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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-17 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1994 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. 2. Appointment of two members to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority. 3. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994, a resolution rat'rfying and adopting the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado for 1994195. 4. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994, a resolution approving and adopting the Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. 5. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance rezoning a tract from Primary/Secondary Residential, Section 18.13 to Low Density Mutti-Family Residential, Section 18.16 generally located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road more spec'rfically described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the bth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence a brass cap set for a witness comer for the West Quarter of said Section 14, bears (North 29 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West, 1073.08 feet Deed) (North 43 Degrees I5 minutes 02 seconds West, 915.96 feet Measured); Thence North 74 degrees OS minutes 19 seconds East, 10.76 feet; Thence 183.62 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which are subtends a chord bearing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 181.76 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East, 62.77 feet; Thence 147.43 feet along the arc of a curve to the left which arc subtends a chord bearing North 86 degrees 36 minutes 17 seconds East, 145.60 feet; Thence North 70 degrees 52 minutes 55 seconds East, 406.55 feet; Thence 54.10 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which arc subtends a chord bearing South 47 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East, 44.20 feet; Thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West, 110.51 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 18 minutes 91 seconds West, 320.00 feet; Thence North 19 degrees 07 minutes OS seconds West, 50.00 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West, 160.18 feet; Thence South 10 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds West, 36.48 feet; Thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West, 337.72 feet; Thence (North 11 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East, 130.00 feet Deed) North 11 degrees 55 minutes 31 seconds East, 129.75 feet Measured) to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Bearing from G.L.O. record for South half of Section line between Sections 14-15. (G.LO. record South Ol degrees 30.2 minutes East) (South Ol degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds East Measured) Applicant: Juanita Pedotto represented by Greg Amsden. 6. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/24!94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THERE WILL BE NO VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:~AGENDA.TC R . ;U VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1994 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. 7:40 P.M. 2. Appointment of iwo members to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Pam Brandmeyer Action Reauested of Council: Select by ballot vote two of the three candidates. Don White, Amy Fritz, and Elizabeth Pickett are the candidates interviewed earlier this date at Work Session. 7:50 P.M. 3. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994, a resolution ratifying and adopting the Mission, ' Bob McLaurin Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado for 1994/95. ' Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994. 7:55 P.M. 4. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994, a resolution approving and adapting the Forest Mike Mollica Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. Rich Phelps Action Reauested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994. Staff Recommendation; Approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994. 8:00 P.M. 5. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance rezoning a tract Andy Knudtsen from Primary/Secondary Residential, Section 18.13 to Low Density Multi-Family Residential, Section 18.16 generally located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road more spec'rfically described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence a brass cap set for a witness corner for the West Quarter of said Section 14, bears (North 29 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West, 1073.08 feet Deed) (North 43 Degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds West, 915.96 feet Measured); Thence North 74 degrees OS minutes 19 seconds East, 10.76 feet; Thence 183.62 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which are subtends a chord bearing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 181.76 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East, 62.77 feet; Thence 147.43 feet along the arc of a curve to the left which arc subtends a chord bearing North 86 degrees 36 minutes 17 seconds East, 145.60 feet; Thence North 70 degrees 52 minutes 55 seconds East, 406.55 feet; Thence 54.10 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which arc subtends a chord bearing South 47 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East, 44.20 feet; Thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West, 110.51 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 18 minutes 91 seconds West, 320.00 feet; Thence North 19 degrees 07 minutes OS seconds West, 50.00 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West, 160.18 feet; Thence South 10 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds West, 36.48 feet; Thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West, 337.72 feet; Thence (North 11 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East, 130.00 feet Deed) North 11 degrees 55 minutes 31 seconds East,.129.75 feet Measured) to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Bearing from G.L.O. record for South half of Section line between Sections 14-15. (G.L.O. record South O1 degrees 30.2 minutes East) (South O1 degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds East Measured) Applicant: Juanita Pedotto represented by Greg Amsden. Action Reauested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1 t 1994, on second reading. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, on second reading. 8:30 P.M. 6. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/24/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THERE WILL BE NO VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6R/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING . WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:WGENDA.TC 2 RESOLUTION NO. 13 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING . THE MISSION, VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO FOR 1994/95. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado recognizes the importance of goal setting as part of effective local government policy making; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council, after much discussion and debate, has articulated the Town Council's vision for the Vail Community and identified the Mission of the Town of Vail organization; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has also identified ten (10) goals and numerous priority objectives; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council's Vision for our community is: • To be the premier mountain community and international resort; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council declares it is the Mission of the Town of Vail to provide: • Effective and efficient municipal services; An environmentally sensitive high quality of life; • A positive, sustained economic climate; and • Responsible community leadership; and WHEREAS, the Goals of the Town of Vail, Colorado are: • To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vail, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the Denver/Glenwood corridor through amulti-model system; • To pursue a Valleywide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector to provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication, and to improve the value delivered for tax dollars expended; • To facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which is affordable, and compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social viability of the Town of Vail; To strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community and maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and quality of life considerations; • To provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure; Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994 • To work to promote a positive, year round economic environment; • To strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment and to maintain a high quality of life for Vail residents and guests while protecting the Town's natural resources; • To maintain the financial viability of the Town; • To maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization; and • To provide services and support activities that enhance quality of life in the Town of Vail. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council desires to ratify the Mission, Vision, Goals and Priority Objectives; and WHEREAS, the Goals and Priority Objectives will serve as the basis of the 1994/95 Operations and Maintenance Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and the Town of Vail work program. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That the Vail Town Council hereby ratifies Exhibit A, the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado, for 1994/95. 2. That the Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and,welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 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:\RESOLU94.13 Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994 TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO VISION STATEMENT ' May 17, 1994 TO BE THE PREMIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL RESORT. TOWN 01= VAIL, COLORADO MISSION STATEMENT May 17, 1994 IT IS THE MISSION OF THE TOa1VN OF VAIL TO PROVIDE: * EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES * AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE.. * POSITIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC CLIMATE * RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO STATEMENT OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES 1994 TRANSPORTATION Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vail, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the Denver/Glenwood corridor through amulti-model system. (1) Provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the Main Vail and West Vail intersections. (14 points) (2) Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional transportation system. (16 points} (3) Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods into the Vail Village and Lionshead. (21 points) (4) Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley. (24 points) (5) Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents. (36 points} (6) Cooperate with other governmental agencies to promote the viability of the Eagle Airport. (46 points) (7) Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs. (47 points) (8) Investigate combined transportation services for school children within the RE50J School District. (48 points) INTERGOVERNIVIENTAL RELATIONS Pursue a Valley wide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector to provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication; and to improve the value delivered for tax dollars expended. (1) Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to discuss matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation. (24 points) (2) Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. (29 points) (3) Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the regional transportation system. (32 points) 1 TOV Statement of Goals and Objectrves/1994 (4) Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities for the shared services. (40 points) (5) Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing effort. (41 points) (6) Investigate the potential of a private land trust to preserve open lands. (41 points) (7) Explore