HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC130001 Sundial Plaza PEC 012813 Part 1
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 28, 2013
SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an amendment to
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. (PEC130001)
A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5,
Conditional Uses; Generally (On All Levels of a Building), Vail Town Code, to
allow for the construction of a public park and recreation facilities (playground) at
Sundial Plaza, located within the Lionshead pedestrian mall/Tract C, Lionshead
6th Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC120050)
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Gregg Barrie
Planner: Rachel Dimond
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, the Town of Vail, represented by Gregg Barrie, is requesting the
following:
• Amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to amend the
recommendation for the central pedestrian plaza in Section 5.8.6, Plazas and
Nodes to allow for a public park at Sundial Plaza.
• Conditional use permit for “public park and recreation facilities” at Sundial Plaza,
including playground features, a climbing wall and a water/fire feature with
seating.
Based upon Staff’s review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, and subject to the findings noted in Section VIII
of this memorandum, the Community Development Department recommends the
Planning and Environmental Commission:
• Forwards a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the
proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
• Approves, with conditions, a conditional use permit for public park and
recreation facilities at Sundial Plaza.
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II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
LRMP AMENDMENT:
The applicant is requesting amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
as follows:
Additions are in bold; deletions are in strikethrough.
5.8.6 Plazas and Nodes
Dynamic pedestrian plazas and nodes are encouraged at each significant
intersection in the retail core. Successful plazas are those that have good sun
exposure, that are located on primary pedestrian corridors, and that are properly
proportioned to encourage seating, eating, gathering and events. Successful
nodes are concentrations of activities, landmarks and spaces where people want
to congregate. Focal elements such as fountains, landscaping, and public art
help to give each node a unique identify and serve as visual reference points. A
fundamental objective of the master plan is to introduce these qualities in the
Lionshead core.
The central Lionshead public plaza, for example (shown in figure 5-10), presents
an opportunity to create a vibrant center of activity surrounded by active retail
and restaurant spaces and animated with an ice rink. The development of a
small infill building at the north edge of the plaza is recommended to define the
space and introduce additional retail opportunities. The building could
incorporate an underground service and delivery corridor to the North Day Lot
transportation center. A food and beverage operation on a rooftop deck over this
structure could provide a unique vantage point marking the new north Lionshead
pedestrian portal and opening views into the central Lionshead plaza and up to
the mountain.
The central Lionshead public plaza (shown in Figure 5-10) was previously
considered to be at Sundial Plaza. However, the design of the Arrabelle
incorporated an ice rink with surrounding retail and restaurant shifted the
central Lionshead public plaza to the south. This allows for Sundial Plaza
to be repurposed from a previously recommended infill building with an ice
rink to a public park. Sundial Plaza serves as the only green space in the
center of Lionshead. The pedestrian connection between the First Chair
Employee Housing at the North Day Lot and the pedestrian mall through
Sundial Plaza should be snowmelted and rerouted for optimal views (see
view corridor #4) and access. Sundial Plaza presents an opportunity for a
public park in the Lionshead Retail Core and will provide a public
recreational amenity to serve as a stand alone attraction and as an activity
to compliment the retail and restaurant experience within Lionshead.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for public park and recreation
facilities for a new park at Sundial Plaza with the following amenities:
• Climbing wall
• Three playground features
• W ater /fire feature with seating
• Soft rubber playground surface
• New vegetation to screen, shade and enhance the park
• ADA access to playground area via ramp
• Rerouted snowmelted stairway connecting the frontage road, First Chair
Employee Housing and the pedestrian bridge to the Lionshead pedestrian area
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.
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.
IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff believes that the following provisions of the Vail Town Code are relevant to the
review of this proposal:
TITLE 12, ZONING REGULATIONS, VAIL TOWN CODE (IN PART)
ARTICLE 12-7H. LIONSHEAD MIXED USE 1 (LMU-1) DISTRICT
12-7H-1: PURPOSE: The Lionshead mixed use 1 district is intended to provide sites for
a mixture of multiple-family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs, timeshares,
lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, and commercial establishments
in a clustered, unified development. Lionshead mixed use 1 district, in accordance with
the Lionshead redevelopment master plan, is intended to ensure adequate light, air,
open space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and
uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the zone district by establishing
appropriate site development standards. This zone district is meant to encourage and
provide incentives for redevelopment in accordance with the Lionshead redevelopment
master plan.
