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Home My WebLink About1997-05-13 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session I VAIL TOINR! COl1NCtL ORK SESSION T99ESDAV, Mi4Y 13, 1997 2:00 P.M. AT TO!! COIJIVC9L CFIANIBERS AGEh1DA " . N01'E: Tfieuaes o$ items are approxirnate, saabject to change, anc8 cannot be re9oed upon to determbne ag what 4ame Councul wilG consoder an iterva. 1. Joe Russell - 15 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.) 2• PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.) 3• Development Review Improvement Process (DRIP). Proposed Dominic Niauriello development standards. (30 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUIVCIL: Approve/Modi€y the proposed standards. Direct staff to prepare code amendments and prepare document for final review by the PEC and Town Council. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: See May 12, 1997 PEC memo for a complete description of the request and a copy of the proposed standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATIOiV: Approve the proposed draft and direct staff to put the standards into final form for review by the PEC and the Town Council. . 4. Information Update. (10 mins.) - 5• Council Reports. (10 mins.) 6• Other. (10 mins.) 7• Adjournment - 3:20 p.m. NOTE UPCOMiNC MEETIIVG STARl' T91VIES BELOVV: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEX7 VAIL TOlfVN COUNCIL SPECIAL lNORF( SESSION 1MILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/20/97, BEGIIVIVING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CFIAMBERS. YHE FOLL0INIRlG !lAIL TOVVN COUNCIL REGULAI2 WORK SESSION WILL BE ON T'UESDAV, 5/27/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IIV TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. T'HE NEXT !lA1L 7'OViIN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENIfVG NIEETIIVG WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/20/97, BEGIIVNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.WS ngcnda last rcviscd 5/12/97 5 pm • PLANN1NG AND ENVIRONflAENYAL COMMISSION Monday, May 12, 1997 FiPdAL AGENDA ' Proiect Orientation /NO LUNCH - Community Development DepartmenC 12:45 pm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visi4s : 1:95 pm 1. Gasthof Gramshammer - 231 E. Gore Creek Drive 2. Bannister - 2943 Bellflower Drive Driver: Dominic NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearinq - Towrn Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a variance from Section 18.13.060 (Front Setback) and for a residential addition utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for the construction of a dormer addition, located at 2943 Bellflower Drive/Lot 4, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Frank Bannister, represented by RKD Planner: Tammie Williamson MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 7-0 TABLED UNTeL..9UNE 9, 1997 2. A request for a vvorksession to discuss a major exterior alteration in CC1 and a minor subdivision, to allow for the construction of a parking garage, 9 accommodation units, 1 condaminium and new retail office space at the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore Creek Dr./Part of Lot A, Block 56, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Pierce, Segerberg, & Associates Planner: George Ruther/Mike Mollica VV(.DRKSESSION - N(J VOTE , ~ J TOWN P~ YAIL 1 ngencla last reviscd 5/12/97 $ rm 3. A worksession to discuss the proposed Developrnent Review Improvement Process (DRIP) development standards. Applicant: Town of Vail Community Development, Fire, Public Works WORKSESSION - NO VOTE 4. A request for a conditional use permit and variance from Section 18.26.040 (J)(E), to aliow for a brew pub, located at 600 Lionshead Mall/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by David Thorpe Planner: George Ruther WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT 5. Information Update 6. Approval of April 28, 1997 minutes. The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project ptanner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. Community Development Department 2 ~ , Agcncia last reviscd 5/9/97 9 am . , IPLANNIiVG AND ENVIFiOiVMENTAL COMMISSBON Monday, May 12, 1997 AGENDA 6'roject Orientatiori /NO L.VJNCH - Communi Devefopmen4 Depar4men4 12:45 pm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Si4e Visits : 1:15 pm 1. Gasthof Gramshammer - 231 E. Gore Creek Drive 2. Bannister - 2943 Bellflower Drive Driver: Dominic e °erf. °o a a. ° l PlOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public 9iearing -Tovvn Council Chambers 2:00 p.rri. 1. A request for a variance from Section 18.13.060 (Front Setback) and for a residential addition utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for the construction of a dormer addition, located at 2943 Bellflower Drive/Lot 4, 61ock 6, Vaif {ntermountain. Applicant: Frank Bannister, represented by RKD Planner: Tammie Williamson 2. A request for a worksession to discuss a major exterior alteration in CC1 and a minor subdivision, to allow for the construction of a parking garage, 9 accommodation units, 1 condominium and new retail office space at the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore Creek Dr./Part of Lot A, Block 56, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Pierce, Segerberg, & Associates Planner: George Ruther/Mike Mollica 3. Aworksession ta discuss the proposed Development Review Improvement Process (URIP) development standards. Applicant: Town of Vail ' Cammunity Development, FirP, PubliG Works 1 mwN oF ~au ~1 Agcncia last revised 5/9/97 9 am ' 4. ~`A'request for a conditional use permit and variance from Section 18.26.040..4,(9), to ^ allow for a brew pub, located at 600 Lionshead Maii/Lot 4, Bfock 1; Vaii Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by David Thorpe Planner: George Ruther WITHDRAWiV BY APPLiCANT 5. Information Update 6. Approval of April 28, 1997 minutes. The applications and information about ihe proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. Community Development Department Published May 9, 1997 in tho Vail Trail. 2 Agenda last reviscd 5/8/97 3 pm DES9GN REVIEVV BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, May 7, 1997 3:00 P.M. PROJEC7[' ORflEN'TATION / 1LUNCti - Coenmunity Development Department Il2:00 0 Northwoods - Discussion of minor additions and deck enclosures - Mike/Dirk (10 min.) 0 DRIP - Update (15 minutes) MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT 13rcnt Alm Tcd Ningst Bill Picrce Clark Brittain Gcnc Usciton (PEC) Sll'VlE Vll5O'll'S - 1:15 1. L'Ostello - 705 West Lionshead Circle 2. Middleton - 1865 West Gore Creelc Drive 3. McDougall - 2955 Basingdalc Blvd. 4. Public Works - 1309 Vail Vallcy Drivc 5. Hoverstcn - 2830 Aspcn Court 6. Kirch - 1082 Riva Glcn 7. Logan - 815 Potato Patch Drivc 8. Eaglc River Watcr & Sanitation District - Cortina Drivc and Davos Trail Drivcr: Dominic PUBLgC HEAIZING -TOWN COUN~IL CHANtBERS 3:00 1. Larson - Final revicw of a single family residence. Dominic 1685 Larkspur Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Intermountain Applicant: Eric Larson MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 4-0 AP1PROVED WIl'VH B COND1fTIONS: 1. That 3 evergreens be relocated. 2. That the overhangs around the chimney be eliminated. 2. Kirch - Fina.l review of a new single family. Lau.ren ] 082 Riva Gien/Lok 3, Spraddle Creek Applicant: Lee Kirch, represented by Gordon Pierce MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 4-0 CONSlEN'I' APPROV]ED row,vo 4V& 3. Accardo - Change to approvcd plans. Laurcn . 1998 Sunburst Dr•ivclLot 19, Vail Vallcy.3rd Filing Applicant: Natc Accardo, rcpresentcd by Bill Picccc MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Genc Uselton VOTE: 3-0-1 (Bill Pierce abstained) CONSENT APPROVED , 4. Eagle River Water & Sanitation District - Construction of a new booster pump station. Tammic Interscction of Cortina Drive & Davos Trail/Vail Das Schone. Applicant: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Gcnc Uselton VOTE: 4-0 CONSENT APPROVED 5. L'Ostello - Conceptual rcview of pool improvements and parking addition. Lauren 705 Wcst Lionshcad Circlc/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing. Applicant: Estaquio Cortina, represented by Bill Piercc MOTION: Clark Brittain SCCOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 3-0-1 (Bill Pierce abstained) TABLED i1N'g'BL IVIAY 21, 1997 6, McDougall - New singlc-family residcnce. Tammic 2955 Basingdalc Blvd./Lot 15, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Tim and Mary McDougall, represcnted by Dave Pcel MOTION: Bill Picrcc SECOND: Clark Srittain VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS: 1. That the applicant put up a construction fcnce around the existing trees. 2. That thc trces on the south side bc 8'-10' in height. 7. Novcrstcn - Ncw singlo-family residence. Lauren 2830 Aspen Court/Lot 15, Tract E, Vail Village 1 lth Filing. Applicant: Philip Hoversten, represented by Craig Snowdon M.OTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Bill Piercc VOTE: 4-0 APPIROVED WITH 1 CONDI'TION: That fencing be placed around all trees during construction. 8. Micidleton - Conceptua] review of a new residence with a Typc I EHU. Tammie 1865 W. Gore Creek Drive/Lot 23, Vail Village West Filing #2 Applicant: Kathryn Lohre Middieton, represented by Erich Hill MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONCEP'I'UA.L - NO VOTF 2 9. Logan - Conceptual revicw of a new singlo-family residcnce with a caretaker unit. Tammie 815 Potato Patch Drivc/Lot 2, Qlock 1, Vail Potato Patch Applicant: Kcnt and Vicki Logan, representcd by Picrce Scgcrbcrg & Associates MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONCEP'E'Q.1AL - NO VOTE 10. Public Works housing - Final review of Employee Housing Dominic 1309 Vail Vallcy Drive/legally described as: beginning at the Northwest cornei- of Section 9, Township 5 South, Range 80 west of the Sixth Principal Meridian thence S 89°31'49" E 2333.84 feet, along the North line of said Section 9, to a point on thc northerly right-of-way fence line of lnterstate Highway No. 70 thence along thc northei•ly right-of-way fence line of Interstatc Highway No. 70 as follows: 5 6704l'33" W 415.82 feet; thcncc S78°13'02" W 1534.29 feet, to a point of curvature; thence 456.43 fect on a curve to thc right with a radius of 5580.00 feet, the chord of which bears S80°33'38" W 456.30 fcet to a point on thc Westerly line of said Section 9: thence departing the northerly right-of-way fence line of Interstate Highway No. 70 and following the Wcstcrly line of said Section 9 N00°i8'2l "E 565.11 feet to the point of beginning. Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Andy Knudtsen and Susie Hervcrt MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONCEPTQ1A1L - NO VO'TE Staff A rnn ovals Vail Associates - Changc to the previously approved landscape plan for the gondola building. Georgc 600 Lionshcad Mall/Tract D, Vail Lionshcad lst Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates, rcprescntcd by Tom Allcnder Scott - Landscaping. Dirk 1 150 Casolar Del Norte Drivc/Lot 10, Casolar Vail Applicant: Russcll T. Scott Vail Trail Chalets - Repaint. Dirk 413 Gore Creek Drive/Lots 1-15, Block 4, Vail Villagc 1 st Filing. Applicant: Vail Trail Chalets Condominium Association May residence - Changes to approved plans. George 1067 Ptarrnigan/Lot 4 1/2/5, Block 5, Vail Village 7th. Applicant: Roy May, represented by Dale Smith Barrett - A.ddition. Dirk 600 Vail Valley Drive/Northwoods, Unit D-12 Applicant: Dick and Gail Barrett 3 Apollo Park - Whccl chair ramp. Dirk 442 S. Frontage Rd./Tract D, Vail Village 1 st. Applicant: Apollo Park Condo Association Rapson - Dcck enclosure. Dirk 1476 Wcsthavcn Drivc/Lot 53, Glcn Lyon Subdivision. Applicant: WRR/KSR, LLC c/o William R. Rapson Vail Village Inn - New sliding glass doors. Dirk 1 UO E. Mcadow Drive/Lot O, Block SD, Vail Village 1 st Applicant: I. Scoppoti, Inc. Sweet Basil - New accordian door. Dirk 193 Gorc Creek Drivc/Block SB, Vail Village 1 st Applicant: Mat Morgan Tofferi/Faessler Real Estates (Swiss Chalet f3uilding) - Sign application. Dirk 82 East Mcadow Drive/Lot K, Block SE, Vail Village 1 st Applicant: Johannes Faessler Mango - Window addition. Dirk 1817 Mcadow Ridge/Lot 21, E3uffer Creek - Applicant Phyllis Mango Padilla - Convcrt crawl spacc to GRFA. Laurcn 4532 Strcamsidc Circic East/Lot 15, Bighorn 4th Applicant: Ed Padilla Huffard - Deck stair addition. Dirk 1855 A Sunburst Drive/Lot 6, Vail Vallcy 3rd Filing. Applicant: Jay C. Huffard Kelton - Residential addition. Dirk 1034 Homestake Circle/Lot 5, Block 6, Vail Village 7th Filing, Applicant: Elaine and Art Kelton Jacklin - Window/door changc. Dirk 548 S. Frontage Rd./Westwinds Applicant: Bob Jacklin Davis/Segal - Interior and window addition. Dirk 790 B Potato Patch/Lot 12, Block l, Vail Potato Patch. Applicant: Robin & Jean Davis & Scott Segal Thc applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regulac office hours in the project p1_anner's ofTice, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation availablc upon request with 24 hour notiCcation. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for infonnation. ' 4 f,t~~ gf3• 97 ~d,¢.~z~' ,3 Aft" 4o D2iP s ~ 90~E 40 ~ EDGE OF ASPFALT gq• 4' CONCREP'E PM - - - - - ~ (SEE BELW) - - ' ROW -kim - - - - - 10° RAD - 4 TU 9 9 UNTS 15° RAD - 9 9+ l1Rf(i5 20' - 4 TO 19 DWELLING UMITS , 9 2° 22° -MORE ll-IM 19 DWELL1NG URfrT'S SIPdGLE FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, mUL11RtE FAIaQILY PRIb9ARY/SECORIDAt1' • 40 a%~ IA~/EFtT COA3CRE7E PAA! W.WA9Uk9 CRQSS SLOPE - B% °CU== "'PPq7°` Department of Public Works/ i ransportation 3/17/97 DRIVEWAY STANDARDS ~V Mm WIDTHS, FLARES, AND CROSS-SLOPES ~ i ~ . AWOMUlA SAG CfiA1JGE: 15% MAXI6AUM GRADE BREAK: 876 ? I 2 i I I , I I 9 2X 7YPr A. ce IrINOfdUM DRVEWAY GRADE 10' A91NqAUA1 AT CENTQ211NE: 8% MqX GRqQE 1076 UMHEJITID 12% HEATID IdIMIdUM CErlTERL1NE GRADE: .5Z ; , i Department of Public Works/Transportation 3/17/97 ~ ~ DRIVEWAY STANDARDS RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY GRADES ~ , , i ~ I EDGE OF ASPHAl.T ROAD ~ 2% 1 ROADWAY 'a$ I '4Y ' 0.AXIA4UPA BREA#t ddER GRADE - 14Sd I IE - 2% + 12f3 ~ 949b , ~ ~ I i ~ I EDGE OF ASPHAL.T ROAD , i y 0`~+ 4~,{ 1 pRi~AY i ~WAY ~ ~ i i I I i MAXIA4UM BREAlt 0'VER GRADE - 1493 IE - 453 + 109 = 9 458 . I I a~maae ~rvwo~at: De artment of Public Works Trans ortation 3/17/97 DRIVEWAY STANDARDS DUM NUMOM ~°~°°~Aa MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY GRADE BREAKS 5 > 12' ~ I I I I 20' IN C RIJNE RADI -42' ~ GO CORqER I (CROSS-OVEf2) 15' MINI UM - ( YdID~TH (YY~ICAL) - ASPHALT ROd1DVYAY . De artment of Public Works Trans ortation 3/17/97 : o~rt DRIVEWAY STANDARDS ruvw wPAa CENTERLINES AND CROSSOVERS ' 4 , ~ i OFf'STREET PARKING 8' MIP! ~ 0' ~ 5' MIN . . 150' MLAX 10, M1P! 5' MIfd S' A41Pf 9 50' AAAX aa' 92' S' DAIid ~ ~ • ' . Sl~.~, 9 0' . 70 A4AJt ~ ' aST,~q1~F . • ' C7~~R PAN DEFLECTION ASPHAI.T RQADWAY ~ ' ' • . De artment of Public Works Trans ortation DRIVE~IAY STANDARDS 3 ~ ~g' rUgW °F °°a FEEDER ROADS ~ i ! i ~ ROW 24' MIN 45 MIN DEFI_EC'T10N ~ 1 Cik28 Cl1T PERUITTEI3 PER STREET PER UNff. hM OF 2 CUTS PER LDT Department of Public Works/Transportation 3/17/97 DRIVEWAY STANDARDS CURB CUTS AND DEFLECTIONS ~ . , MEMORANDUM TO: Pianning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 12, 1997 RE: A wrorksession to discuss the proposed Development Review Improvement Process (DRIP) development standards. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello 9. DESCRIPT10N OF THE FtEQIDEST The Public Works Department, the Fire Department, and the Community Development Department have been working together to clarify and consolidate the development standards for the Town of Vail. This process has been referred to as the Development Review Improvement Process (DRIP). Please refer to page 3 for the DRIP problem statement, goals and givens which were adopted by Town Council at its April 1, 1997 meeting. The attached document represents phase one of this consolidation and includes standards for: ~ Residential Access, Driveway and Parking 0 Residential Fire Department Access ~ Parking Lot Design The document also clarifies when a geologic hazard report must be submitted. In the next phase, staff will be analyzing the geologic hazard section of the code to see if these regulations need any modification. The document also includes a summary of zoning setbacks and development limitations for all of the Town's zone districts. This table is meant to supplement the Zoning Code and allow the user to more easily access the code requirements. The proposal, in many instances, is a relaxation of the existing codes. For example, under this proposal, a driveway to a three dwelling unit development must have a minimum width of 12'. Under the existing regulations, access to more than two dwelling units requires a 20' wide driveway. This draft document does not include a complete list of definitions. However, a definition section will be added to the document prior to final review by the PEC. The final document will also include an administration section. The concept is to create a "handboak" which includes all af the Town's development standards. As this document evolves and is added to, staff will be modifying the existing codes to remove these standards so that all canflicts are eliminated. 1 TU{VN *VAIL , Staff utilized model codes, professional reports, and standards from other communities in the ~ evaluation of these standards. Staff believes these.are the minimum standards necessary to protect'the'public health and safety and provide for'efficierit and adequate community development. II. ACTION REGIUESTED OF THE PEC Staff is requesting that the PEC review the standards to ensure they meet the goals of DRIP (clear and concise). III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Since this is a worksession to discuss the proposed DRIP standards, staff will not be providing a formal staff recommendation at this time. Staff will, however, provide a staff recommendation at the time of final PEC review. 2 DEVELOPMENT FiEVIEW IMPFiOVEfViE(dT PROCESS (DRIP) Problem/Opportunity Staeement: In Vail, proposed construction projects undergo a series of reviews and approvals known as the Development Review Process. The Development Review Process is the process through which a proposed construction project is reviewed, approved and building permits are issued by inter- departmental staff, the Design Review Board, the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council, as applicable. The Town's annual community survey indicates long held frustration with this process. Both customers and Town staff experience frustration with the application of unwritten standards and conflicts between existing codes. Standards for the development of property in the Town of Vail are codified in numerous sections of the Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code and other documents adopted by reference in the Municipal Code. Some of these standards are unclear and have required "interpretations" by Town of Vail staff over the years. Our customers need to have a clear understanding of development and.design standards in order to obtain approval in an efficient manner. In response to these concerns, the Town staff has initiated "DRIP," the Development Review Improvement Process. DRIP is a collaborative effort that will involve Town boards and interested members of the community to clarify standards and improve the review process. Through DRIP, the Town has the opportunity to create a process which is predictable, efficient, and fair, with standards that are clear, concise, and codified. All this, while providing for the protection of the health, safety, and aesthetic quality of our community. The following are the GOALS of the DRIP effort: 1. Clarify all aspects of the Development Review Process so that it is more efficient and predictable. 2. Consolidate, clarify and define development standards so that both Town staff and customers have a clear understanding of what is required in order to build or redevelop in the Town of Vail. 3. Educate the users of the process on the need to accept responsibility for providing complete and accurate submittals and required revisions in a timely manner in order to fully benefit from the Development Review Process improvements. 3 The following are the GIVENS for the DRIP effort: 1. Existing Staff Interpretations and unwritten requirements will be eliminated or codified as part of this process. 2. Staff will seek, and is committed to, continuous improvement in inter-departmental coordination and cooperation to promote efficiencies in the Development Review Process. 3. Requirements and standards required for the general health and safety of the community will not be compromised through this effort. 4. The Town of Vail encourages and seeks public involvement in the clarification of development standards and improvement of the Development Review Process. 5. The Town Council will have the final decision making authority on adoption of any Municipal Code modifications required to implement DRIP. f :\everyone\pec\memo\drip 1.512 4 DRAFT , . . , ~ . DeveRopment Standards Handbook, . ~ ; . , Town of Vail Deveflopment Standards Coresolidation - Phase 1 Key: .l . Iteins which are Sh~~ ;ed are new standards not fonnally codified many of which are a relaxation of an existing standard. 2. Items which are itralicazed are standards app9ied today but are not fonnally codified or are located in a code adopted by reference (i.e., UFC, UBC, Subdivision Regulations, Engineering Standards). 3. Items which are in norma0 font are exesting codified standards being consolidated. Note: New standards wiU not apply retronctively to projectr being reviewed at tlze time of ndoption. Section 1. Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Standards. This section (Table 1) specifies thc acecss, driveway and parking standai•ds for residential development (including single- family, two-family, and muitipic-family development). Thcse standards are subjecc to all conditions and exccptions describcd hcrcin. These standards shalt be considered the minimum standards. When trvo or more standards conflict, the more restrictivc standard shall apply. - i;<>::>:;::::'':'::'>::>::` : : . . ><<:::`<:::::::>:s::;<:::>::>'!:<;::<:>::><:::::::>::::i::<<:<::::::<:;::::>::[ R .sI~u :.izEia~::' :D ..~i~:;3?`ar. 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' : , . ~ _ . . . . . t ' .~i;i>;!.`:i:t'i.:l:i;;;i;iiit::[;:':"C::i::.:.ii[i:[:.;i:tiiiii::iii;.Si'.•':iiii;;'.i'ii;~;i?[': .l7~riv~~a 5tandard Singic-famlly, 1Vluldplc Family Multiplc Family '6'wo-famliy, -access l0 4 to I I dwelling units -access to more than I I dwelling units Primary/Secondary -foedcr road only -focdcr road only -access to not more than 3 dwelling units (including GFIUs) -stnictures and all portions thercrof wilhin 150' fmm edgc of slreet pavement Min. horliontal 5' S' S, clcarance betwcen required parking spacc and edgc of pahlic street or fceder road pavement (necsii s) Min. horirontal I)1/A 2 f`rom obatrutlions $ `m obstnich6hs . clcarance from fecdcr iggs road to stnictures /obs[ructions (c.g., guardrails, trces, retalning walis, etc.) (Uctafl 5) I'arking space size 9' x 19' surface See Table 3, Commercial/Multiplc- Sce Table 3, Commercial/Multiple- . (Dctail S) 4';;z: t~'::enclosei# Pamily Parking Lol Standards Family Parking I,ol S(andards Sight distance triangle 10'petneudicu(nrs250'/nreral(strict 10'perpendiculnr.r250'lateraf /0'perpendicular.r250'/ateral(.sfricf (Detall 5) conpliance mny nol he required oir siles (s(ricf comp/innce maY no( Le cornp/iance nmy not be required opi not able ro plrvsica!!y canplv) reyriired oti sires not nhle !o sites tro( aGle !o ph,vsica!!v canp(yI plrn.crca!!v cnrnplv) Back-outl'1'urn-around 12' wide Back-out into right-of-way Back-out into righl-of-way prohibited area 20' ceiiterline rndiu.c prohibited (Detall 4) Dcsigned for 3 point turn or Icss "I'urn-around arca: Turn-around arca: 12' x•ide Regui_reil.`:vJheiii 12' wide 20' centerlrne radius >icroRy~o.,v;eiiap~li: is 0.1741 cc;fki~:di1209; 10' cenrerlriie radiu.c Designed for 3 paint turn or Iess cntry;an6l.c.ts;losa:than`7.0°Dcsigncd for 3 poinl Wrn or Icss acc<cswoga collecior aiteiial pr _ m..nf _is: tiiil,meG Driveway Pan 4' wide concrere pnn a( edge njasphnlt 4' wrde conci•ete pan ar edge oj R' wide concrete paii at edge oj (Drainage) for thejull widlh drivewnJ, paremenr nsphaltfor the jul! xiddi driveticav nsplial(jor (hejull wid(h driveway (Detail 1& 5) itrcluditrg relurns panemenr includiiig reluriis povement includitig rerurns Nonconforming sites. Nonconforcning sitcs and sitc improvements lawfully established prior to the effective date of adoption of these s[andards may continue, subject to thc limitations prescribed by Chapter 18.64 of the Zoning Code. The paving of existing legal nonconforrning (unpaved) driveways shall be allowed without strict compliance with these standards. However, a reasonable attempt shall be made to adhere as closely as possible to these standards wlien paving cxisting driveways. Demo/rebuilds, as dcfined by thc Zoning Code, shall be required to adhere to these standards. : : ~ebic.ular~anieu~crabiliEy: . 1?ackit~g requEred for each dwPll~ng unat must be inclependently accesszbie required parkin9 fo:r one unrt cannai hlc~clc a~cess €'or parking fat anotlier unit en site~; Surfacing. All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. 3 *YML row DR14FT Sitnw storage. , . All required pnrking und acces.r nrens shnll he designed to accommndale ai-site snnx, slornge (i.e., within houndnries of lot nnd nul wilhin the right-of-way). A minimunt.funclional area equaling 303a qflhe paved urea shall be provided conliguou.r !o !he paved area and designed !o accnntmodcrte snnw slnrage. Tur/'ru•eas ntrd olher aren.c tirilhout lrees nray he u/ilized for this purpose. If drivetivays are henled, lhen llre minimum snnw slornge nrem may he reduced 1n 101/0 of Ihe required parking nnd acces.r areces. 4 mwN *VML ~ Pu4 Section 2. Residential 1Firc Department Access Standards. This scction (Tablc 2) spccifics residcntial Firc Dcpai-tmcnt acccss standards foi- residcntial dcvclopmcnl (including singlc- family, two-family, and multiplo-family development). These standards are subject to all conditions and exceptions described hercin. 'Vhese standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When hvo or more standards conflict, the more restrictivc standard shall apply. ; r.:» »::s:::>::>::>:<:>::>::: ;<<:~ :[:R:; : i::<: <a<:: ;~:>:::s: ;i;:;iii:::i:,i:`~i , . ><::>:<'<t~.»::::::::<::< ~:':::::z<::::::<`:> ..:..................................:............:.........~..s~c~n..i._1~'~~.~!. :~re~t..~c..~s~~~ai~d~ . S[andard Singlc-Family, Two-Family, Primary/5econdary, and NYultiplc Family -rcquiring on-site Firc Departmcnt access (swctures or portions thercof greater than 150' from edge of streel puvemenl) Not reyuired if structures are sprinkled in accordance with thc Ruilding Code and Firc Codc. Min. pavement radii ior fire truck 1. For.rlructut•es witli.!lre highe.r! /lonr Ievel30' or less in elevalionfi~om access and min. pavemen[ cross- .rtagitrg area: over width 29' inside radius (including curb-cut accessing site) 44' ourside rndius 36' ceuterline radiu.c 20' cro.cs-nver widlh 2. For.rlructure.r ivi[h !he highe.s! /]nnr fevel gl-ealer than 30' in elevatioiifi-om ~ sluging area: 3 l' in.side racliu.c 48' nut.side radius 40' cenlerlitie raclius crn.r.c-ovei• widllr ~ Nole: The Taivn nf Vail re.serves llie rig/ri in unique circumslaiice.s tn ulilize a cnnipuler modeling lechni yue to cleterniiiie rndii iieeded for acces.r. 'H'urn-around area Ileyurrcd if Fire Depnrbnent slaging area is I50' or mvre fi•om edge of roadway pcrvemenl. Min. on-site lE'irc dDepartment I Z' widc aird 35' long pavenietrt m•ca staging area 32' wide useuble clear au•ea inclu.rive of paved area (Detall 5) Fnr struclures wil/t the highest./loor• level 30' or les.r in e[evutio?t,fi•om s[aging nrea, the singitig area niu.rl be located (ess thcin the miriin:unr dislarrce required 1o rench all nreas nstructures using a 150'radiu.r. 12' wide at:d SO' lotig pavemer:t area , 32'tivide useaGle clear cu•ea inclusive nfpaved nrea For slrucluf•es tivilh 1he highest noof• level grealer than 30' iii elevalionfrom .rlaging area, llie slaging area must commence a ntaximum of ZO' fi•om the .race of.rtntcture. 5 TO{VI V O *YM DRAFT ' Section 3. • Parking Lot.and.Parking.Structur.e:Ueslgn Standards.For All Uses,(excluding residentlal uses of 3 - r• . , . . dwclling units or Icss). This scction (Tablc 3) spcci(ics thc parking lot standards for all uscs, including, but not limitcd to, commcrcial, rctail, orrcc, restaurant, institutional, hotcl, accommodalion, and multiplc-family dcvclopmcnt. Thcsc standards are subjcct to all conditions and exceptions described herein. These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When nvo or more standards contlict the more restrictive standard shail apply. 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Anglc of Minimum 1Vlinimum Minimum parking space Onc-way drivc aislc 'II'wo-way drivc aislc Parking stall sizc and clcarance Drivc aislc with 12' 22' n/a no parking N?in. opening ior a 1?' 20' n/a parking structurc entrancc Nonconforming sites. Nonconforming sites and site improvements lawfully established prior to the cffective date of adoption of these standards may continuc, subject to the limitations presciibed by Chapter 18.64 of the Zoning Codc. Expansion to existing structures or expansion to existing parking lots shall requirc existing parking ai-eas to be brought into compliance with the standards containcd herein. Surfncing. All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. 'll'rail hcad parking. Trail hcad parking lots accommodating up to 15 parking spaccs may bc improvcd with gi•avcl, but shall adhccc to all othcr rcyuircmcnts containcd in this scction. On-strcet parking. On-strcct pa?-king is not pcriniltcd for pcivatc dcvclopmcnts. 1111 public on-strcct parking providcd in the right-of-way shall mcct the standards includcd in this scclion (Tablc 3). Sno?v storagc. All reyuired pctrking and access nrear shall he designed lo nccvmmodnle on-sile snow stnrcige (i.e., within hvundaries of lol cuid irul wilhin the righ[-q/=wcry). A mininium,junclional area equaling 30°-b of the pnved area s/rall beprovided conliguous !o llre paved area uird designed to nccommodate snoit, slnrage. Turfareus atrd other areas wilhout trees ntay he utilized for lhi.c puinnse. If drivewnys are lieafecl, tlreii !he minimuni snotiv slorage nrca nray be r•educed to 10°'0 of the required parkitrg ancl nccess cirea.r. ILandscaping. Not Iess than 10%, of the intcrior surface area of unenclosed of f-street parking areas containing 15 or more parking spaces shall be devoted to landscaping. In addition, landscape borders not less than 10' in dcpth shall be providcd at all edges of parking lots containing 30 or more parking spaces. A landscape betm, wall, or fence of not less than 4 ft. in height, of the same architcctural style as the building, in combination with landscaping tnay be substitutcd Cor the landscape border. Iri devclo~snents:rovith:c..oss aecess or;shared;pat~k~ng;fac~lit~e,~, th~ landseap.. bard~r ~tween,~,he dev~toprnerrts shafl nat be r..quu`~d:; Drainage. Propei• drairiage and stortn water niaitagemer:t shall musl be provided iri all parkiiig nreas. Valet parking. Valet parking shall be allowed, but shall not exceed 50% of the required parking on-site. Valet parking shall be calculated utilizing a 8' x 18' parking space for each car (parallel spaces must be 9' x 20'). Cars may be parked tandem in a valet lot. 7 mwN*VAIL DRAFT . Backing into the street/right-of-way. . , ~ . . . All parking for commcrcial and multiplc family devclopmcnts shall bc dcsigncd to allow a vchidc Coiward acccss to any strcct or right-of-way. Fire lntte. A fire lune slrall be reguired and must he localed tivitlriri 150' oJnll arens o/ lhe parking lot. Tandem parking. Tandem parking is not pennitted (or commercial uses unless approved as valct parking. Grades:s All: dr~vc~,vap andparlrang<lot grades shaIl:ineet The requireinents;for multIpl~ fa~xuIy development~ of }nore thati I 1 units;per Table t Dnv~way and Acccss Stiandards: 8 1Y1WN O *VAIL DRAFT Section 4. Gcologic Hazards. This seclion (Tabie 4) provides a summary of the geologic hazards mapped by the Town of Vail. This table describes at what point in thc rcvicw proccss a sitc spccific ha•r.ard study is necded. Chapter 18.69, ilazard Regulations, should bc revicw for more spcciGc rcquircments and dctails. ::.