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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No ___ draft 021709DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Series 2009 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN, PURSUANT TO SECTION VIII-C, ADOPTION, EXTENSIONS, AND AMENDMENTS, VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON THE VAIL VILLAGE TRANSPORTATION CENTER SITE, LOCATED AT 241 EAST MEADOW DRIVE/PARTS OF TRACTS B AND C, VAIL VILLAGE FILING 1 AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, on January 5, 2005 the Vail Town Council adopted the updated the Vail Village Master Plan; and WHEREAS, Section VIII-C of the Vail Village Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the Plan; and WHEREAS, on ______________ the Planning and Environmental Commission heard and gave recommendation to the Vail Town Council of approval of Resolution No. 6, Series of 2009; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the Vail Village Master Plan amendment is in keeping with the goals, objectives, and policies prescribed by the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the Vail Village Master Plan amendment is in the best interest of the Town as it promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the amendment to sub-area #4, Transportation Center, to allow for mixed-use development on the Vail Village Transportation Center site, facilitates the orderly and comprehensive future infill development or redevelopment of the Vail Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section I. Text Additions and Deletions The Vail Town Council hereby approves the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan amendments, as illustrated by text additions stated in bold italics and deletions in strikethrough. Section II. Exhibits The Council hereby approves the Vail Village Master Plan amendments, as illustrated by the following maps and figures attached to this resolution as exhibits: A. Transportation Center (#4) map B. Land Use Plan, Vail Village Plan C. Open Space Plan, Vail Village Plan D. Conceptual Building Height Plan, Vail Village Plan E. Building Height Profile, Vail Village Plan F. Action Plan, Vail Village Plan Section III. Chapter VI, Illustrative Plans shall be amended to read as follows: Section IV. Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub-Areas shall be amended to read as follows: TRANSPORTATION CENTER (#4) The only existing facility within this sub-area is the Vail Village Transportation Center (TRC). The TRC serves as the transportation hub of the Village and the entire community. There is potential for future expansion of the parking structure eastward along with other ancillary development potential... Foremost among these is development over the expansion of the parking structure. The primary purpose of this sub-area is to provide parking for the entire Village area. The priority of any expansion to this facility should be to maximize the amount of additional public parking available at this site. An important consideration in future expansion of the TRC is the view corridors as depicted in the Building Height Profile. The goals for development in this sub-area are as follows: Provide for a year-round, world-class guest experience at the vehicular entryway of Vail Village Improve the existing pedestrian ways with public spaces that add activity, interest and vitality Encourage a wide variety of activities, events, and street life Meet parking demands Concentrate transit activity at the periphery of the Village to minimize vehicular traffic in pedestrianized areas Improve streetscape circulation corridors Enhance new development and redevelopment through public improvements by private developers working in cooperation with the Town Encourage a variety of new commercial activity Encourage development of affordable housing #4-1 TRC Expansion (Complete) This site has long been considered the logical location for future expansions to the Vail Transportation Structure. Any expansion should maximize the number of additional public parking spaces. There is a potential for a one to two story structure over the parking expansion to accommodate some type of public purpose facility. Special emphasis on 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4. #4-2 Residential Infill This area is a weak link and a poor edge to the Vail Village streetscape and ultimately is a deterrent to the pedestrian shopping and walking experience in Vail Village. To facilitate improved pedestrian shopping and walking experience and to encourage development of affordable housing, this site is appropriate for infill development. Due to the location of the site, across from primarily residential uses, and the fact that the site is at the eastern edge of East Meadow Drive, which leads to more residential uses, the site is suitable for primarily residential infill. Any infill development shall be consistent with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Existing Conditions Currently, the area consists of a planted buffer that includes several mature trees. The planted buffer provides visual screening and structural support to the south side of the Vail Village Parking Structure. The area currently contains 2 entrance/ exit points from the Vail Village Parking Structure and a ____ foot wide side walk along the south border. The area is approximately _____ square feet; has a linear length, along East Meadow Drive, of approximately ________ feet; and width of approximately ______ feet. The area is directly across the street from the existing Mountain Haus and Vail Mountain Lodge. Both adjacent development’s are primarily residential, however the Vail Mountain Lodge includes a restaurant and club entrance at the northeast corner of the