This zone district was specifically developed to provide incentives for properties to
redevelop. The ultimate goal of these incentives is to create an economically vibrant
lodging, housing, and commercial core area. The incentives in this zone district include
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increases in allowable gross residential floor area, building height, and density over the
previously established zoning in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan study area.
The primary goal of the incentives is to create economic conditions favorable to
inducing private redevelopment consistent with the Lionshead redevelopment master
plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help finance public off site
improvements adjacent to redevelopment projects. With any development/
redevelopment proposal taking advantage of the incentives created herein, the following
amenities will be evaluated: streetscape improvements, pedestrian/bicycle access,
public plaza redevelopment, public art, roadway improvements, and similar
improvements.
CHAPTER 12-16: CONDITIONAL USES PERMITS
Section 12-16-1: Purpose; Limitations:
In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified
uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit.
Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review so
that they may be located properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with
respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this
chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between
conditional uses and surrounding properties in the Town at large. Uses listed as
conditional uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions and
limitations as the Town may prescribe to insure that the location and operation of the
conditional uses will be in accordance with the development objectives of the Town and
will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised,
to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied.
LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (IN PART)
Chapter 4: Master Plan Recommendations - Overall Study Area
4.10: Gateways, Landmarks, and Portals
The lack of spatial hierarchy or organizational clarity is a fundamental problem in the
Lionshead pedestrian and vehicular network today. This section discusses the need to
create a series of gateways, portals, landmarks and useful public spaces that will
increase and enhance the character and identity of the pedestrian environment.
4.10.1 Gateways and Portals
Gateways and portals are elements that signify important points of entry and
transition and serve to reinforce the identity and functionality of both. They are
announcements of direction and relative importance. Gateways can be created
using building forms, landscaping, paving patterns, or signage. Portals and
gateways are discussed in the architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8).
The creation of gateways and portals is encouraged as a basic component of
redevelopment, especially in transition areas between different domains, or
public, semi-public, and private areas. A change in the hierarchy of the
surrounding environment should be announced and well delineated. There are
several critical locations where gateway and portals need to occur (see Map R).
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4.10.1.2 Pedestrian Portals/ Gateways
Four primary pedestrian portals are critical to establishing the character
and identity of Lionshead (see Map T): 1) the pedestrian entry on the
west end of the parking structure; 2) the top of the grade transition from
the North Day Lot into the retail mall; 3) the intersection of West
Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place at the western end of the retail
mall; and 4) the transition between the ski yard and the retail mall.
4.10.2 Landmarks
A landmark is a significant architectural element that all the visitors to Lionshead
can identify and remember. Landmarks signify important points of entry, turning
points and critical intersections in the pedestrian network, as well as destinations
and visual reference points. The single landmark in Lionshead today is the
Gondola clock tower, which will be replaced with the Vail Associates core site
redevelopment. Appropriate locations for new landmarks in Lionshead are the
east pedestrian portal, the central retail mall adjacent to the main pedestrian
plaza, and the west pedestrian portal adjacent to the intersection of West
Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. In addition, the potential civic center
complex at the east end of the parking structure should function as a significant
architectural landmark for the east end of Lionshead.
4.10.3 Public Art
Through the Art in Public Places board, the Town of Vail has long recognized the
importance of public art in pedestrian environments. Future development and
redevelopment projects in Lionshead, especially projects impacting the retail mall
and primary pedestrian environments, should seek to incorporate public art
according to the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Master Plan (not adopted as of
the writing of this document). Pedestrian circulation systems, portals and
gateways, landmarks, pedestrian plazas and architecture all present
opportunities to incorporate public art.
4.10.4 Youth Recreation
Throughout the master plan process there was public input regarding the need
for both indoor and outdoor non-skier related recreation opportunities for children
and youth. Since the removal of the playground south of Gore Creek in
1995, the only such activities include the Vail Associates putt-putt golf
course and the open play field of the ski yard. As the redevelopment of
Lionshead progresses the creation of a programmed children’s play area
should be a community priority. Programmatic components of such as
play area could include “tot-lot” play equipment, a volleyball court, swing
sets, and creative play structures. Landscaping, benches, and picnic
tables should also be integrated into the design such a play area. The
location of such a play area will need to be readily accessible from the
Lionshead pedestrian mall area and the Gore Creek recreation path, and
will require good southern solar exposure. In addition to the play area
described above, the potential of integrating children’s play areas into the
Lionshead pedestrian retail mall should be considered when improvements
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to the mall are made. Good examples of such play areas can be found in the
Aspen, Breckenridge, and Boulder pedestrian retail districts.
