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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-03 Agenda and Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING SESSION AGENDA TOWN OF M�� VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 6:00 P.M., MAY 3, 2011 NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. ITEM /TOPIC: Citizen's Participation (15 min.) 2. ITEM /TOPIC: Consent Agenda: 1) Vail PD Resolution /IGA - Dwight; and 3) Building Safety Month Proclamation - Martin Haeberle (5 min.) 3. ITEM /TOPIC: Town Manager Report: 1) Revenue Highlights - Kathleen Halloran (15 min.) PRESENTER(S): Various 4. ITEM /TOPIC: VVMC /Steadman Report (30 min.) PRESENTER(S): Doris Kirchner and Lyon Steadman 5. ITEM /TOPIC: A request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to re- construct and maintain existing private improvements (stairs and deck) on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract, Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, generally located adjacent to the Vail Trails East Condominiums at 433 Gore Creek Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (20 minutes) PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner and Steven Riden Architect, Applicant's Representative ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: On behalf of the property owner, the Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the applicant's request for property owner authorization to proceed through the Town's development review process. BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail development review process requires all applications to have the authorization of the property owner. Since the subject private improvements are located on Town of Vail owned property, the applicant must obtain the Vail Town Council's property owner authorization before proceeding with applications to re- construct and maintain the existing stairs and portions of the deck. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with property owner approval from either 5/3/2011 Vail Resorts or the Town of Vail. Additionally, there is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with development review approval from either Eagle County or the Town of Vail. On October 6, 2009, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for allowing illegal private encroachments on town -owned stream tract lands. This policy was initiated to protect Vail's waterways and their surrounding riparian buffer zones, to provide public access to these recreational amenities, and to prevent the privatization of public property. Based upon this policy direction, Staff recommends the Vail Town Council denies the applicant's requests. For additional detail, please refer to the Staff memorandum dated May 3, 2011. 6. ITEM /TOPIC: A review of the proposed Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amedments to facilitate the Ever Vail project. Focus will be placed upon the Master Plan recommendations with regard to parking. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011): A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the detailed plan recommendations for West Lionshead (Ever Vail), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC 110002) Major Subdivision: A request for a review of a preliminary plan for a major subdivision, pursuant to Chapter 13 -3, Major Subdivision, Vail Town Code, to allow for the creation of two lots for the redevelopment of the properties known as Ever Vail (West Lionshead), located at 862, 923, 934, 953, 1000 and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right -of- way /unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080062) Rezoning (Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2011y A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a establish Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District zoning on Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision located generally at 862, 923, 934, 953, 1000, and 1031 South Frontage Road, and the South Frontage Road rig ht -of- way / unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080061) Special Development District Amendment (Ordinance No. 8, Series of l y. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Section 12- 9A -10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the removal of Development Area D (Glen Lyon Office Building) from Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, and for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to include the subject property in the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 5/3/2011 District, located at 1000 South Frontage Road West /Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivison, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090036) Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, Amendment ( Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2011): A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulation amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to amend Section 12- 10 -19, Core Areas Identified, Vail Town Code, to amend the core area parking maps to include "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead) within the "Commercial Core" designation, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080065) (60 min.) PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell and Vail Resorts Development Company ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Community Development Department requests the Vail Town Council continue the Major Subdivison, Ordinance No. 7, 8, and 9, Series of 2011, and Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 to the April 19, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan: On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, by a vote of 3 -1 -2 (Rediker opposed, Viele and Cartin recused). Major Subdivision: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the preliminary plan for the major subdivision to establish Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 5 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Rezoning: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a zone district boundary amendment to establish Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District zoning on Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 5 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Special Development District Amendment: On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a major amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 4, Cascade Village, to remove the Glen Lyon Office Building from the SDD in order for it to be incorporated into the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, Amendment: On January 11, 2010, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Section 12- 10 -19, Core Areas Identified, Vail Town Code, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council continue the public hearing on the request for the Major Amendment, Ordinance No. 7, 8, and 9, Series of 2011, and Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 to the May 17, 2011 public hearing. 5/3/2011 7. ITEM /TOPIC: First reading of an Ordinance Extending Amendments to Chapter 11 -7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to Establish Regulations for Informational and Directional Signs for Public Parking on Private Property and Allowing the Administrator to Approve Said Signs Subject, to September 6, 2011, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. (5 min) PRESENTER(S): George Ruther ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, Approve with Modifications, or Deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 is intended to extend the effective date of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011 from May 3, 2011 until September 6, 2011. No other change to the regulations is proposed. Extending the effective date for an additional 125 days allows the Town to explore opportunities for incorporating the parking sign regulations into a larger signage and wayfinding initiative currently underway. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 as read. 8. ITEM /TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, an ordinance amending Section 14 -10 -5, Building Materials and Design, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 14 -1 -3, Administration of Standards, for changes to the solar energy device regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (15 min.) PRESENTER(S): Rachel Dimond and Kristen Bertuglia ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, upon second reading. BACKGROUND: On May 4, 2010 the Vail Town Council passed Ordinance No. 3, Series 2010 amending Section 14 -10 -5, Building Materials and Design, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 14 -1 -3, Administration of Standards, for changes to the solar panel regulations and setting forth details in regard thereto. Several months into the regulation local solar installers and homeowners brought to the attention of the Town Council and staff specific requirements in the ordinance that prohibited several projects from moving forward as designed. Council instructed Staff to work with the affected parties to resolve these issues and arrive at an updated version of the ordinance that fulfills the goals of the Town while allowing for more flexibility in solar installations. Town Staff then convened solar installers from the Vail area, the Front Range and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) in order to gain input on the existing regulations. On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommended approval, with modifications, for the proposed text amendments to the Vail Town Council. On March 1, 2011, an introductory work session was held with the Town Council. 5/3/2011 On April 19, 2011, the Vail Town Council approved, with modifications, Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, upon first reading. The approved modification was an addition to the intent section to include language stating the intent of the regulations is not to create new perceived roof lines. This requested modification is shown in Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011 as underlined bold. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommended approval, with modifications, for the proposed text amendments to the Vail Town Council. 9. ITEM /TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011, an Ordinance authorizing a ten foot wide utility easement along the common property line between Parcel A and Parcel B, a resubdivision of Tract D, a resubdivision of Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1, a resubdivision of Parcel A and Parcel B, Town of Vail, County of Eagle, State of Colorado; and setting forth details in regard thereto. (10 minutes) PRESENTER(S): George Ruther ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011 on second reading. BACKGROUND: On May 24, 2010, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission approved an amended final plat modifying the shared property line between Parcel A and Parcel B. A utility easement was not platted at the time the property line was modified. The sole purpose of Ordinance No. 11 is authorize the platting of a ten foot wide easement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011 on second reading. 10. ITEM /TOPIC: Continuance of the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, an ordinance amending Chapter 12 -6, Residential Districts, Vail Town Code, to establish the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (5 minutes) PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant is requesting that the Vail Town Council tables the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: On October 5, 2010 the Vail Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, by a vote of 5 -2 -0 (Rogers and Tjossem opposed). At subsequent public hearings, the Vail Town Council tabled the second reading to allow staff and the applicant time to gather additional information for the Council's review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Vail Town Council grants the applicant's request and tables the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. 5/3/2011 11. ITEM /TOPIC: Continuance of Resolution 23, Series of 2010, a resolution amending Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub - Areas, East Gore Creek Sub -Area ( #6) to include recommendations related to a new Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (5 minutes) PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant is requesting that the Vail Town Council tables Resolution 23, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: The Vail Town Council has tabled Resolution 23, Series of 2010, to coordinate with the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010. The applicant has requested that this item be tabled to the Town Council's June 7, 2011 public hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Vail Town Council grants the applicant's request and tables Resolution No. 23, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. 12. ITEM /TOPIC: Adjournment (9:45 P.M.) 5/3/2011 K � TOWN OF VA1 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Citizen's Participation 5/3/2011 K � TOWN OF VA1 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Consent Agenda: 1) Vail PD Resolution /IGA - Dwight; and 3) Building Safety Month Proclamation - Martin Haeberle ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 8, Series of 2011 Building Safety Month Proclomation 5/3/2011 F S F S RESOLUTION NO.8 s Series of 2011 I: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF VAIL, TOWN OF AVON, TOWN OF EAGLE AND EAGLE COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. [ WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter "); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council ") have been duly elected and qualified; } WHEREAS, the Town, Town of Avon, Town of Eagle, and Eagle County (the "Parties ") desire to continue a multi agency Eagle County Sheriff's Department Special Weapons, Tactics and Negotiations Team; WHEREAS, wish the Parties to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (the "IGA ") outlining the terms and conditions which the Parties will continue the operation of a joint special operations unit; WHEREAS, the Council's approval of Resolution No. 8, Series 2011, is required to enter into an IGA. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. The Council hereby approves and authorizes the Town Manager to enter into the IGA with the Parties to continue the operation of a joint special operations unit, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 3` day of May, 2011. Richard Cleveland Town Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk f Resolution No. 8, Series 2011 # n e 5/3/2011 2 -1 -1 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF AVON, TOWN OF VAIL, TOWN OF EAGLE, AND EAGLE COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the Town of Avon, Town of Vail, Town of Eagle, and Eagle County on behalf of the Eagle County Sheriff's Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties" and is effective April _, 2011. WITHNESSETH: WHEREAS, intergovernmental agreements to provide functions or services, including the sharing of cost of such services or functions by political subdivisions of the State of Colorado are specifically authorized by §29 -1 -203 and §30 -11 -101, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, and Article XIV, Section 18, of the Colorado Constitution; and, WHEREAS, the Parties hereto are each authorized to lawfully provide, establish, maintain and operate law enforcement and other emergency services; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parties to maintain uniform equipment, training, policies and procedures, and personnel standards, pertaining to each other's tactical and negotiations team so that each may have the service of the other Parties to aid, and assist it in exceptional instances when other than standard police procedures and weapons are required; and, WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue a multi agency Eagle County Sheriff's Department Special Weapons, Tactics and Negotiations Team, hereinafter referred to as Eagle County Special Operations Unit ( "SOU Team "); and, WHEREAS, continuation of a joint SOU Team through this Intergovernmental Agreement ( "Agreement') provides a public purpose and will promote the safety, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of Avon, other municipalities and Eagle County. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and covenants of the Parties set forth herein, it is mutually agreed by and between each of the Parties as follows: 1. Article 5, Title 29, of the Colorado Revised Statues, as amended, is incorporated herein by this reference. Article 5, Title 29, shall control in the event of a conflict between it and this Agreement. 2. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement provides for the joint exercise by the Parties of the function of service provided herein, but does not establish a 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 1 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -2 separate legal entity to do so, nor does this Agreement establish any employee of any Party as an agent of any other Party for any purpose whatsoever. This Agreement shall provide only for sharing in in -kind services and costs by the Parties toward the establishment of a common mutual goal, said goal being the continued development of the SOU Team, to be utilized in exceptional instances when other than standard police procedures and weapons are required. 3. Each Party agrees, subject to the limitations herein set forth, to aid and assist the other, by causing and permitting its law enforcement personnel and its equipment to be used in responding to emergencies and exceptional instances which occur in the jurisdiction of the other such as but not limited to: barricaded armed individuals: hostage situations; execution of high risk warrant service; riotous crowd control; threat of potential sniper activities; terrorist incidents; or other exceptional instances when other than standard police procedures and weapons are needed, in the jurisdiction serviced by one Party which are beyond the control of the police or sheriff s department of that Party. The need for rush aid and assistance shall be determined by the Chiefs of Police and the Sheriff (or their designees) requesting assistance, and upon such request the Parties agree that the Party receiving such a request must respond as timely as possible. It is understood and agreed that each Party shall maintain appropriate personnel and funding in support of their Agreement. Al l Parties shall, however, be excused from making its equipment and services available to the other in the event of the need of such equipment or personnel in its jurisdiction. A Party's decision as to the availability or equipment or services shall be conclusive. 4. It is understood and agreed that each Party specifically authorizes the Chief of Police and the Sheriff of its law enforcement agency to establish, maintain and implement, mutually agreed upon policies and procedures governing uniform equipment, training and personnel standards required to operationalize this Agreement, subject to the following: a) It is understood and agreed that such mutually agreed upon policies and procedures shall require that each Party shall maintain a level of personnel and equipment necessary to safely and effectively deploy the SOU Team during exceptional instances when other than standard police procedures and weapons are required to meet its obligations under this Agreement. b) Officers assigned or appointed to the tactical team portion of the SOU Team shall successfully pass and maintain mutually agreed upon performance standards such as firearm qualifications and physical fitness standards. Officers assigned or appointed to the negotiating team portion of the SOU Team shall be required to complete physical fitness standards as well as maintain the performance standards for firearm qualifications set by the Parties respective law enforcement agency. 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 2 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -3 c) An officer who has passed the performance standards is not eligible for appointment to the SOU Team unless the Chiefs of Police and the Sheriff agree to such assignment. Any officer assigned to the SOU Team may be removed from the SOU Team at any time, with or without cause, at the request of their respective Chief of Police or Sheriff. d) Officers assigned to the SOU Team shall be subject to the supervision of the supervisor and command personnel assigned to the SOU Team regardless of which Parties assigned the supervisor or officer to the SOU Team. e) The Chief Executives (or their designees) from the participating agencies shall establish uniform policies, rules, procedures, and promulgate such, establish an annual operating budget for each participating agency to provide funds for equipment, weapons, ammunitions, uniforms, and training and personnel costs and oversee operational and administrative matters of concern to the SOU Team. The Chief Executives shall give operational authority for implementation of policies, rules, and procedures to the SOU Team command officers, to include team commander and team leaders. The operating budget shall be the responsibility of the individual participating agencies with collective responsibility for agreed upon liabilities and expenditures. f) It is understood and agreed that should significant disciplinary action be required as direct result of an officer's involvement or participation in the SOU Team, disciplinary action shall be the responsibility of their respective Chief of Police or Sheriff and not the SOU Team command officers. The SOU Team command officers may coach and counsel a team member on minor team related violations. SOU Team command officers may recommend more significant discipline or request the removal of the officer from the SOU Team. The officer's continued involvement in the joint SOU Team, however, shall be subject to the unanimous approval of the Chiefs of Police and the Sheriff. g) It is understood and agreed that should an exceptional instance arise requiring the response of the joint SOU Team, the requesting Party shall be in command of the incident. Tactical operations involving the SOU Team shall remain the responsibility of supervisory and command personnel assigned to the SOU Team and shall follow the SOU Team chain of command. h) The Chief Executives shall meet on a quarterly annual basis with the SOU Team Commander to review current operations. 5. Each Party shall, at all times, be responsible for its own costs incurred in the performance of this Agreement. 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 3 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -4 6. Any claims against any Party, their Boards, Councils, employees or agents, incurred as a result of any act or omission by that Party or its employees and agents pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and the provisions of §29 -5 -103, §29 -5 -104 and §29 -5 -108, Colorado Revised Statutes, shall follow the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Article 10, Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes. 7. Each Party agrees not to allow any other Sheriff's Department or Municipal Police Department to join in this Agreement except with approval of the agency Chief Executives. 8. Each Party shall provide the other Parties written evidence of general liability and police professional liability coverage for an amount not less than the amount of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Article 10, Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes, for protection from claims for bodily injury, death, property damage or personal injury which may arise through the execution of this Agreement. Receipt of such evidence shall be acknowledged by each Party prior to the commencement of this Agreement. 9. It is understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of Colorado, the validity of the remaining portions or provision shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be, construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid 10. Each and every term, provision or condition herein is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of Colorado law, the Charters of all Parties, and the ordinances and regulations enacted pursuant thereto. 11. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the Parties hereto, except that no Party may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other Parties. 12. It is expressly understood and agreed that enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the named Parties hereto, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any such claim or right of action by any third person. It is the expressed intention of the named Parties that any person other than the named Parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed to be an incidental beneficiary only. 13. The Parties enter into this Agreement as separate, independent governmental entities and shall maintain such status throughout. 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 4 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -5 14. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement of the parties. The Parties shall not be bound by or liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement or understanding of any kind or nature not set forth herein. No changes, amendments or modifications of any kind or nature not set forth herein. No changes, amendments or modifications of any kind of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be valid unless reduced to writing and singed by all Parties. 15. Any Party hereto may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Party. This Agreement shall remain in force and effect until terminated by one of the Parties. 16. Obligations of each Party, respectively, after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for the purpose set forth in this Agreement being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. 17. This Agreement shall be executed by all Parties with separate signature pages. [signature page follows] 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 5 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Avon has executed this Agreement on this day of 1 2011. TOWN OF AVON By Rich Carroll, Mayor IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Vail has executed this Agreement on this day of 1 2011. TOWN OF VAIL By Richard Cleveland, Mayor IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Eagle has executed this Agreement on this day of 1 2011. TOWN OF EAGLE By Edward Woodland, Mayor IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Eagle County has executed this Agreement on this day of 2011. EAGLE COUNTY By Joe Hoy, Sheriff 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement for SOU Page 6 of 6 5/3/2011 2 -1 -7 TOWN OF VAIL PROCLAMATION NO. 2, SERIES OF 2011 A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2011 AS "BUILDING SAFETY MONTH" WHEREAS, the Town of Vail holds the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainability in the built environment as essential elements of a viable community; and; WHEREAS, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, laborers and others in the construction industry, who work year -round to ensure the safe construction of buildings, and; WHEREAS, the International Building and Fire Codes, the most widely adopted building safety, energy and fire prevention codes in the nation, include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires and earthquakes, and; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the 2009 editions of the International Building and Fire Codes by reference in Title 10, Building Codes, Vail Town Code, in order to protect public health, safety and welfare, and; WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council and International Code Council Foundation, to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' local code officials, who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings, and; WHEREAS, the theme for Building Safety Month 2011 is "An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures," which encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety, green and sustainable building, pool, spa and hot tub safety and new technologies in the construction industry. WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider projects to improve building safety and sustainability at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments and federal agencies in protecting lives and property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Vail Town Council declares the month of May, 2011, as Building Safety Month. Accordingly, the Town of Vail encourages our citizens to join in participation of Building Safety Month activities to be held each Friday at 7:00 am during the month of May in the Community Development Department Building, with event themes as follows: • Friday May 6 th : Building Green- Living Better • Friday May 13 Flood Cleanup Safety and Disaster Mitigation • Friday May 20 Fire Safety and Awareness • Friday May 27 Backyard safety 5/3/2011 2 -2 -1 SIGNED this 3 day of May, 2011. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 5/3/2011 2 -2 -2 K � TOWN OF VA1 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Town Manager Report: 1) Revenue Highlights - Kathleen Halloran PRESENTER(S): Various ATTACHMENTS: Revenue Highlights 5/3/2011 TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS April 28, 2011 Sales Tax Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, March collections are estimated to be $3,135,065 up 17.5% from budget and 16.8% from last year. The ski season (November- March) is up 12.3% from prior year. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.7% in March. Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) RETT collections through April 27 total $1,476,527, up 3.4% from this time last year. Approximately $599,598 or 40.6% is from major redevelopment projects including Landmark, Manor Vail, Mountain View, Ritz Carlton Residences, Solaris, and The Sebastian. Collections not related to major redevelopment projects currently total $884,942, down 3.1 % from this time last year. Parking Revenue Season year -to -date (Nov -Apr) Pass sales for the season total $768,717, down 5.1% compared to the prior season. Daily sales for the season total $3,590,325, down 12.1% compared to the prior season. Parking transactions (this number does not include pass usage) compared to last season: Vail Village is up 4.7% and LionsHead is down 3.8 %. Transactions from season pass sales have fluctuated as well: 811 passes were sold this winter, down 7.6% from prior season. The number of value cards, however, increased by 75 %, mainly due to the inclusion of Eagle County residents. The number of value cards sold to Vail residents increased by 48.8 %. -1- 5/3/2011 3 -I -I K � TOWN OF VA1 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: VVMC /Steadman Report PRESENTER(S): Doris Kirchner and Lyon Steadman ATTACHMENTS: VVMC Steadman Presentation 5/3/2011 l Collaboration V VadValleyMedicalCenter °" " '° " °" ♦ Vail Valley Medical Center ♦ The Steadman Clinic ♦ Steadman Philippon Research Institute STEAWMAN PXILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITVlE ♦ Town of Vail THE STEADMAN CLINIC Keeping PeopleActiue' TOWN OF VAIL �. © rHE MADMAN CLINIC IDMAU R roq�wmw Steadman Clinic /Institute - History Vail Valley Medical Center - History ♦ 1990 - Dr. Steadman arrives with staff of 5. 2011 - 124 people: ♦ Net Patient Revenue: 22 MDs (physicians, Fellows, Visiting Scholars) Ht 1990: $12.7 million 4 PhDs 1 DVM Ht 2010: $203.5 million 2 MPHs ♦ Full -Time Employees: 2 MBAs 4 MSc 4 1989: 138 6 Nurses 4 2010: 634 9 PAs 9 Trainers ♦ Level III Trauma Center 7 Fellow Trainers 7 MRI/X -ray techs ♦ Level II Nursery �_" \ �i. \ 49 Staff, including comer Interns i ♦ Plan to double inn 10 y �'-�- ���� n1 t:�nc iu+n.,r 7'HE87EADMANCLINIC 77{E b"IF.ADMAN CLINIC tNWN OF VAII' ©K°Nroempew�.:� —3- tNWN Af VAII' 1 5/3/2011 4 -1 -1 Vail Valley Medical Center - History Howard Head Sports Medicine - History ♦ Since 1990, added facilities and services: ♦ 1990 — 2 (Hagerman and Atkins came with • Eagle Care Clinic Dr. Steadman.) • Edwards Medical Center • Shaw Cancer Center ♦ 2011 — 32 people: • Avon Urgent Care 8 DPTs • Eagle Healthcare Center • Gypsum Urgent- Emergent Care 16 MPTs • Howard Head Sports Medicine 8 Staff • Avanti Cardiology • North Star Urology ♦ Plan to double in next 10 years. • Vail Institute for Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery TH State Care Flight Helicopter Transport 4 Edwardsrr��bulatory Surgery Center (Spring -261 adds four opt tin C tt \ h e� e 7/ ezistrrmg nine ✓ -_ l �—� ~`' ,,✓, �. �i A. V . � •; TOM IF YAdt'7 r F.11 STEADMAN CLIN IC —5 �� �'�....... \� Yailhlq KdicYlaua fOWW Or YA� STEAIIMANCLINIC Patient Demographics Vision ♦ 95% of Steadman & Philippon patients are ♦ World's leading destination for orthopedic destination patients. sports medicine, outcomes -based care, and ♦ 35% of all Clinic patients in 2010 were research and education. from out -of- state. ♦ Recognized worldwide: 4 Technologically: surgical, imaging and rehab products. 4 Scientifically & medically: over 200 presentations and publications (2010). 4Athletically: hundreds of Olympians; thousands fopro6"d tens of thousands of amateurs. �� �_ V 1tilVal'eyNeNralfaYa ©THE STEADMAN CLINIC ©7'HE S7EADMAN CLINIC IOWNOF YAIL' w.wi 2 5/3/2011 4 -1 -2 Goal Benefits to Community • World -class physicians, researchers and ♦ Potential to double the economic impact scientists. to $2.0 billion over 10 years. • World -class outcomes -based research. ♦ Grow reputation as a premier destination • World -class facility serving the for summer and winter outdoor activities, community. with medical tourism. ♦ World -class education /conferences. ♦ Enhance ancillary services of VVMC to benefit community. ♦ Provide excellence in high school athletic trairning and care of athletes in the region. 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THE STEADMAN CLINIC THE STEAIIMAN CLINIC S 1tilYal'eyMallralfaY¢ LOWM OF VAIL'. ©K"�'Y °eOy�•w`•:` a�., �VailYtlky R'ed WfeYa IOWW OF VAIL' ©�`m� "p 3 5/3/2011 4 -1 -3 Next Steps vailvalle macalc,.I�1EI © THE STEADMAN CLINIC Keeping People Active'" q�N PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE TOWN Of VA��' STEgpM 4 s /3/2011 4 -1 -4 } TOWN OF VAQ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: A request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to re- construct and maintain existing private improvements (stairs and deck) on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract, Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, generally located adjacent to the Vail Trails East Condominiums at 433 Gore Creek Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner and Steven Riden Architect, Applicant's Representative ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: On behalf of the property owner, the Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the applicant's request for property owner authorization to proceed through the Town's development review process. BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail development review process requires all applications to have the authorization of the property owner. Since the subject private improvements are located on Town of Vail owned property, the applicant must obtain the Vail Town Council's property owner authorization before proceeding with applications to re- construct and maintain the existing stairs and portions of the deck. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with property owner approval from either Vail Resorts or the Town of Vail. Additionally, there is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with development review approval from either Eagle County or the Town of Vail. On October 6, 2009, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for allowing illegal private encroachments on town -owned stream tract lands. This policy was initiated to protect Vail's waterways and their surrounding riparian buffer zones, to provide public access to these recreational amenities, and to prevent the privatization of public property. Based upon this policy direction, Staff recommends the Vail Town Council denies the applicant's requests. For additional detail, please refer to the Staff memorandum dated May 3, 2011. ATTACHMENTS: memorandum 5/3/2011 TOWN OF VAIL Memorandum TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 3, 2011 SUBJECT: A request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to re- construct and maintain existing private improvements (stairs and deck) on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract, Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, generally located adjacent to the Vail Trails East Condominiums at 433 Gore Creek Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Vail Trails East Condominiums Planner: Bill Gibson I. SUMMARY The applicant, Vail Trails East Condominiums, represented by Steve Riden Architect, is requesting permission to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to re- construct and maintain an existing stair and portions of a deck for Unit 16B, Vail Trails East Condominiums which are located on the adjacent Town of Vail owned Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5. On behalf of the property owner, the Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the applicant's request for property owner authorization to proceed through the Town's development review process. The approval of this request will only grant the applicant the property owner authorization necessary to proceed through the Town's development review process. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Vail Trails East Condominiums, represented by Steve Riden Architect, is requesting permission to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to re- construct and maintain an existing stair and portions of a deck located on the east and north sides of the Vail Trails East building. These existing private improvements are associated with Unit 16B, Vail Trails East; but are located on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract. There are limited records in the Town's archives concerning the subject stairs and deck, but the following is a summary of the information Staff was able to obtain from the archives: 5;3 2011 5 -I -I History of Tract A • The subject Town of Vail owned Tract A was previously part of a larger property owned by Vail Resorts. The subject Tract A is the remainder of this larger property left after the Vail Trails Chalets, Vail Trails East and Texas Townhouses were carved out as separate development sites. Tract A is not only the Gore Creek stream tract, but also a portion of property that separates Vail Trails East from the Texas Townhomes. • The Texas Townhomes were subdivided as Vail Village Filing 4 under Eagle County jurisdiction in September of 1963. • The Vail Trails Chalets were subdivided as part of Block 4, Vail Village Filing 1 under Eagle County jurisdiction in November of 1963. • The Vail Trails East was also constructed in the early 1960's under Eagle County jurisdiction with a condominium map recorded in November of 1964. • The subject propery was platted as Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, while under Eagle County jurisdiction in November of 1965. • The subject property was annexed as part of the original Town of Vail established by in August of 1966. • The 2.7 acre subject Tract A, along with several other properties, were dedicated by Vail Resorts to the Town of Vail as public stream tract properties in July of 1984. • On October 6, 2009, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for allowing illegal private encroachments on town -owned stream tract lands. This policy was initiated to protect Vail's waterways and their surrounding riparian buffer zones, to provide public access to these recreational amenities, and to prevent the privatization of public property. History of Unit 16B, Vail Trails East • As noted above, Vail Trails East was constructed in the early 1960's under Eagle County jurisdiction with a condominium map recorded in November of 1964. • Lot 15 is the far eastern town house lot in the Vail Trails East building. • The 1964 Vail Trails East condominium map divided Lot 15 into three units: 15, 16A, and 16B. • Unit 15 occupied both the lower level and entire upper levels of the building on the southern one -half of the Vail Trails East building (parking lot side). Unit 16A occupied the upper levels of the building on the northern one -half of the Vail Trails East building (Gore Creek side). The subject Unit 16B occupied only the lowest level of the building on the northern one -half of the Vail Trails East building (Gore Creek side). • Original, and still today; the only entrance to Unit 16B is a ground level door located on the north side (Gore Creek side) of the Vail Trails East building. • This entrance to Unit 16B is one story below the grade of parking lot on the south side of the Vail Trails East building. • The only access to the Unit 16B entrance from the parking lot /street is the exterior stairs located on east side of the Vail Trails East building. Town of Vail Page 2 5/3/2011 5 -I -2 • These existing stairs are located on Tract A, a Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract property (the Vail Trails East and Texas Townhouses buildings are separated by a portion of Tract A). • There is no record in the Town's archives of the stairs or deck having Town of Vail design review or building permit approvals. • The existing stairs appear on a land survey from 1991, so there is documentation of the subject stairs existing, either legally or illegally, on the Town's property for at least 20 years. • The owner of Unit 16B has an active design review approval and building permit to construct a new bay window and to remodel the interior of their unit. They had proposed no changes to the existing exterior stairs or deck that encroach onto the subject Tract A. • During the course of construction, a gas line was discovered under the proposed new bay window, existing deck, and existing exterior stairs. • A gas line under a bay window, deck, and stair is a safety concern and a violation of the building code. So the owners of Unit 16B were required to relocate this found gas line. • To excavate and relocate this found gas line, the existing deck and stairs were partially demolished. • During the excavation of the found gas line, it was discovered that the line had been previously abandoned and was no longer in use. Since this gas line was no longer in use, it poses no safety concern or building code violation. • The result was that the existing deck and stairs had already been partially demolished before the gas line was determined to be abandoned. • The building code requires that the repair and re- construction of the existing deck and stairs must comply with current building code standards. • The applicant is proposing to repair and re- construct the existing deck and stairs in compliance with the current building code requirements (e.g. installation of hand rails and modifications to the stair rise and run dimensions). • These changes to the existing deck and stairs require design review approval and amendments to the owner of Unit 1613's building permit. On October 6, 2009, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for allowing illegal private encroachments on town -owned stream tract lands. This policy was initiated to protect Vail's waterways and their surrounding riparian buffer zones, to provide public access to these recreational amenities, and to prevent the privatization of public property. There is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with property owner approval from either Vail Resorts or the Town of Vail. There is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with development review approval from either Eagle County or the Town of Vail. If the subject stairs and deck were not constructed legally, these improvements can not be considered "grandfathered ". If the subject stairs and deck were legally constructed, these "legally non - conforming" improvements could be maintained and repaired (if the repair or maintenance does not increase the non - conformity) pursuant to Chapter 12 -18, Non - Town of Vail Page 3 5/3/2011 5 -1 -3 conforming Sites, Uses, Structures, and Site Improvements, Vail Town Code. However, the provisions of Chapter 12 -18, Vail Town Code, do not supersede the Vail Town Council's authority as a property owner to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the applicant's request to proceed through the development review process. The Town of Vail development review process requires all applications to have the authorization of the property owner. Since the subject private improvements are located on Town of Vail owned property, the Vail Town Council must authorize the applicant's application to re- construct and maintain the existing stairs and portions of the deck. The Vail Town Council, representing the property owner, shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application's request. Therefore, the Vail Town Council may: • Allow the applicant to re- construct and maintain the stairs and deck in their previous configuration. • Allow the applicant to re- construct and maintain the stairs and deck in a modified configuration, such as reducing the degree of encroachment onto the Town's stream tract. • Deny the request and require the removal of the stairs and deck from the Town's stream tract. A vicinity map (Attachment A), the applicant's request (Attachment B), excerpts from the 1964 map of Vail Trails East (Attachment C), the site plan from the current building permit (Attachment D), the applicant's pre- construction photographs (Attachment E), and current photographs (Attachment F) have been attached for review. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION There is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with property owner approval from either Vail Resorts or the Town of Vail. Additionally, there is no record that the subject stairs or deck were originally constructed with development review approval from either Eagle County or the Town of Vail. On October 6, 2009, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for allowing illegal private encroachments on town -owned stream tract lands. This policy was initiated to protect Vail's waterways and their surrounding riparian buffer zones, to provide public access to these recreational amenities, and to prevent the privatization of public property. Based upon this policy direction, Staff recommends the Vail Town Council denies the applicant's requests. Should the Vail Town Council choose to deny the applicant's request, Staff recommends the Council pass the following motion: "The Vail Town Council, on behalf of the property owner, denies the applicant's request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to repair and re- construct existing private improvements (stairs and deck) on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract, Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, located adjacent to the Vail Trails East building at 433 Gore Creek Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto." Town of Vail ?oI Page 4 5,_� 5 -1 -4 Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve the applicant's request, Staff recommends the Council pass the following motion with the following conditions: "The Vail Town Council, on behalf of the property owner, approves the applicant's request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to repair and re- construct existing private improvements (stairs and deck) on the Town of Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract, Tract A, Vail Village Filing 5, located adjacent to the Vail Trails East building at 433 Gore Creek Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto, subject to the following conditions. 1. This approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review and building permit approvals for this proposal. 2. Prior to construction, the applicant must execute an agreement for the use and maintenance of Town of Vail property in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney." Please be advised that should the Town Council choose to approve this request, such an approval would not constitute an explicit approval of the proposed improvements. The approval of this request will only grant the applicant the property owner authorization necessary to proceed through the Town's development review process. IV. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity map B. Applicant's request C. 1964 condominium map excerpts D. Site plan from current building permit E. Applicant's pre- construction photographs F. Current photographs (April 26 th ) Town of Vail Page 5 5/3/2011 5 -1 -5 Vail Town Council Attachment A _ ` *" U W = o _ Q) Or 'a o LL � _� Q) LL 0 ) - Q) C) Q) >Y �o � o ' 0 Q (.0 U � � 1 v • r 0 0 � M L � d CL Z 4 Town of Vail Page 6 5/3/2011 5 -1 -( Vail Town Council Attachment B �i11rl jteven games Kiden A. A. Architect P.C. P.O.6ox 5z5s \/ail= s 1 658 -3258 97 -3 - 970 - 589 -01 50 mobile steve@riden I .com Melm6ers of the Vail Town Council The Town of Vail, Colorado In reference to the Vail Trails East Condominiums, Jots 7 - 14 block 4, Vail Village 1 " riling. Otherwise known as; 433 Gore Creek D rive, Vail Colorado, 81658 Greetings and salutations, The Vail Trails East Condominium Association at 433 Gore Creek Drive wish to request from the Vail Town Council as representative property owners to allow the reconstruction and maintenance 6 th Vail Trails East Condominium Association, a portion of existing decks and an access walkway runningalacent to the eastern edge of property and presently partially rests upon a portion of the Town of Vail Gore Creek Stream tract created in the 1980's. It is known that the configuration has not been altered since the original construction of the property in 1964. This is verifiable 6 original construction documents and condominium declarations. And that these non conformities have only come to light because of recent construction activities requiring the removal of a portion of the stair, walkway and deck forgas utility line verification per the building code. The most recent construction included design review and permittingto repair the existing deck and the assumption that this access was always available and considered a rightforthe eastern units. This walkway, stairs and deck have always been maintained and repaire 6 th e condominium association and no one else. It is known that there have always been 25 fee simple units on lots 7 through 15 and the condominium declarations confirm that the limited common elements do not give access to unit 16gj which is on the lower level and is accessed only via the walkway, stairs and deckfor the past 47 years. Town of Vail Page 7 5/3/2011 5 -1 -7 It is not known if there was an agreement witk Vail Associates to maintain the existingwalkway and access prior to the dedication to the town as a stream tractors koulcI the dedication have included an easement at that time to accommodate the access rigkts for the property owners for the eastern units. It is believed that there is an agreement with the property owners along Core Creek Drive including Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East and the Texas Townkomcs among others, and the Town of Vail Public works for the maintenance of Town property adjacent to their respective properties carried out around the time of the abandonment of Chalet }toad for use. This could have included this walkway. The agreement is not recorded with the county and cloes not appear on title insurance documents. It ekould be noted that this access serves additional purposes that comply with the necessity for exiting tke property safely and fire fighting capabilities to the rear of the structure as well as utility maintenance and services. Tke owners and Condominium Association recognizes and respects the goals and objectives for the Town of Vail's Master Plan and kae no desire to restrict public access or privatize any portion of the stream tracts and as citizens encourages the policies and goals for the benefit of everyone. It could be best stated that in retrospect the access to the units on the eastern portion of Vail Trails East could Gave been granted muck earlier or certainly from a more detailed inspection wken tke stream tracts were dedicated 6, tke resort company. As there is not a provision for adverse possession between a person and a municipality and tke use kae been esta6lisked for at least 3o and pro6a6ly 47 years, tkis seems tke most prudent avenue to resolve tke existinganomaly. It is requested tkerefore tkat tke Town of Vail allow tke owners of tke Vail Trails Last to re -build the walkway, stairs and deck in accordance to tke building code requirements and direct tke staff and tke town attorney to draft an acceptable agreement for tke continued use as an access to their property. It is preferred tkat tke agreement be an easement versus a lease as there is no income derived from tkis access. Tkis agreement may also include tke provision tkat tke responsibility fortke maintenance of tkis access lie with the condominium association and not place any additional burden or liability to tke Town of Vail. Keapectfully submitted, jteven James KiJen AI A. 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Q dry. ^M 8178.8 8171L M 3 / / 76.8 x8176.8 817L .3 4 : 0.5'x0.5' WOO COLUM /k 8179.4 n Td [,A \ T -- 6 ' x8177.4 Town of Vail Page 11 5/3/2011 5 - I - 11 Vail Town Council Attachment E I 14 �t x a -. , Town of Vail Page 12 5/3/2011 5 -1 -12 - a i t • -t -- 1 1 � �• ilr s ��• imp < � i T own o V 5/3/2011 • a s s Town of P.• 5/3/2011 14 Vail Town • Attachment Town of Vail 5/3/2011 c- s 4 t _ - f -..- •� ... z: � � � .ate ,,? , I u r - 4, T own of '.•- 16 ` ■ C ! a Town of P.• 5/3/2011 17 TOWN OF VAQ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: A review of the proposed Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amedments to facilitate the Ever Vail project. Focus will be placed upon the Master Plan recommendations with regard to parking. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011Y A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the detailed plan recommendations for West Lionshead (Ever Vail), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC 110002) Major Subdivision: A request for a review of a preliminary plan for a major subdivision, pursuant to Chapter 13 -3, Major Subdivision, Vail Town Code, to allow for the creation of two lots for the redevelopment of the properties known as Ever Vail (West Lionshead), located at 862, 923, 934, 953, 1000 and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right -of- way/unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080062) Rezoning (Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2011y A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a establish Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District zoning on Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision located generally at 862, 923, 934, 953, 1000, and 1031 South Frontage Road, and the South Frontage Road right -of- way /unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080061) Special Development District Amendment (Ordinance No. 8, Series of l y. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Section 12- 9A -10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the removal of Development Area D (Glen Lyon Office Building) from Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, and for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to include the subject property in the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District, located at 1000 South Frontage Road West /Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivison, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090036) Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, Amendment ( Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2011Y. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulation amendments, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to amend Section 12- 10-19, Core Areas Identified, Vail Town Code, to amend the core area parking maps to include "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead) within the "Commercial Core" designation, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080065) 5/3/2011 PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell and Vail Resorts Development Company ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Community Development Department requests the Vail Town Council continue the Major Subdivison, Ordinance No. 7, 8, and 9, Series of 2011, and Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 to the April 19, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan: On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, by a vote of 3 -1 -2 (Rediker opposed, Viele and Cartin recused). Major Subdivision: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, on the preliminary plan for the major subdivision to establish Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 5 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Rezoning: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a zone district boundary amendment to establish Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District zoning on Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 5 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Special Development District Amendment: On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a major amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 4, Cascade Village, to remove the Glen Lyon Office Building from the SDD in order for it to be incorporated into the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, Amendment: On January 11, 2010, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Section 12- 10 -19, Core Areas Identified, Vail Town Code, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 ( Viele and Cartin recused). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council continue the public hearing on the request for the Major Amendment, Ordinance No. 7, 8, and 9, Series of 2011, and Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 to the May 17, 2011 public hearing. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 Cover Memorandum Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 Ever Vail MP Over View Parking #2 key 050311 Memorandum Summarizing the PEC Actions on the 5 Development Applications 5/3/2011 TOWN OF VAIL Memorandum TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 3, 2011 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011, a resolution to amend Chapter 4, Recommendations — Overall Study Area and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the recommendations for West Lionshead (Ever Vail) and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Ever Vail, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The purpose of this agenda item is to continue the review of Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011, is a resolution to amend Chapter 4, Recommendations — Overall Study Area and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The proposed amendments incorporate greater detail with regard to the Master Plan recommendations for the proposed Ever Vail project. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 is attached for reference (Attachment A). II. BACKGROUND On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of the proposed amendments by a vote of 3 -1- 2 (Rediker opposed, Cartin and Viele recused). The January 24, 2011 staff memorandum (Attachment B) and hearing minutes (Attachment C) are attached for reference. The modifications included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. Section 4.4.3 the Commission does not believe the proposed view corridors should prevent other properties form redevelopment, specifically proposed view corridor eight. 2. Section 5.17.1 is to be modified to include the language from 5.20 regarding the provision of access to ERWSD . 3. Section 5.17.2 is to be modified to include the language from 5.20 regarding the provision of access to ERWSD . 4. Section 5.17.2 is to be modified to delete the second sentence of paragraph four and a new sentence added to reference section 4.7 of the Master Plan. 5. Section 5.17.7 is to be modified to state in the sixth sentence of the first paragraph that "public spaces and plazas are not shaded by buildings 5/3/2011 6 -1 -1 6. Section 5.17.8 Staff shall inform the Town Council that the Commission is concerned about the timing of office replacement. 7. Section 5.17. 10 is to be modified to identify the creek as a "community resource" and be more affirmative in the requirement of wetland preservation and tree preservation and relocation. Additionally, language requiring the mitigation of development impacts is to be added. 8. Section 5.21.12 is to be modified to state 5.17.13 and the third paragraph is to be deleted. 9. Section 5.21.13 is to be modified to state 5.17.14 and to delete references to the LEED and include references to the green design principles 10. Section 5.20 Staff shall inform the Town Council of the architectural design concern raised by the public and discussed by the Commission. On April 5, 2011, a work session was held with the Vail Town Council regarding the proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. At this hearing the Vail Town Council asked several questions with regard to what the master plan identifies as parking needs and requirements. III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL The Town Council is being asked to actively engage in a discussion with the applicant, staff, and public on the proposed resolution and to continue this application to the May 17, 2011 public hearing. IV. ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 Town of Vail Page 2 5/3/2011 6 -1 -2 RESOLUTION NO. 6 Series of 2011 RESOLUTION NO. 6, SERIES OF 2010, A RESOLUTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, RECOMMENDATIONS - OVERALL STUDY AREA AND CHAPTER 5, DETAILED PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, PUSUANT TO SECTION 2.8, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, TO AMEND THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEST LIONSHEAD (EVER VAIL) AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the Vail Town Council adopted the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on January 24, 2011, and has forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of the amendment to the Town Council by a vote of 3 -1 -2; and WHEREAS, conditions have changed since the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted which warrant changes to incorporate recommendations for the Ever Vail project; and WHEREAS, the incorporation of the proposed Ever Vail amendments into the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are in concert with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to provide detailed recommendations for the redevelopment of West Lionshead (Ever Vail); and WHEREAS, the Ever Vail project will be constructed over multiple years in several phases thus requiring Master Plan recommendations which memorialize the desired outcomes of the community at this initial stage of review; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the proposed amendments improve and enhance the effectiveness of the Master Plan without negatively affecting the goals, objectives, and policies prescribed by the Master Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby amends the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan as follows: The amendments to the text of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are indicated in bold (additions), and 44' eg *9�4g4 (deletions). There are no proposed changes to Chapters 1 through 3or Chapters 6 through 9 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -1 CHAPTER 4 Recommendations — Overall Study Area This section of the master plan addresses issues that affect Lionshead as a whole. These issues — and recommendations to address them - should be considered in all planning and policy decisions as Lionshead redevelops. 4.1 Underlying Physical Framework of Lionshead The Lionshead resort area (that portion of the study area north of Gore Creek) is a mixed -use urban environment with several discernible land -use sub - areas, or "hubs" (see Map N). Although the hubs overlap somewhat, there is no consistent and comprehensive pedestrian connection between them. The primary goal of the master plan is to create a visually interesting and functionally efficient pedestrian environment that connects the hubs to create a cohesive and memorable resort environment. 4.1.1 Lionshead Master Plan Concept Two primary pedestrian streets form the backbone of Lionshead's physical plan: an east - west corridor connecting Dobson Ice Arena with the west end of Lionshead and a north - south corridor connecting the proposed north day lot transportation center with the ski yard. The circulation system and new retail and lodging components will follow the underlying pattern set by these corridors (see Map T) and the entry portals associated with them. 4.1.2 East Lionshead - Civic Hub The civic hub of Lionshead is comprised of Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail public library, the Lionshead public parking structure, and the proposed Vail Civic Center site on the east end of the parking structure. Although this area also contains several lodging properties and may support office or retail development in the future, all planning and design decisions here should be respectful of and compatible with these civic components. 4.1.3 Resort Retail and Commercial Hub This area, also known as the Lionshead pedestrian core, is the heart of Lionshead and the epicenter of pedestrian and retail activity. A mixed -use environment, this area is comprised of retail shops, skier services, offices, residential units, and restaurants, but it has no coherent identity. More people access the mountain from here than from Vail village, yet the area experiences low retail sales and weak evening activity. Non - retail businesses in what should be a high volume retail environment further erode its retail potential. The priority for this area is to reinforce and enhance the identity of a premier destination resort. This requires higher quality retail activity, an active pedestrian environment, greater diversity of public spaces, and a focus on lodgings that reinforce activity. All planning and design decisions should further this goal. A priority need identified by the master plan is a high quality resort hotel in the Lionshead core to provide the dynamic infusion of people that will support a vibrant retail district. A corollary need is a more identifiable pedestrian portal into the Lionshead core from the west; the absence of a well - designed gateway from this side is a significant obstacle to the capture of the west Lionshead bed base by core area retailers. 4.1.4 Resort Lodging Hub Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -2 This area of Lionshead is located just west of the Lionshead retail core and is comprised almost exclusively of high- density residential and lodging products. All future planning and design decisions in this area should work to reinforce the residential nature of the neighborhood and retain the sense of privacy desired by individual properties. New development in this area should aim for quieter pedestrian streets, well- defined pedestrian connections, more intensive landscaping and higher quality streetscape development. 4.1.5 West Lionshead - Residential/ Mixed -Use Hub West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. This area of Lionshead is generally under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping with what the Town would like to see Lionshead become as it redevelops in the coming years. The Town of Vail does place a high value on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and any redevelopment should reasonably increase the square footage of existing office and have "no net loss" of retail square footage in West Lionshead. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in this area, Vail Resorts has the opportunity to bring lift service to this part of Lionshead. Lift service brings with it great potential for the re- development of this area and in doing so expand all of Lionshead to the west with improved pedestrian connections, new retail and office activity and other improvements. While lift access will certainly energize this area during the winter months, attention should be given to creating a year -round attraction within this area of Lionshead (see detailed plan recommendations in Chapter 5) The master plan recommends that this hub become a residential/ mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the local community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density residential development, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. Consideration should be given to integrating employee housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in accordance with the Town's employee housing policies and regulations. To the extent possible development patterns in this area should reflect north -south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented environment. The degree of north -south building orientation may be difficult given the relatively narrow east -west orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift access in this location creates a catalyst for a structured public parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by development in this area shall be accommodated on -site. The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially expanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard could be reduced in size, as some functions can be moved to less central locations. It may also be possible to relocate the entire mountain service yard to a new location in the West Lionshead area which would allow for greater flexibility in the redevelopment of this site. However as the area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in -town transit system. 4.2 Connection to Vail Village The lack of connection between Lionshead and Vail Village was identified early in the master planning process. Although both West Meadow Drive and East Lionshead Circle connect the Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -3 village to Lionshead, the pedestrian systems along this corridor are poor and the streetscape has no consistent visual character. The eastern entry to the Lionshead study area is at Middle Creek (at the Vail public library and Dobson Ice Arena), but the true entrance to the Lionshead retail core is at the western end of the Lionshead parking structure. Pedestrian connections should be sensitive to the residential uses on West Meadow Drive and East Lionshead Circle. It is also important that they be continuous from the intersection of Vail Road and East Meadow Drive in Vail to the west end of the parking structure in Lionshead. The Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan recommendations for West Meadow Drive should be implemented in a way that is consistent in design and character with the entire Vail Village/ Lionshead connection. 4.3 Connections to the Natural Environment One of the outstanding characteristics of Vail Village is its spectacular visual connection to Vail Mountain, particularly the protected view corridors up Bridge Street from the village parking structure and toward the Gore Range from East Meadow Drive. Over the years the village has also strengthened its physical connections to the natural environment by improving creek side parks and trails and by integrating landscape into the built environment at every opportunity. Lionshead has no similarly strong connection to the natural environment even though it is situated even closer to the base of the mountain. To remedy this critical deficiency, the following recommendations are made: 4.3.1 Visual Connections As development and redevelopment occur in Lionshead, it will be vital to protect visual connections to the ski mountain. These visual relationships strengthen the identity of Lionshead as an alpine resort and provide a visual reference that helps Lionshead visitors to find their way through the core. Visual connections to the natural environment should be established utilizing the following techniques: 4.3.1.1 View Corridors Creating and establishing view corridors is an effective way to link the urban core of Lionshead visually to the natural environment of Gore Creek and the mountain. The master plan is recommending the creation of several dedicated public view corridors. In addition, all private development and redevelopment should endeavor to create visual connections from and through their properties. View corridors do not have to be expansive to be effective. In many cases, a slender but well targeted view corridor can be just as effective as a broad view. Nor do visual connections have to be continuous; they can reoccur, providing intermittent views from different angles. 