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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1990
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Request for a $7,500 Donation to the Betty Ford Recognition
Dinner
2. Interview Planning and Environmental Commission Applicants
3. Discussion of Vail Athletic Ambassador's Program
4. Discussion of Vail Metropolitan Recreation District Tennis Court
Ground Lease
5. Employee Housing Presentation
6. Discussion of the Michael Barber Contract for the Village
Transportation Center Expansion
7. Discussion of Vail Village Master Plan
8. Design Review Board Report
9. Information Update
10. Other
11. Executive Session - Land Negotiations, Personnel Matter
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1990
2:00 p.m.
EXPANDED AGENDA
2:00 1. Request for a $7,500 Donation to the Betty Ford Recognition
Sheika Gramshammer Dinner
Action Requested of Council: Receive presentation and ask
questions as desired.
2:10 2. Interview Planning and Environmental Commission Applicants
Action Requested of Council: Interview applicants for the
one opening on the PEC.
Background Rationale: Sid Schultz has resigned effective
January 1, 1990. Sid's term continues until February 1991.
2:45 3. Discussion of Vail Athletic Ambassador's Program
Tim Garton
Action Requested of Council: Receive presentation and ask
questions as desired.
Background Rationale: Early in 1989, Tim Garton approached
the Council and asked them to consider funding the VAAP with
the District. The program is ready and VMRD is asking the
TOV to participate in the program at the same level as the
District - $5,000.
3:00 4. Discussion of VMRD Tennis Court Ground Lease
Larry Eskwith
Action Requested of Council: Discuss the lease agreement
and ask questions as desired.
Background Rationale: The VMRD wishes to build a tennis
complex on TOU property. They wish to use a lease purchase
agreement to finance the project. The lender (lessor) is
requiring a ground lease from the Town as security in the
event VMRD defaults on their lease payments.
3:15 5. Employee Housing Presentation
Nolan Rosall
Action Requested of Council: Receive the presentation of
project scope and cost. Determine the parameters and cost
of the project.
Background Rationale: In response to the Council's desire
to develop policies and strategies for employee housing,
Rosall, Remmen & Cares has prepared a project proposal for
Council's consideration.
3:60 6. Discussion of the Michael Barber Contract for the Village
Larry Eskwith Transportation Center Expansion
Stan Berryman
Action Requested of Council: Discuss the contract and ask
questions as desired.
Background Rationale: Staff has been negotiating with
Michael Barber to execute a contract for architectural and
engineering services to develop construction plans and
specifications for the Village Parking Structure expansion
and renovation. Construction management services are
included in the contracts .,
As of today, we have not received an updated copy of the
contract. If we get it in time, we will distribute it to
you before the meeting; if not, we will withdraw it from the
agenda.
4:00 7. Discussion of Vail Village Master Plan
Peter Patten
Action Requested of Council: Listen to brief presentation
by staff and then go into question/answer session on the
plan. Determine approval schedule, as well.
Background Rationale: The VVMP has been under review and
revision at the PEC level since May. On December 18th, the
PEC recommended that the Council adopt the plan. The
Council now needs to become familiar with the document and
adopt it.
4:30 8. Design Review Board Report
Kristan Pritz
4:40 9. Information Update
Ron Phillips
4:45 10. Other
5:00 11. Executive Session - Land Negotiations, Personnel Matter
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Dalton W. Williams
Post Office Box 1251
Vail, Colorado 81658
(303) 476-0500 Office
(303) 476-0272 Home
Decenber 18, 1989
Mr. Kent Rose, Mayor, and
Members Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have been out of town frequently during the past several weeks and have not had the time to write
and congratulate Peggy, Rob, Jim and Lynn on their election to the Vail Town Council. I am
extremely pleased with the the makeup of the new Town Council and feel that we can look foward
to a productive council.
I greatly enjoyed running for Town Council in the past election and am very interested in continuing
my involvement in local government.
I understand that there are currently positions open on the Vail Planning Commission and Design
Review Board. I would appreciate your consideration in any capacity you may deem appropriate.
I am especially interested in serving on the Planning Commision as I would like to be involved in
the process of working on the issue's of housing, transportation, and growth.
Sincerely,
Dalton W. Williams,
4021 Big Horn Road
December 5, 1989
Mr. Peter Patten
Director of Community Development
Town of Vail
Vail, CO 81657.
Dear Mr. Patten:
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION
Please accept this letter as my request to serve on the Planning
Commission for the Town of Vail.
The following will illustrate my interest in community development
and my qualifications for this position.
EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION:
I have been involved in development and construction of
resort communities for over 30 years, including Perisher
Valley, Australia; Telluride, Aspen and Vail, Colorado.
I can read and understand plans and development concepts
readily.
CONCERN FOR QUALITY GROWTH:
As a full time resident in Vail since 1966, I have developed
sensitivity to the needs and desires of the local constituency
as well as the reality of growth within our community.
BROAD BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE:
As former Director of the largest department at Vail Associates
(Ski School), as well as through other business endeavors, I
have developed in-depth knowledge that includes aspects of
finance, administration and personnel.
HIGH ENERGY AND CREDIBILITY:
Due to objectivity and professionalism, I have become repected
as a loyal and caring member of our community. I have
developed sound work and business habits and have the energy
to contribute to a number of tasks.
I have a strong personal desire to make a positive difference
within our community. Due to my background, I believe that my
energies and interest would allow me to make a valuable
contribution if I were a member of the planning commission.
If appointed, I would endeavor to be a diligent and hardworking
member in helping to shape Vail's future.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
c/~~;
Ludwig Kurz
2725 Bald Mountain Rd.
Vail, CO 81657
SKI CLUB
November 17, 1989
P.O. Box 518 • Vail, Colorado 81658.303/476-5119
Mr. Peter Patten
Director Department of
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Peter,
Commercial Development
I would like to take this opportunity to add my name
to the list of candidates for the vacancies on the Town of
Vail's Planning Commission.
As a 25 plus year resident of our community, I feel I
have a thorough historical perspective of where we started,
where we've been and hopefully where we're going.
As Director of Ski Club Vail, I am a career skier and
constantly in touch with the skiing segment of our town.
I also served as coach for the US Ski Team for 7 years
and have worked in/visited ski areas all over the world and
have a unique perspective on the variety of ski towns world-
wide.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sinc~rel~,
Er k einberg
Direct r
Ski Club Vail
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The pu~sose o€ the cot~.~;altant team`s e#fort will be to assist the Town of Vail in evalua~ittg
o~taor~~ and develo ins ~clicy a d prc~rams direLted toward increasing the supply Ci:
a~eidable housing, -otl~ iri the Tawn anc~ in outlying communities and areas.
lfe ~3:1:i~~ry CGnSU1taizt ftJr ti`~.S ~tt:uy ~vot<id be ~or7.~ll F.errax-en and Cares, Inc. of Bot~ld°r.
'I"~~e .~°~~ ;s sx;cial-i~:ed in plans-~_ine and research, a:,d has condueted numerous studies tnak
involve policy formulation and case revlsia~:s in a variety of mountain resort communities
including ~~ail. To assist in this effort, FCC would be prepared to bring in liuuted additional
s~,~bco•~;ltant a.sslstance ~. areas sy.~ch as ho~~.sing program administration ii the rem for
more spe~`i..l~ed expert' b~cot~tt~ apparent. However, RRC personnel are ex~erierced in
issues reacted to bath emp:o` ee ho;asing and the ski ecanotny, and have conducted other
str.:dies that are relevan} to tat being proposed in Vail.
