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Memorandum
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: November 14, 2011
SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on prescribed
regulation amendments to Chapter 12 -6, Residential Districts, Vail Town Code,
pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to establish a new
zone district, Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in
regard thereto; and a request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on
proposed amendments to Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub - Areas, East Gore Creek
Sub -Area ( #6), Vail Village Master Plan, pursuant to Chapter VIII, Implementation
and Amendment, Vail Village Master Plan, to include recommendations related to
a new Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC110040, PEC110041)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Bill Gibson
SUMMARY
A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for amendments to the Vail
Town Code to establish the proposed Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District and
proposed amendments to the Vail Village Master Plan related to the East Gore Creek
Sub Area. The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and
Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town
Council for the proposed amendments based upon the findings noted in Section VI of
this memorandum.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The purpose of these proposed amendments is to:
• Establish a new zone district to regulate existing townhouse properties in Vail
Village that were legally non - conforming in regard to the provisions of the High
Density Multiple - Family District; and,
Establish incentives for the redevelopment of existing townhouse properties in
Vail Village; and,
• Preserve the existing character of the townhouse properties in Vail Village and to
preserve the existing character of the neighborhood; and,
On September 12, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission held another
public hearing on the proposed new zone district and related master plan amendments.
The Commission discussed several issues including gross residential floor area
(GRFA), building step backs, and roof pitches. The Commission requested that Staff
return with a draft ordinance and draft resolution for the Commission's final review and
recommendation to the Vail Town Council. The proposed Zoning Regulation
amendment ordinance for the new Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District (Attachment
B) and the proposed Vail Village Master Plan amendment resolution (Attachment C)
have been attached for review.
Based upon the Planning and Environmental Commission's direction from its
September 12th public hearing; the proposed Zoning Regulation amendment ordinance
(Attachment B) includes an allowable gross residential floor area (GRFA) ratio of 1.35.
As discussed at previous pubic hearings, Staff recommends the Commission forwards a
recommendation to the Vail Town Council for an allowable GRFA ratio of 1.25.
Attached for reference is a Staff power point presentation to the Vail Town Council
dated October 19, 2010 (Attachment E).
Based upon public testimony and the Commissioners' deliberations at the September
12th public hearing, Staff has modified the design considerations in the proposed Vail
Village Master Plan amendment resolution (Attachment C) related to building step
backs. The attached resolution includes a building step back dimension of 6 to 10 feet,
rather than 8 to 10 feet as previously proposed. Staff believes this modification
preserves the intent of the proposed building step back design considerations,
continues to provide opportunities for functional upper story decks, and affords property
owners more architectural design flexibility.
On September 12th the Planning and Environmental Commission also discussed the
proposed design considerations for roof pitches. The proposed resolution continues to
include design considerations recommending sloping primary roofs with pitches ranging
from 3:12 to 6:12. This roof pitch range is the same as the roof pitch range
recommendations of the adopted Vail Village Design Considerations of the Vail Village
Master Plan. If the Commission wishes to forward a more restrictive design
consideration to the Vail Town Council, Staff recommends the Commission includes this
modification as part of the motion.
III. BACKGROUND
This proposal is similar to past applications to first establish a new Vail Rowhouse
Special Development District and later to establish a new Vail Village Townhouse
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District by Chris Galvin, represented by the Mauriello Planning Group and KH Webb
Architects, which have since been withdrawn by Mr. Galvin. The Vail Town Council
generally supported the concept of establishing a new zone district that is tailored to
address these existing, unique townhouse properties in Vail Village. So upon Mr.
Galvin's withdrawal of his application, the Vail Town Council directed Staff to formally
submit a similar application, on behalf of the Town of Vail, to establish a new Vail
Village Townhouse District.
In 2008 and 2009, Chris Galvin, represented by the Mauriello Planning Group and KH
Webb Architects, submitted and later withdrew multiple applications to establish the Vail
Townhouse Condominiums and the Vail Row Houses as a Special Development District
to create incentives for redevelopment and to address the various non - conformities of
the existing properties when regulated by the High Density Multiple - Family (HDMF)
District.
In 2010 and 2011, Chris Galvin, represented by Mauriello Planning Group and KH
Webb Architects, submitted and later withdrew an application to establish a new Vail
Village Townhouse District to create incentives for redevelopment and to address the
various non - conformities of the existing properties when regulated by the HDMF District.
It was anticipated that this proposed new district could be applied to the existing Vail
Townhouse Condominiums, Vail Row Houses, Vail Trails Chalets, Vail Trails East, and
the Texas Townhomes townhouse developments.
The Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed Mr. Galvin's application to
establish a new Vail Village Townhouse District at its April 26, May 10, June 14, July 12,
and August 23, 2010 public hearings. On August 23, 2010 the Planning and
Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town
Council for the proposed amendments with modifications.
The Planning and Environmental Commission and the Vail Town Council differed on
how much gross residential floor area (GRFA) was appropriate for the new zone district.
The Planning and Environmental Commission recommended a GRFA ratio of 1.35,
while the Vail Town Council recommended a GRFA ratio of 1.25 on the first reading of
the previous Vail Village Townhouse District ordinance.
On second reading of the previous ordinance, the Vail Town Council expressed its
concern that the development standards of the proposed zone district would not
adequately maintain the existing character of the neighborhood. The Vail Town Council
tabled the second reading of Mr. Galvin's proposal until the applicant and Staff returned
with additional regulations to preserve the neighborhood character.
At the Council's direction, Staff drafted design guidelines and master plan amendments
with the assistance of the Town's consultant, Winston and Associates, and input from
Mr. Galvin's representatives, intended to preserve the existing character of the
neighborhood. Prior to presentation of these proposed design guidelines and master
plan amendments to the Vail Town Council, Mr. Galvin withdrew his application.
