HomeMy WebLinkAboutAn Overview of the Lionshead Mixed Use Zone District 0315Vail Town Council
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What’s the difference…?
Toolbox
Master plans set policy
Tool
Zoning implements policy
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Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
Lionshead Mixed Use -2 District
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Why Lionshead Mixed Use-2…?
“…provide sites for a mixture of multiple-family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs, timeshares, lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, light industrial
activities.”
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Show me the money…!
“…specifically created to provide economic incentives and conditions favorable for private redevelopment.”
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Can you spare a dime…?
“…help finance public, off site improvements.”
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Just say no…!
“...created to eliminate reliance on special development districts.”
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SDD’s can be like STD’s…
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Practice Safe Planning
SDD’s…the good, the bad, the ugly
The Good
Flexibility
Creativity
Approved Development Plan
Economics
Public Benefits
The Ugly
Lack clear expectations
Open-ended
$$ Costly
Subjective
Ill-defined process
Bad Poker Hand
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“…deviation provides benefits to the town that outweigh the adverse effect…”
Zoning Map…now & then
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Major Exterior Alteration...LMU-2
SCOPE NARROWS
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Criteria for Review Findings…
That the proposal is consistent with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
That the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood.
The proposal is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use -2 District.
The proposal is in substantial compliance with the Vail Comprehensive Plan
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Has the jury reached a verdict…?
“The burden of proof shall rest solely with the applicant to demonstrate that the proposed applications are in compliance with the prescribed criteria for review.”
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES…
Town Council
Establish Policy Direction
Final Decision
Developer Improvement Agreement (IGA)
Major Subdivision
Master Plan Amendment
Zoning Code Amendments
Rezoning
SDD Amendment
Call-Up/Appeal
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES…
Planning & Environmental Commission
Implement Policy Direction
Final decision
Major exterior alteration
Conditional use permits
Advisory to Town Council
Major Subdivision
Master Plan
Zoning Code Amendments
Rezoning
SDD Amendment
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES…
Design Review Board
Final Decision
Chapter 11, Design Guidelines, Vail Town Code
Chapter 8, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES…
Town Staff
Technical review
Facilitate the development review process
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Actions to Date…
Master Plan Amendment
Recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the amendments to Chapters 4 and 5
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Actions to Date…
Major Subdivision
Recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the preliminary plan
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Actions to Date…
Rezoning
Recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the proposed zoning
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Actions to Date…
SDD Amendment
Recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the proposed major sdd amendment
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Actions to Date…
Commercial Core Text Amendment
Recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the incorporation of the project in the commercial core parking area designation
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Next Steps…
Town Council Action
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The applications…
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Development Agreement