Tlie work effort is expected to evolve o~~er khe next several months, bt.t a relatively Short
tiu'.e to condt:;,t this work i9 also recognized as being an important cansideratlan. ti^Ihilw
ma.~y of tl*,e rogr:u~ that centers, frvni this c,:~rent effort may take time to develop, there
is a nod to ~ ew progrei~s on a variety of fronts, and the over,ll prograrn will be measured
throa~g' the pr4dueticn of.:gable hot'sirtg, ar meaningful strategies that can be em~:loyed tc
rvda~ce the Nisi°:tt g-'ap betv;e~?n de*.~tand for of#orclable housir:; and the shrinking availzbilifir
of such units. The recent cojitroversy over the proposal to construct 5~ units in
Irterrnountain is an indication of the can~plexity involved in developing an effective And
uleanir~gfal community response. There will be a need to devotz significant time and
re3oxrces to working with Town staff, citize~t groups, and in conducting public meetings and
various ;work sessions.
~e eonsultz~ns are sugg+~ting a multi~ste ped :vc~rk program deligneci to tackle varioy,~s
aspects of the iurrent situation in a coordinated, Comprehensive and timely r-tar-ner. The
proposal that is autlineci below Sa considerc~ preliminary and represents a first response t~~
the request of Tawas staff to outline an approach that could begin irrunediately. Tt is
su~, je3ted that the folio~~~iiig general tasi~ 13e undertaken:
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1, Cori:luct a work session with Council and the Planning and Environmental
Catnr~dssion in early rtid-January. The purpose of the meeting is to set gererai
direction, e~ta~l.islt some early agreement on the types of public participation that
will occur, identify preiirninary priorities and a schedule, and to develop one or
mare "working b oups" to more effectively target specific issues or needs. nor
exa:t~ple, same specific working group topics might include:
+ The Land Use Code - Ls there a need to redraft, augtrtent, or athert4~ise
alter current direction and requirement8?
a Direct Town subsidies in the form of lard or utilities or retluCed fge
recl~~':re~~tents - to evaluate various opportunities ko provide fiscal ineentive:~
that would assist in the G~eatio:- 0 affordable housing that addresses the
particular needs as identified through this current revie~+; program.
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Private s~ctar inducements - a group formed on the particular steeds and
op orhtnitfes that exist for the private sector, or sollle form of
public/private partnership(s) to target Vail area hausinl; needs. ~pe<ific
problems such as data sources, lc~n packaging, developing processing time
Eames ar~d requirements, and the creation of a Concept to bs puraue~~ as
a demor+.stra tion project, might all be explored as a part of this group`s
activities.
These are but several of the types of groups that might be fos~Iiied l,ut the}~
provide an indication of the range of opportunities and needs that currently exit
and :Host be ltarnzssed. The assu.n~ption is that the consultant team, actitsa as
facilitators, but with a conlrnitlltent of time and energy by Town staff, oiiicials,
and thg public at large Can begin to draw an existing local resources to address
and meet the probleuu that currently exist.
2. Begin an independent and detailed evaluation of current opportunities to aciju3t
Town codes to permit greater opportunity to create employee pausing, but within.
a balanced review process that ensures that local ob}ectives, design standards,
and other processes are fully met. T'nis apprcaCh would involve meeting with
staff and. working with represEntatives of local groups and "working Proutas" that
are fort,zed. There is a need to begin to develop an outline o~ alternative
approaches to land use regulations targeted to meet the intended purpose, that
can form the basis Ear public discussion in the near future.
3. Specific recommer~dec? program and identify alternative strategies and actions
which would involve the region in locating appropriate sites and permitting
suitable housing to be provided. The land supply within the Tawn of Vail is
bath limited and expensive. It ntay be that Vail could participake in a
cocruin,ated effort to identify opportunities outside the Town boundaries to
pprovide r., aired housing and appropriate transit, and in cooperation with the
Iocal jurisi~ctioi~, induce such construction to take place.
4. The consultants will conduct a series of two additional public meetings u~ late
February and early March to present the results of the initial discussions and to
begin to develop a greater sense of local responsibilit and direction. These
meetings would be facilitated by RRC but would draw ~eavily on the wort; that
is being done by staff or other volunteer groups. In other words, the prevailing
philosophy in this proposal is that while the consultants cat: bring data an;~
ideas to bear on the problems of employee housing in the Valley, solution wil
have to be "home c own" with a colLsiderable amount of local support al;Cl
energy to be ti~Ily effective. Whether a particular program involves code
changes, Tawn fee waivers and subsidies, or a largely private sector inikiative,
without strong la:al iuZderstanding of what is being proposed, and its local
impacts, the debate over direction will delay the pracQss and ultimately r~uce
the ef:eti,tiveness of the effort.
(G'ptional) We would also suggest that at least two focus groups be conducted
with local builders and/or etnpic>yers who Inay be interested and i~ave specific
ideas and suggestions. These groups, organized to solicit specific ideas and
directions that can be used to shape the overall proggram, would be condutt~'c;
in Vail by either I`1'olan Rosalt ar ChriS Cares of ItItC. Bath are experienced u~
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the use of ~~ tethtti~ile to bather input and ideas, effectively rna'r~fng use of
local expei`ienCB and expertise.
We would expect that as a r'eslllt of thy three public meetings, the initiation of workin
moo,=rs, and tl;k~ preti~-~;inary a aiys of the ~odQ and the focus ou s,
di,~ec~on for :hM rrac~.aa .~~a~ald become clear. There may well b~a ~d to tak~a~
variety as ad«itia;gal steris. 'I'1-~ early eif«rt may Iead to a much more c'2I21b1t101.1$ {.1'Or1C
pt•agra~z; one that in time may involve staff, other coltsultants, or various volunteer
or other organiz;ati;?ns. For example, there nay be a need. to collect additional data
to acc~~Irately assess and document the t~~rent affordable housing situation; to develop
or partiCia ate irj a Ca~Inty-„vide process that involves other cautmunities, individual
land {deve'ap eas and t~'~e r:~jor elrt~layprs; or to form one or mare authorities or other
t}pss of orbani~.atians that can becoll,e conduits for funds, or administrative activities.
It ~ prer?~;~t-ure to iderltify thy,, f,sues as forming the direction for the Town of Vail
study at this time. Instead, we would suggest that the specific recommended pprogra,r~
and approach be allowed to evolve, and that the initial commitment to consultants be
Iir,~:ted to khe fcur major tasks identified above.
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~Ve would sng~est that the public meetings and the general directiart for the study be ;hoped
~3~ the Town Council at their Jan~ry 2 :Meeting, At that time, a first meeting date for mid-
janual~}T shc~uid be apt, anw a~reezi•~rlt should be reached an the forn1at slid fornal
p ~icipants in the meeti~rg ~a 'task force " Towrl Council the Planning
~o~t "-i' or sirn i Interested ~tizens.). Subsequent meetings would bz ~heduledlfor late
January and Febnlary at the first meeting.
~C ~ preparrzd to devote the time nece5sar to conduct thQ three m~tinbs, the foc•,: s
gI'aups, and. to tarepare a preltminary analysis of land use code issues. In addition, if neede~',
the farm coaidd provide staff as$iatance to assist any "jvorking groups" in moving forward an
p~~~=~'r ~su~ ar +~s wi4h fhe idea ti~at the results of these activities would be presented
at f'}eeti-I`;g3 L and ~. i+,jolan ~o~il and Chi DIES waUici be involved in directing the siu~:y
and ^a~tdu~ti-Ig the public meeting§. Additlonal staff would be used as appropriate.
