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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-13 Amend Chapter 4 and 5, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan RESOLUTION NO. 13 Series of 2010 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, RECOMMENDATIONS - OVERALL STUDY AREA AND CHAPTER 5, DETAILED PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, PUSUANT TO SECTION 2.8, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN, LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, TO AMEND THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN LIONSHEAD (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE LIONSHEAD PARKING STRUCTURE AND THE CONCERT HALL PLAZA BUS STOP) , 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 t WHEREAS, Section 2.8 of Master Plan outlines a procedure for amending the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on April 12, 2010, and has forwarded a recommendation of approval, of the amendment to the Town Council by a vote of 6 -0 -0; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to provide detailed recommendations to improve transit functions and service in Lionshead and provide skier drop -off in close proximity to the portal; and F WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the proposed amendment improves and enhances the effectiveness of the Master Plan without negatively affecting the goals, objectives, and policies prescribed by the Master Plan. G NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby amends the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan as follows: The amendments to the text of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are indicated in bold itatics(additions), and (deletions). (in part) Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 1 r x CHAPTER 4 Recommendations — Overall Study Area This section of the master plan addresses issues that affect Lionshead as a whole. These issues — and recommendations to address them - should be considered in all planning and policy decisions as Lionshead redevelops. 4.1.5 West Lionshead - Residential/ Mixed -Use Hub West Lionshead includes the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. This area of Lionshead is generally under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping with what the Town would like to see Lionshead become as it redevelops in the coming years. The Town of Vail does place a high value on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and any redevelopment should reasonably increase the square footage of existing office and have "no net loss" of retail square footage in West Lionshead. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in this area, Vail Resorts has the opportunity to bring lift service to this part of Lionshead. Lift service brings with it great potential for the re- development of this area and in doing so expand all of Lionshead to the west with improved pedestrian connections, new retail and office activity and other improvements. While lift access will certainly energize this area during the winter months, attention should be given to creating a year - round attraction within this area of Lionshead (see detailed plan recommendations in Chapter 5) The master plan recommends that this hub become a residential/ mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the local community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density residential development, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. Consideration should be given to integrating employee housing into the redevelopment of West Lionshead in accordance with the Town's employee housing policies and regulations. To the extent possible development patterns in this area should reflect north -south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented environment. The degree of north -south building orientation may be difficult given the relatively narrow east -west orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift access in this location creates a catalyst for as a structured public parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by development in this area shall be accommodated on -site. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 2 F The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially expanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard could be reduced in size, as some functions can be moved to less central locations. It may also be possible to relocate the entire mountain service yard to a new location in the West Lionshead area which would allow for greater flexibility in the redevelopment of this site. However as the area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in -town transit system. 