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Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
PH: 970-479-2138
FAX: 970-479-2452
www.vailgov.com
November 17, 2008
Becky Macknight
AMEC
Earth and Environmental
1002
Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Via email: becky.macknight@amec.com
RE: DRB08-0573
Dear Becky,
Thank you for your design review application (DRB08-0573) for installation of a diversion
structure and culvert at Stephen's Park, 2450 S. Frontage Road W, Vail, CO. In reviewing the application, I have a few comments and requests, listed below.
As you read the requests,
please keep in mind that the Vail Town Council appointed the Design Review Board to review all development and redevelopment in the Town of Vail, with the following objectives (Section
12-11-1, Vail Town Code, in part):
1. Recognize the interdependence of the public welfare and aesthetics, and to provide a method by which this interdependence may continue to benefit
its citizens and visitors.
2. Allow for the development of public and private property which is in harmony with the desired character of the town as defined by the guidelines herein
provided.
3. Prevent the unnecessary destruction or blighting of the natural landscape.
4. Ensure that the architectural design, location, configuration materials, colors, and overall
treatment of built up and open spaces have been designed so that they relate harmoniously to the natural landforms and native vegetation, the town's overall appearance, with surrounding
development and with officially approved plans or guidelines, if any, for the areas in which the structures are proposed to be located.
5. Protect neighboring property owners and users
by making sure that reasonable provision has been made for such matters as pedestrian and vehicular traffic, surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, the preservation of light
and air, and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
With the above objectives in mind, please submit satisfactory responses and/or plans as requested below, by Monday, November 24, 2008 at 5pm, to continue to the December 3, 2008 Design
Review Board meeting:
Please submit a rendering, cut-sheet and/or photo example of the proposed diversion structure including:
Illustration of the top of the structure, visible to the
public
Label all exterior materials and colors
Show any and all exterior utility features
Please include details of any above ground equipment that will be visible to the public
Please
submit a rendering, cut-sheet and/or photo example of the proposed culvert outfall including:
Label all exterior materials and colors
Show any and all exterior utility features
Please
include details of any above ground equipment that will be visible to the public
Site and landscaping plan including (Exhibit C is a starting point for this plan):
Scale of 1”=20’ or
1”=10’
Property and setback lines (show the setback from proposed structure to the existing walkways and creek)
Existing and proposed easements
Existing and proposed layout of buildings
and other structures
Location of existing trees, 4" diameter or larger. Indicate trees to remain, to be relocated (including new location), and to be removed. Large stands of trees
may be shown (as bubble) if the strand is not being affected by the proposed improvements and grading.
Indicate the location of all proposed plantings.
Landscaping summary including
the botanical and common names, size and quantity of trees to be removed and proposed trees. The minimum size for proposed trees is 2” caliper deciduous trees, coniferous trees that
are six feet in height, and 5 gallon shrubs. Also specify types of groundcover and proposed square footage. Include a description of any other landscaping features.
Limits of disturbance
fence illustrating all areas to be disturbed during construction
In the areas of disturbance, indicate all existing and proposed ground cover and shrubs.
Exterior color and material
samples and staking of the site, may be required for the meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please call or email me with any questions or concerns.
Best Regards,
Nicole
Peterson, Planner II
npeterson@vailgov.com
Ph: 970.477.3452
CC
Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager