HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC130001 Res 4 Series of 2013 memoTO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 19, 2013
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4, Series of 2013, a resolution amending the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend the recommendations for the central pedestrian plaza (Sundial
Plaza) in Section 5.8.6, Plazas and Nodes, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Warren Campbell
SUMMARY
The
applicant, the Town of Vail, is requesting approval of Resolution No. 4, Series of 2013. The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan’s recommendations
for Sundial Plaza to allow a public park.
The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 4, Series of 2013. The proposed Resolution No. 4,
Series of 2013, (Attachment A) and the Planning and Environmental Commission memorandum dated January 28, 2013 (Attachment B) have been attached for review.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE
REQUEST
The requested amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (LRMP) can be found in Resolution No. 4, Series of 2013 (see Attachment A). The existing recommendations
for the Central Pedestrian Plaza (Sundial Plaza) are for a commercial infill building in the hillside and an ice rink in the plaza. The proposed recommendations include a public park
for this area, and shift the ice rink to the existing Arrabelle at Vail Square.
III. BACKGROUND
The subject property was a part of the original Town of Vail which became effective
by the election of August 23, 1966, and the court order of August 26, 1966.
In 2008, the Vail Town Council instructed Staff to locate and build a park in Lionshead per the LRMP.
After examining all town-owned locations, Sundial Plaza was selected as the only adequate location for a public park. The Vail Town Council has approved funding for a park in Sundial
Plaza as part of the 2013 Municipal Budget.
On January 28, 2013, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) held a hearing to review the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and an accompanying
conditional use permit application. The PEC recommended approval to the Vail Town Council for the proposed LRMP amendments with a vote of 7-0-0. The conditional use permit application
was tabled to the February 11, 2013 hearing. On February 11, 2013, the approved the conditional use permit for a “public park and recreational facility” by a vote of 6-1-0 (Kurz opposed).
IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COUNCIL
Based on the criteria and findings outlined in Section VI of the Planning and Environmental Commission memorandum dated January 28, 2013 and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Vail Town Council approves Resolution No. 4, Series of 2013.
Should the Vail Town Council
choose to approve this resolution, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Council pass the following motion:
“The Vail Town Council approves Resolution No. 4, Series
of 2013, a resolution amending the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, to amend
the recommendations for the central pedestrian plaza (Sundial Plaza) in Section 5.8.6, Plazas and Nodes, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and setting forth details in regard thereto.”
Should
the Vail Town Council choose to approve this resolution, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Council makes the following findings:
“Based upon the review of the
criteria outlined in Section VI of Staff’s January 28, 2013 memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Vail Town Council finds:
“The Commission finds that the proposed
amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan comply with the review criteria outlined in Section VI of the memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission, dated January
28, 2013, and that the amendments, as proposed, further the goals, objectives and policies, as stated in Chapter 2 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.”
V. ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
No. 4, Series of 2013
Planning and Environmental Commission Memorandum, dated January 28, 2013