4.3.1.2 North -South Orientation of Buildings The predominant east -west orientation of buildings in Lionshead acts as a visual and physical barrier, interrupting the connection to the natural environment. It should be a priority in future development and redevelopment to orient vertical building masses along a north -south axis whenever possible. This will help to accomplish the following objectives: a. Sun Access During the winter months, the sun is low in the southern sky, providing the greatest solar exposure to the south faces of buildings and to streets and spaces open to the south. A north -south orientation of building masses will Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -4 increase the amount of sun reaching the Lionshead pedestrian core and the buildings to the north. b. Views from New Buildings In double loaded buildings oriented on an east -west axis, units on the south side of the building get great views of the mountain, but units on the north side do not. Orienting the building mass on a north -south line creates angled southern views for both sides of the building, and units on both sides will get direct sun sometime during the day. c. Views from Existing Buildings Public input throughout the master planning process indicated that existing property owners in Lionshead are concerned that new development will block their private views to the mountain. By orienting new buildings on a north - south axis, the potential visual impact on existing buildings is reduced. d. Creation of Streets A strong view corridor in the Vail Village is Bridge Street. The orientation of the street toward the mountain provides a constant sense of direction and draws people to the destination at the top of the street. Likewise, the proposed north - south orientation of buildings in Lionshead will help to create streets oriented to the views, something that is almost completely lacking today. 4.3.2 Physical Connections Physical connections to the natural environment are essential to the experiential quality of a mountain resort. There are several ways to achieve a physical connection in addition to creating north -south oriented streets: 4.3.2.1 Landscape and Greenbelt Corridors Wherever possible the natural landscape of the Gore Creek corridor should be allowed to penetrate into the more urbanized portions of Lionshead (see Map O). This will open up access points to the Gore Creek corridor, enhance the quality of individual properties, and improve the image of Lionshead as an alpine resort. 4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge The skier bridge is the primary existing connection between Lionshead and the south side of Gore Creek. It is too narrow and enclosed, and could be much more dramatic in design. The replacement of the skier bridge, as both a skier and a pedestrian connection, should be a priority. This is a major opportunity to replace a weak architectural element with a significant landmark. 4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek In addition to the skier bridge, one additional footbridge connects the Lionshead core to the south side of Gore Creek. An opportunity exists to create a significant connection between the ski yard and the beautiful lowland area south of Gore Creek. Regarding this area, the following recommendations are made: a. Preservation of Natural Character Any recreational use in this area must be subordinate to the preservation of the natural environment and its inherent character. b. Creation of a Low - Impact Trail System Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -5 A consolidated trail system to prevent further degradation of this area by social trails is needed. Asphalt paving or other, more urbanized paving systems are environmentally and visually inappropriate. Interpretive signage and educational opportunities should be considered as part of any recreational improvements. Trail systems should have provisions for seating and waste disposal. c. Connection to the Riparian Environment The extension of low- impact trails to the water's edge is encouraged, creating safe, designated areas for adults and children to get their feet wet and interact with the creek. The safety of users must be a primary concern in design. 4.4 Public View Corridors On May 20, 1997, recognizing the importance of visual connections, the Vail Town Council approved the use of the existing Town of Vail view corridor ordinance to designate the first protected public view corridors in Lionshead. In order to qualify for protection under the Town's ordinance, a view corridor must meet the following criteria: a. Is the view critical to the identity, civic pride, and sense of place of Lionshead? A nice view is not sufficient. b. Is the view seen from a widely used, publicly accessible viewpoint? Views from private property cannot be recognized or protected by this ordinance. c. Is the view threatened? Is there a possibility that development on nearby property would block the view? It is critical to note that the following recommended public view corridors will create a development constraint that will work with all other applicable development and regulatory guidelines and standards. The suggested location and outline of any view corridor is not intended to create a "build -to" line for a vertical architectural edge that would not be allowed under other applicable guidelines and standards. According to these criteria and following an intensive public input process, protection of the following public view corridors is recommended (see Map O): 4.4.1 Public View Corridors Protected under the Town of Vail View Corridor Ordinance It is proposed that two legally protected view corridors be established according to existing Town of Vail code: 4.4.1.1 View Corridor One This view corridor (see figure 4 -1) is seen from the west end of the Lionshead parking structure, standing at street level at the main pedestrian exit and looking southwest toward the gondola lift line. This view fulfills the following criteria: a. It fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead b. It is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint. This area is the primary point of entry for pedestrian traffic from the parking structure and is also the primary Lionshead transit stop. c. It is potentially threatened by redevelopment in the foreground of the view. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -6 r � 4 I + _ h a J �l Y l r� 't Figure 4 -1: Public View Corridor One 4.4.1.2 View Corridor Two This view corridor (see figure 4 -2) is seen from the pedestrian plaza at the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge, looking south directly up the gondola lift line. This view fulfills the following criteria: a. It fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead. b. It is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint. The mountain view from this point is currently very broad, crossing much of the Vail Associates core site. As part of the redevelopment of the Vail Associates core site this view corridor should become narrower and more focused on the new gondola terminal. Given the current lack of a defining architectural edge, the dimensions of this corridor should roughly correspond to the suggested view boundaries outlined in figure 4 -2. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -7 J ` 4 1 t Ad i Figure 4 -2: Public View Corridor Two 4.4.2 Public View Corridors Where Redevelopment of the Viewpoint or the Foreground is Likely It is proposed that the following three views be established as critical design parameters, but not as benchmarked and surveyed corridors. The extent to which an applicant for redevelopment creates or maintains these views will be a consideration for approval or disapproval by the reviewing board. Prior to approval of a redevelopment application by the Town Council the new view corridor should be surveyed and formally adopted in accordance with existing Town code. 4.4.2.1 View Corridor Three This view is from the east end of the Lionshead parking structure looking south across the Lodge at Lionshead buildings toward the ski mountain (see figure 4 -3). This site has been identified for future development as a civic facility; when that happens, this view may become more important. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -8 i •w `a Ail Figure 4 -3: Public View Corridor Three 4.4.2.2 View Corridor Four This view, seen from the southeast corner of the north day lot, looks south over the Vail Associates core site toward the ski slopes (see figure 4 -4). In designating this view, the intent is to ensure that future development on the Vail Associates core site retains an upper -level visual connection to the mountain and the gondola lift line. Protection of this view corridor ensures that visitors will be able to see the Gore Creek corridor and the mountain when they arrive at the new transit center, much as one sees Pepi's Face from the bottom of Bridge Street. 4.4.2.3 View Corridor Five The intent of this view (see figure 4 -5) is to provide both a visual and physical pedestrian connection through the Vail Associates core site to the ski yard. As seen from the main Lionshead plaza, this view will be framed by the architecture of the retail environment, not a panorama of the ski mountain. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -9 i 1 __ � ' -�; � '�' � �w� fir='• • - 4-4: Public View Corridor • 4 Fi Pub lic C • • • 4.4.3 Ever Vail View Corridors The photos provided are intended to show a general view to be protected. Due to the existing development on the site and the proposed Ever Vail improvements, the exact views are not possible to photograph at this point in time. Upon completion of Ever Vail, the new view corridors should be photographed, surveyed and adopted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12 -22, View Corridors, Vail Town Code. 4.4.3.1 Public View Corridor Six This view corridor looks south to the proposed park area confluence of Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek and the lift line up Vail Mountain. J4 - 1 -- - Figure 4 -5a: Public View Corridor Six 4.4.3.2 Public View Corridor Seven This view corridor is seen from the Central Plaza, up the lift line of the Ever Vail gondola. This view is the defining view of Ever Vail, as it is in the center of the development, taken from a publicly accessible view point. The proposed gondola terminal is in the center of this view, and is integral to the view corridor. 1b A i* f' Ste'' -� `�• f - . ' •i ��' Figure 4 -5b: Public View Corridor Seven Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 11 4.4.3.3 Public View Corridor Eight This view corridor is intended to provide a visual connection to Lionshead, and is seen from the pedestrian connection into Ever Vail from West Lionshead Circle. This view is framed by the Vail Spa and Ritz Carlton Residences. !� Ra La Napo Figure 4 -5c: Public View Corridor Eight 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian - oriented resort. It is also assumed that as growth and redevelopment continues in the Lionshead area an expansion of existing transit facilities will be necessary. In 2009 the Town of Vail completed the Lionshead Transit Station project. While this study address a number of transit, transit related functions (skier drop -off, loading, hotel shuttles, charter buses, etc.), and other related master plan goals (inviting portals, pedestrian experience, etc.), the focus of this effort was to define a solution for establishing a central transit station within the Lionshead area. A "model" for a central station would be the transportation center in Vail Village. By way of comparison, transit operations in Lionshead are dispersed throughout the area and lacking the efficiency's of the Vail Village center. Transit station facilities necessary to accommodate in -town shuttles, local buses and ECO buses were assessed based on both near term and long term needs. It was determined that over the near term between 9 and 11 bus bays will be needed and that in the long term up to 12 to 14 bus bays could be necessary (Lionshead Transit Study, LSC 2009). Given the existing "built condition" of Lionshead there are no perfect solutions for a transit station from either the standpoint of location or cost. For these reasons a phased approach for transit station improvements is appropriate. 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead West Lionshead consists of the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. Because it is an area of potentially significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the Town of Vail transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 12 walking distance to the ski yard (1200 feet). With a mixed use development in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential development, transit service to this area and interconnections to other portals will be critical to develop in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan and the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facility along with needed interconnections between ski portals, regional transit stops, and other transportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area would make this area more viable to redevelopment as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization The following recommendations are made to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future redevelopment in the area: 4.5.2.1 Regional Transit Stop Alternative locations considered for a regional transit station include the North Day Lot, the West Lionshead area and the Lionshead Parking Structure. Of these alternatives the preferred location is the Lionshead Parking Structure. The Structure is well -sited from a Iocational standpoint, allows for convenient connections with shuttles, local and in -town bus routes, and may allow for the phased development of a transit station that can respond to Lionshead's transit needs over time. Affordable housing (in lieu of a transit center) was deemed to be the preferred use for the North Day lot and the west Lionshead area was considered too remote from the rest of Lionshead to be a suitable location for a centralized transit center. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop -off, private shuttle vans, regional buses (ECO), charter buses and the Vail In -Town bus, as defined by the West Lionshead Transit Study (LSC, 2009), should be included in the design of the ski lift and parking facility at West Lionshead. 4.5.2.2 Concert Hall Plaza The elimination of the Concert Hall stop would free up space needed to implement a meaningful redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza and create a better western portal to the Lionshead core (as more thoroughly described in section 5.10.2). However, the transit and loading /short -term parking provided in this location provide an important service to this part of Lionshead. Any redevelopment of the Concert Hall Plaza or Montaneros will need to address these transit and other related functions. 4.5.2.3 The North Day Lot The North Day lot presents a location for two important community -based uses — a transit center and affordable housing. It has been determined that this site is most suited for housing and transit related functions on this site should be limited to skier drop -off and potentially short -term parking /loading functions. 4.5.2.4 Transit Station at Lionshead Parking Structure /Frontage Road The "Lionshead Transit Center and Related Transportation Enhancement Improvements Design Study" completed in 2009 by the 4240 Architecture Design Team concluded that the Lionshead Parking Structure presents the Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 13 most viable location for a centralized transit station in Lionshead. In order to address the near -term transit needs an initial phase is recommended that includes a transit stop along the Frontage Road immediately north of the structure. This solution has minimal impacts on the parking structure, can be implemented at a relatively low cost and will meet Lionshead's anticipated transit needs for the near term future. As a long term solution, the Transit Center should be integrated within the Lionshead Parking Structure site; either within a new redevelopment, as contemplated in the 2006 Lionshead Parking Structure Redevelopment Plan, or on top of a future reconstruction of a Lionshead Parking Structure. Transit requirements should be met as outlined within the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study. 4.5.3 Addressing Existing Problems 4.5.3.1 Vehicle -Bus Conflicts Potential conflicts between vehicular traffic and transit buses should be addressed as streets are redesigned and engineered. Conflicts are most likely at intersections, transit stops, and any location where vehicular traffic could back up and block the bus lane. 4.5.3.2 Dobson Ice Arena Stop There are periodic conflicts between pedestrians and buses at the Dobson/ public library bus stops. This problem is particularly severe when events at Dobson ice arena bring large numbers of pedestrians into the bus drop -off area. Potential solutions include the reconfiguration of the Dobson drop -off area and the creation of a secondary bus stop at the western end of Dobson arena. A west Dobson transit stop would operate in conjunction with the potential development of a Town of Vail civic center on the existing bus /RV lot, as well the utilization of the west entry to the arena as the primary access for special events. (The latter would greatly reduce the pedestrian -bus conflicts occurring today in front of Dobson arena.) 4.5.3.3 East Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road Intersection The intersection of the South Frontage Road and East Lionshead Circle is a severe problem for Lionshead transit service. The first problem with this intersection is the steep approach gradient, making it difficult in severe weather for the bus to turn onto the South Frontage Road. The second issue, often exacerbated by the first, is the left turn movement across traffic onto the frontage road. There is no easy solution to this problem. Reduction of vehicular traffic on East Lionshead Circle would decrease competition for openings in the frontage road traffic, but this is only a partial solution. Other mitigating measures could include the following: a. Gradient Reduction of the gradient at the intersection can be accomplished by lowering the entire intersection or by increasing the approach gradient of East Lionshead Circle. Either would create a level platform where buses can wait to make a left turn into traffic. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 14 b. Roundabout The construction of a roundabout at this intersection would slow traffic on the frontage road, ease the left turn movement from East Lionshead Circle, and reduce the stacking of westbound vehicles waiting to make a left turn onto East Lionshead Circle. However, the spatial requirements of a roundabout, as well as its proximity to the eastbound lane of 1 -70, will make this solution difficult. C. Signalization Traffic signals are extremely unpopular in Vail (there are none at present). However, a special use signal triggered only by approaching transit buses might be considered to facilitate their movements. d. Acceleration and Deceleration Lanes As shown in figure 4 -6, there is the opportunity to create westbound and eastbound acceleration and deceleration lanes. With a dedicated left turn lane and westbound acceleration lane, buses will have less competition for breaks in traffic and will only be required to cross the eastbound traffic lane. e. Removal of Transit from the Frontage Road The frontage road section between East and West Lionshead Circle is the only portion of the Town of Vail in -town transit route on the frontage road. Frontage road traffic and the difficulty in making left turns cause frequent delays in transit service. The route could be modified in several ways: • Create a parallel transit lane on the south side of the South Frontage Road (see figure 4 -8). Although physically feasible, this alternative would require the acquisition of land from adjacent lodging properties currently used for parking, an action these property owners would likely resist. A dedicated transit lane would also exacerbate conflicts at intersections and lodging driveways. • Create a new underground transit corridor between the North Day Lot and East Lionshead Circle. This option should be pursued with the cooperation of property owners when and if the properties in this area redevelop. • Terminating the in -town shuttle bus route at the East Lionshead drop -off (see figure 4 -7) was suggested as an alternative to consider in the original Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This idea was re- visited during the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station project. Due to strong public input to maintain in -town shuttle service to the western side of Lionshead this idea was not pursued. In the future it may be desirable to have the ability (for operational purposes) for buses to turn around on East Lionshead Circle at the east entry to Lionshead. The re- design of the east entry to Lionshead should not preclude the possibility of this turning movement being accommodated at some point in the future. 4.5.3.4 East Lionshead Circle Skier Drop Off Lionshead is lacking sufficient, well - located skier drop off facilities. For many years residents and guests have been using the East Lionshead Circle area at the pedestrian entry to Lionshead to drop off and pick up skiers. This "illegal" activity is cause for much of the congestion, confusion and pedestrian conflicts in this area. Efforts should be made to provide alternative locations for convenient and accessible skier drop off. Possibilities include the North Day Lot and the Lionshead Parking Structure. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 15 4.5.4 Future Considerations The average life span of a Town of Vail transit bus is approximately twelve years. Given the evolving and changing nature of transit systems, new transit technologies and opportunities should be considered. Several future technology issues warrant consideration by the master plan: 4.5.4.1 Alternative Local Transit Systems One complaint with the existing Vail transit system is the noise and exhaust associated with diesel buses. As the existing bus fleet ages, alternative technologies such as electric people movers and light rail should be considered. 4.5.4.2 Regional Rail System In 1996, Union Pacific Railroad applied for abandonment of its Tennessee Pass rail corridor through Minturn west to Dotsero. The potential abandonment of this line sparked many ideas about the future use of the corridor, including the concept of an Eagle Valley commuter rail connection between the Eagle Airport and Vail. If this commuter rail connection were to occur, it would be a regional, county -wide transit system, not a local connector. The extreme cost of such a rail connection would warrant the creation of a major transit stop in Vail, such as in the 1 -70 corridor and/ or above the interstate. Such a solution should be pursued in contrast to incorporating the rail connection into either the existing Vail Transportation Center or the proposed North Day Lot transportation center. The primary challenges for a Vail Valley commuter rail connection are the high cost, the difficult physical connection through Dowd Junction, and the availability of a conveniently located site for a stop in Vail. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 16 d • mom DEDICATED WESTBOUND LEFT TURN LMriE Figum I -6- Potential twnwg mcvcmenu ut intersection of East bomheard Circle and Sowh Frontage Road Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6-2-17 WO r/ ..►+. WAL �`_ � J � � fin `• { � � ��: � • " yam �' '( _� �. -, Y., �, � �P !r ' � Y Figure 4 -6a - Lionshead Transit Center on top deck of Forking Stn:cture Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6-2-18 � '` ,`'mow• � � � � S'i' � lbw N wr 4 LtMIMAD PARKDqG . ►� ' � 's+ �- S'€RUCE'LJ[RE �'ls. aE y,.y dfr+ �.�► 4 ti u ��. r.^+ i,+� L'`j�''.�` '�"`{- f'`'� 1�'i' J Figure 4 -6b - Frontage road eco stop Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6-2-19 " IN TOW?`" TRANSIT ROUTE POTENTIAL ITY. NATION OF ROUTE AT FAST LIONSFFAD PMESTRIAN PORTAL U L 'r .a L U: C' i•. X ��`�'`" ►� � —�, c.�� fir. a:. �� y -� k} 16'��.+�,,t f�:,.,f.�'Y`+�k►+�.f1i. ti'���"1��. Rgure 4 -7 - TranW Rusin Termination w East Lioashead Pedestrian Portal Note: The feasibility of terminating the In Town Transit route at the East Lionshead Portal was dis- cussed during the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study. It was determined at that time that the In Town route should continue to service the Marriott and Concert Hall Plaza stops. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -20 WEST LIONSHF -AD CIRCLE L �` �� + � r .f� ^�, � ; + °�' r_� � r - 1 •�' why � P � 00, _ r'rYl ky \ iy fP.� _ M 4 r• LANDMARK 'W'E5TWIND VANTAGE POINT EAST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE Figure 4 -8 - Potential Transit Pour[ Parallel to Sough Frontage Road Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -21 4.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation 4.6.1 Interstate Highway 70 1 -70 is the primary vehicular circulation corridor for the Vail Valley and is critically important to the economic health of the Vail community. It does, however, create both a visual and physical division between the south and north sides of Vail, as well as consuming a significant amount of land. As Vail continues to grow over time it is strongly recommended that the ideas of potentially burying or bridging 1 -70 through the Town of Vail be studied and the potential benefits and impacts considered. Specifically, consideration should be given to securing the air - rights over 1 -70 so that future development and circulation scenarios are not precluded. 4.6.2 South Frontage Road Recommendations outlined below address the potential realignment Fe ^'igRPRe * of portions of the frontage road, ingress and egress improvements, bicycle/ pedestrian improvements, and visual improvements. For a detailed discussion of capacity and the impacts of future development on the frontage road, see the traffic impact study contained in appendix A. Figure ^ -Q d po t en ti a l Fedeyelep eRt With„ t the FealirrRpAeRt ref the n^�e With Vail Resorts' potential acquisition of the Glen Lyon Office Building, and the acquisition of the Vail Professional Building and Cascade Crossing, realignment of the South Frontage Road along the south side of 1 -70 is a reality. Study of this realignment throughout 2007 and 2008 allowed the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, CDOT and FHWA, to come to a general agreement as to the road section, right -of -way width, and access points. This alignment and design is the preferred alternative, and is indicated in figure 4 -9. 4.6.2.1 Potential Realignment The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at the western end of the study area grew out of public discussions about land development and traffic flow in West Lionshead. Relative to traffic flow, realignment will remove the conflict that now exists between through- traffic and mountain service vehicles (snow -cats and snowmobiles) entering and exiting the Vail Associates service yard. Realignment will position the road to the north of most new development, thus reducing the potential for conflicting turning movements. Regarding future land use, the realignment of South Frontage Road will allow the west day lot and the service yard to be combined into a contiguous development parcel. This is an important consideration for the development conceptually depicted in figure 4 -9a, and it would be necessary if the service yard property is used for a secondary public parking facility or other uses. Any existing parking on the West Day Lot must be replaced within the Lionshead study area. Through the Transportation Master Plan update it is anticipated that a significant traffic control device will need to be installed in the West Lionshead area. Such a device may include a round about. Specific considerations regarding realignment are: a. Proposed Alignment The proposed realignment of the South Frontage Road is depicted in figure 4- 9a. Critical design issues include the width of the road and the radius of the curves. Both of these factors will be important in reducing the speed of Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -22 vehicles entering the Lionshead area and the amount of land consumed by the two curved road sections. Cooperation between property owners, developers, the Town of Vail, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will be necessary to implement the realignment of the Frontage Road. b. West Lionshead Circle Connection It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect back to the frontage road at the west side of the Vail Spa. The alignment depicted in figure 4 -9a terminates perpendicular to the frontage road and does not require the acquisition of private property. A new parcel of developable land, suitable for offices or non - resort retail, would be created on the southeast corner of this intersection. c. Forest Road Connection Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the newly created development parcel, providing access to that site and connecting at right angles to the frontage road. Another alternative that should be considered is to connect Forest Road to West Lionshead Circle via the existing Frontage Road right -of -way. d. Transit and Emergency Vehicle Corridor A transit and emergency vehicle corridor should remain in the existing alignment of the frontage road. This connection is necessary to provide a through- transit route to the west end of Lionshead and also keeps in place the existing utility corridor. e. Feasibility of Realignment The ability to realign the frontage road will be heavily influenced by costs, CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation), and the Federal highway administration. Future west Lionshead developments will require significant upgrades and widening of South Frontage Road, potentially including the widening or reconstruction of the bridge over Red Sandstone Creek. The cost of realigning the frontage road is in addition to the mandatory costs of improving the road. f. Future Frontage Road Re- alignment The opportunity may exist to re- locate the Frontage Road the full length of the West Lionshead planning area. The benefit of this alternative would be to eliminate the "Frontage Road barrier" between the Holy Cross site and the Vail Professional Building. While this alternative would require coordination with other surrounding land owners, it could warrant further study and evaluation in the future. 4.6.2.2 Road Improvements to Handle Increased Traffic Volume The potential expansion of the Lionshead bed base and the corresponding increases in traffic volumes will necessitate traffic mitigation measures. Increased road width, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, and perhaps roundabouts may be required in conjunction with new development. These improvements are described in the traffic impact study, attached as appendix A. It is important to note that the potential widening of the frontage road depicted in the overall masterplan graphic is not necessarily the best or required solution. It is a potential solution but the final design of road improvements will need to consider not only the traffic volume requirements but visual impacts and community preferences as well. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -23 4.6.2.3 Provision for Bicycles and Pedestrians A pedestrian/ bicycle path should be created on the south side of the frontage road running the entire length of the Lionshead study area. Providing an unbroken pedestrian/ bicycle path to connect the main Vail roundabout to Cascade Village, this pathway will conform to the current Town of Vail standards regarding width and material. 4.6.2.4 Visual Improvements It is essential that improvements for better traffic flow be accompanied with aesthetic improvements in order to break up the perceived width of the improved roadway and to give a stronger image to this north edge of Lionshead (see figure 6 -5). Improvements could include landscaped medians and a consistent landscape treatment between the South Frontage Road and the eastbound lane of 1 -70. Fragile understory plantings should be avoided in favor of street trees and hardy ground covers that can survive winter snowplowing activities. This corridor should also include new directional signage, described in section 4.10.1.1 4.6.3 Modification to East Lionshead Circle The overriding goal for East Lionshead Circle is to de- emphasize vehicular traffic and create a quality, safe, and vibrant pedestrian corridor. Specific recommendations are as follows: 4.6.3.1 Eastern Connection to South Frontage Road A prerequisite for improving safety in the pedestrian crossing between the Lionshead parking structure and the eastern entrance to the Lionshead retail core is a significant reduction in the volume of vehicular traffic (except for transit, emergency vehicles, and adjacent residents). It was initially thought that the most effective means to accomplish this would be to connect East Lionshead Circle back to the frontage road on the east end of the parking structure. However, there are several serious problems. a. Gradient The biggest hurdle is a 34 -foot rise between the frontage road and the cul -de- sac at the east end of the parking structure. This would result in a gradient approaching 9 percent on the connecting road segment. b. Traffic Conflicts An increase in the volume of traffic using the new connection would likely trigger a significant intersection upgrade at the frontage road (acceleration/ deceleration lanes, center turn lanes, or a roundabout). Relocation of the parking entrance to the north side of the structure might alleviate some of these concerns. c. Transit Conflicts Connection of the street to the frontage road could introduce a new point of conflict between cars and buses at the driveway down to the Library and Dobson Arena, especially if a vehicular drop -off point is introduced at the west end of Dobson. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -24 As an element of the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station Project the feasibility of creating an eastern connection of East Lionshead Circle to the Frontage Road was evaluated. The conclusion of this evaluation was that the existing gradient and land ownership patterns rendered this idea to be infeasible. The idea of an east connection could be reconsidered if ownership patterns changed or in conjunction with the redevelopment of Vail International. R4 �AB TO L ONS L i VC • ".TRAIT CENTER St .f' '1 yr • "t y .� EHTRAMLE + f �'. � f :.� ' PROPOSED fR WA ROAD BRIQ • YHE i8 1'T Lti61Stf ? CIWBRG WALL TW '� m TEL " PEDEAT' wN BRIODE ( ¢ Re51 RENTAL GARAGE J �s / L1• n" -" • w a * USE P J lay s P/6iNiNG ENTRA4GE - GAS REGULATOR • iJ � - ■ •=R' �k�' t P°L"174ZA A f RAI Gf S POPDu ".ri7W RU_o y41iRT pa' 6� R>. ERW5O .�.5 _ ! TREATMENT � -[+ ■ y � r1�� PLANT "� .$ ��•• � , . PEG .91 ✓E PATH. No so Figure 4 -9: Conceptual Realignment of the South Frontage Road Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -25 POTENTIAL BUS'TRANSIT STOP OPOSED MIXED USE Bu ILoi NG AR EA �. GROU LOOR RETAIL / MIXED USE ABOVE I ` r _ SKI AREA SUP W/ SUB - GRADE MAINTENANCE _ ,'F hE S / A P_ RTAL CON DOLA PARKING STRu CTuRE 11 iF P 23 FST ANI r GVERPAS , FIGURE 4 -9 - ExI sTING FRONTAGE ROAD ALIGNMENT WEST UONSHE.AD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Figure 4 -9 to be deleted. P OTENTIAL Bus /TRAN SIT STOP PROPOSED MI %ED USE BUILDING AREA C.R -. DI•I.00R RETAIL/ M IXED USE ABOVE. � - SKI AREAS ORTW /SU'B- GRADEMAINTENANiCE PEDE YRI All ORIAL Go N DOLA 1."0+ PARKING STRUCTURE - 1 J r 35 Egsr ASS i � 1 I 1 FIGURE 4 - RE- ALIGNED FRONTAGE ROAD W EST LIONSHEAD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Figure 4 -9A to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -26 4.6.3.2 West (Current) Entrance As the eastern connection appears unfeasible, it is recommended that other measures be undertaken to de- emphasize the current (west) entrance to East Lionshead Circle as a vehicular portal into Lionshead. The only traffic entering East Lionshead Circle at this point should be service vehicles, buses, and local residents. Signage, road width, and other roadway design modifications should be utilized to discourage traffic from entering at this point. These measures are important to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at the crossing from the parking structure and to reduce the outgoing traffic that competes with the buses for the left -turn movement onto the South Frontage Road. 4.6.3.3 Main Lionshead Pedestrian Portal This congested and confused pedestrian portal is the area most in need of corrective action. It is recommended that vehicular traffic through this crossing be removed or greatly reduced and that skier drop -off, local and regional shuttle vans, and service and delivery vehicles be removed from this location. The area would then be dedicated to two primary uses: a pedestrian connection between the parking structure and Lionshead and a transit stop for the Town of Vail in -town shuttle. 