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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-15 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1994 12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA i. Executive Session: Land Negotiations. 2. Discussion Re: Lindholm Land Exchange. 3. Discussion with Clark Willingham, developer of the Golden Peak House redevelopment re: a potential demo/rebuild of the structure (278 Hanson Ranch Road/Lots A, B, and C, Block 2, Vail Village 2nd Filing). 4. Information Update. 5. Council Reports. 6. Other. . 7. Site Visit: Cornice Building (362 Vail Valley Drive). Applicant: David Smith represented by Tom Braun. 8. Site Visit: Covered Bridge Building (227 Bridge Street, Lots C and D, and a part of Lot B, Block 5-13, Vait Village First Filing). Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners. 9. Adjournment. NOTE UPC011AING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: • • • • • • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION ~ WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M.. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IM TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:WGENDA.WS VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1994 12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 12:00 P.M. 1. Executive Session: Land Negotiations. . 1:00 P.M. 2. Discussion re: Lindholm Land Exchange. Bill Post Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation by Bill Post on the portion of the Lindhotm Land Exchange adjacent to I-70 and Avon. • Backqround Rationale: The representatives for Mr. Lindholm have revised this portion of the land exchange proposal and would like to share their ideas with Council. 2:00 P.M. 3. Discussion with Clark Willingham, developer of the Golden Peak Mike Mollica House redevelopment, regarding a potential demo/rebuild of the Clark Willingham structure (278 Hanson Ranch Road/Lots, A, B, and C, Block 2, Vail Village 2nd Filing.) Action Requested of Council: Subsequent to Council's discussion with Clark Willingham regarding the demo/rebuild, staff requests Council direct the applicant to proceed with one of three options: . a) Council can decide a demo/rebuild shall require the review of the PEC, and as such, direct the project to go back through the planning process. b) Council can decide to approve the demo/rebuild project, per discussion with Clark Willingham at this Work Session, and direct the applicant to proceed to the final DRB review of the project. c) Council can deny the applicant's request for a demo/rebuild project. Backqround Rationale: Please see the enclosed letter from Clark Willingham_ to the Town of Vail dated February 22, 1994. 2:45 P.M. 4. Information Update. 5. Council Reports. 6. Other. 3:00 P.M. 7. Site Visit: Cornice Building (362 Vail Valley Drive). Applicant: Jim Curnutte Dave Smith represented by Tom Braun. Tom Braun Action Requested of Council: Review the site in preparation for _ discussion of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance providing for the establishment of Special Development 1 , District No. 32, Comice Building; adopting a development plan for Special Development District No. 32 in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Backqround Rationale: Please see the background and analysis of criteria in the staff memorandum dated February 28, 1994. On February 28, 1994, the PEC recommended to approve (5-1-1) the establishment of Special Development District No. 32, Cornice Building, with the understanding the development include the items outlined in the staff cover memo dated March 15, 1994. Staff Recommendation: Approve establishment of Special Development District No. 32, Cornice Building. 3:45 P.M. 8. Site Visit: Covered Bridge Building (227 Bridge Street, Lots C and Mike Mollica D, and a part of Lot B, Block 5-13, Vail Village First Filing). Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners. Action Requested of Council: Review site in preparation for discussion at the Evening Meeting Council's appeal of a major CCI exterior alteration, to allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building. Backqround Rationale: Please see the CDD's memorandum to the PEC, dated March 14, 1994, included in this packet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommendation is for approval, with the conditions listed in the staff inemorandum to the PEC. 4:15 P.M. 9. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: • • • • • • O THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M., IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETIMG WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • ~ . C:WGENDA.WSE 2 Colorado Open Lands d 1700 Lincoln Street Suite 4012 CO o loradpo~G~ C Denver, Colorado 80203 l~ J 3031894-9870 COLORADO OPEN LANDSITOWN OF VAIL PROPOSAL TRAPPER'S RUN (3/10/94) * Colorado Open Lands ("COL") is proposing three possible scenarios to the Town of Vail ("TOV") to preserve open space on the Trapper's Run tract. * All scenarios require that: 1. TOV use its power of eminent domain and passes appropriate resolutions to condemn the property; 2. TOV will provide $1,500,000 or more in cash; and 3. TOV will permit 8 residential sites to be developed on this tract by COL, and will permit redevelopment of the tract at bottom of hill in connection with the location of trail head and trail. PRESERVATION-DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS * All scenarios contemplate that TOV would receive: l. Ownership of land needed for exchange with Forest Service. 2. Trail head location (at bottom of hill) and trail easement. 3. Nondevelopment protective easement on that portion of the property not included in the 8 site development. SCENARIO I A. TOV would provide $1,500.000 cash plus closing costs B. TOV would approve development of 8 home sites and location of trail head/easement and would-receive: 1. Ownership of land for exchange with Forest Service. 2. Non-development protective easement on all land not included in 8 unit development. 3. Trail/trail head easement. SCENARIO II A. TOV would provide $1.950,000 cash plus closing costs. B. Same as "B" above, but TOV would also receive• 1. After pay back to COL of all of its costs, including a sales commission of 6%, and after payoff of COL's $450,000 note to Arthur, COL would pay to TOV g0% of all net profits received by COL from the resale of tract or lots, to a - maximum pay back to TOV of $1,950,000. SCENARIO III In connection with either SCENARIO I or SCENARIO II, if TOV would establish an appropriate mechanism and then provide COL with up to 20 residential development rights that could be transferred from the property to other appropriate locations within the Town, COL would sell those rights and pay Oo of the net proceeds of those sales to TOV for other land preservation efforts within the Town. " -2- COL WOULD PROVIDE: 1. COL would develop and implement the plan for the purchase of the Trapper's Run property; 2. COL would develop the protective preservation/development plan; 3. COL would initiate and receive all approvals for the plan; 4. COL would act as agent for TOV to purchase, close arid transfer appropriate property/easements to TOV; 5. COL would either market entire property to a third party for implementation of plan or would undertake preservation development plan implementation itself; 6. COL would, under all three proposed scenarios: (a) provide or secure financing for necessary cash in excess of TOV's contribution; . (b) sign necessary note(s) to sellers; and/or (c) secure third party to perform required obligations (either in total or part). COL WOULD RECEIVE: • l. In order to proceed further with negotiations and proposal refinement, COL would receive from TOV payment of 15 000 at the time of signing of COL's contract, to help COL offset its expenses; 2. Upon completion and signing of a satisfactory settlement/contract with Arthur for assignment of his contract, COL would receive as part of the closing costs a performance payment of 3% of the total purchase price negotiated (currently anticipated to be about $2,400,000); and -3- ti3. As a result of all of its efforts, expenses and risks, COL would earn its share of the net proceeds of the sales referred to in . the scenarios described above. -4- DJHD/IM1 . Colorado Open Lands • 1700 Lincoln Street CO & re agpo ^ ^ ~ Suite 4012 o Denver, Colorado 80203 303/894-9870 COLORADO OPEN LANDS/TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSAL TRAPPER'S RUN ' (3/10/94) * Colorado Open Lands ("COL") is proposing three possible scenarios to the Town of Vail ("TOV") to preserve open space on the Trapper's Run tract. * All scenarios require that: 1. TOV use its power of eminent domain and passes appropriate resolutions to condemn the property; 2. TOV will provide $1,500,000 or more in cash; and 3. TOV will permit 8 residential sites to be developed on this tract by COL, and will permit redevelopment of the tract at bottom of hill in connection with the location of trail head and trail. PRESERVATION-DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS - * All scenarios contemplate that TOV would receive: 1. Ownership of land needed for exchange with Forest Service. 2. Trail head location (at bottom of hill) and trail easement. 3. Nondevelopment protective easement on that portion of the property not included in the 8 site development. . SCENARIO I A. TOV would provide $1,500,000 cash plus closing costs B. TOV would approve development of 8 home sites and location of trail head/easement and would receive: 1. Ownership of land for exchange with Forest Service. 2. Non-development protective easement on all land not included in 8 unit development. 3. Trail/trail head easement. SCENARIO II A. TOV would provide $1.950,000 cash plus closing costs. B. Same as "B" above, but TOV would also receive• 1. After pay back to COL of all of its costs, including a sales commission of . 60, and after payoff of COL's $450,000 note to Arthur, COL would pay to TOV 3'0% of all net profits received by COL from the resale of tract or lots, to a maximum pay back to TOV of $1,950,000. SCENARIO III In connection with either SCENARIO I or SCENARIO II, if TOV would establish an appropriate mechanism and then provide COL with up to 20 residential development rights that could be transferred from the property to other appropriate locations within the Town, COL would sell those rights and pay, 0% of the net proceeds of those sales to TOV for other land ' preservation efforts within the Town. -2- J COL WOULD PROVIDE: 1. COL would develop and implement the plan . for the purchase of the Trapper's Run property; 2. COL would develop the protective preservation/development plan; 3. COL would initiate and receive all approvals for the plan; 4. COL would act as agent for TOV to purchase, close and transfer appropriate property/easements to TOV; 5. COL would either market entire property to a third party for implementation of plan or would undertake preservation development plan implementation itself; 6. COL would, under all three proposed scenarios: (a) provide or secure financing for necessary cash in excess of TOV's contribution; (b) sign necessary note(s) to sellers; and/or • (c) secure third party to perform required obligations (either in total or part). COL WOULD RECEIVE: 1. In order to proceed further with negotiations and proposal refinement, COL would receive from TOV payment of 15 000 at the time of signing of COL's contract, to help COL offset its expenses; 2. Upon completion and signing of a _ satisfactory settlement/contract with Arthur for assignment of his contract, COL would receive as part of the closing costs a performance payment of 3% of the total purchase price negotiated (currently anticipated to be about $2,400,000); and -3- 3. As a result of all of its efforts, expenses and risks, COL would earn its share of the • net proceeds of the sales referred to in the scenarios described above. ~ -4- DJHD/IM1 Colorado Open Lands 1700 Lincoln Street CO A va dopo ~C~~ as Suite 4012 ' Denver. Colorado 80203 ~ 303/894-9870 COLfGARY ARTHUR PROPOSAL TRAPPER'S RUN ( 3/10/94 ) Colorado Open Lands ("COL") would purchase entire property, free and clear, together with house at base of hill * Purchase to be accomplished by assumption of purchase ' contract (needs to be reviewed) and by Town of Vail ("TOV") passing appropriate resolutions to initiate condemnation of the property. UNDER THREAT OF CONDEMNATION, ARTHUR TO RECEIVE: 1. Cash at closing of: $450,000 2. Note (non-recourse $450,000 at prime; 3 years or, if earlier, when lots sold) $900,000 PLUS 3. One building site in the Trapper's Run Development, as designated by COL. CONTINGENT ON: l. TOV initiating condemnation. 2. TOV agreeing to: (a) development of up to 8 sites, (b) location of trail head, and (c) redevelopment of site at base of hill. 3. TOV providing cash of at least $1,500,000, plus closing costs. 4. COL board approval. DJHD/IM1 S 3 ,i67,q p ; Summary of possible pubGc gains and losses from revised Piney Valley Ranches Trust land egchange CATEGORY GAIN LOSS Public acres/acres open to public access and use -Costilla County ' 17,162 -Sweetwater Lake 371 -Eagle River/Red Canyon 116 -Nottingham offered 335 -Lower Piney 4000 -Nottingham 3 3 5 -BLM (lower Piney) 240 Net public acres + 13,409 acres 2. Open Space acres -all offered lands (acres) 17,984 -all selected lands (acres) 575 Net open space +17,409 acres 3. River frontage/fisherman & recreation access -Rio Grande (access via boat ramp,dirt road) 4.5 miles -Eagle River (easy access from paved road) 1. 5 miles -Piney River canyon (difficult access in remote canyon) 0.5 miles Net river frontage/stream access +5.5 miles 4. Estimated public use/enhanced use (in visitor days) -Sweetwater Lake (new) 8008 ,vds -enhanced existing Sweetwater use 8185 rvds -enhanceii Flattops wilderness access thru Sweetwater 1766 rvds -Eagle school visits to Sweetwater caves unknown` -Costilla County lands (river corridor) 5500 rvds -Costilla County lands (away from river) unknownZ -Eagle River/Red Canyon unknown3 1 according to the local outfrtta, Eagle Camty sd?ool classes regutariy visits the caves Z these upllands have a fair to poor potcntial for himtmg aud would probably support only a few hundred rvdc 3 imlmown, but use shouldbe m the thousaads eadh year, and should FAR exceed the use m all the Pmey seleded lands the Tnut i is seehing to acquire i CATEGORY Estimated public use/enhanced use (con~) G~ LOSS -Davos Trail (West Vail) 450 ivds -Muddy pass -Marma Lake 1000 rvds 200 rvds Net visitor use + 22,709 rvds + Eagle River unknown 5. Bicycle trails -Nottingham offered lands -Eagle River/Red Canyon (possible future trail) existing -Piney River selected yes -Nottingham selected ~ 0 Net bicycle trails 1 existing 1 potential 6. Wetlands/riparian habitat -Sweetwater Lake wetlands -Sweetwater lakeshore 50+ acres - Eagle River riparian 1.5 ~i1es -Rio Grande Rip arian 1.5 ~es ~ -Piney River selected 4• 5 miles -Nottingbam selected 0 0 7. Wilderness access -Sweetwater Lake possi`ble new . trailhead & access : into Flattops -Piney selected (Eagles Nest Wiidemess) . 04 8. Use by disabled -Sweetwater Lake strong interest in possi'ble future use & special facilities 4 the Piney lands bemB sou8lu bY the Tnut m no way impad ar affeQ any oastmg trails or otha aocess to the Eagle's Nest Wildemesz. Aooess mto the W ildemess is by traiLs far removed from the seleaed lands. ft L > i Summary of Proposed Piney Valley Ranches 'IYuet Land Ezchange Ilnu.ad States ge~ -17;162 acres of land In Coscilla Cvu,nty, CoIorado containing appraxinately 4.5 miles of froniage on the Rio Grendo River, The m,er eomdor is importeat b41d and goldan eaglo habitat and baa been rccommended for add3tion to the Wild & Scenie Rivere Byatem, 7he balanca oftho 17,162 eens 9s soenic raugoland aud would opea Aew opportuu}tieii for river access, recreation and public use (buntiQg, fishing, eta.) ul a County tbat currp1tty hae virtually no public land, -'Tbe 371 scre Swoetwater I,aket Reson near the border of Eagle an@ Gerfiaj3 Counues. Tha Sweetwater Resort includos about SS% afthe lakeshore arouud 5vveetweter Lake, a large area (5 0+ $aes) of wetlande upstresm froai the lake, a csve wlth historic petroglypbs, ac:d potentiai.reoreational opponunities fnr the diaabled. Acquisitivn by thc Foreec Service would also enable cojistructiou of a trailhead and gredtly improve accoas into the FlAtcops Wiidernese Area. -3 seperate tracts of land totaling approxi.mataIy 335 acres abova West Veil and Pagie-Vail. Public acquisition of a 245 acre traa above Wast Vall will prbtect scenic vietas in tho'Vail vaIIey . mid legituniza en exiscing mountain bike trait which recerves signifioant public ua8. Acquiatioii of two vecte totaling 130 acres above Ee le-Vail will h ~ e1p cleen up an irregular forast_ bouadacy. Thsse boundary• edjustmeuts w_l a'lso ns:rmw aay eorridoz' offuture daveloprnent by approximetoly 1 mUe and proteot wildlife important wilcilif^e habitat. -Approximatoty l l6 acres of land along the Eagle River betw,een Wa1oott and Eag1e. This land will open 1,5+ miles of the river to fiahttaaa access, protect riparian vvetlands wd ellow for public access and possi.blc future conetruction of a bike trail through a portion of tbe sceaic Red ' Cenyrna aroa, -A couservation easament prohibiting future developmmt on the epproxitnace 4,000 tha Piuey Valley Ranches Tiust will aoquiro iv the Iower Piuey R}ver draaiago (ee6 below). e I'in~v VaIlev R as Tniet geta -Approximataly 4,000 acrss of National Forest land in Eagle County currently e tJ~e ?niat'e privata holdings noar Mama Lake and Muddy Pass, As noted above, the Ttust unllth give tlie Unitod Stetas e consmatim easemeat on all this laad. - Approximately 335 aczos o#'National Forect land ebove Eag]o-Vaii y;hich Ile 8djscent to lends ownod by the Trust's affi.iate. -244 acres of BLM land in tbe lawar Piney draiaaga which is under grazing pe:init to the Tzust aud ie aatirely surrounded by prrvete land. . db9 ~ ~ ~ ~ Fir_ . ~JpaA GPH.qn.q PAR'T~'ERS, L''1~ . 278 Hanson Ranch Road One Turtle Creek Village, Suite 606 ' Vail, Colorado 81657 Dallas, Texas 75219-4471 476-5667 • FAX 303-476-0470 214 523-3706 • FAX 214 523-3929 February 22, 1994 Mr. Mike Mollica, "Planner . TOw:1 Cf V31l Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Mike: As you know our cost estimates for remodeling the Golden Peak House came in substantially higher than anticipated. During the planning process I was projecting a$300,000 shortfall. The actual number came in at a$1,736,000 loss! We have iiecided to delay the project one year and analyze our cost options. With better plans and time to bid we are confident that we can reduce the overall costs of the project. At this cost level, however, it appears that a totally new building may now economically feasible. If we do have to invest this much money we would all prefer a new building. to a remodeled building. I would like far you to approach the 'Town Council with the idea of our building an entirely new building to the exact dimensions of the proposed remodeling. There are several °.d;'?..^.t.: aPs t^ Lh;' Tilmm, Nu!??}?ar CnP wnillCl be »~.'eTtL£, s2fer build.:la. We COl:ld ?.'SO i!?CL"..?se the open space on the west side of the building by at least one foot. Additionally the overall building height could be reduced six inches and even more if the Town lowers the grade of Hanson Ranch Road when you redo Seibert Circle. I don't want to spend money on new plans for a new building if the Town Council won't let us rebuild instead of remodel. Please get a reading from the Council at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, Clark S. Willingham MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: March 15, 1994 SUBJECT: A request for the establishment of a Special Development District for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building, located at 362 Vail Valley Drive and more specifically described as follows: A part ot Tract 'B' and a paA of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village, First Filing, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, more particularly described as tollows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Vail Village, First Filing; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of U.S, Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Nonheast corner of said Traa "B"; thence Soulh 10114'00" West along the Easterly tine of said TraG "B"; a distance of 798.37 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79°46'00" West along the ' SoutheAy line of said Tract "B" a distance ot 100.00 feet to the true point of beginning thence nonh 09170'07' West a distance of 47.67 teet; thence South 8812711" West a distance of 75.21 teet; thence South 27°13'37" East of distance of 77.37 feet; thence North 57°24 '00` East a distance of 55.11 feet, more or less to the true point of beginning. Applicant: David Smith Planner: Jim Curnutte On February 28, 1994, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) recommended approval for the establishment of a Special Development District for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building. The vote was 5-1-1. Dalton Williams voted in opposition to the SDD because he felt that the request constituted spot zoning and that the owner of the property knew about iYs development limitations when he bought it. Bob Armour abstained because he was not involved in the two previous worksessions and didn't feel comfortable acting on the request at this point in the review process. The PEC's recommendation for approval was granted with the understanding that the following requirements are a part of the Town's approval of the establishment of the Special Development District. Changes made by the PEC are indicated in bold type: ' 1. That prior to the Town's issuance of a demolition/building permit for the redevelopment project, the developer shall identify the location of one two or three permanently restricted employee housing units, which provide a minimum of two kitchens and three bedrooms. The units shall meet the Town of Vail housing ordinance requirements. The proposal for acceptance of the employee housing units shall be brought back to the PEC, and possibly Town Council (if so desired), for their review and approval at a regularly scheduled meeting. 2. The applicant shall provide a drainage easement to the Town in order to provide for the maintenance of the ezisting storm water drainage system located on the western edge of this property. The location and width of the easement will be determined by the Town Engineer. 1 3. The landscape plan shall be amended to show the addition of one additional spruce tree along the southern property line in order to provide a more significant visual buffer between the. stream walk and the proposed vehicle turnaround area. The applicant, or his assigns, agrees to:be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping on Town property, as indicated on the approved landscape plan, for a period of three years. If any vegetation dies during the three year period, it shall be replaced by the property owner at the time, at his/her expense. 4. A revocable right-of-way permit shall be obtained for all improvements on public property. . 5. The maximum height of the building shall be reduced from 35 feet to 33 feet. 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 28, 1994 , SUBJECT: A request for the establishment of a special development district for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building located at 362 Vail VaNey Drive and more specifically described as follows: A part of Tract "B" and a part of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village, First Filing, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Vail Village, First Filing; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Northeast corner of said Tract "B"; thence South 10014'00" West along the Easterly line of said Tract "B"; a disiance of 198.31 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of said Tract "B" a distance of 100.00 feet to the true point of beginning thence north 09°10'07" West a distance of 41.67 feet; thence South 88027'11" Wesi a distance of 75.21 feet; thence South 27°13'37" East of distance of 77.37 feet; thence North 57°24'00" East a distance of 55.11 feet, more or less to the true point of beginning. Applicant: David Smith Planner: Jim Curnutte 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW The applicants, David and Myra Smith, are requesting review of the proposed establishment of a special development district (SDD) for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building located at 362 Vail Valley Drive, a part of Tract B, Vail Village First Filing. The Cornice Building property is located in the eastern portion of Vail Village, between the Vail Athletic Club and the Tyrolean Inn. The site is currently zoned High Density Multi-Family (HDMF) and is considered to be nonconforming with regard to lot size, which is .084 of an acre (3,659 square.feet). The minimum lot size in the HDMF zone district is 10,000 square feet of buildable area. Existing development on the property includes one condominium, a small space that has periodically been used as an office space and three employee rental ' units that are restricted until the year 2005. The proposed redevelopment involves the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new building. The proposed development is limited to one single family dwelling unit. This residence will utilize all of the available GRFA allocated to the property (2,195 square feet).as well as a"250" allowance, bringing the total GRFA of the proposed building to 2,445 square feet. In addition, the applicant is proposing to provide an off-site . location for the three restricted employee rental units, which are currently located in the 1 Cornice Building. The applicant is proposing to replace these units by restricting another unit (or units) within the Town of Vail in order to provide an equivalent number of bedrooms (three). The unit(s) will be permanently restricted in accordance with the Town of Vail Employee Housing Ordinance. The applicant does not wish to actually identify the employee housing unit(s) at this time, but wishes to proceed with PEC and Town Council approval of the proposed SDD with the assurance that the permanent restriction of off-site employee rental units will be in place prior to the issuance of a demolition/building permit for the Cornice Building redevelopment. Once the applicant has received SDD approval and has located the proposed off-site unit(s), they will return to the PEC, and Town Council if necessary, for their review and approval. The redevelopment of the Cornice Building involves the demolition of the existing building, which currently includes the following uses: 1- 1,084 square foot free market dwelling unit 1- 202 square foot office space 3- restricted employee rental units (202 square feet each for a total of 606 sq. ft.) The proposed redevelopment of the Cornice Building involves the following uses: 1- 2,445 square foot single family residence (incfudes "250" allowance). 3- employee rental units (or equivalent number of bedrooms), restricted per the Town of Vail employee housing ordinance (unit(s) to be located off-site). 3- enclosed garage spaces The applicant has indicated that the purpose of requesting an SDD for this property is to allow for greater flexibility and creativity in the redevelopment of the Cornice Building, as well as to provide a mechanism for the review of certain deviations from the existing development standards of the site's underlying zoning. The proposed redevelopment of the Cornice Building involves deviations from fihe following HDMF development standards: 1. Sinqle family residence within the HDMF zone district - The permitted uses in the HDMF zone district are limited to multi-family dwellings and lodges. Multi-family dwellings are defined as buildings containing three or more dwelling units, including townhouses, rowhouses, apartments and condominiums, designed for or used by three or more families, each living as an independent housekeeping unit. A Lodge is defined as a building or group of associated buildings designed for occupancy primarily as the temporary lodging place of individuals or families either in accommodation units or dwelling units, in which the gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units exceeds the gross residential floor area devoted to dwelling units, and in which all such units are operated under a single management providing the occupants thereof customary hotel services and facilities. Single family development is not permitted as a conditional or permitted use in the HDMF zone district. As a part of the SDD review process, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and Town Council may approve uses that are more restrictive than uses permitted by the property's underlying zone district. The request includes determining that a single family use is more restrictive than a multi-family use. As such, the 2 approval of this SDD plan would allow for single family residential development as a permitted use. 2. Buildinq encroachments in the lot setbacks - Portions of the existing and proposed structure encroach into the property's 20 foot front, side and rear yard setback areas. The building is proposed to be constructed within 2 feet of the north property line, 11 feet of the south property line, 2.5 feet of the east property line, and 11 feet of the west property line. Please refer to the zoning analysis chart on page 6 for a comparison of the proposed building to the existing building. 3. Parkinq in the front setback - The applicant is proposing to place a portion of orie of the required enclosed parking spaces within the front setback area, which is not allowed in the HDMF zone district. Approximately seven feet of the southwestern enclosed parking space encroaches into the 20 foot front yard setback area. II. BACKGROUND The Cornice Building was originally constructed in the mid 1960's and included eight small rental apartments. No on-site parking was provided for the rental apartments, apparently due to its relative proximity to the existing surface parking lot located immediately adjacent to the property (now the Village Transportation Center). With the exception of new decks and a minor building expansion in 1976, the overall form of the building has not changed since it was built. The property has been the subject of numerous redevelopment proposals over the years and due to the small size of the parcel, virtually all of the redevelopment proposals involved requests for variances from the zoning-standards. In the mid 1970's, a conditional use permit was granted which allowed for a real estate office to operate out of the western portion of the lower level of the building. The real estate office eliminated one employee rental unit, leaving seven units on the property. In 1979, the owner of the property at the time, Dr. Huttner, requested a setback variance for the purpose of enclosing an existing second story deck. This setback variance request was one element of the proposed redevelopment of the property which involved the conversion of the four apartments on the upper floor into one dwelling unit and a request to allow one parking space in the front setback area. The PEC approved the setback variance request but denied the par.king space request. In conjunction with the variance request, the owner agreed to restrict the three remaining apartments on the lower level of the building to long-term - employee rental units. This agreement contained provisions regarding the minimum size of the units (no less than 200 square feet per unit), restrictions on the minimum duration of the lease agreemen#s, guidelines on who the units may be rented to (full-time employees of the Upper Eagle Valley), and provisions on the length of time within which the agreement shall be effective (twenty years from the date of the agreement, or the year 2005). For a variety of reasons, this restriction was not formally recorded until 1985 (see Attachment #1 for a copy of the agreement). Since 1985, there have been approximately three proposals to redevelop this site. 3 On June 14, 1993, a joint worksession was held with the Design Review Board (DRB) and the PEC to discuss the establishment of a SDD for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building (see Attachment #2 for a copy of the meeting minutes). The proposal included departures from the following HDMF zone district standards: A. GRFA - The proposal exceeded allowabie GRFA by 1,305 square feet. B. Setbacks - Portions of the structure were proposed to encroach into the front, side and rear setbacks. In addition, the applicant proposed to locate required parking within the front setback area which is not allowed in the HDMF zone district. C. Parkin - The required number of parking spaces for the proposed building was six spaces. The applicant was proposing to provide two parking spaces on-site (one enclosed and one exterior). No parking was proposed for the three Type - IV employee housing units that were apart of the project at the time. The proposal also did not comply with the HDMF zone district requirement that 75% of all parking be enclosed. During this worksession, a number of issues were identified as being of concern to the PEC and DRB. These issues are summarized as follows: A. The appropriateness of proposing a SDD.for the redevelopment of the property. B. The project's departures from the HDMF zone district standards. The PEC discussed the possibility that the proposed departures from the zone district standards could be handled as variance applications as opposed to being reviewed through the SDD process. C. Continuance of the three restricted employee housing units on the site. The PEC felt that the employee housing units on the property were positive and commented that it would be desirable to have them restricted beyond the • twenty year time frame. However, the PEC felt that no GRFA bonus should be , granted for these restricted units and that any GRFA utilized by the restricted units should come out of the totaf maximum allowable GRFA on the site. D. Architectural and site planning issues. The PEC felt that the proposed 48 foot building height should be reduced significantly and the mass and bulk of the building should be reevaluated. On October 11, 1993, a worksession was held with the PEC to further discuss two issues that had arisen at the June 14, 1953 PEC worksession. (See ACtachment #3 for a copy of the meeting minutes.) These issues were: 1. The appropriateness of using the SDD process for the Cornice Building redevelopment. The PEC and applicant discussed the merits of handling the Cornice Building redevelopment through a SUD process, as opposed to requesting separate GRFA, setback and parking variances. The PEC felt that 4 due to the unusual lot size and configuration, setback and parking variance requests would likely receive favorable support from them. However, the PEC made it clear that a proposed variance from the maximum allowable GRFA on the property would be difficult to justify. 2. There was discussion regarding the possibility of allowing a credit for the GRFA allocated to the three restricted rental units, as opposed to deducting their total GRFA from the total allowable GRFA of the property. The PEC suggested to the applicant that if he wished to utilize all of the site's GRFA for the proposed - free market dwelling unit, than he should explore the possibility of finding and permanently restricting employee rental units elsewhere in town. Since the October 11, 1993 PEC worksession, the applicant has contacted staff to discuss the parameters under which staff would be reviewing the applicants proposed off-site housing units (see attachment # 4- letter to Tom Braun dated December 8, 1993). Staff believes that the provision of employee housing units to replace those currently existing on the Cornice Building property must take into account the quality of the living environment and access to employment areas in addition to simply providing housing for a minimum of three employees. The applicant has indicated that the parameters for providing off-site employee housing units as identified in staff's letter would be used as minimum guidelines for providing the proposed off-site employee housing unit or units. , 5 III. CORNICE BUILDING ZONING ANALYSIS The project's departures from the HDMF zone district standards are highlighted in bold type. UNDERLYING ZONING: EXISTING PROPOSED HDMF PROJECT SDD Site Area: 0.084 acre or 3,659 sq. ft. Same Same s `Dwelling Units: 25 units per acre or 4 DU's 1 DU 2 units for this site. Allowed Uses: Multi-family residential 4 unit multi-family Single family dwellings and lodges building residential dwelling GRFA: 60% or 2,195 sq. ft, 51% or 1,690 sq. ft. 67% or 2,445 sq. ft. (includes "250" allowance) Office Space: Varies depending on issuance .05% or 202 sq.ft. 0 sq. ft. of conditional use approval Common Area: 35% of allowabie GRFA or 202 sq. ft. located in 0 sq. ft. 768 sq. ft. the basement of the bldg. Setbacks: 20 ' on all sides. N: 9' N: 2' S: 2.5' S: 11' E: 12.5' E: 2.5' W: 7' W: 11' Site Coverage: 55% or 2,012 sq. ft. 32% or 1,160 sq. ft. 38% or 1,397 sq. ft. Landscaping: 30% required or 66 % or 2,434 sq. ft. 40% or 1,455 sq. ft. 1,098 sq. ft. Building Height: 45' for a flat or mansard roof 23.5' 35' 48' for a sloping roof '*Parking: Varies according to proposed 6 spaces required, of 3 enclosed spaces use of the property. At least 75% which 5 must be enclosed required, of req. spaces must be enclosed 0 spaces provided 3 enclosed spaces provided 'Although three of the existing dwelling units on the properry are permanently restricted to employee housing, they do not comply with the requirements of the Town's recently adopted employee housing ordinance and, therefore, count as full dwelling units for the purpose of calculating density. "«Although the proposed redevelopment project meets the minimum number of parking spaces, a portion of one of the enclosed parking spaces is located within the 20 foot front yard setback area. 6 . IV. CRITERIA TO BE USED IN EVALUATING THIS PROPOSAL As stated in the zoning code, the purpose of Special Development Districts is as follows: "The purpose of the special development district is to encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of new development within the Town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities; to provide the natural and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail Comprehensive Plan. An approved development plan' for a special development district, in conjunction with the property's underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding development and uses of property included in the special development district." The planning staff believes that the Cornice Building redevelopment application complies with the purpose statement of a Special Development District, as stated above. Specifically, we believe that the proposed Cornice Building SDD furthers the overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail Comprehensive Plan (i.e. Vail Village Master Plan, Streetscape Master Plan and Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan). The proposed redesign of the building proposes to improve the design character, function, and overall quality of the existing development. Permanently restricted employee housing units are proposed to be provided in place of the temporarily restricted studio units currently existing on the property. The applicant has restricted the density on this nonconforming lot below that which would be allowed by the site's underlying zone district. The applicant has agreed to provide landscaping, and other site improvements on the public land located immediately east of their property, in order to enhance its appearance as a pocket park. The applicant has agreed to provide a drainage easement across the western portion of the property as requested by the Town Engineer. Special Development District Criteria _ The following are the nine Special Development District Criteria to be used by the PEC when evaluating SDD proposals. A. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. !n general, staff believes that the overall architectural style of the proposed Cornice Building is positive and would be compatible with the alpine character of Vail Village. The gable, roof form and proposed building materials (natural stone and stucco siding, slate roof, divided light windows, etc.) will also relate well to the established architectural character of the Village. The applicant has responded to many of the PEC, DRB and staff comments regarding the architectural design. The building has been moved as far as possible to the northeast portion of the lot in order to improve site distance around the lower portion of "Blue Cow Chute", as well as to provide a greater separation from the Gore Creek streamwalk than is currently provided by the existing building. . The applicant has lowered the building height from 48 feet to 35 feet, which improves the overall massing of the building. Although this height is 13 feet below the maximum building height , 7 allowed in the HDMF zone district, staff would recommend that the building height be further reduced to 33 feet. At 33 feet the building would be in conformance with the maximum building height allowed for single family buildings in the Town of Vail as well as being that much closer to complying with the recommendations found in the Vail Village Master Plan (two stories). Additionally, any reduction in building height would have a positive effect on the amount of shade occurring on Vail Valley Drive and the relationship between the height of the building and the small lot size would be improved. Staff believes that since the applicant is asking for special consideration to allow .for a single family residence in a zone district where it is currently prohibited, the building should comply with the maximum height allowance for all other single family residences in Town. Although the curved stairway on the west side of the building is located approximately 2 feet closer to the west property line than the existing building, at that same location, the rest of the proposed building has been shifted away from Vail Valley Drive to a greater distance than the current building footprint. Eleven feet is the closest the proposed building will be from the west property line, which is an improvement over the seven foot setback of the existing building. B. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. Although the Cornice Building property is surrounded by a variety of different land uses, including multi-unit condominiums and mixed use buildings that include both residential and commercial uses, staff believes that the proposed single family residential use of the property is appropriate, given the size and configuration of the lot. Staff believes that the small size of the lot and limited room to accommodate on-site parking make High Density Residential or commercial use of this property inappropriate. It is interesting to note that the maximum density allowed on this lot (two dwelling units) does not even comply with the definition of "multi-family dwelling", which is what the proper#y is zoned for. We believe that it is appropriate to consider the proposed single family use of the property as being more restrictive than the multi-family use. We also believe that the proposed single family use of the property is compatible with surrounding properties. It should also be pointed out that since the property is zoned HDMF no single family or duplex credits (neither 425 nor 225) are allowed, yet at the same time since the proposed building is not a"multi-family" structure it is not entitled to any multi--family credits (airlocks, overlapping stairs, common areas, etc.) either. Garage parking spaces are the only credits that apply to this redevelopment proposal. Staff believes that the applicant's agreement to permanently restrict emplo.yee housing units in Town to replace the temporarily restricted units at the Cornice Building site is a benefit. The applicant agrees that the parameters for providing the unit(s), outlined in a letter to Tom Braun dated December 8, 1993 (see attachment # 4), is acreptable. This is a use which the Town promotes in its master plan documents. C. Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in 'Chapter 18.52 of the Vail Municipal Code. As mentioned in the Background Section of this memo, the Cornice Building was.originally constructed in the mid-1960's. No on-site parking was provided. In 1979, an application was 8 made to the PEC to add one surface parking space to the site. The PEC denied this request citing safety and traffic concerns. In 1985 and 1986, redevelopment proposals were submitted to the Town which included up to seven on-site parking spaces. Although the PEC felt that some on-site parking may be acceptable on this site, the design of the buildings being proposed were not acceptable and the projects were denied. Some members of the PEC felt that it would be reasonable for the property owner to request a parking exemption from the Town Council to allow payment into the parking fund for some or all of the required parking. At 2,445 square feet of GRFA, the parking space requirement for the proposed building is three spaces. Section 18.20.140 (HDMF Parking and Loading) states that "at least 75% of the required parking shall be located within the main building or buildings and hidden from public view..." In this instance, the Code requires that all three of the parking spaces located on the site be enclosed within the main building. The applicant is showing three enclosed parking spaces within the proposed Cornice Building. However, one of the spaces does not meet the dimensional requirements for a parking space required by the Parking and Loading Section of the Town of Vail Municipal. Code. Specifically, the Town of Vail parking standards require that each off-street parking space be 9 feet wide by 19 feet long. As shown on the attached garage level floor plan, one of the three enclosed parking spaces is 16 feet long. Section 18.52.070 (Parking Standards) allows the Town of Vail zoning administrator to authorize minor adjustments to the dimensional requirements prescribed in the parking and loading chapter. Staff believes that the . proposed minor deviation to the parking space length requirement located in this three car garage will not negatively effect the property owner's ability to park three cars inside the building. At 9' wide and 16' long the smallest parking space in the garage still meets the dimensional requirement for a compact car space, as identified in the Town zoning code. As mentioned previously, the HDMF zone district prohibits the location of any required parking • spaces within the front setback area. As shown on the attached site plan, portions of the southwesternmost enclosed parking space encroaches into the front setback area. Staff believes the applicant has attempted to locate the required enclosed parking as far away from the front property line as possibfe and still allow for adequate vehicle maneuverability on the site. The fact that the parking spaces are enclosed within the building help to alleviate any visual impacts associated with the placement of parking in the front setback area. Additional landscape plantings have been placed along Vail Valley Drive and the streamwalk to further buffer the parking turnaround areas visibility. The turnaround area is also constructed of pavers, as opposed to asphalt or concrete. The planning staff and the Town Engineer have reviewed the proposed Cornice Building redevelopment plan and feel that the on-site parking can work on this property. - D. Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and Urban Design Plans. Staff has evaluated the proposal for compliance with the applicable Town of Vail master plans including: 1. Vail Land Use Plan - The goals contained in the Vail Land Use Plan are to be used as adopted policy guidelines in the review process for new development proposals. The Land Use Plan Goals/Policies applicable to the Cornice Building redevelopment are as follows: 9 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources should be protected as the Town grows. s 1_3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever possible. _ 4_3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be preserved. (Scale, aipine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural setting, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmental quality.) 5_3 Affordable employee housing should be made available through private efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate restrictions. 5_5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded. Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites throughout the community. 2. Vail Villaqe Master Plan } The land use element of the Vail Village Master Plan shows the Cornice Building property within the medium/high density residential category. The Building Height element of the plan suggests that the maximum building height on the Cornice Building property should be limited to two stories. The plan is intended to provide general guidelines and recommends that additional study be made during specific project review relative to a bui(dings height impact on the streetscape and relationship to surrounding structures. Approximately 25% of the proposed building complies with the two story recommendation, with the remainder of the building being at three stories. Staff believes that the.departure from the two story height guideline is acceptable given the allowed height of 48 feet and the applicants use of sloped roofs on the portinn of the building above two stories. As stated before, we would suggest that the applicant consider reducing the building height to 33 feet. The Cornice Building is located within the East Meadow Drive Sub-Area (#5). No specific reference is, made to the building in the text of the sub-area action plan. The proposed redevelopment of the Cornice Building has the potential to carry out many of the goais and objectives contained in the Vail Village Master Plan. Applicable goals and objectives are as follows: 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. • 10 Obiective 1.2 - Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities. Obiective 2.1 - 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. . Obiective 2.6 - Encourage the development of affordable housing units through the efforts of the private sector. 3. Streetscape Master Plan - The Streetscape Master Plan points out that traffic on Vail Valley Drive is very heavy throughout most of the year. It is especially heavy in the morning and late afternoons during the ski season, and evenings and weekends during the summer months. Pedestrian traffic is likely to increase because of the expansion of the Village Parking Structure and the creation of a new exit portal from the parking structure at Vail Valley Drive. Specific improvements for Vail Valley Drive in the area of the Cornice Building involve the addition of a 8 foot - 10 foot wide concrete unit paver walkway on the west and south sides of Vail Valley Drive and a 5 foot - 6 foot wide concrete unit paver walkway on the east and north sides of the road. No pedestrian walkway is proposed along the western portion of the Cornice Building property. Although the Streetscape Master Plan shows a 5 to 6 foot concrefe unit paver walkway along the western portion of the Cornice Building property, staff and the Town Engineer agree that, at this time, it is not practical to continue a walkway along the eastern side of Vail Valley Drive beyond the Gore Creek Bridge. People walking along the eastern side of Vail Valley Drive tend to cross the road on the north side of the bridge where the streamwalk meets Vail Valley Drive. This seems to be the safest and most logical place to cross the road, rather than at the bottom of "Blue Cow Chute". Additionally, the construction of a walkway along the western portion of the Cornice Building property would appear to require the removal of the four existing large evergreen trees located in this area which staff would prefer not to see removed. E. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. There are no natural and/or geologic hazards, nor does any floodplain effe,t this property. F. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. The HDMF zone district requires 20 foot setbacks on all sides. After taking setbacks into consideration, the remaining buildable area on the lot is approximately 20 feet by 25 feet in size. Staff agrees with the applicant's contention that it would be extremely difficult to build on this site without some degree of setback encroachment. The applicants have indicated that they have attempted to minimize the setback encroachment by designing the building with a substantially similar footprint as the existing building. The applicant has incorporated suggestions from previous PEC meetings into the site planning by moving the building as far to the north and east 11 as possible on the lot. The siting of the building in this location will provide as much visibility as possibls to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along Vail Valley Drive. Staff believes that the removal of the second story deck located on the south side of the existing building, which is within 2-1/2 feet of the stream walk, is a positive aspect of the redevelopment proposal. Although the site coverage of the proposed building is slightly greater than the existing building (1,160 sq. ft. existing and 1,397 sq. ft. proposed) it is still considerably less than the maximum . allowed on this lot (2,012 sq. ft.). Staff believes that appiicants desire to limit the amount of site coverage on this lot is positive. ' The applicant has provided a sun/shade analysis which compares the shading effect of the existing building to the proposed building. Clearly, the proposed redevelopment would increase shade and shadow on a portion of Vail Valley Drive. It would seem that additional shading on Vail Valley drive is a trade off for moving the building as far to the northeast portion of the lot as possible. The advantages of the proposed building location are improved sight distances around the lower portion of Blue Cow Chute and a greater separation between the building and the streamwalk. The applicant has oriented the roof ridge of the third story portion of the building in a north/south direction in order to reduce the shade impact on Vail Valley Drive as much as possible. The staff and Town Engineer have reviewed the sun/shade analysis and believe that since there is no major pedestrian walkway along this portion of Vail Valley Drive the shading impacts of the proposed building are not significant. However, as suggested earlier in the memo reducing the height of the proposed building by two fe?t will improve the shade impacts slightly. In summary, staff beiieves that the project's design sensitivity to the site planning and open space issues has been positive. G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off- site traffic circulation. It does not appear that the proposed Cornice Building redevelopment will have a negative impact on the vehicular or pedestrian circulation surrounding this site. The Cornice Building is located at the intersection of Vail Valley Drive and East Meadow Drive. Vehicular access to the three proposed enclosed parking spaces is provided from Vail Valley Drive. The proposed driveway has been located at the southernmost end of the site, approximately 80 feet from the corner of Vail Va(ley Drive and East Meadow Drive, thereby insuring adequate site lines for vehicles leaving the site. Internal circufation includes two "hammerheads" which allow vehicles to turnaround while on-site. This design allows vehicles to drive out of the site without backing onto Vail Valley.Drive. The driveway and vehicle turnaround areas will be heated and utilize decorative brick paves as opposed to asphalt or concrete. The Cornice Building parcel is located directly on the Vail Village bus route, and is also located immediately adjacent to the Ford Park/Vail Village streamwalk. Existing sidewalks along the Vail Viliage Parking Structure, the Vail Athletic Club and along Vail Valley Drive provide additional pedestrian circulation which will not be negatively effected by the proposed redevelopment project. As mentioned previously, staff does not recommend that a pedestrian walkway be installed along the western side of the Cornice Buiiding property, as this may encourage people to cross Vail Valley Drive at the bottom of Blue Cow Chute, which is considered to be a dangerous location. 12 H. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions. Given the limited site area of this parcel, there is little in the way of "functional open space". The proposed development does, however, preserve the existing mature trees located on the western portion of the property as well as include a landscape plan that represents a significant improvement over existing conditions. Landscape improvements are also proposed on the Town of Vail land to the north, east, and west of the site. These improvements include clusters of aspen and evergreen trees and a streetscape bench, located immediately adjacent to the streamwalk. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing fence which runs along the north side of the streamwalk, adjacent to Town of Vail property, in order to make the area east of the Cornice Building more inviting to the public. The fence will remain adjacent to the Cornice Building property to further shield the parking area. The applicant has agreed to be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping on Town property for a period of three years. If any vegetation dies during the three year period it will be replaced by the property owner, his at expense. As shown in the previously listed zoning analysis, 40% of the site is retained as landscaping which exceeds the minimum requirement of 30%. It appears that the proposed landscaping on the property has been planted in a manner which allows for adequate on-site snow storage and adequate site lines for ingress and egress. Staff believes that the applicant's proposal to utilize a heated brick paver driveway as opposed to asphalt or concrete is positive and should compliment the landscaping and open space plan proposed by the applicant. Staff would recommend the addition of one more spruce tree along the southern property line in order to provide a more significant visual buffer between the pedestrian walkway and the proposed vehicle turnaround area, while still allowing for an adequate snow storage area. 1. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. The applicant has not proposed a phasing plan for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building, as it is their intention to complete the entire redevelopment in one phase. The applicant is currently working with the planning staff and Town Engineer to develop an acceptable construction staging plan for this redevelopment. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed Cornice Building Special Development District. We find that the redevelopment proposal is in compliance with the objectives and purpose section of the SDD zone district as well as the other comprehensive plan elements described in detail above. The staff's recommendation of approval is based on our understanding that the following are included in the redevelopment: 1. That prior to the Town's issuance of a demolition/building permit for the redevelopment project, the developer will identify the location of one, two or three permanently restricted . employee housing units, which provide a minimum of three bedrooms. The unit(s) shall meet the Town of Vail housing ordinance requirements. The proposal for acceptance of 13 the employee housing unit(s) shall be brought back to the PEC, and possibly Town Council (if so desired), for their review and approval at a regularly scheduled meeting. 2. The applicant agrees to provide a drainage easement to the Town in order to provide for the maintenance of the existing storm water drainage system located on the western edge of this property. The location and width of the easement will be determined by the Town Engineer. 3. The landscape plan will be amended to show the addition of one additional spruce tree along the southern property line in order to provide a more significant visual buffer between the streamwalk and the proposed vehicle turnaround area. The applicant has agreed to be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping on Town properry for a period of three years. If any vegetation dies during the three year period it will be replaced by the property owner expense, at his expense. 4. A revocable right-of-way permit will obtained far all improvements on public property. c:\pec\memos\cornice.228 ` • 14 1 ATTACHMENT 411 , . I AcRM= , I • , . i THIS AGREIIMIIJT dated the day of `f , 1985, by and ~ i between T~' TCxIN OF VAIL, COLORADO, hereinafter rete3 ed to as "Vail" and t'ZALTER Htfl'TNER, asthe owner of the Cornice Building, hereinafter ~i referred to as Owner." . I~ . ! jqmmEAS, Vail has requested that certain restsictions regarding j three (3) e*rployee vnits be p? aced on the Cornice Building, hereinafter ~ refer-ed ta as the Si-lliject Pro~.~erty. ~ ' N'Crq, T17~~0RE, for the s= of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other ~ good and valuable consiceratien, t.he sufficiency of wh.ich is hereby ac;cr.aaledced, the parties hereto agree as follcxas ; I• 'I'hat portion of the ground level on the subject property ca=rised of three (3) dwelling units, each having a sleeping area and y+ kitchen and approximately 200 srn,are feet (referred to as Enployee i~ Units) shail be used exclusively as ezployee housing units. ~ 2• '1'~he three (3) Employee Units shall maintairi a miniman I~ satiare footage of 200 square feet per unit, however, the configuration J ol the units may be altered. li i ~ 3. T'he three (3) IITployee Units sha]..1 not be leased or rented for any period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days; and, if any such F]r~loyee Unit shall be rented, it shall be rented only to tenants who are fi111-t.imm eirployees in the Upper Eagle Valley. The i i~ Upper Fzgle Valley shall be deaned to include the Gore Valley, Minturn, Red Cliff, Gilman, Eagle-Vail and Avon, and the surrounding areas. A ~ ' full-time ~mlo ee is a y 'i ~ We~• Y person who works an average.of thirt (30) hours ~ ~ I 4. The rest.rictions contai.ned herein shall remain in effect • ~ for a period twer.ty (20) years from the date of th.is Agreement. i, S. This Agree=nt shall be a covenant runninq with the land and shall bind the Owner, its heirs, successors, and assigns, and all ~ ~ subsequent lessees ar.d awners of the Subject Property. f i 1 walter Huttner ~ aaner, Cornice Building COSGRIFF, DUNN J &AEPLANALp ~ • A770RNEY5 AT LAW SUITE _oz , ~ ATIEST; Z'(7ti'iq OF V L COIARADO i COM14ERCUC WINC 17 N. CAO ' NTAGE AD. W. i; . , f ~ • P- O. BOX 340 AiL. COLORADO 8I6-8 Pam1a A. 5ranc: reyer ~ By I Rer.dall V. Phillips; j (303) 47,,7352 i Taan Clerk ~ Tcwn Manager , . (l ' ATTACHMENT #2 , Meetin Minutes from June 14 1993 PEC worksession. Ff L E ug , , oPY Jack Beals stated that Eagle County has asked him to address the building envelope ~ size and that he plans to focus on this aspect of the project next. Mike Mollica stated that a geologist has reviewed and approved the current plan. Greg Amsden asked the appiicant where the fire tumaround was located. Jack Beals stated that the 'hammerhead" design ai(ows for such a tumaround. Kathy Langenwalter stated that she was concemed about the size of the building envelopes for each of the proposed lots and questioned how that relates to the County's standards for development Jack Beals stated that Eagle County considers this a cluster resubdivision. Mike Mol(ica stated that the only variance the applicant +s requesting trom Eagle County pertains to locating the garages of two of the units in the front setback. Kathy Langenwalter stated that she was also concerned about the geofc>gic hazards and the sub-surface water on the site. She added that the driveway access to the building envelopes needs to be looked at as well as khe landscape plan for the project. Bill Anderson stated that he agreed with Kathy's comments. Greg Amsden stated that the plan that the applicant was proposing "flows with what is C already present in the neighborhood." He stated that he agrees with Kathy's comment concerning revegetation. He said that the applicant needs to be sens+tive to the existing topography of the site. Allison Lassoe stated that she agreed with Kathy's and Bill's comments. Je1f Bowen stated that the environmenta) concerns and soils study pertaining to this project needed to be addressed. Dafton Williams stated that he agreed with the previous comments the PEC members had made. He added that he was particularly concemed with the sub-surface water flow if the site was excavated and that changing or diverting the water flow could affect adjacent property owners. Diana Donovan agreed with all of the previous comments. Mike then stated that he would draft a letter to Eagte County outlining the Commission's comments and concerns. 5. A request for a joint worksession with the Design Review Board and Planning and Environmental Commission to discuss the establishment of a SDD to allow the redevelopment of the Cornice Building located at 362 Vail Valley Drive and more Planning and Environmental Commission ( June 14, 1993 1 . specificaily described as foilows: ~ . A part of Tract'B' and a part of Mill Cresk Road, Vail ViIlage, Frst Fling, CouMy of Eagle, State of Cobrado, more particularty described as follows: Commenang at the Northeast corner of Vail Viilage, Frst Fiing; thence North 79046'00' West abng the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 iset to the Northeast comer of said Tract "B"; thence South 10014'00' West abng the Easteriy line of said Tract'B'; a distance of 198.31 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79046'00' West abng the Southerty line of said Tract "B' a distance of 100.00 feet to the true point of beginning thence North 09°10'07' West a distance of 41.67 teet; thence South 88°27'11' West a distance of 75.21 feet; thence South 27013'37' East a distance of. 77.37 feet; thence North 57024'00' East a distance of 55.11 feet, more or less to the true point of beginning. Applicant: David Smith . Planner: Jim Curnutte Jim Curnutte made a brief presentation per the staff memo. Tom Braun, the applicant's representative, stated that the Comice Building is a difficult site to develop and that the applicant had four objectives which he wished to accomplish through the present proposal. Tom stated that it was the applicant's desire to redevelop the site, to maintain the current landscaping on the site, to offer on-site parking to the residents of the Cornice Building and to utilize the available GRFA on the lot for the free market condominium unit. He said that they would try to improve the site lines of the project. Kathy Langenwalter stated that the three employee housing units currently on the site ( are deed restricted for twenty years. She said that she is concemed with the proposed GRFA and the credits for density. She stated that the Employee Hausing Task Force specifically contemplated a trade-off of GRFA or density and that an applicant cannot have both. Conceming the setbacks, Kathy said that she did not have a problem with • the proposed setbacks. Concerning the proposed height of the Comice Building, she stated that although it was true that the zoning allows for a 48 foot high building in this zone district, that is within the setback area and not for those portions of the building located beyond the setback lines. She added that it was her feeling that the verticality was inappropriate as well as the proposed GRFA. She stated that all of the required parking for the condo needs to be provided on-site. She also agreed with staff's suggestion that the covered walkway between the building and the garage needs to be removed. Jeff Bowen stated that he agreed with Kathy's comments. . Dalton Williams stated that he agrees with Kathy's comments except with regard to parking. He stated that he felt that parking in the parking structure would minimize the site impacts of this project. Bill Anderson stated that he agrees with Kathy's comments but he disagrees with staff's comment on page 7 of the staff memo concerning GRFA and that it was his . Planning and EnvironmeMal Commission ~ June 14, 1993 2. feeling that the employee housing units shouid be inciuded in the figure. ~ Greg Amsden stated that it was his opinion that the height of the Comice Building is not comparable with the other buildings located in the area because the other buildings have more mass. He suggested that the owner remove the top level or two of the building and that the maximum building height should be 36 to 39 feet: With regard to parking, he said that on-site parking is necessary but should be limited to two partang spaces and that the applicant could pay into the parking fund. He agrees with staff s suggestion that the applicant consider reducing the CRFA of the condominium to 2,000 square feet or less to reduce the parking requirement by one parking space. Allison Lassoe stated that she agreed with Kathy's comments, especially conceming building height. George Lamb and Bob Borne stated that they agreed with Kathy's comments. Sally Brainerd, who spoke on behalf of the Design Review Board, stated that she does not have a problem with a building height of 48 feet. She said that she likes the verticality of the building and feels that it gives the structure character. She. added that she was not in favor of a flat roof for the Cornice Building and recommended that the owner consider a simpler roof form that encompasses the whole structure. She also ' suggested that the covered entry be removed. Diana Donovan stated that there was no parking requirement for this site back when the building was built because the lot was immediately adjacent to a huge parking lot. ~ She said that it was important that a sun/shade analysis be conducted, and that the building was way too high. She asked how on-site construction staging was going to be accomplished on such a small lot. She stated that it was her opinion tfiat the locations of the garage and tumaround need to be switcFied and that the building needs to stay within the existing footprints. She added that she felt that this project should not be an SDD and that credit should not be given for the three employee housing units since they are already in existence. She felt that the SDD was being used in this instance solely as a mechanism to break the rules and she could not support the project the way it is currently proposed. Dalton and Kathy both agreed with Diana's comments. Tom Braun stated that the SDD concept allows for creativity in development and that it was his feeling that the Cornice Building presented a unique situation with three employee housing units and one free-market condominium unit. He stated that without the GRFA allowance, the project is not economically viable and probably would not be redeveloped. Diana Donovan stated that there were originally eight employee units. Tom Braun added that these were originally eight apartments. u Planning and Ernironmental Commission . ~ June 14, 1993 3. Greg Amsden agreed with Tom's comment that it was a unique site. He said that he ~ felt a hardship did exist on the site and that it was a good Iocation for employee housing. B'rll Anderson asked the applicant whether he would be willing to extend the deed restriction past twenty years. Jeff Bowen asked whether tfiere was a way to reorganize Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the proposal so that you would not have to walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom. Dalton Williams stated that he does not think that this proposal should be an SDD because it is not a farge enough site. He added that it was his fieeling that this was an . inappropriate use of the SDD concept. Tom Braun inquired about the Garden of the Gods project. , Diana Donovan stated that the mass and bulk of this proposal needed to be reduced. Jeff Bowen 'added that he felt that the height of the proposed building was excessive. Bill Anderson stated that he was not convinced that the requested additional GRFA on the site was necessary. Dalton Williams added that he also was not in favor of the proposed GRFA ~ exceedance. Kristan Pritz asked the PEC whether they felt the proposed site coverage, setbacks and parking were okay and whether the GRFA being proposed needed to be reduced. She also inquired whether the PEC found the SDD concept to be acceptable for the Cornice Building proposal. Diana Donovan stated that she felt that a free market condominium was not appropriate on this site. Kathy Langenwalter stated that she felt the site was too small for the proposed building and added that an SDD for this proposal would not be beneficial to the community. Dalton Williams stated that he could see some benefit to the community for the Comice Building to be redeveloped and having the.employee units restricted forever. Allison Lassoe stated that she was concerned with the proposed location of the windows for the units on the bottom level because they would be covered in tfie wintertime with snow and would feel "cave-like". Diana Donovan stated that the mass and bulk of the building needed to be redesigned. Planning and Ernironmental Commission ~ Juna 1t #993 4.. Kristan Pritr stated that the pubiic benefit with regard to this project needed to be C defined. Jeff Bowen stated that the employee housing units were positive and that he felt parking on-site would be difficult with regard to getting in and out during the winter months. Greg Amsden suggested that the owner consider moving the employee housing to another lot in town. Dalton Wi(liams said he would hate to see it moved out of the Village area. Diana Donovan stated that she did not want to see upper end housing that did not offer parking. She added that she did not feel that this was the best use for this property, maybe the best use is open space. 