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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY,APRIL 6,1999
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7 :00 P.M.INTOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE:Times of items are approximate,subject to change,and cannot be relied upon to
detennine at what time Council will consider an item.
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D ick Duran
BillWood ,USFS
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All ison Ochs
RussFo rrest
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.(5mins .)
CONSENT AGENDA.(5mins.)
A.ApprovetheMinutesfromthe meetings ofMarch2and16 ,1999 .
B.Proclamation No.1 ,Seriesof1999 ,re :Build ing Safety Week .
Appo intment toDes ign Rev iew Board .(5mins )
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:Appoint two persons fortheopen
posit ions ontheDesignReviewBoard.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:Therearetwoopenposit ions onthe
DesignReviewBoardeachwithaterm expiration dateofMarch31,
2001 .
Appo intments toPlann ing and Environmental Comm ission .(5m ins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:Appoint three positions onthe
Plann ing and Environmental Commiss ion.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:Therearethreeopenpos itions onthe
Plann ing andEnv ironmental allw ith atermexpi ration datesofMarch31 "
2001.
U.S .ForestServiceControlBurnUpdate .(10mins.)
ResolutionNo .5,Seriesof1999 ,AReso lution Adopting ThePlan Fo r
Arosa/Garm isch Annexation ,AnAreaWith in ThreeM iles OfTheTownOf
VailBoundary ,Being2.66 AcresMoreFully Described AsAn Unplatted
PortionOfTheSE %,SE %,SE %,SW %OfSect ion 11,Township 5
South ,Range81West.(10mins .)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:Adopt Resolut ion No.5,Seriesof
1999 ,approving theplanforthe Arosa/Garmisch area annexation .
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:TheTownofVa il isapp lying foran
annexation andzoningon property wh ich was previously unzoned .Th is
property isownedbytheTownofVa il having beenobta ined pursuant to
theLand Ownership Adjustment Agreement (LOAA)withthe United
StatesForestService.
The Colorado Revised Statutes setforththe procedure for annexation .
Sect ion 31-12-105 ,Limitations ,requ ires thatthemun icipality shallhave
inplaceaplanfor that areatobeannexed ,which generally describes a
proposed location,character,andextentof streets ,.....playgrounds,....
parks,.....grounds ,openspaces ,utilitiesandtheproposedlandusesfor
thearea .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Adopt ResolutionNo .5,Seriesof1999 .
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AllisonOchs
Russ Forrest
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AllisonOchs
Russ Forrest
NinaTimm
Ordinance No.7 ,Seriesof1999,firstreadingofan Ordinance Annexing
AnArea Commonly KnownAs Arosa/Garmisch,AndSettingForthDetails
InRegardThereto.(30mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No.7,Seriesof1999onfirstreading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:TheTownofVailisapplyingfor unilateral
annexation andzoningon property whichwas previously unzoned .This
property wasobtainedbytheTownofVail pursuant totheLand
Ownership Adjustment Agreement (LOM)withtheUnited States Forest
Service.TheTownofVailisrequesting annexation and zoning of
outdoor recreationofthis2.66acres,generally locatedontheNorthside
ofArosaDrive ,andabutting2497and2487 Garmisch totheEastandthe
Town Manager's housetotheWest.This annexation andrezoning
further implements theTownofVail LOM and portions oftheTownof
Vail Comprehensive OpenLandsPlan .
Thisisoneofaseriesof annexation/de-annexation and zoning
procedures thattheTownofVailwillbe pursuing asaresultoftheland
exchange withtheUnitedStatesForestService.This annexation and
zoning recommendation isproceedingin conjunction withthe
Arosa/Garmisch employee housingplanning process .Thislandhas
beenidentifiedasthesiteofthe Arosa/Garmisch ne ighborhood park ,
The employee housingandparkwillbe developed simultaneously ,as
partofthesame development plan .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve Ordinance No.7,Seriesof1999
onfirstreading.
Ordinance No .8,Seriesof1999 ,firstreadingofan Ordinance Amending
TheOfficialZoningMapForTheTownOfVailIn Accordance WithTitle
12,Zoning Regulations ,Chapter 5,ZoningMap;Applying Zone District
Designation ToAPortionOfUnzoned Property Previously OwnedByThe
UnitedStatesForestServiceAnd Transferred ToTheTownOfVail
Pursuant ToTheLand Ownership Adjustment Agreement And Annexed
By Ordinance No.7 ,SeriesOf1999To Outdoor Recreation (Or)District,
Section12-8bForProperty Generally LocatedOnTheNorthSide Of
ArosaDrive ,And Abutting 2497And2487 Garmisch ToTheEastAnd
TheTown Manager's HouseToTheWestMoreFully Described AsAn
Unplatted PortionOfTheSE Y..,SE Y..,SE Y..,SW Y..Of Section11,
Township 5South ,Range81West(30mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No .8,Seriesof1999onfirstreading .
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:BACKGROUND RATIONALE:TheTown
ofVailisapply ing forunilateral annexation andzoningon property which
was previously unzoned .This property wasobtainedbytheTownofVail
pursuant totheLand Ownership Adjustment Agreement (LOM)withthe
UnitedStatesForestService.TheTownofVailis requesting annexation
andzoningof outdoor recreation ofth is 2 .66 acres,generally located on
theNorthsideofArosaDrive ,andabutting2497 .and2498 Garmisch to
theEastandtheTown Manager's housetotheWest.This annexation
andrezoning further implements theTownofVail LOM and portions of
theTownofVail Comprehensive OpenLandsPlan.
Thisisoneofaseriesof annexation/deannexation and zoning
procedures thattheTownofVailwillbepursuingasaresultoftheland
exchange withtheUnitedStatesForestService .This annexation and
zoning recommendation isproceedingin conjunction withthe
Arosa/Garmisch employee housingplann ing process.Thislandhas
been identified asthesiteofthe Arosa/Garmisch neighborhood park.
The employee housingandparkwillbe developed simultaneously,as
partofthesame development plan .
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AllisonOchs
Russ Forrest
NinaT imm
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Dominic Mauriello
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:ApproveOrd inance No.8,Seriesof1999
forzoningmakingthespecificfindingssetforthinthe memorandum to
thePlanning and Environmental Comm ission fromthe Community
Development Department datedMarch22 ,1999 ,onfirstreading .
Ordinance No.9,Seriesof1999,firstreadingofanOrd inance rezoning
fourtractsf rom primary/secondary toresident ial cluster locatedat2497 ,
2487 ,2485 and2477Gram isch Dr ive ,alsoknownasLots1,2 ,3and4 ,
BlockH ,VailDasShone ,Filing NO.2.(30mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OFCOUNCIL:Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No.9,Seriesof1999onfirstread ing.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:TheTownofVailisapplying fo r rezoning
onTownofVailpropertywhichiscurrentlyzoned primary/secondary
resident ial toresidentialcluster .ThispropertyisownedbytheTownof
Va il and isthesiteoftheproposed Arosa/Garmisch employee hous ing
andneighborhood park .
Thecurrentplan istoconstructafour-plexandduplexpr imarily onLots
2 ,3and4 .AneighborhoodparkisplannedforLot1andthelandtobe
annexedtothewest.
Theproposedzonedistr ict iscompatiblew ith andsuitabletoadjacent
uses ,isconsistentwiththeTown 's LandUsePlanandzoning
regulations ,andis appropriate forthearea.TheTownofVail purchased
thesefourlots in1990andatthetimeofpurchaseidentifiedthemto
includeane ighborhood park ,openspace ,oremployeehous ing.The
1994 Comprehensive OpenLandPlanstatesthatthelandshouldbe
usedforapublicuse ,whichincludes employee housing .On January 26 ,
1999,Counc il approvedaconceptconsistingofa four-plex and duplex on
theeastside ofthelot ,with aneighborhood parkonthewestside ofthe
lotsandonthelandacquiredinthelandexchangewiththeUnitedStates
ForestServ ice.Currentzoningwouldallow8dwellingunits.The
purposeofth is rezon ingistocluster6dwellingunitsto maximize theland
ava ilable forapark.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:ApproveOrd inance No .9,Seriesof1999
onfirstreading .
Ordinance No.3,SeriesOf1999 ,secondreadingofan Ordinance
Amend ing Title12,ZoningRegu lations,ByAdd ing TwoNewZone
Districts As Chapter 7H :LionsheadMixedUse1District And Chapter 71:
LionsheadMixedUse2DistrictInOrderTo Implement The Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan ;AmendingChapter2,Definitions,Section
12-2-2 :Definitions;Amend ing Chapter4 ,Districts Established ,Section
12-4-1:Designated ,ByAdd ing LionsheadMixedUse1DistrictAnd
LionsheadMixedUse2District;Amending Chapter 10,Off-Street
ParkingAndLoading ,Section12-10-17 :LeasingOfParkingSpaces ;
AmendingChapter10,Off-Street ParkingAndLoading ,Section12-10-
16:ExemptAreas ;ParkingFundEstablished;Amending Chapter 13,
EmployeeHousing,Section12-13-6 :TypeIIIEmployeeHousingUnit ;
Amending Chapter 13,EmployeeHousing ,Section12-13-7 :TypeIV
EmployeeHousingUnit ;Amending Chapter 14,Supplemental
Regulations ,Section12-14-19 :Sate llite Dish Antennas ;Amending
Chapter 15,GrossResidentialFloorArea,Section12-15-3 :Definition ,
Calculation ,AndExclusions ,Sect ion 12-15-2 :GRFA Requirements By
ZoneDistr ict;AmendingTitle12SignRegulations ,Chapter 4 ,Sign
Categories,Section11-4A-1 :SignsPermittedInZoningDistricts ;And
AmendingT itle 5 ,PublicHealthAndSafety ,Chapter 1,Public Nuisances ,
Section5-1-7 :NoiseProhibited.(10mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OFCOUNCIL:Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No.3 ,Seriesof1999onsecondreading .
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Domin ic Mauriello
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Jeff Hunt
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Mike Jewett
BACKGROUND RATIONALE :Thisisanordinancecreatingnewzone
districtsforthe implementation oftheLionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan.Thedetailsoftheproposalarecontainedinthe February 22 ,1999
PlanningandEnv ironmental Commiss ion memorandum and proposed
Ordinance No .3,Seriesof1999 ,wh ich are includedintheTownCouncil
packet.ThePlanningand Environmental Commission ,atits February 22,
1999meeting ,recommendedapproval (unanimously)ofthe proposed
code amendments withminor modifications.
RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No.:3,
Ser ies of1999 ,onsecondreading ..
Ordinance No .4,Seriesof1999 ,secondread ing ofan Ordinance
Amend ing theOfficialZoningMapForTheTown Of VailIn Accordance
WithTitle 12,ZoningRegulations ,Chapter5,ZoningMap ;Rezoning
ParcelsOfLandInTheLionsheadAreaIn Accordance WithThe
AttachedMapToLionsheadMixedUse1District AndLionsheadM ixed
Use2District ;AndRezoningTractEAndTheLionsheadParking
Structure In Accordance WithTheAttachedMapToGeneralUseDistrict.
(10m ins .)
ACTIONREQUESTEDOF COUNCIL:Approve/modify/deny Ord inance
No .4,Seriesof1999onsecondread ing.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:Thisisanord inance rezon ing areasof
Lionsheadtonewzonedistr icts LionsheadMixedUse1and Lionshead
M ixed Use2Districts in accordance w ith themap includedinyourpacket
andrezoningTractEandtheLionsheadpark ing structure fromPark ing
DistricttoGeneralUseDistr ict.Thedeta ils oftheproposalareconta ined
intheFebruary22,1999Planningand Environmental Commission
memorandum andproposed Ordinance No.4,Seriesof1999 ,wh ich are
includedintheTownCounc il packet.ThePlanningand Environmental
Comm ission,atitsFebruary22 ,1999meeting ,recommended approval .
(unan imously)oftheproposedrezonings.
RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No .4,
Ser ies of1999 ,onsecondreading .
Ord inance No.5,Seriesof1999 ,secondread ing ofanOrd inance
AmendingTitle3,Chapter 4 ,Section3-4-1ofthe Municipal Code ,to
RemovePlanningand Environmental Commission Representation onthe
DesignReviewBoard.(5mins .)
ACTION REQUESTEDOF COUNCIL:Approve/ModifylDeny Ordinance
No.5,Seriesof1999onseco nd reading .
BACKGROUND RATIONALE :Theexistinglanguageof Chapter 4 ,
DesignReviewBoard ,oftheMun icipal Code ,statesthat"Thedesign
reviewboardshallbecomposedoffive(5)members .Four(4)members
shallberesidentsoftheTown ,appointedbytheTownCouncil ,andthe
fifth member shallbea member ofthePlann ing andEnv ironmental
Comm ission of t he Town ."
PECmembershavestatedthattheamountoftime necessary toattend
boththePECmeetingsandtheORBmeetingswas excessive and
difficultforworkingprofess ionals toattend .
OnFebruary23 ,1999 ,theTownCounc il directed staff to present an
ordinancethatwouldremovethe requirement thataPEC member serve
ontheORB.
RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends approvaloftheOrd inance No.
5 ,Ser ies of1999,onsecondread ing .
DiscussionofMainVailRoundabout.(15mins .)
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Town Manager's Report.(5mins.)
Adjournmen t -9:55 p.m.
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PROCLAMATION NO.1,1999
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,fromtheinception ofthisnation,ithasbeentheresponsibility ofthestates and
theirlocalgovernmentstoadoptlegislationandadministerlaws and ordinanceswherevernecessary
to protect thehealth,safety and welfare oftheircitizens;and
WHEREAS,it hasbeena fundamental part ofthe democratic principles ofthisnationto
involveall interested and affected parties inthe formulation,adoption and administration ofsuch ·'
laws and ordinances;and
WHEREAS,among themostbasic and essential oflaws and ordinances arethosewhich
are designed to protect the public's health and safetyinthe buildings inwhichwelive,work and
play;and
WHEREAS,inan attempt toassuresuchsafety,theTown of Vail,State ofColorado,has
adopted and administerstheUniformBuildingCode and othermodelcodes,whichcodeshavebeen
designed and maintained by building officials withvaluable assistance from consumers,fire
prevention officials,design professionals and the construction industry;and
WHEREAS,it is throughtheefforts oflocalbuilding officials andfire prevention officials
and their cooperative relationship withthe construction industry thatthe administration ofthese
health and safety regulations is accomplished;
NOW THEREFORE,theTownCouncil of theTown of Vail,State of Colorado,does
herebydesignatetheweek ofApril 5-9,1999,asInternationalBuilding Safety WeekwithintheTown
of Vail.
TheTownCouncilurgesall ofthecitizens ofthetowntousethisweektovisittheTown's
Building Safety and lnspectionServicesDivisionofficeintheCommunity Development Department
and tobetter familiarize themselves withthe important building safety information and services
provided bythe people there.
IN WITNESS THEREOF,Ihavehereuntosetmyhand and theTownSealthis6th Day of
April,1999.
Robert E.Ford,Mayor
Lorelei Donaldson,TownClerk
•••RESOL UTION NO.5
SERIES OF t 999
ARE SOLUTION ADOPTING THEPLA N FORAROS NGARMISCH ANNEXATION.
AN AREA WITHI !'THREE MILES OFTH E TOWN OFVAIL BO Ui'iDARY.BEING
2.66 ACRES MORE F ULLY DE SCRIBED ASAN U:-;PLATTED POR TION O F THE SE
Y..SE 'I..SE Y..SW Y.OF SECTIO!'t 1.TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH.RA!'GE 81 WES T..
\\lHEREAS.this 2 .66 acres inthe Arosa/Garmisc h area was acqui red thro ugh the Land
Exchange pursuant.tothe LandOwnersh ip Adjust ment Agree ment with theUnited State s Fo rest
Serv ice:and
WHEREAS .the ArosalGarmisch annexationisco nsistent with the Comprehensive Open
Land s Pl anado pted by t he To wn of Vail:and
WHEREAS .Section3 1-12-105.Limit ations.of theColo radoRevisedStatutesrequiresthatprio r
tocomp letion of any annexationwit hin the thr ee mileareao f themunici pal bounda ry.the
m unicipality shallhaveinplacea planfortha t area:and
WHEREAS.this annexa tion is of unincorporated muni cipallyown ed land asdesc ribed in
Section31 -12-106.
NOW.THEREFORE.beitreso lved by t he Town Council of the Town o f Vail.Colorad o:
I .ThattheVail TO \\1l Counc il hereb y app rovest heplanfortheAro sa/Garmisc h
annexation .a n area withinthree mi les of t he Town of Va ilboundarya ttached hereto asEx hibit
A .
,Thisplanreadi ly desc ribes theproposed location .cha racter.andextent of the
proposedlanduses forth is ann exationas required by Section 31-12-105(1)(e).
3 .Thisreso lution 'shallta ke effectimmediately uponitspassag e.
P.\TROD L'CED.READ .APPROVED Al\D ADOPTEDthi s __day o fApril.1999.
RobertE.Ford.Mayor
ATTEST :
Lorele i Donaldson .Tow n Clerk
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PlanforArn sa/Garmi sh A nnexation
An area within3 miles of the Townof Vail boundary.
Thisplanisintended to generallydescribe theproposedlocation,character ,andextentofthe proposed land
usesfor thisannexation(seeattachedmap).Thearea isintendedtobeutilized as apub lic neighborhood
parkw ith playground,paths and trails ,open spaces,and other relatedpublicamenities.In addressingthe
statestatutes,thefollowing general useanalysis is provided:
•Streets
Nost reets areplanned forannexedarea.
•Subways
Nosubway s are planned for annexed area .
•Bridges
No vehicular bridgesarc proposedforthe annexedarea.Someminorpedestrian bridges may be
constructed in conjun ction with potentialpark/playground deve lopment.
•Waterways
Nowaterways ar cplannedfor annexedarea .
•Waterfronts
No waterfronts areplanned furannexedarea .
•Parkways
Noparkways are plannedforannexed area.
•Playgrounds
Aplayground is plannedforthea portiono fthearea beinga nnexed.The area is intended tobe
developedasa neighborhoodorientedparkandplaygroundwith other ancillaryuses .
•Squares
Nosquaresarc plannedforannexedarea .
•Pa rks
This area is intended to serveasaneighbo rhood park .
•A viationfields
No aviat ionfieldsarep lanned forannexedarea.
•Other public ways
Theareamayinclude pedestr ian wa lkways,paths,andtrails.
•Groundsand Open Spaces
Theareais intended tobe utilized as publiclandan dincludessomeareas of openspace.
•PublicUtilities
Thearea isintendedtobe served byutilities andmay containeasement s and thelike to serve uses
onthesite .
•Terminals forwater,light sanitation ,transportationandpower
Nosuchterminals are plannedfurannexed area.
IIVAILIDATAleveryone ld om'3mile .doc Exhib it A
Arosa/Garmisch
Annexation
Areatobeannexed
2.66acres
SE1/4SE1/4 SE1/4SW1/4 ofSection11,Township 5South ,Range81 West N
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ORDINANCE NO.7
Series of 1999
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AN AREA COMMONLY KNOWNAS AROSA/GARMISCH ,
AND SETTING FORTHDETA ILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS ,theTownofVa il hasacquired2.66acresintheArosa /Gramisc h areafro m
theUnited States Fo rest Serv ice pursuant totheLandOwne rship Adjus tment Agreeme nt:and
WH EREAS ,thisanne xation of unincorporatedmun icipally-owned landi s being
completedpursuant toSection31-12-106(3)of the Colorado Revised Statutes /and
WHE REAS ,suc h un ilateral anne xation doesnotr equire n oticean dheanngasprovided
in Sect ions 3 1-12-108 and3 1-12·109 ;and
WHEREAS ,theTownCounc il,pursuant toReso lution No.5,Ser ies of1999 ,has In
place aplan for th eareatobeannexed :and
WHEREAS ,thisisanareae ligible forannexat ion assetforthin Sections 31-12-
104 (1)(a)and3 1-12-105.
N OW ,TH EREFORE ,BE IT ORDAINED BY T HE TO WN CO UNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
V AIL,COLORADO.THAT :
Section 1,Anne xation of thearea commonl y knownasArosa /Ga rrmsch cons isting
of 2 .66 acresbe ing anun plattedport ion oft he SE 'I.,SE Y.,SE Y.,SW 'I.of Se ction 11,
Townsh ip 5 Sou th ,Range81Wes t,asshown on Exhibit A attached hereto :
ATh earea propos ed t obea nnexed isowned b y thean nexingmu nic ipalityand is
notso lely apub lic stree t ornght-of-way .
B.Notlessthan 1/6oftheper imeter oftheareapropose d tobeannexedis
con tiguous w ithth ea nnexing mu nicipa lity .
C .A communityof intereste xists between t hearea proposed tobeanne xed and
theanne xing mun icipality.
D.Sa id areais urbanor will beurba nized inth e near future .
E.Saidareais integrated w ith theanne xing mun icipality and iscons istent with the
C omprehensiveOpenLandPla n."
F .T his annexation fu lfi lls all req uirementsof Section 13-12-105 ,Limitations inthe
Colorado Rev ised Sta tutes ,inc luding tha t themun icipality hasinpl ace aplan f orthatareaas
requiredby Section 3 1-12-105(1)(e).
Section 2 .A nnexationscosts .All costsande xpenses connec ted w ith the annexation
sha ll bepaidbythe T ownofVa il ,Co lorado.
Section 3,Filing Cop ies oftheAnne xation Plan andAnnex ing Ordinance.
A.Acopyof theanne xation map (ExhibitA )w ith theorig ina l ofthisanne xation
ord inance shall be filed in t he Office ofth eTow n Clerk oftheTow n of Va il.
B.TheTownCler k sha ll fileforreco rd ing two (2)certifiedcopiesof th is anne xation
ordinance andamapof thearea annexed contai ning a legal descnption of suchareaw ith the
Co unty C lerk and Re corder ofEag le Coun ty ,Co lorado .
C.TheCountyClerk and Recorder ofEagle County shallbedirected tofi le o ne (1)
certifiedcopyoftheanne x ation ordinance andmap withtheDivisionofLoca l Government of
the Department ofLocalAffairs .
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Section 4.Wrthinninety (90)daysaftertheeffect ive datehereo f .theTownofVa il.
Coloradoshallimposezoningontheannexedareainaccordingw ith Chapter18.68 ofthe
Mun icipal Codeof theTownofVail.Co lorado .
Section 5.Th is anne xation shalltakeeffect inaccordancewiththeCharte r ofthe
TownofVailandtheStatutesoftheStateofColorado .
Section 6.Ifany part .section .subsection,sentence .clauseorphraseofthis ordinan ce
isforanyreasonheldtobeInvalid.suchdecisionshallnoteffectthevalidityof the remaining
portionsofthis ordinance ;andtheTownCouncilherebydeclaresitwouldhavepassedth is
ord inance ,andeachpart .sect ion.subsect ion ,sentence .clauseorphrasethereof .rega rdless
ofthefactthat anyone ormoreparts ,sect ions.subsections ,sentences ,clausesorphrasesbe
declaredinva lid .
Section 7.TheTownCouncilherebyfinds ,determines and declares thatthis .
ord inance isnecessaryandproperforthehealth ,safetyandwelfareoftheTownofVail and the
inhabitantsthereof .
Section 8.The amendment ofanyprovisionoftheVailMunicipalCodeasprovided
inthisordinanceshallnot affect anyrightwhichhasaccrued .anydutyimposed .anyvio lation
that occur red priort otheeffect ive datehereof ,anyprosecution commenced ,noranyother
actionorproceedingascommencedunderorbyvirtueoftheprovisionamended.The
amendment ofany p rovisionherebyshallnotrevive anyprovisionoran y ord inance pre viously
repea led or supersededunlessexpress ly statedherein .
Section 9.Allby laws.orders ,resolutions andordinances .orparts thereof.
inconsistentherew ith are repea led totheextentonly ofsuch inconsistency .Th is repealer sha ll
notbeconstruedtorevise any bylaw ,order ,resolutionorordinance .orpartthereo f,theretofore
repealed .
INTRODUCED.:READONFIRSTREADING ,APPROVED ,ANDORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCEINFULLONFIRST READINGthis 6th dayofApr il.1999,andapublic
hearingforsecondread ing ofth is Ord inance setforthe20thdayofApr il,1999.intheCounc il
Chambersofth eVa il MUnicipal BUilding.Va il.Colorado .
Robert E.Ford .Mayor
Attest:
Lorele i Donaldson .TownClerk
READAND APPROVED ONSECONDREADING ANDORDERED PUBLISHED this
16thdayofMarch .1999.
RobertE.Ford ,Mayor
Attes t:
LoreleiDonaldson ,TownClerk
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Plan for Arosa/G a rrnish Ann exation
An a rea w ithin3 miles of the Town of V ail boundary.
This plan is intended togenerally describe the proposedlocation,character,andextent of the proposed land
uses for this annexation (see attachedmap).The area isintended to beutiiized as a public neighborho od
park with playground.paths and trails.open spaces,and otherrelated public amenities.In addressing the
state statutes,the following generaluse analysis isprovided:
o Streets
;0,;0 m eets areplannedfor annexed area .
o Subways
No subwaysareplanned forannexedarea.
•Br idge s
Novehicular bridges areproposed fortheannexed area.Some minorpedestrian b ridges maybe
constructed inconjunction with potential park/playground development.
o Waterways
No waterways areplanned forannexed area.
o Waterfronts
No waterfrontsare planned for annexedarea.
o Parkways
No parkways areplannedfor annexedarea .
o Playgrounds
A playground isplanned forthe a portionofthearea beingannexed.Theareais intended !O be
developed as a neighborhoodorientedparkand playground with other ancill aryuses.
o Squares
Nosquaresareplannedforannexedarea.
o Parks
This area is intended to serveas a neighborhood park.
o Aviation fie lds
No aviation fields areplannedfor annexedarea.
o Other public ways
Thearea may inclu depedestrian walkways,paths.and trails.
o Grounds andOpen Spaces
Theareais intended to be utilizedaspubliclandandincludessomeareasof open s pace.
o Public Utilities
Theareaisintended TO beservedbyutilities andmaycontain easementsandthelike toserve uses
onthesite.
o Terminalsfor water,light sanitation,transportationandpower
Nosuch terminalsare planned forannexedarea.
\\V AILIDAT Aleveryoneldom'3mile.doc Exhibit A ~.,
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....nnexation
Ar eato beanne xed
2.66 acres
SE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4SW1/4 ofSec tion 11 ,Township 5South ,Range81 West N
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ORDINANCE NO.8
Series of 1999
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAP FORTHETOWNOF VAIL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12,ZONING REGULATIONS ,CHAPTER 5,ZONING MAP;
APPLYING ZONEDIST RICT DESIGNATION TOAPORTIONOF UNZONED PROPERTY
PREVIOUSLYOWNEDBYTHEUNITEDSTATESFOREST SERVICE AND TRANSFERRED
TOTHETOWNOFVAIL PURSUANT TOTHE LAND OWNERSHI P AD JUSTMENT
AGREEMENT AND ANNEXED BY ORDINANCE NO.7,SERIESOF1999TO OUTDOOR
RECREATION (OR)DIST RICT,SECTION 12-8B FORPROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
ONTHENORTHSIDEOF AROSA DRIVE,AND ABUTTI NG 2497 AND 24 87 GARMISCH TO
THEEASTANDTHETOWN MANAGER'S HOUSETOTHEWESTMORE FULLY
DESCRIBED ASAN UNPLATTED PORTIONOFT HE SE 'I.,SE 'I.,SE 'I.,SW 'I.OF
SECTION11 ,TOWNSHIP 5SOUT H,RA NGE81WEST.
WHEREAS,theTownCounc il wishesto implement theLandOwnersh ip Adjustment
Agreement withtheUnited StatesForest Serv ice byzoningproperty acquired bytheTownof
VailandannexedintotheTownofVa il;and
WHEREAS ,theTown Councilfinds thatthis zonedesign ation iscompatible w ith and
suitab le t o adjacent u ses,isco nsistent w ith theTown 's LandUsePlan and Z oningRegulations,
and is consistent witht he OpenLandsPlan ,andis appropriate forthearea ;and
WHEREAS ,thePlann ing andEnvironmental Commiss ion oft he TownofVailhas
recommended approva l ofth is zo ning map amendment at its March 22 ,1999mee ting ;and
WHEREAS ,theTownCouncilconsidersitintheinterestofthepublichealth ,safetyand
welfaretoamendtheofficialTownofVa il zoningmap.
NOW ,THEREFORE ,BEITORDAINEDBYTHETOWNCOUNC IL OFTHETOWNOF
VAIL ,COLORADO,THAT:
Section 1.T he off icial zoningmapoftheTownofVa ilishe reby amended asfollows :
Anunp latted portionoftheSE 'I.,SE Yt ,SE 'I.,SW y.ofSection11 ,Township 5So uth ,
Range81West,ofpreviouslyunzonedpropertyownedbytheUnited StatesForest Service and
transferred totheTownofVailpursuanttotheLand Ownership Adjustment Agreement shallbe
includedinthe Outdoor Recreation(OR)District.
Section 2.Ifanypart ,section,subsec tion,sentence ,cl auseorphrase oft his
ord inance isforanyreasonheldto beinval id,such decisionsha ll noteffectthevalidit y ofthe
remainingportionsofthisordinance ;andtheTownCouncilhereby declares itwouldhave
passedthisordinance,andeachpart,section,subsection,sentence,clauseorphrasethereof,
regar dless ofthefactthat anyone ormoreparts ,sections,subsections,sentences,clausesor
phrasesbe declaredinvalid .
Section 3TheTownCounc il herebyf inds ,deter mines anddecla res thatthis
ordinan ce isnecess a ry andproperforthehealth ,safetyandwelfareoftheTownofVailandthe
inhabitants t hereof.
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Section 4.TheamendmentofanyprovisionoftheVailMunicipalCodeasprovided
inth is ordinanceshallnotaffectanyrightwhichhasaccrued ,anydutyimposed,anyviolation
thatoccurredpriortotheeffectivedatehereof ,anyprosecutioncommenced ,noranyother
actionorproceedingascommencedunderorbyvirtueoftheprovisionamended .The
amendmentofanyprovisionherebyshallnotreviveanyprovisionoranyordinancepreviously
repealedorsupersededunlessexpresslystatedherein .
Section 5.Allbylaws ,orders,resolutionsandordinances,orpartsthereof,
inconsistent herew ith arerepealedtotheextentonlyofsuchinconsistency.Thisrepealershall
notbeconstruedtoreviseanybylaw ,order,resolutionorordinance,orpartthereof,theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED,READONFIRSTREADING,APPROVED ,ANDORDERED
PUBLISHEDONCEINFULLONFIRSTREADINGthis6thdayofApril,1999,andapublic
hearingforsecondreadingofthisOrdinancesetforthe20thdayofApril,1999,intheCouncil
Chambers oftheVailMunicipal Building,Vail ,Colorado.
RobertE.Ford,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson,TownClerk
REA D ANDAPPROVEDONSECONDREADINGANDORDEREDPUBLISHEDthis
20thday ofApril ,1999.
Robert E.Ford ,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson,TownClerk
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ORDINANCE NO.9
Series of 1999
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AN ORDINANCE REZONINGFOURTRACTSFROM PRIMARY/SECONDARY
RESIDENTIAL (PS)DISTRICT,SECTION 12-60 TO RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER (RC)
DISTRICT ,SECTION12-6E ,LocATED AT2497,2487,2485 AND2477 GARMISCH DRIVE,
MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ASLOTS1,2,3AND4,BLOCK H,VAIL DASSHONE
FILING NO.2.
WHEREAS ,anapplicationhasbeensubmittedbytheTownofVail torezonethefour
parcelsfrom Primary/Secondary Residential(PS)District toResidential Cluster (RC)Distr ict;
and
WHEREAS,2hilethecurrentzoning Primary/Secondary Residential(PS)District ,allows
residentialdeve lopment asapermitteduse ,theproposedResident ial Cluster (RC)District
providesan opportunity foramoreeffective development ofthelandforlocalshousing ;and
WHEREAS ,therezoningeffortiscons istent w ith thesurroundingand immediate
adjacent properties;and
WHEREAS ,inaccordancew ith Section12-5-3 ,thePlann ing and Environmental
Commiss ion held apub lic hearingontheproposedzon ing amendment andhas submitted its
recommendation totheTownCouncil ;and
WHEREAS ,allnotices requ ired bySection12-3-6 havebeensenttothe appropriate
parties ;and
WHEREAS ,theTownCounc il hasheld apublic hear ing asrequ ired bySect ion 12-3-7 .
NOW,THEREFORE ,BEITORDAINEDBYTHETOWN COUNCIL OFTHETOWNOF
VAIL ,COLORADO ,THAT :
Section 1.TheTownCounc il findsthattheproceduresfo r theprovis ion ofrezoning
property intheTownofVailhavebeenfulfilled ,andtheTownCouncilherebyreceivedareport
of recommendation fromthePlanningandEnvironmentalCommission recommending the
rezoningofsaid property .
Section 2.TheTownCouncilf inds thisproposedzoningactionis incompliancewith
theTownofVailLandUsePlanwh ichisthe master planforguiding development within the
TownofVa il.
Section 3.TheTownCouncilfurtherfindsthattheproposedzone districtis
compatiblewithandsuitabletoadjacentuses,isconsistentwiththeTown 's LandUsePlanand
Zoning Regulations ,and isappropriateforthearea.
Section 4.Ifanypart ,sect ion,subsection,sentence ,clauseorphraseofthis
ordinance isforanyreasonheldtobeinvalid,suchdecisionshallnoteffecttheval idity ofthe
rema ining portionsofth is ordinance;andtheTownCouncilherebydeclaresitwouldhave
passedth is ordinance ,andeachpart ,section ,subsection ,sentence ,clauseorphrase thereof,
regardlessofthefact that anyone ormoreparts ,sections,subsect ions,sentences,clausesor
phrasesbedeclaredinval id.
Section 5.TheTownCouncilherebyfinds,determines anddeclaresthatthis
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Section 5.TheTownCouncil hereby finds,determinesanddeclaresthatthis
ord inanceisnecessaryandproperforthehealth ,safetyandwelfareoftheTownofVa il andthe
inhabitants thereof.
Section 6.The amendment ofanyprovis ion oftheVa il MunicipalCodeasprovided
inthisordinanceshallnotaffectanyrightwh ich hasaccrued ,anydutyimposed ,anyviolation
thatoccurredpriortotheeffectivedate hereof,anyprosecutioncommenced,noranyother
actionorproceedingascommencedunderorbyvirtueoftheprovisionamended .The
amendment ofanyprovisionherebyshallnotreviveanyprovisionoranyordinancepreviously
repealedorsupersededunlessexpresslystatedhere in..
Section 7.Allbylaws,orders,resolutionsandordinances,orparts thereof,
inconsistent herewitharerepealedtotheextentonlyofsuchinconsistency.This repealer shall
notbeconstruedtoreviseanybylaw ,order,resolutionorord inance,orpartthereof,theretofore
repealed .
INTRODUCED ,READONFIRSTREADING ,APPROVED ,AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCEINFULLONFIRSTREADINGthis6thdayofApril ,1999 ,andapublic
hear ing forsecondreadingofthisOrd inance setforthe20thdayofApril,1999 ,intheCouncil
Chambers oftheVa il Munic ipal Building,Va il,Colorado .
RobertE.Ford ,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson ,TownClerk
READAND APPROVED ONSECONDREADINGANDORDEREDPUBLISHEDthis
20thdayofApril,1999 .
RobertE.Ford ,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson,TownClerk
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T O:
FROM :
DATE:
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MEMORANDUM
Planning andEnv ironmental Comm ission
Community Deve lopmen t Department
March22 ,1999
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SUBJECT:Arequestfor arezoningfrompropertyownedbytheTownofVail zoned
Primary /Secondary toResident ial Cluster locatedat249 7,2487,2485and2477 .
Garmisch Drivelt.ots 1,2,3and4,BlockH,VaildasSchoneF iling #2 ..
App licant:
Planner:
TownofVail ,representedbyAndyKnudtsen andNinaTlrrirn
Allison ocns
I.DESCRIPTION OFTHE REQUEST
TheTownofVailisapplyingforarezoningonpropertywhichiscurrentlyzonedPrimary/Secondary
Residential toResidential Cluster.T hisproperty,locatedatat2497,2487,2485 and2477Garm isch
Drive /Lots 1,2,3 and4 ,Bloc k H,VaildasSchoneFiling #2 ,isownedby t heTownofVail ,and is
thesite oftheproposed ArosalGarm isch EmployeeHous ing andneighborhood park.
Thecurren t plan forthesefourlots isto construct a4-plexandduplexprimarilyonlots2 ,3 ,and4 .
Aneig hborhood parkisplannedforlot 1andthe soon-to-be -annexedlandtothewest.Thepark
w ill requ ire aCondit ional UsePerm it.Thesite planisstillintheprelim inary stage(see attached).
II,STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval ofthisrezoningrequestsubjectto review inSectionVandthefollowing
finding:
Thattheproposedzone district iscompatiblew ith andsu itable toadjacent uses ,is
consistentwiththeTown'sLandUsePlanandZoningRegulations,andisappropriateforthe
area.
III.BACKGROUND
Th e TownofVail purchasedthesefour lotsfromtwofamilies in1990 .Whenpurchasingtheselots ,
Counc ilidentified themtoincludeaneighborhoodpark,openspace,oremployeehousing.The1994
ComprehensiveOpenLandPlanstatesthatthelandshouldbeusedforapublicuse ,whichincludes
employeehousing.Neighborhoodparticipationforproposalsonthissitebeganin October of1998
andcont inued through November withneighborhood meet ings withdes igners.Counc il approved
thedevelopmentofsixunitsandaneighborhood parkonNovember17,1998.OnJanuary20,1999,
thesiteplanwasbroughttotheDesignReview Boardfora conceptual review.On January 26,
1999,Council approved the concept ofa4-plexandduplexontheeastsideofthelot,withthe
ne ighborhood parkonthewestsideofthelotsandonthelandtobeacquiredinthelandexchange
withtheU.S.ForestService .
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IV.ZONING ANALYSIS
Lot Size:
Lot1:.26acres(11 ,325.6 sq .ft.)
Lot2:.45acres(19 ,602 sq.ft.)
Lot3 :.24acres (10,454.4 sq.ft.)
Lot4 :.24acres(10,454 .4 sq.ft.)
TotalArea of Site:1.19 acresor 51 ,836.4 sq.ft.
Total Buildable Area:1.19 acresor 51,836.4 sq.ft.
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Standard CurrentZonina :PIS Proooseo Zonin.a:RC
Setbacks:20'/15 '/15'20'/15 '/15'
Heiqht:30'/33'30'/33'
DwellingUnits :•2du'spersite,with1 onlotsless •6du 's perbuildableacre
than15,000 •Totalof7.14du 's allowed
•Total of5du 's allowed(plus 4
allowableEHU's)
GRFA:•25%offirst15,000 •25%ofbuildablearea
10%ofnext15,000 225sq .ft.per constructed single
5%over30 ,000 familyor duplex
425sq.ft.perallowabledu •Totalof12,959sq.ft.
•Totalof14,394.1sa.ft.
Site Coverage:•20%oftotalsitearea •25%oftotalsitearea
•Totalof10,367 SQ.ft.•12,959.1 SQ.ft .
V.CRITERIA
ThePECshallmakethefollowingfindingsbeforegrantingapprovalofazonechangerequest:
1)Isthe existing zoning suitable with the existing land useonthe site and adjacent land
uses?
Thepurposeoftherezoningistoallowfor'the development ofsix employee housing units
andaneighborhoodpark .Eachoftheunitswill be soldtoqualifiedbuyersselectedthrough
alotteryprocess.Currentlythefour undeveloped lotsarezoned Primary/Secondary.
AdjacentlandtothewestiscurrentlyU.S.ForestServicelandsoontobeannexedintothe
TownofVailthroughthelandexchange.This property isthe proposed siteofthe
ArosalGarmischParkandisproposedtobezonedOutdoorRecreation.Adjacentlandtothe
east(lots5and6)is currently zoned Primary/Secondary.The current useofthis property
is Sunlight North,a9-unit residentialcomplex.
2)Is the amendment preventing a convenient workable relationship with land uses
consistent with municipal objectives.
Thisrezoningallowsforthe development ofsixemployeehousingunits,inaduplexand4-
plexformation.TheprovisionofemployeehousingisaTownobjective stated intheLand
UsePlanandtheMunicipalCode.
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3)Doestherezoning provide forthegrowthofan orderly viable community?
TheTownrecognizesthatapermanent ,year-roundpopulat ion playsan importantrolein
sustaining ahealthy,viablecommunity.ToencourageemployeestoremainwithintheTown ,
theTownistakinganactivesteptoprovidequalityhousingfor itsworkforce .Res idential
Clusterzoning allowsforaclustereddevelopmentof6units ontheselots ,increasing the
areaavailablefortheneighborhoodpark.Staffbelievestheclusterapproachforth is land
tobeamoreefficient andorderly approach tohousingthandevelopmentassingle fam ily and
duple x homes .
4)Isthechange consistent withtheLandUsePlan?.
Thefollow ing aregoa ls andpo licies oft heLandUsePlanstaffbelieves are relatedtothe
proposedrezoning:
1.1Vail shouldcontinuetogrowinacontrolledenvironment ,maintainingabalance
betweenresidential,commercia l andrecreationaluses t oserveboththevisitorand
thepermanent resident.
1.10DevelopmentofTownownedlandsbytheTownofVail(otherthan parksandopen
space)maybepermittedwherenohighhazardsexist,ifsuch development isfor
publicuse.
1.11 Townownedlandsshallnotbesoldtoaprivateentity ,longtermleasedtoapublic
entity orconvertedtoaprivateusew ithout apublichearingprocess.
5.1Additionalresidential growthshouldcontinuetooccurprimarilyinexisting ,platted
areasandasappropriate i nnewareaswherehighhazardsdonotexist.
5.2Affordableemployeehousingshouldbemadeavailablethroughpr ivate efforts,
assistedbylimitedincentives ,providedbytheTownofVai l,withappropr iate
restr ictions.
5.3Theexistingemployeehousingbaseshouldbepreservedandupgraded.Additional
employeehousingneedsshouldbeaccommodatedatvariedsites throughout the
community..
V AILDATAIEVERYONEIPECIME MOS199IAROSA
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Residential Cluster
SEC TION:
12-6E-1:Purpose
12-6E-2:Perm itted Uses
12-6E -3 :Condit ional Uses
12-6E-4 :Accessory Uses
12-6E-5:LotAreaAndSiteDimensions
12-6E-6 :Setbacks
12-6E-7 :Height
12-6E-8:Dens ity Control
12-6E-9:SiteCoverage
12-6E-10:Landscaping AndSite Development
12-6E -11:Par king
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12-6E-1:PURPOSE:
TheResidentialClusterDistrict isintendedtoprovidesitesforsingle-family,two-family ,andmultiple -
'familydwell ings atadensity notexceeding six(6)dwellingunits peracre,togetherwithsuchpublic
facilities asmay appropriately belocatedinthesamedist rict.TheResidential Cluster District is
intendedtoensureadequate light,air,privacyandopenspaceforeachdwelling,commensurate with
res idential occupancy,andtomainta in thedes irable res idential qualit ies oftheDistr ict by
establish ing appropr iate site development standards .
12-6E-2 :PERMITTEDUSES :
Thefollow ing usessha ll beperm ittedintheRCDistrict:
Multiple-familyresidential dwellings ,includingattachedorrowdwellingsandcondom inium dwellings
withnomorethanfour(4)unitsinanynewbuilding.
Single-fam ilyresidential dwellings .
Two-fam ily residential dwellings.
12-6E-3:COND ITIONAL USES:
Thefo llowing cond itional usesshallbe permitted intheRCDistrict,subjectto issuance ofa
cond itional use permit in accordance w ith theprov isions of Chapter 16ofthisTitle:
Bedand breakfast asfurtherregulatedbySection12-14-18ofthisTitle.
Dog kennel.
Privateclubs.
Public buildings ,grounds andfacil ities.
Publicorprivateschools .
Pub lic parkandrecrea tion fac ilities.
Publicutili ty andpub lic serviceuses.
Skiliftsandtows.
TypeIIIemployeehousingunit(EHU)asprovided inSect ion 12-13-6ofthisT itle.
TypeIVemployeehousingunit(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-7ofth is T itle.
12-6E-4:ACCESSORY USES:
Thefollowing accessory usesshallbepermittedintheRCDistrict:
Home occupations,sub ject toissuanceofahomeoccupat ion perm it inaccordwiththeprov isions
ofSect ion 12-14-12ofthisTitle .
Privategreenhouses ,toolsheds ,playhouses,attachedgaragesorcarports,swimmingpools ,patios ,
orrecreationfacilit ies customarilyincidentalto 'single-family,two-familyorlowdens ity multiple-family
resident ial uses .
Otherusescustomarilyincidentalandaccessorytopermittedorconditionaluses,andnecessaryfor
theoperat ion thereof.
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12-6E-5 :LOTAREAANDSITEDIMENSIONS:
Themin imum lotorsiteareashall be fifteenthousand(15,000)squarefeet,containingnolessthan
eightthousand(8 ,000)squarefeetofbuildablearea.Eachsiteshallhavea minimum frontage of
thirtyfeet(30').Eachsiteshallbeofasizeandshapecapableofenclosingasquareareaeightyfeet
(80')oneachsidewithinitsboundaries .
12-6E-6 :SETBACKS:
IntheRCDistrict ,theminimumfrontsetbackshallbetwentyfeet(20'),the minimum side setback
shallbefifteenfeet(15'),and the minimumrear setback shallbefifteenfeet(15')..
