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VAIL T01NN COUNCIL ~
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1997
2:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
, AGENDA .
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time Council will consider an item.
. 1. Amplified Sound Discussion and Site Visits. (2 hrs.)
Howard McGregor
Tom Moorhead ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review present status of sound
Steve Erickson environment in Vail Village and Lionshead, participate in site visit of
Kurt Mulson focations of present amplified sound permit holders, receive expert
testimony and public input on current sound issues, and provide direction
to Town Attorney and staff as to desired actions to be taken.
. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In December, 1994, the Vail Town Council
strongly considered banning outdoor amplification of sound in the Village
and Lionshead. A Sound Committee was organized; a sound consultant,
Howard McGregor, was hired; a survey was conducted and a Town
meeting held. Since that time there has been no change in the Town's
ordinances but there has been enhanced enforcement by the Vail Police
Department.
During the past summer season of 1996 there were two violations of the
Town of Vai1 Code for exceeding the allowable decibel limit. The citations
were issued due to live entertainment on Pepi's Deck and the Red Lion in
_ excess of the 65 decibel limit. Both violations resulted in a deferred '
judgment in the Vail Municipal Court.
There exists in the Town of Vail Code a section concerning restaurants
and bars which has not been enforced. Section 18.58.210 provides that
noise generated by bars and restaurants may not at any time exceed 50
decibels outside the enclosing walls or ceilings. This section is located in
the Supplemental Regulations of the Zoning Code which is separate and
apart from Chapter 8.24, Public Nuisances, which establishes the noise
parameters for all zone districts and amplified sound.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based upon information received evaluate
the present status of the sound environment in Vail Village and
Lionshead and provide direction to Town Attorney to resolve present
conflict in sound regulations, and elimination or reduction in sound
amplification. These resolutions will provide direction necessary to allow
regular renewal of amplified sound permits and issuing of new licenses
pursuant to Town of Vail regulations.
2. PEC/DRB Review. (25 mins.)
3. Information Update. (10 mins.)
4. Council Reports. (10 mins.)
5• Other. (10 mins.)
C• Adjournment - 4:55 p.m.
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NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/17197, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/24/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6117/97, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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O75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Attorney
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157 - MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney ~
DATE: June 6, 1997
RE: Amplified Sound
Attached is background information for the work session item on amplified sound. Attached for
your review are copies of the police reports from the two violations which occurred during the
summer of 1996 in the Village. Those were at the Red Lion and Pepi's Deck. These matters
were handled in the Vail Municipal Court and resulted in a deferred judgement.
I've also enclosed a report from the Vail Police Department concerning noise issues and the
investigation of those issues at Garfinkel's. This report is very extensive and served as the
basis of the testimony of Sgt. Erickson and Officer Susan Douglas before the Local Licensing
Authority upon the application for renewal of Garfinkel's liquor license. It was the decision of
the Local Licensing Authority that these complaints did not constitute sufficient cause to deny
reneuval of Garfinkel's liquor license.
Additionally, I have enclosed a section of the Town of Vail Code which provides that restaurants
and bars cannot exceed 50 decibels beyond their walls.or ceiling. This Code section has not
been enforced and was recently brought to my attention by Mr. Jack Curtin. It is located in the
Supplemental Regulations and is separate and apart from the Noise Prohibited section which
establishes the decibel limits for all zone districts and provides for amplified sound. This Code
section which has been in existence since 1976, and therefore predates the Noise Prohibited
section, has not been enforced.
If any additional information is necessary prior to the work session on Tuesday, please feel free
to contact me. Thanks.
RTM/aw j91vt
Attachment
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COURT DATE - a, 19 at m., you are hereby summoned and ordered to appear at!he Vail Municipa! Court, 75 S. Frontage Rtl. W., Vail, Colorado,
j :o answer tliarges, as statea below, of violatlng the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, which are alleged to have occurred in the Town at Vail, Courrty of Eagle. State of Colorado.
