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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-07 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session ~u~~~ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, May 7, 1991 2:00 P. M. AGENDA 1. PEC Report , 2. DRB Report 3. Discussion with Community Development regarding Agricultural/Open Space Zone Distract. 4. Discussion with Community Development regarding fireplace issue. 5. Regional Transportation Task Force Update and Town of Vail Summer Schedule Alternatives 6. Information Update 7. Other 8. Executive Session - legal matters 9. Adjournment A: \41SAGENDA VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991 2:00 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 p.m. 1. PEC Report 2. DRB Report 2:10 p.m. 3. Discussion with Community Development Mike Mollica regarding Agricultural/Open Space Zone District. Action Reauested of Council: Council should direct staff as to whether an amendment to the Town's zoning code is desirable at this time. Backaround Rationale: At the request of the Council, the staff has compiled a listing of all the Agricultural/Open Space zoned parcels in the Town. Acreage, hazards and ownership are also listed. (Please see enclosed staff memorandum for additional information.) Staff Recommendation: The staff recommendation is for no action. 2:30 p.m. 4. Discussion with Community Development Susan Scanlan regarding fireplace issue as it relates to research information presented during April 23rd work session. Action Reauested of Council: The staff asks that Council give direction on the research presented during the April 23rd work session as it relates to policy recommendations for a retrofit program, a public education program and any changes to be made to the existing ordinance. Backaround Rationale: Staff has been doing research relating to the fireplace issue; specifically in relation to the new technology stoves and gas fired units to develop a good basis of information for a public education program and a retrofit program. This information was presented at the April 23 work session and Council was asked to consider it as well as seek public input before making any decisions - scheduled for May 7, 1991. Staff Recommendation: The only recommendation staff would put forth would be to carefully consider all of the information provided before making any decisions. Staff would recommend that consideration be given to allowing the installation of 1 EPA certified wood unit in new construction and reconsider the gas allowances. Y 3:15 p.m. 5. A. Regional Transportation Task Force Update Jim Marshall B. Town of Vail Summer Bus Schedule Alternatives Action Requested of Council: Item A is informational only. Item B requests the Council to consider restructuring of the East Vail, Golf Course and West Vail North routes to improve passenger and driver safety. Background Rationale: Item A is a continuation of updates provided to the Council for the last two months. Included in council packets is a summary of long-term organizational and funding alternatives for the_ regional transportation system. Item B is a result of the past practice of one driver providing service to East Vail, the Golfcourse and Sandstone all within a one hour schedule. This creates unsafe conditions for passengers and drivers as the drivers must exceed the speed limit to stay on schedule. Additional clarifying information will be provided during the work session. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed route structure changes. 4:00 p.m. 6. Information Update 7. Other 8. Executive Session - legal matters. 9. Adjournment A:\wsExpand DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 1, 1991 3:00 P.M. SITE VISITS 12:45 P.M. 1 Phase II - The Valley 2 Lindsey/Nilsson - Phase VI, The Valley 3 Barnes - 2851 Basingdale 4 Spector/Ralish - 467 Greenhill Court 5 Findell - 1210 Westhaven Circle 6 Bailey - 193 Beaver Dam Road 7 Byrne - 254 Beaver Dam Road 8 Hussman - 327 Rockledge Road 9 Karats - 122 East Meadow Drive 10 Robertson - Northwoods Condos. 