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Home My WebLink About2004 Submittal Applications & Materials - WithdrawnSolaris (Crossroads) Special Development District No. 39 2004 Submittal Applications and Materials SDD, CUP, & Design Review Applications Withdrawn Action Forms PEC04 -0060 & 0066 DRB04 -0396 & 0621 For Historic Reference on the applications that were withdrawn. � C 1l Mauriello Planning Group August 9, 2005 Warren Campbell, AICP 5enior Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81 G57 Re: Withdrawal of 5pecial Development District Application for Crossroads Dear Warren: It 15 with regret and sadness that I deliver this letter to the Town of Vail today. The Crossroads redevelopment team has deeded to withdraw the application for a Special Development D15trict for the Crossroads property in Vail. The application to the Town was made originally in August of 2004 and the team worked tirele551y through the Town'5 review process for over 12 months. The redevelopment plan was modified repeatedly to address 155ue5 raised by Staff, the Planning and Environmental Commission, and the Town Council. The project ultimately received Town staff support and unanimous Planning and Environmental Commission approval. We appreciate the efforts of the Town staff, the Town's consultants, and the Planning and Environmental Commission in helping u5 craft and develop the Crossroads project. We worked diligently to address concerns raised by the Town Council during the process but now find ourselves confused and d5appointed in not bung able to reach a consensus with the Town Council. In light of this uncertainty we feel we have no choice but to withdraw the Crossroads Redevelopment project. We can assure you that this deci5ion was made after careful thought and consideration. Thank you for the time you spent working with us. 51 er , Dom is "o President AN Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970 - 479 -2138 March 31, 2005 FAX 970 - 479 -2452 www.vailgov.com Peter Knobel 143 E. Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 Re: Status of Crossroads Demolition Permit- 143 E. Meadow Drive /Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1 Mr. Knobel, This letter is being sent to inform you of the status of a demolition permit for the existing Crossroads structure and parking areas. As you are aware on January 20, 2005, the Town of Vail Community Development Department approved your Design Review application, with conditions, for the demolition of the existing Crossroads structure and parking area. In its place, the development plan for a graded and revegatated "park -like" site was granted. The Design Review application number for this plan approval is DRB04 -0621. Your entitlements for this site currently are for the creation of a "park -like" site. Your Design Review approval is valid for 365 days from January 20, 2005. The next step in this process is to submit a demolition permit application to the Town of Vail Building Department which addresses the conditions of the Design Review approval. If all conditions are satisfactorily addressed your permit will be issued in approximately three to four weeks. Demolition can begin immediately upon the issuance of the demolition permit from the Town of Vail Building Department. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact me at 970 - 479 -2148. wit regards, D arren Campbell, AI P Senior Planner Town of Vail Cc: File RECYCLED PAPER Project Description: Participants: Application for demolition of existing structures, regrading, and revegitation of the site. OWNER CROSSROADS EAST ONE LLC 12/17/2004 Phone: 401 -0042 329 MILL CREEK CIR VAIL CO 81657 License: APPLICANT English & Associates Ltd., L12/17/2004 Phone: 479 -7500 12 Vail Road Suite700 Vail, Colorado 81657 License: 689 -B CONTRACTOR English & Associates Ltd., L12/17/2004 Phone: 479 -7500 12 Vail Road Suite700 Vail, Colorado 81657 License: 689 -B Project Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL Location: 141 & 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Legal Description: Lot: P Block: 5 -D Subdivision: VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1 Parcel Number: 210108201001 Comments: See Conditions BOARD /STAFF ACTION Motion By: Action: STAFFAPR Second By: Vote: Date of Approval: 01/20/2005 Conditions: Cond: 8 (PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of Vail staff and /or the appropriate review committee(s). Cond: 0 (PLAN): DRB approval does not constitute a permit for building. Please consult with Town of Vail Building personnel prior to construction activities. Cond: 201 DRB approval shall not become valid for 20 days following the date of approval. Cond:202 Approval of this project shall lapse and become void one (1) year following the date of final approval, unless a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and is diligently pursued toward completion. Cond: CON0006873 The applicant shall provide a stamped engineered erosion control plan in conjunction with the demolition permit for review and approval by staff. Cond: CON0006874 The applicant shall provide evidence of having a stormwater discharge permit in conjunction with the submital of a demolition permit. Cond: CON0006875 The applicant shall put in place during demolition, a limits of disturbance /construction fence (comprised of concrete barriers with green fence on top) around the perimeter of the site until final grading and revegetation has occured. Cond: CON0006876 The applicant shall provide a detailed construction and demolition phasing plan in conjunction with the submittal for a demolition permit. Cond: CON0006877 The submitted traffic control plan may need to be altered by the applicant thrpoughout the demolition process depending on the start date of the demoliton and the impacts to other projects, special events, and future construction projects in the area. Cond: CON0006878 The applicant shall provide an approved staging plan in conjunction with the submittal for a demolition permit for review and approval by staff. Cond: CON0006879 The applicant and contractor shall review and understand the Vail Village /Lionshead Village construction hours handout. Cond: CON0006880 The applicant shall provide an excavation plan depicting the excavation depths along all portions of the exisitng buildings. If shoring is necessary a shoring plan shall be submitted as well in conjunction with the demolition plan. Cond: CON0006881 The existing sidewalk shall remain and a plan for connecting the exisitng portions of sidewalk shall be submitted in conjunction with the demolition permit for review and approval by staff. Cond: CON0006882 The applicant shall provide a plan for incorporation of a drainage swale or storm sewer pipe to convey drainage from the exisitng Frontage Road culvert to the to the existing inlet on East Meadow Drive in conjunction with the demolition permit. Cond: CON0006883 The bus stop adjacent to the Crossroads site must remain open and in operation during and after demolition of the structure. Cond: CON0006884 Approval of this application and demolition permit does not include any utility work with the exception of capping of existing utilites servicing the site. Cond: CON0006885 The applicant shall revegitate the site within 30 days of the final grading being completed on the site. Planner: Warren Campbell DRB Fee Paid: $250.00 Application for Design Review REC5'b Department of Community Development �. . �75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 C E C 1 5 u TOt W tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us i TOV _D® M .DEV. General Information: All projects requiring design review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Design Review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and /or the Planning and Environmental Commission. Design review approval lapses unless a building permit is issued and construction commences within one year of the approval. Description of the Request: D" r� Location of the Proposal: Lot: Block: � u Physical Address: Parcel No.: 2 (DJ12 1 1 ( Contact Eagle Co. Assessor at 970 -328 -8640 for parcel no.) Zoning: 2 /olo8 CSC Name(s) of Owner(s): Mailing Address: Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applicant: Mailing Address: \ + . 