the political and economic feasibility of consolidation with other town and/or special districts. (45 points) (8) Work with the Recreation Authority to complete the site planning, including a residential component, and secure the necessary approvals for the Berry Creek 5th site. (47 points) (9) Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies. (48 points) (10) Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect open space outside the Town of Vail. (52 points) (11) Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vail. (63 points) HOUSING Facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which is affordable, and compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social viability of the Town of Vail. (1) Begin construction on TOV-owned parcels. (15 points) (2) Identify and acquire existing dwelling units to be converted to permanently deed restricted housing units. (25 points) (3) Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordable housing. (25 points) (4) Analyze previously identified land to be used for construction of new local housing units. (26 points) * Vail Commons Old Town Shops * Lots adjacent to Manager's House * Upper Eagle Valley/Lionshead sites. (5} Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize the local population, thereby increasing voter base. (34 points) (6) Work to stop the conversion of local housing into tourist properties. (37 points) (7) Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties. (39 points) 2 TOV Statement of Goals and Objectivesl1994 (8) Work with Housing Authority to develop a 5 year Housing Plan. (Affordable Housing Study, Housing Authority Business Plan) (51 points) PLANNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community. Maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and quality of life considerations. (1) Implement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway) site plan. (17 points) (2) Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of open lands within the Town of Vail. (26 points) (3) Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of existing and planned infrastructure. (32 votes) (4) Identify parcels necessary to meet future local housing needs. (36 points) (5) Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of land uses and recognizes the capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made features. (37 points) (6) Implement the Cemetery Plan. (40 points) (7) Conduct proactive, long range planning activities. (40 points) (8) Provide efficient development review and current planning activities. (42 points) (9) Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail. (46 points) INFRASTRUCTURE Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure. (1) Plan, prioritize, and fund additional infrastructure necessary to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Work to promote a positive, year round economic environment. (1) Maintain and encourage the retention of the short term bed base in the Vail Village and Lionshead. (13 points) (2) Work with the Vail Recreation District, the Vail Valley Marketing Board, the Vail Valley Foundation, and others to conduct special events that will enhance the local economy. (17 points) 3 TOV Statement of Goals and Objectives/1994 Ladner Parcel: This unplatted, private parcel is located north of Lots 8 and 9, ' Block A, Vail Ridge (Cortina Lane). This parcel is located outside of the municipal boundaries of the Town of Vail. size: 7.2 acres Encumberances: None identified Zoning: Resource (County Zoning)' Hazards: None identified Unique Resource Values: None identified ` Possible.Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service. Status Update: Town of Vail is in the process of acquiring*** East Vail Water Tank Parcel: Upper Eagle Valley Eater District needs to expand current storage facility. .This expansion may.encumber National Forest .System Lands. Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership. size: Undetermined pending proposal Encumberances: None Zoning: None Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow zones, medium severity rockfall hazard zone, and high hazard snow avalanche zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Convey a parcel sufficient to allow for needed expansion to the Town of Vail or Water District Ulbrich Properties Lots 16. 19, and 211: These three lots are privately owned and are located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary in the west Vail area. The lots are immediately north of I-70 and west of the Vail Ridge Subdivision. Size: Lot 16 is 17.83 acres, Lot 19 is 16.41 acres, Lot 21 is 13.47 acres Encumberances: Forest Service road and trail easements Zoning: Hillside Residential (Nov. 17, 1987) Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow zones, high severity rockfall hazard zone in the southern portion of Lot 21 Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires these parcels, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service 16 Parcel A: This parcel is located immediately north of Vail View Drive and west of Potato Patch Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size:-11 acres Encumberances: Vail Valley Drive and Potato Patch Drive both traverse this parcel Zoning: Public Use District Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Red Sandstone Creek) and medium and high severity rockfall zones. Unique. Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible~Management Practice: Conveyance.to the Town of Vail of the southeast half of the parcel and deannexaton for the remaining northwestern portion Vail das Schone Parcel: This parcel is located northeast of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block H, Vail Das Schone Filing No. 2. The parcel is entirely National Forest System Lands. Size: Not determined Encumberances: None Zoning: None Hazards: None identified Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail. Vail Heights Parcel: These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the north of the Vail Heights subdivision in West Vail. The Eagle County Assessor is unsure of. ownership and believes that the Town of Vail may be the owner. Size: Not determined Encumberances: None Zoning: None Hazards: None identified Unique .Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service. - 15 Parcel C: This parcel is located immediately south of Rockledge Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 11.5 acres Encumberances: The entire parcel is within the Vail Associates ski area permit. An unauthorized diversion structure exists near the center of the northern boundary. An unauthorized driveway and numerous landscape improvements occur on~the western portion. Portions of Rockledge Road are also located on the western portion of the parcel. Zoning: Greenbelt Open Space District Hazards: The southeastern portion of the parcel is located within a medium severity rock fall hazard zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail, with private participation, of the western portion of the parcel, up to the western boundary of the adjacent Lot 1. Since this parcel is within a winter sports special use permit, it is intended that this conveyance would occur with the concurrence of the permittee, and that it would include only that portion of the parcel that is currently encumbered with improvements. The desired management practice for the remaining eastern portion is conveyance to the permittee since this parcel also lies within the winter sports special use permit. It is intended that this conveyance would occur only with the participation. and concurrence of the Town of Vail. Such conveyance would be subject to agreement on a conceptual master plan to be implemented once the parcel is no longer in federal ownership. The conceptual master plan must accommodate the existing permitted uses and facilities and provide desired access for the permittee and the Town of Vail. Parcel B: This parcel is located immediately north of the main Vail Interstate 70 interchange and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. + ' Size: 40 acres ' Encumberances: Public right of way, special use permit for horse stables and trail rides, and numerous utility corridors Zoning: Agricultural and Open Space Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Spraddle Creek), moderate hazard debris flow area, medium severity rockfall-zone Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail Status Change: Conveyed to the Town of Vail - 14 Parcel F: This parcel is located at the north end of Booth Falls Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 14.8 acres Encumberances: Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District has a water storage facility on the parcel under special use permit Zoning: Public Use District, Town of Vail is considering rezoning to Agriculture and Open Space Hazards: High severity rockfall zone, high hazard debris flow zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible tanagement Practice: Conveyance_to the Town of Vail for the southern portion of the parcel and deannexation for the northern portion. The Forest Service would need to reserve access and trailhead parking for the Booth Creek trail J Parcel E: This parcel is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 10 acres Encumberances: Town of Vail has purchased the northern one third of the parcel that included a golf course maintenance facility Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris avalanche zones; medium severity rockfall hazard zone; and possible snow avalanche influence zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the northern portion, of the parcel (accomplished) and deannexation for the southern portion ~ ' Parcel D: This parcel is located. immediately south of Ptarmigan Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. ' Size: 5 acres Encumberances: Ptarmigan Road crosses the northern portion of the parcel Zoning: 'Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: High hazard debris avalanche zone; medium severity rockfall hazard zone; and possible snow avalanche influence zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the northwest portion of the parcel and deannexation for the remaining portion - 13 Parcel H: This parcel is located along Gore Creek near the Interstate 70 right of way and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 40 acres - Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service for Highway 6~(Bighorn Road) Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: 100-year floodplain along Gore Creek, two areas of medium severity rockfall hazard. The Town of Vail's Snow Avalanche Hazard does not include this parcel Unique Resource Values: Wetlands along Gore Creek Possible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail. The Forest Service would need to reserve .access to the Gore Creek campground and would need to reserve trailhead parking and access to trailhead Parcel G: This parcel is located immediately north of Prima Court and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 5 acres Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service fcr High"way 6 (Bighorn Road) Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: Portion of parcel within medium severity rockfall hazard Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail Parcels G-2, G-3. G-4, and G-5: These four triangular shaped parcels are' located north of the Interstate 70 right of way and contain National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. The intent of the annexation was to capture the Interstate 70 easement. size: Undetermined Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 Zoning: None Hazards: Parcel G-2 is within a high severity rockfall zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail 12 ATTACHMENT A Narrative and Map of Possible Management Practices 11 .The range of possible management practices or authorities for landownershiF~~ adjustments include the purchase of non-Federal lands, donation of non-Federal lands, exchange, sale of Federal lands to municipalities, and legislated adjustments. The Town of Vail landownership working grow-p applied these authorities to the Town of Vail study area in an attempt to take advantage of the opportunities identified above. The result was a narrative and map describing desired management practices for landownership adjustments (see Attachment A). .Once a landownership adjustment is proposed, a parcel specific environmental analysis will