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Home My WebLink About2012-07 Amending Chapter VII, to Include Recommendations Related to a New Vail Village TownhouseRESOLUTION NO. 7 Series of 2012 A RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER VII, VAIL VILLAGE SUB-AREAS, EAST GORE CREEK SUB-AREA (#6), VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TO INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO A NEW VAIL VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE (VVT) DISTRICT, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, Chapter VIII, Implementation and Amendment, Vail Village Master Plan, sets forth the procedures for amending the Town's Zoning Regulations; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of the Vail Village Townhouse (WT) District necessitates associated updates to the Vail Village Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to establish recommendations and design considerations for the redevelopment of existing townhouse properties in Vail Village; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to preserve the existing character of the townhouse properties in Vail Village and to preserve the existing character of the neighborhood; and, WHEREAS, on November 14, 2011 the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the application to amend the Town's Zoning Regulations and establish the Vail Village Townhouse District and associated amendments to the Vail Village Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, for the proposed Vail Village Master Plan amendments to the Vail Town Council; and, WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the town; and, WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendment to the Vail Village Master Plan furthers the general and specific purposes of the plan; and, WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promote 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. 1 Resolution No. 7. Series of 2012 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: SECTION 1. Chapter VII, Vail Village Sub-Areas, East Gore Creek Sub-Area (#6), Vail Village Master Plan, is hereby amended in part as follows (text to be deleted is in , text that is to be added is bold, and sections of text that are not amended have been omitted): EAST GORE CREEK SUB AREA (#6) A number of the earliest projects developed in Vail are located in the East Gore Creek Sub-Area. Development in this area is exclusively multi-family condominium and townhouse projects with a�reyF limited amount of support commercial. Surface parking is found at each site, which creates a � dominant visual impression of the sub-area. While the level of development in East Gore Creek is generally greater than that allowed under existing zoning, this area has the potential to absorb density without compromising the character of the Village. These �►+s developments could be accommodated by partial infills of existing parking areas balanced by greenspace additions or through increasing the height of existing buildings (generally one story over existing heights). In order to maintain the architectural continuity of projects, additional density should be considered ea� in conjunction with the comprehensive redevelopment of projects or individual units. There are several townhouse properties within this sub-area which were platted and/or constructed under Eagle County jurisdiction. These townhouse properties are nonconforming with the many of development standards (including, but not limited to density, gross residential floor area, setbacks, site coverage, landscape area) of the High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District. It is recommended that greater flexibility with the development standards may be necessary to allow these townhouse projects to redevelop. This flexibility may be achieved through the rezoning to the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District. However, the granting of variances from the HDMF District or rezoning to the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District should consider potential impacts to the character of the neighborhood. Clearly, one of the main objectives to consider in the redevelopment of any property should be to improve existing parking facilities. This includes satisfying parking demands for existing and additional development-as . The opportunity to introduce below grade structured parking will greatly improve pedestrianization and landscape features in this area. This should be considered a goal of any redevelopment proposal in this sub-area. Resolution No. 7, Series of 2012 Development or redevelopment of this sub-area may w+� attract additional traffic and population into this area and may have significant impacts upon portions of Sub-Areas 7 and 10. There are several existing townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek Sub-Area, including the Vail Townhouse Condominium, Vail Row Houses, Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East, and Texas Townhomes. These design considerations provide recommendations for the redevelopment of these properties. The purpose of these