4.3 Connections to the Natural Environment One of the outstanding characteristics of Vail Village is its spectacular visual connection to Vail Mountain, particularly the protected view corridors up Bridge Street from the village parking structure and toward the Gore Range from East Meadow Drive. Over the years the village has also strengthened its physical connections to the natural environment by improving ^rye creek side parks and trails and by integrating landscape into the built environment at every opportunity. Lionshead has no similarly strong connection to the natural environment even though it is situated even closer to the base of the mountain. To remedy this critical deficiency, the following recommendations are made: 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian- oriented resort. Goals identified by the masteF plan FegaFdeF;g It is also assumed that as growth and redevelopment continues in the Lionshead area an expansion of existing transit facilities will be necessary. In 2009 the Town of Vail completed the Lionshead Transit Station project. While this study address a number of transit, transit related functions (skier drop -off, loading, hotel shuttles, charter buses, etc.), and other related master plan goals (inviting portals, pedestrian experience, etc.), the focus of this effort was to define a solution for establishing a central transit station within the Lionshead area. A "model" for a central station would be the transportation center in Vail Village. By way of comparison, transit operations in Lionshead are dispersed throughout the area and lacking the efficiency's of the Vail Village center. Transit station facilities necessary to accommodate in -town shuttles, local buses and ECO buses were assessed based on both near term and long term needs. It was determined that over the near term between 9 and 11 bus bays will be needed and that in the long term up to 12 to 14 bus bays could be necessary (Lionshead Transit Study, LSC 2009). Given the existing "built condition" of Lionshead there are no perfect solutions for a transit station from either the standpoint of location or cost. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 3 For these reasons a phased approach for transit station improvements is appropriate. i 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead i' West Lionshead consists of the Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross site, Vail Professional Building site, Cascade Crossings site, Glen Lyon Office Building site, former gas station site and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation site. Because it is an area of potentially significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the Town of Vail transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski { yard (1200 feet). With a mixed use development in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residential development, transit service to this area and interconnections to other portals will be critical to develop in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan and the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facility along with needed interconnections between ski portals, regional transit stops, and other transportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area would make this area more viable to redevelopment as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization The following recommendations are made to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future redevelopment in the area: 4.5.2.1 Regional Transit Stop system. in addition, vi6iter-s and empleyeeS GGFA'nq to Lionshead by Fegienal bus , ., o as this will r e ge r iona b r from W RI a6��H� il a�r7� i - cr„v- mrrTeF7� the Iaf�reQ l , vrrar- vwe6- �rvn-r- rT26t Li6RShe &d transit stop in the West Lienshead aFea i R GGR URGt W new F-;k* Iffift ;;Pd area Fnay Rot be them Mest viable fGF a Fegienal tFansit step. NetwithstandiRg the above, faGilities fn-r r d-FOP Off, pFivate shuttle vans and Town of Va i n - te-wR buses should- be the de6igR Of the Ski lift and paFking faGility. in 2006, the T-9wR of Vail initiated aR update of the Vail neGessaFy in West Lienrohead. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 4 H f i E Alternative locations considered for a regional transit station include the North Day Lot, the West Lionshead area and the Lionshead Parking Structure. Of these alternatives the preferred location is the Lionshead Parking Structure. The Structure is well -sited from a locational standpoint, allows for convenient connections with shuttles, local and in -town bus routes, and may allow for the phased development of a transit station that can respond to Lionshead's transit needs over time. Affordable housing (in lieu of a transit center) was deemed to be the preferred use for the North Day lot and the west Lionshead area was considered too remote from the rest of Lionshead to be a suitable location for a centralized transit center. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop -off, private shuttle vans, regional buses (ECO), charter buses and the Vail In -Town bus, as defined by the West Lionshead Transit Study (LSC, 2009), should be included in the design of the ski lift and parking facility at West Lionshead. 