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75 Sou$r Frontage Rsad, Wll, colorado 81557
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Proiect Name: TRACT'K VARIANCE
Prciect Description:
RNAL APPROVAL FOR A VARIANCE FOR SNOWCAT ACCESS RETAINING WALL HEIGHTS
Pa*icipants:
OWNER TOWN OF VAIL
C/O RNANCE DEPT
75 S FRONTAGE RD
VAIL
co 81657
APPUCANT MAURIELLO PI-ANNING GROUP, LLI2I 17 l2OO7 Phone: 970-748-0920
PO BOX 1127
AVON
co 81620
License: C000001697
Project Address: 890 S FRONTAGE RD WEST VAIL Location: 890 S FRONTAGE RD W
Legal Descripton: Lot: K Block Subdivision: GLEN LYON SUB.
Parcel Number: 2103-121-0900-2
Comments: seePEC0T-0079
BOARD/STAFF ACTION
PEC Number: PEC070080
Motion By: KJESBO
Second By: VIELE
Vote: 6-0-0
Gonditions:
Action: APPROVED
Dab of Approval: 01/1412008
Cond:8
(PLAN): No changes to these plans may be made without the written consent of Town of
Vail staff and/or the appropriate review committee(s).
Cond:300
PEC approval shall not be not beome valid for 20 days following the date of
approval.
Cond: CON0009701
This variance request approval shall be contingent upon the applicant obtainlng Town
of Vail approval of the associated design review application.
Cond: CON0009702
The applicant shall properly maintain the limlts of disturbance fencing and erosion
control methods throughout the construction of this proposal. Any modification to
the location or configuration of the limits of disturban@ area shall require review
and approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review
Board.
Cond: CON0009703
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall:
a. execute an easement agreement (or such other agreement deemed appropriate by the
Town Attorney) with the Town of Vail for the use of Town propefi; and,
b. shall prepare a construction staging plan for review and approval by the Town of
Vail; and,
c. shall survey and then install all limits of disturbance fencing and all erosion
control methods for review and approval by the Town of Vail
Planner: Bill Gibson PEC Fee Paid: $500.00
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Variance Application for Review by the
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PI,ANNING GROUP
Permit No: P8C070080 Type: PEC - Variance
Parcel No: 2101-072-1500-1
Site Addreaa: 845 FOREST RD VAIIr
Irocation: 890 S F RONTAGE RD V{
Total Fee6: $500.00
This Pa)ment: $500.00 Total AIJr Pmta: $500.00
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FILE
MEMORANDUM
Planning and Environmental Commission
Community Development Department
January 14,2008
A request for final review of a variance from Chapter 14-6, Grading
Standards, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Yariances, Vail
Town Code, to allow for retaining walls in exc€ss of six (6) feet in height,
and a request for final review of a conditional use permit pursuant to
Chapter 16, Gonditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code, located at Tract K,
Glen Lyon Subdivision and Unplatted Parcels, a more complete metes
and bounds description is available at the Community Development
Department, to allow for a new snowcat access road and setting forth
details in regard thereto. (PEC07-0080)
Applicant: Vail Resorts Development, represented by Mauriello Planning
Group LLC
Planner: Bill Gibson
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
The applicant, Vail Resort Development, is requesting a final review of a variance
from Chapter 14-6, Grading Standards, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-
17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for retaining walls in excess of six (6)
feet in height, and a request for final review of a conditional use permit pursuant
to Chapter 16, Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code, located at Tract K,
Glen Lyon Subdivision and Unplatted Parcel to facilitate the construction of a
new snowcat access road generally located south of the Eagle River Water and
Sanitation District (ERWSD) water treatment facility and the former Vail Amoco
sites (846 West Forest Road and 934 South Frontage Road) to the Cascade
Village trail (formerly Westin-Ho trail).
Based upon Staffs review of the criteria in Section Vlll of this memorandum and
the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department
recommends approval, with conditions, of both the variance and conditional
use permit requests, subject to the findings and conditions noted in Section lX of
this memorandum.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant is proposing to construct a snowcat access road generally located
south of the ERWSD facilities and former Vail Amoco/BP sites (846 West Forest
Road and 934 South Frontage Road). This proposal will facilitate the re.routing of
Vail Resorts' winter mountain maintenance traffic from West Forest Road to this
new access road. This access route will start from the western driveway of the
Vail Resorts maintenance facility, cross South Frontage Road and continue south
along the western ERWSD property line, bridge across Gore Creek, continue
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southwest across Town of Vail owned Tract K, and connect to the Cascade
(formerly Westin-Ho) trail. A portion of the access road and bridge intersection is
located on an unplatted Town of Vail owned parcel located directly east of Tract
K.