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On July 25, 2011 the Planning and Environmental Commission held a work session to
discuss the Vail Village Townhouse District application re- initiated by Staff at the Vail
Town Council's request. Staff presented an overview of the previous Galvin
applications and a summary of the Town's current proposal. The Mauriello Planning
Group, representing Mr. Galvin, noted their general support for the new district and
presented alternatives to the proposed GRFA and building step -back standards. Vail
Rowhouse, Unit 11 owner Dolph Bridgewater expressed his opposition to the proposed
GRFA limits in the new district and the potential redevelopment of the neighboring
Galvin unit.
At the Planning and Environmental Commission's request, Staff mailed a courtesy
notice to each property owner of record and each home owners association at the Vail
Townhouse Condominiums, Vail Rowhouse, Vail Trails East, Vail Trails Chalet, and
Texas Townhomes informing them of the Commission's upcoming August 22nd work
session on the proposed new zone district. At the request of the Vail Townhouse
Condominiums homeowners association, the Commission's August 22nd work session
discussion was tabled to the Commission's September 12, 2011 public hearing.
On September 12, 2011, the Planning and Environmental Commission held another
public hearing on the proposed new zone district and related master plan amendments.
The Commission discussed several issues including gross residential floor area
(GRFA), building step backs, and roof pitches. The Commission requested that Staff
return with a draft ordinance and draft resolution for the Commission's final review and
recommendation to the Vail Town Council.
This item was tabled at subsequent public hearings at the request of property owners
who may be affected by the proposed new zone district and master plan amendments.
IV. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
ZONING REGULATIONS
12 -1 -2: PURPOSE:
A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the health,
safety, morals, and general welfare of the town, and to promote the coordinated and
harmonious development of the town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its
natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community
of high quality.
B. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific
purposes:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
2. To secure safety from fire, panic, flood, avalanche, accumulation of snow,
and other dangerous conditions.
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3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation
and to lessen congestion in the streets.
4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and
loading facilities.
5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic
values.
6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land
uses, consistent with municipal development objectives.
7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land
with structures.
8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town.
9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other
desirable natural features.
10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other
amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters.
11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable community.
VAIL LAND USE PLAN
Goal 1. General Growth /Development
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the
visitor and the permanent resident.
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).
Goal 4. Village Core /Lionshead
4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing
character of each area is preserved through implementation of the Urban Design
Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan.
4.3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be
preserved. (Scale, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural
settings, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.)
Goal 5. Residential
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.
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5.4 Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full
range of housing types.
VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
CHAPTER V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTION STEPS
GOAL #1: Encourage high quality, redevelopment while preserving unique architectural
scale of the village in order to sustain its sense of community and identity.
Objective 1.1 Implement a consistent development review process to reinforce
the character of the Village.
Objective 1.2: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and
commercial facilities.
Policy 1.2.1: Additional development may be allowed as identified by the Action
Plan and as is consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design
Guide Plan.
Objective 1.4: Recognize the "historic" importance of the architecture, structures,
landmarks, plazas and features in preserving the character of Vail Village.
Policy 1.4.2 The Town may grant flexibility in the interpretation and
implementation of its regulations and design guidelines to help protect and
maintain the existing character of Vail Village.
GOAL #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year- around economic health
and viability for the village and for the community as a whole.
Objective 2.1: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 11 sub -areas
throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these
established land use patterns.
Policy 2.1.1: The zoning code and development review criteria shall be consistent
with the overall goals and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan.
GOAL #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience
throughout the village.
Policy 3.1.1: Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape
improvements (such as paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas),
along adjacent pedestrian ways.
Objective 3.2: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest
extent possible.
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GOAL #5: Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the
transportation and circulation systems throughout the village.
Policy 5.1.5: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide
underground or visually concealed parking.
CHAPTER VII: Vail Village Sub -Areas
East Gore Creek Sub -Area ( #6)
A number of the earliest projects developed in Vail are located in the East Gore
Creek Sub -Area. Development in this area is exclusively multi - family
condominium projects with a very limited amount of support commercial.
Surface parking is found at each site, which creates a very dominant visual
impression of the sub -area.
While the level of development in East Gore Creek is generally greater than that
allowed under existing zoning, this area has the potential to absorb density
without compromising the character of the Village. This development could be
accommodated by partial infill of existing parking areas balanced by green
space additions or through increasing the height of existing buildings (generally
one story over existing heights). In order to maintain the architectural continuity
of projects, additional density should be considered only in conjunction with the
comprehensive redevelopment of projects.
Clearly, one of the main objectives to consider in the redevelopment of any
property should be to improve existing parking facilities. This includes satisfying
parking demands for existing and additional development, as well as design
considerations relative to redevelopment proposals. The opportunity to introduce
below grade structured parking will greatly improve pedestrianization and
landscape features in this area. This should be considered a goal of any
redevelopment proposal in this sub -area. Development or redevelopment of this
sub -area will attract additional traffic and population into this area and may have
significant impacts upon portions of Sub -Areas 7 and 10.
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V. REVIEW CRITERIA
Before acting on an application for an amendment to the Zoning Regulations or the Vail
Village Master Plan, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the
following factors with respect to the requested text amendments:
1. The extent to which the text amendment furthers the general and specific
purposes of the zoning regulations; and
Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at multiple public hearings, Staff
believes the proposed Zoning Regulations amendments and Vail Village Master Plan
amendments further the general purposes of the zoning regulations by establishing
zoning standards and development recommendations specifically designed to address
the redevelopment of the existing townhouse properties in Vail Village, while preserving
the existing character of the neighborhood.
Staff also believes the proposed amendments further each of the specific purpose of the
zoning regulations:
1. To provide for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and public facilities.
2. To secure safety from fire, panic, flood, avalanche, accumulation of snow,
and other dangerous conditions.
3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation
and to lessen congestion in the streets.
4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and
loading facilities.
5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic
values.
6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land
uses, consistent with municipal development objectives.
