM 2 4:26 PM 2 4:56 PM 2
3:27 PM 0 3:57 PM 3 4:27 PM 2 4:57 PM 2
3:28 PM 3 3:58 PM 4 4:28 PM 3 4:58 PM 4
3:29 PM 2 3:59 PM 4 4:29 PM 3 4:59 PM 5
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Table 8: Bus Layover Time in Bus Bays at VTC
Layover Time
(Minutes)
Bay 1-4
(VT)
Bay 5-6
(Mostly
CT)
Total
Buses
Bay 1-4
(VT)
Bay 5-6
(Mostly
CT)Total
Layover Time
(Minutes)
Bay 1-4
(VT)
Bay 5-6
(Mostly
CT)
Total
Buses
Bay 1-4
(VT)
Bay 5-6
(Mostly
CT)Total
0 2 --2 4% 0% 2%0 2 --2 4% 0% 3%
1 6 11 17 11% 30% 19%1 7 2 9 16% 10% 14%
2 14 7 21 26% 19% 23%2 7 1 8 16% 5% 12%
3 11 5 16 21% 14% 18%3 6 1 7 13% 5% 11%
4 4 --4 8% 0% 4%4 5 1 6 11% 5% 9%
5 2 5 7 4% 14% 8%5 6 3 9 13% 15% 14%
6 5 4 9 9% 11% 10%6 3 3 6 7% 15% 9%
7 --1 1 0% 3% 1%7 3 2 5 7% 10% 8%
8 4 1 5 8% 3% 6%8 3 3 6 7% 15% 9%
9 1 1 2 2% 3% 2%9 --2 2 0% 10% 3%
10 -- -- --0% 0% 0%10 2 1 3 4% 5% 5%
11 -- -- --0% 0% 0%11 1 --1 2% 0% 2%
12 -- -- --0% 0% 0%12 --1 1 0% 5% 2%
13 1 2 3 2% 5% 3%13 -- -- --0% 0% 0%
14 -- -- --0% 0% 0%14 -- -- --0% 0% 0%
15 -- -- --0% 0% 0%15 -- -- --0% 0% 0%
16 3 --3 6% 0% 3%16 -- -- --0% 0% 0%
Average
Layover Time 4.2 3.8 4.0
Average
Layover Time 4.1 6.1 4.7
Total # of Buses 53 37 90 74% 76% 74%Total # of Buses 45 20 65 73% 40% 63%
% of Buses By Layover Time
Peak Afternoon - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
% of Buses Under 5 Minutes % of Buses Under 5 Minutes
# of Minutes in Bay % of Buses By Layover Time
Peak Morning - 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
# of Minutes in Bay
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During the afternoon period observed on 12/28/2024, an overall average of 63% of buses were
departing in 5 minutes or less, with 73% of VT buses departing in 5 minutes or less and 40% of CT buses
departing in 5 minutes or less. The average time that VT buses were at the Transit Center is 4.1 minutes,
and the average time that CT buses were at VTC is 6.1 minutes. The longest layover in this period was 12
minutes.
Public Transit Passengers Waiting at VTC
VTC is a major mobility hub within the heart of Vail. Within walking distance of VTC, there are many
local restaurants, shops, hotels, and Vail Ski Resort. Vail has limited parking for its visitors and workers
and suffers from vehicle congestion on the roads during peak times, so the use of transit for making
trips is highly encouraged for employees and visitors alike. VT provides in-town services that loop
frequently between various locations in Vail, while CT provides regional transit service and offers
inbound and outbound routes between VTC and communities that are nearby. Fare for all locations in
Vail is free on both VT and CT, which encourages higher ridership.
Hours of service for both operate from early morning with some routes starting as early as 5:00
AM/6:00 AM to late night with some routes ending as early as 11:30 PM to after midnight. In the
morning, local workers commuting to work in Vail will arrive at VTC, and while some may connect to
another bus or shuttle, most are assumed to depart VTC on foot. Similarly, visitors will walk to Vail Ski
Resort or catch a shuttle from VTC to the slopes or other nearby sights. The highest alighting traffic is
assumed to occur from 6:30 am to 9:00 am. The following discussion outlines how many passengers are
typically waiting at VTC during peak times.
Boarding at VTC occurs from 5:00 AM till the end of service at 2:00 AM. Passengers boarding at VTC
must arrive at VTC before their bus in order to catch it, so they will be at VTC waiting either inside the
building, outside on the benches facing the bus bay, or on the passenger loading islands. Passengers for
public transit are assumed not to wait an extended period of time, as the frequency of the buses is such
that missing one bus is not completely inconvenient to the passenger, compared with missing the
Greyhound bus, which only comes once per day to VTC.
To identify approximately how many passengers were waiting on a peak day, average passenger
boarding at VTC was calculated by the half hour for both VT and CT. A winter Saturday is assumed to be
the highest peak day. As shown in Figure 2, there is an obvious peak in both VT and CT boardings at VTC
from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. More than 1,580 passengers board a bus in this two-hour period at VTC. The
highest half-hour period of boarding is from 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, when an average of 318 passengers
board VT buses and an average of 105 passengers board CT buses, a combined average of 423
passengers board for that one half an hour. A total of around 4,419 passengers board at VTC onto VT
and CT buses on a peak winter Saturday.
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TAXI AND SHUTTLE LANES
Vehicle Curb Space Capacity
The middle section of VTC has two
approximately 200’ long lanes along the north
side of the building that are one-way traveling
from east to west. These lanes are primarily used
by interregional buses (Greyhound and Bustang),
airport or ski shuttles/vans (Pegasus, Epic
Mountain Express, Peak 1 Express, etc.), hotel
shuttles/vans, and passenger
vehicles/automobiles such as taxis/Ubers/Lyfts,
and town car services.
This area sees substantial use during the course of the day, with 39 total vehicles being counted in the
hour period between 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM and 60 total vehicles being counted in the hour period
between 3:00 PM -4:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024 (Table 9). The highest category combined
for the observation period was for shuttles (a total of 67), which were almost all shuttle buses used by
hotels, resorts, or other types of accommodations for tourists. There were 39 vans, mostly sprinter-type
vans, which were mixed between being operated by interregional shuttles such as the Epic Mountain
Express and being operated by hotels, resorts, or other types of accommodations for tourists. The
second highest category was of automobiles, at 52 during the observation period, although it is not clear
how many were permitted automobiles and how many were personal vehicles using the Taxi/Shuttle
Lane for personal convenience.
Table 10 shows a more detailed look at how many vehicles are present in the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at one
time, for the afternoon peak time of 3:00 PM-5:00 PM. From 3:20 PM – 3:39 PM, there were
consistently at least 1 or 2 vans at VTC. Starting at around 3:45 through the end of the observation
period at 5:00 PM, there was always at least one auto (which could be private autos, taxis, or rideshares)
at VTC. Some of these autos park in the Taxi/Shuttles Lanes, mostly in the northern lane farther from
VTC’s buildings, and spend longer times at VTC, causing higher numbers of vehicles on site at a time.
The period with the highest total number of vehicles of all categories in the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes is from
4:37 PM – 4:50 pm, when there are 5-8 vehicles per minute during that period.
Table 9: Number of Vehicles at Peak Hour on Peak Day
Observed Saturday, December 28, 2024
Vans Shuttles Buses
Auto/Taxi/
Rideshare
Observation
Period Total
6:30-7:30 AM 6 6 2 3 17
7:30-8:30 AM 9 14 5 11 39
3:00-4:00 PM 14 24 3 19 60
4:00-5:00 PM 9 23 2 18 52
Observed Peak 14 24 5 19
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Table 11 shows the average layover time for vehicles using the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at VTC during the
observed afternoon peak time of 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Overall, a total of 89 percent of vehicles at VTC’s
Taxi/Shuttle Lanes were in and out in 5 minutes or less.
Vans (91% in and out under 5 minutes) and Shuttles (98% in and out under 5 minutes) do not stay at VTC
for any extended period of time, very quickly drop off and load up passengers before they are on their
way. Many autos/taxi/rideshares would turn into the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes and drive through them
without stopping at the parking structure at the far East end of VTC. However, the autos/taxis/rideshare
category also saw the longest overall layovers, with 3 vehicles remaining in the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes for 15
or more minutes. Some as long as 60 minutes. The shortest layover category was buses, which saw 60
percent in and out in under 5 minutes. The longest layover was 7 minutes. CT bus drivers and
interregional bus drivers for Greyhound or Bustang will sometimes pull into the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes to
use the facilities available to them at VTC, explaining the longer layover.
Table 12 shows which of the two lanes vehicles were using in the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes for an observation
period from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM on 12/28/2024. The North Lane is the lane closest to S. Frontage Rd, and
the South Lane is the lane immediately next to the VTC buildings. The traffic in the South Lane
accounted for 79 percent of all traffic (42 vehicles), with only 21 percent (11 total vehicles) using the
North Lane. Primarily, Autos/Taxis/Rideshares used the North Lane, with 2 shuttles using it at one point.
Taxi/Shuttle Passenger Capacity
Passengers boarding and alighting for taxis/shuttles were also counted for the peak afternoon
observation period from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Table 13). Local Hotel Shuttles accounted for a total of 60%
of passenger boardings and 50 % of passenger alightings, and Airport/Hotel Vans saw 28% of passenger
boardings and 25% of passenger alightings at VTC in the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes. All Airport/Hotel Vans had
passengers that boarded or alighted at VTC, while only 68 percent of Hotel Shuttles actually had
passengers that boarded or alighted at VTC. Buses had the smallest number of passengers boarding (2%)
or alighting (6%), and also the lowest number of vehicles of any category (5 buses during that hour), of
which 80 percent had passengers board or alight at VTC. While Autos/Taxis/Rideshares had 9 percent of
average total boardings and 20 percent of average total alightings, only 44% of autos traveling through
the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at VTC during the observation period had passengers board or alight there.
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Table 10: Vehicles in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at One Time
Peak Afternoon - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 12/28/2025
Vans Shuttles Buses
Auto/Taxi
Rideshare Total Vans Shuttles Buses
Auto/Taxi
Rideshare Total
3:00 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:00 PM 0 0 0 3 3
3:01 PM 0 1 0 1 2 4:01 PM 0 1 0 3 4
3:02 PM 0 1 0 1 2 4:02 PM 0 2 0 3 5
3:03 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:03 PM 0 1 0 3 4
3:04 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:04 PM 0 1 0 3 4
3:05 PM 0 1 0 1 2 4:05 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:06 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:06 PM 1 0 0 2 3
3:07 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:07 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:08 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:08 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:09 PM 0 1 0 0 1 4:09 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:10 PM 0 2 0 0 2 4:10 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:11 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:11 PM 1 0 0 2 3
3:12 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:12 PM 1 0 0 2 3
3:13 PM 1 2 0 0 3 4:13 PM 1 1 0 2 4
3:14 PM 2 2 0 0 4 4:14 PM 1 0 0 2 3
3:15 PM 2 3 0 0 5 4:15 PM 1 0 0 2 3
3:16 PM 0 2 0 0 2 4:16 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:17 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:17 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:18 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:18 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:19 PM 0 1 0 0 1 4:19 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:20 PM 1 1 0 0 2 4:20 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:21 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:21 PM 0 0 1 2 3
3:22 PM 2 0 0 0 2 4:22 PM 0 1 1 2 4
3:23 PM 2 0 0 0 2 4:23 PM 0 1 1 2 4
3:24 PM 2 0 0 0 2 4:24 PM 0 1 1 2 4
3:25 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:25 PM 0 0 1 2 3
3:26 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:26 PM 1 1 1 2 5
3:27 PM 2 1 0 0 3 4:27 PM 1 1 1 2 5
3:28 PM 1 1 0 0 2 4:28 PM 1 1 1 2 5
3:29 PM 2 0 0 0 2 4:29 PM 1 0 1 2 4
3:30 PM 2 1 0 0 3 4:30 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:31 PM 2 1 0 0 3 4:31 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:32 PM 2 0 0 0 2 4:32 PM 0 0 0 3 3
3:33 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:33 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:34 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:34 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:35 PM 1 0 0 0 1 4:35 PM 0 2 0 2 4
3:36 PM 1 0 1 0 2 4:36 PM 0 2 0 2 4
3:37 PM 1 0 1 0 2 4:37 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:38 PM 1 1 1 0 3 4:38 PM 0 2 0 4 6
3:39 PM 1 1 1 0 3 4:39 PM 1 2 0 5 8
3:40 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:40 PM 1 2 0 4 7
3:41 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:41 PM 0 1 0 4 5
3:42 PM 0 0 0 0 0 4:42 PM 1 0 0 3 4
3:43 PM 0 1 0 0 1 4:43 PM 1 0 0 3 4
3:44 PM 0 1 0 0 1 4:44 PM 2 1 0 3 6
3:45 PM 1 0 0 1 2 4:45 PM 2 0 0 3 5
3:46 PM 1 0 0 1 2 4:46 PM 2 0 0 3 5
3:47 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:47 PM 1 0 0 4 5
3:48 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:48 PM 1 1 0 4 6
3:49 PM 0 0 0 1 1 4:49 PM 1 1 0 3 5
3:50 PM 0 1 1 1 3 4:50 PM 1 2 0 3 6
3:51 PM 1 0 1 1 3 4:51 PM 0 0 0 3 3
3:52 PM 1 0 1 1 3 4:52 PM 0 0 0 3 3
3:53 PM 1 0 1 2 4 4:53 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:54 PM 1 0 1 2 4 4:54 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:55 PM 1 0 1 2 4 4:55 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:56 PM 2 0 1 2 5 4:56 PM 1 1 0 2 4
3:57 PM 1 1 0 3 5 4:57 PM 0 1 0 2 3
3:58 PM 0 2 0 3 5 4:58 PM 0 0 0 2 2
3:59 PM 0 2 0 3 5 4:59 PM 0 0 0 2 2
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Table 11: Vehicle Layover Time in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes at VTC
Time (In Minutes)Vans Shuttles Buses Auto/Taxi/
Rideshare Total Vans Shuttles Buses Auto/Taxi/
Rideshare Total
0 2 7 1 16 26 9%15%20%48%24%
1 4 23 --8 35 18%48%--24%32%
2 5 12 --2 19 23%25%--6%18%
3 2 4 1 --7 9%8%20%--6%
4 4 1 1 --6 18%2%20%--6%
5 3 ------3 14%------3%
6 --1 1 2 4 --2%20%6%4%
7 ----1 --1 ----20%--1%
8 --------------------
9 1 ------1 5%------1%
10 ------2 2 ------6%2%
11 --------------------
12 1 ------1 5%------1%
13 --------------------
14 --------------------
15 ------1 1 ------3%1%
16-44 ------1 1 ------3%1%
49-59 --------------------
60-65 ------1 1 ------3%1%
Average Layover Time 3.3 1.4 4.0 5.0 3.0
Total Vehicles 22 48 5 33 108 91%98%60%79%89%
Peak Afternoon - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
# of Minutes at VTC Taxi/Shuttle Lanes % of Vehicles by Layover Time at VTC Taxi/Shuttle
% of Vehicles at VTC Under 5 Minutes
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Table 12: Vehicles per Lane in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes
Van Shuttle Bus
Auto/Taxi/
Rideshare Total
North Lane 0 2 0 9 11
South Lane 9 18 5 9 41
Total # of Vehicles 9 20 5 18 52
North Lane 0%10%0%50%21%
South Lane 100%90%100%50%79%
Sample of Peak Period - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 12/28/2025
# of Vehicles per Lane in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes
% of Vehicles per Lane in Taxi/Shuttle Lanes
Passengers
Boarding
Average
Boarding
Passengers
Alighting
Average
Alighting
Airport Vans/Hotel Vans 35 28%26 25%
Hotel Shuttles 74 60%53 50%
Buses 3 2%6 6%
Autos/Taxis/Rideshares 11 9%21 20%
Total # of Passengers 123 106
Total # of
Vehicles
Vehicles
with
Passengers
Airport Vans/Hotel Vans 9 9
Hotel Shuttles 22 15
Buses 5 4
Autos/Taxis/Rideshares 18 8
Total # of Vehicles 54 36
44%
67%
Peak Afternoon 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, 12/28/2024
Table 13: Taxi/Shuttle Lane Passenger Boarding and
Alighting Counts
% of Vehicles with
Passengers Boarding
or Alighting
100%
68%
80%
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One issue observed was the stacking of vehicles at the west end of the lanes. Buses, shuttles, vans, and
automobiles often pull into the lanes and then stop immediately in front of the VTC building, as this is
the most convenient for passengers. Some vehicles prefer to wait for the choice location or larger
vehicles may not be able to navigate around shuttles to find a vacant spot at the east end of the
taxi/shuttle lane. As the ingress for
taxi/shuttles is the same driveway as the
egress for the public transit buses, there
is the potential for congestion and
conflict. The expansion of VTC is an
opportunity to address this traffic issue.
Similarly, another observation is that the
first lane immediately next to the VTC
building saw the most use, with the
second lane next to South Frontage Rd
seeing much less activity. With most of
the traffic in the first lane closer to the
VTC building, the taxi/shuttle lane space
is not being optimized.
A third observation is a conflict between those cars entering the parking structure at the far eastern end
of VTC. Vehicles are turning right into the parking lot, while vehicles trying to leave the Shuttle and Taxi
lanes must turn left to exit the parking lot. The vehicles turning left must wait for a gap in traffic, and
this may cause a backup of traffic in the Shuttle and Taxi Lanes.
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PASSENGER WAITING FACILITIES AND CAPACITY AT VTC
An important part of a transit center is providing an appropriate amount of area for passengers to
comfortably wait for their bus. Currently, the VTC site has two buildings – to the west is the Vail Village
Transportation Center building, and to the east is the Vail Village Welcome Center.
The Vail Village Transportation Center is a spacious and modern building with 2 stories. The street-level
first floor is made bright with skylights and panoramic windows looking out to the Bus Bays and
Taxi/Shuttle Lanes. There are benches capable of seating approximately 40-50 persons and areas where
passengers could stand to wait. A CORE Transit has a kiosk to distribute information to passengers.
Additionally, there is a small arcade and vending machine area and ample standing room, where many
passengers wait for their bus to arrive. The first floor also has a large screen that displays the arrival of
public transit buses. Downstairs, there is a small restaurant and tables for eating and waiting, and
restroom facilities.
Outside of the Vail Village Transportation Village on the westernmost end of the building, there is
additional seating, with a couple of unsheltered benches and a sheltered area with additional benches
that could seat approximately 12 passengers. There are additional unsheltered benches spread out
along the northern side of both buildings for passengers waiting by the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes.
The Vail Village Welcome Center building is also a modern and sunny building with two stories. The
street-level story houses the Vail Village Welcome Center, and the downstairs story houses the Colorado
Snowsports Museum. The Vail Village Welcome Center is adjacent to the Taxi/Shuttle Lanes and to the
east of the parking structure. The Museum is accessible by going to the south side of VTC and going
down a staircase to the museum entrance. Although the building is open to the public and passengers
alighting from their ride or waiting to board may enter it, it is assumed to primarily be visited by
interregional service passengers (like those alighting from Bustang) rather than VT or CT passengers, as
the building does not have a direct line of sight to the Bus Bays.
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Table 14 shows approximately how many passengers are estimated to be waiting at VTC for a peak half-
hour on a peak day. This analysis assumes that buses departing within five minutes of each other will
have an overlap of passengers waiting. It assumes that not all passengers during that half-hour period
will wait at VTC for the entire 30-minute period, as many will arrive only ten minutes or so before the
scheduled bus departure. During that time, 340 passengers are assumed to be waiting at VTC during
that time, with 50 percent or 180 sitting and 50 percent or 180 standing while they wait. According to
the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 3rd Edition (TCRP, 2017) (p 4-4), 7 to 10 square feet
per standing waiting passenger is recommended for a transit facility. Sitting passengers require
approximately 20 square feet per passenger. Those sitting require 20 SF each, and those standing
require 10 SF each, so the total needed floor area for all passengers waiting is 5,400 SF.
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Table 14: Passengers Waiting at VTC
Estimates from Peak Half-hour (4:00 pm - 4:30 PM)
Peak
Time 1 Total Sitting 4 Standing 5 Sitting Standing Total
Growth
Factor Sitting Standing Total
Vail Transit 318 6 11 55%210 105 105 2100 1050 3150 1.2 250 2520 1260 3780
Core Transit 105 6 8 75%90 45 45 900 450 1350 1.25 110 1130 560 1690
Bustang/Greyhound Buses 20 1 2 100%20 10 10 200 100 300 1.5 30 300 150 450
Hotel/Lodging Shuttles 40 5 12 42%20 10 10 200 100 300 1.2 20 240 120 360
Vans (Airport)25 2 4 25%10 5 5 100 50 150 1.2 10 120 60 180
Automobiles 10 6 10 25%10 5 5 100 50 150 1.2 10 120 60 180
Total 518 26 47 55% 340 180 180 3600 1800 5400 Total 430 4430 2210 6640
Note 1: Calculated as departures occurring within five minutes of each other.
Note 2: 20 Sq.Ft. is the amount needed per sitting passenger and 10 sq.ft. is the amount needed per standing passenger.
Note 3: 20 percent peak factor is included for peak days or peak hour concentration.
Note 4: 50 percent of passengers waiting are assumed to be sitting while they wait.
Note 5: 50 percent of passengers waiting are assumed to be standing while they wait.
# Passengers
Waiting at
VTC at Peak
Time
# Passengers
Boarded at
VTC Peak
Time
# Passengers
at VTC at
Peak Time
Current Conditions Future Growth
# of Vehicle
Departures # of Passengers SQ FT of Floor Area RequiredSQ FT Required2
% at
Peak
Time3
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A projection of future growth is also shown in Table 14. Although it can be difficult to predict the exact
future growth that may occur, it is safe to assume that there will be future growth of ridership among all
of the services that serve VTC at this time. The projection predicts a total of 430 passengers waiting at
VTC during a given peak half hour. A total of 6,640 SF is predicted to be necessary to comfortably
accommodate the number of passengers that will be waiting at VTC, with 4,430 SF needed for sitting
passengers and 2,210 SF needed for standing passengers. This does not account for the space needed in
the building for amenities such as restrooms or restaurants, or office and break space for transit
employees, or other spaces that may be needed in the building for additional functions.
VEHICLE AND DRIVER LAYOVERS AT VTC
VTC has an operation breakroom where VT drivers may punch in or out for their shift and also use a
microwave and table to eat their meals. For Vail Transit drivers who use the breakroom facilities at VTC,
the buses they are driving are either driven by another driver during the break, or a limited number of
buses are parked in the farthest west area of VTC, where the ZEV bus chargers are located.
Core Transit does not use VTC breakroom facilities for their extended breaks. They may pull into the
Taxi/Shuttle Lanes to park the bus while they use the public VTC amenities, but do not remain at VTC
long. There are several off-site locations where they may wait for longer layovers, including:
• Lionshead Transit Center: 2 Minute Drive Time - 395 S Frontage Rd W
o Drivers may break here for no longer than 30 minutes. Restrooms are available.
• Middle Creek & North Frontage Rd: 2 Minute Drive Time - 145 N Frontage Rd W
o Drivers may break here for up to 1 hour. Limited Facilities.
• West Vail Mall: 5 Min Drive Time - 2161 N Frontage Rd W
o Drivers may break here for up to 1 hour. Restrooms and food are available here.
• Ford Park: 2 Min Drive Time - 530 S Frontage Rd E
o Drivers may break for up to 1 hour. In winter, no facilities are available; in summer, a
restroom is available.
Taxis will layover at VTC, but they will use the public VTC amenities.
Other transportation providers may use public VTC amenities as needed, but do not layover there.
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT OPERATIONAL/PASSENGER ISSUES
Based on the data and discussion presented above, as well as observations by LSC staff and input from
the transit operators, the operational conditions of the VTC can be summarized as follows:
• Vail Transit Center (VTC) has six bus bays, with four assigned to Vail Transit (VT) and two
primarily used by Core Transit (CT). During peak times, congestion occurs when bus bays reach
capacity, affecting bus access and departures. The highest number of buses observed in a single
hour was 51 buses between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM, with over 38 buses between 3:00 PM and
5:00 PM in the afternoon.
• Buses typically layover for a short time (average of 4 minutes), although delays occur,
particularly with CT buses in the afternoon.
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• There are instances where buses cannot enter VTC due to overcrowded bays, requiring creative
routing or detours.
• The existing VTC facilities, while functional, are not fully optimized for handling high passenger
volumes, especially during peak periods. Expanding the facility would ensure more comfortable
waiting spaces for passengers and improve operational efficiency.
• The passenger loading islands are only 7.5’ in width. This is insufficient for a full load of
passengers waiting to board, resulting in passengers often spilling back into the bus travel lane
to the south. The jostling needed to navigate boarding and deboarding the bus in tight
conditions (worsened by the fact that many are carrying skis or boards) increases the potential
for slip and fall incidents. This narrow width also precludes the loading/unloading of wheelchairs
and other mobility devices in this area, requiring buses to pull forward to the curb along the
north side of the passenger facility.
• The current configuration of individual loading islands between bus lanes results in a high level
of pedestrians walking through bus lanes and driveways, increasing the potential for pedestrian
crashes
• Buses departing the VT and Core bus bays conflict with buses and vans entering the Taxi and
Shuttle Lanes area to the east. This can result in delays to both entering and exiting vehicles.
• The primary access route/steps connecting the shuttle/intercity curb area with Vail Village is
near the west end (the “near end” as drivers arrive) of the loading/unloading zone. As a result,
shuttle drivers tend to stop closer to the west end of this zone, sometimes resulting in delays for
subsequent arriving vehicles. Optimally, the “best” access to/from Vail Village would be at the
far end of the loading/unloading zone, encouraging shuttle drivers to pull to the far end of the
zone and making the best overall use of the zone.
• A need for better lane utilization and management to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce
conflicts between vehicles is apparent. Optimizing the shuttle zones and adjusting access routes
to encourage better vehicle positioning could improve overall traffic flow and reduce delays.