The proposed access road will be a 25-foot wide gravel road surface. Due to the
steepness of slopes on Tract K, the proposed access road will have finished
grades as steep as 19.32o/o and will require the construction of both cut and fill
retaining walls. The applicant is proposing to construct both the cut and fill
retaining walls with a Keystone Retaining Wall System. At their tallest points, the
redesigned cut walls will still be approximately 15.6 feet in height and the fill walls
will be 15.7 feet in height. These proposed retaining wall heights exceed the 6-
foot height maximum allowed by Chapter 14-6, Vail Town Code.
The applicant has designed the proposed snowcat access road to be integrated
into the future 'Ever Vail' development project in West Lionshead. As part of this
future development project, the ski mountain maintenance facility will be
relocated to the south side of the South Frontage Road directly adjacent to the
snowcat access road bridge. A new gondola lift is planned to be constructed on
top of the new maintenance facility.
A vicinity map (Attachment A), the applicant's statement of request (Attachment
B), and architectural plans (Attachment C) have been attached for reference.
BACKGROUND
On July 15,2003, the Vail Town Council granted Vail Resorts permission to
proceed through the Town's development review process for the proposed
snowcat access route across Town of Vail owned property.
On December 8, 2003, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a
Vail Resorts' application for the Forest Place Subdivision located at 615 West
Forest Road. A condition of this approval was that Vail Resorts discontinue the
use of West Forest Road for snowcat access between its maintenance facilities
located along South Frontage Road and the ski mountain.
On March 8,2004, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved, with
conditions, a similar retaining wall height variance request for the proposed
snowcat access road.
On March 17, 2004, the Design Review Board directed Staff to administratively
approve the design review application associated with the proposed snowcat
access route.
On July 12, 2004, the Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed a
request for an amendment to Special Development District (SDD) #4, Cascade
Village, to create a new "development area' for Tract K (i.e. location of the
proposed snowcat ac@ss route). The purpose of this request was to address
ambiguities in the existing SDD #4 regulations to facilitate the construction of the
snowcat access route. The Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded
a recommendation of approval to the Town Council.
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On August 4,2004, the Town Council approved the first reading of the ordinance
for the proposed amendments to SDD #4, with the condition that the applicant,
Vail Resorts, resolve any outstanding legal issues related to the private
Protective Covenants of Glen Lyon Subdivision prior to the second reading of the
ordinance.
On June 13, 2005, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a
revised variance request for the proposed snowcat access route to address the
concerns of the neighboring Glen Lyon Subdivision property owners. Pursuant to
Sectfon 12-17-7, Permit Approval and Effect, this approval was valid for a period
of two years and therefore has since expired.
After many months of negotiation, the applicant, the neighboring property
owners, and the Town of Vail amended the private Protective Covenants of Glen
Lyon Subdivision to facilitate the construction of this proposed snowcat access.
On May 15,2OO7, the Vail Town Council adopted an ordinance amending
Special Development District #4 to allow the proposed snowcat access as a
conditional use on Tract K.
ROLES OF REVIEWING BODIES
Order of Review: Generally, variance applications will be reviewed by the
Planning and Environmental Commission, and then any accompanying design
review application will be reviewed by the Design Review Board.
Planning and Environmental Commission:
The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval,
approval with modifications, or denial of a variance application, in accordance
with Chapter 12-17,Yariances, Vail Town Code.
Design Review Board;
The Design Review Board has no review authority over a variance application.
However, the Design Review Board is responsible for the final approval, approval
with modifications, or denial of any accompanying design review application.
Town Gouncil:
The Town Council has the authority to hear and decide appeals from any
decision, determination, or interpretation by the Planning and Environmental
Commission and/or Design Review Board. The Town Council may also call up a
decision of the Planning and Environmental Commission and/or Design Review
Board.
APPLTCABLE PLANNTNG DOqUMENTS
Staff believes that the following provisions of the Vail Town Code are relevant to
the review of this proposal:
TITLE 1 2: ZONING REGULATIONS
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Article 12-88: Outdoor Recreation District
12-88-1: PTJRPQSE:
The outdoor recreation district is intended to preserue undeveloped or
open space lands from intensive development while permitting outdoor
recreational activities that provide oppoftunities for active and passive
recreation areas, facilities and uses.
1 2-88-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses sha// be permifted, subiect to issuance of a
conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
this title:
Accessory buildings (permanent and temporary) and uses customarily
incidental and accessory to permifted or conditional outdoor 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 national forest system lands.
Public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and uses,
excluding buildings.
Public utility and public servtbe uses.
Seasona/ use or structure.
Ski lifts, tows and runs.
Well water treatment facilities.
Chapter 16: Conditional Uses
1 2-1 6-1 : PURPOSE; LIMITATIONS:
ln order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the obiectives of
this title, specified uses are permifted in ceftain disfricfs subiect to the
granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual or special
characteristics, conditional uses require review and evaluation so that
they may be located properly with respect to the purposes of fhis title and
with respect to their effects on sunounding properties. The review
process prescribed in this chapter is intended fo assure compatibility and
harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding
propefties and the town at large. Uses /isted as conditional uses in the
vaious disfrlcts may be permifted subject to such conditions and
Iimitations as the town may prescribe to ensure that the location and
operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with 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.
1 2- 1 6-6: CRITERIA; F/ND/NGS:
A. Factors Enumerated: 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 development objectives of the
town.
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population,
transpoftation facilities, utilities, schoo/s, parks and recreation facilities,
and other public facilities and public facilities needs.
3. Effect upon traffic, with pafticular reference to congestion, automotive
and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the sfreefs and paking areas.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use rs fo
be locaied, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to
surrounding uses.
5. Such other factors aN criteria as the commisstbn deerns applicable to
the proposed use.
6. The environmental impact repoft concerning the proposed use, if an
environmental impact repoft is required by Chapter 12 of this title.
B. Necessary Findings: The planning and environmental commission
shall make the following findings before granting a conditional use permit:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the
purposes of this title and the purposes of the zone district in which the site
is located.
2. That the proposed l1cation of the use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to propefties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title.
Chapter 1 2-1 7: Variances
12-17-1: Purpose:
A. Reasons for Seeking Variance: ln order to prevent or to lessen such
practical difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with
the objectives of this title as would result from strict or literal interpretation
and enforcement, variances from ceftain regulations may be granted. A
practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship may result from the
size, shape, or dimensions of a slfe or the location of existing structures
thereon; from topographic or physical conditions on the site or in the
immediate vicinity; or from other physical limitations, street locations or
conditions in the immediate vicinity. Cosf or inconvenience to the
applicant of strict or literal compliance with a rcgulation shall not be a
reason for granting a variance.
12-17-6: Criteria and Findings:
A. Factors Enumerated: Before acting on a variance application, the
planning and environmental commission shall consider the following
factors with respect to the requested vaiance:
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential
uses and structures in the vicinity.
2. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and
enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve
compatibility and uniformity of treatment among slfes rn the vicinity, or to
aftain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of
population, transpoftation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities,
and public safety.
4. Such other factors and criteria as the commlsslon deems applicable to
the proposed variance.
8. Necessary Findings: The planning and environmental commission
shall make the following findings before granting a variance:
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other propefties classified in
the same zone district.
2. That the granting of the vaiance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properlies or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following
reasons.'
a. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical
hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title.
b. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other
propefties in the same zone district.
c. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other propefties in the same zone district.
TITLE 14: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS HANDBOOK
Chapter 14-6: Grading Standards
Secfion 14-&7: Retaining Walls:
A. General: All retaining walls are reviewed by the design review board or
the administrator to determine compatibility to the existing topography
and the mateials in use. Retaining walls shall not exceed an exposed
face height of six feet (6). Within a front setback, retaining walls shall
not exceed an exposed face height of three feet (3'), unless related to
access to a structure constructed on excessrve s/opes (in excess of 30
percent). Retaining walls associated with a street located within a public
right of way or access to an underground covered parking structure are
exempt from these height limits, but must be approved by the design
review board.
Retaining walls shall be located a minimum of two feet (2') from adiacent
private prcpefty boundaies and should be ten feet (10) from the edge of
a puhlic streef unless otherwise approved by the town engineer.
All retaining walls over four feet (4') in height, measured from the bottom
of a footing to the top of wall as per the adopted town of Vail building
code, shall be engineered and stamped by a licensed Colorado
professional engineer (PE stamp) except in the right of way, where
retaining walls over three feet (3') in height, measured in the same
manner, shall require a PE stamP.
Atl retaining walls requiring a PE stamp shall be required to have
submifted and approved, pior to building permit release, engineered
stamped plans, profile,q sectrbnq details, and engineering analyses and
calculations for each wall type as required by the town engineer. At a
minimum, unless otherwise directed, the engineering submittal shall
include PE stamped plans, and PE stamped typical details with all
engineering design parameters and calculated factor of safety provided
on the details. Plans and details shall be cross referenced.
B. Boulder Retaining Walls: Boulder retaining walls shall comply with all
the standards of subsection A of this section. The height listed for
retaining wal/s ls the exposed height of either a single or combined height
of combination walls. lf the batter (slope of the face of the wall) is greater
than one to one (1:1), a PE stamp is required.