11 Ford Park - 530 E. Frontage Road 12 Lamb - 4879 Meadow Drive * Ibarra - 343 Beaver Dam Road * Kravis - 424 Forest Road * There are two items on this agenda which are exterior landscape lighting proposals. Please make site visits to these properties Tuesday night, April 30th starting with the Ibarra residence. The lights will be turned on between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Lilienthal - Construct East Unit SM 184 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 24, Block 7, Vail Village 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 4-0 Approved. 2. Spector/Kalish - 250 Addition SM 467 Greenhill Court/Lot 10, Glen Lyon Subdivision MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 4-0 Approved. - i 3. Mikell - Bath Addition SM 74-A Sandy Lane/Lot 4, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch 2nd MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO JUNE 5TH MEETING. 4. Findell - New Single Family Residence SM 1210 Westhaven Lane/Lot 41, Glen Lyon Subdivision MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 3-0 Approved with conditions. Sherry Dorward abstained. 5. Bailey Residence - Demo/rebuild JK separation for garage. 193 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 38, Block 7, Vail Village 1st MOTION: Sherry Dorward SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved. 6. Singleton - New Primary/Secondary JK 2476 Garmish Drive/Lot 28, Block A, Vail Das Schone #1 MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved with condition Public Works sign off on plans. 7. Breeze Ski Rentals - Sign Variance JK _ Montaneros Commercial Condominium, Unit 100. 641 West Lionshead Circle/Part of Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO MAY 15TH MEETING. 8. Barnes - New Primary/Secondary JK 2851 Basingdale/Lot 4, Vail Intermountain MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Conceptual. 9. Groff - 250 request ~ AK 1468-A Vail Valley Drive/Lot 17-A, Block 3, Vail Valley 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved as submitted. * 10. Kravis - Outdoor lighting AK 424 Forest Road/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Village 3rd MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 TABLED TO JUNE 5TH MEETING. * 11. Ibarra - Lighting Plan AK 343 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 1, Block 3, Vail Village 3rd MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Par Herrington VOTE: 4-0 DENIED. 12. Vail Trails Chalet - #12 renovation BR 421 Gore Creek Drive/Lots 1-6, Block 4, Vail Village 1st MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: STAFF APPROVED 13. Ford Park - Transplant two trees AK 530 Frontage Road East MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 TABLED TO MAY 15TH MEETING. 14. Timberfalls Unit #402 - Deck Enclosure AK 4496 East Meadow Drive MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO MAY 15TH MEETING. 15. Phase II - The Valley - Building 5 units on AK existing foundations. Parcel A, Lion's Ridge Filing #2 MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved with conditions. 16. Lindsey/Nilsson - New Single Family Residence AK with caretaker unit. Phase VI, The Valley MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved with 3 conditions: Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant shall revise landscaping plan so that: 1. 500 of aspens are 3" caliper, 50o are 2" caliper. 2. 1/3 of coniferous trees are 6', 8' and 10'. 3. Change contrasting stucco colors so they are more compatible. 17. Consideration of modification to approved AK building envelope location in The Valley, Phase VI. Building envelope 12, The Valley, Phase VI. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 a Approved. 18. Robertson - Combine units 101 & 103 BR Northwoods Condominiums MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 3-0 Consent approval.- Ned Gwathmey abstained. 19. Lifthouse - Concrete walkway BR 555 East Lionshead/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead lst MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: WITHDRAWN 20. Village Parking Structure- Signage BR 241 South Frontage Road East MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Approved as presented. 21. Karats - Bay window BR 122 East Meadow Drive, Part of Tract C, Vail Village 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Consent approved. 22. Hussman - Deck BR 327 Rockledge Road/Lot A, Block 7, Vail Village 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Consent approved. 