WA would propose to bill for our services at normal hourly rates and according to our
star-dar;~ reirnbtarsable fee sch~ule, While it is difficult to estimate what the full scope of
needs are at this time, ~cve would expect that tnitiatL7g the study as outlined herein, an~,~
providi g Est:fed analysis and policy direction a$sistance over the next two mo;iths would
range in 4a?t z,et~rpe2i $tr~G and $1C ~-0(7. VVe would suggest that a "nnt to exceed $9,CG0
udget" be established a.t this time. It could be adjusted as the needs and direction for the
study btc%I:i~ clearer.
It should 'ae iutderstood that the study represents a first phase of work program trot may
include other t:asks and taken on as yet unidentified dimensions. The goal is to make
IYit*~127I1~31tati0Y3 an ang~u~g program. The additional work m.sy or may not regclire
conv:Ilta*~t 4~rvices, b:~t wz thought it appropriate to describe only a limited scope of activit}.
at this tiTlle.
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~+.'e look forward in working with the Town Council and other interested citizens on this
~'l`=a)lea,~ing and tii:~ely set of issue3. We will ~~ present at the Town Council ko ansti=~cr
que&tions and to assist in Porn;ult~ting a preliminary approach.
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development/Peter Patten
DATE: December 29, 1989
SUBJECT: Vail Village Master Plan Revisions
Attached please find page inserts to your VVMP representing PEC's
final approval. The PEC has unanimously recommended adoption of
the plan with these revisions as well as some minor changes to
several of the maps (which are in the process of being done).
Many of the pages in this revision packet had only typographical
errors. The significant changes occured in the "Purpose of the
Plan" and the "Implementation and Amendment" sections.
I've also included Appendix A representing unofficial development
statistics in the Village and am searching for a table done
previously which estimates the additional commercial and
residential growth which the plan represents.
On Tuesday, January 2nd, I will do a brief presentation of the
plan and how the elements fit and work together. We can then do a
question/answer section as well as determine a time schedule for
adoption.
VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS:
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Jim Viele
Diana Donovan
Peggy Osterfoss
Sid Schultz
Kathy Warren
Chuck Crist
Pam Hopkins
TOWN COUNCIL
Kent R. Rose, Mayor
Thomas I. Steinberg, Mayor Pro Tem
Lynn A. Fritzlen
Jim J. Gibson
Merv Lapin
Robert M. Levine
Peggy Osterfoss
Rondall V. Phillips, Town Manager
CONSULTANTS
Winston and Associates
Rosall, Remmen, and"Cares
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Peter Patten, Director
Tom Braun, Senior Planner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Four Portal Map
II. HISTORY OF VAIL VILLAGE 4
III. THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLANNING PROCESS 6
Master Plan Terms Map.
IV. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 8
V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, AND ACTION STEPS 9
Goal #1 10
Goal #2 11
Goal #3 13
Goal #4 15
Goal #5 17
Goal #6 19
VI. ILLUSTRATIVE PLANS 20
Land Use Plan 21
Open Space Plan 23
Parking and Circulation Plan 24
Building Height Plan 25
Action Plan 26
VII. VAIL VILLAGE SUB-AREAS 27
Mixed Use Sub-Area #1 28
Willow Circle Sub-Area #2 35
Commercial Core I Sub-Area #3 38
Transportation Center #4 43
East Meadow Drive Sub-Area #5 45
East Village Sub-Area #7 47
Golden Peak Sub-Area #10 51
Mill Creek Sub-Area 53
East Gore Creek Sub-Area 54
East Frontage Road Sub-Area #9 56
VIII. IMPLEMENTATION AND AMENDMENT 58
APPENDIX A
II. HISTORY OF VAIL VILLAGE:
As the physical development of the original Village began to
take place in the early 1960's, so too did its unique character.
The free form layout of the streets and the human scale
expressed by many of its earliest buildings began to establish a
pleasant pedestrian environment. As the town grew the
development of numerous outdoor dining decks and public plazas
served to strengthen this pedestrian experience. More than
anything else it was the emphasis on the pedestrian that
contributed the unique character and charm of Vail Village.
The early planning and development of the Village was in large part
created by the original developers of Vail Mountain. Following the
incorporation of the Town of Vail in 1966, a zoning ordinance was
enacted in 1971 and a general design plan was later adopted to guide
future growth and development in the Village and some of its
surrounding area. In the middle to late 1970's Vail began to
experience intense pressures from growth and development. Driven by
increasing land costs and the growing popularity of Vail, new
developments in the core area were being proposed to maximize square
footage. Because of the pressures of rapid development, Less
attention was paid to how projects related to the street, the
pedestrian, surrounding buildings and public spaces.
In response to this trend, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide
Plan was adopted in 1980 after a short development moratorium.
The Guide Plan became the official tool for projects within the
core area of the Village and the adjacent area to the northeast.
It gave specific attention to building and streetscape
development in order to reinforce and improve the pedestrian's
walking experience. These regulatory tools established the
framework within which the Vail Village core has developed
through the latest growth period.
While the Urban Design Guide Plan has been very successful, it
has concentrated on design issues primarily within the core area
of the Village. Few steps have been taken towards the
comprehensive planning of other urban functions and especially
to relate the Village core to the surrounding areas. At the
same time, however, significant redevelopment proposals continue
to be made indicating a high level of on-going interest in
development throughout the Village. These proposals have
typically requested increases beyond the allowable densities
permitted under existing zoning regulations. In the past,
without a long range plan for the Village, the review of these
proposals has generally been reactive, responding to each on a
case by case, isolated and sometimes inconsistent basis.
With this lack of consistency in the review process, there has
been a growing concern that change in the Village and its
peripheral area were not being coordinated, and could gradually
lose the character and function that are important to Vail's
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IV. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
This Plan is based on the premise that the Village can be
planned and designed as a whole. It is intended to guide the
Town in developing land use laws and policies coordinating
development by the public and private sectors in Vail Village
and in implementing community goals for public improvements. It
is intended to result in ordinances and policies which will
preserve and improve the unified and attractive appearance of
Vail Village. This Plan emphasizes the critical need to balance
and coordinate parking and transportation systems with future
improvements to Vail Mountain which increase the "in and out of
Valley" lift capacity. Most importantly, this Master Plan shall
serve as a guide to the Staff, Review Boards, and Town Council
in analyzing future proposals for development in Vail Village
and in legislating effective ordinances to deal with such
development. Furthermore, the Master Plan provides valuable
information for a wide variety of people and interests. For the
citizens. and guests of Vail, the Master Plan provides a clearly
stated set of goals and objectives outlining how the Village
will grow in the future.
The Vail Village Master Plan is intended to be consistent with
the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, and along with the
Guide Plan, it underscores the importance of the relationship
between the built environment and public spaces. It is an
underlying goal of this Plan to result in legislation and
policies which ensure that the public spaces and pedestrian
areas of Vail are not just the remnants of private development,
but rather dominant features in the experience of the Village.