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WIIHOUTApMiTTiNG GUILT 1 HEREBY PROMISE TO APPEAR AT TNE TIME AND PLACE INDICATED ABOVE. OR COMPLY WITH MAIL.IN INE P OCEDURES, IF APPLICABLE. r
I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO APPEAA CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE ANO WIIL RESULT IN A WARR ~
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The undersigned certifies that a copy of the summons and com{ilaint was duy served upon the defendant. DATED THIS day of 19 ~O1R
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Penalry auessment Holations must be paid at Ihe Traffic VolaCans Bureau, Val Town Hall, within (20) days hom date of issue. It not paid, it becomes by law, a summons and complaint anC requires an
appearance in court at the place, date and Ome indipted above. AEAD THE BACK OF THIS SUMMONS FOq MAIL•IN FINE PROCEDURES. m Original - Court Yellow - Defendant White - D.M.V./Transcript White - Agency -1
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11. Pri: 228 2. Back: 1. Pri: 2. Back:
3. Nature: NOIS-NOISE COMPLAINT 3. Nature:
Apt: 4. Priority: 3 Apt: 4. Priority:
5. Loc: 304 BRIDGE ST 5. Loc:
VP 6. Grid: 5VC 6. Grid:
6 278 H1INSON R.ANCH
7. Notes: eset on unit 228 at 20:54:25 7. Notes:
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Rpt HSD ' R 20:04 S 20:04 D 20:04 A 20:04 R S D A
Date 08/02/96
9. Tag: St: Typ: 9. Tag: St: Typ:
10. DL#: St: 10. DL#: St: 11. Descr: 11. Descr:
12. Notes: 12. Notes:
13. Report: 96-03524 14. Num: 1 13. Report: 14. Num:
15. Code: 1510 16. Code: 15. Code: 16. Code:
6057824 ENTER: 08:18 ENTER: Active :
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'RETURN'-exit, 'VR'-View Reports, 'N'-notes, 'P'-page 2,'UT'-Unit Times-
CALLTAKER
"Notes for NOIS-NOISE COMPLAINT at 304 SRIDGE ST
Primary officer: SEDERBURG, ROBYN
Time closed: 21:09:17
Disposition 1: 1510 SOUND METER READING
Unit 228 current location: RED LiON (CJT) 20:04:33
AT 72-75 DECIBELS (01CJT) 20:04:43
228 IS CONTACTING THE MGR TO ASK HIM TO CLOSE THE DOORS (OlCJT) 20:04:55
TO THE BAR. AREA ( O 1 CJT ) 2 0: 0 5: 0 5
SPOKE WITH MGR PATRICK SULLIVAN (OlCJT) 20:06:59
REFUSED TO TURN DOWN THE MUSIC (OlCJT) 20:07:04
22-8 STATED HE WOULD CITE HIM AND THE MANAGER (01CJT) 20:07:23
SAID "GO AHEAD° (OlCJT) 20:07:34 -
PER 204 TO 228 WRITE THE TICKET AND 101CJT) 20:07:43
DOCUMENT HIS ACTIONS (01CJT) 20:07:48
Assigned report number: 96-03453 (CJT) 20:20:29
GOING INTO RED LION WITH CITATION (01CJT) 20:30:00
AIRD CASE NO (01CJT) 20:30:45
ISSUED SILOA (OlCJT) 20:36:01
Timer reset on unit 228 at 20:54:25 20:54:25
'RETURN' TO PROCEED, 'N' TO ADD NOTES:
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`NR}iOUT ApMR'fING GUIIT I HEREBY PqpMISE TO APPEAq AT THE 11ME AND PlACE INOICATED ABOVE. OR COMPLY ffiTH MAIL•IN FlNE PROCEDURES, IF APPUCABLE O
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i.cae.ots,w c,.. r•. N/A 1.08/12/96 ''c••• N 96-03603
a.ae.e.e ee mcim.et noise prohibited
18.24.060lHf(1)
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ADDITIONAL:
On 08/12/96 at about 2030 hours, I took a sound meter reading in front of
Pepi's Restaurant at 231 E. Meadow Dr. At that time, Rodney Powell was
performinq his musical act usinq Pepi.'s amplified sound permit.