12-6E -7:HEIGHT:
Fora flatrooformansardroof,theheightofbuildingsshallnotexceedthirtyfeet(30').Forasloping
roof,theheightofbuildings shallnotexceedthirty threefeet(33').
12-6E-8:DENSITYCONTROL :
A.GrossResidential FloorArea:Notmorethantwentyfive(25)squarefeetofgrossresidential
floorarea(GRFA)shallbepermittedforeachonehundred(100)squarefeetofbuildablesite
area ;provided,however,thatsingle-family andtwo -family dwellingunits constructed inthe
ResidentialClusterDistrictshallbeentitledtoanadditionaltwohundred twenty five(225)
squarefeetofgrossresidentialfloorarea(GRFA)perconstructeddwellingunit.Totaldensity
shallnotexceed six(6)dwell ing unitsperacreofbuildablesitearea.
B.Exempt ions:AllprojectsthathavereceivedfinalDesignReviewBoard approval asof
December19,1978,shallbeexemptfromthechangesinthisSectionaslongastheproject
commences withinoneyearfromthedateoffinalapproval.Iftheprojectistobe developed
instages ,eachstageshallbe commenced w ithin oneyearafterthe completion ofthe
previousstage .
12-6E-9 :SITECOVERAGE :
Site coverage shallnotexceedtwentyfivepercent(25%)ofthetotalsitearea.
12-6E-10:LANDSCAPINGANDSITE DEVELOPMENT:
Atleastsixty percent (60%)ofeachsiteshallbe landscaped .
12-6E-11:PARKING:
Off-street parkingshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithChapter10ofthisTitle.Noparkingshallbe
located inanyrequ iredfrontsetbackarea,exceptasmaybespec ifically authorized in accordance
with Chapter 17ofthisTitle.Atleastoneparkingspaceperdwellingunit shallbelocatedwithinthe
ma in buildingorbuildingsorwithinanaccessorygarage whenever the development is reasonable
.and appropriate forthesiteandisrequiredbytheDesignReviewBoard .
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PLANN ING ANDENV IRONMENTAL COMMISS ION
March22 ,1999
Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT:MEMBERS ABSENT :COUNCILPRESENT :STAFF PRESENT :
G reg Moffet
J ohn Schofield
GalenAasland
.BrianDoyon
TomWeber
DianeGolden
AnnBishop
Sybil!Nav is
LudwigKurz
GeorgeRuther
AliisonOchs
JudyRodriguez
Public Hearing
Greg Moffet called t hemeet ing toorderat2 :00 p.m.
2:00 p.m,
1.Arequestforajoint worksession withtheTownCounciltoamendtheTown 's "Public
Accommodation"ZoneDistrict ,Chapter 7and amendments to Chapter 15 ,Gross
ResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVailMunicipalCode .
Appl icant:
Planner:
Johannes Faessler,representedbyBraunAssoc iates ,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
George Ruthe r gaveanoverviewofthestaff memo .
TomBraun ,representing theapplicant,sa id thepurposeofthe district wasforshort -term
accommodation units.Hesaidallthe properties wereSDD 's already.
Greg Moffet as ked foranypubl ic comments .
JimLamont ,representing theEastVillage Homeowner's Association ,suggested relativeto
Johannes proposal,therewasmoreofanaff inity betweentheTal isman,Austr ia Hausand
Sonnen a lp,thantheHolidayInnsite.HesaidtheTivoline ighborhood didnotwantto change.
Hesa id however,thattheywantedequal treatment withGRFA,butdidnotwant commercial.
Hesa id hehadnoproblemwithon-street commercial ,from pedestrian precincts ,withno
variable setbacks outsidethe pedestrian p recincts.Hesaidtheywantedtopreserve the
character of t hene ighborhood.
Greg Moffet suggested addingacondit ional usetohaveitinkeepingwiththe neighborhood.
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JimLamontsaidthe setback issuedoescomeinto consideration w ith pr ivate property and
shouldnotbeavar iable issue ,butonTown rights-of-ways thereshouldbeflexibil ity.Regarding
impact fees,hesaidtheyhadtobegenerallyappl ied orhaveanoverall impact fee ordinance so
thesuburbsandinnerc ities wouldgettreatedthesame.Hesaidpublic expenditures werebeing
dealtwi th here.He suggested ref ining thelanguagedown,asitwasobt use.
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Tom Weber as ked if therewasaneed togobeyondw hattheStree tscape Maste r Plan
manda ted.
J im Lamon t said,yes .Hesa id therewasonlyoneproperty inLionshead that wasaPAandsaid
T obecarefulcare fulinta king outastanda rd thatwascommontoallzoned istricts .Hesa id that
th is maynotbethecor rect ordinance .Hesaidtheparkingwascrit ical becauseifit changed
acrosstheboard ,itwouldchangetheeconomicsof redevelopment andthe developers would
needtoknowassoonaspossible .Hesa id heandDaveCorbinhadtalkedtoover40 property
owners ,whoagreedthatthecommercialareawasfailing,being dusty ,dirty andloadedw ith
delivery t rucks.Hesa idifthe park ing requirement wasreduced,itwouldbeaw in /win situation.'
LODGINGDEF INITION:
GregMoffetas ked forany pub lic commen ts.
Bob Lazier,ownerof theT ivoli Lodgeandsome commerc ial downtown ,sa id theTowncoulduse
som enew hotelrooms,but warnedaga inst stifling developers ,asthe re wasahuge needfor
500-1000beds.Hesaidthereappearedtobea movement towardstheHoliday Innsite.He
saidweseemtobetryingtoputeverythinginabasket ,sothatallaretreatedequally ,whichis
notnecessary ,aslongastheyaretreatedfairly .Hesaidthe character ofTivoliwasvery
different fromthe economics oftheSonnenalpandthat commercial wasnotneeded ,as itwas
walk ing distance totheVillage.Hesaidtoputallpubl ic accommodations underone umbrella
wou ld bediff icult.Hesaidtheheightrequirementof48 'lim ited theTivoli.Hesaidhewas
addressingthis ph ilosophically andadv ised nottogetboggeddownw ith specif ics.
TomWebe r saidGeorgewasgoing in the right direction .
Brian Doyon said itwas in theright direction,butwou ld liketosee t hedurat ion of t ime forFFU's.
George Ruthe r e xplained thattherewasaminimum1nightownersh ip andamax imum of1/1 i h
nightownership.
Brian Doyonsa id theFFU definition washisonlyconcern.
JohnSchof ield suggested lookingtotheusedefin ition ofan accommodat ion unitvs.adwelling
unit.Hesa id theshort -term warmbedsorthe70%usemadese nse ,buthedidn 't knowabout
enforcement,buttoaccompl ish theobjective ofwarmbeds/short term ,70%wasgood .He
asked ifthere was currently a24-hr .des k requirement under lodgesand ifnot itm ight be
someth ingt ocons ider.Hethenasked ifall thecurre nt acco mmodations inthePAZoneDistrict
had24 -hr.desks .Hesa id this wasfocus ing onthequa lity oftheamen ities,torecogn izeitasa
lodge.Hesa id the languagewasdirec ted towardstheuseoftheunit.
GalenAaslandagreedwithJohnthatthepurposeofthe district wasshort-termuni ts.Hesaid
the smaller hotelswould potentially stillworkw ithout afrontdeskandhewas comfortable with
the70%,butthereneededtobeflexibilitytoencourageredevelopment.
GregMoffetsaidtoaddaprovisionthatthenumberofAU's neededtobereplaced.Hesaidthe
24-hr.deskwasappropriatemostof thetimeandthattherewasa difference betweenafront
des k anda24-hr .desk.
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BobLaziergavetheWillowsasanexampleofhavingafrontdesk .
GregMoffet suggested requiringpeopletokeepbedsinthelivebedpool,buthe wouldn't know
howtoenforcethis .
GeorgeRutherstatedthattheFFUdoesnotcounttowardstheequivalencyandaskedhow
toensurethattheseunitswouldgetusedmorelikehotelrooms,ratherthancondos.
GregMoffetsaidthatinnocasecouldAUsquarefootageberemoved.Hesaidtherecouldbe
fewerlargerunits ,aswasoneintheAustriaHaus.
Georgesaidthiswasanand/orsituationwiththepropertyowner.
REV IEW PROCESS :
GeorgeRuthergaveanoverviewofthereviewprocess .
TomBraun suggested notfewer meetings;justnot6-8 worksessions onthelarger projects and
tohaveprojectsfinishoutclosertowheretheywouldendup.
GregMoffetaskedforanypubliccomments.Therewerenopublic comments.
GalenAaslandsaidheagreedw ith whatthePECtalkedabout,andagreestohave adjacent
property ownersnot ified.Hesaidhelikedtheformattodeedrestrictemployeehousingand
wouldliketoseesomekindofscenariosetupsoastonotbeasurprisetothe developer.
TomWebersaiditneededtogetasclosetoadesign-by-rightprocessaspossible.
BrianDoyonagreedwithGalen.HesaidthePECwouldliketotakesomeoftheissuesand
makethe decisions andnothavetogotoCouncilsincetheywereplanningissues.Hedoesnot
like twogroupsreviewingrequests.HethengavetheexampleoftheAustriaHaus,withthePEC
givingapprovalandCouncilturn ing itdown.
JohnSchofieldsaidtorefineit have zoninganddesigncriteriaso applications cangoright to
theORB.Hesaidifitwentintosetbacks,then itwouldneedtogobeforethePEC.
GregMoffetsaidhepreferredtoseerequestsreviewedmorecloselytotheGU process.
HesaideverybodywouldbenefitifaCouncilreviewwasattheiroption .Hesaidthat developers
nowgothruthePECandthenhavetostartalloverwith worksessions withCouncil.Hesaidhe
wouldliketoseealistoffactorsthathavetobeconsidered,suchassetbacks,etc.,andifwe
couldtake mandatory Councilreviewoutoftheprocess,thenitwouldbe streamlined ;
GeorgeRuther summarized thePEC comments thatifanapplicantwasnotaskingforany
Deviation,hecouldgorighttotheORBifall development standardsweremet.Hesaidthe
minutetheywantedtovary,thePECkicksin.Hesaidifthe development standardswere
met,thereseemedtobeaclearpathtomoveforwardwiththeproject.
TomWeberaskedifthereshouldn 't bea development-by-right path.
GregMoffetsaidthereweretoomanysubjectivefactorsforabuild-by-right.
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GalenAaslandsa id foranymajor redevelopment,itwas importantforCounc il tohavesome
rev iew .
Tom Weber saidwithagoodzoneyouhavea design-by-right path.
George Ruther sa id inaGU zone.theunder lyingthread istha t allthepropert ies areun ique ,as
all deve lopment standards areset bythePEC.
GregMoffet sa id the beau ty ofit wasit doesn 't have toovercomespec ial privilege.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
TomBraunsaidJimLamontsaidtoleavetheEVHApropertyownersalone,astheydidn't want
tochange.Hesaidhewasnotadvoca ting Jim 's posit ion.
Joh n Sc hofield sa id hed idn't unders tandhowsomeonewo uldn't want t o change tothe new
zoni ng.
Brian Doyonagreed .
GregMoffetsaidJimaskedtoinclude intheprocessa consideration ofthecha racteristics ofthe
neighborhood.
GeorgeRuthe r said it wasalready inthecond itional useasabroadbase .
G reg Moffetsa idhe suspected J im wasconcernedaboutdraw ing nighttraff ic tothebaseoft he
buildings inthisneighborhood.Hesa id we haveazonedistrictthatdoesn 't work ,butwe
wantedto encourage redevelopment andnotmaketheprocesssoonerousthat nobody will
undertakeit.
GeorgeRuther sa id wewerenotrezoning ,justamending itandthegoalofthis project wasto
identityte xt amendments.Hesa id wewerecreat ing PA1-PA18orcrea ting azone district
uniqueto t hatparcel.Hethough t wemightneedto inviteeach property owne r orhavea
representative sent t o understand whichwaytogo.
TomBraunshowedaslide presentation .
GeorgeRuthersaidregard ing GRFA ,thattheapplicanthasproposedtohaveit increased and
thePECwouldliketoseeiteliminated .
GregMoffetsaid ,fortherecord ,hejustrece ived p roposed amendments tothePAZoneDistrict.
Hethenaskedforanypublic comments .Therewerenopublic comments .
Greg Moffet saidhewantedtoeliminateGRFA.
John Schofield saidhetoowantedtoeliminatedGRFA ,butwiththeORB guidelines,he thought
GRFAwas j ustified .
Tom Weber agreed ,butasked ifth is sho uld betreatedlikesetbacks .
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GalenAaslandsaiditwasnotappropriatetotakeGRFAoutofonedistrict.
JohnSchofie ld saidGross "residential"isnottalking about "accommodat ion:
GregMoffet sa id hewouldlovetoseeastudyoftheshort -term bedbaseoverthelast20years ,
ashecouldpred ict adropof60%.Hesaidweneededa product to compete withWh istler,and
everytimeweaddanartificial constraint,welosethatability.
GregMoffetsaidthatCounc il hasstated thattheydon 't wanttoeliminateGRFA.
Tom Weber askedif 120%isenoughtoincent development,asthe Town hasident ified that w~
needtoincreaseGRFA..'.
GregMoffetsaidweareaddinga50%component andthatthiswasasmuchpushasyoucan
get ,orhowmuchCounci l cangetwithoutgettingscreamedat.
TomBraunsaid itcomesdowntoGRFAvs.commonarea .
Ga len Aaslandsaid120%ispolit ically doab le.
GeorgeRuthersaiddensityhasbeenthrownoutthedoor,asitwas increasing the intensity of
the useonthesite.
G reg Moffetsa id hewaswillingtorecommend120%toCounci l asa total package and guideline
andyouwou ldn 't needacompellingreasontogooverGRFAw ith criteria,when demonstrating
why.
JohnSchof ield saidaslongasCounc il knowsthatatleast3ofthePEC (John Schofield,Greg
Moffet andDianeGo lden)are infavorofdoingawaywithGRFA .
Tom Weber saidwhynotkeepitat80%withthebenefitofacquiringpublicbenefits .
Greg Moffet saidyou can't buildanythingwiththatanditthenbecomesartificial.
George Ruther rem inded thePECthat120%wouldbeou r maximum ,buttothe developer it'sthe
minimum andrea lizing th is,heasked howfle xible was it.
Greg Moffet sa id ifthisprovides incentive for redevelopment ,thenhewantedtoseeit.Hesaid
wewerekillingoureconomyandourpublicpolicyobjectivewasformorelivebeds .
S ITE COVERAGE ANDLANDSCAPING :
Tom Weber saidhed idn't think weshouldgoashighasCC1andCC2 .
TomBraunsaiditwasa development drivendecisionanditcamebacktoflexibility.He advised
togivethemthechancebecauseeveryonewouldbenef it.
Tom Weber sa id aslongas65%workswellwith30%landscaping .
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GregMoffet,usingtheHolidayHouseasanexample,saidmaybeweshouldrevisittheparking
issue,as itrelatedtoAU's.
GeorgeRutherstatedAU'srequiredonespaceperunit.
TomBraunsa id theparkingrequirement fellapartforthelodges ,asLodgesgetdingedforthe
restauran ts,etc.
GregMoffetsaidalotofpropertiesaresurroundedbyCC1andthatparkingwas prohibited inthe
CC1 .Hesaidweneedtolightenupalotonparkingandmaybemakeitaflexiblepartofthe
process.
BrianDoyonsaidtokeeplandscapingwhereitis .
JohnSchofieldsaid hewould tendtokeeplandscapinginthe25%-30%range ,ratherthan
parking.
GalenAaslandagreedwithJohn.
GregMoffetsaidtotreatthislikeitwasaflexiblecriteriatobeconsidered.
GeorgeRuthersaidachangewasneededforthedefinitionofanAUandDU.
GregMoffetsaidtheconsensusamongtheBoardmemberswastotreatFFU 's likeAU 's,rather
thanDU's
TomWebersaidacons ideration forstreetscapeshouldbeincluded.
GalenAaslandsaidhewasstillconcernedtheunsolvableparkingproblemsuchasthemaxed
outChristianiaandwouldliketoseesomeofthosepropertiesbeabletopay-in-Iieu.
GeorgeRuther summarized torelieve applicantfromrequiringparkingon-site.
2.Arequestforaconditionalusepermit,toallowforthe consolidation oftwodwellingunits
i ntheCC2ZoneDistrict,locatedat124E.MeadowDrive /AportionofLot 5E,Vail
V illage FirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
Alfredo L.Suarez,representedbyFritzlen ,Pierce ,Smith Architects
AllisonOchs
Tom Weber recusedhimself.
AllisonOchsgaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo .
GregMoffetaskedforanypublic ,applicantorCommissioncomments.Therewereno
comments.
JohnSchofieldmadeamotionforapproval.
BrianDoyonsecondedthemotion.
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3.ArequestforarezoningfromPrimary/Secondary Residential toResident ial Cluster,
locatedat2497 ,2487,2485 and2477Garm isch Drive/Lots1,2,3and4 ,BlockH,Vail
dasSchoneFiling #2.
Applicant:
Planner :
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
AllisonOchsgaveanoverv iew ofthestaffmemo.
GalenAaslandstatedfortherecordthathelivedabout3lotsoverfromthis property ,butthat he .
sawnoconflic t.
AndyKnudtse n saidhewasnolongerw ith theTownofVail,butthattheTownofVailretained
him tota ke twoprojects throughtheprocess .HesaidthattheTownhadexploredhowtoma ke
itallworkandCounci l feltstrongestthattherebehousingononesideofthesiteandtheparkon
theother sideofthesite.Hesaidtherehadbeensomecomprom ise andthedesignworkedbest
w ith theneighborhoodandthetopography.Hesa id that72%ofhomesinVailwereownedby
secondhomeownersandTownwouldliketogetmorefulltimeresidents.
ChasBernhardthandedoutaletterthatexplained howtheseparcelswerepurchasedw ith
RHETTfunds.Hestatedat arecentneighborhoodmeet ing ofabout40people ,38werenot in
favorofthisproject.Hesa id therisks oflosingthatRHETTfundwasnotworththe
consequences .
Karen Scheidegger,anownerofsomelotsinthevicinity,statedshewasopposedtothisasit
was purchased withRHETTfundsforapark .Shesaidthathadsheknownshecouldhave
built a cluster oftownhomeswhenitwaszonedPrimary/Secondary ,shewouldhaveandshe
askedw hy the T ownwasabletodothis.
Brian Doyonsa id theTownwasdownzon ing andcreatingaparkaswell.
GregMoffetsaidheisconcernedaboutthedurationandstrengthofadeedrestrict ion.
AndyKnudtsensaidtheTownwouldretain ownersh ip,whichwouldstrengthenthe
deedrestrict ion .
TomWeberthankedthetwopublicentriesthatmadecomments.Hethensaidhewas
notinformedorexper ienced regardingRHETTfunds.
GeorgeRut her saidTomMoorheadwouldrespondtotheletterwiththeTown 's stance inthe
matter.
GregMoffetsaidhehadnoauthoritytorezone.
TomWebersaidthenewzoningwas consistent withwhatwashappeningoverthereandthis
wasaveryniceplanbalanc ing theopenspacewiththeneedforemployeehous ing.
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BrianDoyonsaidhewasatthe neighborhood meetingandwasfamiliarwiththe RHETI funds,
butwas concerned aboutthe reimbursement ofthetaxesbacktothetaxpayer .Hesaidhewas
infavorofthisandifthe38neighborswereopposed,theywouldhavebeenatthismeeting.
AndyKnudtsensaidtheyhad documentation that80%ofthe RHETI hadbeenreimbursed back
tothetaxpayers .
JohnSchofieldsaidthepublicconcernwasataxmatterandthisisnotaPEC matter.Hesaid
Karenwas concerned withdownzoning .
Karen Schdeigge r stateditwasnotrighttohavea cluster development,when it was zoned
Primary /Secondary.
AllisonOchsstatedthatatTownmeetings,theTowngoalsweretocluster.
GalenAaslandrespondedtoKaren Scheidegger tolookatthislotas encumbered,stheTown
ownedtheproperty underneath andadjacenttothiswasanSDD.Hesaidthe cluster wasgood
forthe neighborhood ,asitwaskeepingthe development inonesmallcornerofthe property and
prov ided ahuge amount ofopenspacetotheTown.
GregMoffetsaidthisapplicationclearly satisfied thefindingthePECisrequiredtomake.He
saidtothosefolksopposedtotheTowndevelopingtheirlands ,tobuythe landasa
neighborhood anddedicateittoopenspace .Hesaidhewasinfavorofdeed covenants ,but
something stronger wasneededtokeeptheopenportionofthelotsopen.He suggested a
conditionbethattheproportionoftheparcelbe dedicated toopenspaceandhavea
conservation deedrestrictionplacedonit,orsomething similar asitneededavery durable legal
restriction.
AndyKnudtsensuggestedacond ition requiringavoteofthepublic.
JohnSchofieldmadeamotionwiththecond ition thatCouncilusethe strongest possible
language toensurethattheparkarearemainsasparkland /open spaceandoneoptionwasto
includeitasCharterOpenSpace.
GalenAasland seconded themotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0 .
4.Arequestforannexationandzoningofoutdoorrecreationofan unplatted portionofthe
SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE '/4 SW 1/4 ofSection11,Township 5South,Range81West,generally
locatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive ,andabuttingSunlightnorthtotheeastand
Town Manager's housetothewest.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
AllisonOchsgavean overview ofthestaffmemo .
AndyKnudtsensaidth is wenthandinhandwiththepreviousrequest.
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GregMoffetaskedforanypubliccomment.Therewasnopubliccomment.
Karen Scheidegger askediftherewasaguaranteethatthislandwouldbeleftopenasopen
space .
AllisonOchssaid itwouldberezonedoutdoorrecreationatthistime,butcouldberezonedinthe
future.
GregMoffetsaidwecouldincludeaconditionmak ing itCharterOpenSpace,whichwould
requireavoteofthepublic ,tomakesureitwaskeptapark.
JohnSchofieldmadeamotionforapproval.
BrianDoyonsecondedthemotion.
John Schofield amendedthemotionaddaconditionthatCouncilusethe strongest possible
languagetoensurethatthepar k arearemains asparklancl/openspace.Oneoptionwasto
includeitasCharterOpenSpace.
BrianDoyonsecondedtheamendedmotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
5.ArequestforaminoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrict No.35,AustriaHaus ,
toamendSect ion 6ofOrd inance #12 ,Seriesof1997toclarifyaconditionofthe
Ordinance,locatedat242E.MeadowDrivel PartofTractC,Block5D ,VailVillage151
Filing .
Applicant:
Planner:
BillSullivan,representingtheAustriaHausDevelopmentGroup
GeorgeRuther
TABLEDUNTILAPRIL12,1999
6.ArequestforafinalreviewofaproposedlockerroomexpansiontotheDobsonIce
Arena,locatedat 321 E.LionsheadCirclelLot 1,Block1,VailLionshead2nd Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
VailRecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLEDUNTILAPRIL 12,1999
7.ArequestforavariancefromSection12-6D-6oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode,to
allowforan encroachment intotherequiredsidesetbacks,locatedat3003 Bellflower
Drive I Lot9,Block6,VailIntermountain .
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.GuillermoHuerta
GeorgeRuther
TABLEDUNTILAPRIL26,1999
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8.A requestforavariance fromSect ion 12-60-9 (SiteCoverage )of the Town otVail
Municipal Code,toallowforsi te coverage inexcess of20%andavar iance fromSect ion
12-60-6(FrontSetbacks)oftheTownof VailMunic ipal Code,toallowforan
encroachme ntintothefront setbackonaPrimary/Secondary Residential zoned lot,
loca ted at 362Mill Creek Circle/Lot9,Block1,VailVillage FirstFiling.
App licant:
Planner:
Wa lter Forbes;representedbyGwa thmey-Pratt Architects
Allison Ochs
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TomWebermad e amot ion totable theaboveitems.
GalenAasland s econded t he motion.
T he mot ion passedby a voteof 5-0.
GalenAasl and madeamotion t otable item#8until April1i h
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JohnSchof ield seco nded themotion.
Themot ion passedbyavoteof5-0.
9.InformationUpdate
10.Approval ofM arch8,1999minutes.
Brian Doyonabsta inedandJohnSchofield hadcorrec tions.
J ohn Sc hofield madeamotio nf orapprovalasamend ed.
To m Webe r secondedt he motion .
T he motionpassedby avo te of 5-0.
ChasBernhardtreadtheRHETTordinance.
Greg Moffet explained"thereas"doesn't rule ,but whereitbeg ins"Nowtherefore "does .
Galen Aas land madeamotion toadjourn .
Brian Doyon seco ndedt hemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
Themeetingadjournedat5 :10p.m.
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ORDINANCE NO.3
Series of1999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE12,ZONING REGULATIONS,BYADDINGTWONEW
ZONEDISTRICTSASCHAPTER7H:L10NSHEADMIXEDUSE1DISTRICTAND CHAPTER
71:L10NSHEAD MIXEDUSE2DISTRICTINORDERTO IMPLEMENT THE L10NSHEAD
REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN;AMENDINGCHAPTER2,DEFINITIONS,SECTION12-2-
2:DEFINITIONS;AMENDINGCHAPTER4,DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED,SECTION 12-4-1:
DESIGNATED,BYADDINGL10NSHEADMIXEDUSE1DISTRICTANDL10NSHEADMIXED
USE2DISTRICT;AMENDINGCHAPTER10,OFF-STREET PARKING ANDLOADING,
SECTION 12-10-17:LEASINGOF PARKING SPACES;AMENDINGCHAPTER10,OFF-
STREET PARKING ANDLOADING,SECTION12-10-16:EXEMPT AREAS;PARKING FUND
ESTABLISHED;AMENDING CHAPTER13,EMPLOYEE HOUSING,SECTION 12-13-6:TYPE
III EMPLOYEE HOUSINGUNIT;AMENDINGCHAPTER13,EMPLOYEEHOUSING,SECTION
12-13-7:TYPEIV EMPLOYEE HOUSINGUNIT;AMENDING CHAPTER14,SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS,SECTION12-14-19:SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS;AMENDING CHAPTER
15,GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOORAREA,SECTION12-15-3:DEFINITION,CALCULATION,
AND EXCLUSIONS,SECTION12-15-2:GRFAREQUIREMENTSBYZONEDISTRICT;
AMENDING TITLE 12SIGN REGULATIONS,CHAPTER4,SIGN CATEGORIES,SECTION11-
4A-1:SIGNSPERMITTEDINZONINGDISTRICTS;ANDAMENDING TITLE 5,PUBLIC
HELTH AND SAFETY,CHAPTER1 ,PUBLIC NUISANCES,SECTION5-1-7:NOISE
PROHIBITED.
WHEREAS,theTownCouncil desires to implementtheLionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan ,adoptedbytheTownonDecember15,1998;and
WHEREAS ,theTownCouncil findsthattheLionsheadMixedUse1Districtandthe
LionsheadMixedUse2Districtare compatible withandsuitabletoadjacentuses,are consistent
withtheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan,Town'sLandUsePlan,andZoning
Regulations ,andareappropriateforthearea ;and
WHEREAS,thePlanningandEnvironmentalComm ission oftheTownofVailhas
recommended approvalofthesenewzonedistrictsatitsFebruary22,1999meeting ;and
WHEREAS,theTownCounci l considers it in theinterest ofthepublichealth,safety ,and
welfaretoamendsaidChapterandSectionsoftheMunicipalCode.
NOW ,THEREFORE,BEIT ORDAINED BYTHETOWNCOUNCILOFTHETOWNOF
VAIL ,COLORADO ,THAT:
Section 1.Title12,Chapter 7 ,addingnewArticleH.LionsheadMixedUse1District,toread
asfollows:
ARTICLE H.L10NSHEAD MIXEDUSE1(LMU-1)DISTRICT
SECTION:
12-7H-1:Purpose
12-7H-2:Permitted and Conditional Uses;Basement Or Garden Level:
12-7H-3:Permitted and Conditional Uses;First Floor Or Street Level:
12-7H-4:Permitted and Conditional Uses;Second Floor and Above:
12-7H-5:Conditional Uses;Generally
12-7H-6:Accessory Uses
12-7H-7:Exterior Alterations Or Modifications
12-7H-8:Compliance Burden
12-7H-9:LotAreaand Site Dimensions
12-7H-10:Setbacks
12-7H-11:Height and Bulk
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12-7H-12:Density (dwelling units peracre)
12-7H-13:Gross Residential Floor Area(GRFA)
12-7H-14:Site Coverage
12-7H-15:Landscaping andSite Development
12-7H-16:Parking and Loading
12-7H-17:Location Of Business Activity
12-7H-18:Mitigation of Development Impacts
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12-7H-1:PURPOSE:
TheLionsheadMixedUse1District isintendedtoprovidesitesforami xture ofmultiple -family
dwe llings,lodges,hotels,fractionalfeeclubs ,timeshares,lodgedwellingunits,restaurants,
offices,skierservi ces,and commercial establishments inaclustered ,unified development.
LionsheadMixedUse1District,inaccordancewiththeLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan,
is intended toensureadequatelight,air,openspaceandotheramenities appropriate tothe
permitted typesofbuildings andusesandtomaintainthedesirablequalit ies oftheDistrictby
establishing appropriate site development standards.Th is distr ict ismeantto encourage and
provideincentivesfor redevelopment inaccordancewiththeLionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan .
Thiszoned istrict was specifically developedtoprovideincentivesfor properties toredevelop.
The ultimate goalofthese incentives is tocreatea economically vibrantlodg ing,housing ,and
commercialcorearea.Theincentives i nthiszonedistrict i ncludeincreasesinallowablegross
residentialfloorarea,buildingheight,anddensityoverthepreviously established zoninginthe
Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlanstudyarea .Theprimarygoaloftheincentivesisto
createeconomicconditionsfavorab le toinducingprivate redevelopment consistent withthe
Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan.Additionally,theincentivesarecreatedtohelpfinance
publicoff-site improvements adjacentto redevelopment projects.Withany
development/redevelopment proposaltakingadvantageoftheincentivescreatedherein,the
followingamenitieswillbe evaluated :streetscape improvements,pedestrian/bicycle access ,
publicplazaredeve lopment,publicart,roadway improvements,andsimilar improvements.
12-7H-2:PERMITTEDANDCONDITIONALUSES;BASEMENTORGARDENLEVEL:
A .Definition :The "basement"or"gardenleve l"shallbedefinedasthatfloorofabuilding
thatisentirelyor substantially belowgrade.
B.PermittedUses:Thefollowingusesshallbe permitted inbasementorgardenlevels
withinastructure :
Banksandfinancialinstitutions.
Commercialski storage.
Eatinganddrinking establishments.
Publicorprivatelockersandstorage .
Personalservicesandrepairshops .
Professionaloffices,businessofficesandstudios.
Recreation facilities .
Retail establishments.
Skierticket ing,sk i school,sk ier services ,anddaycare.
Travel agencies .
Additionaluses determined tobesimilartopermittedusesdescr ibed inthis subsection,in
accordancewiththe provisions ofSect ion 12-3-4ofthisTit le.
C.ConditionalUses :Thefollow ing usesshallbepe rmitted in basement orgardenlevels
withinastructure,subject toissuanceofaconditionalusepermitinaccordancewiththe
provisions of Chapter 16ofthisTitle :
Conference facilitiesandmeetingrooms .
Liquorstores .
Lodgesand accommodation units.
Majorarcade.
Multiple-family resident ial dwellingunits ,timeshareunits,fractionalfeeclubs,lodge
dwellingunits,andemployeehousingunits(TypeIII(EHU)asprovidedinSection
12-13-6 ofthisTitleandTypeIV(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-7ofthis
Title).
Radio,TVstores ,andrepairshops .
Theaters .
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
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12-7H-3:PERMITTEDAND CONDITIONAL USES;FIRSTFLOORORSTREET LEVEL:
A.Definit ion:The"firstfloor"or"street level"shallbedefinedasthatfloorofthe buildingthat
islocatedatgradeorstreetlevelalongapedestrianway.
B.PermittedUses:Thefollow ing usesshallbepermittedonthefirstfloororstreetlevel
withinastructure :
Banks ,withwalkuptellerfacilities.
Eatinganddrink ing establishments .
Recreat ion facilities .
Retailsto res andestablishments.
Skie r ticketing,skischool ,sk ier services ,anddaycare.
Travel agencies.
Additionalusesdeterm ined tobesimilartope rmitted usesdescribedinthissubsection,in
accordancewiththeprov isions ofSect ion 12-3-4ofthisTitle.
C.ConditionalUses :Thefollowi ng usesshallbepermittedonthe firstfloororstreet level
floo r with in astructure ,subjecttoissuanceofacondit ional usepermit inaccordancewiththe
provisionsofChapter16ofthisTitle :
Financial insti tutions,otherthanbanks .
Barbershops ,beautyshopsandbeautyparlors .
Confe rence facilit ies andmeetingrooms.
Liquorstores.
Lodgesandaccommodationunits.
Multiple-familyresidentialdwellingunits,timeshareunits,fractionalfeeclubs,lodge
dwellingunits,andemployeehousingunits(TypeIII(EHU)asprovidedinSection
12-13-6 ofthisTitleandType IV(EHU)asprov ided inSection12-13-7ofthis
Title)..
Radio,TVstores,andrepa ir shops .
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
12-7H-4:PERMITTEDAND CONDITIONAL USES;SECONDFLOORAND ABOVE:
A.PermittedUses ;Except ion:Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonthosefloors above
thefirstfloorwithinastructure :
Lodges and accommodation units.
Multiple-family residential dwelling units,lodge dwelling units,and employee
housing units (TypeIII(EHU)as provided in Section 12-13-6of this Title and
Type IV(EHU)as provided in Section 12-13-7 of this Title).
Additional uses determined tobe similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
B.Condit ional Uses :Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonsecondfloorsandhighe r
above grade,subjecttothe issuanceofaconditionalusepermitinaccordancewiththe
provisionsofChapter16ofthisTitle:
Banks and financial institutions.
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Liquorstores .
Personal services and repair shops.
Professional offices,business offices and studios.
Radio,TVstores ,andrepairshops .
Recreation facilities.
Retail establishments.
Skier ticketing,ski school,skier services,and daycare.
Timeshare units and fractional fee clubs.
Theaters .
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4 of this Title.
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12-7H-5:CONDITIONAL USES;GENERA LLY (on alllevels ofabuildingoroutsideofa
building):
Thefollowingconditionalusesshallbepermitted ,subject toissuanceofa conditional usepermit
in accordance withthe provisions ofChapter16ofth is Title:
Bedandbreakfastas further regulatedbySection12-14-18 ofthisTitle .
Brewpubs.
Coin-operated laundries.
Commercial storage.
Publicorprivateparkinglots.
Publicbuildings,grounds ,andfacilities .
Publicparkandrecreationfacilities.
Publicutilityandpublicserviceuses .
Privateoutdoorrecreationfacilit ies,asaprimaryuse.
Skilifts andtows .
Television stations.
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described inthis
subsection,in accordance withthe provisions ofSection12-3-4ofthisTitle.
12-7H-6:ACCESSORY USES:
Thefollowing accessory usesshallbepermittedintheLionsheadMixedUse1District:
Homeoccupat ions,subject toissuanceofahome occupation perm it in accordance with
the provisions ofSection12-14-12ofthisTit le.
Loadingand delivery andparkingfacilities customarily incidentalandaccessoryto
permitted andconditionaluses.
Minorarcade.
Outdoor diningareas operatedinconjunct ion withpermittedeatinganddrinking
establishments.
Sw imming pools ,tenniscourts,pat ios orotherrecreationfacilities customarily i ncidental
topermitt ed residentialorlodgeuses .
Offices ,lobbies ,laundry ,andotherfacilit ies customarily incidental andaccessoryto
hotels,lodges,andmult iple-family uses.
Other uses customarily incidentalandaccessory topermittedor conditiona l uses,and
necessary fortheoperationthereof.
12-7H-7:EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:
ReviewRequ ired:The construction ofanewbuildingorthealterationofanex isting buildingshall
be reviewed bytheDesignReviewBoardinaccordancewith Chapter 12-11oftheZoning
Regulations.However,any project whichaddsadditionaldwellingunits,accommodation units,
fractionalfeeclubunits ,timeshareunits ,anyprojectwhichaddsmorethan1,000 sq .ft.of
commercial floora rea orcommonspace ,oranyprojectwh ich has substantial off-siteimpacts(as
determined bytheAdministrator)shallbereviewedbythePlanningandEnvironmental
Commission asaMajorExteriorAlterationin accordance withthis Chapter andSection12-3-6 :
Hearings.Any project wh ich requiresaconditionalusepermitshallalsoobta in approvalofthe
Planningand Environmental Commission in accordance wit h Chapter12-16 oftheZoning
RegUlations.Complete applications formajorexterioralterationsshallbesubmittedin
accordance with administrative schedules developed bythe Community Development
Department forPlanningand Environmental Commission andDesignReviewBoard review.The
followingsubm ittal itemsarerequired:
1.Application:Anapplicationshallbemadebytheownerofthebuildingorthebuilding
owner 's autho rized agentorrepresentativeonaformprov ided bythe Administrator.Any
applicationfor condominiumized buildingsshallbe authorized bythe condominium
association in conformity withall pertinent requirements ofthe condominium association's
declarations.
2.Application ;Contents :Anapp lication foran exterior alterationsha ll includethe
following :
a.Completed applicationform ,filingfee,andalistofallownersof property
located adjacent tothe subject parcel.Theownerslistshallinc lude thenamesof
allowners,the ir mailingaddress ,alegal description ofthepropertyownedby
each ,andageneral description oftheproperty(including thenameofthe
property ,ifapplicable),andthenameandmailingaddressofthe condominium
association's representative (ifapplicable).Saidnamesand addresses shallbe
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obtainedfrom t hecurrenttaxreco rds ofEag le Countyasthey appeared notmore
thanthirty(30)dayspriortotheapplication submittal da te .
b.A written statement describing the proposal andhowthep roposal complies
w ith theLionshead Redevelopment Master Planandanyother relevant sec tions
oftheVail Comprehensive Plan.
c.Asurveystampedbyalicensed su rveyorindicatingexistingcond itions onthe
property includingthelocationof improvements,topography ,andnatural features .
d.A current titlereportto verify ownership ,easements,andother encumbrances ,
including Schedules AandB3.
e .Existingand proposed siteplanatamin imum scaleofoneinchequals20feet
(1 "=20 '),a vicinity planatan appropriate scaleto adequately showthe project
locationin relationship tothe surrounding area ,a landscape planata minimum
scaleofoneinchequals20feet(1"=20'),aroofheightplanandexistingand
proposed building elevations ataminimumscaleofone-eighthinchequalsone
foot(1/8"'"1').Themateriallisted above shallincludeadjacentbuildingsand
improvementsas necessary to demonstrate the project's comp liance wi th the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
t.Sun/shade analysisoftheexistingand proposed buildingforthe spring/fall
equinox(March21/September 23)andwintersolstice (December 21)atten
o'clock (10:00)A.M.andtwoo'clock (2:00)P.M.unlessthe Department of
Community Development determines thatthe proposed additionhasnoimpacton
theexistingsun/shade pattern.Thefollowingsunangleshallbeusedwhen
preparingth is analysis :
Spring /Fall
Equinox
10:00A.M .
2:00P.M.
W inter
Solst ice
10:00A .M.
2:00P.M.
SunAngle
40 °eastofsouth,50°declination
42 °westofsouth ,50 °declination
SunAngle
30°eastofsouth ,20 °declination
30 °westofsouth ,20°declination
g.Exist ing and proposed floorplansatam inimum scaleof one-fourth inchequals
onefoot (1 /4"=1')andasquarefootageanalysisofallexistingand proposed
uses .
h.An architectural ormassingmodelofthe proposed development.Saidmodel
shallinclude buildings andmajorsite improvements on adjacent properties as
deemed necessary bythe Administrator.Thescaleofthemodelshallbeas
determined bythe Administrator.
i.Photooverlaysand/orother graphic material to demonstrate thespecial
relationship ofthe proposed development toadjacent properties ,publicspaces,
andadopted views per Chapter 22ofthisTitle.
j .Parkingneeds assessment andvehic ular circulationanalysis ,prepared bya
qualified professional.
k.Anyadd itional information ormaterialasdeemed necessary bythe
Adminis trator ortheTownP lanning and Environmental Commission (PEC).The
Adm inistrator orthePlanning and Environmenta l Commission may,athis/her or
their discretion ,waivecertainsubm ittal requirements ifitis determined thatthe
requirementsarenotrelevanttothe proposed development norapplicab le tothe
Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan .
4.Work Sessions/Conceptual Review:If requested byeithe r the applicant orthe
Adm inistrator,submittals mayproceedtoaworksessionwiththePlanningand
Environmental Commission,a conceptual review w ith theDesignReviewBoard ,ora
worksession withtheTownCouncil.
5.Hearing :Thepublichear ing beforethePlanningand Environmental Commission shall
beheld in accordance withSection12-3-6ofthisTitle.ThePlanning and Environmental
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Commission mayapprovetheapplicationassubmitted,approvetheapplicationwith
conditionsor modifications,ordenytheapplication .ThedecisionofthePlanningand
Environmental Commission maybeappealedtotheTownCouncilinaccordancewith
Section12-3-3ofthisTitle.
6.LapseOfApproval:Approvalofanexterior alterationasprescribedbythisArticleshall
lapseandbecomevoidtwo(2)yearsfollowingthedateofapprovalbytheDesignReview
Boardunless,pr ior totheexpiration,abuildingperm it isissuedandconst ruction is
commenced anddiligentlypursuedtocompletion.Administrative extensions shallbe
allowedforreasonableandunexpecteddelaysaslongascode provisions affectingthe
proposalhavenotchanged.
12-7H-8 :COMPLIANCE BURDEN:
Itshallbetheburdenofthe applicant toprovebya preponderance oftheevidencebeforethe
PlanningandEnvironmentalCommissionandtheDesignReviewBoardthatthe proposed
exterioralterationornew development isin compliance withthepurposesoftheLionshead
Mi xed Use1District,thattheproposal isconsistentwithapplicableelementsof theLionshead
Redevelopment MasterPlanandthattheproposaldoesnototherwisehavea significant
negat ive affectsonthe character oftheneighborhood,andthatthep roposal substantially
compl ies withotherapplicableelementsoftheVail Comprehensive Plan .
12-7H-9:LOTAREAANDSITEDIMENSIONS:
Theminimumlotorsiteareashallbetenthousand(10,000 )squa re feetofbuildablearea.
12-7H-10:SETBACKS:
Theminimumbui lding setbacksshallbete n feet(10')unlessotherwisespecifiedinthe
LionsheadRed evelopment MasterPlanasabuild-to line .
12-7H-11:HEIGHTAND BULK:
Buildingsshallhaveamaximumaveragebuildingheightof71'withamaximumheightof82.5',
asfurtherdefinedbytheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan .All development shallcomply
withthedesignguidelinesandstandardsfound intheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan.
Flexibility withthestandard,asincorporatedintheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan,shall
beaffordedto redevelopment projectswhichmeetthe intentofdesignguidel ines ,asreviewed
andapprovedbytheDesignReview Board.
12-7H-12:DENSITY (dwelling units per acre):
Unlessotherw ise speeifiedintheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan ,notmorethanUptoa
33%increaseovertheexisti ng numberofdwellingunits ona property or35dwell ing unitsper
acre,whichever is greater shallbeallowed.Forthepurposeofcalculatingdensity,employee
housingunits ,accommodation units,timeshare units,andfractionalfeeclubunitsshallnotbe
countedasdwellingunits.Additionally ,alodgedwellingunit ,asdefinedherein,shallbecounted
as25%ofadwellingunitforthepurposeofcalculatingdensity .
12-7H-13:GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOORAREA(GRFA):
UnlessotherwisespeeifiedintheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan,notmorethanUpto
250sq.ft.ofgrossresidentialfloorareashallbeallowedforeach100sq.ft.ofbuildablesite
area,oranincreaseof33%overtheexistingGRFAfoundontheproperty,whichever isgreater.
Mu ltiple-family dwellingunits inthiszoned istrict shallnotbeentitledtoadditionalGross
ResidentialFloorAreaunderthe250Ordinance,Section12-15-5 ,oftheMunicipalCode .
12-7H-14:SITE COVERAGE:
Site coverage shallnotexceed seventy percent (70%)ofthetotalsitearea ,unlessotherwise
specified intheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan.
12-7H-15:LANDSCAPING ANDSITE DEVELOPMENT:
Atleasttwentypercent(20%)ofthetotalsiteareashallbelandscaped ,unlessotherwise
specifiedintheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan .
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12-7H-16 :PARKINGANDLOADING :
Off-street park ing andloading shallbeprovidedinaccordancewithChapter10ofthisTitle.At
leastone-half (1 /2)therequi red park ing shallbelocatedwithinthemain buildingor buildings .
12-7H-17:LOCATIONOFBUSINESSACTIVITY:
A.Limitations ;Exception:Alloffices,businessesandserv ices permittedbyzonedistrict,
shall beoperatedandconducted entirelywithinabuilding,exceptforpermitted unenclosed
parkingorloadingareas ,theoutdoordisplayofgoods,oroutdoorrestaurantseating.
B.Outdoo r Displays:Theareatobeusedforoutdoordisplaymustbelocateddirectlyin
frontoftheestablishmentdisplayingthegoodsandentirelyupontheestablishment'sown
property .Sidewalks,buildingentrancesandexits,drivewaysandstreetsshallnotbeobstructed
byoutdoordisplay.
