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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (IN PART)
October 11, 2010
1:00pm
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
John Rediker Michael Kurz
David Viele
Tyler Schneidman
Bill Pierce
Henry Pratt
Luke Cartin
30 minutes
Report to the Planning and Environmental Commission of an administrative action approving a
request for a minor amendment to SDD No. 6, Village Inn Plaza, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10,
Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for modifications to the approved
development plans to increase site coverage and reduce the side setback (east side) to facilitate
expanded an expanded chimney for a new restaurant, located at 68 East Meadow Drive, Unit
602/ Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC100044)
Applicant: Joe Staufer, represented by John G. Martin, Architect
Planner: Rachel Friede
ACTION: Upheld Staff’s Approval
Rachel Friede made a presentation per the Staff memorandum.
John Martin, representative of the applicant, made a brief presentation.
Michael Suman, representing the Solaris Property Owners, outlined the concern of his client,
specifically noting that more studies should be done to reduce potential negative effects of the
cooking exhaust. He asked that the application be called-up and discussed at a later date to
allow for further studies and discussions with the applicant.
John Martin responded that the applicant has studied this restaurant and all of the options for
exhausting the cooking appliances. The only three locations where chimneys and exhaust
venting could occur is where they are being proposed today. He stated that a scrubber, as
suggested by the applicant, would be the size of a small truck, and without taking up restaurant
space, the scrubber would have to be located outside of the building. He further stated that there
may not be any exterior location for the scrubber. He stated that a better filtration system could
be utilized to eliminate smoke and ash from the cooking exhaust vents.
Rick Woo, the owner of the proposed restaurant, stated that they are here today to expand the
chimney chaise for expanded access for maintenance and fire department access. He said that
the mixed use aspect of the neighborhood should allow for restaurants to be near residential. He
said the north side exhaust fan is 120 feet from Solaris. The south side exhaust fan is 110 feet
from Solaris. The only concern is the east exhaust, which is 40 feet from the Solaris building.
There is a big line of trees between Solaris and the east exhaust fan that will create a barrier
between the two properties. He said the wind primarily blows through the alley between Solaris
and Village Inn Plaza and would blow the smoke towards Meadow Drive. He added that the
Japanese kitchens are very clean, and most of the prep work and cooking will occur at the front
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of the house. There will be very limited deep frying and will decrease the amount of use of the
venting on the east side of the building.
Jonathan Staufer, owner of the commercial space and manager for the building, stated that Rick
Woo wants to be a good neighbor. He said that they can get together with Solaris to create a
good working relationship to problem solve any issues that arise.
Michael Suman stated that the Solaris is in favor of additional site coverage for a scrubber to
treat the exhaust venting if that were necessary..
Commissioner Rediker asked why the issue of negative exhaust impacts came up now and not
with the previous minor amendment.
Rachel Friede explained that the concern was raised by the Solaris development only in
conjunction with this notification.
Commissioner Pratt stated that from a zoning perspective, there is no issue. However, from a
neighbor issue, there are some potential problems.
The Commissioners confirmed staff’s administrative approval confirming that the criteria had
been met and did not call up the action for discussion.