HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC140011VVMC MP Process Letter 111714TOWN OF
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VAIL�
75 South Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
vailgov.com
November 17, 2014
VVMC Master Plan Interested Parties-
Community Development Department
970.479.2138
970.479.2452 fax
The applicant, the Vail Valley Medical Center, submitted a draft master plan to the Town of Vail
Community Development Department on November 14th. The draft plan was submitted in
anticipation of a final hearing on the Plan by the Town's Planning & Environmental Commission
on Monday, November 24tH
At the recommendation of the Commission, the applicant has been meeting with their adjacent
property owner, the Evergreen Lodge, to discuss opportunities for exchanging land. The
purpose of a possible land exchange would be to further improve upon addressing the issues
identified by the Master Plan. All parties continue to meet and negotiate in good faith.
However, the process of understanding the implications of a land exchange and the
complexities of the negotiations take time.
The Town staff is recommending the Commission does not take final action on the Master Plan
on the 24tH. Instead, we are recommending that the Commission tables the final hearing until
January 12, 2015 after discussion. This action will allow the applicant to 1) share information on
possible changes to the emergency helicopter flight path design and hear from the Town's
helipad consultant, 2) provide the Commission with an update on a possible land exchange, and
3) address the need to separate the west wing expansion development application from the
Master Plan review process. As presently contemplated, the applicant would have waited to
submit their development application for the west wing expansion after the Master Plan review
had been completed. Separating the two applications allows the applicant and adjacent
property owner time to negotiate a land trade and the staff to concurrently review the two
applications.
I apologize for any inconvenience this change in schedule may cause. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at (970) 376 -2675 or by email.
Sincerely,
George Ruther, AICP
Director of Community Development
Town of Vail