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1990-01-09 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1990 2:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Discussion of Vail Village Master Plan 2. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 3. Information Update 4. Other 5. Executive Session - Personnel and Legal Matters VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1990 2:00 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 1. Discussion of Vail Village Master Plan Peter Patten Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation by staff and then go into question/answer session on the plan. Schedule upcoming review sessions. 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 2. Planning and Environmental Commission Report Kristan Pritz 4:40 3. Information Update Ron Phillips 4:50 4. Other 5:00 5. Executive Session - Personnel and Legal Matters PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1990 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. SITE VISITS Work Session on the Garden of the Gods Work Session on the Marriott Mark Resort Work Session on Air Quality Site Visits Public Hearing 1. Approval of minutes of December 18, 1989 2. A request for rezoning from Residential Cluster to High Density Multiple Family with a Special Development District for Parcel D, Stephens Subdivision. Applicant: Faessler Realty 3. A request for a major amendment to the Doubletree Hotel, Special Development District No. 14, 250 South Frontage Road, to change uses: reduce the number of accommodation units and to add a spa facility. Applicant: Jerry Kratzoff 4. A request for a conditional use permit in order to construct an addition to the Vail Village parking structure located on Block 5D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Town of Vail 5. Reminder of Town Council Vail Village Master Plan on January 9th, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers. 6. Notice of Town Council/PEC work session on Employee Housing, January 16th, Tuesday,. 12:00 at Council Chambers. 7. Appointment of PEC member to DRB for January, February, and March. ~~ 1/4/90 All Councilmembers - FYI The tour of Vail Mountain will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, 1/9. Joe Macy will be your Guide, and everyone is to meet at the base of Chair 8 in Lionshead. If you have any questions, just let me know. Thanks! ~22<~- /bsc ORIENTATION. SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL Revised 1/03/90 Tuesday, January 9 - Tour of Vail Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Meet at Base of Chair 8 in Lionshead - Work Session, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 - Work Session, 12:00 Noon - Evening Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20 - Colorado Municipal League New Councilmember Orientation Seminar at the Sheraton Lakewood 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lynn, Peggy, Rob, and Jim a1i registered to attend) Tuesday, January 23 - Work Session, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 - Goal Setting Session - Prioritize Land Purchase Issues ALL DAY MEETING in off-site hotel conference room Vail Village Master Plan Department of Community Development TOWN OF VAIL An element of the Vail Comprehensive Plan Approved by Vail Planning and Environmental Commission December 18,1989 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 Special thanks to Leslie Rash, Administrative Secretary s 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. GOADS, 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 61 INTRODUCTION: The Vail Village Master Plan is presented in eight sections. The first four introduce the Plan: An Executive Summary, a brief history of the Village, a description of the process of developing the Master Plan, and a statement of the Master Plan's purpose. Section 5 presents an important on-going working element of the plan: a series of goals, objectives, policies and action steps for the Village. These statements provide the basis for how the community hopes to see the Village develop in the future. Related to these statements are the Illustrative Plan components presented in Section 6. These graphic plans address land use, open space, circulation and building heights. The individual sub-areas of Vail Village, with specific recommended improvements are presented in Section 7. These recommended improvements are largely a product of the goals and illustrative plans, and include both public and private improvements desired for the Village. Finally, a section on implementation outlines how the various elements of the Plan work together, and establishes the review process for developments in the Village. I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY From its inception at the base of Vail Mountain in the early 1960's, Vail Village has served as the focal point of activity for the entire upper Gore Valley. This earliest development of Vail has today extended up and down the Vail Valley, well beyond the historic limits of the original Village. The success of Vail Mountain and the rapid growth that followed has resulted in many changes around Vail Village. Once the sole access point to the ski area, Vail Village now has two of the four mountain "portals": The Village and Golden Peak (the other two are Lionshead and Cascade Village). The development of a second village, Vail Lionshead, has provided two major activity centers in close proximity. With the advent of Beaver Creek in 1980 and the recent opening of the Arrowhead Ski Area, the Upper Eagle Valley now boasts three major ski areas. These developments typify the growth that has taken place as Vail has evolved from a small ski area to a world class, year-around resort community. At the same time, Vail is maturing. There is a need to continually maintain and upgrade the quality of existing buildings, as well as streets, walks and utility services. Vail's economy relies to a large degree on maintaining its overall status and attractiveness as a world class resort. Within this context the Master Plan is one of several documents that have been developed to preserve and strengthen the Tyrolian/Alpine character of Vail Village while allowing for limited, highly-controlled growth. The Vail Village Master Plan focuses on the larger context of Vail Village-identifying land uses, densities, public improvements, and overall development objectives. The Master Plan recognizes the need for growth and redevelopment, but at the same time encourages the preservation 1 M "o Denver Commercial Casrdde Golden LionsHead 'ail Village LionsHead F.astVail I-70 East Vail " Market Exit 180 Golden Peak Parking Cascade .Golden V Golf Course SFronta c "- t G E w~ ~~ Vail Vllage ~• 270000 2765 tn~t \\ _616 __..244 __. 14700 t1tt Cap. Comm. Parking O.U.. LJtt Cap. Comm. Parking D.U. 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It is, however, the Master Plan's underlying goal to strike a balance between controlled growth and maintaining the character and ambiance of the Village. It is this premise that will make it a valuable tool for guiding development in the Village over the next twenty years. A review of existing conditions in the Village reveals that the infrastructure is generally capable of handling a limited amount of new development, but there is little new development possible under existing zoning. In fact, in many areas of the Village, existing development exceeds the zoning (which was put in place after the development). From numerous public meetings, a consensus emerged that additional development was acceptable, even desirable, as long as it did not significantly alter the existing character of the Village. The Master Plan then, is an attempt to find a fine balance between modest growth and the status quo. It provides a broad perspective for the desired character of the Village, but it is very much detail-oriented. The Master Plan identifies and focuses on site-specific improvements that are felt to be possible and desirable within the overall context of the Village. It is intended to be used as a companion document to the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. The Master Plan is also comprehensive in that it addresses both public and private improvements. As a result, it is a development guide for private land owners as well as the Town. It is used to aid in formulating the Town's capital improvement programs and as a standard for review of development proposals on private land. The most significant element of the Master Plan are the Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Action Steps. These are the working tools of the Master Plan. They establish the broad framework and vision, but also lay out the specific policies and action that will be used to implement them. The six Goals and their related objectives and policies are found in Section V. Each of the objectives are implemented through one or more policies and specific, proposed action steps. A series of Illustrative Plans depict the physical components of the Master Plan. Only minor changes in land use are proposed. There are five classifications of open space ranging from large Forest Service-owned open space tracts to small planted buffers 2 along the Village roads and walkways. The major objectives of the open space element are preservation, enhancement, and creation of several new pocket parks. Within the context of existing roads, the Circulation Plan emphasizes the development of a continuous pedestrian network comprised of several walk-types - from independent paths to walkways attached to streets. The building height element formalizes the pattern that has evolved in the Village - low buildings in the core area with larger buildings on the northern periphery (along South Frontage Road) with openings framing views of Vail Mountain. The Action Plan depicts specific areas within the Village which have development potential. The Action Plan represents a type of summary of possible development which would be consistent with elements of the Village Master Plan. It is not an all- inclusive list, nor intended to restrict other proposals. It is merely intended to be suggestions and a guide to interpreting the Master Plan intent. Specific items in the Action Plan are numbered and described in Section VII.- They are related to Village Sub-areas - areas within the Village felt to be somewhat homogenous with respect to building character, physical conditions, and land use/ownership. Ten sub-areas have been identified. The Action Plan items are also referenced to specific Goals and Objectives which they are intended to implement. 3 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 R 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 4 success as a resort community. In addition, concerns have been raised as to whether the cumulative effects of increased development are being identified and adequately addressed. In addition to density increases there are many other factors relative to the future growth and development in the Village area that point to the need for a comprehensive long range planning document. These other factors include: - Future ski mountain expansion: Recent and planned expansions of Vail Mountain will attract larger numbers of skiers creating a need for increased parking, transit, pedestrian and other facilities which could impact the existing character and function of the Village area. Expansions will also generate a need for more lodging facilities to accommodate additional destination skiers. - Upgrading buildings: Vail Village has not escaped the aging process. There is a need to encourage the continued upgrading and enhancement of existing lodging and commercial facilities within the Village in order to maintain the unique character that is its main attraction. - Infrastructure systems: Originally designed for a small population, it is important to maintain and improve the infrastructure (utility systems, streets and walkways, loading/delivery, etc.) of the Village area as increasing use and pressure is placed upon these systems. - Public improvements: In order to maintain its overall competitive position as a world class resort community, there is a need for physical improvements in public areas to maintain an aesthetically pleasing community and to promote a healthy year-around resort economy. Updating zoning controls and expanding design guidelines is seen as an essential step toward assuring the long term unified development of the Village. It is a goal of this Plan to establish a framework for guiding private sector development and improvements as well as public improvements throughout the entire Vail Village area. Another goal is to set forth future actions required to fully implement the Plan. r 5 III. THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLANNING PROCESS: The Vail Village Master Plan has been developed in three distinct stages. The first involved defining the physical ` limits of the study area and inventorying existing levels of development. For the purpose of this study, Vail Village is defined as the area from Vail Road on the west to Ford Park on the east, and between Interstate 70 on the north and Vail Mountain on the south. Several different terms are used in the Plan referring to different geographical areas or zones within the study area. A map on the following page defines these terms and their corresponing areas. As part of Phase I a complete inventory of existing levels of development in the study area has been established. This inventory included residential units, commercial and residential floor area, parking spaces, and an analysis of how this level of development relates to densities permitted under existing zoning (See Appendix A). Infrastructures such as traffic capacity and utilities were also evaluated. From this analysis it became clear that: - there is little consistency between zoning and existing levels of development. - there is very little development potential left in the Village under existing zoning; and - the existing infrastructure is generally capable of handling limited amounts of new development in certain areas. This information provided a data base from which subsequent decisions were made concerning the development of this Plan. The second phase in the development of the plan centered around public participation. Three well-attended and productive public workshops on the Village Plan were held. These meetings solicited public opinion and ideas relative to how the Village should develop in the future. From these meetings a general consensus emerged that there should be no wholesale changes in the character and level of development especially in the Village core, but that additional development was possible if carefully controlled and coordinated. There was a strong feeling that the entire Village area needs to be planned as a whole so that any new development would be of the highest quality and have positive impacts for the specific site as well as for the entire Village area. Public input received at these meetings was used to establish the goals, objectives and policies that are contained in this Plan. 6 ' '' ~: a~ S i _ _ -- ~ ~~ ~v _ 1 _ -~- ~ ~~ -_ a _ ~-- ~~ ~ li ~~~' ~ 3 ~' a 1~~~ \~ _ - _ ~ "5\ .~- _-_. °.x y ~~ F F y~ scG ~ y< ~` ~._; _ _ _ _ < <__ -rt- ~..~._ _. ... .. - _ _ __ _ •o.o _ - rY _ ~_ v~ra- ~ ~-, -- J - = _._ .r _ n -e .., ....~ ., n.:.w. ° o =- ~ ~ ~ _ ~- ~. --~ ~ ,~ ~_ ,--~ - ~~ ~ ~~ \ - s_ ~ LEGEND ~~~~~~~~~ VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN BOUNDARY C~ v.. -.~ COMMERgAL CORE ~a®.+`~ AREA INCLUDED IN TF~ URBAN DESIGN GLIDE PLAN © 'PEPoPFIERV/SURROUNDING AREA' ~~ ~.~. `,M... ~_- ~= ~~~ ,. -= ~ \ ° .... _ ~ ~~ i uun ~ ~_ bi ~' ~I _ ~~' ~-, , - ~ f ~ ~ ~' ~, ~~~0 _ l ~~ , ~ -~~ ~-, ~~ ---~~ ~~'_'-- ~ - i _ / ` _~ ~, _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~= J ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ `~~ ~ % ~~ ~ °'°° ,A -~, ~ - ~~~ ! MASTER PLAN ~ --~ __ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~,i°''~,~_ TERMS a od~b--~,~, \ ~C_ ~~''r The final phase involved various drafts of the Plan, formulating policies and procedures, and holding a second series of public review sessions. The second public review was to ensure that the Plan was consistent with the desires of the community. With this confirmed, the last steps were formal reviews and adoption by the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council. 7 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. V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES1 POLICIES AND ACTION STEPS Goals for Vail Village are summarized in six major goal statements. While there is a certain amount of overlap between these six goals, each focuses around a particular aspect of the Village and the community as a whole. The goal statements are designed to establish a framework, or direction, for the future growth of the Village. A series of objectives outline specific steps that can be taken toward achieving each stated goal. Policy statements have been developed to guide the Town's decision-making in achieving each of the stated objectives, whether it be through the review of private sector development proposals or in implementing capital improvement projects. Finally, action steps are suggested as immediate follow-up actions necessary to implement the goals of this Plan. The Vail Village Master Plan's objectives and policy statements address key issues relative to growth and development. These statements establish much of the context within which future development proposals are evaluated. In implementing the Plan, the objectives and policies are used in conjunction with a number of graphic planning elements that together comprise this Plan. While the objectives and policies establish a general framework, the graphic plans provide more specific direction regarding public improvements or development potential on a particular piece of property. 9 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 Ob-jective- Implement.a consistent development review process to reinforce the character of the Village. 1.1.1 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 Ob~ective- 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 Ob-j ective Enhance new development and redevelopment through public improvements done by private developers working in cooperation with the Town. 1.3.1 Policy: Public improvements shall be developed with the participation of the private sector working with the Town. GOAL #1 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. 10 GOAL #2: TO FOSTER A STRONG TOURIST INDUSTRY AND PROMOTE YEAR-AROUND ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VIABILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE 2.1 Objective- Recognize•the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub- areas throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these established land use patterns. 2.1.1 Policy: The zoning code and development review criteria shall be consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan. 2.2 Objective~ Recognize the "historic" Commercial Core as the main activity center of the Village. 2.2.1 Policy: The design criteria in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan shall be the primary guiding document to preserve the existing architectural scale and character of the core area of Vail Village. 2.3 Objective- Increase the number of residential units available for short term overnight accommodations. 2.3.1 Policy: The development of short term accommodation units is strongly encouraged. Residential units that are developed above existing density levels are required to be designed or managed in a manner that makes them available for short term overnight rental. 2.4 Objective- Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. 2.4.1 Policy: Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspace, public plazas, and streetscape improvement to the pedestrian network throughout the Village. 2.4.2 Policy: Activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be encouraged. r 11 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. 12 GOAL #3: TO RECOGNIZE AS A TOP PRIORITY THE ENHANCING OF THE WALKING EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE. 3.1 Objective- Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by landscaping and other improvements. 