12-7H-18:MITIGATIONOFDEVELOPMENTIMPACTS:
Property owners/developers shallalsoberesponsibleformitigatingdirectimpactsoftheir
developmentonpublicinfrastructureandinallcasesmit igation shallbearareasonablerelation
tothe development impacts .Impactsmaybedeterminedbasedonreportspreparedbyqualified
consultants.Theextentofmitigationandpublicamenityimprovementsshallbebalancedwith
thegoalsofredevelopmentandwi ll bedeterm ined bythePlanningandEnvironmental
Commissioninreview ofdevelopmentprojectsandconditionalusepe rmits.Mitigation of
impactsmayinclude ,butisnotlimitedto,thefollow ing:roadwayimprovements ,pedestr ian
walkway improvements ,streetscape improvements ,streamtract/bankimprovements,publicart
improvements ,andsimilarimprovements.The intent of this section isto only require
mitigation for large scale redevelopment/development projects which produce substantial
off-site impacts.
Section 2.
asfollows:
Title 12,Chapter7,addingnewArticle I.LionsheadMixedUse2District ,toread
ARTICLE I.L10NSHEADMIXEDUSE2(LMU-2)DISTRICT
SECTION:
12-71-1:Purpose
12-71-2:Permitted and Conditional Uses;Basement OrGarden Level:
12-71-3:Permitted and Conditional Uses;First Floor Or Street Level:
12-71-4:Permitted and Conditional Uses ;Second Floor and Above:
12-71-5:Conditional Uses;Generally
12-71-6:Accessory Uses
12-71-7:Exterior Alterations Or Modifications
12-71-8:Compliance Burden
12-71-9:Lot Areaand Site Dimensions
12-71-10 :Setbacks
12-71-11:Height and Bulk
12-71-12:Density (dwelling units peracre)
12-71-13:Gross Residential Floor Area(GRFA)
12-71-14:Site Coverage
12-71-15:Landscaping and Site Development
12-71-16:Parking and Loading
12-71-17:Location Of Business Activity
12-71-18:Mitigation of Development Impacts
12-71-1 :PURPOSE:
TheLionsheadMixed Use2Districtisintendedtoprovidesitesforamixtureofmultiple-fam ily
dwellings ,lodges ,hotels,fractionalfeeclubs,timeshares ,lodgedwellingunits ,restau rants,
offices,skierservi ces ,lightindustrialactivities,andcommercialestablishmentsin a clustered ,
unified development.LionsheadMixedUse2District,inaccordanc e withtheLionshead
RedevelopmentMasterPlan ,isintendedtoensureadequatelight ,air,openspaceandother
amenitiesapprop riate tothepermitted typesofbuildingsandusesandtomaintainthedesirable
qualitiesoftheDistrictbyestablishingappropriatesite development standards.Thisdistrictis
meanttoencourageandprovide incentivesforredevelopment inaccordancewiththeLionshead
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Redevelopment MasterPlan.
Thiszonedistrictwasspecificallydevelopedtoprovideincentivesforpropertiestoredevelop.
Theultimategoalofthese incentives istocreatea economically vibrantlodging ,housing ,and
commerc ial corearea .The incentives inthiszonedistrictincludeincreasesinallowablegross
residentialfloorarea,building height,anddensityoverthepreviouslyestablishedzoningin
Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlanstudyarea .Theprimarygoaloftheinc entives isto
createeconomicconditionsfavorabletoinducingpr ivate redevelopm ent consistent withthe
.Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan.Additionally,theincentives arecreatedtohelpfinance
public ,off-site ,improvements adjacenttoredevelopmentprojects .Publicamenitieswhichwillbe
evaluatedwithredevelopmentproposalstakingadvantageoftheincentivescreatedherein may
include:streetscapeimprovements,pedestrian /bicycle access ,publ ic plaza redevelopment ,
publicart,roadwayimprovements,andsimilarimprovements.
12-71-2:PERMITTEDAND CONDITIONAL USES;BASEMENTORGARDENLEVEL:
A.Definit ion:The "basement"or"gardenlevel"shallbedefi ned asthatfloorofabuilding
thatisentirelyor substantially belowgrade.
.B.PermittedUses:Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedinbasementorgardenlevels
withinastructu re:
Banksandfinancialinstitutions .
Commerc ial skistorage.
Eatinganddrinking establishments.
Publicorprivatelockersandstorage .
Personalservicesandrepairshops.
Professionaloffices,businessofficesandstudios.
Recreationfacilities.
Retai l establishments.
Skierticketing,skischool ,skierservic es,anddaycare .
Travelagencies.
Additionaluses determined tobesimilar topermittedusesdescribedinthissubsection ,in
acco rdance withthe provisions ofSection12-3-4 ofth is Title.
C.ConditionalUses:Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedinbasementorgardenlevels
withina structure ,subjectto issuanceofacondit ional usepermit inaccordancewiththe
provisions ofChapter16ofthisT itle:
Conference facilitiesandmeetingrooms.
Liquorstores.
Lodgesandaccommodationunits.
Majorarcade.
Multiple-family residentialdwellingunits,timeshareunits,fractionalfeeclubs,lodge
dwellingunits,andemployeehousingunits(TypeIII(EHU)asprovidedinSect ion
12-13-6 ofthisTitleandTypeIV(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-7ofthis
Title).
Radio,TVstores,andrepairshops .
Theaters.
Additional uses determined tobesimilarto conditional uses described inthis
subsection,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection12-3-4ofthisTitle.
12-71-3:PERMITTEDAND CONDITIONAL USES;FIRST FLOOR ORSTREETLEVEL:
A.Definition :The"firstfloor"or"streetlevel"shallbedefinedasthatfloorofthebuildingthat
islocatedatgradeorstreetlevelalongapedestrianway .
B.PermittedUses :Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonthefirst floororstreetlevel
withinastructure:
Banks ,withwalkuptellerfacilities.
Eatinganddr inking establishments.
Recreat ion facilities.
Retailstoresand establishments.
Skierticketing ,skischool,skierserv ices,anddaycare.
Travelagencies.
Additionaluses determined tobesim ilar toperm itted usesdescr ibed inthissubsect ion,in
accordancewiththeprovisionsofSection12-3-4 ofthisTitl e.
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C.ConditionalUses:Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonthefirstfloororstreet level
floorwithinastructure,subjectto issuanceofaconditionalusepermitinaccordancew ith the
provisionsofChapter16ofthisTitle:
Financialinstitutions,otherthanbanks.
Barbershops ,beautyshopsandbeautyparlors.
Conferencefacilitiesandmeetingrooms.
Liquorstores.
Lodgesandaccommodationunits.
Multiple-family residential dwellingunits,timeshareunits,fract ional feeclubs ,lodge
dwellingunits,andemployeehousingunits(TypeIII(EHU)asprovidedinSection
12-13-6ofthisTitleandTypeIV(EHU)asprov ided inSection12-13-7ofthis
Title).
Radio,TVstores ,andrepai r shops.
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
12-71-4:PERMITTEDANDCONDITIONALUSES;SECONDFLOORANDABOVE:
A.PermittedUses ;Exception :Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonthosefloors above
thefirst floorwithinastructure :
Lodges and accommodation units.
Multiple-family residential dwelling units,lodge dwelling units,and employee
housing units (TypeIII(EHU)as provided in Section 12-13-6of this Title and
Type IV(EHU)as provided in Section 12-13-7of this Title).
Additional uses determined tobe similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
B.ConditionalUses:Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedonsecondfloorsandhigher
above grade,subjecttotheissuanceofaconditionalusepermitinaccordancewiththe
provisionsofChapter16ofthisTitle:
Banks and financial institutions.
Conference facilities and meeting rooms.
Eating and drinking establishments.
Liquorstores.
Personal services and repair shops.
Professional offices,business offices and studios.
Radio,TVstores,andrepairshops.
Recreation facilities.
Retail establishments.
Skier ticketing,ski school,skier services,and daycare.
Timeshare units and fractional fee clubs.
Theaters .
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection ,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
12-71-5:CONDITIONALUSES;GENERALLY (onall levels ofa building or outside ofa
building):
Thefollowingconditionalusesshallbepermitted,subjecttoissuanceofaconditionalusepermit
inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofChapter16ofthisTitle:
BedandbreakfastasfurtherregulatedbySection12-14-18ofthisTitle.
Brewpubs.
Coin-operatedlaundries.
Commercialstorage.
Gasolineandservicestations.
Publicorprivateparkinglots.
Publicbuildings,grounds ,andfacilities.
Publicparkandrecreationfacilities .
Publicutilityandpublicserviceuses.
Private outdoorrecreationfacilities,asaprimaryuse.
Skiliftsandtows.
Televis ion stations .
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Vehiclemaintenance,service,repair,storage ,andfueling.
Warehousing.
Additional uses determined tobe similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection,in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-3-4of this Title.
12-71-6:ACCESSORYUSES:
ThefollowingaccessoryusesshallbepermittedintheLionsheadMixedUse2District:
Homeoccupations,subjecttoissuanceofahomeoccupationpermitin accordance with
theprovisionsofSection12-14-12 ofthisTitle .
Loadinganddeliveryandparkingfacilities customarily incidentaland accessory to
permittedandconditionaluses..
Minorarcade.
Outdoor diningareasoperatedinconjunctionwithpermittedeatinganddrinking
establishments.
Swimmingpools ,tennisco urts,patiosorotherrecreationfacilities customarily incidental
topermittedresidentialorlodgeuses .
Offices,lobbies,laundry ,andotherfacilities customarily incidentaland accessory to
hotels,lodges,and multiple-family uses .
Otheruses customarily incidentalandaccessorytopermittedor conditional uses,and
necessaryfortheoperationthereof.
12-71-7:EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:
ReviewRequired:The construction ofanewbuildingorthealterationofanexistingbuildingshall
bereviewedbytheDesignReviewBoardinaccordancewithChapter12-11 oftheZoning
Regulations.However,any project whichaddsadditionaldwellingunits,accommodation units,
fractionalfeeclubunits,timeshareunits ,anyprojectwhichaddsmorethan1,000 sq.ft.of
commercial floorareaorcommonspace,oranyprojectwhichhas substantial off-siteimpacts(as
determined bytheAdministrator)shallbereviewedbythePlanningandEnvironmental
Commission asaMajorExteriorAlterationinaccordancewiththisChapterandSection12-3-6:
Hearings.Anyprojectwhichrequiresaconditionalusepermitshallalsoobtainapprovalofthe
PlanningandEnvironmentalCommissioninaccordancewithChapter12-16oftheZoning
Regulations.Completeapplicationsformajorexterioralterationsshallbesubmittedin
accordance with administrative schedulesdevelopedbytheCommunity Development
Department forPlanningand Environmental CommissionandDesignReviewBoardreview .The
followingsubmittalitemsarerequired:
1.Application:Anapplicationshallbemadebytheownerofthebuildingorthebuilding
owner'sauthorizedagentorrepresentativeonaformprovidedbythe Administrator.Any
applicationfor condominiumized buildingsshallbeauthorizedbythe condominium
associationinconformitywithall pertinent requirementsofthe condominium association's
declarations.
2 .Application ;Contents :Anapplicationforanexterioralterationshallincludethe
following:
a.Completedapplicationform,filingfee,andalistofallownersofproperty
locatedadjacenttothesubjectparcel.Theownerslistshallincludethenamesof
allowners,theirmailingaddress,alegaldescript ion ofthepropertyownedby
each,andageneraldescriptionoftheproperty(includingthenameofthe
property,ifapplicable),andthenameandmailingaddressofthe condominium
association's representative (ifapplicable).Saidnamesandaddressesshallbe
obtainedfromthecurrenttaxrecordsofEagleCountyastheyappearednotmore
thanthirty(30)dayspriortotheapplicationsubmittaldate.
b.Awritten statement describing theproposalandhowtheproposalcomplies
withtheLionshead Redevelopment MasterPlanandanyotherrelevantsections
oftheVail Comprehensive Plan.
c.Asurveystampedbyalicensed surveyor indicatingexistingcondit ions onthe
propertyincludingthelocationof improvements,topography,andnaturalfeatures .
d.Acurrenttitlereporttoverifyownership ,easements,andother encumbrances,
including Schedules Aand83.
e.Existingandproposedsiteplanataminimumscaleofoneinchequals20feet
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(1"=20'),avicin ity planatan appropriate scaletoadequate ly showthe project
location in relat ionship tothesurround ing area,ala ndscape planata minimum
sca le ofo neinchequa ls 20feet (1"=20'),aroofheightplanandexist ing and
proposed buildingelevations ataminimum scaleofone-e ighth inchequa ls one
foot (1/8"=1').T he mate ria llistedaboveshall includeadjacent bu ildings and
improvementsasnecessa ry todemons tratethepro ject's comp liance w ith the
Lionshead Redevelop ment Mas ter Plan.
f .Sun /shade analysisof theexistingand proposed b uildingforthespring /fall
equ inox(March21/September 23)andw inter solst ice (December21)atten
o'clock (10:00)A.M .andtwoo'clock (2:00)P.M.unlessthe Department of
Community Developme nt determines thatthe proposed additionhasno impact on
theexist ing sun/shade pattern .Thefo llowing sunangleshallbeusedwhen
prepa ring thisanalysis :
Spr ing/Fall
Equinox
10 :00 A.M .
2:00P.M.
Winter
Solstice
10:00A.M.
2:00P.M .
SunAngle
40°eastofsouth,50°declination
42 °westofsouth,50 °declination
SunAngle
30°eastofsouth,20°declination
30°westofsouth,20 °declination
g .Existing andproposedfloorplansatam inimum scaleofone-fourthinchequals
onefoo t(1/4"=1')andasquarefootageanalysisofallexisting and proposed
uses.
h.Anarchitectural ormassingmodelofthe proposeddeve lopment.Saidmode l
sha ll includebu ildings andmajorsite improvements on adjacent properties as
deemed necessary bythe Adm inistrator.Thescaleofthe modelshallbeas
dete rmined bytheAdm inistrator.
i.Photoover lays a nd/or other graphi c mate rial todemons trate thespecial
relationshipofthe proposed developmen t to adjacent properties,pub lic spaces,
and adoptedviewsper Chapter 22ofthisT itle .
j .Parkingneeds assessment and vehicular circu lation analysis,preparedbya
qualif ied prof essional.
k.Anyadd itional informationormater ial asdeemed necessarybythe
Administrator ortheTownPlanningand Environmental Commission (PEC).The
Administrator orthePlanningand Environmental Commission may ,at his/her or
their discretion ,waivecertainsubmittal requirements ifitis determined thatthe
requirements arenotrelevanttothe proposed development nor applicable tothe
LionsheadRedeve lopment MasterPlan.
4.WorkSessions /Conceptual Rev iew:Ifrequestedbyeithertheapp licant orthe
Administrator,submittals mayproceedtoaworksessionwiththePlanningand
Environmental Commission ,aconceptualreviewwiththeDesignReviewBoard ,ora
worksession withtheTownCouncil.
5.Hearing:Thepubl ic hearingbeforethePlann ing and Environmental Comm ission shall
beheldin accordance w ith Sect ion 12-3-6of thisT itle.ThePlann ing andEnv ironmental
Commission mayapprovetheapplicat ion assubmitted ,approvetheapplicat ion with
conditions ormodi fications,or denytheapplication.The decisio n ofthe P lanning and
Env ironmental Co mmission maybeappealedtothe T ownCounc il in accordancewith
Section12-3-3ofthisT itle.
6 .LapseOfApproval:Approvalofan exterioralterat ion asprescribedbyth is Articleshall
lapseandbecomevoidtwo(2)yea rsfollowing thedateofapprovalbytheDes ign Review
Board u nless,prio r totheexpiration ,abuildingperm it is issuedand cons tructionis
commenced a nd diligently pursuedtocomp letion.Adm inistrative extensions shallbe
allowedfor reasonable andune xpected delaysas longascodeprovis ions affectingthe
proposal have n otchanged .
12-71-8:COMPLIANCE BURDEN:
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Itshallbetheburdenofthe applicant top rove bya preponderance oftheevidencebeforethe
PlanningandEnvironmental Commission andtheDesignReviewBoardthatthe proposed
exterior alterationornew development isin compliance withthepu rposes oftheLionshead
Mi xed Use2District,thattheproposalis consistent with applicable elements ofthe Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Planandthatthep roposal doesnototherwisehavea significant
negative affectsonthe character ofthene ighborhood,andthattheproposal substantially
complies withother applicable elementsoftheVail Comprehens ive Plan .
12-71-9:LOT AREA ANDSITE DIMENSIONS:
The minimum lotorsiteareashallbeten thousand (10 ,000)squarefeetofbui ldable area .
12-71-10:SETBACKS:
The minimum building setbacks shallbetenfeet(10')unless otherwise specified in the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planasabuild-toline.
12-71-11:HEIGHTAND BULK:
BUildingsshallhavea maximum average bUildingheightof71 'witha maximum heightof82 .5',
as further definedbytheLionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.All development shall comply
withthedesign guidelines and standards foundintheLionshead Redevelopment Master Plan .
Flexibility withthe standard ,as incorporated intheLionshead Redevelopment Master Plan,shall
be afforded to redevelopment projects wh ich meetthe intentofdesign quldellnes,as reviewed
and approved bytheDes ign ReviewBoard.
12 -71-12:DENSITY (dwelling units per acre):
Unless otherwise speoifiedinthe Lionshead Redeve lopment Master Plan,notmorethanUp to a .
33%increase overtheexisting number ofdwellingunitsonaprope rty or35 dwelling un its per
acre,whichever is greater shallbeallowed .Forthepurposeof calculating density,employee
housing un its,accommodation units ,timeshare uni ts,andfractional feeclubunits shall notbe
counted asdwell ing units .Additionally ,alodgedwellingunit .as defined herein ,shallbe counted
as25 %ofa dwelling unitforthepurposeofcalculati ng density.
12-71-13:GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (GRFA):
Unless otherwise speoifiedinthe Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan ,notmorethanUpto
250sq .ft.ofgross residential floorareashallbeallowedforeach100sq.ft.of buildable site
area,oran increase of33%overthee xisting GRFAfoundonthe property ,whichever is greater.
MUltiple-family dwellingunitsinthiszonedistrictshallnotbeentitledto additional Gross
Residential FloorArea under the250Ordinance .Section12-15-5,oftheMunicipalCode.
12-71-14:SITE COVERAGE:
Site coverage shallnotexceed seventy percent (70%)ofthetotalsitearea ,unless otherwise
specified inthe Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPian .
12-71-15:LANDSCAPING ANDSITE DEVELOPMENT:
Atleasttwenty percent (20%)ofthetotals ite areashallbe landscaped,unless otherwise
specified intheLionshead Redevelopment Master Plan .
12·71·16:PARKING AND LOADING:
Off-street parking andloadingshallbeprovidedin accordance with Chapter 10ofthisTitle .At
least one-half (2)therequiredparkingshallbe locatedwithinthemainbuildingorbuildings.
12-71-17:LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
A.Limitations ;Except ion:Alloff ices,businesses and services permitted byzone district.
shallbe operated and conducted entirelywithinabuilding,except for permitted unenclosed
park ing orloadingareas ,the outdoor display ofgoods,or outdoor restaurant seating.
B.Outdoor Displays:Theareatobeusedfor outdoor displaymustbe located directly in
frontofthe establishment displaying thegoodsandentireiyuponthe establishment's own
property.Sidewalks,building entrances andexits ,driveways and streets shallnotbe obstructed
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12-71-18:MITIGATIONOFDEVELOPMENTIMPACTS:
Propertyowners /developers shallalsoberesponsibleformitigating directimpactsoftheir
development onpub lic infrastr ucture andinall casesmitigation shallbearareasonablerelation
tot he development impacts .Impactsmaybedeterminedbasedonreportspreparedbyqualif ied
consultants.Theexten t of mitigation andpublicamen ity improvements shallbebalancedwith
thegoalsofredevelopmentandwillbedeterm ined bythePlanning andEnvironmental
Comm iss ion in review ofdevelopmentprojectsandconditionalusepermits .Mitigation of
impactsmayinclude,but isnotlimitedto,thefollowing:roadwayimprovements,pedestrian
walkway improvements,streetscape improvements,streamtract/bankimprovements,publicart
improvements,andsimilar improvements.The intent of this section isto only require
mitigation for large scale redevelopmenUdevelopment projects which produce substantlal
off-site impacts.
Section 3.Title12,Chapter2,Section12-2-2:Definitions,isherebyamendedby
addingthefollowingdefinitions:
Commercial Ski Storage:Storageforequipment(skis,snowboards,bootsandpoles)
and/or clothingusedinskiing-relatedsports,whichisavailabletothepublicormembers ,
operatedbyabusiness,cluborgovernmentorganization,andwhereafeeischargedfor
hourly,daily,monthly ,seasonalorannualusage.Skistoragethatispartofalodge ,or
dwellingunit,inwh ich afee isnotcharged ,isnotconsideredcommercialskistorage.
Personal Services:Acommercia l businesswhereaserv ice isofferedtothe customer
includingbeautyandbarbershops ,tailorshops ,andsimi lar serv ices.
Lodge dwelling unit:Asmalldwellingunitwithlimited kitchenandfloorareaandwhich
contains650sq .ft.or lessoffloor areaandis intendedtoberentedon ashortterm
basis.
Section 4.T itle 12,Chapter4,Section12-4-1:Designated ,isherebyamendedto
addthefollowingzonedistr icts:
LionsheadMixedUse1District(LMU-1)
LionsheadMixedUse2District(LMU-2)
Section 5.Title 12,Chap ter 10,Section12-10-17:LeasingofParking Spaces ,is
herebyamendedasfollows :
(Note:Textwhichis striclwA isbeingdeletedandtextwhichis underlined isbeingadded .)
ModifyB(1}asfollows :
B.LeaseQualifications;ApplicationToLease:Aparkingspace ,spacesorareas
maybeleasedbytheowner,occupantorbuildingmanagerthereofinaccordancewith
thefollowing:
1.Anyowner,occupantorbuildingmanagerwhoowns ,occupiesormanages
ten (1 O)ormoreprivateparkingspaceslocatedinCommercialCore1,
Commercial Core2,Commerc ial Core3 ,High Density MU ltiple-Family ,Public
Accommodations.Lionshead MixedUse1,Lionshead Mixed Use2or
specialdevelopmentzonedistrictsandprovidessufficientparkingforuseby
employeesmayapp ly totheAdministrator oftheTownforapermittolease
pa rking spaces.
Section 6.Title12,Chapter 13,Sect ion 12-13-6:TypeIIIEmployeeHousi ng Unit
andSection12-13-7 :TypeIVEmployeeHousingUnitareherebyamendedasfollows:
(Note :Textwh ich is striG I~en isbeingdeletedandtextwh ich is underlined isbeingadded .)
Section 12-13-6:TypeIII Employee Housing Unit
Modify B(1 and3}asfollows(modifysummarytableasnecessary):
B.GeneralConditions :
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1.ItshallbeaconditionaluseintheResidentialCluster ,LowDensityMultiple -
Family,MediumDensityMultiple-Family,HighDensityMUltiple-Family,Public
Accommodation ,CommercialCoreI,CommercialCoreII,CommercialCoreIII,
CommercialServiceCenter ,ArterialBusinessDistrict,ParkingDistrict,General
Use,andSki Base/RecreationZoneDistricts.It shall bea permitted usein
Lionshead Mixed Use1and Lionshead Mixed Use2 zone districts.
3.Itshallbecountedasfive-tenths(0.5)dwellingunitforthepurposesof
calculatingdensity,unless located inthe Lionshead Mixed Use1 or Lionshead
Mixed Use2 zone districts,where itis not counted as density.Thenumberof
TypeIIIemployeehousingunitsshallbedeterminedbythePlanning and
EnvironmentalCommissionaspartofthecondit ional usepermitreviewprocess
setforthinSection 12-16-6,"Criteria;Findings "ofthisTitle.if applicable.
Section 12-13-7 Type IV Employee Housing Unit
Modify B(1 and3)asfollows(modifysummarytableasnecessary):
B.GeneralConditions:
1.ItshallbeaconditionaluseintheResidentialCluster,LowDensityMultiple-
Family,MediumDensityMultiple-Family,HighDensityMultiple-Family,Public
Accommodation,CommercialCoreI,CommercialCore2,CommercialCore3,
CommercialServiceCenter ,ArterialBusinessDistrict,ParkingDistrict,General
Use,andSki/Base RecreationZoneDistricts.It shall bea permitted usein
Lionshead Mixed Use1and Lionshead Mixed Use2zone districts.
3.Itshallbecountedas0.333ofadwellingunitforthepurposesof calculating
density,unless located inthe Lionshead Mixed Use1or Lionshead Mixed Use
2 zone districts.where itis not counted as density.ThenumberofTypeIV
employeehousingunitssha ll bedeterminedbythePlanningandEnvironmental
Commissionaspartoftheconditionalusepermitsreviewprocesssetforthin
Section12-16-6 ofthisTitle,if applicable.
Section 7.Title12,Chapter14,Section12-14-19:SatelliteDishAntennas,ishereby
amendedasfollows:
(Note:Textwhichis striolwR isbeing deletedandtextwhichis underlined isbeingadded.)
Modify D(1 )(i)asfollows :
D.Compliance WithReq uirements ;Variance:
1.Requirements:Satellitedishantennasshallcomplywiththefollowing
requirements:
i.Duetothespecialaesthetic importanceoftheco re areasofthe
Town,exterior installations ofsatellitedishantennasin
CommercialCores1,aA€I 2,Lionshead Mixed Use1,and
Lionshead Mixed Use2 zone districts sha ll bepermittedonlyif
screenedbysometypeofenclosingstructure.Saidstructures
requiredtoencloseasatellitedishantennaintheseareasshall
complywithallapplicablezoningregulationsandshallbe
architecturally compatiblewiththeexistingstructure .
Section 8.Title12,Chapter15,Section12-15-2:GRFARequirementsbyZone
District andSection12-15-3:Defin ition ,Calculation,andExclusions,areherebyamendedas
fo llows :
(Note :Textwhichis slriol~eR isbeingdeletedandtextwhich is underlined isbe ing added.)
Section 12-15-2:GRFA Requirements byZone District
Modifybyadd ing LionsheadMixedUse1andLionsheadMi xed Use2zonedistrictsto
tableasfollows :
ZoneDistricts
LMU-1
LionsheadMixedUse1
LMU-2
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GRFA
RatiO /Percentage
Upto250%ofbuildablelotarea
Upto250%ofbuildablelotarea
GRFACred its
None
None
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Lionshead MixedUse2
Section 12-15-3:Definition,Calculation,and Exclusions
Modify 2(b)as follows:
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Mu ltiple-Family Structures:Wi,thin bu ildings containing morethantwo(2)allowable
dwellings o r accommodation units ,thefo llowing additional areas shallbe excluded from
calculation as GRFA.GRFA shallbe calculated by measuring thetotal square footage of
a building assetforthherein .E xcluded areasassetforthshallthenbe deducted fromthe
total square footage:
a.Enclosed garages to accommodate on-site parking requirements .
b.Allor part ofthe following spaces ,provided such spaces are c ommon spaces"
andthatthetotal square footage of allthe following spaeesshallnotexeeed thirty five
persent (36%)of the allowable GRFA permitted onthelot.Any square footage wh isH
Ol<Geeds the thirty five pereent (35%)maJEimum shallbe ineillded inthe ealeulation of
G~
(1)Common hallways ,stairways,elevator shafts and airlocks .
(2)Common lobbyarea s.
(3)Common enclosed recreationf acilities.
(4)Common heating ,cooling orv entilation systems,solar rock storage
areas ,or other mechanical systems.Square footage exeluded from
ealeulation as GRFA shallbethe minimum square footage required
to allow forthe maintenanee and operation of sushmGehanieal
systems.
(5)Common c loset and storage areas,providing access tosuch areas
isfrom common hallways only .
(6)Meeting and convention faci lities.
(7)Officespace,pro vided suchspaceisusedexclusively forthe
management and operation of on-site fac ilities.
(8)Floorareatobeused i naTypeIIIoraTypeIV "Employee Housing
Unit (EHU)"as defined and restricted by Chapter 13ofthis Title,
provided said EHU floorareashallnotexeeedsi )(ty persent (60%)
of theth irty five persent (3e%)sammon area allm\'ance defffieEl
above.Any square footagefortheTypeIIIorTypeIV EHUs whish
Ol<Geeds the sixty persent (60%)maximum of allowed eommon
areashallbe included inthe ealeulation of GRFA.If a property
owner allocates common areaforthe purpose of employee
housing,and subsequently requests a common area varianee,the
Townshallrequ ire thatthe housing areabe sonverted bael~to
common uses andthatthe employee housing unitsbe replaeed
withinthe Town .
Section 9.Title 11 ,Chapter 4 ,Section 11 -4A-1:Signs permitted in Zoning Districts,
is hereby amended by adding Lionshead MixedUse1and Lionshead Mixed Use2zone districts
tothe table i nthesame category which contains Commercial Core2 .
Section 10.Title5 ,Chapter 1,Section 5-1-7 :Noise Prohibited,is hereby amended to
readas follows :
(Note:Te xt which is stricl<en isbeing deleted andtextwhichis underlined isbe ing added.)
Modify G(3)(b)as follows :
G .Motor Vehicle Noise :
b .Notwithstanding subsection G3aabove,itshallbe unlawful foranype rson to
permit anyidling whatsoever oftheeng ine ofany unattended bus ,truck orany
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motorvehicle,exceptforrefrigerationvehicles,withinthe Lionshead Mixed Use
1,Lionshead Mixed Use2,CommercialCore1ortheCommercialCore2Zone
DistrictsoftheTown .
Section 11.Title12,Chapter10,Section12-10-16 (B):ExemptAreas ;ParkingFund
Establishment,isherebyamendedasfollows:
(Note:Textwhichis stricl~en isbeingdeletedandtextwhich is underlined isbeingadded.)
B.ParkingFund:InCommercialCore 1,aM CommercialCore2,and Lionshead
Mixed Use1,propertyownersorapplicantsshallberequiredtocontributetotheTown
ParkingFund,herebyestablished,forthepurposeofmeet ing thedemandand
requirementsforvehicleparking .Atsuchtimeasanypropertyownerorother applicant
proposestodeveloporredeve lop aparcelofpropertywithinanexemptareawhichwould
requireparkingand/orloadingareas,theownerorapplicants hall pay totheTownthe
parkingfeehereinafterrequired.
Section 12 .Ifanypart,section,subsection,sentence,clauseorphraseofth is
ordinanceisforanyreasonheldtobeinvalid,suchdecisionsha ll noteffectthevalidityofthe
remainingportionsofthisordinance;andtheTownCouncilherebydeclaresitwouldhave
passedthisordinance ,andeachpart,section,subsection ,sentence,clauseorphrasethereof,
regardlessofthefactthat anyone ormoreparts ,sections,subsections,sentences,clausesor
phrasesbedec lared invalid.
Section 13.TheTownCouncilherebyfinds,determines anddeclaresthatthis
ordinanceis necessary andproperforthehealth ,safetyandwelfareoftheTownofVailandthe
inhabitants thereof.
Section 14.Theamendmentofany provisionoftheVailMunicipalCodeasprovidedin
th is ordinanceshallnotaffectanyright whichhasaccrued,anydutyimposed,anyviolationthat
occurredpriortotheeffectivedatehereof,anyprosecutioncommenced,noranyotheractionor
proceedingascommencedunderorbyvirtueoftheprovisionamended.The amendment ofany
provisionherebyshallnotreviveanyprov ision oranyordinanceprevio usly repealedor
superseded unlessexpresslystatedherein .
Section 15,Allbylaws ,orders,resolutionsandordinances,orpartsthereof,
inconsistent herewitharerepealedtotheextentonlyofsuchinconsistency.Thisrepealersha ll
notbeconstruedtoreviseanybylaw,order,resolutionorordinance,orpartthereof,theretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED,READONFIRSTREADING ,APPROVED,ANDORDERED
PUBLISHEDONCEINFULLONFIRSTREADINGthis16thdayofMarch ,1999,andapublic
hearingforsecondreadingofthisOrdinancesetforthe6thdayofApr il,1999 ,intheCouncil
ChambersoftheVa il Municipal Building,Vail ,Colorado.
RobertE.Ford ,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson,TownClerk
READANDAPPROVEDONSECONDREADINGANDORDEREDPUBLISHEDINFULLthis6th
dayofApril ,1999.
RobertE.Ford,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson,TownClerk
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ORDINANCE NO.4
Series of1999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FORTHETOWNOF VAIL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12 ,ZONING REGULATIONS,CHAPTER 5,ZONING MAP;
REZONING PARCELS OF LAND INTHE L10NSHEAD AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE
ATTACHED MAP TO L10NSHEAD MIXEDUSE1 DISTRICT AND L10NSHEAD MIXEDUSE2
DISTRICT;ANDREZONING TRACT EANDTHE L10NSHEAD PARKING STRUCTURE IN
ACCORDANCE W ITH THE ATTACHED MAP TO GENERAL USE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS ,theTownCounci l wishes to implementthe Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan ,adopted bytheTownon December 15,1998;and
WHEREAS,theTownCounci l findsthattheLionsheadMixed Use1District ,Lionshead
Mi xed Use2District,andthe General UseDistrict,in accordance withthe attached map,a re
compatible withandsuitableto adjacent uses ,are consistent withthe Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan ,Town 's Land Use Plan ,andZoning Regulatio ns ,andare appropriate forthearea;
and
WHEREAS,thePlann ing and Environmental Commission oftheTownofVailhas
recommended approval ofthesezoningmap amendments (in accordance withthe attached
map)at its February 22 ,1999mee ting;and
WHEREAS ,theTown Council considers itinthe i nterestofthep ublic health ,safety,and
welfare toamendthe Official TownofVail ZoningMap.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BYTHETOWNCOUNC IL OFTHETOWNOF
VAI L,COLORADO ,THAT :
Section 1.TheOfficialZoningMapoftheTownof .Vailishereby amended as follows :
The Lionshead areashallberezonedto Lionshead M ixedUse1DistrictandLions head
M ixed Use2 District in accordance w ith theattachedmap .Additionally,TractEandthe
Lionshead parking structure shallberezonedtoGeneralUseDistrict in accordance withthe
atta ched map .
Section 2.Ifanypart ,section ,subsection ,sen te nce,clauseo r phraseofthis
ordinance isfo r anyreasonheldtobeinvalid ,such decision shallnoteffectthe validity ofthe
remaining portions ofthis ordinance ;andtheTown Council hereby declares itwouldhave
passed thisord inance,andeachpart,s ection,subsection,sentence,clauseor phrase thereof,
regardless ofthefactthat anyone ormoreparts ,sections ,subsections,sentences,clauses or
phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3TheTownCouncil hereby finds,determines and declares thatth is
ordinance is necessary and proper forthehealth,safetyandwe lfare oft he TownofVailandthe
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4 .The amendment ofanyprovis ion oftheVail Municipal Codeas provided in
this ordinance shall notaffectanyrightwhichhas accrued ,anyduty imposed.any violation that
occurred prior tothe effective datehereof,any prosecution commenced ,noranyotheractionor
proceeding as commenced underorbyvirtueofthe provision amended .The amendment ofany
provision hereby shallnotreviveany provision orany ordinance prev iously repealedor
superseded unless expressly stated herein .
Ord inanceNo .4,Seri es of1999 1
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Section5.A ll bylaws,orders,resolutionsand ordinances,orpartsthereof,
inconsistent herew ith are repealed totheextentonlyofsuch inconsistency .Thisrepea ler shall
notbe construed to revise anybylaw ,order,resolutionorordinance,orpart thereof,theretofore
repealed .
INTRODUCED ,READONFIRSTREADING ,APPROVED ,ANDORDERED
PUBLISHEDONCEINFULLONFIRSTREADINGthis2nddayofMarch ,1999,andapublic
hearingforsecondreadingofthis Ordinance setforthe16thdayofMarch,1999 ,intheCouncil
Chambers oftheVa il MunicipalBUilding,Va il,Colorado.
RobertE.Ford,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson ,TownClerk
READANDAPPROVEDONSECONDREADINGANDORDEREDPUBLISHEDthis
16thdayofMa rch,1999.
RobertE.Ford,Mayor
Attest:
LoreleiDonaldson ,TownClerk
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LIONSHEAD
REZONINGS
Proposed Lionshe ad Mixed-Use 1District
The Properties outl ined onth is map
areproposed t obe rezoned
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1'9-1 (2 ,;;...J :':)
uf cd .~If0,
ProposedGeneralUseDistri
/
0 ParcelsoProposedGeneralUseDistrictoProposedUonsheadMixed-Use1 District
t:J Proposed U onsheadMixed-Use2 District
/\/GoreCreek
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Department of Community Development
75SouthFrontageRoad
Vail,Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM :
DATE:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING STAFF,RUSSELL FORREST
BRENT WILSON
JANUARY 8,1999
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY ANNEXATION REQUIREMENTS
Although Vailisahomerule municipality ,thestatehas determined (in City &County of Denver
1'.County Court -1958and theMlinicipal Annexation Act of 1965)that annexations are "special
statutory proceedings ."Thus,stateguidelinesfor annexations mustbefollowedbyall
jurisdictions.Ironically ,requirements for disconnection ("de-annexation")proceedings are
outlined onlyforstatutory municipalities .
Fortunately,thestate standards arerelativelylax,as demonstrated below :
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1)Contiguity -notlessthanI16th of the perimeter of theareaproposedfor annexation mustbe
contiguous tothe annexing municipality ."Municipal satellites"or "enclaves"are prohibited .
2a)A "community of interest"mustexistbetweenthetownandtheannexedarea .
2b)The annexed areamustbeurbanorsoon-to-beurbanized .
2c)The annexed areamustbe integrated intoorcompatiblewiththeexisting municipality .
771e requirements outlined ill2a-2care assumed tohavebeenmet if the contiguity
requirementfrom itemIhasbeenmet.
3)When establishing amunicipalboundary,nolandheldinidentical ownership maybe divided
intotwoparcels (inside andoutsidetheboundary)withoutthe written consent of the
landowner unlesssaidparcelsare separated byadedicatedstreet,roador other publicway .
In Caroselli 1'.Town '?f Vail (706P .2d 1),TOVlostasuitbecauseaUSFSparcelwas
divided without formalconsentfromtheUSFStodividethattractfromtherest of thefederal
lands.
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4)No annexations maytakeplacewhichwouldhavetheeffect of extending the municipal
boundary morethanthreemilesfromanypoint of suchmunicipal boundary in anyone year.
5)If a portion of aplattedstreetoralley isannexed ,theentirewidth of saidstreetoralleyshall
be included inthearea annexed .Reasonable accessalongthis streettoproperties outside the
municipal boundary shallnotbedenied.
It is important thatthesefindingsaremadeandpresentedinany staff memo randum orpublic
recordpriorto annexation .
ANNEXA nON PROCEEDING REQUIREMENTS
The "Poundstone II"amendment totheColoradoConst itution (1980)requiresthatall
municipalities inthe state establishatleastone of thefollowingthree criteria priorto annexing
an unincorporated area:
I)The question of annexation hasbeensubmittedtoavote of the landowners and registered
electors of theareatobeannexed,andthemajority of suchpersonsvot ing havevotedfor
annexation;or
2)The annexing municipality hasreceivedapetitionfor annexation signedby more than
50%of the landowners intheareawhoownmorethan50%of theland (excluding streets
andalleys);or
3)Theareaisentirely surrounded byorissolelyownedbythe annexing municipality .
Petition for Annexation
If the governing bodyfindsthepetitionisin compliance withthecriteria outlined above,notice
of the hearing mustbe published andanypersonmustbeallowedtopresent evidence and
testimony.If,atthehearing,thegoverningbody determines the annexation criteria havebeen
met,itmay(butisnotrequiredto)annextheterritory .
Petition for Annexation Election
A petition for annexation election mustbesignedbyatleast75electors,or10 percent of said
electors,whichever isless .If thetownfindsthepetitiontobeinsubstantial compliance with
requirements of the statutes,anotice of hearingispublished (requirements tofollow)anda
hearingis conducted (requ irements tofollow).Thetownmaythenpassa resolution to proceed
and conduct theelection procedures.Thetown,however ,alsohasthe discretion and authority
nottoannex.
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Setting Hearing Date -NoticeGiven
Notice of hearing must establish thedate,timeandplace of the annexation hearing.Thehearing
mustbeheldnotlessthan30daysnormorethan60daysaftertheeffectivedate of the resolution
setting the hearing.ThehearingisnotrequirediftheTown determines the statutory
requirements forpetitionhavenotbeenmet.
Annexation ImpactReports
Required for annexations largerthan10acres .Requirements areoutlinedinC .R.S.31-12-108 .5 .
Hearing
Any person may appear topresentevidenceuponany matter tobedeterminedbythe governing
bodyin connection withthe proposed annexation.Theproceedingsmustbe recorded,butthe
Townmay present minutes summarizing thepresentation of each speaker.
Findings
Uponthe completion of thehearing,theTownmustpresentfindings offact withregardto
whether the statutory annexation requirements havebeenmet,whether anelectionisrequired,
and whether additional termsorconditionsaretobeimposed .IftheTownfindsthe proposal
doesnotcomplywiththe applicable provisions,the annexation proceedings must terminate.
Annexation without an Election
Oncethe Town has determined an election isnotrequired,itmayproceedtoannextheareaby
ordinance,unlessit chooses toimposeadditionaltermsand conditions onthe petitioned request,
in which casean election mustbeheld.However,ifsaidtermsand conditions are proposed by
100%of the petitioners,an election isnotrequired.
Summary of Town ofYaii Requirements forAnnexation Procedures
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Findings of compliance withtheCRSprovisionsoutlinedabovemustbe entered intothe
record.
Ifan area tobeannexedisnotownedbyTOY,awrittenpetition from the landowner(s)
shouldbe forwarded totheTownrequestingthisannexation.If theTown determines the
state requirements outlinedabovehavebeenmet,itmayannextheareaby ordinance .
However,if additional termsorconditionsaretobeimposedaspart of the annexation,an
election is required.
ThePECmaybegin reviewing zoning designations orsubdivision proposals prior to
annexation -provided apetition(whichmeetstheCRScriteria)hasbeenreceived or a
resolution of intent hasbeenpassed .Theproposedzoningor subdivision maynot become
final,however,untilthe annexation ordinance hasbeenpassedonfinal reading .
PLANNINGAND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
I ••FILe COpy
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday,March22,1999
FINAL AGENDA
Project Orientation I PECLUNCH-Community Development Department 12:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT COUNCIL PRESENT
Greg Moffet
John Schofield
Galen Aasland
BrianDoyon
Tom Weber
DianeGolden
AnnBishop
Sybill Navas
LudwigKurz
Site Visits:1:30 p.m.
1.Townof Vail-2477-2497 Garmisch
Driver:George
NOTE:IfthePEGhearingextendsuntil6 :00 p.m.,theboard will b reak for dinner from6 :00 -6 :30 p.m.
PublicHearing-TownCouncil Chambers 2:00p.m.
1.A request fora joint worksession withtheTownCounciltoamendthe Town's "Public
Accommodation"Zone District,Chapter 7and amendments to Chapter 15,Gross
Residential FloorArea(GRFA ),TownofVailMun icipal Code .
Applicant:
Planner:
Johannes Faessler,represented byBraun Associates,Inc .
George Ruther
WORKSESSION -NOVOTE
2.A request fora conditional use permit,toallowforthe consolidation oftwo dwelling units
intheCC2Zone District,locatedat124E.Meadow Drive I Aport ion of Lot5E ,Vail
Vii/ageFirstFiling.
VOTE :4 -0(Tom Weber
recused)
SECOND :BrianDoyon
Applicant:A lfredo L.Suarez,represented byFritzlen,Pierce,Smith Architects
Planner:Allison Ochs
MOTION:John Schofield
APPROVED
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3.'ArequestforarezoningfromPrimaryiSecondary ResidentialtoResidential Cluste r,
locatedat 2497,2487,2485and2477GarmischDrivei Lots1,2,3 and4 ,Block H,Va il
dasSchoneFiling#2.
Applicant:TownofVail
Planner:AllisonOchs
MOTION:JohnSchofieldSECOND:GalenAasland
RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH1CONDITION:
VOTE:5-0
1.ThatCouncilusethestrongestpossiblelanguagetoensurethattheparkarea
remainsasparkland/openspace.OneoptionistoincludeitasCharterOpen
Space.
4.Arequestforannexationandzoningofoutdoor recreation ofanunplattedportionofthe
SE 1f4 SE 1f4 SE 1f4 SW V4 ofSection11,Township5South,Range 81 West,generally
locatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabutting Sunlightnorthtotheeastand
TownManager'shousetothewest.
Applicant:TownofVail
Planner:AllisonOchs
MOTION :JohnSchofieldSECOND:BrianDoyon
RECOMMEND TOCOUNCILWITH1CONDITION:
VOTE:5-0
1.ThatCouncil usethestrongestpossible languagetoensurethattheparkarea
remainsaspa rk land/openspace.Oneoption istoincludeitasCharterOpen
Space .
5.ArequestforaminoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.35,AustriaHaus,
toame nd Sect ion 6ofOrdinance#12,Seriesof1997toclarifyaconditionofthe
Ordinance,locatedat242E.MeadowDrive/PartofTractC,Block50,Vail Village1s t
Filing.
