HomeMy WebLinkAboutCrossroads PEC #1 (2)Today’s Presentation A Snapshot What We All Know Crossroads is in need of redevelopment Buildings are deteriorating Surface parking is unsightly Site is a key location for retail uses
Existing Conditions Existing Conditions 43,000 sq. ft. retail 6,300 sq. ft. in two movie theaters 13,500 sq. ft. office space 106 surface parking spaces 92 structured parking spaces
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Plan Vail Village Master Plan Traffic and Circulation Plan Vail Village Master Plan Action Plan Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Areas Action Plan – #1-6 Crossroads Infill Provide new
plaza space where surface parking is located today Replace existing surface parking with pedestrian corridors into a new commercial area Provide all required parking on-site in new underground
parking structure Locate loading and delivery along S. Frontage Road Strong building edge along Meadow Drive Improved planted buffer adjacent to frontage road Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area
Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-around economic health and viability for the Village and for the community as a whole. Objective
2.4: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. Policy 2.4.1: Commercial infill development consistent with established
horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspaces, public plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network throughout
the Village. Policy 2.4.2: Activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be encouraged. Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals,
Objectives, Actions Goal #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-around economic health and viability for the Village and for the community as a whole. Objective 2.5:
Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests. Policy 2.5.1: Recreation amenities,
common areas, meeting facilities and other amenities shall be preserved and enhanced as a part of any redevelopment of lodging properties. Policy 2.5.2: The Town will use the maximum
flexibility possible in the interpretation of building and fire codes in order to facilitate building renovations without compromising life, health, and safety considerations. Vail Village
Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-around economic health and viability for the Village and for the community
as a whole. Objective 2.6: Encourage the development of affordable housing units through the efforts of the private sector. Policy 2.6.1: Employee housing units may be required as
part of any new or redeveloped project requesting density over that allowed by existing zoning. Policy 2.6.2: Employee housing shall be developed with appropriate restrictions so as
to insure their availability and affordability to the local work force. Policy 2.6.3: The Town of Vail may facilitate in the development of affordable housing by providing limited assistance.
Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience throughout the Village. Objective 3.1:
Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by landscaping and other improvements. Policy 3.1.1: Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape improvements (such as
paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas), along adjacent pedestrian ways. Policy 3.1.2: Public art shall be encouraged at appropriate locations throughout Town. Policy
3.1.3: Flowers, trees, water features, and other landscaping shall be encouraged throughout the Town in locations adjacent to, or visible from, public areas. Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area
Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #4: To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace opportunities. Objective 4.1: Improve existing open space areas and create new plazas
with greenspaces and pocket parks. Recognize the different roles of each type pf open space in forming the overall fabric of the Village. Policy 4.1.1: Active recreation facilities
shall be preserved (or relocated to accessible locations elsewhere in the Village) in any development or redevelopment of property in Vail Village. Policy 4.1.2: The development of
new public plazas, and improvement to existing plazas (public art, streetscape features, seating areas, etc.), shall be strongly encouraged to reinforce their roles as attractive people
places. Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #4: To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace opportunities. Policy 4.1.3: With the
exception of ski base-related facilities, existing natural open space areas at the base of Vail Mountain and throughout Vail Village shall be preserved as open space. Policy 4.1.4:
Open space improvements including the addition of accessible greenspace as described or graphically shown in the Vail Village Master Plan and/or Urban Design Guide Plan, will be required
in conjunction with private infill or redevelopment projects. Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #5: Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and
aesthetics of the transportation and circulation system throughout the Village. Objective 5.1: Meet parking demands with public and private parking facilities. Policy 5.1.1: For new
development that is located outside the Commercial Core I Zone District, on-site parking shall be provided (rather than paying into the parking fund) to meet any additional parking demand
as required by the zoning code. Policy 5.1.2: The expansion of the Vail Village parking structure shall maximize the number of additional parking spaces available for public parking.
Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #5: Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the transportation and circulation system throughout
the Village. Policy 5.1.3: Seek locations for additional structured public and private parking. Policy 5.1.4: Continue to promote the lease parking program as a means for maximizing
the utilization of private parking spaces. Policy 5.1.5: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide underground or visually concealed parking. Vail Village Master
Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #6: To ensure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements of the Village. Objective 6.1: Provide service and delivery
facilities for existing and new development. Objective 6.2: Provide for the safe and efficient functions of fire, police and public utilities within the context of an aesthetically
pleasing resort setting. Policy 6.2.1: Development projects and other improvements in Vail Village shall be reviewed by respective Town Departments to identify both the impacts of the
proposal and potential mitigating measures. Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #6: To ensure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements
of the Village. Policy 6.2.2: Minor improvements (landscaping, decorative paving, open dining decks, etc.), may be permitted on Town of Vail land or right-of-way (with review and approval
by the Town Council and Planning and Environmental Commission when applicable) provided that Town operations such as snow removal, street maintenance and fire department access and operation
are able to be maintained at current levels. Special design (i.e. heated pavement), maintenance fees, or other considerations may be required to offset impacts on Town services. Vail
Village Master Plan Sub-Areas Action Plan – #1-7 Village Center Road Improvements Redesign E. Meadow Dr./Village Center Road intersection per Vail Village Urban Design Plan Redevelop
Village Center Road to prevent unnecessary vehicular traffic Provide pedestrian improvements along Village Center Road Vail Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions
Goal #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience throughout the Village. Objective 3.2: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to
the greatest extent possible. Policy 3.2.1: Vehicular traffic will be eliminated or reduced to the absolute minimal necessary levels in the pedestrianized areas of the Village. Vail
Village Master Plan Sub-Area Goals, Objectives, Actions Goal #5: Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the transportation and circulation system throughout
the Village. Objective 5.3: Concentrate the majority of interconnecting transit activity at the periphery of the Village to minimize vehicular traffic in pedestrianized areas. Policy
5.3.1: The Vail Transportation Center shall be the primary pick up and drop off point for public transit and private shuttle vans and taxis. Objective 5.4: Improve the streetscape of
circulation corridors throughout the Village. Policy 5.4.1: The Town shall work with the Colorado Division of Highways toward the implementation of a landscaped boulevard and parkway
along the South Frontage Road. Policy 5.4.2: Medians and right-of-ways shall be landscaped. Streetscape Master Plan • The railroad-tie planters along the parking lots for Crossroads
and the Sonnenalp-Swiss House should be replaced with at-grade planting beds, similar to the planting beds along the south side of East Meadow Drive near the Vail Village Inn. Create
special events venue. Landscaping is needed along Village Center Road, especially near the Frontage Road, so as to further inhibit vehicular traffic into the pedestrianized areas.
