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Home My WebLink AboutPEC Memorandum 020810MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 8, 2010 SUBJECT: A request for a work session on a major exterior alterations, pursuant to Section 12-71-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the area known as "Ever Vail" (West Lionshead), with multiple mixed-use structures including but not limited to, multiple-family dwelling units, fractional fee units, accommodation units, employee housing units, office, and commercial/retail uses, located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080064) Applicant: Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by Thomas Miller Planner: Warren Campbell SUMMARY �, The applicant, Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by the Mauriello Planning Group, LLC, is requesting a work session with the Planning and Environmental Commission to answer several questions raised during the circulation presentation on January 11, 2010, and to begin discussion on public spaces, plazas, and venues. The applicant will also cover the proposed improvements to Red Sandstone Creek and the at-grade land uses and programming. The work session will conclude with a presentation on the commercial Market Study prepared by Ford Frick of BBC Research and Consulting. This work session is the continuance in what is planned to be a series of work sessions regarding various aspects and topics with regard to the Ever Vail project. The Ever Vail project is the proposed creation of a new portal to Vail Mountain on approximately 12.2 acres. Developments of this extent warrant a complete understanding of many interconnected aspects. Staff and the applicant hope that through a series of work sessions that a greater understanding of the project and its impacts, both positive and negative will be ascertained, thus aiding in the review of the various applications and their associated criteria and findings. As this is a work session and the Planning and Environmental Commission is not being asked to reach any conclusions, Staff has not provided any recommendations at this time. Staff and the applicant request that the Planning and Environmental Commission participates in the presentation and tables this application to the February 22, 2010, public hearing. I1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by the Mauriello Planning Group, LLC, has submitted seven development review applications which will be reviewed and acted upon by the Planning and Environmental Commission prior to the conclusion of the review � process. Those applications include: • A major subdivision to establish new lot configurations, rights-of-way, easements, etc; a • An amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 4, Cascade, to remove the � GLOB from the SDD; • A rezoning of the parcels created by the major subdivision to Lionshead Mixed Use-2; • An amendment to the Town Zoning Regulations to include the project within the "commercial core" zone for calculating parking requirements (recommendation of approval with a condition forwarded by the PEC on January 11, 2010); • A variance for site coverage for the below grade structure; � Several conditional use permits to allow for a new gondola, below grade parking structure, and below grade mountain operations service facility; and • A major exterior alteration to allow for multiple structures to be constructed. The work session will include a presentation by the Ever Vail Team addressing several of the questions made at the previous with regard to circulation. The presentation will additionally begin to cover: A review of public spaces, plazas, and venues; • Creek corridor • Amphitheater • Width to height ratios Environmental presentation on Red Sandstone and Gore Creeks; Ground level (at-grade) land uses and programming; and • Approach to restaurants and retail • Vail Recreation District (VRD) space • Ski School (DEVO) • Bar/music venue • Hotel and conference facilities • Spa • Grocery market A commercial Market Study prepared by Ford Frick of BBC Research and Consulting Other programming • Hotel • Office • Maintenance facility • Residential uses • Employee housing On December 14, 2009, the Commission members were provided a binder of information entitled Ever Vail: Applications for a Maior Subdivision, Rezoninq, Text Amendment, Conditional Use Permits Maior Exterior Alteration SDD Amendment & Variance to allow for the redevelopment of the West Lionshead Area and a set of 11"X17" plans depicting to the project. Within the binder the market study report can be found behind the tab entitled Market Study. These documents will be pertinent to the discussion regarding the scheduled presentation. Additionally� the applicant has prepared additional documents which speak directly to the topics identified above (Attachments A and B). Staff created a list of questions to facilitate the topics to be discussed at