6. A request for a joint worksession with the Design Review Board and Planning and Environmental Commission for an exterior alteration for Lionshead Center to allow an addition on the southwest corner of Lionshead Center, located at Lot 5, Block 1, Lionshead 1st Filing/520 Lionshead Circle. Applicant: Oscar Tang , Planner: Andy Knudtsen Andy Knudtsen made a presentation per the staff memo and stated that there were ~ two parts to the applicant's request, parking and the design of Alfie Packer's entryway. Andy reviewed the five points about the design made in the staff memo. There is general concurrence from the PEC members and DRB members that the proposed addition met the exterior alteration criteria. A concerri raised on-site about the width of the passageway from the front to the back of the site as well as a concern about the location for locating the transition of new materials to existing materiafs were presented by Bill Pierce. Since the site visit, he and Ray Nielson had modified the design, creating a notch in the side of the building. This revision was supported unanimously by the staff, PEC and DRB. Concerning the parking situation, Andy summarized the research the staff had done, concluding that parking could be provided on-site in CCII, as long as the provision regarding 50% of the required parking being within the main building was met. Because of this standard, staff said that they only supported an addition of two spaces, which would be located within the interior of the main building. Bill Pierce said that was acceptabfe to the applicant but that he would like to revisit the issue and ask for additional spaces to be located on-site. The PEC agreed that locating the two spaces within ihe main building was reasonable and the fees to be paid into the parking fund could be reduced by $16,000. Planning and Environmental Commission ~ June 14, 1993 5. , . ATTACHMENT #3 ` Meeting Minutes from Octoher 11, 1993 PEC worksession: Ir~ 5. A request for a worksession to discuss the establishment of an SDD to allow the • redevelopment of the Cornice Building and a request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of three Type IV employee housing units, located at 362 Vail Valley Drive and more specifically described as follows: A part of Tract "B" and a part of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village, First Filing, County of Eagle, State of • Colorado, more particularly described as follows: . Commencing at the Northeast corner of Vail Viilage, First. Filing; thence North 79046'00" Wesi along the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Northeast corner of said Tract "B"; . thence South 10014'00" West along the Easterly line of said Tract "B"; a distance of 198.31 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of said Tract "B" a distance of 100.00 feet to the true point of beginning thence North 09°10'07" West a distance of 41.67 feet; thence South 88127'11" West a distance of 75.21 feet; thence South 27°13'37" East a distance of 77.37 feet; thence North 57°24'00" East a distance of 55.11 feef, more or less to the true point of beginning. Applicant: David Smith Planner: Jim Curnutte Jim Curnutte made a brief presentation per the staff inemo. Tom Braun stated that the Cornice Building proposal has been redesigned since the June 14, 1993 PEC worksession. He stated that he wanted feedback from the PEC concerning whether the variance process or SDD process was more appropriate for this proposal. Tom stated that the applicant was requesting the full.2,194 square feet for the free-market condominium unit and that it is their feeling that this will provide a better quality condominium unit and rental units. Concerning the SDD process, he said that it was their feeling that the SDD process was appropriate for the Cornice Building. Jeff Bowen stated that the SDD process required hearings before the PEC and the . Town Council and that perhaps the variance process would be more efficient. He stated that a hardship needed to be shown for the variance process. He stated that he was not wild about any development at this site. Jeff said that a possible way to provide a benefit to the Town would be to build a house there and purchase two or three employee housing units off-site. He said that he is against on-site parking of any sort. Tom Braun inquired whether the employee housing would have to be three studio units or whether a three bedroom home would be acceptable. Kristan Pritz stated that if the three employee housing units were located off-site, they would need to conform with the Town of Vail's Housing Ordinance. Allison Lassoe stated that the only benefit that this project could provide to the Town was employee housing. She stated that she would like to see better quality employee housing units provided off-site than have the three proposed, which appear to be in the basement of the building. Planning and Environmental Commission October 11, 1993 . 1. Dalton Williams asked what the buildable area of the lot would be if the building conformed to the setback requirements in the HDMF zone district. Tom Braun showed him how the lot would look on thP drawing. Dalton Williams stated that he could find a hardship on the site. He said he was against the Cornice Building being a SDD. He stated that he would be willing to work with the applicant on setback and parking variances, if the employee housing units were rented to people who lived in the Town of Vail but did not own cars. He said he also liked the idea of providing the employee housing units off-site. Greg Amsden stated that he would prefer to see this project addressed through the SDD process, although he did think the size of the lot was a hardship. He also suggested providing the employee housing off-site. Diana Donovan stated that she did not feel that it was an appropriate site for more development due to the size of the lot, the parking situation and the traffic at this location. She said that she felt that the SDD process was more appropriate for this site than the vaciance process but with no GRFA credit. She said that no parking should be allowed on this lot irregardless of how it is redeveloped. Bill Anderson inquired which process the applicant would prefer. Tom Braun stated that they would prefer the SDD process. ' Bill Anderson stated that he did not have a firm commitment at this point to either process. He said that he felt that the GRFA should be limited on this site to 2,195 square feet. He added that he did not feel that credit should be given for the employee housing units. He also agreed that the applicant should explore purchasing employee housing units off-site. He stated that he did not think this was a good site for any kind of building due to its location (headlights in windows, noise, etc.). Kathy Langenwalter stated that she was against the 5DD process in conjunction with this project. She stated that she could not see additional square footage above the 2,195 square feet allowed on such a small site. She stated that she would like to see the employee housing relocated off-site and be permanently deed restricted. She then took a straw vote of the other commission members regarding their feelings on the approprjate process. Bill Anderson and Greg Amsden stated that they felt that the SDD process was appropriate for the redevelopment of this property. The remainder of the commission members felt that variances were the way to go. . Kathy then asked for a straw vote regarding the GRFA bonus for the employee housing units. Planning and Environmenta( Commission October 11, 1993 2. Dalton Williams, Allison Lassoe, Jeff Bowen, Kathy Langenwalter, Greg Amsden, Diana Donovan and Bill Anderson all were opposed to add'+tional GRFA for this project. Greg Amsden inquired whether the current employee housing units had kitchen facilities. Tom Braun stated that the employee housing units had kitchen facilities as well as common laundry and storage facilities. Jim Lamont stated that he was in favor of this project going through the variance process for redevelopment but that he was opposed to the Cornice Building increasing its GRFA. 6. A reguest for a rezoning from Agricufture Open Space to Low Density Multi-Family for an unplatted parcel located between Tract C, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch and Parcel B for the purpose of allowing an employee housing development. Applicant: Vail Housing Authority Planner: Andy Knudtsen Andy Knudtsen made a presentation per the staff inemo. He stated that staff was recommending approval of this request for a rezoning from Agriculture Open Space to Low Density Mufti-Family with the five recommendations outlined on Page 7 plus a sixth recommendation regarding the future uses of the site. . Diana Donovan inquired why they had taken access through the schools instead of the four-way stop. Kirk Aker, the architect for the project, stated that if access was taken via the four-way stop, that the grades would be excessive. He then showed the PEC the modifications they had made to the project since the PEC worksession on September 27, 1993. Diana Donovan stated that she was concerned that a large amount of existing vegetation would be removed from the site as a result of the accel and decel lanes and that the Housing Authority did not have the money to replace each tree and bush. Dalton Williams inquired why such a large accel/decel lane was needed for this project. Kirk Aker responded that the.Colorado Department of Transportation had a chart which they went by. Andy Knudtsen stated that he had spoken to Greg Hall concerning the accel/decel lane and that the daycare centers have already triggered the requirement for the accel/decel lanes. , Planning and Environmental Commission October 11, 1993 , 3. - ~ ATTACHMENT #4 FILE *FAIL Copy TOf~Q75 South Froirtage ?,oad Deparnnent ef Communizy Develop»ient Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21381479-2139 FAX 303-479-2452 December 8, 1993 Mr. Tom Braun, AICP Peter Jamar Associaies, lnc. 108 South Frontage Road, Suite 204 Vail, CO 81657 RE: Cornice Building employee housing units ~ Dear Tom: This letter iS intended to respond to your letter to me dated IVovember 24, 1993 concerning the feasibi(ity of providing off-site employee housing units to replace those currentiy existing on the Cornice Buiiding property. Also, although we have previously discussed staff's response to the questions raised in your`Novemb2r 15, 1993, ietter to me, I ihouglit it would be helpful to reiterate our position in this letter. Staff respcnse to the four auestions raised in the November 15, 1993 lett2r: 1. While the three existing uniis located in the Cornice Building do nat campiy vrith ali ef the technicai standards outlined in the Town of Vail Employee Housing (EHU) Ordinance, they most c(osely resemble Type IV units ard may be used for determining off-si'Le equivalenfs. The three units at the Cornice Building do prov;de housing far three pecple in a private living environment. V1lhile searching for off-site employee housing units, piease keep in mird the quaiity of the livirg environment as well as the minimum number of people needing to be housed. Staff believes thai, at a minimum, the three empiayees should be provided with their own bedroom. 2. All off-site units preposed to replace the three existing Cornice Building units must be permanent{y restricted in accordance with the Town of Vail EHU Ordinance. 3. Redevelopment plans for the Cornice Buiiding couid be approved conditioned upen the app!icant providing the equivalent number of off-site employee housing units prior to the issuance of either a demolition permit or a building permit for fhe Cornica Suilding redevelcpment. Staf'l's concern is that the off-site employee housing units are avaifable at the same time, or earlier than, the three existing units are removed from the housing market. 1. ~ Mr. Braun December 8, 1993 . Page Two 4. As you know, staff has spent considerabie time reviewing the Cornice Buiiding redevelopment proposals which were discussed at two PEC worksessions. Staff would be agreeable to determining how much, if any, of the original SDD application fee has not been used by staff and credit the remainder towards future variance applications you may submit. This determination tivill be based ori an houriy rate of $40.00 per hour. - Staff resporse to the November 24, 1993 letter: The statement in your letter is correct that all newly constructed EHUs wiil be required to meet • one of the five types outlined in the EHU Ordinance. We also agree that there may be instances in the future where restricted EHU's may be dedicated which do not meet every provision of the ordinance due ta some peculiar situation. Staff feels that your proposal to perman2ntly restrict three employee housing units to repiace those currentiy held under a temporary resiriction at the Cornice Buiiding,site is an unusual siiuation warranting special revievr. INhile we would encourage you to compiy in every way with the Town of Vail EHU Ordinance, we are open to reviewing specific sites that may differ slightly from the requirements in the EHU Ordinance. It should be pointed out, however, that staff would probably not look favorably upon proposed deviations from the parking or minimum square footage requirements contained in the EHU Ordinarce. Wifh regard to your specific proposai to. replace the Cornice Building units with a one bedroom Type II EHU and a one beCroom condominium unit, staff feels that ihe quality of the living environment as vrell as the proximity to employment and activiry 2reas are very important factors in determining an acceptable trade. Staff feels that 2lthough the three studio units are smali, tney do provide a quality living environment in terms of privacy, access to work, etc. In determining acceptable alternate lacaiions staff feels that, at a mirimum, the three employees that we are attempting to house should be provided with individu2l bedrooms. However, if a particular condominium has been located, we will be happy to review your specific request at that time. To recap, staff agrEes that in light of the unusual situation we are dealing with in regard to relocatirg and permanently restricting the Cornice Building employee housing units, it may be possible to consider minor deviations from the standards in the EHU Ordinance. 1-164vever, we feei that a determination regarding what deviations may be acceptable can only be made through a specific review of the units you are proposing to deed restrict. If the units beir,g proposed are deemed by staff to be of equal or better quality than the existing "Cornice Buiiding units, in terms of the quality of the living environment, accessibility to empioyment and activity centers, etc., staff may consider supporting minor deviations from the strict standards contained in the EHU Ordinance. 2. Mr. Braun December 8, 1993 Page Three I hope this information is cf assistance to you as yeu search for acceptabie off-site employee . housing units. 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DAVID WILLIAM HAASE~8SCCIA E!~ ~ .i 1 u,~~u?wo~ w awv~ .~ow?waMn. .,.ik aw~ , , . ~ . ~ I 1 ~ I I<ITGHiN 1 II ~ ~ RtF I I ~ ~ 1 : I I I i+l ~ - ~ ~ - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - h ~ ryI ~ 11 I~ ~ ~ II tva ' I uv KE„i, ~REAT ROOM, zo'ovkwuwc i , ~ n-n•: i~ I , nLL a094 i~ ~ II ~1 ? RtA~ l y\ ^ ON ~ ----J ~ r ~ anurr i ~ OplIJ I~OCYf ` ~ . [NTR~/ OGIOW 1 ' GR,FA 71 cl %?•F r• \ pp~U TiR~C! fRV. Npp¢ ~ Ne~T D . ' I ~6 3*1yV GREKRMM LEVEt"3' . SCAL` ~N,-I:O, 9 JAN 24,1194 ~ DAVIO W LL1AM HwABL a ~ ~ . 'Y w o+uMan~w rrDwM.y" a~l~: EAST VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Parks Treasurer - Patrick Gramm Directors - Dwight Bessmer - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulkins - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder To: Vail Town Council From: Jim Lamont, Planning Consultant 10 1 519% Date: March 15, 1994 RE: Proposed Cornice Building SDD The application of the SDD ordinance appears to continue the practice of granting spe- cial privileges. The Association opposes granting special privileges to one property owner that are denied to all other properly owners in the same zone district. It is the Association's position that the HDMF zone district should be amended to allow single family residences as a pernutted use. The result will be that the property owner would be allowed to consttuct the residence as it is proposed, without resorting to a precedent setting Special Development District, and all property owners in the same zone district would be treated the same. The Homeowners Association requests that the Town Council deny the application for the Special Development District. Post Office Box 238 Vail, Colorado 81658 MEMORANDUM ' TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: March 14, 1994 SUBJECT: A request for a major CCI exterior alferation to allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building located at 227 Bridge StreeULots C and D and a part of Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners Planner: Mike Mollica I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicants are proposing a major redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building located at 227 Bridge Street. The project would be considered a"demo/rebuild" which would involve , the demolition and removal of the existing structure and the construction of the proposed building on this site. The proposal calls for major design modifications to the front entrance (east el.evation) of the existing commercial spaces, the creation of lower level commercial spaces which would be accessible from stairs directly on Bridge Street, the infill of the northwest section of the property, the addition of an elevator at the west end of the building, and the addition of two upper level floors to accommodate one condominium. The exterior materials proposed for the structure would be predominantly stucco and wood, with a wood shake shingle roof. A snowmelt system would be installed in all pedestrian areas on the property and the snowmelt system would also extend to the two exterior stairs (sandstone) on Bridge Street. These areas would be finished with concrete unit pavers, in the approved Streetscape design. As a result of the two previous PEC worksessions, the applicant has shifted the entire structure back to within 6" of the western property line, and has further shifted the fourth and fifth floors to the west approximately 4'. The Bridge Street (east) elevation of the structure is now proposed to be located approximately 7 feet back from its current location. The fifth floor has been modified to provide an east-facing "double dormer", which further conceals the flat roof portion of the structure. As a part of this redevelopment, the applicants have also proposed to upgrade and improve the Town's adjacent pocket park to the north. The original design for the pocket park was completed by Winston and Associates and has been recently modified by the staff and Todd Oppenheimer, the Town's landscape architect. Final Design Review Board approval of the pocket park design shall be necessary. ~ Also included in the redevelopment, the entire structure would be brought into compliance with all of the current building and fire codes, (the building would be fully sprinkled). Due to this project's location within the Commercial Core I zone district, approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) of a major CCI exterior alteration is required. The staff has reviewed the applicant's submittal, and agrees that the proposal as redesigned would comply with all of the Town's development standards for the Commercial Core I zone district. No variances or view corridor amendments are required for this redevelopment. II. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY • On August 27, 1990, the PEC approved a major CCI exterior alteration for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building. • On August 29, 1990, the Town's Design Review Board (DRB) granted final design approval for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building. Although there is no time limit or expiration for the previously approved major exterior alteration, the final DRB approval for the redevelopment has expired. • On February 14, 1994, the PEC held a joint worksession with the DRB to review the major CCI exterior alteration proposal. • On February 28, 1994, the PEC held a second worksession to review the major CCI exterior alteration proposal. • On March 2, 1994, the DRB held a conceptual review of the project. 2 . III. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS The following is a summary of the development standards for the proposed redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building: COMMERCIAL CORE I EXISTING PROPOSED ZONING PROJECT PROJECT Site Area: N/A 4,675 sq. ft. 4,675 sq. ft. Buildable Area: N/A 4,518 sq. ft. 4,518 sq. h. Setbacks: Per the Vail Village Urban N: 0' N: 1' Design Guide Plan S: 1' S: 0' E: 7' E: 14' W: 0' W: 0'-6" Heighi: 60%: 33' or less 43' to ridge 60.5°/a: 33 ft. or less 40%: 33 h. - 43 fl. 39.5%: 33 fi. - 43 ft. Common Area: 1,265 sq. ft., 762 sq. fl. 1,265 sq. ft., or 35% or 35% of allowable GRFA GRFA: 3,614 sq. ft. or 80% 0 sq. ft. , 3,614 sq. ft., or 80% Units: 25 units per acre, 0 units 1 unit 2 units for ihis property Site Coverage: 3,740 sq. fl., or 80% 3,650 sq. ft., or 78% 3,726 sq. ft., or 79.7% Landscaping: Per ihe Vail Village Urban Same Same Design Guide Plan Parking: Per the Town of Vail Required: 22.1 spaces Required: 28.1 spaces Parking Standards . Loading: Per the Town of Vail Required: 1 Required: 1 Loading Standards Existing: 0 Existing: 0 Commercial Uses: N/A 8,867 sq. h. 7,671 sq. ft. Gross Floor Area: N/A 9,629 sq. ft. 12,550 sq. fl. • 3 IV. CRITERIA TO BE USED IN EVALUATING THIS PROPOSAL The nine criteria for Commercial Core I exterior alterations shall be used to judge the merits of this project. In addition, the PEC shall also utilize the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Viflage Urban Design Guide Plan, the Streetscape Master Plan and the purpose section of the Commercial Core I zone district. As stated in Section 18.24.010 of the Town's Municipal Code, the purpose section of the Commercial Core I zone district is as follows: "The Commercial Core I district is intended to provide sites and to maintain the unique character of the Vail Village commercial area, with its mixture of lodges and commercial establishments in a predominantly pedestrian erivironment. The Commercial Core I district is intended to ensure adequate light, air,. open space, and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses. The district regulations in accordance with the Vail Village urban design guide plan and design considerations prescribe site development standards that are intended to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the tightly clustered arrangements of buildings fronting on pedestrianways and public greenways, and to ensure continuation of the building scale and architectural qualities that distinguish the village." The Planning Staff finds that the Covered Bridge Building application for a major exterior alteration meets the Commercial Core I purpose, as stated above. V. COMPLIANCE WITH THE VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN Although not specifically categorized as a sub-area, the Covered Bridge Building is specifically identified in the Vail Village Master Plan as follows: "Although it is a goal to maintain design continuity in the Village core, there will be change in the core areas built environment. This is mostly due to the . number of properties that have not exercised their full development rights. The most notable among these properties are the Red Lion Buitding, the Cyrano's Building, the Lodge at Vail and the Covered Bridge Building. If each of these . and other properties developed to their full potential, there will undoubtedly be a significant increase in the level of development in the Village core:" There are many goals, objectives, and policies which are identified in the Vail Village Master Plan that are applicable to the development of the Covered Bridge Building. The staff feels that the following specifically address this project: 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. 4 1.2 Obiective: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities. 1.3 Obiective: 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 #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round economic health and viability for the Village and for the community as a whole. 2.4 Obiective: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. 2.4.1 Policv: ' Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspaces, public plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network throughout the Village. 2.5 Obiective: . Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation, and maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests. Goal #3: To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience throughout the Village. 3.1 Obiective: , 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. 3.4 Obiectives: Develop additional sidewalks, pedestrian-only walkways and accessible green space areas, including pocket parks and stream access. 5 3.4.1 Policy: Physical improvements to property adjacent to stream tracts shall not further restrict public access. Goal #4: To preserve existing open space areas and expand greenspace opportunities. 4.1 Obiective: Improve existing open space areas and create new plazas with . greenspace and pocket parks. Recognize the different roles of each type of open space in forming the overall fabric of the 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. The staff believes that the proposed redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building would further the above Vail Village Master Plan goals and objectives. ' VI. COMPLIANCE WITH THE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN The Streetscape Master Plan concepts identified for the Covered Bridge area include the following: "Stairs connecting Bridge Street to the pocket park and Gore Creek on the north side of the Covered Bridge Building are needed. The pocket park should be improved so that it could function as a picnic area or performance site in the Village." The Streetscape Master Plan addresses paving treatments in the Village as follows: "The demarcation between the public right-of-way and private land may be appropriate to dissolve or emphasize, depending on the individual project site. The result will be to create a varied street color and texture that allows private property owners creativity, but also establishes a comprehensive design context to work within. The primary paving material for the right-of-way area of the Village core is recommended to be the rectangular concrete unit pavers. The herring bone pattern, which is proposed for most areas, is edged by a double soldier course. The intent is to satisfy the need for a simple streetscape treatment without being monotonous. The double soldier course also creates a point for starting and stopping pavers proposed by private developers that will be compatible with the overall phased paving design." Although the specific details of the proposed streetscape and pocket park design are described in Section VIII of this memorandum, overall, the staff believes the proposed improvements make a positive contribution to the quality of the area and are in compliance with the Town's adopted Streetscape Master Plan. 6 VII. COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDE PLAN FOR VAIL VILLAGE The Urban Design Guide Plan Sub-Area concepts identified for the Covered Bridge area include a pocket park to the north of the site (with benches and planters). A"feature area" with specialty pavers is also identified for a small area immediately southwest of the Covered Bridge. The staff believes that the applicanYs proposed modifications to the Town's pocket park, including the viewing platform adjacent to the Covered Bridge and a new entry stair into the park, are in conformance with the Urban Design Guide Plan Sub-Area concept and are a positive public improvement. VIII. COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR VAIL VILLAGE The following are the nine Commercial Core I exterior alteration design criteria, as listed in the Urban Design Guide Plan, to be utilized by the Planning & Environmental Commission when evaluating CCI exterior alteration proposals: A. Pedestrianization Staff believes that the proposed redesign for the Covered Bridge Building will improve the pedestrianization in the lower Bridge Street area. This section of Bridge Street is basically a car-free pedestrian area, however, due to the large numbers of pedestrians utilizing this area at peak times, it is not unusual for the street to become congested. The modifications proposed for the Covered Bridge Building, as well as the modifications proposed for the adjacent Covered Bridge pocket park, would improve pedestrian circulation and would also provide additional public seating areas. The project architect has designed the building so that it would meet all the current ADA requirements for disabled access. A"IifY' would be located at the southeast corner of the property, adjacent to the south side of the main entry stair to the second floor retail level. The lift would be located behind a raised planter, which will assist in screening the lift from Bridge Street. The lift would provide disabled access to the lowest level of the structure, as well as to the pocket park. From the lowest level, it is possible to access the main elevator at the rear of the building. All levels of the building, with the exception of the fifth floor, would be accessible from this elevator. Staff has suggested that the design of the "lift" be modified to better reflect the alpine character of the Village, and the applicant has agreed to modify the design, subject to final Design Review Board approval. At the request of the DRB, the applicant has redesigned the southeast corner of the site to eliminate the exposed lower level commercial space, from the main stair, south to the Gasthof Gramshammer. This area has been filled so that the Bridge Street elevation would extend up to the face of the building, thereby enhancing the pedestrian experience. This area would be finished with concrete unit pavers (with integral snowmelt), in the approved Streetscape design. A raised stone planter would be added in front (east) of the lift, and a bench would be added to the area. 7 , Staff believes the proposed new pedestrian access into the Covered Bridge pocket park, as well as the proposed safety railings, will be a major improvement over the existing conditions. B. Vehicular Penetration As recommended in the Urban Design Guide Plan, and in conjunction with the pedestrianization objectives listed above, the major emphasis regarding vehicular penetration in the Village is focused on reducing auto penetration into the center of the Village. Loading and delivery for the Covered Bridge Building is currently, and will in the future, be handled in the same manner as any other building within the Village. core. All loading/delivery vehicles are required to park in designated loading/delivery zones. Hand carts are then necessary to transport the goods to the individual businesses. One particular concern that staff, and the PEC, has identified has to do with trash pick- up for the Covered Bridge Building. Because the only legal access for this site is via Bridge Street, staff is concerned that trash pick-up would occur on Bridge Street. Staff believes that this would be very undesirable, given that lower Bridge Street is considered a"no-vehicle" area. As discussed in more detail under the Service and Delivery section of this memorandum, the staff would strongly recommend that the owner of the Covered Bridge Building discuss with the adjacent property owner, Pepi Gramshammer, the possibility of allowing for service access through his site. C. Streetscape Framework The Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan recommends that it would be desirable to have a variety of "open and enclosed spaces, both built and landscaped which create a strong framework for pedestrian walks as well as visual interest and activity." Further, the direction of the Guide Plan is not to enclose all Village streets with buildings, nor is it desirable to leave pedestrian streets in an open and somewhat undefined condition. Staff believes that the applicanYs redesign for the Covered Bridge Building creates a positive streetscape framework for the lower Bridge Street area. Along with an enhanced pedestrian experience in this area, the redevelopment would also create new commercial activity generators (i.e. additional street life and visual interest) with the addition of the "visible" lower level commercial spaces. In order to provide a visual connection between the lower level retail commercial shops and Bridge Street, the applicant has shifted the east elevation of the structure approximately 7 feet back from its current location. This not only provides for a visual connection but it also allows for landscaping to be located in front of the building. The staff believes that the exposed lower level commercial spaces, at the northeast corner of the structure and along the pocket park, work well given the lower grades in the pocket park area. We support the DRB's request to infill the southeast corner of the site to eliminate the exposed lower level commercial space, (from the main stair, south to the Gasthof Gramshammer). Staff does not believe that split-level commercial provides a comfortable enclosure for 8 the street, and also does not provide the character and "Viilage feel", that the Design Guidelines recommend. Staff agrees with the DRB, that the infill of this area will enhance the pedestrian experience along lower Bridge Street. With regard to the architectural considerations, the staff has reviewed the project with : the Town's design consultant Jeff Winston (Winston and Associates). The initial design concerns identified were that the majority of the structure's mass and bulk should be concentrated on the western half of the property. Additionally, staff felt that the building should step down as it approaches the eastern portion of the properry (Bridge Street). Further, staff felt that the overall roof design should be simplified and that the proposed fifth floor should be architecturally integrated into the rest of the structure. Staff had also expressed concern regarding the relationship of the proposed fourth and fifth floors to the existing Gasthof Gramshammer lodge rooms (and exterior decks) to the south. Since the two PEC worksessions, the applicant has modified the building's design to reduce the length of the solid wall, which would have extended out (east) approximately 8', from the edge of the Gramshammer fourth floor deck. At the request of the PEC, the applicant shifted the entire structure 5' to the west, to within 6" of the western-most property line. Additionally, the Covered Bridge Building's fourth and fifth floors have been pulled back, to the west, approximately 4', so that any potential negative impacts to the Gasthof Gramshammer would be lessened, or eliminated, and so that the relationship of the Covered Bridge Building, to Bridge Street, would also be improved. D. Street Enclosure In order to provide a more comfortable street enclosure in the lower Bridge Street area, the PEC recommended (at the initial worksession) that the applicant consider shifting the building to the west. The applicant has complied with this request and has shifted . the building approximately 5 feet to the west, up to within 6 inches of the western-most property line. This modification, coupled with stepped-back fourth and fifth floors, provides an external street enclosure which adds visual interest, and according to staff, provides a very comfortable pedestrian scale, which is the desired condition in the Village. Due to the Covered Bridge Building shifting to the west, the staff would recommend that the exposed northeast elevation of the Gasthof Gramshammer, adjacent to Bridge Street, be finished with stucco and painted to match the Gasthof Gramshammer. It is also recommended by staff that Mr. Gramshammer consider adding a retail window in this wall area. E. Street Edge As previously mentioned, as a part of this redevelopment, the applicants have proposed to upgrade and improve the Town's adjacent pocket park to the north, as well as the building's frontage on Bridge Street. A total of three, raised, stone-faced planters would be located along Bridge Street. In addition, two new planters would be 9 added at the lower retail level elevation, (piease see the landscape plan). Plant material proposed for the planters would include 3 Aspen, 4 Juniper, 7 Chokeberry, 3 Alpine Current, 10 Kinnickinnick and assorted mixed-perennials. To further the Vail Village Urban Design Considerations, the staff would recommend that the applicant consider the addition of flower boxes to the balconies on the building. The design for the pocket park calls for the creation of a viewing platform/seating area adjacent to the Covered Bridge. The Streetscape Master Plan recommended benches, lighting and paver design would be utilized. A new entry stair into the park would be constructed at the southeast corner of the park, whieh would provide pedestrian access to the park and to the lower level commercial spaces in the building. The entire park area would be re-seeded and irrigated as a parf of the proposal. In order to accommodate the redevelopment, the applicants have proposed to remove the two existing evergreen trees which are located adjacent to the north elevation of the building. These trees are very close to the building and have grown "one-sided". The Town's Landscape Architect, Todd Oppenheimer, believes the two trees could not be relocated successfully. No other vegetation is proposed to be removed with the construction. The Town will be responsible for maintenance of the planters located up at the Bridge - Street level, as well as maintenance of the planter and landscaping in the pocket park. The developer of the Covered Bridge Building will be responsible for maintenance of the lower level planter in front of the building. F. Building Height . The Vail Village Master Plan has identified this property as having an acceptable building height in the range of three to four stories. A story is defined as 9 feet of height and no roof is included. . This property is unique in that there is an 8-foot difference in elevation between Bridge Street and the pocket park area north of the property. During the review of the 1990 redevelopment proposal, the applicant had requested that staff analyze and interpret where building height base elevations would be calculated from. In 1990, the staff made the following building height interpretations, and these interpretations were . subsequentty upheld by the PEC: 1. That the Covered Bridge Building site be divided equally, beginning at the northeast corner of the property with a line running diagonal to the southwest corner of the property. The staff and the PEC believe that this analysis provided for a fair and equitable review of building height because it allows for the Bridge Street elevation of the structure to be based upon the grades on Bridge Street. It also allowed for the elevations of the building which front narth to the pocket park, and west to Pepi's parking lot, to be based upon existing grades in the park area. 10 2. That the base elevation of Bridge Street (8,161 feet) will be used to 11 determine heights for areas of the building which fall into the southeastern 50% of the divided property. 3. That the base elevation at the northwest corner of the Covered Bricige property (8,153 feet) will be used to determine building heights for the northwest 50% of the structure. During the PEC's 1990 review of the Covered Bridge Building redevelopment, the drawings were submitted, and were certified, showing that the prqposed design could be built within the parameters of the height interpretation, and that the building would not encroach into any Town adopted view corridor. It was in late 1993 that the staff learned that the 1990 approved drawings were not accurate and that the structure could not be constructed without a height variance and a view corridor encroachment. Although the staff continues to believe that the above interpretation was an equitable solution to a difficult problem, (given the unique topography surrounding this structure), the staff has acknowledged that this interpretation has driven a design solution for the site which does not appear to be compatible with the design standards for the Village. From a design perspective, and from a practical point of view, staff believes that a majority of this building's upper level mass should be located towards the rear or western portion of the site. However, the 1990 building height interpretation listed above forces a design solution with a majority of the building mass centered on the property. This is necessary in order to meet the 60-40 roof area percentages. During the February 14, 1993 PEC worksession, the PEC again reviewed this issue, and subsequently determined that the building height base elevation for the Covered Bridge property could now be calculated solely from the Bridge Street elevation (8,161 feet). This PEC decision was based on the understanding that the applicant would redesign the structure so that the entire building would be shifted back approximately 5' to the west, and additionally, that the 4th and 5th floors would further step back to the west. G. Views and Focal Points View Corridor #1 is the view corridor from the steps of the Vail Village Transportation Center extending over the Village towards Vait Mountain. This view corridor was intended to provide unobstructed views of Vail Mountain and key architectural features such as the Clock Tower and the Rucksack Tower. As proposed, the highest point of the Covered Bridge Building's redesign would not encroach into any of the Town's adopted view corridors. In order to avoid a view corridor encroachment, a portion of the fifth floor is designed with a flat roof. Although this has been a very difficult design problem, the staff believes that the redesign of the fifth floor roof form, and the addition of a"double dormer" adequately conceals the flat roof from most pedestrian areas adjacent to the building. Because the project architect has recently redesigned the roof form, at the request of the staff and PEC, the staff is comfortable delaying the view corridor certification until Building Permif. 11 H. Service and Delivery Per the Town Code, an additional loading space is not required for the redevelopment. No loading area exists for this site. The proposal includes a trash room to be located at the rear, or west, side of the building. Trash pickup is proposed via Bridge Street, as this property has no legal access through the rear, ar Children's Fountain area. Again, it is strongly recommended that the applicant discuss with Pepi Gramshammer, owner of the property to the west, the possibility of allowing for service access through his site. Pepi Gramshammer has recently submitted plans to develop his property (currently a surface parking lot), by adding an enclosed parking garage with approximately 8 lodging rooms and two condominiums above the garage. 1. Sun/Shade The applicant has provided a sun/shade analysis for the winter solstice (December 21 st), and for the spring and fall equinox (March 21 st and September 21 st). The analysis was conducted for the existing building and the proposed structure, and revealed shading patterns for 10:00 AM, 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM. The proposed structure will cast increased shade patterns on the adjacent pocket park site to the north and northwest. The staff believes that this additional shade will have minimal impacts due to the fact that the area of the additional shading is mainly to the northwest of the building, and this area is heavily landscaped with large, mature evergreen trees. There will be some additional "late day" shade (2:OOPM) cast on approximately 4 square feet of Bridge Street, in the area of the proposed new stairs to the pocket park. IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for a major CCI exterior alteration to allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building. The staff finds that this redevelopment proposal, over the course of two PEC work sessions, has developed into one which is in compliance with the Urban Design Considerations for Vail Village as well as the other Comprehensive Plan elements described in detail above. Staff believes that the project will have a very positive effect on lower Bridge Street and the entry to Vail Village. The staff's recommendation of approval includes the following conditions: 1. That prior to the Town's issuance of a Building Permit for the redevelopment project, the applicant shall verify that the proposed roof design does not encroach into View Corridor No. 1. This work shall be completed by a registered surveyor in the State of Colorado. 2. That prior to the Town's issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for the redevelopment project, the applicant shall post a bond, cash escrow, or letter of credit, in an amount necessary to insure the completion of any outstanding improvements, not completed 12 at the time of the requested TCO. Said guarantee for completion of any outstanding improvements shall be in accordance with Section 17.16.250 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. 3. That prior to the Town's issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for the redevelopment project, the applicant shall grant a pedestrian and landscape maintenance easement to the Town for the purposes of pedestrian access to the pocket park and maintenance of the planters and pocket park landscaping. 4. Tliat the applicant add "divided lights" to the retail doors on the first and second levels of the structure, subject to DRB approval. 5. 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I ~ ~ • ' . , ' • , , ~ z ~I , . , , . , ~ , . , . ~ . . . . . . , , _ - ~T4~ ~L~~TIo~ • ~l8' ~ ~ ~ . ~ , ~ - - _ _ • ' • . , . . ~ • ; ' , ' _ . _ ~ ; ~ ' ~ ~ ~ - . ~ , . . , ~ . ~ FFI] . ~ . . . : . u ri -FFFnl I A_~_ . ` . . _ . . . . : . ~ . - . . . ~ ~ , Fr 111: Fm . . . . C-UTLI12 ~ •l~_-_-_ , ' ' ~ ~ • ~ ~ ' I . ~ . . . . ~ • Li . ' • ' • . ' ' , • • ` ' , I . . . ~ ' ~ ` ' ' ' • . ` \ ` ~ ' ~ • I ~ -To ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ . ~ ~ . ~ • ~ Pic RFI ~ ~ LEY - ~ . - 81 - - - - - _ ~ ~ ~ - I ' LE+ ~ • ~~~"-~--~+FL ~ \ . • ~i~~ c~' ~ ` . l. Ev ~ . L E~ - 815 4VAIL TOWN 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 February 21, 1994 The Honorable Jack Taylor Colorado House of Representatives State Capital Building 200 East Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Dear Representative Taylor: We understand there are numerous bills being debated at the Colorado Legislature concerning concealed weapons and the issuance of permits for concealed weapons. I wanted to take this opportunity to express the views of my colleagues on the Vail Town Council regarding this issue. The Vail Town Council strongly opposes any changes to the current law on the issuance of concealed weapons. We believe the existing legislation is worldng well and does not need to be changed or amended. Further, we believe this is an issue of local control and does not require oversight by the state. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you wish to discuss it further, please do nat hesitate to call me at 303-476-0503, or the Vail Town Manager, Bob McLazuin, at 303- 479-2105, or the Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead, at 303-479-2017. - Once again, thank you for your consideration of our comments. S' cerely, Marg~Osterfoss Mayor MAO/dd xc: Vail Town Council \ TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 February 21, 1994 The Honorable Dave Wattenberg Colorado Senate State Capital Building 200 East Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Dear Senator Wattenberg: We understand there are numerous bills being debated at the Colorado Legislature concerning concealed weapons and the issuance of permits for concealed weapons. I wanted to take this opportunity to express the views of my colleagues on the Vail Town Council regarding this issue. The Vail Town Council strongly opposes any changes to the current law on the issuance of concealed weapons. We believe the existing legislation is worldng well and does not need to be changed or amended. Further, we believe this is an issue of local control and does not require oversight by the state. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you wish to discuss it further, please do not hesitate to call me at 303-476-0503, or the Vail Town Manager, Bob McLaurm, at 303- 479-2105, or the Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead, at 303-479-2017. Once again, thank you for your consideration of our comments. Si erely, Margaret Osterfoss Mayor MAO/dd xc: Vail Town Council ..RECL9VED FEB 2 8 1994 United States Forest White River Holy Cross Ranger District Department of Service National P.O. Box 190 Agriculture Forest Minturn, Colorado 81645 303-827-5715 Reply to: 1950 Date: February 23, 1993 Town of Vail ATTN: Robert McLaurin - Town Manager 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Mr. McLaurin: The Forest Service has recently received a proposal from Vail Associates, Inc. to add additional lifts, runs, and other facilities to Vail Ski Area in the upper end of the Two Elk drainage. Since 1986, this area has been referred to as "Category III" or "Super Bowl(s)". A Scoping Summary is enclosed which provides additional information about the proposal and the Forest Service review process. Before the Forest Service makes a decision on proposals such as this, an extensive environmental analysis is conducted under the terms of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In this case, an Environmental Impact ' Statement (EIS) will be used to document the analysis. A crucial element in this effort will be the thorough involvement of the public at various steps ' along the way. 2 would like to take this opportunity to invite both your initial and continued input in this process. In this first stage of the analysis, we will be soliciting your ideas regarding apecifically what questions or issues should be addressed in the environmental analysis. Though there will be other opportunities to participate, this first step is a very important one. Please note that the deadline for your written comments on this first phase of the analysis is March 25, 1994. In addition, two public meetings will be held at the Holy Cross District Office on March 22 and 23, 1994 at 6:30 PM to answer questions you might have and also solicit your input. I hope that you will find the attached information useful. Further information can be obtained by contacting Loren Kroenlce, Project Manager, at the address or phone number indicated at the top of this letter. Sincerely, . ~ a ~ ' WILLIAM A. WOOD j District Ranger HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT U~S WHITE RIVER N ATIONAL FOREST a P.O. BOX 190 MINTURN, CO 81645 ' Ph. (303) 827-5715 : VAIL CATEGORY III - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEME PUBLIC SCOPING SUMMARY NT THEPROPOSAL ;G The details of the proposal are outlined in a letter from Vail Associates, Inc., and is available for public review at the Holy Cross Ranger District Office. The proposal requests construction approval for a set of develo - = ments designed to implement Vail Ski Area's Master Development Plan in a portion of the permit area referr d to as Category III. The proposal includes 3 lifts, 1 restaurant, 2 picnic facilities, and the addition of abou ; 1,000 acres of lift-accessed ski terrain in Pete s and Super Bowls. No development is proposed in Commant ' do Bowl. The ski trails proposed are about equal proportions of existing open bowl skiing, gladed tree trails and trails cut in more densely forested areas. . Most trails would be considered intermediate and adv anced = in difficulty. The proposal includes extending the April 15 to July 1 public closure to protect calving elk in j the Back Bowls to Category III. The entire area is closed year-long to public motorized use and would remain 1 so. ~ The proposal also requests a roval to co ~ trails in Tea Cup Bowl as an activity independen tofkthe /Cat gory III tp oject~aTea I up ,Bowl is rou everal hki opposite Super Bowl, with a lar g e p o rti o n o f i t a l r e a d y o p e n t o d own hi l l s kiing. For both Category III and Tea Cup Bowl, the proposal requests approval for construction beginning m the summer of 1995 and extending over several summers. LOCATION Vail Ski Area is located approximately 100 miles east of Denver in Eagle County, Colorado. The Cate o III area is located in the extreme southern portion of Vail Ski Area's Special Use Permit with the White R ver National Forest and is about 4,000 acres in size (see attached map). It lies on mostly north-facing slopes opposite Tea Cup, China, and Siberia Bowls. It is comprised of 3 individual areas locally known as Super, Pete's, and Commando Bowls. The designation, 'Category III', originated in the 1985-1986 update to the Vail Ski Area Master Development Plan (MDP). In the MDP, all areas within the Vail Ski Area permit boundary were assigned to a prioritized schedule for development. Category III represented the final phase of development of the MDP, while Categories I and II were areas designated for more immediate implementation. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSAL The Forest Service has certain broad goals in its land management activities. Among them are to provide healthy, diverse, sustainable ecosystems and provide high quality recreation opportunities for visitors to the National Forest. While no decision has been made on this proposal, the Forest Service also has a goal of implementing previous land use allocations. Specific to Category III at Vail Ski Area, the purpose and need for action is to improve existing ski conditions, address skier preferences for bowl and gladed ski terrain, and better distribute skiers. Improved distributio of skiers is particularly important during critical periods such as Christmas to New Years and during periods of unfavorable snow or weather conditions in the existing Back Bowls. PAST FOREST SERVICE ANALYSES AND DECISIONS The Forest Service has conducted several previous planning exercises that dealt with the Category III area. In a broad-based land allocation decision in 1985, the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) determmed that this area would be managed for alpine skiing. In a somewhat more detailed follow-up to that decision, an Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice in 1986 determined that the 1 HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT U~S WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST P.O. BOX 190 p MINTURN, CO 81645 Ph. (303) 827-5715 Category III area was conceptually suitable for downhill skiing development, and that a permit would be issued to Vail Associates for that purpose. However, the 1986 decision did not include an actual approval for construction. The Decision Notice required a final, site specific environmental analysis and decision at the time Vail Associates submitted an actual development plan. Presently, the Forest Service is about to begin the analysis of the site specific development proposal. THIS ANALYS{S AND DECISION This analysis will consider whether or not to approve the development proposal that has been submitted, or an alternative to it, and will evaluate the potential consequences of irnplementing those afternatives. Based on a consideration of the issues involved in this proposal, the Forest Service has determined that an Environmental Impact Statment (EIS) will be used to document the findings of the analysis. A tentative schedule has been developed for this EIS. Currently, the Forest Service intends to circulaie a Draft EIS for public comment in the fall of 1994 and issue a Final EIS and Record of Decision in ttie spring of 1995. Though the Holy Cross Ranger District is preparing the EIS, the Forest Service official responsible for making the eventual decision is the White River National Forest Supervisor; Veto 'Sonny' LaSalle. NEPA PROCESS The Forest Service is required to use a comprehensive and systematic analysis approach in making its land use decisions. This process is outlined in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Among other things, NEPA requires that agencies give thorough consideration to significant environmental effects that might be caused by their actions or decisions, and that agencies inform and involve the public in their decision-making u processes. In large part, NEPA is a disclosure process. It does not create a public voting process nor require a particular outcome. Other important parts of NEPA include an orderly identification of the important issues associated with the proposal, the requirement to consider reasonable alternatives to the action proposed, and the development of ineasures that could lessen the environmental effects, or mitigation. The public will be invited to participate throughout. 'Issues' are a critical part of the NEPA process. In this context, an 'issue' is a statement of concern about the effects or impacts that might be realized should the proposal be implemented. Typically, an initial list of issues are identified early in the public scoping process and are refined and evaluated before they are incorporated into the main body of the analysis. Commonly in an EIS, some issues are determined to be outside the scope of the analysis and are dismissed v:;thout f!.irther study. Other issues may have been adequately discussed in previous NEPA work, and are simply referenced in the current NEPA analysis. Still other issues may not merit detailed study, but are addressed briefly in the EIS. Finally, some are determined to be key or °significant° issues. These are particularly important. The EIS analysis will devote considerable attention to the environmental effects associated with these issues and alternatives will be developed which respond to them. Preliminary issues associated with this proposal include effects related to elk habitat, habitat for lynx, biological diversity, non-motorized recreation opportunities, wetlands, water qualiry, and maintaining qualiry skiing opportunities. As well, there are concerns regarding parking and transportation in the Town of Vail. An alternative the regulations specifically require is "No Action', or an evaluation of the effects of not allowing the development. In addition to it serving as a benchmark for comparing the effects of approving the proposal, it also represents a viable option for the decision-maker should the analysis uncover conditions or serious environmental impacts that were unknown at the time the previous decisions were made. Based on the purpose and need for the proposed action and the issues that are identified, other afternatives may be developed and studied in the EIS. _ 2 HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT U~S WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST P.O. BOX 190 MINTURN, CO 81645 Ph. (303) 827-5715 Another important part of the NEPA process is the analysis and disclosure of the likely environmentat and socio-economic impacts that might be associated with development of the Category III area. NEPA requires an evaluation of not only the direct effects of the proposed action, but aiso examination of the indirect and cumulative effects of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions that would be associated with the proposal. The NEPA process will also be used to assess the project's compliance with other Federal laws such as the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. The results of the analysis can also be used by State and local government to assist in making decisions that fall under their jurisdiction. COLLEGTION OF DATA Often, agencies begin EIS efforts with a very limited resource data base and must conduct lengthy studies before progress on the EIS can begin. In the case of Category III, extensive studies have been underway since as early as 1985. For example, the 1986 EA noted the need for further information on eIk migration and calving areas and lynx habitat prior to initiation of the site specific NEPA anafysis. With initial guidance provided by the Forest Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife, these studies have been undertak- en. Before incorporating this information in the analysis, Forest Service resource specialists will evaluate its accuracy and determine what additional information might be necessary. HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UPCOMING ANALYSIS AND BECOME INVOLVED? Two public meetings are scheduled to explain the proposal and gather initial comments. These are set for March 22 and 23, 1994 and will be held at the Holy Cross Ranger District Office in Minturn, Colorado. The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm. Other opportunities to attend public meetings or send written comments will appear in local newspapers. As well, a mailing list is being formed to allow those who are interested to be periodically notified of the status of the analysis and the schedule for upcoming meetings. Those who wish to be included on the mailing list or would like further information about the proposal or the analysis process, should return the attached form. One of the initial steps in this process will be the icJentification of issues or concerns that the public might have about the effects of allowing the development proposed. Though there will be additional opportunities over the next several months to submit comments, your input at this early stage is especially encouraged. In some cases, this can help to preserve one's standing should they decide to challenge a future decision. Written comments are most helpful. Though its use is not required, a form is attached for your conven- ience. For additional information contact Loren Kroenke, Project Manager, at the address or phone number indicated on this letterhead. 3 HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT U~S WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST , a . P.O.- BOX 190 MINTUR,N, CO 81645 Ph. (303) 827-5715 RESPONSE FORM The form below is included to help us gather public input regarding the Vail Ski Area Category III proposal and the upcoming analysis. _Please complete the attached form and return to the address indicated. There will be other opportunities to participate, but your input at an early stage will be especially helpful in defining the topics that will be addressed in this analysis. Please note that the deadline for your input on this phase of the analysis is March 25, 1994. r-I I would like to be included on the Category III project mailing list. If so, please check: Name and Address: Please use the space below to list any specific comments you might have, or any concerns or issues you think should be addressed in the ana(ysis. 4 e o CATEGORY Ill PROJECT AREA FOOD SERVICE FACILITY ~ ' PROPOSED CHAIR LIFT ¦ ~ ¦ ¦ ~ ~ ~ ¦ EXISTING CHAIR LIFT CATEGORY 1/11 BOUNDARY Gladed and convenfional trails f ~ CATEGORY III BOUNDARY develo ed to com lement s*~~' ~ P p VA{L PERMIT BOUNDARY immmmom¦ the existing open bowl experience ? SKIER BRIDGES ~ •__i:; ~•~a,f,,~ 11.500 fr. 200'CONTOURS Q L/ y _;l, ? ` \ ~ ° SUPER,~,:xb,9:w \ ~V : ~ v -+,.~t..'~ •~~B1~j~ r {5+ i~'L/1 . ~ ~ `~,•h,•__ ; ~1 I~. ~a f t*n'r~ t ? ( \ r ~ ~ • ~ . ~ ? ~ ~ r c } e~~vATb e ~ ~„~`6 ` ) 1~ w ~ ? Returns skiers to front side „ soo R. ? •r ~ • ~ y ~ s° s~ and can be downloaded in ~ E:, a 1. ~P;TZE"\S . low snow conditions ~ Bow~ : R':iFr in Large tracis o( C!~r ' COMMA o~.'`' ~7-CATEGO 1heavily timbered areas eow~ ~ ,r~~~.. . ` leftundisfurbedfor L --f~ ;f( : • wildlife habifat and I,~ ~ ~ ' ^ V ~V .•a ~r~ ~ nafuralskiing conditions l~• - \ ~I / I / ~ • ~ . . _CUIi J • To avoid impact fo EA CATE~ORY~ 1~ . eowr~ f^ wetlands, threeskier ? f.~~~ ~ bridges will be used to ~ CH NA/~~ ~g oµ~LI~~. cross Two Elk Creek B~~ ~ o ' ¦ `--~J ' ! ~ \ ~ ~ ~ ~ + -PATROL ~HEADOUARTEkS ~ ~ C~f/ , MID V,41L ~ • CATEGORYi ~ EAGLE's -NEST _ l ; ~ ~ ? , . 4 ~ / j • ~ ~ Skiers can access Cate9otY I!1 ? ~ ~ ~i lrom Sun Up 8owl, Teacup Bowl, ~ or (rom China Bowl ¦ _ ~~t.A~~ ~ 1,70 Town ot Vail The Category 11I area consists of Commando, Pete's and Super Bowls. Three chairlifts are proposed to service the Category III area (shown in dashed green lines). A proposed access IiR would also be constructed within the Category Il area, providing direct lift access to Tea Cup Bowl and the West Wall of China Bowl. This lift also transports skiers from Category 1!I and China Bowl back to the front side of Vail Mountain. SOURCE: VAIL ASSOCIATES PLANNING OFFICE X C : K • ~~b ru ~ uacIdILt-" J' CA 3•ro-`l~ To Whom It May Concern: March 7,1994 As a registered voter in Vail I read the recent mailing from the TOV with interest. I was disturbed to see that there was no mention of or provision made to study further the idea presented by various.folks in 1993 concerning underground burial of the interstate through the Town of Vail. This idea was and is definitely interesting to a great many of the voters in the Town of Vail and I, for one, would like to know why its feasiblility is not being pursued in further study by the Town Council or by one of its committees. I will not sign this letter personally since I believe it is the idea and not the personality that matters. Sincerely, ~ T~tp A registered voter. , : ' Afruan , L r f . - _ ' r.14 ~ •--"..-"`.e,-~......-_r--.:.,,..~°"~`-m ~ ~c i ~ . ~ ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 ' FAX 303-479-2157 iVIEDIA ADVISORY March 9, 1994 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn Community Information Office 479-2115 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HICHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 8 Work Session Briefs --15 Year Employee Recognition Vail Municipal Judge Buck Allen was awarded a plaque for 15 years of service, plus a bQnus of $500. During one of the lighter moments of the ceremony, Mayor Peggy Osterfoss, referring to Allen's high marks in last year's community survey (and the Town Council's low rnarks), asked for some tips for success. Allen's response: "I guess I deliver the bad news with a smile." --Apollo Park Lodge (Buildings C and D) After a lengthy discussion, the council, on a 5-2 vote, got tough with owners of Apollo Park Lodge, giving them until July 1 to remove a series of improvements that were constructed without authorization on the town-owned stream tract, which is zoned open space. Those improvements include an overhang; lower wood deck; upper wood deck; storage shed; and portions of a laundry room and dwelling unit. A retaining wall, which also was found to encroach on town property, will be evaluated by an engineer to determine if it, too, can be removed. If not, Apollo Park will be required to enter into an easement agreement with the town. In addition, Apollo Park was asked to deed-restrict seven employee housing units on the property and to bring the units up to code. The employee housing units, located in the basement of buildings C and D, are believed to have been converted without a building permit. For details, contact Mike Mollica in the Community Development Department at 479-2144. --Noise Complaint Sheika Gramshammer of Gastoff Gramshammer approached the council to reiterate a suggestion to create a"noise ordinance" to help control disruptions in Vail Village. Amplified music from bars and rowdy late-night pedestrians, coupled with early morning deliveries and snow removal--some beginning at 4:30 a.m.