The Vail Village Master Plan has been adopted as an element of
the Vail Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was
initiated in 1985 by the Community Development Department,
Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council. The
Plan has been completed element by element according to a
prioritized schedule as follows:
I. PARKS AND RECREATION
A. Ford and Donovan Parks Master Plans - 1985
B. Eagle County Recreation Action Plan - 1988
C. Recreation Trails Master Plan - 1988
II. LAND USE MASTER PLAN - 1986
III. VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN - 1990
IV. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING - 1990
V. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
A. Town-wide Landscape Improvement Plan - 1989
B. Air Quality - 1990
C. Water Quality - 1991
In 1990, the Comprehensive Plan will be produced by summarizing
completed elements into a document which will contain provisions for
intended to provide the tools necessary for guiding the future growth
and development of Vail Village.
GOAL #1 - ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY REDEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING THE
UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SCALE OF THE VILLAGE IN ORDER TO
SUSTAIN ITS SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY.
1.1 Objective:
Implement a consistent development review process to
reinforce the character of the Village.
l.l.l Policy:
Development and improvement projects approved in the
Village shall be consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies and design considerations as
outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban
Design Guide Plan.
1.2 Objective-
Encourage.the upgrading and redevelopment of residential
and commercial facilities.
1.2.1 Policy:
As an incentive, additional development shall be
allowed as .identified by the Action Plan and as is
consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban
Design Guide Plan.
1.3
1.3.1
GOAL #1
Objective-
Enhance new development and redevelopment through public
improvements done by private developers working in
cooperation with the Town.
Policy
Public improvements shall be developed with the
participation of the private sector working with the
Town.
Action Steps:
1. Develop and adopt an overlay zone district
implementing the Vail Village Master Plan.
2. Study an impact fee system to reduce the public
burden of providing infra-structure and public
services to new development.
3. Prioritize public improvement projects within the
Village area.
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2.5 Objective:
Encourage the continued upgrading and renovations and
maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities
to better serve the needs of our guests.
2.5.1 Policy:
Recreation amenities, common areas, meeting facilities
and other amenities shall be preserved and enhanced as
a part of any redevelopment of lodging properties.
2.5.2 Policy-
The Town will use the maximum flexibility possible in
the interpretation of building and fire codes in order
to facilitate building renovations without
compromising life, health and safety considerations.
GOAL #2 Action Steps:
1. Initiate zoning code modifications to clarify the Urban
Design Guide Plan's authority to cover those areas
outside of Commercial Core I that are referenced by the
UDGP.
2.6 Objective-
Affordable employee housing should be made available
through private efforts, assisted by limited incentives,
provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate
restrictions.
2.6.1 Policy:
Employee housing units may be required as part of any
new or redevelopment project requesting density over
the allowable by existing zoning.
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3.4.1 Policy:
Physical improvements to property adjacent to stream
tracts shall not further restrict public access.
3.4.2 Policy:
Private development projects shall be required to
incorporate new sidewalks along streets adjacent to
the project as designated in the Vail Village Master
Plan and/or Recreation Trails Master Plan.
GOAL #3 Action Steps:
1. Initiate a comprehensive lighting plan for all public
spaces in Vail Village.
2. Amend the Design Review Guidelines to recognize the
concept of "winterscape" in the evaluation of
landscape plans.
3. Identify locations and funding strategies for the
development of additional public restrooms in the
Village.
4. Study walking only paths and stream access on public
property.
5. Initiate the Vail Village Streetscape Improvement Plan
to serve as a concept plan for subsequent improvements
to public places in the Village.
6. Designate an Arts in Public Places Board to produce
and/or review proposals for public art along
pedestrian ways.
7. Expand the summer flower planting program and
encourage private sector participation.
8. Improve traffic control systems - effectiveness and
appearance.
9. Monitor time zoning and revise as possible. Continue
to explore alternative service/delivery mechanisms,
especially an off-site warehouse with small vehicle
distribution in the Village.
10. Construct new sidewalks and recreation trails as per
the Recreation Trails Master Plan - Core Area Detail.
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GOAL #4: TO PRESERVE EXISTING OPEN SPACE AREAS AND EXPAND
GREENSPACE OPPORTUNITIES.
4.1 Objective-
Improve existing open space areas and create new plazas
with greenspace as well as pocket parks. Recognize the
different roles of each type of open space in forming the
overall fabric of the Village.
4.1.1 Policy-
Active recreational facilities shall be preserved (or
relocated to accessible locations elsewhere in the
Village) in any development or redevelopment of
property in Vail Village.
4.1.2 Policy:
The development of new public plazas, and improvements
to existing plazas (public art, streetscape features,
seating areas, etc.), shall be strongly encouraged to
reinforce their roles as attractive people places.
4.1.3 Policy:
With the exception of ski base-related facilities,
existing natural open space areas at the base of Vail
Mountain and throughout Vail Village shall be
preserved as open space.
4.1.4 Policy:
Open space improvements including the addition of
accessible greenspace as described or graphically
shown in the Vail Village Master Plan and/or Urban
Design Guide Plan, will be required in conjunction
with private infill or redevelopment projects.
4.2 Objectives:
Improve and expand the opportunity for active and passive
recreational activity throughout the Village.
4.2.1 Policy:
Continue implementation of the Ford Park Master Plan
as this will provide important recreational
opportunities to residents and guests.
GOAL #4 Action Steps:
1. Develop pocket parks for passive recreational
improvements including benches, paths, children's play
facilities and stream access, in appropriate town-
owned parcels.
2. Evaluate opportunities for the purchase of additional
parcels for open space and/or public use.
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5.3.1 Policy:
The Vail Transportation Center shall be the primary
pick up and drop off point for public transit and
private shuttle vans and taxis.
5.4 Objective:
Improve the streetscape of circulation .corridors throughout
the Village.
5.4.1
5.4.2
GOAL #5
Policy:
The Town shall work with the Colorado Division of
Highways toward the implementation of a landscaped
boulevard and parkway along the South Frontage Road.
Policy:
Medians and right-of-ways shall be landscaped.
Action Steps-
1. Construct vehicular circulation and signage
improvements designed to reduce unnecessary traffic
into the Village Core.
2. Continue to monitor traffic flow through the 4-way
stop area and study alternatives available to increase
efficiency of this intersection and meet future
traffic demands.
3. Continue to study the feasibility of a "people mover"
or other public transportation alterna-
tives to augment or replace the existing shuttle
system.
4. Evaluate Village parking policies (both parking
requirements and properties eligible for paying into
the parking fund) following the completion of the
Town's Parking and Transportation Study.
5. Study the feasibility of an underground (recreation
fields would remain) parking structure in Ford Park.
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GOAL #6: TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE VITAL
OPERATIONAL ELEMENTSOF THE VILLAGE.
6.1 Objective-
Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and
new development.
6.2 Objective'
Provide for the safe. and efficient functions of fire,
police and public utilities within the context of an
aesthetically pleasing resort setting.
6.2.1 Policy:
Development projects and other improvements in Vail
Village shall be reviewed by respective Town
departments to identify both the impacts of the
proposal and potential mitigating measures.
6.2.2 Policy:
Minor improvements (landscaping, decorative paving,
open dining decks, etc.), may be permitted on Town of
Vail land or right-of-way (with review and approval by
the Town Council and Planning and Environmental
Commission when applicable) provided that town
operations such as snow removal, street maintenance
and fire department access and operation are able to
be maintained at current levels. Special design (i.e.
heated pavement, maintenance fees, or other
considerations) may be required to offset impacts to
town services.