C. Combination Retaining Walls: A retaining wall should be considered a
combination walt if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting
one foot (1') behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade
line and then back at a 1.5:1 angle from this stafting point' The minimum
bench of combination retaining walls shall be four feet (4'). All
combination retaining walls shall have a PE stamp.
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SDD) #4, CASCADE VILLAGE
Development Plan - Required -Approval Procedure
Each development area with the exception of Development Areas A and
D shatt be subject to a single development plan. Development Area A
shall be allowed to have two development plans for the Cascade Club site
as approved by the Town Council. The Watertod and Comerstone slfes
shal! be allowed one development plan each. Development Area D shall
be allowed to develop per the approved phasing p/ans as approved by
the Town Council. A development plan for Development Area E shall
be estabtished through the review and approval ol a design review
application and/or conditional use permit application. The developer
shall have the ight to proceed with the development plans or scenarios
as defined in the development statistics sectlbn of this ordinance.
Amendments
Conditional Uses
Conditional uses sha// be reviewed per the procedures as outlined in Chapter 12'
16 of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations.
E. Area E, Tract K
1. Public parks.
2. Public utility and public service uses.
3. Access roads,
4. Ski lifts and tows.
5. Ski trails.
6. Snowm aking facilities.
7. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permifted and
conditionaluses and necessary for the operation thereof, with the
exception of buildings.
LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
4.6.5 Forest Road
The primary goat for Forest Road is to maintain and enhance its residential
character by mitigating present or future uses fhaf would detract frcm this
character. Specific recommendations are as follows:
4.6.5.1 Mountain Servlce Access /ssues
Forest Road cunently plays an importartt role in mountain seruice access,
both during the summer and winter. lt was made clear during the public
input phase of the master plan process that the adjacent propefty owners
a;e aeepty concerned about the winter activity of snowcats on Forest
Road and would tike fo see this operation removed. while mountain
access must be provided lor, the removal of this winter trattic from
Forest Road should he a priority for the Town of Vail and Vail
Associates.
A potentiat solution is to bridge Gore Creek iust west of the old
Town shops and construct a road that connects to ffe existing
"Cascade Ho" ski trail. Previous sfudies have shown that a connecting
road across the forested slope could have serious visual impacts because
of the extreme cross-s/ope gradient and resultant cut and fill
requirements. /f is a/so likely that the cascade village propefty owners
would resist this aftemative. lf this approach is fo be implemented, visual
mitigation of the new connecting road must be an impoftant
consideration.
VI. SITE ANALYSIS
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Land Use Plan Designation: Open Space
Current Land Use: UndeveloPed
Unplatted
Outdoor Recreation District
Tract K, Glen Lyon Subdivision
SDD #4, Cascade Village
Land Use Plan Designation: Open Space
Current Land Use; UndeveloPed
VII. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING
Land Use Zoninq
North: Gore Creek Natural Area Preservation District
ERWSDFacility GeneralUseDistrict
South: US Forest Service Eagle County
East: Residential Two-Family Primary/secondary lesidentialDistrict
West Residential Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential District
VIII. REVIEW CRITERIA
Conditional Use Permit the review criteria for a variance request are
estab|ishedbyChapterl2-16'Gonditiona|Uses,Vai|Towncode.
1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives ot
the town.
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan specifically recommends the
construction of this proposal. Section 4.6.5, Forest Road, Lionsheac
ieOevetopment Master'Plan recommends (in pafi "Wllile- mountain
access miust be provided for, the removal of this winter traffic from Forest
Road should be a piority for the Town of vail and vail Associates...A
potentiat solution is-to bridge Gore creek iusf wesf of the old Town shops
'and construct a road that connects to the existing 'cascade Ho' ski trail."
Therefore, staff believes this proposal is both consistent with, and
furthers, the development objectives of the Town
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population,
transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation
facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs.
The proposed access road has been design to avoid any conflicts with
the use of the Gore creek stream tract, the existing bike path, the Eagle
River water and sanitation District facilities, and the existing ski mountain
trails. Therefore, staff does not believe this proposal will have a
significant negative affect upon this criterion.
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
streets and parking areas.
This proposal will remove the ski area's winter mountain service traffic
from West Forest Road consistent with the recommendations of the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Staff believes this will improve
the congestion, both autotmotive and pedestrian safety, traffic flow,
access, and snow removal.
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.
This proposal will remove the ski area's winter mountain service traffic
from West Forest Road, which Staff believes will enhance the residential
character of the neighborhood as recommended the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan.