7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the land
with structures.
8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town.
9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other
desirable natural features.
10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other
amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters.
11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viable community.
2. The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better
achieve the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives, and policies
outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is compatible with the development
objectives of the town; and
The Town of Vail has granted multiple variances to facilitate the remodeling of several
individual townhouse units in Vail Village which has resulted in the inconsistent
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application of zoning standards to existing townhouse properties. Rather than
perpetuate the current system of requiring variances for most townhouse unit remodels,
the proposed new zone district, and associated master plan amendments, are designed
to regulate the existing townhouse developments in Vail Village. Based upon the
evidence and testimony presented at multiple public hearings, Staff believes the
proposed amendments will minimize the need for future variances and will simplify the
development review process.
The attached ordinance for the proposed Vail Village Townhouse District includes a
GRFA ratio of 1.35. Based upon the existing /allowed GRFA analysis reviewed at
previous public hearings, Staff recommends the Vail Village Townhouse District
includes a GRFA ratio of 1.25.
3. The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have
substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the
existing regulation is no longer appropriate or is inapplicable; and
The existing townhouse developments in Vail Village such as the Vail Townhouse
Condominiums, Vail Row Houses, Vail Trails East, Vail Trails Chalets, and Texas
Townhomes are zoned High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District. These existing
townhouse developments are legally non - conforming in regard to multiple development
standards of the HDMF District including setbacks, parking, density, etc. The standards
of the HDMF District were intended to be applied to larger condominium style
developments and were not designed to be applied to townhouse developments
consisting of individually platted lots. The Town of Vail has granted multiple variances
to facilitate the remodeling of several non - conforming townhouse properties which has
resulted in the inconsistent application of zoning standards to existing townhouse
properties. Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at multiple public
hearings, Staff does not believe the existing HDMF District adequately regulates the
existing townhouse developments in Vail Village.
4. The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient,
workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with municipal
development objectives; and
Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at multiple public hearings, Staff
believes the propose zoning regulation and master plan amendments are consistent
with the Zoning Regulations purposes, Land Use Plan goals, and Vail Village Master
Plan goals, objectives, and policies outlined as follows:
Goal 1. General Growth /Development
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the
visitor and the permanent resident.
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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).
Goal 4. Village Core /Lionshead
4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing
character of each area is preserved through implementation of the Urban Design
Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan.
4.3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be
preserved. (Scale, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural
settings, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.)
Goal 5. Residential
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.
5.4 Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full
range of housing types.
GOAL #1: Encourage high quality, redevelopment while preserving unique architectural
scale of the village in order to sustain its sense of community and identity.
Objective 1.1 Implement a consistent development review process to reinforce
the character of the Village.
Objective 1.2: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and
commercial facilities.
Policy 1.2.1: Additional development may be allowed as identified by the Action
Plan and as is consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design
Guide Plan.
Objective 1.4: Recognize the "historic" importance of the architecture, structures,
landmarks, plazas and features in preserving the character of Vail Village.
Policy 1.4.2 The Town may grant flexibility in the interpretation and
implementation of its regulations and design guidelines to help protect and
maintain the existing character of Vail Village.
GOAL #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year- around economic health
and viability for the village and for the community as a whole.
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Objective 2.1: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 11 sub -areas
throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these
established land use patterns.
Policy 2.1.1: The zoning code and development review criteria shall be consistent
with the overall goals and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan.
GOAL #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience
throughout the village.
Policy 3.1.1: Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape
improvements (such as paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas),
along adjacent pedestrian ways.
Objective 3.2: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest
extent possible.
GOAL #5: Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the
transportation and circulation systems throughout the village.
Policy 5.1.5: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide
underground or visually concealed parking.
5. Such other factors and criteria the planning and environmental commission
and /or council deem applicable to the proposed text amendment.
Public correspondence received since the Planning and Environmental Commission's
September 12, 2011, public hearing has been attached for review (Attachment D).
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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 based upon a review of the criteria outlined in
Section V of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented at multiple
public hearings.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval of this request to the Vail Town Council; the Community
Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion:
"The Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of
approval, on the prescribed regulation amendments to Chapter 12 -6, Residential
Districts, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, to establish a new zone district, Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District, and
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setting forth details in regard thereto; and a request for a recommendation to the
Vail Town Council on proposed amendments to Chapter Vll, Vail Village Sub -
Areas, East Gore Creek Sub -Area ( #6), Vail Village Master Plan, pursuant to
Chapter VIII, Implementation and Amendment, Vail Village Master Plan, to
include recommendations related to a new Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District,
and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110040, PEC110041)"
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the proposed text
amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission
makes the following findings:
"Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section V of Staff's November
15, 2011 memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented at multiple
public hearings, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds:
1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted
goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is
compatible with the development objectives of the town; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning
regulations; and
3. That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare
of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the
town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its
established character as a resort and residential community of the highest
quality. "
VI. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Draft Zoning Code Amendments
C. Draft Master Plan Amendments
D. Public Correspondence (Bugby, Reynolds, and Butterworth)
E. Town Council Power Point Presentation Dated 10/19/11
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Attachment A
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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO.
Series of 2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 -6, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, VAIL TOWN
CODE, TO ESTABLISH THE VAIL VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE (VVT) DISTRICT, AND
SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, sets forth the procedures
for amending the Town's Zoning Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to establish a new zone district to
regulate existing townhouse properties in Vail Village that were legally non - conforming in
regard to the provisions of the High Density Multiple - Family District; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to establish incentives for the
redevelopment of existing townhouse properties in Vail Village; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to preserve the existing character of
the townhouse properties in Vail Village and to preserve the existing character of the
neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, on the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
held a public hearing on the application to amend the Town's Zoning Regulations and
establish the Vail Village Townhouse District, in accordance with the provisions of the Vail
Town Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a
recommendation of for the proposed Zoning Regulation amendments to the Vail
Town Council by a vote of ; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendment
consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies
outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives
of the town; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendment to the
Town Code further the general and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendment
promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promote the
coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and
enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Ordinance No. , Series of 2011
SECTION 1. Table of Contents, Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, is
hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethrough, text that is
to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District ... 6J
SECTION 2. Section 12 -2 -2, Definitions, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended in
part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethro gh, text that is to be added is bold,
and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
TOWNHOUSE PROJECT: A building or group of associated buildings
consisting of multiple - family dwelling units designed as attached or
row dwellings that are treated as one entity for zoning purposes.