the hearing. These questions are provided to aid in the thought process and discussion of the proposal. It is anticipated that as staff hears the presentation that additional questions will arise. Staff has not completed their analysis of the questions nor reached any conclusions. There are questions � that Staff will be studying and developing positions on prior to asking the Planning and Environmental Commission to take action. � 4 • What is the square footage of commerciai that is necessary to support a new portal that includes the programming proposed? • Is there a minimum amount of square footage for a particular land uses (office, retail, restaurant, etc.) which results increased success in a mixed-use portal? • Is there a minimum of number of tenant spaces for the proposed commercial which is necessary for success? • What are the impacts of Market Street containing vehicular traffic to the commercial experience? • What is the "Wow" or "Surprise" factor that distinguishes this proposed portal from the existing portals to draw people to this portal year round? • Where are the grade changes in the public plazas, spaces, and venues and how to pedestrians overcome these grade changes? • What measures will be put in place to insure that special events can occur in the public plazas, spaces, and venues? • Where are the pockets of sunlight and shade throughout the project and do these coordinate with where the public is encouraged to congregate? • Are the proposed improvements and programming of activities adjacent to the Red Sandstone and Gore Creeks appropriate? • At the northern end of the western side of the Red Sandstone Creek frontage there is proposed to be a spa facility. How does this land use impact pedestrian circulation and does it create a"dead end" to the pedestrian experience of exploring around the next corner? • What size of conference groups can the proposal accommodate? Is this appropriate, should it be fewer or greater? • How do deliveries arrive and circulate to the commercial land uses from the loading bays in the parking garage? • What is the structure? experience? need to connect many of the buildings on the upper floors with What affects does this proposed design create on the pedestrian • What portion of the approximate 33,600 square feet of office will be available for uses other than Vail Resorts needs? • To what degree will recycling be mandated in both commercial and residential uses? How will the facilities for this recycling be managed including delivery of recyclables throughout the project to the recycling facility? 3 � IV. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2007, the Vail Town Council adopted Resolution No. 4, Series of 2007, which implemented the changes to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan regarding West Lionshead and the area now called Ever Vail. On October 27, 2008, Staff presented and over view of the roles and responsibilities to the Planning and Environmental Commission with regard to the Ever Vail development. On November 24, 2008, Staff presented an overview of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to the Planning and Environmental Commission and its applicability to the Ever Vail project. On December 8, 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing at which a presentation and discussion occurred on the topics of vehicular, mass transit, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation occurred. A list of question and comments was generated as a part of this discussion. On December 22, 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing at which the presentation and discussion focused on the proposed design for the Frontage Road realignment. Discussion included the Simba Run underpass, retaining walls, median planter design, etc. On January 7, 2009, the Design Review Board held a public hearing at which the presentation and discussion focused on the proposed design for the Frontage Road realignment. Discussion focused on the retaining walls, bridge verse culvert crossing of the creek, and roadway design. On March 23, 2009, the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously approved with condition(s) a partial preliminary plan to establish the right-of-way to be allocated for the relocated South Frontage Road adjacent to the interstate. On April 21, 2009, the Town Council endorsed the submittal of the proposed South Frontage Road relocation to the Colorado Department of Transportation by a vote of 3-1-1 (Foley opposed and Gordon abstained) On January 11, 2010, the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval with a condition on the inclusion of Ever Vail within the commercial core area designation maps. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department requests that the Planning and Environmental Commission listen to the presentation, ask questions, provide and pertinent feedback. The Commission is not being requested to take and final action at this work session. The applicant and Staff request that the Commission tables this application to its February 22, 2010, public hearing. V. ATTACHMENTS A. Memorandum entitled "Programming January 25, 2010 B. Memorandum entitled "Programming Ground Level Uses and Public Spaces" dated All Other Levels" dated February 8, 2010 4 � J 1 � � . MEMORANDUM To: Planning and Environmenta) Commission From: Mauriello Planning Group Date: January 25, 2010 , � Mauriello Planning Group At each Planning and Environmenta/ Commission meeting, certain topics will be addressed specifically. To simplify the process, for each meefing Mauriello Planning Group wil/ provide a brief inemo summarizing the topic. More in-depth informafion can be found within the overall submittal. PROGRAMMING: GROUND LEVEL USES AND PUBLIC SPACES While the plans and the written submittal provide information about the overall programming for Ever Vail, this sheet is intended to summarize the experience at the ground level, including commercial uses and public spaces, like the plazas and creek. 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'"" � � ',� �-•/'...._.r� J3 . -:�-3� I-7 a+�".t'� � � ..�,...i�t . ) J,j''� �' > , � 1--= • � , - -y \ •s 6round Level Programming 1/25/10 1 Attachment A . * introduction The Lionshead Mixed Use - 2(LMU-2) Zone District outlines the uses that are allowed on the various levels of a building, either as conditional uses or permitted uses. Referred to as "horizontal zoning;' the restrictions on the street level allows the Town of Vail to ensure that this ground level is active, with primarily commercial uses permitted. Due to grade variations on the site, ground level on the plaza side of a building may transition into second story on the Creekside of a building. Sections through the buildings have been provided on pages 27-29 of the plan book to further illustrate this. Ever Vail has been planned in accordance with this idea, with the active commercial uses occurring on the ground level and more passive uses occurring on the upper levels. The Market Study provided by Ford Frick of BBC Consulting (provided in the submittal notebook) indicates that the types and quanities of the commercial uses proposed are the right mix for ensuring the success of Ever Vail. It is important to note that the actual tenants of the commercial spaces have not been decided upon and final uses will be based on the uses allowed by the LMU-2 zone district. The design of the site allows Ever Vail to be divided into four distinct districts, characterized by the uses occurring at the ground level. The ground level uses along Market Street are intended to further the idea of "Where Life Meets the Mountain:' Market Street is a mix of pedestrians and vehicles, designed this way to accommodate access to the hotel, transit center, skier drop-off, and some teaser parking for the commercial uses along the street. Flexibility has been designed into Market Street, where portions can be one-way or blocked off entirely, for special events or for seasonal uses. CREEKSIDE Moro �int�meta than the Central P�aze end the Merket S6ea1, Creekside is a district br axploring. The warm, local (eel of a piva restaurent or e Ily-(shinp shop in e postcard-pertect aetti� complamant the neNrally enimatetl ueek anA emphitMaler open-space. Daytime rock Gimbinp at the youtM cenlx, healments et Ue �otel spa entl people-watchlnp al creeksiCe cales hansitiona into evening outdoor conUrts or fr�.� -� ' hanyaub end cool Guba, � ua, ' ,� ,�,',�,'�M� 1�� I#i{��„i� ii l i 4 . WESTSIDE RESIDENTIAL The heart of daly EverVa 1 community focus on qu�et � pedestr an alleys tarrace-garden level courtyartls antl /� individual stoops W reaitlences. Varrery o/ spaces en7ay � spectawlar views of Goro Creak whib intepratlrp ttro � sustainable practices and lechnolop es ro help preaerva Me� ,� natu el Deaury o( the s ta All mnte n C in a neighborhootl �� foc seG d' mct w�ero rosidanh ca� elex end enpy time / wi!h � ly. (riends d e Bhbo�s �/ . _ iL' �� . � / , j� �r(� _ � � f' � .� . ' �. i % � ��` � �� ` ,� .1, � .. „ .,.. �� x,.� , �'�. _ _ _ , , � � -�, MARKET STREET Market Street Is Me place where life meah the mountam �in an upscale aeldnp. Everytlay convenimces like e wine-arW-spirits sho0 and a 9ourtnet procery store croate e senee M communiry m Mia nawrel and sophieticated aetliny. A RockRaaatls Holel aCds to Ma luxury and quiet anerpy o/ this nchly layerotl experienu- '�k�� fi.� :.5 ' 4 � � �`� , � � - �,►i ' . ��g� I � t� � /� , � �� .,I�� +(,. , % � ��., a�u . hi�.o`��✓r � . � ,�� ; . �� ,� /> �� / /m } y r_� ,�„�..�� CEN'TRAL PLAZA �\ P Isating �M peopte and acUvities - tlay anA nig�t - Cenvai , ,�.