4.6.3.4 Visual Improvements As an important link in the transit connection between Vail Road and the east Lionshead pedestrian portal, East Lionshead Circle plays an important role in setting the visual tone and character for people arriving from Vail village. Toward that end, any architectural additions to the south face of the parking structure should comply fully with the architectural design guidelines, and the pedestrian walkway should create a consistent visual character connecting Dobson Arena with the east Lionshead pedestrian portal. In addition, it is recommended that the Town of Vail coordinate with the adjacent residential properties to provide a visually consistent vegetative screen on the south side of East Lionshead Circle. 4.6.3.5 Pedestrian Sidewalks A new, more intensively developed pedestrian walkway is recommended along the south face of the parking structure to connect the main Lionshead pedestrian portal with the Dobson/ Civic center pedestrian plaza. This walkway will provide access to the potential new retail face of the parking structure and permit unimpeded pedestrian flow between the two ends of the parking structure (see figure 6 -6). Given the long and linear nature of this fagade, a covered arcade across the walkway, as suggested during the master plan public input process, may help to break it up. If covered, the walkway should be wide enough to accommodate the flow of pedestrian traffic along the retail face and designed as an integral element of the building. 4.6.4 Modifications to West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place currently handle the heaviest load of lodging access and delivery traffic in Lionshead and will likely continue to do so. The recommended improvements to these roads are both aesthetic and functional, working to provide for safe and efficient vehicular traffic while also insuring a safe pedestrian environment visually consistent with the overall goals of the master plan. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -27 4.6.4.1 East Intersection of W. Lionshead Circle and S. Frontage Road This intersection will experience the greatest increase in traffic volume due to the projected increase in lodging units and the proposed north day lot transit center. Mitigation measures may be required, as outlined in the traffic study (see appendix A). 4.6.4.2 Intersection of Lionshead Place and West Lionshead Circle Due to the projected volume of lodging traffic that will be accessing Lionshead Place (Monteneros, Antlers, Lionsquare Lodge, and the Vail Associates core site), it is recommended that this intersection be realigned so the primary through- traffic axis is north -south (see figure 4 -10). West Lionshead Circle would form a T- intersection at the northeast corner of the Marriott. In addition to facilitating traffic flow, this realignment will create a much safer, logical pedestrian crossing from West Lionshead Circle into the Lionshead pedestrian core. 4.6.4.3 Pedestrian Sidewalks and Crossings A series of primary and secondary pedestrian walks should be created connecting the West Lionshead area with the Lionshead core, the frontage road, and the ski yard. These walks and crosswalks are identified on Map Q and Map T. 4.6.4.4 Visual Improvements As the road systems and adjacent lodging properties in west Lionshead are upgraded it is critical that a consistent visual character be developed through the design of new pedestrian walkways, landscaping, retaining walls, lighting, and site furnishings. For further information on these systems, see chapter six, Site Design Guidelines. 4.6.5 Forest Road The primary goal for Forest Road is to maintain and enhance its residential character by mitigating present or future uses that would detract from this character. Specific recommendations are as follows: 4.6.5.1 Mountain Service Access Issues Forest Road currently plays an important role in mountain service access, both during the summer and winter. It was made clear during the public input phase of the master plan process that the adjacent property owners are deeply concerned about the winter activity of snowcats on Forest Road and would like to see this operation removed. While mountain access must be provided for, the removal of this winter traffic from Forest Road should be a priority for the Town of Vail and Vail Associates. A potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek just west of the old Town shops and construct a road that connects to the existing "Cascade Ho" ski trail. Previous studies have shown that a connecting road across the forested slope could have serious visual impacts because of the extreme cross -slope gradient and resultant cut and fill requirements. It is also likely that the Cascade Village property owners would resist this alternative. If this approach is to be implemented, visual mitigation of the new connecting road must be an important consideration. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -28 4.6.5.2 Pedestrian Connections A pedestrian and bicycle path should be created along the east side of Forest Road (north of Gore Creek) to provide a connection to the Gore Creek recreation path. 4.6.5.3 Realignment of South Frontage Road If the South Frontage Road is re- aligned, Forest Road likewise may be realigned as a point of access for the redeveloped west end of Lionshead. As shown in figure 4 -9, it is recommended that the section of Forest Road north of Gore Creek be the primary access for new lodging developments in west Lionshead. Realignment will consolidate the access points from South Frontage Road and remove the existing conflict between Forest Road vehicular traffic and mountain service traffic exiting the Vail Associates service yard. 4.6.6 Simba Run Underpass Currently the Town of Vail has only two north /south access points between the North Frontage Road and South Frontage Road between Main Vail and West Vail. It has been contemplated that an additional north /south connection be established west of Cascade Crossing. The need for this underpass will be accelerated as a result of the Town's redevelopment plans for Timber Ridge, West Vail and West Lionshead. The redevelopment of the West Lionshead area should be done in a manner that encourages this new connection to be established in the future. It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Vail Transportation Master Plan provide direction on when public improvements on the Frontage Road need to occur and how they are paid for between public and private funds. The current boundaries of the Lionshead Urban Renewal Authority should be amended to include the location of the Simba Run underpass. 4.7 Loading and Delivery 4.7.1 Properties with Direct Service Access As a general rule, properties that can provide for their own service and delivery needs should comply with the following guidelines: a. Loading and delivery facilities should be located deep enough into the property that the estimated peak volume of service vehicles does not back up into or block the access road or pedestrian areas. b. Service drives and loading docks must be screened with landscaping, fencing, retaining walls or other appropriate design techniques. c. All reasonable measures shall be taken to prevent noise and exhaust impacts on adjacent properties. d. In no case shall a property utilize the public roadway or pedestrian area to stage service and delivery vehicles. 4.7.2 Properties Without Direct Service Access Properties lacking direct service access from a public street must utilize a designated public service and delivery facility. They must make all reasonable efforts to coordinate and schedule their delivery needs with other users of the facility in order to reduce peak volume usage. For a discussion of projected service and delivery volumes, see the traffic impact study, attached in appendix A. Potential locations and opportunities for a central facility are described below. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -29 LIONSQUARE LODGE NORTH P'ROPER'TY MON1TANEROS LIDNSHEAD PLACE, WEST LIONSH CIRCLE SEC0'4T3ARY PEDES 6 ALK i PRIMARY PEDESTRLAN WALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING RED'EVELOPM CONCERT HALL PLAZA Fgure 4-10- Intersecno n ofLlonrheud Mace and Weir Uoarhead Circle Note: Potential redevelopment of the Concert Hall Plaza contemplates the removal of transit transit stoplshort -term drop off and loading facilities and the use of Town -owned land to implement this redevel- opment. The feasibility of removing these facilities adjacent to the Concert Hall Plaza location was evalu- ated during the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. Any redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza will need to address these transit and loading uses. 4.7.3 Potential Sites for Centralized Service and Delivery Facilities The potential facilities described below would be designed to provide unloading and staging space for deliveries into the Lionshead core. Transport from the delivery truck to the retail destination will most likely be made by hand - trucks, although the use of small golf cart -like delivery vehicles could be considered. The goods delivery system should be as quick and efficient as possible and should not cause noise, pollution, or congestion in the pedestrian core. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -30 4.7.3.1 West End of Lionshead Parking Structure The idea of a non - structured central loading facility at the west end of the Lionshead parking structure was presented in the original version of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This idea was further evaluated as an element of the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station Project. Due primarily to the grade of East Lionshead Circle ( +8 %) as well as the visual impact of this use and conflicts with parking structure snow removal areas, this idea was deemed to be infeasible. The goal of removing loading from the east entry to Lionshead in order to improve safety and the overall pedestrian experience remains. Loading for businesses in the eastern end of Lionshead can be accommodated from the public loading spaces located within the Arrabelle project. 4.7.3.2 Lifthouse Lodge Alley This alley accesses the Lifthouse lodge, Vail 21, and the Lionshead Arcade. If redevelopment occurs along this corridor, the existing service and delivery functions should be redesigned to meet the parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and to permit a clear fire lane. 4.7.3.3 Vail Associates Core Site As the single largest service traffic generator in Lionshead, the Vail Associates core site redevelopment (Arrabelle) will provide for its own service and delivery needs. In addition, the project will provide a minimum of three loading spaces and up to six loading spaces available for public use. These spaces will provide loading facilities for properties in Lionshead that do not have on -site loading capabilities. 4.7.3.4 Landmark Townhomes Alley The existing alley south of the Landmark Townhomes is utilized as a delivery vehicle staging area, but this activity is strictly illegal. This alley is the only dedicated fire access corridor into Lionshead from the west and is not wide enough to accommodate service traffic without blocking the fire lane. If the north day lot service center is constructed, it is recommended that a new service corridor in this area not be constructed. However, in the event that the north day lot site is not developed, any new service corridors in this area must conform to the parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and must not compromise the fire and emergency vehicle access into the Lionshead core. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -31 EIGHT TRUCK MAXIIS+IUM SURFACE STAGING AREA LANDSCAPE SCREENING POTENTLAL SERVICE L.IONSHEAD PARKING STRUCTURE STORAGE BUMMING POTENTIAL_ REDEVLOPMENT OF EMSTING PARKING DECK 1 VANTAGE POINT DEDICATED LEFT-TURN LANE LEFT -TURN ACCELERATION LANE Fig 4 -11- Ewt Lionshead Service and rkliver • Facilin Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -32 4.8 Parking Parking is a critical component in a mixed -use resort environment such as Lionshead, and any efforts to enhance this component should adhere to the following goals and guidelines: a. Parking must be sufficient to meet demand. Correctly assessing parking demand in an environment such as Lionshead is difficult but extremely important. Overestimating parking demand can be as damaging as underestimating demand due to the extreme expense of parking space (especially if structured) in a real estate environment such as the Vail Valley. Likewise, parking is a large consumer of ground and should be designed to occupy as little real estate as possible. In tight margin developments such as mid -range hotels and locals /employee housing, the expense of parking can be the deciding factor as to the economic viability of the project. Due to these attributes of parking, it is important that true demand, or desired demand, be distinguished from actual usage. For example, the "free after three" program currently in place for the Town of Vail parking structures has undoubtedly increased the usage of these structures during the evening hours (the Lionshead structure filled in the evening for the first time in 1998). However, there has not been a corresponding increase in sales tax revenue, which was the original intent of "free after three ". (Note - concrete studies regarding the utilization of the "free after three" program have not been conducted and it is strongly recommended that this occur if the program is to continue). It is hypothesized that a significant portion of people utilizing the free parking program are in fact employees or people that would have used transit or other means of access if the parking were not as readily available. In other words, parking usage often will rise to fill the available space, but the profile of the user may not be who the parking was intended for. To be concise, the parking supply in Lionshead and the Town of Vail needs to not only meet the demand, it needs to meet the desired demand and should be structured or programmed in such as way to do so. Parking is important, but too expensive and land consuming to be provided without solid reasoning. b. Parking should relate to pedestrian circulation and desired points of access to the pedestrian core. A primary goal of redevelopment in Lionshead is to increase the quality of the pedestrian connections into the retail/ pedestrian core and through it to the ski yard. Any new public parking must have a strong and convenient relationship to this primary destination. However, parking should not use prime development sites and does not have to be immediately adjacent. c. Parking is only one part of an overall access strategy. Public parking is very important in bringing guests to Lionshead, but structured parking is expensive. The cost of structured parking today ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 dollars per space, so other means of access should be carefully considered first. Possible alternatives include an enhanced transit system, more convenient drop -off facilities, a reduction in required parking ratios for certain uses (such as employee and locals housing), off -site and remote parking, and parking disincentives that discourage driving. d. Parking should be visually inconspicuous. Parking should be structured below ground whenever possible. Surface parking areas should be heavily screened with landscaping, berms, and walls. Expanses of asphalt should be interrupted with islands of landscaping or replaced with pedestrian quality paving materials. Surface parking areas should be avoided in or near the retail pedestrian core area. Although structured parking may be more desirable visually, it must be properly designed so as not to detract from the guest's arrival experience. e. Parking requirements should not constitute an unnecessary disincentive to redevelopment. A thorough review of the current parking pay -in -lieu code and parking ratio requirements is recommended. Given the above discussions it is important that parking requirements Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -33 accurately meet the true parking demand of new development and redevelopment. For example, a stated goal of the master plan is to encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the expansion of ground level retail in Lionshead. While this expanded retail will likely represent some level of incremental increase to public parking demand in Lionshead, this demand needs to be accurately understood so the parking pay -in -lieu fee does not make the retail expansion economically unfeasible. The following recommendations for parking deal with existing parking that may be displaced by development, private residential/ lodging parking, public parking supply and demand, and parking for locals/ employee housing. 4.8.1 Potential Displacement of Existing Parking The ground rules for the Lionshead master plan mandate no net loss of parking as a result of redevelopment. Properties potentially affected by this policy include: 4.8.1.1 North Day Lot The north day lot (owned by Vail Associates) has approximately 105 parking spaces, all utilized by Vail Associates employees. Parking on this site serves mountain workers, Vail Associates office personnel, and employees visiting from the company headquarters in Avon. Because much of the current Vail Associates office space in Lionshead will be relocated when the site is redeveloped, parking demand on the north day lot may also decrease. To facilitate development of the site as a public transit center, it may be desirable to relax the parking requirement if it can be demonstrated that future demand will decrease. 4.8.1.2 West Day Lot The west day lot is also owned by Vail Associates and is utilized primarily by mountain based Vail Associates employees. This site offers the possibility of a higher- return development opportunity that may make other less profitable west end developments feasible, and its existing use for parking is virtually certain to change. It is not anticipated that the employee base utilizing this surface lot will decrease; therefore, all the current parking (approximately 160 spaces) will have to be replaced. 4.8.1.3 Charter Bus Parking Lot The charter bus parking area on the east end of the Lionshead parking structure is the proposed location for a future Vail civic /community center. The property is extremely valuable to the community, and its current utilization as a parking lot is not its highest and best use. Alternate locations for charter bus parking include the Ford Park parking lot and a down - valley site. A drop -off point for the buses will still be necessary and is recommended as a component of the proposed transit center on the north day lot. 4.8.2 Residential Properties As a policy, all residential properties should provide their own parking within their property according to existing Town of Vail regulations and the parameters described above. 4.8.3 Public Parking Public parking in Lionshead today consists of the Lionshead parking structure, which has a capacity of approximately 1200 vehicles. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -34 4.8.3.1 Existing Parking Shortfall The 1991 Vail Transportation Master Plan suggested a town -wide peak period parking shortfall of 500 spaces. Overflow volumes are experienced approximately 20 -30 days per year. 4.8.3.2 Potential New Parking Demand See appendix A, traffic impact study. 4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites To respond to the projected parking demand increase discussed in the traffic study, it is strongly recommended that all town -wide parking opportunities be examined or re- examined prior to any final planning or parking construction. Specific public parking opportunities in Lionshead include: a. Lionshead Parking Structure The existing Lionshead parking structure is a logical location for expanded public parking because it is already owned by the Town of Vail. Also, the structure is conveniently located between the proposed civic center on the east and the main portal to the Lionshead pedestrian mall on the west. No other location offers visitors such ease of access. A self - ventilating split deck structure, the garage has six half decks, each holding approximately 200 vehicles (1,200 spaces in total). The addition of one complete level would increase the structure by 400 spaces, two complete new levels by 800 spaces. Snow removal is an issue in the addition of new decks. The top deck of the structure is cleared manually with front -end loaders. Additional decks will make it impossible to continue this method, as the internal dimensions of the structure will not accommodate front -end loaders. In addition, the construction of a new delivery staging area on the west end of the structure will remove the snow storage area presently used. Alternatives include heating the upper deck, providing for an alternate snow removal access road to the upper deck, and construction of a roof over the entire structure. Public input during the master plan process has indicated the importance of the eastward view, across the top of the parking structure, toward the Vail Village as motorists travel east along the South Frontage Road and 1 -70. Future expansion plans of the Lionshead parking structure should consider the potential impacts expansion could have on this view plane. Also an issue is the necessary structural reinforcement of the existing facility to support the weight of additional decks. b. West Lionshead The construction of a new public parking facility at the west end of Lionshead has been a planning consideration since the completion of the Vail Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently undeveloped (except for the Vail Associates maintenance yard) and is large enough to meet projected parking demand. It is well located in relation to the potential new eastbound 1 -70 access ramps. The viability of a new public parking facility in this location would be enhanced by bringing lift service to this area. The construction of a new public parking facility would address the existing deficiency of off - street parking on peak days and the shifting demand of parking created by the introduction of a new ski lift in West Lionshead. It is Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -35 anticipated that the new public parking structure would contain a approximately 400 public parking spaces, which would be in excess of any parking requirements generated by proposed development. The update of the Vail Transportation Plan should provide final direction on the location and quantity of additional public parking spaces in the Town of Vail. The location of additional public parking should consider where parking is most optimal for both guests and employees, year round utilization, mountain operations, and overall traffic circulation. Given the location for this parking facility, it had been assumed that regular transit or shuttle service would be necessary because of its distance from the retail core area and the ski yard (greater than a 1200 -foot walking radius). However, the location of the parking structure would be proximate to the new lift and as such the need for regular shuttle service would be minimized. However, some provisions for bus stops and /or a transit facility should be considered for the parking structure. 4.8.4 Parking for Employee Housing The unit -to- parking space ratio for employee housing should be reduced to maximize the housing opportunities in west Lionshead. During the master planning process, the Vail Town Council toured several employee housing complexes in Keystone Resort that averaged .25 cars per bed (one parking space per four -bed unit). Most of these complexes at Keystone are removed from the core and depend on a bus transit system to carry employees to and from work. Yet, Keystone property managers have not observed a parking shortage. Likewise, at the Rivers Edge employee housing project in Avon, a parking ratio of .75 cars per bed has been more than adequate and the parking lot is underutilized. 4.9 Housing Recent community surveys and grass -roots planning efforts such as Vail Tomorrow have identified the lack of locals housing as the most critical issue facing the Vail community. Early in the Lionshead master planning process, west Lionshead was identified as an opportunity area to implement some of the community's housing goals, particularly relating to employee housing. These opportunities and associated issues are outlined below. 4.9.1 No Net Loss of Employee Housing Ground rule number five of the master plan states that there shall be no net loss of employee housing in Lionshead as redevelopment occurs. 4.9.2 Visual Issues The financial realities of affordable housing often require cost reducing measures, generally involving the quality of detailing, planning, and architectural design. Given the strong desire to make these housing projects feasible, it is recommended that some latitude be granted to affordable housing developers. However, it is also important that financial realities not be used as an excuse to produce unsightly, poorly designed, substandard products. Employee housing does not need to match the architectural sophistication of a five star resort development, but it does need to be good quality construction and design. Rivers Edge in Avon is a good example of an attractive yet affordable employee housing project. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -36 POTENI'LILL 3W SPACE PER PLATE PARKING STRUCTURE FOOTPRINT ON WEST DAY LOT MAINTAIN EXISTING FOREST ROAD ALIGNMENT POTIr MAL INGRESS►EGRF.SS INT VAIL. SANITATION I v v ti w w r P�'I'ENTTi�►L RESSIEGRESS POINT POTENTIAL 400 SPACE PER PLATE PARKING STRUCTURE FOOTPRINT POTENTIAL TRANSIT PICK- UPIDROP -OFF POINT Figure 4 -14 - Wert Linrahead Pw*sng Star h" 0;W to wftes Figure 4 -14 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -37 4.9.3 Policy Based Housing Opportunities The first means of implementing housing goals in Lionshead is through policy based requirements such as the employee generation ordinance currently being pursued by the Vail Town Council. As required by a future ordinance, all development and redevelopment projects, as a prerequisite to project approval, should provide housing for employees generated and to the extent possible this housing should be located in the Lionshead area. 4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitable for locals and employee housing (see Map W). 4.9.4.1 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure The south face of the Lionshead parking structure was identified by the Lionshead master planning team, the public input "wish list" process, and the Vail Tomorrow process as a potential location for housing. Depending on building height, this location could support two to three levels of housing located above a ground floor level of retail and commercial space. Several planning issues are associated with this site. First, because the structure will front the East Lionshead Circle pedestrian corridor, the architectural quality and relationship to the street and pedestrian environment will be very important. Strict standards of unit upkeep will have to be enforced. Second, any housing units at this location will be required to park in the Lionshead parking structure, but unit size and location should allow the parking ratio to be lower than that of a typical one or two bedroom unit. Third, it is recommended that the height of this potential development be limited so that mountain views from the top deck of the parking structure are not blocked. Lastly, the structural issues relating to an additional parking deck should be coordinated with any south face development scenario. 4.9.4.2 Top Deck of the Lionshead Parking Structure The upper deck of the Lionshead parking structure has also been identified as a potential location for housing. Although the parking structure does offer a large area, several critical planning considerations must be taken into account. a. Parking Issues The most important future use of the Lionshead parking facility is expanded public parking. No housing scenarios should be pursued before assuring that public parking needs have been met. In addition, housing on the structure must provide its own parking; there should be no net loss of existing or future public parking on the structure. b. Structural Issues Engineering studies conducted during the master planning process indicate that the parking structure can accommodate future expansion above the existing upper deck, but not without structural reinforcement. Any housing on top of the structure must take into account the structural loading of the new development and the accompanying cost implications. c. Visual Issues Because housing on top of the structure will be highly visible, it will have to adhere to the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines (see chapter 8) and Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -38 provide for ongoing maintenance. Also, the view of the mountains across the top of the parking structure is an important part of the arrival experience for visitors and contributes significantly to the Lionshead image and character. Any housing on the parking structure should endeavor not to block this view completely. 4.9.4.3 West Lionshead West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. All redevelopment in West Lionshead will need to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to create activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead it is appropriate to include some dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed developments in the area consistent with these policies. Perhaps the most promising locations to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements for new employee housing generation in Lionshead are the North Day Lot, Vail Associates service yard, and Holy Cross site. However, housing is not the only use these three properties will need to support. 4.9.4.4 Red Sandstone Parking Area The parking lot and Town of Vail transit stop at the base of the Red Sandstone Elementary school were identified as a potential site for employee or locals housing because of its proximity to the elementary school, the 1 -70 pedestrian overpass and the transit stop. However, the access (vehicular and pedestrian), safety and functional programming needs of the elementary school must take priority in any potential housing development scenario. 4.9.4.5 Old Town Shops The Old Town Shops, located just west of the Vail sanitation plant, were identified as potential employee housing locations during the master planning process. There are, however, other significant demands on this site, including potential expansion of the sanitation plant and the need for a new snowcat mountain access route from the Vail Associates service yard. In addition, the presence of the sanitation plant on one side and the existing gas station on the other reduces the desirability of this location for employee or locals housing. 4.9.4.6 North Day Lot The North Day lot is considered to be the preferred location for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. Additionally, it may be necessary to develop a higher revenue - generating product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy Cross, Vail Professional Building, and Cascade Crossing sites in order to defray the cost of road and infrastructure improvements. In planning the site, the following issues need to be considered. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -39 Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard development parameters: a. Density The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve significant density. It is recommended that the standards for density (units per acre) be increased at this location to allow for a greater number of employee housing units. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard development parameters. b. Building Height for Employee Housing It may be appropriate to allow for a greater overall building height than is otherwise allowed under the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines. Any increase in building height will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Town of Vail, and any eventual building height will still need to be visually appropriate for this location. c. Parking It may be appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for employee housing at this location given the sites proximity to transportation facilities, jobs, and pedestrian routes. In consideration for reducing employee parking for the housing provided on this site, parking for other employees of the owner provided on this site should be considered. Excess parking may be used to satisfy the no net loss of parking policy or for future parking requirements of other development on the property. d. Site Coverage and Landscape Area and Setbacks Consideration should also be given to increasing site coverage and reducing setbacks and landscape area in order to maximize the amount of employee housing on the site and /or due to impacts associated with the development of a public transportation facility on the property. With any deviation to development standards prescribed in the master plan and zoning regulations, consideration of impacts should be afforded to the neighboring residential uses to the North Day Lot. Any design with such deviations will need to be sensitive to creating good designs with mitigation measures such as heated sidewalks and well planned landscape materials. Additionally due to impacts from the Town's dispersed transportation center on neighboring residential uses, mitigation measures should be provided to buffer and screen residential uses. e. Encroachments on Town Land The Town of Vail owns a small parcel of land on the north side of the north day lot which accommodates the pedestrian bridge over the interstate highway. This land was dedicated to the Town by Vail Associates in 1976. In order to allow for more efficient layout and development of employee housing on the site and /or the dispersed transportation facility, the Town should give consideration to allowing development of employee housing and /or transportation uses on this parcel of land as part of the development of the north day lot. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -40 4.10 Gateways, Landmarks, and Portals The lack of spatial hierarchy or organizational clarity is a fundamental problem in the Lionshead pedestrian and vehicular network today. This section discusses the need to create a series of gateways, portals, landmarks and useful public spaces that will increase and enhance the character and identity of the pedestrian environment. 4.10.1 Gateways and Portals Gateways and portals are elements that signify important points of entry and transition and serve to reinforce the identity and functionality of both. They are announcements of direction and relative importance. Gateways can be created using building forms, landscaping, paving patterns, or signage. Portals and gateways are discussed in the architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8). The creation of gateways and portals is encouraged as a basic component of redevelopment, especially in transition areas between different domains, or public, semi - public, and private areas. A change in the hierarchy of the surrounding environment should be announced and well delineated. There are several critical locations where gateway and portals need to occur (see Map R). 4.10.1.1 Vehicular Gateways Because the majority of people coming to Lionshead arrive by vehicle, it is important that the vehicular arrival points announce and help establish the identity of Lionshead. The two primary vehicular gateways are the east and west boundaries of the study area on South Frontage Road (see Map R). Landscaping, signage, and the adjacent buildings should all communicate to motorists that they have entered the Lionshead resort area. Secondary vehicular gateways include all of the cross - streets that access Lionshead from the frontage road. These intersections should have a consistent landscape treatment and visible directional signage. A consistent signage package announcing the lodging destinations on each street should be an integral component of South Frontage Road improvements. 4.10.1.2 Pedestrian Portals/ Gateways Four primary pedestrian portals are critical to establishing the character and identity of Lionshead (see Map T): 1) the pedestrian entry on the west end of the parking structure; 2) the top of the grade transition from the north day lot into the retail mall; 3) the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place at the western end of the retail mall; and 4) the transition between the ski yard and the retail mall. 4. 