INDIVIDUALLY PLATTED TOWNHOUSE LOT: A portion of a townhouse
project that is subdivided and for zoning purposes is treated as a
separate entity from the remainder of the project.
SECTION 3. Section 12 -4 -1, Designated, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended in
part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethrough, text that is to be added is bold,
and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
The following zone districts are established:
Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District
SECTION 4. Chapter 12 -6, Residential Districts, Vail Town Code, is hereby
established as follows (text that is to be added is bold):
ARTICLE J. VAIL VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE (VVT) DISTRICT
12 -6J -1: PURPOSE:
The Vail Village Townhouse District is intended to provide sites for, and
maintain the unique character of, existing townhouse properties in the
Vail Village Master Plan area of the Town of Vail. The Vail Village
Townhouse district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open
space, and other amenities commensurate with townhomes, and to
maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone
district by establishing appropriate site development standards.
Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which
relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and year -
round community and, where permitted, are intended to blend
harmoniously with the residential character of the zone district.
This zone district was established to regulate existing townhome
properties that were legally nonconforming in the High Density Multiple
Family District. The Vail Village Townhouse District is meant to
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encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment of existing
townhouse properties in accordance with the Vail Village Master Plan.
The incentives in this zone district include addressing both townhouse
projects and individually platted townhouse lots, reductions in lot area
standards, reductions in setbacks, increases in density, increases in
gross residential floor area (GRFA), reductions in landscaping area, and
changes in parking design requirements. More restrictive design
considerations have been applied to these properties in accordance
with the Vail Village Master Plan to maintain the unique character of
existing townhouse developments in Vail Village.
12 -6J -2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted in the VVT district:
Employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of
this title.
Multiple - family residential dwellings, including attached and row
dwellings and condominium dwellings.
12 -6J -3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the VVT district,
subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 16 of this title:
Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by section 12 -14 -18 of
this title.
Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by section 12-
14-12 of this title.
Public buildings, grounds and facilities.
Public utility and public service uses.
Timeshare units.
12 -6J -4: ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the VVT district:
Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation
permit in accordance with the provisions of section 12 -14 -12 of
this title.
Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or
conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
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12 -6J -5: LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS:
The minimum lot or site area for a townhouse project shall be ten
thousand (10,000) square feet of total site area. Each site shall have a
minimum frontage of twenty feet (20').
The minimum lot or site area for individually platted townhouse lots
shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet of total site area, each site
shall have a minimum frontage of twenty feet (20').
12 -6J -6: SETBACKS:
The minimum setback shall be twenty feet (20') from the front and rear
property lines. The minimum setback shall be twenty feet (20') from the
side property lines, except the setback shall be zero feet (0') from the
side property lines between attached dwelling units.
12 -6J -7: HEIGHT:
For a flat roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty feet (40').
For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty three
feet (43').
12 -6J -8: DENSITY CONTROL:
The existing number of legally established units on a development site
or twenty -five dwelling units per acre of total site area, whichever is
greater, shall be allowed. A dwelling unit may include one attached
accommodation unit no larger than one -third (1/3) of the total floor area
of the dwelling.
12 -6J -9: GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA:
Not more than one hundred twenty five (135) square feet of gross
residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each one hundred
(100) square feet of total site area. Attached or row dwellings in this
zone district shall not be entitled to additional gross residential floor
area under section 12 -15 -5: Additional Gross Residential Floor Area
(250 Ordinance), or section 12 -15 -4: Interior Conversions of this title.
There shall be no exclusion to gross residential floor area granted for
enclosed garage space within individual dwelling units as referenced in
Chapter 15 Gross Residential Floor Area.
12- 6J -10: SITE COVERAGE:
Site coverage shall not exceed fifty five (55 %) of the total site area.
12- 6J -11: LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT:
At least twenty percent (20 %) of the total site area shall be landscaped.
12- 6J -12: PARKING AND LOADING:
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011 4
I
Type
III
Off street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with
chapter 10 of this title. Required parking legally established within the
street right -of -way may be continued subject to a revocable right -of-
way permit issued by the Town of Vail.
It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of
the evidence before the Design Review Board and /or Administrator that
the proposed new construction, addition, or minor exterior alteration is
in compliance with the applicable elements of the Vail Village Master
Plan, Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, and the Vail Village Design
Considerations.
SECTION 5. Section 12- 10 -17 -13, Lease Qualifications, Vail Town Code, is hereby
amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethro "tih, text that is to be
added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
1. Any owner, occupant or building manager who owns, occupies or
manages ten (10) or more private parking spaces located in commercial core
1, commercial core 2, commercial core 3, high density multiple - family, Vail
Village Townhouse, public accommodations, Lionshead mixed use 1,
Lionshead mixed use 2, or special development zone districts and provides
sufficient parking for use by employees may apply to the administrator of the
town for a permit to lease parking spaces.
SECTION 6. Section 12 -13 -4, Requirements by Employee Housing Unit (EHU)
Type, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in
strikethrou h, text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not
amended have been omitted):
Residential cluster The EHU
The EHU
n/a
Low density multiple - family may be
is
excluded
Medium density multiple- sold or
excluded
and 1,200
family transferred
from the
of density.
High density multiple - family separately.
calculatio
Vail Village Townhouse
n of
Public accommodation
GRFA.