- The sound meter was held approximately three feet to the street side of the
- rock wall in front of Pepi's where Rod Powell was playinq his quitar and '
sinqinq#>ritf Durinq a one minute period the sound meter showed more than 10
peaks of a decibel readinq of 86 and qreater. 'The averaqe decibel readinq
was between 78 and 80. '
There was a moderate crowd on Pepi's deck with few people in the street
durinq the time period of the decibel readinq. The decibels mentioned in
this report occurred when Rod Powell was singinq and did not appear to be
influenced by crowd noise as there was not sinqinq, clappinq, or any
specific crowd noise durinq this time period.
The Jenrad 1565BSLM sound meter, serial number 23357, was calibrated on
05/30/96. Prior to takinq the sound meter readinq, I used the calibratinq
instrument to check the calibration of the sound meter with a Quest CA-12B
calibrater, serial number U0070161 which was calibrated on 05/29/96. The
calibrater showed that the sound meter was operatinq properly.
Rod Powell, the entertainer, was issued a summons for noise prohibited and
Peter Franke, the on duty manaqer, was also issued a summons for noise
prohibited.
UNDEVELOPED LEADS: none
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Computer Entry: YES NO X _
Disposition: - -
OPEN INACTIVE CLEARED X ARREST '
UNFOUNDED SUMMONS X EXCEPT20NAL
Investiqator
Assigned:
Adult X Juvenile
Officer: Jacobs Unit: 230 Supervisor:
Reportinq Party Siq ature I affizm this inEormation is true and correct.
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96-03494
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08/05/96 N Monday BETwEEN: 08/05/96, 2200 hours, Monday AND
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES: none
EVIDENCE: (Attached to this report)
Calibration certificate for Quest sound meter, model 215SLM} ?~"~Is,"
Calibration certificate for Quest calibrator -
WITNESSES:
1. A. C. Stutson: Vail police officer who can testify to taking sound
readings at Pepi's Restaurant on 08/05/96 between 2200 hours and 2202
hours.
2. Joe Chesman: serqeant of the Vail Police Department who requested
Officer Stutson to take readings at Pepi's.
' BACKGROUND: . .
' On 08105/96 at oZ,15t( hours, I was asked by Sqt. Chesman to take noise. '
' readings at Pepi's Restaurant. Rod Powell was performinq on the deck of ,
Pepi's. Rod Powell is a sinqer and guitar player. Pepi's has an amplified
sound permit for Powell to perform to 2200 hours. Sqt. Chesman told me
that it appeared Powell was playinq in violation of the noise prohibited
ordinance.
OBSERVATION/INVESTIGATION:
To check the sound, I retrieved the Quest sou:.~- :~eter from the police
department. The model of the sound meter is 2155LM. The meter was set on
A. I checked the calibration prior to qoinq to Pepi's at 110
decibels. A copy of the calibration certificate for the sound meter and
calibrator is attached to this report.
When I arrived at Pepi's, I stood on Gore Creek Dr. I was approximately
four to five feet to the south oL Pepi's property line. I was also 10 to
15 feet west of where Powell was performing. There were approximately 15
to 20 people standinq on Gore C:eek Dr. listening to Powell play. .
I beqan to take sound readings at about 2200 hours, according to my watch.
The readings were taken between 2200 hours and 2202 hours, when Powell
stopped playing for the night. At different times Rod Powell would lower
his volume and have the crowd sing. I did not record any readings while
the Crowd was singinq, only when Powell was playing alone.
Durinq the two minutes Powell was playinq, the decibel level went over 80
decibels nine times. Each of these times were for approximately one to
three seconds. The decibel readings were 81 decibels, 81 decibels, 82
decibels, 82. decibels, 85 decibels, 85 decibels, 87 decibels, 90 decibels,
and 90 decibels. Other than these nine times over 80 decibels, the sound
level stayed around 75 decibels. It did not drop below 70 decibels while I
was taking the readinqs. -
The allowed sound level for a commercial zone durinq this time is 65
decibels. Accordinq to the municipal statute on noise prohibited, any
decibel level 15 decibels above the allowed amount is a violation. Powell
went above the 15 decibels nine times.