~::i~ : :.aznrds s Submittal Requirements IH Geologic I[azards See Chapter 18.69 of the Zoning Code for detailed requirements. Sce hazard maps for (hz following hazards. Snow Avalanche Submit a s~[e s}iecifc study wr[ii: DR.B'qr PFC appkeation Dcbris Flow Submit site specific study prior to building pci-rnit application or prtor tv 1~Xt13' .f mu1u,- faia~ily:. Rock Fall Submit site spccific study piior to building pcnnit application or prior::tir;UR~r;if.;i3 iCarriily: Unstabic soils LSubinit sitc spccific study prior to building pcnnit application or prior;to I)RB;ifmulti~ ly; ~ Nonconforming sites. Nonconforming sitcs, structures, uscs, and sitc improvcmcnts lawfully cstablishcd prior to thc cffcctivc datc of adoption of thcsc standards may continue, subjcct to the limilalions prescribed by Chapter 18.64 and Chapter 18.69 of thc Zoning Code. No cxisting nonconforming sitc or stiucture shall bc issucd a building pcnnit for an cxtcrior cxpansion, altcration or addilion in a gcologically scnsitivc arca cxccpt for windows, skylights and othcr similar minor altcracions unlcss allowcd by a site spccific haiard study in accordance with Chaptcr 18.69. 9-Hazard IWaps. Thc following is a list of hazard maps ofGcially adoptcd by thc Town of VaiL• 1. Dcbris Flow and Dcbris Avalanchc Ilazard Malysis Map prcparcd by Arihur I. Mcars, P.E., Inc. and dated Novembcr, 1984. 2. Rockfall Map prepared by Schmuescr and Associates, Inc. and da[ed Novcmbcr 29, 1984. 3. Gcological Hazard Map, Figure 3, prcparcd by Lincoln DcVorc Lnginccrs, Gcologists and datcd August 16, 1982. 9 ]b9VN OF YAIL ~ DR4FT ; Section 5. Summary of Site Development Standards. ' This section (Table 5) specifies site development standards for all Zoning Districts in the Town of Vail. These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. `Vhen nvo or .nore standards conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Additional and special standards may exist in accordance with the Zoning Code. , [Zone ,:.:;;;:;@.;;.:C?i:i:;2i:;i;>... 1:i:': :~t`~~~~~~..::::.::.::.::: . . . . . . . . . .;.[it ~;::...Mag. Min. Min. Min. Mag. Viax. Min. Min. Min. Min. '..Maa. Districts Density ,Bullding Deck Deck Architectural 5ite Landscape Lot Frontage Square Bu(lding Setbacks (ground level) (not ground level) ProJection Coverage Area Slze rlrea Height Setback Setback Into (buildable area) Setback HR 2 units per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 15% 70% 21,780 s.f. 50' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof Hillside lot 15' rear more than ihe more than the lesser 33' slopmg roof Residenrial I S' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or'/ the the required required setback setback SFR 1 unit per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 20% 60°!0 12,500 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' ~ 30' flat roof Single Family lot 15' rear more than the more than tbe lesser 33' sloping roof Residendal 15' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or y the 1/2 the required required setback setback R& P/S 2 units per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 15,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' ' 30' Ilat roof Two-Famuy !ot 15' rear more than the more than the lesser 33' sloping rooP Residential & 15' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the Two Famity Priroary/ %z the required required setback Secoudary setback RC 6 units per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 25% 60% 15,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof Resideo6a? acLe 15' rear more than the more than tbe lesser (min. 8,000 s.f. of 33' sloping roos Cluscer 15' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the buildable area) %z the required required setback setback LDMF 9 units per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 35% 40% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 35' llat roof Low Denstry acre 20' rear more than the more than the lesser 38' sloping roof Mulaple 20' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the F8mily %z the required required setback setback 10 T04v *VAIL DRA1C' T ~ ; . ; : . . ; . . ; :>«:>:>::;::>::::>::>::>:<::::<:::::«:::<:>::::>:::<:;<:::::>::>::::>:::>::::::>::>::::>«::>:::;::;:<>::>:;>::>:>::::>: t : ::>>:::::>::>;:>::;:::>::>::»>>::::::::::>:<>;:;::::::><:::~'u~ii#i~ . . -t........ . : . . . 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IDistricts IDensity Building Deck Deck Archltecturai Site Landscape Lot Frontage Square Building Setbacks (ground lecel) (not ground level) Projection Coverage Area Size Area Height Setback Setback into (buildable area) Setback MIDMF 18 units 20' front May project May project not 4' 45% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 35' flat roof Medium per acre 20' reaz not more than more than the 80' 38' sloping nensiry Multlplx 20' sides the lesser of lesser of 5' or 1/2 roof Familr 10' or % the the required required setback setback HDMF 25 units 20' front May project not May project not 4' 55% 30% 10,000 s.f: 30' 80' x 80' 45' flat roof High Denslry per acre 20' rear more than the tnore than the lesser 48' sloping roof Muiciple 20' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the F81°ily %z the required required setback setback pA 25 units 20' front May project not May project not 4' 55% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 45' tlat roof Public per acre 20' rear more than the more than the lesser 48' sloping roof Accom-' 20' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the moduion /Z the required required setback setback 11 F ~ ~ DRAFT EDistrictsmding ; . : . : :>:::>;<::::>:'::>::<'<<> : ~ ~;;;;;::;'.i:::;E'E::'~':>:»:~:::E<::;~;i::;:::<>;:i::>i::>?:>:~~°~>::>:i;::::>::::;~...... . ~1as .;::;.>;>:~.;:.;:;:<::>;:>:>.::z<::~s>;s:~::~:;~;~ ::::::::~;:;:<;ne _Vlax. 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Min. vlin. vltn. vl ag. g ding Deck Deck Archltectural Site Landscape Lot Frontage 5quare Bullding tricts ~ensity Buil Setbacks (ground level) (not ground levei) Projection Coverage Area Size Area Helght Setback Setback Into (bu[ldable area) Setback CCl 25 units None N/A N/A N/A SO% No 5,000 s.f. 30' N/A As regulatedby unless (unless reduction in the Vail Village Commercial per acre ( Core i othenvise othenvise existing Urban Design designated designated landscaping Guide Plan and by the Vail by the unless Design Vaii sufficient Considerations Village Urban Village cause is Design Urban sbown Guide Besign Flan and Guide Design Plan and Considerat Design ions) Considera tions) CC2 ~ 25 units 10' front May project not May project not 4' 70% 20% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 45' flat roof Commercial per acre 10' rear more than the more than the lesser (unless (unless 48' sloping roof Core z 10' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or %2 the otherwise othenwise (unless (unless '/z the required . required setback desianated designated othenvise otherwise setback by the by the Vail designated by Vail Lionshead che Vail designated bythe Vail Lionshead Urban Lionshead Lionshead Urban Design Urban Design Urban Design Guide Plan -Guide Plan and Design Guide and Design Design Guide Plan and Considerati Considerations) Plan and Design ons) Design Considera Considerat tions) ions) . ~ 12 *V9 row:v DIL11111F11 • . . . . . . , : . ;:~;:::;:;.:..>:;.»;;~:::<::;>:i::i~.i:. ~~,~e;5ri:'`~``::?<>::E;::>:::`?.`:"::;';:t~`':':?~<::::;::::::::;;::::5::::i:~: :::::::i::::::.:::ii::::: ~::::ii:::.:: s:::;.::: ~:>:::r:;.:s::::r.o::::i:.>;:::::::i:::;:::::::::>::>:::i::;.>::r.r.:>:>:::::.>:~ ~::.>:.::.:::;v;o»>s.:z<:.>/.:.s:- s:: ~.r:::,:::.: > r` ':::3ii~:::i:ij%;i:i;;ii . :iii;;;i;:iii:ii).i>`;[iii;[[[i;[:[[;:[2~: :i[;:[i[i;:[i:;i[:s[[i[v;t:::[iti:~ii:[ti::u::'::::::;;;',`:i . ..~~tiu~ . ~~iae~s.. . : . . . u . . . ~ . ~ Zone Niax. Min. WYIn. VI[n. Mag. viag. ;VTtn. M[n. rlfa Vlin. vYaz. Jistricts IDensity Suilding Deck Deck Architectural Stte Landscape Lot Frontage Square Bullding Setbacks (ground level) . (not ground level) Projection Coverage Area Slze Area Height Setback Setback into (bu[Idable area) Setback CC3 12 units 20' to May project not May project not 4' 40°/a 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 35' flat roof Commerc;al per acre perimeter more than the more than the lesser 38' sloping roof Core 3 of zone lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the 3istrict the requited required setback boundaries setback cgc 18 units 20' front May project not May project not 4' 75% 20% 20,000 s.f. 100' N/A 35' ffat roof Commercial per ac*e 20' rear more than the mvre than the lesser 38' sloping roof service 20' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or %2 the Cencer %z the required required setback setback 13 t ~ i DRAFT ' i . . . . . . . . : ' : Y:' . . °'S: : . . . . 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Districts Density Suilding Deck Deck Architectural Site Landscape Lot Frontage Square Bullding Setbacks (ground level) (not ground level) Projection Coverage Area Stze Area "Height Setback Setback Into (buildable area) Setback ABD 25 units 15' front May project not May project not 4' 60% 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 32' (up to 70°/a ArterIsl per acre (for no more than the more than the lesser of rooQ Busiaess more than lesser of 10' or of 5' or %z the 60% of the required required setback 40' (other frontage setback portion of the along :oo~ South Frontage Min. slope shal( be 3' in 12' Road 20' for 10% of roof remaining ma be flat 40%) Y 15' side (building ~ height less than 20') 20' side (building height 20' or more) 10' rear HS N/A 20' front May project not May pmject not 4' 75% 1 d°/o 10,000 s.f. 50' N/A 35' flat roof Heavy service 20' rear more than the more than the lesser 38' sloping roof 20' sides lesser of 10' or of 5' or % the , %2 the required required setback setback 14 4WL row: DRAFT • ~ii:b;i:::::%::::>•~5'~:~i::~i'::~~i::~:::>;: ~::~.,>:.:L:%::%~:;~.:~:~:.2~.+~::.':':!::~:~>:+~'~.:~::~: ::~~::::~:.G:~:~:~i.~:,''.::~~ : : : : A~ ~ ~ : ~i:;t4(>C':::i';t:ii::i;::'%.i'i::ii.::'`:::i:::~i[:[i:riiC::.i".:;:.:~::ii::i:%::•>....`:<::::::::::.:::::::'.::i5`'.:'.;:;;~ .a~~s ~q~ ~,iltti':f:F~i4 ii::`[[<!:[:i::i:[':%;:t`:>[::': 3' .::[;'ii::;`::i ' .';::.'i%:::i;iii~'t'`iii:[t;i:.`i`:.''``'.:i:.`.ii:':%:[i::<i[;:'.tt[.`t`.">t:.;i:[iJi#D~~~::~'y~".t~'~~~ . :..........!.J . .".".'.ffi........ _ t`.'............................ 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Zone Max. Min. Min. Min. vlag. vlax. Vlta Min. Min. Min. Mag. Districts Denslty Building Deck Deck Architectural Slte Landscape Lot Frontage Square Bulldtng Setbacks (ground level) (not ground level) Projection Coverage Area Stze Area Height Setback Setback [nto (buildable area) Setback SBR 1 unit per Set by Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by Set by PEC 40 acres N/A N/A 35' (60% of stuBase 8 acres PEC PEC (1 acre buildable) building Recreaaon coverage) 40' (40% of building coverage) SDD 5et by Set by Set oy Council Set by Co-uncil Set by Council Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Set by Set by Council SpedBi Counci( Council Council Council Council Council Developmeot District Terms DeHned. Architectural Projection into Setback: Distance which an architectural projection (i.e., roof eave) tnay encroach into setback. BuItding Flefght: The distance measured vertically from any point on a proposed or existing roof or eave to the existing or fuushed grade (whicbever is more restrictive) located d'uectly below said point of the roof or eave. Within any building footprint, height shall be measured vertically frum any point on a proposed or existina roof to the existinc, grade directly below said point on a proposed or existing mof. Build[ng Setbacks: A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures, or buildings on a lot. Deck Setback (ground level): • A line or or location withiu a lot or site which establishes the pemutted location of an at grade deck or patio on a lot. ~ Deck Setback (not gronnd level): A line or or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an above grade deck or balcony on a lot. 16 O *Va DRty1FT ~ 1?enslty: The number of dwelling units allowed per lot or the number of dwelling units allowed per acre. Frontage: The portion of a lot -vvhich fronts on a public or private street. Landscape Area: The area of a site not covered by buildings, driveways, and covered wall.'ways. Core development such as walks, decks, patios, terraces, water features, and lil:e features shall also be considered landscape area as long as they do not exceed 20 percent of the landscape area. Lot Size: The required size of a buildable lot or site. Stte Coverage: The ratio of the total building area on a site to the total area of a site, expressed as a percentage. For the ptupose of calculating site coverage, "buitdinQ area" shall mean the total horizontal area of any building, carport, porte cochere, azcade, and covered or roofed wall.-way as measured from the exterior face of perimeter walls or supporting columns above grade or at ground level, whichever is the greater azea. For the purposes of this definition, a balcony or deck projectina, fmm a higher elevation may extend over a lower balcony, deck or walkway, and in such case the higher balcony or deck shall not be deemed a roof or covering for the lower balcony, deck or wa1F.-way. In addition to the above, building area shall also include any portion of a roof overhang, eave, or covered stair, covered deck, covered porch, covered terrace or covered patio that extends more than four feet from the exterior face of the perimeter building walls or supporting columns. Square Area: • The area required to be accommodated completely within in a lot's boundaries in order for the lot to be buildable, expressed as a square. Nonconformities. See Chapter 18.64 Nonconforming Sites, Uses, Structures and Site Improvements for details with respect nonconformities. F:\DOMINIC\STA V'DARDSFINAL3.S'ID 17 5 Lt` (io ruks ~ y . (SL 3~ ~ , I t ~ ~ in iinof sk . ~ I[.,uxury p~vate ~~s k~. - carpet high country , ~ By Jim Carriee - , Denver Post Staff Writer ~ VAIL - It's -not the white steeps that are making news in this valley. It's the flat ~ greens. In a resort made rich by public skiing, lRr 'r private golf courses have become the cut- ting edBe of both high-end development and status. With million dollar homesites, $80,000-plus memberships and $100-plus • greens fees, the new courses are trans- forming Eagle County into a country club Tne Denver Posc I Kart Geh~ng serviced by Interstate 70. Tp~e gpth tee on the Coedilteea Valley Course overlooks homes in an aees ca{led . Nine golf courses operate in the 45-mile qp~e Legends. In all, there will be 145 homes along 4he course. Nine golf courses stretch between Vail Pass and Gypsum - double the number in 1990 - and sis more eee located between Vail Pass and Gypsum. RELATED STORIES, I 11, 22A are proposed. newcomers are dismayed to learn that people at Arrowhead are golf-oriented Except for two public courses and one their expensive homesites don't come with than they are ski-oriented. The baby boom super-exclusive club, the links have be- golf privileges. that grew up skiing is now transferring to come the central amenity for high-end °'So you can buy a$1 million lot and no~ ` golf." housing and resorts. They have gates with be able to play golf," said Jerry Jones, Colorado-wide, mountain golf courses guard shacks and memberships tied to longtime developer and Vail resident. He are enjoying a sold-out boom. Within 50 owning property. and others believe golf has supplanted ski- So strong is demand for them that some ing for many aging, affluent people. "More Please see GOLF on 22A i . ~gpa THE DENVER POSf Sunday, May 4 19Fi' • ~ ~ , ` ourism in West de s bargai~ ~ By Jim Cerrler , ~dust~ I(~a~fulIl~c.ut needed by re~on to look at Indian people, and to abso{b • Denver Posl StaH Wtlter ll~ some ot the color we see in t6eir preaum- • BOULDER - Tourism has destroyed 9 , ably more interesting lives." - towns and warped cultures m the West, yet So, at the Jemez, N.M., Pueblo, tr'tjt,al ; ma'y be the best hope tor preserving both, described tourist lover and "Dharma bum tries, tourism may be the oNy hope, espe- at the University of New Mexico. "Prlvi- members dance borrowed dances bec~Pf ; speakers concluded at a University of Col- in search ot my true nature." cially in rural towns like Burlington or ?ege precludes equality." "thaYs what the tourists want," she sazd,i orado con(erence. And it communities aren't careful, Trinidad, said Patrick Long, a business In New Mexico, she said, "amenity ml- "Mention the word tourism and peoAe _ "It's the devil's bargain," said Hal Roth- . warned several speakers, they will simply professor at CU. granLv" have sanitized and sold elhnicity, don't waot to get involved," said Rebecpa ; man, a pro[essor (rom Las Vegas. "Tour become what tourists want them to be. Supposed panaceas like gambling dodt to the point where Anglos have disap- Martinez Gandbois, director of tourism tq • ism is among the most colonial of the colo- .°If tourism is to preserve what is good in work, he said. Wha[ towns like Burlington peared in fine art. The only races lhat are the pueblo. ` nial economfes." your community,.lhere is no good tourism. want is an appreciation ot their history and marketable are Indian and Hispanic. Wilh only 2,000 people on the reserv.4k ` Tourism is a{24 billion, 471,000-job go- Over time you change yourself," said Roth- culture without losing their souL And they So entrenched is Santa Fe's vision ot it- tion and 1.5 million cars ddving by, the • rilla in eight western states tAa[ has trans- man. have sev~ral things going tor fhem, includ• self as an adobe marketplace [or Indian tribe struggles with its own integrity. TLp : formed the economy, the environment and "No matter what you do, some lose, ing safety, nostalgia and cheaper prices. and Hispanic goods that last year's 150th tribal governor recently ruled t6at the tlative cultures. The very act ot being visit- some win," said Susan Rhodes Neal o[ Historically, tourism has allowed anniveisary ot the American occupation of paeblo's annual teast day would no long'or ed and viewed by tourists changes people Montana State"University. Americans to travel through the "dream• New Mexico went virtually uncelebrated, be publicized. It got to the point where ~and places, Rothman and others told the The idea that tourism is environmental- scape o( nationhood," said Neal. Going to she said. 25,000-30,000 tourists overran the 1,000 ' con[erence, "Seeing and Being Seen," spoo• ly benign is oversold, they argued. While Yellowstone, for example, lets tourists "vi• In one of the greatest transformations ot dancers, she said. ° sored by the Center o( the American West mining and logging deslroy the natural en- cariously replay the conquest of the West," cultures, Indian people have gone "from But to blame tourists entirely [or the Thursday and Friday. vironment, outdoor recreation is sewnd in a place where the animals are tame and the hated savages targeted for forcetul New West is erroneous, said economist But tourism also represents the tension only to water development in killing no one gels dirty. conquest, to the interesting and exotic oth- Tom Power o[ the University o( MontartIL. ' o( a changing landscape. "Deep down we threatened and endangered species, said But a more insidious result is the separa- ers targeted for shopping eapedilions," "It's not the mountain resort or designsr think they know nothing of our relationship Rich2rd Knight ot Colorado State Univer tion of people on the basis ot gender and, said historian Patly Limerick, a confer- golf courses. The primary force trans(ornl- . to the ear[h," said keynote speaker Rudol- sity. race. The tourist gaze is a white gaze, said ence host. "When our own lives have ing the inland West is new permanent resi- fo Anaya, a New Mexico author and self- Still, with the loss of traditional indus- Sylvia Rodrigue2, an ethnology professor seemed colorless and gray, we have lurned dents." p a. r •5 ~;i . ~N k~~(3N,~ . 'k~T'?yy. t - . . t4r{'C , ~r.i';1" . , ..r.:•F4, . j _ . r_ .k . i E •w.A... ~ iCd i i+,.~,r, ,xt . ~ , 7-•. ~ w ~ ~ : ' ; : , f, , PIG 4.'iJty` t ~ ~fr,• Photos by Karl Gehring , The Denver Post ' _ A lone fire hydrant, ebove, awaNa future development on . the Cordillera Valley Couroe. New York Mounteln ia in the &background. At leaet 1451uaury homes ere belnp bWlt ' . 'Dunoundlqg the pdvate golf courae near Edwerda. A bro- ~ chure, Ieft; liate this four-bedroom home overlooaing the 11tii laircuey o1 Cordlilere at 81,595,000. ~ ~ a. . . - •~p~ff111g ~eoagy~o Driving west irom Vail, here are the 16 goN coursea exisUng and proposed: 1 ~ „tin 1r~r . , tK~,rtirt~ ~ . , . 1.f+~7a a'!o!:af+Vrf-yavFS~+~1'. ft~Os, i ~ ! f ` 64"wj~~ + iinQ ..~'+e. . ' o . O O ilt m 1 ~1C~. S b~11 I Sprlaga~ COrdlllen -I Boi4 ClubJ yall Course and lota of chemicals on the ~ound. It is °°Cotton Ranch WOICO (opening this year) GOLF from Page tA not so true," said county extension agent Eagle °°Aaams Aie JQ$OOOBfl8Ip miles o[ Glenwood Springs there are 25 Steve Carcaterra, who sald he had no trou- , golf courscv, including twa with initiation ble convincing the eight courses to mea- 70 1`1901} CIBb tees more than $100,000. More courses will sure pesticide and tertllizer run-ofL The 6 ' A4cprd'l IBPB Ed ards B open in the mountains Utis year or ne:t, only course that declined to partlcipate Avon 8 including onea at Steamboat Springs, Ed- was Vail Associate's Beaver Creek Club. A _ YPSUm $h0~ COUfBB 70 Val~ wards, Keystone, Aspeq Glenwood, Breck- spokesman tor Vaii Associates said Beaver enridge and Winter Parh. Creek lests run-of[ three times a year al- Q*~ggt r es a ~all ~019 Last month Golt Digest ranhed Eagle ready, and Carcaterra was welcome to and Summlt counUes as the 92nd and YBW those results. p~'- "~VPg~~ ~~1e c~nb "best golt retirement counties" in Amed- Severa? courses are working toward an S0~ ~ °dC00F~1 °~969aP E8QIB-Y811 4 (QUbiIC) ~ ~ ~rOPd1~~8f9 i ca. The ranking looked at climate, cost of Audubon Society pro-wildlite seal, a hard- ca eR CIYb CP86k BOIP CIYb i" living, congestioo, healih care and peraoh- to-earn distinction certi[ying that a gol[ 2 i MOYIIbIB p4 UIB GON CM (pyblic) al safety. Eagle ranked aecood in the na- course provides habitat to eMance wild- Cwm AA6ki~ ~y`... tion for'9ack of congestlon." life. T6e courses also amount to nearly The ranking mentioned that balls fly 10 1,000 acres o[ open space. ~ percent tarther at Wg6 altltudes, but didu't °Prlvate members and resort guesffi °°Prhoate property ommers, membera and guests °°'Prhne, 250-sembas-by-lmftatl mention that the golt season is the shortest Runotf concems post iBruce aMut in the cauntry - t6ree lo five montha - Vall's municipal club signed up tor the ~ with snow possible on July 9. voluntary program to be proactive as an 30,000 rounds of golf a season." course overlooking 1-70. Memberships cost Vail's golf courses have their detractors. environmeatal steward, said superinten- Compare that with the 8,000 rounds $80,000 plus $3,500 per yeac Guesls of Elitism, water rnnsumpUon and pesticide dent Ernle Bender. He also samples ponds played between June and Labor Day at members pay 8195 per round. use are the biggest worties, said county for residue. Eagle Springs where tee times are not For that they also can play Cordillera's Commissioner Jamea Johnson, who voted Runoff is worNsome because the Eagle needed. Some of the membera, who pay a principal mountain course, a Hale Irwio against the raretied Eagle Springs club in River is both a drinking water source and $5,500 annual membersNp, have not shown deslgn atop a plaleau with arguably the Wolcott - a group of 250 invitaUononly a terdtic brown•trout [ishery. Monitoring up yet. T6eir grand-opening gHts remain most beautiful scenery of any tairways in - members and a E110,000 entrance [ee, by the state Health Department and Divi- unopened in their private wood lockers, the country, the Gore Range. The Valley ~ about twice that of the Denver Country sion of Wildlite shaws a worrisome decline each bearing an engraved name of a titan course includes long v(ewa of New York ~ Club. • in the fish at Arrowhead. of industry and Wall Street. Mountaln, where that Alr Force A-10 jet ~ "There is a concern for the number O[ "Last year in April the entire river, "One time I looked out and the Fire- crashed, but also I-70 and trailer parks j gol[ courses In a semi-arid county," said trom bank to bank, was covered with sew- atones were playing with the Pillsburys. across the river. Johnson.'7[ you water a golf course, you age tungus (a sign of too much nitrogen). It How more American could yau get?" said "We're not a ski community," sald Cor ~i can't use it eLaewhere." was really bad," said John Woodling, a pro Mike Stelner. "I'm atill amazed at dillera marketing chie[ C.J. Julin. "You In fact, Vail's courses use half the water. [ishery eapert with the Division of Wild- what's going on. W6en I arrived 11 years have to own real estate to be ellgible. The o[ desert courses, about 700,000 gallony a li[e. ago in Vait, I thought we'd have more ar mean price o( a homesite is $300,000, or El day. On average, over the 150-day season, But golt courses are just one possible . cessible resorts, but it has turoed out peo- million for a home. There aren't as many Eagle County's nine courses consume 585 source. Sewage e(fluent and runoff from ple coming. here want high•end private goit memberships as there are homes." , million gallons of water trom t6e Eagle roofs and parking lots could contribute, golf. This is one of the few places in the Vail Assocfates recently optioned land ~ River or old ranch dltch water rights. Woodling said. country that can pull It oft. The dollara across the lnterstate from Eagle Springs Their combined drain in Ju1y is about sia ln recent months, high amounts of iner-' they demand is really amazing." for two possible courses. Adams Rib, a cubic feet per second of water, on a river cury have been tound in wastewater etflu- Eagle Springs, accessed by a covered proposed ski-and-golf area, has proposed that is ftowing at the rate of 819 cubic feet ent in the valley. One possible source is bridge over the Eagle Rlver, was sfsrted two courses but is a long way from approv per second, according to Tom Williamsen a mercury once used at the Vail golt course by the "cream of the crop of Vail," said. al. The neat likely course is West Eagle, a j water engineer who works tor the Eagle to kill snow mold, a practice discontlnued Stelner. "We're like their fourth or fitth public rnurse amid a housiag development. ~ River Water and Sanitation District. a decade ago. A more Iikely source is golf club. They fly into Eagle In their air- Construction o[ courses and thetr eump- Limited pesNcide use someone dumping it into sewers, said Den• planes, come up and play tAree days and tuous 6omes Is driving the economy down nls Gelvin, general manager of the Eagle leave. Of 250 (members), 40 live in Colora- valley, said Ford Frick of BBC Research r' "They're not in the business of selling River Water and Sanitation District. No do, and 20 of those 40 live in VaiL TNree and Consulting who studies the ski indus- ~ hay. They get chewed out i( golt coursea' mercury has been found in drinking watec Ilve in Hong Kong. They are people who try. "Skilng ia no longer the driving [orce. are averty wet," said Williamsen. Most Eagle Commissioners Johnson and Joh• don't want to deal witA tee tlmes. They are I[ you look at the White River National f. . courses are rnmputerized to measure the nette Phillips also worry that public duf- used to living a li[estyle where ttungs are Forest in the last decade, there has been no proper daily watering. [ers are being edged out of the game in the in order." new ski area and eight new golf courses." ~ Pesticide use is lower at mountaln valley. Only one of the si: proposed One of the valley's older courses, Single- Golt also adds many new dollars to the courses, too, not ooly because maey buge courses is public. tree, which winds among houses on the slow summer economy of a ski rnmmunf- - can't live at the high altltude, but also be- "7'hey call some of these semi-private, north side of I-70 in Edwards, was pur ty, satd Dan Conway, presidenl of THK As- cause a new generatlon of turt managers but just try to get a tee time," sald Phil- chased by the Sonnenalp Resort [or ita sociales which conducts teasibility studies care about t6e environment, said Ray Mer- Ilps. guests. Irate homeowners along the links for golt course communltles. • ry, Eag1e County's environmental healts At Vall's oldest course, the 30-year•old who believed they were sold access to a "Members use their condos more," he - - division manager. Although no atate or publlc municipal rnurse at Gold Peak, the golt rnurse when they bought their houses, satd. haven't quantified It for Vail, but a Pentti Totferl, head gol} pro et CordilW ' p°unty bealth e6eoc7 eamPles t6e dver tor cart-and-green fee has rLcen to E85, about have aued for the rig6t to play [ree agaln. typlcal golt courae plays 20,000 rounds re Velley, gets In some proctlee putdnp possible chemlcai ntn-otf, efght of the olne tbree limp the prlce of publtc goltlr4 on Eagle County's newest course, Cordille- • with green teea at $100, and that's roba- on the eeventh green. 7he prlrete ~ rnuvaea began moNtpring thle year: , e Front Ran e. ra Valley in Edwarda, is described as p bly only 15 pereent-ot wiiat they9pend eoutae la echedula to open U Juh/• I, ~P~~t ~ q~ e enviranmen• ~°We turn a lot of people away,". said pro "neighbor6ood" of 145 g ulttmllliondollar while they're here. You're talking real aig- ~ pumping lota , Steve Satterstrom. "We'll da, close to residences on a gor eous Tom Fazlo Ntlcaot dollare." ~ . ..=•9:- , . '~y~.. , . , . . ~ . . 