Additionally, the applicant has designed the proposed snowcat access
road to be integrated into the future 'Ever Vail' development project in
West Lionshead. As part of this future development project, the ski
mountain maintenance facility will be relocated to the south side of the
South Frontage Road directly adjacent to the snowcat access roac
bridge. A new gondola lift is planned to be constructed on top of the new
maintenance facility.
5. Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems
applicable to the proposed use.
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan specifically recommends the
construction of this proposal. Section 4.6.5, Forest Road, Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan recommends (in patt) 'While mountain
access must be provided for, the removal of this winter traffic from Forest
Road shoutd be a priority for the Town of Vail and Val Assoct,afes'..A
potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek iusf west of the old Town shops
and construct a road that connects to the existing 'Cascade Ho' ski trail."
On March 8,2004, and June 13,2005, the Planning and Environmental
Commission approved similar retaining wall height variance requests to
facilitate construction of the proposed snowcat access road. Pursuant to
Section 12-17-7, Permit Approval and Effect, these approvals were only
valid for a period of two years and therefore have expired.
The applicant negotiat'ed with the neighboring property owners for many
months to create an access road design solution that would be
acceptable to the neighbors. In cooperation and agreement with the
neighboring property owners, the applicant then amended the private
covenants on Tract K to allow for the construction of the proposed
snowcat access road. On May 15, 2007, the Vail Town Council adopted
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an ordinance amending Special Development District #4 to facilitate the
construction of the proposed snowcat access road.
6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if
an environmental impact report is required by Ghapter 12 of this
title.
An environthental impact report concerning the proposed use is not
required by Chapter 12-12,Yail Town Code.
Variance: the review criteria for a variance request are established by
Chapter 12-17,Yafiances, Vail Town Gode.
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or
potential uses and structures in the vicinity.
Staff does not believe the granting of this variance will have significant
negative impacts to existing or potential uses and structures in the
vicinity. Similar retaining walls have previously been constructed in
association with other access projects such as the nearby pedestrian and
skier bridges. Due to the steepness of this site, the proposed additional
r.etaining wall height associated with this snowcat access road design will
reduce the amount of site disturbance to the hillside when compared to
designs using tiered walls in strict compliance with the wall height
requirements
The ERWSD has granted formal easements for permanent access across
its property between Vail Resort's maintenance facilities and the
proposed snowcat access road. Tract K and the unplatted parcel are
identified as "TOV Owned Lands/Open Space Use" by the Town of Vail
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan and no future development of these
sites is anticip.ated.
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan specifically recommends the
construction of this proposal. Section 4.6.5, Forest Road, Lionshead
Redevefopment Master Plan recommends (in parl) "While mountain
access must be provided for, the removal of this winter traffic from Forest
Road should be a priority for the Town of Vail and Vail Associates...A
potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek jusl wesf of the old Town shops
and construct a road that connects to the existing 'Cascade Ho' ski trail."
Additionally, the applicant has designed the proposed snowcat access
road to be integrated into the future 'Ever Vail' development project in
West Lionshead. As part of this future development project, the ski
mountain maintehance facility will be relocated to the south side of the
South Frontage Road directly adjacent to the snowcat access road
bridge. A new gondola lifi is planned to be constructed on top of the new
maintenance facility.
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2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation
and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve
compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity
or to attain the objectives of this title without a grant of special
privilege.
Staff believes this proposed variance request involves 'exceptions or
extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of
the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same
zone" as this proposal is associated with the construction of an access
road to the ski mountain and not the construction of a residential or
commercial development Project.
Pursuant to Chapter 14-6, Vail Town Code, the proposed retaining walls
may not exceed six feet (6') in height unless the proposed walls are
tocited within a street right-of-way. Within a street right-of-way, retaining
wall heights may exceed six feet (6') in height without a variance.
Examples of retaining walls greater than six feet (6') in height can be
found throughout the Town of Vail's right-of-ways. The proposed snowcat
access road will be located on Town of Vail owned property; however, it
will not be located within a designated street right-of-way, and will
therefore require a retaining wall height variance.
The applicant has explored design alternatives with retaining walls not
exceeding six feet (O') in height. The applicant has demonstrated that
due to the steepness of Tract K, in some locations along the snowcat
access road a series of tiered six foot walls may be feasible; however, the
use of a series of walls creates significantly more disturbance to the
existing hillside than a single cut and fill wall. The applicant has also
demonltrated that in some locations along the snowcat access route, six
foot (6') tiered retaining walls may require terracing the entire hillside. to
,catch grade.' Therefore, Staff believes the proposed additional retaining
wall height associated with this snowcat access road design will reduce
the amount of necessary site disturbance when compared to designs
using tiered walls in strict compliance with the wall height requirements.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution
of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities
and utilities, and public lfetV.
staff believes the proposed retaining wall height variance will not have a
significant negative impact on the light and air, distribution of population,
priOlic facitities and utilities. Staff believes that the proposed re-routing of
Vail Resorts' snowcat access will have a positive affect on transportation,
traffic facilities, and public safety; since Vail Resort's maintenance vehicle
traffic will be no longer occur on a public street (i.e. west Forest Road)
through a residential neighborhood.
4- Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems
applicable to the proposed variance.
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The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan specifically recommends the
construction of this proposal. Section 4.6.5, Forest Road, Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan recommends (in parl|While mountain
access must be provided for, the removal of this winter traffic from Forest
Road should be a prioriU for the Town of Vail and Vail Associates...A
potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek iust west of the old Town shops
and construct a road that connects to the existing'Cascade Ho' ski trail.".
On March 8,2004, and June 13, 2005, the Planning and Environmental
Commission approved a substantially similar variance request for the
proposed snowcat access route. Pursuant to Section 12-17-7, Permit
Approval and Effect, this approval is valid for a period of two years and
therefore has expired.
The applicant, in cooperation and agreement with the neighboring
property owners, has amended the private covenants on Tract K to allow
forthe construction ofthis snowcat access road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
VARIANCE
The Community Development Department recommends approval, with
conditions, of a variance from Chapter 14-6, Grading Standards, Vail Town
Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for
retaining walls in excess of six (6) feet in height, located at Tract K, Glen Lyon
Subdivision and Unplatted Parcels. This recommendation is based upon review
of the criteria outlined in Section Vlll of this memorandum, and the evidence and
testimony presented.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this
variance request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission pass the following motion:
"The Planning and Envircnmental Commission approves, with conditions,
the applicanf's reguest for a variance from Chapter 14-6, Grading
Sfandardg Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12'17, Variances, Vail
Town Code, to allow for retaining walls in excess of six (6) feet in height,
located at Tract K, Glen Lyon Subdivision and Unplatted Parcels, and
sefting forth details in regard thereto."
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this
variance request, the Gommunity Development Department recommends the
Commission imposes the following conditions as part of the motion:
"1 . This vaiance request approval shall be contingent upon the applicant
obtaining Town of Vail approval of the assocrated design review
application.
2. The applicant shall properly maintain the limits of disturbance fencing
and erosion control methods throughout the construction of this proposal.
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Any modification to the location or configuration of the limits of
disturbance area shatl require review and approval by the Planning and
Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board.
3. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall:
A. execute an easement agreement (or such other agreement
deemed appropriate by the Town Aftorney) with the Town of Vail
for the use of Town ProPertY; and,
B. shall prepare a construction staging plan for review and approval
by the Town of Vail; and,
C. shatl survey and then install all limits of disturbance fencing and all
erosion control methods for review and approval by the Town of
Vail."
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this
variance request, the Community Development Department recommends the
Commission makes the following findings as part of the motion:
,Based upon the review of the criteia outlined in section vlll of this staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated
January 14, 2008, and the evidence and testimony presented, the
Planning and Environmental Commission ftnds;
1. The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special
privilege rnconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in
Special Development Dlsfricfs or Outdoor Recreation'
2. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons.'
a. The strict titeral interpretation or enforcement of the specified
regutation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical
hardship inconsistent with the obiectives of Title 12' Zoning
Regulations, Vail Town Code.
b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicabte to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally
to other propefties in the same district.
c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation
would deprive the appticant of privileges enioyed by the owners of
other properties in the same district."
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Community Development Department recommends approval, with
conditions, of a conditional use pursuant to chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses,
Vail Town Code, to allow for a snowcat access road/ski run, located at Tract K,
Glen Lyon Subdivision and Unplafted Parcels. This recommendation is based
upon tire review of the criteria in Section Vlll of this memorandum and the
evidence and testimony presented.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this
conditional use permit request, the Community Development Department
recommends the Commission pass the following motion:
"The Planning and Environmental Commission apProves' with
conditions, a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 12-16'
conditionat uses, to allow for a snowcat access road/ski run, located at
Tract K, Glen Lyon Subdivision and lJnplafted Parcels, and sefting 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 imposes the following conditions as part of the
motion:
'1. This conditional use permit request approval shall be contingent upon
the applicant obtaining Town of vail approval of the associated design
review application.
2. The appticant shatl property maintain the limits of disturbance fencing
and erosion control methods throughout the construction of this proposal.
Any modification to the location or configuration of tl9 limits of
disturbance area shall require review and approval by the Planning and
Environmenta! Commission and the Design Review Board.
3. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall:
execute an easement agreement (or such other agreement
deemed appropriate by the Town Aftomey) with the Town of Vail
forthe use ofTown propefty; and,
shall prepare a construction staging plan for review and approval
by the Town of Vail; and,
c. shall suruey and then instatl all limits of disturbance fencing and all
erosion colntrol methods for review and approval by the Town of
Vail'"
should the Planning and Environmental commission choose to approve, with
conditions, this conditional use permit request, the Department of Community
Development recommends the Commission makes the following findings as part
of the motion:
a.
b.
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"Based upon the review of the criteia outlined in Section Vlll of this Staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated
January 14, 2008, and the evidence and testimony presented, the
Planning and Environmental Commission finds:
1. The proposed conditional use is tn accordance with the purposes of
the Zoning Regulations and Special Development Distict tt4.
2. The proposed conditional use and the conditions under which it will be
operated or maintained are not detrimental to the public health, safety,
or welfare or materially iniurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use complies with each of the applicable
provisions of Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permit, Vail Town Code,
as referenced by Section V of this January 14, 2008, Sfaff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission."
ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Applicant's Statement
C. Architectural Plans
D. Public Hearing Notice
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Attachment:
Attachment B
conditionat Use Permit and wall Height Variance Request
Snowcat Access Drive
I. BACKGROUND
Vail Resorts is proposing to construct a snowcat access road located on Tract K, Glen Lyon
Subdivision. the proposal will re-route mountain maintenance traffic from West Forest Road to this
new access drive. The process for approval of the access road is a conditional use permit, along with a
variancefor retaining wall height in excess of 6 ft.
A. Conditional Use
In July of zoo4, the planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of
approval to the Town Council for a major amendment to SDD #4, which allowed "access
roads,, as a conditional use on Tract K; The Town Council approved the adopting ordinance in
August of zoo4, However, second reading was tabled due to continuing negotiations with
ad;icent property owners. In the Spring of zoo5, Vail Resorts withdrew the application for the
milor amend*"nt. Subt"quently, Vail Resorts submitted a new application to amend SDD
#4, again allowing for access roads as a conditional use on Tract K. The Planning and
Environmental Coitmission again forwarded a recommendation of approval, and on May r5,
zoo7, the Town Council approved Ordinance No. tt, Series of 2oo7 on second reading' No
conJitional use permit has been issued to date for the snowcat access road'
Variance
A wall height variance was originally granted by the Planning and Environmental Commission
in 2oo4,and again in June of zloo5 foirevisions to the plan that changed the wall heights. The
revisions *"r" dr" to continuing discussions with neighboring Property owners' The variance
expired due to the length of time it took to reach agreement with the neighboring owners'.ln
November of zooT,Va-il Resorts decided to further the landscaping design of the access walls,
at which point it was determined thatthe previously approved variances have since expired'
CRITERIA IN THE REVIEW OF A VARIANCE REOUE5T
The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or Potential uses and structures in the
vicinity.
OurAnalysis:
Due to the steepness of the site, a design with 6 ft. walls would require three walls on the
upper side of the access drive and two w;lls on the lower side of the access drive' This would
be'much more physically and visually impactful than the proposed design. The proposed
design includes'z of *"11, (on" on the uphill side and one at the downhill side) with a
maximum wall height of r5.z ft. in height'
The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interPretation and enforcement of a speafied
regulaion is necessary to achieve comPatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the
vilantty, or to attain tie obiectives of this title without grant of special privilege'
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OurAnalysis:
ifrGin-"rs of the site, along with the necessary width of the road to facilitate snowcat
access have driven the jesign-of the access road. Retaining walls in excess of 6 ft' are
.o*ron throughout the Toin, specifically in regards to road construction in the right-of-
r"V. Wftif" thii is not located in a road right-of-way, it is a similar situation and therefore is
not a grant of sPecial Privilege.
In addition, this variance has been granted in the past - once in zoolfor the original variance
request, and again in zoo5 for amindments to the walls. This indicates that the PEC has
specificatty fou-nd that this variance is warranted and meets the criteria and findings for a
vlriance. Unfortunately, due to discussions with adjacent Property owners, the process took
longerthan anticipated and the variance approval has lapsed'
The effeA of the requested variance on tight and air, distribution of population, transportation
and tiaffc facitities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety'
OurAnalysis:
Tl* pr"p"*d heights of the retaining wall will not have a negative impact on light and air,
distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and
prUfii rrf.ay. in iact, the proposal allows for the removal of maintenance vehicle traffic in a
residential neighborhood, and will actually have a positive impact on the Town.
