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From: CURTIS OLSON [mailto:curtisolson@me.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 7:00 PM
To: Council Dist List
Cc: curtisolson@me.com
Subject: Golf Course Parking Plan
Our names are Curtis and Kris Olson. We own the home at 1785 Sunburst Drive. The home is located directly behind the 18th green; first home next to the Vail Golf course.
We our neighbors are very concerned about the proposed plan for the golf course parking. I attended the planning meeting to express my concerns during the rezoning vote where NO plans
were presented. I will not be able to attend the town meeting this coming week for I'll be out of town.
The proposal to remove the 18th green and replace it with a parking lot will:
1. Significantly impact my property value. And I mean significantly.
2. Significantly impact my quality of life.
Concerns::
1. The parking plan is to add a 35 space lot on the 18th green which is an incremental addition of only 19 parking spaces
a. Have all options been explored
b. Why not allow for street parking to accommodate large events
c. Valet cars on the driving range where there is no impact to homes and more space available. This could be 100 parking spaces
d. Expand the parking lot between the 12th green and 13th tee box and shuttle patrons. This could be used in the winter by snowshoers, ice climbers, nordic
skiers
e. Expand the lot at the soccer field. You could shorten hole 6 to accommodate more spots. Spots could be used in the winter for skiers and Vail Resort employees
f. Utilize Ford park parking and the city bus system which is one of the best in the country
g. Utilize Public Works parking lot on the other side of the frontage road on weekends
h. Have out of town patrons utilize hotel shuttles which all the higher end hotels have.
Removing precious green space to replace with asphalt in a town that is so lacking in green space would be a tragedy. A net add of 19 spots will not allow for a golf tournament and
event at the same time. So why do it?
2. There is a landscape proposal to block our view of the new parking lot, which based on how our home is situated will not completely block the view. If it does, it will
block my entire view from our basement den, living areas, deck and master bedroom. No landscape plan will come close to replacing our current situation.
3. There does not seem to be a management plan for the new property.
In summary, I love this town and the commitment the city has had to improve and preserve its great culture. I'm a big fan of improving the golf club house but the parking plan has not
been thought through. There are many better options for the city and the facility to meet their needs. Removing a beautiful green space that is currently a signature piece of property
for a NET GAIN of 19 parking spots is not in the best interest of anybody.
Our family and property is obviously directly impacted and hurt by this proposal.
Thank you for your time and your service to our community big and small. I ask that you consider more cost effective, creative alternatives before proceeding with your current plan.
I presented these concerns at the May Planning District meeting as well as to Greg Hall (Public Works Director) Michael Ortiz (VRD), Pedro Campos (Zehren Architects) and David Kaselak
(Zehren Architects) at my home on 6-1-12.
Sincerely Concerned:
CURTIS OLSON
719-964-8765
curtisolson@me.com