10.2 Landmarks A landmark is a significant architectural element that all the visitors to Lionshead can identify and remember. Landmarks signify important points of entry, turning points and critical intersections in the pedestrian network, as well as destinations and visual reference points. The single landmark in Lionshead today is the Gondola clock tower, which will be replaced with the Vail Associates core site redevelopment. Appropriate locations for new landmarks in Lionshead are the east pedestrian portal, the central retail mall adjacent to the main pedestrian plaza, and the west pedestrian portal adjacent to the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. In addition, the potential civic center complex at the east end of the parking structure should function as a significant architectural landmark for the east end of Lionshead. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -41 4.11 Public Art Through the Art in Public Places board, the Town of Vail has long recognized the importance of public art in pedestrian environments. Future development and redevelopment projects in Lionshead, especially projects impacting the retail mall and primary pedestrian environments, should seek to incorporate public art according to the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Master Plan (not adopted as of the writing of this document). Pedestrian circulation systems, portals and gateways, landmarks, pedestrian plazas and architecture all present opportunities to incorporate public art. 4.12 Youth Recreation Throughout the masterplan process there was public input regarding the need for both indoor and outdoor non -skier related recreation opportunities for children and youth. Since the removal of the playground south of Gore Creek in 1995, the only such activities include the Vail Associates putt -putt golf course and the open play field of the ski yard. As the redevelopment of Lionshead progresses the creation of a programmed children's play area should be a community priority. Programmatic components of such as play area could include "tot -lot" play equipment, a volleyball court, swing sets, and creative play structures. Landscaping, benches, and picnic tables should also be integrated into the design such a play area. The location of such a play area will need to be readily accessible from the Lionshead pedestrian mall area and the Gore Creek recreation path, and will require good southern solar exposure. In addition to the play area described above, the potential of integrating children's play areas into the Lionshead pedestrian retail mall should be considered when improvements to the mall are made. Good examples of such play areas can be found in the Aspen, Breckenridge, and Boulder pedestrian retail districts. 4.13 Live Beds The maintenance, preservation, and enhancement of the live bed base are critical to the future success of Lionshead and as such, special emphasis should be placed on increasing the number of live beds in Lionshead as the area undergoes redevelopment. The Lionshead area currently contains a large percentage of the Town's overall lodging bed base. The bed base in Lionshead's consists of a variety of residential and lodging products including hotels, condominiums, timeshares and hybrids of all three. The vast majority of live beds in Lionshead are not accommodation units in hotels, but instead, in dwelling units in residential condominiums such as the Vail 21, Treetops, Antlers Lodge, Lion Square Lodge, Lifthouse Lodge, Landmark Tower and Townhomes, Lionshead Arcade, and Montaneros, all of which have some form of rental /property management program that encourages short term rental of dwelling units when the owners are not in residence. It has been the experience in Lionshead that condominium projects which include a voluntary rental management program have occupancy rates which exceed the occupancy rate of hotel products, and therefore tend to provide more live beds and produce more lodging tax revenues to the Town. Applications for new development or redevelopment which maintain, preserve, and enhance the live bed base in Lionshead have a significantly greater chance of approval in the development review process than those which do not. 4.13.1 Live Bed Definition Pursuant to Policy Objective 2.3.3, live beds (and warm beds) are defined as residential or lodging rooms or units that are designed for occupancy by visitors, guests, individuals, or families, on a short term rental basis. A live bed may include the following residential products: accommodation units, fractional fee club units, lodge dwelling units, timeshare units, attached accommodation units (i.e., lock -off units), and dwelling units which are included in a voluntary rental management program and available for short term rental. 4.13.2 Location of Live Beds Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -42 Live beds should be located in Lionshead pursuant to the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 and 2 zone districts. All properties within Lionshead, when developing or redeveloping and providing new residential or lodging products, should provide live beds as defined herein. 4.13.3 Hotel -types of Services and Amenities To aid in the furtherance of Policy Objective 2.3.3 of the Plan, the creation of additional live beds should include hotel -types of services and amenities. Such services and amenities may include, but not be limited to, the operation of a front desk, registration /reservation capabilities, recreational amenities, guest drop -off, on -site management, etc. These types of services and amenities in multiple family residential dwellings will increase the likelihood that the dwelling units will be made available for short term occupancy and help to promote improved occupancy rates. 4.13.4 Review of New Development and Redevelopment Projects The Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the policies and direction given by this Plan with respect to live beds when reviewing new development and redevelopment projects in Lionshead. Applications for new development or redevelopment shall maintain the live bed base in Lionshead. Applications for new development and redevelopment which enhance the live bed base have a significantly greater chance of approval in the development review process than those which do not. A proposal's adherence to the policies contained in the adopted master plan will be one of the factors analyzed by staff, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC), the Design Review Board (DRB), and the Town Council (as applicable) in determining whether to approve or disapprove the specific proposal. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -43 CHAPTER 5 Detailed Plan Recommendations This section of the Lionshead Master plan examines individual parcels and groups of parcels within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the south side of Gore Creek. The intent of this chapter — and the Master plan as a whole - is to identify important functional relationships and visual objectives within the district and to propose a framework for the long -term redevelopment of Lionshead. The document does not intend to limit or eliminate ideas relating to specific parcels; any proposals consistent with this framework should be considered even if they are not anticipated in this document. The parcels addressed here are organized generally from east to west, starting with the civic hub on the eastern end of the parking structure. 5.1 Vail Civic Center The proposed Vail civic center complex is comprised of the Vail public library, Dobson Ice Arena, and the existing charter bus parking lot at the eastern end of the Lionshead public parking structure (see figure 5 -1). At this time, municipal priorities for the development program on this site are uncertain, but potential alternatives are described below. 5.1.1 History of Vail Civic Center The Vail Civic Center site was acquired in the mid 1970's by the Town of Vail, after the Town Council rejected a proposal to build a civic center at Ford Park. It was determined that a civic center required a location adjacent to a major parking structure with walking distance of both the Vail Village and Lionshead. Since the acquisition of the property there have been several proposals considered and rejected for the site. There have been three attempts to build a convention center on the charter bus lot site, one including a performing arts center. All three proposals were rejected by the electorate. To date, no proposal has met the grand vision for the completion of the Vail Civic Center. 5.1.2 Potential Development Scenarios Uses suggested during the master planning process include a performing arts center, a conference facility, a community recreation and service center (potentially including the town government offices), a second ice rink connected to Dobson Arena, and a high -tech convention center. Community participants expressed a strong preference for a locally relevant development serving the local community as well as destination visitors. With a potential of 50,000 square feet per floor, this site could accommodate a variety of uses, provided they are well designed and integrated. It will be the responsibility of the Town of Vail Council to decide upon the development program for use of the civic center site. 5.1.3 Functional Relationships The general goal for this site is to create a single, cohesive civic center from three disparate components (the library, the arena and the bus parking lot), using coordinated architectural character and linked public spaces. The new concentration of civic uses can help to connect Lionshead and Vail Village and will become the eastern anchor of Lionshead, connected to the Lionshead pedestrian core by the parking structure and the redeveloped East Lionshead Circle. Specific planning considerations are as follows: 5.1.3.1 Access It will be important that the civic facilities complex be connected to all three circulation networks in Lionshead: vehicular, pedestrian, and public transit. a. Vehicular Access and Parking Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -44 The Lionshead parking structure will be the primary means of vehicular access to this facility for those arriving by car. A drop -off point could also be developed on the frontage road side of the facility (see figure 5 -2), but space is constrained here and better limited to special access needs. The southeast corner of the parking structure should be converted into a drop -off and arrival point for people walking to and from their cars. This will be the front door for the majority of people accessing the complex and should be designed to provide convenient vertical access to the interior of the facility and the pedestrian plaza on its southern face. The new facility and Dobson Ice Arena should be connected architecturally, allowing visitors who arrive via the parking structure to have a safe, enclosed connection to Dobson (see figure 5 -3). This is particularly critical for parents of children attending events at the arena. Although it is possible to create a vehicular drop -off point at the western end of Dobson arena, this is not recommended because it will conflict with service and transit traffic on East Lionshead Circle. If this drop -off is required, it should provide access only for targeted uses. b. Pedestrian Access The primary point of pedestrian access to the new civic center complex should be on the south side, at the terminus of East Lionshead Circle. Because pedestrians walking from Vail Village and Lionshead will converge at this point, the facility needs a well designed, highly visible front entry with ample plaza space accessing both the new civic facility and Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5 -3). This pedestrian plaza design should pursue incorporating the grade transition down to the Vail Public Library, creating a cohesive pedestrian plaza linking all elements of the Vail Civic Center complex (the civic center, Dobson, library, and the parking structure). A secondary access point should be created on the north side of the new structure, allowing pedestrian access to and through the site from the Vail International condominiums and the pedestrian walkway on the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5 -3). c. Transit Connections Currently, the in -town shuttle stop is between Dobson Ice Arena and the Vail public library for both east- and westbound buses. A transit stop is also needed adjacent to the new main pedestrian entry on the west end of Dobson (see figure 5 -3), allowing transit riders to access both Dobson and the proposed civic center complex from this point. This will allow greater flexibility in the transit system and reduce the potential for conflict between pedestrians, service vehicles and transit vehicles on the south side of Dobson. d. Emergency Access A new emergency vehicle route (see figure 5 -4) will be needed if the extension of East Lionshead Circle into the Vail International condominiums is closed. It is proposed that this route wrap around the southeast corner of the civic complex to the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (requiring a structural upgrade to the existing walkway). This access route must be designed so that it is not blocked by delivery vehicle traffic on the eastern end of the arena. 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Service and Delivery Two service and delivery points are proposed for the proposed civic center complex. The first is located on the southeastern end of Dobson Ice Arena. The second will serve the new civic facility from South Frontage Road (see figure 5 -2). It is strongly recommended that no delivery points be constructed that would introduce regular service and delivery traffic onto East Lionshead Circle or West Meadow Drive. Service and delivery traffic that will not be able to access the site from the South Frontage Road should be distributed equally across East Lionshead Circle and West Meadow Drive. 5.1.3.2 Relationship to East Lionshead Circle The proposed new civic center complex should function as the eastern visual terminus to East Lionshead Circle. The architecture connecting Dobson Ice Arena to the civic center should be integrated into the potential development on the south face of the parking structure (see section 5.2). The East Lionshead Circle pedestrian environment should have a strong connection to the pedestrian plaza in front of the civic center complex. 5.1.3.3 Relationship to Dobson Ice Arena Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the connection of the proposed new structure to Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5 -3). Currently, the main pedestrian entry to Dobson is the doorway on its south face, where there are often conflicts with delivery vehicles and the transit buses during times of peak activity. A common entry point on the western end of Dobson can become the new front door to the arena, thus reducing the potential for conflicts on the south side. It can also be designed to provide common lobby, ticketing, and concession space for both structures. There is an opportunity to make a below -grade connection from the common entry to the ice level in Dobson. This could make possible a second sheet of ice or large recreation space in the lowest level of the new civic center structure. This would, however, require large structural spans and would be very costly. 5.2 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure The linear strip of land on the south face of the Lionshead parking structure (see figure 5 -1) should be considered for the development of retail and office space on the ground level and housing for locals on the upper levels (see figure 6 -6). The planning objectives of this potential development are threefold. First, it would energize and visually upgrade East Lionshead Circle by enhancing pedestrian activity on the street. Second, it creates the potential for a locally accessible retail environment. The Town of Vail should consider retaining ownership of the ground level retail /office space and making it available to local entrepreneurs and businesses, much in the same way that deed restricted locals housing is provided in the Vail Commons. Finally, this site presents an opportunity to locate locals/ employee housing conveniently adjacent to the Lionshead pedestrian core. Retail back doors and entrances to the residential units in the new development will be accessed from the parking structure, and any private parking associated with these uses will be in the Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -48 parking structure. Some of the building's service and delivery needs may handled interior to the parking structure, but most will be accommodated in the facility proposed on the west end of the parking structure. East Lionshead Circle would only be used in short -term overflow situations. Because of the narrow depth and small square footage of the commercial space, it is not anticipated that it will generate the need for larger delivery trucks. Because the garage is a non - mechanical self - ventilating structure, any new vertical development must be offset a minimum of ten feet from the face of the existing structure. The effect of adjacent development on the ventilation of the parking structure must be thoroughly evaluated. 5.3 Lionshead Tourist Information Center The Lionshead Tourist Information Center is currently located just west of the entry to the Lionshead parking structure and is accessed directly off the frontage road. If the entrance to the Lionshead parking structure is relocated as shown in figure 5 -1 this existing facility will need to be relocated. Potential locations for the center include the Future Vail Civic Center and the parking structure. 5.4 Gore Creek Corridor The master plan goals for the Gore Creek corridor are to protect and enhance its natural beauty and environment, to connect it to the Lionshead core, and to make the Gore Creek recreation path safer and more inviting as a passive recreation amenity. Specific recommendations for this corridor are as follows 5.4.1 Creation of a Recreation Path `Bypass' Around the Ski Yard The existing Gore Creek recreation path is discontinuous and confusing. It should be extended along the creek, under the skier bridge and behind the lift line mazes to form an unbroken streamside trail around the ski yard (see figure 5 -5). Close coordination between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates lift operations will be needed for a safe alignment in this area. 5.4.2 Picnic and Seating Areas along the Recreation Path The existing picnic area on the recreation path behind the Lodge at Lionshead should be significantly improved. Bicycle racks, new benches and picnic tables, and adequate trash bins should be added. At least two other seating and picnic areas, consistent in design and furnishings with improvements at the existing area, are also recommended. Regular upkeep of the existing and proposed amenities will be required. 5.4.3 Safety Issues The existing Gore Creek recreation path is a relatively safe environment, but conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists will increase as the popularity of bicycling grows. A clearly delineated bicycle lane wide enough for a bicycle with a pull- behind child carrier is needed. The path should be wide enough for a cyclist to pass another bicycle without endangering nearby pedestrians. The design of the path should eliminate blind curves where cyclists riding in opposing directions might collide. The pool deck behind the Antlers presents such a hazard, and all potential measures should be taken to remedy that situation, including removal or modification of the pool. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -49 PETIPSTRIAN PEDESTRIAN-TRANSIT CONNECTION CONNECTION TO TO VAIL PUBUC UBRARY %TF%T MEADOW DO'BSn'N- C lVI'C CENTER MAIN DRIVFNAIL PPEDES"fRIANrrRkNSIT ENTRANCE VILLAGE RrTATLuousiNG ON SOLmi FACE OF STRUCTURE LODUL AT LIOVSITYAii DOBSON ICE AR E14 A VAIL r— �— Cmc r � y CENTER 'l+ r - PARKING SIRUCTU RE ARRIVAL ANT) r*OP OFF Pff INTVH RTICAI. GRADE TRMISTTION COMMON L013BY CONNECTING DOBSON' PRIM ARY PEDESTRIAN ICE ARENA TO PROPOSED C PAC CENTER COINEMON TO EAST NORTH PEDESTRIAN ENITRANCE LIONSIIEAD PEDESTRLON PORTAL Fi 5-3 • Fail Cawunun+ty awic r4mer Conneaom Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -50 TRANSIT TI"GENCY VEHICLE ROUTE LAST LIONSIM D C IRCI L YAM M a POL.IC 4.6 % - it VAEL CIVIC CENTER. IL VAII. FNTER-NATIDNAL DOBSON ICE ARENA ANDVAIL Lti I E-.RINATIONAL FLRE LANE 5.4.4 Lowland Area South of Gore Creek Improvements and restoration activities in this section of the Gore Creek corridor are discussed in chapter four, section 4.3.2. 5.4.5 Revegetation and Landscaping West of the Ski Yard Slope revegetation and landscaping are needed along the western portion of the Gore Creek recreation path. This section, which traverses a fill bank above Gore Creek, may never have the forested character of the section east of the ski yard, but it can be greatly enhanced by planting more trees. The focus should be on the more barren north side, with less intensive landscaping on the south bank framing views to the creek (see figure 6 -4). The added landscaping should be as natural as possible and appropriate for a riparian environment. The use of small understory plantings that would increase maintenance requirements should be minimized. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -51 P A SSIVE REC REAMNINATUF E TRAIL r PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO CREEK E E E)aSMG WOODEN ACCESS BRAE N'EV GORE CREEK RECREATION PATH BY-PASS ■ 7rr � . y t SKI YARD _ ) t + ! 7► LIONSHEAD CENTER � r E.7CLtMG GORE CREEK RECREATION PATH F4wv5 - - Care Creek Wetland Comeenom and Recrmaav Park 3. -Paw 5.5 East Lionshead Bus Drop -off Area This area is an essential pedestrian connection between the Lionshead parking structure and the Lionshead retail mall. The master plan recommends the removal of service and delivery activities, skier drop -off, and shuttle vans from this area in order to make pedestrian crossing safer. Other improvements include: 5.5.1 Pedestrian Connections The pedestrian corridor between the parking structure and the Lionshead retail mall should be direct and unobstructed (see figure 5 -6). A small volume of vehicular and transit traffic will continue to cross this area, but the space should be redesigned to make it clear that these vehicles are subordinate to pedestrians. Its design should suggest that cars are intruders in a pedestrian space rather than that pedestrians are crossing a vehicular road (as is the case today). Techniques to accomplish this goal include the Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -52 elimination of grade separations at the pedestrian crossing, paving patterns that differentiate the pedestrian crosswalk from the vehicular lanes, and bollards that delineate vehicular crossing lanes (see figure 5 -6). Landscaping may be appropriate in this plaza, but it must not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic between the parking structure and the core. 5.5.2 Transit Stop The transit arrival and drop -off points should be re- designed to provide improved transit functions and a better pedestrian experience. While pedestrian and bus conflicts will always exist given the need for people to move between the parking garage and the east Lionshead portal, significant improvements can be made to landscaping, sight - lines, pavement surfaces, grades and the aesthetic quality of this area. 5.5.3 Potential Building Infill Site At one time the Master Plan contemplated that when the skier drop -off and service and delivery functions are removed from the east entry to Lionshead area that the transit stop may be reduced in size yielding a site suitable for infill development. This infill development would be associated with Vail 21 and /or Lionshead Center re- developments on property that functions as road right -of -way and is owned by the Town of Vail. Development of this area would potentially create a strong gateway into the retail core and better definition of the pedestrian corridor that connects it to the parking structure. During the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study there was discussion regarding the idea of the entry into Lionshead being a "softer" more landscaped environment similar in concept to Slifer Square. In addition, there is a need to maintain transit functions in this area. For these reasons, coupled with the limited space available in this area the "build to" lines depicted on Map S may not be feasible. Any necessary refinements to "build to" lines should be considered during subsequent detailed design of the east entry into Lionshead. 5.6 West Face of the Parking Structure This area had previously been contemplated as being used for loading and delivery. However as previously mentioned this is not feasible. This area should be preserved for snow storage and access into the Lionshead Parking Structure. 5.7 Vail 21, Lionshead Arcade, Lifthouse Lodge, Lions Pride Cluster This group of adjacent structures is critical to the ability of the Lionshead core to pull people into its core (see figure 5 -7). Because these buildings constitute a significant portion of the existing retail frontage in Lionshead, they greatly influence the overall character and image of Lionshead, especially for those who enter the core from the east. All possible measures and incentives should be taken to upgrade these buildings. Some recommended possibilities are described below. 5.7.1 Expansion of Ground Floor Retail Space The ground floor retail space on the east face of the Vail 21 and the south and west faces of the Lionshead Arcade should be expanded to meet the build -to lines shown on Map S. This will focus and define the pedestrian street by changing its spatial proportions and absorbing the existing grade changes that act as a barrier between the retail face and pedestrian traffic flow. In addition, it will greatly enhance the visual quality retail appeal of the first floor level and may help fund other architectural enhancements. 5.7.2 Architectural Improvements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) discuss several transition tools that can be used to adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural quality desired for Lionshead. Given their high visibility and the extent to which they influence the quality Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -53 of the pedestrian environment, these buildings should be a priority for exterior renovation and enhancement. 5.7.3 Pedestrian Circulation Between Vail 21 and Lionshead Arcade This courtyard space (see figure 5 -7), often thought to be public, is actually private property serving the Lionshead Arcade and Vail 21. Considered a "secondary pedestrian mall" (see chapter six), it is appropriate that it be more intimate and quieter than the primary retail mall. The entrance to the courtyard is secondary to the primary pedestrian flow along the south face of the Lionshead Arcade (see figure 5 -7). As redevelopment occurs, snowmelting of the pavement should be considered because the lack of winter sun causes ice and snow accumulations. During the summer, this space will continue to function best as a semi - public outdoor courtyard for the existing restaurant and adjacent retail businesses. 5.7.4 Pedestrian Access from Vantage Point Condominiums to the Retail Core A pedestrian connection should be maintained from the Vantage Point condominiums to the main retail mall (see figure 5 -7). This connection exists today, but the outdoor stairs and the steps on the east end of the Lions Pride building are not attractive and are sometimes dangerous. When the site is redeveloped, this connection should be moved west, adjacent to the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge. 5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck The Lions Pride building and the parking deck across the alley are not in primary locations in the retail core but, because they are in very questionable condition (both visually and physically), their redevelopment and compliance with the Master plan should be considered a priority. An opportunity exists to convert the existing alleyway into a true arrival point for these properties and an enhanced pedestrian walkway. The existing parking must be replaced, most likely underneath a new structure, and could be accessed directly from East Lionshead Circle or from the alley. 5.7.6 Service and Delivery The alley currently functions as a delivery staging area and for emergency vehicle access. It is hoped that the service and delivery functions can be relocated to the new facility proposed at the west end of the parking structure. If they must remain on -site, any redevelopment in this area must dedicate adequate space to servicing so that delivery trucks do not block the fire lane. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -54 ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO fiXI INO LE17AIL SPACE WMAND E331INFILL RR TAIL AL TREMPS RETAIL >. — VAIL 2 d V TRAFFIC CONTROL STATION WEST IN 1 WEST OUT SKMR DROP OFF PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ENTRv CORJLU)OR RETAIL DEVEIOPhiI TT 0 FACE OF PARKMG nUCTURE Figure 5-6 -East L on0ea Pear" striam Portal Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -55 - L.IONSISAD ARCADE RETAEL EXPANSION r 3 � � .rt t C •� � � 1 ! �� -.�` r 'I � ; r *V , VAIL 21 i M 1 � f A 1,. KWEVU,UPED LIUNBPKJDE BUtLDLNG - AETAILE)VANSION Rgure S - Lkmm ea d Ar. -ade, rail 2!, Li R oufe Lodge. bompride and hr- deveigped Par)dV Deck Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -56 ACCESS 3FJ)orES EAST -WEST MEWED DEV'ELO MENT ON MSTIYG PARKING DECK NORTH- SOU7H 0RIENITD DEVELOPMENT SP.kNNNG ACCESS DRIYE livES'1'tV IND VANTAGE POINT I til - - 1� 11r:1t, iJ LL)DhJL, LIONSHEAD ARCADE VAIL 21 —` RETAIL EXPAN910N .kND 14FMUL Fir" 5, Ahpmu m RedewjoMenr oppwcomity cat Lia prrz B►tddivg Site Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -57 5.8 Lionshead Retail Core The Lionshead retail core (see figure 5 -8) is comprised of the Vail Associates core site, the surrounding pedestrian mall environment, and the retail faces of adjacent buildings. This central area is the heart and soul of Lionshead and constitutes the most critical area for public and private improvements. The Vail Associates core site represents the most likely near -term redevelopment project, but it is essential that the Town of Vail take all available steps to encourage and facilitate other efforts to enhance and redevelop the retail core. Specific recommendations are as follows: 5.8.1 Build -To Lines A significant problem in the retail mall today is the excessive distance between opposing retail faces, which causes pedestrians to interact with only one side of the street. To remedy this, build -to lines are recommended (see Map S) to create a continuous, well - defined retail experience in which all ground floor spaces directly address the pedestrian street. Of special note, the corridor defined by the build -to lines between the existing Landmark retail and Sunbird Lodge is centered on Tract C. In other words, the build -to lines in this east -west corridor will impact both the Vail Associates property and the Landmark Retail property equally. 5.8.2 Ground Level Retail Expansion Opportunities Ground floor retail expansion should be encouraged on existing structures that do not currently extend to their designated build -to lines and are not likely to be completely redeveloped. The most significant places for ground floor retail expansion are the east face of the Vail 21 building and the south and west faces of the Lionshead Arcade building. 5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site There is a critical north -south pedestrian connection between the ski yard and the proposed transportation and skier drop -off uses on the north day lot. This connection will require at least one north -south penetration through the Vail Associates core site, and there is an opportunity to create a second one, as shown in figure 5 -9. The east -west pedestrian corridor originating at the east Lionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into the Vail Associates core site, connecting with the north -south corridors. These connections should be part of the "primary retail mall" (see site design guidelines, chapter 6) to reinforce the village character of the core. It is not necessary that flanking architectural forms be completely separated in order to define pedestrian corridors. Instead, opportunities to create significant architectural portals are encouraged to highlight the transition from one public space into another. 5.8.4 Hierarchy of Pedestrian Space The Lionshead retail core is composed of a hierarchy of primary and secondary pedestrian corridors and spaces (see site design guidelines, chapter 6), shown in figure 5- 9. While both are important to the total retail environment, the primary should read as the dominant pedestrian flow pattern. Transitions between these different domains should be well defined. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -58 UONSHEAU ARCADE LIONSHMAD CE74TER -7 WAIL. ASSOCIATES CORE SrM LA- 1 0MARIL RETAIL CONCERT HALL PLAZA , ,� ° . �: - 1 ,•� ..........��. � %rte � R i c 1 �s .I I IrMnl MF r j0nGF VA,IL 21 Fgwv S-8 - f i w Aead Road +Curt Arm Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -59 PRIMARY PrDESTRIAY CCIt+MORS SFCONDARI' F^EDES TREAN CORRIf ORS SKI YARD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL �- L IONSQUARE LODU PEDIESMIAN WALKS IL L w k• r L�� v p Vs '� '� _ Asti' � 1 �_ ►'"'r'd � � ..s 7. EAST L14NSHEAD PEDESMAN PORTAL L ON'SH AD PARMNO S RAE NOMI u0r:9tlr PF.1XSTRIAN MAZA WF5T LYOMHEAAD PRD i?STRIAN POR`AL Figurt s- 9 - Edv -R'pxt one' Almi4 -Sostk Limrkeid Cart Parts+ Carrldon Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -60 5.8.5 Retail Space Allocation A primary goal of the Lionshead Master plan is to increase both the amount and the quality of retail space in the pedestrian core. The sunny south - facing sides of buildings (for example, at the Lifthouse Lodge and the creek side of the VA core site) are ideal for restaurants. The shadier north- facing sides are more appropriate for retail uses that do not benefit as much from a direct relationship with the outdoors. Use of ground floor commercial space for offices is not recommended on the primary pedestrian mall; these businesses should be located instead on the second story or outside the main pedestrian corridor. 5.8.6 Plazas and Nodes Dynamic pedestrian plazas and nodes are encouraged at each significant intersection in the retail core. Successful plazas are those that have good sun exposure, that are located on primary pedestrian corridors, and that are properly proportioned to encourage seating, eating, gathering and events. Successful nodes are concentrations of activities, landmarks and spaces where people want to congregate. Focal elements such as fountains, landscaping, and public art help to give each node a unique identify and serve as visual reference points. A fundamental objective of the master plan is to introduce these qualities in the Lionshead core. The central Lionshead public plaza, for example (shown in figure 5 -10), presents an opportunity to create a vibrant center of activity surrounded by active retail and restaurant spaces and animated with an ice rink. The development of a small infill building at the north edge of the plaza is recommended to define the space and introduce additional retail opportunities. The building could incorporate an underground service and delivery corridor to the north day lot transportation center. A food and beverage operation on a rooftop deck over this structure could provide a unique vantage point marking the new north Lionshead pedestrian portal and opening views into the central Lionshead plaza and up to the mountain. Because the Lionshead pedestrian mall is also an emergency vehicle access corridor, its proportions and the design of the elements within it must accommodate the turning movements and clearance requirements of fire trucks and other large vehicles. 5.8.7 The Core Site as a Priority Location for a Resort Hotel The Vail Associates core site has been identified as a priority location for a high -end resort hotel. Although the hotel would be a private development, the Town of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate this goal. The benefits of a hotel in the Lionshead core, discussed throughout this document, include a significant increase in the Lionshead "live" bed base, an increase in the number of visitors in the retail core, and a stronger identity as a resort destination. 