HomeMy WebLinkAboutEver Vail Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Recommendation for Transit and Circulation 120808Evervail Project An overview of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Recommendations Regarding Transit and Circulation
December 8, 2008
Master Plan Problem Statement
Lionshead lacks the charm, character, appeal and vibrancy expected of a world class resort. It lacks a sense of arrival and a sense of place. Pedestrian flow through the mall can
be confusing and disconnected… Potential hospitality, retail and recreational uses, and community amenities are unmet or unrealized. It would be short-sighted to ignore these conditions
and do nothing. The opportunity exists for the public and private sectors to act collaboratively to renew and revitalize this important component of our community.
Vail Town Council, November 4, 1996
Role of the Master Plan in the Development Review Process
“...a proposal’s adherence to the policies contained in the adopted Master Plan will be one of the factors analyzed by staff, the DRB, the PEC, and the Town Council”
Overall Master Plan Framework – Chapter 1.2 (in part)
…Pedestrian Connections are Intended to be the Underlying Framework of the Physical Plan….
…Enhance and Strengthen the Physical and Visual Connections to Gore Creek, Red Sandstone Creek, and Vail Mountain…
…Anticipate a Network of Streets and Driveways that Provide Efficient access to Public and Private Destinations, but Minimizes the Negative Impact of Vehicles on the Pedestrian Environment
and Residential areas…
Overall Master Plan Framework – Chapter 1.2 (in part)
…Efficient and Flexible Public Transit System Serving the Entire Lionshead Study Area, Including Potential New Development in the West End of the District, is Essential to its Future
Success
…Consolidated, Efficient Service and Delivery System that reduces Interference with Pedestrian Areas, Including Potential New Development in the West End of the District, is Essential
to its Future Success….
…Adequate Public Parking in Lionshead and the Community as a Whole but Acknowledges that Parking Private Vehicles is Only One Part of the Overall Lionshead Public Access Strategy…
Overall Master Plan Recommendations – Chapter 4
Improve Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation with Frontage Road Realignment
Complete Frontage Road Improvements to Handle Increased Traffic Volume
Provide a Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Along the South Frontage Road
Overall Master Plan Recommendations – Chapter 4
Construct Dispersed Loading & Delivery Facilities
Provide Public Parking Improvements with Strong and Convenient Relationships to the Primary Destination
Public Parking Must Be Created to Meet the Desired Demand
Overall Master Plan Recommendations – Chapter 4
West Lionshead is a Potential New Site for Public Parking (400 spaces)
West Lionshead is a Identified as a Location for Significant Employee Housing
Encourage the Future Creation of the Simba Run Underpass
Chapter 4 Recommendation for Frontage Road Realignment (4.6.2)
Chapter 4 Recommendation for Frontage Road Realignment (4.6.2)
Master Plan Recommendations Regarding Evervail – Chapter 5
…streetscape improvements along West Lionshead Circle (lighting, seating areas, public art, walking surfaces, appealing outdoor spaces, etc.)
…provide year-round activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead (architecture, specialty retailers and restaurants, “artist in residence”, climbing wall, etc.
Master Plan Recommendations Regarding Evervail – Chapter 5
…two options for South Frontage Road or not.
…strong pedestrian connections with rest of Lionshead.
…improved access to Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek.
Goals for the Hearing Today
Listen to all the presentations and begin to ask questions to better understand the pedestrian, bicycle, public transit, and private vehicular circulation. The Commission is not
being asked to make any conclusions at this hearing.
Topics and Questions to Begin to Consider
Frontage Road Design (lanes, medians, retaining walls)
Connection and Access to Forrest Road and ERWSD
Connection to Lionshead Core by Pedestrians, Bicycles, and Public Transit
Pedestrian, Bicycle, Public Transit, Private Car, Loading and Delivery Circulation within Ever Vail
Dedication of Road Network in Rights-Of-Way