--has caused Gastoff to lose guests because they can't get enough sleep, Gramshammer said. The problem has intensified to the extent the Gramshammers are considering converting their 28-room inn into commercial space. The council asked Police Chief Ken Hughey and Public Works Director Larry Grafel to determine if deliveries, snow plow operations, amplified music and other noise problems can be better controlled by the town. Gramshammer also wondered if the town could require certain acoustical improvements upon issuing liquor licenses. --Directory Sign " The council gave permission to the management agency of the Concert Hall Plaza Building to submit a variance request to allow for an off-site building directory sign. The sign would be located at the bottom of the steps at the mall level on property owned by the town. The application will now be presented to the Design Review Board. --Ore House Awning. The council voted 5-2 to review an awning at the Ore House in Vail Village. The council will determine if the awning should be modified, removed or allowed to remain based on Design Review Board guidelines. For more information, contact Randy Stouder in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Long Range and Special Project Priorities for Community Development The council reviewed a prioritized list of Community Development projects for 1994. Those projects include adoption of an environmental strategic plan; implementation of the comprehensive open lands plan; air and water quality studies; a land use plan for Vail Commons; adoption of a land ownership adjustment plan with the U.S. Forest Service; Category III impact study; and amendments to the hillside residential zone districts, among others. For more information, contact Kristan Pritz in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --Covered Bridge Town Engineer Greg Hall gave an update on the Covered Bridge project. (see full update on attached release) --Upper Eagle Valley Water District The council instructed staff to send a letter to the Upper Eagle Valley Water District to request a work session to discuss a recent study released by the district. The study indicated possible hydraulic problems within the town, which could impact service levels within the Fire Department. # # # ~ \ \ ~ ~ . M" . ~y TOWN (OF UAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 ' FAX 303-479-2157 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 1994 Contact: Dick Duran, 479-2252 Fire Chief VAIL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO MEASURE RESPONSE TIMES NEXT WEEK (Vail)--The Vail Fire Department will make a series of emergency test runs next week to monitor response times from one end of town to the other. Fire Chief Dick Duran says the tests will be used in evaluating the need for the addition. of a fire station in West Vail. The tests--about six per day--will be performed on March 14, 16 and 17, and will involve pumpers from the East Vail and Vail Village fire stations. "We'll be running our lights and sirens during these tests, just as we would during an alarm," Duran said. The test will also include stand-by maneuvers involving the movement of firefighting equipment from one station to the other. Typically, the department aims at a response within four minutes, Duran says. "Of course, for every minute that a fire goes without someone getting there, the damage intensifies," he said. "The same goes for a medical emergency." Once the tests are completed, the times will be analyzed and plotted on a town map in preparation for a presentation to the Town Council, according to Duran. (more) Response Times/Add 1 Vail currently uses 16 paid firefighters and up to 12 student firefighters, and five pieces of equipment to operate the two fire stations. The department covers 13 square miles, plus I-70 from Dowd Junction to the top of Vail pass. The volume of fire department responses has increased from 1,036 calls in 1983, to 2,597 in 1993. # # # ~ ~ . . „ ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY March 9, 1994 Contact: Greg Hall, 479-2160 Town Engineer FEASIBILITY OF VAIL ROUNDABOUTS STUDIED THIS WEEK An engineer from Leif Ourston & Associates of Santa Barbara, Calif., a leading national authority on roundabout design, will be in Vail beginning Thursday (3-10) this week to perform preliminary design work for a series of roundabouts proposed at the Main Vail and West Vail interchanges. The Town of Vail has earmarked $500,000 in its capital improvements budget to complete at least one of the intersections this . summer. The Colorado Department of Transportation has been asked to assist with the project as a pilot program for the state. An information session is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 in the Town Council Chambers for anyone interested in learning more about the project. For more information, contact Greg Hall, town engineer, at 479-2160. # # # COVERED BRIDGE TO UNDERGO CORE SAMPLE TEST Additional tests are needed to determine if the wooden portion of the Covered Bridge in Vail Village should be restored or possibly replaced with a 1990s replica of the early Vail landmark when the town corrects structural problems this year. Members of the Design Review Board (DRB) were told last week that a core sample of the bridge's timber will be used to help determine the remaining lifespan of the wooden structure. If the test shows a rapid decay, the DRB has suggested replacing all the timbers rather than restoration. Either way, DRB members stressed the importance of protecting the rural, rustic character of the bridge. Town Engineer Greg Hall says the core test will be performed within the next two weeks. The town has budgeted $155,000 this year to address structural problems with the bridge. The superstructure (structural capacity members) of the bridge has been determined by finro independent studies to be in need of replacement. The work will likely take place in September. For more information, contact Hall at 479-2160. # # # (more) , Public Works Update/Add 1 PULIS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DELAYED Replacement of the Pulis Bridge, originally scheduled for the 1994 construction season, has been delayed due to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) over-obligating 1994 federal dollars. The town volunteered to move the project to 1995 in hopes of receiving additional federal dollars to modify the frontage road intersection adjacent to the bridge. The town has allocated $76,176 for the project; _ which represents a 20 percent match. A$253,824 federat grant has been approved for the remainder of the project. The town hopes to add left turn lanes and lower the frontage road at the bridge to allow the intersection to function better. It is anticipated the project will begin after next ski season and be completed by July 1, 1995. The bridge, located at the entrance to the Vail Golf Cburse, has been deemed a safety hazard by the Colorado Department of Transportation because of width problems and volume of accidents. For more information, contact Town Engineer Greg Hall at 479- 2160. # # # CHAPEL BRIDC;E REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN APRIL 18 Replacement of the Chapel Bridge in Vail Village will be getting underway April 18. The $500,000 project, funded by state (80 percent) and local (20 percent) funds, is expected to take from 12 to 16 weeks to complete. A public meeting has been scheduled to review detour possibilities. That meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, March 18, in the Vail Town Council Chambers. For more information, contact Town Engineer Greg Hall at 479-2160. # # # 194 03/09 17:05 $ 062 81017 RINGEBU KOMMUNE 0_i . . RINGEBU KOMMUNE , - ~ OFFICE OF mHF MAYpR RECEIVED MAR - 9 1994 Data: 08.03.94 MARGARET A. OSTEFtFOSS 72 SOCT'1'H FRONTp, ,f`,g RQArj Deres ref: VA'r ref: U9401562 RH Ark:Op6 . . , , DEAR MRS. O$TERFO$S After having finished 16 hectica]., but suocessful days af Olynmp. ic We Wintergames, we are now more or less back to normal l.ife agai have 1varned a 1ot, and we can see there are things to do to Prepare far the coming World Cug raoe in March 1995. At the moment we are busy eva3uating the results of the Games in Kvitfjell. It is therefoxe difficult fQr us to mak$ travel axrangements for Vail for the period of MarCh 15 , 20th 1994. As to establishirig sisterci.tyship between Vail and Ringebu we are prepared to discuss this further if you are plarining to visit Ringebu during the summer. , In the meantime, we wauld Zike to exteric] our best wishes for the Warld Cup Aipine F'inals in March. Your$ sincerely ~ ~ s, ' Erik S. Winther Mayor ; w Nostadn:sse: 'I'r.lcfun; 7 eleiax: Bankglro: 2100 07 00026 ftingebu Kommunc 6128 UU 00 61281017 Yostgiro: 0814 545E3M1 2630 Ringe.hu ' I'()SI' BN:B AT)ithtiSl;R'i' 111. RIlY(iI'sl3f 1 K()MMi11Vfi -1KKFhI?N liNhF.(:I'!; M lil)ARRF:lDISli ~ . u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 March 9, 1994 Mr. Dennis Galvin Interim General Manager ' Vail Valley Consolidated Water District 846 Forest Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mr. Galvin: At a recent Vail Town Council worksession, staff updated the Courcil on several viater related projects and stated the District had recently completed its Master P!G;,, its uydraulic Analysis, and the District was working on a another report in cooperation with the Eag!e River Assembly that will address water supply and demand. The Town Council is very interested in staying up-to-date on both the v,rater supNiy and hydraulic pressure situation in the Town of Vail and would like to invite the DEstrict to a worksession to discuss the Valley's water situation. The Town is particulariy concerned about maintaining hydraulic pressure to provide adequate water for fire fighting. On page 3-29 of the Water System Master Plan, it is clearly stated there are fire storage deficiercies under emergercy conditions for East Vail, Vail Village, and Cortina L.ane. We would very much appreciate your contacting Russell Forrest at 47922133 as soon as possible to schedule a convenient time to discuss both the water supply and hydraulic situation in the Town of Vail. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL Peggy terfoss Mayor . xc: Town Council Bob McLaurin . Tom Moorhead Russell Forrest \ /1 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Deparunent of Communiry Developmerit Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21381479-2139 FAX 303-479-2452 , March 9, 1994 Mr Sid Fox Eagle County Planning Department P.O. Box 179 Eagle, CO 81631 Subject: Comments on the VA Snowmaking Project Dear Sid, Thank you for the opportunity to review the Vail Associates 1041 permit application. Town staff discussed the application with the Vail Town Council on March 8, 1994. Paul Reeves, the Vail Environmental Health Officer, also a:tended the Eagle County Planning Commission meeting on March 2, 1994 where the applicant made a presentation. Based on a review of the application, presentation by the applicant, and discussions with the Vail Town Council, the Town of Vail has the following comments: 1) This project will have a positive effect on water quality at the Eagle Mine by the additional flow of 500 acre feet from the Climax mine. 2) The Town appreciates that the money from the sale of the water from Ctimax will be used to help clean up reservoirs at the Climax Mine. 3) The increase in snowmaking from 330 skiable acres to 1,160 skiable acres should have a positive affect on Vail's economy. It is expected that any increase iri skier days as the result of this project will occur during the early (i.e. low) part of the season. 4) The Town is very concerned about impacting Gore Creek water quality through the diversion of water from the Eagle River in the event of an accidental release of untreated seepage from the Eagle Mine. The Town would strongly request that a condition be placed on this permit that in the event of a failure of the water treatmenUcoflection system at the Eagfe Mine that snowmaking diversions from the Eagle River to the Vail Valley be immediately terminated until water quality was acceptable to continue diversions to Vail Mountain. The Town would also like to estabfish a reasonable standard for water quafity at Dowd Junction to determine if diversions to the Vail Valley can be done without degrading water quality in the Gore Creek. 5) The Town is also concerned about the net loss of water flow from Dowd Junction to Dotsero. As we understand from discussions in the Eagle River Assembly, water flows are currently inadequate in the Eagle River to maintain a healthy aquatic habitat with current demands. The Bureau of Land Management has documented fish kill on the Eagfe River when flows have been above minimum instream flows which may indicate that minimum instream flows are inadequate to adequately protect aquatic habitat. . Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Please contact Paul Reeves or myself at 479-2138 if you have any questions regarding the comments stated above. Sincerely, ..~r- Russell Forrest Senior Environmental Policy Planner X.C. Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Kristan Pritz, Director of Community Development Paul Reeves, Environmental Health Officer _ . _ . . . . . . . , X C ~ ~tfiU.u~. THE TIMES' MIDWEEK EDITION t A dictionary of quotes from ski country ; ~ reveals common high-countrY issues Editor's note: In December, The Ski towns look like newborn government actually 6uilds low-income Sacramento Bee published an suburbs: ka(eidoscopes of reai estate housing in inner cities. exhaustive four-part series entided signs, concrete trucks, convenience -Andy Wiessner "High Country Battles." Written by Tom stores and survey flags. No longer does ICnudson, who had won a Pulitzer Prize. John Denver's song "Rocky Mountain A lot of times lve talked about the for his profile of the Siena Nevadas, High" fit. Today it might be called Rocky need to make places like this nnd ' the copyrighted series examined the Mountain Buy. Colorado is not dlone. around Crested Butte, almost a transfortnation of mountains in the In Idaho, Sun [/alley looks more like national park or something. Give them ' West caused by ski areas and Subur6an Valley... Near Mammoth special status. They are small and they ~ associated development. Lakes, Calif., John Muir's Range of Light are very specini. He traveled more than 12,000 miles resembles a Range of Real Fstate. -Pitkin County Commissioner Bob 's and conducted 175 interviews in his -Tom Knudson Child, who bought a 1,500-acre research. - spread outside of Aspen in 1961. ; Following are selected quotes from Everybody has a problem with real his stories. estate agents. There's a natural More people are coming all the time. aversion. • We either are going to have to learn to We're seeing full urbnnization of -James Rae Bowers, owner of live with it or get out. I think ultimately deveIopable Iand in a major mountain San Miguel Realty, one of oldest offices real down-taearth ranches are going to rnnge. And it happens faster than in Telluride, where the number of disappear most people can imagine. Realtors has risen from two in 1976 to -Bob Perry, owner of the Mount -University of Colorado associate 1501ast year. Sopris Ranch near Aspen • geography professor William Reibsame . If this area becomes.unattrnctive, A preponderance of the activities . growth will stop. The market takes care associated with ski areas simply is not Do I think everything's perfect? of it. No one has a birthright to Iive in conducive to mnintainingpopulations Absolutely not. Anytime you deal with a Aspen, Waikiki Beach, or anywhere else. of wild animals. community that accordions up to You just have to start out somewhere... -A. Wi11Iam Alldredge, , 25,000 to 40,000 people (on a ski nnd work your wny up. . professor of wildlife biology at weekend) and back down to 4,000 or -Henry Loos, owner of the Colorado State University, in an article 5,000, you're going to have significant pspenalt Best Western Motel in Basalf. in Ski Area Management infrastructural demands (i.e. problems). Today, with all the skiers Why not make 40 acres of National home, there's pco6a6ty no more than Forest iand availabie for housing? That I have never heard of a single big- 100,000 peopie on the west slope (of wouidn't be terribiy harmful iri terms of game animal killed by n ski area. the Colorado Rockies). Take a snapshot the mil[ions of acres out there. The -John Lay on Christmas Day and there'll probably be 300,000. That's incredible. And lm.:. • amazed we've been able to absorb it like a sponge and do it as weil as we have. First there were waves o -Tohn Lay, former president of ranchers, miners and later f settlers,_ Colorado Ski Country USA. recreationalists. The current wave is the Tourism is going to happen. Just j communications technology wnve. My look at the economics and the ~ gut feeling is this wave is going to b,e demographics. There are now 78 ~ more devastating than anything we've million baby boomers who are clearly j seen. It's going to turn these mountain into middle age - the highest wage ~ towns into urban.areas. . earners in history (and) about to come ~ -Hal Clark; execudve director of • into a huge intergenerational transfer ! che Aspen Valley Land 'IYust. , of wealth as our parents' generation Ski areas are not without their . dies off... and who be(ieve that leisure and recreation are a birthright. ~ impacts. Beaver Creek destroyed the -Myles Rademan, ski industry , best eik calving habitat in that part of consultant and public affairs director of Colorado. But the bottom line for me is you have to have jobs someplace, and to • Park City. me, ski areas are a fairiy benevolent use ~ Don't underestimate the force of the of the Iand. , American economy. When you suggest -Andy Wiessner, land exchange j we cap growth, manage growth, do this and ski-area lobbyist and do that, you are clearly running ~ contrary to most of the traditions of our What I see, over the last 20 years, is a movement away jrom family skiing to • country -Myles Rademan skiing as an exclusive activityfor the very well-to-do. Skiing has become something other than skiing. It's not , skiing. It's much more complicated. -Peter Shelton, Ridgway-based ski writer (three times U.S. Ski Writer of the Year) Increasingly, we're no longer in he ski 6usiness. We're in the alpine vacation 6usiness. A fair number of people who vacation in Irail don't even 6ring their skis. Our strategy is to make . the market a bigger market. Instead of focusing on 12 million skiers (tn Colorado) we want to focus on 50. million people who like alpine vacations. - - _ --Tohn Lay ~g c.rr ~ The Americans with - - Disabilities Act requires municipalities to make their streets, - : parks and buildings accessible to ~ everyone. Some • ~ ~ ' officials say the cost ,f . M • is too high, the rules ` ` • , 1 _ ~~a:. ~RA ~ too vague. i ' ~ , f I 3y Renate Robey , ' M ,,,-~n~.+4y,.;'~.~',;~;~°• )enver Post Stafl WrNar F aced with the choice of spending hundreds of " ' ~ • w ' t : 1~.: millions of dollars or nreaking tederal law, several Denver-area cities plah to 4t ' break the law. Under the Americans with ".Q` ~ : ` )111 ~y Disabilities Act, cities have un- til January 1995 to make their buildings, streets and Parks ac- cessible to disabled PeoPle. The strictures of the laW". haeora may need to ACCESSIBLE: In' 990, planners of this Washington Park play- - it meets most Americans with Disabflities Act requirements, some mean ground,spent $200, D to accomhiodate disabled children. While , guidelines have changed. Playground highlights are below.. ; ; fashion i?p to 30,000 wheel- - : s. . , . , . . chair 'ra.mps into sidewalk , • . ` , . - : . , . • , . curbs. Denver may neetV'•;'• . ` ' 160,000 such "curb cufs:"`Hun= dreds of parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and swimming U'NLOC pools also must be made ac- ! ING'. cessible. The price tag is huge: ~ ¦ Lakewood estimales it th'e would have to spend 5195 mil- lion to tully comply with the - T law. The city plans to allocate about $500,000 toward the IY., projech',in 1994. ¦?binVet`needs to spend about a120.million; includin , g: yC o..<: : y. , ._.~,}:.`-~;~i+,;'.y,~yy,i~Lii::;yl%t1it::a~. ='•:u~wYAu.a:~~ic:~..: • `.....e,.._.sw. $40 million for CE city is appropriating about SLIDES: Posicioriea Vair= FA : The wood $160,000 tor curb cuts lhis `terent heigMs, they're ap- chips R used on the ground ' year. . . proprlate for all children. All . , - Instead of send help cush- ¦ Aurora needs about E45 the slfde9 cerry occupants a lon fells but are firm enough million for curb cuts. It will to a point near the ground. . , to support a wheelchair. , spend $100,000 t . oward-the project this year. The allocations may in- crease, but the cities still won't " a',_';::-•. meet the 1995 deadline. Miss- ing it could mean ?awsuits and fines, though governments hope wide noncompliance will insulate them. The January deadline has opened a debate not oaly on costs, but on the sweeping na- I ture of the law. ~ , : . ,...i, g t. "It's such far-reaching legis- lation for a small number of >~wt • (disabled) people. I do have ••s::.,,• yr some problems with that," said , Aurora Councilman Debra o... Vickrey. "We need to make ev- erything accessible from this point forward, but to retrofit every single thing seems ridic- ulous.>, Other cit,y officials disagree. Boulder Mayor Leslie Dur- gin once spent a day in a SWINGSS instead of us- RAMPS: Walkways run . wheelchair to.see what it was ing their legs to pump, chil- ` t throughout the playground, like. She said she was in tears dren can use the arm han- _ allowing easy wheelchair before she got to work. "It dtes to force;the swing back access. Although they met gives a great appreciation of and forth. specifications when they what one step means,° Durgin were built, Current federal . said. F guidelines say the ramps She said a city is duty-bound are slightly too steep. to spend the money to become ' fully accessible. Boulder is ; close to meeting federal guide- lines. The city estimates it has :Please see DISABLED.on 7C,i.;;1 Photos by Jerry Cleveland Zy The Denver Post Ci-ti-es titce huge bills.for u r ades DISABL ED from 1C but 2,000 curb cuts left to do. It ' • pians to spend $650,000 on curb ~a.se could. , work and sidewalks this year. ' Boulder is an exception. Mayors, ~ , city managers and city council O Ost c0sts members generali y are bankin g o n the fact that nearly every city in the country will [ail to comply ' for rOat.a with the law by January. - - ~ 1 1 "I don't think the Justice De- partment can sue everybody," sa;d ~ro~ects Aurora City Attorney Charles Richardson. "The approach is to A recent Philadelphia : try to be somewhere in the middle of the pack as you move towards court case pertaining to the 1995. IYs like Pac Man running Americans with Disabilities. down the hall trying to catch the Act could have repercussions , ~ moving target. You don't want to that make road projects ev- be the last ones done." erywhere more costly. City leaders also said they don't ~sA district judge and later a want to spend enormous amounts 'rne Demer Posc i Je~ry aeveiend circuit judge ruled that when ~ of money until the federal govern- PLAY AREA: This Washington Park playground cost somewhat Philadelphia resurfaces a` ment clarifies what must be done. less to develop than the park's $200,000 showcase. - street, it also has to'bring it ; Some federal guidelines on acces- - - " ' _ ._into_compliance,.wiEh ADA sibility have changed in recent standards. That means ad- . years; others aren't due out for months. TNE LAW,S SPECIFICS ding curb cuts with wheel=' - chair access, which cost at ' City officials aredt the only least $500 each. • ; ' ones who expect a lack of compli- The Americans with Disabilities with disabilities and requires The city argued that it ance. Act oi 1990 has four parts, or tf- them to make public transit , should have to add curb cuts., "I doubt there will be, anybody tles: buses, rail lines, and bus and only when a street is widen- ~ who'll meet the deadline," said 0 TITLE I, employment: This part train stations accessible.'fook ed, not when other work.- Rodney Patik, an information s e- took effect this month. It says effect Jan. 26. such as fixin p businesses or organizations . g potholes'.-- is- cialist for the Rocky Mountain Re- with 25 or more ~ TITLE 111, public done: ` gion Disability and Technical As- employees cannot discriminate against a accommodations: Took effect The J'udBes said otherwise. : sistance Center. person with a disability in hiring Jan. 26. People with disabllities They also: ruled that Phila- Jean Parker, executive director or romotion if the erson is have the right to full enjoyment P p delphia had to go back and • of the Colorado Cross Disability otherwise qualifieii Jor the job. of the goods, services, put in curb cuts on any road . ' Coalition, isn't willing to be pa- Employers must provide facilities, privileges and that was worked on after tient with overnment officials "reasonable advantages of any place that ~ g accommodation5," such as'ob serves the public. Deadline for 1992, when.the federal law • who know laws are made to be fol- restructuring and modification compliance is next January. took effect. Cities are sup- . lowed. of equipment. Businesses with posed to be in compliance by ' "`I don't have any sympathy for 15 to 24 em lo ees have until ~ TITLE IV, telecbmmunications: January 1995. them. They should have been doing July 26 to comply. Telephone companies that Denver-area officials say this all along," Parker said. "The offer service to the general Y ¦ TITLE II, public services and public must offer phone relay the law probably means few- think it will go away. They don't transportation: Prohibits state service to users of er road projects; since each think that handicapped people will and local governments from telecommunications devices one will probably cost more. hold them accountable. discriminating against people for the deaf or similar,devices. - Renate Robey: "Remember, we pay taxes too. We, by God, deserve to have a . community that is accessible. It problem is knowing exactly what doesn't matter how many disabled ReI11eI11veT ~jOd is required. people there are. It comes down to , We pa}~ taxes too. We, by , For example, the regulations ' how society.values (the) disabled." deserve to have a community that is state that sidewalks may need to ~ Laws requiring accessibility in , be rebuilt so blind peopie using a, city buildings first were passed in aCCeSSlble. It C~OeSIl t.IllatteT IlOW 111aI1y cane can tell when they are near- ties Act w se appro ea''iDiisso. disabled people there are. It comes down to -ti~ ,aing ra;s a paames° cnat ~ouia ' Among other things, it requires how society values (the) disabled.' be felt by someone using a cane. In that public places such as streets Jean Parker, executive director, Colorado Cross Disability Coalition Colorado, however, the domes ' and parks, accommodations such ' might get in the way of snow re- ; as restaurants, stores and hotels, ' moval. government bnildings and phones ed. City officials admit the an- to beep, an adjustment aimed at Another problem is parks. Final must be accessible to people with nounced numbers are merely esti- helping blind people when they federai guidelines for them won't handicaps. mates, and that project costs vary cross the street. Aurora estimates be released until summer, but : Cities nationwide spent an esli= widcly [rom lown to lown. tliat could-cost about $5,000 per in- maktng them accessible probably ; mated $355 million in 1993 to Boulder figures each curb cut to tersection. will be costly. move toward compliance. They improve wheelchair access will Advocates for disabled people Denver spent $200,000 remodel• will spend $2.2 billion between cost $500 to $700. Thornton esti- say cities have waited too long:to:';ing one:playground and $35,000 on : 1994 and 1998, according to a sur- mates $850. Aurora figures about make necessary changes, and another. The projects were part of vey by the U.S. Conference of $1,500. Lakewood estimates $2,700 . that's why the biils are so impos- " a 1989 bond issue. Mayors. to $4,000. ing now. The' more expensive "super ; County governments spent an- The numbers are so different "They've been dragging their Playground" has ramps for wheel- ' other $293 million last year and partly because cities calculate feet for 20 years," said Robin Ste- chairs, swings with handles for ; face a$2.8 billion bill between costs differently. Lakewood, for phens, an organiier for the Atlan- . People who can't use their legs, ; 1994 and 1998, according to a sur- instance, included buying right-of- tis Community. "We understand and toys that people can use while vey by the National Association of way to widen sidewalks around the that they can't do it all. But they seated in wheelchairs. "We ~ Counties. curb cuts. can do a lot more than they are thoaght it was a good idea. We ; Advocacy groups for disabled Traffic lights are another vari- doing." thought it would be a playground people say those figures are inflat- able. They may have to be altered Durgin, Boulder's mayor, sees, for all children. We were pioneers" : the issue the same way. said Dick Gannon, a landscape ar- , chitect. "This is no surprise. This has But after the playground was. , been coming for a long time," she built, design guidelines changed. • said. Denver used wood chips on the Other city officials don't argue ground, wfiich are firm enough for that the law is needed, but t.hey say Wheelchairs but would cushion a the federal government shouldn't' fall. Since then, some groups have expect local guvernments to pay said rubber mats are better for for and tinish the work by 1995. wheelchairs. ' "Philosophically, I don't think And the ramps built around the ~ there's any argument with the Denver playground may be too ADA. IYs both morally and legally steep to meet the new, rules. "Yoa appropriate said Lakewood read as much as you can get your ; City Manager Mike Rock. "We're hands on and then you make your trying to balance that with youth best guess," said Gannon. "If you needs and judicipl needs and other waited untit eve!rything became : things." crystal clear, you'd never get any- ' Other than money, the biggest thing done." " K.i<s r f ~~p+- ~ ~ ~ 1 ~ ,x~ _al d r; ~i~~ r „ , a- ~ ~ ~ ~ t.,, r h .T T' S. I _ w _ „s"P y s.,~~ a s ~ v ~ ~ tw. ~r~e~ ~s t i'' +I t cX u ~ ) ~ A X13 r. 5 rats a } ~ Nr as ~ ~ ~ s, 'y t t ~ ~ c I. b F i r ~ ry Ch t'`!,,•yy,,`~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,L x ,~i 'djy£y'';~~'~ 4'' t ~ -,~LM11j~~ ~Vi +t, ~ I.-_ ~ ~ r , The Denver Post / Olen MerUn UNDER WAY: Workers hired by the city construct a wheelchair ramp in a sidewalk curb near Aurora City Hall last week. 'I / vo~ nc ~ RECEIVCD MAR ~ 9 99% SUMMARY OF TOWN OF VAIL / VAIL ASSOCIATES JOINT MEETINGS Town Council Session March 1, 1994 I. INTRODUCTION presented by Peggy Osterfoss and Andy Daly A. Purpose for joint meetings: 1. Gain a better understanding of strategic forces affecting the future of Vail. 2. Understand how these forces will impact the Town of Vail and Vail Associates. 3. Develop a mutual response to these forces by outlining a blueprint for action; identify key customers and constituencies; available and required resources. 4. Examine and discuss a shared vision of Vail: what it is today and what it wants to become. 5. Address growth issues and how to manage them. 6. Knowledge of each others issues and priorities on a consistent basis. 7. Reconfirm the partnership and build a closer working relationship. 8. Identify components and issues of each party for long term success of both. 9. Find ways to share services and resources for mutual benefit. B. Issues common to both parties: ` 1. Serve same customer / constituency 2. Resources come from similar / same sources - 3. Dependent upon the mountain 4. Major employers and similar employee needs 5. Shared vision 6. Commitment for safety and to the environment 7. Shazed position (image) 8. I9istribution neiworic J infTastru:,«are C. Joint vision of Town of Vail and Vail Associates 1. Premier international resort community 2. Most inviting town in the world 3. Extraordinary resort where people enjoy living and visiting D. Consistent elements about guest experience 1. Family orientation 5. Environmental commitment 2. Friendliness 6. Sense of safety 3. Quality service 7. Memorable visit 4. Invidng atmosphere and a healthy environment _ II. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING Objectives: l. Reduce vehicle pollufion a. Commitment to the environment b. Visual pollution c. Emissions and alternate fuels d. Resuspended road dust e. Possible solution: roundabouts at I-70 interchange 2. Reduce vehicle congestion while improving traffic circulation a. I-70 access / roundabout b. Underpass from Lionshead to North Frontage Road c. Parking structure "rush hou: s" d. Perimeter bus - figure 8 e. Delivery service - figure 8 f. Skier drop off - by bus, car, and hotel shuttle g. Mountain circulation h. Valet "ski hop" service i. Reroute hotel shuttle drop off areas j. Ski reception center at Ford Park or western Lionshead 3. Increase use of transportation systems vs. use of vehicle a. Within Vail Valley, secondary importance is within outlying areas b. Improve system already existing' c. Maximize use of buses d. Alternate modes of transportation (other than buses) e. Park 'n ride f. Consistent quality throughout valley-wide bus system 4. Optimize use of parking structure for benefit of local businesses and town a. Gear structure to guests rather than employees b. Eveiiing incenGves c. Decrease use of coupons d. Find alternative pazking for employees e. Pazk 'n ride f. Car pool incentives 5. Fxplore emerging transportation, pazlong, delivery, and alternatives a. Preserve pedestrian village by improving delivery system b. "Ski hop" valet for goods delivery c. Stay abreast to transportation alternatives • A. Public Transportation 1. Possible light rail or alternative transportation system 2. Improve interchange between new airport and Vail 3. Create guideways between Eagle Airport and Vail 2 ' B. Roundabouts l. Six roundabouts necessary 2. Double capacity than present situation 3. Market as pilot program 4. Create turn lanes on Frontage Roads C. Alternative Bus Routes 2. Create smaller inner bus loop, i.e. trolley 3. Create outer loop with close-in skier drop offs 4. Maximize Transportation Center 5. Create park 'n ride locations in Eagle Vail 6. Remove core bus route from Frontage Road D. Delivery System 1. Goal is to eliminate trucks on Main Gore, Bridge Street, Hanson . Ranch Road... 2. Goal is to keep village core as pedestrian as pQSSible 3. Combine interests: create skier services underground to compliment delivery system E. I-70 Access 1. Summer and winter concerns 2. Hope for financial support from Federal and State levels 3. Use of van companies vs. rental cars a. Need for incentives for van riders b. Cost of van transfer exceeds cost of car rentals c. Further development at the Vail Valley Airport d. Distance of Denver International Airport III. HOUSING In order to continue to be a world class resort and a viable community, it is in our best interest to provide affordable living accommodations within the Town of Vail for local individuals and families that are consistent with the quality of service demands_ and quality of life expectations. Objectives: 1. Fit target market with location in Town of Vail * seasonal workers * management employees * families * controlled by employers 2. Solve seasonal worker housing problem * increased supply causes trickle down * increase seasonal workers ability to live in Town of Vail 3 - ' 3. Explore and implement cooperative (public / private) financing * broad based employer participation * role of Forest Service * subsidies: free land guarantees equity tap fee - determent 4. Explore variety of approaches to the problem * new construction rental with employer / town subsidies * for sale * mortgage pool (work with local banks) * purchase existing in order to permanently restrict 5. Need for affordable day care within the Town of Vail 6. Establish criteria for housing dilemma * permanent restriction to remain as affordable local housing for employees * quality and scale (bulk and number af units) campatible with adjacent uses * affordable IV. A VITAL VAIL - components of managed growth Objective: To maintain and enhance Vail as the premier mountain resort in North America for visitors and residents. A. Economy To maintain a successful business environment 1. minimum number of bankruptcies, closures, vacancies 2. sales tax receipts growing at a minimum of 2% above inflation 3. reduce seasonality - growth opportunities in shoulder periods 4. visitor growth - focus on non-peak periods 5. maintain long term economic policy 6. business policies supportive of quality and.diversity of retailing businesses B. Positioning 1. Environmental Community - Ecological Leader a. pmtect water and air quality b. pmtect wildlife and wetlands c. maintain view corridors d. develop an education / communications plan to enhance Vail's image as an environmental leader e. USFS 'as partner 4 ' 2. Marketing a. continue to market to upscale guests b. focus on summer marketing - present Vail as a summer resort b. build on theme of continuing education c. target day skiers from Front Range d. international focus e. continue to enhance Vail's reputation f. encourage public / private marketing efforts g, continue to build an image of wellness, vitality. and security h. first time visitors should be encouraged to visit Vail during non-peak periods C. Development 1. Retail - Commercial Development and Redevelopment a. grow retail business base to serve both residents and guests b. encourage strong retail diversity c. focus on quality in architecture, landscape and construction for new and redevelopment projects 2. Residential a. new residential opportunities limited - focus on quality b. maintain existing rental beds i. adopt policies that encourage and / or force rentals ii. provide incentives to encourage appropriate development that increases rentable bed base 3. Andcipate Down Valley Impacts a. bed base growth b. residential growth = c. community impacts , d. commercial development e. other 4. Infra-Structure - anticipate future a. roads b. parlQng c. water / wastewater d. transportation KEY CONIPONENTS OF GROWTH FOR TOVVN OF VAII.. 1. infrastructure 4. "moving people" water *flow in town sewer/waste recycle *transportation 2. envimnment *Parldng water *road capacity air quality *access to Vail 3. surrounding development 5. quality of experience Dowd west 5 KEY COMPONENTS OF GROWTH FOR VAIL ASSOCIATES l. mountain infrastructure 4. Terrain 2. quality of experience 5. Competition *skier density / safety on trails and lifts other leisure time resorts *facilities Colorado ski areas *access 6. Capital *skilled labor 7. New Products 3. environmental "sizzle" factor *wildlife *eco-tourism *water supply *waste *wetlands V. ADDITIONAL ISSUES DISCUSSED A. Lionshead Redevelopment Objectives: 1. Expand / improve skier services 2. Expand bed base of Lionshead 3. Improve uphill traffic from Lionshead 4. Update gondola 5. Expand retail - 6. Improve office space Design Objectives: 1. Improve aesthetics of Lionshead 2. Open view corridors to mountain 3. Impmve pedestrian village 4. Tap into success of Vail Village B. Golden Peak Redevelopment Objective: Vail Associates' goals of redeveloping the Golden Peak base area facilities are primarily related to slding operations, rather than real estate opportunities. These include: 1. Replacement of dated lift equipment with contemporary lift technologies. 