3.1.1 Policy: Private development projects shall incorporate streetscape improvements (such as paver treatments, landscaping, lighting and seating areas) along adjacent pedestrian ways. 3.1.2 Policy- Public•art shall be encouraged at appropriate locations throughout the Town. 3.1.3 Policy: Flowers, trees, water features, and other landscaping shall be encouraged throughout the Town in locations adjacent to, or visible from, public areas. 3.2 Objective: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest extent possible. 3.2.1 Policy: Vehicular traffic will be eliminated or reduced to absolutely minimal necessary levels in the pedestrianized areas of the Village. 3.3 Objective- Encourage a wide variety of activities, events, and street life along pedestrian ways and plazas. 3.3.1 Policy: The Town encourages a regulated program of outdoor street activity in predetermined locations throughout the Village. 3.3.2 Policy: Outdoor dining is an important streetscape feature and shall be encouraged in commercial infill or redevelopment projects. 3.4 Objectives: Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and accessible green space areas, including pocket parks and stream access. 13 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. 14 GOAL #4: TO PRESERVE EXISTING OPEN SPACE AREAS AND EXPAND GREENSPACE OPPORTUNITIES. ,. 4.1 Ob~ective• 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. 15 J 3. Explore the "Mill Creek Retail Area" as part of the Village Streetscape Project. 4. Connect streamwalks to other walkways and pocket parks in order to integrate and enhance the total pedestrian network. 5. Revegetate disturbed areas along stream tracts. 6. Improve or remove Willow Bridge pedestrian bridge. 7. Restore snow dump, including stream tract, to natural state. 16 GOAL #5: INCREASE THE CAPACITY, EFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVE AESTHETICS ' OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE. a 5.1 Objective- Meet parking demands with public and private parking facilities. 5.1.1 Policy: For new development that is located outside of the Commercial Core I Zone District, on-site parking shall be provided (rather than paying into the parking fund) to meet any additional parking demand as required by the zoning code. 5.1.2 Policy: The expansion of the Vail Village parking structure shall maximize the number of additional parking spaces available for public parking. 5.1.3 Policy: Seek locations for additional structured public and private parking. 5.1.4 Policy: Continue to promote the lease parking program as a means for maximizing the utilization of private parking spaces. 5.1.5 Policy: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide underground or visually concealed parking. 5.2 Objective- Encourage the use of public transportation to minimize the use of private automobiles throughout Vail. 5.2.1 Policy: The Town shall continue to provide an efficient transit system and increase service levels as needed to meet demand. 5.2.2 Policy: The Town shall facilitate and encourage the operation of private shuttle vans outside of the pedestrianized core area. 5.3 Objective: Concentrate the majority of interconnecting transit activity at the periphery of the village to minimize vehicular traffic in pedestrianized areas. 17 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 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. 5.4.2 Policy: Medians and right-of-ways shall be landscaped. GOAL #5 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. 18 GOAL #6: TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE VITAL OPERATIONAL ELEMENTSOF THE VILLAGE. 6.1 Ob~ective• Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and new development. 6.2 Ob~ective• 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. x•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. 19 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. 20 LAND USE PLAN Although the variety of land uses throughout Vail Village is one of its more pleasant characteristics, there is actually a well-defined overall pattern of land use throughout the Village area. The greatest variety and intensity of uses are found within the Village. Core Area and along the established pedestrian ways of East Meadow Drive. The mixed use character of these areas make significant contributions to the vitality of the pedestrian experience in the Village. Land uses surrounding these areas are predominantly residential with a mixture of lodging, condominium, and low density residential development. Other land use designations in the Village include heavy service, public facility/parking, and ski base/recreation. A stated goal for Vail Village is to maintain the general pattern of existing land uses. While some changes in land use are indicated on this Plan, they do respect the existing character that has been established throughout the Village. Changes to existing land uses have been recommended in response to other goals of The Village Plan. Specific improvements and developments associated with these changes in land use are expressed in greater detail on the Action Plan and in the Sub-Area section of this Plan. Land use categories in Vail Village include the following: Low Density Residential: The Mill initial subdivision of Vail and is Village made up of exclusively low development. Development in this to two units per lot. There are a comprising approximately 6.5 acres Creek Circle area was the the only neighborhood in the density residential Land use category is limited total of 19 duplex zoned lots in this land use category. Medium/High Density Residential: The overwhelming majority of the Village's lodge rooms and condominium units are located in this land use category. Approximately 1,100 units have been developed on the 27 acres of private land in this category. In addition, another 110 units are approved but unbuilt. It is a goal of this Plan to maintain these areas as predominantly lodging oriented with retail development limited to small amounts of "accessory retail". Mixed Use: This and properties ne Lodging, retail a this category. W and approximately of these areas is category includes the "historic" Village core ar the pedestrianized streets of the Village. nd a limited amount of office use are found in ith nearly 170,000 square feet of retail space 320 residential units, the mixed use character a major factor in the appeal of Vail Village. 21 Ski Base/Recreation: Located at the base of Vail Mountain in the Golden Peak area and immediately adjacent to Vail Village, this designation is intended to provide for facilities and services inherent in the operation of a ski area: Ski trails, lifts, base facilities, public restrooms and ticket sales. Public Facility/Parking: The only property in this category is the Town-owned parking structure and adjacent surface parking lot. Existing uses include public and charter bus parking, transportation facilities and a limited amount of office and retail activity. Potential changes to the character of these uses would be the introduction of other public purpose activities such as a visitor center, performing arts center, etc. 22 Z, L aJa ~ - c9i ~ _,. a >~ - _~ .~ :_- .., - .-- _ i I414 ~ _~ - __ - ___ ~ -~.I ~~ ~ ~`- ~~~ ,, ii %~ ~~ -~~ " '~/~J / ,\ ~ ` _, \ ~ \ I - ~ i . ~ ~ . i /' / ~. ~:/ .yam ~+.~.~. ~ ~ ` ~ ti f: ~ -~ _ F -~- - ~ -- - ~ '~ _ \ ~~ ~~ ~ `~ .~~ ~ LA D U ~~ ~ N SE % ... PLAN I ~,~ . .~_ .~~ __ „ ., . ~ r I ~ ~~sa~` ~, ~ ~ ~~ r ~ - ~ ~* !?`'~ - LEGEND , _ \ ~ \ s ~ ~ , \ ~ I ~i I ~ i' ~'~' , MIXED USE PUBLIC FAGUTYIPARKING ~' ` ` ~ . MEDIUM/HIGH DENSTTY RESIDENTIAL ~ SKI BASE /RECREATION a LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL i. ~,~. A ~_ o<-,o~ ~.--- SHEET a rs ~~-vao ~ Y OF 6 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. 23 a nca.;-' r -~ ~ ~ ~'''f . ~~ 1 ~1 ~~_--' ~~ ri ~ _ ~ ~~.~ ~_ . ~~ t ~~. = .- -~ ~1 M e ~ / ~/- ~:.. -- ~; - =3 ~ -~ ~ ~ it - .-, ~,~j ~-- - __ .,v .~. - - -- ~ --. e -~ - -- - - -~ - -_ s..e ,,,, - _ - ,o ~ -- - •,,e - - -_ .. ~,~ -- tea' ` ~ ,_ ~~> .- -°~~ ;~.=_~>+~ -~=-ay,. - - -,5 It~IJ1 ~~ ~I ~: ~- _ '" ~ U ~ awe e.aur F u ~ - `~ ~~ ~ _ _:_. ...., in y :. _ '~._~-~ '<~wawaeur _ as ti . _ .. . w 1, - 5 .. ... ~ I~ e~ _ ~, IIM t aaa~~ . _~ ~ ~ ..7~ _ v V ,0~ ~ - _ • ~ ~:" -~ .,, e i.,.., . • , . ~ ..,~ t0 - ....-- .~~M tee. ~/ aelw ~- r , l P" ~ IN ~ ~~ I_~~~ ~ ~ .~ ~ F ~/ I~ alb ~ o ..,. ~ e ~ ~ ~~ ..:. ~ cc• ~ ~ ,,.~ . e>o Y ~ oeeea nae ~ ~ ..:.....1::::~ . ~~ F3 ,.. / "\\ ...... ~ U ....... \\~ ................... ael~ ~„ ~ i ~ i ~~ `= rz~ camn ~' ' w ~ ~~ ID ~. ~ i ~ e <. ~~ ~ .. -- -_ ~ -' -~` -.~~ ~ ~ ~~....~. i` ~~ i --\ _ ~. ~ . ~- ' ~ ~ ~' ~ ~ ; s~~ ~=~~ ~~''1-~~`" ~~_~~ ram(` . _,.: J ~ y~\ \`~ LEGEND _ _ ~~~~~ _ ~ GREENBELT/NATURAL ._ OPEN SPACE ~„~ PLANTED BUFFER i j i i i ;'~ i ACTIVE RECREATION PARK PLAZA W! GREENSPACE 9 ~ \ ~~ ~~ 4 ~'' ~~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ y~ '~ ~ \ ~' ~\ _°, 'J /!/ , -_ /; i ~" .11, a~.-++5', err y ~` "~ ~^J .j ~ o`o-... / ~, ..OPEN SPACE A ~..~ ,~, .-"'' PLAN ~ WAIL VILLAGE PLAN ~~ 1 1 1 1 ~ .~ ~ ,L . r~ ^ i~EET 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. 24 B!W -~\~ -e79p~ ~~_~ ~~ / \~` r - _ ~t\~ ~ ~ I ~t _- ~ ~~ ._--- _ ~ - ~~ _ - ~, ~_ ~~~ ` , b. - ~ , -~` ~, ~ _ `-~- ~y e19°`/ r ,° ° vOl.f v069 ~. _~ -.. ~ BIJO-~_ -- C C -~ ~ _~.~ % _ - - _ ._ .ae ~' __ .. -~-_ ° - _ _ _ `. _ _ t - - ~_ ~ 6-~ _ __ ._ _ a ~'~ ~~ ~ ~~` ~- n\~ ~t ~~ _ , . __., ,° 1 4 11`111\1 .. 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This pattern has already been established and in some cases these larger structures along the Frontage Road serve to frame views over Vail Village to Vail Mountain. The Building Height Plan also strives, in some areas, to preserve major views from public right-of- ways. Building heights greatly influence the character of the built environment in the Village. This is particularly true in the Village Core where typical building heights of three to four stories establish a pleasing human scale. The building heights stated on this plan map are intended to provide general guidelines. Additional study should be made during specific project review relative to a building's height impact on the streetscape and relationship to surrounding structures. Specific design considerations on building heights are found in the Sub-Area section of this Plan and in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. 25 BUILDING HEIGHT PLAN Generally speaking, it is the goal of this Plan to maintain the concentration of low scale buildings in the core area while positioning larger buildings along the northern periphery (along the Frontage Road), as depicted in the Building Height Profile Plan. This pattern has already been established and in some cases these larger structures along the Frontage Road serve to frame views over Vail Village to Vail Mountain. The Building Height Plan also strives, in some areas, to preserve major views from public right-of- ways. Building heights greatly influence the character of the built environment in the Village. This is particularly true in the Village Core where typical building heights of three to four stories establish a pleasing human scale. The building heights stated on this plan map are intended to provide general guidelines. Additional study should be made during specific project review relative to a building's height impact on the streetscape and relationship to surrounding structures. Specific design considerations on building heights are found in the Sub-Area section of this Plan and in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. 25 BJ00~~" ~ BS '~ ~~~ ,~, - ~ ~ __- - ~~~~~A ,~C r` ,~ - r-- ~ -- = _ ,~ ~ ~ ~ .. fi - =~ __ ~ \ ,i ~~~ ,~ __ = .~- - _ ~~~~,g~m BPJa ra~~ ~ -~, - , --~ ~-- ~ _ ,_ - ~~~A--. _ _.~ - --' ~ ~-~--- ~--~~y _ rye - _ _ ~ -_ ,, --- __ - - _. 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HEIGHT PLAN LEGEND. ii ~---=-----___ ~_ ,'~ ~~ ~~~ ~, ~ 'I ~ ~ ~ ~ ,~/ n \ \, ~, ., \ \ :~a ~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~C " `'~ ~~ ~ AIL VILLAGE PLAN ' 3'4 MAXIMUM RANGE OF BUILDING HEIGHT IN STORIES ,;.~ ~~+, A building stay is defined as 9 feet of heght ; ; ~ <~;~~•~~~` fno roof included). Exact heght restrictions ~ will be determined by zoning. Varied roof heights 9; 1 1 , ,n~ y within range specified is desired fa each building 1 1 `~~~~ ~.., ° l . aio Marx ~ ` * DENOTES EXISTIfJG OR APPROVED BUILDINGS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE CONCEPTUAL BUILDING 1 • 1 I 1 • ' • HEIGHT PLAN a` ~~~~oo.r~ are. SHEET . SHADING DENOTES AREAS OF SIMILAR HEIGHT ~ - \\\~~~IIILLL r~,o 6M ''~ 3 of e . >iv . ~ ~. VIEW CORRIDORS [ELEVATION FROM FRONTAGE ROAD) ~~~ Q°~ ~~ h~ ~~~ ~~ ~ G~ ,~0 5~~~ Q4~ ,off to _ 3 ~~ ,~0 ti' BUILDING PROFILE FOLLOWS GENERAL 80WL SHAPE OF VALLEY FLOOR ~~i~ BUILDING MASSING (VILLAGE CORE SECTIONI BUILDING HEIGHT PROFILE '~ VAIL VILLAGE PLAN w .. r-Boa'-ao' "'E SHEET ' ` A-B-BB 5 OF 6 r`~ 0 15 50 Do 30D 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. 26 =~ - ~ ~~ ~ _ - ~~ y _\ \, ~~„ __~ _ -_ ~ ~ _ ---~ a < - - - ~ , _ -~_ ~ - Ol5 505.8 ... _.-_ - - -_bz 6608110 0 _ __ _ ~ ~ _ _ __ ~ ~_ ~ _ ~ - -,e -_ - 195.5 F95.i _ ~ _- ~ _i , ~ M%° r9~_ ~ -- _ _. _ _. _ -__rr-~ ~ ~ _.. _ _ _ -~ i- _ 98.1 __ _.. '- ._._ .. .____-. _.~~e_ - i - _~ - - 16 ~ _ -_ __- _ _ c. v = ~ fpm _~ ~_ _. 5 ~ _'~~&OSJT _ - _~ -~~ "~ -~d29Q _.--~ ~ :-~ ~ ~- _.. ~~e.~ .._ c 1,° ~o ;w5~.~ ~ ~ ° • Ill" I ~ ~'\~~. ''~ ~ +r~cs'~---.`.».~- --.:.~ _ _ ^J -- - ..~~..: ~-~ ~ T - -- _. - ~,~ '~ 555 ~ --~ ~ 5515 1-10 ~ ,05, o.w.~.5 4-i ~ ~~ST ~ y~ ~ ~ I -' RTATpN CENTER ~~ _I :~. ~ 9' naa w5~x5 „a ., -~ ~ ~ FO _ _. _. ~-~~ - - ,.,,., ~ ~',I °'"' l -- ~~ h rwi~ PARK ~~ `` ~ ~- ~ \i ,,. 1.5.55 - . 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"~ ~.. / _ ~ a - ~ r'~. - ~ any; \ _ ~. t wi a ... ~.~ - ~~ .. ,.- ~ ¢xr ,;~ - - 1 - rb ran - ~_'~~_~ JJ~. ~10 _ - " ~ ~ ~' i - ~ --~--tea: ~_~ ~z.._~ ~ arm ~ / ~ ~: 1 , ~. ' -. i i es ~ O _ _~ I i _. ~1 ~~ ~ .. 6YR ______ -- ~ . ,- ~___~-~~~-- , -._ ~ ~ _;~ A ~ _: ice" ~ 6~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~'.~ ~~~\ tom-- `'~ / '''° ~- ~ - ~v~~~ ~ ' ~ °~ s LAN ~~ ` \\ \\~~ \ ~ - ~ ~ ACTION P LEGEND NOTES: ~'a.~,d~,,.~~°~~\C,a.~ ~ ~o PARK PUBLIC PLAZA 3113 AflEEA3 SEE L BAN COESgNH aWOEPLA~ a ,g e'° S `~~~ ~ \ i - ~ -. _. ~ .. COMMERCIAL INFlLL ;J• (r B M _ BFFS~ABEEAE3M FOH PHQIECT OESCESiTgN3, -8i ~ r . ~'v E wo xoerx ® RESIDENTIAULODGING NVFILL STUDY AREA ® PUBLIC 1ACILRYI PARKING ~ ~ VEHICLE CONTROL P ' ANT PEDESTRIAN PATH ~ POOT BRIDGE ~ ~ 5. ,. ':.y 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. 27 MIXED USE SUB-AREA (#1) The Mixed-Use sub-area is a prominent activity center for Vail Village. It is distinguished from the Village core by the larger scale buildings and by the limited auto traffic along East Meadow Drive. Comprised of five major development projects, this sub-area is characterized by a mixture of residential/lodging and commercial activity. There is a great deal of potential for improvements to both public and private facilities in the area. Among these is the opportunity to develop gateway entries to the Village at the 4-way stop and at the intersection of Vail Road and Meadow Drive. It is also a long term goal to strengthen the connection between this area and the Village core area by reinforcing the established pedestrian linkages. Pedestrianization in this area may benefit from the development of retail infill with associated pedestrian improvements along East Meadow Drive and the development of public access to Gore Creek. A significant increas~ in this sub-area with Village Inn project. development potential 8. The completion of area "built out". in the Village's overnight bed base will occur the development of the final phase of the Vail In addition, commercial and residential/lodging is identified in sub-area concepts 3, 4, 6 and these projects will essentially leave the sub- 28 __ ~ T, - ~ ~~~.I l-1 l~IQ G'A1EV'~gY' vn ii ~ AGE INN _ -11 I ~ ~ ~ __-'_ ~~r;4 _. -- ~-,b><x~ ,' 1' f 1 rlaE ~~OUSf iNG /- vau COq TINA ~1 ~,-~ ~~> ~ VILLAGE INJ plA2A ~ ~~~I 0 - rq ~ E /% ' 1 ~~ ~`_~ 1 i AIISMAN _, ~ , ~~ #1-1 Vail Village Inn Final phase of Vail Village Inn project to be completed as established by development plan for SDD #6. Commercial development at ground level to frame interior plaza with greenspace. Mass of buildings shall "step up" from existing pedestrian scale along Meadow Drive to 4-5 stories along the Frontage Road. Design must be sensitive to maintaining view corridor from 4-way stop to Vail Mountain. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1. #1-2 Vail Road Intersection Possible realignment of intersection in conjunction with relocation of the Ski Museum. Focus of redesign should be to establish a small park and pedestrian entry for the west end of the Village and to provide a visual barrier to discourage vehicular traffic from heading south on Vail Road from the 4-way stop. Specific design of Ski Museum site to be included in West Meadow Drive pedestrian improvement project. The pedestrian connection both north and south along Vail Road should also be improved. Special emphasis on 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.3, 5.4. 29 AY ~; ~ a /. ~: f'`l1 Ll GE INN ,~ n1-3 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 ~~rith 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 Sonnenalp 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 t~fro 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. ~~ `i©, ,~ .i I 1 ~.~. 112 __ .. l ~± 30 -~1 ~ ,® #1-5 Willow Bridqe Road Walkway ~~ ~ ~Ifl~ll ~~ PA RKIfJ ~, ,, , , ~1 ~/~ ~ ~ rrrJJJ'''))) ~C o ~~ ~~~ ~M'E ADOW `] ~ GEN7ER C \ vtI LADE 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. 31 3 #1-7 Village Center Road Improvements Redesign of intersection as shown on the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Goal of this project is to create a visual landscape barrier to prevent unnecessary vehicular traffic. Bus, delivery and pedestrian traffic must also be accommodated in this design. Special emphasis on 3.1, 3.2, 5.3, 5.4. #1-8 Sonnenalp (Austria Haus)/Slifer Square Commercial infill along East Meadow Drive to provide stronger edge to street and commercial activity generators to reinforce the pedestrian loop throughout the Village. Focus of infill is to provide improvements to pedestrian circulation with a separated walkway including buffer, along East Meadow Drive. ROOF PAR ~~9~ B~e~ ~'.DG.!!! ~~~/ 5 L I FE~i~ e~. D~. CiOCK TOWER BiDG.. Accommodating on-site parking and maintaining the bus route along Meadow Drive are two significant constraints that must be addressed. One additional floor of residential/lodging may also be accommodated on this site. Special emphasis on 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1. 32 ~1~ I v 1'. -tiJ \ ~ ~-- U4\~. ~, ~~ ~Y2 ~ ~~.~ ~p . :~-12' ~ a~ ® II ® 1 \ ~/ 1`\ RIVER HOUSE / y~^\\ EDELWEISS ~~ ~ / '. L , ~ /'- Q/ ! ~ ~ ~_i ~''~_ SUMM ~ -9~ 1LLO~l CIF~~LE~ ~iooce o ~-9% ~ ®) ~~1 ~ ~~I,~~ 2~2 619 N P f. P~AA K ~'/ ~; :1-1/ RI( ' _~ I l ~~, I ~,_ ~ ~ ;~; ~ ~ 1_`} ,~ --' ~s s _---5 ,~, 1-1 ~ ~, ~ ~ ~~ t ~~ ALPINE i ~-i 1 /~ S7ANDARO _-~ - #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 throughtout 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 to Vail Recreational Trails Plan for additional information on this trail). Special emphasis on 3.4, 4.2. #1-10 Study Area: 4-Way Sto Intersection The 4-Way Stop intersection is the main entry to Vail. Continue to study traffic volume and best configuration for traffic flow. Aesthetic improvements should include substantial landscaping on all 4 corners and the construction of a landscaped median going east and west of the intersection. Special emphasis on 5.4. 33 xa~..r_ ~ ~-~ ~' ~ i II11. '~ I ~I ~iH ~ Y AIPINE '~-11 ~~ STANOARO ~~ ~ Fi-Fti /_ L - (~ __ __ ~ALISMAN SITZMA #1-11 Study Area: Gateway Site If existing approval expires, this site should be studied to determine best use. Preservation of the view corridor from the 4- way stop to Vail Mountain, (relative to the WI final phase), is essential, as is a substantial plaza/greenspace area on the northwest corner. Special emphasis on 4.1, 5.4. #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. ~~ ~ ~_ , 1-6 ~ ~-'~ ~, ~ ' I III ~ ~- ~~C~t~-~~ , ~ 1~ E, ~ ~ -~- o _ MEADOW E' ~ \J \ i:d ~ /~' #1-13 Traffic Circle/Plaza As vehicular traffic decreases with relocation of Crossroads lodging/delivery to Frontage Road, this is a potential site for a major public plaza with greenspace. Special emphasis on 3.1. 