5.8 Lionshead Retail Core
The Lionshead retail core (see figure 5-8) is comprised of the Vail Associates core site,
the surrounding pedestrian mall environment, and the retail faces of adjacent buildings.
This central area is the heart and soul of Lionshead and constitutes the most critical
area for public and private improvements. The Vail Associates core site represents the
most likely near-term redevelopment project, but it is essential that the Town of Vail take
all available steps to encourage and facilitate other efforts to enhance and redevelop
the retail core. Specific recommendations are as follows:
5.8.1 Build-To Lines
A significant problem in the retail mall today is the excessive distance between
opposing retail faces, which causes pedestrians to interact with only one side of
the street. To remedy this, build-to lines are recommended (see Map S) to
create a continuous, well-defined retail experience in which all ground floor
spaces directly address the pedestrian street. Of special note, the corridor
defined by the build-to lines between the existing Landmark retail and Sunbird
Lodge is centered on Tract C. In other words, the build-to lines in this east-west
corridor will impact both the Vail Associates property and the Landmark Retail
property equally.
5.8.2 Ground Level Retail Expansion Opportunities
Ground floor retail expansion should be encouraged on existing structures that
do not currently extend to their designated build-to lines and are not likely to be
completely redeveloped. The most significant places for ground floor retail
expansion are the east face of the Vail 21 building and the south and west faces
of the Lionshead Arcade building.
5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site
There is a critical north-south pedestrian connection between the ski yard
and the proposed transportation and skier drop-off uses on the North Day
Lot. This connection will require at least one north-south penetration
through the Vail Associates core site, and there is an opportunity to create
a second one, as shown in figure 5-9. The east-west pedestrian corridor
originating at the east Lionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into
the Vail Associates core site, connecting with the north-south corridors. These
connections should be part of the “primary retail mall” (see site design guidelines,
chapter 6) to reinforce the village character of the core. It is not necessary that
flanking architectural forms be completely separated in order to define pedestrian
corridors. Instead, opportunities to create significant architectural portals are
encouraged to highlight the transition from one public space into another.
5.8.4 Hierarchy of Pedestrian Space
The Lionshead retail core is composed of a hierarchy of primary and secondary
pedestrian corridors and spaces (see site design guidelines, chapter 6), shown in
figure 5-9. While both are important to the total retail environment, the primary
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should read as the dominant pedestrian flow pattern. Transitions between these
different domains should be well defined.
5.8.5 Retail Space Allocation
A primary goal of the Lionshead Master plan is to increase both the amount and
the quality of retail space in the pedestrian core. The sunny south-facing sides of
buildings (for example, at the Lifthouse Lodge and the creek side of the VA core
site) are ideal for restaurants. The shadier north-facing sides are more
appropriate for retail uses that do not benefit as much from a direct relationship
with the outdoors. Use of ground floor commercial space for offices is not
recommended on the primary pedestrian mall; these businesses should be
located instead on the second story or outside the main pedestrian corridor.
5.8.6 Plazas and Nodes
Dynamic pedestrian plazas and nodes are encouraged at each significant
intersection in the retail core. Successful plazas are those that have good
sun exposure, that are located on primary pedestrian corridors, and that
are properly proportioned to encourage seating, eating, gathering and
events. Successful nodes are concentrations of activities, landmarks and
spaces where people want to congregate. Focal elements such as
fountains, landscaping, and public art help to give each node a unique
identify and serve as visual reference points. A fundamental objective of
the master plan is to introduce these qualities in the Lionshead core.
The central Lionshead public plaza, for example (shown in figure 5-10),
presents an opportunity to create a vibrant center of activity surrounded by
active retail and restaurant spaces and animated with an ice rink. The
development of a small infill building at the north edge of the plaza is
recommended to define the space and introduce additional retail
opportunities. The building could incorporate an underground service and
delivery corridor to the North Day Lot transportation center. A food and
beverage operation on a rooftop deck over this structure could provide a
unique vantage point marking the new north Lionshead pedestrian portal
and opening views into the central Lionshead plaza and up to the
mountain.