building. Structural Considerations The existing planted buffer on the site provides structural support to the south side of the Vail Village Parking Structure. Any infill development on the site shall replace and address the structural support that the planted buffer provides. Any infill development on the site shall not interfere, restrict, hinder or alter current operations of the existing transportation center/ parking structure and/ or the redevelopment of said structure. Any infill development shall seamlessly integrate with the existing Vail Village Parking Structure entrance/ exit points. Height/ Street Enclosure The height of structures on the site shall be in accordance with the Building Height Plan and Building Height Profile within this Master Plan. Consistant with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the buildings on site shall provide a comfortable enclosure for the street. Pedestrian Atmosphere/ Street Edge Any infill development shall maintain or replace the existing heated, ___ foot wide sidewalk along East Meadow Drive. The streetscape along East Meadow Drive shall remain inviting to the public and shall maintain a pleasant pedestrian atmosphere. Consistant with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the street edge shall be designed to create an intimate pedestrian scale, where buildings jog to create activity pockets with planters, arcades, raised decks, etc (Page 8, Street Edge). Land Uses The land uses on site shall be consistant with the Land Use Plan within this Master Plan, which designates the area as Medium/ High Density Residential. Notwithstanding the Land Use Plan, the primary use of the site shall be deed restricted employee housing units. The final determination of land uses on the site shall be according to zoning. Parking Any infill development shall provide parking consistent with the Town regulations to support the land uses on site. Tree Preservation There are several mature trees on the site. The trees shall be preserved on site or moved to another site within the Town of Vail. #4-3 Mixed-Use Infill This area is a weak link and a poor edge to the Vail Village streetscape and ultimately is a deterrent to the pedestrian shopping and walking experience in Vail Village. To facilitate improved pedestrian shopping and walking experience and to encourage activity and interest on East Meadow Drive, this site is appropriate for infill development. Due to the location of the site, across from mixed-use buildings with commercial on the street level and residential uses above; and the fact that the site is west of the main Vail Village parking structure exit, which leads pedestrians along East Meadow Drive, west, to one of Vail’s primere pedestrian shopping malls, mixed-use infill on the site will effectively extend the character of the Vail Village core. Any infill development shall be consistent with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Existing Conditions Currently, the area consists of a planted buffer that includes several mature trees. The planted buffer provides visual screening and structural support to the south side of the Vail Village Parking Structure. The area currently contains 2 entrance/ exit points from the Vail Village Parking Structure. The area is approximately _____ square feet; has a linear length, along East Meadow Drive, of approximately ________ feet; and width of approximately ______ feet. The area is across the street from Slifer Plaza, the Austria Haus, Village Center and Solaris. The adjacent development’s are mixed-use with commercial on the street level and residential above. Structural Considerations The existing planted buffer on the site provides structural support to the south side of the Vail Village Parking Structure. Any infill development on the site shall replace and address the structural support that the planted buffer provides. Any infill development on the site shall not interfere, restrict, hinder or alter current operations of the existing transportation center/ parking structure and/ or the redevelopment of said structure. Any infill development shall seamlessly integrate with the existing Vail Village Parking Structure entrance/ exit points and bus shelter on site. Height/ Street Enclosure The height of structures on the site shall be in accordance with the Building Height Plan and Building Height Profile within this Master Plan. Consistant with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the buildings on site shall provide a comfortable enclosure for the street. Activity and Interest Consistant with the Streetscape Master Plan, the site shall include street enhancements, providing space for public nodes and seasonal vending opportunities. Consistant with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the East Meadow Drive streetscape shall feature public plazas, planters, kiosks, benches and lighting. (Pg. 6-7 East Meadow Drive sub-area). Any infill development shall include a seperated pedestrian walk along East Meadow Drive. Any infill development shall be consistent with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Land Uses The land use on site shall be consistant with the Land Use Plan within this Master Plan, which designates the area as Mixed Use. Consistant with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, commercial uses shall be proposed on the street level of buildings on this site to create activity generators, street life and visual interest to the streetscape (Pg. 5, Streetscape Framework). Parking Any infill development shall provide parking consistent with the Town regulations to support the land uses on site. Tree Preservation There are several mature trees on the site. The trees shall be preserved on site or moved to another site within the Town of Vail.