4.5.2.2 Concert Hall Plaza Stop The ex bus Mop at Genr.ert Hall Plaza undeFutilized and t9n rinrP to the tFansit step at the M_nrrogtt. The elimin-ation of the GGRGeFt Hall stop will fFee P laza and nreate a better western peFtal to the I iene.Mad Gore The elimination of the Concert Hall stop would free up space needed to implement a meaningful redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza and create a better western portal to the Lionshead core (as more thoroughly described in section 5.10.2). However, the transit and loading /short-term parking provided in this location provide an important service to this part of Lionshead. Any redevelopment of the Concert Hall Plaza or Montaneros will need to address these transit and other related functions. 4.5.2.3 The North Day Lot OR thelmleirt.h. day lot will FeplaGe the existiRg stop at GenGeFt Hall Plaza. Likely te e tht9 ;Avert Vag! tFaMit FOutes, th StOp W ill GOeFdiRate with the Feg h - F; pedes#ian penal- The North Day lot presents a location for two important community -based uses — a transit center and affordable housing. It has been determined that this site is most suited for housing and transit related functions on this site should be limited to skier drop -off and potentially short-term parking /loading functions. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 5 The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. J. Now 0 Now JIL- r i - • on — =♦ A.r DEDICATED WESTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE F4ure I -6- Potential turning rnovemenu at intersection of hart Lsonshead Circle and Soak Frontage Road Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 7 4.5.2.4 Transit Station at Lionshead Parking Structure /Frontage Road The "Lionshead Transit Center and Related Transportation Enhancement Improvements Design Study" completed in 2009 by the 4240 Architecture Design Team concluded that the Lionshead Parking Structure presents the most viable location for a centralized transit station in Lionshead. In order to address the near -term transit needs an initial phase is recommended that includes a transit stop along the Frontage Road immediately north of the structure. This solution has minimal impacts on the parking structure, can be implemented at a relatively low cost and will meet Lionshead's anticipated transit needs for the near term future. As a long term solution, the Transit Center should be integrated within the Lionshead Parking Structure site; either within a new redevelopment, as contemplated in the 2006 Lionshead Parking Structure Redevelopment Plan, or on top of a future reconstruction of a Lionshead Parking Structure. Transit requirements should be met as outlined within the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study. Jp LIA ON won* i I DEDICATED WESTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE Figure 4 -6- Potential turning movements at interjection oJEasr Lionshead Circle and .South Frontage Road Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 6 Figures 4 -6a and 4 -6b below are new images to be added �-J `. reIL ��. — ,. _�✓ . I tUILLId f� 1 � Hy ►.. a.� ►y tir..1 -y L++ ►,p �. \-� t:a t.► 4.� r 'T t �''� � ti;; a 1�+� L `��" 4 Zl'+"'y.l` J Figure 4 -6a - Lionshead Transit Center on top deck of Parking Structure Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 8 � L' �t y • fir. "{ +y+� fie. ��"'• I. ► � 1 n: �'�" t rte'- • _ `4 �"ti,,� � ,� ^ � ' r �" - SA ftl L O%rL- •r �` �.. •� UDNS IMA D PAR) I NC3 ` "�' • 1 STRUCIURL 5 CL L ti's.•.. `, ` �- ..,_.._ ,.- W �� -- � `y +..� ►►�.,�' Fy 1 y,y L+ �f• 4 n••� la 4 ,��, 6M, t �.k. � �„• i�, j- �. 1'1..`'� �r'��'► 'ti �• �"-�` .� Figure 4 -6b - Frontage road eco stop 4.5.3.3 East Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road Intersection The intersection of the South Frontage Road and East Lionshead Circle is a severe problem for Lionshead transit service. The first problem with this intersection is the steep approach gradient, making it difficult in severe weather for the bus to turn onto the South Frontage Road. The second issue, often exacerbated by the first, is the left turn movement across traffic onto the frontage road. There is no easy solution to this problem. Reduction of vehicular traffic on East Lionshead Circle would decrease competition for openings in the frontage road traffic, but this is only a partial solution. Other mitigating measures could include the following: Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 9 f e. Removal of Transit from the Frontage Road The frontage road section between East and West Lionshead Circle is the only portion of the Town of Vail in -town transit route on the frontage road. Frontage road traffic and the difficulty in making left turns cause frequent delays in transit service. The route could be modified in several ways: • Create a parallel transit lane on the south side of the South Frontage Road (see figure 4 -8). Although physically feasible, this alternative would require the acquisition of land from adjacent lodging properties currently used for parking, an action these property owners would likely resist. A dedicated transit lane would also exacerbate conflicts at intersections and lodging driveways. • Create a new underground transit corridor between the North Day Lot and East Lionshead Circle. This option should be pursued with the cooperation of property owners when and if the properties in this area redevelop. • Ter � - vr.m . o 'nate Terminating the in -town shuttle bus route at the East Lionshead drop -off (see figure 4 -7)- frequensT f seruise R_R the I.A.1est- vail Feutes seF VOR9 �„a<,d-. was suggested as an alternative to consider in the original Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This idea was re- visited during the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station project. Due to strong public input to maintain in -town shuttle service to the western side of Lionshead this idea was not pursued. In the future it may be desirable to have the ability (for operational purposes) for buses to turn around on East Lionshead Circle at the east entry to Lionshead. The re- design of the east entry to Lionshead should not preclude the possibility of this turning movement being accommodated at some point in the future. 