FUTURE TRANSIT PLANS AND IMPACTS ON THE VTC PROGRAM
There have been several recent transportation planning studies in Eagle County and the Town of Vail
that are relevant to the current Vail Transportation Center Study. These plans, many of which have been
overseen by both the Town of Vail and the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority (EVTA), are briefly
summarized below.
Go Vail 2045 Mobility and Transportation Master Plan (2024)
The Town of Vail hired Fehr & Peer to complete the Go Vail 2045 Mobility and Transportation Master
Plan (2024). This plan is a detailed strategy for managing the movement of people within a community.
It covers various transportation modes such as walking, cycling, public transit, and driving, aiming to
enhance accessibility, reduce congestion, and encourage sustainable travel options for different areas
and demographics. In regard to the Vail Transportation Center, the Go Vail 2045 plan identifies that the
VTC is nearing its capacity and recommends an expansion to be planned. It also identifies other
strategies or goals that may impact operations at VTC, including (Table 15):
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• More frequent/Year-round transit services.
• New North Frontage Road route serving new employee housing that is in development.
• Potential microtransit pilot program.
• Expansion of regional transit service in coordination with Eagle Valley Regional Transit Authority
(RTA).
• Mobility hubs.
• Conversion of transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
• Coordinate overlapping services to maximize stop frequency.
• Consolidate Private Shuttles on High-Frequency Routes.
• Supporting EVTA Regional routes (referred to in the document as Eco Transit, but now Core
Transit).
• Provide for amenities and space for interregional buses and shuttles, and communicate with
interregional transportation providers on the regional bus schedule for connecting services.
The plan also specifically describes improvements VTC should undergo to better serve local, regional,
and intercity transit needs. The expansion should add 18-20 bus bays, 15-20 bays for smaller shuttles
and taxis, and potentially allow for a future pedestrian link to I-70. The redesign will also focus on
creating a multimodal mobility hub with features like bike and car share options, vendor programming,
Table 15: Impact of Planned Vail Transit Service Improvements on Peak Buses at VTC
Based on Go Vail 2045 Vail Mobility and Transportation Master Plan, June 2024
Route
Existing Peak Period
Frequency Future Service Plan Change in Peak Buses at VTC at 1 Time
West Vail Green 2X per Hour No Change No Change
West Vail Express 4X per Hour Expand from Winter Only to Year
Round, 4X per Hour Possible Increase
West Vail Red 2X per Hour 2X per Hour No Change
Ford Park 4X per Hour No Change No Change
East Vail 4X per Hour 8X per Hour Potential 1 additional peak bus on site
Golf Course 2X per Hour No Change No Change
Lionsridge Loop 1X per Hour
Sandstone 3X per Hour
2X per Hour or Better Potential 1 additional peak bus on site
Timed transfers between East Vail
and West Vail Express.Potential 1 additional peak bus on site
Merge into single route, 3X per Hr Potential reduction in peak buses, no
potential for increase in peak buses.
Transfers between East Vail and West
Vail Express routes require at least a 5
minute wait.
New Employee Housing Route
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and daily maintenance to ensure the transportation center remains functional and efficient. Two
schematic concepts for the expansion are provided for consideration.
Vail Transportation Center Mobility Hub Summary (2023)
Summary materials regarding the VTC were prepared as part of the Mobility 2045 process, designed to
give high-level information to VTC and the project expansion needs and process. The project aims to
enhance the Vail Transportation Center by maintaining existing services and increasing capacity for
future transit expansion. It will integrate multiple transportation modes and allow for connections to a
potential future bus or advanced guideway system (AGS) station along I-70. Emerging technologies, such
as electric vehicle charging and real-time arrival information, will be incorporated into the mobility hub
design. The goal is to provide an improved and connected transit experience for both local and regional
commuters, supporting future growth as outlined in the Vail Transportation Master Plan and the Eagle
Valley Transportation Authority’s Fare-Free Service Plan.
Key design elements include expanding bus capacity, accommodating current and future needs, and
adding new amenities such as bike share stations, secure bicycle storage, and e-bike charging.
Enhancements will also focus on passenger comfort, with features like customer service staff, indoor
waiting areas, real-time bus information, food kiosks, and power outlets. An alternatives analysis will
evaluate various expansion options, including repurposing existing space, relocating the museum, or
expanding vertically or eastward. The analysis will also consider the potential for a future connection to
I-70 for the Bustang and AGS systems. Key considerations include the structural limitations of the
existing garage, cost, and feasibility.
Vail Transit Short Term Transit Route Optimization Plan (In Progress)
In May of 2024, the Town of Vail Public Works Department published a request for proposals to hire a
firm to create a transit route optimization plan. The plan will assess the current transit network’s ability
to meet existing demand, evaluate the impacts of upcoming events on ridership and operations, and
provide operational plans for two different scenarios.
Eagle Valley Transportation Authority Interim Strategic Plan (2024)
The Eagle Valley Transportation Authority (EVTA) was established following the approval of a ballot
measure in November 2022, which passed in Vail, Minturn, Red Cliff, Avon, Beaver Creek, Eagle, and
unincorporated areas of Eagle County. EVTA published an interim strategic plan to set a roadmap for
developing the agency’s operations. These are summarized below:
“1. Build EVTA’s organizational structure and culture
• Finalize vision and mission, and set forth organizational culture
• Create organizational structure and employee policies
• Accelerate hiring to accelerate progress
• Build a unique identity and community awareness
• Secure sufficient housing needs to accommodate 2024/2025 winter staffing levels and begin
developing other elements of a Housing Plan
2. Take action on transportation improvements
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• Complete implementation of the initial fare-free zone
• Implement additional near-term enhancements to deliver value to our member communities
• Make measurable improvement to fleet condition, availability, and emissions
3. Plan for the region’s transportation future
• Create a 5 to 10-year Regional Multimodal Transit Development Plan
• Maintain open lines of communication with non-members about future partnership
opportunities
4. Transition ECO Transit’s operations
• Execute formal ECO Transit handover.”
Core Transit 10-Year Transit Development and Capital Plan (In Progress)
This document is in the process of being developed by Fehr & Peers after being hired by EVTA. In the
near term, Core Transit will continue operating the same routes previously run by ECO Transit, with
some incremental improvements. The 10-Year Plan will assess current travel needs and development
patterns, aiming to create a more comprehensive system that meets the communities' needs now and
in the future. The final plan will guide the phased expansion and improvement of Core Transit.
The plan includes a Transit Service Development & Delivery Plan to guide the design of bus schedules,
routes, and overall services. It also features a Capital Improvement Plan to direct investments in the bus
fleet, maintenance facilities, and bus stops. The Operating Financial Plan ensures fiscal sustainability,
while Performance Measures will track the implementation progress of the plan.
CDOT 10-Year Plan Update (2024)
The 10-Year Plan for Colorado’s transportation focuses on improving safety, resilience, and multimodal
options, with an emphasis on expanding Bustang services and mobility hubs for public transit
integration. Bustang helps reduce traffic, improve mobility, and lower pollution, with investments to
strengthen the statewide transit network, particularly in rural areas. The plan includes expanding
Bustang, Outrider, and Pegasus routes, adding new buses for service on I-25 and I-70, and building
mobility hubs statewide. Nearly $120 million is allocated for Bustang, along with a $30 million pilot
program to increase Bustang frequency on I-70 and I-25. Additionally, $121 million is invested in rural
transit, including service expansions and new infrastructure. The plan aims to make transit more
efficient and accessible while reducing congestion and pollution.
This plan lists the Vail Intermodal Site (VTC) total estimated project cost as $15.0 million and the total
strategic funding as $6.4 million.
Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan (2023)
The Town of Vail developed and adopted the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan to guide the town toward
its goal of achieving 100% emissions-free transportation. The plan prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle, and
public transit while also planning for the use of privately owned electric vehicles. Currently, electric
buses are charged at the upgraded Bus Barn, which has received the necessary electrical infrastructure.
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As more electric vehicles are added to the fleet, however, a comprehensive charging plan will be needed
to manage where and when both transit buses and other Vail-owned vehicles are charged.
Goal: Lead-by-example adoption of electric fleet and transit vehicles at the Town of Vail, resulting in a
30% electric fleet by 2030, and a 100 percent electric transit fleet by 2032.
• Vail Transit Fleet:
o 33 buses total, 4 fully electric, 6 more ordered for 2023.
o Charging at upgraded Bus Barn facility.
• Transition Plan:
o Goal to switch to 100% electric buses by 2032.
• Future Plans:
o EVs matched with charging capacity and schedules.
• Challenges & Strategy:
o Easy transition for light-duty vehicles; medium/heavy-duty vehicles limited.
o Considering hydrogen fuel cells for some use cases.
Eagle County Climate Action Plan (2020)
Eagle County's 2020 Climate Action Plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by setting
benchmarks. Those pertaining to public transit, such as encouraging residents to use public transit at
least twice a week. The plan also focuses on creating a connected mobility system that supports multi-
modal transportation, including park-n-rides, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, completed bike
commuting paths, and safe, accessible sidewalks to enhance transit ridership.
• Behavior Change Campaign:
o Encourage local businesses to offer smart commuting incentives.
o Promote policies supporting multi-modal commuting, flexible work arrangements, and
remote work.
o Aim to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips by 2 days per week.
• Expand Bus Service:
o Focus on increasing bus service across the county, particularly for commuters.
State of Colorado Transit Zero Emission Vehicle Roadmap (2021)
Developed by the Colorado Department of Transportation, this serves as a plan to support transit
agencies throughout the State of Colorado in their efforts to retire vehicles that emit greenhouse gases
and transition to Zero Emission Vehicles instead. The goals of the plan included:
• Data Collection & Analysis:
o Assess Colorado’s transit fleet and the national ZEV market.
o Identify barriers, opportunities, and utility actions needed for the ZEV transition.
• Outreach & Engagement:**
o Collaborate with transit agencies and utilities to understand ZEV plans, issues, and
strategies.
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• ZEV Transition Goals:
o Support the transition of 1,000 transit vehicles to ZEVs by 2030.
o Achieve a 100% ZEV fleet transition by 2050.
• Transit ZEV Roadmap:
o Develop a comprehensive roadmap with findings and strategies to guide the statewide ZEV
transition.
o Equip decision-makers with tools to manage the transition while maintaining quality service.
The implementation of this plan has 5 goal areas:
• “Policy: Identify policies to reduce barriers to ZEV transition and implementation.
• Education & Training: Provide training to promote workforce readiness and educational
programs for riders and policy-makers.
• Planning & Technical Support: Increase access to technical resources and expertise to support
the planning, design, and implementation activities.
• Information Sharing and Research: Define data collection, research, and analysis methods to
facilitate statewide information sharing and support a successful transition to transit ZEVs in
Colorado.
• Funding: Prioritize funding and identify state funding types and methods to effectively support
ZEV planning and implementation.”
POTENTIAL TO REDUCE VTC PROGRAM BY USING OTHER FACILITIES
The VTC is located in the busiest activity center in Vail. Expansion at this location also has the potential
for relatively substantial impacts on other nearby activities. Considering the sensitive site and the
demands on the site, it is important to consider what functions can be located elsewhere. The following
presents the transit-related functions provided by the VTC along with a discussion of the potential to
shift each function to another location.
Vail Transit Transfer Location
The VTC serves as the key hub location in the Vail Transit route system. In particular, it provides the
connection between the VT routes to the east (East Vail, East Vail Express, Ford Park and Golf Course)
and routes to the west (West Vail Green/Red/Express, Lionshead Loop and Sandstone). The convenience
of the transit system as a whole to serve trips from one side of Vail Village to the other is greatly
impacted by the ability to make convenient transfers at the VTC, preferably walking directly from one
bus to the next without a long wait. The VTC currently aids transfers by accommodating a schedule that
allows the West Vail Green, West Vail Red, Ford Park, East Vail, Golf Course, and Lakeridge Loop to all be
on site at 15 minutes past the hour. The fact that the VTC is the most important destination on the VT
system also minimizes the need for passengers to transfer.
It would be possible to move this transfer location elsewhere, such as to West Lionshead/Concert Hall
Plaza, by extending the eastern routes and shortening the western routes. However, this would require
a full revision of the service plan. It would result in a substantial increase in the number of passengers
that would be required to transfer to complete their trip, specifically by those traveling from points west
of Lionshead to/from the VTC. Fully 32 percent of current West Vail Red/Green Route winter passengers
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board at the VTC (and a similar number deboard), the large majority of which make trips west of
Lionshead. These passengers would be significantly inconvenienced, and some would shift away from
transit use. The large majority would need to be accommodated on the extended eastern routes, which
would require additional bus capacity at peak times. As a result, the number of bus arrivals at VTC
during peak periods would not be greatly reduced.
The West Lionshead/Concert Circle stop also does not have the physical capacity to accommodate more
than 4 buses at a time, which would reduce the ability to schedule direct transfers between VT routes. It
also is not served by Core Transit, so transfers between the two systems would be degraded. Expanding
this stop to accommodate more bus bays would be very difficult and impactful. The Lionshead Transit
Center, moreover, is not a viable alternative as it has capacity for only 5 buses at a time, and the fact
that it is only accessible in the eastbound direction would make it difficult to effectively route buses.
In sum, the VTC is by a substantial margin the best location for the transfer hub of Vail Transit, and this
use needs to be accommodated going forward.
Core Transit Upvalley End of Route
Another key current function of the VTC is to serve as the upvalley terminus of the various Core Transit
routes. This often results in three Core buses being onsite at one time (and sometimes up to five). This
reflects the importance of Vail Village as an employment and overall activity hub. There are generally
two ways that this upvalley terminus could be changed:
• A terminus further upvalley could be established, such as near Ford Park. Core buses would all
still serve the VTC but would only be onsite long enough to deboard and board passengers, with
all layover and driver break activity occurring at the new location. This would require a new
facility at the new end of the route with capacity for approximately 5 buses, as well as a driver
break facility. It would result in more bus activity east of the VTC (up to 272 one-way bus trips
per winter day based on the existing schedule, excluding any existing tripper buses). By requiring
all buses to extend their run, this would add vehicle-miles and result in operating costs.
• Core Transit route could terminate further downvalley, such as at Lionshead or West Vail.
Passengers bound to and from the Village would be transferred to other buses (presumably Vail
Transit) to complete their trip. This would slightly reduce the number of buses at VTC as
passengers from multiple Core Transit buses could be loaded onto additional Vail Transit buses
to capacity. However, at peak times when many Core Transit buses are at or near capacity, this
reduction in buses at VTC would be modest. The impact on existing Core Transit riders required
to transfer would be severe, as roughly 40 percent of Core Transit riders are bound to and from
the VTC. The need to transfer between Core Transit buses and intercity services would also be a
detriment. A substantial expansion in a transit facility at the new downvalley location would also
be required. Combined with the additional costs associated with the new transfer buses, this is
not a viable option.
The continued use of the VTC as the upvalley terminus for Core Transit is thus the appropriate strategy
going forward.
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Intercity and Airport Shuttle Stop
The VTC also currently serves as the key Vail stop for intercity bus service (Greyhound, Bustang,
Pegasus) as well as scheduled airport shuttle services. This provides a convenient location for access to
the concentration of lodging facilities in Vail Village, as well as feeding visitors directly to the Vail Village
Welcome Center. It also increases overall transit accessibility as there is one hub for Vail Transit and
Core Transit, local/regional networks. Moving this function elsewhere in Vail would require a new
transportation hub (including the duplication of passenger waiting amenities currently shared with other
transit passengers) and would lose the currently beneficial connections between services. For these
reasons, this function should remain at the VTC.
Driver Break and Layover Facility
The number of buses at the VTC at any one time can also be increased by drivers on breaks between
runs or laying over between an arrival and the next scheduled departure time. Given the long runs and
the need to build time into the schedules so that traffic delays on one run can avoid delays in
subsequent departures, this need for layovers is more important for Core Transit and intercity/shuttle
services terminating at Vail Village than for Vail Transit. For all services, in addition, there is sometimes
the need for buses to be staged in advance to allow vehicles to be traded out in the course of the service
day (such as for refueling or to switch out drivers). At present, Core Transit staff indicate that for long
layovers (more than approximately five minutes), drivers are instructed to use one of the following
alternate locations:
• Lionshead Transit Center: 2 Minute Drive Time - 395 S Frontage Rd W
• Middle Creek & North Frontage Rd: 2 Minute Drive Time - 145 N Frontage Rd W
• West Vail Mall: 5 Min Drive Time - 2161 N Frontage Rd W
• Ford Park: 2 Min Drive Time - 530 S Frontage Rd E
This strategy of laying over buses off the VTC is important to the efficient operation of the VTC and will
become even more crucial as the transit services grow in the future. Consideration should be given over
the long term to improving facilities at these other layover points, For instance, the Ford Park location
would benefit from year-round restrooms (which would reduce bus layover times at VTC) as well as a
dedicated bus turnaround loop (such as the loop on Vail Valley Road just east of the soccer fields) to
avoid the existing tight turnaround in the Ford Park parking lot). For purposes of the VTC design process,
it will be assumed that any layovers that could increase necessary capacity will be accommodated
elsewhere rather than at the VTC.
EV Bus Charging
At present, long-term strategies for conversion to full electric vehicle fleets for the transit services using
the VTC are currently not developed to a high level of detail. There are two general charging strategies:
depot charging, whereby buses with large battery capacity are charged offline (typically at the bus
storage depot), and online/opportunity charging, whereby buses “top off” over the course of the day
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during layovers at transit centers or key bus stops1. While depot charging does not impact transit center
design, online/opportunity charging can have two key impacts on the design of a transit center. First,
laying over to provide the necessary time for charging can increase the peak number of buses to be
accommodated. Secondly, the transformers and other equipment needed for charging can require
additional space that impacts design. In general, charging at the VTC should be minimized to reduce
overall space requirements.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
In summary, the VTC in the future should continue to serve the key functions of the hub for the Vail
Transit system, the upvalley terminus of the Core Transit, and the primary hub for intercity and shuttle
services. Bus layover activity should be accommodated at other locations and could be aided through
improvements at one or more other locations. Finally, consideration should be given to identifying
physical space for future EV opportunity/online charging infrastructure on the VTC site, but additional
bus bays specifically to charge vehicles should not be provided, and the focus of future charging
strategies should be on alternate locations.
Table 16 shows the Recommended Vail Transportation Center Program for long-term future conditions.
This program recommends a total of 8 bus bays for use by VT, 6 bus bays for use by CT, and curb space
for up to 4 Bustang/Greyhound buses. Optimally, all bays could be independently operated, with buses
able to enter and exit regardless of the presence of buses in other bays.
• It also recommends 400 Linear Feet of curb space for Hotel/Lodging Shuttles and Vans,
Airport/Pegasus Vans, and Autos, taxis, and rideshares.
Finally, it recommends 6,640 total SF of indoor waiting area for passengers, with 4,430 SF used for
sitting passengers and 2,210 SF for standing passengers. A substantial outdoor waiting area with
amenities such as bench seating should also be provided.
1 A good example of online/opportunity charging is the High Line route operated between downtown Park City and
Kimball Junction, which lays over for 14 minutes each round trip at Kimball Junction Transit Center for opportunity
charging.
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Table 16: Recommended VTC Transit Program
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Vail Transit 4 4 8
Core Transit 2 4 6
Subtotal: Total # Bus Bays 6 8 14
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Bustang/Greyhound Buses 2 2 4
Hotel/Lodging Shuttles 2 1 3
Vans (Airport/Pegasus)2 3 5
Auto/Taxi/Rideshare 7 1 8
Total Required Curb Length
in Linear Feet 1 380 260 640
Passengers Existing Future Growth Total Future
Sitting 3,600 830 4,430
Standing 1,800 410 2,210
Total Required Sq.Ft. for
Waiting Passengers 5,400 1,240 6,640
Bus Bay Capacity
Passenger Waiting Area (Sq. Ft)
Note 1: Assuming an average of 60 FT for buses, 30 FT for Vans, and 20 FT
for Auto/Taxi/Rideshare.
Taxi/Shuttle Lane Capacity
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Rubey Park (Aspen)
Rubey Park in Aspen currently has 8 sawtooth bus bays on the north side of the building,
capacity for one bus on the east side of the building, and a straight curb of 285 feet on the
south side of the building which accommodates typically up to 5 buses, for a total capacity
of up to 14 buses. However, as this is not adequate to accommodate the peak bus needs,
two additional block faces (the north side of Durant Avenue on the block immediately to
the west as well as the south side of Durant Avenue opposite the transit center) are
restricted to RFTA bus use only and are used as passenger loading zones. This provides
capacity for up to 10 additional full size buses, for a total of 24 full size buses (and a higher
number of smaller buses/vans). It should also be noted that no intercity bus service is
provided to Aspen, with service to Rubey Park limited to RFTA only.
Denver Union Station
The Union Station Transit Center consists of an underground bus concourse beneath
Denver Union Station. It replaced the Market Street Station in 2014. It provides a total of 22
bus bays, serving RTD, Bustang and other intercity bus services.
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Reducing the Number of Bus Bays By Offsetting Schedules
Vail Transit
Local transit services like Vail Transit are most convenient to the rider (and therefore
generate the most ridership) if the time it takes to transfer between the various routes is
minimized. Optimally, local routes are scheduled on a “pulse” system, in which all routes
serve a transit hub at the same time of the hour, which allows passengers to walk directly
off of one bus and onto their connecting bus.
Scheduling local bus routes to share individual bus bays can reduce the required number
of bays, but only at the cost of making the overall transit system less convenient to the rider
by increasing the overall time needed to complete a trip. As an example, consider two
routes (A and B) both operating every 30 minutes timed to serve VTC at the same time to
make convenient transfers. Offsetting Route B 5 minutes later reduces the number of bays
required by one and results in a modest 5 minute wait for passengers transferring from
Route A to Route B. But the travel time for passengers transferring from Route B to Route A
is increased by 25 minutes, which significantly degrades the overall attractiveness of using
the transit service. The goal of increasing ridership is therefore best met by providing an
adequate number of bays to accommodate buses on all routes at the same time.
Core Transit
The high concentration of ridership associated with commuting tends to concentrate Core
Transit services. For example, at present a total of six Core Transit buses are currently
scheduled to arrive at the VTC between 7:34 AM and 7:43 PM. (Many of these scheduled
times are also served by additional buses to provide adequate capacity.) While it is
possible to schedule Core Transit arrivals in theory to reduce bus bay needs, the variation
in travel times along the long Core Transit routes on US 6, US 24 and I-70 means that bus
arrivals have a high degree of uncertainty. Without adequate bus bays, arriving bus drivers
would need to coordinate and some would need to wait at outlying layover locations. This
would delay passengers and reduce the overall convenience of the regional public transit
system.
Reducing Potential for Pedestrian / Bus Conflicts
The current VTC bus loading layout results in transit passengers walking between the
transit center building and the individual bus bays. As shown below, this results in
pedestrians walking in various directions in an area of roughly 6,600 square feet that is also
used by exiting buses from the various bays. A new layout (such as the illustrative version
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shown in the 5/6/25 Town Council meeting) would focus pedestrian crossings into 2 or 3
pedestrian crossings, allowing bus drivers to focus on the potential for pedestrians in a
limited number of locations. These crossing would also occur at right angles to the bus
travel paths, providing pedestrians with a greater opportunity to observe approaching
buses when compared to the current configuration.
Given the number of bus bays needed, conflicts between bus travel paths and pedestrian
travel could only be completely eliminated by vertical movement of transit passengers
(escalators or stairs) to/from individual plaza areas. (An example of this configuration is
that at the Union Station Transit Center.) In the case of the VTC, going up with pedestrians
would have a substantial visual impact while going down would greatly impact the parking
layout Level 3 (and both would be costly). Better organization of pedestrian access to/from
the individual bus bays is the better solution for VTC. The fact that the only drivers using
the transit bays are the well-trained Vail Transit and Core Transit drivers (and potentially
Bustang drivers) means that pedestrian crossings within the transit center are safer than
other crossing on a public street.
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Table of Contents - Transit Test-Fit Studies
- What We Heard
- Ideas Around Arrival
- Analysis of Transit Demand/ Recommendations
- Next Steps
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- What We Heard
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WHAT WE HEARD
Ideally Info and Transit Center
are one
+
Keep the museum in
the same location
unless there’s a really
good reason not to
Preserve areas of vegetation on
the south side of the site
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WHAT WE HEARD
It is important to meet the departmental needs; we want to create a good place to work
The short term parking (15 min) is a mess with rideshare drop-offs using it
Do we really need 18 buses?
Could congestion be solved with scheduling
verses adding more bus bays?
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Table 16: Recommended VTC Transit Program
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Vail Transit 4 4 8
Core Transit 2 4 6
Subtotal: Total # Bus Bays 6 8 14
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Bustang/Greyhound Buses 2 2 4
Hotel/Lodging Shuttles 2 1 3
Vans (Airport/Pegasus)2 3 5
Auto/Taxi/Rideshare 7 1 8
Total Required Curb Length
in Linear Feet 1 380 260 640
Passengers Existing Future Growth Total Future
Sitting 3,600 830 4,430
Standing 1,800 410 2,210
Total Required Sq.Ft. for
Waiting Passengers 5,400 1,240 6,640
Bus Bay Capacity
Passenger Waiting Area (Sq. Ft)
Note 1: Assuming an average of 60 FT for buses, 30 FT for Vans, and 20 FT
for Auto/Taxi/Rideshare.