Commercial core 1
Commercial core 2
Commercial core 3
Commercial service center
Arterial business
Heavy service
Lionshead mixed use 1
Lionshead mixed use 2
Public accommodation 2
Ski base /recreation
Ski base /recreation 2
Special
development district
Parking district
General use
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011 5
n/a
Per
chapter
10 of
this title
as a
dwelling
unit.
B. Dormitory
unit: 200 sq.
ft. minimum
for each
person
occupying
the EHU.
A. Dwelling
The EHU is
unit: 300 sq.
excluded
ft. minimum
from the
and 1,200
calculation
sq. ft.
of density.
maximum.
B. Dormitory
unit: 200 sq.
ft. minimum
for each
person
occupying
the EHU.
SECTION 7. Section 12 -15 -2, GRFA Requirements By Zone District, Vail Town
Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethre urrh
text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have
been omitted):
Zone Districts GRFA Credits
(Added To Results Of
GRFA Ratio Application Of Percentage)
VVT 1.35 of total site area None
Vail Village Townhouse
SECTION 8. Section 12 -15 -3, Definition, Calculation, and Exclusions, Vail Town
Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethre gh
text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have
been omitted):
B. Within The Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple - Family (LDMF),
Medium Density Multiple - Family (MDMF), High Density Multiple - Family
(HDMF), And Housing (H), and Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) Districts:
SECTION 9. Section 12 -15 -3, Definition, Calculation, and Exclusions, Vail Town
Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethrou h,
text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have
been omitted):
C. Within All Districts Except The Hillside Residential (HR), Single - Family
Residential (SFR), Two - Family Residential (R), Two - Family
Primary /Secondary (PS), Residential Cluster (RC), Low Density Multiple -
Family (LDMF), Medium Density Multiple - Family (MDMF), High Density
Multiple - Family (HDMF), ARd Housing (H), and Vail Village Townhouse
(VVT) Districts:
SECTION 10. Section 12 -15 -4, Interior Conversions, Vail Town Code, is
hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethre ,nh, text that is
to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
B. Applicability: Within all zone districts except the single - family residential
(SFR), two - family residential (R), and two - family primary /secondary
residential (PS), and Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) districts, dwelling
units that meet or exceed allowable GRFA will be eligible to make interior
conversions provided the following criteria are satisfied:
1. Any existing dwelling unit shall be eligible to add GRFA, via the "interior
space conversion" provision in excess of existing or allowable GRFA
including such units located in a special development district; provided,
that such GRFA complies with the standards outlined herein.
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011 6
2. For the purpose of this section, "existing unit" shall mean any dwelling
unit that has been constructed prior to August 5, 1997, and has received a
certificate of occupancy, or has been issued a building permit prior to
August 5, 1997, or has received final design review board approval prior to
August 5, 1997.
SECTION 11. Section 12 -15 -5, Additional Gross Residential Floor Area (250
Ordinance), Vail Town Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be
deleted is in strikethro unh text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that
are not amended have been omitted):
B. Applicability: The provisions of this section shall apply to dwelling units in
all zone districts except the single - family residential (SFR), two - family
residential (R), and two - family primary /secondary residential (PS), and Vail
Village Townhouse (VVT) districts.
SECTION 12. Section 12 -24 -1, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town Code, is
hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in strikethro ,nh, text that is
to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted):
B. This chapter shall apply to all new residential development and
redevelopment located within the following zone districts, except as provided
in section 12 -24 -5 of this chapter:
2. Vail Village Townhouse (VVT)
SECTION 13. Section 14 -8 -1 Site Development Standards, Inclusionary
Zoning, Vail Town Code, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is
in strikethre inh text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not
amended have been omitted):
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011
Zone Districts
Min. Min. Deck
Max. EHU Building (Ground
Density Allowance Setbacks Level)
Setback
Residential Districts
VVT Vail Existing
Type III
20' front
Village number of
and Type
20' rear
Townhouse legally
IV, Type
20' sides
established
IV -IZ, Type
0'
units or 25
VII -IZ
between
subject a
per acre of
revocable right -
attached
of -way permit. u
total site
dwelling
area.
units
Max.
Architectural Min. Lot Size
Projection (Buildable Area In
Min. Deck Into Setback FWin. Sq. Ft.) Min. Max.
(Not Max. Site Land- Min. Square Building Parking And
Ground Coverage scape Frontage Area Height Loading
Level) Area Location
Setback
May
May 4'
project not
project not
more than
more than
the lesser
the lesser
of 10' or '/2
of 5' or 1/2
the
the
required required
setback setback
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011 g
55% 20% '10,000 sq. ft. for
comprehensive
development site;
2,000 sq. ft. for
individually platted
townhouse lots
411
n/a 40' flat See title 12,
roof
chapter 10 of
this code.
43'
Existing
sloping
parking in
roof
street right -of-
way may
continue
subject a
revocable right -
of -way permit. u
SECTION 14. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Vail Town Council
hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one
or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
SECTION 15. The Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares
that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the
Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. The Council's finding, determination and
declaration is based upon the review of the criteria prescribed by the Town Code of
Vail and the evidence and testimony presented in consideration of this ordinance.
SECTION 16. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code of Vail as
provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty
imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any
prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under
or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby
shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded
unless expressly stated herein.
SECTION 17. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance,
or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this day of , 2011 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the day of ,
2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail,
Colorado.
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2011 g
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO.