Applicant:
Planner :
BillSullivan,rep resenting theAustriaHausDevelopmentGroup
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12,1999
6.Arequestfora finalreviewofaproposedlockerroomexpansiontotheDobsonIce
Arena,locatedat321E.LionsheadCircle/Lot1,Block1,VailLionshead2nd Filing .
Applicant:
Planner:
VailRecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12,1999
7.ArequestforavariancefromSection12-60-6 oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode,to
allowforanencroachmentintotherequiredsidesetbacks ,locatedat3003Bellflower
Drive/Lot9,Block6 ,VailIntermountain.
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.GuillermoHuerta
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26,1999
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8.Areques t foravaria ncefromSection 12-60-9 (SiteCoverage)oftheTownofVail
Municip al Code,toallow for site coverage inexcessof20%andavariancefromSectio n
12-60-6 (FrontSetbacks )of the TownofVail Municipa l Code,toallowforan
encroachmentinto the frontsetbackonaPrimary/Secondary Resident ial zonedlot ,
locatedat362 Mill Cree k Circle I Lot 9,Bloc k 1,Vail VillageFirstFiling.
Applican t:
Planner:
Walter Forbes,representedbyGwathmey-PrattArc hitects
AllisonOc hs
TABLED INDEFINITELY
MOT ION:GalenAasland SECOND:JohnSchofield VOTE:5-0
TABLED UNTIL APRIL12,1999
9.InformationUpdate
10.ApprovalofMarch8 ,1999minutes.
The applications andinformationabouttheproposalsareavailableforpublicinspectionduring
requtar office hoursin t heprojectplanner'sofficelocatedattheTownofVail Community
Development Department ,75SouthFrontageRoad.
Sign language interpretation available upon requestwi th 24 hournotification.P lease call4 79-2356 ,T elephoneforthe
H earing Impaired,for informatio n .
Co mmunity DeVelopmen tDepartment
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PLANNINGANDENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
PUBUC MEETINGSCHEDULE
FIL£COPy
Monday,March22,1999
FINAL AGENDA
Project Orientation I PEe lUNCH -Community Development Department 12:30p.m.
MEMBERSPRESENT MEMBERSABSENTCOUNCILPRESENT
GregMoffet
JohnSchofield
GalenAasland
BrianDoyon
TomWeber
DianeGolden
AnnBishop
SybillNavas
Ludwig Kurz
Site Visits:1:30p.m.
1.TownofVail -2477-2497Garmisch
Driver:George
NOTE:IfthePEC hear ing extendsuntil6 :00 p.m.,theboard will breakfordinnerfrom6:00 ·6:30p.m .
PublicHearing-TownCouncilChambers 2:00p.m.
1.Arequestforajoint worksession withtheTownCounciltoamendtheTown 's"Public
Accommodation "ZoneDistrict,Chapter7andamendmentstoChapter15,Gross
ResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVailMunicipal Code.
Applicant:
Planner:
Johannes Faessler ,representedbyBraunAssociates,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
WORKSESSION -NOVOTE
2.Arequestforaconditionalusepermit ,toallowfortheconsolidationoftwodwellingunits
intheCC2ZoneDistrict,locatedat124 E.MeadowDrive I AportionofLot5E ,Vail
VillageFirstFiling.
VOTE :4-0(Tom Weber
recused)
SECOND:BrianDoyon
Applicant:Alfredo L.Suarez,representedbyFritzlen,Pierce,Smith Architects
Planner:AllisonOchs
MOTION:John Schofield
APPROVED
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VOTE:5-0
3.
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.'Arequestforarezoning fromPrimary/Secondary Residential toResidentialClus ter,
locatedat 2497,2487,2485 and2477Garmisch Drive/Lots1,2 ,3and4,BlockH,Vail
dasSchoneFiling#2.
Applicant:TownofVail
Planner:AllisonOchs
MOTION:JohnSchofieldSECOND:GalenAasland
RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH1 CONDITION:
1.ThatCouncilusethestrongestpossiblelanguagetoensurethattheparkarea
remainsasparkland/openspace.Oneoptionisto includeitas Charter Open
Space.
4 .Arequestforannexationandzoningofoutdoor recreat ion ofanunplattedportionofthe
SE '/4 SE %SE %SW %ofSection11,Township 5 South,Range 81 West,generally
locatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabutt ing Sunlightnorthtotheeastand
TownManager'shousetothewest.
Applicant :TownofVail
Planner:Allison Ochs
MOTION:JohnSchofieldSECOND:BrianDoyon
RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH1 CONDITION:
VOTE :5-0
1.ThatCouncilusethestrongestposs ible languagetoensurethattheparkarea
remainsasparkland/openspac e.Oneoptionistoincludeitas Charter Open
Space.
5 .ArequestforaminoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.35,AustriaHaus,
toamendSection 6 ofOrdinance#12,Seriesof1997toclarifyaconditionofthe
Ordinance,locatedat242E.MeadowDrive/PartofTractC,Block 50,VailVillage 151
Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
BillSullivan,representingtheAustriaHausDevelopmentGroup
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12,1999
6.Arequestforafinalreviewofaproposed lockerroomexpansiontotheDobsonIce
Arena,locatedat321E.LionsheadCircle/Lot1,Block1,VailLionshead2nd Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
VailRecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12,1999
7.Arequestforava riance fromSection 12-60-6 oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode ,to
allowforan encroachment intotherequired side setbacks,locatedat3003 Bellflower
Drive /Lot9,Block6,VailIntermountain.
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.GuillermoHuerta
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26,1999
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8.Areq uest f or avar iancefromSect ion 12-60-9 (SiteCoverage)oftheTownofVail
MunicipalCode ,toallowforsitecoverageinexcessof20%andavariancefromSection
12-60-6 (Front Setbacks )oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode ,toallowforan
encroachment intothefrontsetbackonaPrimary/Secondary Residentialzonedlot,
locatedat 362 MillCreekCircle /Lot9,Block1,VailVillageFirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner :
Walter Forbes,representedby Gwathmey-Pratt Architects
AllisonOchs
TABLED INDEFINITELY
MOTION :GalenAasland SECOND :JohnSchofield VOTE :5-0
TABLED UNTIL APRIL12,1999
9.Information Update
10.ApprovalofMarch8,1999 minutes.
Theapplicationsandinformationabouttheproposalsareavailableforpublicinspectionduring
regularoff ice hoursintheprojectplanner's officelocatedattheTownofVail Community
Development Department ,75SouthFrontageRoad.
S ignlanguageinterpretationavailableuponrequestwith24hournotification .Pleasecall479 -2356,Te lephone forthe
Hear ing Impaired ,forinformation.
Community Development Department
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DESIGNREVIEWBOARDAGENDA
Wednesday,January 20,1999
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION I LUNCH-Community Development Department 12:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT
BrentAim
ClarkBrittain
HansWoldrich
BillPierce
GregMoffet(PEC)
MEMBERS ABSENT
SITEVISITS
1.ArosalGarm isch Employee HousingSite-ArosalGarmisch
2.Mereles/Firmanresidence-1924SunburstDrive
3 .Nancy's Nest-765ForestRoad
4 .
Driver :Jeff
PUBLICHEARING-TOWNCOUNCILCHAMBERS
2:00pm
3:00 pm
1.
2.
3 .
Nancy'sNest-Final review ofademo/rebuildofaprimary/secondaryresidence ,
withaTypeIIEmployeeHousing Unit
765ForestRoad/Lot8,Block2,VailVillage6th Filing.
Applicant:NancyAdam,representedbyFritzlen ,Pierce ,Smith Architects
MOTION:ClarkBrittain SECOND:HansWoldrichVOTE :4-0-1
APPROVEDWITH1CONDITION:
1.Thattheencroachmentsonsiteberemoved ,asrequiredbystaff .
Mereles/Firmanresidence-Conceptualreviewofanadditionlremodelofa
primary/secondary residence .
1984Sunburst Drive/Lot 20 ,VailValley 3'd .
Applicant:R.Mereles &R.Firman ,representedbyFritzlen,Pierce,Smith
CONCEPTUAL -NOVOTE
McDonald's -Buildingaddition.
2171NorthFrontageRoadWesULot2B ,aResubofLot2 ,VaildasSchone 3'd Filing .
Applicant:GeorgeGreenwald
MOTION:BillPierce SECOND:GregMoffe t VOTE:5-0
APPROVEDWITH1CONDITION:
1.Thattheapprovalisforthebuildingonly;additionalsignapprovalisrequired .
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Brent
Allison
George
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5.
BallResidence-Finalreviewofanew single-family residence.
2835 Snowberry Drive/Lot8,Block9,Intermountain.
Applicant:Chris &MaryBall,representedbyBethLevine
MOTION:ClarkBrittainSECOND:Greg Moffet VOTE :5-0
APPROVED AS PRESENTED WITHA YOSEMITE GREENROOF
Arosa/Garmisch EmployeeHousingSite-Conceptual review ofproposedemployee
housing 6-plex.
Applicant:TownofVail ,representedbyAndyKnudtsen
CONCEPTUAL -NO VOTE
Jeff
Allison
Staff Approvals
ChinaGardenExpress-Newsignage .
143 E.Meadow Drive/Crossroads East.
Applicant:SharonMou
Beaver Dam ,LLC residence -Officeaddition .
443 Beaver Dam/Lot 4,Block4 ,VailVillage 3r<!.
Appl icant:BeaverDamLLC
Zevada residence -Revisions topreviouslyapprovedplans .
1337VailValleyDrive/Lot4 ,Block3,VailValley1st
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Applicant:Spad Intemational,Ltd.
DailyGrind-Courtyardironfenceasrequiredforliquorlicensing.
288Bridge Street/Rucksack Building.
Applicant:DailyGrindCoffeeCo.
Solar Vail-Revised antenna location.
501N.FrontageRd.West.
Applicant:Western Wireless
Brent
Allison
Brent
Brent
Dominic
The applications and information abouttheproposalsareavailableforpublic inspection duringregularoffice
inthe project planner's office ,locatedattheTownofVail Community Development Department,75SouthFn
Road .
Signlanguage interpretation availableuponrequestwith24hour notification .Pleasecall 479-2356 ,Telepho
theHearingImpa ired,for information .
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PUBLICMEETINGSCHEDULE
Monday,March 22,1999
AGENDA
Project Orientation I PECLUNCH -Community Development Department 12:30p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERSABSENT
Site Visits:
1.Townof Vail-2477-2497Garmisch
Driver:George
1:30p.m.
NOTE:IfthePEG hearing extends until 6 :00 p.m.,theboardwill break for dinner from6 :00 -6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing -Town Council Chambers 2:00p.m.
1.A requestforajoint worksession withtheTownCouncil toamendtheTown 's "Public
Accommodation "ZoneDistrict.Chapter7andamendmentstoChapter15,Gross
ResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVailMunicipalCode.
Applicant:
Planner:
JohannesFaessler,representedbyBraunAssociates,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
2.Arequestforaconditionalusepermit,toallowfortheconsolidationoftwodwellingunits
intheCC2Zone District ,locatedat124E.MeadowDrive I AportionofLot5E,Vail
VillageFirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
Alfredo L.Suarez ,representedbyFritzlen,Pierce,SmithArchitects
AllisonOchs
3.ArequestforarezoningfromPrimary/SecondaryResidentialtoResidentialCluster ,
locatedat2497 ,2487,2485 and2477GarmischDrive/Lots1,2,3 and4,BlockH,Vail
dasSchoneFiling#2.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
Allison ocns
4.Arequestforannexationandzoningofoutdoorrecreationofanunplattedportionofthe
SE Y4 SE 1,4 SE Y4 SW 1,4 ofSection 11 ,Township5South,Range 81 West,generally
locatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabuttingSunlight northtothe
eastandTownManager'shousetothewest.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
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5.Arequestfo r a minor amendment toSpecial Development District No.35 ,AustriaHaus ,
to am endSec tion 6 of Ordinance #12 ,Se ries of 1997to clarify acondi tion ofthe
Ordinance,locat edat242 E.MeadowDrive/Partof Tract C,Block 50,VailVillag e 15t
Filing.
Applicant:
Planner :
BillSullivan ,representing the Austria Haus Development Group
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTILAPRIL 12,1999
6 .A request foraf inal rev iew ofaproposedlockerroom expansion tothe Dobson Ice
Arena ,located at321E.LionsheadCirc le/Lot 1,Block 1,Vail Lionshead z'"Filing.
Appl icant:
Planner:
Va il RecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12,1999
7.A request fora variance fromSection 12-60-6 oftheTownofVail Municipal Code ,to
allowforan encroachment intotherequiredsidesetbacks,locatedat3003 Bellflower
Drive /Lot 9,Block 6,Vail Intermountain.
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.Guillermo Huerta
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26,1999
8.A request forava riance fromSection 12-60-9 (Site Coverage )oftheTownofVail
Municipal Code ,toallow forsite cove ragein excess of20%anda variance fromSect ion
12-60-6 (FrontSe tbacks)oftheTownofVa il Mun icipal Code ,toallowforan
encroachment into t hefront setback ona Primary/Secondary Residential zoned lot ,
located at 362 MillCreek Circle /Lot 9,Block 1,Vail VillageFirstFiling.
App licant:Walter Forbes ,represented byGwa thmey-Pratt Architec ts
p,ann ik(AIliSO.nOchs
TABL ~I ~ND NI
9 .InformationUpda te
10.Approval ofMarch8 ,1999 minutes.
The applications and information aboutthe proposals areava ilable forpublic inspection dur ing
regular office hoursinthe project planner'soffice locatedattheTownofVail Community
Development Department,75SouthFrontageRoad .
Signlanguageinterpretationavailable up onreque stwith24hournotification .Pleaseca ll479·2356 ,Tel ephone forthe
HearingImpaired ,for information .
Co mmunity Deve lopment D epartment
Pu blished Mar ch 19,1999 intheVailTrail
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Planning andEnvironmental Comm ission
FROM:CommunityDevelopmentDepartment
DATE:March22 ,1999
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SUBJECT :Arequestfora worksession -to discussproposedtext amendments to
thePublicAccommodation ZoneDistrictregulat ions amend ing the .'.
variousdevelopmentstandardsandrevising the development review
process
Applicant:
Planner :
JohannesFaessler ,representedbyTomBraun
GeorgeRuther
I.DESCRIPTION OFTHE REQUEST
OnDecember 14,1998,theappl icant's representative,TomBraun ,appearedbeforethe
Planning &EnvironmentalCommissionw ith arequestforaworksessiontodiscusstext
amendments tothePublicAccommodationZoneDistrict.Duringthemeeting ,anumber
ofissueswerediscussed .Acopyoftheminutes fromtheDecember14th meetingis
attached for reference.
OnJanuary2 ,1999,theapplicant 's representativemetwiththePlanning &
Environmental CommissionandtheVailTownCouncilforajointworksessiontofurther
discusstheproposedtextamendments .Follow ing apresentationoftheissuesand
amendments byTomBraun ,theCounci l andtheCommiss ion eachagreedthat
amendments wereneeded .
OnFebruary22 ,1999 ,theapplicant'srepresentativeagainmetwiththePlanning &
Environmental Commissiontocontinuediscussionontheproposed amendments tothe
PublicAccommodationZoneDistrict.AcopyoftheFebruary22 nd meet ing minuteshave
beenattachedforreference .
Thefollowingdiscussionissueswereconcludedandneednofurther discussion atthis
time:
•Build ing he ight shallremain unchangedwithamaximum of48 'forslopingroofsand
45'forflatroofs;
•Commonareashallnolongerbelimitedto35%;
•A10%limitationshallbeplacedonrestaurantandretail development witha
cond itional usepermit requiredtoexceed10%;
•Setbacksshallbe20 'onallsideswiththeabilitytoreducethe setback requ irement
withoutavariancegiventhatcertaincriteriaaremet;
•Horizontalzoningshouldnotbeimplemented .Instead ,themarketshould determine
theusesonthedifferentlevelsofabuilding;
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•T hereshou ldbenolimitation ondens ity(dwellingunits/acre );and
•Theproposedtextamendmentsshall beapplicabletoallprope rties curre ntly zoned
Publ ic Accommoda tion .Rezonings shouldnotberequired.
Further d iscussionis neededon t hefollowingissues:
•TheCommiss ion agreedthattheGRFA,site coverageand landscapingfigures
shouldbeamended ,thoughafinalpercentage for eachstandardwasnot
de termined;
•TheCcmrn ission agreedthat the defini tion of a"lodge"needs tobe .amendedto .
furtherinsure t hataccommodat ion units areconstructedinthePublic .
AccommodationZoneDistrict yetaf inal definition wasnotconcluded .
•T heComm ission expressedaneedtorevise thedevelopmentreviewprocess.but
agai n further discussionisrequired.
The purpose of this joint worksession isto continue the communication between
the commun ity,applicant,staff,Planning &Environmental Commission and the
Town Council with regard to possible amendments to the Town 's Public
Accommodation Zone District Regulations.To facilitate this discussion,staff has
again identified issues which we believe need tobed iscussed in greater detail.
Each of these issues is discussed in Section III of this memorandum.It i s not the
intent of this meeting to rehash those issues already discussed and resolved at
early meetings.
II.DISCUSSIONISSUES
Staff has identifiedfiveissueswhichwebelieve needtobed iscussed and addressed
priorto theCommission makingits f inalreco mmendationto theTown Councilonthe
proposedamendments.Thefollowing d iscussionissueshavebeen identified:
1.Lodgi ng Definition
Acco rdingt oSect ion 12-2-2 oftheTownofVailMunicipal Code ,a "lodge"isdef ined as :
Abuilding or groupofassociatedbuildingsdes igned foroccupancyprimarily as
thetempo rary lodging placeof individualsorfamiliese ither in accommodation
unitsordwe lling units,inwh ich thegrossresidential f loor areadevotedto
accommodat ion units exceedsthegrossresidentialfloorareadevotedto
dwe lling units .andinw hich allsuchunits areoperatedunde r asingle .
management providingtheoccupantsthereofcustomaryhotel servicesand
fac ilities .
AttheFebruary 22"d worksessionmeeting therewasdiscussionregardingamendingthe
ex isting defin ition ofa "lodge"toincrease the likelihoodthataccommodationunitswillbe
constructedandtoinsure thatthe intentof thezonedistrict isconsistentw ith Town
objectives.Asthedefinitionexiststoday,apropertyzonedPubl ic Accommodationcould
beconstructedwith 51%oftheallowableGRFAdevotedtoaccommodat ion unitsand
49%oftheGR FA devotedtocondominiums
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Staffbelievesthatthe allowable uses ,whetherpermitted,conditional ,or accessory ,
shouldbeofthetypewhichdirectlybenefittheintentofthe district andmeetthe
deve lopment objectives oftheTown.Staffwouldaskthatthe percentage of GRFA be
increased to70%for accommodat ion units,FFU's andtimeshares .Thirty percent ofthe
GRFAwouldremainavailablefor construction of dwelling units.Staff believes thatthe
70%/30%splitis appropriate giventheresultofresearchcompletedon redevelopment
needsofLionshead .Duringthe Master Plan discussion anincreaseof30%overand
aboveexistingcond itions wasidentif ied asnecessarytoeconom ically ach ieve
redevelopment.Inadditiontothe30%GRFAallocationfor dwelling units ,FFU 's and
other formsof interval ownership willremainavailableasafinancing mechanism for
hotel redevelopment
2.ReviewProcess
The applicant hasproposedanamended development reviewprocess.The proposed
processwouldbe applicable onlytothosepropertieszonedPublic Accommodation and
isverysimilar innaturetothecurrentreview processutilizedbytheTownfor properties
In thecoreareas.Theessenceoftheamendedreviewprocessisthat proposals for
development wouldbereviewedforcompliancewiththeVailVillageUrbanDesign
GuidePlan.Historically,theVailVillageUrbanDesignGuidePlanhasbeenthe
planning document usedbytheTownwhenreview ing projects intheVillageCore.
G iven thelocationofthemajorityofthePublic Accommodation zoned properties,
relativetotheVillageCore,itwouldappearthattheGuidePlanwouldbea reasonable
and appropriate toolwhenreviewingprojectsinthePublic Accommodation ZoneDistrict.
There aretwoPublic Accommodation zonedpropertiesintheTownthatarenotlocated
inthe general v icinity oftheVillageCore:TheRoostLodgeandTheMarriott .Ofthese
twoproperties ,themost problematic withregardtothe development review process is
theRoostLodge.TheRoostLodgewouldneedtobereviewedmore similarly toother
properties inTownthatarenotwithinmasterplannedareas.InthecaseoftheRoost
Lodge,staffwouldsuggestthatthedesign guidelines outlinedintheZoning Regulations
applytotheproperty .
Theresearchcompletedbythe applicant oftherecent redevelopment projectsinthe
Public Accommodation ZoneDistrictindicatesthatthemajorityof redevelopment was
facilitated byutil izing theSpecial Development Districtprocess.Andwhileutiliz ing the
Spec ial Development Districthasbeen characterized as difficult and arduous,the
processhasenabledthe community torealizepublicbenefits,whichmaynothavebeen
possible otherwise .Forexample ,theAustriaHausSDDresultedin substantial public
improvements toSliferPlazaandEastMeadowDriveandcreatednewly deed-restricted
employee housingunits.IntheabsenceoftheSDDprocess,itis questioned whether
thereremainsaclearand reasonable meansforthe community to involve theprivate
sector inthe construction ofoff-sitepublic improvements.Most importantly,theremust
remaintheabilityfortheTowntorequireoff-sitepublic improvements and employee
housing tomitigatetheimpactof redevelopment ofprivateproperty.MuchoftheTown
ofVail Streetscape MasterPlanhasbeen implemented viapublic /private partnerships
resultingfrom opportunities createdby redevelopment.Thecreationof deed-restricted
employee hous ing ismore difficult torequireandobtain without adopted legislation.
Staff continues torecommendthattheexistingreviewprocessforCC1,CC2 ,andthe
Public Accommodation districts berefinedtobeless arduous andtime consuming than
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theSpecial Development District process,yetstill enable the commun ity to require off-
site improvements to public property and employee housing to mitigate the impactsof
redevelopment.
3.Development Standards
The applicant has proposed numerous changes tothe development standards
prescribed forthePublic Accommodation ZoneDistrict.Many ofthe proposed changes
have been discussed and resolved.The following amendments remain unresolved and
areinneedof further discussion priorto forwarding a recommendation totheTown
Council :
•GRFA ratio is increased from80%(0.80)to120%(1.20)
•An increase in allowable site coverage from55%to70%.(80%currently
allowed in CC1 and70%in CC2).
•A decrease inthe landscape area requirement from30%to20%to
correspond withthe proposed increase insite coverage .
The proposed changes arein response tothe findings ofthe research completed bythe
applicant ofpast redevelopment projects.Inmost instances,applicants for
redevelopment inthe Public Accommodation ZoneDistrict havesoughtrelief from the
GRFA,common area,density,site coverage ,and setback standards byrequesting
variances or Special Development Districts.Theintentofthe proposed changes isto
reducetheneedfor variances and minimize theuseof Special Development Districts,
while providing the necessary flexibility to redevelop a lodge orhotel property.The
intentistoalso provide incentives for properties to redevelop.
GRFA
The majority ofthe Council and Commiss ion members believe thatanincreaseinGRFA
is needed .The applicant's research of recent redevelopment onPublic Accommodat ion
Zoned properties indicates thatthe average GRFA percentage granted is96%.Staff
wouldsuggestthatthe applicant,the Commission andthe Council furtherdiscussthe
proposed amendment tothe GRFA percentage and proceed towards determining an
appropriate figure .
SITE COVERAGE
The applicant has proposed to increase thesite coverage limitation from55%to70%.
During the discussions at previous meeting several Commission and Council members
expressed a concern that70%site coverage wastoogreatand would resultin negative
impactson landscaping.The average site coverage granted forthemostrecent
redevelopment projects inthe Public Accommodation Zone District is approximately
49%.
LANDSCAPING
A decrease inthecurrent landscape area requirement hasbeen proposed.The
decrease inthe landscape area requ irement isdirectly correlated tothe proposed
increase inthesite coverage limitation .The applicant has proposed reducing the
landscape area requirement from30%to20%.A potential benefit of reducing the
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landscape requirement isan increase instructured .underground parking ratherthan
surface park ing lots .
III.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Asthis a worksess ion todiscusspossibletext amendments tothePublic
Accommodation ZoneDistrictregulationsamendingthe various development standards
andrev ising the development reviewprocess ,staffwillnotbeprovidingaformal
recommendation atthistime.However,atthetimeoffinalreviewbythe Planning and
Environmental Comm ission.staffwillprovideits recommendation .:
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PLANNINGANDENVIRONMENTALCOMMISSION
December14,1998
Minutes
MEMBERSPRESENT:
GregMoffet
John Schofield
GalenAasland
DianeGolden
BrianDoyon
Tom Weber
Public Hearing
MEMBERSABSENT:
AnnBishop
STAFFPRESENT:
RussForrest
DominicMauriello
GeorgeRuther
Jeff Hunt .
JudyRodriguez
2:00 p.m.
GregMoffetcalledthemeetingtoorderat 2:00 p.m.
1.A request foraminorsubdivisiontorelocateanexistingpropertyline,locatedat2695
Davos Trail!Lots16and17,BlockB,VailRidge.
Applicant:
Planner:
RandallJ.Fischer
JeffHunt
Jeff Huntgaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo .
GregMoffetaskediftheapplicantorpublichadanycomments .Therewerenocomments.
JohnSchofieldaskediftheapplicantagreedtoaconditiontoremovetheexistinggarage.The
applicantagreedtothecondition .
JohnSchofieldmadeamotionforapprovalinaccordancewiththestaffmemo.
DianeGoldensecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof 6-0 .
2 .Arequestforaworksessiontodiscuss amendments tothe Town's "Public
Accommodation"ZoneDistrict,Chapter7andamendmentstoChapter15,Gross
ResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVailMunicipalCode.
Applicant:
Planner:
JohannesFaessler,representedbyBraunAssociates,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
GalenAaslandandBrianDoyondisclosedfortherecordthattheyhadclientswhoowned
propertyinthatzonedistrict ,buttheysawnoconflict .
GeorgeRuthergaveanoverviewofthe staff memo.
Planning and Environmental Commission
Minutes
December 14,1998
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Tom Braunsa id that Johannes hadaskedhim toresearchwhatwaswrongw ith the zone district
and heexp lained they wanted tohavedialog w iththe community.Hesaiditwasthe Town 's
lodgezonedistrict andtha t therewere 18PA propertiesincluding theRoostLodge .Hesaid
there hadbeen9redeve lopments ,eachonerequiringan SODreq uest.Hesaid thatall the
redevelopments hadrequ ired someexcept ion to t hecodeandalltheredeve lopments had togo
t hroughso me kindof p rocess .Hesaid t hat consumers were demanding larger suitesandthat
the marke t demanded thosekindoffacilitiesalongwiththe accessory types ofuseswh ich
strained the amount ofsquare f ootageyouhadtoworkwith.
Hesaid that us ing 35%for common area ,therewouldbe fewer rooms ,since there were .so .
many constraints andtheyneeded tofindasolutionfora better framework.Hethensaid that the
PA district was important tothe T own,andthatthesolutionshouldprov ide flexibility with
controls.Hesaidthat assuming morePA properties would redevelop ,the existing PA standards
represented toomany constraints.Hethen went intoa discussion ofthe proposed amendments
tothePADistrict,which excluded theRoostandthe Marriott,asthe Marriott was included inthe
Lionshead Master Plan .Heexpla ined the review processwasusingthetooloftheVail Village
UrbanDesignGuidePlanandtheywerehangingtheirhatonthat process tobethetool,which
wou ld spelltheendresultofwhatwouldhappenonthatproperty.Heproceededtogo over the
development standards tobechanged :
•Increase GRFA from .8to1.2
•Elim inate limitation to common area ,retail,etc.
•No limittoA.U .'s andF.f.U .'s .
•Setbacks asperUrbanDesignGuidePlan.
•Increase site coverage from55%to70%.
•Decrease landscaping from30%to20%.
Hesaidtha t wou ld seta framework andwasaquick overview.
Discussion #1-Uses:
Greg Moffet saidthe current zone district hadallowedand conditional uses .
Tom Weber said theonlyusestobechangedwere the10%limitonretail.
George Ruther statedthe intentofthezone district wastoprovidelodging properties inthe most
effective manner possible .Heaskedthe PEe to consider usessuchas,churches,med ical
offices ,and private clubsandschools,or if amendments shouldbemadetotheuse section.
Galen Aasland saidtherewasnoneedforthe10%limitation onretailand restaurants.Hesaid
with regardto eliminating anyth ing,weshouldhavesomeflexibi lity aswedidnot want just hotel
units ,as itwasa wonderful thingtowork inanoffice adjacent totheTown.Hesa id he didn't see
alargereasonto eliminate someoftheuses.
Greg Moffet saidItwasalot easier tokeepusesin,sincetheywere conditional.
Diane Golden saidshewasleeryofnotleavingth isin ,asshe wanted tohaveanything possible.
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Tam Weber sa id withregardtothe10%;hehadn 't heardwhytolimit itto10%andtherewasno
clear argument todoso .
GeorgeRutherexplained10%wassoone particular usewouldnotdominatethesite.
Tom Weber said itmayberestrictingredevelopmentwhenhotelswanttoprovidethese
amenitiesfor their guests .
GregMoffetsaidwhenyourestrictit 10 10%,youdon'tmeet today's standards .
TomBraunsa id his premise waswhatwastheproblemwith22%or12%.
DianeGoldenasked,whyputalimitonit.
Galen Aasland statedthat70%woulddoawaywithabedbasetosupporttheseservices .
GregMoffetsaidfoodandbeverageoperationsdon'tmakeenoughtopaytherenttobeon
BridgeStreetandasa"standalone"theywouldnotmake economic sense.
DominicMauriellosaiditwasagood ideatohavetheseusesonthefirstfloorofbuildings,more
spreadovertheTownandnotconfinedtoBridgeSt.
Tom Weber saidheheardtheargumentstotakeitout,buthewantedtothinkaboutit,buthe
questionedhowvalidthesepublicbuildingswereasa conditional use .
GregMoffetsaidtherewasnousebyright.
Tom Weber saideverythingneedstobeconditionaluse .
DominicMauriellosaidanyofthepropertiescouldhaveapublic transportation facility on their
property.
TomWebersaidmostofthepublicusescouldbetakenout.
BrianDoyonsaidthe market woulddictatethe10%,butChurchesshouldbeoutandhehadno
problemwithprivateclubsorculturalfacilities.Hesaidauseforaprivatecondo association
wouldbedefeatingthepurposeofbeingalodge ,ifyoucantgeta reservation there .Hesaidthat
publicamenitieswereexpensiveanditwaspointlesstoaddalloftheseasaconditionaluse .
JohnSchofieldsaid10%wastooarbitraryandtoletthemarketdictate .Hesaidthe conditional
usesmakesense .
GregMoffetsaidtogetridofthe10%,aslearningcentersareprivateschoolsandofficesare
nicedowntown.Hesaidhedidn't seeimposingonpeopletochangethecodetopermittheuse
andsohe suggested leavingtheconditionalusesin.
Tom Weber askediftherewasapossibilitythe10%wouldaffecttheneighbors.
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Russ Forrest saidthecond itional usepermitwou ld monitor that.
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Tom Weber said lfyouwan t toget ridofthe 10%,theneighboringpropert ies might object,
assum ing thatthe neighbors wouldn 't haveaproblemwith theuse .
Greg Moffet statedthatthe CC1encouragesfoodandbeverageoperations.
Tom Weber said therewasapointwhereyoucouldhavetoomucheating ,drinking &retail
establ ishments .
Greg Moffet summarized the PEe agreedtolosethe 10%,exceptforTom ,buteveryone thought
tokeepconditionaluses .
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomments.
JimLamontsaidthat10%hadagreatdealtodowiththeneighborhood .Hesaidtheorig in of
the10%wastomakesurethe re wasabalanceforsupport services forthepeopleinthe
buildings andhesaidthephilosophy oftheVailOrdinancewas notmarket -driven,butexclus ive
driven.Hesaidthe master planningdocumentdidn'tspeakformajor expansions tothose
propert ies ofseveralhundredt housandsquarefeet ofcommercialandthe uniqueness ofthe
neighborhoods thesearelocated inhadtoberespected.
Discussion #2-Review process:
GeorgeRuthersaid staff hadtomakeitlessarduous andmoreclear .
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomments .
Jim Lamont saidaslongastheappealsprocesswasinplace ,hehadno comments.
TomBraunsaidthewildcardwastheRoostandsoitwasexcludedfromth is amendment and
the Marriott was included intheLionsheadRedevelopment.
George Ruthersaidpubl ic participation was important inany redevelopment andtonot just have
theBoa rds review redevelopment becauseofoff-siteparkingandother issues .
Tom Weber sa id hewouldneedmoretime andintermsoftheRoostLodge ,he didn't necessarily
seetheneedtobreaktheRoostout.Hesaidnottogothrougharezoning process thatwouldbe
costlytogivetheRoostanewzonedistrict.
BrianDoyonagreedwithTomandsaid mostofthe issuesshouldbecoveredif itwasdoneright.
Hesaidthereview processwasgettingstreamlined.Hesaidwewereveryawareofthe process
andweare constantly tryingtochangeit,sohedidn'tseemuchneedforany major changes .
John Schofield said he saw nogreatpurposeinremov ing theRoostandtherewasnologicto
single outtheRoost just because itwasnotinthisarea.
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Galen Aasland saidnottoeliminatethesetbacks .Healsodidn'tagreewith eliminating
everythingsoit just wouldgototheORB,because therewouldbenopublicprocess .Hesaidhe
wantedthemajorityofthepropertiestohavehotelunits.
DianeGoldensaiditwasinterestingtohavePAzonesnexttohighdensityzonesthathad
restrictions .
George Ruther saidPAwastheone district thatrequired 50%lodges.
DianeGoldenthoughtthereviewprocesswasfineandwantedtokeeptheRoostinthePAZone
District.
Greg Moffet saidwearenowtakingstepstochangethereviewprocessandhesaid the SOD
processdidn't work,asitwastooarduous .HesaidaslongaswecankeeptheRoostalodging
building,hedidn 't carehowitwaszoned.
DominicMauriellosaidcurrentlyalodgecouldbebuiltbygoingthroughtheORBonly.He
suggestedmakingsomeusesconditionalusessothattheywouldcomebeforethePECBoard.
Hesaidthewaythecodetreatedpermittedand conditional usesneededtobelookedat.
George Ruther explainedthatausebyrightgoesrighttotheORB.
TomBraunstatedthatthisdraftwouldprovidemoreassurancetoguarantee public input.
Dominic Mauriello said staff wouldliketomoveawayfromalltheBoardslookingatan application
andthere was asectionofthecodethatdealtwithnon-conforminguses.Heasked if itwasa
permitteduseandsquarefootagewasbeingadded ,wouldthe applicant reallyneedtocome
beforethePECorcantheygobefore staff andtheORB.
George Ruther summarized thequestionsthatneededtobeaddressedwere:howmanyhoops
would applicants havetojumpthroughandwhatBoardswouldtheyneedtogo through .
Discussion #3-Development Standards
.George Ruther explainedthattheywereproposingtoamendtheGRFAratioandsowhatdowe
dowithalltheSODrequests.
John Schofield thoughtthatSOD'sstillhadaplace.
George Ruther saidSOD'shavebeenidentifiedasbeing problematic and difficult forthe staff
andthepublictogothroughandheaskedifwehadgonefarenoughwhenredoingthe
standards.
GregMoffetsaidthatGRFAwasnotgermaneenoughforthePAZoneDistrict .
BrianDoyonaskedwhatitwouldtakeforredevelopment.
Russ Forrest saidTomBrauncoulddoananalysis .
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Greg Moffet asked forany public comme nts .
Galen Aasland agreedw ithJohn regardingGRFA.
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Jim Lamon t asked iftheGRFA inc luded anycommonareapenalty.Hesuggestedsetting t he
GRFA numbers totakeoutthecommonareapenalty .
George Ruther said ,no.
Gale n Aas land said hewouldliketosees tandards foreverybodythatcomes inforachangein
thebuild ings .Heagreedwitheverythingelse ,exceptforthesetbacks ,but therewasno
applicationforchanging height.
TomBra un sa id,no,but let'sdiscussif height shouldbe included.
Ga len Aasland said hewanted theheightleftas itwasandthesetbackaffectedadjacent
propert ies .Hesaidvaria nces we re neededonsetbacks ,so itwou ld becomeapublic review.
Diane Golden saidshehatestousethewordeliminated andshedidn't likethedecrease inthe
landscape .
Greg Moffet saidiftherewasmorebuilding,therewouldbelesslandscap ing.
T om Weber agreedw ithDianein th ings notbeingeliminated,buthewou ld liketocomeupwi th
someth ing tha t wo rked,as hesaid theymight getintroublew ith completely eliminating.Hesaid
we have ju st requiredtheapplicant tocomeintothePEC,which takesastepbackwards.
TomBraunsa id wewe re trying toeliminate uncertainty.
Tom Webe r saidweshou ld conceiveapathofleast restriction,whereanapplicantcould just go
throughtheORB.
George Ruther saidwithanSOD,allthedevelopment standardsgooutthedoo r.
T omBraunsaidtheUrbanDesign G uide PlanonlyreferstotheCC1.
Galen Aasland saidthe UrbanDesign Guide Plan doesn't address spacesbetweenthebu ildings.
Russ Forres t saidimpactswo uld have theadjacentsspeakupandthe intensityofthe usewould
requ ire coming before theBoard.
JimLamontsaid j ustificationofthesetbackswantedcommercial frontageandifconfusion
resu lted,thentheUrbanDesignGuidelineshadtobeconsistent.Hesaidweneededtobe
conscience of neighborhoods thatexistedprev iously andsomeofthecommercialneededtobe
internaltothebuildingtokeeptheneighborhood.Hesaid weneededcons istencyintheplanning ·
process .
BrianDoyonwantedtoseesomesortofbuildingtofindoutwhat theGRFAreallyshouldbe .
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Russ Forrest said staff will continue tosay that GRFA,asit related to commercial use ,was the
least useful development tool.
Brian Doyon saidhe would stillliketosee the model andthesite coverage change was a good
idea .
John Schofield saidby modifying accessory uses ,we would goto bulk and mass and the bulk
and mass should control.Hesaid setbacks where necessary and parking standards needed to
be addressed asa development standard ,for example,in the CC1 with parking on site ,or pay-
in-lieu .He said this needed tobepartofthis package.
Dominic Mauriello said staff would be studying parking in the Town,since they received a $3000
grant from Northwest COG .
John Schofield saidif we started changing ratios ,we would have to look at parking and loading
and delivery.
Greg Moffet asked what dowe want ,as Council wanted live beds and this was a good first step .
He said if the purpose was to increase thebed base ,we then needed to figure out how to get
more beds.He said ceiling heights didn't cutitand we don't need GRFA.He said we cannot
embrace the past,but need to compete inthereal wortc and make a living.Hesaid we needed
to book groups in April andMayand FFU's needed some kindof limit.He liked the idea of GU
zone standards,if we clearly delineated thero les of the bodies in this process.He suggested
delineated this asit related tothis zone district.He said to figure out how to solve the problem
and then execute it.
Jim Lamont said ifwe were goingto change the GRFA system,everyone should getit back,not
just inthe PA andwe needed to know the consequences ofit.He said he didn't understand the
distinction of common areas or hallways beingthe same as conference rooms and the 50%
relationship of AU's and FFU's .Hesaid there was no sense in units per acre,and it was a
market force.Hesaidhedidn 't know about site coverage,and there was a value of the 20'
setback between buildings,suchasw ith the case of the Austria Haus.He said people were
going tobe concerned that this was universal enough and not just applying to Johannes.He
said he would liketo see centralized parking structures andhe would rather have parking on-site.
Dominic Mauriello saidwe can't lump GRFA Townwide andifwe needed a parking analysis,the
applicant would have to come back next summer.
3.A request for a minor subdivision to transfer a portion of Government Lot 3,obtained by
the Town ofVail from the United States Forest Service ,pursuant to the Land Ownership
Adjustment Agreement,toLot15 ,Block 7,Vail Village First Filing .
Applicant:
Planner:
Town ofVail
Dominic Mauriello
Dominic Mauriello gave an overview ofthe staff memo.
Greg Moffet asked for any public or Commissioner's comments.There were no comments.
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GalenAaslandmadeamotionforapproval.
JohnSchofieldsecondedthemotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof6-0.
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4 .ArequestforafinalreviewforamajoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrict #6,
VailVillageInn,toallowforahotelredevelopment,locatedat100EastMeadowDrive,
LotsMand 0,Block 50,VailVillage1st.
Applicant:
Planner:
DaymerCorporation,representedbyJayPeterson
GeorgeRuther
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BrianDoyonmadeamotiontotableitem #4 .
DianeGoldensecondedthemotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof6-0.
5.InformationUpdate
RussForrestsaidjustasanFYI,thattheUonsheadwasgoingtoCouncilforfinalapproval
tomorrow.
DominicMaurielloaskedthePECtoattendtheeveningCouncilmeeting,asamajordiscussion
would occur.
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JohnSchofieldmadeamotionforapproval,asamended.
DianeGoldensecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof6-0.
BrianDoyonmade amotiontoadjourn.
DianeGoldensecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof6-0.
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MEMBERSPRESENT :
GregMoffet
John Schofield
Galen Aasland
DianeGolden
AnnBishop
BrianDoyon
Tom Weber
Public Hearing
MEMBERSABSENT:STAFF PRESENT:
Russ Forrest
Dominic Mauriello
George Ruther
Jeff Hunt
Allison Ochs
Judy Rodnguez
2:00 p.m.
GregMoffetcalledthemeetingtoorderat2:00p.m.
PublicHearing-TownCouncilChambers 2:00 p.m.
1.Arequestforarenewa l of(andan amendment to)anexisting conditional use permit at
the Lionshead Miniature Go lf Course ,locatedataportion of Tract B &D,VailLionshead
15l Filing.
App licant:
Planner:
Charl ie Alexande r
JeffHunt
JeffHuntgavean overview of thestaff memo .
Greg Moffet askediftheapplicanthadany comments.Hed id not.
Greg Moffet askedforanypublic comment.Therewasnopubliccomment.
BrianDoyonaskedwhatwouldhappentothewallatnight.
Charlie Alexander saidit laiddownflat.
JohnSChofieldaskedhowtheapplicant proposed toscreenthearea.
Charlie Alexander saidwhenthefence went intotheground ,itwouldbe covered w ith 4'tall
perennialsandheaddedthattherockwouldbe24 'tall.
John Schofield encouraged theapplicanttostayasfarawayfromthebikepathas possible .
GalenAaslandsaidthereshouldbenoparkingconditionattachedtothisrequest.
AnnBishopechoedGalen 's comments.
DianeGoldenaskedhowlongitwouldtaketo dismantle itandhowtheemployeeswouldbe
trained inthe dismantling .
Charlie Alexander sa id dismantling wouldtakeonlyafewminutesandemployees would be
personally trained.
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GregMoffet stated thattheapplicantdidafantast ic jobhesaidhewas in favor ofgrantinga
conditional useperm it becausetheapp lication metallthe criteria.
JohnSchof ield madeamotionforapproval,inaccordancewiththe staff memo.
DianeGolden seconded themotion.
Themotion passed byavoteof7-0.
2 .A request fora variance fromSection 12-60-9 (SiteCoverage)oftheTownofVail
Municipal Code,toallowforsitecoverageinexcessof20%anda variance fromSect ion
12-60-6 (FrontSetbacks)oftheTownofVailMunicipal Code,toallowforan
encroachment intothefrontsetbackona Primary/Secondary Residential zonedlot,
located at 362 Mill Creek Circle I Lot9,Block1~VailVillage Rrst Rling.
Applicant:
Planner:
Walter Forbes,representedby Gwathmey-Pran Architects
AllisonOchs
BrianDoyon recused himself fromthis itembecauseofaconflict.
AllisonOchsgavean overview ofthestaffmemo.
Greg Moffet asked jftheapplicanthadanythingtoadd.
Ned Gwathmey.representing theapplicant,statedthatthesitewasa constraint sinceitwas
14,000 sq .ft.andthe applicant wasaskingforlessspacethanthesizeofatable .
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomment.Therewasnopublic comment.
GalenAaslandsaid ,giventhelotwasunder15,000 sq.ft .beforetheTown adopted the
ordinance,ifthe applicant hadbuiltthisbeforethegarageandthe applicant was requesting a
garagewiththis application ,theTownwouldhave supported thegarage .Hesa id the applicant's
requestswere backwards,buthewasnot,however ,infavorofgrantingthe setback variance.
AnnBishopsaidshewasin support ofthisrequestandwasagainstthestaff recommendation.
DianeGoldensaidshe thought itmadesenseandwasreasonable ,however,feltitwasa grant
ofspecial privilege andaskedtobeconvincedbyherfellow Commissioners .
Tom Weber agreedwithGalen,butfeltthe setback wasaself -inflicted hardship.
AllisonOchs stated thattheORBgrantedapprovalin 1992.
Dominic Mauriello saidlotsizewasrecommendedforapprovalwhenitwas annexed fromthe
County.
Ned Gwathmey stated theissueofthesetbackwasanegativepointandheaskedifthetwo
requests couldhe separated andthenherequestedtotablethiswholeissue.
John Schofield saidifthezoningchangeoccurredafter,hewould support it,as it created a
hardship by going backwards.
GregMoffet disagreed andsaidbothrequestswereagrantofspecial privilege.Heexplained
thatifallthelotsinTownwerebuiltout,wewouldbeattheedgeofallthelotlines.