Taxi/Shuttle Lane Capacity
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- Analysis of Transit Demand/
Recommendations
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ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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6 bus bays for 12 potential buses (current max at peak
times is 8 buses)
260 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Intuitive wayfinding
- Visual connections
- Creating a “front
porch”
- Importance of
landscape
Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
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ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Waiting platforms are far too small
and pedestrians spill out into bus traffic
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6 bus bays for 12 potential buses (current max at peak
times is 8 buses)
260 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Intuitive wayfinding
- Visual connections
- Creating a “front
porch”
- Importance of
landscape
Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
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ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING CONDITIONS
At peak times, it is not uncommon to
have 8 active buses and 4+ staged buses
-8 active TOV / Core buses
-2 Bustang Buses
-1 Greyhound (Variable)
-4 staged TOV buses on the deck
-3+ Core buses stages on the shoulder along the Frontage road
in various locations (Ford Park, Middle Creek Housing, West
Vail (Safeway), Donovan Park
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CORE BUS STAGING AREAS
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ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
TWO-WAY BUS LOOP
RUBEY PARK
PARK CITY STANDARD DOUBLE-LOOP DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
COMPARISON TO RUBEY PARK
Rubey Park accommodates 24 local bus spaces and no intercity bus service
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COMPARISON TO DENVER’S UNION STATION
Denver’s Union Station highlights pedestrian safety and buses organized in a sawtooth
configuration
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Current Queuing Bay Condition: Not optimal
Current peak conditions show 2-3 buses queuing in each bay
Staggering route times can give you less bus bays, but people have to wait rather than having an immediate transfer
Uncertainty from weather, construction, and traffic
regularly affects route timing
Delaying passengers degrades the attractiveness of
using the transit service
Optimal Future Individual Bay Condition
All routes serve a transit hub at the same time of
the hour & at convenient work schedule times
Passengers can walk directly off one bus and onto
their connecting bus
No passenger is waiting at a layover location for
a bus bay to become free
Buses can pull out directly without backing up
2-3 cross-walks control pedestrian traffic
ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
QUEUING VERSES INDIVIDUAL SAW-TOOTH BUS BAYS
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Pedestrians would ideally
have spacious platforms and
snow-melted, direct and clear paths to arrival areas
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PUBLIC REALM
Larger bus platforms creates moments for art
and sanctuary from the elements
TAHOE CITY TRANSIT CENTER
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PUBLIC REALM
Widening bus platforms would
also enhance the
public realm, leaving opportunities for shade and vegetation
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Table 16: Recommended VTC Transit Program
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Vail Transit 4 4 8
Core Transit 2 4 6
Subtotal: Total # Bus Bays 6 8 14
Vehicle Type Existing Future Growth Total Future
Bustang/Greyhound Buses 2 2 4
Hotel/Lodging Shuttles 2 1 3
Vans (Airport/Pegasus)2 3 5
Auto/Taxi/Rideshare 7 1 8
Total Required Curb Length
in Linear Feet 1 380 260 640
Passengers Existing Future Growth Total Future
Sitting 3,600 830 4,430
Standing 1,800 410 2,210
Total Required Sq.Ft. for
Waiting Passengers 5,400 1,240 6,640
Bus Bay Capacity
Passenger Waiting Area (Sq. Ft)
Note 1: Assuming an average of 60 FT for buses, 30 FT for Vans, and 20 FT
for Auto/Taxi/Rideshare.
Taxi/Shuttle Lane Capacity
ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT DEMAND/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED TRANSIT PROGRAM
Options seek to provide space
for 18 buses (including
local and inter-city) and 400 linear feet of passenger vehicles
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REMOVE BUILDINGS/
REINFORCE SLAB
SHIFT INTO SOUTHERN
VEGETATED AREA
ADD NEW DECK SHIFT FRONTAGE RD.
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
POTENTIAL AREAS FOR THE BUS FOOTPRINT TO GROW
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TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
PASSENGER DROP-OFF & PASSENGER VEHICLES
LOSS OF SHORT-TERM PARKING
FORCING AN ADDITIONAL BUS DECK SOLUTION
?
REPLACING PARKING ON & OFF-SITE
N
N
LOSS OF NET 45 PARKING SPOTS
- Options for On-Site and Off-Site parking reallocation
- Ford Park Frontage Rd., West Vail Sites
- Recapturing parking in lower levels of garage by moving
existing non-parking program
LOSS OF CENTRAL REAL ESTATE
N
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TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTIONS WE STUDIED
39°38’32” N 106°22’25” W
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
2B: Upper Deck with Internalized Ramps
20 buses | 400 linear feet of Auto/ Taxi /Rideshare/ Shuttle/ Van
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
SHIFTS INTO
S. VEGETAGED AREA
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
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TRANSPORTATION CENTER EXPANSION
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
2A: Upper Deck with West Ramp and Roundabout
18 buses | 400 linear feet of Auto/ Taxi /Rideshare/ Shuttle/ Van
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
SHIFTS INTO
S. VEGETAGED AREA
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
2C: Upper Deck with E & W Ramp & E Roundabout
18 buses | 400 linear feet of Auto/ Taxi /Rideshare/ Shuttle/ Van
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
SHIFTS INTO
S. VEGETAGED AREA
UPPER LEVEL
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
IF WE MOVE FORWARD WITH AN UPPER DECK SOLUTION THERE
WOULD BE POTENTIAL TO MITIGATE LEFT TURNING ISSUES WITH A
BRIDGE/RAMP
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TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTIONS WE’VE REFINED
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
N
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
UPPER LEVEL
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
1 2
4
3A
3B
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6 bus bays
260 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
EXISTING CONDITION
N
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 1: EXTENDING THE EXISTING DECK
SHIFTS
FRONTAGE RD.
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
NN
VIEW FROM FRONTAGE RD.
& VILLAGE CENTER DR.
VIEW FROM VILLAGE CENTER DR. & EAST
MEADOW DR.
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
19 bus bays
420 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
existing extended deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival
- Intuitive wayfinding
- Visual connections
- Creating a “front
porch”
- Importance of
landscape
OPTION 1: EXTENDING THE EXISTING DECK
SHIFTS
FRONTAGE RD.
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
Front
Porch
N
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 1: PHASING THE MOVING OF FRONTAGE RD.
N
19 buses12 buses w/ 4 staged
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
I-25 BERTHOUD TRANSIT
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 1: PHASING RELOCATING INTER-CITY BUSES TO THE MEDIAN OF I-70
ABILITY TO EXPAND TO 19 BUSES IF NEEDED IN THE FUTURE. ULTIMATELY PROVIDING ~23 IF NECESSARY
N
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 2: WEST BUS DECK WITH INTERNAL RAMPS
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
N
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
VIEW FROM FRONTAGE RD.
& VILLAGE CENTER DR.
VIEW FROM VILLAGE CENTER DR. & EAST
MEADOW DR.
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 2: WEST BUS DECK WITH INTERNAL RAMPS
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
18 bus bays
380 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival
- Visual connections
- Importance of
landscape
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
LOWER LEVEL
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 2: WEST BUS DECK WITH INTERNAL RAMPS
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
18 bus bays
380 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival
- Visual connections
- Importance of
landscape
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
LOWER LEVEL
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 2: WEST BUS DECK WITH INTERNAL RAMPS
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
UPPER LEVEL
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
UPPER LEVEL 18 bus bays
380 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival
- Visual connections
- Importance of
landscape
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3A: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD.
ADDS
NEW DECK
N
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
VIEW FROM FRONTAGE RD.
& VILLAGE CENTER DR.
VIEW FROM VILLAGE CENTER DR. & EAST
MEADOW DR.
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3A: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD.
ADDS
NEW DECK
N
18 bus bays
500 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses
on additional deck
separate from existing
structure
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival and
passenger drop-off
LOWER LEVEL
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3A: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD.
UPPER LEVEL
ADDS
NEW DECK
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
18 bus bays
500 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses
on additional deck
separate from existing
structure
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival and
passenger drop-off
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3B: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD. & WEST DECK
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
N
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
VIEW FROM FRONTAGE RD.
& VILLAGE CENTER DR.
VIEW FROM VILLAGE CENTER DR. & EAST
MEADOW DR.
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3B: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD. & WEST DECK
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
16 bus bays
750 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival and
passenger drop-off
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
LOWER LEVEL
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 3B: BUS DECK ABOVE FRONTAGE RD. & WEST DECK
REMOVES BUILDINGS/
REINFORCES SLAB
ADDS
NEW DECK
16 bus bays
750 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival and
passenger drop-off
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
N
UPPER LEVEL
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIESADDS
NEW DECK
N
OPTION 4: BUS DECK ABOVE EAST PARKING DECK
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
VIEW FROM FRONTAGE RD.
& VILLAGE CENTER DR.
VIEW FROM VILLAGE CENTER DR. & EAST
MEADOW DR.
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Vail Transit
Core Transit
Bustang/ Greyhound
TRANSIT TEST-FIT STUDIES
OPTION 4: BUS DECK ABOVE EAST PARKING DECK
UPPER LEVEL
ADDS
NEW DECK
N
Arrival &
Vertical
Circulation
Escalators
Stairs
Elevators
18 bus bays
375 linear feet of
Auto/ Taxi/ Rideshare/
Shuttle/ Van
Big Ideas:
- Solving for buses on
additional deck
- Leaving prime real
estate for arrival and
passenger drop-off
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- Ideas Around Arrival
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IDEAS AROUND ARRIVAL
EXISTING AND NEEDED FUTURE SF
980 SF
2,790 SF
7,560 SF
1,310 SF
0 SF
4,210 SF
1,430 SF
10,180 SF
6,640 SF with 18 buses
6,640 SF with 18 buses
13,220 SF with 18 buses
3,000 SF; Amount of F&B T.B.D.
Amount of retail T.B.D.
4,210 SF
3,160 SF
12,200 SF
INDOOR WAITING
OUTDOOR WAITING
TRANSIT/INFO SUPPORTING SPACE
F&B
RETAIL
SKI MUSEUM
PARKING DEPT.
MAINTENANCE
EXISTING SF FUTURE NEEDSAREA TOTALS
TOTAL 25,670 SF
(excluding outdoor waiting)
42, 430 SF - 65.3% Growth
(excluding outdoor waiting)
Existing - 28,460 SF + Proposed - 20,610 SF = Total ToV Area Needs - 49,070 SF
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IDEAS AROUND ARRIVAL
OPTION A
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IDEAS AROUND ARRIVAL
OPTION A
(E) MUSEUM
NEW F&B PLAZA
WITH VIEWS
E. MEADOW
DR.
S. FRONTAGE
RD. E.
(E) PARKING
(E) PARKING
(E) PARKING
NEW TRANSIT BUILDING
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IDEAS AROUND ARRIVAL
OPTION B
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IDEAS AROUND ARRIVAL
OPTION B
(E) MUSEUM
NEW F&B
PLAZA WITH
VIEWS
E. MEADOW
DR.
S. FRONTAGE
RD. E.
(E) PARKING
(E) PARKING
(E) PARKING
NEW TRANSIT BUILDING
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This project provides a unique opportunity to provide major improvements to this transit center that should, if done right, serve the
next 50 years. As such, the redevelopment goal for this project shall...
- “Go Modest” - New improvements that utilize much of the existing
Welcome and Transit Buildings
- Self Fund
- “Go Medium” - New improvements that provide new Welcome, Transit,
and Arrival facilities with minimal other programed spaces
- 80 /20 Grant Funding / partnership
- “Go Big” - New improvements that provide new Welcome, Transit, and
Arrival facilities with additional programed community spaces
- 80 /20 Grant Funding / partnership + P3 partnerships
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Questions:
• Minimum 18 Active Bus Bays – w/ potential phasing?
• Displace and/or Eliminate Parking as part of project?
• Upper Deck and/or Surface Solutions?
• I-70 Median Solutions?
• Magnitude of Concept Design Solutions?
o Go Modest/Medium/Big
Recommendation:
• Move forward with Phase II Concept Design
o w/ up to (4) Concept Design for Go Modest & GoMedium
o at least (2) which allow for phasing
o none preclude a future Go Big project
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GO VAIL 2045Figure 47: Transit Vision
Let’s give our
world-class town . . .
. . . a world-class arrival
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:10 minutes
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:2810 Aspen Ct Stream Tract Use Permit Extension (7:30pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the permit extension.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - 2810 Aspen Court
Attachment A. 2810 Aspen Court Dewatering Permit Extension
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TO:Vail Town Council
FROM:Public Works Department
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBJECT:2810 Aspen Court – Stream Tract Use Permit Extension
I.DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Pinnacle Mountain Homes, the developer/contractor at 2810 Aspen Court, requested
and received approval for the use of the adjacent Stream Tract for temporary
dewatering this past winter. The permit has since expired, and the developer is
requesting an extension until August 1, 2025. As per the recently adopted Use of
Town Property Policy, use of the Stream Tract is not permitted unless otherwise
approved by Town Council. The request is to extend the duration of the right to install,
maintain, and remove a temporary 6” dewatering pipe that has been placed on top of
the existing ground.
II.BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The redevelopment project has been approved under B24-0169/0179. The shallow
water table in the area requires dewatering for any significant excavation and a
dewatering permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The permit requires filtration prior to releasing to any outfall (Gore Creek), and also
requires periodic testing for sediment, Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
The only outfall in the area is Gore Creek which is located within Town owned Stream
Tract. In order to discharge into Gore Creek, the discharge needs to cross the Stream
Tract. Maintaining the discharge in the 6” pipe will minimize disturbance and erosion to
the stream tract. Alternatively, the developer could eliminate the pipe and allow the
discharge to free flow across the stream tract, which may cause additional erosion.
The extension has been discussed with town and VRD staff and no concerns have been
raised other than the restoration of the site once use has been completed.
III.ACTION REQUESTED
The Public Works Department requests that the Town Council evaluate the proposal to
utilize Town of Vail property and stream tract to allow for temporary dewatering. If
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Council approves the use, staff recommends that the final approval be documented with
issuance of a Public Way Permit which would include the dewatering plan and any
additional conditions Council and/or Staff/VRD requires.
IV.ATTACHMENTS
A.Applicant Request, Narrative, and Application Materials
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970.453.0727 | pinnaclemtnhomes.com | 114 Basecamp Way Frisco, CO 80443
Dear Members of the Vail Town Council,
I am writing to respectfully request an extension to the dewatering permit associated with
our new construction project at 2810 Aspen Ct [B24-0169 & B24-0179]. While we have
made steady progress on this complex site, several unforeseen challenges have led to
schedule delays and now necessitate additional time to complete the dewatering
process safely and in full compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
Several key factors have contributed to this request:
1. Winter Conditions: Persistent snowfall and cold temperatures slowed progress
during the initial phases of dewatering. These conditions made it difficult to efficiently
install and operate the system, contributing to early delays in the process.
2. Ground Water Turbidity: Installation of the dewatering system proved more complex
than anticipated. The wells required significantly more time to clean up and begin
producing water suitable for discharge. Throughout this process, we’ve maintained a firm
commitment to water quality to avoid any potential contamination of Gore Creek and to
meet all applicable state and federal permitting requirements.
3. Site Constraints: Due to the tight nature of the site and variable soil conditions,
shoring was required to ensure a safe excavation. The design, approval, and installation
of this shoring system have had a direct impact on the construction schedule.
Given these circumstances, we respectfully request that the current dewatering permit
be extended through August 1, 2025. Dewatering efforts remain temporary and are only
needed through the construction of the concrete foundation walls and the completion of
the first-level floor framing. All work will remain within the originally defined limits, with no
additional disturbance to soils or vegetation in the stream tract.
Thank you for your continued partnership and thoughtful consideration. We remain
committed to working transparently with the Town of Vail and welcome the opportunity to
discuss with you and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Mac Sidey
Project Manager
Pinnacle Mountain Homes
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:10 Minutes
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items (6:30pm)
SUBJECT:Safe Street For All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity (7:40pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the direction to Town
Staff to apply for a SS4A grant.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - Safe Streets For All Grant
Staff Presentation - SS4A Grant
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TO:Vail Town Council
FROM:Public Works Department
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBJECT:Safe Streets 4 All Grant Opportunity (SS4A)
I.SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant
program is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025, offering up to $25 million per
project to improve roadway safety across the country. This program supports the
development and implementation of Comprehensive Safety Action Plans aimed at
eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users, pedestrians, cyclists,
drivers, transit riders, micromobility users, and more.
Eligible Implementation Grants: Award range: $2,500,000 to $25,000,000
Execute projects and strategies identified in an existing Action Plan to
address specific roadway safety problems.
Apply low-cost roadway safety treatments system-wide.
Transform roadway corridors on a High-Injury Network into Complete
Streets.
Install pedestrian safety enhancements and close network gaps.
Carry out speed management strategies.
Create safe routes to school and public transit services.
Conduct education campaigns to accompany new or innovative
infrastructure.
Reduce roadway departure crashes.
Evaluate and improve the safety of intersections.
The grant application deadline is June 26, 2025, a link to more information is at:
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program | US Department of Transportation
The Town of Vail has numerous potential projects that would fit the grants criteria,
specifically pedestrian safety and safe routes to schools and transit services.
Specifically, eligible projects which are identified in the Go Vail 2045 Mobility &
Transportation Master Plan include:
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Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements w/ North Rec Trail Extension to Spraddle
Creek (Design In Process this year) – Construction Budget Est. $2M
South Frontage Road Pedestrian Improvements (Donovan to Westhaven &
WLHC to ELHC) (Design in Process this year) – Construction Budget Est. $3M
East Vail North Frontage Road Pedestrian Improvements (VMS to East Vail Park
n Ride) – Construction Budget Est. $3M
Bighorn Road/Gore Valley Trail Separation – Construction Budget Est. $2.5M
Since the SS4A grant is intended for large projects of $2.5M-$25M staff would suggest
combining two or more of the above noted projects and submitting the grant application
as one “Vail Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project”. The first two projects noted
above have budgeted dollars this year for design and would combine to create a ~$5M
construction project application, requiring a match of $1M. Alternatively, all four of the
projects could be combined to create a $10.5M construction project application,
requiring a 2.1M match. The first noted project, the Main Vail Pedestrian Improvement
project, currently has $2M budgeted in 2027, which could be utilized as matching funds
for the 80/20 match requirement if we were successful in receiving a grant.
III.RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council directs staff to apply for a SS4A grant combing at least
two of the above mention pedestrian safety construction projects.
IV.ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
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PRESENTATION BY
Public Works
Safe Streets 4 All
Grant Opportunity
5-20-25
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SS4A Grant Opportunity
2025 Federal Grant Funds Available: $1B
Planning Grants & Implementation Grant
Eligibility:
•Roadway safety problems
•Roadway safety treatments
•Complete Streets.
•Install pedestrian safety enhancements
and close network gaps.
•Speed management
•Create safe routes to school and public
transit services.
•Education campaigns
•Reduce roadway departure crashes.
•Safety of intersections.
Safe Streets 4 All Grant Opportunity (SS4A)
Implementation Grants:
•Expected Awards 40-70
•Expected Award amounts $2.5M-$25M
•Application Deadline June 26th
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Town of Vail Potential Projects
•Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements w/ North Rec Trail
•Design In Process this year
•Construction Budget $2M – Budgeted in 2027
•South Frontage Road Pedestrian Improvements
•Donovan to Westhaven & WLHC to ELHC
•Design in Process this year
•Construction Budget Estimate $3M – Not Budgeted at this time
•East Vail North Frontage Road Pedestrian Improvements
•VMS to East Vail Park n Ride
•Construction Budget Estimate $3M – Not Budgeted at this time
•Bighorn Road/Gore Valley Trail Separation
•Applied for 2024 ATIIP Grant - Unsuccessful
•Construction Budget Est. $2.5M
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Recommendation
Recommendation
•Combine 2 or more into One project
•Use 2027 budgeted $2M as required match
•Main Vail & S. Frontage Road $5M w/ $1M Match
•MV Benefits: Pedestrian improvements at MV Interchange
•MV Benefits: Connecting Employee Housing to Village & VTC
•SF Benefits: Connecting Pedestrian Bridge to LH & LHTC
•SF Benefits: Missing pedestrian network pieces
•All 4 - $10.5M w/ $2.1M Match
•Same as above+
•VMS Benefits: Missing pedestrian network piece
•VMS Benefits: Safe routes to School
•Bighorn Benefits: Missing pedestrian network pieces
•Bighorn Benefits: Separation of GVT from high speed roadway
•Bighorn Benefits: Connecting neighborhoods to transit
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:Ordinance
AGENDA SECTION:Public Hearings (7:50pm)
SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Rezoning 1476 Westhaven Drive, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision,
from Special Development District No. 4 (Cascade Village) to
High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF) (7:50pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 10,
Series of 2025 upon second reading.
PRESENTER(S):Heather Knight, Town Planner
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Memo - Coldstream Ordinance Rezone
Attachment A. Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025
Attachment B. PEC24-0054 Staff Memo
Attachment C. PEC Meeting Minutes 2-10-2025
Attachment D. Applicant Presentation - Coldstream
Attachment E. PEC24-0054 Application
Staff Presentation - Coldstream Rezone 2nd Reading
Applicant Presentation - Coldstream, 2nd Reading
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development
DATE: May 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Second reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025, for a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Drive, Lot 53, Glen
Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development District No. 4 (Cascade
Village), Area B, to the High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District. (PEC24-
0054)
Applicant: Coldstream Ltd., represented by High Summit Planning
Planner: Heather Knight
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, Coldstream Ltd., represented by High Summit Planning, is requesting a
zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the
Special Development District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the High-Density Multi-Family
(HDMF) District. Since there is no underlying zoning, the application to rezone from SDD to
HDMF represents a zone district amendment and is not an amendment to the SDD. Approval of
this application would remove the property, Area B, from the SDD.
The Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Zone
District Boundary amendment on February 10, 2025, where a recommendation of approval was
forwarded to the Vail Town Council by a vote of 5-2-0. The first reading of Ordinance No. 10,
Series of 2025 was presented and read to Town Council on April 15, 2025 and was approved
(4-2).
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 10,
Series of 2025 on second reading.
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III. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen
Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the
High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District. Since there is currently no underlying zone district in
SDD No.4, even small changes to building to a particular property within the SDD No. 4 need to
go through the development plan approval process with both the Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) and the Town Council, instead of the normal Design Review Board
application. Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel and removing it from the SDD will
formally quantify the allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed for any additions.
Applying a zone district to this area provides a level of certainty and predictability to Staff and
Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel and creates consistency with
surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses.
The development as it exists today conforms to the zoning standards for the HDMF zone
district and does not inherit any variations from being developed under a special district.
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IV. BACKGROUND
Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, was adopted by Ordinance No. 4 Series
of 1976. At least twenty amendments have occurred between 1977 and 2008. The subject
property was a Planned Unit Development under Eagle County jurisdiction then annexed in
1975. SDD No. 4 includes the following areas:
Area A Cascade Village
Area B Coldstream Condominiums
Area C Glen Lyon Primary/Secondary and Single-Family Lots
Area D Glen Lyon Commercial Site
Area E Tract K
The entire Cascade Village SDD is approximately 97.5 acres. Coldstream itself is situated on
an approximately 4.21-acre (+/-183,479 sf) parcel designated as Area B. Because the property
was annexed into the Town of Vail as a Planned Unit Development under Eagle County
jurisdiction and early Special Development Districts were not based on underlying zoning, there
is no underlying zoning for Cascade Village. Uses and development standards for the entire
property are as outlined in the adopting ordinance for Special Development District No. 4.
According to 12-9A-1, Purpose and Applicability, Special Development District, an approved
development plan for a Special Development District, in conjunction with the property’s
underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding development and uses of
property included in the Special Development District. Since there is currently no underlying
zone district in SDD No.4, any changes to a particular property within the SDD No. 4 need to go
through the development plan approval process with both the Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) and the Town Council, compared to only a Design Review Board
application.
Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel and removing it from the SDD will formally
quantify the allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed for future development.
Applying a zone district to this area would also provide a level of certainty and predictability to
Staff and Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel in the future and would
also create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses. Both parcels to
the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are zoned HDMF.
Between the years of 1990 and 2024, Coldstream proposed multiple amendments to the SDD
#4. None of these proposals were implemented or moved forward from the PEC meetings,
mainly due to financial constraints. Specifically, in late 2024, a major amendment to the SDD
#4 was presented to the Town Council but was tabled and rescinded to pursue this current
rezoning application.
On February 18, 2025, the PEC and Town Council held a joint meeting to discuss certain
processes and items that impacted both entities. Specifically, there was a discussion
regarding SDD’s regarding clarity of process and impacts to developments and applicants. It
was stated that the clarity of the process is most important, and zoning allows for
neighborhoods and applicants know what to expect for development. The SDD process can
be time consuming, expensive and frustrating for an applicant. Straight zoning versus SDDs
can help foster the relationship between the PEC and the applicant as there would be a set
standard of expectations and a clear process. It was stated that as much as can be
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accomplished from implementing straight zoning is a win, as it is a predictable set of rules
and will not create a situation of spot zoning. With an SDD, there is no variance process, but
with zoning in place, the PEC has a variance process. Taking out the negotiation piece of the
process and replacing with predictability is a benefit to the applicant as well as the Town.
V. RECOMMENDED MOTION
Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of
2025, on second reading, the Planning and Environmental Commission
recommends the Council pass the following motion:
“The Vail Town Council approves, on second reading, Ordinance No. 10,
Series of 2025, an ordinance for a zone district boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the
rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the
Special Development District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the High-
Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District.”
Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 10 Series
of 2025, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the
Council make the following findings: “The Vail Town Council finds:”
1. That the amendment is 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; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes
of the zoning regulations; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the town and promotes 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.”
Vl. ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2025
B. Staff Memorandum to PEC, 2-10-25
C. PEC Meeting Minutes, 2-10-25
D. Applicant Presentation, 4-15-25
E. Application and supporting materials
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ORDINANCE NO.
2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1476 WESTHAVEN DRIVE, LOT 53,
GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION, FROM SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT NO. 4 (CASCADE VILLAGE) TO HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY (HDMF)
WHEREAS, Coldstream Ltd., (the "Applicant") owns the real property more
particularly described as 1476 Westhaven Drive, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, Vail,
Colorado, and depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (the "Property");
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2024, the Applicant filed an application to rezone
the Property to High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF) (the "Application");
WHEREAS, Section 12-3-7 of the Vail Town Code sets forth the procedures for
rezoning;
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Planning and Environmental Commission
(the "PEC") held a properly-noticed public hearing on the Application, and recommended
that the Town Council approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, the Town Council held a properly-noticed public
hearing on the Application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council, upon reviewing the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, hearing the statements of Town staff, the Applicant and the public,
and giving due consideration to the matter, finds and determines as follows:
a.The rezoning is 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;
b.The rezoning is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and
appropriate for the surrounding areas; and
c.The rezoning promotes 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.