2. Improvements of mountain access and circulation for the slder / guest. 3. Reduce sld school and other peak loading pressures on the Vista Bahn from the Golden Peak portal. 4. Improved skier services and food services at the site. 5. Improvement of public bus transportation access, routing, service and staging. 6. Consider an underground parldng structure. 6 " t 7. Reduction of adverse vehicular tratfic impacts resulting from cunent contiguration of parking lot and skier drop off. 8. Visual enhancement of the area streetscape. 9. Easier and increased pedestrian access to the base area portal. 10. Improvement of the recreation facilities offered on the site, perhaps converting the tennis courts to a dual use. C. Category III Objectives: Vail has a commitment to providing a high quality experience to its guests, which entails active solicitation of customer feedback. Research has shown that guests' expectations of the vacation experience, as well as their demographic profile, is changing. Visitors are calling for more terrain similar in quality to the most popular front-side skiing areas. Also, Vail's skier population is generally desirous of a more intermediate bowl skiing experience. The Category III project satisfies guest demand in the following ways: 1. a different kind of back bowl 2. glades 3. early / late season skiing 4. improved skier distribution VI. WRAP UP: STRATEGIC PLANNING Joint Action Plan: a. increase public / private partnership b. increase education c. create and solidify existing alliances d. managed growth / environment infrastructure community quality accessibility • secur_ty / safety e. quality / lifestyle f. positioning Create action teams with representation from Town of Vail, Vail Associates and the community to address the following topics: 1. Roundabouts and I-70 access 2. Transit refinements and alternatives 3. Housing 4. Delivery System 5. Managed growth - long term and short term definitions 7 , , R€'CEIVED FEB 2 8 1994 DISTRIBUTION LIST - PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST BRIAN ANDERSON PAM BRANDMEYER JODY DOSTER JOHN GALLEGOS GREG HALL JIM HOZA SUSIE HERVERT TERRI MARTZNEZ NlANUEL MEDINA TODD OPPENHEIMER CHARLIE OVEREND KRISTAN PRITZ DEBBIE ROELAND MIKE ROSE SUZANNE SILVERTHORN TODD SCHOLL JANEIL TURNBULL LEO VASQUEZ P.W. INFO. BOARD FILE MEMORANDUM TO : B'OB-MCI;AURIN.,.. T.OWN-MANAGER7 FROM: LARRY GRAFEL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 1994 RE: PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 4, 1994 - . - '""'"::::.~.:}_.}•ry}•;p•::i:i:•i:•:::::.r.r"'.x~:::::"'."".":r::::.ii:•:i:p4i%:::?•:}.i:;:i?};:'i";'""iiii:~i?:??$:~~~ii:::i?;r"".;i:i.i;•i;::~:x:::vr"" STREETS AND ROADS A. l. Potholes - monitor/repair daily. 2. Continue removing Christmas garland, wreaths and lights throughout Town. 3. Prepare for World Cup finals: a. Set up flag poles in Children's Fountain. b. Haul fresh snow to Children's Fountain. 4. Monitor/repair drainage problems throughout Town. 5. Signs: a. Install signs from Greg's sign list. b. Complete signs for Andy. 6. Haul Snow: a. LHTRC ~ b. VTC ~ c. Intermountain 7. Cut Pack and blow snow: a. Alpine Drive/Sierra Trail 8. Clean out around fire hydrants throughout Town. PARKING STRUCTURE/TRANSPORTATION A. 1. Conduct survey for 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm rates. 2. Conduct "Parking/Ski Area Survey". ~ 3. Change out flags at VTC. , 4. Replace pavers as needed. 5. Construct basin for.Lionshead RP device. 6. Thaw out storm drains. 7. Install heater in womens restroom 2nd level west at VTC. 8. Construct drawer for Bus Department. 9. Pull wire for high water alarm. CARPENTERS A. 1. Perform maintenance items in Carpenter's shop. (4600) 2. Construct information sign for Municipal Bldg. 3. Replace glass at Covered Bridge bus shelter. (4600) , PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST ° Page 2 ELECTRICIANS A. 1. Obtain information on Police Department UPS system for engineers. 2. Repair various street light outages. 3. Install electrical at VTC Terminal Building. 4. Repair Transportation Center neon. 5. Wire lights on firetruck #220. 6. Connect generator heaters at VTC. 7. Add new lighting system in sign room. 8. Investigate electrical in bus wash. PARKS DEPARTMENT A. 1. Begin construction documents for Mill Creek/Ted Kindel Park. (30-9090) 2. Complete design for Lionshead Tot Lot access path. (30- 9086) 3. Make stream stabilization submittal to Corp of Engineers. 4. Complete design of new sprinkler system for Holiday Inn berm, 4-Way and "Trees for Vail" planting. (4500) 5. Begin hiring process for Park Maintenance Supervisor position. LG/dsr r~c ;C~k,.a-~;c- B0ARD'0-6",P, \ o "Alk\ BULLETIN ~ COLORADO News & Information fr,om.the ColoradoiTourism '$oard~_ February 28,1994 ~ . - . . . : UPDATE ON ''OURISM Subsequent :discussiori `arid `INTERIM OPERATIONS for PROMOTION IN analysis of the ideas discussed at the Colorado Tourism Board COLORADO the Summit caused the CTB to administration and the Rich Meredith, Executive recommend pursuit of either the Welcome Centers have been Director marketing order or authority extended through June 30,1994. concept: long used for funding the As a result of the defeat of promotion of agricultural products, NEW DIGS! Referendum A(Tourism Promotion as the most viable and sustainable Due to the cutback in .staff, 1'ax) in the 1993 election, approach for tourism and travel services, and funds, the representatives of the tourism and promotion. Colorado Tourism Board office hospitality industry in partnership On January 31, 1994 a smaller has moved a smaller place in with the Colorada Tourism Board meeting attended by some fifty the Bank Western Tower in the have been meeting to determine the owners and operators of tourism World Trade Center (just across future for statecvide tourism businesses was held to present the courtyard . new promotion. further information and details on addr s: On December 8, 1993 a day- the marketing orders and Colorado Tourism Board toi-l- ~ g tourism "summit" co-hosted authorities. The conclusions of the 1675 Broadway, Suite 2320 ~ Governor Romer and the meeting were to move quickly to Denver, CO 80202 Colorado Tourism Board of develop a proposal for a self- one and fax numbers re Directors was held to identify assessment form of funding for the sam . approaches for funding tourism tourism promotion. A small (303) 592-5510 promotion other than taxation. steering group was formed to (303) 592-5406 (fax) Numerous good ideas were develop a Colorado model. The Staff available at this number discussed and presented to the Steering Committee anticipates are Rich Meredith, Diane Colorado Tourism Board for their completing its work toward the jacoby; and Vivian Beanum. review and development. beginning of March at which time Approximately 250 tourism and the proposal will be presented to W E L C O M E C E N T E R S government leaders attended. tourism stakeholders across the CONTINUE TO GREET Part of the summit discussion state. You will be contacted in the GUESTS n I s o c e n t e r e d o n w h a t near future with a request for The Colorado Welcome Centers responsibilities are appropriate to input and support for this remain open and continue to remain with and be funded by the combined Colorado tourism effort. State ~,~,elcome Colorado visitors as of Colorado. The consensus enter the state. The five was that the state should cvntinue they centers open are Fruita, operating fhe basic information NEW BOARD MEMBER Burlington, Lamar, Trinidad, services of the 1-800-COLORADO . APPOINTED and Cortez. (Dinosaur is phone number, producing the state Governor Romer has appointed presently closed for the season.) highway map, operating Colorado's Rod Bazker of the Strater Hotel Interim managers are in place at network of Welcome Centers and in Durango to the Colorado three centers. They are Joe distributing industry-supplied Tourism Board to represent the Tarabino in Trinidad, Chiara publications promoting aIl of lodging industry. His term is jameson in Cortez, and a team Colorado. As a result of this set to expire May 1, 1997. Rod effort of Gayon and Kaye direction the Colorado Tourism replaces Doug Cogswell who is Hainer in Lamar. Cindi Beilfuss Board has prepared and submitted now with Colorado Ski Country remains in Fnuta as does a budget requesting funds for fhese USA. Kendra Rhoades at the functions. Burlington Center. Colorado Tourism 'Board.' 1675 BroadwaY, Suite 2320 v<~ u.S.POSIAC~ Denver, CO 80202,1• MaR - Ts4 (303) 592-5510.. 0 ,2 q Z, ~ K ,NeMrta ~ 6 is 4 0 6 6 1 • LL 3 ~ n ri L t 1r r. ~.1 { i t.,~-,l #-!•-.,~~I;„ ~ ~t tF- _:k., I %~!:jF•{:,~ f F,l.;j!`j ~"!F• ! 'j T! `t'=j''{ -~F':. ;=0L1TH E'?+°'t~f'~rl4~_v~. NiEDIA LIST An average day in the CTB DEB CORNELNS welcomed AVAILABLE office brings 150 consumer calls, baby girl Taylor Morgan The media list is presently 2 media calls, 10 internationar Cornelius on February 20. available in WP5.1 with name consumer ca1Ls, and 15 trade DENIVIS VAN PATTER is and address only. For a copy of calls for specific tourism enjoying some time off. this list on disk, contact the CTB information or referrals. SANDY TORRES is going to office. school full tune. JAN COE has CTB INQUIRY LISTS are stiU joined the Field Services staff at VIDEO AND SLIDES available. To purchase a lead Dept of Local Affairs. GENA list, submit a sample of your T O L L I S a n d K E N T The CTB video footage and. brochure to the Colorada ASERNETHY are working for slides have been given to the Tourism Board office and obtain: the office of Rural Job Training Colorado Film Commission. an authorization code. After in Pueblo. ROSE WATSON is Contact the Film Commission at authorization, contact Eagle finally enjoying married life in a 572-5444. Direct at (303) 320-5411 and ask one household setting , in for Pat Bowman. She will be Loveland and working for CSU. Colorado Z'Otil'1S111 able to give you pricing, form, RICK HILDEBRAND is on Board Of Direetors and segmentation information. seasonal hiatus from the Dinosaur Center. Interim Meeting STAFF NEWS managers have been hired in The next CTB Boazd meeting is Wondering what former CTB Cortez, Lamar, and Trinidad. scheduled for 12:00pm on staff are up to? Tuesday, March 8,1994. It will MARIO GIORDANO is with STUPID QUESTION OF THE be held in the Denver Room at National Demographics and WEEK: If it snows in Colorado the Radisson Hotel, 16th & Lifestyles in Denver. EILEEN on my vacation in May, will I Court Place in downtown GORDON is representing get cold? Denver. Colorado for a number of international activities with her own organization. KATE VAN Dgd you know? WYHE is working for the The Colorado Tourism Board Division of Housing. DON fulfilled 30,000 requests on MERRION is working for the average for information for kids Division of Local Govts. RANI school reports in FY 92/93 and FLETCHER became a mom on FY 91 /92. February b with the arrival of Cameron Mackenzie Fletcher. . , , . . : . ,.K~ . . V~ , a . , , ' - . . . - . . . ' ~ AV~~ RESOR'T ASSOCIA'TIOlV . , , _ . . i X . . _ , . _ , . , ' . , . ' • " ' ' . ' , _ ' 4 ' ` ` - . , ; , / : . . . ' _ . . . . ' 'r , ' ' , _ . ' - 1 1 4 ' " ' ; . , • . . . . . . . , ' - r-. , . : _ ' . . . . . . . , . , , . - NBW,,Members " , . - : , :~tter serve the maintenance person.or do-it- . 'or had-packages arrive during the fiolidays, you Gar6nkeYs Restaurant and bai open for lunch, ` yourself customers. Just stop by Monday lmow the frusfrations of the post office staff due.• dinner, and aprr~s ski`seven days a week in through Saturday for ariy parts you may require, tottheir inabilityto~efficiendy get the mail'to their Lionshead: Live entertainment,' too! or to ask for some advice on a remodel~or repair custoiners.. With our tremeudous population , Iticacdino's Medifer'raneari Deli , Restauran~ project.You'll find the staff at Valley'Wide • increase in the westemVail' Valley, coupled with ` deli; bar, bakery; & bistro. Breakfast, lunch, and, ' Mechaiiical 8c Electrical .to be courteous and' :.:•~a.quickly growing business c.ommuniry, the post • `dinnei seven.days a week inAvon. professional. They can be ieached-at 949-1747: offce simply doesn't.have adequate space to ; The ChrLshnas Beav.er; Fxclusive gifts & - The Vai1 Valley 1Vledical Center's,Business. seivice the e'ver-increasing d`emands of our • jewelryin the St James Place, IJ@aver Creek. Y.eader's Luncheon Foram Series presents community. Please help to elcpeilite'the : ' ."Saess: -Its Impact In The Workpiace" on construcdon of the new Avon PostAffice by , , F641'1181'y ViSIt01' 111f01'1118t1011, , Wednesday, March'9th, from.11:30AIvI-1:OOPM. ting a letter to:. Frank Beebe, District ` " . R@QU6StS Held in the I:e've10 Classroom of the Vail•Valley . ' ' Manager,Clistomer,Services, United States _The total ntimber of information,requests for. 1vledical Center; the luncheon is free apd opan to ~ . Ros4a1 Service, 7500 E. 53rd Place, Room 2204„ , February was 589:160 phone calls, 401 walk-_: the publi c.: Dr. George-McNeillis,this month's ' Denver, CO 80266: ' ins; and 28.written inqtiiries., - , featured speaker. Please call.to•make a • ' ` . , , . Within Colorado: • 26.6% . . - ; , reservadon today, at 479-7260. March Valley ;Business' Forum - Out of state: 64.5% Arrow Insurance Management was`named one W11Ch@011. t0';0eature- Panel , , . • Ont of counfry: 8.9%, ; • ' , , ' ' of three outstanding insuiance agencies in ' DiSCU88i6fl OIl EagIe COLIIft ' ' Top five.states; and Canada in 1993'by a marketing and • ~ `'AII'p01't• , • . ' , , ' _ ' '1) Colorado. ` 2),Michigan ~ : ' ~ management fum from.Califomia.:; Arrow~ , The ABCRA'.s March Valley Business Foruiri-, , • . • 3)'California 4),Illinois" • 1nsurance writes workers corsa6ori dividend : . will feature four Eagle 'Cotinty:Airport authori6es ' • 5) New York,". . " plans, govemmental agencies, condomiriium• ; in a panel discussion..'lhey will~share their game. To five to ics of in p p quiry; associations; condo unit owners; foreign citizens plan to develop the tremendous potential thac . "1) Lodging • " with US pcoperry and autos, tiomes; f8ntal. exists for the'Eagle County Airport.~The casual 2) Restauran t, lodging, activiry, and'skiing~ ~ homes, business insurance, conuactors:irisurance, format will be condueive to an interactiye . ' : brochures ~professional lialiility,'bonds; compufer coverages; • question and answer session: '3) Maps ' -4) Activides' weathei 'insuraiice, health insurance,,life, - Join us on Friday, Ivlarch' Tl; from 5) Relocation ' insiuance; group insuiance; snowmobile - ,12:OOPM to 1:30PM at the Christie,Lodge in • . ' _ ' _protection; individual auto c~verage,~tiusiness A'von for.lunc}i and discussion. Jack L.ewis, ' , ~C~t@x8... • , : - , auto coverage,`truck insurance , special events • - Eag1e County Manager; CraigColby, Vice' _ Speakers neecled`for 1994's VslleyBusiness coveiage; and anydiing else you need to protect President andGeneral Manager of the - Fonun Luncheons: Do you know of from loss ordamage..Call.their team iri Avon at Vail%Beavei ~eek Jet Center; Bill Tomcich; Vail. • . motiva6onal or educational"speakers in,the 949-5110. Associates Contract Air Marketing Coordunator, region who would like to speak at this year's' ; yAvon Medical'Center has new winter hoiu`s, and Ridge Rari gh, American Airlines General , • ABCRA luncheons? Please share. your ideas Monday throngliSaturday, 8:OOAM-S:OOPM, I4lanager of Colorado Spririgs, Gunnison, and . with us. Call Kate at 949=5189: Sundays 12:OOPM-4:OOPIVI. The acute care Vail-operations will lie the' featured speakers: . ' ABCRA Ambassadois warited! The,Avon- ; clinic is, located at Vail Mountain Medical in tlie Beave; Creek:Resort Associa6on'is Vail'Valley Hospital. . Please call for-an - . ~ ; COtlins .Named Neweat Y/ail . . . . implementing a new program. Can you greet - appointment, af 949-3222.: - , - .~/all@~/ M81i(@tjllg Bpal'd . ' , ' ' newcomers at Business After Hours.Mixers, help, . Cellular Phone Service now available at a ` , Direetor' . , , _ . , . . ' to,welcome new businesses to•the area with'a significandy reduced rate!' US West Cellular is,-, Last month the Avon Town Council vofed 4-2 to ribbon-cutting celebration, and help to promote providing association pricing to ABCRA support _tlie Vail Valley Marketing.Board ' : ABCRA functions arid membership benefits? -memliers. Their lowest inonthly service plan is ;(WIvIB) with a contribution of $50,000.00 from . You'll be rewarded with fame, appreciation, a.vaila6le.1o you: Please callJohn Kirkutis at the town's general fund: A su6sequent. personal fulfillment; individual business 476-2288. urianimous `ote"appointed Kate Collins; proaiotion'oppominities, and lunchon a,regular : ;Gitity on up; to the 4 Eagle Ranch.Yes, they'ie_ Business Seivices Duector of:the Ayon-Beaver basis! Let us tell you irioce about it. Fill out the . open in winter, too! . A short ride take's you back Creek Resort Association, as,tlie-newest,Director . enclosed applicadon focm:- or call for all the =,;,~100 years to the peaceful,'romantic times-of' on the board. "I'm looking forward to leaining ; : details'on the AB.CRA Ambassador Program,-cowboys and mountain men..,and the onlylight =Vand contributing on Avon's behalf," Collins' 949-5189. . , • . ' ' in the sky"is that~of the stars! A horsedcawn . . recnarked. The eiglit=member Vail Valley Info about you and your business wanted Tf sleigh ride and.dinner by a cozy fire in the; '.•Marketing Board,also includes Jan Strauch, , you've had a recent move, expansion, addition of -historic Nelson Caliin, With romanfic cowboy Brian Nolan, Bob Kunkel, Caroline Tremblay, : . new products or;services, employee promotion"'s, songs, make the 4:Ea91e Ranch;a peifect "place to, : Ross Bowkei, Jim Feldliaus, and Frank.Johnson. , t • etc.; please let us lmow for inclusion in our. spend a wintei evening with friends' and family. "The ABCRA endorses the marketing • mondily qewsletter. Kate:Collins, 949-5189; ' Recapture the feeling,of being around a fireto .".board's strong regional marketing effort -which . Valley Wide Mechafiical & ElecMcal, Inc. has, talk, sing; and.roast riiarshinallows.Also enjoy , is particularly important witli the loss'of the moved its'office and warehoiise to 431 Metcalf . ~ winter horseback rides and afternoon sleigh rides _"-stateivide marketing program thaE the Colorado , . Road in Avon. This new facility , built by Valley ` to feed ttie ranchanimals. Call `for informadon ` Tourism •Board has provided in the past: The VJide, will enable them. fo increase services to and reservations.• 926-3372.. • , groundworkthat~John Haiard~has laid with the ' their customers throughout the Rocky Mountain Help to speed construction of the new Avon ' WMB make's"the-segue into this posidon that . region. They have increased their inventory of . Post: 0ffice by sending a.letter to the District mnch smoother for 'me,".,Collins said., Hazard is. ' plumbing; heatingi, and electrical supplies to,.- Manager of the US Postal Service. If you _mailed`.' ttie former• Avon representative on the marketing ~ , j..._•r•. ' ` ..,r.:t'.+••,', ,L • • (303)949-5189 . ' . . , . , ~ - . - = . . . _ . . , . - , - . , , , FAX,(303)949=4385. . ' , ' . , - . . _ ' f i . . - i: ' - , t . . , ' _ - ' ' . ` ` . . = , _ ~A~E Bulk Rate ~U.S. POSTAGE B PAID,.- Avon; CO 81620 ~ . ~ , - . , _ Permit.No. 3Q_ E' - 'RESORT ASSOCIATIQN` ~ , . . _ , . - ; - 1" ~ , . : _ _ T~~~ Bab I4IcLaurir~ - - - _ - _ " I. , . . _ ~ail Town Counczl ~C . Arrowhead' Mintum Eag1e-V.ai1 Edwards' . ~ . Frantage Rd . ~ cGIJ _ - - . Va..i1 81657 - _ . . - _ - , - : : . _ _ _ _ . , _ , - , _ Post Off~ce Box 1437 " R~' ' ' . ' . • - . Avon Colorado 31620 CE~~~~ . RA f~/i R % _ ~(303)949-5189 , . . . ~ @ p ~ , , • . . ;FAX (303)949 4385r . " • • _ _ . . , . . , . , . _ , _ . . . , _ ~ . . _ _ , _ . . , _ _ _ . . . , - , . . . _ - . , . _ . . _ ' . . . _ . . : - , _ . _ M . . . f. . . . . : . ~ . ; - , _ ` - - . . . ` , } • - ' . " - . Ca~@11dA~. , • ' ' , . , . . : . " - . ' 1N91 DE - March 9,` Stress: Its Impact In 7rhe Workplace" Free luncheon at the Vail Valley THIS,:ISSUE Medical,Centei: 11:30AM-1:0OPM:: . , , . . Qi0111115 N8111~ ~N@WeSt arch 11: ' `Eagle County Airpoet a panel discussion., . 4 . lvi - V81l VBll@y M81'{(oUflg;, Valley_ Business Forun~ luncheon at the Ctiristie Lodge m Avon:- . , Board Director March46' Business'Aftei Hour's ].Vlixer; Avon Medical Center M@mb@I'S, AuppOl,t March 17 . - St Patriek's Day- Inteinahonal Beer Tasting at.AROwhead ` • , i L.o6a1 American,-All'l111eS Easter EgglHunt, Nomirigham Park. ' . 1994 .Summer Air, Service . - . , _ . ` - - . ; , • - ' APri13 ~ ~ Easfer Sunday : . • • . ' : . '-,krowhead"FeaturesBeer, Apn15 Vail Valley Marketing-Board~=,Valley Business Foru "m Luncheon . Tastingfor St Pat's Day-'- , . - • . . Apnl 17 Proposed closing date' for Vail & ~Beavei Greek _ . . . , , _ : i•, . r, . , 1: • . , i . . , r . . . _ - . . r . , y'+ _ . . . . ' . . . ' - . . - , board; and was.recenfly appoirited 1o the four ".member would not exceed $90.00. ~If 50 • ' phofographs and distributuig candy The hunt ~ ; pecson steering committee. T'he committee will criembars ag'ree to sponsor this program, the tot?1;'; • begins precisely at 12:OQPIv1- don't be late, . determine a"faic share" funding.forinula, and _-liability : to each member would not'exceed -'because the hunt is typically ovec in a matter deVelop criteria foT measuring inarketing board $180.00 In t}ie worst~ase scenario, each y minutes! Age categones aze i :and under, 2-3; 4= ABCRA member would pay $90.00 with,1005, 6-7, and-8-9. Childcen ace asked to bring theu . _ • ' ' . -participants in thepiogram, $180:00 wit}i 50 own baskets orbags , {~c~ M@fl1~1'8 $Up{~OI't . , participants in the program ;In ttie best case, - Music, refr eshments, a pettirig zoo; and :LOC~~ /~111@17Ca~11 /~11'~111@$~ 19~`: . .we'll coIlectively,promote the suminer Amenc~m . visifs from McGniff the Cnme'Dog and Smokey $tIflfl111ei' Ai1' $@mCe' Airiines'flights so;.tha[-theie is no shorifall; with the:Bear will also'.highliglit the day: 1Vottinghain Tlieie is a current'communiry effoit anderway, to uo money due at the'end of tlie,ram., Pazk pro`vides disabled paiking;.and visitoc's.are secure summer flights.with American Airlines' - So far,.tlie Avon-Beaver Creek Resort~ reminded that`'there. is no on-street-parking in , into Eagle Couri "ty,Airport. According,to.the. - Associadon has pledgestotalling $2,830.00, Avon Dogs are not perinit4ed:cluring special-' , _ cnirent.plan, daily flights would begui as eaily as. thanks,to tlie following inembers: Facmer's I` . events m Nottinghacri Park Foi'more Jtine 16,-1994; and continue throagh Angu§t 7. Insurance,,Buyer's Resource;Rea1 Estate,~First . uiformaUon'on Avon's Easter•Egg Huni;.please.=• " ` '-The flights wotild go,dicect to.Dalla.s/Ff. Worth . ~ _Westem Mortga'ge,.theLodge at Avon Centei; call 949-5189.• Intemational:Airport,1a89.connect'sng cities ~ Dean Johi~son Managemenf; Vail Bookkeeping •-Vail Associafes has spearheaded,the . and.Accounting; City Market, Poor. Richard''s. : ~i4rrowhea~! Features ie:er ~ . ' negodaUons to;begin summer'seivice; cuirendy - : Music Store,West Toius, Ivlaximurri' TASt111g 1F01° S$. :P~'•~. ~8~/ . ' they, ate`seeking fnancial suppoit from the ' ComfortPool Spa,. Steam,Masier CarpeY . Didyouu lmow that Colorado is one'of the f. - community to secuce the.program To.ensure its,-_.' Cleaners,'Vertical Marketing; Rotiert;P: Leioy eading,states in the country participa6ngin,a'; .,success,~$'700,000.00 iri guarantees are necessary: Associates, Coyote Cafe, First Bank of Eagle -••~growmg trend`toward small iegional k~rewenes?~- ~ ~ If reyenues derived•exceed expecises, no:payment: :•Counfy,'Comfort Inii;,4,Eagle Rarich, CordiIleia, Currenfly ttiere are 2A_small breweries scatteced - will'tie due:: If revenues.fall stiort of ezpense§, and l:and Designsby.Ellison: ' around the state of.Colorado, and ten of,them , " dhe commiiniry pays Ameari A~rlmas ttie, " We're still taking~pledges in this pcogram to will be visiting Arrowhead this montki.' . shortfall. . " inake up a.potential $9;QW,000 shorlfall: We,, ~Enjoy a day of skiing at Arrowtiead and a• - A~small, medinm;.or large business is asked~ , need you`r hL. -Are you committed to bu~ldu~~; . St. Patrick's Day celebration at tlie Broken, ~ '.`to comcnit at a~$5,000.00;$10,000.00, oi the,econocriic base of Eagle Coiuity?,If you can : Arrow Cafe;on Ttiiusday, Marcfi 17tki. For . `;$20,0OO.OU,leveUrespechvely., Only_ 10% of that,, assist with-a.$90.00 or.$180.00 pledge,';' $15.00, tasteis will ~be able to help, theinselves to pledge needs to be'paid up-frontpnor to the : • call 949 5189: ~ . - .`tiadihonal.Irish Potato Soup; 50 feef~of . uniriadon of service.- The Avon-Beayer Creek ' : - • ~ ' ' ' _ , submanne saridwich;'and samples of 30 different. ResorE Association Board of Directors has. A11 ~,111 ' • -be "ers. Wrt1i only. 300"tickets•avaIlable; committed to a silver, or $10,000:00 sponsorship; ~ This yeac,.the Eastei Bunny, the Towri of Avon,,- : participants•,are encouraged to: pick uFi tickets " with an up-front'con'tribudori of $1,000.00., With:' . and the?.vorr Beaver,Creek Resort Assoc~at~on : early atdie Broken Arrow Cafe,.Poor Richard's tliis commitment; we have a potenual, tiuC• aze covering Nottingham'Park with an "Music Store; the Hubcap Brewery; and South, • - ' unlikely, shortfall of $9,000:00., unprecedented 10,000,eggs for theannual Eastei - : : Forty Iaquors. r : ; ~ ` , . " " - -Heie's our plan:. -If 100 mem6ersagree to : -Egg Hdnt.'Satiuciay, April2nd, from 11:OOAM[' : ' . - ; sponsors progam, the total-liabiliry, to each to 2:0(1P1v1, the-Easter"'Bunny.will be'posing for : • ` , . . , . . - ' , T • •..C7l.l~i.iu. . ~ RECEIVE~ 8 1994 COMMUNIN DEVLOPMEN? 500 BROADWAY ~ DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 179 ~ (303) 328-8730 EAGLE, COLORADO 81631 FAX: (303) 328-7185 ~ tA. EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO March 3, 1994 To Whom I t riay Concern, The Eagle County Commissioners will hold a worksession with Piney Valley Ranches Trust on March 14, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eagle County Building to discuss the revised proposal for trade of Piney Valley Ranches Trust land for federal lands in the White River National Forest within Eagle County. Mr. Bill Post will be present to present Piney Valley Ranches Trust proposal. Enclosed please find a summary sheet that Piney Valley Ranches Trust has prepared for their official land exchange proposal to the U.S. Congress. A map that corresponds to the summary is not available in reduced form at this time but a map will be presented at the Commissioner's worksession. The Eagle County Commissioner's are interested in receiving comments from your agency prior to the March 14 worksession. If you have comments or questions, please forward them to the Eagle County Community Development Office by Friday, March 11 at the above address or by fax. The correct fax number is 328-7185. If you have questions regarding the worksession or this matter in general, please contact Keith Montag, Director of Community Development or Ellie Caryl, Planner at 328-8730. Thank you. cc: Holy Cross District, White River National Forest Bureau of Land Management Colorado Division of Wildlife Town of Avon Town of Vail Town of Minturn Town of Eagle Town of Redcliff Town of Gypsum Eagle County Board of County Commissioners r Summary of ]Propoeed Piney Vatley RancheB nuet Land Exchange Y ~ted Stetes o~ -17,162 acres ofland ln Custilla Couaty, Colorado containing eppro,cimtelyq.5 miles of frontage on the Rio Cnenda River, The m,er carridor is importeat bald and goldan eagle habitat end hea been recornu=ded for addition to the Wild & Scvnie Rivere gyam The balauce of the 17,162 sens is eoenic rsttgelaad and would open new oppottuu}tiell for rn,er acce8s, recreetion ~ wd public use (humUng, fi shing, eto.) ni a County that currently has virtually uo public laud, -'Ihe 371 sare Sweetwater Lakea Reamt nesr the border ofEagle aud Gar¢iold Counties. Tha Swcctwater Resorc iuc}udes ebout 85% oftha lakeshore arouwd Svveetweter Lake, a large area (S 0+ aares) of wetlands upstrogm from the lake, e cave with hietoric petroglypbs, aezd potential. reoroationel opportunities for the dioabled. Acguisition by the Forest 5ervice would also enable constructlou of a trailhead and greatiy improve aceess into the Flattops Wildamess Area. -3 aepArate tracts of )and totaling approximteIy 33 S eares abova West Vdil aud g,dgla.Vai1. Public sequiaition of a 205 acre tracc abwe West Vall wih pzotect Bcenie vietea in the yail valley auld legitimiza an existing mouatain bike trait whieh reeeives Wgnifioant public uae. Acquisitioii of Lwo vecte tvtaling 130 acres above Eegle-Vail will he,fp clan up an imgular forest, boundary. T69se boundary adjustments wffi also nerrow aay oorridor offuture dcvelopment by spproximetely 1 mlle and proteat wildlih important widhfa babitat. -A.pproximatety 6 ecres of lwd along the Eagle Itrver betweea Woloott and F.ag1e. This land will open 1.5+ miles oftho river to fialtetmwu access, proteet ripariau vvetlands wd allow for publie access and possible future conetruotion of a bike trail through a portion of the scanie Red ' Cenyou aroa, -A couservation easeunent prohi"biting future devel Valley Rauchee Trust will a oP~t on the epproximate 4,000 the Piney o9uiro iu t]io Iower piuey River drainaga (aea below). e Pin V~y ~ahas Tnia~t g~ts , -Approximately 4,400 acras of Natioaal Foraet leud in Eagie CountY currently the ?ruat`B private holdings naar Marma Lake and Muddy Pa.ss, As noted above, the emTn~i ~llth give the Unitod Stetas a couservatioa eaQemeat on all thia land, - Apkroximatoly 335 acros of National Forect land ebove EsglaVaii which lie edjacent to lands ownod by the Tmst's aff ''ate. -240 acres o;f BLM laud in the lawar Piney drainage whieh ie ander grazmg permi.t to the Tzust aud ie oatirely sutxounded by prrvate land, . ~ ~w ar~s~.w~.,. • - ~ . . . . . . , ~ . - - .....,,e~..~.~.----- ^ /1~`' s,' ~ . . ~ . . . 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MOUN1flIN ~ Aspen/Glenwood Springs March 8, 1994 KSNO FM Honorable Peggy Osterfoss - Mayor • Town of Vail Breckenridge/Summit County 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 KSMT FM Deaz Mayor Peggy: Gunnison/Crested Butte I understand that the Town of Vail is currently involved in franchise renewal negotiations with TCI. In that regard I want to call to your attention a unique KKYY FM situation that should be addressed in the renewal agreement. In many other markets TCI has, or plans to, discontinued the carriage of local Steamboat Springs FM radio stations on the FM band portion of their cable lineup. In a non- mountainous area where the tenain is flat FM receprion is no problem. In the Vail area this is certainly not the case. There are many sections of the town KIDN FM where residents either have great difficulty in receiving good signals or cannot get them at all.. In fact, this very problem is the reason that their cable system vail vaueyI avon enjoys almost lOQ% penetration of their homes passed. I feel that the system has the same responsibility and obligation to carry local K2YR FM FM signals that they have in carrying Denver television stations. While this carriage is important to residents from an entertainment point of view, it is even more important from a public safety aspect in assuring that all households are able to receive Emergency Broadcast System notifications. Our local station, KZYR, is the origination station for all other area radio stations in the EBS system. In the event of a disaster, such as an earthquake or major fire, local radio would be the only immediate source of information for residents. Local radio stations, including KZYR, are the only broadcast source of local news and community event informarion for Town of Vail residents. Gardiner Broadcast Partners, Ltd. P.O. Box 5559 Avon, Colorado 81620 (303) 949-0140 Fax: (303) 949-0266 Mayor Peggy Osterfoss March 8, 1994 Page two If spectrum space is their consideration, lc?cal FM stations can be carried on . closely adjacent frequencies and the system can eliminate the satellite radio = stations and out of market stations. Local FM stations would only consume a miniscule amount of band-width. I urg own to include the carriage of local FM stations as a mandatory serv ' e' 1 ded with e basic cable packag~e as a part of the new franchise. Yo rs 1 , C fton H. G ' ~ ~ i G-~rk w1. Bo rd!Nembers: itizens or Balanced Transportation ~3ofo ?Mc.. Al n Powers, Pres~dent (t'{l,(,1!