23. Lamb - Addition SM 4879 Meadow Drive/Lot 15, Block 5, Bighorn 5th MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 2-0-2 Consent approved. George Lamb and Ned Gwathmey abstained. 24. Byrne - 250 request SM 254 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 23, Block 7, Vail Village lst MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 ` Conditions: Lighting plan to be submitted with in 6 weeks. Ned Gwathmey abstained. 25. Biederman Addition - 250 request & garage addition SM 254 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 23, Block 7, Vail Village 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Conditions: Lighting plan to be submitted with in 3 weeks. Ned Gwathmey abstained. 26. Josey - Addition ~ SM 97 Forest Road/Lot 3, Block 7, Vail Village 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved. 27. Lifthouse Lodge - Banner Sports clerestory JK 555 E. Lionshead Cir/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Pat Herrington VOTE: 4-0 Consent approved. 28. Manor Vail - Lobby Expansion AK 595 Vail Valley Drive MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO MAY 15TH MEETING. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Ned Gwathmey Jim Shearer (PEC) Pat Herrington Sherry Dorward George Lamb STAFF APPROVALS: Beedie - New windows Westwind Unit #404 Nystrom Residence - Stained redwood on house. Lot 7, Block 3, Vail Village 11th Ford Park - Fence replacement at Ford Park soft ball fields. Precourt Residence - Change to driveway. Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Village lst Wiegers Residence - Changes to approved plan. Lot 22, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Vail Gateway Plaza - Add guardrail to 3rd floor around south and east deck areas and add exterior door to master bedroom, to Unit #3 (per revised drawings dated 4/10/91). Lot N, Block 5D, Vail Village 1st Scheller - Renovation of unit, minor exterior Vail Village Inn Plaza American Ski Exchange - New windows & entry wall Street Building ~ _ " . . _ _ MEMORANDUM TO: _Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 7, 1991 SUBJECT: Agricultural and Open Space Zone District ::::::::t:::;;~ ;n vt;:n:.::::a5ft ~:v:y:;f;..{,.fyi.,:::eao1~ ,,•n::ti, tr.c:fc:;ai:.•:,y!:u;>:•: •..,:•.:y u!r,~.':fG,7 • y.y: : c.:~fi.,.::,...,:; :.F.:.. •..x; lr~, ..lxr5391?W.GGkr:f n, w:P;.r:• ..a: ..xrrrFnr...:..x.n'"~~" :..:::>:•:,:.::.:o-::a:...,.,..........f.'.'1;::;d:::a.~::.::.w::.:..x:.,w;~•:.u.:.:,.1~fx: ,c+:c~. v:.;a•..y,,.::,.M.:y,yy:.:.•:.:.x:...:.~:.~::.::; .,::~w+:rrre.33.f.:3ft A:::.u ~ ~,ww:xNA:~nl7,xwr. rr:..::ri{!!: .a.....'a::.,.::1`:• ::..........::'ir,vw.,w,.... :2$. nY ~~~~s ~ c > '!:i :':'Kdo-..S,~,.+7f~.n.:eaCaw5Yi,2't::#:~9?rlG'~'t,.:.........:. I. INTRODUCTION At the request of the Town Council, the planning staff has undertaken and completed research regarding all of the Agricultural/Open Space zoned parcels within the Town's municipal limits. The attached worksheets indicate parcels by County tax parcel number and also by the designation of private vs. public ownership. Each parcel's acreage, ownership, and a brief description of the location of the parcel are also indicated. Our research of Eagle County's records indicates that a total of 23 parcels, all of which are in private ownership, are zoned Agricultural and Open Space. Of those 23 parcels, 12 are greater than one acre in size. to addition to these private ownership parcels, the United States Forest Service owns one parcel, of 26.6 acres in size, which is zoned Agricultural and Open Space. Also, Vail Associates owns a total of ten parcels which are zoned Agricultural and Open Space, and of those ten parcels, nine are greater than one acre in size. The Town of Vail owns 28 separate parcels, all of which are zoned Agricultural and Open Space. II. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY As you may recall, the issue of potential development on parcels which are zoned Agricultural and Open Space first arose when Abe Shapiro presented a request to the Town to develop a parcel which he owns immediately above Lionsridge Loop. The Town's initial response to Mr. Shapiro's request was that he would need at least 35 acres of land in order to construct a single family dwelling. However, with further research of the Town's records, it was discovered that a codification error existed, and that Mr. Shapiro was, indeed, entitled to one single family dwelling with a maximum GRFA of 2,000 sq. ft. The specific wording in the Muniapal Code, under Section 18.32.090 -Density reads as follows: "Not more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted for each 35 acres of site area, of ' which one acre must be buildable. Provided, however, that one dwelling shall be allowed on a lot or parcel of less than 35 acres which contains one acre of buildable area. Such dwelling shall not exceed 2,000 sq. ft. of GRFA" It is impossible, at this time, to determine exactly how many parcels, which are in private ownership, have the ability to construct a single family dwelling. The reason for this is that, without very expensive survey information, it is impossible to determine whether any of the private ownership parcels have the required one acre of buildable area. Buildable area, as you may recall, means any site, lot, parcel or any portion thereof which does not contain designated flood lain, red hazard avalanche area. or areas in excess of 40% sloae. As indicated above, there are only 12 parcels which are in private ownership which have an acreage of greater than one acre. Although it is impossible to determine the "buildable area" of these 12 parcels, staff believes that a majority of said parcels would be impacted by either floodplain, steep slopes or hazards. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Given the limited number of private ownership parcels, and their potential for future development, the staff recommendation at this time is to take no action. We believe the existing zoning code can address the concerns which might arise due to potential development on any of the above sites. We believe it would be inappropriate to modify the zoning code at this time. c:~counai~memos~shapiro.430 ' AGRICUL`PURE AND OPEN SPACE PARCELS ? TUWN OF VAIL < PRIVATE OWNERSHIP PARCELS Patre'onZonlo~<:M&n. ...tatttyTaxPareel.Na. R~ed.:HazardA.~alan+rhe ~ ,°ain ; . Acr e: l)wner Address......... Desalption p. 5 2103-01400.004 No No 6.8 Abe Shapiro Box 5649 Above Lionsridge Loop Avon CO 81620 p. 5 2103-01400.005 No No 1.3 Abe Shapiro see above Below Lionsridge Loop p. 6 2101-072-00-003 No Yes 0.5 WaterlSanitation 846 Forest Road, Vail Creek bank below Sanitation Bldg District p. 9 2101-11 ]-O1-016 Possibly No 3.1 Stan Wilson 5455 West Jewell Ave Lot 16, Bighom 2nd Denver CO 80226 p. 9 2101-023-O1-017 No No approx 2.0 Booth Falls c!o Susan Fritz Tennis woos Home Owners Box 356 Vail Part of Lot 12, Blk 2, Vail Vill 12th p. 10 2101-123-00.005 Yes Yes 45.3 Cara Beutel 9119 Memorial, Houston Bounded by Bighom Sub, Bighom Estates, TX 77024 and Forest Service p. 10 2101-122-03.001 No No 0.02 Suzanne Hill Box 2984 Vail Northeast of Pitkin Creek Pazk p. 10 2101-123-00.003 No No 1.1 Consolidated Oil 1860 Lincoln St #110 Unplatted area SW of Timber Fags Denver CO 80203 p. 10 2101.11 ]-00-004 Yes No 2.4 Consolidated Oil 1860 Lincoln St #110 Bounded by Forest Service &Bighom Ist Denver CO 80203 p. ]0 I-70 R.O.W. No No ].8 Dept of 1{ighways Box 298 Eagle Triangulaz pazcel N of ]nterstate p. ] t 2101.12400-009 Yes No 4.5 Consolidated Oil See above Bounded by Courtside Townhomes and Mountain Meadows p. 11 2101.131-04001 No No ].8 Donald 0 Formigli c!o Uuane Rogers Bounded by Forest Service &Bighom 5th 4802 Meadow Ln, Vail p. 1l 2099-182-00-002 Possibly No 4.3 Vail Meadows Inc c!o David Elmore Bounded by lots l8 & 19, Vail Meadows #1 10001E 8vans, #69C Denver CO 80231 Pa~~opZoningMaa Couni,y nche FloodPl~n Acreage s ;Qwncr - Address Desccfptlon J r Tax Parcel Na Red!flazard Agala p. 11 2099.182-16001 No Yes 0.5 Richard Holsten 4595 5 Yoserrrite #107 Lots 1 ~ 2, Vail Meadows #2 Denver CO 80237 p. l l 2099-182-16002 No No 0.6 *David Elmore **10001 E Evans, # 69C Lots 3 & 4, Vail Meadows #2 Vail City Corp Denver CO 80231 p. l l 2099-182-16003 No No 0.3 *Sce above **See above Lot 5, Vail Meadows #2 p. l l 2099-182-16004 No No 0.3 *Sce above **See above Lot 6, Vail Meadows #2 p. 11 1A99-182-16005 No No 0.35 *SeE above **See above Lot 7, Vail Meadows #2 p. 11 2099-182-16006 No Possibly 2.2 *Sce above **See above Lot 12, Vail