5.8.8 Pedestrian/ Retail Connection to West Lionshead Circle The most important missing link in the Lionshead retail mall is a direct connection between the east end of the Montaneros condominiums and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. This connection would connect the Lionshead mall to West Lionshead Circle and would remove the awkward grade transition at Concert Hall Plaza. Figure 5 -11 suggests that, at the least, a connection could occur between the north side of the Montaneros and the south side of a redeveloped Concert Hall Plaza. The optimum solution would entail the redevelopment of Montaneros, enabling a direct connection with retail frontage on both sides (see figure 5 -12). Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -61 SECONaARY PEDESTRIAN FLOW TATI'ERN PRIMARY PEDEiTRLA -N REDEVELOPED CORESTTE FLOW PATTE" RETAIL FACE SUIMOUNIDIING P' AZA LANDMARK 1FMO[ISEE s ► RETAUL - LODGE M w ps fi f r � rFNTRAI. PFT)F.STRTA.N PIA7A POT 24ML ICE RINK OR PUBLIC ACTNfTY ELEMENT NORTH LIONSMAD PEDESTRIAN X)RTAI, V* RETAL BUILDING 3IGWMCAa'NT0RAIM TRANSI`nON FROM TRANSPORTATION CENTER Figure ` -10 -Cm teal Laywhe" Pedesman Plu a Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -62 PEDESMANIB1CY'CLE ACCESS 'NEST LIONSREkD PEGESTRLAN ?ORTAL. w l • i MONTANERGS j REDEVELOPED CONCERT HALL PEA7A J FfRE Lahr= NEW PEDESTNIAN 2(]Et DOR LiDNSWE V] RETAM M lLL Fegwc 5 -11 - Wot Li4aheai Uall Aed P*men C mmemom Note: Establishing the West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal was predicated on the removal of transit, drop -off and loading facilities. [luring the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. A pedestrian portal in this location is still desired, but will need to be done in conjunction with maintaining transit, drop-off and loading uses. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -63 PEDES'T'l4l iiK43ECYCLE ACCESS WEST LJONSHEAL) PPEDESIRLAN PORTAL f —� A , I tti 4 1 t� i REDEk EL OFF..D CON."F R I HALL PLAZ-k FtRE LANE LSQNSFLEAD FX7AIL. MALL Figum 5 -1: - Wrx Lioru4mdMag Maftw Comwobtu Note: Establishing the 'West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal was predicated on the removal of transit, drop -off and loading facilities. During the 200992010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. A pedestrian portal in this location is still desired, but will need to be done in coniunction with maintaining transit, drop -off and loading uses. 5.9 North Day Lot At the time the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted the North Day Lot was identified as a potential location for a central transit facility. During subsequent study of the site in 2008 and 2009 it was determined that the Town would not pursue locating a transit center on this site. In lieu of a transit center the North Day Lot has been programmed to provide affordable housing along with a skier drop -off parking lot. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -64 5.10 Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Landmark Tower and Townhomes These three properties form the wall that separates the pedestrian retail mall from west Lionshead lodges and residential properties. Although each property has particular issues and redevelopment potential, they are discussed together because of their proximity and common relationship to the pedestrian mall. The potential that these three properties could work together in a joint redevelopment effort is limited because the Landmark Townhomes and Montaneros are condominium associations. The conceptual master plan for this area (see figure 5 -14) assumes that each property redevelops independently. However, the best planning scenarios for these properties (and for the west pedestrian/ retail mall) involve joint efforts and the possible realignment of existing property lines. If redevelopment pressures build for these properties, the Town of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate cooperation among the owners. MONTANERM --1 NCERT ItkLL P L.A.Z4 *` LANDMARK - REST �IONSHEAD CIRCLE REaiD V ATF.1?'REIlEV'k.I.OPk.D LANnMARK TOWWHOMF_S ,F jgwe c -1 e . 1.ndnw k 7oxLhom"A4aWenm.vvC, -- .Yid! Pl=a 5.10.1 Landmark Tower and Townhomes Two important issues face this property: access and redevelopment of the Townhomes. The Landmark Tower currently has an informal agreement with Vail Associates that allows it to utilize the north day lot for guest arrivals and drop -offs. It is unlikely that this use can continue in the same way after development of a transit center on the site. Planning for development of the north day lot should explore all possibilities to integrate a new front door for the Landmark into the new facility. There is also an opportunity for the Landmark Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -65 Tower to expand its lower level lobby over its existing parking deck, possibly tying in with the shelter building proposed at the transit center. Perhaps the best scenario for improving the Landmark's access is in conjunction with redevelopment of the Townhomes. This would make possible the creation of a drop -off loop integrated into the west end of the Landmark or an access drive and drop -off loop on the existing fire lane south of the structure. The latter would only be possible if a new pedestrian corridor /fire lane is created into the pedestrian core area. A joint redevelopment effort by the Townhomes, Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros would present the greatest range of opportunities to resolve the access issue. There is little opportunity for expansion of the Townhomes because it is hemmed in by property lines to the north and by the fire lane and property lines to the south. One possibility is a structure oriented north -south over the west end of the North Day Lot. However, there would be potential conflicts with the volume of traffic entering the north day lot from this end. With cooperation from Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros, the property might be able to expand to the south. 5.10.2 Concert Hall Plaza/ Montaneros Concert Hall Plaza was intended to be the western portal into the Lionshead pedestrian core, but pedestrians can't see where it leads and don't use it. When this property is redeveloped, a priority will be to create a connection as direct as possible between the western terminus of the pedestrian core and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The concept illustrated in figure 5 -11 would require cooperation with the Town of Vail to remove the existing bus drop -off, as well as Montaneros and the Landmark Townhomes. (The scenario in figure 5 -11 would require a small property acquisition from the Landmark in the northeast corner of the redeveloped structure.) The redeveloped structure could accommodate a vertical residential component as well. This is the most feasible solution for a strong pedestrian connection, but the best solution would entail a cooperative redevelopment effort with the Montaneros. The Town of Vail should make all reasonable efforts to encourage and facilitate this redevelopment. However, the need to maintain a bus stop and some level of short -term parking and loading /delivery functions on Town -owned land adjacent to Concert Hall Plaza will be an important consideration in the re- development of these properties. 5.11 Ski Yard Improvements recommended for the Lionshead ski yard are as follows: 5.11.1 Relationship to the Lionshead Pedestrian Mall There is a significant grade change between the ski yard and the retail mall. As suggested in figure 5 -15, a better grade transition could be designed at the north edge of the ski yard to make it a more usable public space and to articulate a strong linkage between the urban environment of the retail mall and the open environment of the ski yard. 5.11.2 Skier Bridge The existing skier bridge is a landmark but needs to be replaced. The new bridge should be visually compatible with the desired character of Lionshead and wide enough to separate skiers and pedestrians. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -66 PROPOSED GORE CREEK RECt-EATION PATH BY-PASS NEW "L" D%tARK" SKIER BRIDGE WALK C 0NNECIION TO K.B. RAZ +CH RESTAURANT R r L L[ONSQUARE SIP ►. ,.:' LANDSCAPE - SCREENING s r ' r 4 F } F 1E111 1110N FROM 1- IrMSFY -An PLACE "GRAND" CONVECTION OF RETAIL MALL WITH SKI YARD "VII_,QEGREFN" SKI YARINPUBLE LVENT SPACE FRAMED BY PEDESTRIAN PATH POTEN'CIAI., APRES SKI ON TOP OF GONDOLA TTRLtINAL Figvrr 1 -15 - PnimriafAi Y&*d,Enwaneenents 5.11.3 Connections As depicted in figure 5 -15, pedestrian path connections should be provided from the north end of ski yard and the gondola terminal to the Gore Creek recreation path, the skier bridge, and the southeast corner of the Lion Square Lodge (location of the KB Ranch Restaurant). 5.11.4 Screening and Landscaping Lion Square Lodge should be involved in planning enhancements in the ski yard. Landscaping is desirable to screen the building at the west edge of the yard, but in the central area would conflict with skier operations and the yard's potential to function as a village green for community gathering and summer recreation. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -67 5.11.5 Potential Setback Encroachments by Adjacent Property Owners Since the Ski Yard functions as an outdoor recreation and special events area, rather than a traditional development site, encroachments within adjacent property owners' prescribed setback areas adjacent to the Ski Yard may be considered. 5.12 Lion Square Lodge The Lion Square Lodge, located at the end of Lionshead Place, occupies two parcels. The main parcel (phases 1, 2, and 3) borders the ski yard and the Gore Creek recreation path. The north parcel (phase 4) is located north of the Lionshead Place cul -de -sac. Several issues arise because of this split configuration. 5.12.1 Traffic Concerns The primary concern of the Lion Square Lodge property owners is the existing and potential volume of traffic (both lodging vehicles and delivery vehicles) that accesses the Vail Associates core site. The current access into the core site passes between Lion Square's main and north properties, resulting in an unsafe and poorly defined connection between the buildings. When the Vail Associates core site is redeveloped, the mitigation of lodging and service vehicle impacts on the Lion Square Lodge will be essential. Service vehicles should not be allowed to stage outside of the core site or to cause visual, audible, or air pollution impacts. 5.12.2 Pedestrian Connection between the Main Building and the North Building Potential redevelopment must address the need for a clear pedestrian connection and defined vehicular corridor between the main Lion Square Lodge property and the north building on the other side of Lionshead Place (see figure 5 -16). 5.12.3 Ski Yard Pedestrian Access The pedestrian path around the north end of the Lion Square Lodge should be upgraded to provide an attractive and safe pedestrian connection from Lionshead Place into the ski yard. Because the path is close to the residential units in the northern end of the Lion Square building, landscaping and other screening methods will be needed. It is not recommended that this pedestrian access be emphasized, but only that it be of better quality. The west Lionshead pedestrian portal is more important as the western point of entry into the core area. 5.12.4 Potential Development and Redevelopment Scenarios Lion Square Lodge is in need of major exterior renovations or redevelopment. Figure 5- 16 presents a scenario by which the Lodge could add significant density, enabling the creation of a strong architectural edge to Lionshead Place, a direct connection between the main and north Lodge properties, and a screened parking and arrival area. Another redevelopment scenario (not illustrated) entails relocation of the existing core site access road to a new dedicated access on the north side of Lion Square's north building. This would enable redevelopment to connect the primary Lion Square Lodge building with its north property. Issues associated with this scenario include the proximity of this new intersection to the adjacent West Lionshead Circle intersection and the potential for noise and visual impacts on the south side of the Montaneros property. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -68 LANnq'APE SCREENTNG ALONG FACE OF LIO.VSQUARE LOE)GE POTEN iIAL iNN "ER COURTYARD AJND ARRIVAL PONT r – LIONSQUARE LUDUE --- �� moo } r - 1W � i r. eJi ; r . — POTENTIAL REDE'L"ELOPMR4'T OF LIONSQLARE LODGE NORTH BUILDMG PEDESTRIANN/VEMCLE CONNBMON OF LIQnSQL;ARL LODGE AND LIC KSQUARE - NORT r PEDESTRLANISICYCIZ CONNECTION TO RETAIL CORE POTENnAL NEW DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES "EDGE' TO STREET LI0NSHEAV PLAL:E PEDES 4IiiAN LONNUMUN TO SKI YARD Figure 5.1+6 - LwZpm Lame 5.13 The Marriott With approximately 320 rooms, the Marriott is the largest supply of hot beds in Lionshead. The single largest structure in Lionshead, it is also very visible, especially from the west. It is consequently a high priority renovation project, and all reasonable measures should be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage and facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues regarding this property are as follows: 5.13.1 Redevelopment or Development of the Parking Structure Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -69 The best opportunity for new development on the Marriott property is the existing parking structure (figure 5 -17). If this site is developed, attention should be given to the relationship between the development, Gore Creek, the Gore Creek recreation path, and the west day lot. Vertical development should step back from the recreation path, and there should be a clear separation (most likely a landscape buffer) between the public space of the recreation path and the private space of the residential units. 5.13.2 Infill Opportunities There are several tennis courts on the south side of the Marriott. This area presents an opportunity for low -rise infill development that eases the visual and physical transition from the existing structure to the Gore Creek recreation path. 5.13.3 Opportunities for Facade Renovation Exterior renovation of the Marriott is a community priority, but the size and dimensions of the structure present a challenge, and it is unlikely that the architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8) can be fully met. However, this should not discourage exterior renovation, and the Town of Vail Design Review Board should insure that the intent of the guidelines is met. (This is a basic premise of the architectural design guidelines, relevant to all existing buildings in Lionshead.) 5.13.4 West Lionshead Circle in Front of the Marriott Any future development or redevelopment of the Marriott property should include a continuous secondary pedestrian walk on the south side of West Lionshead Circle. A pavement snowmelt system is strongly recommended because of icing problems on the walkway in winter. 5.13.5 Preservation of Existing Accommodation Units The Marriott presently contains 276 short term accommodation units. In addition, the Marriott also contains a restaurant, lounge, spa, and meeting space facilities incidental to the operation of the hotel. Given the importance and need for short term accommodations to the vitality and success of the community, any future redevelopment of the site shall ensure the preservation of short term accommodation units on the site. The preservation of short term accommodations should focus on maintaining the number of existing hotel beds and the amount of gross residential square footage on the site as well as requiring the preservation of 276 accommodation units. With this in mind, the quality of the existing accommodation unit room could be upgraded and the rooms could be reconfigured to create multi -room suites. In no instance, however, should the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units be reduced. In fact, opportunities for increasing the number of accommodation units beyond the existing 276 units already on- site should be evaluated during the development review process. For example, the construction of "attached accommodation units ", as defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantly increase the availability of short term rental opportunities within the building. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -70 POTENTIAL INF LLS ON EXISTING TI+NMS COURTS ?OTLNTUL DEVELOPMENT ON EXISTING PARKING DECK ■.fir.►,, _ �+ ✓ � -ter � �' I �9 i ' ` r MSTTNG 5TRUC'T'[1RE - fi MARRIOTT low ^* ►' Vti!M� JOAL ... WEST LIONSff -#X CIRCLE Figwv i -17- 77w Mamox 5.14 Antlers Lodge Like the Marriott, the Antlers Lodge is a large and highly visible structure in need of exterior renovation. It, too, should be considered a priority redevelopment project. Figure 5 -18 illustrates a potential development scenario that involves partial screening of the existing tower and an enhanced fagade along Lionshead Place. Design considerations described for the Marriott also apply to the Antlers; any addition or renovation should conform to the architectural design guidelines in chapter 8. In addition, a heated sidewalk along the north edge of the property, an on -site loading and delivery area, and a remedy for the bike path problem caused by the pool should be part of any redevelopment. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -71 5.15 Lionshead Inn, Lionshead Annex, Enzian Cluster Redevelopment and /or enhancement of the buildings in this cluster at West Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road (see figure 5 -19) is encouraged. 5.15.1 The Pedestrian Street The existing structures are recessed from the street, elevated above it, and separated from it by surface parking lots. To improve the pedestrian character of the neighborhood, a better relationship with the street is desirable. The principal objective for redevelopment in this area is to engage the surrounding pedestrian environment, either by adding building elements toward the street or by lowering the finish grade at the entries so that they are closer to the level of the street. 5. 15.2 Access and Street Frontage The existing accesses into these properties should be adjusted to align with the opposing curb cuts on the east side of West Lionshead Circle. The street edge should be strengthened for pedestrian use with landscaping, enhanced signage, and retaining walls as described in the site design guidelines, chapter six. The Lionshead Inn secured a permit in the past which is now expired to add another vehicular access point from the South Frontage Road, and the property owner is encouraged to pursue the opportunity to screen the surface parking lot on the north and regrade the lot to reduce the significant cross - slope. 5.15.3 Building Height Because it sits considerably above the frontage road, the Lionshead Inn is encouraged to explore a ground level or lower floor infill solution if development scenarios are pursued. Additional building height, if proposed, must conform to the design guidelines. 5.15.4 Preservation of Existing Live Beds The Lionshead Inn and Lionshead Annex presently contain 85 accommodation units. Given the importance and need for live beds to the vitality and success of the community, any future redevelopment of the sites shall ensure the preservation of short term accommodation on the site. The preservation of live beds should focus on maintaining the number of existing live beds and the amount of gross residential square footage devoted to that use on the site. With this in mind, the quality of the existing live bed base could be upgraded and the rooms could be reconfigured to create increased lodging opportunities. In no instance, however, shall the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to live beds be reduced. The construction of "attached accommodation units ", "lodge dwelling units ", "timeshare units ", "fractional fee club units ", and dwelling units in a voluntary rental program, as defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantly increase the availability of short term rental opportunities within the building. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -72 VEMCUL.AR TURN AROUND AND GORE CREEK RECREATION PATH ACCESS PXISTNG ANTLERS BUILDING PDTE NTIA.L DEVELOPMENT' SCRFFNlWv FUSTING BUDDING L A 3- . `v�.`' - ot .�r d j 4 0_�. b4AFJU(,) f I VEHICULAR ENTRYMROP - OFF POINT PEEESTRIAN WALKS L IONSHEkD PLACE Figure 3 -18 - ?arearwi And4m, CbMammim 1Redewl©p -tll Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -73 MONTA'hY -ROB MIlRRIOTf tWZVLN r - VAIL SPA l ow -- T e i • [IONSHEAD 1w VAM,GLQ F4Wr 5- j+?- Lonshe&i Inn. Pailg'p Lodge and T'hr Enzun Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -74 5.16 Vail Spa The Vail Spa's unique architectural style will be difficult to adapt to the new architectural design guidelines for Lionshead, and no attempt to do so is recommended. However, the Vail Spa has several developable areas on its property, notably its existing tennis courts. Any future development or redevelopment of this property should comply with the intent of the master plan and the design guidelines. If South Frontage Road is realigned, the length of West Lionshead Circle around the western end of the property will increase, opening an opportunity for infill development, possibly offices or other commercial use (see figure 5 -20). In view of its close proximity to the frontage road, the Vail Spa must be involved in all discussions concerning future frontage road realignment or infill development. SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN WALK PRIMARY PWESTRIAN WALK POtEIJ'11AL DEVELOPMENT ON NtkMDTT PARKING DECK POTENTSAL CONFERENCE OR COWAERCIAL COMPOKEM OF WEST DAY LOT DEYEL )PMENT r 4 MARRIO ti. 4 I0 Uf J 4AILSPA }' -0 sz J al V ! i ' l lV f ti+ POT T FLAL VAILASS1C:lA IESt YihXV1 YARD DEVELOPMENT RE- ALIGNED WEST UOPISK AD CIRCLE P+O'IENTUL O€FICE HUII.DINC DEVELOPMENT L PEDESTRLAN l4QDE CONNECTING WEST LIOMHEAD CIRCLE M W "'I" END ?EVES °rKIAN'rTRA 3rr CONNECT10 r F fpm 5 -20 Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -75 5.17 \ni„G+ I ; sh Ever Vail Ever Vail is a 12.6 acre site and is located in West Lionshead (see Figure 5 -21). Ever Vail West Q includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, and the former gas station site @R r the F ^ ^ I° River ester ° tatiep site. The subject property is divided into two parcels within the Ever Vail Subdivision and should be zoned Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District. Ever Vail should be redeveloped to enhance and improve the guest and community experience and improve Vail Resorts' ability to service and maintain mountain facilities. Due to the large size of the development site, Ever Vail will likely be redeveloped in phases over time. Ever Vail should be a residential /mixed use hub that includes key components such as a ski lift (gondola), increased office space, new retail space, public parking, realignment of the frontage road, relocated mountain operations and maintenance yard, employee housing, a 100+ room hotel, public transit facilities, a community recreation facility and improvements for connectivity with the rest of Lionshead and Cascade Village for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. J For, . 1• b } a Figure 5 -21: Conceptual Ever Vail Site Plan 54474 South F=F-^eRt @ Re@d I MPFe r, +j .-,r,. -J hGGess AaFGe'S. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -76 a Re4en41 en of EXiSti R9 F stage Read A 09 nme n4 hip PIP a StFGRq GGPPe_P_,t _hPtWPtQP th area ;;Ppl the rest Af m epshead I Ippler th Preptage. Read spepar the Va GGRtiq ieHs narrel n I4e 2}3 i n mq W ith p,^� I r- vrFcY Qbj@c 2 . 3 .4, i rr rvvc d ttlTCs� _A n r-I e the Par , ffeateF Sight , ha ll be exp 0 A ' ' t irnin lanes IaRGIsraned medians - A . Ad skier dren_eff rr 5.17.1 South Frontage Road Realignment The relocation of the South Frontage Road in the Ever Vail area has been a concept embodied in this master plan since its adoption in 1998. Ever Vail includes the relocation and realignment of the South Frontage Road consistent with the recommended actions and policy objections found in sections 1.3.4 and 2.3.4. The South Frontage Road realignment should be relocated as detailed in the road relocation plans approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and as shown in figure 5 -21a. The relocated South Frontage Road includes a 2 -lane roundabout at the eastern end of Ever Vail. This roundabout connects the relocated frontage road with the new extension of West Forest Road. Legal and physical access to ERWSD shall be provided by Ever Vail property owners through Ever Vail to accommodate current uses and future development of the ERWSD property. On the South Frontage Road west of Ever Vail, a roundabout with a connection to the Simba Run underpass is anticipated and further described in section 4.6.6. The grades of the relocated South Frontage Road should be designed to accommodate the con of the roundabout and Simba Run underpass (see figure 5 -21b). I The greatest benefit of t s the realignment of the South Frontage Road Ater +i ttrcc�-ii-mvc is that it results in one *e4:y large --and contiguous development parcel and in doing so integrates the Maintenance Yard /Holy Cross site with the West Day Lot (Ritz - Carlton Residences) by removal of the barrier created by the existing Frontage Road alignment. It also creates the best pedestrian environment possible in creating an extension of the Lionshead Retail area in that it provides the potential to establish a convenient and desirable pedestrian connection to the rest of Lionshead. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -77 I-IG1 FA Y Q ' inn Z /ail Dref occiGRAI RI IiID-linry ci4o tk����ss s+te�t�i tfx, ��� �«. h.,fiADPPA +him r, r,rJ +hl, rpc ; t Af D � / _ED _ y a " j r .. 1w • ARAM i P.EN'FR 5 � EIiPRANCE T f •. PPgPOSED GE TA(]MACiE 9RID CLWBiMG WALL TOWER ! r ' _ • D � * '" j F 4 ©T Pi ne rya r p O PEDESTRIAN BRiWE TKSIOENTIAL GANALG€ uSE P K � T6.'G�RE �rY. a S LJAQ'Wa a'.A?SCj a GAS REGUNroR N PAA e OP.OPOSED SNQw WE €.DE f - ' 6 STORAGE _ E r .O T. '�� ERWS - a PLANT T • I PEDRIKE PAM 'i `t �J Mgt _ ray. _ % f aye Y` Figure 5 -21a: Conceptual Realignment of the South Frontage Road Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -78 � i J \ P f Q i y wi w� S r � � � e - � � �• ,�' �- fir' - _ - 77- � f Figure 5 -21b: Conceptual Grading Plan for Frontage Road Realignment 5.17.2 Vehicular Access and Circulation In keeping with Policy Objective 2.3.4, Improved Access and Circulation, of the Plan, opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements shall be explored in conjunction with any future redevelopment of the South Frontage Road and interior roads within the redevelopment of the West Lionshead sites. Possible opportunities for improvements may include improved mass transit stops, relocated /reduced /shared points of entry /exiting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, roundabouts at major intersections, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes, landscaped medians and skier drop -off. It is essential that Ever Vail provide safe and efficient access points from the road networks adjacent to the site. Legal and physical access to ERWSD shall be provided by Ever Vail property owners through Ever Vail to accommodate current uses and future development of the ERWSD property. The design for the relocated South Frontage Road anticipates the construction of a roundabout that connects the South Frontage Road to the North Frontage Road via the Simba Run underpass. To accommodate this roundabout, the South Frontage Road will need to include retaining walls to facilitate a drop in elevation as it moves west (see figure 5 -21b). The Simba Run underpass will cross 1 -70 and provide an additional connection between the north and south sides of Vail. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -79 Ever Vail shall comply with the loading and delivery requirements of the Vail Town Code. Loading and delivery with Ever Vail shall comply with Section 4.7, Loading and Delivery, of this Master Plan. Service and delivery truck turning maneuvers should not negatively impact traffic flow on the South Frontage Road, West Forest Road or Market Street. With a realignment of vehicular access points, attention should be given to the location of service and parking areas. 5.17.3 Parking Ever Vail shall be developed as a commercial core that includes mixed use development, pedestrian streets and plazas, direct access to transit options, bicycle and pedestrian connections and access to Vail Mountain. As a commercial core, Ever Vail should be incorporated into the Town's adopted commercial core parking areas, which allow for reduced parking requirements due to proximity to mixed use development. Ever Vail shall meet the parking requirements of the Vail Town Code. The appropriate parking requirements for ski lifts and other potential land uses that do not have a specified parking requirement will be determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Section 2.4: Ground Rules for the Master Planning Process, states that there shall be no net loss of parking spaces now existing in Lionshead. Ever Vail must include parking spaces to offset displaced existing parking from the former gas station site and Maintenance Yard/ Holy Cross Site in accordance with section 4.8.1. These spaces are in addition to parking required by the Vail Town Code and any public parking spaces provided by Ever Vail. Ever Vail shall include an additional 400 public parking spaces, as identified in section 4.1.5: West Lionshead — Residential /Mixed Use Hub. These spaces will address long term parking needs, including the Town's goal to eliminate parking from the South Frontage Road as further detailed in Section 4.8.3.3b of this master plan. During development and phasing of Ever Vail, there will be periods of time when surface parking lots and staging areas may be necessary to meet skier parking and construction needs. Surface parking lots shall not be maintained as a long -term solution to meeting parking demand. Skier drop -off is an essential component of a successful ski portal. Skier drop -off at Ever Vail will improve the guest and local experience. The transit facility in Ever Vail should accommodate 10 -14 short -term or skier drop -off parking spaces. Short -term parking is a key aspect to community commercial uses, allowing customers to quickly and conveniently patronize establishments. Outside of skier drop -off and pick -up during peak periods, these spaces could be utilized as short -term parking serving the commercial uses in close proximity, such as the grocery store. Skier drop -off spaces are also envisioned in the parking structure on the west side of Ever Vail. Approximately 50 parking spaces should be available for short term parking and skier drop -off when not in use for children's ski school activities, which traditionally occur one day per week in the winter. These short -term parking spaces, given their location at approximately 500 feet from the gondola, would provide skier drop -off capacity in the event the short -term spaces in the transit facility are displaced due to expansion of bus activity. 5.17.4 Public Transportation Public transportation is an essential element to successfully connect Ever Vail to other portals, neighborhoods, and down valley. Ever Vail needs to provide access for in -town bus service, outlying bus service, ECO Transit buses plus hotel and lodge shuttles. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -80 Transit facilities are essential to facilitate the use of public transit, reduce parking demand and provide transit connections for employees housed in Ever Vail. Adequate transit provides an opportunity for employees, skiers, visitors and residents to connect Ever Vail with other neighborhoods and communities. Ever Vail shall include a transit facility located adjacent to the relocated South Frontage Road pursuant to section 1.3.5, which recommends creating dispersed transit facilities in Lionshead. This facility shall be designed to accommodate the Town's outlying bus routes as well as regional bus routes within a covered facility on the ground floor. It is anticipated that the transit facility will accommodate a minimum of four bus bays. In the long- term and as necessary, the facility may transition to up to 12 buses utilizing a pull off on the South Frontage Road. The transit facilities are envisioned as a bus stop facility with very short dwell times. An area accommodating up to two in -town buses should be located on the eastern end of Ever Vail (see figure 5 -22). Ever Vail should also provide a hotel and lodge shuttle drop -off area to accommodate visitors from other locations within Vail. The drop -off area should be a surface location on the west side of Ever Vail. The bus stop and drop -off area shall be enhanced with shelters, benches, landscaping and other similar improvements. J J E7 1 a{ ' f Figure 5 -22: Conceptual Transit Facility and Bus Stops Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -81 LEGEND: PxSelro66R� CR[MCPi wRfiA - _ — . H4lTEL 5HJTiLE E}ri��� _ �a -- URLTCfnY PwRMwB E.'R. »CE ly` �E 1 L i - E =44 F: _ r - - 9dME'GRCE Y. t � o - Figure 5 -22a: Conceptual Transit and Vehicular Circulation 5.17.5 Gondola and Vail Mountain Portal Ever Vail shall include a gondola, which will transport visitors, guests, and residents to Vail Mountain. A gondola will make Ever Vail a mountain portal and will enhance benefits of Ever Vail to guests, locals and employees. The gondola will be located adjacent to Gore Creek and will generally travel to the base of the current Chair 26 where a new mid - station will be located. The gondola will replace Chair 26 and generally terminate in the Eagle's Nest area of Vail Mountain. The gondola route will likely require easements and other approvals from the Town of Vail when the route crosses Town -owned properties. -- _E _ - -r. - - ;ENTRRL , _ P t +r4�A -_ - #V ' OW L 9- - IAE- lost Figure 5 -22b: Conceptual Gondola and Mountain Portal Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -82 5.17. Pedestrian and Bike Access As compared to a separate, free - standing portal, West I Ever Vail is considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for this area to be successful, it is important to have a strong pedestrian connection with the rest of Lionshead. Streetscape improvements including bike lanes or trails and sidewalks should be incorporated in any redevelopment along West Lionshead Circle and the South Frontage Road to improve the viability of mixed uses in Al I i^n .she— Ever Vail. Improvements to street lighting, walking surfaces, trails, seating areas and public art that facilitate safe and attractive pedestrian and bike movement are strongly encouraged. Said improvements may necessitate the need for access easements through the sites. In the redevelopment of �ni^1;+ Ever Vail, pedestrian and bike connections shall be made to integrate with the rest of Lionshead and Cascade Village. Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements shall include a new bridge connecting the Gore Creek Trail to Ever Vail, the redevelopment of the pedestrian bridge on the west side of Ever Vail, and path enhancements to the Gore Creek Trail connection into Cascade Village and the path connecting to the relocated South Frontage Road. All pedestrian path improvements must meet Town recreation path standards and provide a safe and attractive pedestrian and bike experience. 