HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05 Amending Section 8.4.2.7 Roofs, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan RESOLUTION NO. 5
Series of 2010
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 8.4.2.7 ROOFS, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT
MASTER PLAN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.8, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE
MASTER PLAN, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, IN ORDER TO AMEND
THE GUIDELINES ON SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES IN LIONSHEAD, AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the Vail Town Council adopted the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 1999, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance 3, Series of
1999, which amended the Zoning Regulations and created Lionshead Mixed Use 1 and
Lionshead Mixed Use 2 Districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan outlines a
procedure for amending the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has held
public hearings on the proposed amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Vail
Town Code of the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has
recommended approval with modification of these amendments at its January 25, 2010
meeting, and has submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and
policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and are compatible with the development
objectives of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments further the purpose of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town and promote
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the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and
enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that these amendments will provide improved
regulations for solar energy devices within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety,
and welfare to adopt these amendments to the Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
1. The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby amends the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan (in part) as follows (additions are indicated in bold
and deletions are indicated in stFikethFough:
Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines:
8.4.2.7 Roofs (in part)
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Skylights
Skylights are permitted within Lionshead if they are less than 3 feet higher
than the surrounding roof. Skylights must be included in maximum roof
height calculations, and shall be well- hidden from street level and the
mountain.
Solar energy devices
Solar energy device: A solar collector or similar device or a structural
design feature of a structure, such as a roof shingle with integrated
photovoltaic cells, which collects sunlight and converts the sun's radiant
energy into thermal, chemical, mechanical, or electrical energy
Solar energy devices should be installed on building roofs and facades and
oriented for energy production. Solar energy devices shall be designed
and placed in a manner compatible and architecturally integrated into the
overall design of the building. Solar energy devices should be installed to
minimize visual impact from street level.
Solar energy devices may be installed within the required setbacks on
existing structures if the structure is legally nonconforming or permitted to
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encroach into the setback. Solar energy devices shall not be included in
calculation of building height. No portion of any solar energy device shall
project more than eight (8) feet from the roof plane or fagade to which the
panel is attached. Solar energy devices shall not extend higher than the
existing adjacent ridgeline on roofs with pitches of 3 :12 or greater. On
roofs with pitches less than 3 :12, the Design Review Board shall make a
determination that the solar panels are installed to minimize excessive
visual impact. Solar energy devices shall not be installed within two (2)
feet of a roof ridge or roof eave. Solar energy device framing, brackets and
associated equipment shall be painted black or a color that matches
adjacent building surfaces at the discretion of the Design Review Board.
Figure 1: Required Distances of Solar Energy Devices from Roof Edge
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Figure 2: Regulations Applied to a 8:12 Roof
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Figure 3: Regulations Applied to a 3:12 Roof
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Figure 4 Re gulations applied to a Flat Roof
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4 day of May, 2010.
Richard D. Cleve and, Mayor
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