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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpec_results_022811 Page 1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION February 28, 2011 1:00pm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS /PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Luke Cartin None Michael Kurz Bill Pierce Henry Pratt John Rediker Tyler Schneidman David Viele Site Visits: 1. Coldstream Condominiums – 1476 Westhaven Drive 2. Ellis Residence – 302 Hanson Ranch Road 3. Black Stallion Holdings Residence – 400 East Meadow Drive 25 minutes 1. A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6H-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for an addition within the setback, located at 400 East Meadow Drive, Unit 7 (Tyrolean Inn)/Part of Tract B, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110011) Applicant: Black Stallion Holdings, represented by Pierce Architects Planner Bill Gibson/Warren Campbell ACTION: Approved with conditions MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6-0-1 (Pierce recused) CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this variance is contingent upon the applicants obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall mitigate the impacts on employee housing resulting from the construction of 250 square feet of new gross residential floor area in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning. Bill Pierce recused himself from this item because his architecture firm is representing the applicant. Warren Campbell made a presentation per the Staff memorandum. Tyson Dearduff made a brief presentation and asked if the Commissioners had any questions. There was no public comment. Commissioner Kurz inquired as to Town Council’s upcoming review of the employee housing mitigation fee. Warren Campbell stated that the hearing with Town Council will establish the annual pay-in-lieu fee through analysis of the previous year’s housing sales in the Town of Vail. Page 2 Commissioner Kurz asked if the applicant knew that an employee housing mitigation is required. Tyson Dearduff responded in the affirmative. 20 minutes 2. A request for the review of a exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7B-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the addition of enclosed floor area, located at 302 Hanson Ranch Road, Unit 301 (Mill Creek Court Building)/Lot I, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5, and setting details in regards thereto. (PEC110012) Applicant: Gail Ellis, represented by Craig Snowdon Planner: Rachel Dimond ACTION: Approved with conditions MOTION: Viele SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 7-0-0 CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application is contingent upon the applicants obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall mitigate the impacts on employee housing resulting from the construction of 49 square feet of new gross residential floor area in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning. Rachel Dimond made a presentation per the Staff memorandum. Craig Snowdon, representing the applicant, had no additional comments and was available for questions. There was no public comment. Commissioner Pierce asked that the Design Review Board observe the exterior installation of conduit and work to have as much removed as possible. 60 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in gross residential floor area and site coverage, and a reduction of the side setback, located at 1476 Westhaven Drive/Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110014) Applicant: Coldstream Homeowners Condominiums, represented by Tom Braun Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Tabled to April 11, 2011 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 6-0-1(Pratt recused) Bill Pierce disclosed that his firm represents the HOA on other matters, and as he will not gain financially from this application nor felt any bias, he did not recuse himself. Henry Pratt recused himself because his architecture firm is representing the applicant. Warren Campbell made a presentation per the Staff memorandum. Tom Braun, representative of the applicant, made a presentation on the application. He provided a brief history of the project and reviewed the following topics: SDD amendments, site planning, design, criteria and public benefits. Page 3 Sid Schultz, of Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz and Lindall, made a presentation on the design of the buildings and the site. He described the landscaping on site, which would be a green roof. The proposal includes 5 free market units and 2 employee housing units. Tom Braun continued his presentation to including a discussion regarding the SDD amendments, criteria and public benefits being proposed. He provided examples of other SDD amendments within the Town of Vail. He stated that the HOA needs an economic engine to upkeep the entire project and ensure the future of the development. Commissioner Kurz stated that the benefit of employee housing is significant and that the project was in a physical location which did not lend itself to multiple public benefit options. He asked for further detail on the entry improvements that could be made. Tom Braun responded with details on how the entry could be redesigned to clean up asphalt and make the property more navigable. Commissioner Kurz added that the massing of the proposal and the “channelized” effect should be mitigated through additional landscaping. He stated variation in façade depth, materials, etc would help to break up the massing of the project. He concluded that the removal of the carports is positive. Commissioner Pierce stated he felt that the partial exposed parking structure would be a negative impact to the adjacent property owners. He encouraged the applicant to look into stepping the garage to avoid the results at the Vail Mountain View Residences. He added there needs to be something to offset the straight building lines through the proposal on the north elevation and the ability to plant vertical landscaping between the new structures and on top of the structure. Commissioner Cartin asked about the process for amending a Special Development District. Warren Campbell responded by explaining the SDD amendment process. Commissioner Cartin