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To: George Ruther, Community Development Director
From: Rachel Dimond, Martin Haeberle
Date: November 4, 2011
Subject: Rucksack Timeline
The following is a timeline of major milestones in the Rucksack commercial redevelopment:
On July 9, 2007, Jeff Selby, Charles Rosenquist and Richard Brown, the owners of the
commercial spaces at the Rucksack Building, submitted an application for a major exterior
alteration to renovate Units C-1, C-2, and C-3, the commercials portions of the structure.
On August 27, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved that application
with conditions. (DEV08-0006, PRJ07-0234, PEC07-0039)
The Design Review Board conceptually reviewed the addition (DRB070260) on June 20, 2007
and instructed Staff to Staff approve the final application, which occurred on September 12,
2007. (DRB070348)
On September 28, 2008, a building permit application was submitted to the Town of Vail, but
was withdrawn on October 17, 2007. (B07-0307)
On December 17, 2007, Bridge Street Building, LLC, owners of the Rucksack commercial and
the Scott Building, submitted a new application for a major exterior alteration that would
renovate and combine both buildings. Initially, the residential units were included in the
renovation of the structure, but were not ultimately approved as part of the commercial
remodel.
As part of the application, the applicant submitted a description of the proposal that stated, in
part, "Upon approval of the project by the PEC and the DRB, the issuance of the Building
Permit, and as a condition of any Occupancy Permit, the interior lot lines as delineated on the
attached Improvement Survey Plat will be vacated by the execution and recording of a new
Condominium Map for The Rucksack Condominiums."
On January 14, 2008, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved the major
exterior alteration with conditions. (PEC07-0076)
On January 16, 2008, the Design Review Board approved the exterior alteration application
with conditions. (DRB070709)
On March 26, 2008, Staff approved a design review changes to approved plans application
that amended the second floor layout, added a gate on the north side of the building, provided
details on the trash enclosure and amended deck design. (DRB080080).
On April 7, 2008, a building permit application was submitted to the Town of Vail and was
issued on May 20, 2008. (B08-0072)
On July 7, 2008, a design review changes to approved plans application was submitted for
tree removal and subsequently withdrawn on September 29, 2008. (DRB080291)
On September 22, 2008, a design review changes to approved plans application was
submitted for fa�ade changes, and was staff approved on November 5, 2008. (DRB080445)
On June 8, 2009, a design review changes to approved plans application was submitted for
changes to the fa�ade of the southern most commercial space. The application was denied
by the Design Review Board on June 17, 2009.
A plat to legally combine the properties was never filed with the Town of Vail.
On January 22, 2009, a Developer Improvement Agreement was entered between Highland
Builders and the Town of Vail, with a cash deposit of$50,737.50.
On October 19, 2009, a planning inspection for TCO was conducted and denied due to the
following necessary changes:
1. Remove erosion control fencing
2. Paint conduit and light fixtures.
3. Paint covers to match walls.
4. Mechanical- either paint or propose a screen through a change to approved plans
5. Drainage to A&D building must be rectified.
On August 11, 2008, the owners of residential units R-1 and R-2 submitted an application for
a major exterior alteration in order to expand their units. However, the application was
withdrawn on September 23, 2008 due to Staff's determination of incompleteness.
On July 11, 2011, Margo Mullally submitted an application for a major exterior alteration for
Unit R-2. On July 25, 2011, Bill Gardiner submitted an application for a major exterior
alteration to expand his unit, R-1. On August 2, 2011, Bill Gardiner submitted an application
for a variance from the watercourse setback and site coverage to facilitate his addition. On
July 27, 2011, Margo Mullally submitted a Design Review application. On August 22, 2011,
the Planning and Environmental Commission approved, with conditions, all of the above
applications. On August 30, 2011, Mr. Gardiner submitted his design review application.
On September 1, 2011, Randall M. Livingston, on behalf of the appellant, Bridge Street
Building LLC, submitted an appeal of Ms. Mullally's PEC approval. As a result, no further
action has been taken to review Ms. Mullally's addition by the PEC. However, the Design
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Review Board approved Mr. Gardiner's application on September 7, 2011, with the condition
that Ms. Mullally's addition also be approved, as the designs are codependent. On
September 8, 2011, the appellant submitted an amended appeal form adding Mr. Gardiner's
approvals to the list of approvals being appealed.
On October 4, 2011, the Vail Town Council granted a continuance of the appeal. Since that
time, Staff has received additional information from the appellant, Bridge Street Building LLC
concerning the appeal. Based on the new information, it appears that the applications
submitted by Mr. Gardiner and Ms. Mullally were either incomplete or included inaccurate
information as to the ownership of the Rucksack Building and the Scott Building. More
specifically, it appears that the applications did not accurately reflect the required consent of
all owners affected by the applications.
On October 18, 2011, the Vail Town Council remanded both cases back to the PEC for
additional factual findings and determinations.
On November 14, 2011, the PEC will table the subject hearing until November 28, 2011, as
requested by all parties.
BUILDING PERMIT STATUS
On July 3, 2008 building permit number B07-0360 received a final inspection. The
scope of work was for installing drywall on the existing walls and ceilings prior to issuing
of the core shell permit, B08-0072. The work related to this permit would not receive a
certificate of occupancy due to the scope of work.
The building permit for the core and shell, B08-0072, of the overall structure is currently
in an issued status. A final building inspection has not been approved. The last recorded
inspection was a planning TCO inspection that was denied on October 19, 2009.
On February 10, 2009 a certificate of occupancy for tenant improvement titled T Shirt
Shop was issued. The building permit number for this project is B08-0362.
On February 17, 2009 a certificate of occupancy was issued for a tenant improvement
titled Retail Clothing. The building permit number for this project is B08-0306
On August 6, 2010 a certificate of occupancy was issued for the Ritz Carlton Club. The
building permit number for this tenant improvement is B08-0365.
On December 1, 2009 a certificate of occupancy was issued for the tenant improvement
titled Shirt off My Back. The building permit number for this project is B09-0263.
On November 17, 2010 a certificate of occupancy was issued for a building permit titled
sales office. The building permit number for this tenant improvement is B10-0366
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