design considerations is to preserve the unique character of the existing townhouse properties in Vail Village. Redevelopment should be consistent with the existing pedestrian- oriented, urban character of Vail Village. All demo/rebuild and new construction projects in the Vail Village Townhouse District shall comply with these guidelines. It is understood that renovations to existing buildings may be unable to fully comply with some of these design considerations. Redevelopment to existing buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with determination of compliance based upon whether the renovation to an existing building meets the general intent of these design considerations. A. Zoning: The existing townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek Sub-Area including the Vail Townhouse Condominiums, Vail Row Houses, Vail Trails Chalet, Vail Trails East, and Texas Townhomes should be rezoned from the High Density Multiple-Family (HDMF) District to the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District. , � � y � � , �o� ; � v' f ` , � , , .. ,. � ` �� - .,..._.._ � ` °`� , � ., , � , � , �„ � }j hL � ` � �- � ` � � d }�+z�; . ..._ . + � ` `�• �`y .:.� ��, . , . _ � °x\ I II � � t . . r � � n q � �p��¢bk rl � \ �'� �� I � �� . . .�' ... ; J ''--_._ . ......• „fi�+ .,u c � . ..., - . ' `�u.:s� F : ` _. . . 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Buildings should face the street and appear to be a series of proportionally sized, individual dwelling units occupying the space from the ground to the roof that are attached inline by shared side walls. Buildings should exhibit these characteristics regardless of ownership patterns or the horizontal and vertical subdivision of properties, and should create a perceived dwelling unit occupying the space within a building from the ground to the roof. C. Architectural Theme: The existing architectural and aesthetic character of the townhouse properties in Vail Village shall be preserved. 1. Units: The architectural theme of each dwelling unit or perceived dwelling unit (occupying the space within a building from the ground to the roo� shall be expressed on all sides of that unit to create an architecturally integrated unit. 2. Buildings: Townhouse buildings shall express an architectural theme of either uniformity or individuality. To portray architectural and aesthetic integrity, a combination of both themes within a single building is discouraged. a. Uniformity: Townhouse buildings may express a singular, unified architectural theme in which every perceived dwelling unit (occupying the space from ground to the roofl in a building is composed of substantially the same exterior design, materials, textures, and colors. b. Individuality: Townhouse buildings may express an individualistic architectural theme in which each perceived dwelling unit (occupying the space from ground to the roofl in a building varies in exterior design, materials, textures, and colors; so that abutting units do not have the same architectural treatment. This expression of individuality among units must be balanced with the character of the adjacent units and the building as a whole. D. Building Form and Massing: Buildings shall step back from the front property line to create the appearance of a two-story fa�ade along the street. For the purposes of these design considerations, a story or floor is considered the space between the surface of any 4 Resolution No. 7. Series of 2012 floor and the next floor or ceiling above, not exceeding 11 feet in height. The front fa�ade of the first floor or street level and the second floor shall be located within 20 to 28 feet of the front property line. The front fa�ade of the third floor and any floors above shall step back 6 to 10 feet from the fa�ade of the second floor below. E. Street Edge: Front fa�ade shall be generally parallel to the street and form a strong, but irregular edge to the street. Front fa�ades shall generally align with adjacent units and buildings to create a sense of street enclosure and continuity, but shall have enough offset between units and buildings to create visual interest. F. Fa�ade: To reduce the appearance of building height and mass, and to create a residential scale and character, all fa�ades shall incorporate vertical and horizontal articulation to reduce the appearance of building height and mass and to foster the appearance of a residential neighborhood. Fa�ades should incorporate doors, decks, porches, balconies, fenestration, recesses, bay windows, ornamentation, and other traditional residential architectural elements. No fa�ade shall appear to be a large unbroken plane. To preserve the existing pedestrian scale and residential character of the neighborhood, dwelling unit entries are encouraged on the front of the building; however, garage entries are strongly discouraged on the front fa�ade. G. Cantilevers: On the front fa�ade, floor area cantilevered more than three feet beyond the level below is strongly discouraged. Cantilevered floor areas shall not be stacked or cantilevered atop one another. H. Roof Pitch: The primary roof form should be