4.5.3.4 East Lionshead Circle Skier Drop Off Lionshead is lacking sufficient, well - located skier drop off facilities. For many years residents and guests have been using the East Lionshead Circle area at the pedestrian entry to Lionshead to drop off and pick up skiers. This "illegal" activity is cause for much of the congestion, confusion and pedestrian conflicts in this area. Efforts should be made to provide alternative locations for convenient and accessible skier drop off. Possibilities include the North Day Lot and the Lionshead Parking Structure. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 10 "IN TOWN" TRANSIT ROUTE POTENTIAL TERN"ATION OF ROUTE ,4T FAST LIONSHP.AD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL. Q ♦ .w, _ ma y;;;• ti - ' � � t`�'" I_... } ♦.•'� -� 'w L L i' ' J L �+1 L 4 •^- �� „ ti„y /-+ ►. t � y ,�,� '�-► `. � ►� � 1.11 � `y` �- t .. �'Y' • y1�"► � �' ` Figure 4 - - Transit Ruute Terminattvn ai East Lion head Pedestrian Portal Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 11 The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. "[N TOWN" TRANSH' ROUTE POTENTIAL TERMLLNATION OF ROun AT FAST LIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN PORTA r ` ►+ �t �. �-.'� rte,. .. ; �� �I �� / t,. �: , L L C if L1r f.•ti 4► 1r, M-.w t<ti L� � � � , •brS1. {.'�;� �a..� L' 4��'} I'll �'` �!'`• Figure 4 -? - Traitut Rowe Terminaijun al East Liortchead Pedestrian Portal Note: The feasibility of terminating the In Town Transit route at the East Lionshead Portal was dis- cussed during the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study. It was determined at that time that the In Town route should continue to service the Marriott and Concert Hall Plaza stops. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 12 WEST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE K �, y !. ` + , -- +�'. � �' 333 .�.�.� ; k }I��YI > ✓ V lr� �' ` -. 4 ".... � • � Air .., i � •r` ■ L � � .i it � � " �..� . j �1�. -••.. � �,,,,... At AO L L , , ter►''" te a. ti"F•� � 4"�,Y: � �i . x. •�. �"' r L.:ANDMARK WESTWIND VANTAGE POINT FAST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE, Figure 4-8 - Potential Transit Point Parallel to South Frontage Road The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 13 WEST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE Ll F Ile ,,www t L 4L g(y . 1010 or LANDMARK WF.STWIND VA'�TAGE P0I'`'T FAST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE Figure 4-.4 _ Potential Transit Point Parallel to South Frontage Road Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 14 4.6.3 Modification to East Lionshead Circle The overriding goal for East Lionshead Circle is to de- emphasize vehicular traffic and create a quality, safe, and vibrant pedestrian corridor. Specific recommendations are as follows: 4.6.3.1 Eastern Connection to South Frontage Road A prerequisite for improving safety in the pedestrian crossing between the Lionshead parking structure and the eastern entrance to the Lionshead retail core is a significant reduction in the volume of vehicular traffic (except for transit, emergency vehicles, and adjacent residents). It was initially thought that the most effective means to accomplish this would be to connect East Lionshead Circle back to the frontage road on the east end of the parking structure. However, there are several serious problems. c. Transit Conflicts Connection of the street to the frontage road could introduce a new point of conflict between cars and buses at the driveway down to the Library and Dobson Arena, especially if a vehicular drop -off point is introduced at the west end of Dobson. As an element of the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station Project the feasibility of creating an eastern connection of East Lionshead Circle to the Frontage Road was evaluated. The conclusion of this evaluation was that the existing gradient and land ownership patterns rendered this idea to be infeasible. The idea of an east connection could be reconsidered if ownership patterns changed or in conjunction with the redevelopment of Vail International. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 15 LIONSQUARE LODGE NORTH PROPERTY M. ONVTANEROS LIONSHEAD PLACE WEST LIONSH AD CIRCLE; SECONDARY PEDFS ALK MARRIOTT r PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN WALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING REDEVELOPED CONCERT HALL PLAZA Figure 4.10- Intersection ojLionshead Place and West Lionshead Circle The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 16 LIONSQUARE LODGE NORTH PROPERTY MQNiANFROS WONSHEAD PLACE WEST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE SECONDARY PEDESIRit &ALK MARRIOTT t - PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN WALK PEDESTUNN CROSSING REDEVELOPED CONCERT HALL PLAZA Figure 4-10- Arerseema ojLiamhead Plate and West Lic whead Circle Note: Potential redevelopment of the Concert Hall Plaza contemplates the removal of transit transit stop /short -term drop off and loading facilities and the use of Town -owned land to implement this redevel- opment.. The feasibility of removing these facilities adjacent to the Concert Ball Plaza location was evalu- ated during the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. Any redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza will need to address these transit and loading uses. Greation of dispersed tFanspertatien faG i R the LJORshead area. This faG W i ll Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 17 #anspeFtatien faG may be lGGated en the North Day L^-t,-+I,- I ad paFk 4.6.7 4.6.6 Simba Run Underpass Currently the Town of Vail has only two north /south access points between the North Frontage Road and South Frontage Road between Main Vail and West Vail. It has been contemplated that an additional north /south connection be established west of Cascade Crossing. The need for this underpass will be accelerated as a result of the Town's redevelopment plans for Timber Ridge, West Vail and West Lionshead. The redevelopment of the West Lionshead area should be done in a manner that encourages this new connection to be established in the future. It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Vail Transportation Master Plan provide direction on when public improvements on the Frontage Road need to occur and how they are paid for between public and private funds. The current boundaries of the Lionshead Urban Renewal Authority should be amended to include the location of the Simba Run underpass. 4.7.3.1 West End of Lionshead Parking Structure GenteF en the neFth day let. I ssues a66GG w th I GGat * GR aFe; a. SRew Remova b. V M tFeat the exposed westem end of the pa* 6#61GWFe. i n add th faGi The idea of a non - structured central loading facility at the west end of the Lionshead parking structure was presented in the original version of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This idea was further evaluated as an element of the 2009 Lionshead Transit Station Project. Due primarily to the grade of East Lionshead Circle ( +8 %) as well as the visual impact of Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 18 this use and conflicts with parking structure snow removal areas, this idea was deemed to be infeasible. The goal of removing loading from the east entry to Lionshead in order to improve safety and the overall pedestrian experience remains. Loading for businesses in the eastern end of Lionshead can be accommodated from the public loading spaces located within the Arrabelle project. 4.7.3.3 Vail Associates Core Site As the single largest service traffic generator in Lionshead, the Vail Associates core site redevelopment ( Arrabelle) will provide for its own service and delivery needs. , Vail AssoGwate6 dwing the Fna6teF planning PFOGess indiGated that one additional . In addition, the project will provide a minimum of three loading spaces and up to six loading spaces available for public use. These spaces will provide loading facilities for properties in Lionshead that do not have on -site loading capabilities. 4.8 Parking Parking is a critical component in a mixed -use resort environment such as Lionshead, and any efforts to enhance this component should adhere to the following goals and guidelines: e. Parking requirements should not constitute an unnecessary disincentive to redevelopment. A thorough review of the current parking pay -in -lieu code and parking ratio requirements is recommended. Given the above discussions it is important that parking requirements accurately meet the true parking demand of new development and redevelopment. For example, a stated goal of the masterplan master plan is to encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the expansion of ground level retail in Lionshead. While this expanded retail will likely represent some level of incremental increase to public parking demand in Lionshead, this demand needs to be accurately understood so the parking pay -in -lieu fee does not make the retail expansion economically unfeasible. 4.9.4.6 North Day Lot The North Day lot is considered to be the preferred location for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. T he NeFth Day Let developmeRt site. Additionally, it may be necessary to develop a higher revenue - generating product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy Cross, Vail Professional Building, and Cascade Crossing sites in order to defray the cost of road and infrastructure improvements. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 19 In planning the site, the following issues need to be considered. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard development parameters: (in part) CHAPTER 5 Detailed Plan Recommendations This section of the Lionshead Master plan examines individual parcels and groups of parcels within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the south side of Gore Creek. The intent of this chapter — and the Master plan as a whole - is to identify important functional relationships and visual objectives within the district and to propose a framework for the long -term redevelopment of Lionshead. The document does not intend to limit or eliminate ideas relating to specific parcels, any proposals consistent with this framework should be considered even if they are not anticipated in this document. The parcels addressed here are organized generally from east to west, starting with the civic hub on the eastern end of the parking structure. 5.3 Lionshead Tourist Information Center The Lionshead Tourist Information Center is currently located just west of the entry to the Lionshead parking structure and is accessed directly off the frontage road. If the entrance to the Lionshead parking structure is relocated as shown in figure 5 -1 this existing facility will need to be relocated. Potential locations for the center include the Future Vail Civic Center and the parking structure. , and West s#�ead- 5.5 East Lionshead Bus Drop -off Area This area is an essential pedestrian connection between the Lionshead parking structure and the Lionshead retail mall. The master plan recommends the removal of service and delivery activities, skier drop -off, and shuttle vans from this area in order to make pedestrian crossing safer. Other improvements include: 5.5.2 Transit Stop westbound bus steps. it shows a ringle bus lane i R eaGh direratien and a d9M O R th aFea, westbound traff leaving East Lienshead GiFG Should Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 20 i The transit arrival and drop -off points should be re- designed to provide improved transit functions and a better pedestrian experience. While pedestrian and bus conflicts will always exist given the need for people to move between the parking garage and the east Lionshead portal, significant improvements can be made to landscaping, sight - lines, pavement surfaces, grades and the aesthetic quality of this area. 5.5.3 Potential Building Infill Site At one time the Master Plan contemplated that when the skier drop -off and service and delivery functions are removed from the transit dFOP off aFea east entry to Lionshead area that the transit stop may be reduced in size yielding a site suitable for infill development. This infill development would be associated with Vail 21 and /or Lionshead Center re- developments on property that functions as road right -of -way and is owned by the Town of Vail. While dDevelopment of this area would potentially create a strong gateway into the retail core and better definition of the pedestrian corridor that connects it to the parking structure. i pFeGlude fUtUFe tFaRSit uses. FeF these Feasen6 the peteRt "bu to li nes" at Town owned PFOpeFty. RefeF te Map S f9F a dep of there build te "Res. During the 2009 Lionshead Transit Study there was discussion regarding the idea of the entry into Lionshead being a "softer" more landscaped environment similar in concept to Slifer Square. In addition, there is a need to maintain transit functions in this area. For these reasons, coupled with the limited space available in this area the "build to" lines depicted on Map S may not be feasible. Any necessary refinements to "build to" lines should be considered during subsequent detailed design of the east entry into Lionshead. 5.6 West Face of the Parking Structure Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 21 This area had previously been contemplated as being used for loading and delivery. However as previously mentioned this is not feasible. This area should be preserved for snow storage and access into the Lionshead Parking Structure. VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY DOaSON ICE ARENA POTENTIAL I7F'%'F[.C)F?viFVT ON SCl[_ »-AC:F OF SrRI :M. RE i l k u mx as Lr . } � �.. � LICINSHEADpARKIN{} STRUCTURE IL Cr �i � .. a ~ ti ivy ►t r � I PCaTPT 1 _ (TAr (" F:N'IER COMPONENT CONNECTION BETWEEN DOBSON ICE ARENA AND POTENTIAL C'I'VIC CENTER COMEPONENT FAIL CVTERNrATIONAL EAST LIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL r1Xwr s -I - i all C& Cenw and Fast 1 fmshryl The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 22 VAJL PUBLIC LIBRARY DOBSON 'I'CE A KE N POTFhTLAL DEVELO r ON S0(7H FACE OF SMUCTUR:E I � � • _ �� �� Yom v r . � . � - y ��, , y . L1M�� ,d"�'�. � �. f _ LIDNSHEADPARE lir STRU M IRE L.*. Ur s ..