Series of 2011
A RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER VII, VAIL VILLAGE SUB - AREAS, EAST GORE
CREEK SUB -AREA ( #6), VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TO INCLUDE
RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO A NEW VAIL VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE (VVT)
DISTRICT, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Chapter VIII, Implementation and Amendment, Vail Village Master
Plan, sets forth the procedures for amending the Town's Zoning Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District necessitates
associated updates to the Vail Village Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to establish recommendations and
design considerations for the redevelopment of existing townhouse properties in Vail
Village; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to preserve the existing character of
the townhouse properties in Vail Village and to preserve the existing character of the
neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, on , 2011 the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission held a public hearing on the application to amend the Town's Zoning
Regulations and establish the Vail Village Townhouse District and associated
amendments to the Vail Village Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a
recommendation of for the proposed Vail Village Master Plan amendments to the
Vail Town Council by a vote of ; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendments
consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies
outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the development
objectives of the town; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendment to the
Vail Village Master Plan further the general and specific purposes of the plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendments
promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promote the
coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and
enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Resolution No. , Series of 20 L I
SECTION 1. Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub - Areas, East Gore Creek Sub -Area ( #6),
Vail Village Master Plan, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is
in strikethrough, text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not
amended have been omitted):
EAST GORE CREEK SUB AREA ( #6)
A number of the earliest projects developed in Vail are located in the East
Gore Creek Sub -Area. Development in this area is exclusively multi - family
condominium and townhouse projects with a very limited amount of support
commercial. Surface parking is found at each site, which creates a very
dominant visual impression of the sub -area.
While the level of development in East Gore Creek is generally greater than
that allowed under existing zoning, this area has the potential to absorb
density without compromising the character of the Village. These T-h�s
developments could be accommodated by partial infills of existing parking
areas balanced by greenspace additions or through increasing the height of
existing buildings (generally one story over existing heights). In order to
maintain the architectural continuity of projects, additional density should be
considered ee�y in conjunction with the comprehensive redevelopment of
projects or individual units. There are several townhouse properties
within this sub -area which were platted and /or constructed under Eagle
County jurisdiction. These townhouse properties are nonconforming
with the many of development standards (including, but not limited to
density, gross residential floor area, setbacks, site coverage, landscape
area) of the High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District. It is
recommended that greater flexibility with the development standards
may be necessary to allow these townhouse projects to redevelop. This
flexibility may be achieved through the rezoning to the Vail Village
Townhouse (WT) District. However, the granting of variances from the
HDMF District or rezoning to the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District
should consider potential impacts to the character of the
neighborhood.
Clearly, one of the main objectives to consider in the redevelopment of any
property should be to improve existing parking facilities. This includes
satisfying parking demands for existing and additional development as well
as rl�T Gensideratiens relative to redevelopment proposal -s. The
opportunity to introduce below grade structured parking will greatly improve
pedestrianization and landscape features in this area. This should be
considered a goal of any redevelopment proposal in this sub -area.
Development or redevelopment of this sub -area may 44 attract additional
traffic and population into this area and may have significant impacts upon
portions of Sub -Areas 7 and 10.
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There are several existing townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek
Sub -Area, including the Vail Townhouse Condominiums, Vail Row
Houses, Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East, and Texas Townhomes.
These design considerations provide recommendations for the
redevelopment of these properties. The purpose of these design
considerations is to preserve the unique character of the existing
townhouse properties in Vail Village. Redevelopment should be
consistent with the existing pedestrian- oriented, urban character of Vail
Village. All demo /rebuild and new construction projects in the Vail
Village Townhouse District shall comply with these guidelines. It is
understood that renovations to existing buildings may be unable to
fully comply with some of these design considerations.
Redevelopment to existing buildings will be evaluated on a case -by-
case basis, with determination of compliance based upon whether the
renovation to an existing building meets the general intent of these
design considerations.
A. Zoning: The existing townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek
Sub -Area including the Vail Townhouse Condominiums, Vail Row
Houses, Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East, and Texas Townhomes
should be rezoned from the High Density Multiple - Family (HDMF)
District to the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District.
B. Development Pattern: Townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek
Sub -Area should exhibit the appearance and characteristics of a
residential row style development. Buildings should face the street and
appear to be a series of proportionally sized, individual dwelling units
occupying the space from the ground to the roof that are attached
inline by shared side walls. Buildings should exhibit these
characteristics regardless of ownership patterns or the horizontal and
vertical subdivision of properties, and should create a perceived
dwelling unit occupying the space within a building from the ground to
the roof.
C. Architectural Theme: The existing architectural and aesthetic
character of the townhouse properties in Vail Village shall be
preserved.
1. Units: The architectural theme of each dwelling unit or
perceived dwelling unit (occupying the space within a building
from the ground to the roof) shall be expressed on all sides of
that unit to create an architecturally integrated unit.
2. Buildings: Townhouse buildings shall express an architectural
theme of either uniformity or individuality. To portray
architectural and aesthetic integrity, a combination of both
themes within a single building is discouraged.
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a. Uniformity: Townhouse buildings may express a
singular, unified architectural theme in which every
perceived dwelling unit (occupying the space from ground
to the roof) in a building is composed of substantially the
same exterior design, materials, textures, and colors.
b. Individuality: Townhouse buildings may express an
individualistic architectural theme in which each perceived
dwelling unit (occupying the space from ground to the
roof) in a building varies in exterior design, materials,
textures, and colors; so that abutting units do not have the
same architectural treatment. This expression of
individuality among units must be balanced with the
character of the adjacent units and the building as a whole.
D. Building Form and Massing: Buildings shall step back from the front
property line to create the appearance of a two -story fagade along the
street. For the purposes of these design considerations, a story is
considered the space between the surface of any floor and the next
floor or ceiling above, not exceeding 11 feet in height.
The front fagade of the first floor or street level and the second floor
shall be located within 20 to 28 feet of the front property line. The front
facade of the third floor and any floors above shall step back 6 to 10
feet from the facade of the second floor below.
E. Street Edge: Front fagade shall be generally parallel to the street and
form a strong, but irregular edge to the street. Front fagades shall
generally align with adjacent units and buildings to create a sense of
street enclosure and continuity, but shall have enough offset between
units and buildings to create visual interest.