� \ Plaxa ia where skiers, boarden aiM shoppen wexin against _. �� I�e grentl Eackdrop o/ tM mouMein. The ecDrossive gontlola � t ture is the complemeMary focal point M Vail's tviginal ' �/ landmark Va I Mounlain. ��+�� ; �ayl� y' � + `.:s _ � ..;t•� a Ground Level Programminq 1/25/10 2 � 0 J �Market Street feeds into the pedestrianized area of the Centra/ Plaza. Anchored by the new gondola, Central Plaza will "pulsate with energy." Uses along Central Plaza are intended to serve skiers, as they travel to the Mountain and the bed base located within the project. Central Plaza is pedestrian-only (with the excepfion of emergency vehicles). Connected to the Central Plaza, is the more "naturally animated" Creekside area, straddling Red Sandstone Creek. The uses along the creek are intended to activate the creek corridor, embracing the amenity of the creek, while protecting and enhancing the creek banks and vegetation. The West Side of Ever Vail is intended to be the "family oriented" neighborhood. For-sale and rental employee housing units front both sides of the pedestrian spine, with free-market residential uses above. *Food and Beverage A variety of food and beverage establishments have been planned for Ever Vail along the ground level, ranging from casual family dining, to high-end dining establishments. As currently proposed, there are 5 restaurants/bars proposed. The majority of the food and beverage establishments are located along Market Street and the Central Plaza, with a more family-oriented restaurant on the west side of Red Sandstone Creek to serve the family-oriented activities occurring in the Creekside district (ampitheater, VRD space, DEVO, recreation uses). Total gross square footage of all food and beverage establishments (includes all back-of-house) is approximately 30,000 sq. ft. This equates to approximately 14,293 sq. ft. of net seating area. * Retail and Spa The retail proposed for Ever Vail is primarily located along the pedestrian corridors on the first floor of buildings, mostly along Market Street and the Central Plaza. There will be a variety of retail uses, catering to the residents of Ever Vail and the day skiers accessing Vail Mountain from the proposed gondola. As currently proposed, there is approximately 52,620 net � �� , sq. ft. of retail uses on the site, �`'`�z ��`'_� ��''�h , �--�� % r, � �� ar-r - �� • ; which includes the 14,000 sq. ft. , �� `�`�� `� � �; � � � specialty grocer envisioned for the ;' '�' .,�L �� r� �_ far east end of the site. The �� - I- f�'� � � �� M � ��. , , � market is intended to serve as an -' �� ' -- ;r=,,t ,� � � �1 �j � ,, � �_ ,. � anchor for Ever Vail, and as an ��T� �; �:�: ��, ; � �, , � F �� os� - ` _�_ ____ amenity within the Liosnhead area ``� � � � ��= �� ; � �, '� �.-- �� . -4- '.:�,I � � and developments along West �-� �� a Lionshead Circle. Designed to be �` 1 , � �'�d ° _ � �; z�,_ � = ?Y � � visible as you are rounding the �� U� ',� - ;�� .4 �'� ��' 0. curve of West Lionshead Circle in '�- ' �'�� r`?� �- _ � - front of the Marriott, the market � `� t� >:--`-r'�,-��'��' will act as a destination. In ,, addition to the retail uses detailed � above, there is an approximately 20,000 sq. ft. destination spa located in the Creekside District, along Red Sandstone Creek, envisioned as a year-round draw. The location of the spa was purposeful as it interfaces appropriately with the creek, is proximate to the hotel, and is located in an area not well suited for retail due to lack of foot traffic. Ground Leve! Programming 1/25/10 3 * Community and Skier Uses As a new portal onto Vail Mountain, many community and skier uses have been included in Ever Vail. First, in the Creekside District, Vail Resorts is proposing a 13,830 (net) sq. ft. facility devoted to children's programming. This facility, proposed to be run by the Vail Recreation District, will focus on children and family after-ski acdvities during the winter months, and day camp programs and drop-in activities during the summer. The current plans for the facility also include an indoor climbing wall promoting the connectivity to our mountain environment. Along with the VRD space, there will be an additional 2,550 (net) sq. ft. Children's Ski School meeting space, and all DEVO functions will be relocated to this site. These uses will be served by 50 short-term underground parking spaces. Ticketing facilities, along with other skier services, will be provided throughout the project, primarily within the Central Plaza. There will also be approximately 5,000 sq. ft. dedicated to public restrooms and associated uses. *Hotel Building E3 includes the lobby and porte cochere of the proposed 120-room Rock Resorts Hotel, fronting Market Street. The hotel is intended to be a very public space, with a grand lobby and restaurant and bar overlooking Gore Creek and the pool terrace of the hotel. The ground level of the hotel also transitions onto the Central Plaza, with a restaurant and bar, with a large outdoor dining function fronting the plaza. * Residential Uses Residential uses on the ground floor are a conditional use, with the exception of employee housing units, which are a permitted