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•AnnBishopmovedtotablethis item.
JohnSchofie ld secondedthemotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof6-0.
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3.ArequesttoamendtheTown 's"Public Accommodation "ZoneDistrict,Chapter 7and
amendments toChapter15,GrossResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVail
MunicipalCode.
Applicant:
Planner:
Johannes Faessler,representedbyBraunAssociates,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
GeorgeRuthergavean overview ofthestaffmemoandadvisedthatthiswouldbea
recommendation totheTownCouncil.
GregMoffetaskedifthe applicant hadanythingtoadd .
TomBraunsaidhehadnotproposedachangeinthe percentages ofthe initial application;but
thatjustcameupin discussions andhehadjustheardthenumbersforthefirsttimetoday.
Greg Moffet askedforanypublicinput.Therewasnopublicinput.
LodgingDefinition:
Tom Weber saidthenumberswerenotappropriate,becauseofthegive &take aspect of recent
applications.
RussForrestsaidwedid group unitsthatprovided accommodation unitsfor guests duringthe
Lionsheadprocess.
BrianDoyonagreedwithTomWeberonthenumbersissueandsaidhehadn'tseenany
numberstomakeadecisioneitherway .
GeorgeRutheraskedthePECfordirectionofencouragingupto50%ofapropertyfor condos.
GregMoffetstatedthosecondoswouldbeunrentedsecondhomes.
BrianDoyonsaidweneedtohavenumbersontotalunitsandhewould like more information.
Hesaidmorecondos (penthouses)wouldbeneededtomake redevelopment work.
John Schofield askedhowtherewouldbeassurancefor accommodation unitstoremainau 's
insteadofturningthemintodwellingunits.Hewantedmorethan51%GRFAforau's .
GalenAaslandsaidbedsneededtobereplacedpersq.ft.
AnnBishopagreedwiththeotherCommissioners comments andagreedwithGalen 's
comments.
DianeGoldensaidhergoalwastohavemorepeoplelivinginVailandthatshe would need more
information.
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••GregMoffetsa id 5 1%wasnotenoughforau's and thereneeded tobeasq.ft .rep lacement of
ho tel beds .Hesaid if ff u'swereperm ittedto be built ,wewould needcondos ,as it can't all be
ffu 's.
Rev iew Process:
George Ruthergaveanoverviewofthereview processchanges.
Tom Braunexplained thatvariouszonedistricts couldberequestedbyvariousproperties.He
sa id anew zonedist rict withamendeddevelopment standardshadbeencreatedand would have
togotoCouncil.Hesaidifapropertywasnotcontemplatingredevelopment,the property wou ld
not havetorezone.
TomWeberaskedifwewerecreatingazonedistrictthatnotallpropertiescouldfitinandthen
this wouldnotbetoomuch different fromanSDDprocess.Hesaidthiswouldnotbe
streamlining,but justformalizing .Hesaidhesawproblemswiththecodenotworkingnowand
theproblemwasthataPA 1,2 and 3 could happen,s ince somanypropertiesaresodifferent.
George Ruther saidtherewou ld bemoredetailonhowto implementthestandards.
Dominic MauriellosaidwewantedtoreducerelianceontheSDDprocess,butnot eliminate it.
George Ruthersaidthiswastobelookedatcollectivelyforall18properties.
Tom Braunsaidan amendment wouldchangetheunderlyingzoning ,butthat itcouldgorightto
theDRBandrelyonthe designguidelines,asthis wasputt ing someteethintothereview
process .
George Ruthersaidatthe December 14,1998meeting,thePECexpressedneedingapublic
hearing .
Greg Moffet asked ifwewantedtohaveaCC1 styleprocesswhereeverythingwassubjec t to
review.Hethenaskedforanypubliccomment regardingthereviewprocess .Therewereno
comments .
Galen Aastand saidhewasaga instthe "one atatime"processandthat zoningshouldapply
generally to thisdistrict.Hethoughtthatthiswasveryappropriateandwhathasbeenwritten
wasverygood .He thought it wasappropriatethatthestaffwritesthefinal recommendation ,
rather thanthe applicant andthat itwasappropriatethatitbelookedatlikea CC1 .
AnnBishopsaidtheunder lying zoningwasnotworking appropriately andsoshewasin favorof
thesta ffs recommendation,butshewould liketohearJ im Lamont 's comments.
DianeGoldensaidthereview processshould applytoall18propertiesandweneedtheCC1
style.
Tom Weber saidtherewas some merittoanotherzonedistrict,butweneededstandardsto
address alltheproperties,evenw ith theirdifferences.Hementionedthereview process design-
by-rightifrevisingthecodeandtherewasnouserevisingthecode,ifthedevelopersstill
needed tocome in.Hefeltthereshouldbeaway f ordevelopersto havearoutetotake.
Brian Doyon saidheagreedtomakethezonedistrictworkbetterandsuggestednothav ing more
boards brought intogetanapproval.Hefeltthatnotallthecardswereonthetableforthisand
would liketoseemoregenerallanguage.
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••John Schofield saidthatcreatinganewzonewouldoffsetanoption ,butwouldmakethis more
arduous.Hesaidhewouldliketosee ,speakingfroma developers standpoint,thatifhemetthe
criteria,hewouldknow exactly wherehestood .
Greg Moffet saidhedoesnotwanttoseeadesign rev iew come outofthis.Hesaidhewas
comfortable withtheCC1reviewprocess ,astheydidnot protract into6monthordeals,suchas
theGoldenBear.
DominicMauriellomentionedthatsometypeswouldallowthePECtobethe approval Board,
takingtheSODprocessoutofplay.
TomBraunsaid ,intheory,anSODanyrequestcouldcomein.
Development Standards:
GeorgeRuthersaidthiswasthe3ra timewehadseensetback.GRFAandbUildingheight
changes .
TomBraunsaidwewerenotsayingnosetbacks,butsetbackswithapurpose .Hethen showed
an illustration ofa6:12roofpitch vs.a3:12roofpitchandsaidthereneededto be dialogifthe
Townwasencouraging steeper pitchedroofs.
Greg Moffet askedforanypublic comments.Therewereno comments.
Galen Aaslanc saidtheGRFArationeededtobechangedandsincethisdealtwithreality,itwas
appropriate tochange.Hesaidhewasforeliminatingthe35%commonarea,the10%in dining,
the density lim itation andagreedtothe50-70%increaseinsitecoverage.Healsosaidhe was
okwith decreasing the landscapingrequirement.Hedidsaythatthe consistent height inthe
Villagegaveit itscharm.Hesaid ,speakingasadeveloper,thatthe mid-height scheme couldbe
manipulated andwouldbea disadvantage totheTown.Hesaid adjacent properties haverelied
on setbacks betweenbuildingsandtheywerebeneficial.He mentioned that under the current
zoningsystem,itwas difficult without anSOD,buthewouldliketochangethezoning,rather
thanhavenosetbacks.HesaidthePAshouldbe 20'20'20',butreliefmaybe requested without
avariancefromthePECusing criteria alongwiththe7that staff hadshownonpage5.
AnnBishopagreedwiththe development standards,buildingheightsand -maintaining the levels
statedinthememo.ShesaidshealsoagreedwithGalen'slanguageaboutthe setbacks .
DianeGoldenalsoagreedwiththe development standardsandGalen 's language regarding
setbacks.Shethoughtthatthebuildingheightshouldstaythesame ,aswellasthesite
coverage.butshewas concemed withgoingfrom30%-20%inthe landscape requirement.She
feltan increase inGRFAto120%wasok.
Tom Weber voicedhisconcernonevaluatingthecodewith just the summary andhe didn't agree
withadjustingthevolumesonGRFA.HeagreedwithGalentohave setbacks asa starting point.
Hesaidhewashavingahardtimewitheliminatingthe10%dining.Heaskedusingthe
definitionofalodge,wasit necessarily inthe character of development totakeoutthe10%
altogether andsohehadaproblemtakingitout.HethoughtbyincreasingGRFAto120%,we
stillweregoingtohave variances,soitstill wouldn't hitthe mark by what's outtherenow.Hefelt
thebuilding height shouldbekeptaswritten.Hesaidregardingthe distinction betweentheeave
heightandtheroofheight,a distinction wouldneedto be madewheretheeavewasplaced.He
agreedwithtakingoutthe35%commonareaandbumpingupthesite coverage.
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••BrianDoyonsaidnottoplayaroundwiththeeaveheightandbychangingwhereweare
measuring,itwouldn 't changethatmuch.Hesaidsetbacksneededtobeestablished ,withthe
applicant requestingtochangethembecauseofviewcorridorissues.HesaidGalen 's solution
would requiretheapplicanttocome in,whichwouldnothelptheprocess .Hesaidheagreed
withtheGRFAandtoleavethecommonareauptotheapplicant,aswellasthe10%accessory
uses .Hesaidhewasoktoincreasesite coverageto70%,butnotokwithdecreasing
landscaping.Hestatedthatthecosttoputaparkingstructureunderabuildingwasprohibitive ,
andnotrealistictoencourageredevelopment.Hesaidthiswascreatingmorehardscapeswitha
Lionsheadimage.
John Schofield saidhewasinfavorofeliminatingthe35%and10%andthatthesitecoverage '
and landscapingrequirementsgohandinhandwithsitecoverage.Hefeltsetbacks definitely
couldbea number lessthan20'.HesaidtothrowoutGRFAandletdevelopersdowhatthey
wanted.Hefeltthateaveheightmademoresensethanridgeheight,allowingmorecreativity.
GregMoffetsaidyesto35%and10%andhepreferredsetbacksfortheGeneralUsestandard.
HeagreedwithJohnandDianeregardingGRFA.Hesaidthat120%wasaweakattemptto
solvethe problem andhelikedtheproposalforbuildingheight,aswellas increasingsite
coverage.
Applicability ofregulations.
George Ruthersaidthiswas discussed atthefirstreviewandshouldapplytoallproperties.
Horizontalzoning:
GeorgeRuthersaiditwasimportanttohave development onthesitebeshortterm
accommodations.
GregMoffetaskedforanypUblic comments.Therewasnone.
TomWebersaidhorizontalzoning mightdeterdevelopment.
BrianDoyonsaidtoletthemarketdictatehowapplicantswouldsetuptheirbuilding.
John Schofield saidletthemarketdictate .
GalenAaslandsaidhesawsomemerittorealestate inTownandtoletthemarketdictate.
DianeGoldensaidtoletthemarketdictate.
GregMoffetsa id toacceptthefactthatzoning doesn't permitthemarkettodictateforthe
greater public purpose whenweapplyrulesacrosstheentirezonedistrict.Hesaidwecouldnot
permit more t-snirt shopswhenweneedmorebedbase.
DominicMauriellosaidsometimesthemarketdictatesbutwemay want todiscourage1st floor
accommodation unitsalongpedestrianareasincomparisontolawnareas.He suggested that
the151 and upper floorsmayneedtobedictatedandnotmakeitburdensomeontheapplicant.
GregMoffetaskedforanypublic comments.
JoeStaufer,formerowneroftheVailVillageInn,saidhewasapproachedbyatimesharebuyer,
buthe thought thePECandCouncilwouldnevergoforatimeshare.Hesaidtimesharewasan
incentive toeverypropertyownertoupgradetheirpropertyanditwouldbeprofitable.Hesaid
that proliferation ofcommercialspacewasnotinthebest interesttotheTown.Hesaidthe
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••.charmofVailwasseeingflowers,treesandgrassand ifthe landscaping requirement was
reduced,youwouldbetakingsomeofthecharm thatisVail.Hesa id the amendments don 't fit
alleighteenpropertyownersandthatthiswasanSODforonepropertyowner ,representing only
one property owner,Mr.Faessler.
KayeFerrysaidshe was not comfortable witheliminatingthe10%limitationfor business.She
saidshewasinfavorofmorehotelrooms,buttheintentwastogetmoreactiv ity onthe streets.
Shesaidshewasmore concerned aboutnotlosinglivebedsintheprocessofthese transitions.
SheagreedwithJohnnottopursueGRFAanylongerandshesaidtostrivetomakethe
changes thatwill accommodate thelargestnumberofpeople.
HansWoldrichsaidwhen landscaping isdecreased ,youwillhaveapavedTown ,whichshould
notevenbe considered.
JimLamontsaidhereceived several lettersandtheywerenot inthepacket.
GeorgeRuthersaidtheletterswere addressed totheCounci l.
Jim Lamont saidalllettersshouldbeavailabletothepublic.Hesaidhewastryingtomakethe
distinction betweentheUrbanDesignGuidelines andthe Master Plan,ashe didn't knowwhere
thoseboundarieswere.
RussForrestsaidthis information couldbeprovidedtohim.
Jim Lamont statedthathebelievedanSODwasforlargeblocksofproperty.Hesaid because of
the sheer size,thatspecial consideration shouldbegiven.Hesaidifwenow visit thesame
subject astheVVIandchangeitfortheAustriaHausbehind gates ,he can't seeWhythereisa
distinction made .Hesaidthe development standardswereshared consistently in different zone
districts.,andan established pedestrian precinctneedstohappen .He stated that setbacks
reducedonthestreetwouldbeok,butnotbetweenproperties .Hethoughtmixedusesand
horizontalzoningmadesensetotradeoff,butwhydidwewanttoexpandaCC1.Hesaid
loadingand delivery neededtobeaddressed ,astheBavariaHaushad18-wheelers blockingthe
roadtoaddresstheAustriaHaus.Hesaidweneededavisioninordertosolvethe problem .He
askedhowmanytimesdoweneedtotellyouwedon'twantGRFAand weshouldn 't be .
discussing height,becausewehavealreadydec ided on11'floor tofloorinLionshead,sothat
height standard shouldapply.Hestatedthat ifheightischanged ,itwouldneedtobe changed in
.everyzone district.Heaskedif11'wasappropriateforLionshead ,whythenisitnotfor
everywhere else?
RussForrestaskedJim if a limit shouldbeplacedonthenumberof floorsbasedonthe11'
height.
JimLamontsaidwehavegottoevaluate whether preservingthe character ofVailVillageisa
good argument.Hesaidthe Tlvoll ,ChristianiaandVillaValhalla don't want anythingtodowith
this proposal,astheywere very happywithhowtheycanredevelop .Hestatedhe didn't mindif
this application wasforMr.Faessler,butlet'scallaspadeaspade.Hesaidtherewasabig
difference withwhatJoe Staufer gotandwhat Johannes Faesslerwasgetting..
GalenAasland questioned thatifthepropertyownersthatJim mentioned had written letters,you
wouldhave fthought theywouldhavebeenforwardedtous.
Jim Lamont saidhe would deliver themessagetothem.
Joe Staufer saidhehadtold Johannes thathewasin support ofusinganSODforone property
owner,asanSDDwouldgivebacktotheTown.
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••Greg Moffet asked staff iftherewereanystudies showing whathad happened tothelivebed
base.
RussForrestsaidwehadsheernumbersfor accommodation units,butthatChrisCareshad
survey numbers.
Greg Moffet saidthebedbasewasgoneandhewouldliketoseethenumbers.
4.A request forthe establishment ofnewzone districts entitled Uonshead MixedUse1
District and Uonshead MixedUse2District(Title12,Zoning),inorderto implement the
Lionshead Redevelopment MasterPlan.Other modifications arebeingmadeto other
sections ofTitle12,namely,Chapter4Districts Established ,Chapter1q Off-Street
ParkingandLoading,Chapter13EmployeeHousing,Chapter14 Supplemental .
Regulations,andChapter15GrossResidentialFloorArea(GRFA).Additionally Title 11
Sign Regulations andTitle5PublicHealthand Safety arebeingmodified.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
DominicMauriello
Dominic Mauriello gaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo.
RussForrestexplainedthenewsection,Mitigationof Development Impactsand adjacent public
improvements couldbeaddressedthroughthis mechanism,butnottooverburdentheapplicant,
orprevent redevelopment.
GregMoffetaskedforanypubliccomments .
Jim Lamontsaidhehadnothadachancetoreviewthis,butwaslookingforthe consistency
between Uonshead andVailVillage.
DaveCorbinofVail Associates,saidhewas concerned withtoday's permitted uses becoming
conditional usesinthewestendandthatwe wouldn't havethebenefitofusesbeing
grandfathered,suchasthecatserviceyardbeingmovedtotheHolyCrosssite.HesaidVA
would no longer havethisuse-by-right,andVAwasinthe process ofstudyinghowtodothis
rightnow.
.DominicMauriellosaid modifications orlocation changes wouldcomeinunder conditional uses,
astheytodayin Uonshead.
DaveCorbinsaidhewaspleasedwiththisotherwise.
HenryPrattsaiditwashis understanding thatthezoningordinancewasintendedtobeuse-by-
right.Hesaidthe mitigation impact paragraphturneditintoan SOD.
RussForrestsaidyoustillcouldhaveanSODapplicationandbychangingthe use-by-right,we
would stillneedtheabilityto collect fromimpactsoftheuses.
DominicMauriellosaidemployeegenerationwillbein another ordinance.
RussForrestsaidit should bebalancedwith incentive to encourage redevelopment.
BrianDoyon said wearearguingthedirectimpactmeaning .
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••Jim Lamontaskedifthepublicwaspayingfor infrastructu re.Hesaidtheopenimpactfeewas
nebulousandneededtobedefined throughan impactfeeordinance ,aswha t youaredoing may
notbelegal.
RussForrestsaiditwaslegalasagene ral nexus.
JimLamontsaidwecannottaxourselvesback intosuccess.Hesaidhewasnervousabouthow
farweweretaxingthedeveloper.
DominicMauriellosa id thiswasno different fromanSOD.
GalenAaslandaskedaboutthelanguageregardingthemaximumaveragebuildingheightand
askedhowmany times ayearcouldthe 1,000 sq.ft thresholdbeused.GalenAasland asked
how Chapter 10 dealt withparkingandloading ..
DominicMauriellosaidthatwehaveagranttofundaparkingstudy,Hesaidiftherewasnot
landforparking,itwouldbeeitherparkingpay-in-lieu,oroff-site.Hesaidtheyrecogn ized that
theparkingregswerea disincentive toredeve lopment.
GalenAaslandaskedaboutGRFAonpage21,8cand8dasnottreatingsingle -family and
multiple-family thesame.
DominicMauriellosaidthatwasagood question andifwewerenotgoingtoregulatecommon
area,maybeweshould just lookatfloorplateortheoutsidewalls.
GalenAaslandaskedifthisaffectedallofTown,hadtheTownbeengiven proper notice .
DominicMauriellosaidifwestart counting oneverylevel ,itwould impact the applicant's abilityto
do additions inthefuture.
GalenAaslandsaidwearetryingtoget consistent zoning throughout andthis perpetuates
differences.
Russ Forrest saiddirectionhascomefromCouncilandhe disagreed withJim,astheCouncil
wasmoving incrementally withGRFAwiththedesignstandards.He suggested putting itinthe
formofamotionto forward toCouncil.
GalenAasland suggested changing Chapter 15,so that thetwo chapters were consistent.
.AnnBishopsaidshewas concerned withthetax implications on developers onpage18.
DianeGoldensaidshehadno comments.
Tom Weber suggested modifyingthe development impactsand would liketoadd .streamtract .
improvements.
Brian Doyon wanted tosee"banks"asause -by-right onthefirstlevelofabuildingandfinancial
institut ions onthe2nd level.He mentioned under12-7h7 ,the studies showthe winter solstice at
10am(ifthesunisevenup)andat2pmasthesuncasting shadows.He questioned ifthiswas
appropriate and suggested a different timeorperhapsswitchingto4pm,whenabusinessdoes
business.He thought publicart improvements wasactually private art andneededtoquantifyit
more .
Greg Moffet proposed thelanguageinallcasesshallbevery reasonable ,with relationto
development impacts,withreasonableasastandardusedinalllaw.
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Galen Aasland askedifTom Moorhead couldseeth is.
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John Schofield saidthisneededatweak,butwouldrecommendapproval subject toallthe
comments made.
Greg Moffet said,regarding12-7H-18,everytimewe lamentthefactthatthe code isaga inst the
applicant,wehavetriedtomicro -manage byordinance.Hesaidtotheextentwecanleavethis
tothepublic,hewasverycomfortablewith18.
ChuckMadison suggested addingthe wor~"direct"beforeimpactin paragraph 18 .
Galen Aasland said ,regardingGRFA,thatproper notification neededtoberequired.
Dominic Mauriello saidanordinancewasneededtomakeit consistent for single-family and
multiple-family,sothe single-family couldbenotified .
Greg Moffet suggested addingtheworddirectinthe151 sentenceofthe Mitigation of
Development Impacts andthatstaffaddresstheproposedGRFA.
Galen Aasland madeamotiontorecommendapprovalonbothzone districts,incorporating the
comments andchangesandin accordance with findingsinthe staff memo.
AnnBishop seconded themotion.
Themotion passed byavoteof7-0.
5 .Arequestforarezoningof property locatedintheLionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
Area ,in accordance withtheattachedmaptoanewzone district entitled Uonshead
MixedUseDistrict1andLionsheadMixedUse District 2District,(including,Vail
Intemational,LodgeatLionshead-PhasesI-III,TreeTops,Lionshead Center,Lionshead
Arcade,Vail21,Lion's PrideBuilding,VantagePoint,Lifthouse Condominiums,
Westwinds,SunbirdLodge ,Gondola BUilding ,Landmark Condominiums,Landmark
Townhomes,NorthDayLot,LionsquareLodge,LionsquareNorth,Montaneros,Concert
HallPlaza ,Antlers,Marriott,Enzian ,VailGloLodge,LionsheadInn,VailSpa ,West Day
Lot ,VA Maintenance YardandtheAmocoStation)andarezoningofthe tlonsnead
parking structure fromParkingDistricttoGeneralUse .
Applicant ;
Planner:
TownofVail
DominicMauriello
Dominic Mauriello gaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo.
BrianDoyonhadnocomments.
John Schofield hadno comments.
GalenAaslandaskedifpage2wasfromtheLandUsePlan .
Ann Bishop hadno comments.
DianeGoldenhadno comments.
Greg Moffet asked ifthetennis courtsiteshouldbe discussed inthe community facility study.He
thenaskedforanypubliccomments.Therewerenopubliccomments.
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John Schofield madeamotiontorecommendapproval,in accordance withthestaffmemo.
AnnBishop seconded themotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof7-0.
6.ArequestfortheestablishmentofSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.36,toallowfora
commercial expansion,locatedat680W.LionsheadPlace/Lot3,Block1,Lionshead
ThirdFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
AntlersCondominiumAssociation,representedbyRobertLeVine
JeffHunt
TABLED UNTILMARCH 8,1999
7.ArequestforamajoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.7(TheMarriott
Hotel),toallowfortheconstructionoftheGoreCreekClubandaremodeltotheexisting
hotel ,locatedat 714 LionsheadCircle/MarriottMark.
Applicant:
Planner:
HMCAcquisitionProperties,Inc.,representedby East-West Partners
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTILMARCH B,1999
8.ArequestforanamendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrict No.4 (GlenLyon),revising
theGlenLyonOfficeBuildingsite(AreaD),locatedat1000S.FrontageRoad West/Lot
54,GlenLyonSubdivision.
Applicant:
Planner :
GlenLyonOfficeBuildingPartnership,representedbyKurtSegerberg
DominicMauriello
TABLED UNTILMARCH 8,1999
9.ArequestforafinalreviewofaproposedlockerroomexpansiontotheDobsonIce
Arena,locatedat 321 E.LionsheadCircle/Lot1,Block1,VailLionshead2nd Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
VailRecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTIL MARCH B,1999
10.Arequestforaminor amendment toSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.35,AustriaHaus,
toamendSection6ofOrdinance#12,Seriesof1997toclarifyaconditionofthe
Ordinance,locatedat242E.MeadowDrive/PartofTractC,Block 50,VailVillage1st
Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
BillSullivan,representingtheAustriaHaus Development Group
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTILMARCH 22,1999
Tom Weber madeamotiontotabletheaboveitems.
John Schofield secondedthemotion.
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Themotionpassedbya vote of7-0.
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11.InformationUpdate
Three,two-yeartermPECvacanc ies (GregMoffet,JohnSchofieldandAnnBishop)
DominicMaurielloadvisedthePECtowritelettersofinteresttoLoreleiDonaldson(TownClerk)
expressing interesttorepeatterms.He thenadvisedthePECthatBrentAimwouldnotbe
running againfortheORB.
12.ApprovalofJanuary25,1999minutes.
Tom Weber abstained fromminutecorrections,ashewasabsent.
Galen Aasland hadchanges.
John Schofield madeamot ion forapprova l oftheminutes.
Brian Doyon seconded themotion.
Themotionpassedbya vote of6-0 .
GregMoffetaskedRussforanupdateonthecommunityfacilities.
RussForrestsaidtheywerelookingat8differentsites ,with agreenlightfromCouncil.
AnnBishop madeamotion toadjourn.
DianeGoldensecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof7-0 .
Themeetingadjournedat6 :20pm.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planningand Environmental Commission
Commun ity Development Department
March22,1999
ArequestforaConditionalUsePermittoeliminateadwellingunit ,located at124
EastMeadowDrive/Lot5E,VailVillage t",.
Applicant:
Planner:
AlfredoSuarez,representedbyBillPierceofFritzten,Pierce,Smith
AllisonOchs .
I.DESCRIPTIONOFTHEREQUEST
Theapplicant,AlfredoSuarez,represented byBillPierceofFritzlen ,Pierce,Smithis requesting
a conditional usepermittoallowfortheeliminationofadwellingunitlocatedintheVillage Center
Condominiums at124EastMeadowDr.
The applicant isproposingtoeliminateUnit5FintheVillageCenter Condominiums.The
elimination willbe accomplished byconnectingUnit4Fwiththeunitabove.Theproposed
connection willbe accommodated by constructing aninterior stairway connectingthetwounits .
AccordingtoSection12-7C-3 (PermittedandConditionalUses),intheCC2District,permitted
and conditional usesforspecificfloorsshallbethesameasthosepermittedinthe Commercial
Core1District.PursuanttoSection12-7B-5(Permittedand conditional uses;above2ndfloor):
thefollowingusesshallbe permitted onanyfloorabovethe2ndfloorabovegrade subject tothe
issuanceofaconditionalusepermit:
Any permitted or conditional usewhicheliminatesanyexistingdwellingor
accommodation unit,oranyportionthereof,shallrequireaconditionalusepermit.
II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval ofthe applicant's requestfora
conditional usepermittoallowfortheeliminationofonedwellingunit throughthe connection of
two dwelling unitsattheVillageCenter Condominiums .Staff's recommendation ofapprovalis
baseduponourreviewofthecriteriaoutlinedinSectionIVofthis memorandum .Staff
recommends approvalofthisrequestsubjecttothefollowingfindings:
1.Thattheproposedeliminationofthedwellingunitisinaccordancewiththe
purposesectionoftheCommercialCore2ZoneDistrict.
2.Thattheproposedlocationofthedwellingunittobeeliminatedwillnotbe
detrimental tothepublichealth,safety,orwelfareormateriallyinjuriousto
propertiesor improvements inthevicinityoftheVillageCenter Condominiums.
3.Thattheproposedeliminationofthedwellingunitcomplieswitheachof
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theapplicable prov isions oftheMunicipalCode.
III.BACKGROUND
In reviewingthis conditional usepermitrequest ,staffrelieduponthegoals,policiesand
objectives outlined inthevariousTownofVailplanning documents .Wh ile the purpose
s tatement ofthe Commercial Core2ZoneDistrict specifically references theVa il Lionshead
UrbanDes ign GuidePlan,stafffeelsthat dueto thelocat ion ofthispropertywithintheVail
VillageMasterPlanBoundary ,itismoreappropriateto consider theVailLandUsePlanandthe
VailVillageMasterPlan.Thefollowingisasummaryofstaff's review oftheTown 's planning
documents:
Municipal Code
Acco rding toSect ion 12-7C -1 ,thepurposeof theComme rcial Core2ZoneDistrictisintendedto :
Providesitesforamixtureof multiple-dwellings ,lodgesand commercialestablishments
inaclustered ,unifieddeve lopment.Commerc ial Core2Districtin accordance withthe
VailLionsheadUrbanDesignGuidePlanandDesign Considerations ,asadoptedin
Section12-7C-15 ofthisArticle ,isintendedtoensureadequatelight ,air ,openspaceand
otheramenitiesappropriatetothepermittedtypesofbUildingandusesandtomaintain
thedesirablequalitiesoftheDistrictbyestablishingappropriatesite development
standards
VailLandUsePlan
1.1 Vailshouldcontinuetogrow inacontrolled environme nt,maintaining a
balancebetweenresidential ,commercialand recreationalusestoserve
boththevisito r andthepermanen t resident.
1.3 Thequalityof development shouldbemainta ined andupgraded whenever
possible .
1.4T he original themeoftheoldVillage Coreshouldbecarriedin tonew
development intheVillageCorethroughcontinued implementationof the
UrbanDesign GuidePlan.
1.12Vailshouldaccommodatemostof 1he additionalgrowthinexisting
developed areas(infillareas).
5.1Additionalresiden tial growthshouldcontinuetooccur primarily inexisting ;
plattedareasandasappropriate innewareaswhe re high hazardsdonot
exist.
5.4Resident ial growt h shou ld keeppacewiththemar ket place demands f ora
fullrangeofhousingtypes .
VailVillage Master Plan
Goal #1 Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserVingthe unique
architectural scale oftheVillagein order to sustain itssenseof community and identity.
1.2Ob jective:Encouragetheupg rading and redevelopmentofresidential
andcommercialfacilities .
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IV.CONDITIONALUSEPERMIT CONSIDERATION CRITERIAANDFINDINGS
In accordance withChapter16oftheMunicipal Code,anapplicationforaconditionalusepermit
within Commercial Core2,thefollowingdevelopmentfactorsshallbeapplicable:
1.Relationship and impact oftheuseon developmentobjectives oftheTown.
Staffbelieves theapplicant'srequesttoeliminateadwellingunitintheVillage
Center Condominiums willhaveminimalnegative impactsonthe development
objectives oftheTown .However,staffbelievesthattheproposalwillreducethe
effective occupancyrateofthetwounits ,whichwhencompounded throughout
theTown ,couldreducethebedbaseoftheTown .
2.Effect oftheuseon light andair,distribution of population,transportation
facilities,utilities,schools,parksand recreation facilities,and other public
facilities and public facilities needs.
Staffbelievestheproposedeliminationofthedwellingunitwillhaveminimal
negat ive impactsontheabovedescribedcriteria .
3.Effect upon traffic,with particular referenceto congestion,automotive and
pedestrian safety andconvenience,traffic flow and control,access,
maneuverability,andremovalof snow fromthe streets and parking areas.
Staffbelievestheproposedeliminationofthedwellingunitwillhavenonegative
impacts ontheabovedescribedcriteria .
4.Effect uponthe character oftheareain which the proposed useistobe
located,inclUdingthescaleandbulkofthe proposed usein relation to
surrounding uses.
Noexteriorchangesareproposedwiththisrequest.Therefore ,staffbelieves
therewillbenonegativeimpactsontheabovedescribedcriteria.
ThePlanningand Environmental Commissionshallmakethefollowingfindingsbefore granting a
conditional usepermit:
1.Thattheproposedlocationoftheuseisinaccordancewiththe purposes
oftheZon ing Requtatlons andthepurposesofthe district inwhichthesite
islocated.
2.Thattheproposedlocationoftheuseandthe conditions underwhichit
wouldbeoperated or maintainedwouldnotbe detrimental tothepublic
health,safety,orwelfareormateriallyinjurioustopropertiesor
improvements inthevicinity.
3.Thattheproposedusewillcomplywitheachoftheapplicable provisions
oftheZoningRegulations.
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MEMORANDUM
PlanningandEnv ironmental Commission
Community Development Department
March22,1999
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SUBJECT:Arequestforarezoningfrom property ownedbytheTownofVailzoned
Primary /Secondary toResidentialClusterlocatedat 2497,2487,2485 and2477
Garmisch Drive/Lots1,2,3and4,BlockH,Vaildas Schone Filing#2.
Applican t:
Planner:
TownofVail ,representedbyAndyKnudtsenandNinaTimm
AllisonOchs
I.DESCRIPTIONOFTHEREQUEST
TheTownofVailisapplyingforarezoningonpropertywhichiscurrentlyzoned Primary/Secondary
ResidentialtoResidentialCluster.Thisproperty ,locatedatat2497,2487,2485and2477Garmisch
Drive/Lots 1,2,3 and4 ,BlockH,VaildasSchoneFiling #2 ,isownedbytheTownofVail,andis
thesiteofthe proposed ArosalGarmisch EmployeeHousingand neighborhood park.
Thecurrentplanforthesefourlotsisto construct a4-plexandduplex primarily onlots2,3,and4 .
A neighborhood park isplannedforlot1andthe soon-to-be-annexed landtothewest.Thepark
willrequireaConditionalUsePermit.Thesiteplanisstillinthe preliminary stage(see attached).
II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval ofthisrezoningrequestsubjecttoreviewinSectionVandthefollowing
finding:
That theproposedzone district is compatible withandsuitableto adjacent uses ,is
consistent withtheTown'sLandUsePlanandZoningRegulations,andisappropriateforthe
area.
III.BACKGROUND
TheTownofVailpurchasedthesefour lotsfromtwofamiliesin1990.Whenpurchasingtheselots ,
Councilidentifiedthemtoincludeaneighborhoodpark,openspace,oremployeehousing .The1994
ComprehensiveOpenLandPlanstatesthatthelandshouldbeusedforapublicuse ,whichincludes
employeehousing .Neighborhoodpartic ipation forproposalsonthissitebeganin October of1998
and continued through November with neighborhood meetings with designers.Council approved
the development ofsixunitsandaneighborhoodparkonNovember17,1998.OnJanuary20 ,1999,
thesiteplanwasbroughttotheDesignReviewBoardfora conceptual review.On January 26 ,
1999 ,Councilapprovedthe concept ofa4-plexandduplexontheeastsideofthelot,withthe
ne ighborhood parkonthewestsideofthelotsandonthelandtobeacquiredinthelandexchange
withtheU.S.ForestService .
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IV.ZONINGANALYSIS
LotSize:
Lot1:.26acres(11 ,325.6 sq.ft.)
Lot2 :.45acres(19,602sq .ft.)
Lot3:.24acres (10,454.4 sq.ft.)
Lot4:.24acres (10,454.4 sq .ft.)
TotalArea of Site :1.19 acresor 51,836.4 sq.ft.
TotalBuildableArea:1.19 acresor 51,836.4 sq.ft.
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Standard cuirem Zonina:PIS Proposed Zoning:RC
Setbacks:20 '/15'/15 '20'/15 '/15 '
Heiaht:30 '/33'30'/33 '
Dwelling Units :•2du'spersite ,with1onlotsless •6du 's per buildable acre
than15 ,000 •Totalof7.14 du 's allowed
•Total of5 du's allowed (plus4
allowable EHU's)
GRFA:•25%offirst 15,000 •25%of buildable area
10%ofnext15,000 225sq.ft.per constructed single
5%over30 ,000 familyor duplex
425sq.ft.per allowable du •Totalof 12,959 sq.ft.
•Totalof 14,394.1 so .ft.
Site Coverage :•20%oftotals ite area •25%oftotalsitearea
•Totalof10,367 sq.ft.•12,959 .1 sq.ft .
V.CRITERIA
The PEC shall makethe following findings beforegrantingapprovalofazone change request:
1}Isthe existing zoningsuitablewiththe existing landuseonthesiteand adjacent land
uses?
The purpose oftherezon ing istoallowfor t he development ofsix employee housing units
anda neighborhood park.Eachoftheunitswillbesoldto qualified buyersselectedthrough
a lottery process.Currently thefour undeveloped lotsare zoned Primary/Secondary.
Adjacent land tothe west is currently U.S.Forest Service landsoonto be annexed intothe
Town ofVailthroughthelandexchange .This property isthe proposed siteofthe
Arosa/Garmlsch ParkandisproposedtobezonedOutdoorRecreation.Adjacent landtothe
east(lots5and6)is currently zoned Primary/Secondary.The current useofthis property
is Sunlight North,a9-unit residential complex.
2)Istheamendment preventing a convenient workable relationship withlanduses
consistent with municipal objectives.
This rezoningallowsforthe development ofsixemployeehousingunits.ina duplex and 4-
plex formation.The provision ofemployeehousingisa Town objective stated intheLand
UsePlanandthe Municipal Code.
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3)Doesthe rezoning provide forthegrowthofanorderlyviable community?
TheTownrecognizesthatapermanent,year-round populationplaysan important rolein
sustainingahealthy,viablecommunity.Toencourage employees toremainwithintheTown ,
theTownistakinganactivesteptoprovidequalityhousingforitsworkforce.Residential
Cluster z oningallowsforaclustered development of6unitsontheselots,increasingthe
areaavailablefortheneighborhoodpark .Staffbelievestheclusterapproachforthisland
tobeamoreefficientandorderly approach tohousingthandevelopmentassinglefamilyand
duplexhomes .
4)Isthechangeconsistentwiththe Land UsePlan?
ThefollowingaregoalsandpoliciesoftheLandUsePlanstaffbelievesarerelatedtothe
proposedrezoning:
1.1 Vailshouldcontinuetogrowinacontrolledenvironment,maintainingabalance
betweenresidential,commercialandrecreational usestoserveboththevisitorand
thepermanentresident.
1.10 DevelopmentofTownownedlandsbytheTownofVail(otherthanparksandopen
space)maybepermittedwherenohighhazardsexist .ifsuch development isfor
publicuse..
1.11 Townownedlandsshallnotbesoldtoaprivateentity,longtermleasedtoapublic
entityorconvertedtoapr ivate usewithoutapublichearingprocess .
5.1Addit ional residentialgrowthshouldcontinuetooccurprimarily inexisting,platted
areasandasappropriateinnewareaswherehighhazardsdonotex ist.
5.2Affordableemployeehousingshouldbemadeavailableth rough privateefforts,
ass isted bylimitedincentives,providedbytheTownofVail,withappropriate
restrictions.
5.3Theexisting employeehousingbaseshouldbepreservedandupgraded.Additional
employeehousingneedsshouldbeaccommodatedatvariedsites throughout the
community.
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SECTION:
12-6E-1:Purpose
12-6E -2:Permitted Uses
12-6E-3 :Conditional Uses
12-6E-4:Accessory Uses
12-6E-5:LotAreaAndSiteDimensions
12-SE-S:Setbacks
12-SE-7:Height
12-SE-8:Density Control
12-6E-9:SiteCoverage
12-SE-10:Landscaping AndSite Development
12-6E-11:Parking
12-6E -1:PURPOSE:
TheResidentialClusterDistrictisintendedtoprovidesitesforsingle-family,two -family,andmultiple -
family dwellings atadensitynotexceedingsix(6)dwellingunitsperacre,togetherwithsuchpublic
facilities asmay appropriately be located inthesamedistr ict.The Residential Cluster District is
intendedtoensureadequatelight,air,privacyandopenspaceforeachdwelling,commensuratew ith
residential occupancy,andtomaintainthedesirableresidentialqualit ies ofthe District by
establishing appropriate site development standards .
12-6E-2 :PERMITTED USES :
The following usesshallbeperm itted intheRCDistrict:
Multiple-fam ily residential dwellings,including attachedorrowdwellingsandcondominiumdwellings
withnomorethanfour(4)unitsinanynewbuild ing .
Single -family residentialdwellings .
Two-family residential dwellings.
12-6E-3 :CONDITIONAL USES:
The following cond itional usesshallbe permitted intheRCDistrict,subject to issuanceofa
conditional usepermitin accordance withthe provisions ofChapter16ofth is Title :
Bedand breakfast asfurtherregulatedbySection12-14-18ofthisTitle .
Dogkennel.
Private clubs .
Publicbulldlnqs,groundsandfacilities.
Publicor private schools..
Publicparkandrecreationfacilities.
Publicutilityandpublicserviceuses .
Ski liftsandtows .
TypeIIIemployeehousingunit (EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-6 ofthisTitle.
TypeIVemployeehousingunit(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-7ofthisTitle.
12-6E-4:ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessoryusesshallbe permitted intheRCDistrict:
Home occupations ,SUbject toissuanceofahomeoccupationpermitinaccordwiththe provisions
of Section 12-14-12 ofthisTitle .
Privategreenhouses ,toolsheds,playhouses,attachedgaragesorcarports,swimmingpools,patios ,
orrecreationfacilities customarilyincidentaltosingle -family,two-familyorlowdens ity multiple-family
residential uses.
Otheruses customarily incidentalandaccessorytopermittedorconditionaluses ,andnecessaryfor
the operation thereof.
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12-6E-5:LOTAREAANDSITEDIMENSIONS :
Theminimumlotorsiteareashallbefifteenthousand(15,000)squarefeet,containingnolessthan
eight thousand (8,000)squarefeetofbuildablearea .Eachsiteshallhavea minimum frontage of
thirtyfeet(30').Eachsiteshallbeofasize andshapecapableofenclosingasquareareaeightyfeet
(80 ')oneachsidewithinitsboundaries.
12-6E-6:SETBACKS:
IntheRCDistrict ,theminimumfront setback shallbetwentyfeet(20'),the minimum side setback
shallbefifteenfeet(15'),andthe minimum rearsetbackshallbefifteenfeet(15').
12-6E-7:HEIGHT:
Foraflatroof ormansard roof,theheightofbuildingsshallnotexceedthirtyfeet(30').Forasloping
roof,theheig .ht ofbuildings shallnotexceed thirty threefeet(33').
12-6E -8:DENSITY CONTROL :
A .GrossResidentialFloorArea:Notmorethantwentyfive(25)squarefeetofgrossresidential
floorarea(GRFA)shallbepermittedforeachonehundred(100)squarefeetofbuildablesite
area;provided,however,thatsingle -family andtwo -family dwellingunits constructed inthe
Residential Cluster District shallbeentitledtoanadditionaltwohundredtwentyfive(225)
squarefeetofgrossresidentialfloorarea(GRFA)perconstructeddwellingunit.Totaldensity
shallnotexceedsix(6)dwelling unitsperacreofbuildable sitearea.
B.Exemptions:All projects thathavereceived final DesignReviewBoardapprovalasof
December19,1978,shallbeexemptfromthechangesinthisSectionaslongastheproject
commences withinoneyearfromthedateoffinalapproval.Iftheprojectistobe developed
in stages,eachstageshallbe commenced w ithin oneyearafterthe completion ofthe
previous stage .
12-6E -9:SITECOVERAGE :
Site coverage shallnotexceedtwentyfivepercent(25%)ofthetotalsitearea .
12-6E-10:LANDSCAPINGANDSITE DEVELOPMENT:
Atleastsixty percent (60%)ofeachsiteshallbe landscaped .
12-6E-11:PARKING :
Off-street parkingshallbeprovidedin accordance with Chapter 10ofthisTitle.Noparkingshallbe
located inanyrequiredfront setback area,exceptasmaybe specifically authorizedin accordance
with Chapter 17ofthisTitle.Atleastonepark ing spaceperdwellingunitshallbelocatedwithinthe
mainbuildingorbUildingsorwithinan accessory garage whenever the development is reasonable
and appropriate forthesiteandisrequiredbytheDesignReviewBoard .
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TO:
FROM:
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MEMORANDUM
PlanningandEnvironmentalCommission
CommunityDevelopmentDepartment
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DATE:
SUBJECT :
March22,1999
ArequestforannexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofan
unplattedportionoftheSE 1;4 SE 1;4 SE 1;4 SW 1,4 ofSection 11,Township
5South,Range 81 West,generallylocatedonthenorthsideofArosa
Drive,andabuttingSunlightNorthtotheeastandTownManager'shouse
tothewest.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
I.DESCRIPTIONOFTHEREQUEST
TheTownofVailisapplyingforanannexationandzoningonpropertywhichwas
previouslyunzoned.ThispropertywasobtainedbytheTownofVailundertheLand
OwnershipAdjustmentAgreement(LOAA)withtheUnitedStatesForestService.The
TownofVailisrequestingannexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofanunplatted
portionoftheSE 1;4 SE 1;4 SE 1;4 SW 1;4 ofSection 11,Township5South,Range 81
West ,generallylocatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabuttingSunlightNorthto
theeastandTownManager'shousetothewest(seemap).
II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval oftheannexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofthe
abovepropertysubjecttothereviewofthecriteria inSectionVandthefollowing
findings :
1}Thattheareatobeannexedandproposedzonedistrictiscompatiblewithand
suitabletoadjacentuses,isconsistentwiththeTown'sLandUsePlanand
ZoningRegulations,andisappropriateforthearea.
2}TheareaproposedforannexationiscontiguoustocurrentTownboundariesby
notlessthan1/6oftheperimeterofthearea.
3}A"communityofinterest"existsbetweentheTownandtheareaproposedfor
annexation.
4}Nolandheldinidenticalownershipwillbediv ided withoutwrittenconsentofthe
landowner.
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5)Theannexationdoesnothavetheeffectofextendingthemunicipalboundary
morethan3milesfromanypointin anyone year.
6)Thattheexistingzon ing issuitablewiththeexisting landuseonthesiteand
adjacentlanduses
7)Thatthezoningisnotpreventingaconvenientworkablerelationshipwithland
usesconsistentwithmunicipalobjectives.