4R 4 ELL C,' Ec yV A r- R 2 8 Richard and Sissel Pomboy 781 Potato Patch Drive X6; Vail, CO 81657 ~A kt, -T&t~1 April 23, 1997 c~J ~~b~• Mr. william Woods District Ranger U.S. Forest Service P.O. Box 190 Minturn, CO 81645 Dear Mr. Woods: RE: VAIL ASSOCIATES' APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR NIGHT SKIING We believe that the granting of a permit for night skiing in Vail is unnecessary, environmentally unsound, dangerous and depreciates the natural beauty of Vail Mountain. Night skiing is unnecessary as the local community has more than adequate opportunity to ski during the day. Night skiing is perhaps justifiable in parts of the country with limited snowfall where the population has substantial pent-up demand for skiing. The long and excellent ski season at Vail provides at least 5 months of outstanding skiing which should be more than adequate for local residents. Vacationers typically stay from a few days to a few weeks, giving them all the skiing they warit. Further- more, the terrain of Vail Mountain is so expansive that the skiers can get as many varied experiences as they wish during the day. Night skiing is environmentally unsound as the huge lights needed and the additional traffic on the mountain would have a detri- mental impact on both the wildlife and the vegetation. In addition, it would turn a beautiful mountain into a carnival atmosphere and would change the whole concept of people enjoying nature to people dominating nature. The nighttime beauty of a mountain bathed in moonlight would be replaced by the intense glare of the powerful lights which would pollute the town and all ` housing facing the mountain. Night skiing is dangerous as it constitutes an attractive nuisance with particular appeal to children and adolescents. Skiers would have decreased visibility and the ski patrol would have a much more difficult time patrolling the mountain and finding lost or injured skiers. In addition, the glaring lights would be a added distraction for drivers on I-70 and the local roads and would most likely lead to an increase in traffic accidents. I hope you will take the above comments into consideration when weighing the feasibility and advisability of night skiing. Very--truly yours,~ . ~ , Richard Pomboy cc: Bob Armour, Mayor ° CML REC~IVE[-1 ! XC : ~ -T~~ 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2100 - Denver, Colorado 80264-2101 - Phone (303) 831-6411, FAX (303) 860-8175 86-b G~ ~ MENiORAfVDUiVi TO: Mayors, managers, and clerks in municipalities.without managers . - FROM: Susan Thornton, President of CML Executive Board ' Janet Terry, Chair of Ci1liL Growth Committee RE: CML position on SB 97-47 concerning regulatory impairment of property rights DATE: April 28, 1997 This year marked the fourth session in a row where the Colorado General Assembly has considered legislation to address the subject of "regulatory takings." Throughout this time, CML has been heavily involved in opposing or amending such bills because their effect would be to impair municipal authority to regulate land use and manage growth. This year's bill, SB 47, has just been adopted by the legislature and sent to the governor. At the outset, CML took a position of °'oppose unless substantially amended." However, by the end of the session the League was officially neutral on the bill in light of the various amendments obtained throughout the process (described below). CML is not seeking a veto of the bill in its final form. As of this writing, it is unknown whether Gov. Roy Romer will veto SB 47, which he must do by Niay 4, - or whether _the General Assembly would attempt to override any such veto before adjournment on June 7. - In a related matter, you should be aware that on April 25 Gov. Romer vetoed the other major land use bill of the session, HB 97-1312 concerning vested development rights. The League was adamantly opposed to this legislation for reasons that have been more fully explained in CiWL's Statehouse Report throughout the session. CML appreciates Gov. Romer's rejection of the vested rights bill once again this year. The purpose of this memo is to explain how and why CML formulated its position on SB 47 this year. Please share this information with other officials in your municipality as you see fit. If the bill becomes law, CML staff will disseminate additional detailed information on the legal ramifications, legislative history, and practical implementation of the bill. Politics and Policy As introduced, SB 47 was identical to the final version of a bill vetoed by the governor in 1996, SB 96-69. CML was also neutral on last year's version, after having obtained massive amendments to what started out as very negative legislation from a municipal standpoint. However, a number of individual municipalities persisted in their opposition to SB 69; catalogued a list of objections to it; and sought and obtained a veto of the bill. This year CML. went about formulating policy on SB 47, determined to avoid a replay of 1996. It is unusual, to say the least, for the League to drop opposition to a bill as it did with SB 69 and then have some of its members communicate with the governor to expressly distance themselves from the League's position. Therefore, we were especially careful this year to lay out the options to the CML Policy Committee from early in the session. We also established a more formal, ongoing role for the Growth Committee, which met regularly and monitored changes to the bill throughout this year's session. Both of these committees are, of course, open to all CML members and served as forums for spirited debate on the merits of the bill. tn addition, CML staff organized a group of municipal attorneys and planners to receive regular updates on SB 47 and comment on technical aspects of the bill. A key decision point in CML's policy process was this: a majority of the Growth Committee, the Policy Committee and the Executive Board rejected the idea of categorically opposing SB 47 and all other "takings" legislation without compromise. Undoubtedly, in a perfect world, this would be the preferred position of many Colorado municipalities. Certainly, the premise upon which such legislation is based is disturbing to many local officials who are already doing the best job they know how to balance property rights and the common good. However, considering the political landscape and our experience in recent years, it appears to be inevitable that property rights bills have and will continue to be introduced with a high likelihood of success in the legislature. (Moreover, as Governor Romer himself has observed, he will not be around forever to veto these bills.) If the League is to have any hope of influencing the contents of such legislation and mitigating the worst aspects of it, CML has determined that it must be willing to negotiate some sort of viable compromise. The final version of SB 47 represents our latest attempt to do just that. The question is often asked whether there is any guarantee that the adoption of SB 47 will forestall further efforts to curtail municipal land use authority. We would be naive to assume that there will no be more bills in the coming years aimed at preempting municipal zoning, eminent domain and annexation authority. The real 2 9 question is how much credibility CiViL will have when it comes time to lobby the next round of land use bills. It is the considered judgment of the Growth Committee, the Policy Committee, and the Executive Board that we will have more influence--not less- -by having attempted in good faith to forge a compromise on SB 47. A Brief Descripg6on of SB 47 If signed into lavv, SB 47 would establish a statutory requirement that all dedications of real property and certain cash payments that are required as a condition . of any "land use approval" must serve a legitimate local government interest and must be roughly proportional to the impact of a proposed use or development. SB 47 would also require all discretionary land use conditions to be based on standards that are sufficiently specific to ensure rational and consistent enforcement. In imposing these requirements, the bill intends to codify several "constitutionally based standards" previously established by the courts. The bill also provides an expedited court procedure for landowners who may believe that the foregoing standards have been violated. These procedures include tight deadlines that would have to be met by both the landowner and the local government; standards of review for the court; remedies if the landowner should prevail; and a provision for the award of attorney fees to the prevailing party. In contrast to previous "takings" legislation in Colorado and other states, SB 47 does not contain any compensation provisions or other remedy for any diminution in property value allegedly caused by a land use regulation. iVioreover, the bill expressly does not affect in any way municipal authority to acquire property by eminent domain. SB 47 intends to apply equally to statutory and home rule municipalities. - The 9997 Amendrnents The objection leveled against the final version of SB 69- in 1996 formed the basis of CML's efforts to seek additional amendments to the bill this year. The following amendments to SB 47 were obtained, to the'best of the League's ability to further influence the contents of the bill, in this year's session: 1. The bill's declaration of statewide concern was narrowed in an attempt to mitigate the concerns of home rule municipalities. 2. The legal standards in the bill are expressly linked to the court cases from which they are supposed to be derived, as a signal to the judiciary not to reinvent the wheel in applying these standards. 3 e 3. Language was added to ensure that litigation could not be triggered until the local government has taken a"final" action. 4. An explicit disclaimer was added to the effect that the "rough proportionality" standard as applied to monetary exactions does not limit legislatively adopted fees. 5. The tight time frame for appeals was clarified, with the landowner's right to appeal triggered by the local government's decision to impose the condition or exaction, and then barred if not exercised within sixty - - days of the final decision. 6. The local government's burden of proof in court was clarified to provide that, generally, the court will not conduct some sort of full blown trial to determine whether a particular exaction was justified, but instead will simply review the record of the local government's action. 7. Mandatory joinder provisions were added to ensure that landowners will not prosecute multiple court actions against local governments. 8. Confusing and potentially troublesome language in the bill requiring the recordation of waivers was eliminated. 9. A disclaimer was added to indicate that SB 47 should not be deemed to impair local land use authority derived from any other law. Further Bnformation Once again, we have no clear indication whether the governor will veto SB 47 or whether the general assembly will override such a veto. If you have any questions about.SB 47 or the contents of this memorandum, please coritact League staffers David Broadwell or Sam Mamet. Please copy the League on any correspondence you may be sending to Governor Romer. 4 MAY-05-97 MON 14:38 M. Lorimer XC: ~1 P.01 l~~L{~(,~• To t6ee 1lauQ Towuo Counci9 regardarg Aloy 6, 1997 meetirg... RAay 5,1997 ILI. Dear Councilmctnbers: ' . I'll be in Denver Tuesday, unable fo nttend the evening meetirg, bufi wanfed fo give brie¢ irpuf regarding the bike $rnils that were built by kids on Town properfy on L`hamonix I.nne. ~ %f the neighbors and police have no objections, I would hope these trnils can be left nlone. They are a sign o¢ real (i¢e. I don't thinlc °community° is sotnething you can mnke happen as . anuch as you can /et it hnppen. Y$ seems somefhirg natura) and creative is hnppenirg here ~ arith the locml Ecids, nnd ifi would be a shnrne to des4roy it. lRespectfully, Aaro Lorimer I 05-07-97 06:28PM TO 8/1970479215~ P001/002 National - . - , - - ISTEA LEGISLATIVE ALER7° Voo COL003AD0 MAYORS AND COUNCIL fVlENIBERS (Fnwne FRAfVK SC-IAFFtOTI-I DIRECTOR OF POLICY AiVD FEDERAL RELATIOfVS I Data May 7. 9997 RV. LECISLATIVE ACTION This year Congress is reauthorizing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA or'ice tea"). It is Iandmaric legislation for local govemments because i4 provided 9oca1 govemrment decision-making over federal Yransportation funds. Under ISTEA, local govemments have been a partner with federal and sta#e govemments regarding transporfation. Senator Allard 'os on the Environment and Public VVorks Committee tha4 has jurisdic4ion over reauthorization. Senator Allard currently does not support any bi1f. Hovuever, vue have jus4 leamed that Senatar Allard, by Yhe end of the week, may give his support to STAFBS 2000 that wi11 severely reduce #he local government role. ~ VAie urge you $o caPV or tax Senator Allard (202-224-6852/202-224-6471 fax) and te19 him 4o support 4he reau#horization of ISTEA NOT STARS 2008. Please see the aFtached background and talking points. If you have any quesfions, please confact Laurie Saroff (202/826-3042 or SAROFF@R9LC.ORG). Thank you foryour hefp. 0 Page 1 05-07-97 06:28PM TO 8/1970479215? P002/002 ~ BAcKGROUNo ~ oSTEA o Landmarlc legislation for local govemments because it provided local decision-making over federal programs ~ ~ o Promotes intermodalism, so that Iocal governmerits, not the state or federal govemments, can decide whai tr$nsportation choices ere the 6est fQr their communities. o Projects beneficial to local govemments: b. C.mngestion Mitiga4Boea Air Quali4y (CMAQ) program is only 4 percent oi transportatian spending, but provides local govemments funding to reduce congestion and to provide clean i air. 2. Suriace Transporta4con Program (STP) funds local govemments road, bridge and transit capital projects. 3. Enharaeenients encompass a broad range of quality of life and environmental-related activities such as landscaping and historic preseroation_ Atthough this program is only 2 percent of all ISTEA funds, it 7tas funded thousands of local projects such as bicycle paths or pedestrian trails for commuting and recreation and has boosted ecanomies for small towns. ST.4RS 2000 0 STARS 2000 would cut CNAAQ spending by two-thirds from $1 billion per year to $390 million per year. Any additional spending for CM,4Q-type projects would be eligible in the Surface Transportatioro Program that would be competing wfth other local transportation projects. Enhancements will have flat funding. o Me4ropolitan planning organizations 9unding would be reduced. 0 7he bill spends almost 60% of its funding to the National Highway System (NHS) versus less than 40% of funds earmarked ior the IVHS and the Interstates under IS7EA. It abolishes the lnterstate Mairrtenance prograrn. TALKINC POINTS o I am calling in referenoe to ISTEA (°ice tea°) reauthorization 0 I arn calling to urge Senator Allard to support ISTEA reauthorization and not STARS 2000 ' a STARS 2000 will deeply cut programs important to local govemments such as 4he CongesYion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program a By cutting func9ing of CMAfl by two-thirds, local govemments' ability to reduce congestion and provide clean air for our citizens would be severely reduced. o Allowing CMAO-type projects to be funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) reduces overall transportation funding for Iocal govemments. o T'hank you for your support 0 PagQ 2 'n - ~ FOR 8MMEDIATE RELEAsE May 6, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 : . , Communications Manager VABL TOMORROVV VOLIDNTEERS AAEET MAY 13 TO DEVELOP ~ ACT60N EMPLEMENTATSON STRATEGV (Vail)--A Vail Tomorrow strategic pianning meeting will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Evergreen Lodge for anyone interested in the project. The meeting follows the endorsement of 40 actions in six goal areas at the Create Vail Tomorrow community conference in Aprii. The creation of this list of actions is the most recent step in the Vail Tomorrow strategic planning and community collaborative process which began last summer and has involved over 1,000 people who care about Vail. At the May 13 meeting, participants will develop a comprehensive strategy to begin working with area organizations which will be asked to play a role in making those recommended actions realities. Many of those organizations=-28 in all--have previously endorsed the Vail Tomorrow project and have agreed from the outset to seriously consider all alternatives and recommendations forwarded to them. The meeting will be facilitated by Tweed Kezziah and Susan Watkins of KezziahWatkins. Anyone who cares about the Vail community is invited to attend. It is not necessary to have been at previous Vail Tomorrow meetings. Dinner will be provided. To RSVP for the meeting, please call 479-2451 by 5 p.m. Monday, May 12. New volunteers are especially welcome. # # # P.O. Box 1019 ° Vail, Colorado 81698 - 970-479-2451 - http://vail.netNail-Tomorrow ee . e4 TOWN OF ~AIL 75 South Frontage 1Zoad Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 ' FOR BMMED8ATE ~ELEASE May 7, 1997 Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2146 Senior Environmentai Policy Planner TOV CEiEWS BEGBN ANNUAL MOR99TORIIVC OF STREAIIA ,41VD TRIBUTARIES FOR S@GRlS OF POSSIBLE FLOODIIVCa (Vail) --Although stream flows are still relatively low, the Town of Vail will be paying close attention this spring for signs of potential flooding along Gore and Buffehr creeks. Russell Forrest, senior environmental policy planner, has already begun checking the flows on a daily basis through a new monitoring device installed last summer. Town crews also are reviewing emergency coordination procedures in case of flooding or mudslides. In addition, free sandbag materials will be offered to the public, if needed. Forrest says the exercise has become an important annual activity. "We're strictly in a precautionary mode at this point, but we're prepared to mobilize, if needed," Forrest said. Due to the late snows during April, the U.S. Geological Survey has indicated the potential for high water, Forrest said. Last year the maximum flow of 1530 cfs (cubic feet per second) occurred on June 7 on Gore Creek in Dowd Junction. However, on May 16 flows came up quickly and spilled over the banks of Buffehr Creek with a reading of 1450 cfs, according to Forrest. There was no property damage. Because the town has taken multiple actions to reduce damage from flooding, Forrest (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Potential Flooding/Add 1 says residents seeking insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program will be given a 10 percent discount. Those living near Gore Creek or its tributaries can have the extra security of purchasing flood insurance, according to Forrest. However, it - takes 30 days for a policy to become effective after purchase. Flood hazard maps are . available for inspection in the town's Community Development office from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also, residents are asked to call Forrest at 479-2146 for questions or concerns about stream levels or high water. In addition, streamflows for Gore Creek and the Eagle River are posted on the Internet at http://www.cr.usgs.gov. # # # i ~ . ee d~1 TO~l OF ~AIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970=479-2157 . . MEDIA ADVISORV . . May 8, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office !lAIIL T0WN COUNCIL H1GHL@CHTS FOR MAV 6 1lVork Session Briefis Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Site Visit and Discussion Gasthof Gramshammer Underground Parking Structure In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council visited the Gasthof Gramshammer lodge in Vail Village to tearn more about a change of non-conforming use request. Please see evening meeting briefs for more information. --Eagle County Housing Policies The Council heard a presentation from Eagle County's David Carter regarding a list of recommended housing policies and action steps drafted by the county's Housing Task Force. In asking for input on the document, Carter's appearance yesterday was the last of seven presentations to municipalities within the county. From there, the document will be reviewed and/or modified by the County Planning Commission, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners and back to the Planning Commission for adoption. After that, Carter said he will ask #or endorsement by the municipalities. During public discussion, - Rachel Lenz, representing the Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team, read a statement of endorsement for inclusionary zoning and other actions recommended in the county's draft. Lenz said the Vail Tomorrow group is willing to help in any way it can to support the actions. Also speaking yesterday was Sue Dugan of the Intermountain neighborhood who wondered if redevelopment of a single family house wou{d trigger an inclusionary zoning approach as proposed, while Rob LeVine of the Antler's in Vaii said the $60,000 median household income figure contained in the draft may seem like a misleading figure because of the definition of "household," which includes roommates. Former Councilmember Tom Steinberg suggested requiring an employee housing unit for all "trophy" homes above a certain square footage. Other speakers included Chris Hancock of FirstBank who expressed her bank's interest in creative financing and Ann Esson of Vail who encouraged the Council to consider applying the housing suggestions within the Lionshead redevelopment plan. Councilmember reaction to the plan included the following: Sybill IVavas applauded the County for taking the lead on a county-wide plan that woufd make the policies more equitable from one municipality to the next. She said she liked a provision for a caretaker requirement (more) RECYCLEDPAPER ~ TOV Councii Highlights/Add 1 for larger homes and recommended that pay-in-lieu fees associated with a housing policy be less desirable than other options. Ludwig Kurz also suggested limiting the option for pay-in-lieu fees, saying the intent is to receive a housing product. He said he also liked the direction of the plan coming from the county to the municipalities. Kevin Foley said he was eager to see endorsemenf and implementation of the plan. Michael Jewett said he favored allowing square footage incentives for those willing to add employee housing units to their properties. Jewett also advocated using the Berry ; Creek Fifth property for housing, as well as utilizing a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax for housing. Bob Armour suggested downplaying the possibility of working with the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service on a housing ^ partnership, saying the likelihood for such a project is very slim. Armour also wondered where the funds for the proposed countywide housing trust fund would come from. For example, If Vail were to return its 15% share of the 1% county tax (one of the suggested possibilities), Armour said that kind of money, about $448,000, could probably be put to better use if spent within the town. Carter said he'll be sending a letter to the town managers soon to ask them to begin discussing potential funding ideas within their respective municipalities. The Vail Town Council will take up the housing discussion again in June when it considers a housing action plan proposed by Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing policy planner. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440. --Booth Falls Update After hearing a report from Jonathan White of the State Geological Survey on the rockfall hazard at the Booth Falls Condominiums, the Council directed staff to work with the condominium association to prepare a cost estimate on several mitigation approaches recommended by White. One approach would be the construction of an impact barrier similar to one built near the Hanging Lake rest area in the Glenwood Canyon. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the condominium property owners should be assisted by the town similarly to that which was given during construction of the Booth Creek-berm in 1989-90. At that time, the town facilitated creation of a special improve,ment district. In his report to Council, White recalled the March 26 rockfall - which caused extensive damage to one of the condo units and emphasized the need for additional protection. During an aerial inspection, he said he saw several loose rocks on the slopes and rock features with questionable long-term stability. He reiterated that rockfalls of similar magnitude will continue at the site with the possibility of serious life-threatening incidents continuing once every three years. Representing the condominium association, Gerry Greven said the property owners would like to get something constructed this fall to protect them during subsequent spring seasons. For more information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --Austria Haus Redeve(opment After hearing the pros and cons of a Special Development District (SDD) approach versus a rezoning approach for a second attempt at a redevelopment proposal for the Austria Haus, Councilmembers unanimously favored the SDD and directed the applicant to move forward with a new application. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead had recommended the SDD approach, saying it was an appropriate redevelopment tool for (more) 0 TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 the town, while Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association asked the town to select a rezoning approach that he said wouid allow for a more fair and equitable treatment of properties. Other audience comments came from Rob LeVine, a former councilmember, who favored the SDD process; attorney Jay Peterson, who also favored SDD, saying the rezoning approach would only create a"bland" community; former councilman Tom Steinberg who urged caution in using SDDs so as not to "kill the golden goose"; Sue Dugan, a community activist, who said she agreed with the common sense approach advocated by Tom IVloorhead; Greg Moffet, chairman of the - Planning and Environmental Commission, who said adding a"human factor" to the SDD " decision-making process makes the development better; and John Schofield of the Planning and Environmental Commission who said that although the SDD could use some fine tuning, it is the right tool. Council members agreed the process should be improved to allow input on parameters up-front before the project is designed. As for the Austria Haus, next steps in the process include a work session with the Planning and Environmental Commission on May 19 and a final review on June 9. The Austria Haus development proposal will be reviewed by the Vail Town Council following the PEC's review. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Information Update The Council agreed to add its parking pay-in-lieu discussion to its June 3 work session. --Council Reports Ludwig Kurz complimented the business and neighborhood representatives who continue to attend the Monday West Vail Interchange meetings. He said the dialogue has been well-received. Kevin Foley toured the new Beaver Creek Performing Arts Center and shared concerns expressed by several community groups, such as Friends of the Dance, about affordability of the venue. He also said a rail feasibility study for the abandonment is progressing. Foley also asked that the Council use the afternoon work session to answer any questions abouf ordinances or issues that will be heard at the evening meeting later in the day. --Other Ludwig Kurz said he would be inviting the Council to join him for a tour of the Beaver Creek Arts Center. Evening Session Brsefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, IVavas --Citizen Participation Dick Peterson, a resident of West Vail, appeared before the Council to ask for the town's help. in expanding insurance coverage for a town-owned lot adjoining Buffehr Creek Park. The land, acquired by the town last year, has been used for years as an informal dirt track for mountain bike rider.s. After some initial research, Peterson said he was having difficulty working out a way to obtain insurance coverage for the bikers (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 3 on his own and suggested the town expand its insurance coverage. The Council directed staff to research the matter. Bill Fleischer of Vail Run presented a list of several recommended improvements including: working more cooperatively with the Colorado Department of Transportation to improve graveling on the North Frontage Road in the wintertime; pulling weeds from the I-70 underpass retaining walls during the summer; adding benches in the winter for guests waiting to be picked up by private van carriers in Lionshead; and adding another ` pay phone at the Vail Transportation Center. - --Vail Commons Development Agreement The Council voted 5-1 (Jewett against) to amend the development agreement between the Town of Vail and City Market by extending the completion date of the commercial component from July 1, 1997, to September 1, 1997. The request was made following several unanticipated delays over the course of construction. The current schedule is as follows: supermarket opening by May 21; the exterior components of the adjoining retail rental areas completed by June 15; employee housing units completed by June 30.; and completion of the day care component by June 30. During discussion, Councilman Michael Jewett continued to voice his opposition to the project, which resulted in his vote against the extension. For more information, contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2107. --Emergency Ordinance To Allow for Temporary Signage in West Vail The Council voted 6-0 to approve an emergency ordinance that allows for the placement of temporary on-site signs, banners, etc., for businesses directly impacted by the West Vail roundabout construction. The measure, which includes a waiver of the town's sign application fees, becomes effective immediately and extends to Nov. 1. Several merchants had requested the action to help increase visibility of the West Vail business district during the summer-long construction. For more information, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113. --Vail Run Tennis Bubble Appeal The Council voted 6-0 to overturn a staff decision interpretation that found the Vail Run tennis bubble to be a seasonal structure, thus, requiring removal of the bubble during the summer months. Instead, the Council found the bubble to be a recreational structure that could remain standing year-round. The issue surfaced when the applicant applied for an amendment to a Special Development District to allow the current tennis courts to be converted to other recreational uses. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Amendment of Special Development District #5 (Vail Run and Simba Run) The Council voted 6-0 on first reading to amend the SDD to allow the Vail Run tennis bubble to be converted to other recreational uses. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan After hearing an update on the Lionshead redevelopment master plan, the Council (more) a 0 TOV Council Highlights/Add 4 voted 6-0 to forward all 173 citizen-based "wish list" ideas to the consultant, Design Workshop, for additional analysis. The Council also voted to approve a process and citizen participation schedule for step three of the five-step process: "Alternatives Analysis and Selection of Preferred Alternative." During public discussion last night, Lucian Layne, a part-time resident of Vantage Point condominiums, asked the Council to remove "wish list" item 153 because, in his words, it would be like giving out a blank check. Response 153 suggests, among other things, rezoning the Lionshead parking . structure to allow for a wide variety of uses of both private and public natures. David , Corbin, representing Vail Associates, Rob LeVine of Antler's Lodge, and Phil Holbert, _ also a part-time resident of Vantage Point, urged the Council to retain all wish list items . for additional review. Corbin and the others disputed Layne's reasoning that response 153 is inappropriate, reminding the Council that a master plan is not an approval for any particular development concept. Following up on Corbin's comment, LeVine said he hoped the master plan blueprint would include creative incentives for redevelopment so actions could be undertaken within the next five years rather than 10 or 15 years down the road. Step three of the process will include studies on physical feasibility and qualitative analysis of the 173 ideas, market/financial feasibility and designation of public view corridors, if any. For more information, contact Susan Connelly in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --Gasthof Gramshammer Underground Parking Structure The Council voted 5-1 (Johnston opposed) to approve the removal of an existing legal non-conforming surface parking area at the Gasthof Gramshammer and subsequently replace it with a non-conforming underground parking structure. During discussion, the applicants told of the many advantages the changes would make to the pedestrian area, including elimination of snow removal operations (the driveway would be heated), improved ambience at the Children's Fountain, noise reductions and increased control of the lodge's parking operations. Tom Steinberg, a former councilmember, stated his strong support for the request. Steinberg also asked Council to create a one-foot-wide _ public easement between the parking structure and Gore Creek to complete the - streamwalk from the Covered Bridge park to the Gore Creek promenade and International bridge. In response, Pepi Gramshammer, the applicant, said he would not agree to such a condition. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Town Manager's Report Bob McLaurin updated the Council on the Public Works seasonal housing proposal. He said that the costs were still being developed, but expressed frustration that costs continue to increase. He indicated once the final numbers are developed, the staff would evaluate them and develop a recommendation as to how to proceed. This could include proceeding with the project or looking at other alternatives for addressing the town's seasonal housing needs. McLaurin also encouraged Council to register for the annual Colorado Municipal League Conference to be held in Snowmass, June 24-27. (more) a TOV Council Highlights/Add 5 UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS May 13 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Joe Russell 15 Year Anniversary , May 20 Work Session PEC Review . Vail Valley Arts Council Presentation Resorts CD Information Kiosks Alpine Garden Education Cenfer Discussion of Parking Funding Commitment May 20 Evening Meeting Second Reading, Ordinance #10, Vail Run SDD Amendment May 27 Work Session DRB Review # # # ~ v >/OS%97 Vail Valley summer 9 97 Parade of Events All dates and events are subject to chan;e May a . 16 Butterfly Launch ' 476-0103 , What: Children around Ea?le County release thousands of "Painted Lady" butterflies in The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens as the finale of this educational program. VVhere: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens at Noon. 22 Vail 1lature Center Opens for Summer 479-2291 What: The Vail Nature Center is gearing up for the 1997 summer season with an Opening Day Full Moon Hike. An experienced naturalist will point out nocturnal critters along the way and will lead a discussion of the night time environment. Wlien: Full Moon Hike, 7pm 476-Y000 24_26 JeepO Whitewater Festival What: The summer kick-off event returns with a weekend packed full of exciting, rafting and kayaking events along the Gore Creek and Eagle River. River Outfitters, citizen raft teams and kayakers are welcome to compete for cash and priaes. Where: Vail and Minturn 24-26 Gondola iZides! 476-9090 What: The Eaglebahn Gondola opens for the weekend for scenic rides. Hours: 10am-4:30pm (download until Spm). Open weekends only until 6/21. 24_26 . Chairlift Opens in Beaver Creek! 845-9090 • NVhat: Centennial Lift in Beaver Creek will be open this weekend FREE OF CHARGE! Open weekends nnly untii 6/21. Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm 26 Vail Volksmarch 303-452-2352 What: A Sk and lOk walk through Vail and Lionshead villages and winding through the golf course. Where: Beginning and ending in Lionshead Mall, 8am start June 6-July 13 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers 476-0103 . What: A month long celebration of flowers throughout the valley which includes lectures, workshops, walkinc, tours, a plant sale and parties. 6 Festival of F'lowers lLuncheon & Fashion Show 476-0103 What: This month long celebration of flowers kicks off with a luncheon featuring garden apparel, a fashion show and keynote speaker, Richard Daley, executive Director of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Where: Bristol Restaurant, Arrowhead Golf Course When: 12:00-2:30pm 1 L ~ 7 Nottingham Lake Fishing Derby 949-4280 What: Children under 15 are invited to get out and enjoy free fishing during National Fishing Week. A limited supply of fishing poles will be available to rent. Prizes will be awarded! 7 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers - Plant Sale 476-0103 What: An annual sale hosted by the Betry Ford Alpine Gardens and part of the Vail Valley Festival of Flowers, this sale features annuals, perennials, unusual alpines, hanging baskets, free workshops and more. Where: East Parking Lot at Beaver Creek When: 8am-2pm 4 g Revolution Dirt. 1- A three event Mt. Bike series in the Vail Valley 476-6797 ' . tiVhat: A fun and exciting mountain bike racing series for all ages and abilities with courses and formats different from the norm. This week's event is Hammer in the Hay, a circuit race with bumps, jumps and fun obstacles, followed by a parry on-site. Where: 4Eagle Ranch in Wolcott g Colorado Children's Chorale 949-1999 NVhat: The Colorado Children's Chorale presents this informal children's concert free to the public Where:Children's Fountain, Vail Village, 8am-noon 10 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 NVhat: Time trial #1- Cul-de Sac Climb Vail Pass 14,15 Siimmer Equipment Swap 845-7099 What: A rummage sale/swap for outdoor enthusiasts. You can buy or sell your summer gear... mountain bikes, kayaks, camping gear, in-line skates. All proceeds go towards "Meet the Wilderness". Where: Nottin~ham Park, Avon 14 "Troughs: Alpine Gardens in Miniature" 476-0103 1Vhat: A Festiva] of Flowers workshop presenLed by Helen Fritch and followed by a free tour of Betry Ford Alpine Gardens. • `Vhere: 10am-12n, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens 14 Colorado Children's Chorale 949-1999 What: The lOth annual concert presented by the youth of Colorado. Where: Ford Amphitheater, free of charge. 6pm 15 Children's Chorale workshop 949-1999 «'hat: A workshop demonstration featuring Vail Valley children and members of the Children's Chorale, presenting a joint concert. Where: Ford Amphitheater, lpm. Free and open to the public 17 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights .Concert 949-1999 What: Brother - A rock and roll group from Scotland with bagpipes and kilts! Wliere: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 17 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 What: Mountain event #1 - Davos Hill Climb 2 ~ i 21 Summer I,ecture/VVorkshop Series 476-0103 . What: "Native Plant Conservation and Wildflower ldentification" - A lecture presented by Chris Paque, from Colorado Natural Heritage Program, followed by a free tour of the Bet[y Ford Alpine Gardens. Where: Manor Vail Lodge, llam 21 Family Fest/Chili Cookoff 479-2883 What: A celebration of summer with sidewalk sales, street entertainment and local restaurants vying for "Best Chili" honors. . Where: Throu?hout Vail Village ~ 21 Revolution I)irt, 2- A three event IVYt. Bike series in the Vail Valley 476-6797 What: A fun and exciting mountain bike racing series for all ages and abilities with courses and formats different from the norm. This week's event is Minturn Miles, a mountain bike race coupled with a party in the town of Minturn. 21,22 King of the Mt. Volleyball Tournament 479-2280 What: Com.petitors from the Western States meet at one of Colorado's most exciting tournaments. lVhere: Vail Athletic Field and Ford Park 21,22 Festival of 1Vations, Avon 949-4280 Wliat: At dawn on Saturday and Sunday, 15 hot air balloons lift-off and fill the sl.y above Avon. In the early evening on Saturday, performances by multicultural acts such as a Japanese Drumming Troupe and Polynesian Fire Dancers entertain the crowed while they enjoy a wide selec[ion of imported beer, wine and cuisine from around the world. 22 Beaver Creek Home Tour 476-1876 NVhat: Take a look at the other side and visi[ the best of Beaver Creek homes, while benefiting the Colorado Ski Museum. 23 Jimmie Heuga Golf Challenge 926-1290 24 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Concert 949-1999 «'hat:_ Wayae Torips & Zydecajun - The "Cajun Bruce Springsteen", Toups combines Cajun melodies with a zydeco stoinp. His latest release is eniitles "Back to the"Bayou" Ni'here: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 28 I'ree Tour of the ]Betty Ford Alpine Gardens 476-0103 `Vhere:Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, 10am-12n. 29-Julv 6 Vail Lacrosse Shootout 479-2280 V What: One of the largest lacrosse events in the country, the tournament draws team from around the world to compete and enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. Where: Ford Park and Vail Athletic Field 29 Beaver Creek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 Where: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 29 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival begins! 827-5700 NN'hat: Rochester Philharmonic - Opening Concert Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm - ~ ~ ~ July 1 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Free Concert 949-1999 What: Brave Combo - Their specialty is a unique blend of domestic and exotic dance rhythms that propel what Billboard Magazine calls "world-wise unclassified music" VVhere: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 1 VBS Summer Bike ltace Seraes 476-1233 What: Mountain Event #2 - World Cup Warm-up on Vai! Mountain 4 " 2. Bravoi Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Rochester Philharmonic - Turandot. The full concert version of Puccini's opera. _ `Vhere: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 4-6 Vail America Days - Vail's July 4th Weekend Celebration 476-1000 Schedule: 4-6 Street Entertainment - A variety of free encertainment and performances throughout Vail and Lionshead Villages. See clowns, mimes, song and dance troupes, live bands, magicians and more.... 4 Fourth of Julv Parade! Vail to Lionshead, 10am start 4 Salute to the USA, Avon The largest fireworks display on the Western Slope, along with live bands, children's activities and more! Fireworks start at dusk. (9:45-ish. Rain da[e is July 5) 4 Vail Fireworks (9:45-ish). Viewing from Ford Park 4 Bravo! Concert Complimentary Patriotic Concert at Ford Amphitheater, 3pm 5 Minturn Fireworks 9:30pm, Viewing from anywhere in Min[urn. 5 Bravo! Concert RPO-Bi; Band Concert, Ford Amphithea[er, 6pm 5 Holiday Ice Show Dobson Ice Arena 6 Bravo! Concert Complimentary American Favorites Patriotic Concert, Village Green, Beaver Creek, Spm 6 20`h Vail HiIlClimb A 7.5 mile, 2,200 vertical foot climb up Vail Mt., Staris at Moun[ain Haus, 8:30am 4 Avon's "Salute to the USA" 949-4280 What: The largest fireworks display in Colorado caps off an afternoon and evenin; of free concerts - and pienics around Nottingham Lake. Over 8,000 shetls explode in the sky above Avon during the half-hour display that is choreographed to a musical score simulcast on 103.1 KZYR. 4 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Rochester Philharmonic - Salute ro America Patriotic Concert, Complimentary 'VN'here: Ford Amphitheater When: 3pm 4 Youth Lacrosse Shootout FREE Clinic 479-2280 What: Open to ages 8-13, the clinic will be conducted by some of the top players in the sport who are in town for the shootout. Where: Ford Park Athletic Field, 4-6pm 5 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Rochester Philharmonic - Bi.g Band Concert Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 4 Q v 5 Holiday Ice Show 479-2271 Where: Dobson Ice Arena 5 IVlinturn Fireworks and July 4'h Celebrations 1Vhat: All day party throughout the town, finishing with the fireworks at 9:30pm. 6 20th Annual Vail I3i11Climb 479-2280 What: One of the state's most grueling climbs, the Vail Hi1lClimb starts in Vail Village and makes it's way to Eagle's Nest, gaining 2,200 vertical feet over a 7.5 mile course. 4 Where: Start at Vail Mountain Haus, 8:30am ,6 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley IVlusic Festival 827-5700 What: Roches[er Philharmonic - Patriotic Concert, Complimentary Where: Villa~e Green, Beaver Creek When: Spm 7 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Rochester Philharmonic - A passionate orchestral journey Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 7-11 VISION Photography Workshop 827-5299 What: Noted photographer, John Shaw, returns to the Vail Valley to give tips on outdoor photography. Workshops integrate slide lectures, field excursions with critique sessions. S Budtiveiser Hot Surnmer IVights Free Concert 949-1999 What: Dnle Watson -"A staple of the Texas country scene, pure fender-and-beer-fueled-honl.y- tonk-music" - Billboard Magazine Where: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 11-13 1997 Grundig World Cup Nlountain Biking in Vail 949-1999 11°i Citizen Race 12`h Grundig World Cup Women's Cross Country 13`'' , Grundig World Cup Men's Cross Country 12 A NRidsummer 1Vight Festival 476-0103 What: The Vail Alpine Garden Foundation and President and Mrs. Ford host this annual reception to benefit the Betty Ford Gardens. The benefit will also honor the Vail Valley Festival of Flowers garden winners. Where: Betry Ford Alpine Gardens, 4-6pm 12 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Billy Taylor Trio - Jazz Concert Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 12 "Wizard of Oz" 479-2186 What: The Vail Valley Theater Company and the Children's Theater School joined forces to present a terrific show. Where: Battle Mountain High School 5 - . 4 ¦ 12,13 Vait Arts Festival 827-5299 What: This is one of the most popular summer events in the Vail Valley. Over 100 artists atcend who are selected through a jurying process to guarantee a high quality of work. Where: Throughout Lionshead Village, 10am-6pm 13 Wildflower F'ield Trip 476-0103 What: As part of this months Festival of Flowers, plant ecologist, Nicola Ripley, will lead a walk at Shrine Ridge Trail for an alpine wildflower hike high above Vail Pass. Wheii: 10am-3pm 4 13 Beaver Greek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 , Where: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 13 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 NVhat: Soiree III Where: Game Creek Club When: 6pm 14 Bi•avo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 «hat: Intro to Chamber Music I- Emotions in music Where: Vail Villaje Inn When: 5:30pm 15-20 Vail Iiivitational Skating Competition 479-2271 «'hei•e: Dobson Ice Arena 15 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Free Concert 949-1999 What: Average White Band - Funk and groove, back ro the days of wide lapels and platform heels. Where: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 15 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 What: Time Trial #2 - Mountain Star/Wildridge (point-to-point) 15 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 bVhat: Chamber Music Classics I _ Where: Beaver Creek Chapel • When: 6pm 16 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - All Beethoven Concert Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 17 "Wizard of Oz" 479-2186 What: A special performance by The Vail Valley Theater Company and the Children's Theater School who are joining forces to present a terrific show. Where: Ford Amphitheater 18 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Mostly Vivaldi concert Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 6 4 m 18,19 "vVizard of Oz" 479-2186 iVhat: The Vail Valley Theater Company and the Children's Theater School joined forces to. present a terrific show. AVhere: Battle Mountain High School 19,20 VISION lPhotography Workshop 827-5299 What: A photography workshop with noted photographer, Linde Waidhofer, integrating slide lectures and field excursions with critique sessions. 19 . Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival 827-5700 - What: Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Salute Champions Season, complimentary . VN'here: Village Green, Beaver Creek When: Spm 20 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - An evening of classical virtuosity and romantic fantasy. Where: Ford Amphitheater AVhen: 6pm 21 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic F'estival 827-5700 What: Intro to Chamber Music II - Tempo markings in music Where: Booco's Station, Minturn When: 5:30pm 22 Budweiser I3ot Summer IVights Free Concert 949-1999 Wtiat: Manttv Oquendo & Li6re - Latin salsa big band featuring this master of timbales and Latin percussion. Where: Ford Amphitheater, 6:30pm 22 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival 827-5700 What: Chamber Music Classics II Where: Beaver Creek chapel When: 6pm 23 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Pops Concert. "New Year's in July' - Viennese Night Where: Ford Amphitheater NVhen: 6pm 24 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 - What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Family Concert. "Peter and the Wolf", complimentary Where: Ford Amphitheater When: l lam 24-28 VgSION ]Photography VVorkshop 827-5299 What: Noted photographer, Galen Rowell, returns to the Vail Valley to guide a photo workshop integrating slide lectures and field excursions with critique sessions. 25 .Yimmie ]Eieuga 1VIt. Bike Express 926-1290 7 t v 25 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Music as featured in the movie, "Shine". Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 25-27 Thunderbird Arts Festival, A.von 949-4280 `Vhat: A southwestern arts festival featuring paintings, bronzes, mixed media, clay copper, and stone sculp[ures, etched and stained glass, batiks, pottery and more. 25- Aug. 3 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo 32$-8779 ~ N`'hat: The 57`h Annual! Rodeo's, concerts, food, exhibits, team ropinJ sheep shows, art shows - they go[ it all! Rodeo starts July 31. For a complete schedule please call 328-8779. . N`'here: Eagle County Fairgrounds, Eagle 26 Avon High Country Triathlon 949-4280 «'hat: An 800 yard swim in the Avon Recreation Center is followed by a 14 mile bike ride over the steep roads of Mountain Star and Wildridge and capped off with a 5-mile run to Beaver Creek. - 26 Eagle Historic Walking Tour 328-5227 1Vhat: A walking tour of historic houses and buildings of this histaric town. Stories of the past will be told by Louise Walker. «'hen: 10am-4pm (tour is 90 minutes long) 26 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Gala Night of Magic - dinner, dance and auction «'here: Eagle's Nest, Vail Mountain When: 6pm 27 Beaver Creek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 «'here: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 27 Vail Half-nZarathon to Piney Lake 479-2280 NVhat: Combinin(y spectacular mountain scenery and a testina 1,500 foot climb, this half-marathon - rewards runners with a finish beneath the ta[lest peaks of the Gore Range at Piney Lake. Where: S[art ac Dobson Arena, 9am 27 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley IVlusic Festival 827-5700 What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Pops Concert "Music From the Americas" Where: Ford Amphitheater When: 6pm 27,28 Ford Cup - Golf Invitational 949-1999 What: A two-day pro/am format, focusing on PGA and Senior Tour players. Proceeds from the Ford Cup will be split equally between local Vail Valley charities and a new Gerald R. Ford Scholarship Fund which will target Colorado high school golfers. Where: Vail Golf Club 28 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 What: Intro to Chamber Music III - Recipe for music Where: Cordillera Lodge, Edwards _ When: 6pm 8 D ~ 29 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights Free Concert 949-1999 What: Robert Bradley's Bladctivater Surprise - Blind, black, 46, a Detroit street singer with a young white backing band, "...a gritty blend of rock and soul wedged between tne gospel-like R&B of Curtis Mayfield and the blues-and-country-tinged rock of the Rolling Stones and - the Band" - Rep[ay Magazine Where: Ford Amphitheater 29 VBS Summer Bike ]Etace Series 476-1233 What: Mountain Event #3 - Camp Hale (XC) a 29 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Niusic Festival 827-5700 What: Chamber Music Classics III ' «'here: Beaver Creek Chapel 1l'hen: 6pm 31 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley 1Vlusic Festival 827-5700 1Vhat: Baroque Concert Where:Beaver Creek Chapel When: 6pm , Augll.llSt 1,2,3 International Dance Festival-Ensemble Series 1-303-830-TIXS Wlizt: A combination of shared-billing ensemble performances featuring Principal Dancers from ballets around the world. Where: Ford Amphitheater, 7:30pm. Tickets: Available only through Ticket Master at 1-303-830-TIXS. 1-3 Vail Invitational Soccer Tournament 479-2280 IN'hat: Top flight soccer teams from across the Western US are invited to Vail for the 26th year. Where: Ea;le-Vail Soccer field, Vail Athletic Field and Ford Park. 1-3 _ Camp Jeep 476-1000 _ What: An invitation-only environmental festival of Jeep owners..Events include 4-wheel drive - trainincy, whitewater rafting, fly fshin; lessons, hiking, mountain biking-and an outdoor concert. . NVhere: Camp Hale 2, 3 Tom Owen vVatercolor Workshop 476-1769 What: A two day workshop by gold medal winnincy watercolor artist, Tom Owen. Tom shares his insights and techniques for painting aspen, mountains and landscape. Suitable for all student levels. Enrollment is limited so register early. Sponsored by Cogswell Gallery. and the Vail Valley Arts Council. 2, 3 VISION Photography dVorkshop 827-5299 `Vhat: Noted Colorado photographer and author, John Fielder, returns to the Vail Valley to give tips for making great images under any conditions. 2 I,ocal Artist Showcase 476-6160 What: Cocktail reception with local artists showcasing their work. When: 5-6:30pm 9 t A 3 Tour of Artists Studio 476-6160 What: A tour of local artists showcasing their unique works. ' When: 10am-4pm 3 Beaver Creek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 Where: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 5 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 What: Mountain Event #4 - Lost Lake to Buffer Creek/Junc/Davos (point-to-point) 4 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 827-5700 . lVhat: Chamber Music Classics IV - Closing night 1 Where: Beaver Creek Chapel When: 6pm 8, 9 Paul MitchelI International Evenings of Dance 1-303-830-TIXS What: An array or world class Principal Couples from ballet companies around the world. Where: Ford,Amphitheater, 7:30pm. Ticl:cts: Tickets are available only through Ticket Master at 1-303-830-TIXS. 8-10 1997 Miller Lite AVP Men's Fro Beach Volleyball Tour 476-1000 NVliat: Top ranked men's beach volleyball players, including Olympic gold medal winners Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes, ba[tle it out for big cash prizes and the right to be called the best in the world. «'here: TBD 9 Kids Triathlon 479-2280 What: A scaled-down version of the real thing, this event allows youths to compete in their own age groups, testing their skills in swimming, biking an@ running. 9, 10 Beaver Creek Arts Festival 827-5299 NVhat: One of the most popular summer events held at Beaver Creek Resort, this is a juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts. Where: Beaver Creek Plaza 10 Beaver Creefi Free Summer Concert Series - 845-9090 NVhat: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 11 7"' Annual Bravo! Gotf Challenge 827-5700 «'here: The Club at Cordillera ~ 12 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 What: Time Triai #3 - Classic time trial to cul-de-sac or top of Vail pass - Riders choice. (point-to-point) 15-17 Triple Crown Sports 1997 Rocky Mt. Regional Soccer Shootout What: Over 400 3-on-3 teams compete in this fast-paced Rocky Mountain Regional Soccer shootout. 16,17 Eagle County Community Rummage Sale 827-9426 What: The big kahuna of all rummage sales! People come from all over to feast their hands on this sale. Clothing, appliances, boots, baby stuff, furniture, baked goods and a live auction. All the proceeds go to non-profit organizations throughout the county. Where: Maloit Park, Minturn 10 4 ' September . 1 Avon Fall Foot Race 5K 949-4280 What: A SK race around Avon. All runners are eligible for great prizes. Where: Nottingham Lake, Log Cabin 2 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 `Vhat: Mountain Event #6 - Buffehr Creek 4-7 Vail Valley Institute Seminar and Forum 476-6608 ~ Nhat: "Immigra[ion & Population: Is it time to close the Golden Door?" Where: Sonnenalp Resort, Vail, 6 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 What: Time Trial Finals - Road Cri[erium in East Vail 6,7 Beaver Creek 2-Day Summer Concert Series 845-9090 Where: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater 6,7 Continental Divide T'rail Alliance `97 1-303-838-3760 What: A conference and mountain film festival open to the public. Free events include backcountry clinics, interpretive hikes on the CD trail, a nature photography session with John Fielder and wildlife speakers. Fee events are the award winning films starting at 4pm on Saturday followed by dinner. Where: Vail Cascade Hotel and Cascade Village Theater G Beaver Creek Culinary Festival 845-5753 What: This 5~' annual festival features restaurants from throughout the resort alon; with free activities for the kids and a free concert for the entire family. TBD Trees F'or Vail 479-2144 15-20 Colorado Grand - A 1,000 mile odyssey 476-4939 What: Vintage cars will leave Beaver Creek on the 15`h, travel l,ooo miles throughout the Rockies, returning to Beaver Creek on the 19`h. _ NVhere: A showing of the cars will be held on the 20`'' from 9am to noon in the Pedestrian Plaza of Beaver Creek. 19-21 Jimmie Heuga Pro-A1VI Mt. Bike Finals 926-1290 What: Amateur riders from all over the country will be gathering in Vail to compete for national cycling and fund-raising honors. Teams of three will be matched up with a pro rider to ride in a 21/2 hour relay marathon. Then they'll compete head-to-head in a dual slalom/obstacle relay. 20,21 VBS Summer Bike Race Series -Totivn Championship Bike Races 476-1233 What: Includes mountain circuit, chainless downhill, kids race, observed trials, possible dual slalom, bike toss, etc. 20,21 OktoberFest Vail `97 476-1000 What: Vail's street festival celebration of the autumn season showcases free entertainment and street performers, live music, including ompah-pah, rock-n-roll, and blues bands, traditional food, the finest German biers, sidewalk sales and brewer's dinners all going on amidst the height of fail coiors! Where: Throughout Vail and Lionshead Villages 12 { 16,17 VISION Photography Workshop 827-5299 What: Noted Colorado photographer and author, John Fielder, returns to the Vail Valley to give tips for making great images under any conditions. 17 Beaver Creek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 What: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 19 VBS Summer Bike Race Series 476-1233 NVhat: Mountain Event #5 - Beaver Creek (circuit) 4 23 Avon SummerFest 949-4280 . . What: A free concert in Nottingham Park featurina "National Name" performers. 24 Beaver Creek Free Summer Concert Series 845-9090 What: Strawberry Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 4:30pm 24 8K at 8,000 Fun Run 479-2280 What: A quick 8k run throughout the heart of Vail Village! Bring your fastest shoes and legs for this race. Can you hold the pace at 8,000 feet? Where: Vail Athletic Club and Spa, 9.30am 25 Golf for Hemophilia 1-800-687-CLOT Wliat: The Hemophilia Society of Colorado will be having the Third Annual "Golf for Hemophilia", a non-profit organization that provides many services and educational presentations for those affected with bleeding disorders in the Rocky Mountain region. NVhere: Sonnenalp Golf Club TBD 20th Aniiual Minturn Crafts Fair 28-30 VISION Photography Workshop , 827-5299 Wh1t: Noted photographer, Lisl Dennis, returns to the Vail Valley to give a few tips on how to take great outdoor photos. 30-Sept. 1 Labor Day Softball Tournament 479-2280 What: Year after year, this event has tiecome on of the most popular mountain softball tournaments . in Colorado. Both competitive and recreationai divisions are offered to accommodate everyone. Where: Ford Park Softball Fields 30-Sept. 1 Annual Vail Jazz Party 949-5085 What: A gathering of musical titans playing for, and interacting with, an intimate group of guests. 