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From: Robert Danial <rad @morganreed.com>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 20119:58 AM
To: George Ruther
Subject: FW: Wet lab in Unit 3
Dear Mr. Ruther
I was informed that the building department has approved a permit to build a biological Lab in the unit that is directly under
my residential unit. I am shocked and out raged at how such an approval could have been conferred without the prior
approval of the Condo board.
In addition I would like to understand how such use is incompliance with the zoning regulation of the town of Vail. I
believe if the existence of such a lab becomes public information it would damage the economic base of the town
significantly.
I understand Gateway Condominium Association is strongly opposed to having a wet lab as a tenant in our building. This
lab is under construction in violation of numerous condo docs, rules and regulations for our association. The owner
refused to provide our manager with a copy of the lease and it is only by his investigation that we discovered that the
Town of Vail approved this wet lab where we believe body parts will be used in conjunction with a teaching facility. Since
the owner and the proposed tenant will not talk to us, we are putting the pieces together to gather this information.
The loss of value to the owners in this building will be dramatic. Who would want to buy a condo in a building with this
type of work going on.Who would want to go to a fine dining restaurant in close proximity to a wet lab dealing with
cadaver parts and possibly toxic substances.
Thank you
Robert Danial
(305) 867-8484
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Cc: wendy Weigler Vail Gateway Atty
Subject: Wet lab in Unit 3
Dear Vail Gateway Owners
Our new manager, Ross Graves, has discovered that a proposed tenant for suite 300 is in the business of working with
body parts and cadavers. The manager attempted to get further information from the owner who refused to provide any
information whatsoever and refused to provide a copy of the lease. The manager went to the Town of Vail and obtained
the building permit which states that the space will be used for"wet lab" and didactic purposes. Wet lab is a term of art
that deals with chemicals, drugs, or other material or biological matter which requires direct ventilation and specialized
piped utilities. Also certain types of biohazard material could also be involved. These types of spaces are normally located
within a building specifically designed to house them.
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The manager as a well placed fear that this type of material will go into our air conditioning and plumbing systems. He is
getting advise from various specialists on these matters at this time.
The manager has discovered that unapproved air conditioning systems have been hung in the garage and holes cut in the
concrete ceiling. The plumbing system has also been changed without permission from the Vail Gateway. In fact, none of
this has been approved by the Vail Gateway in violation of our condo docs and rules and regulations.
Today a letter has been delivered to the contractor to stop all work due to numerous violations of our condo docs and
rules and regulations. The contractor has also been instructed to not trespass on the common areas of the building
including the driveway, entry, stairs, elevator, etc. The contractor signed an acknowledgement of our rules and regulations
which also include a prohibition on doing construction work between Nov 15 and April 15.
Our attorney Wendy Weigler has prepared a lawsuit seeking a temporary and permanent injunction against the use of the
space as a wet lab.
The town of Vail is now conducting an investigation into whether or not the use of this space is compatible with the
building.
If you have any questions, please contact our manager Ross Graves at 970-445-7188.
If you do not want a wet lab in the building, I suggest you also contact the Town of Vail. You can call George Ruther at
970-479-2145 but probably a letter would be better.
Charles R. Lipcon
LIPCON, MARGULIES, ALSINA&WINKLEMAN, P.A.
One Biscayne Tower, Suite 1776
Miami, Florida 33131
tel: 305-373-3016
toll free: 800-838-2759
fax: 305-373-6204
web: www:lipcon.com
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