/ "Supportrng rhr impiernemtation of a multi-modaf afternatix transponarion sy,tern Laur Thompsun, Vice Pres.,:x~; ~ Jor the Drnver Merropolitan Regron anri Coiorcdo Front Range Communtties Brant ' man, Treasurer Lt Edward "Tic " mburv, Cha~rman Founded June 19,1989 Edie Brvan P.O. Box 8623 Denver, CO 80201-8623 (303) 665-3551 (303) 934-1415 Alex D~ummond fax (303) 355-3446 Dan Ridgeway March 8, 1994 To: County Commissioners, Local Elected Officials, and Administrative and Managerial Officers of County and Local Governments of Colorado. From: Citizens for Balanced Transportation (CBT), a volunteer citizen transportation advocacy group. Re: The Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal Action reauested: Consideration and endorsement of the Proposal and a recommendation to the Legislature and the Governor that it be entered as a late bill and referred to the ballot at the November general election. Ladies and Gentlemen: We are sending you a copy of CBT's Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal as we indicated we would in our.letter of Feb. 17th. It has been delayed to complete revisions we have made in light of further discussion with a number of commissioners of several counties, officials of RTD and several legislators. We think the consultation with the variety of interests whose insights we have incorporated, make it a stronger and better proposal. We hope that you will give the proposal full and favorable consideration. (Unfortunately, because we are a volunteer group of private citizens without funds to mail copies to each official, we respectfully request that each jurisdiction make the necessary copies for this purpose.) We ask that you endorse the proposal and call upon the legislature to refer it to the November general election ballot. We believe that this proposal will do the job it needs to and that it can succeed in November. Most important, the only job this proposal can't do, and Nhich it is specifically designed not to do, is to impose the large statewide increases in fuel excise tax, and vehicle registration and license fees that we forsee being prepared for the fall of '95. By comparison, this proposal is a verv modest statewide tax. That effort is being prepared for the '95 ballot and will likely include the amount of maintainence money for rural areas this proposal contains, but little or no money for rural transit services and needs. (Transit needs are to be handled by the RTD vote in the Denver metro area this fall, which is the only area many believe they are needed, although the money RTD can raise rvill not be sufficient for its oWn needs - given the funds they will be compelled to allocate to meet the requirements of the federal mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and considering that right now, RTD is paying staff to devise a refund program that will satisfy the directives of the court, inspired by the "Bruce Amendment", that they refund over $3 million). What it will likely also contain are the big statewide revenue increases that will be needed in order to fund a huge, enormously expensive expansion of the Denver metro highway system. CBT's proposal before you is an attempt te saye the rest of the state from that burden by eliminating it altogether, in favor of investment in alternative transportation in the Denver metro area, funded largely with the local motor fuels sales tax revenues permitted by our proposal, and imposed and collected in the metro 9 t area. This is a better approach to transportation development and land use than the current trend Which we anticipate the tax plan in '95 will seek ta perpetuate. It will be of significantly greater benefit to all of Colorado than it would be to continue the current trend, from the stand Qoint of the fiscal health and the public health of Colorado. Ide believe action must be taken in this year's election to minimize future -tax increases and to deal with existing problems. We remind you that the '93 year-end assessment of statewide road surface conditions indicates that presently, 63% are in paor condition. In '92 that, figure was 47%, and in '91 it was 42%, up from 28% in '90 and 18% in '89. This is an unhealthy trend which can only mean that the longer we put-off the job, the more difficult and more expensive it will be. If we wait until November of '95 to address the problem as the governor and the legislature seem to Want to - how big a job will it be? Will the conditions deteriorate only another 5% as in '91-'92, or another 16% as they did from '92 -'93, to 79% in '94, or will it be even worse than that? Ca'n we afford to gamble on weather? If we do wait until November of '95, and if we win that election for the funds we need to fix the problem - it will be more than two vears from now before anv real resurfacina and repair work can commence - in the summer of 1996! Surely, a 2 year delay will add greatly to the expense, and what will the consequences be if the biq tax increase doesn't win in '95? The fact that Colorado remains only one of six states which invest no state funds in public transportation, (in fact the state actually taxes RTD for some of its income!) may be a less dramatic issue but should be no less compelling, given the level of need by the elderly and the physically disabled for transportation services, and the extent to which Colorado has historically failed to meet the need. All across the state the elderly and disabled are becomina more isolated as rural population declines and the average age of the population increases - while r•ural medical services continue to retreat to more populated areas, putt,ing their critically needed services farther and farther out of reach. These groups deserve the better treatment this proposal will enable us to provide them, and it is in everyone's own self-interest as well. Similarly, we see transportation source impacts on air quality appearinq in more and more cities and towns all across the steite, not just in the Denver area. This proposal gives those local government;; some state assistance, the ability to raise local funds to adequately acidress their air quality problems, and the ability to put in place at the local level, the full range of incentives and disincentives needed to restore air quality to healthful condition in affected areas. Consider 1:his problem with sufficient foresight to realize that given the volume of newly emerging medical evidence on the effect on public health, we cannot let air quality deteriorate to the extent to which we have permii;ted our roads to deteriorate. Some state funds are needed, but more important, local governments need the funding mechanisms this proposal provides, to raise their own local funds to build the alternative systems they will need to solve the full range of their air quality problerns. To understand this need it must be recognized that the worst poilutants are produced by the physical motion of vehicles - particUlate matter from tire wear, pavement wear (of which there is now more than ever) and road dust, all of which lodge in the lungs and do significant permanent damage - and not from 2 emissions, such as carbon monoxide and ozone which, while not good for you, - can be purged from the lungs. Thus, only diverting trips to alternative modes will solve the full spectrum of air pollution problems. Because the needs for investment in alternative transportation systems varies so widelv across the state, it is i'mportant to give local revenue powers to jurisdictions With air quality problems, otherwise rural residents will have to pay a large statewide tax that is apportioned back to the affected areas for this purpose. This proposal is carefully constructed to ensure that that doesn't occur. The ability to price gasoline as a disincentive to drive in areas with poor air quality and steer trips to alternatives is an important tool in making transit work. Doing so will reduce reliance upon highWay funds in urban areas for transportation needs, and minimize future funding needs stateNide. Given the magnitude of all these various needs, the certainty that the expenses will grow the longer we wait before acting (as inevitably we must), and given that, factoring in inflation and the present value of money, fuel prices are as cheap as they have ever been, there is no better time to act. While many legislators We have talked to agree with the need to act, they are reluctant to do so given their apprehension and that of their colleagues, that the voters will reject this as a call for "more taxes" - unless they can see a clear groundswell of support for this proposal and our call to have it referred by the legislature to this year's general election ballot. We are committed to generating that support. Many of you may share their concern about the mood of the voters as it relates to tax questions. While we recognize that a signal was sent in the Amendment 1 vote and in other tax issues, He do not agree that that opinion would extend to this proposal. We disagree because we feel that there is a general lack of awareness on the part of the public as to the seriousness of these problems, and that it would be fully within their intellectual ability to understand them, and in particular, to understand that further delay will only make them more expensive. The educatioFlal task required to build the level of awareness and support needed for this proposal is an entirely manageable campaign task. Clearly, this is a straight out 'do the right thing - pay me now or pay me later' issue. It is not simply more taxes, it is a fiscally responsible move to protect a huge and essential investment that is in danger of.near total collapse. And, it is an entirely affordable expression of compassion and common sense to provide for the legitimate needs of people all around us, and ultimately, for ourselves and for our children. This proposal would raise $80 million in state motor fuels sales tax revenues, based on current values and levels of consumption, and would "de- Bruce" the spending side of transportation taxes which are, or have been ' approved by the voters. The revenues would be divided between two funds, one for surface maintainence and one for alternative services and systems: - the 40% apportioned to the surface maintainence fund, $32 million, would equal 30% of the $105 million now used in the two major CDOT repair funds. It would be apportioned 60% to the state, the counties 22%, and the cities 18%. However, these funds would not be apportioned to any jurisdiction, or any part of any jurisdiction, where the air quality is substandard, unless the jurisdiction first imposed the local sales tax to solve air quality problems as the proposal's statutory language requires. Therefore, most 3 areas of the state would receive significantly greater neN surface ' maintainence funds until and unless the local taxes were imposed in the areas with poor air quality, i.e., for the first year, likely longer, - the 60% apportioned to the alternatives fund would make a significant contribution to this area of need. Our current federal funds for mobility services for the elderly and the handicapped are +sbout $970,000, which averages out to less than $12,000 per county, statewide. Needless to say, because most cities and counties don't have matching funds, they don't even apply for use of these funds. And, for requests that are received, less than 30% of the funds requesteiJ are awarded. The federal funds for general public transit needs are not nearly enouah either, and with the demise of interstate bus service through most rural areas, affordable public transit is non-existent in many areas. Finally, this proposal would provide some funds for public transit needs in areas with poor air quality that need them, but more important, it would provide those areas with the ability to raise local revenues for that need and even condition their access to the road surface monies upon their affirmative use of that tool and spur them to solve persistent air quality problems which will continue to worsen in the future. CBT is working to assemble the wide group of interests who have provided their opinion and insights to the formulation of this proposal into a coalition to support our call for the legislature to refer it to the ballot this November. We expect that coalition would include the county and local governments who have needs that cannot wait for another two years, and also business, gaming and tourist interests who need good roads, and the way to raise additional local funds to provide transportation relief to areas heavily impacted by visitor traffic, and environmental groups that would be interested in the improvement in air quality and decreased demand for water the shift to higher density urban growth based on alternative transportation and less suburban sprawl would bring about. We know the legislative hour is late but with your support it can still be done. So, what we are asking is that your action be taken on the proposal, that you endorse it and call for its referral to the ballot, and that you so notify your legislators and the governor's office. We hope that you will give your support to this proposal. In any case, will you please send us some expression of the sense of your body so that we can continue to most effectively work for better transportation in Colorad? That is an effort that we intend to remain involved in, regardless of the outcome of this matter. We would be happy to answer any questions; you might have, and/or meet with you to discuss the proposal further. On behalf of my colleagues of Citizens for Balanced Transportation. I thank you for your consideration of this proposal and hope to work with you in solving these problems, Sincerely, ~ -~~2-~ J Edward "Tico" Embury, Chairman, Citizens for Balzinced Transportaton, 1915 S. Bryant St., Denver, Ca. 80219, (303) 934-•1415 4 THE MOTOR FUELS SALES TAX PROPOSAL a solution to critical transportation needs Within Colorado This proposal was prepared by Citizens for Balanced Transportation. Comments or questions may be sent to PO Box 8623; Oenver, Co. 80201-8623 or by telephone to (303) 934-1415, FAX 13031 355-3446 Draft__3/7_'94 SUMMARY - This proposal contains constitutional and statutory provisions. The constitutional provision directs that: - the existing statutory exemption of the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways from sales tax be eliminated; - a state sales tax be imposed on the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways and that local motor fuels sales taxes also be allowed; - all revenues from sales taxes imposed on the sale of motor fuels be dedicated for transportation purposes; - government and public agency activities would be exempt from this tax, as would off-road agricultural and construction activities; - revenues from the state motor fuels sales tax be constitutionally dedicated for use within the state, 40% to provide for the maintainence of the surface condition'of streets, roads and highways, and 60% to provide for the development of alternative mode transportation projects and systems statewide, including regional and special needs mobility services; - any governmental or legal entity aith power to levy sales tax may also levy sales tax on motor fuels for transportation related purposes; - this amendment to the state constitution would permit all revenue from sales taxes on motor fuels, or any other new or existing transportation tax, fee or other funding assessment approved by the voters to be fully expended, any constitutional provision to the contrary notwithstanding, although voters would still have to be approve all taxes; The statutorv provisions. 43 =4-601 to 43-4-612_ direct that: - by statute, the state sales tax would be 4%, sec. 601,1; - revenues from any local sales tax on motor fuels remein wholly_within the use and control of the entity levying the tax, sec.,606; - the state revenues would be distributed according to HUTF appropriatioR formula, secs. 602,4, 603,4 ; - any area with air quality problems must impose a local sales tax and dedicate the revenues to restore air quality before they can receive a share of state sales tax revenue for surface maintainence, sec. 602,2; - any local taxes raised within an area without an air quality problem can be used by that local area for any transportation purposes, if they don't cause or contribute to air quality violations, sec. 607; - jurisdictions with gvod air quality can trade surplus alternative funds with other jurisdictions for surplus HUTF funds, sec. 605,3; - state tax revenues spent for alternative modes and services would fund projects identified within the statewide transportation planning process and would be equitably distributed to all regions, sec. 605,1,a; - state sales tax revenues for surface maintainence would be not be apportioned to jurisdictions with air quality problems, unless local taxes for projects to improve air quality were imposed, sec. 602,2; ~ - adjacent counties, or adjacent portions thereof, could combine to form regional transportation districts, sec. 611; - administration, research and design costs are limited to 10%, sec.603,4a. 1 The Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal, CONSTITUTIONAI. PROVISION: y The Colorado Constitution shall be amended by the addition of this Section 21, to Article X of the Colorado Constitut.ion: Draft: 3/7/94 ART.X, SEC.21. Motor fuels sales tax - use of. To orovide for the public health and welfare by the construction, ope;ration and maintainence of alternative surface transportation svstems and programs statewide, and bv the implementation of transportation management; programs for the attainment and maintainence of healthy air statewide, and by providing special needs transportation services for the elderly and for persons with disabilities statewide and for the safe, rapid anci efficient transportation of people and goods by maintaining the surface condition of existing roads: there shall be imposed on the sale of any motor fuels s~;d for use on roads and highways within the State of Colorado, a separate state sales tax. The sale of motor fuels to any school district, governmental unit or agency, or Regional Transportation District or other public service provider, for use in their operations and activities, shall be exempt from any sales tax. Any prohibition, limitation or other restriction on the imposition and collection of a sales tax on motor.fuels, by the state, by any political subdivision thereof, or by any other entity shall be extinguished by this provision. However, the imposition and collection of any sales tax on motor fuels for the purposes set forth within this provision, shall not limit or extinguish any other existing right, ability, or i3uthority to levy and collect any other sales tax, or any other transportation or motor fuel tax, fee or assessment, pursuant to the laws of Colorado. It shall be the right of the state, the political subdivisions thereof, and any entity empowered to levy sales taxes. to also levy a tax upon the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways, in an amount approved by the affirmative vote of the majority of electors voting at a general election. All revenues derived from any such sales tax on motor fuels shall be expended for transportation purposes only, pursuant to the directives of this provision. In the furtherance of the purposes set forth in this Section 21, it shall also be the right of any contiguous political subdivisions, or of contiguous portions thereof, to combine to form new regional transportation service districts and to levy a sales tax on motor fuels, upon the majority vote of the registered electors residing within the proposed district and voting at a general election. All revenues derived from any local tax upon the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways shall remain within the control of the jurisdiction imposing the local tax. Any jurisdiction wherein ambient air quality conforms with applicable public health standards, shall have the right to use the revenues derived from a local mator fuels sales tax for any transportation related purposes. However, no transportation project or program which causes, contributes to, or prolongs, unhealthful air quality conditions, within Colorado, or Within any area cif any ad.jacent state, which area is contiguous to Colorado, shall be eligible for any use of revenues imposed and collected pursuant to this provision, nor shall any such revenues be used to enable the reallecation and/or use of other funds for any such project or program. 2 . All revenues collected by a state sales tax upon motor fuels shall be equitably apportioned to and between the state. the political subdivisions thereof, and any public transportation service providers or entities for those services they provide or develop within the state, for the transportation needs and purposes specified,within this provision. So long as there exists in the state any area wherein air quality, due to transportation related factors fails to conform to federal and/or state health standards, or where similarly poor air quality caused by other factors would be most expeditiously improved, these revenues shall be apportioned as set forth below: (1.) 60% for the construction, operation and maintainence of public alternative mode transportation systems, for regional mobility and special services t.ransportation projects, and for transportation management programs which ensure healthful air quality and provide for the safe and efficient mobility of the public and commerce. The Department shall set aside a portion of this fund for emergency repairs or contingencies. (2.) 40% as supplemental funds for the maintainence of existing paved and unpaved streets, roads and highways within the state, so as to ensure that the quality of the surface condition thereof is sufficient to provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. The purposes for the expenditure of these revenues as set forth herein, are deemed matters of paramount public interest and represent continuing needs of public health and safety. Therefore, the right of the State, the political subdivisions thereof, or of any public transportation service provider or entity, to expend fully, all revenues collected by means of any tax levied pursuant to this provision, or the revenues of any existing tax, fee or assessment previously authorized by a plurality of the registered electors voting upon a ballot question authorizing any such tax, fee or assessment used for any purposes set forth herein, shall be exempt from any restrictions or limitations upon the collection of revenues so authorized by the voters, or upon the full expenditure of such revenues, any other provisions or laWS to the contrary notwithstanding. Any such revenues may be pledged to secure only such bonded indebtedness as the funds by themselves allow, provided that the revenues are used for the purposes set forth herein, and that no other or additional public obligation of indebtedness be incurred thereby. 3 . The Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal, STATUTORY PR01/ISIONS: Title 43, Article 4, of the Colorado Revised Statutes shall be amended to include the following Part 6: Draft__3 7 94 COLORADO MOTOR. FUELS SALES TAX TRANSPORTATIONFUN[)ING PROGRAM 43-4-601, Motor fuels sales tax transportation fundin~_program created, (1)There.shall be a 4% state sales tax imposed on the sale of anv motor fuels, including but not limited to gasoline, die:;el, propane and compressed natural gas and other alternative mvto?- fuels, sold for use upon public roads and highways. The Department of Reveriue shall be reimbursed for the cost of collecting this state motor fuels sales tax. (a) The revenues shall be deposited into a separat:e motor fuels sales tax . transportation fund created in the state treasurer-'s office. (b) There shall be created in the state treasurer"s office separate accounts into which the receipts of state sales tax on motor fuels shall be apportioned as Art.X, Sec. 21, of the Colorado Constitution directs. 43-4-602, Statewide roadwav surface condition ma-intainence fund. (1) There shall be an account created in the statea treasurer's office for revenues dedicated for maintainence of the quality of the surface condition of public streets, roads and highways, paved and unpaved, within the state. (a) A portion of the revenues of the state sales tax on motor fuels sufficient to provide for an annual expenditure not to exceed $85 million, ad.justed annually for inflation, shall be dedicatEjd for the purpose of funding a roadway surface condition maintainence fund. (b) In no case shall the monies disbursed to this fund exceed 40% of the revenues of the state sales tax on motor fuels, so long as there exists within the state any area not in conformity with iiny National Ambient Air Qualitv Standard (NAAQS) and/or any related federal or state standard or regulation, or any successor standard or regulation, whichever measure best safeguards the health and welfare of the public. (2) None of these funds shall be apportioned to oir used within, any area wherein ambient air quality does not conform to any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) or successor, or any mori3 stringent state standard, and is therefore deemed to be an area o-F "non-attainment" of standards for air quality acceptable as preservative of public health, nor shall any of these funds be disbursed so as to peirmit rea)location of other funds for use within a non-attainment area, unles:s; (a) any political subdivision or entity which lies entlrely within an air quality non-attainment area, imposes and collects a sales tax on motor fuels sold within its jurisdiction for use on roads and highways, at the full percentage rate at which it is empowered to, or actually does, levy and collect general sales tax, whichever is greater, and dedicates those revenues to develop and/or maintain projects or programs to restore air quality within the non-attainment area to healthftil levels, and maintain iY safely Nithin applicable standards. (b) any political subdivision or entity Which contains a non-attainment area within it, may apply for and use these funds for that portion of their jurisdiction which lies outside of the non-attainment area, provided they , are used as supplemental funds only, and the jurisdiction applies no more than the same level of HUTF funds for maintainence of road surface quality and capital construction within the non-attainment area, unless a motor fuels sales tax is imposed within the entire jurisdiction. 4 1 (3) The state's share of these funds shall be dedicated by the Department as supplemental funds for use in maintaining the state highway system and, subject to the limitations within subsection 2,a,b, of this section 602, the balance shall be apportioned to county and local governments to provide for local use within the political subdivisions. (a) Until such time as the quality of the surface condition of at least 75% , of the state highway system is in fair or better condition within all transportation planning regions stateNide, the Department: (i) shall continue the commitment of other revenues to the road and highway surface condition maintainence and repair funds sufficient to maintain no less than the present level of effort, and; (ii) shall incorporate the state motor fuels sales tax revenue into its budget to maintain the quality of the surface condition.of the streets, roads and highways within the state as supplemental funds, and thereby increase the present level of effort. (b) At such time as there is no more than 25% of the state road and highway system in poor surface condition, Nithin all transportation planning regions of the state, the Department may reallocate any revenues derived from sources other than sales tax on motor fuels and which it noN uses for surface condition maintainence, for other purposes, provided that its level of effort shall at all times remain sufficient to maintain surface conditions at no less than this same level of quality, statewide. (4) The revenues of this statewide roadway surface condition maintainence fund shall be apportioned as follows: 60% to the Department for the maintainence of the state system, and 22% to the counties and 18% to the cities for local needs, as apportionment is directed Nithin the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) formula, or by any successor formula or system. 43-4-603, Statewide alternativ_e modereqionalmobi 1 ity and__soecial seryices_trans_portation fund. (1)There shall be an account created in the state treasurer's office for revenue designated for the development, operation and maintainence of alternative mode transportation systems, regional mobility and special services transportation projects and programs, as well as for the general class of travel reduction and traffic management programs used as strategies in air quality improvement plans. (a) For the purposes of the administration of this fund, alternative modes transportation shall general.ly include those technologies and svstems of mobility presently ineligible for funding by HUTF revenues, including but not limited to fixed gu,ideway and light and heavy rail systems, pedestrian, and bicycles or other human-powered transportation devices. Regional mobility and special services transportation projects shall generally include systems, projects and programs to provide for public regional mobility and for special mobility services for the elderly and for persons with physical and/or mental or developmental disabilities. (b) The costs associated with the development, maintainence or operation of any such project, program, facility or acquisition of rights of way, for the furtherance of such,services and purposes specified within this section, shall be appropriate for the use of the revenues raised by the state sales tax on motor fuels. (2) So long as there exists any non-attainment air quality area in the state, an amount equal to at least 60% of the revenues of the sales tax on motor fuels, or the balance of the revenues not allocated to the roadwav surface condition fund, whichever is greater, shall be dedicated to provide funding for a statewide alternative mode, regional mobility and special - services transportation development and maintainence fund. 5 ~ (3) Subject to the limitations herein, these funds shall be expended only for projects or programs developed as part of the statewide transportation planning process, and shall therefore be eligible for use within any political subdivision or entity created pursuant i:o the laWS of Colorado, and shall be equitably disbursed by the Department;. . (a) The Department shall formulate and promulgate criteria for the review and authorization of projects and programs for furiding Nith these revenues. (4) The revenues of this stateWide alternative mocie, regional mobility and special services transportation fund shall be apportioned as follows: 60% to the Department for development and maintainencES of statewide systems, needs and projects, and 22% to the counties and 18% to the cities for local needs, matching funds and projects, as apportionment is directed within the Highway Users Tax Fund formula, or by any successor formula or system. (a) No more than 10% of the revenues apportioned to the state may be used for the costs of administration including research and design costs. 43-4-604, Authorization__ofaltern_at.iv_e.mode,__regicmalmob.i_l.it~and_.speci_al ser_vices._prolects and _prog_rams_for_state motorfu~~ls._sa_les_ tafunds. (1) The Dtment shall have a continuing duty to review all applications for state funds as a part of the statewide transportaition planning process. (a) each applicant political subdivision, entity or service provider shall submit any such plan and information upon which i:t bases its funding request as the Department directs. (2) The Department shall review requests for funding the construction and maintainence of alternative mode transportation projects and programs Nithin non-attainment areas, in accordance with criteria developed to most expeditiously return air quality to conformity wi-th those air quality standards which best assure the health and welfarie of the public and by maintaining air quality safely within those specified levels. (a) The ability of projects and/or programs to maintain healthful air puality once attainment has been achieved shall be a principal determinative factor of authorization for funding and it shall be the right of the Department to direct modifications or amendments to any project, plan or program to better ensure maintainence of air quality. (3) These funds shall also be disbursed for development of alternative mode projects and for special services and gene.ral regional mobility transportation programs, including those mandated by the Americans Nith Disabilities Act (ADA), designed to enhance mobility for the public, lessen dependence on single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel, reinforce trip reduction, and to help maintain and/or improve air quality, statewide. (a) The plan for funds to provide for special services transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities must include such relevant information as the Department directs, sufficient to document the level of need within the service area for which the funds are being sought. (i) To ensure that adequate transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilitities are available, the Department shall review requests for funds in consultation with the public and advocacy groups. (b) The plan for alternative transportation funds to enhance mobility outside of non-attainment areas must include supportive documentation sufficient to establish the proximity of the area,'s air quality to non- attainment, distances between points of service a.nd the percentage of the area's population served, and the best available infortnation as to the efficacy of the project or program to solve the problem. (c) All plans shall include a summary of the alternatives studied in selecting the project or program for Nhich fundirig is sought. 6 1 n (4) All such actions by the Department in revieN of funding requests and award of funds shall be made in cooperation with the regional transportation planning authority within the proposed service area. 43-4-605, Apportionment of_._the_revenues_of_the state_motor fuels_sa.les tax funds and the riaht of Juri_sdictionsto_trade_revenues. (1) Revenues collected from the state sales tax on motor fuels and apportioned to statewide needs, shall be equitably apportioned among the regional transportation planning areas within the state. (a) Such apportionment of the state sales tax revenues to each of the transportation planning regions shall be consistent, by percentage, with the distribution of the revenues within the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) accounts as those funds are apportioned to all of the political subdivisions and entities, or portions thereof, receivina HUTF funds within each regional transportation planning area within the state. (b) In any transportation planning region wherein any transportation service is provided by a Regional Transportation District, revenues raised under this act shall be disbursed to fund the services provided or developed by the Regional Transportation District authority as a share of the revenues apportioned to the jurisdictions served. (2) No political subdivision or entity shall be entitled to any greater share of the alternative transportation funds than it currently receives under the HUTF distribution formula, unless there exists a surplus of such funds after all alternative transportation proqram budgets for the funding cycle, within the same transportation planning region, are met. (3) Any transportation planning region which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that the special transportation services and regional mobility needs within the region are adequately provided for, pursuant to the provisions of section 604 (3),(a),i, and has any of its share of these funds available to it remaining unexpended, may trade surplus funds to any other regional tranportation planning area, entity or jurisdiction for HUTF or any other transportation related funds, subject to the restrictions of this act, and provided air quality within the region conforms to healthful standards. 43-4-606, Right of anyauthority_leyYinq_sales tax on motor fuels_to retain al l_such .revenues.__forits own _use_ (1) Al l revenues from any local sales tax on motor fuels shall remain within the use and control of the political subdivision or entity imposing said tax, and shall be expended for projects and programs within its jurisdiction, consistent with the provisions of this act, unless the authority otherwise directs. (a) It shall be the right and option of any jurisdictions and/or entities to combine for the purpose of raising and/or poolina revenues raised by local taxes to fund projects or programs pursuant to this Act. 43-4-607, Pro'Zects or proar_ams..outside. ofnon-attai.nmentareas. Any political subdivision or entity, or combination thereof, not within, or containing within it, any non-attainment area as described by the NAAQS or any similar federal or state standard, or anv successor standard. mav impose a local motor fuels sales tax and expend the revenues for any transportation related purpose, provided that it does not create, contribute to or prolong any non-attainment air quality condition. 43=4-608, Restrictions_ appli_cable___to pro~ects_.or programs. located within non-attainment. area.s.._ In the case of any non-attainment condition due ~ principally to non-transportation related sources or activities, it shall be within the discretion of the Department, in consultation with the Air Quality Control Commission and/or other appropriate agencies, to find that 7 , , mitigation of the transportation sector contribution would be warranted to more expeditiously achieve conformity with air quality standards, and to enforce the restrictions of this Act within the non-attainment area. Or, where it determines that transportation sector mitiaation would not be warranted as part of any program to improve any such non-attainment condition, it may waive any such directive. 43-4-609, Emercenc.Y.repair_ or__replacement._fund. (1) Any subdivision or entity may apply for emergency funding upon the catastrophic failure, collapse or damage of or to any bridge, tunnel, roadway, vehicle or transportation facility, infrastructure component, or related control or communication system which has made use of revenues disbursed from the statewide alternative mode regional mobility and special services transportation fund, and, upon certification by the Department that such an emergency exists, shall receive such funding as the Department authorizes. (a) These funds shall not be used for any repair or replacement which would result in any change or expansion of the subject component which would contribute to a non-attainment condition, delay the achievement of and/or compromise the maintainence of attainment of any air quality standard, or which would create any new non-attainment condition. 