be conducted. This analysis must include a determination of public interest and must consider a reasonable range of alternatives, including no action.' The management practice identified for the subject parcel(s) (see Attachment A) would be one of the alternatives considered in detail. The Forest Service decision maker may then choose all or portions of any alternative considered. VI. FOREST PLAN CONSISTENCY: The management practices identified above comply with the directives of the White River Forest Land and Resource Management Plan and with all legislative authorities. The selected management practices are within the public interest. t 10 V. POSSIBLE T4ANAGENIENT PRACTICES: Differences between the existing conditions and the desired future conditions indicate a potential opportunity or the need to take actions to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Plan. The means to achieve the desired future conditions are possible management practices. Comparing the existing condition of landownership within the Town of Vail Special Study Area to National Forest policy; the goal and objectives found in the Forest Plan; and the desired future condition statements developed by the ' Town of Vail working group yields several potential opportunities for landownership management: 1. Eliminate National Forest System lands within the Town of Vail. 2. Improve opportunities for. local governments to acquire and preserve open space. 3. The Forest Service, Town of Vail, and Eagle County shall consider land-use objectives established on lands administered by the other parties in their management practices. 4. Reduce the number of National Forest special use permits for Town of Vail infrastructure facilities. 5. Resolve all title claims and eliminate all encroachments involving National Forest System lands. 6. Eliminate Town of Vail zoning of National Forest System lands. 7. Jointly plan and integrate recreation. opportunities and facilities. 8. Improve or maintain public access to National Forest System lands. New access points should meet Town of Vail and Forest Service objectives. 9. Reduce the private and National Forest boundary to reduce the extent of property boundary survey, posting, and maintenance. 10. Jointly enforce regulations pertaining to the management of the common boundary. 11. That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both' local and national public benefit. Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases, and all efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts: 9 agencies share in the enforcement of regulations pertaining to the boundary. .The boundary has been simplified where possible, irregularities have been reduced or eliminated. 3. That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both local and national public benefit. Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the decision making process of-all land exchanges and purchases, and all efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts. ~ 4. That all lands acquired by the Town of Vail are used for public purposes such as open space, employee housing .(per Town.of Vail Employee Housing Ordinance), recreation or for the resolution of unauthorized uses. 5. That the Town of Vail, Eagle County,. or the Forest Service acquire all privately owned tracts, parcels, and previously unplatted lands adjacent to, and outside of, the common Town of Vail and Forest Service boundary. These lands are transferred to the A~ational Forest System, Eagle County, or the Town of Vail where joint objectives are ' satisfied. 6. That public access to National Forest System lands be maintained or improved. New access points meet Town of Vail and_Forest Service needs. 7. That National Forest System lands within the study area that are• encumbered with abandoned uses, unauthorized uses, or infrastructure related facilities are reduced or eliminated. 8. That the Town of Vail and National Forest recreation opportunities are jointly planned and integrated. 9. That all unincorporated;.platted residential areas within the study area are annexed within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. i 10. That the wood fiber production emphasis management area (7.E), as identified in the Forest Plan, that can be viewed from the Town of Vail be replaced by a recreation emphasis prescription. 11. That new developments are discouraged on private lands that exist outside and adjacent to the Town of Vail. The above statements represent both goals that the Town of Vail, Eagle County, and the Forest Service will pursue in partnership, others are individual goals. For example, the discouragement of new developments on private lands (Item 11) is outside the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and would be the burden of the Town of Vail and Eagle County. 8 - d. Lands which include floodplain or wetlands. e. On lands having outstanding scenic values or critical ecosystems, . when these resources are threatened by change of use or when management may be enhanced by public ownership. f. Lands which are National Forest in character that provide essential big game winter range and are valuable for other National Forest purposes. 2. Classify lands for conveyance according to the following priorities: a. To states, counties, cities, or other federal agencies when - conveyance will serve a greater public interest. b. Zn small parcels intermingled with mineral or homestead patents. c. Suitable for development by the private sector, if development (residential, agricultural, industrial, recreational, etc.) is in the public interest. d. When critical or unique resources (wetlands, flood plains,- essential big game winter range, threatened or endangered species habitat, historical or cultural resources.,' critical ecosystems, etc.) only when effects are mitigated by reserving. interest to protect the resource, or by exchange where other critical resources to be acquired are considered to be of equal or greater value. In addition, the Forest Service Manual direction is to avoid the disposal of National Forest System Lands occupied under term permit unless the existing permitted use can be.accommodated by agreement with the permittee. These term permits were issued and are administered based on a favorable determination that such facilities are in the public interest. In many cases, these lands contain permanent improvements crucial to the operation of the permit and may best be managed under the private ownership of the permittee. The needs and concerns of local communities are an important component in determining the desired future condition of landownership patterns along common boundaries. The Town of Vail landownership working group formulated a set of goals for the desired future condition based on a ten year planning horizon: 1. That there be no National Forest System lands within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. 