GOAL #6 Action Steps:
1. Study feasible alternatives for providing long range
solutions for loading and delivery functions in the
Village.
2. Work closely on an ongoing basis with Upper Eagle
Valley Water and Sanitation District to ensure
adequate water and sewer facilities to accommodate
future development.
3. Study feasible alternatives for centralized trash
facilities in the Commercial Core I area.
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VI. ILLUSTRATIVE PLANS
The Illustrative Plans provide an overview of the long range
goals and objectives for future development of the Village.
Each plan depicts a key element that contributes to the
character and function of Vail Village. These elements include
land use, open space, circulation and building heights.
Together these plans reflect the Master Plan's goals, objectives
and policy statements. They provide the criteria for evaluating
development proposals and planning for future public
improvements.
A summary plan, referred to as the Action Plan, is a composite
of the identified changes and improvements from each of the
component plans. The Action Plan graphically summarizes
proposed public and private sector changes for Vail Village.
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OPEN SPACE PLAN
Four different classifications of open space are indicated on the
Open Space Plan. The types of open space vary from greenbelt natural
open space to the more urbanized open space created by the Village's
numerous public plazas. While the role of each form of open space
varies, they all contribute to the recreational, aesthetic, and
environmental features of the Village. For the purposes of this
plan, open space is defined as the conditions at the existing natural
grade of the land. The following further defines each of these four
types of open space:
Greenbelt Natural Open Space: Greenbelt Natural Open Space is
designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas from the
development of structures and to preserve open space in its
natural state. Areas designated as Greenbelt Natural Open Space
are dominated on the south by undeveloped portions of Vail
Mountain adjacent to the Village. Stream tracts in the Village
are also designated as Greenbelt Natural Open Space.
Development in these areas is limited to recreation related
amenities such as ski base facilities, pedestrian walkways,
bikeways, and passive recreation areas.
Parks: Parks occur on publicly owned or leased land and are
developed to varying degrees.
a. Ford Park is a major park facility located at the easterly
edge of the Village. It provides recreational activity for
the entire community with a variety of developed
improvements, including structures, and less developed
open areas.
b. Active Recreation areas such as tennis courts and tot lots
provide opportunities for specific recreational activity on
sites with developed improvements.
c. A number of pocket parks are either existing or planned
throughout Vail Village. Pocket parks provide valuable
open space for both active and passive recreation as well
as contrast from the built environment.
Planted Buffers: Planted buffers provide visual relief from
roadways and surface parking areas and establish entry ways into
the Village. Buffers indicated on this Plan are important
landscape features and should generally be preserved.
Plazas with Greenspace: Plazas with Greenspace are "urban open
space." They contribute significantly to the streetscape fabric
of the Village. Formed in large part by the buildings and
spaces around them, plazas with greenspace provide relief from
the built environment, a place for people to gather or relax,
areas for special entertainment or other activities as well as
possible locations for landscaping, water features, benches and
public art.
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PARKING AND CIRCULATION PLAN
The Parking and Circulation Plan recognizes the established pattern
of parking and circulation throughout Vail Village. The parking and
circulation system is an important element in maintaining the
pedestrianized character of the Village. This is accomplished by
limiting vehicular access at strategic points, while allowing for
necessary operations such as bus service, loading/delivery and
emergency vehicle access.
The Town's bus system is crucial to controlling and limiting
vehicular access to Vail Village. The bus system greatly reduces the
reliance on private automobiles, resulting in a reduction of
vehicular traffic in the Village's pedestrianized areas.
Aesthetic, as well as functional, considerations are important to the
Village's circulation system. A long standing goal for the Village
has been to improve the pedestrian experience through the development
of a continuous network of paths and walkways. As a result, the
irregular street pattern in the Village has been enhanced with
numerous pedestrian connections linking Plazas with Greenspace and
other forms of open space. Located in and along this network are
most of the Village's retail and entertainment activities. While the
majority of the circulation system within the Village is in place, a
number of major improvements are proposed to reinforce and increase
existing pedestrian connections, facilitate access to public land
along stream tracts, and further reduce vehicular activity in the
core area.
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ACTION PLAN
The Action Plan indicates potential development and improvement
projects that would be consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the Vail Village Master Plan. The Action Plan is a
composite of the Land Use, Open Space, Parking and Circulation and
Building Height elements.
Areas identified as having potential for additional development on
the Plan have previously received Town approvals or have been
recognized as being consistent with the various elements of the
Master Plan. However, the Action Plan is not intended to be an all-
inclusive list of improvements which may occur or an indication of
Town approval for any specific development proposals. The review of
any development proposal will be based upon compliance with all
relative elements of the Village Master Plan.
Numerical references found on the Action Plan map refer to more
detailed descriptions of proposed improvements, located in the Sub-
Area section of this Plan. These descriptions provide a detailed
account of the goals, objectives, and design considerations relative
to each of the development and improvement projects. Graphic
representation of improvement projects on the Action Plan are not
intended to provide design solutions. Design sub-area concepts,
applicable goals, objectives, and policies of this Plan, zoning
standards and design considerations outlined in the Vail Village
Urban Design Guide Plan are the criteria for the evaluation of any
development proposal. Furthermore, private covenants exist in many
areas of Vail Village and should be a consideration addressed between
a developer and other applicable private property owners.
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VII. VAIL VILLAGE SUB-AREAS
A major goal of this Plan is to address the Village as a whole
and at the same time be sensitive to the opportunities and
constraints that may exist on a site specific basis. To
facilitate long range planning unique to each area of the
Village, ten different sub-areas are delineated in this Plan.
Sub-areas were determined based on a number of different
considerations. Foremost among these were:
* design and site characteristics
* geographic or physical boundaries
* land uses and ownership patterns
Each of the ten sub-areas have been evaluated relative to the
overall goals, objectives, and policies outlined for Vail
Village. The potential improvement projects, referred to as
sub-area concepts, which have emerged from this evaluation are
graphically represented on the Action Plan. These sub-area
concepts are physical improvements intended to reinforce the
desired physical form of the Village as outlined in the various
elements of the Master Plan.
The 10 sub-areas, (which follow), provide detailed descriptions
of each sub-area concept and express the relationship between
the specific sub-area concepts and the overall Plan. The
applicable goals and objectives are cited for each of the sub-
area concepts at the end of each description under "special
emphasis."
The sub-area concepts described in this Section are meant to
serve as advisory guidelines for future land use decisions by
the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Town Council.
Compliance with the sub-area concepts does not assure
development approval by the Town.
It is important to note that the likelihood of project approval
will be greatest for those proposals that can fully comply with
the Vail Village Master Plan. The Urban Design Guide Plan
includes additional design detail that is to be used in
conjunction with the Vail Village Master Plan sub-area concepts.
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#1-3 Sonnenalp (Bavaria Haus)
Infill
Commercial Infill development with
second floor residential/lodging to
enclose Meadow Drive and improve the
quality of the pedestrian experience.
Designated walkways and Plazas with
Greenspace should interface with those
of the Vail Village Inn. A pedestrian
walkway (possibly arcada) should be
provided to encourage pedestrian
circulation physically removed from
West Meadow Drive. Mass of building
should not create a shadow pattern on
Meadow Drive. Development will require
coordination and/or involvement with
adjacent property owners. Existing and
new parking demand to be provided on
site. Special emphasis on 1.2, 1.3,
2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1,
6. 1.