961 S If the site redeveleps the Path Shall - ht - Q P_1Ah_A1AG_ tA_ 1RR4_QP_t tAGWR FP_GGFP__AtiA_RaI Path stars- a,Rd -te sa ttFaGtiVe .Ad bike ^ The improvements shall include a public easement over the paths where necessary. Pedestrian connections between Ever Vail and West Lionshead Circle shall be improved to provide safe and attractive pedestrian crossings. Improvements may include raised crosswalks, change in paving material, safe harbors, medians, and signage. See figure 5 -22c for conceptual pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan. LEGEND: 91 PEDES7RM ONLY M - VUTWJSE PATH mom r. my . w ev M ew Figure 5 -22c: Conceptual Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -83 5.17.7 Public Spaces and Plazas Within Ever Vail, pedestrian plazas and walkways are essential to create an extension of Lionshead where pedestrian ization has been a key element of success. Elements of successful public spaces include portals, edge definers, public space definers, landmarks and public art. These place- making elements improve pedestrian circulation and provide aesthetically pleasing places to congregate. They further enhance the livability of Ever Vail for employees, residents and guests. The creation of gateways and portal is encouraged as a basic component of redevelopment, especially in transition areas between different domains, or public, semi - public, and private areas. It is essential that public spaces and plazas are not shaded by buildings at peak use times. Further sun shade analysis will need to occur in order to ensure public spaces and plazas are not dark and unwelcoming to users. Outdoor dining decks are encouraged to bridge the gap between public and private space and provide vibrancy to the adjacent streets, walkways and plazas as further detailed in section 4.10 of this Plan. Chapter 8, Architectural Design Guidelines provides guidelines for these elements to ensure they are successfully implemented. Elements of the natural environment need to interact with public spaces in order to connect the urban and natural environments. Within Ever Vail, the improvements to Red Sandstone Creek, as further detailed in section 5.17.10, will provide public spaces for recreation and congregation that connect Ever Vail with the natural environment, as recommended by section 1.3.3. Provisions should be made for public access to streets, paths and plazas through easements or similar mechanisms to create a perceived public domain in Ever Vail. Additional dedications and /or easements are necessary to facilitate the use of property by the public. i o j'iY ilE 9 >RBQVSED FR9RTRC,E ♦ �. �^ 8 • r �' '-., L � ROAD M 10E EGG' f THE Po.'7 CST l � SiESQENCE., Ct"iNG wY tTGMER W p v Si IAM eRli]C,E • " _ .� /�/ ''8 � ` `"'�, AM0FTIT@AL GARAGE 5� use 4 K*GF47RA C€ SAS REGIMT4R. a. a _ _ ii •r %V- 1"_'tL�i3` t+ • 6 R�PO5€B SNI1w - &PEZ. j P.M=4 1 iy EFRr50 k f @ W iTGRAGE - • CEO RME r x -@ }q BATH ♦ a� + - � - L * f 1 � _ Figure 5 -22d: Conceptual Plan For Plazas, Public Spaces and Connections Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -84 5.17.8 5 17 o Preservation of Existing Office and Retail Space Section 4.1.5: West Lionshead- Residential /Mixed Use Hub requires There Sh °" h° an increase in office space and no net loss of retail space in �N°c;+ I inch °ad Ever Vail. Opportunities for increasing the square footage of office and retail beyond the existing conditions in �nl°.s+ Ever Vail shall be evaluated during the development review process. Currently, �Al + i i°n .sh.,ad offices and businesses in Cascade Crossing, Vail Professional Building and the Glen Lyon Office Building offer a variety of local services and amenities, which is important to preserve with the redevelopment of West I Ever Vail. During the winter months, the proposed gondola ski loft in West I i^nshead Ever Vail and the associated parking will generate significant pedestrian traffic and activity. However, consideration shall sheikl be given to how �N°S+ iAps; head Ever Vail can be an active and vibrant place year- round. One way this can be accomplished is the reinforcement of a well- crafted program of specialty retailers, offices, and restaurants that attract both tourists and local residents. Also, quality architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of itself will encourage people to visit this area. An active program of public art, residential units that are used for "artists in residence" or a culinary school are examples of uses that could create a catalyst for activity. In conjunction with any application to develop a new ski lift, a market study which analyzes the appropriate amount of office /retail square footage shall be included in the redevelopment of I i°nchead Ever Vail. A fiscal and economic analysis was completed in December 2010 and is further discussed in section 5.17.9. Depending on the length of phasing, this report may need to be updated. There is approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of office space and 15,000 sq. ft. of retail space within the Glen Lyon Office Building, Cascade Crossings, and Vail Professional Building properties. This office space should be replaced within Ever Vail on the parcel located east of Red Sandstone Creek to provide maximized connectivity of commercial uses to the rest of Lionshead. In order to implement this policy, Ever Vail should include at least 34,000 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of retail space. 5.17.9 Development Pattern, Program and Uses In December of 2010, a Fiscal and Economic Analysis of Ever Vail was prepared by Economic Planning Systems. The analysis found that Ever Vail will likely produce positive fiscal and economic benefits to the Town. Ever Vail should reflect the recommendations of this analysis, namely that retail and restaurant space should be limited to approximately 55,000 to 65,000 square feet in order to create an economically viable commercial project complementary to the existing core commercial areas in Vail. Additional recommendations include the provision of hot beds, meeting space and a grocery store in Ever Vail. The land uses envisioned within Ever Vail are those allowed by the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 zone district. Ever Vail will generally includes 14 separate above grade buildings constructed above two below -grade structures with the bulk and mass conceptually shown in figure 5 -23 below. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -85 i, r f. 7. ap 'd Figure 5 -23: Conceptual Bulk and Mass of Ever Vail The overall development program for Ever Vail is envisioned to contain the following land uses: Use Number Range of Square Feet (g ross ) Dwelling Units 350 -450 500,000- 800,000 Accommodation Units 100 -120 90,000- 100,000 Employee Housing Units 35 -45 40,000- 60,000 Office 1 -6 establishments 30,000- 40,000 Retail 5 -10 establishments 30,000- 35,000 Eating and Drinking Establishment 3 -6 establishments 20,000- 30,000 Spa 1 -2 establishments 8,000- 15,000 Skier Services / Recreation Facility 1 -2 establishments 10,000- 15,000 Ever Vail west of Red Sandstone Creek should be a residential neighborhood devoid of extensive retail or restaurant uses. However, several non - residential uses should be located on the west side, including, but not limited to, public parking, a space for community recreational activities, a children's ski program meeting area, and other ancillary resort related uses. The concentration of residential land uses on the west side of Ever Vail will serve as a population base for the commercial components within the east side of Ever Vail and for other commercial core areas. In furtherance of Policy Objectives 2.3.2 and 2.3.3, Ever Vail shall include a hotel and a 10,000- 15,000 square foot grocery store. These uses were identified in the economic and fiscal analysis as critical elements to the success of Ever Vail. A hotel brings life and energy to Ever Vail and improves the Town's inventory of "live" or "hot" beds, producing increased revenue to the Town. A nightclub or other entertainment facility would be a good addition to the east side of Ever Vail to provide a year -round use that has largely disappeared with the redevelopment of other properties in Town. Ever Vail provides an opportunity to relocate the Vail Resorts warehousing, office, and vehicle /snowcat maintenance facilities currently located on the property to a below grade facility connecting to the snowcat access bridge and trail to Vail Mountain. An alternative location for these facilities is on Vail Mountain instead of within Ever Vail. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -86 A number of conditional land uses may be appropriate in Ever Vail, subject to the approval of conditional use permits. These uses may include a ski lift (gondola), public parking facilities, conference and meeting rooms, residential uses on the first floor, recreational uses, and office uses. As identified in section 4.1.5, a ski lift is envisioned as a catalyst for the redevelopment of this site and more specifically, for the development of a structured public parking facility. 5.17.10 5 174 Relationship to Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek abut the Ever Vail project. The realignment of the South Frontage Road provides increased opportunity to enhance these streams as community resources. Portions of Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek shall be enhanced with the preservation of wetland areas and enhancements to make these areas community resources of Ever Vail and the Town (see figure 5 -24). The project will preserve large trees and the relocate others where practical (see figure 5 -24a). Red c.,r„IS +„r,,, Qr,,,,i, .,rG1 G-„r„ r - r,,�, .,h„+ +h„ GIeR I Q)ff site, fermer gas Stat site, Hely Gress site app-1 the Vail Prefessie—pal E361 Site. ARY P--at-Hr-al Steep slepes AGR9 the hanLc of hn While the natural riparian corridor of these streams needs to remain protected and preserved, the physical and visual relationships and references between adjacent development and the stream tract should be strengthened. Improved public access and utilization of Gore Creek and Red Sandstone Creek for fishing and other recreational purposes is strongly encouraged to create a catalyst for activity and enjoyment of the streams in furtherance of Policy Objective 2.3.2 and as recommended by section 1.3.3. Enhancements such as streambank stabilization/ beautification, natural stream drop structures, interactive low flow areas and general improvements for wetlands and wildlife habitat are strongly encouraged. Any modification or enhancement to the creek corridor shall be subject to U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Town of Vail approval. Development impacts imposed upon the creeks shall be mitigated. Ever Vail shall include a public open space easement along Red Sandstone Creek generally following the 100 -year floodplain line, as recommended by the Town's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan and in furtherance of Policy Objective 2.3.3: Vitality and Amenities. This open space easement also implements the recommended actions of section 1.3.3 by improving connections with the natural environment and by creating green landscape corridors that penetrate into the Lionshead environment. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -87 rte __ s r + 1 : z Ui - r GO RE Cat 1�� r A Figure 5 -24: Red Sandstone and Gore Creek Improvements Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -88 ltiu� L,, j °) 4r, - Figure 5 -24a: Conceptual Tree Preservation and Relocation Plan 5.17.11 Employee Housing Employee housing has been identified as critical need within the Town of Vail. Employee housing provides an employee base within close proximity to jobs. Employee housing within the Town provides environmental, social and economic benefits including reduced traffic, increased transit use, improved livability and a strengthened sense of community. Section 4.9.4.3 West Lionshead identifies Ever Vail as an appropriate site to create dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents. Ever Vail is an appropriate site for employee housing due to its proximity to jobs, Vail Mountain, transit and the commercial cores. Community commercial uses, such as the grocery store, should be included in Ever Vail to accommodate the needs of employees living on site. Ever Vail shall meet the adopted Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning regulations to mitigate the development impact of employee generation. The provision of on -site employee housing must be coordinated with the Ever Vail construction phasing plan. 5.17.12 Development Standards 5.17.12.1 Building Height Buildings in Ever Vail should comply with the height limits of the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District (82.5' maximum and 71' average). Notwithstanding the height allowances of zoning, buildings shall generally "step down" as they approach Gore Creek and the western end of Ever Vail (see figures 5 -25, 5 -25a and 5 -25b). Buildings along Gore Creek Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -89 and the western end of Ever Vail shall express no more than three to four stories before "stepping back" to taller building mass. All buildings shall be articulated to avoid large expanses of shear /unbroken wall planes. The pedestrian area connecting the transit facility on the north end of Ever Vail to the gondola on the south end of Ever Vail shall be considered a Primary Retail Pedestrian Frontage for the purpose of measuring building height and "step backs" as described in section 8.4.2.3 of the design guidelines. f' 1 Figure 5 -25: Conceptual Interpolated Grade Plan Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -90 r r� Figure 5 -25a: Conceptual Maximum Average Height Plan �1 CI y MAX- HT. = 82.5' MAX. HT. = 71.5' MAX. `HT. = 56' AX. HT. = 60.5' MAX. HT. = 47` MAX. HT. = 42 MAX. HT. - 37 MAX. HT. 24' _ i Figure 5 -25b: Conceptual Maximum Height Plan Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -91 5.17.12.2 Setbacks Setbacks are necessary to provide a buffer between Ever Vail and adjacent properties. Setbacks provide areas for landscaping, public art and other improvements that help reduce the scale of buildings and further connect the urban and natural environments. Along the South Frontage Road, the above -grade setbacks should be significant enough to accommodate mature trees to buffer Ever Vail from the South Frontage Road and 1 -70. Trees and other landscaping must be integrated into the Ever Vail setbacks rather than only in adjacent street right -of -ways in order to ensure landscaping remains should the right -of -way be utilized for roads or utilities. To facilitate subterranean parking structures, below grade setbacks could approach the Ever Vail property boundaries. Shoring may need to occur on adjacent properties. However, footings and foundations, etc. should be located within the Ever Vail property boundaries. Because Ever Vail is one development site, zoning only dictates the setbacks around the perimeter of Ever Vail and does not regulate the separation of buildings internal to the site. Special attention should be paid to the sun shade analysis to ensure that buildings have adequate separation and allow sunlight to penetrate public outdoor spaces such as walkways and plazas. Figure 5 -25c depicts the spatial relationships between buildings, setbacks and landscaping. _ t J J y �l I � Y _ a J � 4 O • % Figure 5 -25c: Conceputal Landcaping Plan 5.17.12.3 Landscaping Landscaping serves many purposes, including the provision of shade, aesthetic enhancement, stormwater management and a connection to the natural environment. Landscaped areas also provide snow storage, seating areas and visual variation. It is recognized that Ever Vail may include extensive below grade building site coverage. Landscaping installed over underground structures may be calculated as landscape area Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -92 when it is permanent and provides adequate soil depth to allow vegetation maturity. However, landscaping over underground structures does not contribute adequately to stormwater management and additional measures will need to be taken to address this issue. Non - permanent landscaping such as potted plants have proven to be ineffective in achieving the intent of the Town's landscaping requirements and are strongly discouraged. Mature trees mitigate the visual impacts of buildings. Large trees should be planted on the north end of Ever Vail to provide a buffer along the South Frontage Road. It is understood that in order to relocate the South Frontage Road and to develop Ever Vail, existing trees will need to be removed. Where possible, existing trees should be relocated rather than removed. r � / e /t'�� - � Figure 5 -25d: Conceptual Landscape Plan 5.17.12.4 Site Coverage Redevelopment in Lionshead has commonly included below grade structures to facilitate subterranean parking, storage and loading and delivery. Often, the footprint of these below grade structures is larger than the buildings constructed above. Ever Vail may include two below grade parking structures that will constitute the majority of the site coverage on the site. The anticipated Ever Vail site coverage is further depicted in figure 5 -25e. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -93 r r, Figure 5 -25e: Conceptual Site Coverage 5.17.13 5; 17 5 Architectural Improvements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) discuss several transition tools that can be used to adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural quality desired for Lionshead. Given the high visibility of the buildings in `^l° °+' i°^ ° " Ever Vail and the extent to which they influence the quality of the experience of passers -by, all future development of the sites should be closely scrutinized for compliance with the applicable architectural design guidelines. The architectural design guidelines identify the architectural qualities desired in Lionshead. Ever Vail should have a unique architectural character that may be a contemporary expression of alpine architecture. It should nevertheless compliment the materials, forms and style of more traditional Vail architecture. For properties that are east of Red Sandstone Creek, in West Lionshead, higher densities and building heights may be appropriate, particularly to encourage the development of employee housing. However, any development must meet the overall character and visual intent of this master plan and be compatible with the adjacent existing development of the Marr+ett Ritz - Carlton Residences and the Vail Spa. Step GIGWR" At the r SsidleSs. 961 he and MaSS Shall aISG "Step PIAWP" tAwarpls the 1961 height shall qFad6ially Iewer at thP ;A'PrtPPP tQPPI Af th St6ldy aPPA The Af these height Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -94 oveirJ large expaRSeS of cho�r inhrn Lon enroll PlaReS ' 5.17.14 Green Building The Town has adopted an Environmental Strategic Plan that outlines goals, objectives and policies to promote green building. Ever Vail shall incorporate green building principles and techniques. Ever Vail should be designed, constructed and operated to achieve green design principles. To accomplish green building, it may be necessary to provide flexibility from Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines. For example, flat roof areas may be incorporated more than typically permitted to allow space for solar energy devices. 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Gree __ 5.18 Old Town Shops The old town shops site had been targeted for a variety of uses throughout the master planning process, including employee housing, expansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and Vail Associates mountain services. These uses were thought to be appropriate for the site, but it was recognized they were all not compatible. In 2003 the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District purchased the old town shops site. The site was redeveloped with a surface parking lot. Additionally, in 2004 Vail Resorts constructed a bridge across the Gore Creek from this site to provide possible future mountain operations access to Vail Mountain. 5.19 Evergreen Lodge at Vail The Evergreen Lodge is located directly east of the Middle Creek Stream Tract and is bordered to the north by the South Frontage Road, to the south by the Vail Valley Medical Center, and to the east by the WestStar Bank office building. The lot area is 114,337 square feet or 2.625 acres. Physical improvements that currently exist on the site are a nine story stucco hotel /condominium structure with an adjoining two -story hotel facilities wing, two below -grade structured parking garages, and paved surface parking. The nine story structure has a predominant east -west orientation along the southerly edge of the site while the facilities wing has a north -south orientation along the western edge of the site. The eastern parking garage is utilized by the Vail Valley Medical Center for employee parking and is accessed from the South Frontage Road through a shared entry /exit with the WestStar Bank office building. Opportunities for future improvements and upgrades include: • Creation of more underground parking; • Architectural enhancements consistent with the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines; • Improved exterior lighting; • Coordinated vehicular access; • Improved streetscape and landscaping along the South Frontage Road; • Improved pedestrian circulation; and • Upgraded and expanded hotel accommodations and amenities 5.19.1 Pedestrian Access Pedestrian access should be upgraded to provide a safe and attractive pedestrian connection from the South Frontage Road, through the Evergreen Lodge development site, to West Meadow Drive with a continuous pedestrian /bicycle path along the South Frontage Road, as depicted on Map T herein. A gravel path connecting the South Frontage Road to the paved pedestrian path located on the east side of the Dobson Ice Arena presently exists along the south side of the property. This path, while functional, receives little, if any, regular maintenance and includes a railroad tie set of stairs that is unsafe and in disrepair. There are currently no pedestrian improvements located along the South Frontage Road. Though no improvements exist, a fair number of pedestrians use the southerly edge of the South Frontage Road when entering or exiting the site. In Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -96 order to improve pedestrian access and safety, it is recommended that future redevelopment of the site includes the construction of a continuous pedestrian /bicycle path along the South Frontage Road and that the existing gravel path along the southerly edge of the site be improved and regularly maintained. Said improvements may necessitate the need for pedestrian access easements through the site. 5. 19.2 South Frontage Road Improvements and Vehicular Access The site is currently accessed by vehicles off of the South Frontage Road from two, full movement, two -way access points. The current location of these access points relative to the existing access points for the WestStar Bank Building, Vail Valley Medical Center parking structure, Town of Vail Municipal Buildings, and potential future access points to the Vail Valley Medical Center and Vail International Building results in undesirable traffic flow and turning movements creating traffic safety and capacity concerns. In keeping with Policy Objective 2.3.4, Improved Access and Circulation, of the Plan, opportunities for public transportation and vehicular circulation improvements should be explored in conjunction with any future redevelopment of the site. Possible opportunities for improvements may include, an improved mass transit stop, relocated /reduced /shared points of entry /exiting, restricted access points, acceleration/ deceleration lanes, greater sight distances, dedicated turning lanes and landscaped medians, and the evaluation and possible implementation of an intersection solution, such as a roundabout. 5.19.3 Preservation of Existing Accommodation Units The Evergreen Lodge presently contains 128 short term accommodation units. In addition, The Evergreen Lodge also contains a restaurant, lounge, spa, and meeting space facilities incidental to the operation of the Lodge. Given the importance and need for short term accommodations to the vitality and success of the community, any future redevelopment of the site shall ensure the preservation of short term accommodation units on the site. The preservation of short term accommodations should focus on maintaining the number of existing hotel beds and the amount of gross residential square footage on the site as well as requiring the preservation of 128 accommodation units. With this in mind, the quality of the existing accommodation unit room could be upgraded and the rooms could be reconfigured to create multi -room suites. In no instance, however, should the amount of gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units be reduced. In fact, opportunities for increasing the number of accommodation units beyond the existing 128 units already on -site should be evaluated during the development review process. For example, the construction of "attached accommodation units ", as defined in the Zoning Regulations, could significantly increase the availability of short term rental opportunities within the building. 5.19.4 Impacts on Middle Creek Stream Tract The Middle Creek Stream Tract lies to the west of the Evergreen Lodge. The Tract is owned by the Town of Vail. The tract is heavily vegetated with several substantial deciduous trees and a significant lower layer of underbrush. Although the site borders the Middle Creek Stream Tract, there is no significant amount of quality vegetation on the site, and the parcel lies out of the 100 -year flood plain. As currently configured, opportunities exist to better recognize the benefits of creekside development. While the natural riparian corridor of Middle Creek needs to remain protected and preserved, the physical and visual relationships and references between adjacent development and the stream tract should be strengthened. An opportunity exists to create a significant connection between the Evergreen Lodge and Middle Creek. Any use of Middle Creek for aesthetic or recreational purposes, however, should be subordinate to the preservation of the natural riparian corridor and its inherent natural character. The Middle Creek Stream Tract may provide Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -97 an opportunity for the construction of a recreational path connecting the South Frontage Road to the existing pedestrian paths at the Dobson Ice Arena. 5.19.5 Relationship to the Vail Valley Medical Center and the proposed Vail Civic Center Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the need to coordinate any future development on the Evergreen Lodge site with the Vail Valley Medical Center. For example, every effort should be taken to ensure that future development on the Evergreen Lodge site does not preclude the Vail Valley Medical Center from reconfiguring the design of the medical center to eliminate vehicular access off of West Meadow Drive and relocate the access to the South Frontage Road. Additional opportunities may include, shared service and delivery facilities, grading and site improvements, shared parking, pedestrian pathway connections, and land exchanges. 5.19.6 Service and Delivery Service and delivery functions for the hotel are accommodated on grade from the westerly entrance. Service and delivery for the Evergreen Lodge should occur underground or be hidden from public view. Service and delivery truck turning maneuvering should not negatively impact traffic flow on the South Frontage Road. With a realignment of the vehicular access points, attention should be given to the location of service and parking areas. An additional level of structured parking at the current Frontage Road level would help to minimize the apparent height of the existing or future structures, decrease the grade at existing access points, increase the amount of landscaping on the surface of the structure, and hide service functions below grade. 5.19.7 Setbacks from the South Frontage Road Special consideration should be given to the setback of buildings from the South Frontage Road. Pursuant to the Lionshead Mixed Use -1 zone district setback standards, a minimum 10 -foot (10') setback is allowed. Given the relationship of the development site to the South Frontage Road, the need for adequate area for vehicular traffic circulation, the importance of a landscape area to visually screen the massing of the building, and the existence of a 30 -foot wide utility easement along the southerly edge of the South Frontage Road, the minimum required front setback for the Evergreen Lodge development site shall be thirty feet (30'). This increased setback requirement shall supersede the 10 -foot setback requirement prescribed in Section 12- 71-1-10, Setbacks, Vail Town Code. 5.19.8 Architectural Improvements The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) discuss several transition tools that can be used to adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural quality desired for Lionshead. Given the high visibility of the buildings on this site and the extent to which they influence the quality of the experience of passers -by, all future development on the site should be closely scrutinized for compliance with the applicable architectural design guidelines. 5.19.9 Public Transit Stop A public transit stop is presently located east of the WestStar Bank Building, across the street from the Town Municipal offices. Through the future redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge and the Vail Valley Medical Center, an opportunity exists to potentially relocate the transit stop to a more optimal location. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -98 15TRIANFIR,A►NSIT CUXKLDOK VJEL SANMTION PLAM° RE- ALIGNED FOREST ROAD CONNECnDN OF i �y t ,,,�,r�r f�_ w � it � ��r �� �•�" t.� s ► r - 4 ti, 1 I ` ft. on v arsir / REEXJ D SCOPE VAIL ASSOCLATFS ,r 1 9t3R 'ARD EMPLOYEE HOUSING D - PME T PARCEL VAIL ASSWIATES SFR'L'ICF PART) f "VF':OPMEW PARC'F,I. REST DAY LOT DEVELOPMENT PARCEL Figure 5 -21 - Wai bonshead Clmlaftm A lternan ve 'A ° - .South P romage k'aud He. - itgrrw"t Figure 5 -21 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2 -99 PP= ESTZIAMTPL&NSTT CORRIDOR rdAINTAIN EXISTMG FOREST ROAD CONNECTnIN VAIL SANTTAiION PLANT — POTEN- AL MOUNTAIN SERVICE ACCESS RO Joil 0 4M V �- y TT • Fr' • / . � ti / * �_ \ •- � � �� rj ♦. i,,, \ w NO r • ,+� RE -AI ICiNFD SOtrrH `► "''_ -... '� \ �` - ` FRONTAGE ROAD �.,,,' • i y .. - � UC'ED SCL?PE VAIi. AS,;0CIAI"E5 ' TCE YARD L LOYEE HOUS G DEVELOPMENT PXRC'EL VAIL ASSOCLA'MS SERVICE PEVELOPMEVT PARCEL nAY IPTnFVFJ.i1VMF!YT PARCEL K- -A►LI WEST LIC}NSHEAD CIR= F" 5 -22 -'Woo LjowhardCirruLmonA1uwmdve B'-S'm& Fmnkw Rod Re-A09nnrru Figure 5 -22 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6-2-100 EXISTING ,FOREST kOAD ALIGNMENT VAIL SANIT.J -110N PLANT POTEN'MkL N OUNTA N SWW- ACCLU ROM OF do ,Mr r r 1 ar t 1r • � t .� a �:.. s ir.• � { % f ,� ♦ ♦♦ J % 1 to '-- - :rn11A1~ G1f vAr- ASSuTF � SFR4'fCE Y EMPLOYEE I OUSING PNIUN PAR VAS. ASSOCIATES SERVICE YARD . -LOPN ENT PARCEL. EDESTUAN CRONSiNU ACROSS SOUTH FRUNI. ,I.: ROAD AIN EXISTING SOUT" -1 'FRONTAGE ROAD ALIGN WEST LOT DEVELOMM-�['T PARCEL ISTINO a'"T LIONStflaAD CIRCLE AUGNMEN`C F# e ".' - rat L iana ha d` C6rcukdm Alkm 'A' Wainum EkLiting T Pater Figure 5 -23 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6-2-101 GORE [-REEK RZCR kTION PATH POTI !*i'1" lAL WEST DAY LOT DEVELOP _ f « , s TION low IL RF-AL NED FOREST ROAD POTENTIAL VAIL RTS SERVICE YARD DE OPMENT 'VEST I IONSHEAD T'RANSIT/P TRIAN CORRIDOR I PEDESTRIAN PATH "GREENB L r comE u TO GORE CREEK CORRID(:3R WEST LIO SHEADC'RC'.F PPDAARY PEDES'TRLA -N W Figure 5 -24 Figure 5 -24 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 102 a J _ h _W = Uj e( jx\ _� Z - O - d W V) LK � V) z X L7 V1 0 C y . w uy to W ■ ■ Ln Ln U, X s� c i � t3 ti Figure 5 -25 to be deleted. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 103 5.20 Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD) While this parcel would certainly be a viable development site, the costs to relocate current uses at this site, particularly the treatment facilities, are significant. For this reason it is assumed that the waste water treatment facilities will remain in their existing location. ,, ^ , .able alte t„ r e l eGa ti Rg the °„tiro -Ar ey. p . ,- tho troat„,ont f * . ERWSD property is located within West Lionshead adjacent to Ever Vail. Legal and physical access to ERWSD shall be provided by Ever Vail property owners through Ever Vail to accommodate current uses and future development of the ERWSD property. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this XXs` day of XXXXXXX, 2011. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor of the Town of Vail, Colorado ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 6 -2- 104 • G�aO A PE �a'kP / �p,0 TO Ac N Or� � ` VC ' TRANSIT CENTER. -�S - ,. \ ENTRANCE PROPOSED FRONTA ROAD BRIDGE CLIMBING WAIL TOWER . IOTFI PLAZA • d PEDESTRIAN / ame n, A Town Council I , _ 1 6 -; -1 What Are We Going to Discuss Today • Review of PEC action on Amendment to LHRMP (Stafq • Overview of LHRMPAmendments (Staff • Focus on Individual Topics • Parking (Applicant) KeyTopics for Future Discussion • Parking • Meeting Space • Hot Beds • Office • Other? PEC Action: LHRMPAmendment • Recommended Approval: 1/24/11 • Vote: 3 -1 -2 (Rediker opposed) • Modifications /Conditions: • View corridors to not impair neighboring property's ability to redevelop • Clarification to ERWSD access language • Minor revisions to text and correction of typo • Timing of office replace is concern • Strengthened language regarding wetlands, tree replacement, creek reference, and mitigation of development impacts • Modified reference to LEED and and green design principles • PEC asked staff to relay concern about future architecture of ERWSD 4 LHRMP • LHRMP contemplated development in West Lionshead (now known as Ever Vail) • General concepts for development in West Lionshead since 1999: ► South Frontage Road relocation ► High density residential ► Mixed -use portal ► Relocating Mountain Operations underground 5 Why Amend? • Amendments allow for more specific recommendations for West Lionshead as Ever Vail • Provide specific direction on uses, height, density, road realignment, parking, etc., based on Ever Vail • Proposed Amendments are only in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5, which are specifically related to Ever Vail 6 7 _ Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Amendments Amendments View Corridors Amends the detailed Frontage Road Alignment recommendations • • -. - _ 7 6 -3 -7 Comparison of Current LH RM P Proposed LH RM P "No Net Loss" Parking No change, formalizes that no net loss spaces will go into EverVail Public Parking (400 spaces) No change, formalizes location Office & Retail Replacement No change to concept, formalizes the proposed increases in office and retail sf, based on EV plans View Corridors Adds 4 new view corridors No meeting space was recommended for West Lionshead, Meeting Space now identifies that meeting space will be provided Height No change, maintains additional limitations on west side of Red Sandstone Creek Frontage Road Recognizes preferred Frontage Road alignment Hot Beds Hotel was not identified as use in West Lionshead, adds in hotel as proposed use 8 m v d l o t p,0 N tr af / ' TRANSIT CENTER ENTRANCE � '�� ES PROPOSED FRONTAE ROAD BRIDGE Q , E5 CLIMBING WALL TOWER 4b OTEI PLAZA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE o . 