F. Fagade: To reduce the appearance of building height and mass, and
to create a residential scale and character, all facades shall incorporate
vertical and horizontal articulation to reduce the appearance of building
height and mass and to foster the appearance of a residential
neighborhood. Facades should incorporate doors, decks, porches,
balconies, fenestration, recesses, bay windows, ornamentation, and
other traditional residential architectural elements. No facade shall
appear to be a large unbroken plane. To preserve the existing
pedestrian scale and residential character of the neighborhood,
dwelling unit entries are encouraged on the front of the building;
however, garage entries are strongly discouraged on the front fagade.
G. Cantilevers: On the front fagade, floor area cantilevered more than
three feet beyond the level below is strongly discouraged. Cantilevered
floor areas shall not be stacked or cantilevered atop one another.
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H. Roof Pitch: The primary roof form should be sloping with pitches
from 3:12 to 6:12. Secondary roofs should be sloping with pitches from
6:12 to 9:12. Flat roofs may have limited use as secondary roofs for
decks and mechanical equipment areas. Mansard roofs create the
perception of additional bulk and mass and are inconsistent with the
architectural character of the existing townhouse properties and the
existing neighborhood. Therefore, mansard roofs are discouraged.
I. Roof Ridge: The primary roof ridges shall be parallel with the front
facade of the building and should be oriented to not shed snow or rain
onto adjacent properties. To create visual interest and to reduce the
perception of building bulk and mass, roofs shall not create the
appearance of continuous ridges between units or buildings. Roof
ridges should be articulated by stepping in elevation and varying from
front to rear. Dormers and other secondary roof forms may also be
used minimize the perception of a continuous ridge.
J. Fences and Site Walls: Privacy fences and walls along the street are
discouraged, except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, and other
similar items.
K. Landscaping: Landscaping should be used to create privacy and to
soften the visual transition from roadways and parking areas to the
building facades.
L. Deck Rails: Deck rails shall be designed to minimize the perception
of additional building bulk and mass. Deck rails should incorporate
transparency, material changes, and stepping in alignment from other
building elements. Solid railings that appear to extend the exterior wall
material from below are discouraged.
M. Parking: Off - street parking should be located on at -grade surface
driveways or in below grade shared parking structures. Off - street
parking should not be accommodated with individual or shared
garages, carports, or parking structures on the first floor or street level.
#6 -1 Residential infill Texas Townhomes /Vail Trails
redeyelnnmen+ of eaGh pr„io„+ To encourage redevelopment and to
maintain the existing character of the neighborhood, the Vail Village
Townhouse (VVT) District was established to grant additional gross
residential floor area over what was allowed under High Density
Multiple Family (HDMF) District zoning. A key factor in the redevelopment
of these properties will be to relocate required parking in underground
structures or a single unified structure serving all adjacent properties.
This will allow for increased landscaping and overall improvements to
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pedestrian ways to create a park -like setting on the surface in this area.
Redevelopment shall maintain the existing character of the
neighborhood, with the appearance of two to three story buildings
along the street elevation. In all cases, the mature pines along Gore Creek
shall be maintained. Stream impact must be considered. Special emphasis
on 1. 2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1, 6.2.
#6 -2 Manor Vail
Possible residential infill on portions of existing surface parking area and
additional floor to the two northern most buildings adjacent to Gore Creek.
Infill project must include addition of greenspace adjacent to East Mill Creek
and other adjoining pedestrian areas. Height of structure shall be limited to
prevent impacts on view to the Gore Range from Village core and Vail Valley
Drive. Present and future parking demand to be met on site. Traffic
considerations must be addressed. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1,
4.1, 5.1, 6.1
#6 -3 Vail Row Houses
To encourage redevelopment, the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District
was established to grant additional gross residential floor area over
what was allowed under High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District
zoning. Where possible, driveway widths shall be minimized and areas
for landscaping increased. Surface parking shall be improved when
redevelopment occurs using high quality landscape paver treatments
and the current post and chain parking delineation shall be replaced
with other methods to identify private parking. Redevelopment shall
maintain the existing character of the neighborhood, with the
appearance of two to three story buildings along the street elevation.
Improvements to the Gore Creek stream corridor, consistent with Town
policies, shall be considered with redevelopment applications. Special
emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1, 6.2.
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INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this day of 2011.
, Mayor
ATTEST-
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Resolution No. , Series of 20 L I
Bill Gibson
From: Shelley Bellm
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 20114:33 PM
To: Warren Campbell; Bill Gibson
Subject: FW:
FYI — I received this yesterday.
From: Dale Bugby [ma i Ito: DBug by@Va i I ResortRenta Is. Com]
Sent: Friday, October 21, 20114:55 PM
To: Shelley Bellm
Cc: Council Dist List; Stan Zemler; dboillot @reitlerbrown.com; Dick Parker; 'Gigi Pritzker'; 'Debbie Welles'
Subject:
Dear Planning and Environmental Commission Board Members:
The Vail Townhouse Condominiums (VTCA) located at 303 E. Gore Creek Drive lots 2 -6 want to inform the
PEC that we have reviewed the proposed zoning district for our street and wish to ask for the following
modifications prior to submittal to the Town Council:
VTCA's roof slope and other buildings in the new zoning area are the 3:12 or 4:12 range. The proposal allows for
up to 6:12 slope which we feel is more alpine or "Beaver Creek/ Bachelor Gulch" slope. If the goal is to maintain
the existing character and scale of these buildings, this new steeper slope will change that character.
This new zoning was developed for redevelopment or new buildings. That is why privacy fences are not
encouraged as they envision main living areas on the second floor level where the better views are found. But the
VTCA, Texas Townhomes, Vail Trails East all have existing living areas on the street level where the parking,
driving and walking occur. Privacy fences are very nice for those units. None of these projects will be redeveloped
in the near future, but may be remodeled and fencing should be included for privacy.