#1-4 Sonnenal East Infill - Swiss
Chalet
Commercial Infill of north facing
alcove of existing structure to provide
shops and pedestrian activity. A Plaza
with Greenspace shall be developed in
conjunction with the adjacent plaza at
the Vail Village Inn. Fire access and
on-site parking are two issues to be
addressed in the design and
developmentof this project. Special
emphasis on 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2,
4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2.
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#1-5 Willow Bridge Road Walkway
A decorative paver pedestrian
walkway, separated from the street
and accented by a strong
landscaped area to encourage
pedestrian circulation along
Meadow Drive. Loss of parking
will need to be relocated on site.
Special emphasis on 3.4, 5.1.
#1-6 Crossroads Infill
Commercial infill over new
underground parking lot in
conjunction with a large public
plaza with greenspace area
(existing and new parking demand
to be provided on site). While
configuration of infill may be
done a number of ways, it is the
overall intention to replace
existing surface parking with
pedestrian corridors into a
commerical area, as well as to
provide a strong building edge on
Meadow Drive and streetscape
improvements. Improvement of the
planted buffer adjacent to the
Frontage Road is also important.
Relocation of loading and delivery
functions and entry to parking
structure from Frontage Road is
strongly encouraged to reduce
traffic on Meadow Drive.
Potential to improve fire access
also exists in the redevelopment
scheme. Special emphasis on 2.4,
2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2.
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#1-9 Study Area: Village
Streamwalk
Study of a walking only path along
Gore Creek between the Covered
Bridge and Vail Road, connecting
to existing Streamwalk, further
enhancing the pedestrian network
throughout the village and
providing public access to the
creek. Specific design and
location of walkway shall be
sensitive to adjacent use and the
creek enrvironment. (Reference
the Vail Recreational Trails Plan
for additional information on this
trail). Special emphasis on 3.4,
4.2.
#1-12 Village Pocket Parks
Located on Gore Creek, these small
parks provide public access to the
creek, passive recreational
opportunities, and locations for
public art. Special emphasis on
3.4, 4.1, 4.2.
NOTE: The Urban Design Guide Plan includes additional design
detail that is to be used ihn conjunction with the Vail
village Master Plan sub-area concepts.
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#3-1 Lodge at Vail/Internat'1 Winq
Residential/lodging infill (with
ground floor commercial) over
International Wing with maximum of
3 stories. Impacts on views to
the mountain from Eaton Plaza
should be minimized and a plaza
with greenspace area included.
Commercial development on ground
level to reinforce pedestrian
activity and provide a sense of
enclosure for Eaton Plaza.
Additional development on this
site may require significant
upgrading to fire flow
capabilities. Special emphasis on
1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1,
6.1.
#3-2 Golden Peak House
Due to this building's gross
inconsistency with the Urban
Design Guide Plan and neighboring
buildings, it is identified as a
primary renovation site.
Relationship to greenspace on
south, Seibert Circle on north, as
well as to mountain entryway, are
important considerations. Loading
and delivery must be addressed.
Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1,
5.2, 6.1, 6.2.
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#3-6 Gastof Gramshammer
Commercial expansion as identified
in the Urban Design Guide Plan.
Design to improve enclosure
proportions of the Children's
Fountain area and enhance existing
plaza with greenspace. Special
emphasis on 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1.
#3-7 Study Area: Village
Streamwalk
Study of a walking only path along
Gore Creek between the Covered
Bridge and Vail Road, connecting
to existing streamwalk, further
enhancing the pedestrian network
throughout the Village and
providing public access to the
creek. Specific design and
location of walkway shall be
sensitive to adjacent uses and the
creek environment. (Reference the
Vail Recreational Trails Plan for
additional information on this
trail).. Special emphasis on 3.4,
4.2.
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#3-8 Mill Creek Streamwalk
A walking only path along Mill
Creek between Pirate Ship Park and
Gore Creek, further completing the
pedestrian network and providing
public access to the creek.
Specific design and location shall
be sensitive to adjacent uses and
the creek environment. Special
emphasis on 3.4, 4.2.
NOTE:The Urban Design Guide Plan includes additional design detail
that is to be used in conjunction with the Vail Village Master Plan
sub-area concepts.
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EAST VILLAGE SUB-AREA (#7)
The East Village sub-area is comprised almost exclusively of
residential/lodging and condominium development. The sub-area
separates the commercial activity of the Village Core on the west
with the Golden Peak Ski Base/Recreation area on the east. While
there is vehicular traffic through the sub-area, Hanson Ranch Road,
Gore Creek Drive, and Vail Valley Drive also accommodate a great deal
of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The most important public
improvements in this sub-area relate to pedestrian and bicycle
safety. The public right-of-way should be maintained and expanded
for public use whenever possible.
There are locations throughout the sub-area that have the potential
to accommodate small residential/lodging infill development. A
number of the parcels identified for infill development are now used
for surface parking. A key objective for any infill development is
to replace existing surface parking with buildings and landscape/site
improvements. The parking lost by the development of the site, as
well as the new parking required for the additional development must
be accommodated on site.
With the exception of one parcel, there are no significant
development rights remaining in this sub-area. Existing development
levels range from 22 to 80 units per acre with an average GRFAR of
.92. The likelihood of an infill development proposal being approved
will be based on the project's ability to satisfy the goals,
objectives and policies of this Plan and other zoning and development
standards.
Development or redevelopment of this sub area
traffic and population into this area and may
impacts upon portions of sub areas 6 and Z0.
will attract additional
have significant
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#7-5 All Seasons
Residential infill over existing
surface parking area. Additional
development should maintain
setbacks and landscaping on east
and south property line. Massing
of new development should "step
down" from the existing
condominiums. Constraints to this
development include covenant
restrictions limiting use of
property to parking and providing
on-site parking for the existing
demand and new development.
Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.1, 2.3,
2.6, 3.1.
#7-6 Ramshorn Lodge (Complete)
One story residential addition to
existing structure. Sidewalk as
found in Sub-Area 7-3 shall be
part of improvements.
NOTE: The Urban Design Guide Plan include additional design
detail that is to be used in conjunction with the Vail
Village Master Plan sub-area concepts.
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GOLDEN PEAK SKI BASE SUB-AREA (#10
The Golden Peak SKI BASE Sub-Area has traditionally served as a
recreational activity center throughout the year. The Golden Peak
Ski Base Facility provides one of four access portals to Vail
Mountain during the winter months, and accommodates a number of the
summer recreation programs. In 1983, Vail Associates received
approval for the redevelopment of this facility and in 1988,
completed the Children's Ski Center. The further redevelopment of
this area will serve to reinforce its role as a major ski base and
recreational activity center for the entire community. Development
or redevelopment of this sub area will attract additional traffic and
population into this area and may have significant impacts upon
portions of sub areas 6 and 7.
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#10-1 Golden Peak SKI BASE
Redevelopment of the Golden Peak
base facility shall be low
profile, (2-3 stories), to
minimize impacts on views to Vail
Mountain. Tennis courts impacted
by the redevelopment shall be
relocated in the area (or in Ford
Park). Commercial activity at
this site should be limited to
"ski base/recreational" uses.
Additional parking for any
facilities to be provided on site.
Existing covenant restrictions
in this sub area and would need to
be addressed to allow for
development. Pedestrian
improvements, such as sidewalks,
are important to connect this sub-
area to Ford Park and the soccer
field. Special emphasis on 1.2,
2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4,
6.1.