4 /1 RVAI L T P ar ki ng T own Co uncil May 3, 1 _ 9 6 -3 -9 Public Parldng PROPOSED LIONS E VAfL VILLAGE EVER VAIL SITE Spaces 300 Spaces 00 Spaces (incL 400 spaces f`atProposed Ever Vail Sife) 4 oao spaces 10 6 -3 -10 Public Parking • Vail 20/20 Strategic Action Plan- November 2007 • Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan -May 2010 • Vail Transportation Master Plan - June 2010 11 1 Public Parking - 20/20 • Maintain the supply of parking where all demand is met except up to a maximum of 5 days of winter and three days of summer when parking demand exceeds supply in the short term • Meet future parking needs of approximately 1,000 spaces by developing parking supply that is conveniently located to destinations Public Parking • 400 public parking spaces in West Lionshead (EverVail) • Master Plan indicates that the Transportation Update will provide final recommendations (4.8.3.3 (b)) • Vail Transportation Master Plan Update: June 2009 Public Parking: Location West Lionshead (EverVail): 400 spaces "to address the existing deficiency of off-street parking on peak days and the shifting demand of parking created by the introduction of a new ski lift in West Lionshead" Public Parking: Summary • Studies indicate a need for approximately 400 spaces in West Lionshead (EverVail) as a portion of 1,000 spaces needed in the long -term (20 years) • PEC recommended 400 public parking spaces in West Lionshead (EverVail) pursuant to the LHRMP "No Net Loss" Policy • Warren Campbell "No Net Loss" Policy • Ground Rule of the Master Planning Process #4: "There will be no net loss to the Vail community of either local's housing or parking spaces (public and private) now existing in Lionshead:" • Recognizes that development of certain sites could potentially displace employee parking (NDL and WDL) (LHRMP 3.9.4) • Parking displaced by development on these sites will be provided in West Lionshead (LHRMP 3.9.4) Proposed LH RM P Language: 5.17.3 Parking • "Section 2.4: Ground Rules for the Master Planning Process, states that there shall be no net loss of parking spaces now existing in Lionshead. EverVail must include parking spaces to offset displaced existing parking from the former gas station site and Maintenance Yard/ Holy Cross Site in accordance with section 4.8. I .These spaces are in addition to parking required by theVail Town Code and any public parking spaces provided by Ever Vail:' 18 E verVail an M aster Plan C omp iance • No Net Loss • Total Parking i Breakdown • New Parking Reality ` • Eve r Vai I Skiers • Conclusion "No Net Loss" Policy • Detail on tracking No Net Loss by the Applicant Where was t at parking? Parking Prior to No Net I Parking Loss Policy (1999) Spaces Notes West Day Lot 160 Holy Cross Lot 79 79 Holy Cross emp.; North Day Lot 105 50 Mtn. Ops carried as commercial r requirement Where is that arKin today? Parking Today (201 1) Parking Notes Spaces West Day Lot 0 WDL is now the Ritz 160 WDL replacement Holy Cross Lot 6 NDL Replacement 245 79 existing Holy Cross employee spaces (Redeveloped in 2003) +(50 Mountain Operations Facility as commercial) North Da Lot 61 32 original approved replacement Day 29 added when skier drop -off removed Old BP Site 59 38 NDL replacement (Approved in 20 10) 21 additional spaces Total 365 21 surplus spaces Where will that parl<ing go? Parking in Future Parking Notes Spaces First Chair 61 EverVail 222 222 remaining replacement spaces Total 283 Satisfies "No Net Loss Policy" E verVail • Total Parking Provided: i 1,478 spaces App 664 available ` ,�'' ' t it • A PP Y 12 i t for skiers and shoppers • Parkin serves a mix of - - - "� Parking uses, just like the Vail Village • and Lionshead structures • How are these spaces allocated? Parking,. Use Parking Req 457 spaces Required by Code Dwelling Units 413.4 Employee Housing Units 44.4 Total Residential 45 78 Accommodation Units 55.3 3 14 spaces Office 72.5 Retail /Skier Services 61.2 Eating and Drinking 35.0 Conference 23 IF Spa 7.7 L H R M P Children's Services 9.4 Mountain Operations Facility 50 Total Commercial /Other 314 9. r public Public Skier Parking 4 i ng No Net Loss Parking Spaces 281 spaces r employee parkin o n Total (Required +Skier Parking +No Net Loss) 1,455.3 Total Spaces Provided 1,478.0 TOTAL 25 P ar l dng Al Serve the eo I:.. Serve the people Serve the people living In p p EverVail (457 spaces) shopping, eating, working, working in Mtn Ops an q visiting, and skiing out of Vail Mtn (333 spaces) 400 413 - I EverVail (664 space 400 300 - — 200 - 100 - 1 44 55 61 35 50 1 1 j 23 g g 1 0 1- — A - 1 1 -ov = c °" 4-j ° 0 0 1 1 w 0 a) (1) > cn ',j J 1 O 2 O DC L V L +-' 1 1 U 0 N N tf a Z 1 Private 1 U °� =� a 11 O 0 1 m om . 26 P ublic ardn eman : Wh ere are we todnwff • All major construction projects are complete = Reduction of construction workers parking in structures • Some projects have provided additional parking beyond requirements (i.e. Solaris,Arrabelle, ManorVail) • Commercial parking requirements also serve as public parking spaces • Council requiring construction workers to be shuttled in • This year is the new reality. 27 Overflow Parl<in Overflow Average # Overflow Annual Ski Ski Season g days with Days of Cars >400 cars Visits 2008/2009 24 days 355 cars 8 days 1 2009/2010 21 days 380 cars 10 days 1 9 599 9 000 2010/2011 7 days 239 cars 0 days To B Determined 28 Public Parking: Implementation and Funding • As a public benefit,Vail - Resorts is proposing to � entirely fund public parking at EverVail p • 400 public parking ..- spaces at no cost to Town of Vail taxpayers Public Parking: Implementation & Funding • "If future parking studies demonstrate a need for significant public parking in the west Lionshead area, a joint venture between Vail Associates, the Town of Vail, and other potential development interests should be considered." (LRMP 9.1.1.8) • The LHRMP recognized a public cost for a parking structure in West Lionshead ranging from $4,000,000 to $10,000,000, depending on level of participation from private developer (Master Plan Appendix) EverVail Skier • We are increasing skiers on Vail Mountain • We are not changing the manage -to number on Vail Mountain • We are not expanding terrain on Vail Mountain as part of this project 31 Source: Allender, 10/26/10 memo E verV ail SIder • Total EverVail peak daily bed base population of 2,416 (estimated based on residential plan) ti. • Total EverVail peak daily skier population of 923 skiers (estimated based on occupancy rates of ski season and skiing habits of visitors) • Approximately 100,000 annual skier days from the EverVail .� population (up to 138,000 annual skier days) Source: Allender, 10 /26/10 memo 32 What does this m • 400 skier spaces in EverVail is the appropriate number of spaces • On an average overflow day, there are just under 300 cars parked on the Frontage Road = these can be accommodated in EverVail • Surplus of 100 parking spaces remain on an average overflow day • Skiers from the EverVail population are parked • Parking available to the public (commercial) provides a total of 664 spaces 33 Proposed LH RM P 5.17.3 Parking • "EverVail shall be developed as a commercial core that includes mixed use development, pedestrian streets and plazas, direct access to transit options, bicycle and pedestrian connections and access to Vail Mountain. As a commercial core, EverVail should be incorporated into the Town's adopted commercial core parking areas, which allow for reduced parking requirements due to proximity to mixed use development. EverVail shall meet the parking requirements of the Vail Town Code. The appropriate parking requirements for ski lifts and other potential land uses that do not have a specified parking requirement will be determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission." 34 Proposed LH RM P 5.17.3 Parking • "EverVail shall include an additional 400 public parking spaces, as identified in section 4.1.5: West Lionshead — Residential /Mixed Use Hub.These spaces will address long term parking needs, including the Town's goal to eliminate parking from the South Frontage Road as further detailed in Section 4.8.3.3b of this master plan. During development and phasing of EverVail, there will be periods of time when surface parking lots and staging areas may be necessary to meet skier parking and construction needs. Surface parking lots shall not be maintained as a long -term solution to meeting parking demand." 35 Proposed LH RM P 5.17.3 Parking • "Skier drop -off is an essential component of a successful ski portal. Skier drop -off at EverVail will improve the guest and local experience. The transit facility in EverVail should accommodate 10 -14 short -term or skier drop -off parking spaces. Short -term parking is a key aspect to community commercial uses, allowing customers to quickly and conveniently patronize establishments. Outside of skier drop -off and pick -up during peak periods, these spaces could be utilized as short -term parking serving the commercial uses in close proximity, such as the grocery store." 36 Proposed LH RM P 5.17.3 Parking • "Skier drop -off spaces are also envisioned in the parking structure on the west side of EverVail. Approximately 50 parking spaces should be available for short term parking and skier drop -off when not in use for children's ski school activities, which traditionally occur one day per week in the winter. These short -term parking spaces, given their location at approximately 500 feet from the gondola, would provide skier drop -off capacity in the event the short -term spaces in the transit facility are displaced due to expansion of bus activity." 37 1 All plans and programming are proposed, remain subject to governmental approvals (which have not yet been obtained) and no representations are made about the accuracy of any information for the final project. Any reference to size or square footage is approximate. Views are not guaranteed. All information presented in this notebook is proposed and all elements are subject to change or elimination without notice. The project is working towards LEED -ND certification and no representations are made regarding the final certification which will not be determined until the project is complete. The EverVaiIT" project is being developed by Ever Vail, LLC an affiliate of Vail Resorts Development Company. Designated trademarks are the property of Vail Trademarks, Inc.© 2010Vail Resorts Development Company. 38 TOWN OF VAIL Memorandum TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 3, 2011 SUBJECT: Report on the Planning and Environmental Commission actions taken on the five applications before the Vail Town Council to facilitate the proposed Ever Vail development. I. SUMMARY The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a written narrative of the actions taken by the Planning and Environmental Commission with regard to the Ever Vail applications addressing amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, a major subdivision, a rezoning, the amendment of SDD No. 4, Cascade Village, and text amendments to the Vail Town Code. II. BACKGROUND Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments (Resolution No. 6, Series of 2011) On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of the proposed amendments by a vote of 3 -1- 2 (Rediker opposed, Cartin and Viele recused). The proposed amendments in conjunction with the modifications recommended by the Planning and Environmental Commission are intended to facilitate the Ever Vail project. The modifications included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. Section 4.4.3 the Commission does not believe the proposed view corridors should prevent other properties form redevelopment, specifically proposed view corridor eight. 2. Section 5.17.1 is to be modified to include the language from 5.20 regarding the provision of access to ERWSD . 3. Section 5.17.2 is to be modified to include the language from 5.20 regarding the provision of access to ERWSD . 4. Section 5.17.2 is to be modified to delete the second sentence of paragraph four and a new sentence added to reference section 4.7 of the Master Plan. 5. Section 5.17.7 is to be modified to state in the sixth sentence of the first paragraph that "public spaces and plazas are not shaded by buildings 6. Section 5.17.8 Staff shall inform the Town Council that the Commission is concerned about the timing of office replacement. 7. Section 5.17. 10 is to be modified to identify the creek as a "community resource" and be more affirmative in the requirement of wetland preservation and tree preservation and relocation. Additionally, language requiring the mitigation of development impacts is to be added. _ 2011 6 -4 -1 8. Section 5.21.12 is to be modified to state 5.17.13 and the third paragraph is to be deleted. 9. Section 5.21.13 is to be modified to state 5.17.14 and to delete references to the LEED and include references to the green design principles 10. Section 5.20 Staff shall inform the Town Council of the architectural design concern raised by the public and discussed by the Commission. Major Subdivision On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, with regard to the Ever Vail Preliminary Plan which proposes to establish Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision and right -of -way for the relocated South Frontage Road by a vote of 5 -0 -2 (Cartin and Viele recused). The conditions included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. The applicant shall be required to enter into a subdivider's agreement with the Town of Vail, which shall detail all elements negotiated between the applicant and the Town prior to the approval of the preliminary plan by the Town Council. 2. This approval for a preliminary plan is contingent upon approval of the associated special development district major amendment application and the adoption of the proposed Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District zoning for the property. 3. The applicant shall submit the final plat for review and approval by January 10, 2012, per Section 13 -3 -6, Final Plat, Vail Town Code. Rezoning (Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2011) On January 10, 2011 the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions with regard to the rezoning of the proposed Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision by a vote of 5 -0 -2 (Cartin and Viele recused) The conditions included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. Approval of this zone district boundary amendment is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated major amendment to a special development district to allow for the removal of Development Area D (Glen Lyon Office Building) from Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village. 2. Approval of this zone district boundary amendment shall only become effective upon recording of the associated Ever Vail Subdivision Final Plat as approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Vail Town Council in accordance with Title 13, Subdivision Regulations, Vail Town Code. Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, Major Amendment (Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2011) On January 24, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a major amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 4, Cascade Village, to remove the Glen Lyon Office Building from the SDD in Town of Vail Page 2 5/3/2011 6 -4 -2 order for it to be incorporated into the Ever Vail Subdivision, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 (Cartin and Viele recused). The conditions included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. Approval of this major amendment to a special development district is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated request to amend the zone district boundaries of the Town of Vail Official Zoning Map to zone Parcels 1 and 2 of the Ever Vail Subdivision to the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District. 2. Approval of this major amendment to a special development district shall only become effective upon recording of the associated Ever Vail Subdivision Final Plat as approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Vail Town Council in accordance with Title 13, Subdivision Regulations, Vail Town Code. Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code Amendment (Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2011) On January 11, 2010, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with a condition, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Section 12- 10 -19, Core Areas Identified, Vail Town Code, to allow for the proposed Ever Vail to utilize the parking requirements for commercial core areas, by a vote of 4 -0 -2 (Cartin and Viele recused) The condition included with the recommendation of approval were as follows: 1. That this recommendation for the inclusion of Ever Vail within the commercial core area parking map is contingent upon the approval of the remaining applications which will cause the project to receive its full entitlements. Town of Vail Page 3 5/3/2011 6 -4 -3 TOWN OF VAQ ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: First reading of an Ordinance Extending Amendments to Chapter 11 -7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to Establish Regulations for Informational and Directional Signs for Public Parking on Private Property and Allowing the Administrator to Approve Said Signs Subject, to September 6, 2011, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. PRESENTER(S): George Ruther ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, Approve with Modifications, or Deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 is intended to extend the effective date of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011 from May 3, 2011 until September 6, 2011. No other change to the regulations is proposed. Extending the effective date for an additional 125 days allows the Town to explore opportunities for incorporating the parking sign regulations into a larger signage and wayfinding initiative currently underway. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 as read. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 ORDINANCE NO. 12 SERIES OF 2011 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 -7, OTHER SIGNS, SIGN REGULATIONS, VAIL TOWN CODE, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR PUBLIC PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE SAID SIGNS SUBJECT TO REVIEW, TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the "Town "), is a home rule Town duly existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado and its home rule charter (the "Charter"); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council ") have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, on August 21, 1973, the Council adopted Ordinance No.9, Series of 1973, establishing sign regulations in the Town of Vail; WHEREAS, the general purpose of the established sign regulations is to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town of Vail and to promote the coordinated and harmonious design and placement of the signs in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality; WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1973, established sign application procedures for all signs erected in the Town of Vail to be subject to design review by the Administrator and /or Design Review Board; WHEREAS, the Council has received input from private property owners expressing concern that the adopted Sign Regulations prevent certain types of informational and directional signs for public parking on private property from being erected within the Town; WHEREAS, conflicts currently exist between the Town's adopted master plan policies for public parking and the adopted regulations outlined within the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail; WHEREAS, in response to said input the Council instructed Town Staff to prepare an emergency ordinance proposing an amendment to certain provisions of the adopted Sign Regulations to allow the Administrator to approve an informational and directional sign for public parking on private property; WHEREAS, on January 4, 2011, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011, an ordinance amending Chapter 11 -7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, and setting forth details in regard thereto, and declaring an emergency; WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011 expires on May 3, 2011; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is currently engaged in a guest services enhancement program that includes options for signage and wayfinding enhancements; Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 7 -1 -I WHEREAS, opportunities exist to incorporate informational and directional signs for public parking on private property into the signage and wayfinding enhancements; WHEREAS, granting a one hundred, twenty -five (125) day extension to the expiration of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011 from May 3, 2011, to September 6, 2011, will allow for said opportunities to be fully explored and incorporated if appropriate; WHEREAS, it is not the intent of this ordinance to circumvent or otherwise alter the desired policy outcomes of the Town's adopted Sign Regulations whereby signs no longer achieve the general and specific purposes of the Regulations; WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this ordinance preserves the public property, health, welfare, peace or safety of the Town of Vail, and WHEREAS, in order to properly administer the purpose and intent of Title 11, Sign Regulations of the Vail Town Code, the Town Council finds that it should take this action and adopt the amended regulations and procedures as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Title 11, Sign Regulations, Chapter 7, Other Signs, shall be amended as follows: Section 1. Chapter 11 -7, Other Signs, Vail Town Code, shall be amended to add the following section (Additions to text shown in bold): 11 -7 -16: INFORMATIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR PUBLIC PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: A. Description: An informational and directional sign shall be described as a portable sign with the intended use of directing the public to private property locations where vehicle parking is available for daily and /or hourly use by the public and advertising the daily and /or hourly rate. B. Applicability: An informational and directional sign shall only be allowed for property having obtained approval from the Town for daily and /or hourly use of parking spaces by the public. C. Number and Location: Subject to review and approval of the Administrator. D. Size and Design: All informational and directional signs shall comply with the standards prescribed in Exhibit A, as applicable: Exhibit A: Informational and directional sign for public parking on private property Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 7 -1 -2 P P 48" 48" VALET 1 1 I � 1 (Directions) (D rections) 36" 36„ E. Special Provisions: 1. An informational and directional sign shall only be displayed when the daily use of parking spaces are available to the public. 2. The daily and or hourly rate shall be displayed and remain current at all times. 3. The penalty for violating any provision of this regulation shall be the revocation of the approval and the immediate removal of the sign upon written notice from the Administrator. Any action of the Administrator may be appealed to the Design Review Board, pursuant to this Title. Section 2 . If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 3 . The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 4 . All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 7 -1 -3 shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 3r day of May, 2011, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 17th day of May, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Richard Cleveland Town Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 17 day of May, 2011. Richard Cleveland Town Mayor Attest: Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 7 -1 -4 TOWN OF VAQ ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, an ordinance amending Section 14 -10 -5, Building Materials and Design, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 14 -1 -3, Administration of Standards, for changes to the solar energy device regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): Rachel Dimond and Kristen Bertuglia ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, upon second reading. BACKGROUND: On May 4, 2010 the Vail Town Council passed Ordinance No. 3, Series 2010 amending Section 14 -10 -5, Building Materials and Design, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 14 -1 -3, Administration of Standards, for changes to the solar panel regulations and setting forth details in regard thereto. Several months into the regulation local solar installers and homeowners brought to the attention of the Town Council and staff specific requirements in the ordinance that prohibited several projects from moving forward as designed. Council instructed Staff to work with the affected parties to resolve these issues and arrive at an updated version of the ordinance that fulfills the goals of the Town while allowing for more flexibility in solar installations. Town Staff then convened solar installers from the Vail area, the Front Range and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) in order to gain input on the existing regulations. On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommended approval, with modifications, for the proposed text amendments to the Vail Town Council. On March 1, 2011, an introductory work session was held with the Town Council. On April 19, 2011, the Vail Town Council approved, with modifications, Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, upon first reading. The approved modification was an addition to the intent section to include language stating the intent of the regulations is not to create new perceived roof lines. This requested modification is shown in Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011 as underlined bold. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: On January 10, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommended approval, with modifications, for the proposed text amendments to the Vail Town Council. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 ORDINANCE NO. 5 SERIES OF 2011 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 -10 -5, BUILDING MATERIALS AND DESIGN, VAIL TOWN CODE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 -1 -3, ADMINISTRATION OF STANDARDS, FOR CHANGES TO THE SOLAR ENERGY DEVICE REGULATIONS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town "), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council') have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, the members of the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town have been duly appointed and qualified; WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has held public hearings on the proposed amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Vail Town Code of the Town of Vail; WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has recommended approval with modification of these amendments at its January 10, 2011 meeting, and has submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and are compatible with the development objectives of the Town; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendments further the general purpose of Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan adopted goal of promoting energy conservation and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by supporting renewable energy projects; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that these amendments further the policy direction of the Vail Town Council for solar energy devices and will provide more appropriate, improved regulations for solar energy devices consistent with the architectural and aesthetic character of the Town of Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, second reading 1 5/3/2011 8 -1 -I Section 1. Section 14 -2 -1 is hereby amended as follows (Text that is to be deleted is , ;tP 0 r-. 1 4PA. Text that is to be added is bold. Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted.): Solar energy device: A solar collector or similar device or a structural design feature of a structure, such as a roof shingle with integrated photovoltaic cells, which collects sunlight and c-i9Pve4;9 comprises part of a system for the conversion of the sun's radiant energy into thermal, chemical, mechanical, or electrical energy Section 2. Section 14 -10 -5H is hereby amended as follows (Text that is to be deleted is s Text that is to be added is bold. Sections of text that are not amended may be omitted.): H. Solar Energy Devices: 1. The intent of these regulations is to facilitate the installation of alternative energy sources in Vail while minimizing visual impacts. Further, these regulations are intended to limit the creation of a elevated perceived roofline by solar energy devices. 2. Solar energy devices should be installed on building facades and roof planes r ^PrJ f- ^,A°° and oriented for energy production, except as permitted by Section 14- 10 -5H -11 of this Code. In Vail, optimal solar energy device orientation for maximized energy production and adequate snow shed is typically achieved by up to a 50 degree orientation. 3. Solar energy devices shall be designed and placed in a manner compatible and architecturally integrated into the overall design of the building and site, with some flexibility granted for existing structures. 4. Solar energy devices may be screened to minimize visual impact with a false fagade, roof plane or parapet walls integrated into the overall design of the building. 5. Solar energy devices may project not more than four (4) feet into a required setback area. n,^y h^ ip4WIP withilp - the Fe Webs R-stipy if *ti„ *-,,,. *,, ; ega rf rr „ ,, ; ** A 6. Solar energy devices shall not be included in calculation of building height. 7. Solar energy devices should follow the slope direction of the roof plane upon which it is mounted. 8. Solar energy devices shall project no further from the building fagade or roof plane than the minimum distance necessary to achieve up to a 50 degree orientation. No portion of any solar energy device shall project more than eight feet (8) from the building fagade or roof plane ^^^'l° to which the solar energy device paP4 is attached. 9. When mounted to a roof plane with a pitch of three in twelve feet (3:12) or steeper, solar energy device shall extend no higher than one (1) foot above the ridgeline. c„1 ^c epeFgii .-leWGe;�3 Shall net egtepa h ghar thon the ' 94st;nry --,rl;-,e r,t r;rlg I; e ! F-G efs with r„t. h! q ,f thrl,l, t , h ! hze (942) e gFea 10. When mounted to a roof plane, solar energy devices shall not extend beyond the roof ea ho in oto llo i-1 1ni;thin t14//1 foot (2) Gf o - GGf ru-Ige Gr rPPf ooIio 4944 f 8; 144 rite hl q 1l SS th-- p th ee t!, tw l ye the hl,.- r.-J h 1/ .m ^tea rJ ^tl,r.,•,;r,.- ,t;l,r, that thl, pape� e Iiioi rol imn Gt Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, second reading 2 5/3/2011 8 -1 -2 11. Solar energy device framing, brackets and associated equipment shall be paipte black or a color that matches adjacent building surfaces at M e P-'i° ^r'° 4^" ^f +"° P' "ea4 No advertising shall be permitted on any solar energy device, framing, brackets and associated equipment. 12. Solar energy devices, framing, brackets and associated equipment shall be maintained and kept in good repair, including repainting when appropriate and other actions that contribute to attractive building aesthetics. 13. Solar energy devices may be ground mounted only when the Design Review Board determines that the design or site planning of an existing structure creates practical difficulties in mounting a solar energy device to a building fagade or roof plane to achieve energy production. Cost or inconvenience to the applicant of strict or literal compliance with this regulation shall not create a practical difficulty. Ground mounted solar energy devices shall not be permitted in the required setback area. Ground mounted solar energy devices shall count as site coverage. Site coverage is calculated by measuring the footprint created by vertical projection from the energy devices and associated hardware to the ground. Should ground mounted solar energy devices be adjustable, site coverage shall be calculated for the position that creates the greatest site coverage. Ground mounted solar energy devices shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height above grade. Ground mounted solar energy devices shall be located and screened to minimize visual impact. v��arcS —, 2 �o- urra-- r- v -rrrrS svNia 4&�1 Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, second reading 3 5/3/2011 8 -1 -3 INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19 day of April, 2011 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 3r day of May, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 3r day of May, 2011. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2011, second reading 4 5/3/2011 8 -1 -4 TOWN OF VAQ ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011, an Ordinance authorizing a ten foot wide utility easement along the common property line between Parcel A and Parcel B, a resubdivision of Tract D, a resubdivision of Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1, a resubdivision of Parcel A and Parcel B, Town of Vail, County of Eagle, State of Colorado; and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): George Ruther ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011 on second reading. BACKGROUND: On May 24, 2010, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission approved an amended final plat modifying the shared property line between Parcel A and Parcel B. A utility easement was not platted at the time the property line was modified. The sole purpose of Ordinance No. 11 is authorize the platting of a ten foot wide easement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011 on second reading. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2011 5/3/2011 ORDINANCE NO. 11 Series of 2011 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEN FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SHARED PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN PARCEL A AND PARCEL B, A RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT D, A RESUBDIVISION OF VAIL DAS SCHONE FILING NO.1, A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCELS A & B, TOWN OF VAIL, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town "), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter "); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council ") have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is the owner of record of Parcel A and Parcel B, a resubdivision of Tract D, a resubdivision of Vail Das Schone Filing No.1, a resubdivision of Parcels A & B, Town of Vail, County of Eagle, State of Colorado; WHEREAS, the Charter of the Town of Vail enables the Vail Town Council to dedicate town -owned land for demonstrated public purposes; WHEREAS, as a result of the completion of the new West Vail Fire Station #3 a ten foot wide utility easement (the "Easement ") is needed along the entire length of the shared property line between Parcel A and Parcel B, as shown in the attached Exhibit A ; WHEREAS, at this time Comcast Cable desires to bury a cable line within the area of the Easement to serve the needs of the fire station and the properties in the vicinity; WHEREAS, the Town desires to dedicate a ten foot wide utility easement along the shared property line; WHEREAS, the Council considers it in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail to dedicate the Easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Council hereby approves and authorizes the dedication a ten foot wide utility easement along the entire length of the common property line between Parcel A and Parcel B, as shown in the attached Exhibit A . Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 5/3/2011 9 -1 -I Section 4. The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19 day of April, 2011, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 3 rd day of May, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Richard Cleveland Town Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 3 rd day of May, 2011. Richard Cleveland Town Mayor Attest: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk 5/3/2011 9 -1 -2 EXHIBIT " P &AA D 0N(2FT ACID A RESUBDIVNION OF VAS LEAS SC 010 MENG N#. I TIONNOF VAJL EAGLE OOUNrY, COLORADO LOT PARCM 6 U E45EYENT a.bio ACRES WDK 1913, PAGE 55 zai0 DTWT EASE {eoaK lea, PM. s.DO' r UTILITY Ep3ENENT LV B CG:E ATE D BY fJ THIS PLAT)) ]� APPRM UDOATION OF 17 WOE HOLY Np CROSS ELEC. EASEMENT _ (FOLI -CW9 euwEO UTILITY LINE) (BOOK 470. PACE 273) / f f u11UTY FASELIENT Zf f¢ CsE umnu ss acF,€ EASEMENT {SEE DETAIL} PARM 1,322 ACRES 2399 sJ o . f DELTA i - TiC 1 4e WATER k SANITATION EASEMENT TAN1M7if - 34.331 (BOOK 33Z PACES 941 h 442 � KA' = - laft # LOT 12 -� Gore Range Surveying, LLC I r•7w,; J {J = � �?, Cr- .Wa.4c rao¢0,aae 5/3/2011 9 -1 -3 TOWN OF VAQ ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Continuance of the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, an ordinance amending Chapter 12 -6, Residential Districts, Vail Town Code, to establish the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant is requesting that the Vail Town Council tables the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: On October 5, 2010 the Vail Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, by a vote of 5 -2 -0 (Rogers and Tjossem opposed). At subsequent public hearings, the Vail Town Council tabled the second reading to allow staff and the applicant time to gather additional information for the Council's review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Vail Town Council grants the applicant's request and tables the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. 5/3/2011 TOWN OF VAQ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 ITEM /TOPIC: Continuance of Resolution 23, Series of 2010, a resolution amending Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub - Areas, East Gore Creek Sub -Area ( #6) to include recommendations related to a new Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Planner ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant is requesting that the Vail Town Council tables Resolution 23, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. BACKGROUND: The Vail Town Council has tabled Resolution 23, Series of 2010, to coordinate with the second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2010. The applicant has requested that this item be tabled to the Town Council's June 7, 2011 public hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Vail Town Council grants the applicant's request and tables Resolution No. 23, Series of 2010, to its June 7, 2011 public hearing. 5/3/2011