HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC120005 Vail Library Administrative Approval Letter 0209121
Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
PH: 970-479-2138
FAX: 970-479-2452
www.vailgov.com
February 9, 2012
Re: A report to the Planning and Environmental Commission of an administrative action
approving a request for an amendment to a conditional use permit, pursuant to Sections
12-9C-3, Conditional Uses, and 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to
allow for the temporary relocation of the Vail Public Library to Dobson Ice Arena,
located at 321 East Lionshead Circle, part of Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and
setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC120005).
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall
Planner: Warren Campbell
Dear Planning and Environmental Commission members and adjacent property owners:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Town of Vail Staff has administratively
approved an amendment to the approved conditional use permit for the Dobson Ice
Arena to allow for the temporary relocation of the Vail Public Library within the building.
The review was completed pursuant to the development review procedures outlined in
Section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code.
The Vail Public Library will be undergoing a renovation and addition beginning in April
2012. In order to provide continued library services to the community, the library will
relocate to a 1,200 square foot space on the upper floor of the Dobson Ice Arena. This
space is currently an office and green room for events. From this space, the library will
be able to continue offering collection items for circulation, children’s programs,
computer access, and other library services. The relocation will be from April 1, 2012
through August 31, 2012 at which point the library will return to the renovated library
building.
The temporary relocation of the library into the Dobson Ice Arena building allows for
minimal disruption to those who are seeking these services as it will be generally in the
same location. Additionally, it allows for the Lionshead Parking Structure to remain the
parking for library guests. There are no exterior changes to the building.
This administrative approval of the conditional use permit amendment will be forwarded
to the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission at its public hearing on
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vail Town Council Chambers, located at
75 South Frontage Road West.
Staff approved the conditional use permit amendment with the following condition:
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1. The Town of Vail shall cease all library activities within the Dobson Ice Arena
no later than August 31, 2012.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 970-479-
2148, wcampbell@vailgov.com, or attend the Planning and Environmental Commission
meeting on February 27, 2012.
Sincerely,
Warren Campbell, AICP, LEED AP
Chief of Planning
Attachment:
Dobson Ice Arena Floor Plan Depicting Relocated Library Space