30 Holiday Ice Show 479-2271 `Vhere: Dobson Ice Arena 31 Vail's Annual Rubber Duck Race 479-2297 What: The ccitest event of the year! 10,000 yellow ducks bobbing down Gore Creek right through Vail Village. All kinds of prizes are up for grabs from trips to dinners. Where: Gore Creek Promenade, Vail Village. Adopt your duck at the Visirors Centers 11 l 21 Vail Nlountain School Home Tour 476-6126 What: The Home Tour raises scholarship funds for Vail Mountain*School students. The tours take 2 to 21/2 hours and visit six of the most elegant homes in Vail. When: l0am-4pm 21 Vail Trail ltun IOK 479-2280 `Vhat: This run throughout the golden aspen glades is demanding and technical with steep uphill and downhill sections. The course covers three miles of dirt roads and three miles of single track trails offering beautiful views of the Vail Valley. NVhere: Start at Alfalfa's, 10am -0 21 `Vild West Days! 949-5279 What: A fun-filled family oriented day! Hayrides, pony rides, a raffle, music, food, a silent auction, ~ free games, and great prizes! Where:4Eagle Ranch, Wolcott, 10am-4pm OCtober Weekends 1Vlinturn Jazz and Blues Festival 827-4224 25 The Haunting 949-4280 11'hat: A fun, scary Haunted House is occupied by Dracula, Frankestein, zombies, witches, a torture chamber and mad gorillas! For children of all ages (there is a special section for the little ones) 31 The Trick or Treat Trot 479-2292 \ / V TOURISM ~ CONVENTION BUREAU 13 dd A~ ~'~i~ OF ~A~L wEST VAoL INTERCH~?t~GE Rou~vDAeoUTs CoNSTRUCTIotv ADvISoRY FOR: May 13-16, 1997 Closures and Defiours 0 All 8-70 rarraps vvill be OPEN this week. . , Please usE caution as the detour ramps require tighter turns. - 0 1-70 Underpass (Charnonix Ftoad) connecting the North and South Frontage " - Etoads is CLOSED for the month of May. This is a complete closure. The road will not be reopened at night. Use Main Vail exit 176 as an alternate route. Access for pedestrians and bicyclists will be maintained throughout this work. This area will be reopened on June 1. ~ Chamonix Eioad $rom North Frontage Road to Chamonix Lane is CLOSED for the month of May. The area will be reopened on June 1. Use Chamonix Lane and Buffehr Creek Road as detour routes. ~ Main Vail Roundabout directs motorists via the frontage roads to access West Vail. Please note, you can continue to reach West Vail by using I-70 and exiting at 173 (I-70 exit westbound). Just remember, you can't use the underpass to reach the south side. Vllest Vail Businesses 0 Thank you, ACE HARDWARE, for providing breakfast to the construction crew on May 12. Thank you, WENDY'S, for your compliment on the flagging operations. Thank you also to McDONALD'S, CONOCO and THE FINISHING TOUCH for your participation at the weekly update meetings. Remember, if you'll be putting up special banners or on-site signs, you'll need to fill out an application in the Community Development Department. The service counter is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for walk-in. assistance. Dirk Mason is standing by ready to assist you with your application. All fees will be waived. IIVest Vail Construction Bus Schedule for Month of Mav 0 Due to the I-70 underpass closure, .the Town of Vail is operating "Red" and • _"Green" bus service on each side of the frontage roads (no looped service) throughout May. If you use the transit system, please pick up a new schedule - from the Town of Vail. For more information, call 479-2174 or 328-8143. Progress Report as of fiViae 12 0 The project is running 2 days behind schedule due to the earlier rains. Otherwise, most utility work is complete. Work on the temporary bridge by the Marriott Streamside will begin on Thursday of this week. The contractor will attempt to open the temporary bridge to traffic on June 1. Dust control measures will be underway this week. To Fieport a Problem or Concern 0 Call Greg Hall, project manager, 390-4676 (day time hours). 0 For emergencies after hours, call Vail Dispatch 479-2200. Citizen Monitorinq, Evatuation and Proiect llpdate Briefintt 0 5:15 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 19, West Vail Lodge _ "Everything is funny so long as it is happening to somebody else." --Will Rogers ~ COLORADO a P%1.471i,A! NATURAL RESOURCE NEws MINERALS & CsEOLOGY. . .OIL & CAS. . .STATE PARKS. . .TRUST LAIdDS. . .WATER. . .WILDUFE 5/97 DEPARTMFNT OF 1VATURAL RESOURCES 14 WATER ~ Ground wa4er rules go info effec4 in Horse Ceeek Basin ttuoughout the Arkansas River drainage. These rules revoked T he State Engineer's "Amended Rules & Regulations the old "3-day rule," which allowed holders of junior water-well Goveming the Use of Tributary Ground Water in the Arkansas rights three days of "free" pumping before they would be judged River Basin" went into effect in the Horse Creek Basin, just east to be affecting senior rights on the river system. Undec the new of Pueblo, on April 1--the same day water rights holders and the rules, well owners are responsible for finding augmentation State Engineer were scheduled to face off in water court. water to replace water they pump. The out-of-court agreement occurred thanks to a first-ever Basing their claims on an earlier water court ivling, the , "altemative dispute resoludon" process spear-headed by the State Horse Creek Water Users Association (HCWUA), holder of the Engineer/Division of Water Resources (DWR) and an $825,000 majority of the junior well rights at the head of the basin, main- loan from the Colorado Water Conservation Board's tained that their basin was not tributary to the Arkansas, and so Construction Fund. The mediation process, which took more the new pumping rules did not apply to them. The water court than four months and more than 300 hours of ineetings, was judge agreed to separate Horse Creek from the rest of the managed by the DWR's Jody Grantham. Arkansas River-and to hear the case separately in April 1997, "As long and arduous as the process has been," Grantham instead of ordering that the new niles go into effect there on June said, "I still believe that it proved more fnritful-and less expen- 1, 1996, along with the rest of the Arkansas drainage. sive-than the `see you in court' attitude that traditionally reigns This decision brought to a head decades of contention in water disputes." between upstream junior ground water well users and the owner A little background on the dispute: In SepG 1995, as the of the senior right in the basin, the Box Springs Canal Company. result of litigation with the State of Kansas, Colorado's State Box Springs had long held that upstream pumping damaged its ' Engineer issued new rules governing ground water weil pumping continued, page 6 ~ DEPARTIIAEIVT DIVITIATIVES ~ ~ Stafe and Tc7yloP agree to appraisal. An l lth-hour tele- "If the appraisal arrives at a price that Mr. Taylor is willing phone conversation between DNR Executive Director Jim to accept and that we are willing to take back to the various Lochhead and ranch owner Zach Taylor has resurrected the - boards and-commissions involved in the project, we will then state's efforts to purchase the Taylor Ranch near San Luis. resume negotiacions over the due diligence process and efforts to On Apri12, Lochhead announced that Taylor had agreed to put together a financial package. If a significan[ gap remains allow the state to conduct an appraisal of the 77,000-acre prop- between the two sides over price, then we can wallc away from erty. Eariier the same day, Lochhead said he was prepared to the table lrnowing that the issue presented an obstacle that we announce that negodations had come to a standsdll, since Taylor simply could not overcome," he said. had not signed the letter of agreement submitted to him in The cost of the appraisal, estimated at between $10,000 and ' February, by the March 31 deadline. $15,000, will be paid by Colorado State Parks. The appraisal Lochhead emphasized that he and Taylor still disagree on a must take into account the impact on the property's value of past number of issues. and current timber harvesting, as well as the outstanding lawsuit - "However, we agreed that the biggest, most fundamental by the Land Rights Council, he added difference is over price and that a market value-based appraisai Though Lochhead characterized this latest development as was the only way we could resolve this issue. And unless we "a significant step" in what has become an extremely complex can reach an agreement on price, I do not believe we can make series of negodations, he also emphasized that he remains com- progress on any of the other issues," said Lochhead, who is also mitted to the conditions outlined in the original letter of intent chairman of the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant Commission. These include full access to the property to conduct a technical Lochhead said he anticipates the process of formalizing the evaluation of logging practices. agreement for an appraisal, hiring an appraiser and conducting `°The appraiser will do a financial assessment of the timber the appraisai will take about two months. conflnued, page 6 Y COLORADO aliA DNR MEETINGS ETC. . DEPARTMENT OF NAnmAL REso~cEs nnay 1313 Sherman, Rm. 718 1-2 Wiidlife Commission meetfng, Lamar Denver, CO 80203 303866-3311 3 Basic PLT workshop, Denver metro area. $15. 1/2 CSM credff avaiiable. (lnfo: Shawna Crocker, 3031871-2515) Farecutive Director: Jim Lochhead 3-4 Sage Grouse Tour (Info: Roe Redmon, North Pork Chamber of Deputy Director: Commerce, 9701723-4600) Ron Cactany 7-9 Westem Mfne Safety Instructors Seminar. $75. (DMG) 8-9 Geologic Hazards & Land-Use Problems of the Colorado Westem Drns?orv oF MnvExais & GEOLOCY Slope conference, Montrose. $75/S 115 with fleid trip. (CGS) . , (DMG) 12-13 Colorado Water Conservation Board meeting, Pueblo Mike Long, Director _ 12 State Land Board workshop 303/866-3567 13 State Land Board meefing COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 14 Angler Round Table, Montrose (D01A). (CGS) 15-17 Northwestem Coal Producers meeting, Steamboat Springs Vicki Cowart, 16 Ground Water Commission meeting (DWR) ' State Geologist 16 State Parks Boord meeting, Steamboat Springs 303/866-2611 19-20 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission hearing COLORADO OIL 8G GAS CONSERVATION 21-22 Mined Land Reclamation Board meeting, La Junta (DMG) Con-mIssiorv (COGCC) 26 Memorial Day-state offices closed Rich Griebling, Director 303/8942100 ,lune COLORADO STATE PARKS g Board of Examiners Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Laurie Mathews, Director Contrc]Ctors meetin DWR 303/866-3437 9 ~ ~ 6 Colorado Geological Survey Advisory Committee meefing COLORADO SOQ. CONSERVATION 9-10 Soil Conservation Board meefing BonRn (CSCB) 10 Great Outdoors Colorado Board meefing (Info: 3031863-7522) Max Vezzani, Director 303/866-3351 12-13 WIdlife Commission workshop, Alamosa 16 State Land Board workshop, Steamboat Springs STnTE Law BonRn (SLB) 16_18 Acid Mine Drainage Symposium, Durango. $35: scholarships avail- Max Vezzani, Director able. (Info: Ann Clift DMG, 3031866-4097,• e-mail: 303/866-3454 cliff@bend.madriver.com) COLORADO WATER CONSERVATTON 17 State Land Board meeting, Steamboat Springs Bonxn (CWCB) 25-26 Mined Land Reclamation Board meeting Chuck Lile, Il;rector 30 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission heanng 3031866-3441 - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCWDWR) JuI Hal Simpson, Director ~ 303l866-3581 1 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission hearing 4 Independence Day-state offices closed COLORADO DMSION OF WILDLIFE (CD0W) 10-11 Wildlife Commission meeting, Snowmass Vfllage John Mumma, Director 6-12 Youth Conservation Workshop, Rocky Mt. Camp, near Divide 303/297-1192 (Into: John Berst, SCB, 3031866-3351. 16-17 Minerais, Energy & Geology Advisory Board meeting (Info: Deb Published by the DNR Mellblom, 3031866-3337) Ojfice of Communications. 18 Coal Mine Board of Examiners meeting (DMG) Director: Kathy Kanda 18 State Parks Board meeting, Salida Editor: KateJones 21-22 Water Conservation Board meeting, Durango Distribution: Cathy Diaz 21 State Land Board workshop 22 State Land Board meeting Natural Resource News is 23-24 Mined Land Reclamatlon Board meeting published 10 rimes a year; it is not 29 Great Outdoors Colorado Board meeting (Info: 3031863-7522) published in August or December. To be placed on (or removed from) A!1 activities take place in Denver un/ess othenvise noted. for informafion on meet- the newsleaer's dutribution Gst, ings and events, call the number listed or the appropriate DNR division. (See phone ca11 Cathy Diaz, 3031866-2607. numbers listed in box ai /eft.) 2 , ST,4TE LAfi1D/SOIL CONSERVATIORI BOARDS ~ PQPIC@P P@fiP9S; Vezztanl rlctmed as replaCement Max formally indicated his interest in the Soil Conservacion 0 n Apri14, DNR executive Director lim Lochhead named position," Lochhead said. State Land Board director Max Vezzani to replace Dan "It seems like a perfect fiG Max has more than 20 years of Parker as director of the Colorado State Soil Conservation management experience within the department, and because he Board. owns a ranch near Walsenburg, he also brings experience from Parker, who served as director of the Soil Conservation the other side of the public-private fence." Board for 10 years, retired effective April 11. Before coming to For the next three to four months, until a new Land Board the board, he was executive director of the Colorado director can be hired, Vezzani will continue to serve as director Association of Soil Conservation Districts. In all, Parker has of both the Land Board and the Soi] Conservation Board His been active in conservation efforts in Colorado for more than 23 salary will be pro-rated between the two organizations based on years. ' the amount of time he spends at each job. . "As early as last spring, Max iold me that he was interested Vezzani began his career with the departrnent in the early in pursuing other career options. Afrer Amendment 16 passed 1970s as a park ranger with State Parks. He rose through the last fall, I asked him to stay on at the Land Board through the ranks to become deputy director of that division before he was transiuon process. Then, when Dan announced his retirement, named director of the State Land Board in 1971. WILDLIFE ~ 71 DOW, Trouf Unlimited #o coopePafe on ftouf puechase As a result, the division has reduced its production of catch- Tw e Division of Wildlife and Colorado Trout Unlimited will able trout Most of the trout that are produced may be stocked ork together to purchase and stock catchable-size trout in lakes and streams that are positive for the parasite, mainly reared in hatcheries that test negative for the whirling disease those at lower elevations and along the Front Range. parasite. The division is purchasing more than 100,000 catchable Trout Unlimited ('TU) members agreed to provide money to trout from private hatcheries, and has worked out trades with purchase the trout during the organization's Apri15 statewide federal hatcheries for more than a million sub-catchable trouG meeting. Local N chapters will work with the DOW's hatch- Nevertheless, hundreds of lakes and streams will be stocked ery managers to provide trout in the Gunnison, Salida/Buena with fewer fish or, in some cases, will not be stocked at all Vista and Estes Park areas. because of the limited number of trout that are available from "The Division of Wildlife is very interested in working whirling disease-negative hatcheries. - with Trout Unlimited to provide trout from hatcheries negative for whirling disease for stocking into public waters," said DOW to consider new harves# reporting method hatchery manager Eric Hughes. mall game and migratory bird hunters would be required to "It would be good to work together to reduce the impact Scall a 1-800 number before hunting in the 1998 seasons as tttat whirlin disease is havin~ on fishin p~ of a new regulation that will be considered by the Colorado S b g in this state," Hughes _ said. "Providing some additional recreation with the purchase Wildlife Commission at its meeting on May 1 and 2. of private fish could help show our mutual concern for local The division has already agreed to participate in the federal communities, businesses and for fishing in Colorado." Harvest Information Program with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Tony Kay, TU's state president, said local chapters will Service to gather migratory bird information. The division is provide seed money for the effort. The fish would be provided recommending that the program be extended in Colorado to to the division for use in traditionally stocked water. include small game species. If successful, the effort may be expanded to other regions. As part of the proposed program, after they purchase a Hughes suggests that the division match the number of fish pur- small game license, hunters would call a 1-800 number within a chased by TU with fish from hatcheries that test negative for specified time frame and prior to hunting small game or migra- whirling disease. For example, Hughes said that if TU provided tory bird species. Through a questionnaire on an automated fsh for stocking in Lake Estes, the DOW would stock a similar telephone line, the division would gather informadon from number of fish in nearby Lake Mary. hunters on their intentions for the upcoming seasons, as weIl as Most of the division's hatcheries test positive for the information on the previous year's success. whirling disease parasite. WIldlife Commission regulations pro- After compledng the questionnaire, each hunter would hibit the stocking of fish from positive hatcheries into lakes and receive a confirmation number. Hunters would be asked to streams thought to be free of the parasite write it down on their small game hunting licenses as validation that they have participated in the Harvest Information Progrdm. 3 ~ s I ~ / ~l I • • ` ~ ' ~ ~ I~ ~~i-:~1 ` ~~~~~.~a/~a~ Youth Opportunity 100 - Helping Calorado's youth build a brighter future ? ` ~ ` A meaningful summer job can have a profound effect on a young person's self-esteem, academic motiva- f ~ tion, career options and attitude-feaching lessons that can last a lifetime. Through ihe Youth in Natural Resources program, the Departr.rent uf NaturalResources has prn- vided full-time summer jobs to more than 1,200 high school and college students. Working side-by-side 1~ ~ with natural resource professionals, YNR participants learn job skills, stewardship, a good work ethic and the satisfaction that comes from a day's pay for a day's hard work. While building a better future for themselves, they also make Colorado better for alI of us. ' 1, • They build trails, construct campsites, conduct plant inventories, assist with scientific research and reha- ~ bilitate wildlife habitat. They explore a variety of careers through field trips to mine sites, oil and gas rigs and family farms. T6ey attend college preparation workshops and study natural resource issues. ~ ~ ~I(F 0 * We view every dollar invested in YNR as an investment in Colorado s future. * To ensure that YNR can conYinue to provide opportunities for even more young penple in fhe future we have entered into a special public privafe partnership with the Student Conservation ~ Association and National Association of Black Environmentalists... and we ask you to join us. The part- nership is called Yoath Opportunify 100. Ot?r goal is to raise enough mone y to fund summer jobs for 100 ~ ^ additiona/ urban youth from diverse backgrounds over the next two summers. . * * * All it takes is $2,500 io support one young person s participation in YNR or $10,000 to support a ~ crew of fnur. Every tax-deductib/e dollar you contribu[e will go directly to pay for student wages, uni- forms and educationalmaferia/s. Your donation will be matched by Youth Opporiunity 100 partners, who pay for crew leaders, transportation and alI administrative cosfs. -0 * * P/ease share this information with your community groups, professional associafions, co-work- ers and churches. With your he/p, we believe we can meet our goal of giving Colorado "s youth a chance to ~ ~ build a brighter future. (Questions? Cail YfliR coordinator Pat Martinez at 3031866-1540.) ~ - ~ ~ ` ~s~r~re~rr+?~~o~?a1?~s~er+~so~~~?•~oor.~oi~'~a+r~e•osrso Youth Opportunity 100 Donation form Yes! I wa n t to ma ke a di f ference to our you t h an d our na tura! iesources by donating to Yout h Opportunily at . the following (evel: ~ `Eagle ($10,000) _Falcon ($5,000) _Crane ($2,500) (sponsors crew of 4) ' (sponsors 2 students) (sponsors 1 student) ~ ~ - , _Songbird (/ess than $2,500) (Smaller donations will be combined to sponsor a studentl I , ? Enclosed is my tax-deductible check for: Name: Company . 1\ Address City, state, ~ Phone = Make checks payable to: Student Conservation Association/Y0100, 1370 Pennsylvania, 11330, Denver, Co/o. 80203 ? • - ~ . ~ . • • • ~ / ~ %Aii~ ,r' ~ r ~%~I ? ~ • //I~~` ~ / ' ` ' ~ ~ ~ " } ~ ' ' 1 ' / ' ~ ~ I ~ _ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ i-- • _ / ~ PuaucAnoNs & UPDATEs Smar4 Growih & Developmenf noeninafions soughP Campground eesenra9ions break first-day record N ominations are now being solicited for Governor Romer's ~eservations made on opening day 1997 at the Colorado third annual Smart Growth and Development Awards. State Parks campground reservations office in Littleton The awards recognize outstanding achievements by neighbor- surpassed the number of reservations made on opening day in hoods, local governments, public-private partnerships and 1996 by nearly 40 percent. individuals who have developed a vision for the future and Final reservations made on Tuesday, April 1, totaled have worked to make those visions a reality. 1,509, compared to the 1996 first-day total of 1,078. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 2. The According to Dave Hause, head of Parks' field services _ nomination form and comple[e information about selection cri- section, "there was a short period at the beginning of the day teria are available from the Smart Growth Action Center at when one of our 12 operators was experiencing technical diffi-, 303/866-2817 or 1-800-899-4769. culties, but by 10 a.m. we were back to full capacity:' The awards program was established in response to a rec- "Some parks are undergoing renovation, and those camp- ommendation developed through the statewide Smart Growth grounds are being fiiled on a first-come, first-served basis," and Development process that began in 1995. Governor Hause added. "By the middle of our first week, we met capac- Romer will present the 1997 awards at a special luncheon this ity on res°^-,ations for the Memorial Day week-end at North summer. Sterling _._._rvoir and at Bonny State Park, so eazly reserva- Vision Awards, which are designed to recognize quality tions are strongly recommended for holiday weekends:" growth vision and plan development, will be awarded to The campground reservations unit is open for business municipalities, counties and public-private partnerships, as Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 430 p.m.-excluding well as neighborhoods and communides. holidays. Special Achievement Awards will be presented for: inno- Making a reservation is as easy as picking up your phone. vative "tools and techniques" that help achieve community and The reservadon line for the Denver metro area is 303/470- regional visions; achievemenu in sustainable agriculture; inno- 1144; the statewide toll-free number is 1-800-678-CAMP vative transportation initiatives that reduce automobile usage; (1-800-678-2267). quality developmendurban design; affordable housing initia- Tips for making the reservation call go quickly and tives; quality economic development; individual efforts to pro- smoothly: If at all possible, be prepared with the name of the mote smart growth; and pollution prevention. park you want to visit and with the campground within that Each of the 11 Smart Growth and Development Regions park where you would like to reserve a space; your dates of is also invited to select an awardee for outstanding achieve- arrivai and departure; and your credit card number. Operators ment in promodng smart growth and development. are also able to provide payment options such as payment by check with some restrictions. New big gaene video wailable. It's not too soon to get Each ceservation made through the system costs $6.75 per ready for the fall hundng seasons by purchasing the Division of site, which can billed over the phone to VISAO, MastecCard@ Wildlife's latest video, entitled "Big Game Hunting in or the Discover Card@-or by check in some cases. This _ Colorado." ' charge is in addition to the camping and enuy fees that are The video gives a general overview of big game hunting in spelled out below. Colorado, from obtaining a license to planning your hunt to Colorado State Pazks began taking campground reserva- packing out your kill. Both first-time hunters and veterans will uons through a centralized phone system in 1991. appreciate the inside information from big game biologiscs on Reservations currently are taken a maximum of 90 days in each species. advance and a minimum of three days in advance for the more T'he video also tells hunters where to find maps and stads- than 3,000 campsites within the Parks system. tics for game management units and offers tips for finding a Camping facilities available in the parks range from prim- reputable outfitter. itive backcountry sites to modern camp sites with electrical To obtain a copy, send a check for $17.95 (includes $3 for hook-ups and camper services buildings with showers and shipping) to Colorado Outdoors, Big Game Video, 6060 laundry facilities. Camping fees range from $6410 per camp- Broadway, Denver, Colo. 80216. VISAO and MastecCardO site per nigh[, depending on the services available. A$4 daily are accepted by calling 303/291-7370. The video is available parks pass or $40 annual pass is required on ail vehicles enter- to walk-in customers for $14.95 at all DOW service centers and ing any state park. at many sporting good stores. ~ ~ , FA - DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES ~ WATER Taylor RanCh (continued hom page 1) Horse Creek Basin (conflnued trom page t) values that are under contracG This is not the same as the tech- right, and in fact in 1969 the State Engineer disallowed any fur- nical evaluation of timber harvest practices that we would con- ther water well drilling in the area. However, already-existing duct during the due diligence period, which would examine wells were allowed to continue pumping under the 3-day nile. other issues such as the long-term impacts on the watershed and At that point the HCWLJA approached the State Engineer wildlife habitat," Lochhead said. and the Colorado Water Conservation Board and asked for help During the due diligence period, the state would also devel- in settling this dispute. Grantham agreed to act as mediator, and op a management plan to address several issues, including how negodadons began in earnest in late Nov. 1996 and continued the property would be managed for public wiidlife and other through March. , recreational activities. Part of the management planning activity `°Through the efforts of all the parties, the State Engineer would be to work with the Land Rights Council lawsuit plain- and the director of [he CWCB, a loan package was put together tiffs to define the historic use rights and to incorporate restora- which provided funding that allowed for the upstream well users tion of these rights into the plan to resolve the litigation. to purchase senior surface water rights and set up a replacement ; Lochhead emphasized that the state and Taylor would need plan to allow the wells to continue to pump, saving a vital agri- to define which parcels the state would purchase and to estab- cultural area," Grantham said. "At the same time, this allowed lish a timeline for a phased purchase. He reiterated that during the rules to go into effect uncontested, satisfying the concerns of the due diligence period, the State Parks Board, Wildlife the State Engineer and the surface water right owners." Commission and Great Outdoors Colorado Board will need to The $825,000 low-interest, long-term loan, which awaits conduct their own evaluadons as to what they are being asked to approval by the legislature, allows for purchase of the water buy and how much it is worth to them. rights for about $620,000 and covers the well users group's costs The final step would be obtaining legislative approval for and fees. It is similar to a loan approved for the Lower Arkansas the purchase. Lochhead said he hopes the deal can be put Water Management Association last year to help them meet their together in time to seek legislation in the 1998 session. obligations under the new Arkansas niles. Colorado Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman; Ro Denver, CO 8020 ~ ~718 t~j~ at M~~ 1l.S.POS1AGE P8t18.t/ tOP MAY-5'97 &i4 = Q .3 2 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 , Pr iva. e U ee co TOWN OF VAIL , , ATTN: MAYOR 75 S FRINTAGE RD VAIL CO$1657 ~ RECEIVED hiAY 7 1997 ~ PAnted on recycled poper 0 1610 Lincolnwood Drive 1U Glenwood Springs,CO 81601 970-945-5915 May 3, 1997 ~~o M~4 4D . Editor, VAIL DAILY ~,tL . , P.O. Box 81 Vail, CO 81658 Re your Niay 1, 1997 issue and the front page-fea4ure article by Rob filllcCallum about the SIEIBERT-EATON memorial at the Seibert Circle: My addi4ion of Eaton's name is not a"tongue-in-cheek" suggestion; ra4her, it is a sincere hope thaf Earl will also become part of what ever is designed. I am not knowledgeable as 4o the background information or decisions by the Art In Public Places board and the Vail Town Council; so Earl may already be in the ac4 with "equal billing". However, if such is the case, it is not evident in the article. Most of the pioneers a4 Vail know that Eaton was the Leal founder and "poin4 man" for Seibert. I quote from the first prostpec4us prepared by Vail Associates, Ltd. dated April 25, 1961, page 3 under the "His4ory" heading: "In 1954, Earl V Ea4on discovered the potential of the area which Vail Associates proposes to develop for summer and winter recreational _ purposes (Vail)." (Underlining is mine) The referred-to paragraph con4inues: "In 1957, after 4horough reconnaisance of Vail and other potential sites in Colorado by Pe4er W. Seibert and Earl V. Eaton and the inspec4ion of Vail by a representa4ive of the United States Department of Agricul4ure, Forest Service Forest Service ~ (See attached copy of that page) I was that Forest Service representative and my first recon wi4h Eaton and Seibert was on August 21, 1957. I was then involved with feasibility reports and the drafts of the condifiional and final special use permits as part of my job as a supervisory forester on the White River National Fores4 in Glenwood Springs. So much for history. The attached resume' lists my creden4ials and "wherefore I speak" in Earl's behalf. V 1 I am also assuming that name plaques will be a part of the memorial so the following players should be added to the "cast": Richard Hauserman, George Caulkins, Jr., John Murchison, Robert Parker, all super-salesmen for Vail along with Pete Seibert. Others such as John Conway, Robert Fowler,.John Tweedy, Gerald Hart and Fitzhugh Scott also deserve some credit. . . . Sincerel s, Paul I. Hauk Machine copies to: ail Town Council ~ail town manager Bob McLaurin " Art In Public Places board (All in care of Vail Town Government offices) 75 S. Frontage Road West Vail, 81658 6 ~ ~ ~ CIATES, LT o (a Colarado I.imited Partnership) $1,000,400 in Limited Partnership gnterests 100 Units at aPrice o# $10,000 pex° Unat , SPECULATIVE ASPECTS OF PROPOSED BUSINESS Any person considering the purchase of the limited partnership interests being offered hereunder . should recognize the speculative nature of the proposed business. At the present time there is no market in the partnership interests of Va.il Associates, Ltd., (Vail Associates). The price at which the interests are sold hereunder has been arbitrarily determined. SUli/tMARY OF OFFEi2IRTG Vail Associates, a limited partnership, was organized under the Uniform Limited Partnership Law of the State of Colorado as of March 1, 1961. It proposes to offer for sale $1,000,000 in Additional Limited Partnership interests in units of $10,000 each (Units), although interests may be sold in smaller units if the General Partners so determine. The Units may be subscribed by esecuting a subscription agreement and an agreement of limited partnership and by making such cash deposit as shall be required by the General Partners. ~ Under the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement of Vail Associates, (Partnership Agree- ment) $5,000 is due and payable on June 1, 1961, or on such later date as subscriptions for all of the Units being offered hereunder are obtained, and $5,000 is due and payable on April 1, 1962. All deposits will be held in a special account against which no drawings will be made until sub- scriptions and deposits have been received for all of the Units being offered hereunder. If