The GRFA ratio change is proposed to increase. The VTCA existing ratio is 0.76, which is GRFA (12,322.64 sf)
to lot area (16,214sf). The Galvin group thought a 1.5 ratio would encourage redevelopment (remember, this
rezoning was initiated by Chris Gavin for his proposed project combining 2 townhouse lots (8 & 9 ?) in the Vail
Rowhouses. He has since withdrawn his application but his architect is advising the TOV staff as the proposed
new rezoning continues through the process). The PEC and TOV Council have not decided on the GRFA ratio.
Galvin's group initially proposed 1.5 ratio, the PEC recommended 1.35 and the Council was considering 1.25? It
is the position of the VTCA that we will only support this re- zoning with the 1.5 GRFA allocation.
We want to thank the planning department for giving us the time to better understand this zoning proposal. We look
forward to working with you on this process that will impact our property values and remodeling potential for years to
come.
Sincerely,
Vail Townhouse Condominium Association
Board of Directors
Dale Bugby
Managing Agent for VTCA
President
Vail Resort Rentals, Inc.
970 - 476 -0900
www.vailresortrentals.com
Vistar Real Estate, Inc.
970 - 476 -6223
www.vistarrealestate.com
cc: Stan Zemler
TOV Board Members
Dale Bugby
Vail Resort Rentals, Inc.
970 - 476 -0900
www.vailresortrentals.com
Vistar Real Estate, Inc.
970 - 476 -6223
www.vistarrealestate.com
Bill Gibson
From: David Reynolds <davidhreynolds @hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 20112:17 PM
To: Bill Gibson
Subject: Townhouse Zone District
Dear Mr. Gibson,
I am aware that he Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission will be
considering the Vail Village Townhouse District during the meeting of November 14, 2011.
As an owner of a unit in Vail Trails Chalet, and a member of the board of managers, I
wish to express my support for the revised ordinance.
I request that a full basement exemption be allowed or that the GRFA be 1.5.
Thank you for your consideration.
David H Reynolds
1955 Fox Mountain Point
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Bill Gibson
From: Jim Butterworth <jim @butterworth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 20118:23 AM
To: Bill Gibson
Cc: Warren Campbell
Subject: Re: Vail Village Town House Zoning District
Attachments: image001.png; image002.png
Dear Bill and Warren, my understanding is that this matter is moving to the PEC on the 14th. I know you've been working on
this project for a LONG time! With respect to the PEC meeting on Monday, I'd respectfully suggest that the PEC allow either a
full basement exemption or for the GRFA ratio to be 1.5.
I appreciate your consideration of this request!
All the best, Jim
From: Bill Gibson <BGibson @vailgov.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 201121:37:43 +0000
To: Jim Butterworth <iim @butterworth.net>
Subject: RE: Vail Village Town House Zoning District
Thanks for your email Jim.
We will be tabling this item to at least the October 10th PEC, but may tabled it out even further to the hearing on the
24th
Sincerely,
Bill
Bill Gibson, AICP
Town Planner
Community Development
TO@N OF VAIL
970.479.2173
970.479 -2452 fax
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From: Jim Butterworth [mai Ito: jim(albutterworth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:59 AM
To: Bill Gibson; Warren Campbell
Subject: Vail Village Town House Zoning District
Dear Warren and Bill:
As you know I have been following the proposed Town House district very closely. I would like the attend the
next hearing on this proposal but I have a conflict on September 26th and cannot make the meeting. I would
like to request that you table the proposal to the October 10th meeting date of the PEC so that I might have
the opportunity to speak at the meeting and provide me with a little more time to evaluate the
proposal. Please let me know if you are able to accommodate my request and I appreciate your
consideration.
And thank you for your tireless work on this proposal!
Sincerely,
Jim Butterworth
Vail Village Townhouse
(VVT) Zone District
Existing GRFA
Calculation Formulas
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
Existing Allowable GRFA Formula
• A =lot size x 0.76 (HDMF GRFA ratio)
• B = A x 0.15 (interior conversion equivalent)
• C = units x 250 (250 equivalent)
• A +B +C = Existing Allowable GRFA (sq.ft.)
• GRFA /Lot Size = Allowable GRFA Ratio
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
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Existing Allowable GRFA Ratio
Vail Townhouses:
Vail Row Houses:
Vail Trails Chalet:
Vail Trails East:
Texas Townhornes:
1.04
0.96 to 1.09
1.13
1.18
0.98 to 1.09
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
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Existing Allowable GRFA Ratio
(plus 250's prior to 2004)
Vail Townhouses:
Vail Row Houses:
Vail Trails Chalet:
Vail Trails East:
Texas Townhornes:
1.33
1.16 to 1.43
1.50
1.59
1.20 to 1.41
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
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Existing Allowable GRFA Ratio
(based upon built conditions)
Vail Townhouses:
Vail Row Houses:
Vail Trails Chalet:
Vail Trails East:
Texas Townhornes:
1.13
0.76 to 1.53
1.27
1.32
0.88 to 1.21
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
V ail Village Townhouse
(VVT) Zone District
1.25 vs 1.35
GRFA Ratios
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
0
0
0
Vail 16,220 201275 211897 11622
Townhouses
(11 units)
Vail Trails 181P644 231305 251169 11864
Chalets
(19 units)
Vail Trails 201735 25,919 27,992 21073
East
(25 Units)
147
m
kre
•
Lot 7 (2 units) 21744 31430 31704 274
Lot 8 (2 units) 21614 31268 31529 261
Lot 9 (1 unit) 21396 21995 31235 240
Lot 10 (2 units) 21265 21831 31058 227
Lot 11 (2 units) 21309 21886 31117 231
Lot 12 (2 units) 21F919 31F649 31941 292
Lot 13 (2 units) 5,750 71188 71763 575
Vail Village Townhouse
(VVT) Zone District
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Heights
Town of Vail Community Development
10/19/10
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