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judge+ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTS * PLANERS
March 28, 2016
Town of Vail
Design Review Board
Project Narrative
Re: Red Lion Condominium UnitsR-2 and R-3 Remodel/Expansion
The Red Lion Condominiumslocated at 304 Bridge Street isa complex comprised of
three Residential Unitsand numeroustenant Commercial spaces. Most notably the
Red Lion Restaurant and the Bridge Street Bar.
The Three Residential unitsare located on the uppertwo floorsof the building with the
uppermost area of residential space tucked within the 3/12 pitched and gabled roof
structure.
After review of Title 12 Chapter 15 the association hasdetermined that their property of
.3204 acreshasan available GRFA of 11,165. The recorded condominium plat maps
of 1990 indicate a current GRFA of 8,953. The current and remaining allowable GRFA
wasallocated by the Association pro-rata to the three residential units.
Overthe last decade ortwo since any significant improvementsto the Red Lion has
taken place the neighborhood consisting of the Old Rucksack Building (now Marmot
at 288 Bridge Street) the Vista Bahn Building (Remonov) and the Bridge Street Lodge
along with Sebert Circle have seen significant improvements.
In keeping with the character of these improvementsand the original characterorthe
Red Lion and without additional site coverage impact The Red Lion UnitsR-2 and R-3
request an addition of a clipped dormerto the existing north sloped roof forthe
purpose to enclose approximately 1,300 GRFA perthe attached plansand elevations.
The current ownersof the residential unitsare not proposing an increase in unit density.
The proposed dormer and enclosed area does not interfere with the view corridorsof
the Village nor add any additional impact to the building, Town, or Community needs
or services.
The Design hascarefully blended the architecture and detailsof the original Red Lion
building including the iconic white stucco and highlighted fascia and soffit. The
proposed roof height iswell within the approved limitsand at no time breaksthe
existing ridge height. The roof slope and finishesalong with the revised window
patternscomplement and balance to the original.
Physical Address: (970)949-7034 Mailing Address:
105 Edwards Village Blvd, P.O.Box 1734
Suite G104 Vail,CO 81658-1734
Edwards,CO 81632 email: general@vagarchitects.com
A most notable improvement will be the relocation of the Red Lion rooftop enclosure
and grill hood discharge. The equipment both large and older in itsservice yearswill
be replaced with a more compatible and friendly new version on the uppermost roof
area.
The project does not create any additional impactswithin the stream path.
The projectssuggest the enclosure of an outdated stair and canopy system providing
accessto the unitsfrom the North. lYlisarea abutsthe property line and the Marmot
building today but createsan unsightly and potentially dangerousenclosed area at
the ground level. Anal designed improvementsto thisarea while include an enclosed
stair riser and possible heated stepswith a suggested more permanent roof solution still
allowing light and accessto the Kitchen area below. While the solution isclearly both
functionally and life safety improved the aesthetic presented to both the pedestrian
and adjoining propertieswill also be greatly improved .
The project obtained PEC approval with conditionson the March 28th meeting. We
look forward to reviewing our project with you on April 20, 2016.
If we can provide any further information please let us know.
Sincerely,
Judge + Associates Inc. architectsand planners, aka VAg Inc.
Brian Judge, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEA) AP
Encl.: Application Package and requested documentsto the DRB.
Physical Address: (970)949-7034 Mailing Address:
105 Edwards Village Blvd, P.O.Box 1734
Suite G104 Vail,CO 81658-1734
Edwards,CO 81632 email: general@vagarchitects.com