Meadows #2 p. l l 2099-182-16007 No Yes 0.46 *See above **See above Lot 11, Vail Meadows #2 p. II 2099-182-16008 No Yes 0.65 *Sce above **Seeabove Lot ]0, Vail Meadows#2 p. l l 2099.182-16009 No Yes 0.7 *Sce above **See above Lot 9, Vail Meadows #2 p. 11 2099-182-16010 No Yes 0.61 David Elmore 10001 E Evans, #69C Lot 8, Vail Meadows #2 Denver, CO 80231 ;Total Prlvete P2rcels >;159 _ FOREST SERVICE OWNERSHIP Pa eon n a a a d va anche I crea ':Owner ddr Descrh flop _8...... ~o Jgg:M p GnuntyTaX'Parcd ho Rcd H z r A L.. ....::II Floodp atn A Re. , A... ~ p p. 6 2101-081-00-001 No Yes 26.6 ac Forest Service Box 190, Minturn CO. Spraddle Creek Pazcel B , :Page ob ~o~ning..M...ap County Tax ['arcel 1Vo, ::Acreage Descripttoiu:: p. 7 2101-081-14-004 2.1 Lots 9,10,11, V Vill 10th p. 7 2101-092-00-002 57.3 Holes 2,7,8,9,10,18 golf course p. 8 2101-081-14-002 74.3 Golf course east of clubhouse plus 4th, 5th & 6th holes p. 8 2101-102-O1-007 0.5 Golf course adjacent to Lots 13-16 ' p. 8 2101-033-O1-015 93.3 Tract C, north and west Bald Mtn Rd p. 8 & 9 2101-034-03-002 13 Tract A, I-70 and Vail Village 13th p. 9 2101-023-O1-004 30.2 Tract A, Vail Village 12th p. 9 2101-034-O1-012 3 Lot 11, Blk 1, Vail Vill 13th p. 9 2101-034-O1-001 3.8 Tract B, Booth Creek stream tract p. 10 2101-122-00-001 5.7 Unplatted parcel north of Pitkin Creek Meadows p. 10 2101-111-04-009 0.05 Tract B, Gore Creek Sub p, l l 2101-124-00.002 6,4 Bighorn Park TUtal Acreage TOV: > .456.2: TOWN OF VAIL OWNERSHIP Fage onZ..onmg Map ~Cout?ty Tax Parcel No. .Acreage Rescrtpt?on p. 4 2103-123-02-024 0.8 Buffehr Pazk p. 4 2103-123-00-011 61.1 Donovan Pazk, upper bench p. 5 2103-122-02-017 41.5 Liansridge Fil. 3, N of Lionsridge 2 p. 6 2101-072-00-001 4.5 Unplatted parcel west of West Forest Rd p. 6 17.86 Tract C, Potato Patch p. 6 2101-064-00-001 1.1 Mountain Bell Building Site p. 6 2101-064-00-002 24 Area Surrounding the Mountain Bell Building p. 6 2101-071-09-002 1.8 Tract J, at Chapel p. 6 1.2 Stream tract, Lionshead Ist Filing p. 6 0.09 Stream tract, Lionshead 2nd Filing p. 6 0.1 Stream tract, Lionshead 3rd Filing p. 7 0.6 Tract F2 tennis courts west of Manor Vail p. 7 2,9 Stream tract south of Mtn 11aus1Alhletic Club p. 7 2.7 Stream tract South of Apollo Park p. 7 2.7 Stream tract from Vail Road eastward o. 7 3.6 Other stream tracts, part Tracts B&C, Lot B. Blk SB, V.ViI Ist VAIL ASSOCIATES OWNERSHIP ;.:..Puq~.an ~nlatag;Ma~ Copnty ~'ar~~areet :pia;:>:>::<?::>::;. ~ted Hazard Avalauc{?e Floodplam .:;Acreage ~escrip~4n.... p. 6 2101-063-01-016 No No 10.7 Tract A, Potato Patch p. 6 2101-063-01-034 No No 2.8 Tract B, Potato Patch p. 6 2101-062-01-033 No No 3.2 Tract D, Potato Patch p. 6 2101--071-00-001 No Yes 13.32 Under Lionshead Gondola p. 6 2101-072-07-005 No No 0.76 Tract A south of Lionsquare Lodge p. 6 2101-072-11-001 No No 1.68 Tract A, Vail Village 6th p. 7 2101-081-00-001 No No 30.6 West of Town Shops p. 7 2101-082-42-006 No Yes 3.1 Tract E, Vista Bahn area p. 9 2101-023-O1-018 No No 6.1 Mountain School p. 9 2101-023-04-009 No Yes 3.3 Stream tract Vail Village Ilth Filing Total Acreage VA 75.56 . r MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 7, 1991 SUBJECT: Fireplace Issue Discussion vnv,_,,,r...... .:~::::::niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'.iiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:Siii:9i}iii:Liiii:iii'~~+rr%.....•...r..r.:i~?::. iiiiiiiiiiii::~:-::w:.: :i.. d:isiw ::::::.......:::::::::.::::::::w: n:::~::w:: w::::::::; :w:... ii:Y.h:?Lii::: :s:+I::ii::•:4i}i svi::is:.::.}:Li:.:..::.v...3ii::niii: iiiiii ii:::.:.ryi:{.is3i:?~ ~ iiji::iii:ii?}iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii: ii: iiii: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii::is~i:Y:~:i::i::Ciisisi::is ii:!ii: ii: ~ is ~ iiiY:: ~ iiiii: ~::::ii: ~ iii+i:<.Y~iTi~i ~iJJiiii '•:r.: .............`~~)i~' r'~'wi........ ~.:•:iGSSvyi0J4Ji~:' ~e.~e.......... .~:~lir~i.~i~.~~.vn xx..r'.'r}`}f.4:r......~...............................v... i....... rnsn rn... n.... x.....