After the readinqs, I contacted Powell at Pepi's. I also contacted David
Gohmert. Gohmert was the manager on duty at the time of the readings.
Both Powell and Gohmert were qiven summonses for noise prohibited. I
explained to them they had been in violation nine times during the period
in which I took the readinqs. Powell and Gohmert refused to siqn the
citations. They explained to me that they were under instructions by the
owners of Pepi's not to siqn any citations.
ADDITIONAL:
while I was writinq the citation, Powell explained to me that he has been
tryinq to comply with the noise ordinance. He stated he was just doinq his
job and was doing what he had been told to by the owners of Pepi's. I
explained to Powell that he had been qiven several warnings in the past and
this was why he was receivinq a citation at this time.
UNDEVELOPED LEADS: none
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VALUE SOLVABILITY FACTORS: If answer is N0, place X in box-.
p 1 y Is this report for insurance purposes only?
p 2- Will victim/complainant assist in prosecution?
3 3~- was there a witness to the offense?
2 4 Can suspect vehicle be identified?
1 5 Is stolen property traceable? By serial number, enqravinqs, etc.?
1 6--~4- Is there physical evidence to be processed?
2 7 was there a definite limited opportunity for anyone except suspect to
commit offense?
5 8~- Can suspect be named?
2 9 Can suspect be described?
1 10 Has suspect previously been seen?
2_ 11~ Can suspect be located? -
2 12 Can suspect be identifie3?
1 13~ Is there a siqnificant M.O. present? • p 14-~ Can offense be solved with reasonable amount of investiqative effort?
0 15 - Reason to believe that investiqation cannot be completed at this time?
TOTAL ~
TR/273
Computer Entry: YES_ NO X
Disposition:
OPEN INACTIVE CLEARED X ARREST
UNFOUNDED SLTMMONS X EXCEPTIONAL
Investigator /
Assiqned:
Adult X Juvenile_ jy2r,
Officer: Stutson Unit: 229 Supervisor:
Reportinq Party Siqnature/I affirm this iaformationTtrue and correct.
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weather and alritude where the instrument is used cnay cause slight variations in instrumeat readinos. Correct for these
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Instrumentation). This agrees with 30 C;'2 Ch.l (7-171994 edition), para. 70.506 0.3) and (e.l and e.2) for Penonai :4o?sa
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Garfinkel`s Investigation for Possible Liquor Code Violations
Due to Excessive Noise
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96-04271
Possible Liquor Code ••.r.~ors r ,a
Violatioae/Inveetiqation i'~?
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10/06/96 100 S~~Y BETWEFBi: N/A AND N/A
Garfinkel's, 536 Lioashead Mall mII,'Ims, NA
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES: None
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' EVIDENCE, Attached.
. 1. Copies of correspondences from condominium owners and Mitch Garfinkel.
2. Copies of the Vail Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch System of
police-related calls to Garfinkel's and copies of the actual noise
complaint calls datinq from 06/29/96.
WITNESSES:
1. Susan Douqlas, reportinq officer, Vail Police Department.
2. Serqeant Steve Erickson can testify to the information contained in this
report.
BACRGROUND: '
On 08/28/96 the Vail Police Department beqan investiqatinq a series of
complaints from Lionshead Center condominium owners aqainst Garfinkel's Bar
and Restaurant.
OBSERVATION/INVESTIGATION:
On 08/28/96 the Vail Police Department beqan its investiqation relatinq tc
complaints and concerns of the Lionshead Center condominium owners. The
complaints consisted of excessive noise £rom the deck area of Garfinkel's,
especially between the hours of 2200 to 0200. There was also rowdy people
and profanity being yelled from the deck area. There was also concern
reqardinq drunken behavior emanatinq from the bar.