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MILL CREEK SUB-AREA
Existing development within the Mill Creek sub-area consists entirely
of single family and duplex residential dwellings. Located between
the Village core and the Golden Peak base area, this sub-area affords
excellent accessibility throughout the Village. This plan does not
suggest any changes for this sub-area.
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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 projects with a very limited
amount of support commercial. Surface parking is found at each site,
which creates a very 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. This development 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 only in
conjunction with the comprehensive redevelopment of projects.
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 well as design considerations relative to
redevelopment proposals. 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. Development or
redevelopment of this sub area will attract additional traffic and
population into this area and may have significant impacts upon
portions of sub areas 7 and 10.
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#6-1 Residential Infill
Additional floor or residential
development over what is existing.
Additional density to be
considered only in conjunction
with a comprehensive redevelopment
of each project. A key factor in
the redevelopment of these
properties will be to relocate
required parking in underground
structures. This will allow for
increased landscaping and overall
improvements to pedestrian ways in
this area. 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
Possible residential infill on
portions of existing surface
parking area and additional floor
to the two northern most buildings
adjacent to Gore Creek. Infill
project must include 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.
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#9-1 Parking Lot Infill
Residential infill over existing
surface parking. Height of
building to be limited so as to
not impede view corridors from the
Frontage Road (and Interstate 70)
to the Village and Vail Mountain.
Mass of buildings to step back
from the Frontage Road to prevent
sun/shade impacts on the road.
Satisfying parking demand on site
will necessitate structured
parking. Substantial landscape
buffer shall be provided between
any new development and the
Frontage Road without jeopardizing
future frontage road improvements.
Special empahsis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.6,
3.1, 3.4, 5.1, 5.4, 6.1.
#9-2 Village Streamwalk (Complete)
Walkway along Gore Creek
(including a small pocket park),
which connects the Covered Bridge
to Ford Park was completed in
1988. Special emphasis on 3.4,
4.2.
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FnRn PARK
Ford Park plays the role of the major municipal recreational amenity
for the Vail Village area. With the completion of millions of
dollars worth of improvements to the lower bench of Ford Park in
recent years, the park contains a wide variety of both active and
passive recreational opportunities. Beginning in 1990, Ford Park
will serve as the major tennis center for Vail. the park has also
served in recent years to accommodate overflow skier and local
parking needs.
With the Vail Mountain Master Plan indicating most major mountain
expansion to be located on the eastern side of Vail Mountain, it is
only natural that Ford Park be studied as a site for additional skier
related parking. This has been indicated on the Parking and
Circulation Plan as well as Action Step #5 under Goal ~5. A major
improvement in the access to Ford Park was completed in 1988 - the
Village Streamwalk from the Covered Bridge to the park. Additional
pedestrian improvements are called for along the Frontage Road and
Vail Valley Drive (See Parking and Circulation Plan). The Ford Park
Master Plan (an element of the Vail Comprehensive Plan) includes the
possibility of an aquatic center located on the upper bench of the
park as well as additional tennis court facilities.
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VIII. IMPLEMENTATION AND AMENDMENT
A. Implementation
The Village Master Plan, once adopted, will become a part
of the Vail Comprehensive Plan which in its entirety will
serve to guide growth within the Town of Vail for the next
fifteen years. The Vail Village Master Plan in not
intended to be regulatory in nature, but is intended to
provide a general framework to guide decision making.
Specific implementation measures should be undertaken to
assure that the intent of the Plan is carried forward
throughout the life of the plan. Such measures should
include changes to ordinances and regulations or policies
adopted by the Town. These measures should also include
developing a system by which the plan may be continuously
monitored and periodically amended. This is important
because the planning process is one of continuous evolution
with data, public opinion, and market forces changing over
time. the following are some more specific ways that the
Village Master Plan might be implemented:
1. The creation of an overlay zone district for the
area covered by the Master Plan.
2. The adoption of an impact fee system to provide
for improvements in the Town's service
infrastructure to accommodate additional develop-
ment in the area covered by the Village Master
Plan.
3. The initiation and completion of the Vail Village
Streetscape Improvement Plan.
4. The inclusion of public improvement projects dis-
cussed and outlined in the Plan in the capital
improvement program of the Town of Vail, and the
Real Estate Transfer Tax improvement program for
parks and open space of the Town of Vail.
B. Plan Review
Not less than every three years or as deemed necessary,
the Community Development Department of the Town of Vail
should undertake a review of the Plan. Any changes
recommended by the staff review will be submitted to the
Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town. If the
Plan is not updated or reviewed within the timeframe
suggested in this paragraph, it shall in no way affect the
validity of the plan.
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C. Adoption Extension and Amendment
In accordance with Section 2.24.060 of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail, this plan shall be adopted by the
Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail
and approved by the Town Council. The Planning and
Environmental Commission may adopt extensions, additions,
or amendments to the Plan for approval by the Town Council.
Before the adoption of the Plan, or any such amendment.,
extension, or addition, the Planning Commission shall hold
at least one public hearing, thereon, notice of the time
and place of which shall be given by one publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Vail no
later then seven days prior to the date set for the public
hearing. The adoption of the Plans shall be by motion of
the Planning and Environmental Commission recommending
approval of the Plan by the Town Council
Approval of the Plan or any amendment, extension, or
adoption thererto shall be by a resolution of the Town
Council at a regular or special public meeting.
D. Documentation of Project Completion
Upon project completion, the Master Plan shall be updated
as appropriate by the Community Development Staff. this
administrative updating will not require the amendment
process. Project completion in a particular sub-area may
warrant a review of other affected sub-areas. Such a
review shall follow procedures as found under Plan Review
in Section B above.
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APPENDIX A
VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS
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APRX. APRX.
NET UNITS RETAIL UNBLT UNBLT
PARCEL ACREAGE SQ.FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U. 'S A.U. 'S UNITS ACRES SQ.FT. UNITS SQ.FT.
Mixed Use Sub-Area #1:
(a.u.'s)
Vail Village Inn 3.46 150,718 74,364 0.49 49 69 83.5 24.1 44,361 148 45,636
Sonnenalp -
(Bav/Sui) 2.81 122,491 0.00 0 139 69.5 24.7 6,906 0 0
(Austria) 0.55 23,958 30,115 1.26 0 38 19.0 34.5 2,600 0 0
Talisman 0.51 22,172 0.00 16 0 16.0 31.4 0 0 0
Crossroads West 1.86 80,978 24,114 0.30 22 0 22.0 11.8 40,531 0 0
Crossroads East 0.81 35,066 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.0 see above 0 0
Village Center 1.50 65,296 65,038 1.00 72 0 72.0 48.0 14,127 0 0
Totals 11.49 500,679 193,631 0.43 159 246 282.0 25.0 108,525 0 45,636
Willow Circle Sub-Area #2:
Bishop Park 0.708 30,840 21,480 0.70 13 0 13.0 18.36 0
Lot 9
Willows
Riva Ridge North
Riva Ridge South
Summer's Lodge
Edelweiss
River House
0.316 13,765 2,000
0.484 21,083 16,236
0.274 11,935 13,127
0.352 15,333 19,824
0.323 14,070 8,442
0.363 15,812 20,970
0.377 16.422 13.341
0.15 1 0 1.0 3.16 0
0.77 29 0 29.0 59.92 0
1.10 10 0 10.0 36.50 0
1.29 18 0 18.0 51.14 0
0.60 4 0 4.0 12.38 0
1.33, 20 0 20.0 55.10 0
0.81 10 0 10.0 26.53 0
Totals
3.197 139,261 115,420
0 0
(d.u.'s)
8 8,259
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0.84 105 0 105.0 32.89 0 0 8,259
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VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS -
ACREAGE S .FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S
PAGE
NET
UNITS
2
UNITS
ACRES
ETAIL
S .FT.