1 / _" E -mail VXa - k_ Type of Review and Fee: • Signs • Conceptual Review ❑ New Construction ❑ Addition Minor Alteration (multi- family /commercial) ❑ Minor Alteration (single - family /duplex) ❑ Changes to Approved Plans ❑ Separation Request W Phone: •os $50 Plus $1.00 per square foot of total sign area. No Fee $650 For construction of a new building or demo /rebuild. $300 For an addition where square footage is added to any residential or commercial building (includes 250 additions & interior conversions). $250 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaining walls, etc. $20 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaining walls, etc. $20 For revisions to plans already approved by Planning Staff or the Design Review Board. No Fee For Office Use Only: L4 3 � By. 1 L - F - �Sd Fee Paid: Check NN_ .: ApplicatiM Date Z - 11- 0.5 DRB No.: Planner: L't Project No.: PROPOSED LANDSCAPING Botanical Name Common Name Ouanti Size PROPOSED TREES AND SHRUBS EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED Minimum Requirements for Landscaping: Deciduous Trees — 2" Caliper Coniferous Trees — 6' in height Shrubs — 5 Gal. GROUND COVER SOD SEED IRRIGATION TYPE OF EROSION CONTROL Tvpe A� Square Footage Please specify other landscape features (i.e. retaining walls, fences, swimming pools, etc.) Page 7 of 12/02/07/02 `' Survey /Site Plan Review Checklist Department of Community Development i j� 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 TOVA'1 I OT I,AIL tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us *This check list must be submitted prior to Public Works review of a proposec Owners /Project Name: Project Address: r. / 1 � Cc.S �QV`e � r Applicant: n �'t �Q VX� Phone Number: 6 Submittal J ❑ Stamped survey of property )�t Landscape plan ❑ Civil /Site plans ❑ Title Report (Section B) Survey Requirements: ❑ Surveyor's wet stamp and signature ❑ Date of survey ❑ North arrow ❑ Proper scale (1 " =10' or 1 " =20') ❑ Legal description ❑ Basis of bearings / Benchmark ❑ Spot Elevations ❑ Labeled right of way and property lines; including bearings, distances and curve information. ❑ Lot Size ❑ Buildable Area (excludes red hazard avalanche, slopes greater than 40 %, and floodplain) Site Plan Requirements: ❑ Environmental Hazards (ie. rockfall, debris flow, avalanche, wetlands, floodplain, soils) ❑ Watercourse setbacks (if applicable) ❑ Trees ❑ Labeled easements (i.e. drainage, utility, pedestrian, etc...) ❑ Topography ❑ Utility locations ❑ Adjacent roadways labeled and edge of asphalt for both sides of the roadway shown for a minimum of 250' in either direction from property. I. Access (check all) ❑ Driveway type and finished surface are shown on the site plan. ❑ Unheated ❑ Heated (portion in ROW in a separate zone) ❑ Snow storage areas are shown on the site plan within property boundaries (30% of driveway area if unheated; 10% of driveway area if heated) All driveway grades, dimensions, radii are clearly noted on the site plan and conform to Development Standards, p. 11. Steepest Section Driveway Grade (not the average grade): ❑ Parking spaces and turning radii are noted on site plan and conform to Development Standards, pp. 12&14 II. Construction Site (check all) ❑ Location of all utilities and meter pits are shown on the site plan. ❑ Limits of disturbance construction fencing is shown on the site plan. ❑ I am aware that approved Staging and Construction Traffic Control Plans, as per the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, will be necessary prior to construction. ❑ I am aware that a Revocable Right of Way Permit will be required prior to construction. development. Page 11 of 12/02/07/02 Crossroads Addresses Address Parcel # 143 E Meadow Dr. Unit: Vail- 210108201001- Crossroads East One,LLC 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: CRV Vail - 210108202023- Crossroads West One,LLC Owner; Crossroads C4- D4- D3,LLC 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: C4 Vail- 2101082022012 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: D3 Vail- 210108202015 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: D4 Vail - 210108202016 Owner; Spraddle Creek LLC 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: C2 Vail - 210108202010 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: A5 Vail - 210108202005 Owner; Crossroad 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. 141 E Meadow Dr. s 2E L Unit: Unit. Unit: Unit: Unit: Unit: Unit: Unit. Unit: Unit: Unit: Unit: LC D2 C3 D1 E1 E2 Cl B2 E3 A2 A4 Al B1 Vail - 210108202014 Vail - 210108202011 Vail- 210108202013 Vail - 210108202017 Vail- 210108202018 Vail - 210108202009 Vail- 210108202008 Vail- 210108202019 Vail - 210108202002 Vail- 210108202004 Vail- 210108202001 Vail - 210108202007 it Owner; John S. McDonald Co 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: A6 Vail - 210108202006 Owner; Garvey LTD 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: E4 Vail - 210108202020 Owner; Smith, Robert P. & Ardella M. 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: E5 Vail- 210108202021 Owner; 5 Smiths LP/ C/o H. William Smith, Jr. 141 E Meadow Dr. Unit: E6 Vail- 210108202022 Owner; Anderson, Charles H.- Sheilds, Frances A.& Michael W. 141 E. Meadow Dr. Unit: A3 Vail - 210108202003 LJ TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement Statement Number: R040007272 Amount: $250.00 12/17/200410:00 AM Payment Method: Check Init: JS Notation: #4356 /ENGLISH & ASSOC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permit No: DRB040621 Type: DRB -Minor A1t,Comm/Multi Parcel No: 210108201001 Site Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL Location: 141 & 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Total Fees: $250.00 This Payment: $250.00 Total ALL Pmts: $250.00 Balance: $0.00 ACCOUNT ITEM LIST: Account Code Description Current Pmts DR 00100003112200 DESIGN REVIEW FEES 250.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ROUTING FORM r Routed To: Leonard Sandoval, PW Date Routed: 01/05/05 Routed By: Planner Date Due: Project Name: Crossroads Demolition Project #: PRJ04 -0300 Activity #: DRB04 -0621 Description of work: Demolition of Crossroads Address: 141 and 143 East Meadow Drive Legal: Lot: I P I Block: I 5D Subdivision: I Vail Village Filing 1 Status: ❑ Approved ❑ Approved with conditions ® Denied Comments: Date Reviewed: 1 -11 -05 ❑ Fire Department Issues. Need additional review by Fire Department. Provide stamped engineered erosion control plan, prior to Demo Permit submittal Submit and Provide Stormwater discharge permit, prior to Demo Permit submittal Limits of distrubance /construction fence along E. Meadow Drive and Village Center Chute will require concrete barriers with green fence on top of it. Show on site plan. Provide certified stamped approved traffic control plan. Provide Construction and Demo schedule in detail, including demolition phasing. Traffic control plan may require to be changed or altered due to current construction projects, special events and new proposed construction projects. Provide approved staging plan prior to Demo permit approval. Review and understand the Vail Villa e /Lionshead Village Construction Hours Handout. Provide Excavation depths along all portions of existing building and provide a shoring plan if necessary. All excavation slopes during demolition shall meet OSHA standards. Existing sidewalk to remain, as well as a continuation of a sidewalk from the existing along E. Meadow Drive to the Western most property line. Provide drainage swale and /or storm sewer pipe to convey storm drainage from Frontage Rd. culvert to existing inlet. Theoperation of the bus stop must be maintained during and after demolition. The demolition plan shall not include any untility work excet for capping exisitng service. Design Review Board ACTION FORM TOWN OF Via C',rhT,fJ 41 Y GENEL4PMENr Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.vailgov.com Project Name: CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT DRB Number: DRB040396 Project Description: Participants: REDEVELOPMENT OF CROSSROADS OWNER CROSSROADS EAST ONE LLC 08/09/2004 Phone: 401 -0042 329 MILL CREEK CIR VAIL CO 81657 APPLICANT MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, LL08/09/2004 Phone: 970 - 748 -0920 PO BOX 1127 AVON CO 81620 Project Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Location: Legal Description: Lot: P Block: 5 -D Subdivision: VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1 Parcel Number: 2101- 082 - 0100 -1 Comments: BOARD /STAFF ACTION Motion By: Action: WITHDRWN Second By: Vote: Date of Approval: Conditions: Cond: 8 (PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of Vail staff and /or the appropriate review committee(s). Cond: 0 (PLAN): DRB approval does not constitute a permit for building. Please consult with Town of Vail Building personnel prior to construction activities. Cond: 201 DRB approval shall not become valid for 20 days following the date of approval. Cond:202 Approval of this project shall lapse and become void one (1) year following the date of final approval, unless a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and is diligently pursued toward completion. Planner: Warren Campbell DRB Fee Paid: $650.00 Planning and Environmental Commisson ACTION FORM VT, 11, cr rr [XVELCPWW Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.vailgov.com Project Name: CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT PEC Number: PEC040060 Project Description: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- REDEVELOPMENT OF CROSSROADS Participants: OWNER CROSSROADS EAST ONE LLC 08/09/2004 Phone: 401 -0042 329 MILL CREEK CIR VAIL CO 81657 APPLICANT MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, LL08/09/2004 Phone: 970 - 748 -0920 PO BOX 1127 AVON CO 81620 Project Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Location: Legal Description: Lot: P Block: 5 -D Subdivision: VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1 Parcel Number: 2101 - 082- 0100 -1 Comments: BOARD /STAFF ACTION Motion By: Action: WITHDRWN Second By: Vote: Date of Approval: Conditions: Cond: 8 (PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of Vail staff and /or the appropriate review committee(s). Planner: Warren Campbell PEC Fee Paid: $6,000.00 Planning and Environmental Commisson ACTION FORM Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 TO OF Aff tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 OCAMAzvDEWLOPVEW web: www.vailgov.com Project Name: PEC Number: PEC040066 PEC Type: CROSSROADS CUP Project Description: Participants: REDEVELOPMENT OF CROSSROADS OWNER CROSSROADS EAST ONE LLC 08/26/2004 Phone: 401 -0042 329 MILL CREEK CIR VAIL CO 81657 APPLICANT MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, LL08/26/2004 Phone: 970 - 748 -0920 PO BOX 1127 AVON CO 81620 Project Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Location: Legal Description: Lot: P Block: 5 -D Subdivision: VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1 Parcel Number: 2101- 082 - 0100 -1 Comments: BOARD /STAFF ACTION Motion By: Action: WITHDRWN Second By: Vote: Date of Approval: Meeting Date: 08/09/2005 Conditions: Cond: 8 (PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of Vail staff and /or the appropriate review committee(s). Cond: 300 PEC approval shall not be not become valid for 20 days following the date of approval. Planner: Warren Campbell PEC Fee Paid: $650.00 AUU y '1 Application for Review by the ® Planning and Environmental Commission TOWN OF 17AIL Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us General Information: All projects requiring Planning and Environmental Commission review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Planning and Environmental Commission review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and /or the Design Review Board. Type of Application and Fee: ❑ Rezoning $1300 E� Conditional Use Permit $650 ❑ Major Subdivision $1500 ❑ Floodplain Modification $400 • Minor Subdivision $650 ❑ Minor Exterior Alteration $650 • Exemption Plat $650 ❑ Major Exterior Alteration $800 ❑ Minor Amendment to an SDD $1000 ❑ Development Plan $1500 x New Special Development District $6000 ❑ Amendment to a Development Plan $250 ❑ Major Amendment to an SDD $6000 ❑ Zoning Code Amendment $1300 ❑ Major Amendment to an SDD $1250 ❑ Variance $500 (no exterior modifications) ❑ Sign Variance $200 Description of the Request: Special Development District— Crossroads Redevelopment lJ = �ae✓v�� f 5 - Location of the Proposal: Lot: P Block 5D Subdivision: Vail Village Filing 1 Physical Address: 143E Meadow Drive (Crossroads at Vail) Parcel No.: 210108201001 ( Eagle Co. Assessor at 970- 328 -8640 for parcel no.) Zoning: Commercial Service Center (CSC) Name(s) of Owner(s): Crossroads East One LLC and Crossroads West One, LLC Mailing Address: 143 East Meadow Drive Vail CO 81657 Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applicant: Phone: 401 -0042 Mailing Address: PO Box 1127 Avon CO 81620 Phone: 748 -0920 E -mail Address mauriello @comcast.net Fax: 748 -0377 For Office Use Only: 41 Q�C Fee Paid: Check No.: 2 (O By: LU Applicatio Date: _ . 13• y S` PEC No.: Planner: Project No.: Nd 61- 07/29/04 July 27, 2004 Town of Vail Community Development Department 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Re: Crossroads Condominium Association Approval To Whom It May Concern: The Crossroad Condominium Association has reviewed and approved the proposed redevelopment plans for Crossroads. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement Statement Number: R040006380 Amount: $6,000.00 08/09/200402:34 PM Payment Method: Check Init: JS Notation: #2169 /CROSSROADS WEST ONE, LLC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permit No: PEC040060 Type: PEC - New SDD Parcel No: 210108201001 Site Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL Location: 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Total Fees: $6,000.00 This Payment: $6,000.00 Total ALL Pmts: $6,000.00 Balance: $0.00 ACCOUNT ITEM LIST: Account Code Description Current Pmts -------------- - - - - -- ------------------------ - - - - -- ------ - - - - -- PV 00100003112500 PEC APPLICATION FEES 6.000.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 0 i IR .� Application for Review by the OVA Planning and Environmental Commission - TOR / AN Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us General Information: All projects requiring Planning and Environmental Commission review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Planning and Environmental Commission review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and /or the Design Review Board. Type of Application and Fee: ❑ Rezoning $1300 /Conditional Use Permit 1650 ❑ Major Subdivision $1500 ❑ Floodplain Modification $400 ❑ Minor Subdivision $650 ❑ Minor Exterior Alteration $650 ❑ Exemption Plat $650 ❑ Major Exterior Alteration $800 ❑ Minor Amendment to an SDD $1000 ❑ Development Plan $1500 x New Special Development District $6000 ❑ Amendment to a Development Plan $250 ❑ Major Amendment to an SDD $6000 ❑ Zoning Code Amendment $1300 ❑ Major Amendment to an SDD $1250 ❑ Variance $500 (no exterior modifications) ❑ Sign Variance $200 Description of the Request: Special Development District— Crossroads Redevelopment L a�c�� ate. VS_ 6 ✓W, f S Location of the Proposal: Lot: P Block 5D Subdivision: Vail Village Filing 1 Physical Address: 143 E. Meadow Drive (Crossroads at Vail) Parcel No.: 210108201001 ( Eagle Co. Assessor at 970 - 328 -8640 for parcel no.) Zoning: Commercial Service Center (CSC) Name(s) of Owner(s): Crossroads East One. LLC and Crossroads West One LLC Mailing Address: 143 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 Phone: 401 -0042 Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applicant: Represent6d by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Mailing Address: PO Box 1127 Avon CO 81620 _ Phone: 748 -0920 /+� VE D E -mail Address :maurielloCacomcast.net Fax: 748 -0377 BUG 1 5 Z(1(4 i I DC'S For Office s Only: 2 Fee Paid: Check No.:_ -- — -- Y• / � Applicatt6n Date: . v PEC No.: C O (o Planner: Project No.: — ?7?;;34T 