8)Thatthezoningprovidesforthegrowthofanorderly,viablecommunity '
9)ThatthechangeisconsistentwiththeLandUsePlan
III.BACKGROUND
OnFebruary19,1997,theTownofVailandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,acting
throughtheUnitedStatesForestService,enteredintoanagreementtoexchange
approximately62 .268 acresofNational ForestLandsforapproximately75.02acresof
non-federallandsinEagleCounty .TheexchangeallowedtheForestServ ice toresolve
encroachmentsontotheNational Forestfrom20landowners ,convey10parcelstothe
Townthatareencumberedwith specia l uses ,andtoacqu irelandswithw ildlife or
recreat ion values .Theexchangeimplements theTownofVail Landownership
Adjustment Analysis(attached),andportions oftheTownofVail Comprehensive Open
LandsPlan.TheTownandtheForestServicehaveaccomplishedthisbymakingaland
tradeofequalvalue.
Thisisthefirstinaseriesofannexation/de-annexation andzoning procedures thatthe
TownofVailwillbepursuingasaresultofthelandexchangewiththeUnitedStates
Forest service.Staffhasdecidedtoproceedw ith thisannexationandzoning
recommendation tocoincide withtheArosalGarm isch EmployeeHousingplanning
process .This landhasbeenidentified asthesiteofthe ArosalGarmisch neighborhood
park.Theemployeehousing andparkwillbedevelopedsimultaneously,aspartofthe
same development team.
TheTownCouncilwilldraftanannexingordinance.Followingtheeffectivedateof
annexation ,theCouncilwilld irect thePlanningandEnvironmentalCommissiontoholda
pub lic meeting toconsiderthezon ing districtstobe imposed.ThePlanningand
Environmental Commissioncanalsohold thehearingpriortoannexation.However ,the
proposedzoningwillnotbecomefinal untiltheannexation ordinancehasbeenpassed
onfinalreading.
IV.CRITERIAANDFINDINGS
Annexation
ThePlanning andEnvironmental Commission shallmakethefollow ing find ings before
recommendinganannexat ion totheTownCouncil:
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1)TheareaproposedforannexationmustbecontiguoustocurrentTown
boundariesbynotlessthan 1/6 oftheperimeterofthearea.
Theareaproposedforannexation is2.66acresor115,869.6 sq .ft.Thetotal
perimeteroftheareais1,364.54sq.ft.It isadjacenttocurrentTown boundaries
by682.28 sq.ft.or Y2 thetotalper imeter.
2)A "communityofinterest "mustexistbetweentheTownandthearea proposed
forannexation.
A.Areatobeannexedmustbeurbanorsoontobeurbanized.
B.Areatobeannexedmustbeintegratedintoorcompatible 'withthe
existingmunicipality.
Becausethesite it adjacenttoTownboundariesontwosides ,thereex ists a
physical "communityofinterest."Thissiteistheproposed locationforthe
ArosalGarmisch ne ighborhood park.Thisisaneedthathasbeen identifiedby
theComprehensiveOpenLandsPlan,alongwithmeetingstatedneedsinthe
CommonGroundsprocess .
3)Nolandheldinidenticalownershipmaybedividedwithoutwrittenconsent of the
landowner.-
Thelandexchangeag reement betweentheTownofVailandtheUnitedStates
ofAmerica,throughtheU.S.ForestService,hasbeenattachedforreference .
TheTownofVailcurrentlyownsthisproperty.
4)Noannexationshalltakeplacethathastheeffectofextendingthemunicipal
boundarymorethan 3 milesfromanypointin anyone year.
Th is annexat ion extendsapproximately460ft.or.087ofamile.
Zoning
ThePlanningandEnvironmental Commission shallmakethefollowingfindingsbefore
recommendation ofazoningdes ignation ofOutdoorRecreationtotheTownCouncil :
1)Istheexistingzoningsuitablewiththeexistinglanduseonthesiteandadjacent
landuses?
Thep urpose ofthezon ing requestistoallowforthe development a
neighborhoodpark ,whichwillrequireaCondit ional UsePermit.Adjacentlandto
thewestisTownpropertyusedastheTown Manager's house .Adjacentlandto
theeastistheproposedsiteofthe ArosalGarmisch EmployeeHousing
development.ThissiteiscurrentlyzonedPrimary/Secondary Residentia l,butis
intheprocessofrezoningtoResidentialCluster.The neighborhood parkwill
extendintotheselots.
2)Isthezoningpreventingaconvenientworkablerelationshipwithlanduses
consistentwithmunicipal Objectives .
Thiszoningallowslandacquired inthelandexchangetobeusedforapublic
purpose,aneighborhoodpark.
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3)Doesthezoningprovideforthegrowthofanorderly,viablecommunity?
ZoningofthesiteasOutdoor Recreation allowsforthedevelopmentofa
neighborhoodparkthroughaConditional UsePermitprocessbyrestricting
development.Parksareanintegralpartof anycommunity.WiththeTownof
Vail's emphasis onoutdooractivities,alongwithitsnaturalbeauty,thiszoning
helpstoprovideforandorderly,viablecommunity.
4)IsthechangeconsistentwiththeLandUsePlan?
ThefollowingaregoalsandpoliciesoftheLandUsePlanstaffbelievesare
relatedtotheproposedzoning :
1.1.1 Vailshouldcontinuetogrow inacontrolledenvironment,maintaining a
balancebetweenresidential,commercial,andrecreationalusestoserve
boththevisitorandthepermanentresident.
1.8Recreationalandpublicfacility developmentonNational Forestlands
maybepermittedwherenohighhazardsexistif:
a)Community objectivesaremetasarticulatedinthe
ComprehensivePlan
b)TheparcelisadjacenttotheTownboundaries,with goodaccess.
c)Theaffectedneighborhoodcanbe involvedinthedecision-making
process.
2.7TheTownofVailshouldimprovetheexisting parkandopenspacelands
whilecontinuingtopurchaseopenspace.
Inaddition ,thefollowinggoalsandprioritiesoftheComprehensiveOpenLands
Planshouldbeconsidered:
3.Provideadditional recreationfacilities
"..West Vail,onthenorthsideoftheInterstate,couldutilizean
additionalsmall "pocketpark"tomeetthisneed."
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CHAPTER 8
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SECTION :
OPEN SPACEAND RECREATION DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 8.OUTDOOR RECREATION (OR)DISTRICT
Passive outdoor recreation areas andopen
spaces.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-1:Purpose
12-88-2 :Permitted Uses
12-86-3 :Conditional Uses
12-88-4 :Accessory Uses
12-88-5 :Lot Area And Site Dimensions .
12-88-6 :Setbacks
12-88-7:Height
12-88-8 :Density
12-88-9:Site Coverage
12-88-10 :Landscap ing AndS ite
Development
12-88-11 :Parking
12-88-12:Additional Development
Standards
12-86-1 :PURPOSE:The Outdoor Recre-
at ion District is intendedtopre-
serve undeveloped oropenspacelands
f rom intensive development while perm itting
outdoor recreational activities that provide
opportun ities tor active and passive recre-
ation areas ,facilities anduses.(Ord.
2 1 (19B4)§9)
12-88-2:PERMITTED USES :The follow-
i ng uses shall beperm itted in
theORD istrict:
8icycle paths and pedestrian walkways.
Interpretive nature walks.
Nature preserves.
12 -88-3:CONDITIONAL USES:The
following conditional uses shall
be permitted,subject to issuance ofacon-
dit ional use permit in accordance w ith the
provisions o f Chapter 16of this Title:
Accessory buildings (permanent and tempo-
rary)and uses customarily incidental and
accessory to permitted orcond itional out-
door recreational uses,and necessary for
the operation thereof,including restrooms,
drinking fountains,bleachers ,concessions,
storage buildings,and similar uses.
Cemeteries .
Equestrian trails,used only to access Na-
tional forest system lands.
Pub lic parks and active public outdoor rec-
reation areas and uses ,excluding bUildings .
Skilifts,tows and runs.
Well water treatment facilities.(Ord.
21 (1994)§9)
12-88-4:ACCESSORY USES:The follow-
ing accessory uses shall be
perm itted i ntheORD istrict:
Accessory uses in the OR-District aresub-
ject to cond lt lcnal use perm it review in
Town of Vail
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accordance withthe provisrcns of Chapter
16of this Title.(Ord.21(1994)§9)
12-88-5:LOT AREA AND SITE DIMEN-
SIONS:Not applicable intheOR
District.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-6:SETBACKS:In the OR District,
the minimum setback shallbe
twenty feet (20 ')from all property lines,
except as may be further restricted bythe
Planning and Environmental Commission .in
conjunction with the i ssuanceofa condi-
tional use permit in accordance withthe
provisions of Chapter 16of this Title.(Ord.
21 (1994)§9)
12 -88-7:HEIGHT:For a flat roof or man-
sardroof,the height of bUildings
shall not exceed twenty one feet (21').For
a sloping roof ,the height of buildings shall
not exceed twenty four feet (24').(Ord.
21 (1994)§9)
12-88-8:DENSITY:Not applicable inthe
OR District.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-9:SITE COVERAGE:Site cover-
age shallnot exceed five percent
(5%)ofthe total site area.(Ord.21 (1994)
§9)
12-88-10:LANDSCAPING AND SITE DE-
VELOPMENT:Landscape re-
quirements shall be determined bythe
Design Review Board in accordance with
Chapter 11 ofthis Title.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-11:PARKING:.Ott-street parking
shall be provided in accordance
with Chapter 10of this Title.(Ord .21(1994)
§9)
12-88-12:ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS:Additional regula-
tions pertaining to site development stan-
dards and ·the development oflandin the "·
Outdoor Recreation District are "found in
Chapter 14of this Title.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
Town of Vail
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EXC~~~GE AG~EEMENT
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7~is Exchange Agre,:ment,mace t~is \qib d ay ~f 6\;(I1c.ry .,:997,
b etween the To~0=Va~l,a m~,~c~?a l corpo=at~on,wnose aca~ess ~s 7 5 South
F rontage Roa d,Vail,Colorado8 1645,h e =einafter ~efer=ed t ~as the ~andcwne=,
and the Un ited S tates of ~~erica,a ceing by and t hrcugh the Forese Se rvi ce,
Depar~ment of Ag=i culture ,i~considera t ion of the a pp ra is als by ~h e partie s
h ere~a of the land or interest in lanc herein described and othe r g ood and
valuable conside rations ,~he r ec eipt of which is hereby acknowledged ;do hereby
severa lly agree a s follows :
WITNESSETH:
Pursuant t o t ~e Genera l Exch ang e Act of March 20 ,1922,as amended (~2 Stat.
4 65 )a nd the Act o fOct ober 21,197 6(90 Stat .2743),the Landcwner does h e reby
agree to c onvey to the United S tates of America t he real property desc ribed in
S chedulenAn enclosed her eto and made a part h ereof .In exchange t:h erefore,
t~e Un ited Sta tes of America a grees t o convey to t he Landown er by P atent issuec
b y the Depa rtment o f the Inte ricr ,t he re al p roperty describ ed in Schedule "B"
e nc lcsed hereto and mace a pa rt h er eo f .Th ere will be no need to equalize
values pur suant to S ec tion 2 06(b)of the Fede ral Land Po l icy and Man agement Act
o f 197 6 (43U .S .C .1716 )s incet he va lueswe re d et ermined t o be equal.The
ag reed to v alues for this exchange a re:
P=cperty o£the Landowne=:$4,50 2 ,000
Prop ert y of the United S tates ':$4 ,502,000
F irst,the Lancowner agrees to c onvey by warranty Deed in a c cordance with
Depa rtment o f Just ice standards whe~requested by t he Fore st Service,t he lands
c r in t erest in lands describe d in s che du.l,e "A"to t he trna t ec States of America
a ne.its ass igns,together wi th necess ary documents required to c onvey good
tit le,::::-ee f z cm a l2.encumbrance s exc e p t;thos e set f orth i n Schedul e itA.II
Second ,t he Landowner agrees to delive r all necessary documents to the Forest
S~pe~visor,White R ~v e r Nat ional For est,who will act as e sc ~ow holde~.
Third,the Landowner agrees t~f ~~is h tit le eV~Gence en the rea~prop e rty
des c ribed in Schecule "A "in a form satisfactory to the Office o ft he Ge neral
COlli~sel 0:the United States Department of Ag riculture a nd p ay a ny e scrow
e xpe~ses i ncurred he rei~.
Fou~th,the Landowner agrees t o de-ar~ex a ll ~emaining National F c~est System
land wi t hin the corpo rate boundary o f t he Town of Vail within one year of the
clcs ing of t his land exchange.This pa ragraph ONLY of this Exchange Agreement
s hall s urvi ve c losi n g lli'ltil the d e-ap~ex a t io n has occured and consiti tues a
c ontractual obligation on the part of t he To~~of Vail .
When title has b een a cc ept ed by the Fore st Service,the Uni t ed States of
~~eri ca agrees t o convey by patent the real property desc rib ed in S ch edule "B,"
sub ject to any encumbrances ncted therein .
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30t~?arties agree ~ot to do,or suffer othe rs to do,any act by which the
value 0 :the real ~rc~erty which is the subject 0:t he Agr eement may be
dimi~ishec or fu~~he=encumbered .In the event any s uch loss 0=damage ccc~=s
frcm any cause,ir.cluding ac ts of Ged,to the real p roperty described i~
schedules ".=\"or liE,II prior to execution of deed 0 :'-i ssuance of pa t enz ,eit~e :.
p arty may r efuse withcut liability t o complete the ex change.
Thi s Agreement wi ll be te rmi~at ed 'i n t he e vent that eith er pa rty c a nnot ccnvey
a g ood and sufficient t itle to the real property agr eed t o be exchanged.
This Ag=eement is legal ly bi~ci~g on all parties,subject ~o t h ~terms and
c o n d ~ti o n s herei~and ma y only be amended or terminated by mutual conse~t~
Pu rsuant to a~agree~enc between the Landowner and Vail Associaces,I~c.,the
Landowner agrees ~o i~clccie a covenant in regard to ski area ope rations in all
future co~veyances of the Federal land (described as Lot 3,sec.7,T .5S .,
R.80 ~.,6th P .M.)to be acquired by the Landowner .The s peci fi c language of
the cover.ar.t shall be agreed to between the Landowne r a nd Vail Associates,In c.
No member 0:Congress,or Re sident Commis sioner,s ha ll be a dmit te d t o any s hare
or part of thi s agreement or to any b ene fit t hat may a ri se t her ef rom unl es s it
~s made with a c o rporation fo r its general b enefi t (18 U.S .C .43 1,4 33).
IN WITNES S WH EREOF,the Landowner,by,its duly authorized represen tative,and
the Reg ional Forester,acting for and On b ehalf of t he Fores t Service,USDA,
have executed t his Agreeme:lt this 19Th day of 6 brdr\.Cj ,::'9n.
TOWN OF VAIL,a m~~ic ipal corporat ion
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Public repc~ting b~=ce~for this collection cf information i s es timat ed to
ave rage 4 hours per respocs e,i~cluding the t ime fo rr eviewi ng instructions,
searching exist i:lS data sources,gathering and maintaining the d ata needed,and
completing and r e v ie w i~s the collection o f i nformation.S end comm e:lts
r eg ard ing t his burde:l estima te or any oth er a spect o f t h is c olle ct ion o f
information,including suggestions fo r reducing t h is burd en ,t oDepa rtment of
Agriculture ,Clea ranc e Of fi c er ,OI~~,Room 404 -W,Wa shing ton ,D .C.2025 0;and
to t he Of fice o f Manageme nt and Bu dge t,P ape=wo rk Re duction P ro ject (OMB NO.
OS96 -010S),Washington,D.C.2 0503 .
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
.TenoN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUsTMENT
White River National Forest
Holy Cross Ranger District
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
Town of Vail Landownersh ip Adjustment
I.PURPOSE AND NEED:
The Forest Service Manual (FSM 5407.1)directs t~at the Forest Supervisor
shall prepare and maintain appropriate written material to implement
landownership adjustment actions and rights~of-way procurement in
conformance with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest
Plan).
The manual f urt her directs that each National Forest will prepare a
Landownership Adjustment Ana lysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan as
an amendment.The White River National Forest Management Plan gives
direction with identified strategies to guide the decision maker in
cons idering land adjustment offers,and as a tool in the management of the
National Fo~est.These strategies consider acquisition and conveyance
cri~eria.The management plan does not present specific strategies for
areas that ha ve cc~plex ownership patterns and associated high land
values.The 301y Cross Ranger District i d entified three areas where these
conditions exist:the Town of Vail;Town of Minturn;and the Edwards,Town
of Avon,and Eagle-Vail area.This document presents the possible
management practices for a landownership adjustment strategy i n the Town of
Vail area.
Therefore,this Landownership Ad justment Analysis is needed to:
1.I ncorporate the respective purposes of laws which authorize land
purchases,donations,sa les,and exchanges along with
i mplementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulat ions (36
CFR :254),Objectives and Po licies in FSM 5400,.and the White
River Resource Management Plan (LMP).
2.Display the strategy for landownership adjustments on the White
Ri ver National Forest in the vicinity of the Town of Vail.
3.Provide a basis for cost effective lands management decisions by
displaying lands whose acquisition or conveyance will contribute
toward accompl ishment of the ob jectives developed to imple~ent
the Forest Land and Resource Management and community objectives.
II.PUELIC INVOLVEMENT
In May of 1991 the Town of Vail and the Forest Service formed a working
group to develop a draft landownership adjus~~ent analysis.The working
group consisted of representatives from the Town of Vail,Eagle County,and
the Forest Service.The group shared planning documents,conducted site
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visits,and discussed landownership opportunities and concerns.The group
initially developed se veral statements describing a desired future
conditicn fcr l andownership patterns and adjustments.Possible management
practices were then developed based on the desired future condition.A
narrative description and a map depicting the location of these management
practices was subse~~ently developed.This draft information was the
sub ject of three publ ic meetings hosted by the Town of Vail and the Forest
Service.The f irst meeting was a presentation of the desired future
condition and possible management practices at a regular session of the
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission.Several members of the
Town Council and interested residents were present at this meeting.Later
this same information was presented at a special evening meeting.This
meeting was well attended by interested residents and business
representatives.The third meet ing was a final presentation of the
specific parcel research to the Vail Town Council.Many of the comments
and concerns received at the meeting were incorporated into the .final
draft.
III.EXISTING COh~ITION
The Town of Vail is an internationally renowned four season resort.The
municipal boundaries are essentially surrounded by National Forest System
lands.Presently,the private land within the Town is about 90 percent
developed.Real estate values are high.The potential to create
additional private land suitable for development creates a highly
competitive and speculative environment.Conversely,the purchase and
preservation of land to be used as open space has been a high priority for
the Town of Vail.As a result,proposed landownership adjustments within
and adjacent to the Town cf Vail are often highly controversial.Forest
Service administrative decisions have been repeatedly appealed by the Town
of Vail and its citizens.Civil 'lawsuits have resulted when appellants
fai led to get relief through the administrative process.Landownership
adjustment proponents have also pursued legislative action to consummate
exchange proposals.
Landownership adjustments are costly and time consuming.The most recent
adjustment was a conveyance of two parcels to the Town of Vail under the
authorities of both the Sisk and Townsite Acts.This process took just
over ten years from the time of proposal to completion.The cost to both
the Town and the Forest Service was very high.A portion of the original
proposal is still being contested in civil court.
The National Forest System lands surrounding the Town of Vail are highly
regarded by residents and visitors for their recreation,scenic,and
wilderness values.
The White River National Forest completed a Land Classification Plan in
1969.This plan focused on acquisition priorities.In 1977,an amendment
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to the 19E~Land Classification Plan was approved that allowed for the
oon~eyance of two paroels for urban expansion and to improve the public
a~~inistration of the parcels.The amendment stated that,"if the tracts
were traded and developed it would be with the general co~mitment and
approval of the city and county governments."This decision helped to
reinforce a strong role for the Town of Vail and Eagle County in Forest
Service land ownership decisions.
In January of 1980,District Ranger Nunn submitted a Petition of ,Annexation
to the Town of Vail for eight parcels of National Forest System Lands
totalling 138 acres,more or less.In February the Vail Town Council
passed an ordinance annexing these parcels.The Town passed an ordinance
in ~pril that zoned three of the subject parcels,approximately 36 acres,
as Public Use District and the remaining parcels,approximately 102 acres,
as Green Belt and Natural open Space.The Forest Service maintains that
Ranger Nunn lacked the authority to petition for annexation and therefore
the agency does not recognize the action.The annexation and zoning of
National Forest System lands by the Town of Vail continues to be a point of
cor.tenticn that tu=ther complicates management of adjoining lands.
The curre~t Forest Plan,published in 1984,identifies specific management
re~~irements for individual areas within the Forest.A management area
prescription was developed for each area.The management area
prescriptions for National Forest System lands adjacent to the Town of Vail
are summarized below.A detailed description and the location 'of these
management areas are found in Appendix A:Town of Vail Landownership
Adjustment Map.
Winter Soorts Site (lB\:Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing
on existing sites and maintains selected inventoried sites,for future
downhill skiing recreation"opportunities.
Semi-orimitive Motorized Recreation 12A):Management emphasis is for
semi-primitive motorized recreation opportunities such as
snowmobiling,four-wheel driving,and motorcycling both on and off
roads and trails.
Semi-orimitive,Non-motorized Recreation (3A):
semi-primitive,nonmctcrized recreation on
areas.
Management emphasis is for
both roaded and unroaded
Non-forested Wildlife Winter Rar.oe (SAl:Management emphasis is on winter
range for deer,elk,pronghorns,bighorn sheep,and mountain goats.
Wood Fiber Production (7E\:Management emphasis is on wood fiber
production and utilization of large roundwood of a size and quality
suitable fer sawtimber.
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Wilderness~Semi-~rimitive reel:Management emphasis is fcr the prctection
and perpetua"ion cf essentially natural bio-physical ~onditions.
A survey cf the Town of Vail and National Forest boundary was conducted by
the Forest Srvice in 1991 and numerous title claims were identified.These
title claims range from portions of homes and private roads to landscaping
and outdoor lighting on lands identified as part of the 'National Forest
System.Porticns of National Forest trails and trailheads appear to 'be
located on private property or Town of Vail owned -lands.
National Forest System lands adjacent to the Town of Vail host numerous
components of theTow~'s utility infrastructure.Water tanks,powerlines.
sewer lines,elec"ronic si"es,and roads are a few examples.
IV.DESIRED FUTURE COh~I~ION:
The Fcrest Service defines the desired future condition of the -
landownership pattern as chat pactern expeoted to result if the goals and
objectives of the Forest Plan are achieved.Chapter 3 of the Forest Plan
outlines broad goals for the Lanqs program:
-Acquire private lands within wilderness.Consolidate National Forest
~·nership Patte=ns.
-Acquire necessary rights-of-way to facilitate management of the
Fcrest including public access to National Forest System lands.
-Pursue opportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve
management efficiency for both National Forest System land and
intermingled private land~'to meet high priority resource management
objectives.
National policy prescribes that Landownership Adjustment Analyses shall
classify lands fcr acquisition or conveyance to achieve the following
objectives:
1.Enable the Fcrest/Grassland to implement a proactive land acquisition
and conveyance program;
2.Enable the Forest/Grassland to achieve the legislative objectives for
which it was established;
3.Enable the Forest Service to aoquire lands valuable for recreation,
wildlife habitat,wilderness,and other natural resource management
purposes;
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4.Enable the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress
for establisr~ent of classified areas such as wilderness,national
recreation areas,and scenic rivers;
S.Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency"improve
efficiency for the development of private lands,and improve
opportunities for ccmmunity expansion;
6.Reduce the need for and number of rights-of-way to provide for public
access to Na~ional Forest system land ar~private access to
inholdings;
7 .Reduce the miles of private/Forest Service property line and to reduce
the miles of property boundary survey,posting,and maintenance;
e~Reduce special use permit administration;
9.Conveyance of lands,especially near communities,that are encumbered
with private uses and where acquisition of other lands can better
serve the public interest;
10.Improve oppor~unities for agency and private partners to pr~vide
recreational,wildlife,and other natural resource services;
11.Mai~tain and i mprove the ab ility to acquire key parcels through the
Land and Water Conservation Fund Composite Program;
12.Reconcile Recreation Composi te Plans with the Forest Plan.
Under Management Requirements in the Forest Direction section of Chapter 3
in the Forest Plan,General Direction statements describe the priorities.
fcr l andownership adjus~ments:
1.Classify lands for acqu isition or to acquire int~rests where lands
have been identif ied as more valuable for National Forest purposes;or
where current or potential use of private lands would adversely affect
National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer
impacts to another site according to the following priorities:
a .In designated wilderness areas and other Congressionally
classified areas.
b.Where lands or rights-of-way are needed to meet resource
management goals and objectivities.
c .Lands which provide habitat for threatened and endangered species
of animals and p lants.
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d.Lands which include floodplain qr wet lands .
e.On lands having outstanding scen ic va lues cr critical ec~systems,
when these resources are threatened by change cf use or when
management may be enhanced by public ownership .
f.Lands wh ich are National Forest in ch~racter that provide
essential big game winter range and are va luable for other
National Forest purpcses.
2.Class ify lands fcr conveyance according to the following priorities:
a.To states,counties,cities,or other federal agencies when
conveyance will serve a greater public interest.
b.In small parcels inte:ming led with mineral or homestead patents.
c.Suitable for development by the private sector,if development
(residential,agr icultural,industrial,recreational,etc.)is in
the publ ic interest.
d.When critical or unique resources (wetlands,flood plains,
essential big game winter range,threatened or endangered
species habi~at,histcrical cr c~ltural resources,critical
ecosystems,etc.)cnly when effects are mitigated .by reserving
i nterest to protect the resource,or by exchange where other
critical resources to be acquired are considered to be of equal
or greater value.
In addition,the Forest Service Manual direction is to avoid the disposal
of National Forest System Lands occupied under term permit unless the
existing permitted use can be accommodated by agreement with the
permittee.These term permits were issued and are administered based on a
favorable determination that such facilities are in the public interest.
In many cases,these lands contain permanent improv~~ents crucial to the
operation of the permit and may best be managed under the private ownership
of the permittee .
The needs and concerns of lccal communities are an important component in
determining the desired future condition of landownership patterns along
ccmmon boundaries.The Town of vail landownership working group formulated
a set of goals for the desired future con?ition based on a ten year
planning horizon:
1.That there be no National Forest ~ystem lands within the municipal
limits of the Town of Vail.
2.That the Forest Service survey,identify,and maintain the common
boundary of the To~n of Vail and the Forest Service and that both
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agencies share in the enforcement of regulations pertaining to the
boundary.The boundary has been simplified where possible,
irregularities have been reduced or eliminated.
3.That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both local and national
public benefit.Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the
decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases,and all
effcrts are made to address and minimize those conflicts.
4.That all lands acquired by the Town of Vail are used for public
purposes such as open space,employee housing (per Town of Vail
~~ployee Housing ordinance),recreation or for the resolution of
unauthorized uses.
S.That the Town of Vail,Eagle County,or the Forest Service acquire all
privately owned tracts,parcels,and previously unplatted lands
adjacent to,and outside of,the commonTown of Vail and Forest
Service boundary.These lands are transferred to the National Forest
System,Eagle County,or the Town of Vail where jo~nt objectives are
satisfied.
6.That publio access to National Forest System lands be maintained or
improved.New access points meet Town of Vail and Forest Service
needs.
7.That National Forest System lands within the study area that are
encumbered with abandoned uses,unauthorized uses;or infrastructure
related facil ities are reduced or elimin~ted.
8.That the Town of Vail and National Forest reoreation opportunities are
jointly planned and integrated.
9.That all unincorporated,platted residential areas within the study
area are annexed within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail.
10.That the wood fiber production a~phasis management area (7E),as
identified i n the Forest Plan,that can be viewed from the Town of
Vail be replaced by a recreation emphasis prescription.
11.That new developments are discouraged on private lands that exist
outside and adjacent to the Town of Vail.
The above ~tatements represent both goals that the Town of Vail,Eagle
County,and the Forest Service will pursue in partnership,others are
individual goals.For example,the discouragement of new developments on
private lands (Item 11)is outside the jurisdiction of the Forest Service
and would be the burden of the Town of Vail and Eagle County.
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V.POSSI~LE KA"NAGEM!:N'l'PRACTICES:
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Differences be~ween the existing conditions and the des ~red future
conditions ind icate a potential opportunity cr the need to take act ions to
achieve the gcals and objectives of the Forest Plan.The means to achieve
the desired future conditions are possible management practices.Comparing
the existing condition of landownership within the Town of Vail Special
Study Area to National Forest policy;the goal and objectiv~s found in the
Fcrest Plan;and the desired future condition statements .developed by the
Town of Vai l working group yields several potential opportunities for
landownership management:
1.~liminate National Forest System lands within the Town of Vail.
2 .Improve opportunities for local governments to aoquire and preserve
open space.
3.The Forest Service,Town of Vail,and Eagle County shall consider
land-use objectives established on lands administered .by the other
parties in their management practices.
4.Reduce the number of National Forest special use permits for Town of
Vail inf:astr~ct~re facil ities.
5.Resolve all title claims and eliminate a ll encroachments invo lving
Naticnal Forest System lands.
6.EIL~inate Town of Vail zoning of National Forest System lands.
7.Jointly plan and integrate recreation opportunities and facilities.
8.Improve or maintain pUblic access to National Forest System lands.
New access points should meet Town of Vail and Forest Service
objectives.
9.Reduce the private and National Forest boundary to reduce the extent
of property boundary survey,posting,and maintenance.
10.Jointly enforce regulations ·pertaining to the management of the common
boundary.
11.That all land exchanges ans purchases optimize both local and national
pUblic benefit.Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the
decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases,and all
efforts are made to address and minL~ize those conflicts.
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The range af possible management practices cr authorities fer landownership
adjustments include the purchase of non-Federal lands,donation of .
non-Federal lands,exchange,sale of Federal lands to municipalities,and
legislated adjustments.The Town of vail landownership working group
applied these authorities to the Town of Vail study area in an attempt to
take advantage of the opportunities identified above.The result was a
narrative and map describing desired management practices for landownership
adjustments (see .Attachment A).
Once a landownership adjustment is proposed,a parcel specific
environmental analysis will be ccnducted.This analysis must include a
determination of public interest and must consider a reasonable range of
alternatives,including no'action.The management practice identified for
the SUbject parcel(s)(see Attachment A)would be one of the alternatives
considered in detail.The Forest Service decision maker may then choose
all or portions cf any alternative considered.
VI.FOREST PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The management practices identified above comply with the direotives of the
White River Forest Land and Resource Management Plan and with all
legislative authorities.The selected management practices are within the
public interest.
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ATTAClj:MENT A
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Narrative and Hap of Possible Hanagement Practices
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Pa~cel E:Thi9 pa~cel is lccated alcng Gcre Creek near the Interstate 70 right
ef way and ccntains National Forest System Land~that have been annexed by
the Town of Vail.
Department of Transportation for
issued by the Forest Service for
Space District
Gere Creek,two areas
Vail's Snow Avalanche
Size:40 acres
Enc~mberances:Easement issced by the
Interstate 70 and a right-of-way
Highway 6 (Bighorn Road)
Zoning:Greenbelt and Nat~ral Open
Hazards:IOO-year floodplain along
rockfall hazard.T~e Town of
include this parcel
Unique Resource Values :Wetlands along Gore
Possible Management Practioes:Conveyance to
Service would need to reserve access to
would need to reserve trailhead parking
of medium severity
Hazard does not
Creek
the Town of Vail.The Forest
the Gore Creek campground and
and access to trailhead
Parcel G:This parcel is located immediately north of Prrma court and ccntains
Nat icnal Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail.
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size:5 acres
Encumberanoes:Easement issued by t he ~epartment of Transportation for
Interstate 70 and a right -of-way issued by the Forest Service for
Highway 6 (Bighorn Read)
Zoning:Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards:?or~icn cf pa:cel withi~medium severity rockfall hazard
Unique ResoUTce Values:Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail
Parcels G-2,G-3,G-4,and G-5:These four triangular shaped parcels are
:cc ated north of the Interstate 70 right of way and contain National Forest
System Lands that have been annexed by ~he Town of Vail.The intent of the
annexa~ion was to cap~ure ~he 'I n ~e=s t a ~e 70 easement.
Size:Undetermined
E~cumberanoes:Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for
Inte=state 70
Zoning:None
Hazards:Parcel G-2 is within a h igh severity rockfall zone
Unique Resource Values:None identif ied
Possible Management Practices:Conveyance to the Town of Vail
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Parcel F:This ·parcel is loca~ed at the north end of Booth Falls Road and
conta ins National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size:14.8 acres
Encumberances:Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District has.a
water storage facility on the parcel under special use permit
Zoning:Public Use District,Town of Vail is .cons idering rezoning to
Agriculture and Open space
Hazards:High severity rockfall zone,high hazard debris flow zone
Unique Resource Values:None identif ied
possible Management Practice:conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
southern port ion of ~he parcel and deannexation for the northern
portion.The Forest Service would need to reserve access and
trailhead parking for the Booth Creek trail
Parcel E:This parcel is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive and contains
National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail •.
Size:10 acres
Encumberances:Town of Vail has purchased the northern one third ~f the
parcel tha~included a golf course maintenance facility .
Zoning:Greenbelt and Natural Open space District
Hazards:High and moderate hazard debris avalanche zones;medium severity
rockfall hazard zone;and possible snow avalanche influence zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practioe:conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northern portion of the parcel (accomplished)and deannexation for the
southern port ion
Parcel D:This parcel is located immediately south of Ptarmigan Road and
contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size:5 acres
Encumberances:Ptarmigan Road crosses the nor~hern portion of the paroel
Zoning:Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards:High hazard debris ava lanche zone;medium severity rockfall hazard
zone;and possible snow avalanche influence zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified ,
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northwest portion of the parcel and deannexation for the remaining
portion
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Parcel C:This '~arcel is located L~ediately south of Rockledge Road and
contains National Forest Syst~~Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size:11.5 acres t
Encumberances:The entire parcel is within the Vail Associates ski area
permi=.An unauthorized diversion structure exists near the center .of
the northern boundary.An unauthorized driveway and numerous ..
landscape improvements occur on the western portion •.Portions of
Rcckledge Road are also located on the western portion of the parcel.
Zoning:Greenbelt Open Space District
Hazards:The southeastern pcrtion of the parcel is located within a medium
severity rock fall hazard zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail,with private
participation,of the western .pertion of the parcel,up to the western
boundary of the adjacent Lot 1.Since this parcel is within a winter
sports special use permit,it is intended that this conveyance would
occur with the concurrence cf the permittee,and that it would include
only that portion of the parcel that is ourrently encumbered with
improvements.
The desired management practice for the remaining eastern portion is
conveyance to the permittee since this parcel also lies within the
winter sports special use permit.It is intended that this conveyance
would occur cnly with the participation and concurrence of the Town of
Vail.Such conveyance would be subject to agreement on a conceptual
master plan to be imp lemented cnce the parcel is no longer in federal
ownership.The conceptual master plan must accommodate the existing
pe=mitted uses and facilities and provide desired access for the
permittee and the Tcwn of ·yail.
Parcel B:This parcel is located i~~ediately north of the main Vail Interstate
70 interchange and ccntains Naticnal Forest System Lands that have been
annexed by the To~~of Vail.
Size:40+acres
Encumberances:Public right of way,special use permit for horse stables
and trail rides,and numerous utility corridors
Zon~g:Agricultural and Open Space
Hazards:lOO-year floodplain (Spraddle Creek),moderate hazard debris flow
area,medium severity rockfall zene .
Unique Resource Values:Pctential wetlands
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of.Vail
***Status Change:Conveyed to the Town of Vail ***
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Parcel A:This'parcel is located Un~ediately north of vail View Drive and west
of Potato Patch Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have
been annexed by the Town of Vail.
Size:11 acres
Encumberaoces:Vail Valley Drive and Potato Patch Drive both traverse this
parcel
Zoning:Public Use District
Hazards:IOO-year floodplain (Red Sandstone Creek)and medium and high
severity rockfall zones.
Unique Resource Values:Potential wetlands
possible Management Practice:conveyance to the Town of Vail of the
southeast half of the parcel and deannexaton for the remaining
northwestern pa~ion
Vail das Schone Parcel:This parcel is located northeast of lots 1,2,3,and
4,Bl ock H,Vail Das Schone Filing No.2.The parcel is entirely National
Forest System Lands.
Size:Not determined
Encumberances:None
Zoning:None
Hazards:None identified
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail.
Vail Heights Parcel:These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the
north of the Vail Hei9hts subdiv ision in West Vail .The Eagle county
Assessor is unsure of ownership and believes that the Town of Vail may be
the owner.
Size:Not determined
Encumberances:None
Zoning:None
Hazards:None identified
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:If the Town of Vail acquires the property,
then the Town would convey to the Forest Service.
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Ladner Parcel:'Xhis unplatted,private parcel is located north of Lots 8 and 9,
Block ~,vail Ridge (Cortina Lane).This parcel is located outside of the
municipal boundaries of the To~~of vail.
Size:7.2 acres
Encumberances:None identified
Zoning:Resource (County Zoning)
Hazards:None identified
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:If the Town of Vail acquires the property,
then the"Town would convey to the Forest Service.
***status Update:Town of Vail is in the process of acquiring***
East Vail water Tank Parcel:Upper Eagle Valley Water District needs to expand
current storage facility.This expansion may encumber National Forest
System Lands.Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership.
Size:Undetermined pending proposal
Encumberances:None
Zoning:None
Eazards:High and moderate hazard debris flow zones,medium severity
rock:all hazard zone,a~d high hazard snow avalanche zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:C=nvey a parcel sufficient to allow for
needed expansion to the Town of Vail or Water District
Ulbrich Properties (Lots 16,19,and 21):These three lots are privately owned
and are located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary in the West Vail
area.The lots are i~ediately.north of I-70 and west of the Vail Ridge
Subdivision.
Size:Lot 16 is 17.83 acres,Lot 19 is 16.41 acres,Lot 21 is 13.47 acres
Encumberances:Fcrest Service r=ad and trail easements
Zoning:Hillside Residential (Nov.17,1987)
Hazards:High and moderate hazard debris flow zones,high severity
rockfall hazard zone in the southern portion of Lot 21
Unique Resouroe Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:If the Town of Vail acquires these parcels,
then the Town would ccnvey to the Forest Service
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Re Opposition of the condominium assOci4[lOnJ to proposed housing ontop of any
new Lionsheac!parking structure
Our File Nos-9278-9001 and 9262-9001
To whom Itmay concern:
Our firm represents the Sun Vail Condominium Association and the Lionshead
ArcadeBuilding Condominium Association.These two Associations have asked
our firm to inform the Town ofVail that they objectto an y new employee
housing as might be constructed ontop Of or as a part of any new Llonshead
parking structure.
The Associationswe represent objectto ~y employee housing being included
in the Uonshead parking structure due to the guest experience and owner
experience expected at the condominium communities,and expected in the
Lionshead core area.TheLionsheadarea should not bear the brunt of
employee housing development (or the villageor within the town.
Our clients also understand that amajor commercial property owner.Robert
Lazier,isalso opposed to employee housing in any renovated parking structure
atLionshead,orIn the core area of Lionshead,Additionally.our clients
understand that several other owner asscciadons in the area arcalso opposed to
proposed employee housing atany renovation of the Uonshead parking
structure.
Further,If employee housing is tobe lnduded within any renovations to the
Lionshead parking structure.the Assoc iations request that any new employee
housing be proportionate in slze,quality,and visual appearance to other new
employee housing as might beapprovedby the town in other locations within
the town.Herealso,there iscone em that within the Lionshead area that a
lesser degree of architectural finish and quality of employee housing might be
allowed and constructed,than forpublic Improvements or might occur within
the village.The concern oftheAssociationsis that the Lionshead area not be
treated with any less qualitYas other areas ofVail
Our clients wouldliketo be involved in any community planning process,
work sessions,taskforces,or other mechanisms that the town might pursue in
attempting toaccomplishemployee housing in the Uonshead area.In this
regard,pleasedo not hesitate [0 contact the Sun Vail Condominium
Association and the LionsheadArcade Building Condominium Association
Associations,incareoftheir managing agent,KltWilliams,at P.O.Box3622.
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PLANNINGAND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
March8,1999
Minutes
MEMBERSPRESENT:
GregMoffet
JohnSchofield
GalenAasland
PublicHearing
MEMBERSABSENT:
AnnBishop
BrianDoyon
STAFF PRESENT:
Russ Forrest
Dominic Mauriello
.George Ruther
Judy Rodriguez
2:00 p.rn,
GregMoffetcalledthemeetingtoorderat2 :00 p.m.
1.Arequestfora worksession todiscuss theestabl ishment ofSpecial Developmen t
DistrictNo.36(Antler 's),toallowforaresidential expansionof24new condom iniums,
and7newemployeehous ing units,locatedat680W.LionsheadPlace/Lot3 ,Block1,
LionsheadThirdFiling .
Applicant:
Planner :
AntlersCondomin ium Association,represented byRobertLeVine
JeffHunt
JeffHuntgavean overview ofthestaffmemo.
GregMoffetaskediftheapp licant hadanythingtoadd.
RobLevine saidhewashopingforafinal intwoweeksandwantedtohearthePEC's concerns .
Hesaidtheroof element hadbeenchangedandrockhadbeenaddedasthishadbeenan
architectural concern .
Greg Moffet askedforanypublic comments .Therewerenopublic comments .
Ga len Aaslandsaidthe14'parkingspacewastoosmallforaparkingspot.
GregMoffetsaidtheunits werejustoverenoughtorequire moreparkingandsaidthatthe
projectwasbookedheav ily as short-term withweeklyturnover.
GalenAaslandsaidifaparkingspacewasrepresentedasaparkingspace ,it needed tomeet
the standards.Hesaid intermsofstackingspaces ,you couldn't stackemployee spaces infront
of guest spaces.Heagreedthattheshuttleservicehadreallychangedthis industry andsaid
thatsincethe landscapingwascloseto20%,itwasok.He suggested knock ing offthe
southeast corner ofthesw imm ing pool,as itwasdangerous.
DianeGoldensaidshedidn 't likethestackedspaces.but suggested stacking employee to
employee ,since allowances couldbemadesincetheywereontheshuttle.Sheagreedthat
landscaping shouldbe20%andalsotoknockoffthecornerofthe swimming pool.
TomWebersaidthe setback wasalright,buttheapplicantneededtocomeupwithan analysis
ofhowmanyparkingspaceswouldbeneededsincetheyareonthebusrouteanddon 't want to
getintotheparking management business.Hesuggestedadd ing additional landscaping bythe
pooltobringupthetotal landscaping to20%;possibly addingtothebermonthe other sideof
thepool.
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••RobLevinestated that theeastern partof thepropertywasownedbythe Townof Vail.
JohnSchofield suggested workingw ith theMarriottonthewests ide,asitwasno t realatt ractive.
He suggested going onemoreleveldowntoaddresstheparking ,ashesaidhedisagreed and
thought parkingwasneeded.Hesa id makethespacesworkwithusingarealsizespace ,
otherwise ,peopleenduptakingtwospaces.Hesa id iftheapplicantcouldcomeupwith
numbersshowingmoreparkingwasnotnecessary,thatwouldhelp.Hesa id hewouldlike the
numbersshowingload ingt ruckscou ld fitintheradius aswellasafire truck .Hesa id heagreed
wit ht heothers regardingthesw imming poo l andsugges ted ajo int vent ure onapoolw ith t he
Marriott.
GregMoffetsaidtheMarriottwascorporatelyownedandwouldnotbeag reeable dealingwithan
association .Hesaidthesetbackswerefine ,butwithoutenoughpark ing youwillbe creating '.
problemsforyourselves .Hesuggestedbeforegoing toCouncil,thattheappl icant comeinwith
evidenceratios,Hesa id helikedwheretheswimmingpoolwas .Hesaidtoformalizean
agreement withtheTownandencouragedaleasewithperhapstheapplicantmaintain ing the
landscapingontheeast.Hesa id heag reed w ith thestaff's recommendation onloading.
GalenAas land saidyouhadsignificantly lessconference roomsthantheMarriott ,andsothe
park ing generationwasdifferent.
RobLevine saidthey don't markettheirconferencefacilitiesforpeopleoutsidetheAntlers .
Architectural Character
RobLevinepresentedamodel.
Greg Moffe t asked forany pub lic com ment.Therewasnopubliccomment.
Ga len Aaslandsa id theentrancewasstart ing togetbetter,buthesaiditwas unacceptable on
t heeastandwestsidesand itneededtowrapbette r.Hesaidthisdes ign perpetuates the
Lionsheadlook .Hesa id tomakechangesontheeastandwestside,andhesaw opportunities
tomakec hanges ontheroofs.Hesa id hedidapprec iate thestoneon thebottom .
Diane Go lden saidtheentrance wasfine ,butthedec king needstobemademore i nteresting,
perhaps w ith somedes ign .
RobLev ine saidtherail ings wouldbeopen.Hesaidtheownerswouldlike themtoremain
picketsastheyarenow ,butthatdebatewasstill goingon.
GalenAaslandsaidtheapplica nt wasriskingmonotonyandsuggestedputtingglassaroundthe
athleticclub.Hesaidth is projectneededtoaddsignificant interest ontheroof ,w ith more
var iation.
RobLevinestatedtheywereconcernedaboutthegreatvariationfromtheexisting building,
Domin ic Mauriellosaidtheywereusing thesameroomdesignastheexistingbuilding.
RobLevine statedthattheseunitsneededtostayrentableandiftheybecamemore expensive ,
theywouldbelessrentable.Hesaid theoutdoorbalconymadeitmorerentable .Using the
AustriaHausasanexample,hesa id whattheydid wou ld notworkforwhatwearetry ing todo.
