HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of Concern from All Seasons 012412All Seasons Condominium Association, Inc.
C/O Lin Grubbs, President
2080 Meadow Brook Drive
Vail, CO 81657
January 24, 2012
Town of Vail Planning Commission
Vail, Colorado
Re: The Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) Rezoning Proposal
To Whom It May Concern:
The Board of AIl Seasons Condominium Association, Inc. has recently learned of a
proposal by SSCV to rezone its present site on Golden Peak for the redevelopment of
the existing building and the expansion of its services and facilities. The proposed
rezoning application suggests the possibility ofallowing residential use of some
portion of the existing site.
In addition to this request, we have learned of plans to redevelop the current Vista
Bahn area for the construction of a Vail Village Gondola.
All Seasons residents are concerned about the impact of both of these proposed
projects, not only in connection with the residential usage of the site on Golden
Peak, but also as to the likely increase in vehicular traffic and congestion near
Golden Peak, particularly on weekends during the winter ski season.
When the Golden Peak Ski Base was redeveloped, the rezoning and redevelopment
plans proceeded simultaneously. We feel strongly that this should be the case with
these proposed developments, thereby allowing affected neighborhoods to better
understand the possible impact on safety and traffic along Vail Valley Drive.
While we all welcome improvements to the Town of Vail, the safety of pedestrians
should be of paramount concern. While crosswalks for skiers apparently exist,
there are no signs requiring vehicles to stop for pedestrians and most cars do not
stop or cannot see the crosswalks on the pavement when they are covered by snow.
A building design for SSCV should be required prior to any rezoning application, as
well as a proposal for traffic and congestion mitigation along Vail Valley Drive and
the Skier Drop Off area.
We are confident that with the input of affected neighborhoods, improvements
to the Town ofVail will proceed in a thoughtful manner, mindful of the needs of
pedestrians, skiers, and vehicles alike.
All Seasons Condominium Association, Inc. Lin Grubbs, President
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