~...... I. BACKGROUND On April 23, 1991, the Community Development Department staff presented its research on the EPA Phase II certified solid fuel units and natural gas fireplaces to a joint Planning and Environmental Commission~T'own Council worksession. The research was disseminated for information purposes. Council was asked to seek public input on the questions or topics proposed for discussion, prior to the next worksession on the topic scheduled for May 7, 1991. The staff asked Council to consider each of the issues presented in the memo and be prepared to make recommendations to the staff at the May 7th meeting. II. DISCUSSION During the discussion on April 23rd, with regard to the emissions which could be created from the EPA Phase II certified units, the question was raised as to what the "worst case scenario" would be if the units were operated without a combustor, doors open and with wet wood. In an effort to answer this question, I spoke with Steven Crane of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality -Air Quality Division and with Skip Barnett, Senior Scientist at OMNI, one of the principal stove testing and research facilities in Beaverton, Oregon. They both concurred that if a catalytically equipped stove is operated without the combustor, with the door open and with wet wood, they will operate as a traditional stove and produce, on average, 15-25 grams of particulates per hour, but could produce as much as 40-50 grams per hour. The non-catalytic stove operated with the door open would also operate as a traditional stove with emission levels of 15-25 grams per hour. Mr. Barnett also related that many of the catalytically equipped stoves are experiencing difficulty in achieving EPA certification levels in home use, although they do very well in the laboratory. EPA is currently performing stress tests on these units in the laboratory in an effort to detect difficulties before the unit is given EPA certification. Mr. Barnett did indicate , that the non-catalytic stoves seem better able to achieve certification levels in horse use. When asked about setting a particulate emissions level below 7.5 grams per hour for acceptability of units for our area, Mr. Barnett suggested a level of 5.0 grams/hour. He indicated that this would permit the installation of many of the better performing non-catalytic stoves as well as the catalytic units, if desired. 1 r The staff raised the following six topics for discussion in the memo presented on April 23, 1991, and would like to direct discussion to these at this time. 1. Which of the listed devices/alternatives are acceptable for those individuals or associations considering retrofitting existing fireplaces? Each of the listed options, gas logs, gas fireplace inserts, pellet burners, catalytic woodstoves or inserts and the non-catalytic woodstoves or inserts, produce significantly less particulate pollution than a traditional fireplace if operated properly. The staff position on this issue would be to allow only gas or pellet stoves in lodge rooms and multi-family projects for retrofits. Under the same scenario, the low density projects in the Town would be permitted the choice of any of the options determined to be acceptable. This idea is based not solely on density and frequency of use, but also on the operator knowledge required to correctly operate the other options. Those units with a higher degree of potential operator error would not be acceptable in those units which are not owner occupied. 2. Should the Town of Vail work within the parameters of EPA guidelines for acceptability of units or should we establish our own standards? That is to say, should all EPA Phase II certified units be acceptable for installation, or do we wish to say only those units with emission levels of 4.0 grams or lower are acceptable and then provide a list of accepted units? There was some discussion at one point of the Town of Vail establishing its own emissions levels for determining which units are acceptable for installation within the Town of Vail. The EPA has set limits of 4.1 grams per hour for catalytic units and 7.5 grams per hour for non- catalytic units. It is deemed that whichever units meet these emissions criteria are acceptable for sale and installation. Should the Town of Vail set an emissions level of X grams of particulates per hour and determine that only those units with emissions data meeting this standard be permitted within the Town? The only concern staff would voice on this issue would be that many of the units which would meet this type of criteria would probably be catalytically equipped units. Since the catalytic convertors require maintenance to maintain the determined levels of emissions, there is some concern that if the convertors were not maintained, emissions levels exceeding 7.5 grams might be achieved. If a limit below 7.5 is set, will the slight change in particulates be a significant change when a decrease from 47 grams to at least 7.5 grams has already been accomplished? A reduction below 7.5 grams/hr would render most of the non-catalytic woodstoves and inserts unacceptable. 