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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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For these reasons a phased approach for transit station improvements is
appropriate.
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4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LIONSQUARE LODGE NORTH PROPERTY
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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FAIL CVTERNrATIONAL EAST LIONSHEAD
PEDESTRIAN PORTAL
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VAIL INTERNATIONAL PAST LIONSIMAD
PE*DPUS7RIAN POR7AL
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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
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PEDESTR.TAN FLOW PATTERN
RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ON FACE OF PAMMY S7UC..T
f iRurc 5-6 -Fait Lhonskerad Ped striar Portal
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ENHANCED P'EDE'STRIAN ACCFSS TO
L•:XISrING LETTAIL SPACE
MCFANDEiM JM-L RETAQ_
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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
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L IONSITAD ARCADE
RETAIL. MANSION
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RETAIL EXPAN&ON
Figure 5 -7- Dow head Arcade, Vail 2l, Ltf owe Lodge Lonspride. and Raul^. e oped Parking Deck
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UONSMAD ARCADE
RETAIL MANSION
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FAST T QxJ%FF.An C'tE a f
ACCESS DRIVES —
EAST-WEST 4RICNrED DEVELOPMENT ON
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NOR'T'H -SOUTH ORMW 'ED DEVELOPMENT
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ACCESS DRIVES
E AST-WEST (IRIENII -D MVELAPI4EW ON-- -9 � �\
EXISTTt:G PARKING DECK
NORTH -SOUTH ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
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UONSHEAD ARCADE.
LIONSHE.AD CENTER —� f VAIL AMOOAT - H- CCIR= UM
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LIONS1IEAU ARCADE
MONSHT.&D'CENTER I v.m ASS0 IAM- MR: SITE
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PRIWRY PEDESTRIAN CORRILHJRS
51; ONDARY PEDESTRIAN C "ORRWRS
SKI YARD PFDE4TrRIAN PORTAL
L.IOQNSQ-iARE LOI:,(-iL
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WFST LIONSHEAD PEDF -I TRTAXIK)R".'AL
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PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN CG kkMOAS
SECONDARY PEDF-ST IAN CORRIDORS
SKI Y -4RF) PEDESTRIAN PORTAL
LIQN:SQ' -TARE LUIX. L
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'W/F.ST L10N5RV-Ar) MUM 'IAN POR'AL
Figure. 3.9 - Fact -Wev and Norih Sawh Liatshead Corr Pedmarian Comdars
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r— PEDFSTRIA `I'BUYCLE ACCESS
WEST LIONSIM kD
PEDESTRIAN PORTAL
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HALL FL AZ.A FM LANE
NEW PEDESTRIAN ::ORAIDOR
LIONSHEAD RETAIL MALL
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r— PEDFN TRLAPL'BX_7YCLE ACCESS
WEST LIONSHEA0
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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.
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PEDI✓STRLANlBICYCLE ACCESS
WEST UONSHEAD
PEDES7RLkN PORTAL
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PEDESTRL&WHICYCI.E ACCTS
WESTLIONSHEAD
PEDESTRIAN PORTAL
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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
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theiF ex IGGat to easily aGGess IGGat em, this would impmve the
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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
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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.
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a t the eel lthern edge of the site to c_nreen the Iewer levels of the I enrlmerL
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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.
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VORTH LIONSHEAD PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR
PE.D'ESTRIAIr PORT
--^ TRANSPORTATION VENTER ARRIVAL FACII.ITY
�— LOCALREGION AL SHUTTLES
LOCALMMIONAL TRANSIT
AND CHARTER BUSIN
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L ANDIviARIC TO%TiWHOWS
LANDMARK
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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L� r ei Ponaldson, Town Clerk • '••.. • �� • ..•'�O
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