Section 2. Based on the foregoing findings, the Town Council hereby approves
the Application and rezones the Property from Special Development District No. 4
(Cascade Village) to High-Density Multi-Family (HDMF).
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Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would
have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code as provided
in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 15th day of April, 2025 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 6th day of May, 2025, in
the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
_____________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 6th day of May, 2025.
_____________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 10, 2025
SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision,
from the Special Development District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the
High Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC24-0054)
Applicant: Coldstream Ltd., represented by High Summit Planning
Planner: Heather Knight
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, Coldstream Ltd, represented by High Summit Planning, is requesting a
recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of
1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development
District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the High Density Multi-Family (HDMF)
District.
Based upon staff’s review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department
recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission recommend approval for a
zone district boundary amendment, subject to the findings noted in Section VIII of this
memorandum.
II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant, Coldstream Ltd, represented by High Summit Planning, is requesting a
recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of
1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development
District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the High Density Multi-Family (HDMF)
District.
The following items are included for review:
Attachment A. Vicinity Map
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Attachment B. Applicant Narrative/Project Description
III. BACKGROUND
Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, was adopted by Ordinance No. 4
Series of 1976. At least twenty amendments have occurred between 1977 and 2008.
The subject property was a Planned Unit Development under Eagle County jurisdiction
then annexed in 1975. SDD No. 4 includes the following areas:
Area A Cascade Village
Area B Coldstream Condominiums
Area C Glen Lyon Primary/Secondary and Single-Family Lots
Area D Glen Lyon Commercial Site
Area E Tract K
The entire Cascade Village SDD is approximately 97.5 acres. Coldstream itself is
situated on an approximately 4.21-acre (+/-183,479 sf) parcel designated as Area B.
Because the property was annexed into the Town of Vail as a Planned Unit
Development under Eagle County jurisdiction and early Special Development Districts
were not based on underlying zoning, there is no underlying zoning for Cascade Village.
Uses and development standards for the entire property are as outlined in the adopting
ordinance for Special Development District No. 4.
According to 12-9A-1, Purpose and Applicability, Special Development District, an
approved development plan for a Special Development District, in conjunction with the
property’s underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding
development and uses of property included in the Special Development District. Since
there is currently no underlying zone district in SDD No.4, any and all changes to a
particular property within the SDD No. 4 need to go through the development plan
approval process with both the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and the
Town Council.
Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel and removing it from the SDD will
formally quantify the allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed for future
development. Applying a zone district to this area would also provide a level of certainty
and predictability to Staff and Commissions as to the limits of development for this
parcel in the future and would also create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone
Districts and land uses. Both parcels to the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe
Condominiums and Alura, are zoned HDMF.
Coldstream Background:
Coldstream Condominiums were completed in 1981 and include 45
residential condominiums and other related improvements including on-site parking,
extensive landscaping, pool, spa, cabana, tennis court and a racquetball/squash court.
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With the opening of the Cascade Club [Aria] in 1987 (with its seven tennis courts and
six racquetball/squash courts), the Coldstream tennis and racquetball/squash facilities
became obsolete as Coldstream owners were able to utilize Cascade Club facilities.
Since that time the racquetball/squash court has been adapted to property and rental
management use and the tennis court is seldom used.
In late 1990, an amendment to SDD #4 was proposed and recommended to approve a
small increase in GRFA and clarify other development standards. The plan included the
renovation of the courts building into property management facilities and storage as well
as two employee restricted units. Because of financing difficulties, the project was
never implemented.
In 1995, Coldstream owners expended a large budget to replace the roofs and make
substantial site/landscape improvements. In 2002, the Coldstream underwent a utility
project bring natural gas into the site. In 2004, the Board prepared a
phased redevelopment plan for the site. The first phase consisted of replacing
all building exteriors: siding, windows, doors and extensive landscape and
site improvements. These improvements were completed in 2006.
In 2011, there was a PEC application and subsequent work session that included a
revised parking garage, residential units and two employee housing units that would
have resulted in an increase in GRFA and reduced side setbacks. The PEC’s
comments were generally supportive of the re-development concept yet provided
constructive feedback regarding several design aspects of the project. In 2012, a
second PEC work session took place with the same project components as 2011. The
PEC noted the need for additional landscaping, concerns regarding the side setback
decrease, concerns regarding the partially exposed parking structure and increased
public benefit beyond providing two EHUs onsite. This work session also resulted in a
stalled project due to budget constraints.
In early 2024, the project again resurfaced, and the applicant and PEC engaged in
another work session. Comments were positive regarding the garage location into the
setback, as it is below grade at the point of encroachment. Significant landscaping was
added to minimize the appearance of the garage from neighboring properties. This was
positively noted by the PEC. In late 2024, the applicant submitted a PEC application for
a major amendment to the SDD that included the changes made after the work session.
This included revisions to the parking garage, driveway, and residential units above.
The PEC recommended approval of this application to the Town Council. However, the
application was tabled after the first Town Council meeting. The applicant then decided
to rescind the application for a major amendment to the SDD to pursue this current
rezoning application.
IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff finds that the following provisions of the Vail Town Code are relevant to the review
of this proposal.
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Title 12 – Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code
Chapter 1 – Title, Purpose, and Applicability (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.
B. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific
purposes:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
2. To secure safety from fire, panic, flood, avalanche, accumulation of snow,
and other dangerous conditions.
3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and
to lessen congestion in the streets.
4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and loading
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.
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Chapter 9 – Special and Miscellaneous Districts (in part)
12-9A-1: PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:
A. Purpose: The purpose of the special development district is to encourage flexibility
and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate
use; to improve the design character and quality of the new development with the
town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities; to
preserve the natural and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the
overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail comprehensive plan. An
approved development plan for a special development district, in conjunction with
the property's underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding
development and uses of property included in the special development district.
Chapter 6, ARTICLE 6H: HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY (HDMF) DISTRICT
12-6H-1: PURPOSE
The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for multiple-family
dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre, together with such
public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation facilities and related visitor
oriented uses as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The High
Density Multiple-Family District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space
and other amenities commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and
lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone
district by establishing appropriate site development standards. Certain nonresidential
uses are permitted as conditional uses, which relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and
summer recreation and vacation community and, where permitted, are intended to
blend harmoniously with the residential character of the zone district.
12-6H-2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District:
(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(B) Lodges, including accessory eating, drinking, recreational or retail
establishments, located within the principal use and not occupying more than
10% of the total gross residential floor area (GRFA) of the main structure or
structures on the site; additional accessory dining areas may be located on an
outdoor deck, porch or terrace; and
(C) Multiple-family residential dwellings, including attached or row dwellings and
condominium dwellings.
12-6H-3 CONDITIONAL USES.
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The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District, subject to
issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
this title:
(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;
(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;
(C) Dog kennels;
(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;
(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;
(F) Private clubs and civic, cultural and fraternal organizations;
(G) Private parking structures;
(H) Private unstructured parking;
(I) Public and private schools;
(J) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;
(K) Public park and recreation facilities;
(L) Public parking structures;
(M) Public transportation terminals;
(N) Public unstructured parking;
(O) Public utility and public service uses;
(P) Religious institutions;
(Q) Ski lifts and tows; and
(R) Timeshare units.
12-6H-4 ACCESSORY USES.
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District:
(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in
accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;
(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports,
swimming pools or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted
residential and lodge uses; and
(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses,
and necessary for the operation thereof.
12-6H-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.
The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area, and each
site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape
capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.
12-6H-6 SETBACKS.
The minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 20 feet
and the minimum rear setback shall be 20 feet.
12-6H-7 HEIGHT.
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For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 45 feet. For a
sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 48 feet.
12-6H-8 DENSITY CONTROL.
(A) (1) Not more than 76 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be
permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall
not exceed 25 dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.
(2) Each accommodation unit shall be counted as one-half of a dwelling unit for
purposes of calculating allowable units per acre.
(B) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached
accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.
12-6H-9 SITE COVERAGE.
Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area.
12-6H-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.
At least 30% of the total site area shall be landscaped. The minimum width and length
of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be 15 feet with a minimum area not less
than 300 square feet.
12-6H-11 PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this
title. At least 75% of the required parking shall be located within the main building or
buildings and hidden from public view or shall be completely hidden from public view
from adjoining properties within a landscaped berm. No parking shall be located in any
required front setback area.
VAIL LAND USE PLAN
Land Use Plan Designation:
High Density Residential
Multi-family High Density includes apartments and condominiums at densities of over
18 dwelling units per acre.
Goals and Policies (in part):
1.0 General Growth/Development
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1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance
between residential, commercial, and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the
permanent resident.
1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources
should be protected as the Town grows.
1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever
possible.
1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing developed
areas (infill areas).
5.0 Residential
5.1 Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing, platted
areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist.
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5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the marketplace demands for a full
range of housing types.
VAIL HOUSING 2027
Goal: The Town of Vail will acquire 1,000 additional resident housing unit deed
restrictions by the year 2027.
These new deed restrictions will be acquired for both existing homes as well as for
homes that are newly constructed by both the Town of Vail and private sector
developers.
Vision: An Eye on the Future - We envision Vail as a diverse, resilient, inclusive,
vibrant and sustainable mountain resort community where year-round residents are
afforded the opportunity to live and thrive. We take a holistic approach to maintaining
community, with continuous improvement to our social, environmental, and economic
well being. We create housing solutions by recognizing and capitalizing on our unique
position as North America’s premier international mountain resort community in order
to provide the highest quality of service to our guests, attract citizens of excellence and
foster their ability to live, work, and play in Vail throughout their lives.
Our strategic solutions and actions result in the retention of existing homes, creation of
new and diverse housing infrastructure, and collaboration with community partners. For
Vail, no problem is insurmountable. With a consistent, community-driven purpose and
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an entrepreneurial spirit, Vail will lead the industry in innovative housing solutions for
the 21st century. The Town is well positioned financially to undertake this significant
challenge.
Mission: Maintaining and Sustaining Community - We create, provide, and retain high
quality, affordable, and diverse housing opportunities for Vail residents to support a
sustainable year round economy and build a vibrant, inclusive and resilient community.
We do this through acquiring deed restrictions on homes so that our residents have a
place to live in Vail
Policy Statement: Resident Housing as Infrastructure - We acknowledge that the
acquisition of deed restrictions on homes for Vail residents is critical to maintaining
community. Therefore, we ensure an adequate supply and availability of homes for
residents and recognize housing as infrastructure in the Town of Vail; a community
support system not unlike roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, fire, police, and
other services of the municipal government.
VAIL 2020 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Goal #3: Ensure fairness and consistency in the development review process.
Actions/Strategies: Develop a streamlined design review process and include in
regulation updates.
V. ZONING / SDD NO. 4 ANALYSIS
Address: 1476 Westhaven Drive
Legal Description: Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision
Existing Zoning: Special Development district No. 4 (no underlying
zone district)
Proposed Zoning: High Density Multiple-Family
Existing Land Use Designation: High Density Residential
Mapped Geological Hazards: None
Standard SDD #4 – Area B High Density Multiple Family
(HDMF)
Setbacks
Per development plan;
Front – 20’
Side – 20’
Rear – 20’
Front – 20’
Side – 20’
Rear – 20’
Maximum Height
48’
(47’ existing)
Flat or mansard roof – 45’
Sloping roof – 48’
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Density
65 total units
(45 units existing)
Total density shall not exceed 25
dwelling units per acre of buildable
site area. (132.75 units)
GRFA
65,000 sf
(approximately 67,000sf
existing)
Not more than 76 square feet of
gross residential floor area (GRFA)
shall be permitted for each 100
square feet of buildable site area.
(139,444 sf)
Site Coverage
maximum
35% of the site area
55% of the site area
Minimum
Landscaping
50% of the site area 30% of the site area
Parking
Per 12-10-10(B) and 50% of
required parking shall be
located within the main
building or buildings or
hidden from view within a
landscaped berm.
Per 12-10-10(B) and at least 75% of
the required parking shall be located
within the main building or buildings
and hidden from public view or shall
be completely hidden from public
view from adjoining properties
within a landscaped berm
VI. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING
Existing Land Use Zoning District
North: Multi-family Residences SDD No. 4
East: Multi-family Residences SDD No. 4
South: Eagle Point & Alura developments High-Density Multi-Family
West: Gore Creek/ I-70 & Open Space Agricultural & Open Space
Zone District mapping – HDMF shown as brown
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VII. ZONE DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENT CRITERIA
Per Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, before acting on a zone district
boundary amendment application, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall
consider the following factors with respect to this proposal:
1. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all 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.
The application is consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, which includes the
Vail Land Use plan, the 2020 Strategic Action Plan, and the Housing 2027 Plan.
The proposal meets the applicable goals, objectives, and policies in the plan as
detailed in Section IV of this memorandum.
Specifically, the land use for this parcel is designated as High Density Residential.
The density of this land use is comprised of apartments and condominiums at
densities of over 18 dwelling units per acre. Whereas, Coldstream Condominium’s
density is well under this limit, as it currently has 45 units on over 4 acres (11.25
units/acre) and the SDD #4 standard for density is set at 65 units. According to the
Vail Land Use Plan, the quality of development should be maintained and upgraded
whenever possible. The adjacent properties to the south also share the High Density
Residential land use designation and also have a zoning of High Density Multiple
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Family, referencing the potential consistency between land use and zoning of similar
properties among neighboring sites.
In addition, within the 2020 Strategic Action Plan, goal #3 within the section of Land
Use and Development aims to ensure fairness and consistency in the development
review process. Part of that goal’s strategy is to develop a streamlined design review
process and include regulation updates. Moving from the SDD designation to a set
zone district would allow for a more streamlined process for both the applicant and
staff alike.
Staff finds this criteria to be met.
2. The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing
and potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding
land uses as set out in the tow n's adopted planning documents.
The subject lot has a land use designation of High Density Residential. The adjacent
properties to the south, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Park Meadows, are zoned
High Density Multiple Family (HDMF). Continuing the HDMF zone district to the
Coldstream parcel creates a consistency and continuum of zoning with similar uses
and scale.
Staff believes the proposed development generally furthers the Vail Land Use plan
goals, objectives and policies and, therefore, is in general compliance with the Vail
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds this criteria to be met.
3. The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious,
convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal
development objectives.
In line with the Town’s land use goals, the proposal represents an opportunity for
rezoning in an established neighborhood and existing condominium complex with
the infrastructure to support the allowed uses. The rezoning would expand an
existing zone district and remove a portion of the special development district which
clarifies development standards for the property owners as well as informing
adjacent owners of what may be permitted on the site. Furthermore, it advances the
goals of accommodating housing needs at varied sites throughout the community at
existing sites and developments.
Staff finds this criteria to be met.
4. The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an
orderly viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the
amendment serves the best interests of the community as a whole.
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The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the land use plan and
provides the appropriate incentives for the orderly development of the subject
property. This zoning amendment does not result in the granting of privilege nor is it
incompatible with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, two tests for a determination of spot
zoning.
The Cascade area and surrounding neighborhoods already contain a range of
housing options and this proposal will continue those similar uses. Furthermore, the
rezoning will allow for the subject site to continue its long history of maintaining the
density of housing and sense of community. The purpose of the HDMF zone district
is “...intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities
commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to
maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone district by
establishing appropriate site development standards”; therefore, the development
standards will ensure appropriate, compatible development that in is the best
interest of the community.
Part of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use plan which designates this area as
High Density Residential land use. The proposed zone district of HDMF is in line
with the land use for the site.
Staff finds this criteria to be met.
5. The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or
beneficial impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to,
water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and
other desirable natural features.
The amendment does not have direct impacts that are either adverse or beneficial to
the natural environment. Any future development on the parcel will be required to
adhere to all applicable environmental standards during development review,
construction and operation. Any development in the HDMF zone district will require
the approval of the Design Review Board, including site planning, design, and
landscaping.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
6. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the
purpose statement of the proposed zone district.
The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose of the HDMF
zone district, which is:
“The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for multiple-
family dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre, together
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with such public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation facilities and
related visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be located in the same zone
district. The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to ensure adequate
light, air, open space and other amenities commensurate with high density
apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable residential
and resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development
standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which
relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation
community and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the
residential character of the zone district.”
The site proposed to be rezoned is consistent with the purpose of the proposed zone
district. It permits high density condominiums which is the existing use of the site.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
7. The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how
conditions have changed since the zoning designation of the subject property
was adopted and is no longer appropriate.
The subject parcel was annexed into the town of Vail in the early 70’s and at the
time, had no underlying zone district to govern its development. At the time of
Annexation, the parcel was included in the SDD #4 as its own sub area, Area B. This
inclusion meant that the allowed uses and dimensional limitations for this
parcel were based on approved plans at each amendment stage. This rezoning to
the HDMF zone district will create certainty and predictability for the owners within
the complex as well as Town staff, the Planning and Environmental Commission and
Town Council. This change would allow the subject property to develop under the
process set forth for a regular zone district rather than the process to amend an
SDD. This reduces the time that PEC, Town Council, and staff will spend on
individual development applications. As noted in the 2020 Strategic Action plan,
section of Land Use and Development, goal #3, this will streamline the development
process and provide additional clarity on development standards.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
8. Such other factors and criteria as the commission and/or council deem
applicable to the proposed rezoning.
VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department
recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission recommend approval to
the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-
3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot
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53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development District No.4 (Cascade
Village), Area B, to the High Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District and setting forth
details in regard thereto.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to recommend approval
for this request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission pass the following motion:
“The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends approval to the Vail
Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot
53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from the Special Development District No.4 (Cascade
Village), Area B, to the High Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District and setting forth
details in regard thereto.”
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval, for this request, the Community Development
Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings:
“Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII this Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated February 10,
2025 and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental
Commission finds:
1. That the amendment is 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; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning
regulations; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of
the town and promotes 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.
IX. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A. Vicinity Map
Attachment B. Applicant Narrative/Project Description
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1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: John Rediker Brad Hagedorn
Scott P McBride
Robyn Smith
David N Tucker
William A Jensen
Robert N Lipnick Absent:
1. Virtual Link Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. Once registered,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2. Call to Order
3. Main Agenda
3.1
A request for an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 12- 16,
Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code, to allow for the addition of a basketball
court, located at 725 N. Frontage Rd. West / a portion of Tract C, Vail Potato Patch
Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC25-0001)
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Red Sandstone Elementary School PEC25-0001 Staff Memo.pdf A. Vicinity Map.pdf
B. Project Narrative.pdf
C. Project Plans.pdf
Planner Leaman-Miller gives a short presentation on the conditional use permit (CUP) amendment request.
The original conditional use permit was in 2001 for the construction of the existing recreation fields. That
approval included an EIR and geologic study. He shows the area in question where the fields are located
and the proposed area for the basketball court addition. The court would be an “active recreation area” per
Town Code and requires a CUP. He reviews the criteria for review of a CUP.
No questions for staff.
The applicant is represented by Kevin Foley, Red Sandstone volunteer and Dudley Williams, president
of the PTO. The old court was located today where the playground for pre-school sits today. The court
was removed so the playground could have a fenced in area.
Hagedorn asks if the playground would remain.
Foley answers it would.
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Hagedorn asks for staff to point out where in the aerial the court would be.
Foley said it would be about 60’ to the west of the existing playground.
Jensen asks if it would be available for other sports.
Foley says it could have painting for other activities, but main purpose would be to have hoops on
either side. One would vary so it could be lowered to accommodate younger kids, the other would be
a standard 10’ height.
No public comment in the room or online. It is opened for commissioner comments
Hagedorn likes it and thinks it meets criteria
Jensen supports the application.
Lipnick says the criteria is met and supports the application.
Smith agrees with staff’s recommendation
Tucker is also in support
McBride agrees all criteria have been met.
Rediker notes this is not a complex application and that this is a use that fits in well with the zone district.
Robert N Lipnick made a motion to Approve with the condition on page 7 and findings on page 8 of
the staff memo; William A Jensen seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0). 3.2 A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to
allow for the rezoning of 1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, from
the Special Development District No.4 (Cascade Village), Area B, to the High
Density Multi-Family (HDMF) District and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Coldstream Condominium Association, represented by High Summit Planning PEC24-0054 Staff Memo.pdf Attachment A. Coldstream Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachment B. PEC24-0054 Applicant Narrative.pdf
Planner Knight gives a presentation. She talks about the history of SDD #4 as well as the
Coldstream site. She compares the standards of the SDD and the proposed HDMF zoning. She
walks through the criteria for a rezoning.
Lipnick asks why the Council tabled the previous application?
Knight say the applicant decided to table it. They were going through the process of looking at
some things with the council review and took a step back to evaluate the path forward. Rediker asks what date Council looked at the previous application. How did we get to this point?
Roy says there was discussion about the public benefit, should the employee housing be onsite
or offsite?
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Henry Pratt is the architect on project. When they went to council they got seven different opinions,
they did not know where they were going. The public benefit wasn’t going to be met, they wanted four
additional EHUs. They decided to table and come back in with a HDMF request.
Sean Hanagan, with High Summit Planning, says we weren’t able to provide the public benefit that
was requested. This mechanism gave us the opportunity to provide other benefits and streamline the
review process. It also provides benefits to the Town, this is a way where everyone could benefit. Rediker asks if we can identify other SDDs that are dived similar to SDD #4?
Knight does not believe so.
Rediker, do we have information on why we developed the sub-areas originally?
Roy says they were developed in Eagle County as planned unit development. When it was annexed,
the SDD was the closest thing to the PUD, it is fairly unique as to how the Town administers SDDs. Knight talks about some of the amendments to the sub-area 4 over the years.
Rediker asks if the development standards for the sub-areas should be looked at separately?
Does changes in one area impact the other areas? Knight says it does not, each is unique. If approved, a condition would be that this sub-area is
removed from the SDD. Rediker asks what other procedural steps would be involved.
Knight walks through the process. Roy says this would not be underlying zoning within the SDD, it
would be removed from the SDD with HDMF zoning applied. Rediker and staff walk through the orientation of the five sub-areas with SDD #4.
Jensen asks about the benefit from this change.
Roy says would lead to a more efficient and predictable process.
Jensen asks if the Council would have a say in the rezoning.
Roy says yes they would still have to approve. Removing the SDD removes the benefit requirement,
but HDMF still has inclusionary zoning requirements. Hagedorn asks how inclusionary zoning requirement compares with the SDD.
Roy says there is still inclusionary zoning in the HDMF district.
Hagedorn asks if there is a precedent for this.
Knight says most of them already have underlying zoning, that is another thing that makes this
SDD unique. Rediker, does staff see an issue with what is allowed if this site were completely redeveloped?
Knight sats the other limitations such as setbacks, heights, and parking would likely prevent
reaching that full capacity of units allowed. Roy says this is high density residential per the land use plan.
Matt Gennett, Community Development Directory, says the high density designation in the land use plan
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was added to contemplate a future zoning.
Smith talks about the SDD process, by applying zoning we eliminate any type of public benefit that
would be required. Knight says yes but there are inclusionary zoning requirements with the HDMF zoning.
Smith says this is poentially doubling density, doubling GRFA, increasing in site coverage, giving
up second EHU. Knight says the standards do align with the adjacent properties.
Rediker says he understands the current request, but we also need to look at the potential future
impacts of the request. Lipnick, the setbacks are 20’ on each side?
Knight confirms.
Hagedorn, procedurally a zone district changes requires Council approval, but a variance does not.
Knight says a variance would be conditional upon the rezoning being passed by council.
The applicant represented by Sean Hanagan with High Summit Planning, Greg Finch the project
manager, and Henry Pratt the architect. Hanagan says there is little change with the proposed
project. He gives a presentation. He talks about the unit configuration that they are contemplating.
Hanagan and Finch says Council told them they did not want EHUs on site. They did not have a
problem with the added GRFA but encouraged us to buy EHUs elsewhere. Hanagan says the public
benefit doesn’t have a specific requirement, we were looking for a solution and quantifiable numbers.
Pratt says the Council directed us to meet with the Town Manager to determine what the benefit
was. We are committing to doing our inclusionary zoning requirements through the Habitat for
Humanity program which essentially would be 1.5 units. Smith, you’re adding more free market GRFA which increase the requirement for inclusionary zoning.
Hanagan, we figured that this process would clear up some of the confusion, that was the direction
we were given. The site does meet the HDMF standards. He talks about the benefits to the zone
change, including providing a level of certainty and predictability, applying zoning to an area that has
no underlying zoning. Increases alignment by matching zoning to land use, which calls out this site
for high density residential.
Pratt, Council says they don’t like SDDs because they’re considered spot zoning. By changing this
to HDMF were getting rid of spot zoning. Rediker asks if there are any images showing the setbacks.
Pratt says they’re 20’ on all sides the same in HDMF. There is nothing existing in the setbacks except
a small portion on the southwest corner. Rediker says we need to look at development potential with this as well. We’re being called on
to approve potentially over 120 units which is double the existing density. McBride asks if this is approved, what is the next step? Are we going to be back here again with
Council asking the same questions?
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Knight says if approved it would go to Council. The public benefit piece that was at issue would be
taken out of the equation. There is a different set of criteria. McBride remains concerned about the development potential Shares concerns about the amount
of potential density. If approved, Council still might demand more because of the potential
increased density.