subscriptions and deposits for a11 Units are not received on or before 12 p.m. on December 31, 1961, then a11 deposits theretofore received will be refunded without interest. The, proceeds of the sale are to be used with other funds for the purchase, construction, and operation of a gondola lift, two double-chair lifts, a beginners' lift and rela,ted facilities to be erected on Forest Semce land and on real estate to be owned by Vail Associates in Gore Creek Valley near - D'[inturn, Eagle County, Colorado. ~ FI%STOItY Preliminary Investigation In 1954, Earl V. Eaton discovered the potential of the area which Vail Associates proposes to develop for summer and winter recreational purposes (Pa.il). Yn 1957, after thorough reconnaissance of Dail and other potential sites in Colorado by Peter W. Seibert and Earl V. Eaton and the inspection of Vail by a representative of the United States Department of Agricultnre, Forest Service (Forest Service), John F. Conway, Jr., Earl V. Eaton, J. Robert Fowler and Peter IV. Seibert purchased a tract of land containing 500 acres, more or less, known as the Hanson Ranch, for a purchase price of $55,000. In 1959, Messrs. Conway, Eaton, Fowler and Seibert, together with George P. Caulldns, Jr., and John B. Tweedy, applied for and obtained from the Forest Service approval of their application for a Conditional Special Use Permit (Conditional Permit) for the financing of the development of a summer and winter recreational area on forest land abutting the southern boundary of the Hanson ~ 3 i ~ INFOR ATION RE PAUL HAUK Paul Hauk,who started skiing in the 1930's,was bom and raised in Denver and graduated from Colorado State University in 1937. He was Supervisory Forester (for Recreation, Land Uses including ski areas, Watershed and Minerals Management functions) on the White River National Forest at Glenwood Springs, Colorado from June 1957 to January 1977 when he• retired. He was a"Snow Ranger" at Berthoud Pass and at Arapahoe Basin during the late 1940's while stationed at Hot Sulphur Springs as Assistant Ranger. During the 1950's he was District Forest Ranger at Rico (San Juan N.F. 1950-51), and at Dillon (Arapaho N.F. 1952-57) where he also had snow ranger and avalanche control responsibilities at A-Basin. Region-wide assignments dating back to 1949 included numerous ski-area feasibility surveys " and reports in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona, winter sports administration and ' avalanche training. He was a member of the avalanche control team for the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley, and during the late 1960's he was leader of the alpine events site selection team for Denver's successful bid for the 1976 Winter Olympics. Copper Mtn. was his first and only choice for those evErts, hiarii iy ret;~;;t~~111r,,dad it for development back in 1954 whiie raryei d'L Dillon. Closer to home, Hauk also prepared the feasibility recon's for Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, Adam's Rib, Sunlight, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Little Annie, Marble and Powderhorn. Also, the initial drafts of the Forest Service special use permits, dating back to the late 1950's, for seven of the above areas were prepared by him. In 1969-70 he prepared the White River National Forest's ski area inventory of potential sites (20) and, ten years later, "Chronologies" (15) for all the ski areas from A-Basin to Aspen Mountain including some that were never developed such as Hayden Peak near Ashcroft. He was inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame in 1982 and served on the board of directors for the Colorado Ski Museum-Ski Hall of Fame from 1982 to 1994. He is also a member of the International Skiing History Association. During 1993 he prepared a history of the now defunct Marble Ski Area; and in 1994-96, fifty-two historical monographs (with photos, clippings, and maps) covering nearly seventy other sites that he was involved with in various ways from 1952 to 1980 on fifteen National Forests. Complete copies of the "Chronologies", "Marble HEStory" and the "Monographs" are available in - the Wester.n History Department of the Denver Public Library. ~ P _ RECEIVED 5 199~ ~ May 1, 1997 Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Council Members: ~ I am writing you on behalf of the owners of the residential and commercial condominiums in the Landmark building, which abuts the Lionshead Mall. We have followed and participated in the master planning process, and wish to express our support to the Town for the goals and objectives of the program. The Lionshead area can, and should, be a vital part of the Vail experience, with a variety of top-flight services and facilities available to the owners and visitors who spend time each year in Vail. In view of your forthcoming meeting on May 6 to select items deserving of further, more detailed, planning and review, we wish to offer our comments and suggestions as to those items we believe should be included in that list. The items are listed on the enclosed sheets, together with our comments. Most of these suggestions have been offered verbally at the various open public forums, however by putting them in writing, we hope the comments will be of more help to you, your staff, and the consultants. We look forward to completion of the planning process and beginning of implementation of the highest priority items. VVhile cost considerations alone will delay completion of some of the proposed improvements, the approved master plan will nevertheless serve as an invaluable guide to ensure that each element fits into the completed whole. We are confident that the ultimate result will be a Lionshead area of which we are all proud, serving the future needs of residents and owners, and all those visitors for whom Vail is the ultimate recreational resort area. Sincerely, ; Joseph H. Looper, Pre 'dent Landmark-Vail Condominium Association i ~ Lionshead 1Vgaster lPlan: Wish List Items and Comments 1. Replacement of Sunbird Lodge and the Gondola Building Perhaps the single most important part of the redevelopment of the Ma11 is the size, configuration, and function of the building(s) which Vail Resorts will build to replaced the Sunbird Lodge and the Gondola Building. Attached is an artist's rendering of a building which represents the architectural style, size, and configuration which we believe would be an ideal _ solution to this need. The style European; the height is no more than exists at the present time; . the functions could include condominium/hotel rooms in upper floors, with retail facilities and - some ski-support activities (ticketing, ski school, etc.) at ground level; and lockers, storage, other ski support operations, freight loading/unloading, restrooms, etc. on underground floors. It is essential that the mass of the building not overwhelm, but rather complement and support the heart of Lionshead. Scenic views of the mountain and relationship to Gore Creek and the natural beauty of the area must be maintained. 2. Transportation Needs The unique pedestrian nature of Vail provides one of its strong attractions for visitors. The free circulating bus system must be maintained, with improvements to provide access to all important generators of traffic. The walkways should be extended to include western portions of Lionshead (the Marriott, Antlers, Lions Square Lodge, Vail Spa, etc.), with appropriate landscaping and rest areas. Study of ways to reduce vehicular traffic, including delivery trucks, into and through the area may point to drop-off points at the periphery with underground distribution of for supplies and equipment into the heart of the area. 3. Convention Center The future growth of the area reyuires a large, efficient conference facility. The best location for such a center seems to us to be the westerly portion of the Lionshead parking structure. If combined with a large conference hotel, the facility could attract additional off- season (spririg/summer/fall) visitors, supplementing the facilities that are available in other hotels , and condominiums in both.Lionshead and Vail Village. - - 4. Support Facilities As the area grows, the demands for additional parking and for additional employee housing will increase. The peripheral areas to the west of Lionshead seem to offer the best potential for both types of facilities. A parking structure connected by circulating buses, with employee housing, perhaps in the same building, would help meet these ongoing needs. 5. Concert Hall Plaza The Concert Hall Plaza building, instead of complementing Lionshead, is a barrier, both visually and functionally. Ideally, it should be razed and replaced by a facility which incorporates an entree to the area and facilities to the west. For Lionshead to attract large numbers of pedestrian shoppers and viewers, it must be expanded in area and scope. Opening the area to include the westerly portions of Lionshead seems essential to us. r+'°,."•' +iS ' ~ I° ~7~y~,'!#!1„ R. r~, ' f ~iH ti^i' . ~~~,."ti+` 6 . 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PAUl Witt (970) 845-5720 Rob Perlman (970) 845-5721 VAM ASSOCL4TES 'Q'ABLES NIGH'I' SKIIIi1G PROJEC'T . ~ . •`IA,IL, Colo. - N[ay 11, 1997 -Vai1 Associates announced 4oday that it will not submit • plans for nigh4 skiiuag to the US Forest Service at ttus time and that night skiing will not be available fox guests and the cvrnmunity the 1997-98 ski season. ]fn comYnenting o the decisxon, Chris Ryman, chief operating officer of'V'ail Associates ' saxd, "We have leamcd an enozznous amount about how to offer a sensitive, successful ' night siciing experience. We have also learned thiat we need to refine some aspeets of our p1ans, and work with the community to show how we can best use the technology . _ anvolved.,, SFrtIM thP S[a#mOfa Y~~W C~r i "However, there ihave been many changes in Yhe community and in VA over the last year ' which have lc?d t a sense of uneasaness in the ilail Valley about the pace at which we aze all moviu~og," co ued Ryman. "Although we continue to believe 4}aat 4here are . I significant benents to the towm, local businesses and our guests from nigh4 skiing, we ifelt it was better to filrther research and zefirie rhe plans and a11ow more time to work with the coznum.unity rather than rush ahead." - Ryman noted tl there was a broad base of support throughont the corrmunity from Lionshead and V, '1'Village mercbants, local youth groups, employees of local ~ I,., • businesses, ski goups, lodge owners, community organizations and residenYs. • - . - - ~ I PO Box 7^ Vaii, Colorado a 8165a -phone 970 5455720 -fax 9708455728 o e•mail: vailpr0ivaiLnei MAY 11 '97 12:08PM P.2i2 I I -rilOS6- IVight Slcuuag 'I'abled by VA Z-2-2 "A lot of people recognize and support the benefiLs in the youth programs we proposed, ~ tlie added opportunities for local effiployees and residents to ski, the increased value for guests and customers," said Ityman. "They realize that project.s like this are proposed iFxom $ demonsf:rated need, noe just what VA wants to do. Even given that support, however, we want 4o talce more time before we make a decision about the future of night skiing." -30- i i I ~ ~ Id TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 May 9, 1997 _ Steve Zorichak 2414 Elliott Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Steve: I wanted to take a moment to thank you personally, as well as on behalf of the entire Town Council, for your regular attendance at our Monday afternoon West Vail Interchange meetings. It is somewhat rare, but certainly helpful and an indication of better communication to come in the future, to see so many of you continue to support our efforts at getting information in regard to the roundabout construction in West Vail. I have been attending the meetings myself to show my concern and interest in our public efforts at communication. Both I, as well as the staff, have appreciated all your thoughtful, insightful, and cooperative comments that have helped us get the project to where it is currently. By this time, you are well aware of the phone numbers of the staff that have been participating in these weekly sessions, but I would like to add my number to that list should you feel at any time you're not getting the backup and response you need. My direct line is 479-1860, press 1. Again, on behalf of all of us at the Town of Vail, thank you for your continuing participation. • Sincerely, ~ Ludwig Kurz Vail Council Member LK/aw xc: Vail Town Council Robert W. McLaurin Larry Grafel Greg Hall Suzanne Silverthorn Pamela A. Brandmeyer RECYCLED PAPER Sonny and Mary Caster West Vail Conoco 2154 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Hugh Schmidt James Davis Mary Jane Hooper McDonalds 2171 N. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Dara Anselm Streamside at Vail 2264 S. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Jim Stevenson The Finishing Touch of Vail, Inc. 2211 N. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Ruben Hooper Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 2399 N. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Jane Mack Flowers By Jane Post Office Box 1511 Vail, CO 81658 Steve Zorichak 2414 Elliott Road Vail, CO 81657 ~J•,'~''1 ,~I 1 ~tS~ ~~1 C,f Y ~ r , . ~ ~-~'1, '~1.t ~ ~ ~ s ~ ~ ~q. "t ~ s Now th~ ere's talk o~` an oPPi af-°V~UeI` . , ~ : , ~ ' ` . r • S 1 , O , . come Program' for 'Vai! newco mers, "Getting To Know You" gatherings• for everyone else and a regulaT speaker. se- avarta Yries to "foster meaningful relationships." • . ` ' Some even want a new community center s0ks' ~ I ~1 to serve as a friendly hub for Vail's per- manent and part-time residents.. ' ~ In other words, the world-famous home :'he University Club of midtown of the mink coat,. Range Rover and $8 Manhattan is a very private hamUurger longs to be like the; rest of club. It' won't tell outsSdeTS ~ small-town America. whether the club serves food; of- ` ~ It won't be easy. This time `of Year, fers athletic facilities or sells member- r when the ski lifts shut down, Vail livesup . ~ ships to anyone from Colorado. In'fact; ~ to its nickname' as - the,emptiest: town-in it's so' private that the manager; who f Colorado. ' • , takes phone calls from 'outsiders won't With a sloppy rain pelting the business ' even tell her name. ~ district one day this month, not a•soul So why did the mayor of Vail, the Vail " stirred. Stores were dark; and a wos`iden town manager and the chief Vail town . ~ • sign flapped In the breeze. The only sound planner fly 1,800 miles to join a cocktail '.i was the drip, drip, drip of the spring,rain- party inside the University Club? i..• • storm, which curled a faint autombiiVE They wanted to meet their neighb'or`s.' ~ oil slick down the pavement to a sewer After working for decades to build one grate in Bridge Street. , -of the world's ri- . Vail looked like the modern version uf ~ chest ski towns, ~an old Western ghost.town. How can you ' Vail leaders now : Uuild a community when most of the com- are working to . ' munity goes AWOL every mud season7.=.. build a communi- . ` Town leaders should be complimeritetl ty. Town officials for trying. While other resorts seem con- are hosting par- tent to Gecome lifeless and sanitized Dis- ties across Ameri- . -AA neylands of the Rockies, minus the car- ca - in posh toon characters, Vail seems interested in places like the encouraging people to meet and mingle., University Club of " That's why town officials sipped cock= New York City, tails ln October at the University Club in the Metropolitan New York. Wilh the ski company knock- Club of Chicago ing in some cash support, town officials and the Denver MA1~C ~ mailed. out dozens of invitations to Vail Athletic Club - to OBMASCIK property owners with home addresses in meet their vaca- . - ' U_ New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. tion-hon-ie owners All IiSVPs were handled by a special, and try,to persUade them to ,make ° V.ail ~ z toll-free phone number. inore of, a personal home. • ~ O About 100 people showed up, and Vail Plast.ic Bavaria no longei wants to be officials say they had a:great time. just another successful business,:Now it I-' °It turned out that a lot of our second- wants a soul, too. • home . owners want a lot, of the same "We've been' so focused for so long on W things as our permanent residents - a skiing," said Vail planner Susan Connelly. . ' U) sense of community, aflordable housing "But it's time to take a closer look at our= for employees, open space," sald Connel- selves. We ttiink we can Ue something .'~ly, the Vail planner. "I really' think we moee." can work together.and do.this.° . Vail isn't alone. Across the.iural West, Mark Obmascik's column runs here Sunday and in dozens of reereation-based 4owns have Denver and the West on Tuesday and Thursdey. eilJOye(I 8 b001771t1g f0UC1SI11 CCOtiOIYIy, OII- ly to realize that something,'is missing. . i ' Sure; soine people are' getting rlch, Uut . they don't know their neiglibors; their lo- • ' - • ' . . , cal charities 'go begging;.' and the nest' church pew is filled with folk's who just , . . , are passing through. ; Although Western towns like Aspen; : TellUiide',''Mbab;' Sedca,~ and `:Taclison.~ FIole work.hard to.lure vaeationers from" ~ all°oyertthe world;'ihey`,also'are;turning;: ~ ? • ' ' inward- (o fi re`out tiow they caq'mak . better homesufor loc~ls , s. ~ $ : ' The; challenge` 6f. .co$~nUnitj+ ~i~ilding , r , at .Vail is tougher tNAh.inq~t:'Sodn; q#.;e,v=~; ~ c ! . ery 10 homeowners p(acd aga`permaden iLikitleniK!1VI, if cal'emplbyees ivduld lQ, to 114 here,'6ut' i , - ` soaring housin~'prICes;":'; ~:$1~'milllori;tro- ' ` " , • ~ phy home5~.barely ~raise"'.~n'iyeb"rW'~. ` ' , ' put the Cown oUt bf finaiihial reach`for_the.. vast'majoiity of working'ta~1li9: `N`;i.`[k.~A,; 9 'Accordin'g'to'the`Eagle'`Counfy"as~6's-` sor; the 5 squaTe.ffifles of lan&in the'town ~ of Vail gow'are worth'$2.9 billlon: `With .,onl ! : h~;. ' ~ y"4,000 year-routld iesidenfs,iVall:tias real estate worth as much' " the gioss' ~ ' ' • ' • nationak. product of `Afghanistan:> l ~ • ; •I ; rF ~ ~;i Vall iiow:is ta nb some of it9 wealth; PPi to;try'to construct'a better personality:';;.;: . 'b By spending up to $150,000 on itS .VaILTo~' morrow program, town leaders - are't' ry_ : ~ . ing.to figure out, how aiglitzy;resbrt-dari.: ~ f-~~, v~ feel'mdre' like 9:neighbortiood: )L4.. . .'1 ' , . ' ~ Y. ''~ii~.t~' J.i'1'?• • ' . . ' . . . . . i i . . . . . . , , . . , . . ,;i~ . , . . . . . . ;.i; . . . . . ' . ' • ' . ,i;..~ ' . ' . . . . , _ ' ...lr`, ' . . , ' . . . . ' 'i...:,'~'i, . . ' ' . . , . . . 1:4:•'. . . . ' . . ',`t'~''. . , , ~ ~~yr K~ ~ , ~,~~v' ~.,.e..~y{ E - i ~ 'SNq ~%~;~~,~~-g~ .r .i. 4~x ' . ~ . . i~ Y ti ~ ~ _ ~'G.~X~' f y. ~ d a. . ' . • ' LET'I'ER5 ~ll O 7C . . . _ , HEIEDITOR ~~ur~~~ r~.~.ers rc~~ on~. to . issue c f l vsoV~.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~~~a~sgon (Editor's note.•f!m Carrter's ' ? help solve.We hope you write things.. JENNIFER DAVtS, ELIZABET'H Aprll 20 column about savtng Deaz Jim Carrler back! ' Your reader, SCHOEP, ALIX LAMBERT tije 1'ynx !n YaU's back bowls We agree that the lynx Should Sincerety; MATT KELLER . pbrought a classwlde response have more room to catch snow- - Bdttany Black . P.S: Please put my ideas in the should be typewrltten from Etleen Packarr!'s founJr shoe rabbits.The USF&W should P.S. I hope you put my idea in papec graders at /ndlan Feaks se[ aside 3ome mounttins where your n@ct article! . ~ and culdressed to Letters to the Elementar7' School in tynx can live. We have been 1t.r ~ 7~,eacMr. Editor, Emplre Magazine, 777e Carrier, p~~. ~t 1560 Broadway, Lor:gmont. ParticYpating in Tbe reading your artlcle ln'Ihe ~eaz1~~ Hi, our names are Liz,Ales and Denuer FbsYs Egbar program Denver Post 1n schooi. . I have somethirig you can do jemnifer! We are in Mrs. Packard's Denver CO 80202. The e-mafl . for Ear[h Day, the shidents nead Your readers, to take care of our animals.You fourtlt-grade cLass in Longmont, addrpss is tlie column, found another LUKE PETERSON, can rell the court to make a Colotado.We, rotatly agree with emPjreWenverpost,com.All cor- lynx antcle on the lnterriet and THOMAS HAUBR, place for the anitUafs, and a you about the 1}mx. We read your respondetrce sbould (nclude the dfscussed the ar:irnal's pltgb[ . JACOB PAYNfi place for people to do things, or article about the lyrus. We would t vritWs full narne, address and 71iey sent En:plre tiiese ernatl ? one half of the mountains of like to help you save them. Our daytime telephone nu»zber letters.) - DearJirn, Cobrado for animals, and the idea is "don't build an ` Ydung!" Le#ers may be eAfted for le) rgtb I tliink that they should not bther haif for people to do Your readers, a~~ clar{ty. Dear Mr. Cazrier, e4pand Vail and the tymx could ' I think you're right about not have three mountalns to them- - building more of VaiL [ Qiink the - selves. ' lycix should have more of the . . Sincerety,' land because they were herewi=~cs~ fa,:'s r, jOSH HOLLOBAUGH ' before wetvere.Thepersoh';;!~ :r::;' . who owns Vail sNotild be nice:r ~ear jiin Carrtei; :~;-:-ie.s,),": ~ enough to.at least close"somtof;F: ``.:'I thhik you're Hght atiout the+',' , : Vail, because tht Iyng deserSe'=)iis:3.lyn3t.'I'heq`shbiild not build;anyi-~? ; more space.The judge shoul'd 6e0~tmort shiff, like skislqpes ot:con=xi on each side.The sldets shouldidos ln Vai1 Yod gef"tfie'po3nt n<<F ' ~ ~ havt one half and dfe lynx~~ k~~ rWtioevei'does thi.S should go w:;t y ghould have th4t~ other half ~33a~Y jait: My classcbom:iead yrour,r,i si~r; , Sincerely ~ stocy about fy*nx in the Emp1re's, `4 ~ DQUG HAN+w*Magazine of the West I thiiik the~. shotild liave sofne space to, DeacJlm a{i~ r~4~ni~~~,~~ s~ r~~~ Slncerely,~ys~. I think the Idea of fi~>>Davld,Moi'eno.~,' ~ V~iS.SLIIplCLviu iS i. og CtlOU~l, ~t ~i. ~ 6~~ , What they+should more rd'om'for the IieuuHful 3°~J ± yv '`ag~ee~"Ifli wh~t ~ou s la because tfie 1s'~49~~~il k a~bue tynx'~~~"jkx : ' and they do deserve food `wati~ "~~beile' vC} t1i~~t~Vai1 and a home Their home shbuId dVcE f'ajsot'behev~ie tliat ttiel~C f 9j, m't+sr 5 J,}a5a37F~a~F r4. } . '"be Vall; wh'ece it,is saEe, fiill o~~y 3§hot~~ ~more mountaLis tor . tood and a place to lIve~~ t~,e~'`afiima~s an~ there shoutdbe : .'~k. A "dt 4~ yt yu,~'S Mkl• Your,ieade4 n,o.rbads going ihrougii them ' -.'LAURSL LONG~ We.;aze looking InThe Dem~er ~ n '4se. a'!ite back:; problems that we try toF - . ;.v . - . . ::.~a.:-.~r-.k,.:_..~~ . . . v.:. _ai-.....:.w..,,..,;u,:m: i ! . . !:4 ' . ' ,T..''•Y'!~;'.l..i ,`•'}.~..i~'' ~f::lr... '.l:v r ' TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM T0: Robert McLaurin Council Members FROM: Judy Popeck DATE: May 9, 1997 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of March 31, 1997e The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 6.88% and 5.61% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are 5.25%, 5.36%, and 5.69% respectively. Please call me if you have any questions. Town of Vail, Colorado Investment Report Summary of Accounts and Investments Month Ending: 03/31/97 Balances Percentage 03/31 /97 of Total Money MarkeY Accounts (see page 3) Commercial Banks $3,272,805 18.49% Money Market Funds $41,057 0.23% Tofal $3,313,863 18.72% Commercial Savings Banks & Loans Cer4ificates of Deposit (see page 4) Eagle County Institutions $99,000 $99,000 0.56% OYher Colorado Institutions $99,000 $99,000 0.56% National Institutions 0.00% Total $198,000 $198,000 1.12% Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00% U.S. Government Securities (see page 5) Treasury Notes & Bills $2,378,809 13.44% GNNiA's $54,764 0.31% ARnA'S & SBA'S $1,156,380 6.53% Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds $10,600,370 59.88% Total $14,190,323 80.16% T04a1 PorYfoliO $17,702,185 100.00°/a ftflaturing liVithin 12 Aflonths $15,018,000 84.84% Maturing Within 24 fiAonths $1,188,403 6.71% Maturing After 24 Months $1,495,782 8.45% $17,702,185 100.00% 03/31/97 Page 2 INfiflAR97.WK4 fiNoney Market Accounts As of 03/31 /97 --For the Month of Mar-97 Institution Balances Type of Accounts High Low Average 03/31/97 COAHMERCIAL B,4NK ACCOUNTS First Bank of Vail - Operating Interesfi 5.040% 4.620% 4.860% $4,871,424 $2,778,039 $3,494,629 Balance $3,257,321 Colorado Nationaf Bank Super iVow Account Interest 3.050% General Operating Account Balance $15,484 Total Commercial Bank Accounts $3,272,805 MONEV RNARKET FUNDS Banlc One Money Market Fund - Dana Investments Interest 3.947% Balance $40,044 Fidelity Investment Govemment Money Market Accounts In4erest 5.160% Bond Issue Reserve Account Balance $1,013 Total Nlioney Market Funds $41,057 Total all accounts $3,313,863 03/31 /97 Page 3 INMAR97.W6(4 Certificates of Deposit as of 03/31 /97 Bank Name, Location Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value BestBank, Thornton Colorado FDIC 6.250% 6.250% 16-Feb-97 16-Feb-99 730 $99,000 Firsfibank o4 Vail, Vail Colorado FDIC 5.830% 5.830% 26-Jun-96 26-Jun-98 730 $99,000 Avg Vield 6.040% $198,000 03/31/97 Page 4 INM,4R97.WdC4 Governmen[ Securities as of 03131 /97 "•Treasury Notes & Bills°'° Days to Days Interest Rate Purchase AAaturity Maturity to Baok Par Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purohase Maturity Value Value TfNOTE Pooled 5.2509'0 6.287% 06/11l96 07/31/98 780 487 $493,269 $500,000 TPdOTE Pooled 5250% 5.446% 11/18/96 12/31/97 408 275 $599,115 $600,000 TPlOTE Debt ServicA 5.875% 6.130% 01l24/97 11/15/99 2.8 2.6 $293,041 $295,000 T Strip Pooled 5.970% 5.970% 04/26/96 05/15/97 384 45 $993,384 $1,000,000 Average Yield 8.739'0 2,378,809 2,395,000 Average Days to AAaNriry 194 '"•GNNA'S°°' Years to Esdmated In[erest Rate Purchase AAa[urity Maturiry Years to Principal pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstancring 14659 8.000% 8.000% 10124l66 01M5/07 202 9.8 $17,839 13003 8.000% 8.000% 10/24/86 10/15106 20.0 9.5 $18,002 5gp3 5.000% 8.000% 11/14/66 10/15/05 18.9 8.5 $18.923 Avg Yleld 8.000% $54•764 °••Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds°°° DayslYears Days/Years to Interest Rate Purchase AAaturity to Maturity MaNrity at Book Original Agency Fund Coupon Yield Da[e Da[e at Purchase Month End Value Cost SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475% 06/29/94 02125/2008 13.7 1082 $40,972 $82,749 SBA Paoled - Dana 8.975 % 05/26/94 03/2512008 13.8 108.3 $67,172 $109,734 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.4759'0 08/18194 07/2512008 13.9 108.6 $56,534 $109,875 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.125% 10/31/96 01/25/2013 162 113.1 $58,867 $65,558 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 0629/94 06/2512019 25.0 119.6 $100,209 $108,523 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 07/12/94 06/25/2019 25.0 119.6 $61,461 $108,744 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 05/08/95 12/2512019 24.6 120.1 $94,033 $99,391 FIVMA Pooled-Dana 7.533% 11/21/96 01/01/2021 24.1 121.1 $91,330 $91,486 FNAAA Pooled-Dana 7.344% 03/24/97 08/01/2021 24.4 121J $95,345 $95,549 FAIAAA Pooled - Dana 6.682% 07/01/36 05/01/2026 29.9 126.4 $55,126 $55,304 FPJNW Pooled - Dana 6.000% 06/24/96 06/01/2026 30.0 126.5 $30,684 $71,318 FP1MA Pooled - Dana 8.312% 06/28/94 10/01/2017 23.3 117.8 $68,994 $97,572 FNf1AA Pooled - Dana 7.610% 05/27/94 05/01/2020 25.9 120.4 $59,688 $100,577 FfVAflA Pooled - Dana 7.893% 01l24/96 10/01/2023 27.7 123.8 $63,519 $75,722 FHLAAC Pooled - Dana 6.011% 03/28/96 03/01/2026 29.9 126.3 $50,318 $66,341 FHLAAC Pooled - Dana 7.815% 08/28J94 08/01/2018 23.9 118.7 $63,431 $74,245 FHLAAC Pooled - Dana 8.426% 06/28/94 03/01/2019 24.7 119.2 $40.197 $66,355 FHLAAC Pooled - Dana 6.372% 05/22/36 02/01/2036 39.7 1362 $58,500 $60,461 Average Yield 7.98% $1,156,380 $1,539,504 Average Years to ANaturity 113 Days/Years Days/Years to In[erest Ra[e Purchase Ma[urity [o Maturity Maturity at Book Maturity A enc Fund Co n Yield Date Date a[ Purchase Month End Value Value FHLMC 0o ed 6.200W 5.834% 06/27/95 04/28/97 1.8 28.0 ,186 ,000 FHLB Pooled 5.345% 5.958% 04/26/36 11/70/97 1.5 224.0 $936,224 $1,000,000 FHLMC Pooled 5.640% 5.744% 08/28/96 08/28/97 1.0 150.0 $699,697 $700,000 FHLB Pooled 5.890% 5.790% 09l30/36 09/25197 360.0 178.0 $500,247 $5Q0,000 FfiIPAA P0019d 5.375°k 5.852% 10l10/96 06/10/98 1.7 1.2 $497,134 $500,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000% 5.382% 01/31/97 07/31/97 181.0 122.0 $982,242 $1,000,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000°k 5.509% 01/24/97 10ro9/97 258.0 192.0 $1,943,467 $2,000,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000% 5.330% 12r31/36 06/05/97 156.0 66.0 $495,224 $500,000 FNAAfl Po01@d 0.000% 5.333% 11/08/36 05M3/97 186.0 43.0 $1,018,646 $1,025,000 FNAAA Pooled 0.000% 5267% 11l22/96 05/23/97 182.0 53.0 $843,580 $850,000 FNAAA Pooled 0.000% 5.270% 02/28/97 04/2i/97 52.0 21.0 $498,475 $500,000 FHLB POOIed 0.000% 5.547% 03/24/97 07/18/97 116.0 109.0 $1,475,248 $1,500,000 10,600,370 10,725, Average Yield 7.46% Average Days to AflaNriry 54 Total $14,1~,323 03r31/97 Page 5 IPIMAR97. WK4 e 'a M3+.M0RAND UM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Deparhnent DATE: May 12, 1997 SUBJECT: A request for a wor9csession to discuss a major exterior alteration in CC1 and a minor subdivision, to allow for the construction of a parking garage, 8 accommodation units, 1 condominium and new retail office space at the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore Creek Dr./Part of Lot A, Block SB, Vait Village lst Filing. DESCRIPTION OF 'p'HE 11~OUlEST The applicant, Pepi Gramshammer, rcpresented by Kurt Segerberg of Pierce, Segerberg, & Associates, is requesting a worksession with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) to discuss a major exterior alteration in the Commercial Core l Zone District (CCl) and a minor subdivision creating Pepi's Parcel, to allow for the construction of a hotel addition at the Gashtof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore Creek Drive. The proposcd hotel addition to the Gasthof Gramshammcr is proposed on the existing surface parking arca located betwcen the Gasthof Gramshammer and the Crcckside Condominium Building. The addition will contain an underground parking structure for up to twenty (20) vehicles, 622 square fcet of expanded retail space, 1,940 square feet of spa/exercise facility space, eight new accommociation units (3,411 sq.ft.) and one new condominium with an attached lock-off unit (1,692 sq.ft.). The purpose of the woe-ksession is to familiarize the PEC weth the proposed dnajor extereor aYterateon and aninor subdivision requests and to provide an opportureity for ghe PEC ared the stafff to give feedbaclc to the applicant on the essues identefied in Sect6oeu Vd off this aneunoranduen. flt. BACKGROUND 0 Oun Febraaae-y 24, 1997, Pepi Gramshammer, submitted an application for a major exterior alteration and a minor subdivision to the Gasthof Gramsbammer. Upon preliminary review of the proposal, it was determined by staff that the removal of the existing, legal, non-conforming, unstructured (surface), off-street parking area and subsequent 1 t construction of a structured off-strect parking area constituted a change in land use, and therefore, the property must bc brought into compliance with the development regulations prescribed in the Municipal Code. o On Aprel 14, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission upheld ( 6-1 Bishop opposed) an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the