3. Should standards be set for acceptable retrofit units based upon zoning or density classification? The argument has been put forth that, based on density and usage, the higher density projects contribute more to the overall woodsmoee problem. Based on this argument, should the distinction be made as to which units are acceptable for the conversion of these units? The possible option would be to allow only gas or pellet stoves in lodge rooms and multi- family projects for retrofits. Under the same scenario, the low density projects in the Town would be permitted the choice of any of the options determined to be acceptable. This idea is based not solely on density and frequency of use, but also on the operator knowledge required to correctly operate the other options. Those units with a higher degree of potential 2 ~ ~ operator error would not be acceptable in those units which are not owner occupied. 4. Does the Council wish to take a position on acceptable options based on any specific parameters other than particulate emissions, such as heating efficiency? Does the Council wish to approve as acceptable options only those units which meet a certain level of criteria for factors other than particulates? Staff believes that heating efficiency, the use of renewable resources and operator error should also be considered when determining acceptable unit types. 5. In light of this information, does Council wish to have any changes made to Ordinance 42, Series of 1990, passed on February 5, 1991 ? 6. Setting a goal for percentage of conversions to be competed by the end of 1994? Staff would suggest a goal of 50% conversion of existing woodburning fireplaces and stoves under a voluntary program by June, 1994. 3 s ~ ~ . E ~ 5~ ~ L- I EAST BOUND WEST BOUND ~ L'anshead Parking Structure :00 Main Gore~Juniper Lane :23 Golden Peak :03 6~horn Park :24 ' Soccer Field :04 Racquet Ctub :25 Ptarmigan Road West :05 limber Faps :26 Ptarmgan Road East :06 Streamside Cincle 27 ' 1448 Vail Va11ey Drive :07 Columbine-~ighom Aoad 27 1610 Sunburst Drive :08 Vail East Condos :28 Gott Club House :09 t~itkin Creek Parts :28 1610 Sunburst Drive :10 Fags at Vail :29 Aspen Lane :12 @ooih Falls :31 ; Bald Mountain Road :13 Bald Mountain Road :32 Booth Fags :14 Aspen Lane :33 Fags at Vari :15 Gott Club House :36 ~ Pitkin Creek Park :16 iti10 Sunburst Drive :37 Lupine-Bighorn Road- :17 1448 Yai! Yalley Drive :38 Cokxnbine-Bighorn Road : i8 Ptarmigan Road East :39 Streamside Circle :19 Ptarmigan Road West ( :40 Tmber Fells :20 Soccer Field :41 Mountain Meadows :21 Gdden Peak ~ :4P Meadow t.ane East :22 Liorishead Parking Structure :44 SANDSTONE t 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. i l Lionshead Parking Structure :45 Sandstone Schad :48 Red Sandstone Road :50 • Red Sandstone Road-Vail Yew Dr. :51 Sandstone Creek Club :53 Lions Ridge loop-Simba Run :54 Vad Run~reakawav West :55 Sandstone Scholl :56 Lionshead Parking Structure :58 I t Town of Vail Department of Public Works/Transportation Proposed East Vail Service Summer 1991 East Vail Express Golf Course/Ford Park TRC :00 TRC :40 Aspen Lane :05 Golden Peak :43 Booth Falls :06 Soccer Field :44 Falls at Vail :08 Ptarmigan West :45 Pitkin Creek Park :09 Ptarmigan East :46 Lupine-Bighorn Rd :10 1448 Vail Valley Dr :48 Columbine-Bighrn Rd :10 1610 Sunburst :49 Streamside Circle :11 Club House :51 Timber Falls :12 1610 Sunburst ~ :52 Mountain Meadows :13 Ford Park :54 Bighorn Park :14 TRC :58 Meadow Lane East :15 Main Gore-Juniper :16 Columbine-Bighrn Rd :21 Vail East Condos :22 Pitkin creek Park :23 Falls at Vail :24 Booth Falls :26 Bald Mountain Rd :27 TRC :33 Hours of Service: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. i tSdOlS St19 031~INJIS3a ld ll'1N0 SdOlS St18 'I!