07/29/04 TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement Statement Number: R040006509 Amount: $650.00 08/26/200411:11 AM Payment Method: Check Init: JS Notation: #1065 /MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, LLC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permit No: PEC040066 Type: PEC - Conditional Use Parcel No: 210108201001 Site Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL Location: 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Total Fees: $650.00 This Payment: $650.00 Total ALL Pmts: $650.00 Balance: $0.00 ACCOUNT ITEM LIST: Account Code Description Current Pmts PV 00100003112500 PEC APPLICATION FEES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 650.00 - - - - -- Application for Design Review RECEIVED it Department of Community Development U 9 It_ " At 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 TRW d OF UA iL tel: 970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.ci.vail.co.us General Information: All projects requiring design review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Design Review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and /or the Planning and Environmental Commission. Design review approval lapses unless a building permit is issued and construction commences within one year of the approval. Description of the Request: Redevelopment of Crossroads Location of the Proposal: Lot: P Block: 5d Subdivision: Vail Village First Filing Physical Address: 143 E. Meadow Drive Parcel No 210108201001 ( Eagle Co. Assessor at 970 - 328 -8640 for parcel no.) Zoning Commercial Service Center Name(s) of Owner(s): Crossroads East One LLC and Crossroads West One, LLC Mailing Address: Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applicant: Phone: 401 -0042 LLC Mailing Address: PO Box 1127 Avon CO 81620 Phone: 748 -0920 E -mail Address: mauriello comcast.net Fax: 748 -0377 Type of Review and Fee: ❑ ;0no i s • ep tual Review New Construction ❑ Addition ❑ Minor Alteration (multi - family /commercial) ❑ Minor Alteration (single - family /duplex) ❑ Changes to Approved Plans $50 Plus $1.00 per square foot of total sign area. No Fee $650 For construction of a new building or demo /rebuild. $300 For an addition where square footage is added to any residential or commercial building (includes 250 additions & interior conversions). $250 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaining walls, etc. $20 For minor changes to buildings and site improvements, such as, reroofing, painting, window additions, landscaping, fences and retaining walls, etc. $20 For revisions to plans already approved by Planning Staff or the Design Review Board. ❑ Separation Request No Fee For Office "I y: Fee Paid: Check No.: ZlG y By: ��s�rQO`NS,; �2, �.L Application Date: ' l" DR No.:� Planner: WIr Project No.: PROPOSED MATERIALS Building Materials Type of Material Color Roof Zinc Standing Seam Pre - Painted Siding .. Cut Sandstone & Rough Stone Base Other Wall Materials .. Zinc Panels, Wood Siding, Cedar Logs Fascia .. Wood TBD Soffits .. Wood TBD Windows.. Aluminum Clad TBD Window Trim.. Wood TBD Doors .. Aluminum Clad TBD Door Trim .. Wood TBD Hand or Deck Rails .. Painted Ironwork TBD Flues .. Inside Stone Veneer Enclosure Flashing .. Zinc Pre - Painted Chimneys. Stone Enclosures Trash Enclosures .. None on the exterior of building Greenhouses.. None Retaining Walls .. Rough Stone to match building base Exterior Lighting .. Zinc & Copper Fixtures TBD Other Notes: Please specify the manufacturer's name, the color name and number and attach a color chip. TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement Statement Number: R040006381 Amount: $650.00 08/09/200402:37 PM Payment Method: Check Init: JS Notation: #2169 /CROSSROADS WEST ONE, LLC Permit No: DRB040396 Type: DRB - New Construction Parcel No: 210108201001 Site Address: 143 E MEADOW DR VAIL Location: 143 E. MEADOW DRIVE Total Fees: $650.00 This Payment: $650.00 Total ALL Pmts: $650.00 Balance: $0.00 ACCOUNT ITEM LIST: Account Code Description Current Pmts DR 00100003112200 DESIGN REVIEW FEES 650.00 Oct 19 2004 10:31AM MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 970 - 748 -0377 P.1 RECEIVED Mauriello Planning Group C1 OCT 1 y �uu� TOV October 19, 2004 Warren Campbell, AICP 5enior Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81 620 Re: Crossroads Redevelopment - Retail Study Dear Warren: Attached 15 a retail analy515 prepared for the Cr055road5 Redevelopment project by Martin Burger of The Related Companies. I have also attached a page taken from the Retail Positioning and Strategy Study prepared by Thomas Consultants for the Lion5head Core Site project. I believe this Section of the Lion5head report 15 also relevant to the retail layout on the Crossroads Redevelopment Project. I hope this report will aid you and the Planning and Environmental Commission in your review of the Crossroads project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, i Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP Principal PO Box 1127 CO 81620.Office: 970 - 748 - 0920 ■Fax: 970-748-0377 -Cell: 970 - 376- 3318•mauriello @comcast.net Oct 19 2004 10:31AM MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 970 - 748 -0377 Oct-10 -04 04:11 Pm From - Palladium Company 1 2 The Related Companies, L.P. 625 Madison Avenue - 1 212 21 -5333 Fax 2125 12125835792 T-TIT P 002/004 F -421 Martin s. B urger Executive V c ; President October 18, 2004 Mr. Warren Campbell, AICP Senior Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, Colorado 81657 Re: Retail Analysis for Crossroads Sbopping and Entertainment, Vail a Dear Mr, Campbell: I have been asked by Peter Knobel to prepare this report on the viability of lie proposed retail and restaurant uses and spaces being proposed on the plans for thy': Crossroads Redevelopment. We have been consulting with Mr. Knobel on the Cross: dads project over the last year and are very familiar with the proposed project and its cc RLext in Vail along East Meadow Drive. We have extensive experience in the planning and layout of retail space:; in urban, suburban, and resort settings. The Related Companies, L.P. has been invo ced with the development of many mixed -use projects where the "engine" of the overall rcoject is the retail at the base. It is the retail /restaurant component that becomes the pub] i experience and draws people to the development. This format has been accomplished aoth in urban vertical projects such as our Time Warner Center building in New York City, znd in more suburban and resort locations such as our CityPlace project in West Palm BEa,:h, Florida. We have again reviewed tthhe e revised plans memorandum �subm submitted to b Tow t Town and have review n by Je T Winston n of Winston Associates. In the planning and development of retail areas and town centers, there ar Several very important factors to be considered: visibility of retail spaces to poteri 6-al shoppers accessibility of retail spaces to shoppers; the adequacy of retail spaces and ;�orefronts for potential retailers; the activity and flow going on around the retail shops: end the right tenant mix. Retail shops and restaurants need visibility from the primary flow of ped e:.tnan traffic. In the case of the Crossroads project, visibility from the main flow of peg I. :stxian traffic p.2 Oc 19 2004 10:31AM MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 970 - 748 -0377 p.3 Oct-18-04 04:11pre From-Palladium Company 12125835M T -T17 P.003/004 F -421 along East Meadow Drive is very important. The retail and restaurant areas : hown on the proposed Crossroads plans are laid out on an arc around the proposed plaza spice and ice skating facility. This is appropriate as all of the retail spaces are visible to t it street and to the plaza space therefore eliminating or preventing hidden retail store fronts. The memorandum from Winton Associates suggests that the retail shops should b a discovered and that there should be intrigue to draw one in. Successful retail facilities in malls and Town Centers have one thing in common; visibility to potential customers. III our view, the Crossroads project will be one retail experience within a greater retail cxperience of Vail Village. The existing streets of Vail Village act as a mall where poter.tnal shoppers meander and discover what Vail has to offer. We believe the retail approach on Crossroads has been well planned to maximize the retail success of the prt. As we have experienced a our d need to be discovered stores that are he lowest s r ales c I rme and th flow of the project e highest turnover rate. Accessibility of retail shops is extremely important in any shopping envir )rrnent. The easier the approach for a pedestrian, the more successful the commercial space. That said, commercial projects have spaces that will be more successful than r thers. The second retail level of this project is obviously not as accessible as the f Xi3t level and therefore will likely result in lower rents. The second level retail on th project has several qualities that will allow it to perform well. The spaces are located fit] an arc and visible to the public street and the plaza. With all of the excitement being ;i,ated within the project (e.g., the public plaza, the ice skating rink, the movie theater., the bowling alleys, and the other recreational opportunities) pedestrians will take notice of the second level of retail and engage it. Given the wide walkway on the second level. we believe this level will be sought after as a viewing spot to the activities below and thus resulting in more exposure for the retail spaces. Any retail space that is not on th(. ,,round level needs to have an anchor or draw to gel people up in the project, and needs to be easily accessible. As planned, the visibility and view will draw people up, and its various points of entry will allow for easy access. It has been suggested in the memorandum from Winston Associates that. if the second level retail were laid out more like the lobby level of the building, it wo a d be a more successful approach to retail due to the irregular footprint and facade, little (: )urtyards for discovery and variety, and better transparency. We disagree with this u.oneept. By creating these "courtyard" spaces and by framing the retail facade, dead sl_ a-'es are being created. Only those spaces that would be "out in front" would be succe::;sful and the remaining hidden storefronts would be at an extreme disadvantage and tn operate as well. This idea would also move the retail front further away from tl c: activity and excitement of the plaza area which will again reduce its appeal to the cor'ourner. If you think about the last time you were in a well planned shopping mall, how »uch attention dad you pay to those retail spaces located in the nooks and crannies of - lye mall? The experience nationwide in the design of malls and town centers is that thos.: spaces should be minimized or avoided whenever possible. Like our Time Warner Center retail component and our CityPlaee project, we are not trying to emulate the ina.I experience in Vail — but we need the retail tenants to be viable. Oct 19 2004 10:31AM MAURIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 970 -748 -0377 p•4 Oct -16-04 04:11 Pm From - Palladium Company 12125835782 T-717 P.004/004 F-421 Given the context of the second level, its exp osure will b he p s ss�lt, ind multiple points of access we believe the project as pla ned ou would find in Vail are typically looking Boutique retailers as y for a ;I -ace that is roughly retailers sq. It. (20' storefront and 60' internal depth). That was the ad a given by us to the developer and designers numbe C rossroads of potential retail store projec .o store frortt:� Resta m storefront exposure and maximize t1 e P spaces require more frontage due to th3 �r Leo po required ven the "retai quality on an restaurant and to maximize the table with of the retail spaces are somewhi .t deeper than arc" layout of the Crossroads project, many 60'. Tlus additional space will likely not generate the same rents as the firs t 60' but will provide additional storage o pportunities to be well planned this project�Ge of storefronts and the transparency of the storefronts As stated previously, one of the other key factors in the success of retai .,hops is the activity that is going on around it. The Crossroads project includes publ'C plaza space that is energized with an ice rink or fountains in the summer and the c:ntertainment facilities being provided below grade which will act as attractors to thr: site and the vicinity. Any time there is an attraction within a shopping area, retailers ajjacent to that activity will benefit enormously. The tenant mix and location within a project is extremely important to the (.verall success of the retail environment. The developer plans to control all of the retail sl a, -e under one ownership in order to provide the type of tenant mix necessary to ereat : a synergistic environment on both the ground level and second level of the project. Wr: will continue to work with the developer to create the best possible retail mix for this pro sect. We understand that there has been some criticism of the "consistent fa"de" of the retail and that it should be, more individualized. We like the consistent natu a of the retail facade in this project. One must remember the scale in which we are opert.ting. This is one commercial fagade within the greater context of the Vail Vi?I:�ge shopping experience. We believe the consistent facade will create an identity for tl.e. project and a notion of quality to the consumer. 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C L V O N O X t Q w. 0 N O c t c CL 0) V O " o m a o E y a, o 0 • C W _m .Q •° O V L • c C 0 a C c L Co O r =° o o' O v o �� a E € ' o f = o a > � r C D In LL N W N d • N d > W �0 • N o a o 0 0 p.5 0 4 Ci Mauriello Planning Group October 15, 2004 Warren Campbell, AICP Senior Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81 620 Re: Crossroads Redevelopment Project Dear Warren: Thank you for your letter of October 13, 2004 which describes clarifications that are needed to the Crossroads plans, additional information to be provided for future hearings, and staff concerns on the Crossroads project. We are ® encouraged to hear that the planning staff is excited about this redevelopment project. The majority of the comments provided refer to minor details and errors within our plans which we have corrected in the revised set of plans provided with this letter on October 18, 2004. There are a few comments provided by staff which we have not address with revisions to the plans as we believe the plans should not be changed. I am also in receipt today of the Public Works comments. We have not addressed these comments on the plans due to the late date we are in receipt of them. Most of those comments relate to technical details that will be worked out in the final civil plans required prior to building permit. I have addressed each of your comments as listed below: The rendering on the cover page should be revised to show changes that have been made in the project subsequent to the rendering. For example the architectural feature covering the escalators leading to the underground retail. The rendering does not appear to accurately depict the grade changes caused by a portion of the southwest corner of the building coming out of the ground. c PO Box 1127-Avon, CO 81620.Office: 970 - 748- 0920•Fax: 970 - 748- 0377•Cell: 970 - 376- 3318•mauriello @comcast.net Our Response: The rendering has been removed from the cover page of the plans. Complete elevations and simulated views have been provided. A more detailed 3 -1) model will be presented to the DRB and the PEC. 2. On the site plan please show the 20 -foot setback. Staff has expressed concerns over the encroachments of the structure to such a great extent into all setbacks with particular concern along the north and west property lines. The site plan also depicts in the southwest corner the grade changes which become a concern for staff as the below grade levels come partially above grade. Staff would like for the grades to be reworked so as to not require ramps and steps within the right -of -way. The improvements should be reworked to be