As well as noise emanatinq from the deck area, there was also noise
complaints of loud music cominq directly throuqh the ceilinq of Garfinkel's
and into the condominium units. Some of the owners of the condominiums
stated that they could actually feel their units vibratinq due to the
excessive noise. Due to these problems, the condominium owners feel that
, they ar havinq their riqhts violated as well as people who rent their
units'?„ violated. They also feel that they are losinq a qreat"amount of
rental income by, not havinq return quests and by havinq many of their
cluests leave before the completion of their stay. They also believe that
the real estate property value has declined.
On 09/19/96 I spoke with-Carolyn Adams, who is the owner of unit 306 at
Lionshead Center condominiums. Mrs. Adams told me the followinq about the
thinqs that she has experienced owninq a unit above Garfinkel's. In the
past three years, the Adams family and their friends have been subjected to
°drunken behavior, shouted foul lanquaqe, fiqhtinq, and lou.d music, often
until 2 a.m. in the morning". Mrs. Adams is especialZy concerned about the
behavior of the people that are frequentinq Garfinkel's. The Apres Ski
crowd is not a crowd that the problems are emanatinq from. She believes
that most of the crowd at that time of day is acceptable. The majority of
the problems start arisinq at approximately 2100 hours. The problems then
continue until a.bout 0200 hours in the morninq. The majority of the
problems occur durinq the heiqht of ski season of December to April. Mrs.
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Adama also related incidents to me of a Garfinkel's patron that was
attemptinq to jump from the Garfinkel's balcony into the condominium pool
larea below where small children were in the pool at the time. This
individual was restrained by the buildinq manaqer. She also told me of
another incident where the buildinq manaqer had discovered a couple "makinq
love" on the balcony adjacent to Garfinkel's. Much of what Mrs. Adama told
me was also related ;n a letter addressed to Holly McCutcheon, which is
attached to this report.
- After learninq of the condominium owners' concerns, the Vail Police
- Department beqan to monitor Garfinkel's, and were attentive to the actual
concerns expressed. From 08/28/96 to 10105196, T would check on -
Garfinkel's on almost a niqhtly basis from Wednesdays to Saturdays. Durinq
this time, 'after 2200 hours, the'most people I ever found on the deck was a
party of four. On other occasions, I would find just a couple sittinq on
the deck. At each of these instances these people were conversinq quietly
and basically qettinq a breath of fresh air from the bar. The doors
leadinq from the bar onto the deck were also closed, or if they were open,
Z determined that the sound was not carryinq any further*v.%approximately
10 feet outside of the door. I also observed no other liquor law
violations or any other criminal offenses occurrinq at Gazfinkel's.
I spoke with officers A.C. Stutson.and Rusty Jacpbs, as they monitored
Garfinkel's Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday eveninqs. Mrs. Adams had expressed
to me that Sundays were a particularly noisy and rowdy niqht for
Garfinkel's. Officers Stutson and Jacobs were aware of this. They both
stated to me that they also observed no violations or offenses from the
bar. They did monitor the noise level and stated that the bar was not in
compliance with the town's noise ordinance when the doors to the deck would
open. This was only for a short time when someone would exit the bar onto
the deck, and then the door would swinq shut behind them. They were not
findinq doors standinq open to allow the music to escape.
Officers Stutson and Jacobs also observed very few people on the deck after
2100 hours. If there was anybody on the deck, it was just a few people up
to a maximum of one table of people. They stated that these people were
talkinq quietly amonqst themselves and were not exhibiting any rowdy
behavior.
As_documented in the Vail Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch System,
between the dates of 07/02/96 and 08/15/96, 10 noise meter readinqs were
taken by the-Vail P,olice Department. These readinqs were instiqated either
by a noise complaint or were self-initiated by an officer. In each one of
these situations, Garfinkel's was in compliance with the Town of Vail's
noise ordinance.