applicant's proposal, finding that, "A privatc and public aunstructured (surface) off-street vehicle parking ~i~_a_ different land use than private and public structured (underground/enclosed) off- street vehicle parking." and therefore, the property must be brou¢ht into compliance with the development regulations prescribed in the Municipal Code, or a change of non-conforrning use must lbe approved by the Vaul Town cCoenncel. o On May 6, 1997, the Vail Town Council approved (5-1 Johnston opposed) a request for a changc of non-conforming use, thus allowing for the construction of an underground parking structure, with one condition. The Council's condition restricts the on-site vehicle parking to no more than twenty (20) vehicles. llllll. ZONING ANAlLYSIS The following analysis summarizes the relevant zoning statistics for this request: Legal: 231 East Gore Creek Drive/Part of Lot A, Block 5-B, Vail Village First Filing. Zoning: Commercial Core I (CCI) Lot Area: 0.2244 acre/ 9,774.8 square feet Buildable Area: 0.1642 acre/ 7,152.3 square feet DeveYoprnent Standards: A?lowable Pe'oposed GRFA: 5,722 sq.ft., or 80% 5,103 sq.ft., or 71% # of iJnits 4 DU's 5 DU's (1 DU & 8 AU's) Site i:overage: 5,722 sq.ft., or 80% 5,783 sq.ft., or 8 1% 2 1 Landscaping: no nct rcduction 3,737 sq.ft. in cxisting landscaping Parking/Loading: No parking shall bc The applicant will providcd on-site. All pay into the Town parking requirements Parking Fund. shall be xnet via pay-in- lieu. IV. MINOR SUBI)IVISION CRITERIA One of the basic premises of subdivision regulations is that the minimum standards for the creation of a new lot must be met. This project will be rcviewed under the Minor Subdivision Criteria, pursuant to Chapter 17, Subdivision Regulations, of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. The first set of review criteria to be considered by the Planning and Environmental Commission for a Niinor Subdivision Applicatiom are as follows: A. Lot Area - The minimum ]ot ar site area shall be five thousand square feet of buildable area. The proposed lot area will be 7,152 square feet of buildable area and 9,774 square feet total. Thcreforc, this criteria has been met. B. Frontage - Each lot in the CCI Zone District shall havc a minimum frontage of thirty (30) feet. The proposed lot has slightly more than thirty feet of frontagc (31.21'), and therefore this criteria has been met. C. Si e Dimensions -Unlike other zone districts which require minimum site dimensions and configurations, the CCI Zone District does not require minimum site dimensions. The second set of review criteria to be considered with a minor subdivision request are as outlined in the subdivision regulations, and are as follows: "The biirden of proof shall rest with the applicant to show that the application is in compliance with the intended purpose of Chapter 17, the Zoning Ordinance and other pertinent regulations that the PEC deems applicable. Due considcration shall be given to the recommendations by public agencies, utility companies and other agencies consulted under Section 17.16.090. The PEC shall review the application and consider its appropriateness in regard to Town policies related to subdivision control, densities proposed, regulations, ordinances and resolutions and other applicable documents, effects on the aesthetics of the Town, environmental integrity and compatibility with surrounding uses." 3 .t The subdivision purpose statcments are as foliows: 1. To inform each subdivider of the standards and criteria by which development and proposals will be cvaluated and to provide information as to the typc and extent of improvements required. Staff Resnonse: One of the underlying purposes of subdivision regulations, as well as any development control, is to establish basic ground rules which the staff, the PEC, the applicant and thc community can follow in the public review process. The review of this request will follow the regulations prescribed for minor subdivisions in the Municipal Code. 2. To provide for the subdivision of property in the future without conflict with development on adjacent properties. Staff Response: The applicant's lot is bound on thrce sides by developed properly and by Gore Creek on the fourth side. Pursuant to the development standards prescribed for the CC1 Zone District, each of the developed properties, with the exception of the Creekside Condominium Building, have been developed up to the common property line. The Crcekside Condominium Building could potentially be expanded within their property boundaries. The staff does not bclicve that the proposed minor subdivision will negativcly impact or conflict with future developmcnt on adjacent properties. To ensure that future conflicts do not arise, access easements and agreements have becn platted prior to this minor subdivision application. 3. To protect and conserve the value of land throughout the municipality and the value of buildings and improvements on the land. Staff Response: Staff does not bclieve that the applicant's request will negatively impact the value of land in the Town of Vail generally, or in the immediate area specifically. The applicant's plans are in compliance with existing zoning and the adopted Town of Vail Land Use Plan. 4. To insure that subdivision of property is in compliance with the Town Zoning Ordinance, to achieve a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, consistent with municipal development objectives. Staff Response: Staff does not believe that the minor subdivision will negatively impact the desired harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, consistent with municipal development objectives. 4 l. 5. To guide public and private policy and action in order to provide adequate and efficient transp~~~~ortation, watcr, scwage; 1aygrounds,recreationalandother-public .-.~schoofis; parks;'p requirements and facilities and generally to provide that public facilities will have sufficient capacity to servc the proposed subdivision. taff Reaponse: Staff does not believe the requested minor subdivision will have any adverse impacts on any of the above-described criteria. 6. To provide for accurate legal descriptions of newly subdivided land and to establish reasonable and desirable construction, design standards and procedures. Staff Response: As required, the applicant has submitted a preliminary final plat prepared by a land surveyor licensed to practice in Colorado. 7. To prevent the pollution of air, streams, and ponds, to insure adequacy of drainage facilities, to safeguard the water table and encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the municipality in order to preserve the integrity, stability and bcauty of thc community and thc value of land. . taff Rcsponse; Staff does not believe the proposed minor subdivision will have ` any negative impacts on the above-dcscribed criteria. V. MAJOR EXTERIOR ALTERA'I'ION CRITERIA Thc review criteria for a request of this nature are established by the Town of Vail Municipal Codc. The emphasis of this review is on the proposal's compatibility with the zoning code, the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the Vail Village Design Considerations and the Vail Comprehensive Plan. A. C'ompliance with thc Town of Vail Zoning Code Pursuant to Section 18.24.010 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, the purpose of the Commercial Core 1 Zone District is, "To provide sites and maintain the unique character of the Vail Village commercial area, with its mixture of lodges and commercial establishments in a predominantly pedestrian environment. The Commercial Core 1 Zone District is intended to ensure adequate ]ight, 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 Desigm Guide Plan and Design Considerations prescribe site development standards that are intended to ensure the maintenance and 5 ' preservation of thc•tightly clustered arrangements of buildings fronting on . . . pedestrian ways and public grcenways, and to ensure continuation of the building scale and architectural qualities that distinguish the Village." B. Compliance with the Vail Village Urban Desien Guide Plan Staff will not be addressing this criteria at this time. Staff will provide a detailed review of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan at the time of final review by , the PEC. C. Compliancc with the Urban Desien Considerations for Vail Village and the Exterior Alteration Criteria. 1. Urban design considerations. a. Pedcstrianization b. Traffic penetration c. Strcetscape framework d. Street enclosure e. Street edgc £ Building height g. Vicws 2. ArchitecturaULandscape considerations. a. Roofs b. Facadcs c. Balconies d. Decks and Patios e. Accent elements f. Landscape elements g. Service D. Compliance with the Town of Vail Streetscane Master Plan. Upon review of the Town of Vail Streetscape Iviaster Plan, staff has determined that no recommended improvements or opportunities are directly related to the applicant's proposal. E. Comnliance with the Vail Comprehensive Plan 6 J . < Vail'Village Master Plan - • ..r . , r - The Vail Villagc Master Plan has been adopted as an element of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. The Vail Village Master Plan is intended to guide thc Town in dcveloping land use laws and policies for coordinating devclopment by the public and private sectors in Vail Village and in implementing community goals for public improvements. Most importantly, the Vail Village Master Plan shall serve as a guide to the staff, review boards, and Town Counci] in analyzing future proposals for development in Vail Village and in legislating effective ordinances to deal with such development. For the citizens and guests of Vail, the Master Plan provides a clcarly stated set of goals and objectives outlining how the Village will grow in the future. Upon review of the Vail Village Master Plan, the staff believes the following goals, objectives and policies are relevant to the applicant's request: Goal #1 Encourage high qual"uty redevelopment while preserving the unique architectural scale of the Village in order to sustain its sense of community and identity. 1.1 Objective: Implement a consistent Development Review Process to rcinforce the character of the Village. 1.1.1 Policv: Developmcnt and improvement projects approved in ' the Village shall be consistent with the goals, objectivcs, policies and design considcrations as outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guide Plan. 1.2 Objcctivc: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities. Goa1 #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. 2.1 Objective: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas throughout thc Village and allow for development that is compatible with these established land use patterns. 2.3 Objective: Increase the number of residential units available for short- term, overnight accommodations. 2 3.1 Policv: The development of short-term accommodation units is strongly encouraged. Residential units that are developed above existing density levels are required to be designed or managed in a manner that makes them available for short-term overnight rental. 7 '2,5 Objective: - Encouragc the continucd upgrading, xenovation.and maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to bettcr serve thc needs of our guests. 2.5.1 Policv: Recreation amcnities, common areas, meeting facilitics and other amenities shali be preserved and enhanced as a part of any rcdevelopment of lodging properties. Goal #3 'Il'o recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experieuace throughout the Village. 3,2 Objective: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest extent possible. 32.1 Polic~L Vehicular traffic will be eliminated or reduced to absolutely minimal necessary levels in the pedestrianized areas of the Village. 3.4 Ob-iective: Develop additional sidcwalks, pedestrian-only walkways and acccssible green space areas, including pocket parks and stream acccss. 3.4.1 Policv: Physical improvements to property adjacent to stream tracts shall not further restrict public access. G0a9 #5 Increase and ernprove the capacity, efficiency and aesthetics of ghe Qransportation and circulation system throughout the Village. 5.1 Ob-jective: Meet parking demands with public and private parking facilities. 5.1.3 Policy: Seek locations for additional structured public and private parking. 5,1.5 Policy: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly encouraged to provide underground or visually concealed parking. 5.2 Objective: Encourage the use of public transportation to minimize the use of private automobiles throughout Vail. 8 J . ( •_5 2 2 Policy~.-.ThcTown shall.facilitate and cncouragc thc operation of privatc shuttle vans outside of thc pcdcstrianizcd core area. 5.3 Objective: Concentrate the majority of interconnecting transit activity at the pcriphery of thc Village to minimize vehicular traffic in pedcstrianized areas. 5 3 1 Policv: The Vail Transportation Center shall be the primary pick up and drop off point for public transit and private shuttle vans and taxis. Goal #6 To insure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements of the Villa;e. 6.1 Objective: Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and new devclopmcnt. 6.2 Objective: Provide for the safe and cfficient functions of fire, police and public utilitics within the contcxt of an aesthetically plcasing resort setting. 6,2.1 Policy- Dcvelopment projects and other improvements in Vail Village shall be reviewed by respective Town departments to identify both the impacts of the proposal and potential mitigating measures. The Vail Village Master Plan contains a Parking and Circulation Plan. The Parking and Circulation Plan rccognizes the established pattern of parking and circulation throughout the Village. The parking and circulation system is an important element in maintaining the pedcstrianized character of thc Villagc. This is to be accomplished by limiting vchicular access at stratcgic points, while allowing for necessary operations such as bus service, loading/delivery and emergency access. The Gasthof Gramshammer is in many ways unique. The hotel was built in the center of the Village prior to the adoption of zoning in Vail and the formulation of and adoption of the Vail Village Master Plan. As discussed in the background section of this memorandum, the Vail Town Council approved a request by the applicant to change an existing non-conforming use (a surface parking), to another non-conforming use (an underground parking structure). The underground parking structure proposed by the applicant is designed to accommodate as many on-site parking spaces as possible. To maximize the nutnber of on-site parking spaces, the applicant is proposing valet parking. The applicant is tentatively proposing seven to ten valet parking spaces in the underground structure (in addition to the regular spaces). 9 . ' 'The Parking and Circulation Plan also discusses pedestrian circulation as a functional _ consideration of the plan. A long standing goal for thc Village has bcen to improve the pedcstrian expcrience through thc development of a network of walkways and paths. A path of significant importance and identified in various planning documents is the strcamwalk. The strcamwalk expansion has been contemplated to be constructed across the applicant's property to achieve a pedestrian link between the Covered Bridge pocket park and the Gore Creek Promenadc. A Building Height Plan is an elcment of the Vail Village Master Plan. The goal of the Building Height Plan is to maintain the concentration of low-scale buildings in the core area of the Village, while positioning taller buildings along the Village's northern periphery. According to the Building Height Plan, the Gasthof Gramshammer is located in an arca of the Village intended upon having buildings with a maximum rangc of 3-4 stories in height. A story is defined in the Plan as ninc feet of hcight, not including the roof. Lastly, the Vail Village Master Plan defines ten sub-areas within the Village Core area. The purpose of defining the ten sub-arcas in the plan is to identify and be sensitive to the opportunities and constraints that may exist on a site specific basis. The ten sub-area concepts are mcant to scrve as advisory guidelines for land use decisions by the PEC and thc Town Council. The Gasthof Gramshammer is located in sub-areas #3-6 and #3-7. The opportunities for development identified in sub-area #3-6 are commercial expansion on the west side of the Gasthof Gramshammer. The intent of the commercial cxpansion is to improve the cnclosure proportions of the Children's Fountain area and to enhance the existing plaza with greenspace. The opportunities for sub-ai-ea #3-6 have special emphasis on plan objectives 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.l . Sub-area #3-7 is identificd as the Viliage Strcamwalk Study Area. The area is identified as an area to study thc opportunities of a low-impact, walking-only path along Gore Creek between the Covered Bridge and Vail Road, connecting to an existing streamwalk, further enhancing the pedcstrian network throughout the Village and providing public access to the creek. The specific design and location of the walkway shall be sensitive to adjacent uses and the creek environment. Special emphasis shall be given to plan objectives 3.4 and 4.2. Vi, DISCg1SSgON gSSgJES Since this is a wor9csession, staff has not prepared a formal recommendation concerning the proposed major exterior alteration request. However, the staff has identified the following issues which we would like to discuss further with the PEC and the applicant: 10 1. . lmpacts on the ] 00-ycar Floodalain . Thct.,applicant's property is impactcd by the 100=ycar floodptain. Approximate y 2,625 square feet of the applicant's property is in the floodplain of Gore Creek. This area is considered unbuildable by the Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 18.69.040 of the Municipal Code, in part, "no structure shall be built in the flood hazard zone (100-year floodplain) . This includes cantilevered areas of buildings and stairways. The applicant is proposing to construct two exterior stairways in or cantilevered over thc 100-year floodplain. The applicant shall be required to remove those portions of the building proposed in the floodplain. In addition to the encroachment upon the floodplain, the applicant is proposing to build right up to the 50' Gore Creek stream setback (centerline). The staff would request that the PEC provide direction to the applicant as to whether increased distances from the centerline of the creek should be maintained to reduce the negative impacts on thc stream discussed in the Environmental Tmpact Assessment. 2. Environmentallmnacts A Preliminary Environmental [mpact Asscssment has been prepared on behalf of the applicant by Design Workshop, Inc. According to the information contained in the report, most of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the hotel addition to the Gasthof Gramshammer will be tcmporary in nature and arc a result of construction activitics. Minor tcmnorarv imnacts may fall within the following areas: • Decreased water quality, increascd erosion, runoff, and sedimentation. • Decrcased air quality. • Disturbed aquatic and terrestrial environments. • Heightened noise levcls. Environmental impacts caused by the completed project are most likely in the area of water quality, groundwater, air quality, and biological resources. More significant impacts may be associated with vehicular circulation, parking, and visual quality issues. Potential impacts which may result from the comnleted project include: • Slight reduction in available parking for the Gasthof Gramshammer's guests. • Slightly increased vehicular traffic in Vail Village. • Restricted service and delivery areas and access. • Removal of several mature conifers in the stream setback. 11 . According to the report, these impacts can be addressed by the implementation ofmitigation measures including protectivic erosion control, construction management practices, a tree protection plan, an on-site traffic management plan and revegetation of the streambank area. Staff would like to discuss the issues addressed in the Environmental tmpact Assessment with the applicant and the PEC to better understand the mitigation measures and idcntify any opportunities for changes. Staff is particularly concerned with the impacts to the strcam bank and the proposed removal of three mature spruce trees. A copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment has been attachcd for reference. 3. Loadin Delive /r~Parkin_g The applicant is proposing an underground parking structure to accommodate the existing parking needs for the Gasthof Gramshammer. The legal, non-conforming status of the existing surface parking area and the Council's approval granting a change in non-conforming use does not permit the additional parking demands, resulting from the hotel addition, to bc met on-site. The additional parking need resulting from the construction of the hotel addition shall be met through pay-in- lieu into the Town Parking Fund, as rcquired pursuant to Section 18.52 of the Municipal Codc. Currently, no loading and delivery area is designated on the applicant's propcrty. The loading and delivery of goods at the Gasthof Gramshammer takes place on Gore Creek Drive. The uses proposed in the hotel addition gcnerate the need for one loading and delivery berth on-sitc. A loading and delivery bcrth is not proposed by the applicant. The staff would request that the applicant and PEC discus5 the need for loading and delivery and where it should be located if it is deemed to be necessary. Staff would also request that the PEC and applicant discuss the appropriateness of constructing a central trash facility for use by the applicant and the businesses in the adjacent Creekside Condominium Building and the Covered Bridge Building. 4. Zoning and Development Standards The applicant's proposal deviates from four of the required development standards. They are: 0 Landscape Area - reduction of landscape area by approximately 200 square feet. 0 Site Coverage - over by approximately 61 square feet. 12 • , Density•- over,by onc dwelling.unit. . , . • Loading/Delivery - One berth is required and no berth is proposed. In addition to thc above-described deviations, the proposed building height may exceed the required 60/40 building height requirement prescribed in the Vail Villagc Urban Design Guide Plan. Staff would like to discuss the above-described deviations with the applicant and the PEC to understand how these issues will be addressed prior to final review of the major exterior application. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since this is a worksession, no formal staff recommendation will be provided at this time. However, staff requests that the above-listed issues be discussed with the applicant, so the applicant can reccive specific direction on how to proceed with the proposed hotel addition and minor subdivision. If the applicant wishes to receive final PEC review of this major exterior alteration and minor subdivision request, at the June 23, 1997 PEC meeting, all reviscd information must bc provided to staff no later than 5:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 1997. 13 . G"AsJ~~~~ GRAM~HAMMER HOTEL ADDITIO1V SQll.JARE FOOTAGE ANALli SIS Floor Common Area - Commercial Area - Accommodation Dwelling Units - Parking Area - Total - Square Lcvels Square Footage Square Footage Units - Square Square Footage Square Footage Footage Footage Parking 772 sq. ft. 4,308 sq. ft. 5,080 sq. ft. Level lst Floor 3,684 sq. ft. 622 sq. ft. 956 sq. ft. 5,262 sq. ft. 2nd Floor 651 sq. ft. 2,040 sq. ft. 2,691 sq. ft. 3rd Floor 504 sq. ft. 415 sq. ft. 1,692 sq. ft. 2,611 sq. ft. 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I i e i ~ 1.4i riE~~ J f ~ C~-GEtnF~C ~.~VTt~lj Dr~.w q-_ I~ SHADING DIAGRAM o ; _ , .a. , . . ~~:,~:..r~;;;',-::~~~-.r`!,:-•,! -^i--,~~. ~ ~ r' S.'`' }';•:}y ~ 1 ; ti.~ ~ - • ~ 1 PRE1LgMgNARY }ENVIRONIVIEN'I'AL IMPACT ASSESSMENT GASTHOF GRAMSI3E11VIMER ADI)IT'I0N Vaufl, Colorac?o Submitted to the Planning and Environmental Commission, Town of Vail on behalf of Pepi Gramshammer Prepared by Design Workshop, Inc., Vail, Colorado March 24, 1997 PRElLIMINA1E2Y ]ENVIRON1VdEN'g'AL gMPACT ASSESSMEIo1T , , . . - GASTH~~ GRAMSHAIVIMER AI)])I'Tg0N VaIlly COQOraC?O Submitted to the Planning and Environmental Commission, Town of Vail on behalf of Pepi Gramshammer Prepared by Design Workshop, Inc., Vail, Colorado March 24, 1997 The purpose of this document is to provide the Town of Vail with a preliminary assessment of possible environmental impacts related to a proposed addition to the existing Gasthof Gramshammer property in Vail Village. As a preliminary review, an environmental assessment is not intended to quantify the severity of impacts nor provide definitive solutions, but simply to identify issues that may require further consideration and response during the development planning and review process in order to assure adequate mitigation. This preliminary draft is based on a review of schematic architectural plans submitted to the Town of Vail on February 24, 1997 as part of an application for a major exterior alteration per- . mit. The assessment of environmental issues may change as these plans undergo revision in the development review process. Summarv The proposed addition to the existing Gasthof Gramshammer is unlikely to cause serious envi- ronmental impacts that cannot be mitigated. In fact, by resolving existing problems, the expan- sion of the hotel will likely result in several benefits to the environment. Most of the potential environmental impacts will be temporary and will result from construction activities. Minor temporary impacts may fall within the following issues: • Decreased wnter quality, increased erosion, runoff, and sedimentalion • Decreased air quality • I)isturbed aqtcatic and terrestrial environments • Heightened noise levels These impacts can be addressed by implementation of mitigation measures including protective erosion control and construction management practices. Mitigation recommendations are pro- vided in a separate section of this document. Environmental Assessment - Pepi's Addition Design Workshoj2 3/24/97 1 R F-'nvironmentai impacts caused by the completed project are most likely in the areas of water , ,•qualily,.:grou~aclwater, air quality, and biolo~;ical resources: More significant impact&may be, associated with circiilation, parking, a17CI V1SU1I qU1lIty 1SSL1eS. IIl SLllll, potential impacts which may result from the completed project include: • S/ight redcrction in avai/rrb/e pnrking fOY N1G' C'illSrllOf GYCIyl1SIlC1/)liNL'Y guests • Slig/rtly increased ve/licu/trr traffic in Vai/ w!inge • Restricted service and delivery areas and access • Removal of several nrature conifers in the streanr setback In general, and from a less purely environmental perspective on commuility iiiipacts, the likely outcomes of the addition to the Gastllof Gi-amshammer will be beneticial to the existiiig site and the immediate street environment. In addition, the expansion of the hotel facility is consis- tent with the Town of Vail's Comprehensive Plan, one goal of which is to increase the number of `hot beds' and thereby provide a positive economic impact to the community in the form of tax revenues from increased lodging and sales. ^c y~ r # i r ~ , p , a> I,1...I r ~ ) TV` .7~ h yrt,:i.: s:', 4 nv ~ r: ~ ~ ~ F.. ~N~wT f M' t •F, L~~~ I I a y . J ~~v )4 p ? . e eL"~"' ~ a~ ~ ~ 4+ ° 4 ~ <.~'"~.'~'f ~ Vieiv fran Children's Fountnin Plnza oJthe existrng pnrking lol, tivith Casthof Crumshammer entry in the fore- ground. Environmenta! Assessment - Pepi's~ Addition Design GVorkshon 3/29/97 2 . I3aclcground "I'he Gasthof Grailishammer was built in the early 60'S 111CI I11S UECOIl1C 1l1 llllpOClant landmark in Vail. I3uilt in the "fyrolean style, it has played an integral part in the development of the character and ambiance of Vail Village and is one of the town's most popular galhering spots. "I,he present three story structure has 28 hotel rooms, au indoor/outdoor restaurant and patio, a I'Et81I SkI 111d ClOtlliflg SIIOp, a nightclub (Sheika's), and a surface parking lot ior aprroximately 18-20 cars on the northwestern side of the building. While the hotel structure and its architectural style are hariiionious with the aesthetic quality aiici pedestrian context of the Vail Village core, the existing suu-face pac•kinb lot is not. On the contrai-y, cars inti-ude on the streetscape and iilterrupt the pedesti•ian experience. Acl.jacent to one of the main pedestrian destinations of Vail Village, the Children's Fountain Plaza, the park- II1g IOt IS 1 V1SLI7l and physical detriment. The parking configuration within the lot is haphazard 111CI lIIlCIE11', and maiiltenance and delivery activities take place within view of the Children's }'OUIlt1111 PI11a. I11 1ddIL1011, CICa1118gE l(1 l}lIS SpaCe IS pCOble111atIC, aS SIIOw 177t;lL a11CI StOC117 runoff laden with sediments and pollutants drain directly into Gore Creek. i. ~ , d ~ fl 4 . 4 ( ~ s t .:r . 2t. a 3 , ' ~ .r.;¢2z...... i / t ~ • .a, . , ~ View from exr.sting parking !ol of Children's Foitnlain Pln_n witlr Vai! Mountnrn in 1he buckgruwid. Envrronnrental As.ses.cnten! - Pepi's Addition Design Workshop 3/29/97 3 . 'g'he lExpanseon Pe-oposal The proponent proposes to expand the existing Gasthof Gramshammer by construction of an addition in the space presently utilized as the surface parking lot. This addition will include 9 . hotel rooms, an apartment, a small office, a spa and fitness area for hotel guests, and additional r.etail space. The basement level of the existing hotel will also be remodeled by replacing Sheika's nightclub with an enlarged ski storage locker facility. A new exterior stairway will be designed to replace the existing stair to this facility. In addition, an employee lounge and locker area will be provided in the basement. The expansion proposes a total 10,962 square feet of new space. The lower level parking garage will be accessed by a heated, 12% ramping driveway. Current plans show 15 spaces in the new garage, although some reconfiguration or spaces may be nec- essary for easier maneuvering. The proposed addition conforms to the Town of Vail Commercial Core 1(CC1) zoning ordi- nance and the Urban Design Guide Plan. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) restrictions for 10 units and common area have been met. The 50' stream setback fi•om the centerline of Gore Creek will not be violated. Temporarv Environmental Impacts Related to Construction Activitv Environmental impacts may be caused by one or more phases of development activity: the demolition of the existing paved lot, the construction of the new building wing, and site devel- opment. The following discussion highlights potential temporary environmental impacts related to the construction of the Gasthof Gramshamtner expansion which may require further investi- gation. 