HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-14 Adopting the 2013 Gerald R. Ford Master PlanRESOLUTION NO. 14
Series of 2013
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 GERALD R. FORD PARK MASTER PLAN,
AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2013, the Vail Town Council instructed Town Staff to
prepare a new master plan for Gerald R. Ford Park;
WHEREAS, the new master plan was to be a compilation of previous planning
efforts for the Park and the articulation of recommendations for new improvements with
the Park;
WHEREAS, the new master plan is intended to be an element of the Vail
Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, the new master plan is intended to have a ten year life span with
periodic updates and amendments when needed;
WHEREAS, the primary purposes)6 tri�f�aster plan are to protect the Park
from over development, to define expectations for fhila�"W�e of the Park, and to assist in
decision - making regarding capital imprave4ij i' -na o er changes proposed in the
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WHEREAS, the new master plan was'0'm`ggred in collaboration with the Vail
Recreation District, Vail Valley Foundation; Bettyford Alpine Gardens, Vail Economic
Advisory Council, Art in Public Places Board, Planning & Environmental Commission
and many other interested citizens from the Vail community;
WHEREAS, on July 22, August 12, and August 26, and September 9, 2013, the
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held public hearings on an
application to adopt a new master plan for Ford Park;
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2013, the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental
Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval, with modifications, of the 2013
Gerald R. Ford Park Master Plan amendments to the Vail Town Council;
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds and determines that the new master
plan recommendations 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 new master
plan promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promotes
the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves
Resolution No. 14, Series of 2013
and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and
residential community of the highest quality.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
SECTION 1. The 2013 Gerald R. Ford Park Master Plan is hereby adopted as
depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Vail
Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 19th day of November, 2013
Andrew P. D yo
ATTEST:
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Tamm N el, Actin wn Clerk a*T��•' •V•
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