+� 4tti� • t M. w Fr . `• y*aA► a, l °`��► PO T'F'Nr Al. CAW f F1 ITA C.OMP(TIN"EN7 CONNEMICIN BETWEEN DOJMN ICE .ARENA I / Ah'D POTENMAL CIVIC CENTER COMPOtr'ENT VAIL INTERNATIONAL PAST LIONSIMAD PE*DPUS7RIAN POR7AL rjgwL- 3 -1 i ail CIVIC Crruer seal Cost t UxuA4ad Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 23 ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO FJaBT' G lErAIL SPACE PEr MTUAN PLAZA. %rM] WITICUL.AR C;'R05S1NG FOR LOCAL TRAFTIC AND TIRAN31T ONLY LANDMART+C,IFOCAL P'C11Ns F'XP A NDEDIMILL RETAf1, 1 � ! I TRFF.TOPS;; • = t _ ..... RETAIL. ,I V` • " _ _ _ • y k: 'VAIL 21 r 71t rRAtN°StT 5'TOP LOCATED OUT OF PRD64ARY PEDESTR.TAN FLOW PATTERN RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ON FACE OF PAMMY S7UC..T f iRurc 5-6 -Fait Lhonskerad Ped striar Portal The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 24 ENHANCED P'EDE'STRIAN ACCFSS TO L•:XISrING LETTAIL SPACE MCFANDEiM JM-L RETAQ_ ' TREFTQPS a - RETAIL � - t VAIL 21 t ........ Nor TRAFFIC CONTROL STATION WEST IN / WEST OUT SKIER DROP OFF PRIKARY" PEDESIRIALN ENTR' CORRIDOR RETAIL DEVEIOPMENP ON FACE OF PAMUNG STUCTURE FiR ur 5-6 -East Lia,ns6iad Pedastrim Portal Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 25 L IONSITAD ARCADE RETAIL. MANSION 41 II r VAR 11 r rFT'HOIJSF ?TWIF L AT REDEVELOPED LIONSPKIDE BUtLDINU /MMVELOFFID PAR,X Q PECK RETAIL EXPAN&ON Figure 5 -7- Dow head Arcade, Vail 2l, Ltf owe Lodge Lonspride. and Raul^. e oped Parking Deck The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 26 UONSMAD ARCADE RETAIL MANSION WW rte r te ap :.,fir . • � � 1 �.• �. _- REDEVEWPED L UNSPFUDE HUC -DINU ` kEDL•VELOPED PARNINU DECK L RETAIL LX."ANS'ON F4 we 3-7- i1awhead .4mdde, V'aU 21. Lifleowc Lodge Liompri e. and Re de iaped Parkirg Derlr Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 27 FAST T QxJ%FF.An C'tE a f ACCESS DRIVES — EAST-WEST 4RICNrED DEVELOPMENT ON EMSTWG PARKING DECK , NOR'T'H -SOUTH ORMW 'ED DEVELOPMENT SPANNLNG ACCESS DRB E r VA:hUAGL POINT � f I 1 1 4 Id LIONSHEAD ARCADE �'AII. 21 RETAIL EXPANSION AID 24FML Figure 5-7a. Ahernamle Redrredopnent t pporrunity cot Lion.nrrde Bulldng Site The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 28 ACCESS DRIVES E AST-WEST (IRIENII -D MVELAPI4EW ON-- -9 � �\ EXISTTt:G PARKING DECK NORTH -SOUTH ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPANNNC; ACCESS DRIVE - ply --- VANTAGE POINT I { � I � A I1 _ 4 i LIONSHEAD ARCADE VAIL 21 PXTAIL EXPANSION AND NFU.1 Figure J- A ls&nadi Ie Redewlor.menr Onporwjih' a LioYmphde Ruddivg Site Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 29 i UONSHEAD ARCADE. LIONSHE.AD CENTER —� f VAIL AMOOAT - H- CCIR= UM LANDMARK RETAIL CONCERT HALL PLAZA OOW I I if , -� •. � fi t- � J . FI Of Y .mss -- II j r.• 1 IF'i'F�f�i iSF. T.f}11CTF. VAIL 21 F*ne 5-8 - Lidw'JI ead R d4W Care A rm The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 30 LIONS1IEAU ARCADE MONSHT.&D'CENTER I v.m ASS0 IAM- MR: SITE � � 1 LAND DMARK. RETAIL CONCERT HALL PLAZA • r L -r w'w ter ' ,.. „�„�_ , L 4" - �w 1 s" I IFTFtIf'111CF i Mr..x' VAL 21 F- gijrr - 8 - Lionshc ad R"I Core Area Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 31 PRIWRY PEDESTRIAN CORRILHJRS 51; ONDARY PEDESTRIAN C "ORRWRS SKI YARD PFDE4TrRIAN PORTAL L.IOQNSQ-iARE LOI:,(-iL P -'DESrRL',N WALKS 0 I t w—, L t - a M u - LU [ _ ---- 1 4. EAST LIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL L LIONSHEAD PARSING STRUL=RE NOR'ni L.tOr:MEAD PED69TI>IfA.N MAZA WFST LIONSHEAD PEDF -I TRTAXIK)R".'AL Figure —4 - F.asa- ii'ivw and Nonh- Soup Dovhead Co" Pedeirrian Corridors The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 32 PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN CG kkMOAS SECONDARY PEDF-ST IAN CORRIDORS SKI Y -4RF) PEDESTRIAN PORTAL LIQN:SQ' -TARE LUIX. L P- DES'TRLAN WALKS ol ----------- a d r. ...'~' .r` - �v v.• L.. �. a""� `� +DIY... l _ u EAST LIONSN "FAD PEDI;S RIAN PORTAL, LIONSHFAD PARI:ING STRUCTURE NOUnI LIONSU PEMSTRLAN FL.AZA. 'W/F.ST L10N5RV-Ar) MUM 'IAN POR'AL Figure. 3.9 - Fact -Wev and Norih Sawh Liatshead Corr Pedmarian Comdars Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 33 r— PEDFSTRIA `I'BUYCLE ACCESS WEST LIONSIM kD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL " �: ., •. i MONTA (EROS r . REDEVELOPED CONCERT HALL FL AZ.A FM LANE NEW PEDESTRIAN ::ORAIDOR LIONSHEAD RETAIL MALL l�cnve 5 - �`ec1 l.inasierua ,Nrs;l Pede�treon i'anne.fiont The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 34 r— PEDFN TRLAPL'BX_7YCLE ACCESS WEST LIONSHEA0 PEI?ESTRIAN MORTAL r MONTALVERCS O J r. C- I REDEVELOPED COICERT r HALL TI_ AZA L_ FTRF _.A.N° I NEW PEDESMA_%4 :_"0RE lllC1N L LIONSMAD RETAIL MALL Figure 5- 11 -Wert Lioa he aar' Nu11 Ped"Mum Comwfto v Note: Establishing the West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal was predicated on the removal of transit, drop-off and loading facilities. During the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. A pedestrian portal in this location is still desired, but will need to be done in conjunction with maintaining transit, drop -off and loading uses. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 35 PEDI✓STRLANlBICYCLE ACCESS WEST UONSHEAD PEDES7RLkN PORTAL ... IvscrrrAtai I�c� Y t T T * IK REDEMOPWCON UT HALL PLAZA FIRE LANF L.ICNSHLkD LETAIL MALL Figwe3 -li -Wea bawheadMaHPedealrt Cunrreaiarus The image above is to be deleted and replaced with the image below. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 36 PEDESTRL&WHICYCI.E ACCTS WESTLIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN PORTAL jk CO t, MONT'ANEROS f 1 rp Y - fp„ ■ . r ■ REDEVFLOPFDCONMERT HAIL PLAZA F[RE LANE UOKSHE.AD;XTAIL. MALL. F'igui r 5 -1: -If" banxheadbfoll Pedewr. Wx CiymuYidnnr Note: Establishing the West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal was predicated on the removal of transit, drop -off and loading facilities. During the 2009/2010 Lionshead Transit Study and it was determined that these facilities should remain in place. A pedestrian portal in this location is still desired, but will need to be done in conjunction with maintaining transit, drop-off and loading uses. 5.9 North Day Lot g by the owneF and the Town to i nG l ud i ng #an6peFtat re uses OR the Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 37 , theiF ex IGGat to easily aGGess IGGat em, this would impmve the gR re ail m k b May , but elements It she-wild- be me-ted- th-at the North Day Lot i s a small paFGe Af ';;Ad Wd that the lnnnfinn and 6hape of th parGel may net allew for all of the above ewneFs abil te develep thp- r-,*tp- w a qual development as allowed Und— zen Rg foF the pFopeFty (the s iG GA_.RF_; e-Re deve s fGF the goals f9F the property and the 4 FnpaGt of publiG uses on these goals. in eFdeF te Given the of a publ tFanspeFtat use and te max the as rite s F 1 1 1 and bu he May building a Env— I R OFdeF tO Mate meFe eff W thP- s development and to m fe fieFth s of the ReFth day l et. Th Pprm;;nhmppt may a he te m mpaGtr-, to adjaGent pFopeFt to the south by ma adequate setbaGks. 1 a t the eel lthern edge of the site to c_nreen the Iewer levels of the I enrlmerL 1 1 Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 38 i inn - --- North Day Lot r-eGemmended that the TF U-nster Plan update aleRg with the At the time the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted the North Day Lot was identified as a potential location for a central transit facility. During subsequent study of the site in 2008 and 2009 it was determined that the Town would not pursue locating a transit center on this site. In lieu of a transit center the North Day Lot has been programmed to provide affordable housing along with a skier drop -off parking lot. r Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 39 VORTH LIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR PE.D'ESTRIAIr PORT --^ TRANSPORTATION VENTER ARRIVAL FACII.ITY �— LOCALREGION AL SHUTTLES LOCALMMIONAL TRANSIT AND CHARTER BUSIN / Ke.UBVELOPEDJRk^';„NpVA1TE,U L ANDIviARIC TO%TiWHOWS LANDMARK MA EXISTING NG PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: TRANSIT VEHICULAR CIRCULATION ACC EM TO BELOW- STRUCTURE SLAVIC.': AND DELIVERY F:+ MTrY SHCWr TERM SKIER DROP -OFF AREA LANCSC:APE SCREENING TOWARDS WFSTWIND CONDOMINIUMS Figwa 5 -13 - Pmpmed.North D* La Trawit Cexw The image above and below are to be deleted and not replaced. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 40 POTRMAL, (C)MIMUC.'IAL SPACE BUILTABOVE NORTH CHAS" LCT TR41N ORT WCEVT'ER NORTH DAY L(Tr TRANSPORTATION CENTER POTEXnAL IIORTH4011M COMPONENT OF RFJ)F.VFI -CWED L.AKDMA#X TOWNHOMES POTENTIAL. COMMON L.OBBT SPACFI RECREATION ANEWrrY COlvf`ONEN" OF REDEVELOPED LA1�7" TOWHOMES POTENTIAL. EAST -WEST COMPONENT OF RF,MVCLOPI:D LANDMARK TOWFHOMES �L ► ♦ A A i I LAADNtARR TOWER i.!V[)A1AI:K It F: "FAIL MO..+3TANER A i NEW PEDESTRIAN AND EMERGENCY VEDCLE CORRIDOR POTENTIAL CUL -D&SAC DROPOFF AND GRADE TRANSITION X O RETAIL CORE REDEVELOPED CONCERT HALL PLAZA *'EST LIONSHEAD CRCLE Frgawv 543e. AIAP"arnw litdvvvhvm4Fxr O}gwvft -W On NOMA 171a7v Lot 7Y% u rfafbn CfAlAr Sift Now Tx pmentlnl commerr-W cr nw deambed m this graphic will rewire nether Mnw era& ntrucrxred n"nA ar a6wite pmlein¢. 5.10.2 Concert Hall Plaza /Montaneros Concert Hall Plaza was intended to be the western portal into the Lionshead pedestrian core, but pedestrians can't see where it leads and don't use it. When this property is redeveloped, a priority will be to create a connection as direct as possible between the western terminus of the pedestrian core and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The concept illustrated in figure 5 -11 would require cooperation with the Town of Vail to Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 41 I remove the existing bus drop -off, as well as Montaneros and the Landmark Townhomes. (The scenario in figure 5 -11 would require a small property acquisition from the Landmark in the northeast corner of the redeveloped structure.) The redeveloped structure could accommodate a vertical residential component as well. This is the most feasible solution for a strong pedestrian connection, but the best solution would entail a cooperative redevelopment effort with the Montaneros. The Town of Vail should make all reasonable efforts to encourage and facilitate this redevelopment. However, the need to maintain a bus stop and some level of short -term parking and loading /delivery functions on Town -owned land adjacent to Concert Hall Plaza will be an important consideration in the re- development of these properties. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2010. Richard D. Cleveland, Mayor, Town of Vail o � ? ATTE 4t � . sE L� r ei Ponaldson, Town Clerk • '••.. • �� • ..•'�O COLORP Resolution No. 13, Series of 2010 42