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Home My WebLink AboutPEC140016 Letter to PEC.pdf * ,�\ Tk° RAD°O 0 _ f A MUSEUM HALL OF FAME June 16,2014 Planning and Environmental Commission Community Development Department Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail,Colorado 81657 Dear PEC members and Town of Vail Community Development staff, The Colorado Ski Museum, Inc. is requesting permission to amend the Conditional Use Permit for the Town of Vail owned space it occupies on the 3"d level of the Vail Village Transportation Center(VVTC).The physical address is 231 S.Frontage Road East,Vail Colorado;Parcel# 210108227002. Our proposal includes new construction of approximately 630 square feet(330 net new),and a complete remodel of the interior of the existing 3,600 sq.ft.space. The proposed expansion and modernization is long overdue but is especially timely now when the Town of Vail has recognized the need for a facelift of the Vail Village Transportation Center and is in the process of remodeling its Welcome Center which sits directly above the Museum. The proposed expanded footprint and removal of the drop ceilings in the existing space will provide I the minimum depth and height required to completely modernize the exhibit content,layout and flow of this dated facility. The Museum is already one of Vail's most visited cultural/educational institutions,proudly hosting 75,000 visitors each year who enjoy being immersed in the history and heritage of skiing. A vastly improved Museum will enhance the off-mountain and/or indoor amenities and experiences non-skiing guests are actively seeking in the commercial core. The Museum's visitors,many of which are enticed to make a stop in Vail by the highway signs,tend to linger and explore the entire Village. These improvements will ensure the facility complies with world- class standards,furthering supporting Vail Town Council desire to expand upon its community infrastructure as the foundation of the community's success with particular emphasis on an abundance of recreational,culture and educational opportunities while building capacity for future leaders. This 38-year-old non-profit institution was a result of a joint application to the Colorado Centennial Bi-Centennial Celebration Committee submitted in 1975 by Town of Vail Manager Terry Minger and Vail Centennial Ski Museum,Inc.aka Colorado Ski Museum.Along with Minger,the first Board of Directors was made up of a cross section of Vail and Colorado ski industry stakeholders. It included Mayor John Dobson-Town of Vail,Peter Seibert-Vail Associates,Robert Parker-Vail Associates,Donald Simonton-High Country Parish,Dale McCall- i Vail Businessman,J.D.Abbott-Vail Businessman, William Lucas-U.S.Forest Service,Louis Livingston-National Ski Patrol,Merrill Hastings-Colorado Magazine,Neil Allen Public Service Company,Earl Clark-106 Mountain Association and Tod Martin—Colorado Ski Country,USA. 1 Once approved Town of Vail purchased the Mountain Bell building.which was located at the main intersection of Vail Road and Meadow Drive,for its new Museum. The Museum gave up ownership of the Mountain Bell building and was moved to its present location as part of the re- development of the Vail Village Inn. The Town of Vail owned space under La Bottega was originally planned for the re-location of the Museum but at the last minute the current space, designed for offices,was chosen because it had higher visibility and traffic. Details of the Ski Museum Proposal • The space is located in a general use zone which supports the current use.No change of use is being proposed. • Materials used on the exterior will be compatible with materials already in use in the VVTC. Design details include a metal roof/awning, large modern windows, sandstone rock knee walls and stucco walls. • The 10 foot deep expansion will fill in the underutilized"dead spaces"that exist in the front of the building to the east and west of the 4th floor overlook and Museum's current entryway. • The expansion does not interfere with the pedestrian traffic flow on the 3'd levels plaza. Access to the stairs,bathrooms and parking structure entry/exits will be maintained at current levels. • The expansion will not require any additional structural supports be added as it is being designed and engineered to sit upon the existing support pillars already in place in the VVTC. • The existing mechanical room and air in-take vents supporting the building's air handing system limit design flexibility. The only option for a new entrance/exit is the far east side of the facility so as not to block the intake vent. • A sloping metal roof that will double as an awning for the windows is being proposed to cover the expansion. The awning will be designed to tie into the front edges of rounded overlook on the 4th level.Functionality of the overlook will be retained. • Employee housing mitigation for the 330 net new square foot space will be calculated using the"convention space"criteria. • A snowmelt system is already in place on the plaza directly in front of the proposed addition. • Landscaping for the 314 level plaza is handled by the Town of Vail. Expanding the depth of the facility by 10 feet will provide the minimum depth required to completely modernize the interior and flow of this dated facility. The new space will allow for a logical flow through the exhibit areas which will profoundly improve the educational experience. • The interior modernization will include removal of the drop ceilings from the entire 3,600 square foot facility in order to provide a more spacious feeling. The wiring,pipes and vents in the ceiling that support the VVTC center 3`d and 4th floor will be"hidden" through paint and drywall"boxes". • The existing air handling system mechanical room and air intake vents dictate the interior space reconfiguration.A new entry/exit will be on the far eastern front side of the Museum so as not to block the vent. • The Welcome station and Gift Shop will be situated to the right(east)of the new entry/exit. Interpretation and presentation of the museums exemplary collection will be put center stage using modern museum displays and presentation technologies.A small "theater style"viewing area will be situated on the western 1/3 of the facility giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy,undisturbed,our extensive collection of historical documentaries and films including Climb to Glory which has recently been released. • In addition to the theater,the western 1/3 includes back of the house functions. The existing kitchen and retail storage space will remain in their current location.The Museum's 2-person office will be adjusted to make room for a small"theater". • A 3rd exit can be accommodated through the western wall of the facility exiting into the public areas on the interior of the 3`d level of the VVTC. • The 3 stall unisex bathroom will be reconfigured into 2 separate ADA compliant bathrooms. Thank you for your consideration of our request to modify the Conditional Use Permit for this space. Sincerely, Susie Tiossem Executive Director Colorado Ski& Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame 231 S.Frontage Road East Vail,CO 81657 • ..R•mr P A ■ a * 1m },. k, :Am;a e • 4OCAW F31.RO4W0 Amount R010391 acsourilicoma2wlr 83.m Mar IMB Lam W.1 1 p 2814 Gnyr I e mosaut tYrmc 'Iaw'ea.i Spy Add"241E MEADOW DR Oww Num TOWN OF VAIL A dal(2014) 121 250 470 •+0 4ark Tu4. 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