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. 34 }Ace u 4--- ~X 774 ~---~ :~,~~ ~ - ~~ CiY`~i WILLOW CIRCLE SUB-AREA (~2) Although immediately adjacent to the mixed use developments found in the Commercial Core and Mixed Use sub-areas, the Willow Circle sub- area has retained an exclusively residential character. Condominium developments have occurred on all but one of the sub-area's parcels and many of these properties are actively "short-termed" to overnight guests. In most cases, parking has been provided in underground structures. This design feature, coupled with the Town owned open space (Willow Circle Park), contributes to the pleasing appearance of this area. In most cases, the levels of development throughout this sub-area greatly exceed what is allowed under existing zoning (High Density Multi-Family zone). Gross residential floor area ratios (GRFAR) range from .6 to 1.3, with an average of 1.01. With the exception of one parcel, all properties within this sub-area are developed at, or over, their permitted levels of development. As such, there is little development potential left in this sub-area. Residential uses dominate this sub-area and are proposed to continue with the exception of one potential commercial space at the east end of the sub-area facing Willow Bridge Road. This concept is discussed further under Sub-Area 2.2. ~ t ~ ~~ - • ,-> :1,~- fib= , ,~ ~ , ~ i ; r - I 1 / I RIPER. HOUSE ~i ` ~-~~ 1 i 9 ~~ ~, o) 91~H P ~ P K /,~ r vV ~~W 1LLC t, ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ -~ r ~ ~ srr E DEi WEIS3 ~~ c;~~- rl ::....:.:::.::.:..::~ '~:.':1:-1~:::.:::: R ,~, - ~' wr ~ RIVA RtDGE ~~ ~`.. SOUTFt ~, ~,, _--__.J~, ~N~l ~ -- __ `-- --- -_ ~J ~U M M ~ ~ ~ ~oa~~ x ~ k ILA-~' RIDGE I aD~iH I r ~ __ / ~ ~ Rp" ;__ __ .., ~ SILL.-~ 35 EOEC4L~IS3 `I -- S)T~Mgp w ,1-- ~. ~ Wf ,'~ ~_ -. ___ " ~ --- ~~ _ _- i ,~ --~_ ti ~ - ~ #2-2 Summers Lodqe This property has recently been redeveloped into a small number of condominiums. Ground floor commercial expansion with all services and deliveries fronting toward the Village will serve to reinforce pedestrian circulation throughout the Village core. West side of property shall maintain residential character consistent with the sub-area. All commercial activity, including delivery functions must orient toward Willow Bridge Road. Covenant restrictions presently restrict commercial activity, amendments would be required. Special emphasis on 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 3.4, 6.1. #2-3 Willow Circle Infill Presently the only property within the sub-area that is not developed to, or above, existing density allowances. While slight increases in residential density may be considered in the redevelopment of this parcel, the shape of the lot may seriously hinder the potential for GRFA greater than what is permitted by existing zoning. Adequate landscape buffers between this parcel and Town roads and adjacent properties should be maintained through the re-development of this property. Structured parking would be necessary for any additional level of development. Special emphasis on 1.2, 3.1, 5.1, 5.4. 36 ~LiHC.'itL? `1 ~ /fir%~, ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ i ~'~. ~ ~ .~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ PWFA HCUSE ~'~~ ^-,., ~ ~~II//// //~~ E~ELWEf88 ?,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~.. -~ i~ ~ J- ~` `~ 1 ~ •`: ~ ~ S ~ ~ _ W O ....., .RC ~ .. 4~ .~ ~ ~~~~ - i x/ ~[ RIC I _ q' ~a; ~ _ _ ,~ ~ 0 '~: r-~ ~ m ~i ~ _ ~ ` ; o ~! ~' .~t~ ~ ~ c %' • w i eivea lious~ (~~ / ~~~J ~ EAEL5M1=198 ,~ #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. 37 COMMERCIAL CORE 1 SUB-AREA (#3) This pedestrianized area of the Village represents the traditional image of Vail. A mixture of residential and commercial uses, limited vehicular access, and inter-connected pedestrian ways are some of the characteristics that distinguish this area from other portions of the Village. With the exception of embellishing pedestrian walkways, developing plazas with greenspace, and adding a number of infill developments, it is a goal of the community to preserve the character of the Village as it is today. The core area, with its predominately Tyrolian architecture, is the site of the earliest development in Vail. Over time, a need to upgrade and improve infrastructure such as loading and delivery facilities, drainage, paved surfaces and other landscape features has become apparent. Many of these improvements to public spaces will be addressed as part of an overall streetscape improvement project. There is also the potential to initiate a number of these improvements in conjunction with private sector development projects. Although it is a goal to maintain design continuity in the Village Core, there will be change in the core area's built environment. This is mostly due to the number of properties that have not exercised their full development rights. Most notable among these properties are the Red Lion Building, the Cyranos Building, the Lodge at Vail, and the Covered Bridge Building. If each of these and other properties develop to their full potential, there will undoubtedly be a significant increase in the level of development in the Village Core. The Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan has been the primary tool in guiding private development proposals in the core area since 1980. The Guide Plan will continue to be used in conjunction with the goals and design criteria outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan. Infill and redevelopment proposals shall be reviewed for compliance with the design criteria, goals, objectives and policies established in these respective plans. U _~~~' ~ ~ARCAOE ~ ~~ v BLDG. ~~ ~ J~ t'~ ~4 e~°~ LODGE AT VAtt. ~ ~~~~~ ~~ ~~ -- ~ ~/ \ 1 ~ ENE UAIL f~ PLACE, ~~ i ~~ ~ ,._- ' ~ ,, ~--"" 1 i' BODGE 30lJTli ~ ~ ~ ~-~-~ ~j ~_ ~, ; ~,' ~~. tz~, DC,_ i a 1 RIS1 ~. `, ~' ~1 #3-1 Lodge at Vail/Internat'1 Win 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. 39 #3-3 Seibert Circle Study Area Study area to establish a more inviting public plaza with greenspace with good sun exposure and to create a focal point at the top of Bridge Street. Design and extent of new plaza to be sensitive to fire access and circulation considerations. Special emphasis on 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2. ~o A61 R aNE VAI PLACE ~vw¢.. BG~_ #3-4 Mill Creek Commericial Infill The development of commercial frontage along the west side of Mill Creek to encourage pedestrian traffic in this area. Pedestrian improvements including the bridge over Mill Creek and a mid-block connection to Bridge Street are also desired (see Urban Design Guide Plan). Improvements to Mill Creek (landscaping, utilities and stream bank stabilization) as well as loading and delivery, must be addressed. Special emphasis on 2.4, 2.5, 3.4, 4.1, 6.1. #3-5 Mill Creek Court Partial infill of the Mill Creek Court Building courtyard (one story retail) in conjunction with the development of a public plaza and embellishments to the walkway along Mill Creek. Purpose of improvements is to strengthen pedestrian circulation in this area of the Village. Special emphasis on 1.2, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1. 40 ~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. ~~ ~ i #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. 41 #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. 42 TRANSPORTATION CENTER (#4) The only existing facility within this sub-area is the Vail Village Transportation Center (TRC). The TRC serves as the transportation hub of the Village and the entire community. There is potential for future expansion of the parking structure eastward along with other ancillary development potential. Foremost among these is development over the expansion of the parking structure. The primary purpose of this sub-area is to provide parking for the entire Village area. The priority of any expansion to this facility should be to maximize the amount of additional public parking available at this site. An important consideration in future expansion of the TRC is the view corridors as depicted in the Building Height Profile. o-- ~- :"~ ~ ~ ,... _- ~- ~~ , ~=~~'~~~ ~) a r ROOF PARKING ~R~ANS„ ORTATION CENTER ROOF PARKING VAII t - ~ I _ _ Y. _`~:.:„ ~~-sue- 00 4-1 ~ In,` - - , _~_- ~ ~ also --:- - _; -__- al9o ~ `- ~~~._ e _ ~ _- --~ pRIVE -alaa /r EAST ME AD O'.v ~~' ~` EAST N1~ f7QVV DRIVE ' l ~~ VAII ATHlE 71C CLUB ~ ~,j- f _^ ~OUNTAIN HAU9 ,. ~.~ J 1~- _ ,-,_ ~~r~Nru ~ \~ ~a„or, / j ~~.3 ~:~ 43 #4-1 TRC Expansion (Complete) This site has long been considered the logical location for future expansions to the Vail Transportation Structure. Any expansion should maximize the number of additional public parking spaces. There is a potential for a one to two story structure over the parking expansion to accommodate some type of public purpose facility. Special emphasis 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4. :. ~ .._,: ,_.. I T ao \ I~ ~ ~ ~\ _ ~ j 1~~, ROOF PARKIN =t / R ' i ,. ~ __ RAMS ORT ooF a4axint~ ~: VA~~ - N CENT 4-1 I~,~ ' ~ TRA ISCOR TA pry' ~ ~ _.. A TIO E ^ ~ - CENi ~-( p li~i ER _ _ r I( _ _- ___ _ - ~i7. ~ ~ ~, _ ____ __._. _ _ -- --- i _ .~.:- --9/90 ~ _• B190 / // ~ ~. ~~ ~ 7. ~ ~~ BIRO ~ -C~~~~~ p 8/d0 .•. ~ ~- - ~ ~ iY~R t / _ ~_- v ~ _ - ~ _~-~--~~TT ~_~ ~ ~ EAST S+F ADOw) DRwE 73 ~---~\_~ ~ _ _ 3 ~ ~ ,~: ~' ~- = EAST ~ ~ f rirS~n~ nQw~ ~\ AaAarME ~ 9'rt ~ -_ 44 EAST MEADOW DRIVE SUB-AREA (#5 Two of the three properties within the East Meadow Drive sub-area are developed substantially over the densities permitted under existing zoning. In the most extreme case, the Mountain Haus is developed to over 150 units per acre with a GRFAR of 3.9. (Other sub-areas in the Village average .75). Given existing levels of development and the site characteristics of each of these parcels, there is little potential development remaining within this sub-area. Additional pedestrian improvements should be pursued along East Meadow Drive and Vail Valley Drive. The Village Streamwalk was constructed through this sub-area in 1988. This addition to the pedestrian network has provided access to Gore Creek as well as linked this sub-area to other Village sub-areas to the east and the west. .. ~=~_ 45 #5-1 Village Streamwalk (Complete) Development of a portion of the Village Streamwalk along Gore Creek between Bridge Street and Ford Park. Seating areas and/or a small pocket park adjacent to the creek have been developed in conjunction with this walkway. ROOF PARKING TR ~= 8l90 _--l R180 <_~,~- .. ~~F RTATION CENTER ING ,, -- \, L 9C I 46 EAST VILLAGE SUB-AREA (n7) 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 will attract additional traffic and population into this area and may have significant impacts upon portions of sub areas 6 and 10. ~ ~i_l `~ ~' r ~,~ TOWNHOUSES r. rL__~~~--rl~' _ ~~; --~ i ~ > GARDE 7HE C i ~~/\CLUB 47 THE GODS 7 %.\ ~~WB WEST- ~ ( ~~V 7-1 ~ - m. /1 ~ 48 #7-1 Christian/VA Study Area Presently zoned for lodging, this parcel currently provides parking for the Christiania Lodge and Vail Associates. Issues to be addressed in the development of this property include covenants restricting the use of this property to parking, accommodation of existing parking as well as demand created by new development and a formally adopted view corridor, looking toward the Gore Range. Public purpose uses that may be appropriate for this site include park/open space and/or a central loading and delivery facility for the Village core. #7-2 Tivoli Lodge Infill .(Complete) Small lodging Infill over parking area off of the existing lodge. Mass of building to "step down" from existing structure. A key issue related to this potential development is accommodating on- site parking for new demand created and the spaces lost by the Infill of the existing lot. ~ ~-~~~~/ ~ ~~~~R \~aS {L'CA( ~~ ~~ .,.' 4-1 ~ o~'~ ,r~ #7-3 Vail Valley Drive Sidewalk A sidewalk (separated from the road where possible) through the sub-area linking the Golden Peak Base Facility with the Vail Transportation Center. Landscape improvements and pedestrian crosswalks to be included as required to meet demands of pedestrian traffic. Special emphasis on 3.1, 3.4. #7-4 Parking Lot Infill Presently utilized as parking for adjacent properties. While zoned for parking (covenant restrictions also limit use of this parcel to parking), this site could accommodate a small lodge. Practical difficulties in developing this site include the covenant restrictions and maintaining on-site parking for existing and future demand. Possible public uses for this site include pedestrian and bus circulation improvements. Special emphasis on 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 5.3, 5.4. 49 #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. 50 ' GOLDEN PEAK SKI BASE SUB-AREA (#10 The Golden Peak SKI BASE Sub-Area has traditionally served as a y 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. I// , /p~M: >(\ __. ,~ ~ ' PIN OS DEl NOAiI ti v_-r •,r~ ~~• " T ~~ ~. ~'"~~ ~ i / / 1 i ~'~ / +'/ / J // / / \~~ < F(~ ~~ .. 51 ~ ~; ,~ FLL SEACONS` #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. 52 \\ :... i ~~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~\ -~: -: \ ~~ - - ~,- ~__ . VIAIOS DEL NOp1E s y-- ~ ~, ~F• ~~ MILL CREEK SUB-AREA a 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. rcMn n ua ~ ~ ~ ~. ~ _ r_ ~. ~ ~ i ~_ ~ ~ ~ , _ - ~~,~ ~~- ~ ~- ~ ' ~ ~ ,. Y ti ;~ ~~ i ~ ~~ -~~ .~ - ~ y- __ ,~ ~~ ~~, ~~~/ !~ - - ` L.O. L.O. c '+,~ ``~ ~ ~` f +~~ ~ 1 ~ \ ~ 1 /' ~ `` . ~ X ~ ~ ~~ 1 ~ / _. 1,. ._ X L.O. „~ ~ ,I ,, ,J X~"R_ _ ~ ~ ,~ L C "r r ~ \~ . ~- ~ i~ z C ~ ~ l - ~ ~~ , ~, ~~ ,i - f ~BOULOE: S ~ ~ ~ ~~^ ~ ~ ~ ~ l ~ ~ , ., , .~~~ ~ I ~ IV11LL CREEK CIRCLE ~~ ~~ ~~~ ,j ~ ~ III 53 EAST GORE CREEK SUB AREA (tt6 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. J _ - ,- , _~.\ 360/-_.~yC"1'r-. ,_ ~. ~~ - 5-~ i -_~ ~ --- ~-- _~ _ ~_ ~~~ ,' - ~ _ ~~ 54 -~' `- ~,`- ~ l -~ ~ y- _ .~\ ~~ ~_ ~~- ~ ., ~, - i' ,~!~F- ~~~ 3~~~'•.~~-0 ~1 ;,~ i „o ^-, \ ~ ~\~ ~ ~ -~~ ~ 3 ~~~ 73.3 ~~ o ~ ntar~ ~:. ~ .., -~3 2 ,~.< 1 1,1 a ~~ 1\ -2 1~ 55 #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. -- ~ ~: GORE RANGE VIEW FROM VAIL VALLEY DRIVE OVER MANOR VAIL .~/// EAST FRONTAGE ROAD SUB-AREA (#9) The East Frontage Road sub-area is comprised of condominium and time share residential development. This sub-area is unique in that its access is directly off of the Frontage Road generating little vehicular impact on other areas of the Village. Large areas of surface parking within the sub-area provide the opportunity for additional residential infill development. Given proper attention to design considerations, this sub-area could provide additional density within close proximity to the Village core. At the present time, the sub-area is separated from the Village core by Gore Creek. This sub-area has a pedestrian connection with the Village and Ford Park via the Village Streamwalk. A sidewalk along the Frontage Road should be constructed to improve pedestrian safety and further connect the Village parking structure to Ford Park. Area between building and Gore Creek must be improved to enhance natural environment. I ~~- _ ', ~~ _I ~ TYROLEatI~ 'i:N f -t-.___- . F 160 ~ ~~~~> ~, ~-JC -\8j90 ~~ TAG LQ PA ~_~ ~ ~ ~.-~L R ~ ~~ PP K\NG r° !~% ~~~, F ~, ~'. \, ~ ~~ ~Q'. A D 'vYREN /~ ./'~ -- ~~~~~-~ ~~ ,~~ -- `~ ~ - ~ ~~2 _ ~ .~ 56 ~~.. _ ~, --- - - #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. #5-1 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. 57 FORD 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 n5. 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 we7a_ as additional tennis court facilities. ~ \~ i FO • PARK \ ~~ ~+ 1 • , ~~~ ~ i~ • ,, :~ ^~_,, ~5~ \ ~~ _ , ;~ ~ , ~. , ~, , ~ ~~ ~ :~ ~~ ~, ~~~~ ,, ,~~•~ °~~ ,, > ~`~ ,, \, , `- '~ ~ ~~ 58 VIII. IMPLEP~ZENTATION 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. 59 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 Com letion 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. 60 [ ~ APPENDIX A VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS 1 APRX. APRX. NET UNITS RETAIL UNBLT UNBLT PARCEL ACREAGE SQ.FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S UNITS ACRES SQ.FT. UNITS SO FT. rn r Mixed Use Sub-Area #1: Vail Village Inn 3.46 150,718 74,364 0.49 Sonnenalp - (Bav/Sui) 2.81 122,491 0.00 (Austria) 0.55 23,958 30,115 1.26 Talisman 0.51 22,172 0.00 Crossroads West 1.86 80,978 24,114 0.30 Crossroads East 0.81 35,066 0 0.00 Village Center 1.50 65,296 65,038 1.00 Totals 11.49 500,679 193,631 0.43 Willow Circle Sub-Area #2: Bishop Park 0.708 30,840 21,480 0.70 Lot 9 0.316 13,765 2,000 0.15 Willows 0.484 21,083 16,236 0.77 Riva Ridge North 0.274 11,935 13,127 1.10 Riva Ridge South 0.352 15,333 19,824 1.29 Summer's Lodge 0.323 14,070 8,442 0.60 Edelweiss 0.363 15,812 20,970 1.33 River House 0.377 _16,422 13,341 0.81 Totals 3.197 139,261 115,420 0.84 (a.u.'s) 49 69 83.5 24.1 44,361 148 45,636 0 139 69.5 24.7 6,906 0 0 0 38 19.0 34.5 2,600 0 0 16 0 16.0 31.4 0 0 0 22 0 22.0 11.8 40,531 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 see above 0 0 72 0 72.0 48.0 14,127 0 0 159 246 282.0 25.0 108,525 0 45,636 13 0 13.0 18.36 0 0 0 (d.u.' s) 1 0 1.0 3.16 0 8 8,259 29 0 29.0 59.92 0 0 0 10 0 10.0 36.50 0 0 0 18 0 18.0 51.14 0 0 0 4 0 4.0 12.38 0 0 0 20 0 20.0 55.10 0 0 0 10 0 10.0 26.53 0 0 0 105 0 105.0 32.89 0 0 8,259 *FIGURES ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ZONING OR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES ~" ~ APPENDIX A VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 2 N PARCEL CCI Sub-Area #3: APRX. APRX. NET UNITS RETAIL UNBLT UNBLT ACREAGE SQ.FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S UNITS ACRES SQ.FT. UNITS SQ.FT. Plaza Lodge 0.295 Hill Building 0.195 Golden Peak House 0.159 A&D Building 0.169 Wall Street Bldg. 0.168 Gallery Bldg. 0.073 Slifer Bldg. 0.073 McBride Bldg. 0.175 Covered Bridge 0.107 Gastof Grams. 0.370 Casino Bldg. 0.175 Cyrano's 0.107 Red Lion Bldg. 0.320 Rucksack 0.096 One Vail Place 0.464 12,850 10,240 0.80 7 7 10.5 35.59 14,000 8,494 5,856 0.69 1 0 1.0 5.13 8,056 6,926 9,154 1.32 20 6 23.0 144.65 6,581 7,362 5,888 0.80 3 0 3.0 17.75 4,630 7,318 4,729 0.65 8 0 8.0 47.62 7,371 3,158 2,170 0.69 1 0 1.0 13.79 5,247 3,167 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 638 7,610 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 22,640 4,674 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 8,803 16,117 13,201 0.82 6 22 17.0 45.95 14,011 7,623 4,336 0.57 3 0 3.0 17.14 3,749 4,652 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 5,434 13,939 4,971 0.36 2 0 2.0 6.25 13,643 4,199 2,147 0.51 2 0 2.0 20.75 4,528 20,229 9,144 0.45 5 0 5.0 10.77 2,691 Lodge at Vail 2.707 117,917 Lodge So. Tower 0.335 14,593 Sitzmark Lodge 0.403 17,542 Bell Tower 0.138 6,011 Gore Creek Plaza 0.173 7,536 Creekside 0.234 10,193 Mill Creek Court 0.224 9,757 Fitz. Scott Bldg. 0.032 1,411 Totals 7.192 313,279 64,134 0.54 59 62 90.0 33.25 17,982 57,526 3.94 42 0 42.0 125.37 0 14,200 0.81 1 35 18.5 45.94 11,929 3,883 0.65 3 0 3.0 21.74 6,950 5,147 0.68 5 0 5.0 28.90 7,146 5,117 0.50 4 0 4.0 17.09 9,136 10,434 1.07 13 0 13.0 58.04 3,553 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 900 232,277 0.69 185 132 251.00 30.25 179,618 0 0 3 544 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 358 1 2,534 4 6,088 2 3,740 0 0 1 1,762 2 3,722 0 6,220 0 1,214 6 7,040 (a.u.' s) 34 30,200 0 0 0 0 0 925 0 881 1 3,038 0 0 0 0 20 68,266 *FIGURES ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ZONING,DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. r .~ APPENDIX A* VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 3 rn w 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 Athletic Club 0.610 26,572 20,783 0.78 7 24 Cornice Bldg. 0.084 3,659 1 0.00 4 0 Totals 1.184 51,575 105,040 1.58 86 24 Vail Transportation Center #5 Parking Structure 5.787 252,082 0 0.00 0 0 Totals 5.787 252,082 0 0.00 0 0 East Villaqe Sub-Area #6 Lot J/P-3 0.475 20,691 Christiania/Chat. 0.478 20,822 Lee Ward Res. 0.180 7,841 Tivoli Lodge 0.410 17,860 Villa Valhala 0.182 7,928 Vorlalufer 0.287 12,502 Ramshorn 0.530 23,087 Garden of Gods C1. 0.510 22,216 All Season 1.179 51,357 Lot P-2 0.455 19.820 Totals 4.686 204,122 75.0 153.06 4,345 0 0 19.0 31.15 3,618 0 0 4.0 47.62 0 0 600 32.7 77.3 7,963 0 600 0.0 0.0 500 0 0 0.0 0.0 500 0 0 (a.u. 