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75 South Frontage Rd. Department of Community Development
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138/479-2139
FAX 970-479-2452
August 20, 2008
David Louie
SB Architects
Sent via email to Dlouie@sb-architects.com
Re: Fairmont Vail Response to Meeting Notes/Questions
Dear David,
I am writing in response to the questions posed at the August 19, 2008 meeting on the redevelopment of the Evergreen Hotel to the Fairmont Vail. I have included portions of your meeting
notes in italics, with my response in bold below each section.
5. Building Frontage Step (page 8-19 of Chapter 8)
a. Our project is neither primary retail pedestrian frontage or ski yard/open space
frontage. Each of these is more restrictive than our site requires.
Because the building is neither of the above categories on any face, the “Remaining Building Frontage” section of 8.4.2.3, Building Height, will apply to all faces of the project.
b. 12 foot step in building face is required within the first 60 feet of building façade.
Step must enclose interior space.
e. Other breaks in vertical wall are also required, i.e., max. 35’ wall expanse and base
level articulation.
f. Once the 12 foot step requirement has been met in the first 60’ of façade, SBA
contends that the code places no further restrictions on maximum eave height.
Warren and Rachel to review further and make an interpretation.
g. Per Rachel, the 12 foot deep element must also have a sloping roof form to qualify
as a step in building in building façade. SBA requests confirmation of this, as we
would like to use a roof terrace element to serve this function.
The building needs to have an “eave” within the first 60 feet of building façade. Staff has determined that a roof overhang on a flat or shed roof can be considered an eave, as long
as there is an overhang. However, the corner of a deck structure, as shown on the west elevation, would not count as an eave, because it does not have any roof structure. Should the
decks have a roof structure overhanging, this could also be considered an eave.
While a 12 foot step in building face needs to occur between the face below the “eave” and the face above the “eave,” there may be more building face stepping, but it will not count
towards this requirement. However, as noted above, the building face must step at least twenty-four (24) inches, in either direction at least every thirty-five (35) feet.
In response to letter F above, the initial eave within sixty (60) feet needs to be met first, then a twelve (12) foot step above. The eaves above that can be as high as maximum height
will allow.
Should the highest roof form of that face include the initial eave within the first 60 feet,
d. Gable faces of buildings are measured to their eaves. Wall area within the gable
form is excluded from the step requirement.
If thirty-five (35) feet of wall space without any building face stepping ends within the gable form, Staff would consider (along with the Design Review Board) allowing an exclusion
to the rule should the design meet the intent of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Should you have questions, feel free to call or email. I hope this clarifies your concerns. I will be out of the office until September 1, 2008, so if you have any questions in the
interim, feel free to contact Warren Campbell at (970)479-2148. I look forward to meeting again in the future.
Best,
Rachel Friede, AICP
Planner II
(970)479-2440
Rfriede@vailgov.com