1. Water Qccality The primary issues related to water quality are erosion and sediment control, runoff, and stormwater management. Erosion and sediment control will be of greatest concern during demolition, construc- tion, and sitework. Construction activities on the site will need to be carefully managed to prevent the discharge of sediment over the bank and into the creek. Snowmelt and stormwater runoff from the construction site will need to be diverted away from the streambank and into a detention pond, where sediment can settle out before runoff enters the creek. Environmental Assessment - Pepi's Addition Design Workshon 3/24/97 4 s . \ ~ ~ ~ r ~ . ~ ~ ~C~n ~5~,. ' ~ ~i ' ixl• ~ v ~ ~ ~ t S T: § A S ty .i x~ ~ ~ ~ , ? . ~i. e, N ..n. ~ti'...~! y__. . !%iew /i-unt nurlhcrri hunk ujGo~i-e Creck u/ ripuriun vegelulinn oii .curNlrern hunk, helntii, [!rr e.rislhr,i~pcu•king lot. 2. fl ir Qunlitv It is possible thal during excavation ancl construclion of lhe new building„ there will be a slight but temporaiy increase in airborne particulates aiid I'ugitive dust as a result of con- sh•uction activity and i»creased trips to lhe site by diesel-1~ueled consh-uction vehicles. 3. Bioloaical Impacts (Riprrritur HaGitat/ Terrestrial aiid A_quatic E»viroir»teirts) Riparian habitat is present on the bank ol'Gore Ci-eek adjacent to the proposed develop- inent site. The quality of this habitat would need to be evaluated by a qualified special- ist, such as a wildlife or f shery biologist. Along the creek's edge, in particular, there are a mimber of willows that provide cover for insects aiid shade for fish. "iliis side of Gore Creek offers substantially better habitat than the opposite bank. Pockets of ripari- an habitat are important because they facilitate upstream and downstream migration of insects, f sh, mammals, aiid birds.. Although the proposed parking structure does not encroach into the 50' stream setback, excavation for the foundation walls will necessarily extend beyond that line and force removal of some ripariail vegetation in the excavation ar•ea. During constructioll, the remaining riparian vegetation aiid the edge quality of the streambank will need to be protected to prevent impacts to aquatic aiid terrestrial habitat. Runoff and erosion con- Environmental Assessmen! - Pepi;s Acldilion De.sign Workshon 3/24/97 5 e trol measures, such as a silt fence, will help to protect the creek-side vegetation. An erosion control plan wil l need to be provided by the project -proponent. -A,replanting and tree replacement program should be developed in coordination with town staff to com- pensate for the removal of any significant trees and shrubs. . Impact to wetlands is difficult to discern, as no wetland delineation has been done for the project site. It is likely that the measures taken to avoid impacts to the terrestrial and aquatic environriients will also prevent impacts to wetland vegetation, should it be present on this site. ]Environmental Impacts Reflateci to the Completed Project Environmental impacts resulting from the completed project are not likely to be severe. Water quality, groundwater, air quality, and biological resources may be slightly affected by the pro- ject. Modified urban character and circulation patterns will likely result fi•om a slight increase in the visitor population, the building mass, and the enhancement of the pedestrian streetscape. " 1. Wnter Qua[ity When coinpleted, the expansion of the Gasthof Gramshammer can be expected to improve water quality. The replacement of the existing surface parking lot with an enclosed parking area will allow better control and filtration of runoff tainted with vehi- cle pollutants. The project presents the opportunity to redesign the site's stormwater management system and to add a proper filtratioil mechanism to eliminate direct dis- charge of runoff laden with contaminants into the creek. 2. Groundwater The development of the new addition along the upper part of the streambank will alter the current regime of groundwater infiltration and surface runoff. The below-grade parking level may affect groundwater quality. Impacts are difficult to determine because no data exists on seasonal depths to groundwater. Meltwater from the new driveway and within the proposed parking garage will be controlled and filtered. In addition, an engi- neered dewatering system may be necessary. These measures should minimize potential impacts to groundwater quality. Additional information would be necessary to clarify the magnitude of these impacts. 3. Air Quality Air quality degradation in a mountain resort community originates primarily from win- ter road maintenance (materials used to sand the roads become airborne as traffic pul- verizes them and stirs them up), from increased vehicular traffic, and from wood burn- ing fireplaces. The relatively small amount of incremental traffic associated with the additional nine hotel rooms is not likely to adversely affect existing air quality condi- EnvironmentalAssessment - Pepi's Addition Design Workshop 3/24/97 6 0 a tions in Vail. None of the hotel rooms will have fireplaces; a gas burning fireplace is • proposed in the apartment. ' - - 4. Vegetation There are a number of mature and infant conifers within the 50' stream setback. It is not yet clear how many of these trees may have to be removed, but current architectural plans show foundation walls so close to some of the largest trees that they may not sur- vive. Permanent reinoval of any trees will be mitigated by a tree replanting and replace- ment plan. The applicant will work with Town planning staff to identify the trees that must be protected and to agree on a mitigation plan to replace those that must be removed. No removals will be done without the consent of Town staff. The extent to which riparian vegetation in the stream setback is dependent upon ground- water flows and surface runoff from the project site is tinknown. Because the new structure will block these flows, some supplementary drip irrigation in the setback may be needed to sustain existing and newly planted trees. 5. Geo[ogic and Ot/ier Natura/ Hazartls No geologic hazards have been identified on this site. The majority of the property and all of the proposed building expansion are above the active high-water mark and the 100-year floodplain. An exception, however, is the stairway proposed on the northeast- ern corner of the site, which encroaches into the 100-year floodplain. Further modeling and floodplain analysis will be required to determine the severity of risk posed by this design. This element may require reconfiguration to reduce the risk of flood damage. Transporfation and Traffic Impacts »'1 a •Traffic Voluine A slight increase in vehicular traffic is expected as a consequence of the anticipatecl - . -,increase in the"nu'inber"of visitors generated aniiually by the addition. However,it is` , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ : • . . difficult to projecf flie riumber`of additional gue'stsarrivirig by`private or rental vehicle. It is likely-that the rriajority of guests will continue to visitIin ihe winter and to come,by : .Y'•: . n.:t. 1 . .Y_ ' '..ta..-'; ,-i vanTr'oin'the -airporfrather tfian by private car.Van deliver'ies to the project will' _ _ . . .4.•:.-:" , 1:w~: : . , ..._:~.,t,,. , _ • . . , - . ~ . increase iri roporfion to the additional number of visitor.days. The central, village, loca- fion of the Gasthof Gramshammer largely eliminates the rieed for a car once a guest` _arrives: ~ ~ '~"Road capacities at the Froritage Road intersection and at the entry of the project shouldF •be able'to'aridle the~~slightly-iricreased traffic-loacl. If there is a potential for congestiori tr: ^:a.•c•'.t '-~'x••... s:;:... r;r.: •".'J.~.`:` ~•...:.,~.ir5r ' anywhere, it will most likely;be in the entry , area,.where check-ins, parking, deliveries. :wx-:n;..-n_ ,",•:x~~ .-,c. . r.,. r.,-.,.. . , ..-.y:.....-. arid pedestrians cbnverge..::ToI some extent; this can be mitigated by 'efficient and speedy ' t . .L. . . . . _ . . . . _ . . . . ' . . _ . - . k.. . Environmental Assessment - Pepi's Addition Design Workshop 3/24/97 7 ~ . guest valet service, careful management and scheduling of deliveries, greater clarity in ~ the streetscape design, and inceritives to encourage guests to leave vehicles at home: 2. Parkiitg Based on the existing parking requirements of the Gasthof Gramshammer and the addi- tional needs posed by the proposed expansion, there will be a deficit in parking for this' r operation. With the addition of nine rooms and other guest services, at least 12 more ' parking spaces are necessary under the parking requirements schedule stipulated in sec- tion 18.52.100B and 18.52.100C of the municipal zoning code for the Town of Vail. The proposed 15 space parking structure does not satisfy the additional need and is slightly- ' smaller in capacity than the existing lot. . • Parking demand in excess of that being provided by the expansion is likely to occur; under the current proposal. This issue will need to be addressed, perhaps by the pro'vi- sion of some parking in the village structure and/or a parking in lieu fee. 3. Trasli and Deliveries At present, trash from the lodge is picked t?p from a fiilly screened trash enclosure just south of the existing lobby entry on the southwest side of the building (facing the Children's Fountain plaza). Food and beverage deliveries to the restaurant are made from the Bridge Street side. These trash and delivery methods work as well as can be expected in the village core, and no change in them is contemplated. 4. Pedestrian Circulation Although no site landscape plan has been submitted as yet, the project addition can be expected to improve pedestrian circulation patterns and directional clarity around the Cliildren's Fountain. The development of the area between the Gasthof Gramshammer and the Creekside Building will frame and define the perimete?• of the plaza, thereby developing a better sense of enclosure and enhancing the pedestrian experience. Paving , materials will be in keeping with the existing paving design, reinforcing the space and completing the design of the plaza. The improvement of the stairs leading into the new ski locker area will also help in defining the pedestrian transition from the street into the building. During construction, pedestrian circulation will be unavoidably, but temporarily, dis- turbed by the presence of heavy machinery, construction traffic, barriers and other relat- ed construction equipment. Adherence to a strict and efficient construction schedule can minimize these impacts. Proper informational, directional, and caiationary signage will also ensure that pedestrians are aware of the addition. Environmental Assessment - Pepi's Addition Design Workshon 3/24/97 8 a ~ Visual Impacts 1. Building Mass and ifeigltt The addition will not be taller or larger in mass than the existing building or those adja- cent to it. The south building face, as proposed, is low in profile at the Fountain Plaza and continues the theine of the existing entry canopy. The main bulk of the structure is to the north of the property along the creek, where pedestrian scale is not as critical. The architecture of the proposed development will be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will match the detail of the existing Gasthof Gramshammer. A scale model of the new addition in its village core context would assist the Town staff and review boards in considering this issue during the development review process. 2. View Corri(lors atid t/ce Creekside Building Established view corridors will not be affected. The highest point of the building is below the Gasthof structure and fits tightly behind the Creekside Building. The pro- posed addition cannot be seen from Bridge Street. The greatest potential impact of the addition will be on views from units in the northeast corner of the Creekside Building. The proposed addition leaves very little space between the Creekside Building and the new Gasthof addition. Coordiiaation in the design and development of this edge must occur between owners of both buildings to avoid poor views from one building into the other and to maintain adequate access to uses in the Creekside Building. 3. Quality of Public Spaces The location of the proposed addition is currently utilized for visitor parking. The site is characterized by haphazard accessibility and circulation and a weak visual and contextu- . al identity in relationship to adjacent spaces. The resulting aesthetic quality of the space is poor. A primary goal for the Vail Village core set forth in the 1991 Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan is: "to enhance the existing streetscape framework." In keeping with this goal, the proposed expansion of the Gasthof Gramshammer will have important beneficial impacts on the quality of the adjacent Children's Fountain Plaza. The expansion will resolve and clarify the circulation patterns in this plaza of Vail Village by framing and better defining the existing public space. Replacement of the surface parking lot space should greatly enhance the pedestrian character by screen- ing the vehicular use area and finalizing the delineation of the Children's Fountain Plaza public space. Environmental Assessment - Pepi's Addition Design Worksho,j2 3/24/97 9 ~'~c`"C'~.,~4 ~ " • - : _ ;;:7 ~ . ` . ' " " : • " ' , . d .,S ~...rf 4na.. . . T E ?I ~ ~ ~y A ~ ~ s ~M~ g ' , ~ ~y r~,~" -..,~I ~ . ~ ~ F d •k~'' ~ d ` r~ . wF ~'~`kl. C:' ` F . ~v. . . . ~~f~ Vicw nJ'exl.sling 1)cu-krns,l /ol enhounce hehveeri Ihe Gu.elhn/ hrrilc/rng nnd Crreksic/e l3:ri/c/rlig. Unresolvcd Issucs and Oucstions At this stabe in the design developmcnt process there are a number of unresolved issues. These 111VC be211 I'11SeCj Lill'Ol1g}IOUI IIIIS dOC11111EI11, but at'(; SU171111L]1'I%CC{ Ilei'C l0 gUIaC fUl'1l1G1' II1VeStlgl- tlOll. Tjl(',y 1CG: 1. Parking attd Service Needs Parking alternatives should be explored to resolve the deficit of guest parking that is . likely to occur during peak season. Likewise, an area for service deliveries and trash pickup should be designated, as the current architectural plans for the expansion do not address this need. 2. C'otistrcrction Stagirrg and Sclredccli»g Due to the tight space in which the addition is being proposed and its proYimity to the Children's Fountain Plaza, constriiction activities may pose signifirant visual disruption and physical hazards to pedestrians. Careful management and scheduling of construc- tion will be required through the duratioil of the project in order to minimize such impacts. Envir•omnenlul Assessmcnl - Pcpi.v Addition Design WorkshoD 3/24/97 10 3. Interface. with the Creekside BuilrliiYg . . . - ~ . - , . . . - Coordination between the owners of the Creekside Building and the Gasthof building should occur in the development of the parking lot space. There are opportunities for the sharing of required service spaces, such as a trash area, a delivery area, and short-term parking. 4. Groundwater Impncts Consultation with an engineer should be undertaken, as it is likely that an engineered dewatering plan will be required in the construction of the parking garage. Since groundwater information is not available for this site, a survey establishing the depth to the groundwater table and other important hydrologic information would be useful. Recommendations for M[itigation While the environmental impacts this project poses are deemed to be minor, proper mitigation planning will need to occur in order to maintain and enhance the existing environmental quality of this site. What has been provided in this environmental impact assessment is a brief survey of the range of impacts which may occur during construction and after completion of the pro- posed addition. In order to guide the developinent of an adequate mitigation plan for the pro- ject, the preparation of the following program elements is recommended: • Erosion control plan • Tree protection and replacement plan for the riparian corridor • Stormwater management plan • Construction staging and scheduling plan • On-site traffic management plan (diiring construction) • Temporary pedestrian barrier and signage • Revegetation plan for the stream setback area (for habitat enhancement) Environmental Assessment - Pegi's Addition Design Workshoi2, 3/24/97 11 COUNCIL FOLLOIN-UP ;TOPIC QUEST60NS FOLLOIN-UP SOLVTBONS 1997 05l6 BOOTH FALLS CONDOMINIUNi RUSSELLlLARRYlGREG H./STEVElBOB/TOM: Work We are in the process of exploring several mitigation methods and ASSOCIATION (Gerry Greven) wlGerry and other affected property owner(s); Jonathan estimates for installation. White and other specialists - in evaluating appropriate rockfall mitigation and setting up SID or otherfinancial arrangement. 05/06 VAIL RUN REQUESTS (Bill Fleischer) LARRY/GREG H./MIKE R.ITODD O.IJIM H.: (1) Town (1) We are currently working with CDOT to take over Frontage Road(s) should take over maintenance/management of Frontage maintenance which is being worked in conjunction iwth the overlay project Roadslbill back CDOT; (2) I-70 underpasses need to be and will include working out reimbursement; (2) We will clean up under the "cleaned up" w/roundabout (or some such product); (3) both underpasses; (3) There has been no decreased bus seating at the transportation centers should have somelincreased benches transportation systems; in fact, we have increased benches. At Lionshead, for skiers waiting for buses; (4) ground transportation vans the seating is all INSIDE the shelter. By Subway, there is a snow removal (DIA) crowd into the wrong lane at the VTRC; and (5) a issue and the policy has been to include seating only in the covered areas; second phone should be installed in LH Subway. (4) There is na designated lane for ground tranportation - no right lane or wrong lane. However, this is monitored; and (5) Phone by Subway - this is a lease property so Subway can install a second phone if they wish. 05/06 MTN. BIKE TRAIL ADJACENT TO TOMlSTEVElPAM: Richard Peterson requested the Staff has confirmed this use is not excluded under our current policy; BUFFEHR CREEK PARK (Richard Peterson) additional lot purchased adjacent to Buffehr Creek Park be therefore, this is NOT a"coverage" problem, rather a"loss control" issue. insured and left as a mountain bike activity trail for youth. We are currently scheduling w/Chris Thompson (ITT Hartford) to assess • the lot as it currently exists. Police staff have been working with the bike trail users and we are exploring additional signs warning drivers on this official W. Vail Interchange "detour" to be wary of the bicyclists. The Town will continue to allow this interim use until Council has had an opportunity to evaluate this actual use for a Town-owned park site; understand better insurance implications; study safety issues; study the "mix" in ages of site users; receive input from the adjoining neighborhood; and so on. Staff also received calls from 4 adjacent property owners, vuho while not adamantly opposed to this use, would like to be involved in the decision-making rocess for develo ment or non-tlevelo ment of the lot. ' May 12, 1997, Page I A a ee e4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR 9MMED6ATE RELEASE May 12, 1997 . Contact: Susan Connelly, 479-2140 Community Development Director LIONSFIEAD MAST~~ PLANNING STUDY SHBFTS T0 PUBL@C V9EW CORFi9DOR POS5I8ILITIE.7y Gtl16,YAV9EE'"GO9.9S OPPOA"9T9.9AYI Y IC~ F`71 PVBLBb irO1Y11VBEltl tl AHEP'iD (Vail)--Citizen reaction to possible public view corridors in the Lionshead commercial core area will be collected during the month of June as part of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planning process. The information, along with other analysis now underway in Stage Three of the Lionshead study, will be used to identify design opportunities and co.nstraints in the preparation of a preferred master plan, which is scheduled for completion in October. Currently, no town-approved public view corridors exist within the Lionshead area. There are five protected public view corridors in Vail Village, approved in 1992. The first step in the public view corridors assessment will take place next week when the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Vail Town Council consider the proposed methodology and criteria for designation of public view corridors in Lionshead. The discussions will take place at their regular board meetings on May 19 (PEC) and May 20 (Town Council). Both public meetings start at 2 p.m. and will be held in the Vail Town Council Chambers. From there, the town's master plan consultant will apply the criteria to the view corridor possibilities that now exist, coming up with a list of possible alternatives. That (more) RECYCLEDPAPER ~ Lionshead Public View Corridors/Add 1 list will then be used to collect public comment, beginning with a pair of guided walking tours. The tours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 3, and from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, within the Lionshead area. Consultants David Kenyon and Ethan , Moore of Design Workshop will lead the public tours to review the alternatives and - - possible additions. The tours will originate from the Vail Public Library entrance. Self-guided tour packets will be prepared for those unable to attend the guided tours. The packets will be available June 4-15 from the Lionshead Visitors Center, the Lionshead Activities Desk, the Vail Public Library and the town's Community Development Department. Participants will be asked to review the alternatives and suggest possible additions. Responses will be due by 9 a.m. on June 15 to the Community Development Department. For property owners unable to participate on site, public view corridor reactions and suggestions will be collected on the Lionshead planning web site at http://vail.net/lionshead from June 4-15. The process will then move to an open house format from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the Vail Public Library Community Room. Using posted photographs and maps, participants will be asked to express their preferences from among the alternatives proposed. Following the public preference meeting, the consultant team recommendation will be formulated and presented to the Planning and Environmental Commission on Monday, June 23, and to the Vail Town Council on Tuesday, June 24. Both meetings start at 2 p.m. Final action on the public view corridor designation recommendation is scheduled for (more) 1 0 v< r Lionshead Public View Corridors7Add 2 the Tuesday, July 1, evening meeting of the Vail Town Council. Possible outcomes range from zero public view corridor designations by the Town Council to corridors that might not come on line until specific buildings are torn down, said Susan Connelly, the town's project manager and Community Development director. As the view corridors are considered for Lionshead, she said it's important to note the distinction between ublic view corridors and rivate views. A public view corridor is a defined and delineated view from a specific place in publicly accessed areas, such as walkways, roads and public open space, she said. Those views are preserved and protected from future development. The town's existing view corridors-- the five in Vail Village--are documented in Vail's Municipal Code. All other views within the town are private and, thus, are not protected by the town's regulations, according to Connelly. "That's why the criteria for establishing public view corridors in Lionshead will be an important component of this process," she said. The public view corridor analysis is one of three concurrent studies now underway by the master plan team following direction from the Vail Town Council on May 6. Also under analysis is a physical feasibility and qualitative analysis of the 173 citizen-based "wish list" suggestions submitted during March and market feasibility analyses of five of the "wish list" item categories: 1) hotel with conference center; 2) retail; 3) performing arts center; 4) community center; and 5) additional ice surface. Results of the three studies will serve to identify opportunities and constraints as the design team prepares alternative program concepts for presentation to the community, and, ultimately, the Vail Town Council selects a preferred master plan concept. That decision will be based on how well the concepts advance six community policy objectives adopted by the Vail (more) S i ii ~ Lionshead Public View Corridors/Add 3 Town Council arid six urban design principles (sense of arrival, gates and portals, etc.) developed by the consultant team. From there, step four of the five-step process will be launched with development and : adoption of the master plan, itself, including specific policy recommendations. The . work will be followed, in step five, by adoption of design guidelines for Lionshead and any other code modifications that may be required to implement the master plan policies. The $400,000 master plan, funded by the town together with Vail Associates, was initiated last November to create a framework for decision-making on specific development and redevelopment proposals within the study area. Vail Associates, in particular, has served as a catalyst in the study after expressing interest in redeveloping its core properties in Lionshead, including the Gondola building and the Sunbird Lodge: Lionshead originally was developed in the late 1960s in response to the then-new phenomenon of the "condominium." Although still serving a useful purpose as a commercial hub, most people acknowledge today's heightenEd opportunities for. a full- scale redevelopment plan. For more information, contacf Connelly at 479-2140. # # # ' MAY 12 '97 02:47PM P.1i2 . ~ Tail AssocYatm Ince ee.....o.o.vo . i i . , IFOR BEWEDUTE REaLEASE . ` I 'Media Contacts: Panal Wit4 (970) 845-5720 Rob Periznan (970) 845-5721 ; • VAIL ASSOCI[4TES STAg$7['S WIg.Di,IFE HA]BITA'T ENHAPTCEIVEEIV'T ' PRO.FEC~'S FOR CA''EGOlfi~' yIYY . ; VAIL, Colo. - May 12, 1997 - Vail Associates amounced tod~y that x4 will begin I--•---° wildlife habitat enhancement and mitigation projects in anticipation of initial constructiom on the Category III ski expansion on Vail lViountain. I , I The ffiitigation and enkanceznent measures have been developed and approved by the Colorado Division of Vdxldlife (CA09) and US Forest Service (USF'S) wildlife biologists in conjunction with'Vail Associates, and will be conducted vnder the direction i I _ . . of bogh agencics. S~(Mg the Stvndcid/or , Chris Ryman, ch ief operating officer of Vail Associates noted that although construction ha of the Category IR pzojec4 is unlikely to begin this summer, some of the enhancement naeasures assocxated wi4h Ca4egory III can begin to be put an place urunediately. . I - .....ji _ "This is a signifiiaatly different way of doing things," said Ryman_ "'I'ypically, _ mitigation aia.d eiahanceqnent procedures aren t begur? until construction of a project -actually starts. In the case of Category IIT, however, we wanted to get ahead of the curve om protecting and enhancing the wildlife habitat surrounding the area." -znoze- ; r• i . i ~ , ~ . 00 PO Bou 7° Vail, Coloradol *81658 ophone 97D e45 5720 = faz 970 845 5728 e e•mail: VailprOvail_net ge ' ~ MAY 1z '97 02=48PM P.212 CA'TEGORX III MITIGATIOIV PktOJECTS 2-2-2 The projects, aIi of rrvhicka vvill take place on LJSFS land immediately adjacent to the Category III boundaries, include: o developing eree aerays (groups of eight to 4en trees feiled in a circle) to enhance potential den sites, cover and foraging habitat for the Canada lynx; o enbwcxtig snowshoe haree habitat, the grimary foodsource for the lynx, by selectfvely thianing suboptiIInal and anarginal habitats to improve the vegetatirre ground cover and stimulate forest rcgenera4ion. In addition, Vazl Assocxates vvial begxn; o contributing the salary of a£ull time USFS enforcement officer during eritical months of elk ca.lv'mg~ in the Categozy IR auad China Bowi areas; o contributing $25,000 annually to the Eagle Valley Land Trust for tkxe salmy and expenses of alqualified land trust professional to acquire open space in the Eagle jlalley; 0 working wittiIthe CDOW to educa,te the public and various user groups about the seasonal CDOW an@ USFS closures in the Back Bowls on Vail Mountain for eIk calving habitat. "Vihile Colorado is at the southem end of potential lync habitat in the iU'nited Staxes, and even, 4hough there have been no lynx sighted in the area foz over 20 years, we have designed the Category III pzojec4 to take into account the possibility that the azea, which is only 2,000 acges of 389,000 acxes of suxrounding wilderness area, may be a habitat for theffi and rwe are actually xmgroving some of that habitat," Ryman said. "What we have started today is just the beginning of numerous many mitigation and entutncemen$ plans we havc for Category M. We are eommitted eo making this project the anost ~ enviranmentally sensitiee and positive project that has errer oecurred in azxy ski area." -30- \ dd Ab ~OW N oF vAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Attorney vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157 May 13, 1997 , Ann B. Frick, Esquire Jacobs, Chase, Frick, Kleinkopf & Kelley, L.L.C. 1050 17th Street, Suite 1500 Denver, CO 80265 . Dear Mrs. Frick: I am writing in response to your correspondence to me dated May 7, 1997 and identical letters addressed to the Vail Town Council and Town of Vail Community Development Department. In regard to notice to Ms. Wells concerning the Lodge South Town, the International Wing, and the Exchange Site, the Town of Vail will continue to provide notice as required by law. The Town of Vail will not take on additional responsibility for notification to. other individuals or representatives. On a related matter, attached is an affidavit from Holly McCutcheon which sets forth the costs for the Certified Record which is due and owing to the Town of Vail in the amount of $3,396.49. This was previously brought to your attention on the 14th day of October, 1996 by correspondence, a copy of which is attached hereto. Please forward a check in payment to Holly McCutcheon, Town of Vail Clerk, 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657. If we have not received a check or commitment to pay this amount by May 20, 1997; we will-file an appropriate motion for costs and request fees. Thank you for your attention to " this matter. Very t 1 yours, R. Thomas Moorhead Town Attorney RTM/aw xc: James S. Bailey, Jr., Esquire (w/encl.) Jay Peterson, Esquire (w/encl.) Paul C. Heeschen Holly McCutcheon Vail Town Council Community Development Department RECYCLEDPAPER = . . RECEIVED MAY 1 2 1997 ~ JAhi~O~C Z ANN B. FRICIC J ~ 892-4422 ~ CIiASE ; , FRICk May 7, 1997 KIEiNkopf ~ ; - . . Vail Town Council , 75 S. Frontage Rd. KE«Ey ' Vail, CO 81657 ; LLC ~ : Dear Town Council: AiTORNEyS Ai LAW ~ This letter is submitted on behalf of Luanne Wells, an owner of property adjacent to the Lodge at Vail. On Ms. Well's behalf, we request that you send us ~ notice of all public meetings, hearings, actions and developments of the Lodge at Vail properties, including the Lodge South Tower, the International Wing, and the Exchange Site. These notices should be sent as follows: Luanne Wells c/oAnn B. Frick Jacobs Chase Frick Kleinkopf & Kelley 1050 17th St., Suite 1500 Denver, CO 80265 : with a copy to: - . , Paul C. Heeschen . , Heeschen & Associates . 450 Newport i:enter I7r., Suite 450 , Newport Beach, CA 92660 INdEpENdENCE PIAZA ~ We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that Ms.Wells is given timely 1050 1 7Th ST. notice of all actions concerning these properties. SUITE 1500 : Very truly yours, DENVER, CO 80265 : 303-685-4800 FAx 303-685-4869 Ann B. Frick c: Paul Heeschen