use. The West Side is intended to be a more residential, community-oriented neighborhood. As a result, the ground level use on the west side are primarily employee housing units, with free-market residenfial uses above. * Creeks, Parks, and Entertainment Facilifies A key component of Ever Vail includes the enhancements proposed to Red Sandstone Creek. Stream bank restoration and wetland mitigafion will improve the creek environment, with the ultimate goal of creafing a park in the creek area. The required setback from Red Sandstone Creek is 30 ft. from the centerline, while the required setback from Gore Creek is 50 ft. The buildings in Ever Vail are set back much further than the required setbacks. _��--� , - , �:+�"" , _ :jl �-- - � �� - -�--.-� - � - .--��- -� —�- �,. .::,� -- .� :� ��" � � �� ,--..=�,.�� -_�" , `�� "��- ..--�'' _ .r.�-y `".f �-� � ; .r�'!" _ i ' � % �.;a-�i _ _ , � . ,- . - .�- .i�.� _ �: Stream Setbacks � _ � : .� -_ r��,`. - �"/ . � - � , f � 7•� �� - .�]� - _ ��_ ,..�-G ' �'`°" _ � � ,�-� f �- - �%, �_ �_ _ _ �✓ -� � �� _ __ _ � �.�� :.,,r�'''"', � �---= _-- � 8,+..� � %:: �,�-.� , � �� ' r> � �,.✓ _.----� - � ,—��- ; ,�-''" _%"" :r '°��.�.�„r ,.�"�- �� `� � "'"'"'. _�, � ,� K.-__ �,..-, � � The Ever Vail project is designed/to maintain Red �_.-�-�� '��.�"°'� �`"�� „�:,--I Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek s natural stream -�� " �'�' corridors through the enhancement and preservation on the site. The proposed development respects the stream setback lines, floodplains and � wetlands with cantilevering walks and bridges to circulate pedestrian traffic over the creeks without Ground Level Programming 1/25/10 4 ' • �,,,. MEMORANDUM Mauriello Planning Group To: Planning and Environmental Commission From: Mauriello Planning Group Date: February 8, 2010 At each Planning and Environmental Commission meeting, certain topics will be addressed specifically. To simplify the process, for each meeting Mauriello Planning Group will provide a brief inemo summarizing the topic. More in-depth information can be found within the overall submittal. PROGRAMMING: ALL OTHER LEVELS * Introduction While the plans and the written submittal provide information about the overall programming for Ever Vail, this memo is intended to summarize the uses at all levels other than the ground level (summarized in the memo from January 25, 2010). The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (Sec. 4.1.5) recommends that the West Lionshead hub: ...eecome a residential/mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting rhe needs of both the � local community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density residential development, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions, and a ski life connection to Vail Mountain." The Lionshead Mixed Use - 2(LMU-2) Zone District outlines the uses that are allowed on the various levels of a building, either as conditional uses or permitted uses. Referred to as "horizontal zoning;' the restrictions on the street level allows the Town of Vail to ensure that this ground level is active, with primarily commercial uses permitted. Due to grade variations on the site, ground level on the plaza side of a building may transition into second story on the Creekside of a building. Sections through the buildings have been provided on pages 27-29 of the plan book to further illustrate this. It is important to note that the actual tenants of the spaces have not been decided upon and final uses will be based on the uses allowed by the LMU-2 zone district. �C Off'ice The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (LRMP) recommends that existing office space be preserved, requiring that there shall be an increase of office space in the West Lionshead planning area (Sec. 5.17.3). Current office uses include the Glen Lyon Office Building (10,829 sq. ft.) and the Vail Professional Building (17,087 sq. ft.) and some at Cascade Crossing (1,020 sq. ft.) for a total of 29,836 sq. ft. The total office space proposed in Ever Vail is approximately 33,600 sq. ft., a 12% increase over the existing. This space is located above the transit center in Building E7. The intent of this new space is for the Vail Resorts family of companies to use approximately half, relocating out of the current facilities in Lionshead at Treetops. The remaining half may be available to local businesses. In addition to this proposed office space, there is additional space provided within Ever Vail for office uses (e.g.. hotel, residential check-in, skier services, etc.j along with office uses associated with Mountain Operations, which are not included in this calculation. Ground Level Programming 2/8/10 1 Attachment B . .. Residential Em lo ee Housin Units, and Accommodafion Units * , p Y g As currently proposed, there are 357 free-market residential units. These units are located throughout the project, specifically on the upper