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Town of Vail Planning Commission 1/15/16
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
RE: EXTERIOR ELEVATOR ADDITION, EXPANDED STAIR LANDINGS,AND
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MILL CREEK COURT BUILDING AT 302
HANSON RANCH ROAD (LOT 1, BLOCK SA,VAIL VILLAGE 5TH FILING),VAIL,
COLORADO.
TOV Staff and PEC members:
This application is for a proposed new exterior elevator and exterior modifications
to the Mill Creek Court Building(built in the late 1960's).The proposed
modifications fall into the 3 following elements:
1. The addition of a new commercial grade elevator to be located directly
south of the existing exterior stairway at the interior courtyard of the
building.The new elevator will serve the 8 existing residential units on
the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of the building. The proposed new elevator shaft
will stay below the height of the existing building roof(extended to cover
new elevator),and add 60 +/-square feet of common area.Three (3)
existing wall light fixtures will be relocated; and all exterior materials,
finishes, and colors are to match existing.
2. Due to the location of the proposed new elevator,the existing window,
door,and awning for Mill Creek Sports will be modified and relocated.
The existing light fixtures (2) are to be relocated at the new ski shop
entry.All exterior materials, finishes, and colors are to match existing.
3. As part of the building modification,the existing 2nd and 3rd level stair
landings are to be expanded; and new trash/recycle bins built along the
new railing lines. The stair landings will be held back from the north and
south Breezeway wall faces to respect the existing arch banding.All
materials,finishes, and colors are to match existing.
All 3 aspects of the proposal will maintain the existing character of the building,
while providing the Owners with updated access and convenience.
These modifications are consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan and the Vail
Land Use Plan.They reinforce infill Commercial development,while maintaining the
scale and ambiance of Vail Village. In addition,the elevator and trash/recycle bins
will help make the existing residential units more desirable in the rental market and
improve values.
The building is located in CC1 Sub-area #3 of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide
Plan.The encouragement of retail infill at the courtyard and improved pedestrian
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access are consistent with Pedestrianization, Streetscape Framework, and
Transparency(retail at ground floor).
Because the elements all occur within the existing hardscape courtyard of the
property, and within the existing mass of the building;they have no effect on light
and air,distribution of population (improved access to existing residential units),
transportation facilities,utilities, schools,parks and recreation facilities,and other
public facilities and public facilities needs.Also,because the proposed modifications
are upgrading existing conditions (stair access,trash and retail); there is no
increased effect on traffic(in particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience),traffic flow and control,access,
maneuverability, and snow removal from streets and parking areas.
The Site Development Standards for the property are maintained;
1. Landscape is unchanged as the elevator is placed on existing hardscape.
2.The site coverage is increased by 43 SF of roof area(6567 SF total),but
below the allowable 8647 SF.
3. Building height is not increased.
4.There is no change in Density.
5. There is no change in EHU status.
6. There is no change in setbacks.
7. Parking is unchanged.
8. The property does not have a driveway.
9. Snow storage (in excess of minimum) is reduced by 60 SF.
As previously mentioned,because all aspects of the proposals occur within the
general mass of the existing building;there are no negative effect on the character of
the area in which the proposed uses are located.The elements are consistent with
the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses.
If more information is needed on this application,please contact our office.
Craig N. Snowdon,AIA
Snowdon and Hopkins -Architects, P.C.
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