2. That the Forest Service survey, identify, and maintain the common boundary of the Town of Vail and the Forest Service and that both 7 4. Enable the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress " for establishment of classified areas such as wilderness, national recreation areas, and scenic rivers; 5. Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency, improve efficiency for the development of private lands, and improve opportunities for community expansion; 6. Reduce the need for and number of rights-of-way to provide for public access to National Forest System land and private access to inholdings; ' 7. Reduce the miles of private/Forest Service property line and to reduce. the miles of property: boundary survey, posting, and maintenance; 8. Reduce special use permit administration; 9. Conveyance of lands, especially near communities, that are encumbered with private uses and where acquisition of other lands can better serve the public interest; 10. Improve opportunities for agency and private partners to provide recreational, wildlife, and other natural resource services; J- 11. Maintain and .improve the ability to acquire key parcels through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Composite Program; 12. Reconcile Recreation Composite Plans with the Forest Plan. Under Management Requirements in the Forest Direction section of Chapter 3 in the Forest Plan, General Direction statements describe the priorities for landownership adjustments: 1. Classify lands for acquisition or to acquire interests where lands have been identified as more valuable for National Forest purposes, or where current or potential use of private lands would adversely affect National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer impacts to another site according to the following priorities: a. In designated wilderness areas and other Congressionally classified areas. b. Where-lands or rights-of-way are needed to meet resource management goals and objectivities. c. Lands which provide habitat for threatened and endangered species of animals and plants. 6 - Wilderness-Semi-urimitive 18C1: Management emphasis is for the protection and perpetuation of essentially natural bio-physical conditions. A survey of the Town of Vail and National Forest boundary was conducted by the Forest Srvice in 1991 and numerous title claims were identified. These title claims range from portions of homes and private roads to landscaping and outdoor lighting on lands identified as part of the National Forest System. Portions of National Forest trails and trailheads appear to be located on private property or Town of Vail owned lands. National Forest System lands adjacent to.the Town of Vail host numerous components of the Town's utility infrastructure. Water tanks, pcwerlines., sewer lines, electronic sites, and roads are a few examples. IV. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITION: The Forest Service defines the desired future condition of the landownership pattern as that pattern expected to result if the goals and objectives of the Forest Plan are achieved. Chapter 3 of the Forest Plan outlines broad goals for the Lands program: -Acquire private lands within wilderness. Consolidate National Forest Ownership Patterns. -Acquire necessary rights-of-way to facilitate management of the Forest including public access to National Forest System lands. -Pursue opportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve management efficiency for both National Forest System land and intermingled private lands to meet high priority resource management objectives. National policy prescribes that Landownership.Adjustment Analyses shall classify lands for acquisition or conveyance to achieve the following objectives: 1. Enable the Forest/Grassland to .implement a proactive land acquisition and conveyance program; 2. Enable the Forest/Grassland to achieve the legislative objectives for which it was established; 3. Enable the Forest Service to acquire lands valuable for recreation, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and other natural resource management purposes; 5 to the 1969 Land Classification Plan was approved that allowed for the conveyance of two parcels for urban expansion and to improve the public administration of the parcels. The amendment stated that, "if the tracts were traded and developed it would be with the general commitment and approval of the city and county governments." This decision helped to reinforce a strong role for the Town of Vail and Eagle County in Forest Service land ownership decisions. In January .of 1980, District Ranger Nunn submitted a Petition of Annexation to the Town of Vail for eight parcels of National Forest System Lands totalling 138 acres, more or less. In February the Vail Town Council passed an ordinance annexing these parcels. The Town passed.an ordinance in April that zoned three of-the subject parcels,. approximately 36 acres," as Public Use District and. the remaining parcels, approximately 102 acres, as Green Belt and Natural Open Space. The Forest Service maintains that Ranger Nunn lacked the authority to petition for annexation and therefore the agency does not recognize the-action.. The annexation and zoning of National Forest System lands by the Town of Vail continues to be a point of contention that further complicates management of adjoining lands. The current Forest Plan, published in 198.4, identifies specific management requirements for individual areas within the Forest. A management area prescription was developed for each area. The management