stated that the landscaping along Westhaven Drive is a good example of how the landscaping should be preserved and incorporated in to the proposal. He stated that the roof should support large shrubs or trees to create a break between properties and mitigate the bulk and mass. Commissioner Cartin asked what the height is of the garage entrance. Sid Schultz responded that the garage entry door would be nine feet tall. He added that this would be enough head height for an SUV with a box on the roof. Commissioner Rediker asked about the timeframe of construction. Tom Braun responded that early 2012 would be the soonest that construction could occur, but that no time frames had been discussed thus far. Commissioner Rediker asked about the side setback. He inquired as to the ability for the proposed development to shift north and narrow the drive lane and pull the structure away from the property line. Sid Schultz stated that the concern was that the existing parking on the north of the driveway would be removed if the driveway was shifted. Tom Braun added that they would evaluate Page 4 additional options at a later hearing. He stated that any development is limited due to the physical space available. Commissioner Rediker added that he would like to see more landscaping on the south side of the proposed development. Rediker asked Warren Campbell to clarify the thinking in the Staff comment regarding sidewalk extension and streambank improvements. Warren Campbell responded that these could be potential public benefits for the SDD amendment. Commissioner Rediker asked if there are any encroachments into Gore Creek. Warren Campbell responded that there are no known encroachments. Tom Braun recapped the Commissioners’ comments, including the need for more landscaping, breaking up of building massing and public benefits. 5 minutes 4. A report to the Planning and Environmental Commission on the administrator’s approval of an amendment to an existing conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in the floor area on the lowest level of the structure, located at 395 South Frontage Road West (Lionshead Auxiliary Building) /Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, Lot 3, A Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and East Lionshead Circle rights-of-way, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110015) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Tom Kassmel Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: No action taken Warren Campbell gave a presentation on Staff’s action and the actions the Commission could take. There was no public comment. The Commissioners expressed their support for Staff’s administrative approval. 5 minutes 5. A request for an amendment to an Approved Development Plan, pursuant to Section 12-6I-11, Development Plan Required, Housing Zone District, Vail Town Code, to allow for revisions to the required landscape plan and geologic hazard mitigation plan for the redevelopment of the easternmost 5.24 acres of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments; and a request for the review of a variance, from Section 14-5-1, Minimum Standards, Parking Lot and Parking Structure Design Standards for All Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a crossover drive aisle width of less than thirty-feet (30’) within the required parking structure, located at 1280 North Frontage Road/Lots 1-5, Block C, Lions Ridge Subdivision Filing 1,and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100018/PEC100019) Applicant: Vail Timber Ridge L.L.C. Planner: George Ruther ACTION: Table to March 14, 2011 MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 5 minutes 6. A request for final review of conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-7I-5, Conditional Uses: Generally (On All Levels Of A Building Or Outside Of A Building), Vail Town Code, to allow for the development of a public or private parking lot (parking structure); a vehicle maintenance, service, repair, storage, and fueling facility; a ski lift and tow (gondola), within “Ever Vail” (West Page 5 Lionshead), located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080063) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to July 11, 2011 MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 5 minutes 7. A request for a work session on a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7I-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the area known as “Ever Vail” (West Lionshead), with multiple mixed-use structures including but not limited to, multiple-family dwelling units, fractional fee units, accommodation units, employee housing units, office, and commercial/retail uses, located at 862, 923, 934, 953, and 1031 South Frontage Road West, and the South Frontage Road West right-of-way/Unplatted (a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080064) Applicant: Vail Resorts, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, LLC Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to July 11, 2011 MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 5 minutes 8. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for a prescribed regulations amendment to create Chapter 12-26, Exactions and Dedications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the creation of regulations for mitigation of development impacts, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100050) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: George Ruther /Rachel Dimond ACTION: Table to March 14, 2011 MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 7-0-0 9. Approval of February 14, 2011 minutes ACTION: Approved with modifications MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 7-0-0 MODIFICATIONS: 1. On the top of page 2, add “Rediker suggested that other jurisdictions’ language be reviewed for examples.” 2. On the bottom of page 4, add “Rediker asked about location alternatives in addition to design alternatives.” Commissioner Rediker requested changes that are reflected in the above modifications to the meeting minutes. 10. Information Update 11. Adjournment MOTION: Viele SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 7-0-0 The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Page 6 Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published February 25, 2011 in the Vail Daily.