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Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the town'
OurAnalysis:
The Town has identified a goal of removing snowcat access from west Forest Road in the
Lionshead Redevelopment
-Master Plan. The approval of this conditional use permit will
further the development objectives of the Town'
'The
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
specifically contemplates the proposed access road, stating (+'6'S'r)
Mountain Service Access Issues
iorest Road cunently plays an impoftant role in mountain service access, both during the summer
andwinter. lt was made clear during the public input phases of the master plan process that the
adjdcent property owners are deep$ concemed ahout the winter activity of snowcats on Forest
Road and would like to see tiis opeiation removed. While mountain access must be provided Jor',
the removal of tnis winter lriff[ from Forest Road shovld be a pdority for the Town of Vail and
Vail Associates.
A potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek i:rst:ve:t of the old .Town shops and.construct a road
that connects to tne existiigtornoa, Ho ski trail' Preiious studies have shown that a conneding
ioia-iiri, tn, forested stipe could have serious visua! impacts because of the extteme cross-slop
gradient and resultant cut ind fill requirements- lt is also likely that the Cas .ca( Village property
ownen would resist this oti"iotur.' tf this approach is to bi implemented, visual mitigation of
the new connecting road must be an important consideration'
B. Effea of the use on light and air, distribution of populatiory transportation facilities, utilities,
schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs,
OurAnalvsis:
The proposed access drive will not have a negative impact on light and air, distribution of
population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety.
In fact, the proposal allows for the removal of maintenance vehicle traffic in a residential
neighborhood, and will actually have a positive impact on the Town.
C. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and
convenience, traffic flow and control, eccess, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the
streets and parking areas.
OurAnalysis:
The proposed access drive will improve the flow of traffic within in the Town of Vail, by
removing mountain maintenance traffic from West Forest Road. This will be an improvement
to automotive and pedestrian traffic and safety in the neighborhood.
D. ffiA 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.
OurAnalysis:
Because the proposed use is an access road, there really is no scale or bulk of the proposed
use. lmpacts to nearby propefties have been reduced to the extent possible and the road will
be heavily landscaped to screen it.
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Attachment D
THIS ITEM MAY AFFECT YOUR PROPERW
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Environmental Commission of the
Town of Vail will hold a public hearing in accordance with section 12-3-6, Vail Town
Code, on January 14, 2008, at 1:00 pm in the Town of Vail Municipal Building, in
consideration of:
A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, to allow for Special
Business Promotion Permits, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC07-0073)
Applicant: Town of VailPlanner: Rachel Friede
A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-
7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Chapters
12-23, C,ommercial Linkage and 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town Council, to
establish standards and criteria related to mitigating employee housing requirements,
and sefting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC07-0075)
Applicant Town of VailPlanner: Nina Timm and Bill Gibson
A request for a final review of variances from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks, and Section
12-7H-14, Site Coverage, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Yanances, to
allow for a stair and an underground parking garage vehicle ramp within the setbacks,
and deviations from the maximum site coverage requirements, located at 610 West
Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, and setting forth details in
regard there to. (PEC07-0077)
Applicant Landmark Condominium Association, represented by Fritzlen Pierce
ArchitectsPlanner: Bill Gibson
A request for a final review of variance from Section 12-6C-9, Site Coverage, Vail Town
Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, to allow for additional site coverage to
facilitate construction of a detached garage structure, located at 3140 Booth Falls
CourULot 5, Block 2, Vail Village 12h Filing, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC07-0078)
Applicant:
Planner:
John Canon and Betty Vickers, represented by John Perkins
Nicole Peterson
A request for a final review of an exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-78-7,
Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of
the Rucksack Condominium BuiHing and the Scott Building, located at 288 Bridge
Street, part of Lot C and Lot D, Block 5A, VailMllage Filing 1. (PEC07-0076)
Applicant Jeffery B. Selby, represented by Jay PetersonPlanner: Scot Hunn
A request for final review of a variance from Chapter 146, Grading Standards, Vail
Town Code, pursuant to Chapter '12-17, Vartances, Vail Town Code, to allow for
retaining walls in excess of six (6) feet in height, and a request for final review of a
conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16, Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town
Code, located at Tract K, Glen Lyon Subdivision and Unplafted Parcels, a more
complete metes and bounds description is available at the Community Development
Department and sefting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC07-0080)
Applicant Vail Resorts Development, represented by Mauriello Planning Group LLCPlanner: Bill Gibson
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection
during office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South
Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend project orientation and the site visits that
precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department.
Pfease call 970-479-2138 for additional information.
Sign language interpretation is available upon request, with 24-hour notification. Please
call 970-479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing lmpaired, for information.
Pubf ished December 28, 2007 , in the Vail Daily.
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