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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Meeting Date: 16 January 2008
Meeting Topic: Parameters for Master Plan Effort at Chamonix and Wendy’s Properties
Attendees:
The Advisory Committee convened for the first time today to discuss the Master Planning effort for the Chamonix/Wendy’s properties. Stan Clauson Associates facilitated the meeting around
a Power Point presentation that reviewed the overall master plan process; the 2005 Master Plan for the Chamonix site; and changed conditions since the 2005 plan was adopted.
The Advisory Committee was charged with its first task of updating the 2005 parameters for this Master Planning effort. The Advisory Committee agreed on the following goals for the
Chamonix/Wendy’s properties:
Wendy’s Property
For development of a fire station
The size of the station should relate to a possible remodel or relocation of the existing, main facility. If the existing facility is significantly updated, a station at the Wendy’s
site may be smaller. However, remodel or relocation of the existing facility is not officially scheduled or planned.
A fire station is needed for West Vail, no matter how significant a remodel or rebuild or the existing facility is. A West Vail fire station will provide better response time and services
specifically to this area of town.
Housing for fire department employees should be considered in the design of the fire station.
An ambulance substation could be an ancillary use on this site
Energy-efficient and sustainable design and construction techniques are important. Certification by a particular program to be investigated, although not mandatory due to associated
costs.
Connection to the Chamonix Site to be studied, but not a mandatory design element.
Chamonix Site
100% of the site should be used for affordable housing.
The site should be optimized to provide the greatest amount of affordable housing.
This site is appropriate for For-Sale affordable housing (there are other opportunities/properties for rentals).
The unit mix should be varied between one, two, and three bedroom units.
Rezoning from Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) to the Housing Zone District is preferred over a Medium Density Residential Zone district to allow greatest flexibility for future design
rather than being restricted to a certain density.
No mixed-use development is appropriate for the site, except for consideration of municipal offices if necessary. The Wendy’s property may be a better location for these offices, although
they can be considered for this site.
Additional traffic onto Chamonix Lane should be limited; possible improvements to Chamonix Lane may need to be considered to better serve vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
One-story of development at grade with Chamonix Lane is acceptable as it would not impact the views of any existing neighbors.
Building height to be studied as a means to optimize the site although it is necessary to consider views from existing residences along Chamonix Lane.
Building-orientation important to create usable outdoor spaces.
Energy-efficient and sustainable design and construction techniques important. Certification by a particular program to be investigated, although not mandatory.
Financing and phasing options to be studied.
Connection to the Wendy’s site not necessary, to be studied.
NEXT STEPS:
Town Council to approve Updated Master Plan project parameters
Formation of and meetings with Focus Groups (i.e. housing, emergency services, neighbors, etc.)
Initiate site planning activity for both sites
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