PRX.
UNBLT
UNITS
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APRX.
UNBLT
S .FT.
CCI Sub-Area #3:
Plaza Lodge 0.295 12,850 10,240 0.80 7 7 10.5 35.59 14,000 0 0
Hill Building 0.195 8,494 5,856 0.69 1 0 1.0 5.13 8,056 3 544
Golden Peak House 0.159 6,926 9,154 1.32 20 6 23.0 144.65 6,581 0 0
A&D Building 0.169 7,362 5,888 0.80 3 0 3.0 17.75 4,630 0 0
Wall Street Bldg. 0.168 7,318 4,729 0.65 8 0 8.0 47.62 7,371 0 0
Gallery Bldg. 0.073 3,158 2,170 0.69 1 0 1.0 13.79 5,247 0 358
Slifer Bldg. 0.073 3,167 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 638 1 2,534
McBride Bldg. 0.175 7,610 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 22,640 4 6,088
Covered Bridge 0.107 4,674 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 8,803 2 3,740
~ Gastof Grams.
v 0.370 16,117 13,201 0.82 6 22 17.0 45.95 14,011 0 0
Casino Bldg. 0.175 7,623 4,336 0.57 3 0 3.0 17.14 3,749 1 1,762
Cyrano's 0.107 4,652 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 5,434 2 3,722
Red Lion Bldg. 0.320 13,939 4,971 0.36 2 0 2.0 6.25. 13,643 0 6,220
Rucksack 0.096 4,199 2,147 0.51 2 0 2.0 20.75 4,528 0 1,214
One Vail Place 0.464 20,229 9,144 0.45 5 0 5.0 10.77 2,691 6 7,040
(a.u. 's)
Lodge at Vail 2.707 117,917 64,134 0.54 59 62 90.0 33.25 17,982 34 30,200
Lodge So. Tower 0.335 14,593 57,526 3.94 42 0 42.0 125.37 0 0 0
Sitzmark Lodge 0.403 17,542 14,200 0.81 1 35 18.5 45.94 11,929 0 0
Bell Tower 0.138 6,011 3,883 0.65 3 0 3.0 21.74 6,950 0 925
Gore Creek Plaza 0.173 7,536 5,147 0.68 5 0 5.0 28.90 7,146 0 881
Creekside 0.234 10,193 5,117 0.50 4 0 4.0 17.09 9,136 1 3,038
Mill Creek Court 0.224 9,757 10,434 1.07 13 0 13.0 58.04 3,553 0 0
Fitz. Scott Bldg. 0.032 1,411 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 900 0 0
Totals 7.192 313,279 232,277 0.69 185 132 251.00 30.25 179,618 20 68,266
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APPENDIX A
VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 3
APRX. APRX.
NET UNITS RETAIL UNBLT UNBLT
PARCEL ACREAGE SQ.FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S UNITS ACRES SQ.FT. UNITS SQ.FT.
East Meadow Drive Sub-Area #4
Mountain Haus 0.490 21,344 84,256 3.95 75 0 75.0 153.06 4,345 0 0
Athletic Club 0.610 26,572 20,783 0.78 7 24 19.0 31.15 3,618 0 0
Cornice Bldg. 0.084 3,659 1 0.00 4 0 4.0 47.62 0 0 600
Totals 1.184 51,575 105,040 1.58 86 24 32.7 77.3 7,963 0 600
Vail Transportation Center #5
Parking Structure 5.787 252,082 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.0 500 0 0
~ Totals 5.787 252,082 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.0 500 0 0
East Village Sub-Area #6
Lot J/P-3 0.475 20,691 0
Christiania/Chat. 0.478 20,822 24,247
Lee Ward Res. 0.180 7,841 6,391
Tivoli Lodge 0.410 17,860 13,768
Villa Valhala 0.182 7,928 15,058
Vorlalufer 0.287 12,502 30,224
Ramshorn 0.530 23,087 18,573
Garden of Gods C1. 0.510 22,216 15,071
All Season 1.179 51,357 31,808
Lot P-2 0.455 19,820 0
Totals 4.686 204,122 155,140
0.00 0 0 0.0
1.16 10 25 22.5
0.82 1 0 1.0
0.77 1 38 20.0
1.90 12 0 12.0
2.42 23 0 23.0
0.80 10 22 21.0
0.68 3 17 12.0
0.62 38 0 38.0
0.00 0 0 0.0
0.92 98 102 149.0
0.00 0
47.07 1,000
5.56 0
48.78 0
65.93 0
80.14 0
39.62 0
22.55 0
32.23 0
0.00 0
34.19 1,000
(a.u. 's)
22 12,414
0 0
0 0
0 398
0 6, 092
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 18,904
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APPENDIX A
VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 5
PARCEL
ACREAGE
S .FT.
GRFA GRFAR
D U 'S
A U
NET
'S UNITS
UNITS
ACRES
RETAIL
SQ FT APRX.
UNBLT
UNITS APRX.
UNBLT
SQ FT
East Frontage Road Sub-Area #10
Tyrolean Inn 0.368 16,030 11,171 0.70 10 0 10.0 27.17 4,000 0 0
The Wren 1.370 59,677 37,558 0.63 50 0 50.0 36.50 0 0 0
Apollo Park 2.849 124,102 46,756 0.38 89 0 89.0 31.24 0 0 27,417
Totals 4.587 199,810 95,485 0.57 149 0 149.0 31.64 4,000 0 27,417
GRAND TOTALS: 91.490 3 985 344 1 069 989 0.72 969 504 1.179.0 31.68 305 806 38 210 977
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1) GRFAR refers to floor area ratio when calculated with gross residential floor area as opposed
to gross floor area.
2) Retail square footage is gross square footage of retail and restaurant space (does not include
professional or business offices).
3) Net units reflects conversion of a.u.'s at .5 units.
4) Approved/unbuilt units may be developed at either a.u.'s or d.u.'s, except where noted
otherwise.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
DECEMBER 20, 1989
3:00 P.M.
SITE VISITS
2:00 P.M.
4 1. Alpine Townhouses IV - New P/S Residence. MM
Lot 3, Block 2, Filing 1, Potato Patch
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
TABLED TO JANUARY 3RD, 1990 MEETING.
1 2. Cascade Crossings - Temporary site development
sign and material change (North wall only). MM
1031 South Frontage Road West
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
(1). Sign: Motion-Kathy W. Second-Pat H. Vote
was 5-0.
(2). Material Change: Motion-Roy S. Second-
Jamie M. Vote was 5-0.
*Both approved as submitted.
2 3. The Finishing Touch - Window awnings and sign.
2111 North Frontage Road MM
MOTION: Roy S. SECOND: Kathy W. VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
5 4. Village Parking Structure.
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Conceptual - NO VOTE
3 5. Jackalope Sign BR
West Vail Mall
MOTION: Roy S. SECOND: Kathy W. VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kathy Warren
Roy Sante
Ned Gwathmey
Pat Herrington
Jamie McCluskie
MEMBERS ABSENT•
STAFF APPROVALS: NONE