Landscaping, benches and a trash receptacle should be placed at the Crossroad’s bus stop as shown on the Master Plan graphic. Expanding the planter on the south side of the intersection
of Village Center Road and East Meadow Drive has been suggested. This would provide better definition to the roadway as well as increasing the landscaped area. Streetscape Master Plan
The asphalt road surface would be replaced by concrete unit pavers in most areas where pedestrians share the street with vehicles. In the restricted access zone south of the Village
parking structure, the pedestrian path would be paved with concrete unit pavers. However, the bus lane would remain asphalt. Additionally, the Willow Bridge Road street surface, from
the north side of Willow Bridge to the intersection of East Meadow Drive, would also remain asphalt. Replacing the triangular planter at the intersection of East Meadow Drive and Willow
Bridge Road with a larger circular planter that is centered in the intersection. In addition, the intersection will be accented with a special paving treatment and will act as a focal
point. Village Center Road would be narrowed to a minimum width of 28’ (curb-to-curb) to discourage unnecessary traffic. Five to six foot wide concrete sidewalks on each side of the
street are planned to connect East Meadow Drive to the Frontage Road. Key Elements of Crossroads Plans Key Elements of Crossroads Plans Key Changes to Plans Review of Plans Demonstrates
how Crossroads Redevelopment complies or implements the master planning goals and objectives for this area of Town. Proposed Plans Site Plan Proposed Plans Level Minus 1 Proposed Plans E.
Meadow Drive Street Level Proposed Plans Level 2 Proposed Plans Frontage Rd. – Lobby Level Proposed Plans Residential Level 6 Proposed Plans North Elevation Proposed Plans South Elevation
Proposed Plans East Elevation Proposed Plans West Elevation Plaza Character Frontage Road Elevation Comparison Public Benefits New 24,130 sq. ft. public plaza with winter ice skating/summer
pop-jet fountain Public restrooms at pedestrian level and within garage New high quality retail and architecture in heart of Vail Implementation of streetscape master plan recommendations
Enclosed loading and delivery facility for public use New covered bus stop New landscape medians in S. Frontage Road Plaza Space Offsets Height/Setback Encroachments 24,130 sq. ft.
public plaza GRFA potential displaced by public plaza = 33,782 s.f. GRFA within setbacks = 21,014 s.f. Floor area on 6th floor = 12,889 s.f. Net difference = -121 s.f. Difference offset
by public restrooms, loading facility, streetscape improvements, etc. Public Amenities 3 screen movie theater with stadium seating 10 lane bowling alley and family arcade Excess private
parking $1.1 million in public art Jeff Winston’s Presentation New Medians Access to Parking Streetscape Improvements New Plaza New Pedestrian Street Skating Rink Mechanical Area Public
Restrooms Public Restrooms Retail/Restaurants New Plaza Access to VVI Skating Rink Bowling Alley Arcade Movie Theaters Access to Parking Retail/Restaurant Loading Docks Lobby Recreation
Amenities * Crossroads Redevelopment 1970 2006 Existing Conditions Town’s Master Plan Recommendations Compliance with Master Plans Changes to Plans Detailed Review of Plans and Uses
Summary of Public Benefits & Amenities Jeff Winston’s Presentation Encourages commercial development in established commercial areas Encourages development of entertainment oriented
businesses to improve economy Promotes redevelopment of aging facilities Promotes a full-range of housing types Crossroads Area Included in Urban Design Guide Plan Crossroads Located
in Periphery Crossroads S. Frontage Road High Density Residential Mixed-Use Recommended Plaza Space Crossroads 24,130 sq. ft. public plaza with ice rink/summer pop-jet fountain 60,000
sq. ft. of new retail on two levels at street-level and one floor above 3 – Movie theaters with stadium seating 10 – Lane bowling alley/arcade/sports bar 75 dwelling units Enclosed
5-berth loading & delivery facility 338 parking spaces (92 in excess of code) Extensive on and off-site streetscape improvements $1.1 million in public art on and around the site Building
setback along west property line All sub-grade improvement removed from public right-of-way Building height and massing reduced on entire building Architecture substantially revised
Revised retail and plaza area plans Increased landscape buffer along S. Frontage Road Appropriately sized trees *