43-4-610, Coordination_of_the activities_of__the De~artment with other transportation entities,__supplemental_funds,. Within areas of the state where there exists an entity legally empoHered to develop, maintain and operate public transportation services, the Department shall coordinate 1ts activities to develop a stateNide system Nith such entities. It shall make state motor fuels sales tax revenues available to expedite the development of the statewide alternative and special needs system as directed within section 43-4-605(1),(b). 43-4-611, Ri_ght to comb_ine_for the.formulation.of,regional.transportation di.stricts. (1) It shall be the riqht of contiquous political subdivisions, or of any contiguous portions thereof, to combine for the purpose of forming a regional transportation district to pcovide for any general public transportation and/or special services tranportation needs, and to also levy sales tax on motor fuels in addition to such other revenues as are otherwise available to it, in order to providetransportation services Within any area where no such entitv exists. (a) Approval of a majority of the electors residing within the proposed district voting at a general election shall be required to institute any such regional transportation district or taxes. 43-4-612, Escrow and suspension_offunds for_deyelopment_and maintainence of non-conformin_g_prqiects._or_programs._ (1 )Al l revenues col lected by any tax on the sale of motor fuels imposed for the operation, maintainence or development of any transportation project or program which causes or contributes to any condition of non-attainment, shall be held in escrow by the Department. (a) Any such project or program shall be afforded a period of time not to exceed three years for revision or redesign so as to be certifiable as conforming and eligible for funds under this act. (b) If progress upon the project or program is delayed or suspended for more than three years the revenues shall be credited to the state motor fuels sales tax fund and apportioned pursuant to the provisions herein. 8 ' WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1992 11/10 COUNTY REGIONAL MEETINGS Next meeting to be announced. 1993 10119 REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF COUNCILISTAFF: Follow-up and respond to petitions Appraisal underway. Rick Moser has contacted developer who has TRAPPER'S RUN PARCEL presented at 10/19193, TC Regular Evening meeting. referred him to a condemnation attorney. Mr. Moser still feels he can have the appraisal by 1/31194. 10119 SNOW STORAGE LAND GREG/LARRY G.: Immediately pursue purchase from VA Initial discussion between TOU and VA re: possible future lantl exchanges PURCHASE of current snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres have occurred. adjacent to the west. 12107 REFERENDUM SUBMITTAL TOM M.: Supply detail re: immediate disclosure PROCESS requirements for referendum pefitioners. (request: Johnston) 1994 TOM M./KEN: Draft ordinance re: sale of handgunsl Tom M. will prepare a model ortlinance which prohibits deadly weapons 01104 HANDGUN ORDINANCE automatic weapons (prohibiting!!!) within the town limits, within liquor license premises. (request: Lapin, w/consensus of Check on lobbying efforts through CML's Sam Mamet. Council) 01/04 VAIL AVALANCHE SIGNS BOB McL: When events other than hockey are occurring in Bob McL. and Rob Robinson will view the site. (request: Strauch) the arena, would VRD be willing to cover the garish neon signs? 02108 MANOR VAIL SIDEWALK BOB-McL: Investigate blind corner. (request: Johnston) 02108 STATUS OF INCOMPLETE KRISTAN: What process do we have in place to encourage BUILDINGS the completion of construction? Specifically, what is the (request: Navas) status of the "ruins" at the Westin? 02/09 VA CATEGORY Iil PRESENTATION EVERYONE: A Work Session presentation has been set ' for 3/22194, with an Evening Meeting public presentation not yet determined. Please mark your calendars!! March 11, 1994 Page 1 of 3 02/15 CHUCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAM; Contact VRD about moving up the selection process Pam spoke with Robin Henzler (VRD Youth Services) who indicated the , AWARD to allow awards to be given during May PRIOR to following: Susan Anderson is aware of the difficulty in drawing applicants (request: Strauch) graduation or to be included with the graduation for this prestigious locat award and is willing to discontinue it. Please see ceremonies. attached article on VA scholarships. Perhaps it is timely to consider attaching some monetary scholarship amount? Waiting for another response from Robin - 312194. 02/15 ORE HOUSE AWNING Permit April, 1993. Approval January, 1994; therefore, awning will now be reviewed prior to January,1995. 02/22 LOA EXECUTIVE SESSION PAM: In process of scheduling this session for the Work Work Session has been scheduled for a lunch meeting, 3122194,12:00 Session 3/22/94 with Rich Phelps, P.M. to 1:30 P.M., to precede the Category III presentation by VA. 03/01 CATEGORY III SKI DAY COUNCIUBOB McUTOM M./BUCK: Tour has been set for Monday, 3/21/94. Please be at PHQ by 9:00 A.M. Mark your calendars! 03101 VRD LEASE EXPIRATION AT ANNIE: Research lease to explore possibilities of space LIBRARY use. (request: Navas) 03/08 SAGE RE-PLANTING ON HILLSIDES TODD 0.: Research remetliation and cost to re-seed both (POTATO PATCH and BOOTH areas and present to Council at earliest opportunity. FALLS) 03/08 PAY-IN-LIEU FEE CHANGE MIKE R.ITOM M.: Prepare amending ortlinance for parking (request: Council) structure pay-in-lieu fees. 03/08 UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES LARRY: Create a Master Plan to phase the untlergrounding MASTER PLAN of all above-ground utilities within Vail. (request: Council) 03108 CEMETERY FUNDING COUNCIUSTAFF: This item has been removed from CDD "plate," and discussion re: ultimate funding will occur at the 4/12194 Work Session. Invite Cemetery Board to attend. 03/08 COST OF PLANNERIFUNDING STEVE: How much would buiiding permit fees have to be raised in order to funtl an additional planner? March 11, 1994 Page 2 of 3 03/08 NIGHT LIGHTING/NIGHT TOUR LARRY: It would appear our night lighting in the , • (request: Strauch) CrossroadslVTRCICovered Bridge area could use some enhancement. What is the street lighting program currently geared toward? COUNCIUSTAFF: In the near future, we will try to schedule an evening "tour" to look at the ambience created and safety issues inherent in our "core" community. . 03/08 NOISE IN THE CORE KENILARRYITOM/HOLLYIPAM: Meet to discuss four (request: via S. Gramshammer) express areas of concern - deliveries, snowplowing, yodelinglscreaming, and amplified sound, 03108 WORK SESSION RELIEF!!! EVERYONE: A fifth Tuesday! We are trying very hard to keep this Work Session a mere figment of everyone's imagination! No Work Session on Tuesday, 3/29194. Mark your calendars! March 11, 1994 Page 3 of 3 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETIIVG TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1994 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. 2. Consent Agenda: Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance amending the Investment Policy set forth in Chapter 3.52 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. 3. Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance providing for the establishment of Special Development District No. 32, Cornice Building; adopting a development plan for Special , Development District No. 32, in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: David Smith represented by Tom Braun. 4. Resolution No. 8, Series of 1994, a resolution designating Dana Investments Advisors, Inc., as a money manager for the funds of the Town of Vail as permitted by the Charter of the Town of Vail, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. 5. Vail Town Council Appeal of a major CCI exterior alteration, to allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building (227) Bridge Street, Lots C and.D, and a part of Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village First Filing, Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners. 6. Town Manager's Report. 7. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M., IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSIOYV WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • CAAGENDA.TC ~ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1994 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. CiTIZEN PARTiCiPATION. 7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda: Chris Anderson Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance amending the Investment Policy set forth in Chapter 3.52 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. 7:40 P.M. 3. Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance Jim Curnutte providing for the establishment of Special Development District No. 32, Cornice Building; adopting a development plan for Special Development District No. 32, in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: David Smith represented by Tom Braun. Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, on first reading. Backqround Rationale: 7here was a site visit earty this date during Work Session. Please re-review previously distributed materials. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, on first reading. 8:25 P.M. 4. Resotution No. 8, Series of 1994, a resolution designating Dana Chris Anderson Investments Advisors, Inc., as a money manager for the funds of the Town of Vail as permitted by the Charter of the Town of Vail, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No. 8, Series of 1994. Backqround Rationale: Changes to the investment policy currently being approved permit the use of an independent investment manager. This resolution names one of those manager. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 8, Series of 1994. 8:35 P.M. 5. Vail Town Council Appeal of a major CCI exterior alteration, to Mike Mollica allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building (227) Bridge Street, Lots C and D, and a part of Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners. Action Requested of Council: There was a site visit early this date during Work Session. Review the exterior alteration request and uphold/overturn/modify the decision of the PEC regarding the CCI exterior alteration. Re-review materials previously distributed. 1 ~ . Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval, with the conditions listed in staff's memorandum to the PEC. 9:35 P.M. 6. Town Manager's Report. , 9:50 P.M. 7. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: 0000000 THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCtL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M., IN TOV COUNCIL CHAl1ABERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:WGENDA.TCE 2 3~ ~ra~f'~~~~~. ~ ~ . ORDINANCE NO. 6 SERIES OF 1994 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 3.52 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE YOWiV OF VAIL. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council adopts the required investment policy for the Town of Vail which represents the financial boundaries within which the Town's cash management process will operate; and WHEREAS, it has become necessary to update and amend that financial policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS WILL BE MADE TO CHAPTER 3.52 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL: Section 1 That Section 3.52.040 Deleqation of Authoritv be amended to read as follows: Section 3.52.040 Deleqation of Authoritv Management responsibility for the investment program is held by the Town Manager and appointed designees. No employee may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this policy and any procedures which may be established by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall review the monthly investment report (see Section 3.52.140). It shall be the duty of the ~~tt~nce; C~r~tro[let tir hrs/Itier appomtoc~ des~gnee ser~ellef to manage the day-to-day operations of the portfolio, and place actual purchase/sell orders with institutions. In the absence of the controller, the Fi~i~ri'ce;:~:ire.ttor shall assume these duties. M~t Of a pottibfi tl~e po~falt~o ~r~d Rfac~r~g o€ buy/so"I! or~lers ~vr p~rt~o~ ofi;th+e p~rtf~li~;.r~be ~teleg~t~ct tv ar~ .ttdepentlent inv+estmn~ r~ar~age~ desigrtat~tl by tMe Towr~ ~ul~>:..7'he trart~a~tions S~lected i~de~ae~dent ~r?~restr~i6'n~ man~ger wIll be subKect ta the Tawri's ~r?~estmerit ~n~ rev«v~ed arid uer~fied.;by the: . t rtan c6 neparttn enfi The authority for the investment philosophy and selection of investment managers for the Town of Vail Employee Pension Plan and the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees Pension Plan shall be the responsibility of the Pension Plan Trustee as defined in the pension pfan document. (Ord.22(1989) IV:Ord.34(1988):Ord 17(1987).) Section 2 That Section 3.52.110 Maturity Schedulinq be amended to read as follows: 1 Ordinance No. 6, Series ot 1994 Section 3.52.110 Maturity Schedulina Investment maturities for operating funds shall be scheduled to coincide with projected cash flow needs, taking into account large routine expenditures (payroll, bond payments) as well as considering sizeable blocks of anticipated revenue (sales tax, property tax). The<perll!Vdrri t[~e;dafi~ af purch~e ,of a se~ur~ty to its; matu~it~ date wrlE;be f~ve years ~r less exc~pt :ar frarisactivns initiated by ar~ appa1nt6ef indeRendent 1rtvest~ter~t m~nag~r;, Qt ~fi ~uthotized by the TQV+rri0'bun cil;i; (Ord.22(1989) XI:Ord.34(1988):Ord.17(1987).) Section 3 That Section 3.52.120 Qualified Institutions and BrokeNDealers be amended to read as follows: Section 3.52.120 Qualified Institutions and Broker/Dealers Qualified banks - can only be commercial banks and the town's investment with the bank may be in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,00.00). The town's finance controller shall obtain and review u~hatever docurnents ar~; r~e~e~sar~r tb fy the sco ntinue~I sfi~b~lEty irtdliiefirtg the ' "GaIVL , the monthly listing of securities pledged for collateralization to*o'Moriit~r;:;t~e fiRaRGial bar7k's cdllateraCtiari of TOwn deposit , , G0R;Fni#ee-. , Non-qualified banks - can be either commercial banks or savings and loans or savings banks and the town's investment with the bank is or will not be in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,00.00). The finance controller shall inquire with bank officiats and/or review and independent bank evaluation to determine that the banks meet the standard selection criteria established by the investment committee. The Tov+rrt shalt;s~leot t~ ptima r~r b~nk, th~ barr[e the T+~wr~ 0~s fo;;procesS da~ily dMpr>:srts and ;checC<8at fih~e ~isctet~or~f tl~~; lt~vestmOnt`Committee ~~rer~ fihree ~3) t~ f~ve (5} ;y~ars ; l~ forrnat r~u~st ~ar pr~~asat ~hc~ulci be d rr~ the ~e[ect~ari; pr: • , ' . . pF,FnaFy , _ ; ; O . A formal request for proposal should be used in the selection process. Securities dealers not affiliated with a bank shall be required to be classified as reporting dealers affiliated with the New York Federal Reserve Bank, as primary dealers. Broker/dealers 2 , Ordinance No. 6, Series ot 1994 which are not primary dealers may be used if they have been approved by the investment committee. The investment committee shall develop and document the methodology for qualifying non-primary broker/dealers. (Ord.22(1989) XII:Ord.34(1988):Ord.17(1987).) Section 4 That Section 3.52.130 Investment Committee be amended to read as follows: Section 3.52.130 Investment Committee There is hereby created an investment committee, consisting of the Town Manager, Fi;riariice!:C7ir~ctar, , and the Finance Controller. Members of the committee will meet at least quarterly to determine general strategies and to monitor results. Minutes of the decisions made by the investment committee shall be kept on file in the Town Clerk's office. The committee shall include in its review and deliberations such topics as: potential risks, authorized depositories, rate of return, maturity structure, and investment transactions. (Ord.22(1989) XIII:Ord.34(1988):Ord.17(1987).) Section 5 That Section 3.52.140 Reqortinq Requirements be amended to read as follows: Section 3.52.140 Reportinq Requirements The Finance Controller will submit a monthly investment report which discloses investments on the last day of each month. This report will be distributed to the Town Manager, Town Council members, and the Fin*fior' . The Finance Controller will present at least ~nri:i~~fly se+~iRaually the investment report to the Town Council. (Ord.22(1989) XIV:Ord.34(1988):Ord.17(1987).) Section 6 That Section 3.52.170 _Policv Review be amended to read as follows: Section 3.52.170 Policv Review The investment policy shall be reviewed annually by the investment committee aRd tqe '.~i r0cotrtr~'~O~t~IAtEor~ wIll k~e ma+de ~ir~nUally to tl~o :'~tivr~ +~b~r~cil ~or any pro~aos~ed changes to; thrrvestrnen t polic~r~ . . . .(Ord.22(1989) XVIII.) Section 7 If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3 Ordinance No. 6, Series af 1994 r Section 8 - The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 9 The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 10 All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 1st day of March, 1994, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 15th day of March, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of , 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:10RD94.6 4 Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994 . ORDINANCE NO. 7 Series of 1994 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 32, CORNICE BUILDING; ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 32 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.40 OF THE VAIL MUNICIPAL CODE; AND SETTING FORTH. DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code authorizes special development districts within the Town in order to encourage flexibility in the development of land; and WHEREAS, the developer, David Smith, or the successors in interest, has submitted an application for the establishment of Special Development District (SDD) No. 32, for a certain parcel of property within the Town, legally described in the attached Exhibit A, and commonly referred to as the Cornice Building Special Development District No. 32; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 18.66.140, the Planning and Environmental Commission, on February 28, 1994, held a public hearing on the establishment of an SDD, and has submitted its recommendation to the Town Council; and WHEREAS, all notices as required by Section 18.66.080 have been sent to the appropriate parties; and WHEREAS, the Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate, and beneficial to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to establish SDD No. 32; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has held a public hearing as required by Chapter 18.66 of the Municipal Code of the.Town of Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: SECTION 1 The Town Council finds that all the procedures set forth for Special Development Districts in Chapter 18.40 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail have been fully satisfied. Ordinance No. 7, 1 series or 1994 SECTION 2 Special Development District No. 32 is established to ensure comprehensive development and use of an area in a manner that will be harmonious with the general character of the Town, provide adequate open space, employee housing, and other amenities, and promote the objectives of the Town's Zoning ordinance. The development is regarded as complementary to the Town by the Town Council and the Planning and Environmental Commission, and there are significant aspects of the special development which cannot be satisfied through the imposition of standard zoning districts on the area. SECTION 3 Special Development District No. 32 is established for the development on a parcel of land comprising 3,659 square feet in the Vail Village area of the Town; Special Development District No. 32 and said 3,659 square feet may be referred to as "SDD No. 32". SECTION 4 The Town Council finds that the development plan for SDD. No. 32 meets each of the standards set forth in Section 18.40.080 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail or demonstrates that either one or more of them is not applicable, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. In accordance with Section 18.40.040, the development plan for SDD No. 32 is approved. The development plan is comprised of those plans submitted by David William Haase Associates, and consists of the following documents: 1. Sheet No. 1, dated February 23, 1994 (site plan). 2. Sheet No. 2, dated February 23, 1994 (landscape plan). 3. Sheet No. 3, dated February 23, 1994 (west building elevation). 4. Sheet No. 4, dated February 23, 1994 (south building elevation). 5. Sheet No. 5, dated January 24, 1994 (north building elevation). 6. Sheet No. 6, dated February 23, 1994 (east building elevation). 7. Sheet No. 7, dated January 24, 1994 (garage level 1" floor plan). 8. Sheet No. 8, dated January 24, 1994 (bedroom level "2" floor plan). 9. Sheet No. 9, dated January 24, 1994 (great room level "3" floor plan). 10. Other general submittal documents that define the development standards of the Special Development District. Ordinance No. 7, 2 Series of 1994 SECTION 5 In addition to the Approved Development Plan described in Section 4 above, the foilowing development standards have been submitted to the Planning and Environmental Commission for its consideration and recommendation and are hereby approved by the Town Council; these standards are incorporated in the Approved Development Plan to protect the integrity of the development of SDD No. 32; the following are the development standards for SDD No. 32; A. Lot Area - The lot area shall consist of approximately 3,659 square feet. B. Setbacks - The required setbacks shall be as indicated on the Approved Development Plans. C. Height - The maximum height of the Cornice Building shall not exceed 33 feet and shall be as dimensioned on the Approved Development Plans. The elevation drawings shall be revised to verify a maximum height of 33 feet at the time the Design Review Board application is submitted. D. Density Control - The maximum GRFA for the Cornice Building shall not exceed 2,445 square feet. This figure includes 250 square feet of GRFA that has been added to the GRFA allowance on the site per Chapter 18.71 of the Vail Municipal Code (Additional Gross Residential Floor Area). The approved density for the Cornice Building shall be one (1) singte family dwelling unit. E. Site Coverage - The maximum site coverage for this Special Development District shall not exceed 1,397 square feet, or 38% of the lot area, and shall be as indicated on the Approved Development Plans. F. Landscaping - All landscaping shall be in accordance with the Approved Development Plans. SECTION 6 The developer, jointly and severally, agrees with the following requirements, which are a part of the Town's approval of the establishment of this SDD No. 32: 1. That prior to the Town's issuance of a demolition/building permit for the redevelopment project, the developer shall identify the location of two or three permanently restricted employee housing units, which provide a minimum of two kitchens and three bedrooms. The units shall meet the Town of Vail housing ordinance requirements. The proposal for acceptance of the employee housing units shall be brought back to the PEC, and possibly Town Ordinance No. 7, 3 Series of 1994 Council (if so desired), for their review and approval at a regularly scheduled meeting. 2. The applicant shall provide a drainage easement to the Town in order to provide for the maintenance of the existing storm water drainage system located on the western edge of this property. The location and width of the easement will be determined by the Town Engineer. 3. The landscape plan shall be amended to show the addition of one additional spruce tree along the southern property line in order to provide a more significant visual buffer - between the stream walk and the proposed vehicle turnaround area. The applicant, or his assigns, agrees to be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping on Town property, as indicated on the approved landscape plan, for a period of three years. If any vegetation dies during the three year period, it shall be replaced by the property owner at the time, at his/her expense. 4. A revocable right-of-way permit shall be obtained for all improvements on public property. 5. The maximum height of the building shall be reduced from 35 feet to 33 feet. SECTION 7 Amendments to the approved development plan shall be administered and approved pursuant to Section 18.40.100 Amendment Procedure and Section 18.66.060 Hearinqs - Conduct. SECTION 8 The developer must begin construction of the Special Development District within three (3) years from the time of its final approval, and continue diligently toward completion of the project. The developer must meet the requirements of Section 18.40.120 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. SECTION 9 tf any part, section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid. Ordinance No. 7, 4 Series of 1994 SECTION 10 The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and its inhabitants thereof. SECTION 11 The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provisions or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless stated herein. . INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 15th day of March, 1994, and a public hearing shall be held on this 5th day of April, 1994, at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of , 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATl"EST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:10RD94.7 Ordinance No. 7, 5 series or 1994 EXHIBIT A Cornice Building, 362 Vail Valley Drive and more specifically described as follows: A part of Tract "B" and a part of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village, First Filing, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Vail Village, First Fling; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Northeast corner of said Tract "B"; thence South 10014'00" West along the Easterly line of said Tract "B"; a distance of 198.31 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of said Tract "B" a distance of 100.00 feet to the true point of beginning thence north 09010'07" West a distance of 41.87 feet; thence South 88027'11" West a distance of 75.21 feet; thence South 27013'37" East of distance of 77.37 feet; thence North 57024'00" East a distance of 55.11 feet, more or less to the true point of beginning. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DANA INVESTMENTS ADVISORS, INC., AS A MONEY MANAGER FOR THE FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AS PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO. WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or financial institutions as depositories for funds of the Town and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Dana Investments as a depository for funds of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows: 1. Dana Investments Advisors, Inc. is hereby designated as a depository for the funds of the Town of Vail, 2. Steve Thompson, the Finance Director of the Town of Vail, or his successor, and Christine Anderson, Finance Controller of the Town of Vail, or her successor, and Judy Popeck, Accounting Technician of the Town of Vail, or her successor, are hereby authorized to open any deposit or checking accounts in the name of the Town of Vail at Dana Investments. When an account with Dana Investments is liquidated,. a check shall be made payable to the Town of Vail and mailed to 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:\RESOLU94.8 1, Resolution No. 8, Series of 7994 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FR: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager DA: March 15, 1994 RE: Town Manager Report for March 15, 1994, Regular Evening Meeting VIP Traininq. Bob Lamberti and Miles Weigold will be in town from March 21, 1994, through April 1, 1994, to conduct the second session of the Vail Improvement Process training. During this period, Administration, Community Relations, Public Works, Data Processing, and the Police Department will receive training in the fundamentals of quality management and the department improvement training. We expect approximately 60 employees to receive training during this period. This will bring the total number of employees trained to date to 160. Following this session there will be one final training session which.will complete the training for this phase of this program. Performance Based Budqet Implementation. As you are aware, in 1993, Council agreed to change the format of the municipal budget to incorporate a"performance based budget." The philosophy of performance based budgeting is one that sets service fevels. Each department is expected to maintain its service levels without additional funding. Department Heads are encouraged to use resources as efficiently as possible and any savings resulting from efficiencies, without a decrease in service levels, is allowed to be retained by the department. The Town of Vail established a policy whereby each department would retain 90% of savings, with 10% reverting to the Town Manager's office to be used at his discretion. Council wilf recall the savings from 1993 will be a 1994 Supplemental Appropriation. As indicated previously, this budget process was implemented in FY 1994. We are in the process of implementing the specific provisions of this budget. In FY 1993, approximately $300,000 in savings occurred in the the General Fund. Accordingly, 90% was returned to the department heads for their use. For your information, I have attached a memo to the Department Heads which implemented this program. Fire Department Traininq. As you may have read in the paper fast Friday, the Fire Department had intended to conduct a series of emergency test runs this week. The purpose of the tests was to monitor and analyze response times from one end of the town to the other. This data is to be used in the analysis for the addition of a new station in West Vail. Following discussions with Chief Duran, and in consideration of the World Cup Championships, we have postponed these tests until next week. VRD Traininq. Please find the attached letter from Rob Robinson concerning a training session which is being hosted by the VRD. I have spoken to Rob and he indicated the speaker for this event is extremely well qualified and provides and conducts a very interesting workshop. This session would be particularly useful for new Councilmembers. If you are interested in attending, please contact either Rob Robinson or me. Communitv Survev. Pam and Suzanne have been working with Nolan Rosall of RRC Associates on the community survey project for 1994.This will be a scaled-down version from last year's efforts and will involve a written questionnaire to be mailed in April. In addition to gauging community opinion on a variety of policy-related issues, the survey will measure service levels as outlined in our performance-based budget. I'll share a draft of the questions with you within the next few weeks. Electronic Mail. In order to facilitate internal communication, we are in the process of installing an electronic mail system for all the town's departments. This software package has been ordered and witl be installed within the next thirty days. The cost of this package is $3,000 and is being funded as part of our computer network system. . u . ~y (7)WN OF VAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Town Manager Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21051 FAX 479-2157 MEMORANDUM TO: Depcfftment Heads FR: Bob McLaurin, Town Mcmager RE: Performcmce Budget Implementation DT: Mcach 3, 1994 In order to implement the performcmce based budget, it is necesscuy to estcrblish a policy regcading roll forwc[rds cmd division savings. After discussing this issue with each of you, the following policy will be implemented. Effective FY 94, General Fund roll forwcQds will be eliminated. Savings within each division will be calculated cmd 90% retcuned by the division generating the savings. . Ten percent (10%) will be trcrosferred into the Town Mcmager's account. Although, roll forwccrds cQe being eliminated, I will consider requests for roll forwcirds on a case-by- case basis. Any request for roll forwc[rds should be in writing cmd should specify the cunount requested to be rolled into FY 94. The request should also contcdn a justification for the roll forwcTd. As indicated, ninety percent of your depcQtment's savings will be retcrined by your depcatment. The basic guideline for expenditure of these funds is thcrt the savings should be used to help achieve your depcrtment 's goccls cmd mission. Within this pczccuneter, these funds may be generally expended as you deem appropriate. Please discuss cmy expenditures with me prior to committing these funds. The principal prohibition on these expenditures is they ccmnot be used to fund additional permcment personnel. Although you have discretion in the expenditure of your savings, it will be necessmy for the Town Council to approve a supplementctl appropriation before these funds c[re expended. Steve Thompson has ccrlculcrted the general fund savings of each depc[rtment. Thcmk you for your assistcmce in implementing this progrcun. I hope this clraifies the issue. If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at extension 2105. UQ.- tft 't K A.e,w WiLq ~ I~~etr,~-a 9~uo ? toc ~ ~,o wt.u , . /ail ~a PEt9-a-~( VAIL GOLF CLUB JOHN A. DOBSON ARENA ~ 303-479-2260 32l Fast Lionshead Circle 3,ro, 9~ FORD TENNIS COMPLEX ~il. Coiorado 81657 9~ 303-479-2294 303-479-?~,~~ /~,,,,i ,LQ,I.C, ~ ~ ,~pv~;~ ~}-c4 LOf,I.~N V l MARKETING/SPECIAL EVENTS VpIL YOUTH SERVICES DIs'~" ~ A~'~' SPORTS 395 East Lionshead Circle a 303479-2279 Vsil, Colorado 81657 NATURE CENTER 303479-2292 292 West Meadow Drive - Vail, Colorado 81657 303479-2291 303479-2279 - FpX 303479-2197 March 4, 1994 RECEIVED MAR T 8 199~ Dear Bob: On Thursday, May 26, 1994, the Vail Recreation District will be bringing Mr. AI Walker to town to discuss information pertinent to all elected officials and to appointed staff members. AI has been improving board member/council/staff relationships since 1981. He is the immediate past president of the National Speakers Association and holds the designation of Certified Speaking Professional. We have asked AI to specifically address the following issues: 1. How to be an effective ambassador to the community. 2. How to become a better elected official. 3. Staff/Elected Member Relationships. • What is the elected official's role? • What is the Town Manager's/Administrator's role? • How do I get the most out of my Director/Town Manager? 4. How to handle complaints effectively from the public. 5. How to maintain good board member and Town Manager/Administrative relations even in a crisis. 6. Which responsibilities are the Board/Council, and which are the Administrators/Managers. 7. Long range planning. 8. How to function more as a team. Rob Robinson, Colleen McCarthy and I had the opportunity to hear AI speak in San Jose this past fall. We were all three impressed not only by his knowledge work\walker of Board/Staff relations, but also by how well he presents this knowledge. His combination of humor and knowledge make for an excellent seminar. AI will be speaking on May 26, 1994 as follows: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Team Leadership and Boardmanship 12:00 - 1:00 AM Luncheon Talk 2:00 - 4:00 PM The Challenge of Change 4:15-5:00 PM Motivational Conclusion The Board would like to invite you to join us for this unique professional development opportunity. A member of the Vail Recreation District will be contacting you within the next few weeks to further elaborate on AI's qualities and to confirm your attendance at this seminar. Sincerely, ~ ~ Gail Molloy Board Member work\walker