$A iaWN pue `auo3zpuvg 'tltA 1~3 0~ aol~s anq 33a~ ~l~a~plVa~a stn y~t? 6u~N l~q - s~tl~ y8ty Pine 'uot}~aBuo~ ~s~~ '~a~ey Bu~.tad PtQ~d ~3~I~V41~1S 11l~A ~C~ ~1~1C~1 ~i0~ 0 U~10~ ~ isne ~sn ~ WEST VAtL NORTH WEST VAlL SOUTH 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m, WEST VAtL NORTH WEST VAtI SOUTH Lionshe+ad Perkir?g ire : t5 Lionshead Par4cinp Stnjcture :45 Sandstone School :17 Concert Hatt Plata :47 Tmt7er Ridge ViNaQe :20 Professional 6uitding :49 Post Office :22 Cascade VllRage :50 - west vai :24 Matterhorn :55 CharnonixlFronta~7e :27 Ptarmigan :57 Inn at Neil :30 th~~.,~ :59 Vai das Schone :31 irrterrnouMain :01 Buffehr Creek :32 Meadow Creek :OQ Tmber Ridge Vilage :35 Undercass :04 Sandstone School :37 Cascade Vilage :07 Uort,l~eed Parlcinp Structure :42 Concert Hal! Plaza :OS Lionshead Parking Structure :13 479-2172 Town of Vail Department of Public Works/Transportation Proposed West Vail Service Summer 1991 NO/SS/SO SO/NO TRC :15 TRC :45 Red SS School :18 Professional Bldg :48 Red SS Road :19 Cascade Village :49 Vail View Red SS Rd :20 Matterhorn :52 SS Creek Club :21 Ptarmigan :54 Simba :22 Underpass :55 Vail Run :23 Intermountain :57 TimberRidge :25 Meadow Creek :58 Post Office :27 Underpass :00 West Vail Mall :29 Day's Inn :02 Chamonix/Frontage :31 Vail Das Schone :03 Conoco* :33 Buffehr Creek :04 Cascade Village :35 Timber Ridge :06 Concert Hall Plaza :38 Red SS School :08 TRC :41 TRC :11 Hours of Service: 6:i5 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. 3:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. * Proposed new stop on f rontage road in the vicinity of the Conoco station. Proposed Outlying Route Structure Changes Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages 1. Drivers will be able to complete the East Vail And Golf Course Routes without exceeding the posted speed limit. 2. East Vail and Golf Course routes are separated. We have had numerous complaints in past summers from East Vail residents who would prefer not to have to ride through the Golf Course in order to return to the TRC. 3. Ford Park recreational facilities and the amphitheater will have regular service during the summer. 4. Overcrowding at the Racquet Club will be mitigated. 5. Service to the Bald Mountain and Aspen Lane stops will be changed to avoid a dangerous and illegal left turn that buses now make when traveling Eastbound. The Aspen Lane stop will be used Eastbound only and Bald Mountain will be used Westbound only. 6. The North and South Frontage roads in West Vail will be linked via the proposed route changes. 7. Sandstone riders will have direct access to the West Vail Mall area. 8. Services are proposed to begin one hour earlier and end one hour later. 9. All of the proposed changes are at no incremental cost to the _ town. .Disadvantages 1. The Bighorn Park stop in East Vail will need to be relocated across the street. 2. Sandstone riders will not have direct service to the TRC. 3. A two hour gap in outlying service is proposed for mid-day. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting #6, April 24, 1991 ORGANIZATIONAL AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION Note: Source material for this summary is from an analysis of alternative organizational structures prepared by the Eagle County Attorney's office, August, 1989. Funding Alternatives (~rg~nizational Alternatives General Sales Property Organizational Tv~e Basic Characteristics Revenues Tax Tax Fees Grants Contributions Single Agency Operation Internal department or * - - * * . external management contract. New Authority by Inter- Roaring Fork Transit - * - * * * (Also in-kind Governmental Agreement Authority (RFTA) Model. services by Pitkin County) New Authority by Creation of a District o Regional Service All of at least 2 counties - - * * * * Authority but may have special taxing district within Authority's territory and local improve- ment districts. o Metropolitan District Boundary defined by vote of - - * * * - property owners specifying at least 2 purposes. o Special Statutory Special legislation required - * * * * - (Denver RTD Model) to define boundary based upon service objectives; legislation required to change service area.