Because the Lionshead pedestrian mall is also an emergency vehicle access
corridor, its proportions and the design of the elements within it must
accommodate the turning movements and clearance requirements of fire trucks
and other large vehicles.
5.18 North Day Lot
At the time the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted the North
Day Lot was identified as a potential location for a central transit facility. During
subsequent study of the site in 2008 and 2009 it was determined that the Town
would not pursue locating a transit center on this site. In lieu of a transit center
the North Day Lot has been programmed to provide affordable housing along
with a skier drop-off parking lot.
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V. SITE ANALYSIS
Address: Lionshead Pedestrian Mall
Legal Description: Tract C, Lionshead 6th Filing
Zoning: Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District
Land Use Plan Designation: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
Current Land Use: Green space/Walkway
Geological Hazards: None
Site Area: Proposed park area approx. 13,000 square feet
VI. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING
Land Use Zoning
North: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District
South: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District
East: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District
West: Mixed Use Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District
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VII. CRITERIA FOR REVIEW
LRMP AMENDMENT:
According to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, amendments to the Master
Plan must address the following review criteria:
1. How have conditions changed since the plan was adopted?
Since the adoption of the plan, many elements of the plan have been address by
redevelopment projects. The Arrabelle was constructed with an ice rink in a different
configuration than detailed in the exhibits in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan by moving the elements of a public plaza programmed for Sundial Plaza. The
recommendations include building an ice rink at the central Lionshead public plaza
(shown as Sundial Plaza) and an infill building in the hillside at Sundial Plaza
between the Landmark and the Lifthouse. Instead, an ice rink with strong retail
surrounding it was constructed at the Arrabelle, which is now the de facto central
Lionshead public plaza instead of Sundial Plaza. The North Day Lot
recommendations changed from a transit center to employee housing and skier drop
off. Employee housing was constructed on the site, and skier drop off was moved to
the Lionshead Parking Structure. The walkway between the North Day Lot and the
pedestrian mall remains a pedestrian thoroughfare to connect the pedestrian bridge,
First Chair, Billy’s Island Grill and the pedestrian mall.
2. How is the plan in error?
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is not in error. With all that has
occurred, it is necessary to adjust the recommendations to reflect current conditions
and future needs. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan provides
recommendations for the Lionshead Retail Core, which consists of the Vail
Associates Core Site (now the Arrabelle), the surrounding pedestrian mall
environment, and the retail faces of adjacent buildings. The recommendations
include building an ice rink at the central Lionshead public plaza (shown as Sundial
Plaza) and an infill building in the hillside at Sundial Plaza between the Landmark
and the Lifthouse. Instead, an ice rink with strong retail surrounding it was
constructed at the Arrabelle, which is now the de facto central Lionshead public
plaza instead of Sundial Plaza. Commercial infill is unnecessary due to the influx of
redevelopment and new commercial space in Lionshead. Further, the plan does not
contemplate the Town’s interest in using Town owned property for public uses
instead of commercial infill. There is a need for a centrally located park in Lionshead
that is not being met. Vail Village has numerous pocket parks but Lionshead does
not have similar amenities. The plan recommends park space within the Lionshead
retail core, but does not specify a location for such park space, and Sundial Plaza is
the only publicly-owned location suitable for a centrally located park space in the
Lionshead retail core.
3. How would an addition, deletion, or change to the plan be in concert with the
plan in general?
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The proposed amendments are in concert with the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan policy objectives, plan objectives and specific recommendations. By
recommending a park at Sundial Plaza within the core of Lionshead, the proposed
amendments help to fulfill policy objective 2.3.1, which states, “Lionshead can and
should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment
for guests and residents.” The amendments recommending a park instead of
commercial infill also fulfills policy objective 2.3.2, which states, “We must seize the
opportunity to enhance guest experience and community interaction through
expanded and additional activities and amenities such as performing arts venues,
conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and other recreational
improvements.” The proposed amendments are in concert with the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan objective to create and enhance the north-south
connection between the gondola ski yard and the North Day Lot and the specific
action to “create new walkways and plazas and replace deteriorated pavements.”
