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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC memo 042809MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 5, 2009 SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009 adopting a major amendment to Special Development District No. 2, Northwoods, pursuant to Article 12-9(A), Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for a lobby addition and locker reconfiguration; located at 600 Vail Valley Drive (Pinos Del Norte, Building C)/Part of Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC090009) Applicant: Pinos Del Norte Homeowners Association, represented by Fritzlen Pierce Architects Planner: Nicole Peterson ______________________________________________________________________ ______ I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST This is a proposed major amendment to SDD No. 2, Northwoods, which requires a recommendation by the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and an ordinance review and approval by Town Council under Section 12-9A, Special Development District, Vail Town Code. The applicant is proposing the following improvements to the Pinos Del Norte building and property, which comply with all zoning and land use requirements: Proposed Improvements: Common lobby addition (280 sf) Reconfiguration and increase of existing outdoor storage lockers (16 to 20) Boiler room remodel and addition (14 sf) Heated pavers and reconfigured sidewalk and patio Porte cochere (15’ x 19’ roof) Exterior garage doors, façade and retaining walls Landscaping improvements at garage entrance and lobby Staff has attached a copy of the Staff memorandum to the PEC dated April 13, 2009. Since the PEC April 13, 2009, public hearing, the applicant has met the PEC recommended condition #1, which requested a minimum 4.5 foot setback for the proposed lockers. Due to that change, please be aware that the attached PEC memorandum sections and information have changed as follows: PEC Memorandum Changes: Zoning and Land Use Section: Existing/ Approved setback on the west side should read 4.5 feet, instead of 5 feet, which was clarified in a survey, presented to the PEC. Proposed setback on the west side should read 4.5 feet, which complies with the existing approved development plan. Review Criteria and Findings Section: Design Criteria A, third (last) paragraph, no longer applies because the proposal now meets all zoning and land use requirements. Attachments Section: ‘Plans’ attachment from the PEC memo is not included because the plans have been revised to reflect the 4.5 foot setback on the west side. To reduce confusion, only the revised proposed plans are attached for the Council’s review. II. BACKGROUND On April 13, 2009 the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions to the Vail Town Council of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009, by a vote of 4-0-1 (Kjesbo recused). The Commission recommended the following conditions: Locker setback: The applicant shall submit revised development plans that illustrate the proposed ski storage lockers setback a minimum of 4.5 feet from the west property line, prior to the final review of the development plans by the Town of Vail Design Review Board. * Condition met: Since the PEC hearing, the applicant has revised the proposed development plan to show the proposed ski storage lockers setback a minimum of 4.5 feet. Utility Sign-off: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of the location of the proposed lockers within the utility easement along the west property line, by the utility companies, prior to the final review of the development plans by the Town of Vail Design Review Board. * Condition met: Since the PEC hearing, the applicant has submitted the appropriate utility signatures. Signs: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a sign permit for any proposed sign, by the Town of Vail Design Review Board, prior to installation of any signs on the property. DRB approval: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of the proposed development plan, by the Town of Vail Design Review Board, prior to application of a building permit. * On April 15, 2009, the DRB conceptually reviewed the proposed improvements and directed Staff to approve the proposal, pending Council’s decision. ERWS Encroachment: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of an encroachment agreement for the proposed lockers in the utility easement, by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, prior to issuance of a building permit. Fire Safety: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a fire safety plan for any proposed changes or alterations to the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, by the Town of Vail Fire Department, prior to issuance of a building permit. Revocable ROW: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a revocable right-of-way permit for any landscaping or improvements in the right-of-way, by the Town of Vail Public Works Department, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. * Since the PEC hearing, the applicant has submitted a revocable right-of-way permit application. However, the permit will not be approved until the improvements are completed and inspected. VI. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval, with conditions to the Vail Town Council for the proposed amendment to Special Development District No. 2, Northwoods, pursuant to Article 12-9A, Vail Town Code, through Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009. PEC’s recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria found in Section V of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009, on first reading, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Vail Town Council pass the following motion: “The Vail Town Council approves, with conditions, on first reading, Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009, an ordinance to allow a major amendment to Special Development District No. 2, Northwoods, pursuant to Article 12-9(A), Special Development District, Vail Town Code, to allow for a lobby addition and locker reconfiguration; located at 600 Vail Valley Drive (Pinos Del Norte, Building C)/Part of Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7, and setting forth details in regard thereto.” Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009, on first reading, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Vail Town Council approve with the following conditions: Signs: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a sign permit for any proposed sign, by the Town of Vail Design Review Board, prior to installation of any signs on the property. DRB approval: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of the proposed development plan, by the Town of Vail Design Review Board, prior to application of a building permit. ERWS Encroachment: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of an encroachment agreement for the proposed lockers in the utility easement, by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, prior to issuance of a building permit. Fire Safety: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a fire safety plan for any proposed changes or alterations to the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, by the Town of Vail Fire Department, prior to issuance of a building permit. Revocable ROW: The applicant shall receive final review and approval of a revocable right-of-way permit for any landscaping or improvements in the right-of-way, by the Town of Vail Public Works Department, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009, on first reading, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Vail Town Council makes the following findings: That the amendment complies with the design criteria, based upon the review outlined in Section V of the Staff’s May 5, 2009, memorandum to the Vail Town Council; and 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, based upon the review outlined in Section V of the Staff’s May 5, 2009, memorandum to the Vail Town Council; and That the amendment is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas, based upon the review outlined in Section V of the Staff’s May 5, 2009, memorandum to the Vail Town Council; and That the amendment does promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town, and does 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, based upon the review outlined in Section V of the Staff’s May 5, 2009, memorandum to the Vail Town Council. VII. ATTACHMENTS PEC Memo, April 13, 2009 Vicinity Map Plans Dated April 24, 2009 Draft Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2009