truly below grade. In addition please show several spot grades around the site as well as top -of -wall and bottom -of -wall elevations for all walls (for example the planter bed in the southeast corner of the public plaza). Our Response: The 20' setback line is now indicated on the plans. Top and bottom elevations of walls have also been provided. We understand staff's concerns regarding the setbacks on the project. The project site is surrounded by streets on three sides and the Vail Village Plaza on the west. Most of the setback encroachment on the north side of the project along the S. Frontage Road is a single -story encroachment generated by the need to enclose the large loading and delivery facility. The Vail Village Master Plan recommends this facility be located with access from the S. Frontage Road and we believe it is important to enclose the entire facility and eliminate truck maneuvering in front of the building. We believe the proposed setbacks are consistent with the direction given in the Vail Village Master Plan and the Urban Design Guide Plan. Additionally, the proposed encroachments are based on sound design and planning and have little negative impact to anyone. The proposed setbacks along the South Frontage Road and the distance to the edge of pavement are consistent with the Gateway Budding and the Vail Village Inn buildings. The grading at the south west corner of the building has been modified to eliminate the ramp condition as requested by staff. 3. Staff has also expressed concern regarding the improvement in the CDOT Frontage Road right -of -way. Staff understands that fire has request a fire lane access which is not covered by the port- cochere. Options should be explored which pull improvements out of the right -of -way and still maintain the requirements of the Fire Department. C -2- Our Response: The only improvement located in the CDOT right -of -way is the proposed fire truck staging area. The location of this fire staging area does not conflict with the operation of the South Frontage Road. It is not uncommon for driveways and fire staging areas to be located within the public right -of -way. A few examples that come to mind are: the first approval of the Vail Plaza Hotel, the Swiss Chalet (now One Willow Bridge Road), the Tivoli Lodge, the Vail Village Inn phase 3, the Mountain Haus, the Vail Mountain Lodge, the Antlers, and the Marriott. We believe the proposed fire staging area within the CDOT right -of -way is consistent with the area and makes good planning sense given the location of the edge of street pavement. 4. Staff has concerns regarding the height of the portion of the building located in the southwest concern and its impact and relationship to Meadow Drive and Vail Village Inn Phase III. The Vail Village Master Plan identifies 3 -4 stories as appropriate. However, you show four stories with a tall roof feature. Staff believes this area should be examined for possibilities to reduce the impacts to Meadow Drive and Vail Village Inn Phase III. Our Response: The building in this area steps down to East Meadow Drive as you state above. The building also includes a 20' pedestrian arcade space for the first two levels of the building. At the pedestrian level the building reads as a lower and less abrupt building edge due to the presence of this arcade. This is also the only portion of the building that comes close to the street edge due to the large public plaza being provided on the site. While this portion of the building may be slightly beyond the 4- stories recommended by the Vail Village Master Plan, from the pedestrian perspective it provides a landmark feature to draw pedestrians along East Meadow Drive and from Gore Creek Drive. Additionally, the existing Crossroads building in this area is at 4- 5torie5. A portion of the VVI phase three project in this area is developed with two -story buildings. Given the age of the existing improvements it is likely that in the next 5 to 10 years this site Will also redevelop into a three or four -story structure. Over the long -term we believe the height of the building to be appropriate with the surrounding context. 5. On the Crossroads Public Improvements Plans several of the streetscape improvements extend onto neighboring private property. Through conversation it appears you have not worked out all the details with those property owners and in the case of Vail Village Phase III you have -3- expressed that they do not wish to bring people back into the primarily residential portion of the their project. The plans should be revised to address the neighbors concerns. Also please detail how your plan would change if Village Center is not amenable to improvements on their property. Our Response: The streetscape plan and public improvement plan were developed in a comprehensive fashion to show the extent of public improvements being proposed and funded by Crossroads. We took liberties at designing improvements on the adjacent VVI property and in front of the Village Center building to show how the entire area might be redeveloped. If the neighbors have no interest in participating or allowing these improvements then the improvements can be easily removed from the plan. We believe it was better to "master plan" the area to show how it could redevelop. If we are unable to coordinate and workout an agreement with the adjacent property owners after approval of the project, we will return to the Design Review Board with a revised streetscape plan to modify the improvements in these areas. Until such time, we will continue to move forward with the current design as noted on the plans. G. On the landscape plan please provide details on the plants to be placed in rw all planter beds. Also please provide information on the depth of soil placed upon the sub -grade levels of the building. Staff will be concerned about the depth and its ability to support the growth of evergreens, Aspens, and other plant life. Our Response: The plans have been updated to show the soil depth. The soil depth will be adequate to allow the growth and maturation of the trees and other vegetation proposed. 7. On all Parking Level plans please review the parking layout as several spaces appear to be blocking access doors and stairs servicing pedestrian circulation within the structure. In addition please number the spaces you are counting as it is unclear in some instances whether or not a space is meant to be counted or blocked out for access to a door within the structure. Staff counted a total of 538 parking spaces. Our Response: The parking spaces have now been clearly numbered. Spaces were removed where conflicts with other uses occurred. There are now 5 1 1 parking spaces provided. -4- ® 8. Please provide details on the storage lockers room identified on Parking Level 2, Plaza and Retail plan. For whom are they for and their usage. The concern is whether or not it will generate an additional parking requirement. It also appears you have a parking space in front of the door. Our Response: A note has been placed on the plan indicating that the lockers and storage is for residential owners within the building. There is no additional parking required for these lockers. J. There appears to be a CAD error on the Parking Level 2, Plaza and Retail plan. Our Response: All CAD errors have been cleaned up. 10. Staff requests additional information on the cooling tower lovers and potential for noise. The concerns are appearance and noise in relationship to the adjacent Vail Village Phase III development. Our Response: The venting required for the subsurface areas within the building will be provided at grade on the west side of the building. Our mechanical engineer has indicated that the noise generated by this venting will be within the limits allowed by the Town Code and IBC as measured at the property line and no greater. As indicated in the noise study provided in the EIR for this project, the noise generated by the interstate highway tends to drown out any potential mechanical noise in this area. I I . Please provide greater detail on the furnishing for the plaza. For examples benches, tables, locations, flower pot sizes. Staff will want details on the year -round activity and viability of the space. Our Response: We plan to provide benches, light posts, flower pots, and similar features within the plaza area. Greater detail for these improvements will be generated during the DRB review of the project and will occur prior to a final DRB approval on the project. 