's) 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 22 12,414 24,247 1.16 10 25 22.5 47.07 1,000 0 0 6,391 0.82 1 0 1.0 5.56 0 0 0 13,768 0.77 1 38 20.0 48.78 0 0 398 15,058 1.90 12 0 12.0 65.93 0 0 6,092 30,224 2.42 23 0 23.0 80.14 0 0 0 18,573 0.80 10 22 21.0 39.62 0 0 0 15,071 0.68 3 17 12.0 .22.55 0 0 0 31,808 0.62 38 0 38.0 32.23 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 155,140 0.92 98 102 149.0 34.19 1,000 0 18,904 *FIGURES ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ZONING DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. a APPENDIX A* VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 4 PARCEL ACREAGE SQ.FT. NET GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S UNITS UNITS ACRES APRX. RETAIL UNBLT S9.FT. UNITS APRX. UNBLT SQ.FT. Golden Peak Sub-Area #7 (d.u.' s) Golden Peak Base 40.000 1,742,400 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 6 14,600 Totals 40.000 1,742,400 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 6 14,600 Mill Creek Court Sub-Area ~8 (d.u.' s) ~ P/S Lots (19) 6.575 286,407 n/a n a 23 0 26 3.95 0 12 n a Totals 6.575 286,407 n/a n/a 23 0 26 3.95 0 12 n/a East Gore Creek Sub-Area #9 Vail Trails East 0.458 19,950 22,133 1.11 25 0 25.0 54.59 0 0 0 Vail Trail Chalet 0.444 19,341 18,903 0.98 22 0 22.0 49.55 0 0 0 Texas Townhomes 0.446 19,428 17,050 0.88 14 0 14.0 31.39 0 0 0 (d.u.' s) Manor Vail 5.441 237,010 114,910 0.48 123 0 123.0 22.61 4,200 13 27,295 Totals 6.789 295,729 172,996 0.86 I84 0 184.0 39.53 4,200 0 27,295 *FIGURES ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ZONING OR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. r .,~ APPENDIX A* VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN LAND USE ANALYSIS BY SUB-AREAS - PAGE 5 rn 10 0 10.0 27.17 4,000 50 0 50.0 36.50 0 89 0 89.0 31.24 0 APRX. NET UNITS RETAIL UNBLT PARCEL ACREAGE SQ.FT. GRFA GRFAR D.U.'S A.U.'S UNITS ACRES SQ.FT. UNITS East Frontage Road Sub-Area #10 Tyrolean Inn 0.368 16,030 11,171 0.70 The Wren 1.370 59,677 37,558 0.63 Apollo Park 2.849 124,102 46,756 0.38 Totals 4.587 199,810 95,485 0.57 GRAND TOTALS: 91.490 3,985,344 1,069,989 0.72 149 0 149.0 31.64 4,000 y 0 0 0 0 y APRX. UNBLT SQ.FT. 0 0 27,417 27,417 969 504 1,179.0 31.68 305,806 38 210,977 NOTES: 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. *FIGURES ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ZONING OR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. TOPIC 8/1 BANNER POLES IN THE VILLAGE AND LIONSHEAD (request: Slevin) 8/1 STREET ENTERTAINMENT 8/8 UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING FOR ARTERIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 8/8 WEST INTERMOUNTAIN ANNEXATION (request: Lapin) 8/15 VUCWD/TOV LAND CONTRACT 8/15 NO SMOKING ORDINANCE 9/5 CALL UP PROCEDURE FOR PEC AND DRB DECISIONS (request: Steinberg) 10/17 UVF FINANCIAL REPORT 11/7 SURVEY CREW BUDGET ITEM (request: Steinberg/Rose) WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP ONS 1/05/90 Page 1 FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS PETER: Arrange location and placement of permanent banner poles at any location other than Pepi's and in Lionshead. PAM: No more rock 'n roll. Perhaps no mare jazz? KRISTAN: Provide costs to individuals to convert to underground. Provide firm number for TOU's portion by budget time. Inventory all above- ground wiring. LARRY: Proceeding w/legal requirements for annexation. RON: Contract in final stages of negotiation LARRY/SUSAN: Organize study group to examine voluntary options. LARRY: Work out wording to disallow the call up procedure for PEC and DRB decisions to be allowed without consensus. IRON: Request financial report from VUF. STAN/STEVE: Bring back survey crew issue before hiring. Ampersand has photo study for banner poles completed. Meeting with consultant scheduled for Jan. 11. Review meeting held September 20. Business survey mailed 12/19/89. Available at front desk, now through 1/20/90. Report on results expected in mid-February. Received letter from New Electric detailing costs for each property. Community Development will write letters to property owners for their response. Council will discuss when we have a response. AMOCO has orally agreed to participate. Annexation map is being produced. Susan has completed research and submitted updated plats to Dan Corcoran. Discuss annexing Interstate. Larry communicating with Dan Corcoran. Larry and Jim Collins are working on contract. Kent Rose met with UVCWD Board on Dec. 21 and final contract is being drafted. Group to include Safeway and other retail outlets in their scrutiny. Draft ordinance for public places other than restaurants has been done by Susan and she is waiting for Larry's review. Resolution is being developed. Larry and Peter will have a solution by Jan. 12. Written. Audit is just being completed. Ron to recontact Lissa Macintosh. Second staff discussion held Dec. 21. Will be discussed with Council on Jana 16. 11/14 SALES TAX FOR FUND RAISING. (STEVE/DANI: Bring back to Council for more (Will be discussed Jan. 16. EVENTS FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES discussion. WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP TOPIC 12/5 COUNCIL COMPENSATION 12/5 LOCALIZED TOWN MEETINGS (request: Gibson) 12/5 ADOPT-A-COUNCILMEMBER (request: James Johnson) 12/5 TIME PARAMETERS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS (request: Rose) 12/5 TASK FORCE ON HOUSING (request: Gibson) 12/12 TOU HEALTH INSURANCE (request: Lapin) 12/12 CONFUSING STREET NAMES (request: Lapin) 12/12 SKIER SAFETY ACT (request Rose) 12/12 EXPANSION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES (request: Lapin) LARRY/RON: Explore possibilities for raising compensation of Councilmembers. RON: Time is opportune to call neighborhood, local- ized, limited agenda public meetings. Orchestrate same. COUNCIL: Organize 24-hour adoptee program with citizens in the TOV. LARRY: Define time procedure for conduct of meetings. RON/CHARLIE: Discuss county-wide task farce. Develop formal charge and review possibility of TOV taking lead role. CHARLIE/CATHIE: Provide bid figures for single & married benefits/coverage to support Lincoln National's selection (detail on permanent dis- ability, short-term, life insurance, etc.) STAN/DICK/PETER/KEN: Although it is a complex and emotional process, should we consider renaming confusing streets? I.E., East/West Meadow Drive, etc. ,BUCK/LARRY/KEN: Contact Brian McCartney regarding implementing the SAA within TOU limits (outside of Forest Service areas) to enable violations to be handled in Municipal Court. RON/DICK: At what point does the TOV need to consider its present fire protection system/ facilities and expansion of those? 1/05/90 Page 2 FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS Report to Council by early Feb. To be discussed by Council at goal setting session on Jan. 30. West Vail breakfast meeting scheduled for Feb. 1. Council will discuss in goal setting session Jan. 30. Larry is preparing to present to Council. Council, PEC will meet with Rosall, Remmen & Cares on Jan. 16 to further refine the scope of services. Charlie will complete a detailed anaylsis with explanations Jan. 16. Will be discussed at Interdepartmental Jan. 10. A memo will be given to Council with staff's recommendations. Internal meeting will take place. Item will be discussed at a future Council Work Session. Research and analysis of requirements being developed. Will discuss recommended steps with Council Jan. 23. 12/19 2:00 A.M. BUSES STAN: If staff levels return to normal, attempt to We are currently 4 bus drivers down. We are unable at this schedule busing to allow alternative forms of time to implement additional service, but we are still transportation for late night workers. recruiting. ~. , , ,`~ _I ." :~ * ~ is ~~ , ~ .~ ~ ~ ~- ~~ ,~ Chamt~er of Commerce MEMORANDUM T0: All Vail Chamber of Commerce Members FROM: Karen Morter, Executive Director DATE: January 16, 1990 RE: Next Chamber Forum Luncheon The Vail Chamber will present an exciting New Year - New Decade Chamber Forum luncheon to be held on Tuesday, January 16, at Noodle's Restaurant in the Potato Patch Club at 11:45 ANI. Peter H. Rudy, Attorney and Counsellor at law, will be talking with us about the labor laws for the 90's. He will address the importance of preventive litigation and administrative proceedings and other exciting ideas for the last decade in the 20th Century. Please join us for this informational presentation. We must have reservations no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, January 15. Call 476-1000, ext. 41. Cost to members is $12, non members is $i6. ?~I East ^~1eaciow Drive. ~'aii. Colorado 81657 303:476-1000 To: All Vail Business Owners From: Vail Chamber of Commmerce Re: Winterfaire '90 Vail Winterfaire '90 is fast approaching! This special event is set for January 13th and 14th, Saturday and Sunday. This year, there are lots of fun activities planned for both Lionshead and the Village. Saturday will include fireworks shot from Lionshead, great street entertainment in both areas and "You Guys" playing at the bottom of the Vista Bahn. Sunday will be a SK and lOK Cross Country Ski Race at the Vail Golf Course and street entertainment in both areas once again. The Chamber respectively requests merchant donations to be used for door prizes such as dinners, gift certificates etc. to be given at the races on Sunday and hopefully to be used that same weekend! As always, the Chamber appreciates any help you can give. Please fill out the attached form by January 10, 1990 and send to: Vail Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 308, Vail, Co 81658. My Business__ Winterfaire '90 gift certificate: __________~___r_N _ wishes to support and would like to donate the following merchandise/ Please return form by Jan.10, 1990 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JANUARY 3, 1990 3:00 P.M. SITE VISITS 2:00 P.M. MEETING CANCELLED 1. Choppen Green House Addition BR 4778 Meadow Dr./L 2, Blk 7, Bighorn 5th Add. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 1990 MEETING. 2. Paul Sands - Placement of fill on Lots 9 & 10, Block G, Vail Das Schone #2. MM 2378 & 2388 Garmish Drive. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 1990 MEETING. 3. Alpine Townhouses IV - New P/S Residence. MM 754 Potato Patch Dr./ L 3, B 2, V. Potato P. #1 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED UNTIL APPLICATION IS COMPLETE. 4. Vail Glo Addition (Conceptual Only) BR 705 West Lionshead Circle TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 1990 MEETING. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF APPROVALS: MEMBERS ABSENT: V.A. Ski School Teaching Area Sign (Nordic Center). tows o 75 south frontage road veil, Colorado 81657 (303) 479-2158 department of public works/transportation MEMORANDUM TO: Ron Phillips FROM: Skip Gordon DATE: January 3, 1990 RE: 1989 Ridership compared to 1988 TM ~` i ~ 481 1 ~.v VAIL 1989 Below are the statistics showing total ridership for 1989 compared to that of 1988 for the YEAR. INTOWN W. VAIL E. VAIL SANDSTONE 1988 2,141,482 317,739 237,680 162,626 1989 2,362,810 387,070 289,927 159,094 DIFFERENCE 221,328 69,331 52,247 3,532 10% UP 22% UP 22% UP 2% DOWN Grand Total Intown, W. Vail, E. Vail, Sandstone 2,859,907 Grand Total Intown, W. Vail, E. Vail, Sandstone 3,198,901 DIFFERENCE 338,994 12 % UP SG/pab cc: Stan Berryman Charlie Wick Caroline Fisher ^~ 241 E. Meadow Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 MEMO TO . Chamber of Commerce Members and VRA Associate Members F ROM . Sarah Walter - Regional Sales Manager Vail Resort Association - Denver Office RE . Social Services Technical and Business Staffs - Spring Conference DATE . December 29, 1989 The Social Services Technical and Business Staffs organization are holding a conference at the Marriott Mark Resort May 15-18, 1990. This is a joint conference with the Colorado Family~Support Council and will bring 600 people to the Vail Valley. During the program, they will be giving away door prizes at General Sessions and coffee breaks. Any merchants sponsoring a door prize will be recognized during the sessions. If you would like to participate in this program please return the attached slip to the VRA offices by January 30th. Thank you for your participation! * For further info on other groups visiting Vail and Beaver Creek, feel free to call the Group Sales Office. (cut here) Merchant Door prize for SSTBS/CFSC Authorized Signature Contact Phone CENTRAL RESERVATIONS 1-800-525-3875 GROUP SALES / BUSWESS OFFICE (303) 476-1000 Denver Line 595-9488 .. .J' ~~ RICHARJ~ ANA ~{RISTEN TEiOM~SON MEADOW CREEK CONDOMINIUMS VAIL, COLORADO December 18, 1989 F ~ 2 Kent Rose, Mayor City of Vail RBD, Inc. 9a3 S. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 °' Dear Mayor Rases I have Xead with interest the current employee housing situation in intermountain. I am all in favor of employee housing but not at this locat~.on and not at this density with the variances that these developers are asking for. Intermountain has be~:n a very high quality place to live and we waxked hard over the years to .improve the quality of the Intermountain neighborhood.. I simply feel that you and your council members need to address this problem as a whole and not in pieces. I am sure, you know better than I, but I can say that as one individual, I will personally pursue this with my awn personal staff of lawyers, if necessary, to protect our quality of life~in Intermountain if any of the variances are granted. I simply want to go on record with my position. Thank you .for your attention to this matter. Best regards, Richard C. Thompson cc: Vafi Planning and Environmental Commission Meadow Creek Homeowners Association December 29, 1989 Planning and Environmental Commission Vail, Colorado Dear Commission Members, Recently I was informed that Mr. Sid Schultz and Faessler Realty have requested variances in the present zoning regulations to allow for construction of high, density (HDMF) housing. I do feel that employee housing is needed and have no objections to any development within the present zoning regulations which is zoned residential cluster (RC). In my opinion, there is not adequate room for HDMC housing in the requested area. Traffic, noise and air pollution would significantly increase. In my opinion, rezoning to . HDMC would not be logical. ,~ Ronald L. Murray Intermountain Property Owner . /~~pw ~~,~( ~ONt~tINIVAw ~•3 l~Gl..-~.._U-c: '± LV C JJ 1 - - ~:~ Li ~t L. I N.,~,.., r' 1 ~. 1..UKt r KH1.1t _ s~f •~• JY. _ DELTA 1'1.1 UK~ rKHi~t ~.-~• Manufacturers of Irrames & Mouldings i~ece~uuar Zv, ~,~ ~ Tn ar'hnm i t f1'1A V rnnr+Art1.~ . ,. ....,.... - - ---• • v - . T k h r• h.•.n,+ L,~,nfa.rr.1+}.. t'/\..~~~,7' . P+'}'P~t I.nY~C ..'f.rl~.t.. t ~J.er..~a ~s_ _ 1 V 11WV VV,..r~i N~VMb•. S'•' a possibility of a zoning change in the Intermountain; axe,a to aJ.low multi.-tamiiy dwellings. We wish to be put on record against this proposed xe- zoning. We specifically bought our Townhouse at Meadow Creek because of its secluded and quiet location.. We have a large family with many Grandchildrezi ttaat spend much time in Vail. Yt there were to be more traffic and population in this axes, it would not be as safe in and around tk~e houses as it is now. Si rs, Y b E _, Margot Mandel Unit G--3 Meadowcreek Condos 6520 N.W. 77 Court, Miami, Florida 3366 __ ~~ ~.- ,,,,,, %,nr nnrn ~ -''- wl_ •~r PM 27^ F4d'~ FhJB TIJLIH. T.. 1E~ rd~ . _~:._-±'~~-_ ~f~: Le.l'=! ! l~ ± F . !~ ~~ ~: V December 1.9, i.g8q Kent k. Rose, Mayor City Commission Zoning Commission Yai1, Colorado 81657 Dear Sirs, We are strongly opposed to zone changing, as it will increase tra:ff~,c in our area and decrease the value of our property making it less desirable to own property in Meadow Creek. Holland E. and Mary Toles E-i Meadow Creek Condominium ~~ ,. ~ OM41. G~ERYj o\ 011 505 1'orx9~$at 1~uve ' ti, _.x, cS~izeve~ozt~ ~ouillarta. 71106 ' ,. //__,, ~~ ,, ., ~s ,_..~ ~. ~~~ ~ ~~ . ._., . _ ._ ~ ~- . ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ' /~ G'vlh.Pi . .~ ..--- / W ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ w ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~. r . 5$1 Phillip Lane Watchung, N.J. 07060 December 4, 1989 Town of Vail Planning Commission Vail, Colorado 8165$ _. Dear Mesdames and Sirs: This is to abject strenuously to the construction of high density housing proposed fog the property situated behind Building C, Meadow CreeK Condominiums. in West Vail. It is our understanding that the plans stipulate fifty housing units with uncovered parKing designated far employee housing to serve Sonnenalp. This plan is inappropriate and destructive for the fallowing reasons: 1. It introduces a major source of noise and air pollution to the presently quiet and stable. residential community. 2. Fifty uncovered parKing spats constitute a visual blight in a presently attractive neighborhood. 3. The proposed access to the property, between Buildings C and D, is totally inadequate to handle rush hour traffic. In addition, the narrow space will not permit safe access for emergency equipment. 4. The placement of high density housing so close to Gore CreeK creates yet another polluting influence on a significant Vail resource. 5. The existing bus transportation is inadequate to handle the influx of new residents. 6. Quality of life and community stability will be adversely affected, further damaging already weakened property values. Y Town of Vail Planning Commission, Page 2 If Sonnenalp requires housing far its service employees, it is incumbent on Sonnenalp to provide that housing in a manner that does not damage existing neighborhoods. We acknowledge the need far employee housing but feel that the employer must seeK out property that is already appropriately zoned, preferably within walking distance to the hotel. It is not acceptable to spoil a quiet residential neighborhood. Stephanie L. Pinson Elliot N. Pinson Owners, MeadowCreeK Unit C2 December 5, 1989 Planning and Environmental Commission Town of Vail Municipal Building Vail, Colorado 81657 Gentlemen: I am the property owner of Unit E-5 in Meadowcreek Condominium located at 2633 Kinnikinnick Road in Vail. I am also a member of the condominium association board. I have been a property owner in Vail for the past fifteen years and have supported the Town of Vail through payment of real estate and sales taxes; but I cannot support the proposal for the Stevens Park Project in Intermountain to rezone the property to "High Density Multiple Family". The "Stevens" property is contiguous to our condominium property. I am certainly in favor of employee housing, but this proposal to rezone this property from Residential Cluster to High Density Multiple Family would be highly detrimental to the property owners of Meadowcreek Condominiums. Some of the potential problems that I see that will be created are: 1. The easement through our property to Kinnikinnick Road is the only access to and from this project and could be a major fire hazard. In fact the easement itself is probably too narrow for a fire truck to pass through. 2. The parking would not conform to zoning requirements and the number of units requested would create major traffic congestion on Kinnikinnick Road (this road is presently a much traveled road that runs through the center of our complex). 3. Air. pollution as a result of the type of parking created. 4. A day care center with the present housing configuration of two bedroom apartments would mean that this center would be a commercial enterprise in the middle of a residential condominium complex. Although I agree that affordable rental housing is desperately needed, the site picked does not have the required zoning~is in a quiet residential neighborhood with limited access to roadways; will not meet the parking as zoning requires; and certainly is not similar to the type of residential units in Meadowcreek; and for these reasons I am opposed to this proposal for rezoning that will dramatically change our quiet residential neighborhood and quality of life. Yours very truly, RICHARD I. B HREN UNIT E-5 2633 Kinnikinnick Road Vail, Colorado 81657 International Business Machines Corporation 3500 Blue Lake Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35243 December 5, 1989 Ms. Bobbie Salzman 2560 Kinnikinnick Rd. Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Bobbie: Thank you for informing me last night of the proposed rezoning of the property adjacent to the Meadow Creek Condominiums. As I . understand it the proposal is to rezone the property from the curz•ent 12 unit zoning to 50 units on this small parcel of land. As the owner of Meadow Creek D=3 far the past 6 years, I want to voice my strong opposition to this rezoning. Cramming this many units into such a small place will have a significantly negative impact in a numbez• of ways which will Lower the quality of life in our neighborhood. This many additional units will dramatically increase the traffic in our area,- resulting in a safety hazard. In addition, there will be an increase in pollution which will mar the beauty of Gore Creek. Having these units plus a day care center will result in a safety hazard for tl'ie children in the neighborhood. Overall I feel that this impact on the quality of lower property values for this area. Sincerely, ~~~ John G. Todd 3753 Shady Cove Drive Birmingham, AL 35243 proposed rezoning will have a negative life at Meadow Creek and will result in all of the owners who have invested in December 10, 1989 Dear Vail Planning & Environments Commission Members, This letter is being written in order to express my strong concern about the proposed Sonnenalp rezoning application for a high-density, multi-family project. In May, 1989, I purchased a un careful concideration. Part of my that the area in Intermountain was high-density, multi-family. It is it is being proposed to change the neighborhood. it at Meadow Creek after decision was based on the fact zoned residential-cluster, not very upsetting to now find that zone and our beautiful Everyone is aware of the need for more housing. There are alternate non-residential areas that could hold such a high- density project a few miles west. Please don't ruin our area with a 50 unit project allowed to be built on an area designed to hold only 12 units. Lori Ziegler 2753 Kinnikinnick B-4 P.O. Box 3173 Vail, Colorado 81658 (303) 476-7032 Tha Y i Zi g e ,~ THE SKIING GRANDMOTHERS 10027 CEDAR CREEK ~~ _ g ~ O g HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042 ~`~:;~ .~ ~.-e~ ~' ~- ~~~~ ~ ^. ~~ ~ ~~ ~-. ~~~~~ ~~~ ~~.G~c.~ Z~ ~~~ ~, ~~ _ , ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~` , ~~ -~.~~. ~~ ~'-~ ~--~ - ~` cue ~~~~~ ~~~ G~~ ~ ~ ~ cJ~ ~, X) ti? e".t'r V St x. ]. ~~ ]. ct t"I 7°~ 7. t I CI tit ai CI ]::: Tt V J. 'r Ci 7`I Itt (::• T7'~: Gt ]. C. Ci rtt ri7 :i. ?i'r?:> ]. C'i 77 i~ ?:> ~a h (:; ir, t•~~ t:; W t , c.~'r' t-~'L c? t1;3 ;3 I~..i. 7°~ ti :i c:: I~; :i. n :i. c: ~~. 'F ci r 'k. l~ ~x I:, <a <s'L c•;i :i. !.I li '1. y c:} rt •r s> Y T dt rn v ~ 'r y m u G• li c_t ~, ~; c, s> c~ el •L ca •r C:• -.. x ca n :i. 7°, cl •L•• I°. ~ 'l: W c} u 1 rJ ~~ ]. ]. ca W 'L fi (_~ h (a'~ c~• .l :a a ti rt c~~ 7 i ~:t :I. I~ .~ (:, I:; t.c i :l. (1 t:y m I:a 1 t:, y (~ (~ h ca ~.c <.~ :i rt ~ (a •F •F i •F ~: y t.t rt :i. 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'1: y ~ r ~~• ~.~ 't: I.7 ra .~ :C 7°t •t; c:;'r it7 c; a rt'1r ~~ i ti I: i'r c~~ v i (:I e ~> , ct 7°, d t:l Ci rt c; -L. W ~t r, •C: 'l: It ~~ ~: ~: t:i c: t7 4-t 7i cl e~ ~. r, 0~-~ r k .~~ PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1990 11:00 a.m. Site Visits 12:30 p.m. Work Session on the Garden of the Gods and Site Visit #4 1:15 p.m. Work Session on the Marriott Mark Resort and Site Visit #2 2:15 p,m. Work Session on Air Quality 3:00 p.m. Public Hearing SITE VISITS 1. Approval of minutes of December 18, 1989 #1 2. A request for rezoning from Residential Cluster to High Density Multiple Family with a Special Development District for. Parcel D, Stephens Subdivision. Applicant: Faessler Realty 4~5 3. A request for a major amendment to the Doubletree Hotel, Special. Development District No. 14, 250 South Frontage Road, to change uses: reduce the number of accommodation units and to add a spa facility. Applicant: Jerry Kratzoff 4~3 4. A request for a conditional use permit 'in order to construct an addition to the Vail Village parking structure located on Block 5D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Town of Vail 5. Reminder of Town Council Vail Village Master Plan on January 9th, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers. 6. Notice of Town Council/PEC work session on Employee Housing, January 16th, Tuesday, 12:00 at Council Chambers. 7. Appointment of PEC member to DRB for January, February, and March. -- -- ~~ra ~~~ cfi w:~^w^it'y rzrtl^~iIIt~t P. ~• ~~x l1a ~- Announcing Eo ~ G~:~r~t ale national PBS broadcast of Poison in the Rockies Tuesday, January 9th at 8 PM on NOVA Rugged mountains and pristine streams in the heart of the West face severe threats from mining, acid rain and urbanization in this powerful documentary on the environmental crisis. How did this damage occur? How can we restore the earth? Produced by Christopher McLeod and Robert Lewis Written and Directed by Christopher McLeod Narrated by Peter Coyote A production of Eartlr Image Films and the Environmental Research Group for NOVA Check local listings for exact time of broadcast in your area. PHOTO: Mining waste in Leadville, Colorado ~, ~ - .. ~ n . , ~ . _..--~, ...__~ r... -. _ -~ losemia RECD JAN ' 3 190 Ron Phillips Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 _> k ~ :. .! ~ ~ ~ " .~ g~`Y. !'ol 1 ~ I 'fir t u. ~ ~, - .,.~ -'~*.. ~ , ~~ _. _ _,. - - ~ it _~»...- ~~.rio..~••.~+.,....++`.'= ~_ _,.y~`~n/G*_^.~~~~ ~' '~` ,I:"""` ~,r~= .~v~"~~ -- - - '~t'S .-... ~` _. ~r r'~~ _ ... ti ~~ _ s. .r_ . _ __.~.: _ _ . x~.e- ar~x f - ~: ~.,~ ire'.... s .~_ .. _ ,F•- .ti ~''~'ti".~,%,,,... ~. ~a+,-^_-~_.r~,..:~v'!1~:. ~~ • oison in the IZockZes on NOVA • January 9.8 PM CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS MEMORANDUM T0: Vail Town Co cil FROM: Ron Phillip DATE: January 8, 1990 SUBJECT: Terms Expiring on State Boards and Commissions Governor Roy Romer periodically sends out lists of appointments coming up for state boards and commissions in order to solicit applications from around the state. Attached is his letter and the list of the boards and commissions which will have vacancies between January 1 and July 1, 1990. If any of you have an interest in applying for appointment to one or more of these boards, please contact me and we will give you more information on the board or commission in which you have interest. There is also an application form provided which is attached to this memo. RUP/bsc Attachment STATE OF COLORP,DO EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS 136 Mare Capitol Denver, Colorado 802 03-1 79 2 Phone (303) 866-2471 December 6, 1989 Dear Friend: ti pf COLD ~~ ~ ~~90' N _ ~ Q. * ~~~: *. * *, ~ X876 ~ Roy Romer Governor We continue to strive for efficiency in state government. Your assistance in helping me find outstanding individuals for appointments to the many state boards and commissions is an important contribution. We must work together to successfully prepare for Colorado's future. The enclosed list details the appointments that will be due from January 1 through July 1, 1990. Please take a few minutes to review the list and thin4% about possible candidates for appointment to the various boards. Think about yourself, others in your community or representatives of your profession who could make a significant contribution to Colorado by service on one of these boards or commissions. My first criteria is competence to do the job as demonstrated by excellence in an individual's personal and work history. I also am committed to geographic, ethnic, socio-economic and gender balance in these appointments, as well as to a balance of perspectives on issues related to each board or commission. Thank you for your time and your valuable advice. Please stay in touch. Sincerely, Roy Rol Governo TERMS EXPIRING ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January. 1, 1990 through July 1, 1990 Board or Commission page Advanced Technology Institute, Colorado 40 Aging, Commission on the 29 Agriculture, State Board of 5 Air Quality Control Commission 6 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Council, State 21 Architects, State Board of Examiners of 9 Beef Council, Colorado 33 Bicycle Advisory Board, Colorado 20 Child Care Facilities, Advisory Committee on the Licensing of 39 Chiropractic Examiners, Colorado State Board of 18 Collection Agency Board 14 Community Colleges and Occupational Education, State Board of 36 Dental Examiners, State Board of 1 Dental Subcommittees Area Agencies on Aging 4 Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Colorado 33 Education, Advisory Committee to the State Board of 23 Electrical Board, State 40 Emergency Medical Services, State Advisory Council on 1 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Commission 12 Family Medicine, Advisory Commission on 39 Grievance Board, Colorado State 41 Ground Water Commission 15 Hazardous Waste Regulation, Committee on 2 Health Facilities Authority 26 Hemophilia Advisory Council 17 Historic Preservation State Review Board 4 Information Management, Commission on 41 Job Training Coordinating Council 3 TERMS EXPIRING ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January 1, 1990 through July 1, 1990 Board or Commission page Land Use Commission, Colorado 19 Lottery Commission, Colorado 34 Major League Stadium District Authority, Board of Directors of the Denver 16 Medical Advisory Board 23 Medical Assistance and Services Advisory Council 18 Mental Health Advisory Board for Service Standards & Regulations 42 Merit System Council 15 Minority Business Advisory Council 11 Mobile Home Licensing Board, Colorado 35 Motion Picture and Television Advisory Commission 26 Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Board, Colorado 25 Natural Areas Council, Colorado 25 Nursing Home Administrators, Board of Examiners of 32 Nursing, State Board of 42 Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 36 Optometric Examiners, State Board of 13 Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Board of 30 Parole, State Board of 38 Passenger Tramway Safety Board 22 Peace Officers Standards and Training Board 27 Pharmacy, State Board of 3g Plant Operators Certification Board 28 P]umbers. Examining Board of 35 Podiatry Board, Colorado 11 Postsecondary Educational Facilities Authority, Colorado 24 Private Occupational Schools and Occupational Education, State Advisory Committee on 37 Privatization, Commission on 17 TERMS EXPIRING ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January 1, 1990 through July 1, 1990 Board or Commission nape Psychologist Examiners, State Board of 30 Real Estate Commission 13 Selective Service, Colorado Sickle-Cell Anemia Advisory Committee Small Business Council 43 7 7 Stock Inspection Commissioners, State Board of 14 Student Obligation Bond Authority 28 Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Board of Directors 6 Veterans' Affairs, Colorado Board of 24 Veterinary Medicine, State Board of 27 Vocational Education, State Council on 31 Water Conservation Board, Colorado 16 Water Quality Control Commission 8 Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors, State Board of Examiners 22 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education 12 Wildlife Commission NOTE: Please send recommendations or resumes at least one month before an expiring term. The Honorable Roy Romer Governor, State of Colorado State Capitol Building Room 136 Denver, CO 80203-1792 9 Attention: Fran LeDuke Phone: 866-2471 ' 4 ~ ei ~~q9 ~ O ~~j~° ST~T~ o~ co~or~~o ~ r'`' 4J "~%*,' APPLICATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ~_~/ OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR OFFICE USE ONLY \r o;G Appointed To Board or Commission for which you are applying: Date YOUR NAME (Last. First. Middle) County Congressional District Senate Dist. House Dist. Mailing Address City State Zip Code S.S. r Date of Birth Registered voter Yes or No Party Affiliation Dem. Rep. Un (Circle Onel Ethnic Origin Your Occupation Business Phone No. Residence Phone No. Present Employer Address EDUCATION AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: LEVEL NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION No. Years Attended Did You Graduate? Major Courses(s) of Study High School College Trade!Business/Correspondence Memberships ire Organizations anal Offices Held. t t P f P resen or Indicate i as Volunteer Activities Indicate if Past or Present Spec,al Skills and Qualifications ~----- REFERENCES (list three persons, not related to you, whom you have known at least one year.) NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO. Years Acquainted I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize lnvestigatlon of all s>atements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my qualifications and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise and release all parties from all liability for any damages that may result from furnishing the same CU yOU. Is there anything in your background which might be a potential embarrassment to the Governor or you if it were to become public? yes no If yes. please explain on separate sheet of paper. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO Fran LeDuke Director Boards and Commissions Oftice of The Governor 136 State Capitol Building Denver. Colorado 80203 SIGNATURE DATE TO: VAII~ TOWN COUNCIL & RON PHILLIPS FROM: I j,~J~ PAT DODSON I DATE: December 6, 1989 SUBJECT: IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DOBSON ICE ARENA Per the Council's request that they be informed of improvements at the Dobson Ice Arenei, please let this memo serve as notice to the following improvements scheduled for 1990. 1. The heat exchanger for domestic water will be replaced in the spring of 1990. The TOV has authorized this expense and will be paying for this cost through the capital improvement agreement this past year. 2. Heat exchanger for air within the building will be installed in the spring of 1990. This will be paid for by the VMRD and will have a pay off value of less than 2 years. VMRD will be spending appro~:imately $17,000 for this improvement. 3. Rink-Tex flooring. The green carpeting that covers the ice during special events will be replaced over the next .several years starting in 1990. We anticipate replacing between 3 and 4 rolls of carpet each year until the entire floor is replaced. It will take 4 to 5 years to accomplish this. Total estimate replacement cost will be between $67,000- $75,000 (1989 prices). 4. Replacement of the Mondo rubber matting located in the lobby, will take places in spring 1990. We will replace whatever is necessary to maintain a safe environment for ice skaters and continue doing this until all of it has been replaced. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the above items, please let me know ASAP. FtCG OEC-4pgg ANTLERS AT VAIL December 5, 1989 Ron Phillips Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ron: We just wanted to say thanks to the town and to the council for supporting our efforts over Thanksgiving to improve our guests' experience in light of the marginal skiing. It was both exciting and gratifying to see the the whole program put into place in a matter of 48 hours, and we can tell you for sure that the effort was well worth it. Our guests were very appreciative and will be more likely to return in the future because of it. One of the many benefits that came from the weekend was the recognition of our ability to do successful fireworks displays under the gondola. We hope that as a result, Lionshead will be host to some of the regular fireworks displays in the future; those being Fourth of July, New Year's Eve, etc. We in the Lionshead Merchant Association will be happy to do everything we can to facilitate and enhance. any such shows. Once again, our heartfelt gratitude for all your help. Sincerely, The Directors and Members of The Lionshead Merchants Association 680 West Lionshead Place Vail, Colorado 81657 (303) 476-2471 C°~ JAN - 9 1QS January 6, 1990 ~, ~1 /' . ~> There have been a number of letters with concerns over plans for the aquatic center. I have enclosed an article from the Denver paper, "Westword", dated November 15th, 1989. I thought you would want to read this if you haven't already, and I don't think it wise for you to just set this article aside because it may come back to haunt you! What I am requesting is that, before any further discussion or plans go forward, you appoint. someone on the Board to look into both the problems of the aquatic center at Westminster and the Village Square Leisure Center in Alberta Canada. It would also be interesting to know what National Jewish has to say about HP. We could be building, based on this article, a maintenance nightmare with all kinds of ramifications. You must agree the health of our participating guests and members of the local community must have top priority over all other considerations. - After you have researched the centers mentioned, you will then be armed with the necessary information to intelligently review the engineering behind the grand design of the aquatic center. If this course of action is not pursued immediately, I don't see how anyone can vote approval of the plan. We may be creating an albatross. I think the election should be delayed until we have more information. Sincerely, .~ ~L-CL~-~c~~ ~ -rc_u--~ Nancy Rondeau Year round resident and homeowner of Vail 4 'Y~ J a 0 k ~a~xaf w~• t ~ t~ f'.~ 4~j . e ~~ ~~~ .,r,p ~..ey~ G~jr~iix~ "`:A'' F. .,K•~ , h(•• i. wp~T-.: :..... ... ~f ~, f -; ~ 11 r~ ~~'~h .oat-~. r.._ r. ,U '•~ + :~ ,~ •' _ -+,,,, ~^ ®~~ OF THE ® j: ~.. For ye~-s Westminster ignore~h the ,. + dangers at t1~e city's water wonclerl~~d Now it's in deep U-oublc. ~~;,,, BY BRYAN ABA ~~ ~``~' i ~ Page 10 ~ - , .. ~ ~. t :~ ~-~ `:. _ .. ~ `~~ . ,~ ` ~~~ttt L D w.~i~ ''i tn~ ~ h ~ , "'...rr ~.~ - ~ l~. } •M ~ 1. ~ , ~ 1 'I. ti 1 ~ , ~ .. , j .. :. ~ ~ .«V. .~./, . , ~ „? ~, :i..~'~'~Oti.~ ~~ wed ~ .. r~~`t7F:. `,~y~ ` ~ -r }, ~.. h _ ~ t~ ~~~ ~ y. ,t..:.y ~4_.. ,~j5'.'a:, .. .,~. ' ~;;. • AJ r ! ~`~I~ i~ 5. r q {' ~ -. . . yi~ y? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , , ,a~• .~ Y a ~ ~ ~ s ~ ~ ~,.: ~~,' . ~. '.~• ., K;~'" .. 51 i. _,r(~~r ~~ 4 i,y'. ~. `i „~1 rr• ~1 . ~ G .f 4.ys ~ ' i+^ .~V~ i .. .~ BlH 1521,1989 -%~ the Westminster city pool, lifeguards should be warned: Working here may be hazardous to your health. __ Wcsbninstcr achrlts arc charged $2.'1.5; .,I _ _ kids $L(iU. "Ihc highest rtlc of $3.511 _,. is fur nuu-resident adults. ~ 'Ihe city hart no trouble alh•acting ~ , ~ ,u,~,~ t - _ ~ ~~~i', lwclvc• lifeguards with plenty of d ' ~~irt V e ~ - t want to wor n cxlx•ticncc. Who woul 1r r ~'!~~!!~t ~:.,~; `- ~ in sorb an c•nvirunnx•nl? '.( fc•It " ,; {..- ' one },nurrd Privileged lu work there, -~- --. - j . i '"~ i,~+- - "Ilte stxrial fa•ling wore off quickly ' - -,'. ` -` - .-.: ( l ~' l for sc•niur y,~rtrd Rita Cronin. "Pd •el .' l °~ ,, ~ ~~ j ~_ ~ J whccry :uxl sick to my stomach :' ot, she says. "Ihc symptoms were most ~ ,~ ,,,t: . ~' ' pronounced at Ute end of the work ' " •` . . ~ - '`L -„~, week. She d feel bcUt•r after two drys ~~~ ~.•~-~• ~ oft; only to regress when slx• resunx•cl ~ ` ' ' = ~ ~ " her job. -. ~. - `~i y, - . _ i ,.: ~ ~ ..r, ' ~ Cronin also nutirt'd that hr~r - . ,~ `•+F,,,,,. ^~-..~ ""~ symptous worurncd what the Ixxtfs ~ ~-- .a.~~`-. -- -t,r;, , r~ a„ .zy 'fi water features-lhc sprays, waterfall and fountains-were otx sting. .. ~= t:. Churning the water seemed to s-x•ed _ > r, ~ _ ~' - -„ „ " ' - -• ~~ the evaporation of the chlorine '"Ilu•r ` _~` -` "" _ " "~ ~'~ ~" ~ " ~'~, Y ~"`~..