levels. The current residential breakdown is provided in the following table: Location Acreage Number of Density GRFA Units (du/acre) (square feet) East Side 7.322 220 30.05 330,608 West Side 4.953 137 27.66 204,680 Total 12.275 357 29.08 535,288 In addition to the free-market residential component, there are an additional approximately 48 employee housing units (EHUs). EHUs do not count towards density or GRFA. Location Number of GRFA of EHUs EHUs (square feet) East 7 10,914 West 41 50,012 Total 48 60,926 Currently, Ever Vail includes a 120 room Rock Resort hotel. The hotel also includes a total of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of conference/meeting space. Approximately 8,000 sq. ft. is provided in the hotel building (E3) and the remaining 4,000 sq. ft. is located beneath the E1 building. Due to the changes in grade across the site, this allows for the E1 space to have incredible views of the gondola and Gore Creek. In Lionshead Mixed Use - 2, accommodation units (AUs) do not count towards density, but do count towards GRFA. The GRFA of the hotel is proposed at approximately 60,000 sq. ft. Ground Level Programming 2/8/10 2 . . � Number of AUs GRFA of AUs (square feet) 120 60,000 Based on the Lionshead Mixed Use - 2 Zone District, the Ever Vail project complies with the allowable density and GRFA: Standard Allowed by LMU-2 Proposed Density (# of units) 429.6 357 GRFA (Sq. Ft.) 1,179,868 595,288 * Mountain Operations One of the driving forces behind the Ever Vail project is the relocation and upgrading of the Mountain Operations Facility, which requires a conditional use permit to be approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission. As recommended by the LRMP, the new mountain operations facility will be located completely below-grade. Vehicular access to the facility will be via the Forest Road extension, and access to the mountain will be via the recently completed Cat Alley. As currently proposed, Mountain Operations will be approximately 88,000 sq. ft., including internal office/administration functions. An additional 7,000 sq. ft. will be a loading and delivery facility for Mountain Operations. The uses at the Mountain Operations facility include the departments and operations: 1. SnowCat Fleet Maintenance � 7 Cat bays with hydraulic lifts and/or overhead cranes • Circulation main drive aisle • Parts storage • Tool room • Welding bay • Lockers • Offices • Break Room 2. General Fleet Maintenance • Truck bays with hydraulic lift and/or overhead crane _-::�•r�- ''� z� . . ;� ' ��,, , �� • �: .�s _'�� , x �� `��'�'i _ a _._ _ Ground Level Programming 2/8/10 3 • Fluid storage • Records library • Offices 3. Lift Maintenance • Machine shop • Specialized weld tool • Offices • Lockers 4. Lift Operations � Locker room � Ski storage • Offices � Conference room 5. Warehouse • High storage • Loading dock bay • Office 6. Waste Removal • Recycling dumpster • Waste dumpster • Metals dumpster • Truck bay • Office �C Loading and Delivery ilWl l��rv� � ��.o- �� Crim'� � � � r'� �..... . �g 1' ,. � . � � ,u' ' M 1 `.. ....m.�......... '__�....._,,.� � 0 ��a � � �..: �p , . � i l ��:� t a "� � s i A'� }; .' :� � . i � t � �� `t . � '� d -� , kr:��` �,..;- �� , � _ �� i� � � . �.. � . . � `�. �r�� ,�`; �'`=� � "",—/�` � `� r � P � yY 1 � ��' ,r. � �� . . � — ,.�:.. �` '� 0 Other below grade uses include the Loading and Delivery Facility. As recommended by the LRMP, the loading and delivery facility is located completely below grade and is a centralized facility serving the majority of the project. Some separate loading and delivery occurs at the proposed market and on the west side to serve some of the uses there. The loading and delivery facility is approximately 7,000 sq. ft., and includes 6 bays. In addition, as currently designed, there are 2 bays on the west side, and an additional bay at the market, for a total of 9 bays. Designed for maximum efficiency, the loading and delivery facility is located on level P2, adjacent to the Mountain Operations facility. Vehicles will access the loading and delivery facility via the Forest Road extension, and the access is jointly used by ERWSD. The loading and delivery facility is then served by internal corridors and service elevators accessing the commercial and residenfial buildings located above. * Other Uses Below Grade In general, the uses that are located below grade are other back of house uses, storage, internal circulation, etc. Obviously, parking remains the primary use below-grade, but as parking was reviewed at previous meetings, it is not discussed in detail in this memo. One space has been carved out of the below-grade area on the east side that allows for a food and beverage establishment. The idea is that this space will become a nightclub, similar to The Club or Ski Bar. However, this space may be reconsidered if additional space is needed for Mountain Operations. Ground Level Programming 2/8/10 4