12. Staff has concerns regarding the viability of the retail as it pertains to the arc design. On past projects it has been the desire to create- interest in facades in terms of stepping back and forth and materials. r w Please provide information supporting your position that the retail will -5- truly function. Staff may consider consulting a retail professional as well. Our Response: We have been working with retail experts in the development of the plans for Crossroads. Our consultants have indicated that our retail layout and design will be extremely successful due to the creation of a lively public plaza in front of the retail and the strong retail edge provided to the plaza space. The most positive aspect of the layout of the retail space is its visibility to the flow of pedestrian traffic. People will be able to see each store front as they travel along East Meadow Drive and will be drawn into the retail areas. We believe that with exciting windows and store fronts within a consistent stone facade will make this portion of retail experience along E. Meadow Drive identifiable as a duality retail experience. We will be providing a report from a retail expert to address these issues. I have also reviewed the retail positioning study that was prepared for Lionshead by Thomas Consultants. With respect to merchandising layout he recommends: • "Create a retail trail, which is a line or loop that directs shoppers on a path to explore that brings the greatest number of stores into the clearest view.» • "Blur the line between outdoor and indoor environments through the articulation of sidewalk cafes, pubs, restaurants and outdoor seating for restaurants and cafes." • "Create natural public gathering spaces, as successful retailing is as much about congregating as it is about merchandising." The Crossroads project is clearly responsive to this advice. 13. Please provide details on the lines which appear to be framing the ice ring. Are they a raised seating area a railing? Our Response: The detail on the ice rink has been provided on the revised plans. 14. Please verify that all plans have been updated to show all the revisions that have been to the site. Some plans show the old stairs and entry to the lower levels. Our Response: I:M 4 The plans have been revised to address these issues. 15, It appears there may be CAD errors on the Parking Level I and Retail plan. In addition there appears to be a column in the drive aisle as you enter the structure. Staff is also having difficulty understanding the stairway adjacent to the bank space and where it leads. Our Response: The plans have been revised to address these issues. I G. A sign program should be designed and submitted for the project. Please keep in mind when designing the feature which will lead to the below grade spaces that signage will likely be located on it which will identify the uses below. Our Response: A sign program will be provided for the project prior to any tenant occupying the building. 17. Please provide a written description of how you believe your loading and delivery will help with the overall loading and delivery goals of the Town. Staff will be reciuesting that your loading and delivery be a part of the overall system which will currently be comprised of Vail Resort's and One Willow Bridge's loading and delivery bays. Our Response: The loading and delivery facility at Crossroads will operate as part of the Town's overall dispersed loading and delivery system. 18. Please provide greater detail on the dwelling units. It appeared to staff that there were lock -off units because of the double doors onto hallways. Through conversation it does not appear that you intend for there to be lock -offs. Also staff only counted 78 condo units not 84 as depicted in the associated documents you submitted. Please provide enough detail on the plans for staff to verify that there are truly 84 dwelling units. Our Response: The plans have been revised to clearly show that we are proposing 85 dwelling units and no lock -off units. -7- 19. Please provide details on the proposed private parking club. Our Response: Details of the private parking club have already been provided under separate cover. 20. Please provide a proposed definition for a bowling alley in association with your text amendment. Our Response: The proposed definition for a bowling alley has been provided in the submittal document for the project. 2 1 . Please revise the elevations to show the material changes that have been made. Our Response: All revisions to building materials have been indicated on the revised elevations. 22. A materials sample board will be required for the Design Review Board. Our Response: A materials sample board will be provided at the appropriate time during the DRB review process. 23. Please provide elevation of the interior walls to the plaza. Our Response: The requested elevations have been provided. 24. Please provide elevations for the feature leading to the below grade space. Our Response: The elevations of the entrance to the entertainment complex have been included in the revised plans. 25. The south elevation shows multiple stairs on the southwest corner is this an accurate representation? The site plan does not appear to show all those stairs. 0 11-M (W Our Response: The south elevation has been revised. There are no stairs located in this area. 2G. Please revise the building height plan to accurately show the changes made to the encroachments of the roof over the property lines. Also provide a building height plan over proposed grades. Our Response: The building height plan has been revised as requested. 27. Staff has expressed concerns that the architecture, while well done in isolation, may not be carrying forward the design character and culture of the Village. Staff believes that changes may need to occur to the architecture which maintains your projects individuality, but incorporate more design features consistent with the goals of the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines. Our Response: It must first be recognized that only a very small portion of the Crossroads site is located in the area covered by the Urban Design Guide Plan and is indicated as "periphery" in the Vail Village Master Plan. This designation was not an accident or an oversight. That said we believe the project adheres to the urban design principles quite closely. The Urban Design Guide Plan recognizes the "Vail Village as a small area within the commercial core of Vail. While the plan does discuss carrying the design themes beyond Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive, we believe the plan was never really intended to extend to the Crossroads site. One of the reasons Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive are so successful is the distinctive character of that small area of Vail. We believe that by trying to extend that quaint Bavarian character out to outlying areas the Town will dilute the uniqueness and appeal of the village core. We believe that is one of the reasons Crossroads was not included in the village core zone. The planning documents are also clear that it is not the purview of the Planning and Environmental Commission to evaluate the architectural and design appropriateness of any building but rather an issue for the Design Review Board. We understand staff is concerned about the building materials and design, but we hope this issue is left to the appropriate forum with the DRB. -9- 1 hope this letter helps to clarify how we are addressing the issues raised in your letter. Please share this response letter with the PEC. Feel free to call me directly if you have any additional questions or comments. Sincerely, Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP Principal E&I MM TOWN OF NL V Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970 - 479 -2138 FAX 970 - 479 -2452 October 13, 2004 www.vailgov.com Mauriello Planning Group, LLC c/o Dominic Mauriello P.O. Box 1127 Avon, CO 81620 Re: Crossroads Redevelopment located at 141 and 143 Meadow Drive/Lots P, Block 5D Vail Village Filing 1 Mr. Mauriello, This letter is to summarize staffs comments regarding your submittal for Planning and Environmental Commission and Design Review. Many of the following comments have been expressed verbally and graphically prior to this letter. This letter will serve as record for staff's comments. The comments are as follows: • The rendering on the cover page should be revised to show changes that have been made in the project subsequent to the rendering. For example the architectural feature covering the escalators leading to the underground retail. The rendering does not appear to accurately depict the grade changes caused by a portion of the southwest corner of the building coming out of the ground. • On the site plan please show the 20 -foot setback. Staff has expressed concerns over the encroachments of the structure to such a great extent into all setbacks with particular concern along the north and west property lines. The site plan also depicts in the southwest corner the grade changes which become a concern for staff as the below grade levels come partially above grade. Staff Would like for the grades to be reworked so as to not require ramps and steps within the right -of -way. The improvements should be reworked to be truly below grade. In addition please show several spot grades around the site as well as top -of -wall and bottom -of -wall elevations for all walls (for example the planter bed in the southeast corner of the public plaza). • Staff has also expressed concern regarding the improvement in the CDOT Frontage Road right - of -way. Staff understands that fire has request a fire lane access which is not covered by the port- cochere. Options should be explored which pull improvements out of the right -of -way and still maintain the requirements of the Fire Department. • Staff has concerns regarding the height o'r the portion of the building located in the southwest concern and its impact and relationship to Meadow Drive and Vail Village Inn Phase III. The Vail Village Master Pl2r; identifies 3 -4 stories as appropriate. However, you show four stories with a tall roof feature. Staff believes this area should be examined for possibilities to reduce the impacts to Meadow Drive and Vail Village Inn Phase III. • On the Crossroads Public Improvements Plans several of the streetscape improvements extend onto neighboring private property. Through conversation it appears you have not worked out all the details with those property ovv ers and in the case of Vail Village Phase III you have RECYCLED PAPER expressed that they do r:ot wish to bring people back into the primarily residential portion of the their project. The plans should be revised to address the neighbors concerns. Also please detail how your plan would change if Village Center is not amenable to improvements on their property. • On the landscape plan please provide details on the plants to be placed in all planter beds. Also please provide information on the depth of soil pia3ed upon the sub -grace levels of the building. Staff will be concerned about the depth and its ability to support the growth of evergreens, Aspens, and other plant life. • On all Parking Level plans please review the parking layout as several spaces appear to be blocking access doors and stairs servicing pedestrian circulation within the structure. In addition please number the spaces you are counting as it is unclear in some instances whether or not a space is meant to be counted or blocked out for access to a door within the structure. Staff counted a total of 538 parking spaces. • Please provide details on the storage lockers room identified on Parking Level 2, Plaza and Retail plan. For whom are they for and their usage. The concern is whether or not it will generate an additional parking requirement. It also appears you have a parking space in front of the door. • There appears to be a CAD error on the Parking Leve 2, Plaza and Retail plan. • Staff requests additional information on the cooling tower lovers and potential for noise. The concerns are appearance and noise in relationship to the adjacent Vail Village Phase III development. • Please provide greater detail on the furnishing for the plaza. For examples benches, tables, locations, flower pot sizes. Staff will want details on the year -round activity and viability of the space. • Staff has concerns regarding the viability of the retail as it pertains to the arc design. On past projects it has been the desire to create i^terest in facades in terms of stepping back and forth and materials. Please provide information supporting your position that the retail will truly function. Staff may consider consulting a retail professional as well. • Please provide details on the lines which appear ,o be framing the ice ring. Are they a raised seating area a railing? • Please verity that ail plans have been updated to show all the revisions that have been to the site. Some plar,s show the old stairs and entry to the lower levels. • It appears there may be CAD errors on the Parking Level I and Retail plan. In addition there appears to be a column in the drive aisle as you enter the structure. Staff is also having difficulty understanding the stairwa i adjacent to the bank space and where it leads. • A sign program should be designed and submitted - or the project. Please keep in mind when designing the feature which will lead to the below grade spaces that signage will iikely be located on it which will identify the uses beiow. • Please pro ide a uuritten description of how you believe your loac'ina and delivery will help with the overall loading and delivery goals of the _I own. Staff will be requesting that your loading and delivery be a part of the overall system which will currently be comprised of Vail Resort's and One Willow Bridges loading and delivery bays. • Please provide greater detail or: the clNelling Units. It appeared to staff that there were lock -off units because of the double doors onto hallways. Through conversation it does not appear that you intend for there to be lock -offs. Also staff only counted 78 undo units not 84 as depicted in the a3sociated documents you submitted. Please provide enough detail on the plans for staff to verify that there are truly 84 dweliin, Units. • Please provide details on the proposed private parking club. • Please provide a proposed definition filr a bowling 0ey in association with your text amendment. • Please revise the elevations to show 'the material changes that have been made. • A materials samole board will be required for the Design Review Board. • Please provide elevation of the interior walls to the plaza. • Please provide elevations for the feature leading to the below grade space. • The south elevation shows multiple stairs on the southwest corner is this an accurate representation? The site plan does not appear to show all those stairs. • Please revise the building height pian to accurately show the changes made to the encroachments of the roof over the property lines. Also provide a building height plan over proposed grades. • Staff has expressed concerns that the architecture, while well done in isolation, may not be carrying forward the design character and culture of the Village. Staff believes that changes may need to occur to the architecture which maintains your projects individuality, but ijncorporate more design features consistent with the goals of the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines. Please review these comments and if you have any questions regarding this letter please contact me at 970 - 479 -2148. 1 should shortly have comments from the Public Works in 2ddition to the previous comments. I will forward them as soon as I have therm. My review is continuing and there may be follow up questions and concerns. 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