Hanagan says they could make decisions, but there is a set of criteria to be looked at. The public
benefit is not a discussion with a zone change. Roy says the applicants are of that potential and the process required with a rezoning. The housing
section has exceptions where the inclusionary requirements don’t have to be met on site. Finch talks about some of the considerations in their pro forma. I know that’s not your concern but if
the project can’t pay for itself it wont happen. At seven units it does, at five it does not. Jensen says the project hasn’t meaningfully changed except the EHUs have moved off site.
Hanagan, we have been good listeners and have done our best to balance the needs of all parties.
Council had no issue with additional GRFA because we were well below adjacent properties. They
told use they wanted EHUs offsite. We’re not asking for anything that the PEC and Council weren’t
comfortable with.
Rediker asks about the decision making in 1981 when the numbers were set, why the sub-areas
and how were those specific numbers set? Roy says there is not a clear record on that.
Pratt says he worked on almost all of these parcels. The original developer did not have the
wherewithal for whole thing and broke it out into parcels for different developers. Everything was
broken into sections so it could be developed individually by different developers. Hagedorn says some of those numbers may have come from the original PUD.
Hanagan adds they might have tried to match the original county numbers.
Smith, looking at the 1978 minutes, this area hasn’t provided public benefit for 40 years, I would
consider accepting that reality. This zone district is a realistic understanding of the existing conditions
and matches the land use designation.
Finch, this fixes part of the regulations and would encourage development that is a public benefit.
Hanagan, there is benefit here in providing a predictable zone district. In 2009, high density
residential was identified for this site in the land use plan.
Finch understands concern about future redevelopment. Right now that is the farthest thing
from anybody’s mind, especially with 45 different owners. Tucker says the standards prevent the realization of that many units.
Hanagan says the parking, landscaping requirements would make it very difficult to realize that
many units on the site. Rediker would like to see the minutes from 1981. This area could be environmentally sensitive, it
is bordered by Gore Creek. Jensen asks about the Habitat program.
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Finch talks about the details of the Habitat program.
Jensen and Finch discuss financing for housing.
Smith recaps the zero onsite units, and fee-in-lieu to meet the Housing requirements. It’s not in our
purview to consider some of these discussions. The Council will have to make their own decisions. Rediker asks for public comment.
Augosto Alvarez is an owner at Unit 7. He thanks community for the hard work they do. Reiterates
what Finch was saying, the whole objective is to do something about the tennis courts and garbage
shed that have been neglected for 20 years. The HOA is not doing this to make a profit, we’re doing
as it is the best way to pay for the needed renovations because the way it’s going is not sustainable.
Rediker asks for commissioner comment.
Hagedorn, there is a lot around the edges of the application. Looking at this application, he is in favor
of the rezoning. We have seen a lot of the headaches that the SDDs have created, creating
underlying zoning that is consistent and predictable is an asset. Doesn’t love the horse trading around
the EHUs, will keep comments muted on that. People should have set expectations going in, it
shouldn’t be subject to negotiations. The point isn’t to prevent construction down the road, if it’s in line
with what the land use shows. There are guardrails with the other standards that would prevent full
realization of the allowable density. The Town has changed drastically since the origin, the latest
touchpoint is the 2009 land use plan which identifies high density for this parcel. It is highly sensitive
site for Gore Creek, our other initiatives should address environmental concerns with redevelopment.
He is confused about the off-site EHU discussion, the beauty of moving to HDMF is that the discussion
is simplified, you simply have to comply with the inclusionary zoning requirements. It is a set number,
not an amorphous discussion around public benefit. The application is consistent with the criteria,
consistent with goals, land use, reversing spot zoning and adding consistency with surroundings,
consistent with the purpose statement, and demonstrates how conditions have changed.
Jensen says it meets the criteria, takes staff’s recommendation seriously. This is the applicant’s
issue but is concerned that the Council has different expectations here. Lipnick supports the application. It meets the criteria. His role on this commission isn’t to figure out
what the Council is thinking. Smith says that for 35 years the PEC and Council have tried to leverage EHUs out of this area. After
35 years we can say that effort is a failure. This meets the criteria. There is not the infrastructure to
support the full density on this site, however the land use plan is high density residential. Whatever the
Council was thinking with the tabling, the solution we have arrived at is zero public benefit. Supports
the rezoning and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Tucker says this meets the criteria. There are some concerns about potential future development, not
the current plan. Share concerns about the river, there was discussion about sand oil separators with
previous iteration. The standards will prevent too much bulk and mass on the site, he is in support.
McBride has concerns not about the current plan, but if the high density was fully realized down the
road. His bigger concern is with the whole process and discussion after the meeting which would not
be on the record, it would benefit applicants moving forward to understand the expectations.
Rediker is less than pleased that we are having to consider this application. It’s unfortunate, we had a
application that cleaned up this area and was approved by the PEC. He hasn’t seen evidence that this is
not excessive density for the site. He supported this application in its previous form. Believes the
applicant’s arguments are accurate, but is concerned about the potential for development, haven’t seen
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information to be comfortable with criteria 2. He would like to have seen more information and exhibits.
Appreciates the applicant’s efforts to make this project work, appreciates Habitat working with you,
these are good efforts. Has a real problem with rezoning this four acre parcel that is bordered on most
sides by Gore Creek and the potential for the future, not with the current plans. Criteria 2,3,5, and 7
are not met. We have to acknowledge the location is probably not suitable for HDMF.
Jensen moves to approve with findings on page 15, and condition provided today. Smith
seconds. Motion carries 5-2
William A Jensen made a motion to Recommend for approval with the condition that staff shall
amend Special Development District (SDD) #4 to remove planning Area B and the findings on page
15; Robyn Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 2). Voting For: William A Jensen, Robert N Lipnick, Robyn Smith, Brad Hagedorn, David N Tucker
Voting Against: John Rediker, Scott P McBride 3.3 A request for review of a variance from Section 12-6H -6 Setbacks, Vail Town Code,
pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a below grade
parking garage located within the required twenty- foot (20’) side setback, located at
1476 Westhaven Dr, Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC24-0053)
Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Coldstream Condominium Association, represented by High Summit Planning PEC24-0053 Staff Memo.pdf Attachment A. Coldstream Condos - Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachment B. Applicant Narrative.pdf
Attachment C. Architectural Plan Set.pdf
Attachment D. Site Grading and Landscape Plan.pdf
Attachment E. Title Commitment.pdf
Planner Knight gives a presentation. She walks through the site plan and variance request. The
driveway would be updated to meet fire equipment requirements. The need for this pushed the
building further to south, making it necessary to come into the setback below grade. She walks
through the zoning analysis and review criteria.
Pratt, you have approved this once before, nothing has changed from that request.
Rediker asks have the changes to the west unit impacted the request?
Pratt says there are many instances in Town where underground parking goes into the setback.
Smith, previously we looked at this and the deviation was public benefit. What is the hardship?
Pratt, there are numerous instances in town where this condition has been approved. With the
space needed between fire lane, there isn’t enough space south of the fire plane to accommodate
double-loaded parking.
Rediker asks for public comment. There is none. Public comment closed.
Hagedorn says his previous comments apply.
Jensen has no additional questions, supported this the last time.
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Lipnick has no further comments.
Smith says it meets the criteria and findings. The variance is necessary to provide relief for the fire
truck turning. Tucker has no additional comments from last time.
McBride has no further comments.
Rediker has no further thoughts. Supported this last time, not in support now only because the
variance is being requested as part of a development application which is contingent upon the
rezoning. He doesn’t support the rezoning so it’s not appropriate to support this. McBride supported last time, is not supportive this time. It’s the conditionality of the request.
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Approve with the conditions on page 11 and the findings on page
11-12 of the staff memo; David N Tucker seconded the motion Passed (5 - 2).
Voting For: William A Jensen, Robert N Lipnick, Robyn Smith, Brad Hagedorn, David N Tucker
Voting Against: John Rediker, Scott P McBride
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 PEC Results 1-27-25 PEC Results 1-27-25.pdf
Robert N Lipnick made a motion to Approve ; William A Jensen seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0).
5. Information Update
Roy says there is a joint meeting with Council next Tuesday afternoon.
Smith talks about objectives to establish a recommendation process and talk about
suggestions from the last year. Roy talks about commissioner terms and applications.
6. Adjournment
Robyn Smith made a motion to Adjourn ; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0).
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History of Coldstream
•No underlying zoning when annexed from Eagle County
•Included in SDD#4-Area B=Orphaned
•Completed in 1981
•Amended last 2008
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Zone Change Advantages
The Advantages include:
1.Coldstream Condominiums has no underlying zoning. Applying the
HDMF zone district to this parcel will formally quantify the allowable
density and dimensional limitations allowed for future development.
2.This Zone Change would “clean up” the zoning map for the Town of
Vail
3.The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and
predictability to Staff, Commissions, and Owners as to the limits of
development for this parcel in the future. Helps the Applicant and
PEC Play buy the rules
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4. The change would allow for a streamlined process for additional
development that does not require as much Staff time and Council
meetings to evaluate future changes.
5. Increase alignment with the current Town of Vail Land Use Plan
which has designated Coldstream’s land use type as“High Density
Residential”
6. Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and
land uses. Both parcels to the Southwest of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe
Condominiums and Alura, are zoned HDMF
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6. Increase alignment
with the current Town
of Vail Land Use Plan.
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all 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.
•The application is consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Vail
Land Use plan, the 2020 Strategic Action Plan, and the Housing 2027 Plan.
•2020 Strategic Action Plan, goal #3
•Aims to ensure fairness and consistency in the development review process
•Develop a streamlined design review process and include regulation updates
•Moving from the SDD designation to a set zone district would allow for a more streamlined
process
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing and
potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding land uses as set
out in the town's adopted planning documents.
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious, convenient,
workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal development
objectives.
•Expands an existing adjacent zone district and removes area B of the special development
district
•Creates a clarity of process and development standards for the property owners as well as
informing adjacent owners of what may be permitted on the site
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an orderly
viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the amendment serves the
best interests of the High-Density.
•This zoning amendment does not result in the granting of privilege nor is it incompatible
with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, two tests for a determination of spot zoning
•The Land Use plan designates this area as High-Density Residential land use. The
proposed zone district of HDMF is in line with the land use for the site
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or beneficial impacts
on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, noise,
vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural features.
•The amendment does not have direct impacts that are either adverse or beneficial to the
natural environment
•All future development must meet all applicable environmental standards
•All development in the HDMF zone district will require the approval of the Design Review
Board, including site planning, design, and landscaping
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose
statement of the proposed zone district.
•The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose of the HDMF
zone district, which is:
•A maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre
•Intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities
commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses
•HDMF permits high density condominiums which is the existing use of the site
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Criteria for Zone Change
The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how conditions have
changed since the zoning designation of the subject property was adopted and is no
longer appropriate.
•Annexed into the town of Vail in the early 70’s with no underlying zoning and added to SDD
#4 as area B
•This change would allow the subject property to develop under the process set forth for a
regular zone district
•This will streamline the development process and provide additional clarity on development
standards
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Summary
•Creates an underlying zone district
•Increases compatibility with surrounding zone districts/uses
•Allows for more streamlined predictable process/development
•Increases conformance with Vail Land Use Plan Land Use Map and Goals
•“Cleans Up” the zoning map
•Provide new level of certainty for staff, commissions, and owners
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Coldstream Condominiums Zone Change 1
Coldstream
Zone Change
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Coldstream Condominiums Zone Change 2
Over the past 40 years the Coldstream Condominium Owners Association has taken many
steps to continually upgrade and improve their community. Recently the Association has
been evaluating the feasibility of implementing a relatively small but important
improvement program that would involve the addition of five new residential units, one
EHU and a number of other on-site improvements. In order to implement this plan a Zone
Change from Special Development District to High Density Multi Family is being sought.
The following provides an explanation of the proposed re-development plans and
associated benefits, background on the Coldstream Condominiums, a summary of
existing and proposed development, an evaluation of alternative review processes, a
bullet-point response to Zone Change review criteria and a summary of the proposed
project.
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Existing Conditions.
To the south lies the Park Meadow (now Alura Vail) site and Eagle Pointe.
• To the east is Westhaven Drive.
• To the west is the westernmost building in the Coldstream complex.
• The site is currently used for surface parking, an unusable tennis court, a run down
and unused Clubhouse Building and individual open carports that line the access
drive and which are in need of new roofs and trim.
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Proposed Re-development/Benefits of Project
Major elements of the re-development plans include the construction of five new free-
market condominiums, one new employee housing units, a new parking garage and
associated site improvements. There are several other improvements that are being
considered as a part of this project. S pecific improvements under consideration include:
1. To remove the surface parking, tennis court, clubhouse building and open carports
on the south de as well as those on the north side.
2. Build enclosed, minimally heated garage to replace existing carports and surface
parking, plus 2 spaces for each new unit, including EHU. Entrance to garage is on
the north side due to slope of Westhaven and the access drive and exit is at the west
end.
3. Build 3 duplexes on top of garage to help pay for garage. Five units at slightly over
2000 SF (~2,160) and one unit at ~1,656 SF.
4. Roof of garage to be fully landscaped except at west end where adjacent Owners
have requested we stay as low as possible. The roof in that area will be ballasted
membrane.
5. Access to all units to be via exterior heated stairs. Dwelling units will also have
individual elevators from garage to both living levels.
6. Entrance to Coldstream from Westhaven will be widened and relandscaped to make
it easier to come and go. Existing sign to remain.
Issues to consider:
1. Garage extends into setback to within 5' of property line but is buried along south
property line to minimize impacts to off-site neighbors. Height of garage is only
minimally higher than what exists along current access drive (we need 10' clear inside
garage to accommodate Sprinter type vans).
2. Exterior finishes on garage will be a mix of stone veneer to match the Coldstream
standard and EIFS stucco with a grid pattern to mimic a trellis (not much will grow
on north side but we will see what options we can come up with).
3. Previous PEC comments were directed at exposed height of walls along Westhaven
at east end. We have revised the grades and plantings to bury and hide as much of
this wall as possible.
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Background on the Coldstream Condominiums
The Coldstream Condominiums were completed in 1981 and include 45 residential
condominiums and other related improvements including on-site parking, extensive
landscaping, pool, spa, cabana, tennis court and a racquetball/squash court.
Coldstream has approximately 23 units included in the Vail Cascade short term
rental program.
With the opening of the Cascade Club [Aria] in 1987 (with its seven tennis courts
and six racquetball/squash courts), the Coldstream tennis and racquetball/squash
facilities became obsolete as Coldstream owners are able to utilize Cascade Club
facilities. Since that time the racquetball/squash court has been adapted to
property and rental management use and the tennis court is seldom used.
In late 1990 an amendment to HDMF4 was proposed and recommended by
Community Development Department [9/24/90] to approve a small increase in
GRFA and clarify other development standards. The plan included the renovation of
the courts building into property management facilities and storage as well as two
employee restricted units.
Because of financing difficulties, the project was never implemented.
Since it’s opening in the early 1980’s the Coldstream Association has been very
diligent in maintaining and upgrading the project. In 1995, Coldstream owners
expended $1.0 million to replace the roofs and make substantial site/landscape
improvements. In 2002 the Association spent a considerable amount of money to
bring natural gas into the project. In 2004, the Board prepared a phased
redevelopment plan for the project. The first phase consisted of replacing all
building exteriors: siding, windows, doors and extensive landscape and site
improvements at a cost of $6.2 million. These improvements were completed in
2006. The second phase is to replace the court facilities and carports which are
deteriorating.
In 2002 the Association spent a considerable amount of money to bring natural
gas into the project. In 2004, the Board prepared a phased redevelopment plan
for the project. The first phase consisted of replacing all building exteriors: siding,
windows, doors and extensive landscape and site improvements at a cost of $6.2
million. These improvements were completed in 2006. The second phase is to
replace the court facilities and carports which are deteriorating.
As evident by this proposal, Coldstream owners continue to demonstrate their
commitment to an aggressive maintenance and improvements program for their
project.
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Existing and Proposed Development
Coldstream is situated on an approximately 4.21 acre (+/-183,479 sf) parcel
designated as Area B in Special Development District 4 (SSD No. 4, Cascade
Village). The property does not have underlying zoning as it was annexed into the
Town with the creation of HDMF4.
SDD #4 Area B development standards include:
Dwelling units
Allowed
65
Existing
45
Setbacks 20/20/20 20
Parking Spaces 68 77
Height 45' flat / 48' sloped 48 ft
Review Process: Zone Change § 12-3-7 AMENDMENT
The process of amending the official Zoning Map outlined in Section 12-3-7 is the most
appropriate process for this project and has multiple benefits to the town as well as the
Commissions. The benefits include:
1. Although included in SDD 4, Coldstream Condominiums has no underlying
zoning. Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel will formally quantify the
allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed for future development.
2. This Zone Change would “clean up” the zoning map for the Town of Vail by
assigning an underlying zone district to the Coldstream Condominiums.
3. The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and predictability to Staff
and Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel in the future.
4. The change would allow for a streamlined process for additional development
that does not require as much Staff time to evaluate future changes.
5. Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses. Both
parcels to the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are
zoned HDMF.
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As outlined above, the proposed improvements could be constructed in accordance
with existing HDMF development standards with the exception of a single setback (for
the below grade portion of the garage adjacent to the south property line). Please see
separate Variance Application.
HDMF standards Comparison:
Purpose-The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for
multiple-family dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre,
together with such public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation
facilities and related visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be located in the
same zone district. The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to ensure
adequate light, air, open space and other amenities commensurate with high
density apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable
residential and resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site
development standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional
uses, which relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and
vacation community and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with
the residential character of the zone district.
Existing HDMF1 Proposed
Setbacks (Fr/S/R) 20/15/20 20/20/20 20/152/20
Density 45 25 DU / Acre 50
Allowable GRFA 66,898 SF 139,444 SF 77,712 SF (+13%)
Site Coverage 42,689 SF4 55% (100,913 SF) 56,957 SF (89%)
Landscaping 88,686 SF 30% 91,925 SF (1783 SF)5
Height 48' 45' flat / 48' sloped 47' (to ridge)
Parking per Chap 10 75% hidden
2 spaces per new unit
(enclosed)
(*) – Or as otherwise indicated on site specific development plan.
(**) – 50% of required parking shall be located within the main building or
buildings or hidden from view.
With the exception of the setback (for the substantially below grade parking
structure), the proposed addition can be constructed in accordance with all
applicable development standards outlined by HDMF. The following summarizes
how the proposed amendment/addition would affect zoning/development
standards:
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Dwelling Units
The five proposed condominium units would increase project density from 45 to 51
units, well below the maximum allowable of 65 units in the current SDD #4.
GRFA
The seven condominiums would add approximately 15,000 sq ft of GRFA to the site
for a total of 82,000 SF. The HDMF zone district standards would allow a maximum
of 139,444 SF.
Site Coverage
Proposed improvements would increase site coverage from +/-42,689 to +/-
58,681 sq ft, or 32% of the site. The allowable site coverage is 55% (100,913
SF). Existing and proposed site coverage diagrams are found at the end of this
report.
Landscaping
Detailed landscape plans have been attached, the final design solution the total
landscaping of the entire site will increase from +/- 48% to +/-50%. This is well
above the minimum requirement of 30%. Existing and proposed conceptual
landscape diagrams are found at the end of this report.
Parking
There are presently approximately 77 parking spaces at Coldstream. These spaces
include surface spaces, parking in carports and garage parking within individual
units.
The parking requirement for the new addition would involve replacing any existing
parking displaced by the project and providing parking for the new development
6 x 2.5 for units 1-6 = 15 spaces
spaces for unit 7 = 2
Replacement spaces = 42
Total required= 59
Total in garage = 60
Total surface = 3
Existing to remain = 5
Total spaces = 68
This would exceed parking requirements.
Height
The HDMF allows for building height of 48’. The proposed improvements will
be designed within this limitation.
Setbacks
20’ setbacks are required by HDMF. The residential buildings would conform to this
standard; however the parking garage would be located within a few feet of the
south property line. At the south property line, the majority of the parking garage
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would be below grade and at the highest point would only extend 6-8 feet above
grade. Please see separate Variance application.
Zone District Comparisons:
Existing HDMF#4 HDMF Proposed
Setbacks
(Fr/S/R) 20/15/20 Per Plans 20/20/20 20/152/20
Density 45 65 25 DU / Acre 50
Allowable GRFA 66,898 SF 65,000 SF 139,444 SF 77,712 SF (+13%)
Site Coverage 42,689 SF4 35% (64,218 SF)3
55% (100,913
SF) 56,957 SF (89%)
Landscaping 88,686 SF
91,740 (50%
u.n.o.) 30% 91,925 SF (1783 SF)5
Height 48' 48'
45' flat / 48'
sloped 47' (to ridge)
Parking per Chap 10 50% hidden 75% hidden
2 spaces per new unit
(enclosed)
1: no underlying zoning applies here, Neighboring properties are HDMF.
2: above grade (5' below grade)
3: 45% site coverage with institutional or educational center
4: existing site coverage to be replaced: Courts Bldg. (1856.5), North Parking (1896.7), trash (235),
south-west parking (4226.1): total = 8214.3 SF
5: hardscape is new added (existing hardscape unknown)
The adjacent properties to the south, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are
zoned HDMF. As a point of comparison, if HDMF zoning were applied to
Coldstream parcel the allowable number of units would increase to 105 and the
allowable GRFA would increase to 139,444 sq ft. This amount of GRFA is over
twice that permitted by the SDD 4 and greatly exceeds the GRFA proposed by
these improvements.
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Compatibility with surrounding uses
Figure 1-View of proposed development adjacent to Alura development.
Figure 2-View of proposed development adjacent to Alura development.
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Zone Change Review Criteria
1. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all 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;
The Vail Comprehensive plan seeks to provide logical and coherent zoning plan
that demonstrates quality planning principles. Changing the parcels to High
Density Multi Family creates a logical and orderly zone district that is harmonious
with the adjacent parcels zoned HDMF.
2. The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing and
potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding land uses as set
out in the town’s adopted planning documents;
The Existing land uses are in conformance with the surrounding land uses of
residential.
Adjacent Zoning (HDMF) Adjacent Land Use (Residential)
3. The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious,
convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal
development objectives;
• The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and predictability to Staff
and Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel in the future.
• Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses. Both
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parcels to the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are
zoned HDMF.
4. The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an
orderly viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the amendment
serves the best interests of the community as a whole;
The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the land use plan and
provides the appropriate incentives for the orderly development of the subject
property. This zoning amendment does not result in the granting of privilege nor is it
incompatible with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, two tests for a determination of spot
zoning.
5. The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or beneficial
impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air
quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural
features;
This Zone District Amendment shall have no detrimental impacts to the natural
environment. The new construction will require new BMP’s to mange any runoff from
the new garage.
6. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose
statement of the proposed zone district;
“The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for
multiple-family dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per
acre, together with such public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private
recreation facilities and related visitor-oriented uses as may appropriately be
located in the same zone district. The High Density Multiple-Family District is
intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities
commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses,
and to maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of
the Zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards.
Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which relate to
the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation community
and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the
residential character of the zone district.”
The proposed Zone Change to High Density Multi Family demonstrates consistency
with the above purpose statement. The current project is designed to provide adequate
light, air, and open space and maintains a desirable level of resort and residential
qualities. The dimensional limitations of the HDMF zone district will ensure that any
subsequent re-development will also demonstrate consistency with zone district’s
purpose and intent.
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7. The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how conditions
have changed since the zoning designation of the subject property was adopted and is
no longer appropriate; and
The subject parcel was annexed into the town of Vail in the early 70’s and at the time
had no underlying zone district to govern its development. At the time of Annexation,
the parcel was included in the SDD #4 (Cascade Village Special Development District).
This inclusion meant that the allowed uses and dimensional limitations for this parcel
were based on approved plans at each amendment stage. This assignment of the HDMF
zone district will create certainty and predictability for the owners within the complex as
well as the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Town Council.
The following criteria are used to evaluate a proposed Zone Change:
1. That the amendment is 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;
The application is consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Vail
Land Use Plan, the 2020 Strategic Action Plan, and the Housing 2027 Plan. The proposal
meets the applicable goals, objectives, and policies in the plan.
5.1. Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing,
platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist.
5.3. Affordable employee housing should be made available through private efforts,
assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate
restrictions.
5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full
range of housing types.
5.5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded.
Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites
throughout the community.
The Coldstream development is working in collaboration with Habitat for
Humanity to provide employee housing units in the Timber Ridge development.
Inclusionary Zoning requires a 10% mitigation rate. This additional development
will generate the requirement for 1,400 SF of new EHU development.
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2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of
the zoning regulations; and
• Although included in SDD 4, Coldstream Condominiums has no underlying
zoning. Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel will formally quantify the
allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed for future development.
• This Zone Change would “clean up” the zoning map for the Town of Vail by
assigning an underlying zone district to the Coldstream Condominiums.
• The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and predictability to Staff
and Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel in the future.
• The change would allow for a streamlined process for additional development
that does not require as much Staff time to evaluate future changes.
• Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses. Both
parcels to the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are
zoned HDMF.
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the town and promotes 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
Project Summary
The revenue to be derived from the five condominiums is clearly the “economic
engine” necessary to fund other improvements to Coldstream – the employee
housing unit, and the development of a parking garage. Contrary to a “traditional
development project”, the six condominiums will not bring a windfall of profits to
the Association but rather will allow for the implementation of Phase II of the
Association’s redevelopment master plan and in doing so further their tradition of
continually maintaining and upgrading their community.
With approximately one-half of Coldstream’s units involved in a short-term rental
program, the project plays an important role in providing the Town with guest
accommodations. In addition, the lodging/sales tax revenues to the Town
generated by Coldstream are not insignificant. The improvements that can be made
to the project via this re-development plan will improve Coldstream’s ability to
serve the lodging market and in doing so provide benefits to the entire Vail
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community. This Zone District Amendment would also provide the following
benefits:
• This Zone Change would “clean up” the zoning map for the Town of Vail by
assigning an underlying zone district to the Coldstream Condominiums.
• The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and predictability to Staff
and Commissions as to the limits of development for this parcel in the future.
• Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and land uses. Both
parcels to the West of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are
zoned HDMF.
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CONDOMINIUM MAP WAS ACKNOWLEDGED B"FORE :?E THIS
DAY OF g e/' , A. D., I9_ BY
L F P'RESZDENT OF E:1PI E
SAV NGS, BUILDING AND LOAV ASSOCIAT'IO:V.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL.
IY COMMISSION EXPIRES_ C ,.n J 7 %I f v . ^
NOT RY PUB IC
APPROVAL BY PLANNI:VG C:M IISSION
THIS CONDOr1I:VIUM MAP OF COLDSTREA.i CONDOMINIU'IS IS HEREBY
APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF VAIL PLA`J'.1I:IG COr1MISSION THIS '
DAY OF O l C- M hP..- , A.D. , 19.
A T T E S T : ' , -/ I A /- , "' - • - t G '' ,-, • G.,
SECRETARY `-- CHAIR"-IAV
APPROVAL OF CONDOI IINIUM ti'.AP
THIS CONDOMINIUM MAP OF COLDSTREAi'I CONDOMINIUMS IS HEREBY_
APPROVF,D BY THE TOWN COii`CIL OF TiiE TO a' OF V11IL THIS
DAY OF _ 1-1---__
t-.. D. , 19 _ . -_
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER C331 ,$
THIS CONDOMINIUM MAP WAS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF EAGLE COUNTY AT D D O'CLOCK
M. f s ,
A.D. , 19 AND
IS DULY RECORDE AT RECEPTION NUMBER / 3// IN BOOK
96 AT PAGE
j?o. o0
c ,,
f CLERK AND RECORDER
o
BY _
DEPU
G.C.E .
INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP i
FACF OF DRYWALL
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS ARE FROM FACE OF DRYWALL
TO FACE OF DRYWALL , OWNERSHIP AT EXTERIOR
WINDOWS 8 DOORS IS AS SHOWN IN THIS DIAGRAM.
WINDO`JV 8 DOOR FRAMES ARE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENT.
TY ICAL EXTERIOR WINDOy11 &
OO N SCALE
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CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSFiIP
KNOW ALL [1EN BY THESE PRES NTS THAT COLDSTREAM, LTD., A
COLORADO LII II D PARTNERSHIP, BEING SOLE OWNER IN FEE SIMPLE
OF ALL THAT REAL _'ROPF.RT' DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN LOT 53, GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION ,
ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 18, 1978
IN BOOK 272 AT PAGE 370, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: '
BEGINNING AT A POINT WHENCE TH LENTER OF SECTION 12, TOW SHIP
5 SOUTH, RANGE 81 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. BEARS N. 89°15'28'" E. A
DISTANCE OF 158.75 FT.; THENCE S. 89°15'28" W. A DISTANCE OF
161.65-FT. TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 53, GLEN LYON SUB-
DIVISION; THENCE N. 10°11'51" E. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT
53, GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 123.27 FT.; THENCE
LEAVING THE WEST LINE OF LOT 53, GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION S.
79°48'09" E. A DISTANCE OF 114.93 FT.; THENCE N. 45°00'00" E.
A DISTANCE OF 36.00 FT.; THENCE S. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
17.50 FT.; THENCE N. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 7.50 FT.;
THENCE N. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 13.00 FT.; THENCE N.
45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FT.; THENCE N. 00°00'00" E.
A DISTA ICE OF 42.90 FT.; THENCE N. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE
OF 70.78 FT., THENCE S. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 7.00 FT.;
THENCE "1. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 41.00 FT.; THENCE N.
00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 11.50 FT_; THENCE N. 90°00'00" E.
A DISTti ICE OF 27.42 FT.; THENCE S. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
81.00 FT.; THENCE :V. 90°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 73.75 FT.; THENCE
S. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 14.50 FT.; THENCE S. 45°00'00" E.
A DISTA:ICF OF 36.00 FT.; THENCE N. 90°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
23.50 FT.; THE VCE S. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 26.51 FT.; THENCE
S. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 12.21 FT.; THENCE N. 90°00'00" E. A
DISTA`10E OF 104.52 TO A POI 1T ON THE WESTERLY R.O.W. LZNE OF
j^7ESTHAVEN DRIVE; THENCE S. 08°40'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 17.01 FT.
TO A POI'vT OF CURVATURE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID R.O.W. ALONG
TFiE ARC OF A CliP.VE TO THE LEFT, SAID CURVE HAVING A DELTA OF 28°
39'16", A RADIliS OF 175.00 FT., AN :RC LENGTH OF 87.52 FT. AND A
CF ORD :HICFI BEARS S. 05°36' 41" E. A DI TAI?CE OF 86.61 FT. ; THENCE
LEAVI IG SAID R.O.W. N. 90°OG'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 185.33 FT.;
THENCE ti. 0°00'00" E. A llISTANCE OF 17.00 FT.; THENCE S. 45°
00' 00" J. I1 DISTA:CE OF 14. 14 FT. ; THENCE S. 00°00' 00" W. A
DISTANCE OF 27.00 FT.; THENCE N. 90°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF
162.00 FT.; TFiENCE S. 4°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FT.;
TIiENCI S. 00°44' 32" E. A DISTANCE OF 15. 38 FT. TO TIiE POZNT
I\ND F'LriCI: nF BEGINNI IG.
DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS CONDOP4INIUM NIAP HAS BEEN PREPARED
PURSUANT TO THE PURPOSES STATED IN THE CONDOMINIUI 1 DECLARATION
FOR COLDSTREAM CONDOMINIUMS AS RECORDED
A.D., 19 D AT RECEPTION NUMBER 9 / IN BOOK
AT PAGE OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER
OF EAULE COUNTY, CULORADO.
EXECUTED THIS ,
S
DAY OF G/1G , A.D. ,
19 74 , BY COLDSTREAM, LTD.
COLDSTREAI 1, LTD. , A COLORADO - '- J-,.
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, • "
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BY NORRIS REALTY COP•1PANY, A , - _ , ' ' .'.' -- `..? - =
COLORADO CORPORATION, A - ' -:' , :
GENERA PARTNE . : ' -' `
BY `/ , y '
SECR RY ANDREW D. '.10RRIS III, PRESIDENT
BY SUSTAETA DEVELOPMENT COPIPANY,
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A COLORADO CORPORATION, A GENERAL
PARTNER . c , . .
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TF. . BY : . - ._
SECRETARY J_':: IER SUSTAETA, PRESTD€NT `- .
STATE OF COLORADO ) , _
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COUNTY OF EAGLE ) , -
THE FOREGOING INSTRL'MENT TER'ED CER''IFICATE OF O ERSHIP
WAS ACK:VOWLEDGED BEFORE :ZE TH I S 3 j DAY OF G't pf ,
A.D., 19 BY ANDREW D. NORRIS III, PRESIDENT OF NORRIS REALTY
COMPANY, A GENERAL PARTNER OF COLDSiREA.1, LTD. AND BY JAVIER
SUSTAETA, PRESIDENT OF SliSTAETA DE'LOP"•1E'_VT COMPANY, A GENERAL
PARTNER OF COLDSTRF.AP I, LTD.
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1980 IN BOOK 296 AT PAGE
725 IN THE CLERK AND
RECORDERS OFFICE OF
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
CE-NTFR ( SECTION
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VICINITY MAP
PHASE MAP
CO'_C STREAM
CONDOMINIUMS
LOT 53 OF
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ON A PORTION OF LOT 53 OF THE AMENDED
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SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF VAIL COUNTY
OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORA DO
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PARTITION WQLL FOR REFERENCE ONLY
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EXTERIOR
APPROVAI, OF CONDOIMT_NIUM MAP
HIS CONDQMINIUM MAP Or COLI)STRE ICONDOM.iNIUMS IS tiEREBY APPRO JEDBYTHETOWNCOt1NCIL F THE TOWN OF R7 1IL TH^~ -t-_
ae D. , 1g lt% Z.-- DAY OF
TOW1 i''OF , Vr i, '' ATTEST: j I fit va !/'( `,.G'/i.r C , ,
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THIS CONDCMii 1 liM Ma Wc S F LE r OR Fc;; ORD IN THE OFFICE U' TIiE CLLRKANDRECORDEROFEAGLECOUNT: e T • ja G' C1.,OCK M _'7;_ i.,
r. D 198Q AND _TS DUi Y RECnRbEJ a?' RECEi TION NUMBER ys 93y_ Iv BOOK q 9 AT PAGE
C` K r N REGORBER
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BY' : --- '/
Deputy ----- ____- __.
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APPROVAL AND CONSEN? TO CONDOMINIUM MAP
EMPIRE SAVINGS, BUILDZNG ARD LOiAN ASSOCIATION, AS BENEFICIARYOFADEEDOFTRUSTRECORDEDMAY7, A,D., 1979 IN BOOK 285 ATPAGE78HEREBYAPPROVESANDCONSENTSTOTHISCONDOMINIUMMAPANDSUBORDINATESIT'S INTEREST IN SUCH DEED OF TRUST TO THISCONDOMINIUMMAP.
EA iPIRE SAVINGS, BUILDING AND.„,.
LiOAN ASSOCIATION s .
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VICE P SID T
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STATE OF COLORADO ) _ -J
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Ctti ' COUNTY OF ) .. .
THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT TERMED APpROVAL AND CONSENT TOCONDOMINIUMMAPWASACKNOWLEDGEDBEFOREMETHIS
AY,OF , A.D., 1930 BY
r , VICE PRESIDENT OF EMPIRESAVINGS, BUIL IN AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
f''' Y E. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL.
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ,
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NOT Y PUBLIC
APPROVAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION
THIS COIQDOMINIUM MAP OF COLDSTRE AM CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE II, 7SHEREBYA,PPROVED BY THE TOWN OF V;AIL PLANNING COMMISSION THISZZ.._.DAY OF ' '„,,. .._..
A.D., 1980.
ATTEST: /!`'rt .-'e.,.`.,.G BY /j(c..C..
SECRETARY CHAIRMAN ),e
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP ,
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT COLDSTREAM, LTD., A
COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BEING SOLE OWNER IN FEE
SIMPLE OF ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN LOT 53, GLEN LYON SUB-
DIVISION ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED
ON JULY 18, 1978, IN BOOK 272 AT PAGE 370, EXCEPT THAT
PARCEL NOTED AS COLDSTREAM CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE•I, ON A
CONDOMINIUM MAP, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 193118, IN
BOOK 296 AT PAGE 725 ON JANUARY 2, 1980. THE REMAINING
TWO PARCELS OF LOT 53 BEING COLDSTREAM CONDOMINIUM PHASE
II, ARE MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 53
h1HENCE THE CENTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,
NGE 81 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEARS
S. 67°41'52" E. A DISTANCE OF 321.73 FT.; THENCE
N. 10°11'S1" E. A DISTANCE OF 95.09 FT.; THENCE
N. 46°25'56" E. A DISTANCE OF 205.17 FT.; THENCE
N. 73°18'56" E. A DISTANCE OF 194.59 FT.; THENCE
S. 40°18'06" E. A DISTANCE OF 271.70 FT. TO A POINT
ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WESTHAVEN DRIVE;
THENCE S. 08°40'00" W. ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF SAID WESTAAVEN DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 38.02 FT.;
THENCE S. 90°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 104.52 FT.;
THENCE N. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 12.21 FT.;
THENCE N. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 26.51 FT.;
THENCE N. 90°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 23.50 FT.1
THENCE N. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 36.00 FT.;
THENCE N. OO°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 14.50 FT.;
THENCE N. 90°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 73.75 FT.;
THENCE N. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 81.00 FT.;
THENCE N. 90°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 27.42 FT.;
THENCE S. 00°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 11.50 FT.;
THENCE S. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 41.00 FT.;
THENCE N. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 7.00 FT.;
THENCE S. 45°00'00" W A DISTANCE OF 70.78 FT.;
THENCE S. 00°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 42.90 FT.;
THENCE S. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FT.;
THENCE S. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF 13.00 FT.;
THENCE S. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 7.50 FT.;
THENCE N. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 17.50 FT.;
THENCE S. 45°00'00" W. A DISTANCE OF 36.00 FT.;
THENCE N. 79°48'09" W. A DISTANCE OF 114.93 FT.
TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL
CONTAINING 1.33 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
AND
PARCEL 2
BEGINNING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP
5 SOUTH, RANGE 81 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN; THENCE S. 89°15`28" W. ALONG THE EAST
WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTIOR 12 A DIST}I TCE OF
158.75 FT.; THENCE N. 00°44'32" W. A DISTANCE OF
15.38 FT.; THENCE N. 45°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
45.00 FT.; THENCE N. 90°00'00" E. A DISTANCE.OF
162.00 FT.; THENCE N. 00°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
27.00 FT.; THENCE N. 45°00'00" E. A D STANCE OF
14.14 FT.; THENCE S. 00°00•00" E. A DISTANCE OF
17.00 FT.f THENCE N. 90°00'00" E. A DISTANCE OF
185.33 FT. TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF WESTHAVEN DRIVE, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY
ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT A DISTANCE OF
124.38 FT. SAID CURVE HAVING_A CENTRAL ANGLE OF
40°43'28" AND A RADIUS OF 175.00 FT. TO A POINT '
OF REVERSE CURVATURE, THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A
CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 27.49 FT. TO A
POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GREENHILL
COURT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANG.LE OF
90°00'00" AND A RADIUS OF 17.50 FT.; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GREENHILL
COURT S. 29°17'16" W. A DISTANCE OF 152.45 FT.;
THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY S. 89°24'08" W.
A DISTANCE OF 11.12 FT.; THENCE N. 00°35'16" E.
A DISTANCE OF 187.00 FT.; THENCE S. 89°24'08" W.
A DISTANCE OF 232.00 FT. TO THE POINT AND PLACE
OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 0.74 ACRES
MORE OR LESS.
DOES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS CONDOMINIUM MAP HAS BEEN
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PURPOSES STATED IN THE CONDO-
MINIUM DECLARATION FOR COLDSTREAM CONDOMINIUMS AS RECORDEDJANUARY2, A.D., 1980 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 193117, IN BOOK296ATPAGE724, AS AMENDED BY SU PLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM
DECLARATION FOR COLDSTREAM CONDOMINIUMS AS RECORDED AT
RECEPTION NUMBER 's9. . IN BOOK v__, AT
PAGE j` , ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND
RECORDER OF EAGLE COUNTY, COI,ORADO.
EXECUTED THIS DAY OF F,EBRd R , A, D. ,
1980, BY COLDSTREAM, LTD., A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
NORRI S REALTY COMP i '. 1 ,, '' ,.
COLORADO CORPORA,
GENERAL PARTNER
L
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A 1'T , ', BY ;; ,' -
AS 'T. S CRETARY ANDREW D. N IZI,.p SIDEN
SUSTAETA DLrVELOPMENT COMPA VY,
A COLORADO CORPORATI 1',;; yA,-
GENERAL PARTNER. "'
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W I N DOW OR DOOR ,' , - - , ` .,, ,-- ;-: • ' - EXTERIOR WALL G.C.E . G.C.E . p,TTEST ; t,.,,- , , .: - C / _ '' BY ,, . . . .
ASS'T. SECRETARY Ek Sli;>TA ;"•„pRESID NT
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE NOTES: STATE OF COLORADO ) '' '
I, TOMMY C. COBB, A RF.GZSTERED LAND SURVEYOR, REGISTERED UNDER
1. ALL WINDORS AND DC>ORS ARE INDIVIDUAL ... )
SS.
OWNERSHIP. SEE TYPICAL WINDOW & DO R
INDIVI.DUAL OWNERSHIP •. COUNTY OF EAGLE )
Ti E LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, DO fiERFBY CERTIFY THAT TFiE
DIAGRAMS.
SURVEY OF COLDSTREAf2 CONDOT4INIUMS WAS MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISIOPI FACE OF DRYWA L THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT TERMED CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP WAS
ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF - AND THAT TI-IS PLAT ACCL'RATELY SE OWS TFiE PLATTINC AND SUBDIVISION 2. ANYTHING NOT SHOWNf AS L.C.E., G.C.E. ''6 U ,
OF SUCH COLDSTRF.AM CO'DnM7NIUMS. TIiF LOT CORNF.RS AND BOUNDARY OR SPECIFIED AS A UNIT IS GENERAL INTERIOR DIMENSIONS ARE FROM FACE OF ORYWALL A.D. , 1980 BY ANDREW D. NORRIS III, PRESIDENZ' OF NO RIS REALTY
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PRESENTATION BY
Heather Knight
Planner II
Rezoning Request
Coldstream
Condominiums
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Vicinity & Zoning Map
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com 214
SDD #4, Area B History
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
SDD #4, Cascade Village, was adopted by Ordinance #5 Series of 1976. Over 20
amendments have occurred since then.
There are 5 areas in SDD #4:
•Area A – Cascade Village
•Area B –Coldstream Condominiums
•Area C – Glen Lyon Primary/Secondary & Single-Family Lots
•Area D – Glen Lyon Commercial Site
•Area E – Tract K
The entire Cascade Village SDD is approximately 97.5 acres. Coldstream itself is situated on an
approximately 4.21acres (+/-183,479 sf) parcel designated as Area B (4% of the total area of
SDD #4).
Because the property was annexed into the Town of Vail as a Planned Unit Development
under Eagle County jurisdiction and early Special Development Districts were not based
on underlying zoning, there is no underlying zoning for Cascade Village. Uses and
development standards for the entire property are as outlined in the adopting ordinance
for Special Development District No. 4.
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SDD #4, Area B to HDMF - Benefits
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
•Applying the HDMF zone district to this parcel and removing it from the SDD
will formally quantify the allowable density and dimensional limitations allowed
for future development.
•Applying a zone district to this area would also provide a level of certainty and
predictability to Staff and Commissions regarding the limits of development for
this parcel in the future.
•Rezoning would also create consistency with surrounding adjacent zone
districts and land uses as both parcels to the south of Coldstream, Eagle
Pointe Condominiums and Alura, are zoned HDMF.
•SDD #4 is unique as it does not have any underlying zoning.
•Land Use assigned to parcel is High Density Residential.
•Existing Coldstream development conforms to HDMF zoning standards, as
well as stream setback requirements.
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Why rezone?
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
•On February 18, 2025, there was a joint Town Council and PEC meeting; the
subject of SDDs, rezoning, processes and impacts to the applicant and town
was discussed.
•There is frustration with the SDD process as it can be expensive & time
consuming for the applicant.
•Straight zoning has a predictable set of rules and a clear process.
•Taking out the negotiation piece of the process and replacing with predictability
is a benefit to the applicant as well as the Town.
•With an SDD, there is no variance process; with zoning, the PEC has a
variance process.
•Coldstream is the entirety of Area B; no other properties impacted by removing
from the SDD.
•Coldstream already conforms to standards set by HDMF
•Rezoning the Coldstream property does not result in the granting of privilege
nor is it incompatible with the Vail Comprehensive Plan (two tests for a
determination of spot zoning).
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
1.The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all 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.
•The land use for this parcel is designated as High Density Residential.
•The adjacent properties to the south also share the High Density Residential land use
designation and also have a zoning of High Density Multiple Family, referencing the potential
consistency between land use and zoning of similar properties among neighboring sites.
•The 2020 Strategic Action Plan, goal #3 within the section of Land Use and Development
aims to ensure fairness and consistency in the development review process. Part of that
goal’s strategy is to develop a streamlined design review process and include regulation
updates. Moving from the SDD designation to a set zone district would allow for a more
streamlined process for both the applicant and staff alike.
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
2. The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing and potential
land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding land uses as set out in the town's
adopted planning documents.
•The subject lot has a land use designation of High Density Residential.
•The adjacent properties to the south, Eagle Pointe Condominiums and Park Meadows, are
zoned High Density Multiple Family (HDMF).
•Continuing the HDMF zone district to the Coldstream parcel creates a consistency and
continuum of zoning with similar uses and scale.
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
3. The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious, convenient,
workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal development objectives.
•In line with the Town’s land use goals
•It represents an opportunity for rezoning in an established neighborhood and existing
condominium complex with the infrastructure to support the allowed uses.
•It would clarify development standards for the property owners as well as informing
adjacent neighbors of what may be permitted on the site.
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
4. The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an orderly
viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the amendment serves the best
interests of the community as a whole.
•The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the land use plan and provides
the appropriate incentives for the orderly development of the subject property. This
zoning amendment does not result in the granting of privilege nor is it incompatible with
the Vail Comprehensive Plan, two tests for a determination of spot zoning.
•The set development standards will ensure appropriate, compatible development that in
is the best interest of the community.
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
5. The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or beneficial impacts
on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, noise,
vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural features.
•The amendment does not have direct impacts that are either adverse or beneficial to the
natural environment.
•Any future development on the parcel will be required to adhere to all applicable
environmental standards during development review, construction and operation.
•Any development in the HDMF zone district will require the approval of the Design Review
Board, including site planning, design, and landscaping.
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
6. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose statement
of the proposed zone district.
The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose of the HDMF zone
district, which is:
“The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for multiple-family
dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre, together with such public
and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation facilities and related visitor oriented
uses as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The High Density Multiple-
Family District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities
commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to maintain
the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate
site development standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses,
which relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation community
and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the residential character of
the zone district.”
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Zone District Boundary Amendment Criteria
Town of Vail | Coldstream | vailgov.com
7. The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how conditions have
changed since the zoning designation of the subject property was adopted and is no longer
appropriate.
•The subject parcel was annexed into the town of Vail in the early 70’s and at the time,had
no underlying zone district to govern its development.
•At the time of Annexation,the parcel was included in the SDD #4 as its own sub area, Area
B.
•This rezoning to the HDMF zone district will create certainty and predictability for the
owners within the complex as well as Town staff, the Planning and Environmental
Commission and Town Council.
•As noted in the 2020 Strategic Action plan, section of Land Use and Development, goal #3,
this will streamline the development process and provide additional clarity on
development standards.
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Thank you
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Coldstream
Town Council 5/20/25
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Hearing History
February 10th Planning and Environmental Commission
–Voted 5-2 to recommend approval to TC
–Met Criteria for Zone Change
Commissioner Comments:
“Underlying zoning is an asset to the town…”
“HDMF has additional guardrails for development”
“ W e h a v e t o s t i c k w i t h t h e L a n d U s e P l a n ”
“I have faith the design criteria will prevent overdevelopment of this parcel”
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Hearing History
April 15th Town Council
–Voted 4-2 t o a p p ro v e Z o n e C h a n ge
–Met Criteria for Zone Change
Council Comments:
“Current systems in place help to guarantee between PEC and DRB that there are guardrails to ensure a well executed project that satisfies the concerns of the town”
“I don’t want us to always look at worse case scenarios”
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HDMF Math
*Some dimensional limitations may potentially overlap
Total Acres= 4.21 or 183,387.60sf
Average Setbacks=22.5’ (20’ reg and 25’ River)
Property Perimeter=1,670’ (assumed rectangle)
Basic Calculation:
•Site Coverage=55%
•4.21 x .55=2.31 Acres available
Undevelopable acreages estimates:
•Perimeter times average setback=-.86acres
•Landscaping= 30%=-1.26acres
•Roadways/Driveways= 10%=-.42acres
•Parking (75 units) 3/per unit=-.69acres
Total estimated acres unavailable=-3.23acres
Total acres remaining=~1.0 Acre available
Developable Acreage range estimate= between 1acre-2.31acres
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HDMF Economic Math
Based on the zoning we assume a new development would be limited to 75 units in 3 or 4 story buildings.
We do not believe there is any economic feasibility for this:
1. Purchase all 52 units. A very difficult task to make a deal with 52 owners, that could possibly take
years, but let’s its do-able.The cost: assume 45 units at $2MM each, 6 new townhomes at $5MM, and 1
new 3 bedroom at $2.5MM.Total purchase price for the land $122 MM.$30MM per acre. Not too many
developers with those resources.
2. In a typical development the land cost represents 10-20% of the revenue, depending on many things
including location, existing infrastructure, view potential etc.In this case,basic utilities and access are
existing but there is very little view potential because of the surrounding buildings—Alura most
significantly. This is an infill site with an ok/not great location some distance from Vail but perhaps
benefitting from the upcoming West Vail base village.So, lets say its 15%.
3. To make a development pencil out, projected revenue would have to be $813MM.That works out to
almost $11MM per unit if we assume 75 new units.
4. Years from now can we project that a developer could sell a 1500-2,000 sq ft unit in a high-density
property in this location for $11MM?
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Zone Change Advantages
The Advantages include:
1.Coldstream Condominiums has no underlying zoning. Applying the
HDMF zone district to this parcel will formally quantify the allowable
density and dimensional limitations allowed for future development.
2.This Zone Change would “clean up” the zoning map for the Town of
Vail
3.The HDMF zone district will provide a level of certainty and
predictability to Staff, Commissions, and Owners as to the limits of
development for this parcel in the future. Helps the Applicant and
PEC Play buy the rules
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Zone Change Advantages
4. The change would allow for a streamlined process for additional
development that does not require as much Staff time and Council
meetings to evaluate future changes.
5. Increase alignment with the current Town of Vail Land Use Plan
which has designated Coldstream’s land use type as "High Density
Residential”
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Zone Change Advantages
6. Create consistency with surrounding adjacent Zone Districts and
land uses. Both parcels to the Southwest of Coldstream, Eagle Pointe
Condominiums and Alura, are zoned HDMF
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Summary
•Creates an underlying conforming zone district
•Increases compatibility with surrounding zone districts/uses
•Allows for more streamlined predictable process/development
•Increases conformance with Vail Land Use Plan Land Use Map and Goals
•“Cleans Up” the zoning map
•Ensures an appropriate level of certainty for staff, commissions, and owners
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 20, 2025
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:Ordinance
AGENDA SECTION:Public Hearings (7:50pm)
SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Rezoning 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision,
Lot 37, to Apply the West Vail Multi-Family Overlay Zone District
in Addition to the Underlying Two-Family Primary/Secondary
(PS) Zone District (7:55pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 11,
Series of 2025 upon second reading.