~, -, ~• ~ ~ -° was definitely wnx•thing in thc• air," sl ~ ' "` a '~i' ` ~~,, ~: + '~." ~~! '^ •~! recalls. "II was fogging up Ihc window and the snx•Il of chlorine was strong " '~" _ , r~ .. p -,. '~ ~~ ~' ~ ~ ~' ~ ~""~' ~ ~ . - ~ ,_ - t ' ' ~ a ~# r ~ ~~"~ )Iher guards picture the place as "On sonic days it was ut •t swamp - ` ~ ~ ~° . o 't • lw ld f . „~ r . ~ . i. ° ~ u e s meone en~ oggy You cou n feet away from you:' furnx•r head gua ~ ~ }~ . ~Y3 "r Lctric Stover rcntentbcrs. ""(here was ~ •~' ~. ~ always a },n-ecn haze in there. We knc. . ~ ~ '~'~ '~ ,•x:~ soux•Uting was wrung.. `~ "Ihc guards' first sh-atc{,rv was kr Im f ll b f ll l f h 1 eatures or a ut i ccn e two off t ~• ~ •-• . ~ r ; ; ~ minutes of every hour, which helped ~rt! ~ ~ . improve the air. It wasri l enough of _ M ~ . ~' _a,~~~ ,y`~ ' ,~ ~ rti,,. ~: "' ~ ~- -; ~ r ~ an improvenxnl for Cronin, though. I early 87. she was vomiting regular ly. 71re lVestmirtster city pool is nJjlinuls these days-that s the nuly way hcallh oJjtcials Carr fi ~ sonu•linx•s sevrrtl lintcs a clay. "I hac: " hr s+rrr err mfr Rclc hurl. Rrrt jrnnrr lijcgrrarrl hfitchrl! I rrrjilLr (ri~hll is still sn/jrrinR. } ~ nu cncrarv wh:rlux•vr•r, she ~.m~s. . ~~ An allergist told Cronin shad BY BRYAN 'Ilwy did. So did parents: Guards s:ry dcvclolx•d an asthmatic reaction to her lung rapncil chlorine As a result ~+ they received dozens o(Ielters. Rut the complainer weren't tellinyt the city , was 48 Ix•reenl of normal. "Ihc• drxtur . ABAS •utything it didn't already luu>w.'lhe advised her to get out of the pool Ucpartntcnl of Parks and Recreation cnvironnwnt; in March. she tnnsfcn• President's Day, 1989. "Ihc Ixxtl area had heard criticism o(the pool since ~ ~ to another job with the city. " at Westminster's City Park Kc•creation C i k d Wh b shortly after its opening in 198(i. ' ~` e? "' '. ` ~' ~" the air was also taking its toll on nrard hired why another er Shoff R s pac . enter e at etter way to WesUuinstc•r officials had made some ~~ ° ~ {, , og `"Th i stand a winter Monday without school? feeble attempts to cctrrrrl air problems ere were l mes the Ixtul otx~ned. the complex is Denvers most identified by hcallh ex{x•rts in 1987. But when I was coughing set bad it was h: ' ' extravagant indoor water enttxniunt: they failyd lu trpair fauhy c•quipntcnl: d be u he says. "At lust, I ht breathe; three Iwuls in a tropical selling, with Ihcy dismissed as minor the tx•rsislenl :~!!>' ~ ~ F work two days:uul it would get bc•tte " ' fountains, sprays and Jots, plus hot tubs hcallh problcnts of a quarter of the ~ ~' ? d be ul Then later I until I wrnt back. ' and sauna, a waterfall, a Tl-fool slide Ixx~l's employees; and, sctnu• c•mployecs t get be' work two clays and it woukht and ropes for swinging over the water. say, they made building an aerobics ~ --s„• - ~ at all....1',very employee who workec $veryone figures on having a blas(. room a higher priority than feting We - ~ ` nwre than 3'l hours was gelling the " But nearly everyone is getting sick. " " ventilation system ••~ ~ same syntptonts. i i R U [t was nasty, (Donor lifeguard Closing the pail, launching thorough cs sulxrv st>r u She[f says aquat Mitchell Trujillo recalls. '"Ilte air was tests or overhauling lJte chlorination ! -` S Kogers denied there was anything real Nary. Almost everyone was or vcntilaion systems was asking loo , :` ~ j ~.,,, ~ wrong.wilh the pool area, despite t}tc coughing. "Ihc guards were walkutg around tired, their eyes irritated. much. "Iltose steps would have meant 000 a week in revenues losing about S6 y kids a clay. "Ilse rcw-reaGon center poor yr quality and the retwrtcd hea roblems. Otter life ntards confine t P 6 My eyes were burning. 13y Ute end of m shift I could barel scr " , and admitting someUting too frightening ' i i h Q attached to the pail has a gymnasium, indoor rcxk climbing, racquetball and couldn't get Rogers to take their complaints seriously. "She tcx,k y , y . Scioto of Qte swimmers threw uP• s mag te metro area to ne: t at wonder pool was a potentially fatal a crafts center. everything as a Iterstmal affront," Sto Others managed to get home before cesspool Accolades were common. Weshuord says. losing it. 'tiVe had a ton of calls from parents demanding to know why their . Which is exactly what it was. honored the Iwol last year as Ute lx~st in the metro area. It was the pride Kogers did, however, urge several her employees to go to Mountain Vit kids were coming home sick," one guard recalls rt' (xl1iSN'I' LoOlt hazardous. It looks palatial. Four stories tall and surrounded of Wesdttinstcr. "I was looking at what was going on Medical A`sscxiates, a city heahlt car. provider. Physicians there told Shoff Guards opened same windows, but only a crack because it was cold outside. by glass, Ute three-yearokl center offers a stunning panorama of the Kockies. Its at Disneyworld and we dcYided to do something like that here," city parks he had environmentally induced astl and recommended he stop working "Ihcy turned off some of the sprays and stateof-the-art technology includes one -saving windows that kee winter ~' P and recreation director Jem KoyUter r said when the center o tcned in 1J8G the pail. In Au{,ntst 1987 he bcxantc fountains to reduce the churning of the chlorinated water. "The air quality didn't heat in and swnmer heat out. prom the . t °lhis is almost like a bi resort B second employee to resigm because of health problcnts. improve It wash t healthy for anyttody to be in second ~cxtr parents can keep one eye on their kids acid another on Ute ' complex." Westminster residcuts txtught their Scam afterward, Shoff says, he ogers tell another txtctl there ° "I'ntjillo says. "Wc were on the lelcvision. Ihe water area-an Olympic pool, adeep-water pctvl and a wadinK slice of fantasylvxl for only 57.8 million. 'The facility is so petpular that even page Il contint ed n verge ofwalking out and closing the place but there wasn't much we could pool-ts landscaped with an array of though entry fees are ridiculously tow, , Jo but compiaut." Plants and bushes and enough more than enough ferrevenue is - • .. - . amemGes to.occupy.as atauy as3,000~ ~ ,...Aer-erated for maintenance. . . ....... . ..... . ......... , . , . z ... LSD WATERs • ~ . -~ POOL- ., ... . continaedjrom page 10 employee, "Well, them goes our air problem for a wltilc." Yel Rogers had been concerned cnalgh about Cmnin's diagnosis in March Thal she conferred with RoyUler and rtY:realilln services manager Kcu Wals(at about Utc Ixx,l.'Ihcy called in the cxl,cris. Invl•sligalars with the f~Ylcral Naliun:d Institute of (kcutralional Safely alxl I leahh (NIOSI p inlcrviewlYl six of the lifc{,~rards in April 1987. All mtx,rlcd ch/sl lighOx•ss, cough and headaches. 1•ivc alsll rclxMed shollncss of breath and cyc irrilalilm. "IhrcY: had stuffy noses and nausea. Most had nllliccd the syrnplorns a month or Iwo after starling their jobs; the conditions would begin from twenty minutes to two hours into Ule workday and last up l0 24 hours after leaving the Ixxrl. Operating Ute wafer features made the symptoms ,~ .__ . ,, ~t. {.'~, i« ~, 4" •,.1. .~ye;Yrl+ f~ ~~~,' Gnnt• nn in, tlrc looter's sliver: Furnrrr lifeguard lane Sfnucr con't take a dreg hrnntk. Wcstminslcr.'Icsls rl:vl•alcd Ihal slmlc airborne conlalninalns were present in concentrations close to the ati:upational limits. Nlml nlanagcrs were dir(rlcd to ackl debumidifcrs vxl rework Ihr Ixwl's w(xse• the NIOSH team could not identify air venlilalion system to brutq in more outd(xrr air any airborne c(rnlantiltanlslhat would . 'Ihcy di(L'Ihe prineuy outside air account for Ute symptoms. however, it did not lest for chloramines-eva orated in4lkc grill was moved away from the h p particles of chlorine compounds Utal arc ex aust ouUc4 to avoid pulling in bad air Thal had just been sent out M(I the common cause of irritation at indoor . duels were nulve(I. As a result airborne SWII111111I1g Ixxlls. NIOSII vfficlals IOId the city as nmdr and adntitlcYl Utcy , contaminant levels droptxYl shar7/1y, and Utc pool entpluyccs' hcahh pmblcnts "On some days it was so dic~pltcarecl. Ahhough the NIOSI I h•ttcr did nut fo ou couldn't see ~ Y nx•ntion Calgary dir(Y•tly, it cited someone twenty feet away a report on "indoor air duality of from you. We knew something swimming Ixx,ls" Ihal (hscussl:s thl• was wrong"" silualiou Utcrc. Roylhcr clys he ra•alls didn't have Utc equipment to conduct nxYaing with the city's Ix,ol cunsuhanls alld being tol(1 about the problems in Thal Icsl• 'Ihc f~Ylclal investigators did Calgary. I lc says he (la•sli t r/YnlYnlx•r hearing tlcd the Canadi:uls had s/dve(1 dlxunlenl high levels of humi(lily in the p(xr! area, though: JU penenl on April their (lilcnuna, only that city staff had taken Ulc Calgary cxlxricnce "into 29 and $0 pt•rcent on June 2;i. Gach consideration " reading vinlalc(I stan(lards adopted by the Mtclican Slx-icly o(I I(•aling, . Rogers says she it confelmd wish buil(ling maintcnanct• Ixvrplc lx•ginning Refrigerating and Air Conditioning, in Man h of Ihal year. Slnue which r/Y•onuncnds Ihal Ixlol adjuslnu•nls wt•rc made in the CIIVIn111111e111S Ix' II1:1111t:11111Y1 :11 Ix`tWCI.•11 fi0 lu till Ix•rcenl hunlidily to avoid V(•11111:1111111 SySlPlll, bUt llley (IIf III•I involve consUurliun work. And it was \ nt'etlpillll dltiCnlllf0fl. Since I11gI1 hlllllldlty IS all Itl(bl'atinll of 111:1(I(YhIaIC - hanl III l(•II Whal, If ally, efflY'I 1111'y II:111: ROgcn had ICanIIYI s(N,II alter the IxNrl venlilalirnt. NIOSf l cont•IudcYl, "the conccnlralirnt of any irritating nlx:nnl that the buil(iing's cungnltelized humidify dchrlion syshYU was suslxrt. cualaminanls din the Ixxll girl would roughly coltclalc with the relative ' 'Ihc air nwuilur was uliginally impro{xrly placed just above a planlt•r humidilY• NIOSII industrial hygil•nisl Slcvcn . Anylinu` the plant was walcnYl, the humidity reading shut up. Moving the IAY• an(I nx•(lical uffxer Matthew 1.I/ndun uol(Yl such rannncnls ill Ihcrr u•nsl,r dilln•t iny,ruve its acrwacy, eilhrr. ll consislcnlly n•ad 4~i IN Y'1'1'III Nov/Ynlx:r teller to Westminster risk , even when ueuwally utx•laled scnslrrs nlanagcr 1'icn'cllo Ray, who was n•stxnlsiblt• fur pro11Y•ling the city 6-unl " g:rve readings u(811 Ix•rcenl or none. Rogers says shl• renx•mbels Thinking liability. Iht•y nronnncndtYl blint7nq alxnll the humi(lily dcln•lion problem more oulsi(Ic air into lh(• Ix,ol arl•a and/or nYlut•ing the numbt•r of water "on a daily basis." Slu• doosn'1 rcnll•ndx•r what, if :urylhing, the city did fcalun•s• Ingrroving venlilaliun was alsll the lu improve v(•nlilalion In the wake of the NIUSI I nrunuucn(lalions rnursc• o(aclion rcrununcn(Ic(I by in(luslrial hygi(•nisls in Calgary Nberia . I'UOI. ItMI'LQl''I•:I•a IIA1'I•: Nu diflicuhy , , who wen fac(.•(I with air pmblcnts al the Village Square Lc:isurc Ccahr the tint rcnlemlx•ring that Ihl• air continued to deteriorate, and Ihcir symptoms , inda>r leisure Ixwl built in Nutih America. Olxnt•d in If)fi2 it was bascYl conlinutYl trr wolst•n. "I was coughing so bad I pullcYl s(nnc of the onlsck•s , on the humlxan conrcpl of a sll:lciuus• muhi-use area With Inls O( IIIIY'I1:11117AYI aruun(1 rely rib cage," s:rys Slovcr, who W8S Ilrllltllll(Yl II, INN)1 Illaltagl'r in early ' " ' water action. Bul while moll Burolx'alt mollcls us • i 87. I cuuldn I turn my brad. 1 had to lift my arms jus! to htln un !hr blinker in e exlx ns ve ozone as the water disinkY•lanl, Calgary uuYl " uty rrr." hug wasn'I the only problem chlorine. Wlx•n it was built, there was no way of prtYliclinq what the , according lu Slovcr. In her eleven yeah vcnlilation requirements would bc," \ Calgary occupational h ieni t Mi h l al numicgxd Ixx,ls in Glenwaxl Springs and Arvada, Things had never gone yg s c ae / Lawrence says. Village Square found out Ute haul wnnlq like they did al the Wtslminsler pcx,ls. Scvcrd pilxs, punlln and fibers had heavy corrosion an(I were ruttin way. Soon after the part opened, employees started reporting similar g confinuedon pogo 14 symptoms to Utose later experienced in POOL continuedjrom page 12 away cxttaonlinarily fast, she says. Slone had bunt. Failures in the wader cleansing s slc•m nta(Ie it (li[fiadl to conlnll aci(I kwc•Is; arnouuts o(olhcr chemicals als/r flucUralcYl wildlyy. "h was a constant battle," Slovcr rlxalle. "Wc were dunlpin~ bamcls of chemicals in Ihcrc every day. When she dcxribcYl the ntcrhanical ((,roblcnls to her supcrvislrr, Stover says, Kogers was incredulous. "Ibis is our showcase pool," she quotes Rogers as saying. "I low can Utis hapl,cn?"'Ihc sulx•rvisor alslr clislnissnl rclNlrls of employee illness. "You ki(Is arc making Utis up," Stover remembers her saying. I(Ulc talk of hcalUl pmblcnts continued, the Ixwl might have to shut down, Rogcn sai(I, Ihcn askcYl Slovcr, "You kids want la Ix• ad of work?" Rogers (Icnics bcliuling health complaints. Bul by laic IE)ti7 those were strcarning in from lifegtranls as well as from swimmers and their Ilarcnts. "My sun slrenl s(/me time under Utc waterfall,"atypical complaint woul(i rea(I. "He came home coughing real baJ and later he Utr(wv up. Wlral's going ort?" Slovcr says Rogers told her to (:all parents wh(i d filled out written complaints. "left them we don't know What'S wning, Slovcr quotes Rogers as saying. "Make slnnething up, anyUting Thal sounds bclitwablc." "I don't think she lol(I nx: lu tic iu so many words, but Ulal was the only way to construe il," Ute lifeguard says. "Tell them we don't know what's wrong. Make something up, anything that sounds believable." "Wc kntw Ihcrc was slintclhing wrong but we were told to smlwth it over wiUt the parents." Rogers says she "t•an'1 Ixlicvc" she would have told any lifeguard to mislead parents. Al tltal Ixlinl, Slovcr sayys, she Iasi faith in Rogers, who blisllcd auy lime an employcY: contacted her Iwss. Ken Watson, or (Icpallnu:nl director Roythcr wilhoul gelling her Ixnuission tint. "She was oft such a Iwwer Irip," Slovcr says. the {,var(I had nu more luck al Kaiser I't•rncnurnle, one of the city's ntcdical providers. U(xlon Ihcrc al first insisted un giving her a diatmosis over the phone. 'Ihcy sai(I she had a cold. I:dcr Ihcy rcfllti(YI III sch(Yhdc an aplwinlnlcnl. 1(cr IIxlrcnls inlcYVCUaI, and the doctors rclculcd.'Ihc•y dia~mosed pneumonia wilhoul conducting ml feasts, Slovcr says, and prescribcrl medication Utat didli t do much gaxl. (A Kaiser spokeswoman says We firm woli t discuss its treatment of members to protect Uleir confldcntiality, but is "distnsstYl" to hear of Stovers complaints. hs• nx•mlx•r services division hello arrange aptx,inlrncnts with physicians and res(Ilve conflicts Itelween clients :uul physicians, she says.) Slovcr tricYl to perform her job while stayingq out o(Ihc lx,ol area as nwch as Irossibfc. Sltc Gnall~ decided the only solution was to reslgrt. ller early'ff8 dclraliurc was biller, she says, and she's convince(1 she would have been fined if • she hadn't quit. But Ix`rs(mncl changes weren't the solution to Wcslntinslcl's Ixw(problent, artd Slover's successor fared no trotter. ;: .. NOVEMBER 1 as the pool manager in May August 1 started having trouble ~erralhing,° Darla Farrell recalls. "Sometimes it was w bad 1 couldn't even walk down a hallway without becoming short of breath." like most of the pool employees, Farrell was a model of good health and athleticism when she was hired. A prc~ernployn)ent test indicated she had 1'l0 percent o[ the lung capacity norn)al fora 31-yearold woman. By August it had deteriorated to 60 percent. Farrell learned about Cronin s heahh problems from her colleagues. She says Rogers tole) her Cronin was a hypochondriac, that she'd been a personnel problem, and U)at there was nothing wrong with U)e air at the pool. Farrell's own doctor diagnosed her condition as a recurrence of asthma she hadn't experienced since childhood. When asthma medication didn't help, Farrell consulted Rogers, who referred her to the Mountain View clinic. "Il)cre's son)cthing wrong with that pool," Farrell recalls Mount~•rin View physicians assistant "Il)ane Gilliand telling her. '"1'wo o(d)e people we've strn with these symptoms worked al that Iwal." Neither Gilliand nor any o[ the physicians at the Mountain View clinic responded to a inquest for comn)ent Ray says no physicians ever told her they believed the employees' symptoms indicated a problem with the p001. from Westword. But harrcll says Gilliand told her sometime during the fall of 1~)fiR that he'd called Westminster recreation service manager Watson to express his concern and alert the city to his conclusion That the fwol was sustxxt. "Watson told him they wouldn't do anything about it," Farrell rtralls. "Ken denied there was anything wrong with that precious txxtl." Watson s:lys he ti not aware of any such convcrs:ition. "We wcrc• never fold anything by :my physician who cxamincrl these txtoplc other than that Ihcir prublcn)s wcrc lx)ssibly the resuh of a hv{x`nc•nsilivity to chlorine or an asthmatic reaction." \Valson says, claiming that inforntalion came from risk m:magcr Nay. Nov says no physicians ever told her they Ix•lieved the employctw health complaints indicated a problem with thl` tNN)1. Although Rogers says she was aware of cold and Ilu-like symptoms among her employees, she was nut prepared to blan)e 11)em on the txx)! envirol)n)ent. She did attempt to clear the air by turning off the water fcalures, but was told by Watson that dcpartnx•nt dirtrtur Koylher wanted them on as much as twssible. "He feh they were an integral part of the lx)ol," Rogers rtralls. "1Ie wanted them ulx•raling. I did, kw, but not al the risk o(Ixx)ple being uncomfortable. 13ut part of nrv job is to do what I'm told, and I did." Nuythcr ar},Rres Ih:d turning off the fcalures whip` city slafkrs were working on the problem might have prevenletl them from solving it. "l3ut 1 alw told Ruthie that if she fell she needed to turn them off Iu protect the Ixv)plc in U)ere, then that's what she should do," he adds. \Vatscm says the water features were cut back some time during the first half of '87. 'Il)eyy were to be turned on in cycles so Utey wouldli t all operate at once. 15 But pool guards say they received there's a problem here,"' Farrell recalls. she wished they could invest in an different orders. "We were told Jerry "But the fact is nothing was being done, overhaul of the ventilation system [Royther) wanted them on, regardless and Rogers believed the problem was if there were enough money m the o(the consequences," one guard recalls. d)eir problem, not the pool's. She just budget. But turning a maintenance 1-Ie says a memorandum was posted wanted me to pacify them so they'd room into an aerobics studio-a $47,000 warning that any senior guards who keep coming back. I wasn't being project completed In Dtrember refused to turn on the features would honest with them. I wasn't cvndortablc 19t~£3-was a higher priority, she: said. be disciplined. Despite the threat, employees tumal on the feahlres only lying." -;venlually, Farrell re(use•d to call Not so, Royther says. No consultant ever rcronunended extx•nsive when Rogers, Watson, Royther or other parents. "Ilr<rt cost her during a job ventilation system changes, he high-ranking city officials were in d t Ixrfonnance evaluation, she says, but it ' contends: "VVe met with our consultants )e rec cen ee 71)at wasn't the only deception. -~ke didn t really matter. She quit in the (all o('88 after physicians urged her to get all the time and none of them ever said there was something wrong with thh Stover before her, Farrell was told to out of the Ixx)I environnu•nt. constnrction or dcsi)m of the vcnlilalion call parents who'd complained about the Farrell s:rys Rogers vacillated on the or chlorination systems." 13esidcs, pool and reassure them any way she could. 13y U)is time, Farrell says, the potential danger of the pool air. One clay she'd blame hyperscrnsdive employees. money was never a problen), according to Royther, who Ix)ints to the pool was receiving about five complaints " "Ihe next she'd wonder out loud if there delxvVr)ent's contingency fund that a week. [Kogers[ told me to say, 'Yes, the air was bad that (lay; or tiVe're wasn't some evil substance growing in the dirt in t})e I)otted'plants. On still continuedou page 16 working on the system; or'We realize other clays, Farrell says, Rogers told her Tomorrow's Hidden Agenda Will Require A Different Kind Of Compleat* Professional Even though you arc anthitiuus. talented and experienced you may be out 0l a ioh tomorrow. Of course, the corlxtrate agenda depends on finding people \vho arc not only educated, bright, savvy, and capable, hul we all know there is a hidden agenda that has pt do with finding contplcal pntlission:ds who have certain i711un,ei6le yualilics of leadership. integrity and inlcllecurd curiosity. AI University College \ec understand that hidden agenda. It'> the reason \vc of li r cxccptional divisions of graduate courses for credit or non-rralit that will help mu in Computcrs.'Iclcamnnunications, Ilcaldt Care. Applied Couununicalion. Foreign L:mguagcs and Liberal Arts. Our In\rrnnr cominucs ht develop new adult Il':I rlllltg in arcaslikc Japanc~c Global 8usincss and Culture, and :m eslraonlinan ptogr:un. Leadership li+r the _'Ist Century. Investigate our agenda of excepfional progrann tar thr cony,lcnt pn+lcssional. Pul us otl your "'fo I)o Lisr" tud:n'. I'rncil us in litr :m :ytpoinuncm slier work. 