Tom Weber saidthemassingandcourtyardarerightthere,butthey neededtobreakuptheeave
whereitgoesintothe dormer tobreakthecontinuousband.Hesuggestedkneebracesatthe
decksandhehadnoopiniononopenorclosedrailing .Hesaidhelikedtheeastelevationbetter
thanthewestelevationbecauseithadmoreglass.Hesuggestedacopperlookratherthanthe
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••greenwithmorearticulationofstructureattheeavelines ,perhapsw ith metalshingles.
JohnSchofieldechoedthecommentsfromtheother Commissioners ,withtheadditionofheating
theinteriorcourtyardbecauseoftheshade.HeagreedwithGalenontheeastandwest
elevations,thattheyneededtogetitrightandhesaidthatthestonewas definitely astepinthe
rightdirection .
Tom Weber suggestedverticalwoodsidingontheuppertallerunitstobreakupthenorth
elevation .Heencouragedastudyanenclosedwalkway.
GregMoffetagreedwithTomtodosomemoreinterestingthingswiththerooftocreatemore
architectural interest.HesuggestedtalkingtoNancySweeney ,AIPP,todiscussartandthe
interestissueforthebalconies .
DominicMauriellosuggestedgoingbacktotheDRBforaconceptual,beforecomingbacktothe
PEC.
GregMoffetagreedthattheDRBwouldbehelpfulandtakethemodelasitwas,before changes
weremade .
2 .ArequestforamajoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrict NO .7 (TheMarriott
Hotel)andaconditionalusepermit,toallowforthe construction oftheGoreCreekClub
andaremodeltotheexistinghotel ,locatedat714LionsheadCircle 1 MarriottMark.
Applicant:
Planner:
HMCAcquisitionProperties,Inc.,representedby East-West Partners
GeorgeRuther
GeorgeRuthersaidthePECwasmakingarecommendationtoCouncilforthemajor
amendment,butthatafinaldecisionwouldbemadeontheconditionalusepermit.Hethen
gavean overview ofthestaffmemo.
CONDITIONALUSEPERMIT:
GregMoffetaskedforanypubliccomments .Therewerenopublic comments .
John Schofield askedtheapplicantiftheproposedpercentageof 1/20th shareswas open-ended
orpartofthisapproval.
Henry Pratt,of Gwathmey PrattArchitects,saidthatfractionalfeeclubsweredefinedasinterval
clubswith1nightorlessoramaximumof 1/12 .
GeorgeRuthersaidamaximumorminimumcouldbeplacedasaconditionontheapproval.
GregMoffetsaidtherecouldbeanamendmenttotheconditionalusepermit.
GalenAaslandmadeamotiontoapprovetherequestforaconditionalusepermitforinterval
ownership fortheGoreCreekClubTractA,asdetailedinthestaffmemo.
JohnSchofieldsecondedthemotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
GeorgeRuthergaveanoverviewofthemajoramendment.
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••Dominic Mauriello said buildings could encroach upon setbacksinabuildtolineoron adjacent
properties 10',perthe Lionshead Master Plan .
Henry Prattsaida setback wouldnotbemorethan 7'.
George Ruther said staff though t 7'was reasonable ,as longas there wasan approved
landscape plan .
Henry Prattsaidthispro ject wasthesameas presentedin January atthepre -ap meeting and
theyhadbeen working onthedes igns forover18 months .Hesa id this met thenew design
gu idelines in letterandintent.Hesa id hetriedtomakeeachofthe buildings lookd ifferent to
reduce the apparent s ize ofthe project andtherewasverylittle impact onlightand shading and
ne ighbors.Hesa id there were steeply,slop ing roofstobringthem more inlinewiththe walls ..
Hesaidthe66newtimeshareun its had varied roof elements to make it very clear that there .
were different fromthe existing hotel.He stated thattheonly impact wasalongthe creek and
along Lionshead Circle.Hesaid landscaping wasata minimum leveland that they were getting
ridof some ofthetennis courts and volleyball courts,butthattheyst ill anticipated a permanent
special events tent.He stated thatthe Marriott wasnot interested in sharing thepool.Hesaid
theywere creating newshu 's inthebuildingwheretheski storage was,totaling 10 pillows.He
saidthattheywererunning behind schedule rightnowandthat it met the intent ofthe Lionshead
Master Plan .He explained the rationale forthe 30%density ratio,because they almost doubled
the required ehu's which wereon-site,beingin excess ofwhatthe Town required.Hesaidthe
manager would havea residence on-siteandtherewouldbe improvements tothe existing
loading and delivery.Hesaidthey couldn't change theexistingbuildingandwere proposing a
two -berth loading dock to create 3 usable loading docks andwasthe best they coulddo with the
existing hotel.Heexpla ined thatthenewbUilding could accommodate anyUPSor other vans
andthat there would beno restaurants inthenewbuilding.Hesaidthat laundry tended to show
upin smaller vansandthattrashwou ld berolledoutfromins ide thebui lding.Hesaid ownership
would make itmorecompl icated ,asthehote l wouldretaintheirpark ing.Hesaid Peter Dan was
herefromEast West Hospitality toexplain theload ing.
Greg Moffet saidwe would needtoseethe easement recorded forany loading management
agreement.
Chuck Mad ison explained whenwego through the platting process ,wew ill go through thelegal
access atthattimeandwewereawarethatwouldhavetobe addressed.
George Ruther saidthat when a loadingtruck was parked onthe west sideof Lionshead Circle ,
staff would needtoknowthat there would be another placetogo .
Henry Prattsaid there were5loadingberths,wh ich metthemin imum requirement.Hesaidthey
were proposing todoonewingper off-season ,ifyouwanttocallit phased ornot.Hesaidhe
hadno problem with Condition #1 ,andthatregarding Condition #2 ,theyhad6unitsor1°pillows
andthatrega rding Condition #3 ,theywereonthe agenda fortheApr il 7thORB meeting .He
said Conditions #4 wereas discussed andthat Condition #6wasnota problem andthe
Town had asked usto extend a simple concrete path sidewalk tothe west daylotand Condition
#7 allowed usto grade ontoVA 's site.He mentioned thatCondition#8hadroofs overhanging
ontothe sidewalk and there wasno problem with Condition #9 .Hesaid regarding Condition #10,
that they should notbe required to snowmelt the property infrontofthe west daylot.Hesaid
regarding Condition #11thatthearea between theretailandthe pedestrian was very tight for
landscaping ,butthatit could beputbythe street.Hesaidthe streamwalk in Condition #12was
already inandthey would negotiate withstafffor wildflower seedsasitwasinourbest interest.
Hed id havea problem with Condition #13to upgrade the Frontage Roadasthe Lionshead
Master Planwas proposing to relocate theroad ,sothis condition didn 't make sense .Hesaid
theywere spending millions of dollars to upgrade the property andth is condition wasa
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••dis incentive andsohewantedthiscondi tion removedentirely .
GregMoffetaskedforanypubl icinput.Therewasnone.
Geo rge Ruthersa id regardingCondition#5,t hattheaccesswasneededfo r the lowerleve l of
theparkingstructure .Heexplained thattheaddition oflandscap ing wasacond ition perthe
ORB's approval.Heexplainedtheunheatedsect ion ofWestLionsheadCircle wasfora
pedestrianconnection.HesaidregardingCondition#8,thattheareaof encroachment mightbe
anopportunitytoexchangesomeoftheexisting privatelandadjacenttothe streamtract.He
saidthereweresomeopportunit ies for improvementsandbenefits.
'TomWeberstatedthat90%ofdeliverieswereUPSorFedExfortheGoreCreek Club ,so he
d idn 't seemuchdeliveryhappen ing andthat10pillows weregoodenough.Hesaidhe didn't
agreew ith theword inginCondition#13 ,buthethoughtdevelopmen ts shouldpay for impacts ,as
itwouldn 't makesensefortaxpayerstopayfornewdevelopment.
JohnSchofieldas ked howla rge thebanquetfacil ity wasandhowoften itwasused.Hesa id
therewasnotenoughparkingforbanquetsandhewasconcernedhowparkingwouldbe
handledwhensomeoftheparkingwentaway.
HenryPrattsaidthehotelhadgonetovaletparkingforallevents.Hestatedthattheparking
structure wasunderutilizedandtheywerenotmakinganychangestohowtheexistinghotelwas
operated.
JohnSchofieldsaidhewas comfortable withtheheight,loadingdockandthesetbacksonthe
west.
ChuckMad ison saidthegaragewou ld beaccessed f romthetop level.Hesa id thetwolower
levelswouldhaveinternalrampsandadeliveryvehiclecouldgofromthealleytothetopand
circu late downtothe lowerleve ls.Hesaid therewou ld berec iprocal access easements withthe
valet.
GalenAaslandsaid ,althoughimpressedwiththemodelhewas concerned withtheheightand
theparking,astherewasa significant deviationfromtheheight.Hesaidhewasbotheredby
the inconsistencyoftheamountofdeviationfromtheheight.Hesaidtheapplicant hadn't
demonstrated aneedforthetwotowers ,sohesaidhewouldneedtotellmewhythisisthebest
andhewouldneedtosellmeonthebig masses.Hefelttheprojectneeded smaller towersand
alsoamanageron-site .Hesa id hewasfinewiththeload ing,butthatbanquetshadalways
beenaproblem.Hesaidtheapplicantwouldhaveto demonstrate thatthis was acceptable ,but
inhismind,hewasalittleshort .
HenryPrattsa id,intermsoftheheight,therewasnoheight restrict ion on landmark elements .
Domin ic Mauriellosaidtherecouldbeflexibilitywiththeheight oflargebuild ings intheLionshead
Master Plan.
GeorgeRuthersaidtheintentoftheguidelineswastogetaslopingroof .
RussForrestsaideachindividual areaoftheLionsheadMasterPlanswas discussed andthisis
anewsetofrules .
ChuckMadisonsaid thetwolandmarkelementsweretryingtobreakuptheboxlook .Hesaid
theywerestartingwith85 'across ,buttherewasnoaddit ional squarefootage ;thiswas merely
anarchitecturalfeature.
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••Diane Go lden hadnoobjection wit hthe height,butwould lovetoseeanehu i nt heGo re Creek
Club.
ChuckMad ison saidwecou ld neverfindama nager whowantedtolive on-s ite.
DianeGoldenaskedifthegues ts wereonlygoing tousevale t par king.
Chuc k Mad ison s tated thatwastheway itwasnow .
G reg Moffet sta ted thatifyoustayedatafirstclass hotel,youdealtw ith a v alet.Hesa id he
d iffered from hisfellow Comm issioners,ashethoug ht thepark ing wasf ine.Hesaida
manage r 's unitwasneededintheGoreCreekClub ,becausethehote l andGore Creek Club
werenot commonly owned.
Henry Prattstatedthat therewouldbea24-hr.desk.
DominicMaur iello saidtherewasnosuchrequireme nt fora time-share .
GregMoffet sa id todeed restrictthe easement andreco rd theplat,regard ing theload ing.He
sa id tha tt hisbuilding wasspecif ically delineated asaspecialcase.Hement ioned thatthere
werereal opportunities forA IPP tointegratefunctionalartpiecesherew ith no greater impact
thanlandscaping.He thought th is complied withthecode ,butwouldlikeanon-s ite ehuinthe
GoreCreekClub ,t he loading/deliveryplanberecordedandplatted,thebuildingbe t rimmedback
offthes idewalks ,assetforthinthememo ,tha t snowmelting occur infrontoflotAon ly,that
pub lic artbesubstituted ,part icula rly at the frontentrance ,anddeleteCond ition #13andrequire
this app licantt opayap ro-rate asitrelatestotheFrontageRoad impact.
RussForrestsa id Greg Hallhasaballparknumberconcern ing theFrontageRoad impacts.
Greg Moffet saidhewouldliketoseeanumberpriortoCouncilapproval,asitrelatestothe
FrontageRoadimpact.Hesuggestedanaddit ional condit ion tohidethemechan ical.
Jo hn Sc hof ield sa id byadd ing 61 par king spaces ,the t otalwouldbe355spacesand66roomsto
theGoreCreekClub .Heas ked whattheave rage occupancy ofthehote l was.
Chuck Madisonsa id between60%-70%approxima tely .
PeterDansaid managers on-s ite don't workout ,astheydidn 't wanttodealwithprob lems ona
24-hr .basis.
Greg Moffet saidalltheehu'swerenowontheneighbor 's property.Heunders tood about
manager burnout ,but one isneededon-site .
Jo hn Schofield saida24-h r.deskwasnotrequ ired.
HenryPrattaskedto just put inanehuandnotamanager 's unit.
Tom Weber saidth is isabout thecodeandI'm goingagainstit,asano n-site enuwasnot
needed .
GeorgeRuthersaiditwouldgain acceptance inthe community tohave t hisfacility.
HenryPrattsa id a manager's un it woulddoawaywiththenumberofpillowsinTownandthe24
-hr deskcanbemadearequirement.
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••JohnSchofield suggested acho ice ofeithera24 -hr.deskoranenu.
GregMoffe t askedwhatkind ofassurancecouldtheyhave iftheowneroftheland decided they
d idn't wanttodobus iness anymore .
ChuckMadisonsaida fixednumberofparkingspacescouldbeallocatedtotheGoreCree k Club
andsaidtheywouldn 't be successful ifwedidn 't spellitoutupfrontallocatedbydeedtothem.
Hesaidthespaceswouldbeallocatedtousethetopfloor (1 perunit)fortheGoreCreekClub
andthehotelwouldusethelowerfloors.
GregMoffetsaidthisstillsounds liketheyarestillencountering problems forevents.
HenryPrattsaidtheytooktheapproachthattheparkingwas grandfathered andthiswasa new
.project.Hesaidtheyhadheardnoth ing from management thatparkingwasa problem.He said
theyhadtolearnhowtoparkthatstructure andnonewspacescanbeaddedtothat structure.
JohnScho field madeamot ion forapproval inaccordancewiththefindings onpage 18and
Conditions1,2,6w ith thechangethattheehu's bedeededwithnolessthan10 pillows ,witha
24-hrdeskorehuon-site ,Conditions#3 ,#4,#5w ith load ing inthealley off-street ,Conditions
#6 ,#7,,#8,,#9 ,#10withtheheatedsnowmelt continuous tothe applicant's property andnot
furthertothewest,Condition#11withlandscapingapprovedbytheORB,Condition #12,,#13
thatbeforethefinalreadingwiththeTownCouncil ,theapplicantenterintoaFrontageRoad
agreementandthatwerecommendtotheORBsomeothershinglethanasphalt.
Tom Weber secondedthemotion .
DianeGoldensaidtoamendthemot ion toincludeAIPPartinthe landscaping.
GregMoffetsa id soamended .
GeorgeRuther suggested toincludethechangetoCondition#5tosayrecordedand platted .
HenryPrattsaidasphaltshingleswasanapprovedmaterialintheLionshead Master Plan .He
saidhisshinglewasa40 -yr.top-notchshingle ,sothisrestrictionwasnotin accordance withthe
Lionshead Master Plan.
John Schofield stateditwasa recommendation ,notacondit ion.
GeorgeRuther suggested amending ittoreadins tead of "priortothefinal(2nd )reading ,couldwe
saypriortothe1st reading.
John Schofield saidtoleaveitpriortothe2nd readingsee ,astherecouldbe changes onthe t"
reading.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
3 .Arequestforafinal reviewofaproposedlockerroomandloadingdock expansion tothe
DobsonIceArena,locatedat 321 E.LionsheadCircle/Lot1,Block1,VailLionshead2 nd
Filing .
Applicant:
Planner:
VailRecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
TABLEDUNTILMARCH22,1999
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••4.ArequestforavariancefromSection12-6D-9(SiteCoverage)oftheTownofVail
MunicipalCode ,toallowforsitecoverageinexcessof20%,locatedat362Mill Creek
Circle I Lot9,Block1,VailVillageFirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
WalterForbes ,representedby Gwathmey-Pratt Architects
AllisonOchs
TABLED UNTILMARCH 22,1999
5 .Arequestforavar iance fromSection12-6D-6oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode,to
allowforan encroachment intotherequiredside setbacks ,locatedat3003 Bellflower
Drive I Lot9,Block6,VailIntermountain..
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.GuillermoHuerta
GeorgeRuther
TABLED UNTILMARCH 22,1999
6 .A requestforan amendment toSpecialDevelopmentDistrict NO .4 (Glen Lyon),revis ing
theGlenLyonOfficeBuildingsite(AreaD),locatedat1000S.FrontageRoad West/Lot
54 ,GlenLyonSubdivision .
Applicant:
Planner:
GlenLyonOfficeBuilding Partnership ,representedbyKurtSegerberg
DominicMauriello
TABLEDUNTILAPRIL 26,1999
DianeGoldenmadeamotiontotabletheaboveitems .
John Schofield secondedthemotion .
Themot ion passedbyavoteof5-0.
7.InformationUpdate
DominicMauriellosa id theordinancetorezoneLionsheadwasapprovedbytheTownCouncil.
RussForrestadvisedthatadvertisingforthePECandDRBwouldcontinuefor another 3weeks
andanewpositionwasbeingcreatedforDRB,sincethePECrepontheDRBwasbeing
removed.
Three ,two-yeartermPECvacancies (GregMoffet ,JohnSchof ield andAnnBishop)
8.ApprovalofFebruary22,1999m inutes.
DianeGolden,TomWeberandGalenAaslandhadchanges.
Diane Goldenmadeamotiontoapprovetheminutesasamended .
JohnSchofieldsecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0 .
JohnSchofieldmadeamotiontoadjourn.
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PLANNINGANDENVIRONMENTALCOMMISSION
March22,1999
Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT:MEMBERS ABSENT:COUNCILPRESENT:STAFF PRESENT:
GregMoffet
John Schofield
GalenAasland
BrianDoyon
TomWeber
DianeGolden
AnnBishop
SybillNavis
LudwigKurz
GeorgeRuther
AllisonOchs
Judy Rodriguez
.Public Hearing 2:00 p.m.
GregMoffetcalledthemeet ing toorderat2:00p.m.
1.Arequestfora joint worksession withtheTownCounciltoamendtheTown 's "Public
Accommodation"ZoneDistrict,Chapter7and amendments toChapter15,Gross
ResidentialFloorArea(GRFA),TownofVailMunicipalCode.
Applicant:
Planner:
Johannes Faessler,representedbyBraunAssociates,Inc.
GeorgeRuther
George Ruthergaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo .
TomBraun,representingthe applicant,saidthepurposeofthedistrictwasforshort -term
accommodation units .HesaidallthepropertieswereSOD's already.
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomments .
JimLamont,representingtheEastVillage Homeowner's Association,suggested relativeto
Johannes proposal ,therewasmoreofanaffinitybetweentheTalisman,AustriaHausand
Sonnenalp,thantheHolidayInnsite.HesaidtheTivolineighborhooddidnotwanttochange.
Hesaid however,thattheywantedequaltreatmentwithGRFA ,butdidnot want commercial.
Hesaidhehadnoproblemwithon-streetcommercial ,frompedestrian precincts,withno
variable setbacks outsidethepedestrianprecincts.Hesaidtheywantedtopreservethe
character ofthe neighborhood.
GregMoffet suggested addingaconditionalusetohaveitinkeepingwiththe neighborhood.
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Jim Lamont saidthe setback issuedoescomeinto consideration withprivate property and
shouldnotbeavariableissue,butonTownrights -of-ways thereshouldbeflexibility.Regarding
impact fees,hesaidtheyhadtobegenerallyappliedorhaveanoverall impact feeordinanceso
thesuburbsandinnercitieswouldgettreatedthesame.Hesaidpublic expenditures werebeing
dealtwithhere.He suggested refiningthelanguagedown ,asitwasobtuse.
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Tom Weber askediftherewasaneedtogobeyondwhattheStreetscapeMasterPlan
mandated.
JimLamontsaid ,yes.HesaidtherewasonlyonepropertyinLionsheadthatwasaPAandsaid
Tobecarefulcarefulintakingoutastandardthatwascommontoallzoned istricts.Hesaidthat
thismaynotbethecorrectordinance.Hesaidtheparkingwascriticalbecauseifit changed
across theboard ,itwouldchangetheeconomicsof redevelopment andthe developers would
needtoknow .assoonaspossible .HesaidheandDaveCorbinhadtalkedtoover40 property
owners,whoagreedthatthecommercialareawasfailing ,beingdusty,d irty andloadedwith
delivery trucks.Hesaid iftheparkingrequirementwasreduced ,itwouldbeaw inlwin situation .
LODGINGDEFINITION:
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomments.
BobLazier ,owneroftheTivoli Lodgeandsome commercial downtown,saidtheTowncoulduse
somenewhotelrooms ,butwarnedagainststiflingdevelopers ,astherewasahugeneedfor
500-1000 beds.Hesaidthereappearedtobea movement towardstheHolidayInnsite .He
saidweseemtobetryingtoputeverythinginabasket,sothatallaretreatedequally ,which is
notnecessary,aslongastheyaretreatedfairly.HesaidthecharacterofTivoliwas very
different fromtheeconomicsoftheSonnenalpandthatcommerc ial wasnotneeded ,asitwas
walking distance totheVillage.Hesaidtoputallpublicaccommodationsunderone umbrella
would bedifficult.Hesaidtheheightrequirementof48'limitedtheTivoli.Hesaidhewas
addressing this philosophically andadvisednottogetboggeddownwithspecifics.
Tom Weber sa id Georgewasgoingintheright direction.
BrianDoyonsaid itwas inthe rightdirection,butwouldliketoseethedurat ion oftimeforFFU's.
George Rutherexplainedthattherewasaminimum1nightownershipandamaximumof1/12th
night ownership.
BrianDoyonsaidtheFFUdefinit ion washisonlyconcern.
John Schofield suggested lookingtotheusedefinitionofanaccommodationunitvs.a dwelling
unit.Hesaidtheshort -term warmbedsorthe70%usemadesense,buthe didn't knowabout
enforcement,butto accomplish theobject ive ofwarmbeds/shortterm,70%wasgood.He
askediftherewas currently a24-hr.deskrequirementunderlodgesandifnotit might be
something toconsider.Hethenaskedifallthecurrent accommodations inthePAZone District
had24-hr .desks.Hesaidthiswasfocusingonthequalityoftheamenities.torecognizeitasa
lodge.Hesaidthelanguagewasdirectedtowardstheuseoftheunit.
GalenAaslandagreedwithJohnthatthepurposeofthedistrictwasshort -term units .Hesa id
the smaller hote ls wouldpotentiallystillworkwithoutafrontdeskandhewas comfortable with
the70%,butthereneededtobeflexibilitytoencourageredevelopment.
GregMoffetsaidtoaddaprovisionthatthenumberofAU'sneededtobereplaced.Hesaidthe
24-hr.desk wasappropriatemostofthetimeandthattherewasadifferencebetweenafront
deskanda24-hr.desk.
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BobLaziergavetheWillowsasanexampleofhavingafrontdesk.
Greg Moffet suggested requiringpeopletokeepbedsinthelivebedpool,buthewouldn 't know
howtoenforcethis.
GeorgeRuther stated thattheFFU does notcounttowardsthe equivalency andaskedhow
toensurethattheseunitswouldgetusedmorelikehotelrooms,ratherthancondos.
Greg Moffet saidthatinnocasecouldAUsquarefootageberemoved .Hesaidtherecouldbe
fewerlargerunits,aswasoneintheAustriaHaus.
Georgesaidthiswasanand/orsituationwiththepropertyowner.
REVIEWPROCESS:
GeorgeRuther gave anoverviewofthereviewprocess .
TomBraun suggested notfewer meetings;justnot6-8worksessionsonthe larger projectsand
tohave projects finishoutclosertowheretheywouldendup.
Greg Moffet askedforanypubliccomments.Therewerenopublic comments.
GalenAaslandsaidheagreedwithwhatthePECtalkedabout,andagreestohaveadjacent
property ownersnotified.Hesaidhelikedtheformattodeedrestrictemployeehousingand
wouldliketoseesomekindofscenariosetupsoastonotbeasurprisetothe developer.
Tom Weber saiditneededtogetasclosetoa design-by-right processaspossible.
BrianDoyonagreedwithGalen.HesaidthePECwouldliketotakesomeoftheissuesand
makethe decisions andnothavetogotoCouncilsincetheywereplanning issues.Hedoesnot
liketwo groups reviewingrequests.HethengavetheexampleoftheAustriaHaus ,withthePEC
givingapprovalandCouncilturningitdown.
John Schofield saidtorefineithavezoninganddesigncriteriaso applications cangorightto
theORB.Hesaidifitwentintosetbacks,thenitwouldneedtogobeforethePEC.
GregMoffetsaidhepreferredtoseerequestsreviewedmorecloselytotheGUprocess.
Hesaid everybody wouldbenefitifaCouncilreviewwasattheiroption.Hesaidthat developers
nowgothruthePECandthenhavetostartalloverwith worksessions withCouncil.Hesaidhe
wouldliketoseealistoffactorsthathavetobeconsidered,suchas setbacks,etc.,andifwe
couldtake mandatory Councilreviewoutoftheprocess,thenitwouldbe streamlined.
GeorgeRuther summarized thePEC comments thatifanapplicantwasnotaskingforany
Deviation,hecouldgorighttotheORBifall development standardsweremet.Hesaidthe
minutetheywantedtovary,thePECkicksin.Hesaidifthe development standards were
met,there seemed tobeaclearpathtomoveforwardwiththeproject.
Tom Weber askedifthere shouldn't bea development-by-right path.
Greg Moffet saidthereweretoomany subjective factorsforabUild-by-right.
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Galen Aasland saidforanymajor redevelopment ,itwas importantforGounciltohavesome
review.
Tom Weber saidwithawellw ritten zoneordinance,youhavea design-by-right path .
George RuthersaidinaGUzone ,theunderlying threadisthatall the properties areunique,as
all development standards aresetbythePEG.
Greg Moffet said thebeautyof itwasitdoesn 'thavetoovercomespecialprivilege.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Tom Braun said JimLamontsaidtoleavetheEVHApropertyownersalone,astheydidn 't want
tochange.Hesaidhewasnotadvocat ing Jim 's position.
John Schofield saidhedidn'tunderstandhowsomeone wouldn't wantto change tothenew
zon ing.
BrianDoyonagreed.
Greg Moffet saidJimaskedtoincludeintheprocessa consideration ofthe characteristics ofthe
neighborhood.
George Ruthersaiditwasalready intheconditionaluseasabroadbase.
Greg Moffet saidhe suspected Jimwasconcernedaboutdrawingnighttraffictothebaseofthe
buildings inth is neighborhood.Hesa id wehaveazonedistrict thatdoes n't work,butwe
wanted to encourage redevelopment andnotmakethe process soonerousthatnobodywill
undertake it.
Geo rge Ruthersaidwewerenot rezoning ,justamend ing itandthegoalofth is project was to
identity text amendments .Hesa id wewere creatingPA1-P A18orcreatingazone district
unique tothatparcel.Hethoug ht wemightneedtoinviteeach property ownerorhavea
representative sentto understand whichwaytogo .
TomBraun showed aslidepresentation.
George RuthersaidregardingGRFA ,thattheapplicanthasproposedtohaveit increased and
thePEG would liketosee iteliminated.
Greg Moffet sa id,fortherecord,hejustreceivedproposed amendments tothePAZoneDistrict.
Hethen asked foranypubliccomments .Therewerenopublic comments.
Greg Moffet saidhe wanted toeliminateGRFA.
John Schofield saidhetoowantedtoeliminatedGRFA,butwiththeORBguidelines,he thought
GRFAcouldbe eliminated .
Tom Weber agreed,butaskedifthisshouldbetreatedlikesetbacks .
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GalenAaslandsaiditwasnotappropriatetotakeGRFAoutofonedistrict.
John Schofield saidGross"residential"isnottalkingabout "accommodation ."
Greg Moffet saidhewould love toseeastudyofthe short-term bedbase over thelast20years,
ashecould predict adropof60%.Hesaidweneededa product tocompetewith Whistler,and
everytime weaddanartificialconstraint,welosethatability.
GregMoffetsaidthatCouncilhasstatedthattheydon 't wanttoeliminateGRFA.
Tom Weber askedif120%isenoughtoincentdevelopment,astheTownhasidentifiedthatwe
needtoincreaseGRFA.
Greg Moffet said we areaddinga50%componentandthatthiswasasmuchpushasyoucan
get,orhowmuchCouncilcangetwithoutgettingscreamedat.
TomBraunsaiditcomesdowntoGRFA vs .commonarea.
GalenAaslandsaid120%ispoliticallydoable.
GeorgeRuthersaid density hasbeenthrownoutthedoor ,asitwasincreasingthe intensity of
theuseonthesite .
Greg Moffet saidhewaswillingtorecommend120%toCouncilasatotalpackageand guideline
andyou wouldn't needacompellingreasontogooverGRFAwithcriteria,when demonstrating
why.
JohnSchofieldsaidaslongasCouncilknowsthatatleast3ofthePEC(John Schofield,Greg
MoffetandDianeGolden)arein favor ofdoingawaywithGRFA .
Tom Weber saidwhynotkeepitat80%withthebenefitofacquiringpublicbenefits.
Greg Moffet saidyoucan'tbuildanythingw ith thatand itthenbecomesartificial.
GeorgeRutherremindedthePECthat120%wouldbeourmaximum,buttothe developer it'sthe
minimumandrealizingthis,heaskedhowflexiblewasit.
Greg Moffet saidifthis provides incentiveforredevelopment,thenhewantedtoseeit.Hesaid
wewerekillingour economy andourpublicpolicyobjectivewasformorelivebeds.
SITE COVERAGE ANDLANDSCAPING:
Tom Weber saidhedidn'tthinkweshouldgoashighasCC1andCC2.
TomBraunsaiditwasa development drivendecisionanditcamebacktoflexibility .He advised
togivethemthechancebecauseeveryonewouldbenefit.
Tom Weber saidaslongas65%workswellwith30%landscaping.
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GregMoffet,using theHolidayHouseasanexample ,saidmaybeweshouldrevis it theparking
issue ,as itrelatedtoAU's.
George RutherstatedAU's requiredonespaceperunit.
TomBraunsaidtheparkingrequirementfellapartforthe lodges,asLodgesgetdingedforthe
restau rants,etc.
GregMoffetsaidalotofpropertiesaresurrounded byCC1andthatparkingwas prohibited inthe
CC1.Hesaidweneedtolightenupalotonparkingandmaybemakeitaflexiblepartofthe
process.
BrianDoyonsaidtokeeplandscapingwhereitis.
John Schofield saidhewouldtendtokeeplandscapinginthe25%-30%range,ratherthan
park ing.
GalenAaslandagreedwithJohn.
Greg Moffet saidtotreatthislikeitwasaflexible criter ia tobeconsidered .
George RuthersaidachangewasneededforthedefinitionofanAUandDU.
GregMoffetsaidtheconsensusamongtheBoardmemberswastotreatFFU's likeAU's,rather
thanDU's
TomWebersaidaconsiderationforstreetscapeshouldbe included.
GalenAaslandsaidhewasstillconcernedtheunsolvableparkingproblemsuchasthemaxed
out Christiania andwouldliketoseesomeofthosepropertiesbeabletopay-in-lieu .
George Ruther summarized torelieveapplica nt fromrequiringparkingon-site .
2.Arequestforaconditionalusepermit,toallowforthe consolidation oftwodwellingunits
intheCC2ZoneDistrict,locatedat124E.MeadowDrive/AportionofLot5E ,Vail
VillageFirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
Alfredo L.Suarez,representedbyFritzlen,Pierce,Smith Architects
AllisonOchs
Tom Weber recusedhimself .
AllisonOchsgaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo.
GregMoffetaskedforanypublic,applicantorCommissioncomments.Therewereno
comments .
John Schofield madeamotionforapproval.
Brian Doyon seconded themotion.
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Themotionpassedbyavoteof4-0.
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3.ArequestforarezoningfromPrimary/SecondaryResidential toResidential Cluster,
located at 2497,2487,2485 and2477Garm isch Drive/Lots1,2,3and4,BlockH,Vail
dasSchoneFiling #2 .
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
AllisonOchsgaveanoverviewofthestaffmemo.
GalenAaslandstatedfortherecordthathelivedabout3lotsoverfromthisproperty,but that he
sawno conflict.
AndyKnudtsensaidhewasnolongerwiththeTownofVail,butthattheTownofVailretained
himtotaketwoprojectsthroughtheprocess.HesaidthattheTownhadexploredhowtomake
itallworkandCouncilfelt strongest thattherebehousingononesideofthesiteandtheparkon
theothersideofthesite.Hesaidtherehadbeensome compromise andthedesignworkedbest
withthe neighborhood andthetopography.Hesaidthat72%ofhomesinVailwereownedby
second homeowners andTownwouldliketogetmorefulltimeresidents.
Chas Bernhardt handedoutaletterthatexplainedhowtheseparce ls were purchased with
RHETI funds .Hestatedatarecentneighborhoodmeetingofabout40people,38werenotin
favorofthisproject.Hesaidtherisks oflosingthat RHETI fundwasnotworththe
consequences.
Karen Scheidegger,an owner ofsomelotsinthevicinity ,statedshewasopposedtothisasit
was purchased with RHETI fundsforapark.Shesaidthathadsheknownshecouldhave
builta cluster of townhomes whenitwaszonedPrimary/Secondary,shewouldhaveandshe
askedwhytheTownwasabletodothis.
BrianDoyonsaidtheTownwasdownzoningandcreatingaparkaswell.
Greg Moffet saidheis concerned aboutthedurationandstrengthofadeed restriction .
AndyKnudtsensaidtheTownwouldretainownership,whichwould strengthen the
deedrestriction.
Tom Weber thankedthetwopublicentriesthatmadecomments.Hethensaidhewas
not informed or experienced regarding RHETI funds.
GeorgeRuthersaidTomMoorheadwouldrespondtotheletterwiththe Town's stance inthe
matter..
GregMoffetsaidthe Commission hadnoauthoritytorezone,onlyto recommend therezoningto
Council.
Tom Weber saidthenewzoningwasconsistentwithwhatwashappeningoverthereandthis
wasaveryniceplanbalancingtheopenspacewiththeneedforemployeehousing.
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BrianDoyonsaidhewasattheneighborhoodmeetingandwasfamiliarwiththe RHETI funds,
butwasconcernedaboutthereimbursementofthetaxesback to thetaxpayer.Hesaidhewas
infavorofthisandifthe38neighborswereopposed,theywouldhavebeenatthismeeting.
AndyKnudtsensaidtheyhad documentation that80%ofthe RHETI hadbeen reimbursed back
tothetaxpayers.
John Schofield saidthepublicconcernwasataxmatterandthisisnotaPEC matter.Hesaid
Karenwas concerned withdownzoning .
Karen Schdeigger stated itwasnotrighttohaveaclusterdevelopment,whenitwaszoned
Primary/Secondary..
AllisonOchsstatedthatatNeighborhoodmeetings,theneighborhoodgoalsweretocluster.
GalenAaslandrespondedtoKarenSche idegger tolookatthislotas encumbered ,stheTown
ownedthepropertyunderneathandadjacenttothiswasanSOD.Hesaidthe cluster wasgood
fortheneighborhood,asitwaskeepingthe development inonesmall corner ofthe property and
provided ahugeamountofopenspacetotheTown .
GregMoffetsaidthisapplicationclearlysatisfiedthefindingthePECisrequiredtomake .He
saidtothosefolksopposedtotheTowndeveloping theirlands ,tobuythelandasa
neighborhood anddedicateittoopenspace.Hesaidhewasin favor ofdeed covenants,but
something strongerwasneededtokeeptheopenportionofthelotsopen .He suggested a
conditionbethattheproportionoftheparcelbededicatedtoopenspaceandhavea
conservation deedrestrictionplacedonit,orsomething similar as itneededaverydurablelegal
restriction.
AndyKnudtsensuggestedthe possibility ofmakingthis cnarterooen Space.
John Schofield madeamotionwiththecondit ion thatCouncilusethe strongest possible
languagetoensurethattheparkarearemainsasparkland/openspaceandoneoptionwasto
includeitasCharterOpenSpace .
GalenAaslandsecondedthemotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
4.Arequestforannexationandzoningofoutdoorrecreationofanunplattedportionofthe
SE 1f.I SE 1f.I SE 1f.I SW V4 ofSection11,Township5South,Range8 1 West,generally
locatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabuttingSunlightnorthtotheeastand
TownManager'shousetothewest.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
Allison ocns gavean overview ofthestaffmemo.
AndyKnudtsensaidthiswenthandinhandwiththepreviousrequest.
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GregMoffetas ked foranypubliccomment.Therewasno public comment.
Karen Scheideggeraskediftherewasaguaranteethat t hislandwo uld beleftopenasopen
space .
AllisonOchssaiditwouldberezonedoutdoorrecreat ion atthistime ,butcouldberezonedinthe
future.
Greg Moffet sa id wecou ldincludeacondit ion making itCharterOpenSpace ,whichwould
requireavoteofthepublic,tomakesureitwaskeptapark .
John Schofield madeamotionforapproval.
Brian Doyon seconded themotion.
John Schofield amendedthemotionaddaconditionthatCouncilusethe strongest possible
languagetoensurethattheparkarearemainsasparklandlopenspace.Oneoptionwasto
includeitasCharterOpenSpace .
BrianDoyon seconded theamendedmotion.
Themotionpassed by avoteof5-0.
5.ArequestforaminoramendmenttoSpecialDevelopmentDistrictNo.35 ,AustriaHaus,
toamendSection6ofOrdinance#12 ,Seriesof1997toclarifyacondit ion ofthe
Ordinance,locatedat242E.Meadow Drivel PartofTractC,Block5D,VailVillage151
Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
BillSullivan ,representingtheAustriaHaus Development Group
GeorgeRuther
TABLEDUNTILAPRIL12,1999
6.Arequestforafina l rev iew ofaproposed lockerroomexpans ion totheDobson Ice
Arena,locatedat321E.Lionshead CirclelLot 1,Block1,VailLionshead2nd Filing.
Applicant:
Planner:
Vail RecreationDistrict
GeorgeRuther
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7.ArequestforavariancefromSection 12-6D-6oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode,to
allowforan encroachment intotherequiredsidesetbacks ,locatedat3003 Bellflower
Drive I Lot9,Block6,VailIntermountain.
Applicant:
Planner:
Mr.GuillermoHuerta
George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26,1999
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8.ArequestforavariancefromSection 12-60-9 (Site Coverage)oftheTownofVail
MunicipalCode,toallowforsitecoverageinexcessof20%andavariancefrom Section
12-60-6 (FrontSetbacks)oftheTownofVailMunicipalCode ,toallow foran
encroachment intothefrontsetbackonaPrimary/SecondaryResidentialzonedlot,
locatedat362MillCreekCircle/Lot9,Block1,VailVillageFirstFiling.
Applicant:
Planner:
Walter Forbes,representedbyGwathmey-PrattArchitects
AllisonOchs
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Tom Weber madeamotiontotabletheaboveitems.
GalenAasland seconded themotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
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John Schofield seconded themot ion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
9.InformationUpdate
10.ApprovalofMarch8,1999minutes .
Brian Doyon abstained andJohnSchof ield hadcorrections.
John Schofield madeamotionforapprovalasamended .
Tom Weber seconded themotion.
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
Chas Bernhardt readthe RHETI ordinance.
Greg Moffet explained "thereas"doesn'trule,butwhereitbegins"Nowtherefore"does.
GalenAaslandmadeamotiontoadjoum.
BrianDoyon seconded themotion .
Themotionpassedbyavoteof5-0.
Themeet ing adjournedat 5:10p.m.
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ArequestforarezoningfrompropertyownedbytheTownofVa il zoned
PrimarylSecondary toResidentialClusterlocatedat 2497,2487,2485 and2477
Garmisch Drivel Lots1,2,3and4,BlockH,Vaildas Schone Filing#2.
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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MEMORANDUM
Planningand Environmental Commission
Community Development Department
March22,1999
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Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail ,represented byAndyKnudtsenandNinaTimm
AllisonOchs
I.DESCRIPTIONOFTHEREQUEST
TheTownofVailisapplyingforarezoningonpropertywhichiscurrentlyzoned PrimarylSecondary
ResidentialtoResidentialCluster.Thisproperty,locatedatat 2497,2487,2485 and2477Garmisch
Drivel Lots1,2,3and4 ,BlockH,VaildasSchoneFiling#2 ,isownedbytheTownofVail ,andis
thesiteoftheproposed ArosalGarmisch EmployeeHousingand neighborhood park.
Thecurrentplanforthesefourlotsisto construct a4-plexandduplex primarily onlots2 ,3 ,and4.
A neighborhood parkisplannedforlot1andthe soon-to-be-annexed landtothewest.Thepark
willrequi re aConditionalUsePermit.Thesiteplanisstill inthe preliminary stage(see attached).
II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval ofthisrezoningrequestsubjecttoreviewinSectionVandthefollowing
finding:
That theproposedzone district is compatible withandsuitableto adjacent uses,is
consistentwiththeTown 's LandUsePlanandZoning Regulations,andisappropriateforthe
area .
III.BACKGROUND
TheTownofVailpurchasedthesefourlotsfromtwofamiliesin1990.Whenpurchasingtheselots,
.Councilidentifiedthemtoincludeaneighborhoodpark,openspace,oremployeehousing.The1994
ComprehensiveOpenLandPlanstatesthatthelandshouldbeusedforapublicuse ,whichincludes
employeehousing.Ne ighborhood participationforproposalsonthissitebeganin October of1998
and continued through November with neighborhood meetingswith designers.Council approved
thedevelopmentofsixunitsandaneighborhoodparkonNovember17,1998.OnJanuary20,1999,
thesiteplanwasbroughttotheDesignReviewBoardfora conceptual review.On January 26 ,
1999,Councilapprovedthe concept ofa4 -plex andduplexontheeastsideofthelot ,withthe
neighborhood park onthewestsideofthelotsandonthe landtobeacquired inthelandexchange
withtheU.S.ForestService .
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IV.ZONINGANALYSIS
LotSize:
Lot1:.26acres(11 ,325.6 sq.ft.)
Lot2:.45acres(19,602sq.ft.)
Lot3:.24acres (10,454.4 sq.ft.)
Lot4:.24acres (10,454.4 sq.ft.)
TotalAreaofSite:1.19 acres or 51,836.4 sq .ft.
TotalBuildableArea:1.19 acres or 51,836.4 sq.ft.
Standard CurrentZoning:PIS Proposed Zoninq:RC
Setbacks:20'/15'/15 '20'/15'/15'
Helcht:30'/33'30'/33 '
Dwelling Units :•2du'spersite,with1onlotsless •6du'sper buildable acre
than15,000 •Totalof7.14du 's allowed
•Totalof5ou 's allowed(plus4
allowable EHU 's)
GRFA:•25%offirst15,000 •25%of buildable area
10%ofnext15,000 225sq.ft.per constructed single
5%over30 ,000 familyorduplex
425sq.ft.per allowable du •Totalof12,959sq.ft.
•Totalof14,394.1sa.ft.
Site Coverage :•20%oftotalsitearea •25%oftotalsitearea
•Totalof10,367sa.ft.•12,959.1 sa.ft.
V.CRITERIA
ThePECshallmakethefollowing findings before granting approvalofazone change request:
1)Istheexistingzoningsuitablewiththeexistinglanduseonthesiteandadjacentland
uses?
The purpose oftherezoningistoallowforthe development ofsix employee housingunits
andaneighborhoodpark.Eachoftheunitswillbesoldtoqualifiedbuyersselectedthrough
a lottery process.Currently thefour undeveloped lotsarezonedPrimary/Secondary.
Adjacent landtothewestis currently U.S .ForestServicelandsoonto be annexedintothe
TownofVailthroughthelandexchange .This property isthe proposed siteofthe
ArosaiGarm isch ParkandisproposedtobezonedOutdoorRecreation.Adjacentlandtothe
east (lots5and6)is currently zoned Primary/Secondary.The current useofthis property
is Sunlight North ,a9-unit residential complex .
2)Istheamendmentpreventingaconvenientworkable relationship withlanduses
consistent withmunicipalobjectives .
Thisrezoningallowsforthe development ofsixemployeehousingunits ,ina duplex and4-
plexformation .TheprovisionofemployeehousingisaTown objective stated intheLand
UsePlanandtheMunicipalCode.
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3)Doestherezoningprovideforthegrowthofanorderlyviablecommunity?
TheTownrecognizesthatapermanent,year-round populationplaysanimportantrolein
sustainingahealthy,viablecommunity.ToencourageemployeestoremainwithintheTown,
theTownistakingan active steptoprovidequalityhousingforitsworkforce.Residential
Clusterzoningallowsforaclustereddevelopmentof6unitsonthese lots ,increasingthe
areaavailablefortheneighborhoodpark.Staffbelievestheclusterapproachforthisland
tobeamoreefficientandorderly approach tohousingthandevelopmentassinglefamilyand
duple x homes .
4)IsthechangeconsistentwiththeLandUsePlan?
ThefollowingaregoalsandpoliciesoftheLandUsePlanstaffbelievesarerelatedtothe
proposedrezoning:
1.1 Vailshouldcontinuetogrowinacontrolledenvironment,ma intaining abalance
betweenresidential,commercialandrecreationalusestoserveboththevisitorand
thepermanentresident.
1.10DevelopmentofTownownedlandsbytheTownofVail(otherthanparksandopen
space)maybepermittedwherenohighhazardsexist,ifsuch development isfor
publicuse.
1.11Townownedlandsshallnotbesoldtoaprivateentity,longtermleasedtoapublic
entityor converted toaprivateusewithoutapublichearingprocess .