PRESENTER(S):Heather Knight, Town Planner
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo - 2000 Chamonix Rezone
Attachment A. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025
Attachment B. PEC24-0049 Chamonix Rezone Staff Memo
Attachment C. PEC Minutes 12-23-2024
Attachment D. 2000 Chamonix Rezone Application Materials
Staff Presentation - 2000 Chamonix Rezone 2nd Reading
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development
DATE: May 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025, for a zone district boundary
amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, of 2000
Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, to apply the West Vail
Multi-Family Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District. (PEC24-0049)
Applicant: 2000 Vail LLC, represented by Current Architects and Associates
Planner: Heather Knight
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, 2000 Vail LLC, represented by Current Architects and Associates, is requesting
a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, to apply the West Vail
Multi-Family Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS)
Zone District.
The Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Zone
District Boundary amendment on December 23, 2025, where a recommendation of approval
was forwarded to the Vail Town Council by a vote of 7-0-0. The first reading of Ordinance
No.11 was presented at the Town Council meeting on May 6, 2025 and was approved (6-0).
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 11,
Series of 2025 on second reading.
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III. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, to
apply the West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District. The subject property is 0.377 acres (16,422sf) with a
two-story, wood, fourplex residence of 2,744sf constructed in the late 1970s. The existing
structure requires upgrades and repairs that outweigh its value and the existing structure’s
continued viability. The existing fourplex is non-conforming to the current zoning of the Two-
Family Primary/Secondary (PS) Residential District.
The current owner and proposed re-developer of the property originally considered replacing
the existing structure with a new two-family primary/secondary residence to conform with
the existing zoning of the property. Upon further consideration, the new West Vail Multi-
Family (WVMF) Overlay District offers several considerable benefits to the current owner of
the property and the Town of Vail as a whole.
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IV. BACKGROUND
In November of 2023, Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code was amended to include the
addition of Article 12-6K, known as the West Vail Multiple-Family (WVMF) overlay district. This
was part of the implementation of the West Vail Master Plan to help achieve the goals initially
adopted in 2021. The West Vail Master Plan identified West Vail as the heart of resident
occupied housing in the Town of Vail and identified six goals for housing. In addition, the West
Vail Master Plan stated that these goals shall include updates to the Town’s zoning regulations
to allow continued improvements to promote workforce housing and enhance aesthetics and
shall include code changes to encourage redevelopment that preserves the character and
scale of neighborhoods and supports resident housing.
The WVMF district is intended to provide employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-family
dwellings in areas well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited waivers of
certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with employee housing. Forty
percent (40%) of all newly constructed gross residential floor area shall be employee housing
and all employee housing shall be provided on site. Currently, under Two-Family
Primary/Secondary Zone District, there is no requirement for employee housing. Should this
property not be rezoned, only two units would be allowable, therefore reducing the current
housing stock and those units would be free market.
As an overlay district, the WVMF overlay district shall supplement, but not replace, the
underlying zone district. In the case of a conflict between the underlying zone district
regulations and the WVMF, the WVMF regulations shall control. Where the WVMF is silent, the
underlying zone district regulations and any other applicable requirements of the Code shall
apply.
The subject property lies within the WVMF boundary and is less than 600 feet from the nearest
bus stop. The lot area and site dimensions conform to the WVMF regulations. The proposed
redevelopment of the property will conform to all WVMF requirements, including setbacks,
height, density control, and site coverage.
V. RECOMMENDED MOTION
Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 11, Series of
2025, on second reading, the Planning and Environmental Commission
recommends the Council pass the following motion:
“The Vail Town Council approves, on second reading, Ordinance No. 11,
Series of 2025, an ordinance for a zone district boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, of 2000
Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, to apply the West
Vail Multi-Family Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District.”
Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 11 Series
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of 2025, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the
Council make the following findings: “The Vail Town Council finds:”
1. That the amendment is 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; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes
of the zoning regulations; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the town and promotes 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.”
Vl. ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025
B. Staff Memorandum to PEC, 12-23-24
C. PEC Meeting Minutes, 12-23-24
D. Application and supporting materials
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2000 CHAMONIX LANE, BUFFEHR
CREEK RESUBDIVISION, LOT 37, TO APPLY THE WEST VAIL MULTI-
FAMILY OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT IN ADDITION TO THE
UNDERLYING TWO-FAMILY PRIMARY/SECONDARY (PS) ZONE
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, 2000 Vail LLC (the "Applicant") owns the real property more
particularly described as 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, Vail,
Colorado, and depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (the "Property");
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, the Applicant filed an application to apply the
West Vail Multi-Family overlay district in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) District, (the "Application");
WHEREAS, Section 12-3-7 of the Vail Town Code sets forth the procedures for
rezoning;
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2024, the Planning and Environmental Commission
(the "PEC") held a properly-noticed public hearing on the Application, and recommended
that the Town Council approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2025, the Town Council held a properly-noticed public
hearing on the Application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council, upon reviewing the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, hearing the statements of Town staff, the Applicant and the public,
and giving due consideration to the matter, finds and determines as follows:
a.The rezoning is 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;
b.The rezoning is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and
appropriate for the surrounding areas; and
c.The rezoning promotes 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.
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Section 2. Based on the foregoing findings, the Town Council hereby approves
the Application and applies the West Vail Multi-Family overlay district to the Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) District. The WVMF Overlay District shall supplement, but not
replace, the underlying PS zone district.
Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would
have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of May, 2025, and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 20th day of May, 2025, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
_____________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 20th day of May, 2025.
_____________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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To: Planning and Environmental Commission
From: Community Development Department
Date: December 23, 2024
Subject: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to allow for the rezoning of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision,
Lot 37, from the Two Family Primary/Secondary (PS) District to the West Vail
Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District. (PEC24-0049)
Applicant: 2000 Vail LLC, represented by Current Architects and Associates
Planner: Heather Knight
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, 2000 Vail LLC, represented by Current Architects and Associates, is
requesting a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary
amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the
rezoning of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, from the Two-
Family Primary / Secondary (PS) District to the West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay
District.
Based upon Staff’s review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department
recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a
recommendation of approval, to the Vail Town Council, for a zone district boundary
amendment, subject to the findings noted in Section VIII of this memorandum.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone
district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, to allow for the rezoning of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision,
Lot 37, from the Two-Family Primary / Secondary (PS) District to the West Vail Multi-
Family (WVMF) Overlay District. The subject property is 0.377 acres (16,422sf) with a
two-story, wood, fourplex residence of 2,744sf constructed in the late 1970s. The
existing structure requires upgrades and repairs that outweigh its value and the existing
structure’s continued viability. The existing fourplex is non-conforming to the current
zoning of the Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS) Residential District.
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The current owner and proposed re-developer of the property originally considered
replacing the existing structure with a new two-family primary/secondary residence to
conform with the existing zoning of the property. Upon further consideration, the new
West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District offers several considerable benefits to
the current owner of the property and the Town of Vail as a whole.
III. BACKGROUND
The subject property lies along the eastern portion of Chamonix Lane and is bounded
by properties zoned as Two-Family Primary / Secondary residential zone district to the
west, east and north and the property directly south is zoned as Commercial Core 3
district. Also within the immediate vicinity of the subject property is a community park
zoned as Outdoor Recreation district. The subject property has a land use designation
of Low Density Residential and surrounding properties are the same except for the
commercial lots to the south which have a land use designation of Community
Commercial.
In November of 2023, Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code was amended to
include the addition of Article 12-6K, known as the West Vail Multiple-Family (WVMF)
overlay district. This was part of the implementation of the West Vail Master Plan to help
achieve the goals initially adopted in 2021. The West Vail Master Plan identified West
Vail as the heart of resident occupied housing in the Town of Vail and identified six
goals for housing. In addition, the West Vail Master Plan stated that these goals shall
include updates to the Town’s zoning regulations to allow continued improvements to
promote workforce housing and enhance aesthetics and shall include code changes to
encourage redevelopment that preserves the character and scale of neighborhoods and
supports resident housing. The WVMF district is intended to provide employee housing
in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas well-connected to transit. It is also
intended to provide limited waivers of certain development standards to accommodate
redevelopment with employee housing.
The subject property lies within the WVMF boundary and is less than 600 feet from the
nearest bus stop. The lot area and site dimensions conform to the
WVMF regulations. The proposed redevelopment of the property will conform to all of
the WVMF requirements, including setbacks, height, density control, and site coverage.
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IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
A. TITLE 12, ZONING REGULATIONS, VAIL TOWN CODE (in part)
Chapter 12-1: Title, Purpose and Applicability
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.
B. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific
purposes:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
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2. To secure safety from fire, panic, flood, avalanche, accumulation of snow,
and other dangerous conditions.
3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and
to lessen congestion in the streets.
4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and loading
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.
Article 6D: Two-Family Primary / Secondary Residential (PS) District
ARTICLE 6D: Two-Family Primary / Secondary District
Article 6K: West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District
ARTICLE 6K: WEST VAIL MULTI-FAMILY (WVMF) OVERLAY DISTRICT
12-6K-1 PURPOSE.
The West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) overlay district is intended to provide employee
housing in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas well-connected to transit.
It is also intended to provide limited waivers of certain development standards to
accommodate redevelopment with employee housing.
B. TOWN OF VAIL LAND USE PLAN (In Part)
Chapter II – Land Use Goals and Policies
1. General Growth / Development
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
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balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the
visitor and the permanent resident.
1.12. Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing
developed areas (infill areas).
5. Residential
5.1. Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing,
platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist.
5.3. Affordable employee housing should be made available through private
efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with
appropriate restrictions.
5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a
full range of housing types.
5.5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded.
Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites
throughout the community.
C. VAIL HOUSING 2027
Goal: The Town of Vail will acquire 1,000 additional resident housing unit deed
restrictions by the year 2027.
These new deed restrictions will be acquired for both existing homes as well as for
homes that are newly constructed by both the Town of Vail and private sector
developers.
Vision: An Eye on the Future - We envision Vail as a diverse, resilient, inclusive,
vibrant and sustainable mountain resort community where year-round residents are
afforded the opportunity to live and thrive. We take a holistic approach to maintaining
community, with continuous improvement to our social, environmental, and economic
well being. We create housing solutions by recognizing and capitalizing on our unique
position as North America’s premier international mountain resort community in order
to provide the highest quality of service to our guests, attract citizens of excellence and
foster their ability to live, work, and play in Vail throughout their lives.
Our strategic solutions and actions result in the retention of existing homes, creation of
new and diverse housing infrastructure, and collaboration with community partners. For
Vail, no problem is insurmountable. With a consistent, community-driven purpose and
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an entrepreneurial spirit, Vail will lead the industry in innovative housing solutions for
the 21st century. The Town is well positioned financially to undertake this significant
challenge.
Mission: Maintaining and Sustaining Community - We create, provide, and retain high
quality, affordable, and diverse housing opportunities for Vail residents to support a
sustainable year-round economy and build a vibrant, inclusive and resilient community.
We do this through acquiring deed restrictions on homes so that our residents have a
place to live in Vail
Policy Statement: Resident Housing as Infrastructure - We acknowledge that the
acquisition of deed restrictions on homes for Vail residents is critical to maintaining
community. Therefore, we ensure an adequate supply and availability of homes for
residents and recognize housing as infrastructure in the Town of Vail; a community
support system not unlike roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, fire, police, and
other services of the municipal government.
D. VAIL 2020 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
Goal #4: Provide for enough deed-restricted housing for at least 30 percent of the
workforce through policies, regulations, and publicly initiated development.
E. West Vail Master Plan, Chapter 3, Goals for Housing in Vail
Goal #1: A growing number of deed-restricted units in West Vail address the trend of
conversion to second homes.
Goal #2: The Town’s zoning regulations and programs allow for and support residents
and landowners in making continued improvements to their properties in a way that
preserves units and enhances aesthetics.
Goal #3: New construction and updates to existing housing reflect West Vail’s mountain
environment and align with the neighborhood character.
Goal #4: West Vail’s residential areas host a continuum of housing options taking many
forms (single family, duplexes, multi-family, and accessory dwelling units) to
accommodate residents through all phases and stages of life.
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V. SURROUNDING LAND USES
Land Uses Zoning
North: Low Density Residential Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Residential (PS)
South: Community Commercial Commercial Core 3
West: Low Density Residential Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Residential (PS)
East: Low Density Residential Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Residential (PS)
VI. SITE ANALYSIS
Address: 2000 Chamonix Lane
Legal Description: Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37
Lot Size: 0.377 acres (16,422 sf)
Current Zoning: Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS)
Proposed Zoning: West Vail Multi-Family Overlay
Land Use Plan Designation: Low Density Residential
Geological Hazards: none
The chart below demonstrates the relationship between the standards of the PS and
WVMF zone districts:
Standard Two-Family Primary /
Secondary (PS)
West Vail Multi-Family Overlay
(WVMF)
Lot Size 15,000 sf minimum 15,000 sf minimum
Setbacks
Front – 20’
Side – 15’
Rear – 15’
Front – 20’
Side – 15’
Rear – 15’
Maximum Height
Flat or mansard roof – 30’
Sloping roof – 33’
Flat or mansard roof – 35’
Sloping roof – 38’
Density
2 dwelling units on each site
or one dwelling unit on lots
less than 14,000 sf
The maximum density shall be
eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre
and the minimum density shall be
nine (9) dwelling units per acre.
GRFA
Maximum 46/100 sf of
buildable site area of the first
10,000 sf of site area; 38/100
sf for over 10,000 sf of site
area up to 15,000 sf of site
area
Not more than 76 square feet of
gross residential floor area (GRFA)
shall be permitted for each 100
square feet of buildable site area.
Developments with at least one (1)
employee housing unit on-site shall
be allowed a gross residential floor
area of up to sixty (60) square feet
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per each one hundred (100) square
feet of lot area
Site Coverage
maximum
20% of the site area 30% of the site area; Developments
with at least two (2) employee
housing units on-site shall be
allowed a five percent (5%) increase
in the percentage of site coverage
permitted.
Minimum
Landscaping
60% of the site area 40% of the site area
Note: 12-6K-12 EMPLOYEE HOUSING in WVMF district:
(A) Forty percent (40%) of all newly constructed gross residential floor area shall be
employee housing in compliance with Chapter 24 of this Title.
(B) All employee housing shall be provided on site, except that developments that
require a total of less than four hundred thirty-eight (438) square feet of employee housing
may provide the required employee housing in accordance with § 12-24-6.
See also: 12-6K-14 EMPLOYEE HOUSING INCENTIVES.
VII. ZONE DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENT CRITERIA
Per Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, before acting on a zone district
boundary amendment application, the Planning and Environmental Commission
shall consider the following factors with respect to this proposal:
1. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all 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.
The application is consistent with the West Vail Master Plan and the Vail
Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Vail Land Use Plan, the 2020 Strategic
Action Plan, and the Housing 2027 Plan. The proposal meets the applicable goals,
objectives, and policies in the plan as detailed in Section IV of this memorandum. It
also meets several residential goals of the Land Use Plan:
Residential
5.1. Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing,
platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist.
5.3. Affordable employee housing should be made available through private
efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with
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appropriate restrictions.
5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a
full range of housing types.
5.5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded.
Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites
throughout the community.
Specifically, this application is in line with the recommended zoning changes that
were established to incentivize property owners to build employee housing units
when a redevelopment of a luxury duplex would have been the alternative. This
parcel has a known non-conforming development with four units where two would be
permitted by zoning. The rezoning application will require the owner to include
employee housing in a future redevelopment, where today the four units that function
as de facto employee housing would otherwise be replaced with a duplex.
Therefore, staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
2. The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing
and potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding land
uses as set out in the town's adopted planning documents.
Most of West Vail’s residential neighborhoods are zoned as Two-Family Primary
Secondary Residential, allowing single family homes or duplexes, depending on the lot
size and, many West Vail homes predate West Vail’s 1986 incorporation into the Town
of Vail. Accordingly, many of these dwellings are aging and the Town’s zoning
regulations were not applicable when these dwellings were built. As a result, the
majority of dwellings do not comply with the zoning regulations for units allowed, lot
size, or lot coverage. Aligning the subject property’s zoning and land use designation
with the West Vail Master Plan allows for the property to maintain its commitment to
local housing.
The subject lot has a land use designation of Low Density Residential, along with the
majority of the surrounding properties along Chamonix Lane. South of the subject lot,
Community Commercial land use exists along the frontage road. No changes will be
made to the land use designation of the subject property.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
3. The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious,
convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with
municipal development objectives.
The zone district amendment would allow the development of needed community
housing, as supported by numerous elements of the comprehensive plan including Vail
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Housing 2027. It is in line with the West Vail Master Plan’s housing goals. The Town’s
zoning regulations and programs allow for and support residents and landowners in
making continued improvements to their properties in a way that preserves units and
enhances aesthetics.
This lot is located within the West Vail Overlay Zone as adopted and qualifies for the
rezoning. This area was analyzed as part of the West Vail Master Plan as a part of town
where increases in density could be suitable. The development standards for the WVMF
district were constructed be permit additional density while the structure maintains
compatibility with the surrounding areas.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
4. The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an
orderly viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the amendment
serves the best interests of the community as a whole.
The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the land use plan and
provides the appropriate incentives for the orderly development of the subject property.
This zoning amendment does not result in the granting of privilege nor is it incompatible
with the Vail Comprehensive Plan, two tests for a determination of spot zoning.
The rezoning of the subject property is supported by the West Vail Master Plan (part of
the comprehensive plan) as dedicated resident housing is vital for maintaining
community and providing opportunities for year-round residents to live and thrive.
Zoning to WVMF encourages the addition of Employee Housing Units (EHU) to help
encourage redevelopment and improvement of properties.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
5. The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or
beneficial impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water
quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other
desirable natural features.
The amendment does not have direct impacts that are either adverse or beneficial to
the natural environment. Future development on the parcel will be required to adhere to
all applicable environmental standards during development review, construction and
operation. Any development in the WVMF district will require the approval of the Design
Review Board, including site planning, design, and landscaping.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
6. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose
statement of the proposed zone district.
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The proposed zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose of the WVMF
district, which is “intended to provide employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-
family dwellings in areas well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited
waivers of certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with
employee housing.” While only two units would be allowed under the current zoning, the
proposal allows for the greater utilization of EHU’s in furtherance of the purpose of the
proposed zone district. The parcel is also well served by transit as it is positioned along
a bus route and within 300 feet of a bus stop.
Furthermore, WVMF allows flexibility to address the critical housing need, and “to
address key community priorities that include promoting a stronger sense of place,
enhancing local economic vitality, growing the neighborhood’s opportunities for resident
housing, and enhancing the multimodal transportation network..” Resident housing is
viewed as essential community infrastructure, “critical to maintaining and sustaining the
resort community.”
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
7. The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how conditions
have changed since the zoning designation of the subject property was adopted
and is no longer appropriate.
The housing needs of the town have grown significantly since the property was zoned
PS when originally annexed into the town in the 1980s. The development of additional
community housing is critical for Vail’s vision to be the premier international mountain
resort community.
Citing that changes to existing zoning in West Vail need to be addressed, the housing
goals of the West Vail Master Plan include updates to the Town’s zoning regulations to
allow continued improvements to promote workforce housing and enhance aesthetics.
The West Vail Master Plan recommendations include code changes to encourage
redevelopment that preserves the character and scale of neighborhoods and supports
resident housing. The West Vail Multi-Family overlay district will promote the housing
goals of the Town by increasing the supply of workforce housing and incentivize
property owners to promote the increased implementation of EHUs, while enhancing the
aesthetics of the area.
Staff finds the proposed rezoning meets this review criterion.
8. Such other factors and criteria as the commission and/or council deem
applicable to the proposed rezoning.
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VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and
Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, to the Vail Town
Council, for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr
Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, from the Two Family Primary/Secondary (PS) District to
the West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District and setting details in regard thereto.
(PEC24-0049).
Staff’s recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria described in Section VII
of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval, for this request, the Community Development
Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion:
“The Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of
approval, to the Vail Town Council, for a zone district boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning
of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, from the Two
Family Primary/Secondary (PS) District to the West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF)
Overlay District and setting details in regard thereto. (PEC24-0049)”
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval, for this request, the Community Development
Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings:
“Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII this Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated December
23, 2024 and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and
Environmental Commission finds:
1. That the amendment is 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; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning
regulations; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare
of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of
the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment
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and its established character as a resort and residential community of the
highest quality.
IX. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Applicant Narrative
C. Topographic Survey
D. Ordinance No. 19 Series 2023, An Ordinance of the Town of Vail amending Title 12
of the Vail Town Code to add the new West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District to
further the Town’s workforce housing goals.
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Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes Monday, December 23, 2024
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: John Rediker Brad Hagedorn
Scott P McBride
Robyn Smith
David N Tucker
William A Jensen
Robert N Lipnick
1. Virtual Link Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. Once registered,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2. Call to Order
3. Main Agenda
3.1
A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council of an application to
reestablish Special Development District No. 43, pursuant to Section 12 -9(A), Special
Development Districts, Vail Town Code, to allow for the development of a hotel addition,
add conference space and an employee housing apartment building, and related uses
and improvements, located at 2211 North Frontage Road West which is composed of
Tract C, Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1 and Lot 1, Vail Das Schone
Filing 3, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC24-0039)
This item's attachments can be found with item 3.2 PEC24-0044
Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: TNFREF III Bravo Vail LLC represented by Mauriello Planning
Group Rediker introduces Items 3.1 and 3.2. The items are heard concurrently.
Planner Roy gives a presentation. He walks through the history, site plans, existing conditions,
and proposed plans. Roy and commission discuss details of the parking study for the Highline.
Lipnick asks about the size of the EHUs in the apartment building. Roy says from 800 sf up to 1200 sf.
Rediker asks about the conditional use permit in 2019? Has anything happened with that, does it need
to be addressed? Roy says the CUP is still in place, not a requirement of the SDD.
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Rediker says the existing non- conformities we’re addressing today were previously addressed in the
SDD approval, which has now expired. Roy says we’ve realized the SDD needs to address the
existing non-conformities today.
Rediker asks about loading and delivery. Roy says the spaces will stay the same, he highlights the
two spaces on the site map. The PEC can deviate on the size of the loading spaces. Hagedorn asks about the height deviations. Roy says all portions of the additions fit within the 48’.
Any future redevelopment will have to conform with that height. Smith asks about housing as a public benefit versus housing as a code standard.
Roy talks about commercial linkage and inclusionary zoning. That is not seen generally as a public
benefit because it’s required. The employee housing on the north of the site is not required by
linkage, it’s seen as an additional benefit.
Smith, four of the units are permanent public benefit, the remainder are temporary until required
for a future project. Smith asks how has this proposal changed from the last time?
Roy, generally it’s very similar. The fire-truck turnaround has a different orientation.
Smith, will we have to come back again if the project doesn’t finish?
Roy says the development plan would come back.
The applicant is represented by Dominic Mauriello with Mauriello Planning Group. Maurielloo says in
our view, we’re here getting an extension with slight change. Staff has a different view with a re-
establishment of the SDD. We’re really talking about the same process of something that has been
thoroughly reviewed. All the deviations were previously approved, we’re not asking for anything new
or different.
Mauriello gives a presentation. He talks about the employee housing requirements. He talks about
the changes made to the application with the fire code and the fire- resistant landscaping. All of
these EHU units are public benefit in recognition of the SDD. Four of those units cannot be banked.
Rediker asks if the whole new wing complies with the 48’ height, Mauriello says yes except for
the elevator tower on the south which can exceed that per code. Rediker and Mauriello discuss the operation of the valet parking. Mauriello says there will be a
controlled area specifically for the valet parking. The valet spaces are enclosed. The EHU building
may have its parking within the valet area, to be addressed with a parking management plan. This is
also a good location for someone to live without a car.
Jensen asks employee housing mitigation.
Mauriello talks about the employee housing mitigation bank and how that has been applied in the past. Smith and Mauriello talk about the expirations with the previous approvals.
Smith says the West Vail Master Plan recognizes this. She would like further clarification as to the
transporation master plan, streetscape plan, and the proposed sidewalk on the north and west of
the site.
Mauriello, you would extend the sidewalk if something were to happen in the future where it
should extend to the property line on the southwest.
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Smith, this is off the property and don’t want to hold up this approval but the design of the streetscape
is a conversation we should have. Smith asks if that conversation can be continued, Roy says it would be best to talk to the Town
Engineer for that conversation. Smith asks about the grass product. Mauriello says they thought tit was better than it being asphalt.
Smith, the parking lot is currently very lit up. It would be good to address that, especially for the
residents of the EHU building. Mauriello says they will be responsive to that concern.
Rediker asks about the parking approvals from 2019. Why was it determined that the meeting
room space would require zero spots? Mauriello say the parking study showed that the actual utilization was less than the parking
requirement. When you took the project wholistically, the conference room was being accommodated
because the hotel was overparked on a per unit basis. That’s a simplified version of the study, can
give you a more detailed version of that.
Rediker asks about the management of the snow storage when the hotel is full of guests. Mauriello
says it can be a challenge but it’s not something that’s not manageable. Rediker asks about the current snow storage on the south of the building. Mauriello thinks currently
some of it happens on the back of the site. Tucker says currently some of it is stored by the pool. Rediker, what was the conversation previously in regard to parking for the EHUs?
Roy, it was a mixture of valet and the spaces back there. There are also six spaces on the north side
of the covered parking, plus the option to utilize the valet. From staff’s perspective it’s about making
sure there are spaces allocated within the parking plan.
Jensen, as long as the hotel is operating the EHU it’s just a management problem. But if they decide
to sell the housing site it could create problems. Rediker asks if the enclosed parking is buried. Mauriello, eventually the parking will be seen as
being underground. The garage is buried for the majority of the perimeter.