'Comptcal hslri:uu of rungtlctcl--+,1, or marked by a highly developed, widr- ranging pntlicicnry or skill, unpardlclyd in every (xct of slrucgy. ~~ ~~ 1r. ~~\ ~ `~L ~E~ ~ "' 4 ~ ~ s~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ `~~* . 1 ' ~' ._ . _ 1 •c . ~/i ~t`wr ~',..~n M..- ,,, .r-- ~ • ''~t~ UNIVERSITY of DENVER t f{~c,~~E~`~ Univrrsitu Cnllyd~' CdI87~159,cxL65lorafrccru:dogornrrillhiscoupuu. I'Ic:nc scnJ me inlirtmariun on the li+llrnsing~. I 1 : Applied ('nnununieutiun I I Lihcr;J SluJia (I Computer Inli.nnnlion S}stena I I lileconnnunkminns I I Pnreign Languages I I w'un+en in (lnnputer Science I I Hcahh t'urc I I l'hc Inslimk• I \ Wrt.> _ c n sl:ne,rip --- ---- _ 1 U:ntinr Plume __--_ -_- ._. _. ___- , A=,iJ=o~ 1-nrv-•ni-) o-nc-»r-. l4=ivc-sit=Cu-lerc. 1-•m=.c (~O-U'1-N J ~, POOL - - -- tontinuedjrnmpage 15 contained about $1()0,(1110 before the aerobics room project. Farrell, on the other hand, says she was told Ute ventilation system overhaul would cost $400,OW. She believes Rogers was under a lot of pressure from Watson. "He was the one who firmly believed there was nothing wmng with that pool," she says. And he was able to continue believing that because he didn't look for signs of tmuble. "lltcy didii t want to know about any problems." Farrell says. "they thought it would cost Utem money, and generate a lot of bad publicity." 'THEY WEFtF" RlGtff about that. Department officials were eventually forced to launch a Utorough probe, but by that time it was intlxtasible to avoid the negative reports:'llxtusands of Westminster children had endured miserable rec center outings, and several pool employees had found their health ruined. People already sick were the most susceptible. Senior guard Greg Ashworth, who began work at the pool in Ute summer of '£3t1, recalls a guard who reported to work one day with the flu and after twenty minutes fainted and fell from a lifeguard chair. Ashworth, an asthmatic, suffered as well. One clay last June he fainted rttinutes after taking the biannual strength and conditioning test required of all pool guards. Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital. Doctors told him tests indicated his heart was fine, but never figt+red out what caused Ute blackout. Ashworth says he and pcxtl maintenance staffers set up procedures for days when the air was really poor. "Ilse plan called for Ute water features to be turned off and the windows cracked open. "iltat's about all we could do," Ashworth says. Even after the pool's disastrous President's Day, Westminster officials did IilUc to help. They tinkered with the ventilation system ducts some snore and installed a new, $15,000 water disinfec6ant system designed to reduce the reliance on chlorine. It didn't work the way it was supposed to, Rogers M O B I L M A S T E R P I E C E T H E A T R E P R E S E N T S i ~" • • ,, Q ~1~~~V ~~ 5t , , 1 "7 he jle.Sj of times... tjie r~~)rst of tilrics" `I'h~ epic story of 1 ~~11rrr1rre atr~.~ »~~ululiorr. says, and then an employee hit the wrong switch and Wielded a shut. Soon after replacement parts were` installed, lxtwcr pmblerns developed. Ro}~crs says she Itclicves the system will help U U+e city can ever get the kinks worked out; guards s:iy it would still be useless. "ihe system wasn't powerful enough, Utcy say, and water that Iu+sscd Utrough it was cloudy. Outer mechanical problems Ix:rsrstcxl, too, and the humidity monitors were still I,riving false readings. City officials weren't pressccl to take additional action until Au)nrst, and then only after a fortuitous scat of Clrct1171StanCCS shU+YC(I thl` extent of thr danger. Pool guard Mitchell "Ihijillo, who began having chills and breathing problems in March of Utis year, alxnd eighteen monU+s after he was hired, was referred to llr. Dianne Cullen at Humana Hospital in "Thornton. Tests she conducted showed mild lung obstruction. Shc diagosed exercise-induced asUtma, but also considered the possibility of an allergic reaction to an inhaled contaminant-art ailment callnl hytx`rsc`nsilivity pne•unwnitis. I11' i. rare: Unly about half-a-dozen casts have been relwrted in Gtlorado over tht two years Ihc stale has bc~e•n tricking the distasc. Bc`cause I IP ran be I:dal or cause pennancnt burg scaning. Cullen referred "liujillo to National Jewish Center for lnuuunolokry and Respiratory "They didn't want to know about any problems. They thought it would cost them money, and generate a lot of bad publicity." Medicine in Dcnvcr (or additional k`sts. "Ihc syrnplonts were` set scwcre that the lifekn+ard quit his job iu June. On July 'l5 he went to sec I )r. Cecile Rose at National Jc~ish. Koss was inlriynrtd by "Ihijillci s cau•: she didn't think ht had asthma. "Ills noise from his lung wasn't whce•zing. but more of a crackling scnuul you can duplicate by rnbbing hair close to your car. Shc nu`nliuned the case at a staff nxcting, where one doctor told her of :mother WesUninster caur being analyzed in the hospital's hb. Jim Wilmscn, a 11'utminsh`r li(c),nntn sincr the fall of 'H7, had visited Ur. John Rucklcv al North Dcnvcr Pulnum:uy and Critical Csur in mid-July. When he rt:+lized Wilmsc•n might have {II', IZucklcy ordered additional luting. •llwsc tuts could have bcx•n done at sc•vcnl labs in Ihc area, but he c•hosc National Jewish because h+~ d once studied under a physician there. Wlten Rose found out alxnd Wilntsel she called risk manager Kay. "Have you had a problem with your Ixxtl?" she asked. R:rv acknowledged That she had. Rose conferred with John Maityny o! the'I'ri-County Health Uepartnx`nt, which provides industrial hygiene services to National Jc°wish. and Jane McCvnmon of the state health department. On Auk*itsl 'L0, they met with Westminster o[GciaLs and urged a frill-scale investigation. "Iluy wanted tests of the pool water and air, and Ihcy wanted medical exams of lht Iwo( employees and foi7ner employees whci bccn sick. Two FIP cases apparently linktrl to the sync inckwr envirannx•nt wcrc• not enough kt close the txutl, though. Heahh officials still needed In review questionaires desilmcd to fnd any continuedott page 19 Mobil ®14neJ aalrrnrrcA R. hcn,nrr; inma,r.d.rc"e., .I'rMn A4Ari11 al•.n.nr ~~ O / T.i4.J /w I.iw,, pullrJ,cd M 1\nRurn &nr4.. n nrw rvailaMc in load M.Aatac, ~ ~" .v '~L ~' continuedjrornpagel6 common elements other than the pool in the Trujillo and'Wilmsen cases, and they wanted to conduct air and water tests while Ute pool was being used. So Ute pride of Westminster stayed open. mid-.SepPcrnber-rcrevealedanoll armful levels of airborne contaminants. Irt fact, because of filters, the enclosed air showed fat- [ewer contaminants than the outside air. The pool air wasn't tested for chloramines, but Utat wasn't a source of concern anyrnore because chloramines can't cause HP. The culprit was still a mystery...and still out there: Medical exam results available in late September turned up two more pool employees with HP. Health officials finally moved to close the pool October 2. The next week, Westminster City Council auUtorized the department to spend up to $50,000 to test the pool's ventilation system. The experts quickly conducted a simple, inexpensive smoke test and discovered that exhaust and intake grills in the ceiling were so close together that a lot of the air pushed out of the enclosure was quickly sucked back in by adjacent "The city knew there was a problem for almost three years. They acted slowly, with almost total disregard for the health of their employees " fans, depriving Ute pool of fresh air. "The only other circulation came (rorn ducts at the base of Ute walls, which account for about half of the building's ventilation Ixtwer. Ren Anderson o[ Ute Solar l;ner),ry Research Institute, one o(the ventilation experts hirccl by Westminster, s~rys about 2~i txrccnt of the txxil clerk has inadequate ventilation. So clots a lower-Icvd lifeguard arc a.'Ihe hot tub has no ventilation al all. Martyry and McCammon say (here's at least a 5(1.50 chance the air and water tests now underway will never reveal the source of the contamination Thal caused the HP outbreak. Whatever it was, they say, it's safe to assume the emblem will probably be reuilve~d Dore the enclosure is assured of enough fresh air. °Ihe ventilation system was a major Ilaw," M:utyny says. Anderson is reluctant to attribute Ute entire problem to design flaws. °Ihe system can be operated to provide adequate ventilation," he maintains, "but it will at least require some minor operational and design changes." Calgary officials drew a similar conclusion years ago. Nevertheless, Colorado officials have not found fault with Westminstcrs response. "There wasn't a cohesive picture presented to he city until August," McCamnxm notes. And Ute rare HP is difficult to liagnose because its symptoms mimic he common cold and Du. "We were just ucky that a growp got involved ;National Jewish) that knows the lisease," she says. Westminster officials make no +pologies, even though by their own reckoning nearly one-fourth of the 5 people who've worked at the pool eported health problems to them. togets says she relied on the ondusions of the experts. "The NIOSH etter said there was nothing harmful o human beings in there," she says, usreptrsenting the content of the •tter, "and I accepted that." Rogers says h NOVEMBER 1521;1989-WFSIWORD-PAGE 19 s e never conferred with any of the physicians examining the ool I.rttkas says he understands former ' This whole thing could have been taken p employees, and wasn't aware Utey were suffering anything more than cold O employees anger, but believes it's misdircrted. '"There would be no benefit t i care of a long time ago." "It makes me upset they cared so or u symptoms. Westminster hasn't initiated arty o us n not taking care of our employees," he says. "And we've got a strong record in that area O litUe," another former guard says. "The city+ knew Uere was a problem for al ' internal review of the situation, and Mayor George Hovorka didn't respond to Westwords request for contin t 13 . ur worker's contt>cnsalion program provides benefits stronger than the state ' nwst three years. Ihey acted slowly, wiUt alrnost total disrcganl for the health o(thcir employees." en . ut Royther, who resigned from his l!xtst in July, says Utat even in hindsi ht Ir 's program. We re contacting former pool employees and I><nying for their medical t t Not to mention the city s fin<vtces. It will cost as nwch as $1'l0,(NIO to conduct g e convinced Ute city acted appropriately. "I wanted to move scientificall es s even though we have no Icgal obligation to them. And when we found a full battery of tests on forty or an employees, and that's on top of the y, one step at a Ume," he says. "i3ut we worked on Ute problem as ra idl as w ld out we definitely had a problem with the fxwl we didn't think twice about h " S2,770 in medical costs incurtcd before full-scale tests were onlerrd. p y e cou , and we did everything in a logical, timely manner working as a team." s utting it clown. Eornter pool employees see the city's conduct differently "1'm bitter " T ill Westminster also spent $.tO,Otlt1 trying to corrcrt the pool's air problems before A Acting parks and rec director Matt l.utkas is also convinced city officials . , ruj o says. "Iltcy didn't listen to their employees. Consequently peo le t ugust. Add in Sfi0,000 for the ventilation experts and $72,000 in lost acted appropriately "based on what we knew at each interval along the way." , p go hurt. Somebody wasn't doing their job. . continuedon page20 CWnb To Your Peak Due to Arrive November 20th `./ I The Sporting Clubs have new cardiovascular equipment to help you get into peak condition. We've just added 12 lifesteps~ to the Cherry Creek flub and a completely remodelled cardiovascular area with b Ufesteps~ at the DTC Club-to help you climb to your fitness goals. And we also have skilled fitness professionals to get you started in the right direction. Take the first step toward improved fitness. Visit a Sporting flub today. But don't forget to bring this ad. It's your pass fora 3 day complimentary workout on. our new equipment. First time visits only. Offer expires November 21, 1989. Chevy (reek Sporting Gub .500 S. Chevy • Glendale, CO 80212 •~ (303j 399-3050 DTC Sporting Uub . 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Gorman, PaCrick Nagel, Igor Galan in Original Rembrandt Etching Array of Toulouse lautrec posters OTHER FEATURED ITEMS Shafer and Sonscandy-apple•red Baby Grand Piano with unique high-gloss Cerman finish. Antiquity collection representing 5 Mediterranean Cultures dating fmm Before Christ. Includes superb life sized Sarcophagus from Thebes. THE GREAT COLORADO SHOWCASE is a unique event that features Arabian Horses, Art and Antiquities, Fine Automobiles, and Colorado Rcal Estalc. All will be available forpurchase either on Auction or Private Treaty Come enjoy the excitement of competitive bidding & thrill of one-onone negotiations at the auction arena, exhibition booths, galleries, displays, and horse stalls at this one day extravaganza. Dan Stroh-Auctioneer ~_-____-- TiclrelYalue$10 -____---•~ ~ BUY ONE-GET ONE FREE ~ ' with this coupon ' This ticket entitles you to admission to all events and a sale catalog at the 0 door. It is also redeemable for its full $10 value toward any auction or private' ' treaty transaction. ' ' Previews and Private Treaty Sales begin at hi h noon ' Afternoon showcase and Auctions begin at ~•00 PM ' Evening Showcase and Auctions begin at 7:00 PM L----------------------J POOL co»ti»uedjro»: page 19 revenues for Ute final Utree months o[ the year, and the total tab reaches $325,000 even before the cost of overhauling Ute ventilation system is factored in. [(the pool doesn't open again in January, Utc final tab wdl Ix hiKhcr still. Westminster's worker s contgx•nsation progr:un protects the city from employees' lawsuits requesting damages beyond medical expenses and lost wages-unless they can prove Utc city was aware of Ute dangers and knowingly iymorcd thcnt. Srvcral employees have already contacted lawyers. Some are considering suits against the building; dcsigmcrs, which inrludc gxwl consultant Kip Wood o[ [3oulder, architecture fern) Barker, Rinker, Scacat of Denver, artd mechanical engineers with Osbaugh-Miller Associates, who were responsible for designhtg the venWation system. Ward refused to discuss the matter with Westward. Rick Osbaugh says there are so many variables involved in properly maintaining and running a ventilation system U)at there's noway of knowing;, based on the smoke test, whether the system 5 design is at (cult. Many indarr gwol systems are desigmcd Her breathing still isn't normal even though she's been away from the pool for eighteen months. to prevent strong; air movement at water _ level to avoid occupant discontlitri, he says. But Osbaugh also admits that the pool's ceiling ducts were designed to provide ventilation all the way down to water level. City officials only called on his firm for help in dealing; with the ventilation problems once, he adds. "We're anxiously awaiting the test results," architect Ron Rinker says. "llte whole pew! industry is wailrng wiUt bated breath " FORMER 1'001. IiMPLOYEI?S are atixious, too, though some doubt whether the results will do them any good.'Ilte damage has already been done, they say. "fo date, nine employers or former employees have been diag;twsed with HP. Cronin, naw'L7, has moved to Florida. "t still gd a little winded when 1 walk along; the beach;' she keys. "My heart starts pounding faster." Shelf thinks he'll never be able to run as hard or as fast as Ire could before Ire worked at the gxwl. Stover, 33, is anemic and lacks energry. She's lost so much of her sense of smell that she wasn't able to tell an aparlntcnl below her was on fire recently. Her brcaU»ng•still isn't normal even though she's been away from the pool for eighteen months. "It feels like I'm in a straightjacket," she says. Farrell is convinced her allcrgrics will never go away. "For Ute first 21 years of my life 1 never had any kind of asthma, I never had allerg;ics, I never had breathing; problems," site says. "Now I'm allergic to all kinds o[ tree: and weed pollens. I'm going to have only five good months of the year from now on: July and winter. When you can't breathe it's hard to manage a normal lifestyle. I can't tun witluwt getting wheezy. 1 don't like the idea of having to take allergry medication twice a clay for the rest of my tile. I wisih~ 1'd fever worked at .., _ . Polished Analine Lambskin Removable Opossum Linining Men's & Women's 399-2956 2713 E. 3rd Ave, Cherry Creek North Hours: M-W 10.6 F-S 10-6,Thurs.10-8 "Special Occasion Dressing..." i' .~. ~' `_ ~: i .. i ~` `: ~~re e Golns ~oufi9ue Inside TiNfany Plaza. 7400 East Hampden Avenue 773-0133 tYew flours: Mon. a Sat. 1 Oam-6pm Toes: FYi. IOam•9pm • Sum 12.5pm "Angel" 17th Century AIRCRAFT Shipsbow ornament 1941 Pive-seat Stagger-wing Executive Beachcraft Biplane [~ o ~a~ ~\a) r - ~ ~uQue J 1 ~ IeatY~ 4~ AGENDA REGULAR MEETING VAZL METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1990 VAIL RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3:00 PM 1. Call to Order 3:00 PM 2. Approval of Minutes 12/13/89 (See attached) 3. Employee health Insurance proposal - Jones and Steve Barta 4. Symphony of Sports - update - proposed contract - Rick Chastain 5. Golf course ice rink report - Barb Masoner 6. Ice show reports (Hamilton, Nut Cracker & HBO) - Salas};y 7. 1990 Recreation ID system and user fee schedule proposal (bring hand out from last meeting) ~ . ~"?