area prescriptions for National Forest System lands. adjacent to the Town of Vail are summarized below. A detailed description and the location of these management areas are found in Appendix A: Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment Map. winter Snorts Site (1B1: Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing on existing sites and maintains selected inventoried sites for future downhill skiing recreation opportunities. Semi-primitive N,otorized Recreation (2A1: Management emphasis is for semi-primitive motorized recreation opportunities such as snowmobiling, four-wheel driving, and motorcycling both on and off roads and trails. Semi-primitive. Non-motorized Recreation I3A1: Management emphasis is for semi-primitive, nonmotorized recreation on both roaded and unroaded areas. Non-forested wildlife Winter Ranae fSAt: Management emphasis is on winter range for deer, elk, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. wood Fiber Production (7E1: Management emphasis is on wood fiber production and utilization of large roundwood of a size and quality suitable for sawtimber. 4 - visits, and discussed landoo~nership opportunities and concerns. The group initially developed several statements describing a desired future condition for landownership patterns and adjustments. Possible management practices were then developed based on the desired future condition. A narrative description and a map depicting the location of these management practices was subsequently developed. This draft information was the subject of three public meetings hosted by the Town of Vail and the Forest Service. The first meeting was a presentation of the desired future condition and possible management practices at a regular session of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission. Several members of the Town Council. and interested residents were present at this meeting. Later this same information was presented at a special evening meeting. This meeting was well attended by interested residents and business representatives. The third meeting was a.final presentation of the specific parcel research to the Vail Tcwn Council. Many of=the comments and concerns received at the meeting were incorporated into the final draft. III.EXISTING CONDITION The Town of Vail is an internationally renowned four season resort. The municipal boundaries are essentially surrounded by National Forest System lands. Presently, the private land within the Town is about 90 percent developed. Real estate values are high. The potential to create additional private land suitable for development creates a highly competitive and speculative environment. Conversely, the purchase and preservation of land to be used as open space has been a high priority for the Town of Vail. As a result, proposed landownership adjustments within and adjacent to the Town of Vail are often highly controversial. Forest Service administrative decisions have been repeatedly appealed by the Town of Vail and its citizens. Civil lawsuits have resulted when appellants failed to get relief through the administrative process. Landownership adjustment proponents have also pursued legislative action to consummate exchange. proposals. Landownership adjustments are costly and time consuming. The most recent adjustment was a conveyance of two parcels to the Town of Vail under the authorities of.both the Sisk and Townsite Acts. This process took just over ten years from the time of proposal to completion. The cost to both the Town and the Forest Service was very high. A portion of the original proposal is still being contested in civil court. The National Forest System lands surrounding the Town of Vail are highly regarded by residents and visitors for their recreation, scenic, and wilderness values. The White River National Forest completed a Land Classification Plan in 1969. This plan focused on acquisition priorities. In 1977, an amendment 3 - NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment I. PURPOSE AND NEED: The Forest Service Manual (FSM 5407.1) directs that the Forest Supervisor shall prepare and maintain appropriate written material to implement landownership adjustment actions and rights-of-way procurement in conformance with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The manual further directs that.each National sr^orest will prepare a Landownership Adjustment Analysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan a- an amendment. The White River-National .Forest Management Plan gives direction with identified strategies to guide the decision maker in considering land adjustment offers, and as a tool in the management of the National Forest. These strategies.. consider .acquisition and conveyance criteria. The management plan does not present specific strategies for areas that have complex ownership patterns and associated high land values. The Holy Cross Ranger District identified three areas where these conditions exist: the Town of Vail; Town of Minturn; and the Edwards, Town of Avon, and Eagle-Vail area. This document presents the possible management practices for a landownership adjustment. strategy in the Town o'_ Vail -ar.ea. Therefore, this Landownership Adjustment Analysis is needed to: _ 1.. Incorporate the respective purposes of laws which authorize land purchases, donations, sales, and exchanges along with implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR 254), Objectives and Policies in FSM 5400, and the White River Resource.Managernent Plan (LMP). 2. Display the strategy for landownership adjustments on the white River National Forest in the vicinity of the Town of Vail. 3. Provide a basis for cost effective lands management decisions by displaying lands whose acquisition or conveyance will contribute toward accomplishment of the objectives developed to implement the Forest Land and Resource Management and community objectives. II. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT In May of 1991 the Town of Vail and the Forest Service formed a working group to develop a draft landownership adjustment analysis. The working group consisted. of representatives from the Town of Vail, Eagle County, and the Forest, Service. The group shared planning documents, conducted site 2 ry- :.use . k -tT ~S.su ~AY ~ i~~4 TOV - LUIV~~VI, DEV, DEPT, NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS TOWN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT White River National Forest Holy Cross Ranger District Prepared by RICHP.RD PY.ELPS District Lands Officer Recommended by WILLIAM A. WOOD District Ranger Approved by VETO J. LASALLE Forest Supervisor MEMORANDUM ~ TO: Town Council FROM: ~ Community Development Department DATE: May 17, 1994 SUBJECT: Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Pfan >w The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force is recommending that the Town Council approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994. The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force consists of Rich Phelps (Forest Service), Diana Donovan (PEC/Citizen), Kathy Langenwalter (PEC), Tom Steinberg (Town Council), Kristan Pritz (Town Staff), and Mike Mollica (Town Staff). At the request of,the Town Council, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force has reviewed the parcel list and is recommending the following action prioritization of parcels (which is . generally consistent with the recently adopted Open Lands Plan): I. High Priority •Davos parcel (Ladner) - •Vail Das Schone parcel •Vail Heights parcel •Parcel A •Parcel C •Parcel D -The Open Lands Plan indicates this parcel to be a low priority, however, due to potential private development of this site, the LOA recommendation is high. •Parcel H •Trappers Run parcel (Ulbrich) -with conservation and/or trail easement.. •Parcels G-2 and G-3 -High priority for acquisition for possible trade with CDOT. . 11. Medium Priority •Parcel E - Deannex only. •Parcel F III. Low Priority •Parcel G-4 and G-5 -Annex and acquire for possible trade with CDOT. •Parcel G -This could be a high priority if a possible trade with CDOT can be negotiated. The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force would recommend that all parcels which are listed for possible deannexation be considered as a high priority. 1 r--- - - _ - i • C~ ~ !-c,~ i ev~.Uv ~ C~~uav c~ L., RESOLUTION NO. 14 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FOREST SERVICE LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has approved and adopted a Comprehensive Open Lands Plan outlining the open land needs of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the Forest Service has prepared, recommended, and approved a Land Ownership Adjustment Plan consistent with the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan; and WHEREAS, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force recommends adoption of the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That the Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. 2. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 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:\RESOLU94.14 ' Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994 ,8,r~ W/EX~ (5) Improve internal communications within the Town of Vail organization. (28 points) (6) Improve external communications. (32 points) FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Maintain the financial viability of the Town. (1) Analyze the effectiveness of performance based budgeting. (11 points) (2) Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams. (13 points) (3) Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services. (24 points) (4) Develop policies regarding fund balance levels and debt management. (30 points) (5) Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town. (33 points) (6) Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TOV control of local utilities (water, sanitation, electricity, and cable tv). (36 points) HUMAN SERVICES Provide services and support activities that enhance quality of life in the Town of Vail. (1) Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town. (10 points) (2) Investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a performing arts center. (16 points) (3) Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public Library. (25 points) (4) Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents. (25 points) (5) Cooperate with other educational agencies to support a variety of educational opportunities. (e.g. Colorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club Vail). (29 points) C:\VISION.STM , rj TOV Statement of Goals and Objectives/1994 (3) With the retail community, develop strategies to enhance Vail's economy. (20 points) (4) Work to develop a year round economy. (26 points) (5) Create unique, commercial, innovative, and upscale economic opportunities for local businesses. (27 points) ENVIRONMENT Strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment. Strive to maintain a high quality of life for Vail residents and guests-while protecting the Town's natural resources. ~ (1) Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan that will identify along-term environmental work plan for the town and will promote sustainable economic development. (20 points) (2) Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of Gore Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek. (22 points) (3) Complete the Vail Water Quality Study. (27 points) (4) Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, shrubs and flowers with a special emphasis on the I-70 corridor. (27 points) (5) Increase annual conversion of noncompliant wood burning units by 10% through incentives and educational programs. (28 points) (6) Promote responsible waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle. (36 points) (7) Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study. (40 points) (8) Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process. (46 points) ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization. (1) Integrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of Vail. (17 points) (2) Become a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal and external, needs and concerns. (20 points) (3) Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possible. (23 points) (4) Analyze the result of the 1993 Resident Survey and implement changes needed to improve the, service delivery. (27 points) Q TOV Statement of Goals and Objectives/1994