Roy talks about previous geohazard studies. There will be a site-specific report for this project
with a building permit submittal. Rediker asks for public comment.
Molly Reagan, lives in the neighborhood. She wants to talk about quality of life, and the potential for
three years of construction traffic on Chamonix Road. They have young children in the area.
Appreciate that there is going to be more discussion about what traffic in west Vail looks like.
Walkability, and community engagement were goals of the WVMP. This will cause more noise in that
neighborhood, the pool at the hotel is already very noisy, would like to talk more about noise as it
pertains to the hotel. Construction traffic will only access via Chamonix, which is a big concern for
everyone in that neighborhood.
Rediker closes public comment.
Tucker, everything has been well laid out. Concerned about purchasing a unit where the parking
wasn’t fully realized, in terms of the EHU.
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Smith, this reaffirms that SDD’s are a risky business. Wants to honor continuity of governance, and
provide a consistent process. Since the plan hasn’t changed since the last time, ok with extending
approval. Ok with phasing, the concern is always that the EHU’s are not going to be delivered, but
there is a condition in there. We need a public process to produce design guidelines and a
streetscape vision for Chamonix, shouldn’t put that on any one applicant. Personally is opposed to
the sidewalk, but wants to talk to Town Engineer.
Lipnick, overall approve of this process. Concerned about the EHU having specific parking spots,
especially if it’s sold to someone else. The management of parking is crucial, but it’s crucial everywhere in
Town. Concerned about the neighbors along Chamonix, that their needs are addressed – noise,
construction, etc.. In general, supports this project, but come back with more specifics.
Jensen, his overall view is just reapproving an existing plan with some modest modifications. The EHU
in its location will benefit the Chamonix residences, providing shielding from the highway. Encourages
applicant to commit to assigned parking spaces for the EHU’s in the underground parking. That will
provide the most value to the people living there year-round. Hopes that construction access occurs
through the property and not Chamonix.
Hagedorn, this is an example of why SDD’s have become a thorn. A lot of the issues we’ve seen this
year are derived from SDD’s. Not interested in revisiting this agreement, this is an extension. A three-
year sunset is not realistic for SDD’s in today’s environment. He supports a sidewalk along
Chamonix, it would be a benefit to have some pedestrian access there, a broader conversation about
that would be great.
McBride, shares concern about parking, not sure we can continue to make the same assumptions. Understand if the Town and applicant have come to an agreement if this is an extension.
Rediker, wants to have a better understanding of the process, the end result might be the same but
want to understand the process. Don’t see any issues necessarily with the planset. With the
expansion will there be any extra trash services involved with that?
Roy says it may be increasing frequency of service but not expanding.
Rediker, all the deviations are reasonable, some are minimal. Want to make sure parking works, in
particular parking for the EHU. If the EHU building is under different ownership that’s where difficulties
may arise. We have a reduction in snow storage, and an area that is not conducive to snow removal.
Wants to make sure snow storage is properly addressed and wants to know Staff’s opinion on that.
There have been some comments today giving a lot of leeway to the previous approval.
Mauriello, they will plan to designate some parking spaces to the EHUs, or a condition that if it’s
no longer managed by the hotel there will need to be dedicated parking. Rediker, agree we don’t want sidewalks all over town but this is an area that is prime for a
sidewalk, there is a public benefit to that.
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Table to the January 13th, 2025 meeting; Robyn Smith seconded
the motion Passed (7 - 0). 3.2
A request for review of an Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7J-12, Exterior
Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for a hotel addition and an EHU
apartment building, located at 2211 North Frontage Road West which is composed of
Tract C, Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1 and Lot 1, Vail Das Schone
Filing 3, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC24-0044)
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Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: TNFREF III Bravo Vail LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Staff Memorandum - PEC24-0044 - PEC24-0039.pdf Attachment A. Vicinity Map.pdf Attachment B. Applicant
Narrative.pdf Attachment C. McDowell Parking
Analysis.pdf Attachment D. Skyline Geoscience
Geologic Study.pdf Attachment E. McDowell
Transportation Impact Study.pdf Attachment F. Project
Plan Set.pdf
(Item heard concurrently with 3.1)
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Table to the January 13th, 2025 meeting; Robyn Smith seconded
the motion Passed (7 - 0). 3.3 PEC24-0049 - 2000 Vail LLC A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary
amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the
rezoning of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, from the Two Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) District to the West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District.
(PEC24-0049) Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: 2000 Vail LLC, represented by Current Architects PEC24-0049 Chamonix Rezone Staff Memo.pdf Attachment A. Vicinity Map - Buffer Creek Resub, Lot 37 - 2000 Chamonix
Lane.pdf Attachment B. 2000 Chamonix - Applicant Narrative.pdf Attachment C.
2000 Chamonix - survey.pdf
Attachment D. 2023-19 Ordinance.pdf
2000 Chamonix Ln Redevelopment - Email1.pdf
Planner Knight gives a presentation. She talks about the existing site and surrounding area. She
talks about the master plan context. She walks through the zoning summary for the existing and
proposed zoning.
Hagedorn and Knight discuss the 40% EHU requirement for GRFA.
Smith, to clarify if the mitigation amount is above 438 sf, an EHU is required on site.
The applicant is represented by Michael Current with Current Architects. He says the property fits
what this was intended for. The client was originally planning on building a two -family duplex, but this
became an interesting opportunity when this overlay was approved. There are no concrete plans yet,
but the idea is one EHU with three bedrooms. Get’s the Town an EHU that people want, gives the site
a little more site coverage and GRFA.
Jensen asks about the potential parking for the EHU.
Current says a three-bedroom unit would require three surface spots, with the new standards
there would be room for that. The unit may be about 1,600 sf, the plans are very preliminary.
Tucker, will this come back to PEC?
Roy, says if recommended it would go to Council for final approval of the rezoning and then DRB.
Rediker asks for public comment. They have received public comment that was given to the
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commissioners today.
Knight says she had phone conversations with neighbors and the main concerns were about
density, bus usage, and increased traffic. Jon and Barbara Kirschner live in the neighnorhood. Jon Kirschner says they are all for redevelopment,
but they’ve been given to understand there is the potential to have five more EHUs on the site. Barabara Kirschner says they are in favor of one EHU, maybe even two EHUS, but if it gets up to
seven units it’s a lot more traffic and commotion. We want to live in a safe, quiet neighborhood, there
have been problems in the neighborhood. Very concerned about the seven units, when it gets bigger
it’s too much.
Jon Kirschner says when they redeveloped their property in 2008 it was built according to code in the
county as a 50/50 duplex, then we were informed we had to do primary/secondary split. That should
still be in effect for Chamonix Lane. We’re happy to not look at that fourplex any more. The other
neighbors agree with this, but they couldn’t be here.
Rediker closes public comment. He asks for commissioner comment.
McBride, concerned why we're being asked to vote on something up to 7 units.
Hagedorn, this is not binding as to a development plan. It allows for flexibility in granting more GRFA
for securing EHU’s on properties. This is functioning like we intended it to, without the applicant
opting in there would be no EHU and it would be a luxury duplex. This shows there is some incentive
here. Believes it meets the criteria, makes sure at least one workforce housing unit is preserved on
this property.
Jensen, like the idea of a three bedroom unit as opposed to one bedroom units, there would be
the opportunity for a family to live here. This is what we hoped for with this plan. Lipnick is in support of this. The overlay was proposed for benefiting the residents and workers in
West Vail, and this meets the criteria. Smith supports application. This meets the criteria; she concurs with the findings. This is exactly what
we were intending with the overlay district. We can’t condition zoning; we built this overlay carefully to
say this is likely to produce what is desired. What’s important is that we are respecting and retaining
that neighborhood, an old building gets redeveloped in a way that is good for the community. Doubt
anybody could park 7 units, it is self-limiting.
Tucker, likes the proposal, appreciate you’ve taken advantage of it. Looking forward to seeing
what it looks like. Rediker agrees it meets the criteria. Appreciates the public comment, the public can be reassured
when we were looking at a lot this size. It could never be a giant parking building on this lot, because
of the way the overlay is structured, it is naturally limiting it due to the criteria involved.
William A Jensen made a motion to Recommend for approval with the findings on page 12 & 13 of
the staff memo; Robyn Smith seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0). 4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 PEC Results 12-9-24 PEC Results 12-9-24.pdf
Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2024 6 262
(Lipnick abstains)
David N Tucker made a motion to Approve ; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0).
5. Information Update
6. Adjournment
Robyn Smith made a motion to Adjourn ; David N Tucker seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0).
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970.331.6345
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November 25, 2024
Zoning Narrative
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
Re: Change in zoning from Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS) Residential District to
West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) Overlay District.
West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District (subject property located at “s” in Vail Heights)
The West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District was created in response to the 2021 West Vail
Master Plan in which some of the stated goals were, “…to address key community priorities that
include promoting a stronger sense of place, enhancing local economic vitality, growing the
neighborhood’s opportunities for resident housing, and enhancing the multimodal transportation
network.” To further ensure future opportunities for resident housing, “the West Vail Master
Plan recommends growing the number of deed-restricted units in West Vail to address the trend
of conversion to second homes…”
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The subject property is a lot of 0.377 acres (16,422sf) with a two-story, wood, fourplex
residence of 2,744sf constructed in the late 1970s. The existing structure requires upgrades
and repairs that outweigh its value and the existing structure’s continued viability. The existing
fourplex is non-conforming to the current zoning of Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS)
Residential District.
The current owner and proposed re-developer of the property originally considered replacing the
existing structure with a new two-family primary/secondary residence to conform with the
existing zoning of the property. Upon further consideration, the new West Vail Multi-Family
(WVMF) Overlay District offers several considerable benefits to the current owner of the
property and the Town of Vail as a whole.
ARTICLE 6K: WEST VAIL MULTI-FAMILY (WVMF) OVERLAY DISTRICT
12-6K-1 PURPOSE:
The West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) overlay district is intended to provide
employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas
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well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited waivers of
certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with
employee housing.
The subject property lies within the WVMF boundary and is less than 600 feet from the nearest
bus stop. The lot area and site dimensions conform to the WVMF regulations. The proposed
redevelopment of the property will conform to all of the WVMF requirements, including setbacks,
height, density control, and site coverage.
Though the final design of the proposed new structure is not being considered with this rezoning
request, it is thought that WVMF’s allowances of additional site coverage, gross residential floor
area, and height may be the most beneficial to its successful redevelopment.
(§ 12-6D-9 & 12-6K-10 SITE COVERAGE) The existing P/S zoning allows site coverage of up
to 20% of the total site area. WMVF allows site coverage of up to 30% of the total site area.
The additional 10% site coverage allowed will permit greater flexibility in the design of the new
residence, particularly in regard to roof overhangs and covered outdoor spaces.
(§ 12-6D-8 & 12-6K-9 DENSITY CONTROL; and 12-6K-14 EMPLOYEE HOUSING
INCENTIVES) The additional Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) allowed with WVMF is
beneficial to the redevelopment of the residence and is mutually beneficial to the Town of Vail
with the addition of a deed restricted employee housing unit (EHU). The existing zoning
requires that the secondary unit not exceed 40% of the total GRFA allowed on the property,
whereas the WVMF does not, allowing for greater flexibility in the design of the new residence.
The inclusion of an EHU allows for a 48% increase in allowable GRFA over the existing PS
zoning. Proposed new GRFA will be curtailed by the (12-6k-12, A) Employee Housing
requirement that 40% of all newly constructed GRFA shall be employee housing. The new
zoning balances the owner’s benefit of larger units with the benefit to the Town of Vail of a
generously sized deed restricted employee housing unit. An EHU is allowed with the existing
PS zoning, but it does not allow for additional site coverage and only entitles the development to
an additional 550sf of GRFA.
We believe that rezoning this property to WVMF from PS is mutually beneficial to the current
owner and developer, the Town of Vail, and the surrounding neighborhood. The existing
structure is not only non-confirming to the existing zoning but is also in need of replacement to
keep pace with life safety and quality of life standards within the Town of Vail. The proposed
rezoning and subsequent redevelopment of this lot embodies the intent of the objectives of the
West Vail Master Plan and the new West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District by incentivizing
additional deed restricted employee housing units to be included in the redevelopment of aging
housing stock.
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ORDINANCE NO. 19
SERIES 2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE
VAIL TOWN CODE TO ADD THE NEW WEST VAIL MULTI-FAMILY
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO FURTHER THE TOWN'S WORKFORCE
HOUSING GOALS
WHEREAS, the Town currently lacks the necessary workforce housing for workers
employed in the Town;
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to promote workforce housing in areas that are well-
connected to transit in the Town;
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council adopted the West Vail Master Plan on
November 2, 2021;
WHEREAS, the West Vail Master Plan identified West Vail as the heart of resident
occupied housing in the Town of Vail;
WHEREAS, Chapter 3 of the West Vail Master Plan identified six goals for housing;
WHEREAS, these goals include updates to the Town s zoning regulations to allow
continued improvements to promote workforce housing and enhance aesthetics,
WHEREAS, the West Vail Master Plan recommendations include code changes
to encourage redevelopment that preserves the character and scale of neighborhoods
and supports resident housing;
WHEREAS, the West Vail Master Plan recommends growing the number of deed-
restricted units in West Vail to address the trend of conversion to second homes; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds that this West Vail Multi-Family overlay district will
promote the housing goals of the Town by increasing the supply of workforce housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended by
the addition of a new Article 12-6K, to read as follows:
ARTICLE 6K: WEST VAIL MULTI-FAMILY (WVMF) OVERLAY
DISTRICT
12-6K-1 PURPOSE:
The West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) overlay district is intended to provide
employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas
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well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited waivers of
certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with
employee housing.
12-6K-2 APPLICABILITY:
A) The WVMF overlay district only applies to property located within the
project boundary of the West Vail Master Plan.
B) As an overlay district, the WVMF overlay district shall supplement,
but not replace, the underlying zone district. In the case of a conflict
between the underlying zone district regulations and this Article, this Article
shall control. Where this Article is silent, the underlying zone district
regulations and any other applicable requirements of this Code shall apply.
C) The WVMF overlay district shall only apply after a rezoning is
approved in accordance with § 12-3-7.
12-6K-3 PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
1) Employee housing, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this
Title; and
2) Multi-family residential dwellings, including without limitation
attached dwellings and row dwellings.
12-6K-4 CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional use is permitted, subject to issuance of a
conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16 of this Title: bed and
breakfasts as further regulated by § 12-14-18.
12-6K-5 ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses are permitted:
1) Home occupations, subject to the issuance of a home
occupation permit pursuant to § 12-14-12;
2) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-
12;
3) Private greenhouses, playhouses, attached garages and
carports, swimming pools, patios, and recreation facilities
customarily incidental to multi-family residential uses; and
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4) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted
or conditional uses and necessary for the operation thereof.
12-6K-6 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS:
A) The minimum lot size shall be as required by the underlying zone
district.
B) Each lot shall have a minimum frontage of thirty (30) feet.
12-6K-7 SETBACKS:
The minimum front setback shall be twenty (20) feet, the minimum side
setback shall be fifteen (15) feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be
fifteen (15) feet.
12-6K-8 HEIGHT:
For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed thirty-
five (35) feet, and for a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed
thirty-eight (38) feet.
12-6K-9 DENSITY CONTROL.
A) Gross residential floor area shall not exceed forty-six (46) square feet
per each one hundred (100) square feet of lot area except as provided in §
12-6K-14.
B) The maximum density shall be eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre
and the minimum density shall be nine (9) dwelling units per acre.
12-6K-10 SITE COVERAGE:
Site coverage shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total site area
except as provided in § 12-6K-14.
12-6K-11 LANDSCAPING:
At least forty percent (40%) of the site shall be landscaped except as
provided in § 12-6K-14.
12-6K-12 EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
A) Forty percent (40%) of all newly constructed gross residential floor
area shall be employee housing in compliance with Chapter 24 of this Title.
B) All employee housing shall be provided on site, except that
developments that require a total of less than four hundred thirty-eight (438)
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square feet of employee housing may provide the required employee
housing in accordance with § 12-24-6.
12-6K-13 PARKING:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 10 of this Title except as
provided in § 12-6K-14.
12-6K-14 EMPLOYEE HOUSING INCENTIVES:
The following incentives shall be available for developments with affordable
housing:
A) Gross Floor Area. Developments with at least one (1) employee
housing unit on-site shall be allowed a gross residential floor area of up to
sixty (60) square feet per each one hundred (100) square feet of lot area.
B) Site Coverage. Developments with at least two (2) employee
housing units on-site shall be allowed a five percent (5%) increase in the
percentage of site coverage permitted.
C) Landscaping and Parking. Developments with at least three (3)
employee housing units on-site shall be allowed:
1) A five percent (5%) reduction in the percentage of
landscaping required; and
2) A minimum of one (1) parking space per employee housing
dwelling unit.
D) Density. Developments with at least four (4) employee housing units
on-site shall have no maximum density.
Section 2. The table in Section 12-13-4 of the Vail Town Code is hereby
amended to add "West Vail Multi-Family" to the "Zoning Districts Permitted by Right"
Column for Type VII-IZ Employee Housing Units.
Section 3. The table in Section 12-15-2 of the Vail Town Code is hereby
amended by the addition of the following row to be inserted as the last row in the table:
Zone Districts GRFA Ratio GRFA Credits (Added to
Results of Application of
Percentage)
WVMF Overlay 0.46 of site area None
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Section 4. Section 12-15-3(B) of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-15-3 DEFINITION, CALCULATION AND EXCLUSIONS:
B) Within the Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple-Family
LDMF), Medium Density Multiple-Family (MDMF), High Density Multiple-
Family (HDMF), Housing (H) and Vail Village Townhouse (VVT), Districts
and West Vail Multi-Family Overlay (WVMF) Districts.
Section 5. Section 12-15-5(B) of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-15-5 ADDITIONAL GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (250
ORDINANCE):
B) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to dwelling
units in all zone districts except in the Single-Family Residential (SFR),
Two-Family Residential (R), Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential
PS), Vail Village Townhouse (VVT), Districts and West Vail Multi-Family
Overlay (WVMF) Districts.
Section 6. Section 12-21-10(A) of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-21-10 DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTED:
A) No structure shall be built in any flood hazard zone or red avalanche
hazard area. No structure shall be built on a slope of forty percent (40%) or
greater except in single-family residential, two-family residential, or two-
family primary/secondary residential, or in the West Vail Multi-Family
zone Overlay Districts.
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not include recreational structures that are intended for seasonal use, not
including residential use.
Section 7. Section 12-21-12(B) of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-21-12 RESTRICTIONS IN SPECIFIC ZONES ON EXCESSIVE
SLOPES:
B) The following additional special restrictions or requirements shall
apply to development on any lot in a Hillside Residential, Single-Family
Residential, Two-Family Residential, or Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Residential, or West Vail Multi-Family Overlay Districts where the
average slope of the site beneath the existing or proposed structure and
parking area is in excess of thirty percent (30%):
Section 8. Section 12-24-1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-24-1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:
A) The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that new residential
development and redevelopment in the Town of Vail provide for a
reasonable amount of employee housing to mitigate the impact on
employee housing caused by such residential development and
redevelopment.
B) This Chapter shall apply to all new residential development and
redevelopment located in the following zone districts, except as provided in
12-24-5 of this Chapter:
1) High Density Multiple-Family (HDMF);
2) Vail Village Townhouse (VVT);
3) Public Accommodation (PA);
4) Public Accommodation 2 (PA-2);
5) Commercial Core 1 (CC1);
6) Commercial Core 2 (CC2);
7) Commercial Core 3 (CC3);
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8) Commercial Service Center (CSC);
9) Arterial Business (ABD);
10) General Use (GU);
11) Heavy Service (HS);
12) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1);
13) Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2);
14) Ski Base/Recreation (SBR);
15) Ski Base/Recreation 2 (SBR2);
16) Parking District (P); and
17) Special Development (SDD).; and
18) West Vail Multi-Family Overlay (WVMF).
C) The requirements of this Chapter shall be in addition to all other
requirements of this Code. In the case of a conflict, the stricter provision
shall apply.
Section 9. Section 12-24-8(b) of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as
follows:
12-24-8 ADMINISTRATION:
B) Review.
1) The Administrator shall approve, approve with modifications
or deny an employee housing plan involving a total mitigation requirement
of less than 438 square feet of EHU floor area or a housing plan in the
West Vail Mult-Family Overlay (WVMF) District that does not include a
development plan.
2) The Planning and Environmental Commission shall approve,
approve with modifications or deny an all employee housing plans unless
except the plans that involves less than 438 square feet of EHU floor area;
the plans where the development is located within a special development
district; or the plans that includes a request to convey property; or plans
located in the West Vail Multi-Family Overlay (WVMF) District that do
not include a development plan.
3) The Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications
or deny an employee housing plan for a development located within a
special development district or a plan requesting to convey property.
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4) Before granting approval of an employee housing plan, the
applicable governing body shall make findings that the employee housing
plan conforms to the general and specific purposes of this title, and that the
plan is compatible with the applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive
Plan and the development objectives of the town.
Section 10. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 11. The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 12. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 13. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 3rd day of October, 2023 and
a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 17th day of October,
2023, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED this 17th day of October, 2023.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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PRESENTATION BY
Heather Knight
Planner II
PEC24-0049
Zone District
Boundary Amendment
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Request
Town of Vail | PEC24-0049| vail.gov
Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2025, for a zone
district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, of 2000 Chamonix Lane, Buffehr
Creek Resubdivision, Lot 37, to apply the West Vail Multi-Family
Overlay District in addition to the underlying Two-Family
Primary/Secondary (PS) Zone District. (PEC24-0049)
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Vicinity Map
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Survey
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Current Conditions
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•The subject property is 0.377 acres (16,422sf) with a two-story,
wood, fourplex residence of 2,744sf constructed in the late 1970s.
•The existing structure requires upgrades and repairs that outweigh
its value.
•The existing fourplex is non-conforming to the current zoning of the
Two -Family Primary/Secondary (PS) Residential District.
•Under PS, only 2 units are permitted to be rebuilt if site were to be
redeveloped.
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Zoning Summary
Town of Vail | PEC24-0049| vail.gov
Standard Current (PS) Zoning WVMF overlay
Height Flat or mansard roof – 30’
Sloping roof – 33’
Flat or mansard roof – 35’
Sloping roof – 38’
Density 2 dwelling units*7 units max, 3 units min
GRFA 6662 sf max – No EHU
required
8773 sf max (with at least
one EHU)
Site Coverage 3284 sf (20%)4926 sf (30%)
Landscaping 60% of site area 40% of site area
•No change in setbacks or parking requirements, which often limit the size of
redevelopment.
•*Current development is non-conforming for density (4 units currently)
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Background – West Vail Multi-Family Overlay Zone District
Town of Vail | PEC24-0049| vail.gov
•In November of 2023, Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code was
amended to include the addition of Article 12-6K, known as the West Vail
Multiple-Family (WVMF) overlay district.
•The West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) overlay district is intended to provide
employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas
well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited waivers of
certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with
employee housing.
•As an overlay district, the WVMF overlay district shall supplement, but not
replace, the underlying zone district.
•This was part of the implementation of the West Vail Master Plan to help
achieve the goals initially adopted in 2021.
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West Vail Multi-Family Overlay Zone District Incentives
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The following incentives shall be available for developments with affordable
housing:
(A)Gross Floor Area.Developments with at least one (1) employee housing
unit on-site shall be allowed a gross residential floor area of up to sixty (60)
square feet per each one hundred (100) square feet of lot area.
(B)Site Coverage.Developments with at least two (2) employee housing
units on-site shall be allowed a five percent (5%) increase in the percentage of
site coverage permitted.
(C)Landscaping and Parking.Developments with at least three (3)
employee housing units on-site shall be allowed:
(1)A five percent (5%) reduction in the percentage of landscaping
required; and
(2)A minimum of one (1) parking space per employee housing dwelling
unit.
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Background – West Vail Master Plan
Town of Vail | PEC24-0049| vail.gov
•The recommended zone district changes found in the West Vail
Master Plan are intended to resolve the many non-conformities,
create better alignment with the Town’s Land Use Plan, and
support additional housing units while maintaining the desired
neighborhood character.
•The West Vail Master Plan identified West Vail as the heart of
resident occupied housing in the Town of Vail and identified six
goals for housing.
•It is intended to align with the Vail Housing 2027 strategic plan
(2016). That plan’s vision speaks to a “diverse, resilient, inclusive,
vibrant, and sustainable mountain resort community where year-
round residents are afforded the opportunity to live and thrive.”
•It was found that if no zoning change was made for West Vail, the
number of units would decrease over time, with more single-family
homes and duplexes and fewer multi-family developments with
EHUs.
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West Vail Master Plan Housing Goals (in part)
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Goal #1: A growing number of deed-restricted units in West Vail address the
trend of conversion to second homes.
Goal #2: The Town’s zoning regulations and programs allow for and support
residents and landowners in making continued improvements to their
properties in a way that preserves units and enhances aesthetics.
Goal #3: New construction and updates to existing housing reflect West Vail’s
mountain environment and align with the neighborhood character.
Goal #4: West Vail’s residential areas host a continuum of housing options
taking many forms (single family, duplexes, multi-family, and accessory
dwelling units) to accommodate residents through all phases and stages of life.
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Benefits to adding the overlay
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•This parcel has a known non-conforming development currently with four units where two
would be permitted by current zoning. The rezoning application will require the owner to
include employee housing in a future redevelopment.
•Current PS allowable = 2 units with no guarantee for EHU; Overlay would incentivize at
least 1 EHU on site.
•Additional allowable GRFA is granted with the guarantee of at least one EHU.
•Parking is the natural limiting factor in limiting density on the site.
•Meets all review criteria for a variance request that is prescribed in Section 12-3-7, Vail
Town Code
•Meets the goals for housing in the West Vail Master Plan; promotes workforce housing and
enhances neighborhood aesthetics and encourages redevelopment that preserves the
character and scale of neighborhoods.
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Thank you
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