~_R%~ !TO" sub cc-.,:::ittee acrenda (see attached) 9. Approval of proposed board member recreation pass (see attached) 10. Approval of POs 13. Adjournment Attachments: Minutes 12/13/89 Dodson Memo 1/e/89 Board pass pct<_t- fi TO: VMRD BOARD MEMBERS FROM: PAT DODSON DATE: January 8, 1990 SUBJECT: REPORTING TO TOWN COUNCIL EACH YEAR We are required per the TOV / VMRD contract to report during the month of February of each year on the following: -Recreation plan -Fees -Budget -Programs for the forth coming year We are also required to hold an election in 1990 on VMRD's Mill Levy increase equal to the TOV's annual contribution to VMRD. The contract states programs and services to be provided by VMRD shall be of high quality and of sufficient diversity and scope to meet the recreational needs of the inhabitants of the town and visitors thereto. I will place this on the regular TOV work session on February 20, 1990 and set up a sub committee work session meeting with the two town council members Tom Steinberg and Jim Gibson F: ith yourself and Gail Molloy sometime the beginning of February 1990. The following agenda items are suggested: -Ground leases for VMRD facilities on TOV owned land -VMRD master plan -Vail Athletic Ambassador program (see attached) -Second ice surface site report by Peter Jamar -Eagle Vail Metro Rec Dist study with VMRD by Jeff Winston -Resident / non resident ID system proposed for 1990 -Construction of a golf/athletic field lavatories - TOV participation (see attached) -Improvements scheduled at the DIA for 1990 (see attached) -Aquatic update -Steps VMRD has taken to make the boundaries coterminous -1989 VMRD accomplishments (see attached } VMRD ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1989 -Contract with private entrepreneur for Cross-Country Ski operation. Saved VMRD several thousand dollars in the nature center and the golf course maintenance budgets. -VMRD master plan - addresses existing recreational conditions, needs, goals, objectives and action plan. -The approval of an Eagle Vail study to look at the pros and cons of consolidating the Eagle Vail and VMRD districts. -The construction of a 400 meter running track around the Vail Athletic Field. -The construction of two exhibition tennis courts and tennis pro shop building. -Swimming Pool - completed the design phase and the start of the general election process to bring the pool issue before the voters in early 1990. -Establishment of public input for recreation through sub committees and the encouragement of attendance to VMRD Board meetings. -Addressed issues at the Dobson Ice Arena that would make it more of a profit center thereby reducing the operating subsidy. -Authorized a site analysis study with Peter Jamar on various locations that could accommodate an artificial ice surface (200' x 85') to take the pressure from the JDIA. -Par three 9-hole golf course in the Booth Creek Area first step - public hearing. Working towards approval process with TOV. -Established a capital reserve fund for replacement of major recreational items. -Dobson Improvements 1) bleacher backs, 2) interior painting, 3) repair/replace all broken/damaged areas in locker rooms, 4) sealed concrete floor (ice & concession), 5) finished all safety lighting, paid for by TOV. -Construction of an outdoor ice arena at golf course - operated by private entrepreneur. -Vail Athletic Ambassador program - developed and ready to offer. VAIL METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT Board of Directors Pass Program: A pass card that would be distributed to each VMRD Board member would look like this: VAIL METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT - 1990 - VMRD Board of Directors Recreation Pass This special recreation pass is issued by the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District. This authorizes the VMRD Board member admittance to and use of VMRD facilities and special events. NAME: ADDRESS: Patrick J. Dodson, Director VMRD A picture ID card would be the best guard against lost or theft of the permit. ~~ BOARD AND ADMII~IISTRATOR ~ Published by Center for Boazd and Administrator Relations Advising over 100,000 board members and administrators Box 208, Siotix City, Iowa 51102 Dear Board Member, Government Edition Welcome to "Board and Administrator" newsletter! You've tapped into a national network of over 100,000 board members and administrators who share answers to board problems and ideas for developing better boards. Each month I'll address specific board problems that government boards face daily. Then I'll show you how other boards and administrators successfully deal with similar problems. Let's get started! .. . What's the board/staff connection? Sooner or later it happens to every board member. You run into Joe Citizen, who thinks he knows your job better than you do. "You've really got a staff problem down there," he complains. "What are you going to do about it?" It's tempting to charge down and try to straighten out the employees. After all, it's your job to take care of constituents' concerns. But if you try to fix the problem by going directly to staff, ou create another roblem--you confuse employees about the .proper chain command So what's a board member to do about Joe Citizen's complaints? "I try to diffuse the situation," says Board Member Kent Eknes (Rock Valley, IA) . "I don't want to seem as if I don't care, so I say I'll look into it but I'll have to talk to the administrator. Then I make sure to follow up on it." Board Chairman Dave Grabarski (Adams, MI) says "caution" is his rule when answering constituent complaints about staff. "I just tell, them I'm not totally aware of the particular problem, but I'll try to find out some background," he explains. "If you respond with aspur-of-the- moment comment, it could come back to haunt you." Two simple rules of thumb for board/staff relations are: 1) All communication between the board and .staff should be channeled through the administrator. 2) Boards do not manage staff--they hire a professional administrator and delegate staff management to that person. Even veteran board members say they need board training No matter how long you've been a board member, there's still more to learn. I find the best boards make boardsmanship training a high priority and regularly evaluate their performance as a board. (More...) WARNING: IF THE NEWSLETTER YOU ARE REAgNG IS A PHOTOCOPY, THE PERSON WHO 61ADE THE PHOTOCOPY IS VIOLATING OUR COPYRIGHT. Under no dramstanoes do we albw phdooopylny d this Board Repot. Vblatas will be proseaRed. To purchase sutxcrlptbrx; for each board rneni~er, phone (712)568-2433. Copyright ~ John C. Slater, 1989. Board and Adminlstralar (ISSN 074&9471) Is published monthly by Center Tor ManapemeM Systems, 230 Reed Street, Akron, IA 51001. Socand Class postage paid at Akron, Iowa 51001. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Board and Administrator. PO Box 209, Sbux Cily, V151102. Veteran Board Member Tomm Countz (Mato orda, TX) sa she didn't realize how important board training could be unti his board began a training program. Board members start with a ive-hour orientation and receive training regularly as long as they're on the board. "I'll be honest," says Countz. "I've been on the board 15 years and we started training in the last three years. I thought it was a bunch of baloney--until I went to my first training session about the legalities of board membership. I learned things I didn't know existed and came away from that first session with a completely new outlook." Board Member Grace Byler (Lancaster, PA) says her board members set aside time to do aself-evaluation of their performance. "We stepped back and took a hard look at how we relate to each other, how we relate to staff and how we could work better together," she says. Every board avoids bringing up issues that might cause some abrasiveness among board members--such as poor attendance at meetings. "We identified some of these issues and decided how we could keep them on top of the table--not under the table," explains Byler. Humor--it's needed at every board meeting! Here's a story from a Midwest board member...Three board members find themselves stranded on a desert island. A bottle washes up on shore,. they open it and a genie appears who grants each a wish. The first board member says, "I wish I were home relaxing in my favorite chair." Poof! He's gone. The second board member says, "I wish ! was just sitting down to dinner with my wife." Poof! He's gone. .The third board member says, "Gee, the three of us always .had a good time .together on the board. I wish they were back here-with me." What you say in public can hurt you What board members say between meetings often has more impact on the community than anything they do at board meetings. Knowing what and how to communicate with constituents can save you many headaches. Here are a couple of things to remember when speaking to the public: 1) Some to ics are off limits outside the board room. For example, state laws may pro i~it- you~rom discussing proceedings held in executive session. Staff negotiations may be jeopardized if you comment on salary issues. Discussing personnel problems may create legal liability for your organization. 2) Outside your board meetings, support decisions made by the ma'orit --even ~ ou disa ree with the ma'orit tell people why I dissented, says board member Harry Loe ler Los Banos, CA) . "But also tell them that's the way the majority of board members wants it." Loeffler says his board's attitude is to act as a single body that supports a majority decision. Once the decision is made, that's the way it will be communicated to the public. Until next month, Dan Cain, Editor Board a»d Admioiatrstor is published each mmth. Send subacripdm mquirics to: Board and Admmiatramr, PO Box TAB, Sioux City, IA 51102, John C Sieber. HtW iaher. 1L'n puhi3catlms designed m pmvida acotraoe and suthoriative iaformatim in regard [o the subjxt xnattcr covered. It is sold with the that Ihn bliaher u tax u°derat'°d'n8 pu ettgagedm legal, accoummg or other probessimai seniop. If legal a other expeR asiamnce is requirod, the aervicav of a competcot profeasionel perm should be nought. (From a DeeJandm of Frmdpiw Jointly adapted by a committee of the American Bar Aaaaciatim and a cc®iCee of puhiiahws.) Board and Administrator does ttot>xasarily etdorsc any prodrets or servima mcntiomd Government Edition ~,~ BOARD AND ADMIl~TISTRATOR ~ Published by Center for Board and Administrator Relations Advising over 100,000 board members and administrators Box 208, Sioux City, Iowa 51102 November 1989 Dear Government Board Member, If you asked each member of your board/council to list the top five duties of your chief executive, would you all agree? I've been a board member long enough to know that's not likely. I also know how much friction is caused when individual board members try to impose their priorities on their administrator. One wants a building project to be at the top of the list. Another thinks buying a computer system should be number one on the administrator's calendar. The administrator can spend so much time chasing the individual priorities of board members, the real work of the agency gets lost. Board Chairman Jerry Waugh (Lawrence, KS) explains the problem well: "Being an administrator is a bit tike being a postman. You can't get the mail delivered if you have to stop to tickle every barking dog." Setting priorities for the administrator is a board team .effort. Board members and the administrator must work together to set common goals so the administrator has no doubt about what you expect to be accomplished. Then stand back and let your administrator accomplish those goals. There are several key questions you can ask yourself to 'clarify the direction you give to your administrator: * Do we have a good written job description for our administrator? * Do we pause at the beginning of each new board term and talk about our priorities for the future? * Do we evaluate our administrator based on, the priorities we set at the beginning of the board term? Is your board dealing with the "big" issues? I've served on .boards whose members spent as much time discussing the purchase of a typewriter as they did approving a million dollar budget! When board meetings become marathons, I immediately suspect a rip ority roblem. Board Member Bill Wilson (Tallahassee, FL) tells me his board has its act together when it comes to making good use of meeting time. Here are the ideas that help his board avoid getting bogged down over minor matters. * Use a "consent" agenda. "Items that can be approved by the board without s gni~lcar nt 9iscussion or further information--monthly bills, routine contracts--are placed on a 'consent' agenda," explains Wilson. (More...) WARNING: IF THE NEWSLETTER YOU ARE REAgNG IS A PHOTOCOPY, THE PERSON WHO MADE THE PHOTOCOPY IS VIOLATING OUR COPYRIGHT. Under no dreurtctanoes do we albw phdooopying d this Board Report. Vbla[ors vvlN be prosecuted. To purchase sul~salptbns for each bond merger, phone (712)568-2433. Capyr(gM O John C. Slater, 1968. Board and Adrtinietratar (ISSN 07469471) Is publbhed monthly by Center for Managemerd Systems, 230 Reed Stre~, Akron, IA 51001. Second Class postage paid at Akron, Iowa 51001. POSTMASTER: Send address tliangas b Board and Administrabr, PO Box 208, Sbux Cdy, IA 51102 "With one motion, all items on the consent agenda are approved without discussion, Board members may request that an item be taken off the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion." * Extend the administrator's purchasing authority (to the legal limit) . "Our administrator can make purchases up to that limit without bringing the request to the board first," Wilson says. "We feel that we've already looked at purchases when we adopted the budget and we shouldn't have to waste time going back over the budget again." * Improve the board's ability to work as a team. "We spend time just studying the process of how we work together as a board," says Wilson. A facilitator from the local college observes board meetings. He then meets with board members in a special session to discuss the meeting process and work on skills for better board meetings. * Implement swell-defined system for policy development. Wilson says his board doesn t wrestle each new issue into a finished policy in a single board meeting. After a need fora new policy is identified, the issue is given to the administrator for further analysis. The administrator later returns to the board with information and options for the new policy. After board discussion of the options, the policy is returned to the administrator for a final draft based on the board's discussion. Following a public hearing to satisfy state law, the policy is approved by the board. From a Texas .administrator, here's the joke of the month! At his board's regular meeting, a government administrator outlined all his accomplishments for the past year. and then asked his fiscally conservative board for a salary increase. When the final vote was ..taken, the result was 7 to 0 in opposition to the salary increase. Suddenly there was a crash of thunder and a bolt of lightning, and a deep voice said,. "You know he's right--give him a raise!"...After a brief pause, .the .board chair. responded:- "That makes the vote 7 to 1 ." Meetings are held in public but are not "public meetings -- The right of citizens to attend government board meetings is guaranteed in most communities. But too often the right to attend is interpreted as a right to participate in meetings. That invites chaos. A Montana board opens its meetings with a reminder to visitors that-- "This is a board meeting which is held publicly, not a ublic meeting." Sometimes visitors to a board meeting are disruptive to the meeting process--speaking at the wrong time or creating tension at the meeting. But visitors to meetings of a Le Sueur, Minnesota board know exactly where they fit in at the board meeting. Board members take turns acting as greeters. A greeter arrives 20 minutes early to welcome observers and sign up those who wish to speak during the public-input portion of the meeting. The greeter also passes out a special pamphlet the board has prepared that explains how the meetings are run. Sincerely, Dan Cain, Editor (and board member) Board s~ Adtnmimator is puWuhd each month. Seed auhaQiptim mgwrics m: Baud and Adminimat~, PO Box 208, Siowt Coy, U 51102, Jahn C. Sitsfer, Puhli>bar. 1Lia puhiicatim to derdped to provide acquatc a~ mthoriative infamaum m mgud ro the subject matte coveted. Ito add wrt6 the tmderauadmg that the puWiaher is not arrgaged m kgd, aormotmg or other prototmmal aervixa )Ekpl ar other export sasisturc u required, the aervicu of a mmpetem profesiorul penm should bo amght (From a Deduadm o[Prindpiw jointly adapted by a ca®ittee of the Ameriem Bu Aaaciatim and a e®iIDee a~f pahlishera.) Board s~ Administrator does mt mecaarily endorse atry products or services tnemianed. Government Edition ~~~ BOARD AND ADMII~IISTRATOR Published by Center for Board and Administrator Relations Advising over 100,000 board members and administrators Box 208, Sioux City, Iowa 51102 December 1989 Dear Board Member, I know how frustrating a government body's finances can be. After my first meeting as a new board member, I knew I didn't have the time or expertise to completely understand our entire financial situation. Several meetings and a ton of frustration later, I realized I didn't need to know where every cent went. I talked to a board member who tells me her board learned that lesson the hard way. "We scrutinized every bill from $2 to $2,000," she says. "Meetings dragged on and on. We spent all our time on bills and ignored the big issues. Finally we quit trying to be bookkeepers and went back to being policy-makers. Now meetings are much more productive--and shorter." Stick to the fundamentals The board is responsible for finance. But you can meet that responsibility most efficiently if you delegate the hands-on management of finances to your administrator and then monitor the results. "Concentrate on changes in numbers," advises Banker and Board Member Chris Monahan (Davenport, NY) . "Look at what's up and what's down from last month or last year. Trust your administrator and ask questions if you don't understand something. Our board pays attention to the bottom line--total revenues and expenditures. If those are okay, we trust that what goes on in the middle is being handled properly." The one art of making a motion At many of the board meetings I attend, it seems like 900 of the motions are made by one or two board members. This probably happens because so many board members don't feel comfortable making motions. They're afraid they'll get in trouble if they don't word it just .right. If the motion is too vague, it might be open to several interpretations. If the motion is too specific, it might not accomplish its intended purpose. If it's worded poorly, there could even be legal problems. No wonder they're so nervous about motions! Making motions requires advance preparation, says Board Chairman Jerry Wolens (Sterling, IL). Wolens is a member of several boards and offers this advice for making motions: 1) Draft your motions before the meeting. You'II have the wording worked out and be able to respond to any questions that might come up at the meeting. (More...) WARNING: IF THE NEWSLETTER YOU ARE READING IS A PHOTOCOPY, THE PERSON WHO MADE THE PHOTOCOPY IS VIOLATING OUR COPYRIGHT. Under no drwmstances do we albw phdooopying d this Board Report. Vblatars wfN be prosecuted. To purchase subsalptbns for each board merrt:er, phone (712)568-2433. Copyright D John C. Slefer, 1989. Board and AdmlMstrator (ISSN 074&9471) Is published monthly by Center tot Management Systems, 230 Reed Street, Akron, IA 51001. Second Class postage paid at Akron, Iowa 51001. POSTMASTER: Send address changes ~ Board and Administrator, PO Box 208, Sioux CNy, a 51102. 2) Seek help from your administrator when writing the motion. Your administrator will probably be responsible for carrying out your motion and may be able to provide some insight on how to make it clear and operable. 3) Clarify each motion before voting. Have the chairperson repeat your motion to make sure it will be recorded as you intend it. If you don't understand a motion, ask questions before the vote, "It takes more time at the meeting," says Wolens, "but asking dumb questions is easier than correcting dumb mistakes." 4) Examine minutes before they're approved. Meeting minutes are the official record of board actions. "Recording motions in the minutes is critical--they must be accurate," says Wolens. "Minutes should be checked closely before approval to see that motions have not been changed." 5) Seek assistance from an attorney or other professional. When the wording of a motion is critical, it pays to get good professional advice. Board humor! Two city council members were attending a convention and comparing notes about the successes of their own councils. "We can ask our community for whatever we need and they'll vote for it," the first council member bragged to the second . "Incredible," said the second council member. "What's your council done lately?" asked the first council member. "Now that you mention it," said the second, "we just finished a boardsmanship exercise on being more tactful with each other. It taught us to say things like 'incredible' instead of 'Bull."' Public wishes or special interests? Congress isn't the only governing body besieged by special interest groups. Most government boards hear regularly from groups that have a special interest in board decisions--concerned taxpayers, citizens favoring a certain program, business people backing development projects. It's a tough question--Do these special interest people represent the up blic's wishes or are they a few people making a lot of noise? Here are some guidelines board members can use to help sort it all out... Ask yourself three questions, suggests Board Member Christine Hagedorn (Fredericksburg, IA) . 1) Is it good for most citizens? 2) Will it benefit my community as a whole? 3) What's the cost? Cost can't always be the deciding factor on an issue. If it's a public safety problem, special interest groups shouldn't mold your decision. You may risk alienating certain groups, Hagedorn says. But when you're doing what's best for most of your constituents, that's the price you pay. Until next month, Dan Cain, Editor (and board member) Board and Administrator is puhiiahed cacti mmth. Send aubaaipdm inquiries m: Board ad Adminisrata•, PO Box 208, Sioux City, lA 51102, John G Siefer, Puhiishw. 7Lia publicaams deaigmd m ptwide .,.. and authoriativo mfamation m mgard m the subject mat[cr coveted. It m add with the undetraanding that the pudiaher is mt engaged in legal, accountng ar other pm&nioml servioea. If legd or odv expert asaisame u tcquired, the srvicu of a competem prafrsaional petsm ahadd he sought (Fran a Dedaraiim of Prmdpiea jointly adoptcd by ^ canmittx of the Americmm Bar Aasociatim and a cc®iVea of puhiiahen.) Board and Administrator does not accssarily endorse any products or servima mentiax:d