The central Lionshead public plaza has moved to the Arrabelle, so an ice rink has
already been constructed as recommended. Further, a public park at Sundial Plaza
would activate the space similar to the intent of the recommended ice rink. The
public park would also be in concert with Section 4.10.3, Public Art and 4.10.4,
Youth Recreation (see Section IV of this memorandum), by providing a playground,
climbing wall and water feature that doubles as public art. While a public park would
replace any commercial infill of the property, the commercial infill at the Arrabelle
surrounding the ice rink eliminates the need to infill Sundial Plaza with a commercial
building. Instead, it provides a space to recreate and ensures a visual connection
between the north side of the property and Vail Mountain.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental
Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the
Town.
The Town has established development objectives including enhancing the
livelihood of the commercial cores, as well as providing new experiences and
options for guests. Another development objective is to create pedestrian
connectivity into and within the commercial cores. A third objective is to provide
park and recreation space throughout the town. The proposed park meets the
above objectives.
This public park furthers the vision of the Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan, where the
community vision called for Vail to be a “premier mountain resort community…
achieved through world-class recreational..opportunities.”
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan pedestrian circulation recommendations
in Chapter 1 include the following:
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• Develop, with public-private cooperation, two continuous pedestrian axes
(north-south and east-west) through Lionshead. Create new walkways and
plazas and replace deteriorated pavements.
• Install a snowmelt system in the Lionshead pedestrian mall.
• Create a new north Lionshead pedestrian portal in conjunction with
development of a public transportation facility on the North Day Lot.
The proposed public park and recreation facility, with a new snowmelted walkway
connecting the North Day Lot to the pedestrian mall is clearly consistent with the
above recommendations.
2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public
facilities needs.
Staff believes the proposed park does not impact transportation facilities, utilities and
schools. It does provide a much needed parks and recreation facility in Lionshead
and will serve as a destination, thus potentially shifting pedestrians to this area.
Further, the design will allow for continued light and air at the subject and
surrounding properties.
3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas.
Staff believes the proposed public park does not impact congestion, automotive
safety, traffic flow and control, access and maneuverability. The proposed park
does positively impact pedestrian safety and the removal of snow from the street,
with the inclusion of a new snowmelted walkway from the North Day Lot to the
pedestrian mall. Pedestrian convenience is improved with a straightened walkway
with an improved visual connection to Vail Mountain from the North Day Lot. The
improvements do not encroach into adopted View Corridor #10, which is a view to
Vail Mountain from the top of the stairs adjacent to the North Day Lot.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to
surrounding uses.
Staff believes that the proposed public park will improve the character of the area by
providing a playground that doubles as public art within the core of Lionshead. The
park will provide free recreational amenities including playground equipment, a
climbing wall and a water/fire feature with seating to the public that will be both a
destination and an additional side activity to compliment the adjacent shopping,
restaurants, the Gore Valley Trail, the ski yard, mini golf and activities on Vail
Mountain. The scale and bulk of the playground structures, which include three
elements roughly 15 feet tall, serves as a compliment to the varied architectural
styles of the adjacent mixed use buildings.
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VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
LRMP AMENDMENT:
The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and
Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town
Council for the proposed amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Staff’s recommendation is based upon a review of the criteria and findings as outlined in
this memorandum and from the evidence and testimony presented.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval of this request; the Community Development Department
recommends the Commission pass the following motion:
“The Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a
recommendation of approval for proposed amendments to 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 Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval of the applicant’s request, staff recommends that the
following findings be made as part of the motion:
“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.”
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department
recommends the Planning an Environmental Commission approves, with conditions,
a conditional use permit to allow for a public park and recreation facility at Sundial
Plaza.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional
use permit request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission passes the following motion:
“The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the request for a
conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-7H-5, Conditional Uses; Generally
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(On All Levels of a Building), Vail Town Code, to allow for the construction of a
public park and recreation facilities (playground) at Sundial Plaza located within
the Lionshead pedestrian mall/Tract C, Lionshead 6th Filing, and setting forth
details in regard thereto.”
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional
use permit request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission requires the following condition:
“The associated Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments shall be
adopted by the Vail Town Council prior to construction of a public park and
recreation facility.”
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this conditional
use permit request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission makes the following findings:
“Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VII of the Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 28,
2013, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and
Environmental Commission finds:
1. The proposed conditional use permit is in accordance with the purposes of the
Zoning Regulations and the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District.
2. The proposed conditional use permit and the conditions under which it will be
operated or maintained are not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare
or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use permit complies with each of the applicable
provisions of Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permit, Vail Town Code.”
IX. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Existing and proposed site plans
C. Artist renderings of public park