sloping with pitches from 3:12 to 4:12. Secondary roofs should be sloping with pitches from 6:12 to 9:12. Flat roofs may have limited use as secondary roofs for decks and mechanical equipment areas. Mansard roofs create the perception of additional bulk and mass and are inconsistent with the architectural character of the existing townhouse properties and the existing neighborhood. Therefore, mansard roofs are discouraged. I. Roof Ridge: The primary roof ridges shall be parallel with the front fa�ade of the building and should be oriented to not shed snow or rain onto adjacent properties. To create visual interest and to reduce the perception of building bulk and mass, roofs shall not create the appearance of continuous ridges between units or buildings. Roof 5 Resolution No. 7. Series of 2012 ridges should be articulated by stepping in elevation and varying from front to rear. Dormers and other secondary roof forms may also be used minimize the perception of a continuous ridge. J. Fences and Site Walls: Privacy fences and walls along the street are discouraged, except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, and other similar items. K. Landscaping: Trees, shrubs, and other plant materials shall be located in the front portion of the site to create privacy and to soften the visual transition from roadways and parking areas to the building fa�ades. L. Deck Rails: Deck rails shall be designed to minimize the perception of additional building bulk and mass. Deck rails should incorporate transparency, material changes, and stepping in alignment from other building elements. Solid railings that appear to extend the exterior wall material from below are discouraged. M. Parking: Off-street parking should be located on at-grade surface driveways or in below grade shared parking structures. Off-street parking should not be accommodated with individual or shared garages, carports, or parking structures on the first floor or street level. #6-1 Texas TownhomesNail Trails . A�#i#+ea2� . To encourage redevelopment and to maintain the existing character of the neighborhood, the Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) District was established to grant additional gross residential floor area over what was allowed under High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District zoning. A key factor in the redevelopment of these properties will be to relocate required parking in underground structures or a single unified structure serving all adjacent properties. This will allow for increased landscaping and overall improvements to pedestrian ways to create a park-like setting on the surface in this area. Redevelopment shall maintain the existing character of the neighborhood, with the appearance of two to three story buildings along the street elevation. In all cases, the mature pines along Gore Creek shall be maintained. Stream impact must be considered. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1, 6.2. #6-2 Manor Vail �sss+�le Residential infill is possible on portions of existing surface parking area and additional floor to the two northern most buildings 6 Resolution No. 7. Series of 2012 adjacent to Gore Creek. Infill project must inciude addition of greenspace adjacent to East Mill Creek and other adjoining pedestrian areas. Height of structure shall be limited to prevent impacts on view to the Gore Range from Village core and Vail Valley Drive. Present and future parking demand to be met on site. Traffic considerations must be addressed. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 #6-3 Vail Row Houses To encourage redevelopment, the Vail Village Townhouse (WT) District was established to grant additional gross residential floor area over what was allowed under High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District zoning. Where possible, driveway widths shall be minimized and areas for landscaping increased. Surface parking shall be improved when redevelopment occurs using high quality landscape paver treatments and the current post and chain parking delineation shall be replaced with other methods to identify private parking. Redevelopment shall maintain the existing character of the neighborhood, with the appearance of two to three story buildings along the street elevation. Improvements to the Gore Creek stream corridor, consistent with Town policies, shall be considered with redevelopment applications. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1, 6.2. '"'�"As� �oav�► ° �. q �� n � �, : r .. .....,,., ..., 6.s ., � .. . ., x� � �..x ...,.. i.� ` r � �� , �� ±. • � • + �.y�� *, ." * � i� � _ � - \� / � � ....��, �,�„w, �••w.�i. �G �, �` ,.. �' •-..'' P� _ � . ., �,•� , , ._ . - '� w. ....... ��c'^'' ..: � - <... . [ 'x �, _.. _ ._.__ . . ,,,s s . p" ~ .A`'"." ^c...-as_^ � .�- . . � , ., _ ---�° ; :' �5��_ �c \ -- .. + n f(` � � ' \ . EItST � `` � CRE�K ---""�--_--., �e� �r�w ...� INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 215� day of Augus 012. Andrew P. Daly, M yor A T T: n ore ei Donaldson, own Clerk Resolution No. 7, Series of 2012 oF va!�,�`� z: •' '': . . �. . . �, . ti 1� • . � •� / . �.� ��••��