5.1Additionalresidentialgrowthshouldcontinuetooccurprimarilyinexisting,platted
areasandasappropr iate innewareaswherehighhazardsdonotexist.
5 .2 Affordableemployeehous ing shouldbemadeavailablethroughprivateefforts,
assistedbylimitedincentives ,providedbytheTownofVail ,withappropriate
restrictions.
5.3Theexistingemployeehousingbaseshouldbepreservedandupgraded.Additional
employeehousingneedsshouldbeaccommodatedatvariedsites throughout the
community.
VAILDATAIEVERYONEIPECIMEMOSI99IAROSA
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Residential Cluster
SECTION:
12-6E-1 :Purpose
12-6E-2:Permitted Uses
12-6E-3:ConditionalUses
12-6E-4:Accessory Uses
12-6E -5:LotAreaAndSiteDimensions
12-6E-6:Setbacks
12-6E-7 :Height
12-6E-8:DensityControl
12-6E-9 :SiteCoverage
12-6E-10:LandscapingAndSite Development
12-6E-11:Parking
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12-6E -1:PURPOSE:
TheResidentialClusterDistrictisintendedtoprovide sitesforsingle -family,two-family ,andmultiple-
familydwellingsatadensity notexceedingsix(6)dwell ing unitsperacre,togetherwithsuchpublic
facilities asmay appropriately belocatedinthesamedistrict.TheResidential Cluster District is
intendedtoensureadequatelight,air,privacyandopenspaceforeachdwelling,commensuratewith
res idential occupancy,andtomaintainthedesirableresidential qualities ofthe District by
establishing appropriatesite development standards .
12-6E-2:PERMITTEDUSES:
Thefollowingusesshallbe permitted intheRCDistrict:
Multiple-family residentialdwellings,includingattachedorrowdwellingsandcondominiumdwellings
withnomorethanfour(4)units inanynewbuilding.
Single-family residentialdwellings .
Two-family residential dwellings.
12-6E-3:CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional usesshallbepermittedintheRCDistrict,subject to issuance ofa
conditional usepermitin accordance withthe provisions of Chapter 16ofthisTitle:
Bedandbreakfastas further regulatedbySection12-14-18ofthisTitle .
Dogkennel.
Privateclubs.
Publicbu ildings,groundsandfacilities.
Publicorprivateschools.
Publicparkandrecreationfacilit ies.
Publicutilityandpublicserviceuses.
Skiliftsandtows.
TypeIIIemployeehousing unit(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-6 ofth is Title.
TypeIVemployeehousing unit(EHU)asprovidedinSection12-13-7 ofthisTitle.
12-6E-4:ACCESSORY USES :
Thefollowing accessory usesshallbe permitted intheRCDistrict:
Homeoccupations,subjecttoissuanceofahomeoccupationpermitinaccordwiththe provisions
ofSec tion 12-14-12 ofthisTitle.
Privategreenhouses ,toolsheds ,playhouses,attachedgaragesorcarports,swimmingpools,patios ,
orrecreationfacilitiescustomarilyincidentaltosingle-family,two -family orlowdensitymultiple -family
residentialuses .
Otherusescustomarilyincidentalandaccessorytopermittedorconditionaluses,and necessary for
theoperationthereof.
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12-6E-5:LOTAREAANDSITEDIMENSIONS:
Theminimumlotorsiteareashallbefifteenthousand(15,000)squarefeet ,containingnolessthan
eight thousand (8,000)squarefeetofbuildablearea.Eachsiteshallhaveamin imum frontage of
thirtyfeet(30').Eachsiteshall be ofasizeandshapecapableofenclosingasquareareaeightyfeet
(80')oneachsidewithinitsboundaries .
12-6E-6:SETBACKS :
IntheRCDistrict,the minimum frontsetbackshallbetwentyfeet(20'),the minimum side setback
shallbefifteenfeet(15'),andthe minimum rear setback sha ll befifteenfeet(15').
12-6E-7:HEIGHT:
For aflatrooformansardroof ,theheightofbuildingsshallnotexceedthirtyfeet(30').Forasloping
roof,theheightofbuildingsshallnotexceedthirtythreefeet(33').
12-6E-8:DENSITYCONTROL:
A.GrossResidentialFloorArea:Notmorethantwentyfive(25)squarefeetofgrossresidential
floorarea(GRFA)shallbepermittedforeachonehundred(100)squarefeetofbuildablesite
area ;provided.however,thatsingle-familyand two-family dwellingunits constructed inthe
Residential Cluster Districtshallbeentitledtoanadditionaltwohundred twenty five(225)
squarefeetofgrossresidentialfloorarea(GRFA)perconstructeddwellingunit.Totaldensity
shallnotexceedsix(6)dwellingunitsperacreofbuildablesitearea.
B.Exemptions:All projects thathavereceivedfinalDesignReviewBoard approval asof
December19,1978,shallbeexemptfromthechangesinth is Sectionaslongastheproject
commences withinoneyearfromthedateoffinalapproval.Iftheprojectistobe developed
instages.eachstageshallbe commenced withinoneyearafterthe completion ofthe
previous stage.
12-6E-9:SITECOVERAGE :
Site coverage shallnotexceedtwentyfivepercent(25%)ofthetotalsitearea .
12-6E-10:LANDSCAPINGANDSITE DEVELOPMENT:
Atleastsixty percent (60%)ofeachsiteshallbelandscaped.
12-6E-11:PARKING:
Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithChapter10ofthisTitle.Noparkingshallbe
locatedinanyrequiredfront setback area,exceptasmaybe specifically authorized in accordance
with Chapter 17ofthisTitle.Atleastoneparkingspaceperdwellingunitshallbelocatedwithinthe
mainbuildingorbuildingsorwithinanaccessorygarage whenever the development is reasonable
and appropriate forthesiteandisrequiredbytheDesignReviewBoard.
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ArequestforannexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofan
unplattedportionoftheSE V4 SE V4 SE V4 SW 1,4 ofSection 11 ,Township
5South,Range 81 West,generallylocatedonthenorthsideofArosa
Drive,andabuttingSunlightNorthtotheeastandTownManager 's house
tothewest.
Applicant:
Planner:
TownofVail
AllisonOchs
I.DESCRIPTION OFTHE REQUEST
TheTownofVailisapplyingforanannexationandzon ing onpropertywhichwas
previouslyunzoned.ThispropertywasobtainedbytheTownofVailundertheLand
OwnershipAdjustmentAgreement(LOAA)withtheUnitedStatesForestService.The
TownofVailisrequesting annexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofanunplatted
portionoftheSE 1,4 SE 1,4 SE V4 SW V4 ofSection 11,Township5South ,Range 81
West ,generallylocatedonthenorthsideofArosaDrive,andabuttingSunlightNorthto
theeastandTownManager'shousetothewest(seemap).
II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval oftheannexationandzoningofOutdoorRecreationofthe
abovepropertysubjecttothereviewofthecriteria inSectionVandthefollowing
find ings:
1)Thattheareatobeannexedandproposedzonedistrictiscompatiblewithand
suitabletoadjacentuses,isconsistent withtheTown 's LandUsePlanand
ZoningRegulations,andisappropriate forthearea .
2)TheareaproposedforannexationiscontiguoustocurrentTownboundariesby
notlessthan1/6oftheperimeterofthearea.
3)A"communityofinterest"existsbetweentheTownandtheareaproposedfor
annexation.
4)Nolandheldinidenticalownershipwillbedividedwithoutwrittenconsentofthe
landowner.
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5)Theannexation doesnothavetheeffectofextendingthemunicipal boundary
morethan3milesfromanypointin anyone year.
6)Thattheexisting zoningissuitablewiththeexisting landuseonthesiteand
adjacentlanduses
7)Thatthezoning isnotpreventingaconvenientworkablerelationshipwith land
usesconsistent withmunicipal objectives.
8)Thatthezoningprovides forthegrowthofanorderly,viablecommunity
9)Thatthechangeisconsistent withtheLandUsePlan
III.BACKGROUND
OnFebruary19,1997,theTownofVailandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,acting
throughtheUnitedStatesForestService,enteredintoanagreementtoexchange
approximately62.268acresofNationalForestLandsforapproximately75.02 acresof
non-federal landsinEagleCounty.TheexchangeallowedtheForestServicetoresolve
encroachmentsontotheNationalForestfrom20landowners,convey10parcelstothe
Townthatareencumberedwithspecialuses,andtoacquirelandswithwildlifeor
recreationvalues.TheexchangeimplementstheTownofVailLandownership
AdjustmentAnalysis(attached),andportionsoftheTownofVailComprehensive Open
LandsPlan.TheTownandtheForestService haveaccomplishedthis bymakingaland
tradeofequalvalue.
Thisisthefirstinaseriesofannexation/de-annexation andzoningproceduresthatthe
TownofVail will bepursuingasaresultofthelandexchangewiththeUnitedStates
ForestService.Staffhasdecidedtoproceedwiththisannexationandzoning
recommendationtocoincidew ith theArosaiGarmisch EmployeeHousingplanning
process .This landhasbeen identifiedasthesiteoftheArosaiGarmisch neighborhood
park.Theemployeehousing andparkwillbedevelopedsimultaneously,aspartofthe
samedevelopmentteam.
TheTownCouncilwilldraftanannexingordinance.Followingtheeffectivedateof
annexation,theCouncilwilldirect thePlanning andEnvironmentalCommissiontoholda
publicmeetingtoconsiderthezoningdistrictstobeimposed.ThePlanningand
EnvironmentalCommissioncanalsoholdthehearingpriortoannexation.However,the
proposedzoningwillnotbecomefinaluntiltheannexationordinancehasbeenpassed
onfinal reading.
IV.CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Annexation
ThePlanningandEnvironmentalCommissionshallmakethefollowingfindingsbefore
recommendinganannexationtotheTownCouncil:
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1)TheareaproposedforannexationmustbecontiguoustocurrentTown
boundariesbynotlessthan 1/6 oftheperimeterofthearea.
Theareaproposedforannexationis2.66acresor115,869.6sq.ft.Thetotal
perimeteroftheareais1,364.54sq.ft.ItisadjacenttocurrentTownboundaries
by682.28sq.ft.or Y2 thetotalperimeter.
2)A "communityofinterest"mustexistbetweentheTownandthearea proposed
forannexation.
A.Areatobeannexedmustbeurbanorsoontobeurbanized.
B.Areatobeannexedmustbeintegratedintoorcompatiblewiththe
existing municipality.
BecausethesiteitadjacenttoTownboundariesontwosides,thereexistsa
physical"communityofinterest."Thissiteistheproposedlocationforthe
ArosaiGarmisch neighborhoodpark.Thisisaneedthathasbeenidentifiedby
theComprehensiveOpenLandsPlan,alongwithmeetingstatedneedsinthe
CommonGroundsprocess.
3)Nolandheldinidenticalownershipmaybedividedwithoutwrittenconsentofthe
landowner.-
ThelandexchangeagreementbetweentheTownofVailandtheUnitedStates
ofAmerica,throughtheU.S.Forest Servtce,hasbeenattachedforreference .
TheTownofVailcurrentlyownsthisproperty.
4)Noannexationshalltakeplacethathastheeffectofextendingthemunicipal
boundarymorethan 3 milesfromanypointin anyone year.
Thisannexationextendsapproximately460ft.or .087ofamile.
Zoning
ThePlanningandEnvironmentalCommissionshallmakethefollowingfindingsbefore
recommendationofazoningdesignationofOutdoorRecreationtotheTownCouncil:
1)Istheexistingzoningsuitablewiththeexistinglanduseonthesiteandadjacent
landuses?
Thepurposeofthezoningrequestistoallowforthe development a
neighborhoodpark,whichwillrequireaConditionalUsePermit.Adjacentlandto
thewestisTownpropertyusedastheTownManager'shouse .Adjacentlandto
theeastistheproposedsiteoftheArosaiGarmischEmployeeHousing
development.ThissiteiscurrentlyzonedPrimary/SecondaryResidential,butis
intheprocessofrezoningtoResidentialCluster.Theneighborhoodparkwill
extendintotheselots.
2)Isthezoningpreventing a convenientworkablerelationshipwithlanduses
consistentwithmunicipalobjectives.
Thiszoningallowslandacquiredinthelandexchangetobeusedforapublic
purpose,aneighborhoodpark.
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3)Doesthezoningprovideforthegrowthofanorderly,viable community?
ZoningofthesiteasOutdoor Recreation allowsforthedevelopmentofa
neighborhoodparkthroughaConditionalUsePermitprocessbyrestricting
development.Parksareanintegralpartofanycommunity.WiththeTownof
Vail'semphasisonoutdooractivities,alongwithitsnaturalbeauty,thiszoning
helpstoprovideforandorderly,viable community.
4)Isthe change consistent withtheLandUsePlan?
ThefollowingaregoalsandpoliciesoftheLandUsePlanstaffbelievesare
relatedtotheproposedzoning:
1.1.1 Vailshouldcontinuetogrowinacontrolledenvironment,maintaininga
balancebetween residential,commercial,andrecreationalusestoserve
boththevisitorandthepermanent resident..
1.8RecreationalandpublicfacilitydevelopmentonNationalForestlands
maybepermittedwherenohighhazardsexistif :
a)Communityobjectives aremetasarticulatedinthe
ComprehensivePlan
b)Theparcelisadjacent tothe Townboundaries,withgoodaccess.
c)Theaffected neighborhood canbeinvolvedinthedecision-making
process.
2 .7 TheTownofVailshouldimprovetheexisting parkandopenspacelands
whilecontinuingtopurchaseopenspace.
Inaddition,the followinggoalsandprioritiesoftheComprehensiveOpenLands
Planshouldbeconsidered:
3.Provideadditionalrecreationfacilities
"..West Vail,onthenorthsideoftheInterstate,couldutilizean
additionalsmall"pocketpark"tomeetthisneed."
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OPENSPACEAND RECREATION DISTRICTS
ARTICLE B.OUTDOOR RECREATION (OR)DISTRICT
SECTION:
12-88-1:Purpose
12-88-2:Permitted Uses
12-88-3:Conditional Uses
12-88-4:Accessory Uses
12-88-5:Lot Area And Site Dimensions ..
12-88-6:Setbacks
12-88-7:Height
12-88-8:Density
12-88-9:Site Coverage
12-88-10:Landscaping AndSite
Development
12-88-11 :Parking
12-88-12:Additional Development
Standards
12-88-1:PURPOSE:The Outdoor Recre-
"ation District is intended topre-
serve undeveloped oropenspace .lands
from intensive development while permitting
outdoor recreational activities that provide
opportunities for 'active and passive recre-
ation areas,facilities and 'uses.(Ord .
21(19'94)§9)
12-8B-2:PERMITTED USES:The follow-
ing uses shall be permitted in
theOR District:
Bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways.
Interpretive nature walks.
Nature preserves.
Passive outdoor recreation areas and open
spaces .(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-3:CONDITIONAL USES:The
following conditional uses shall
be permitted,subject to issuance ofa con-
ditional use permit in accordancewith the
provisions of Chapter 16of this Title:
Accessory buildings (permanent and tempo-
rary)and uses customarily incidental and
accessory to permitted or conditional out-:
door recreational uses,and necessary for
the operation thereof,including restrooms ,
drinking fountains ,bleachers,concessions ,
storagebuildings,and similar uses.
Cemeteries.
Equestrian trails,used only to access Na-
tional forest system lands.
Public parks and active public outdoor rec-
reation areas and uses,excludlnq buildings.
Ski lifts,tows and runs.
Well water treatment facilities.(Ord .
21(1994)§9)
12-88-4:ACCESSORY USES:The follow-
ing accessory uses shall be
permitted intheOR District:
Accessory uses in the OR "District are sub-
ject to condltlonal use permit review in
Town of Vail
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accordance withthe provisrons of Chapter
16 of this Title.(Ord.21(1994)§9)
12-88-5:LOT AREA AND SITE DIMEN-
SIONS:Not appl icable intheOR
District.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
12-88-6:SETBACKS:In 'the OR District,
the minimum setback shallbe
twenty feet (20')from all property lines,
except as may be further restricted by the
Planning and Environmental Commission in
conjunction with the issuance ofa condi-
tional use permit in accordance withthe
provisions of Chapter 16 of this Title.(Ord.
21(1994)§9)
.12-88-7:HEIGHT:For a flat root or man-
sard root ,the height at buildings
shall not exceed twenty one teet (21').For
a sloping root,the height at buildings shall
not exceed twenty four feet (24').(Ord .
21 (1994)§9)
12-88-8:DENSITY:Not applicable inthe
ORD istrict.(Ord .21 (1994)§9)
12 -88-9:SITE COVERAGE:Site cover-
ageshallnot exceed five percent
(5%)at the.total site area.(Ord.21 (1994)
§9)
12-88-10:LANDSCAPING AND SITE DE-
VELOPMENT:Landscape re-
quirements shallbe determined bythe
Design Review Board in accordance with
Chapter 11 of this TItle.(Ord.21(1994)§9)
12-88-11:PARKING:Ott-street parking
shall be provided in accordance
with Chapter 10 of this Title .(Ord .21 (1994)
§9)
12 -88-12:ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS:Additional regula-
tions pertaining to site development stan-
dards and the development at land i nthe '.
Outdoor Recreation District are tound in
Chapter 14 ot this TItle.(Ord.21 (1994)§9)
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EXCBPflGE AG~EEMENT
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T his Ex change Ag reement ,made thi s I ~±b day c f h bf \lc,ry ,1997,
b etweent he Town of Vail ,a muni cipal ccr?orat ion,whos e add re ss is 75 South
:rontage Road ,Vail,Col orado 81 64 5,he reina ft er ref erred t o as t he ~andowner,
and the United States of Amer ica,a ct ing by an dt h rcug h t he Fore st Service,
De pa r tment o f Agricul ture,in consi dera ti cn of thea pp ra isals by t he part ies
here to of t he land or i ntere st in landh er ein desc ribed and o ther good and
v aluabl e cons ide ra tions ,the re ceipt o f whi ch is he reby a c knowledged,do hereby
severally agree as f oll ows:.
WITNESSETH:
Pur suan t to the General Ex cha nge Act of March 2 0,1 92 2,a sa me nded (42S tat .
4 65)a nd the Act of Oct obe r2 1,1976 (90 S tat .2743),t he Landowne rd oe s hereby
agree t o c onvey to the Uni ted States of Americ a the re al property described in
Schedule "A "enclosed heret oa nd made a part hereof.I n exchange therefore,
the Uni ted States of Ameri caa grees to convey to the Landowner by Patent is sued
by the Department of the Inte r ior,the real property described in Schedule "B"
enclosed h ereto and made a part h e reof.There will be no need t o equalize
v alues pursu ant to S ection 206 (b )o f the F ederal Land Poli cy and Management Act
of 19 76 (43 U .S .C .1716 )since th e va lues were determined t o be equal.The
a gr e ed t o val ues f or t his e x change .are :
P roperty o f the Landowner :$4,5 0 2,000
P r operty of the Uni t ed States ':$4 ,502,000
F irst,the.Landowner:a grees t oc onvey b y WarrantyDeed in accordance with
Department of Ju s tice s tandards when r equested by the Forest Service ,the lands
o r interes t in l ands d escri bed in S chedul e "A"t o theu nit ed States o f America
and its assigns,t ogether with ne ce ssa ry documen ts r equired t o ccnvey good
tit le,f ree from all e ncumbrancese xcept t h ose set f orth in Schedule "A ."
S econd,the Landowne ra grees to deliver a ll n ec essaryd o cuments to the Forest
Sup erviscr ,White Ri ver Nat ional Fores t,who will act a s esc row holder .
Th ird,the Landowner agrees to furnish title e v idence on t he rea l property
desor ibed in Schedule "A"in a form satisfactory to the Office of t he General
Counsel o f the United States Department of Agriculture and p ay any escrow
expenses incurred h erein.
Fourth,the Landowner agr e es to de-annex all r emaini ng National Forest System
land within the corpora te b oundary of the Towno fVa il within one year of the
closing of this l and 'exchange .This pa ragraph ONL Y of this Exchange Agreement
s ha ll survive closing until the d e-annexation has occured a ndc onsit itues a
c o nt rac tual o bligation on t he part of the Town of Vail.
When t itle has been a ccep ted by t he Forest Servi ce ,the Uni te d States of
America agrees to convey by patent the real property des cr ibed in Schedule "B,"
s ub ject to any encumbrances noted therein .
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Bot~parties ag re e not to d o,o rs u ffer o the rs to do,any a ct b y which t he
v alue of t~e re al p rope rty which is t he sub jec t of t he Agreement ma yb e
d iminished or fu rther encumbered.I n the e vent any such loss or damag e occurs
fr om any cause ,including acts o f God,to the real p rope rty described i n
S c hedu les "."."or "E ,"p r ior to execution of de ed or i ssuance of patent ,e ither
pa rtymay r efu se without liability to c omplete the e xchange.
Th is Agreement will be term inated in the even t that either pa rty cannot ccnvey
a good and suff ici en t title to the real p roperty agreed to be e xchan ge d.
Th is Agre ement i s legall y binding on all p a rties,subj ect to the t erms and
conditi ons here in a nd may onl y be amended or t erminated by mut ua l c o ns ent .
Pursuant to an agreemen t be tween t heLandown er and Va il Asso ciates,I nc .,the
Landowner a grees t o i ncludea covenan t in r eg ard t o s k i a rea operations in a ll
fu ture conveyances o f the F e de ral land (des c ribed as Lot 3 ,sec.7 ,T.5 S.,
R .80 W.,6th P.M .)t o be acquired by t he Landowner .The specific language of
t he c ovenant s h all be agreed to between t heLandowner a nd Vail Ass oci a tes,In c .
No member of Congress,or Resi de nt Co mm is sio ner,s h all b ea dmi tt ed t o a ny share
o rp a rt of t his a g re ement or to a ny b enef it t h at may arise the ref rom unles s it
is made with a corporat ion for its genera l b e nefit (1 8 U.S.C.4 3 1,4 33).
INWITNESS WHER EOF,t he Landowner ,by.its duly authoriz ed r e pre s enta tiv e,and
t he Regional Forester,acting fo r and on b ehal f of t he For es t Service ,USDA ,
have executed t his Agreement thi s .19th day of 6 b rllocj ,19jJ-.
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
.TOWN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT
White River National Forest
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NATIONAL FOREST YJWAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment
I.PURPOSE AND NEED:
The Forest Service Manual (fSM 5407.1)directs that the F orest Supervisor
shall prepare and maintain appropriate written material to implement
landownership adjustment actions and rights~of-way procurement in
conformance with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest
Plan)•
The manual f urther directs that each National Forest will prepare a
Landownersh ip Adjustment Ana lysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan as
an amendment.The White River National Forest Management Plan gives
direction with identified strategies to guide the decision maker i n
considering land adjustment offers,and as a tool in the management of the
National Forest.These strategies consider acquisition and conveyance
criteria.The management plan does not present specific strategies for
areas that have cc~plex ownership patterns and associated high land
values.The Holy Cross Ranger District identified three areas where these
conditions ex ist:the Town of Va i l;Town of Minturn;and the Edwards,Town
of Avon,and Eagle-Vail area .This document presents the possible
management practices for a landownership ~djustment strategy in the Town of
Vail area.
Therefore,this Landownership Adjustment Analysis is needed to:
1.Incorporate the respective purposes of laws which authorize land
purchases,donations,sales,and exchanges along with
implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (36
CFR 254),Objectives aqd Policies in FSM 5400,.and the White
River Resource Management Plan (LMP).
2.Display the strategy for landownership adjustments on the White
River National Forest in the vioinity of the Town of Vail.
3.Provide a basis for cost effective lands management decisions by
displaying lands whose acquisition or conveyance will contribute
toward accomplishment of the objectives developed to implement
the Forest Land and Resource Management and community objectives.
II.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
In May of 1991 the Town of Vail and the Forest Service formed a working
group to develop a draft landownership adjustment analysis.The working
group consisted of representatives from the Town of Vail,Eagle County,and
the Forest Service.The group shared planning documents,conducted site
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visits,and d iscussed lan downersh ip opportunities and concerns.The group
in i tia l ly deve loped se veral statements describ ing a desired future
condit ion for landownership patterns and adjustments.Possible management
practices were then developed based on the desired future condition.A
narrative description and a map depicting the location of these management
practices was subsequently developed.This draft information was the
sub ject of three p ub lic meetings hosted by the Town of Vail and the Forest
Serv i ce.The first meeting was a presentation of the desired future
condit ion and possib le management practices at a regular session of the
To wn of Vail P lanning and Environmental Commission.Several members of the
T own Counc il a nd int e rested residents were present at this meeti ng.Later
this same i nformat ion was presented at a special e vening meeting.Th is
meeting was well attended by interested residents and business
representatives .The th ird meet ing was a final presentation of the
spec ific parcel research t o the Vail Town Council.Many of the comments
and concerns rece ive d at the meeting were incorporated into the .final
draft.
III .EXISTING CONDITION
The Town of Vail is an internationally renowned four season resort.The
municipal boundar ies are essentially surrounded by National Forest System
lands.presently,t he private land within t he Town is about 90 percent
deve loped.~ea l estate values are high.The potential to create
additional pri vate land suitable for development creates a highly
competitive and speculative env i ronment.Conversely,the purchase and
p reservation of land to be used as open space has been a high priority for
the Town of Vail.Asa result,proposed landownership adjustments within
and adjacent to the Town of Vail are often highly controversial.Forest
Service administrative decisions have been repeatedly appealed by the Town
of Va il a nd its citizens .Civil 'lawsuits have resulted when appellants
failed to get relief through the administrative process.Landownership
adjus tment proponents have a lso pursued legislative action to consummate
exchange proposals.
Landownership adjustments are costly and time consuming.The most recent
adjustment was a conveyance of two parcels to the Town of Vail under t he
authorities of both the sisk and Townsite Acts.This process took just
over ten years from the time of proposal to completion.The cost to both
the Town and the Forest Service was very high.A portion of the original
proposal is still being contested i n civil court.
The National Forest System lands surrounding the Town of Vail are highly
regarded by residents and visitors for their recreation,scenic,and
wilderness values.
The White River National Forest completed a Land Classification Plan in
1969.This plan focused on acqu isition pr iorities.In 1977,an amendment
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to the 1 96~Land Class ification Plan was approved that allowed for the
con~eyance o f t wop arcels for urban expansion and to i mprove the p ubl ic
adm inistrat ion of t he p arcels.The amendment stated that,"if the tract s
were traded and developed it wou ld be with the general commitment and
app rcval of t he city and county governments."This decision he l ped to
re inforce as trong role for the Town of Vail and Eagle County in Forest
Service land ownership decisions .
In January of 1980,District Ranger Nunn submitted a Petition of .Annexation
to the Town of Vail for eight parcels of National Forest System Lands
totall ing 138 acres,more or less..In February the Vail Town Council
passed an ord i nance annex ing these parce ls.The Town passed an ordinance
i n April that zoned three of the subjeot parcels,approximately 36 acres,
as Publ ic Use District and the remaining parcels,approximate ly 102 acres ,
as Green Belt and Natural Open space.The Forest Service mainta ins t hat
Ra nger Nunn lacked the authority to petit ion for annexation and therefore
the agency does not recognize the action.The annexation and zoning of
Nat ional Forest System lands by the Town of Vail continues to be a point of
contentien that f urt her complicates management of adjoining lands.
The curre nt Forest Pla n,pub lished in 1984,identifies specific management
requ irements for indi vidual areas within the Forest.A management area
prescription was developed for each area.The management area
prescriptions for Nat ional Forest System lands adjacen t to the Town of Vail
are summarized be low.A detailed description and the l ocation ·of these
management areas are found in Appendix A:Town of Vail Landownership
Adjustment Map.
Winter Sports Site /lB):Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing
on existing sites and maintains se lected i nventoried site~for futu re
downhill skiing recreation..~pportunities.
Semi-primitive Motorized Recreation (2A):Management emphasis is for
semi -primitive motorized recreation opportunities such as
snowmobiling,four-wheel dr iv ing,and motorcycling both on and off
roads and trai ls.
Sem i-primitive,Non-mot orized Recreat ion /3A):
semi-primit ive,nonmotorized recreat ion on
areas.
Management emphas is is for
both roaded and unroaded
Non-forested Wildlife Winter Ranoe (SA):Management emphasis is on winter
range for deer,elk,pronghorns,bighorn sheep,and mountain goats.
Wood Fiber Product ion (7E ):Management emphasis is on wood fiber
production and utilization of large roundwood of a size and quality
suitable for sawtimber.
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Wilderness ~Semi-cr imitive (ecl:Management emphasis is for the protection
and perpetuation of essentially natural bio-physical ~onditions.
A survey of t he Town of Vail and National Forest boundary was conducted by
the Forest srvice in 1 991 and numerous title claims were identified.These
title claims range from portions _of homes and private roads to landscaping
and outdoor lighting on lands identified as part of the National Forest
System.Porticns of National Forest trails and trailheads appear to be
located on private property or Town of Vail owned -lands.
National Forest System lands adjacent to the Town of Vail host numerous
components of the-Town's utility infrastructure.Water tanks,powerlines,
sewer lines,electronic sites,and roads are a few examples .
IV.DESIRED FUTURE CONDITION:
The Forest Service defines the desired future condition of the --
landownership pattern as that pattern expected to result if the goals and
objectives of the Forest Plan are achieved.Chapter 3 of the Forest Plan
outlines broad goals for the Lands program:
-Acquire private lands within wilderness.Consolidate National Forest
Ownership Patterns.
-Acquire necessary rights-of-way to facilitate management of the
Forest including ~ublic access to National Forest System lands.
-Pursue opportunit ies to make landownership adjustments to improve
management efficiency for both National Forest System land and
intermingled private larid~'to meet high priority resource management
objectives.
National policy prescr ibes t hat Landownership Adjustment Analyses shall
classify lands for acquisition or conveyance to achieve the following
objectives:
1.Enable the Forest/Grassland to implement a proactive land acquisition
and conveyance program;
2.Enable the Forest/Grassland to achieve the legislative objectives for
which it was established;
3.Enable the Forest Service to acquire lands valuable for recreation,
wildlife habitat,wilderness,and other natural resouroe management
purposes;
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4.Enable the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress
for establishment of classified areas such as wi lderness,national
recreation areas,and scenic r ivers;
5.Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency,improve
efficiency for t he de velopment of private lands,and improve
opportunities for community expansion;
6.Reduce t he need for and number of rights-of-way to provide for publ ic
access to Nat ional F orest system land and private access to
inholdings;
7.Reduce the mi les of private/Forest Service property line and to reduce
the miles of property boundary survey,posting,and maintenance;
a .Reduce special use permit administration;
9.Conveyance of lands,especially near communities,that are encumbered
with private uses and where acquisition of other lands can better
serve the public interest;
10 .I mprove opportunities for agency and private partners to previde
recreational,wildlife,and other natural resource services;
11.Maintain and improve the ability to acquire key parcels through the
'Land and Water Conservation Fund Composite Program;
12.Reconcile Recreat ion composite Plans with the Forest Plan.
Under Management Requirements in the Forest Direction section of Chapter 3
in the Forest Plan,General Direction statements describe the priorities.
for landownership adjustments:
1.Classify lands for acquisition or to acquire int~rests where lands
have been identif ied as more valuable for National Forest purposes,or
where current or potential use of private lands would adversely affect
National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer
impacts to another site according to the following priorities:
a.In designated wilderness areas and other congressionally
classified areas.
b.Where lands or rights-of-way are needed to meet resource
management goals and objectivities.
c.Lands which provide habitat for threatened and endangered species
of animals and plants.
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d.Lands which include floodplain qr wetlands.
e.On lands having outstanding scenio values or critica~ecosystems,
when these resources are threatened by change of use or when
management may be enhanced by publio ownership.
f.Lands which are National Forest in ch~racter that provide
essential big game winter range and are valuable for other
National Forest purposes.
2.Classify lands for conveyance according to the fcllowing priorities:
a.To states,counties,cities,or other federal agencies when
conveyance will serve a greater public interest.
b.In small parcels intermingled with mineral or homestead patents.
c.Suitable for development by the private sector,if development
(residential,agricultural,in~ustrial,recreational,etc.)is in
the public interest.
d.When critical or unique resources (wetlands,flood plains,
essential big game winter range,threatened or endangered
species habitat,historical or cultural resources,critical
ecosystems,etc.)only when effects are mitigated by reserving
interest to protect the resource,or by exchange where other
critical resources to be acqUired are considered to be of equal
or greater value.
In addition,the Forest Service Manual di~ection is to avoid the disposal
of National Forest System Lands .occupied under term permit unless the
existing permitted use can be accommodated by agreement with the
permittee.These term permits were issued and are administered based on a
favorable determination that such facilities are in the public interest.
In .many cases,these lands contain permanent improvements crucial to the
operation of the permit and may best be managed under the private ownership
of the permittee.
The needs and concerns of local communities are an important component in
determining the desired future condition of landownership patterns along
common boundaries.The Town of Vail landownership working group formulated
a set of goals for the desired future con?iticn based on a ten year
planning horizon:
1.That there be no National Forest ~ystem lands within the munioipal
limits of the Town of Vail.
2.That the Forest Serv ice survey,identify,and maintain the common
boundary of the Town of Vail and the Forest Service and that both
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agencfes share i nt he e n forceme nt of regu lat ions pertain ing to t he
boundary.The bou ndary has been s implified where possible,
irregularities have been reduced or eliminated.
3.That all land e xchanges and purchases optimize both local and national
public benefit.Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the
decision making process of all land e xchanges and pur chases,and all
efforts are made t o a ddress and minimi ze those conflicts.
4.That all lands a cqu ired by t he Town of Va il are used for publ ic
purposes s uch as open space,employee housi ng (per Town of Vail
~~ployee Hous ing Or di nance ),recreat ion or for the reso lut ion of
unauthorized uses .
S.That the Town of Va il,Eag le County,or the Forest Service acqu ire all
privately owned tracts,parcels,and previously unplatted lands
ad jacent to,and outside of,the common Town of vail and Forest
Service boundary .These lands are transferred to the National Forest
System,Eagle County,or the Town of Vai l where jo~nt objectives are
satisfied.
6 .That publ ic access to Nati onal Forest System lands be maintained or
L~p r o v ed.New access points meet Town of vail and Forest Service
needs.
7.That National Forest System lands with in the study area that are
encumbered with abandoned uses,unauthorized uses;or infrastructure
related facil ities are reduced or elimin~ted.
8.That the Town of Vail and National Forest recreation opportunities are
jointly planned and integrated.
9 .That all unincorporated,platted residential areas within the study
area are annexed within the municipal l imits of the Town of Vail.
1 0.That the wood f iber production ~~phasis management area (7E),as
identified in the Forest P lan,that can be viewed from the Town of
Vail be rep laced by a recreation emphasis prescription.
11.That new developments are discouraged on private l ands that exist
outside and adjacent to the Town of Vail.
The above statements represent both 9oal~that the Town of Vail,Eagle
County,and the Forest Service will pursue ·in partnership,others are
individual goals .For example,the discouragement of new developments on
pri vate lands (Item 11)is outside the j urisdiction of the Forest Service
and wou ld be the burden o f t he Town of Va il and Eagle County .
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V.POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:
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Differences between the existing conditions and the des~red future
conditions indicate a potential opportunity or the need to take actions to
achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Plan.The means to achieve
the desired future conditions are possible management practices.Comparing
the existing condition of landownership within the Town of Vail Special
Study Area to National Forest policy;the goal and cbjectiv~s found in the
Forest Plan;and the desired future condition statements .developed by the
Town of Vail working group yields several potential opportunities for
landownership management:
1.Eliminate National Forest System lands within the Town of Vail.
2.Improve opportunities for local governments to acquire and preserve
open space.
3.The Forest Service,Town of Vail,and Eagle County shall consider
land-use objectives established on lands administered .by the other
parties in their management practices.
4.Reduce the number of National Forest special use permits for Town of
Vail infrastructure fac ilities.
5.Resolve all title claims and eliminate all encroachments involving
National Forest System lands.
6.Eliminate Town of Vail zoning of National Forest System lands.
7.Jointly plan and integrate recreation opportunities and facilities.
8.Improve or maintain public access to National Forest System lands.
New access points should meet Town of Vail and Forest Service
objectives.
9.Reduce the private and National Forest boundary to reduce the extent
of property b oundary survey,posting,and maintenance.
10.Jointly enforce regulations ·pertaining to the management of the common
boundary.
11.That all land exchanges an~purchases optimize both local and national
public benefit.Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the
deoision making process of all land exchanges and purohases,and all
efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts.
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The range af possible management practices or authorities for landownership
adjustments include the purchase of non-Federal lands,donation of .
non-Federal lands,exchange,sale of Federal lands to municipalities,and
legislated adjustments.The Town of vail landownership working group
applied these authorities to the Town of Vail study area in an attempt to
take advantage of the opportunities identified above.The result was a
narrative and map describing desired management practices for landownership
adjustments (see .Attachment A).
Once a landownership adjustment is proposed,a parcel specific
environmental analysis will be conducted.This analysis must include a
determination of public interest and must consider a reasonable range of
alternatives,including no·action.The management practice identif ied for
the subject parcells)(see Attachment A)would be .one of the alternatives
considered in detail.The Forest Service decision maker may then choose
all or portions of any alternative considered.
VI.FOREST PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The management practices identified above comply with the directives of the
White River Forest Land and Rescurce Management Plan and with all
legislative authorities .The selected management practices are within the
public interest.
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ATTACHMENT A
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Narrative and Map of Possible Management Practices
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Pa~ce l fl:Th is parcel i sl oc at ed alcng Gore Creek near the Interstate 70 r ig ht
o f wa y and cont a ins Natio na l Forest system Landa tha t have been annexed b y
the Town of Vai l.
Size:40 acres
Encumberances:Easement iss~ed by the Department of Transportation f or
Interstate 70 and ar ight-of-way i ssued by the Forest Service for
Highway 6(B ighorn Road)
Zoning:Greenbelt and Na tu ral Open Space District
Hazards:100-year f loodpla in a long Gore Creek,two areas of medium se ver ity
rockfall haz ard.T he T own of Vail's Snow Aval anche Hazard does not
incl~de th is parcel
Unique 'Resouroe Values:We tl ands along Gore Creek
Possible Management Practices:Conveyance to the Town of Vail.The Forest
Service would need to reserve access to the Gore Creek campground and
would need to reserve trailhead parking and access to trailhead
Parcel G:This parcel i s located immediately north of Pr~ma Court and contai ns
Na ti on al F orest S ystem La nds that have been annexed by the Town o f Vail .
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S ize:5 ac r es
Enc umberances :Easement i ss ue d by t he Depa rtment of Transportat i on fo r
In terstate 70 and a rig ht-of-way i ssued by the Forest Serv ice f or
Highway 6 (Bighorn ROad)
Zoning:Greenbe lt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards:Port ion of parcel with in medium severiti rockfall hazard
Unique Resource Values:Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail
Parcels G-2 ,G-3,G-4 ,and G-5:These four tr iangular shaped parcels are
l ocated north o f t he I nter st ate 7 0 right of way and contain Nat ional Forest
.S y stem Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail.The intent of t he
a nnexa~ion w~s to cQp~ure ~he "I nterstate 70 easement.
Size:Undetermined
Encumberances:Easement issued b yt he Department of Transportation f or
Interstate 70
Zoning:None
Hazards:Parcel G-2 is within a high severity rockfall zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practices:Conveyance to the Town of Vail
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Parcel F:This 'parcel i s located at the north end of Booth Falls Road and
contains National Fores~System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size:14.8 acres
Encumberances:Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District has a
water storage facility on the parcel under special use permit
Zoning:Public Use District,Town of Vail is considering rezoning to
Agriculture and Op~n Space
Hazards:High severity rockfall zone,high hazard debris flow zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
southern portion of the .parcel and deannexation for the northern
portion.The Forest Service would need to reserve access and
trailhead parking for the Booth Creek trail
Parcel E:This parcel is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive and contains
National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail.·
Size:10 acres
Encumberanoes:Town of Vail has purchased the northern one third of the
parcel that included a golf course maintenance facility .
Zoning:Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards :High and moderate hazard debris avalanche zones;medium severity
rockfall hazard zone;and possible snow avalanche influence zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northern portion of the parcel (accomplished)and deannexation for the
southern portion
Parcel D:This parcel is located immediately south of ptarmioan Road and
contains National Fores~System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size:5 acres
Encumberances:Ptarmigan Road crosses the northern portion of the parcel
Zoning:Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards:High hazard debris avalanche zone;medium severity rockfall hazard
zone;and possible snow avalanche influence zone
Unique Resource Values:None identified '
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northwest portion of the parcel and deannexation for the remaining
portion
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Parcel C:This'parcel is located immediately south of Rockledge Road and
conta ins National Forest system Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
size:·11 .5 acres ,
Encumberances:The ent ire parcel is within the Vail Associates ski area
permit.An unauthorized diversion structure exists near the center of
the northern boundary.An unauthori~ed driveway and numerous
landscape improvements occur on the western portion.Portions of
Rockledge Road are also located on the western por~ion of the parcel.
Zoning:Greenbelt open Space District
Hazards:The southeastern pcrticn of the parcel is l ocated within a med ium
sever ity rock fall ha~ard zone
Unique Resource Values:Ncne i dentified
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Vail,with private
participation,of the western ·portion of the parcel,up to the western
boundary of the adjacent Lot 1.since this parcel is within a winter
sports special use permit,it is intended that this conveyance would
occur w ith the concurrence of the permittee,and that it would include
on ly that portion of the parcel that is currently encumbered with
improvements.
The desired management practice for the remaining eastern portion is
conveyance to the permittee since this parcel also lies within the
winter sports special use permit.It is intended that this conveyance
would occur only with the participation and concurrence of the Town of
Vail.Such conveyance would be subject to agreement on a conceptual
master plan to be implemented once the parcel is no longer in federal
ownership.The conceptual master plan must accommodate the existing
permitted uses and facilities and provide desired access for the
permittee and the Town of ·~ail.
Parcel B:This parcel is located immediately north of the main Vail Interstate
70 interchange .and contains National Forest System Lands that have been
annexed by the Town of Vail.
.+S:Lze:40 acres
Encumberances:Public right of way,special use per~it for horse stables
and trail rides,and numerous utility corridors
zoning:Agricultural and Open Space
Hazards:100-year floodplain (Spraddle Creek),moderate ha~ard debris flow
area,medium severity rockfall ~one ,
Unique Resource Values:Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of .Vail
***Status .Change:Conveyed to the Town of Vail ***
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Parcel A:This'parcel is located immediately north of Vail view Drive and west
of Potato Patc~Dr ive and contains National Fcrest S ystem Lands t hat h ave
been annexed by the Town of Vail.
Size:11 acres
Encumberances:Vail Valley Drive and Potato Pa tch Dr i ve bot~t raverset his
parcel
zoning:Public Use District
Hazards:lOO-year floodplain (Red Sandstone Creek)and med ium and high
severity rockfall zones.
Unique Resource Values:Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of Va il of the
southeast half of the parcel and deannexaton for the remaining
northwestern portion
Vail das Schone Parcel:This parcel is located northeast of lots 1,2,3,and
4,Block H,Vail Das Schone Filing No.2.The parcel i s entirely National
Forest System Lands.
Size:Not determined
Encumberances:None
Zoning:None
Hazards:None identif ied
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:Conveyance to the Town of vail.
Vail Heights Parcel:These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the
north of the Vail He ights subdiv ision in West Vail.The Eagle County
Assessor is unsure of ownership and believes that the Town of Vail may be
the ·owner .
Size:Not determined
Encumberances;None
Zoning:None
Hazards:None identified
Unique Resource Values:None i dentified
Possible Management Practice:If the Town of vail acquires the property,
then the Town would convey to the Forest Service.
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Ladner Parcel:'.T his u nplatted,;;:r i v at e parce li s l ocated north of Lots 8 and 9,
Block ~,Vail Ridge (Cort ina Lane).Th is parcel is located outside of the
muni cipal boundaries of the Town of Vail.
Size:7 .2 acres
Encumberances:None identified
Zoning:Resource (County Zoning)
HaZArds:None i den ti fied
Unique Resource Values:.None i dentified
Possible Management Practice:I f the Town of Vail acquires the property,
then the 'Town wou ld convey to t he Forest Service.
***status Update:Town of Vail is in the process of acquiring***
East Vail Water Tank Parcel:upper Eagle Val ley Water District needs to expand
current storage facil ity.This expansion may encumber National Forest
System Lands.Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership.
Size:undeterm ined pending proposal
Encumberances:None
Zoning:None
Hazards :High 'and moderate h azard debris flow zones,medium severity
rockfall hazard zone,and high hazard snow avalanche zone
Unique Resource Values:None i dentified
Possible Management Practice:convey a parcel sufficient to allow for
needed expans i on t o the Town of Vail or Water District
Ulbrich Properties (Lots 16,19,and 21):These three lots are privately owned
and are located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary in the West Vail
area.The ·lots are immediately-,north of I-70 and west of the Vail Ridge
Subdivision .
Size:Lot 16 i s17 .83 acres,Lot 19 is 16.41 acres,Lot 21 is 13.47 acres
Encumberances:F orest service read and trail easements
Zoning:Hil ls ide Residential (Nov.17,1987)
Hazards:High and moderate hazard debris flow zones,high severity
rockfall hazard zone in the southern portion of Lot 21
Unique Resource Values:None identified
Possible Management Practice:If the Town of vail acqu ires these parcels,
then the Town would convey to the Forest Service
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