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Introduction
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At the discretion of the planning and environmental commission and/or the design review
board, variations to the setback standards outlined above may be approved during the review
of exterior alternations or modifications (section 12-7A-12 of this article) subject to the
applicant demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:
(A)Proposed building setbacks provide necessary separation between buildings and
riparian areas, geologically sensitive areas and other environmentally sensitive
areas.
(B)Proposed building setbacks will provide adequate availability of light, air and open
space.
(C)Proposed building setbacks will provide a compatible relationship with buildings and
uses on adjacent properties.
(D)Proposed building setbacks will result in creative design solutions or other public
benefits that could not otherwise be achieved by conformance with prescribed setback
standards.
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1.3 - The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever possible.
1.12 - Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing developed areas
(infill areas).
3.1 - The hotel bed base should be preserved and use more efficiently.
3.3 - Hotels are important to the continued success of the Town of Vail, therefore conversion
to condominiums should be discouraged.
3.4 - Commercial growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas to
accommodate both local and visitor needs.
5.1 - Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing, platted
areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist.
5.3 - Affordable employee housing should be made available through private efforts, assisted
by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate restrictions.
5.4 - Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full range of
housing types.
5.5. - The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded. Additional
employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites throughout the
community.
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