On 10/05/96 at approximately 0230 hours, Serqeant Ericksoa and I met with
Stuart Need, who is.the bar.manaqer of Garfinkel's. We met with Need to
discuss possible solutions and.recommendations in reqards to the
condominium owners' complaints and concerns.
Need told us the followinq on what Garfinkel's has already done. When
Mitch Garfinkel purchased the bar approximately three years aqo, he
was aware of some of the noise problems the condominium owners were havinq.
At this time, Garfinkel hired David L. Adams & Associates, who are
specialists in sound enqineering, to create a plan to minimize the risinq
sound. Garfinkel states that he did implement all of their suqqestions.
Currently, Garfinkel's has a dropped ceilinq with sound-proofinq material
and dead air to lessen the noise travelinq to the condominium units. The
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sound-proofinq was installed approximately October, 1993.
. Garfinkel's has also made a verbal commitment with the condominium
association to limit the number of bands playing in the bar to 8 to 10
bands a year. They have also stipulated with the condo association that
bands will be held on major holidays such as New Year's, St. Patzick's Day,
Halloween, and any other special events. For the remaininq times that the
times the bands will appear at Garfinkel's, they book the bands when the
condominium units are not to be occupied. They have also made a commitment
with the condo association to specifically not book bands when they are
: aware that the condominiums will be in use, and that they will work around
the owners and their rental quests.
Need and Garfinkel have also explored the option of havinq air conditioninq
installed in Garfinkel's. Need said they had recently received a quote to
install air conditioninq of aDproximately $45,000, but Need believed that
the air conditioninq would probably not be installed until sometime next
year. Need stated they were explorinq this option to ensure that the doors
- and windows of Garfinkel•s could be kept closed, to hold in the noise level.
we also discussed with Need the traininq of his doormen and also how to qet
quality doormen for Garfinkel's. It was discussed that possibly, due to
the pay the doormen were receivinq at Garfinkel's, which is approximately
$7.50 to $8.50 an hour , that Garfinkel's was unable to attract quality
doormen. I did an informal survey with other Vail bars. The hourly waqe
was $7.00 to $8.00 per hour. The majority of the bars also paid their
doormen $10 per confiscated identification. Otlier doormen also received
15-20% of the tips, or a percentaqe of the cover charqe from the door.
, Only one other bar offered a benefits packaqe to their doormen for medical
and dental. On 10/06/96 at approximately 0200 hours, Serqeant Erickson and I met with
Need and Rob Dale, who is the manaqer of the condominium units. Serqeant
Erickson and I performed noise level readiaqs in reqards to the sound
system inside of Garfinkel's. Our attempt was to investiqate the actual
decibel level of the noise enterinq the condominium units directly above
Garfinkel's. The results of that noise test is attached to this report.
ADDITIONAL: None.
_ UNDEVELOPED LEADS: None.
Continuation # 96-04271
POINT
VALUE SOLVABILITY FACTORS: If answer is N0, place X in box.
0 1 Is this report for insurance purpoaes only?
0 2 Will victim/complainant assist in prosecution?
3 3 Was there a witness to the offense?
2 4 Can suspect vehicle be identified7
1 5 Is stolen property traceable? By serial number, enqravinqs, etc.?
1 6 Is there physical evidence to be processed?
2 7 Was there a definite limited opportunity for anyone except suspect to
commit offense?
5 8 Can suspect be named?
2 9 Can suspect be described?
1 10 - Has suspect Dreviously been seen? ' 2 11 - Can suspect be located? .2 12 - Can suspect be identified? 1 13 - Is there a siqnificant M.O. present?
0 14 - Can offense be solved with reasonable amount of investiqative effort?
0 15 - Reason to believe that investiqation ca.nnot be completed at this time?
TaraL
Com uter Ent TR/274
P ry: YES NO X
Disposition: •
. OPEN X INACTIVE CLEARED ARREST
IINFOIIPIDID SIIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL
Investiqator
Assiqned:
Adult X Juvenile n Officer: _ Douclae ,Q --X.~o tlnit: 2i16 9uperviaor:
Reportiaq Party siqnature/I affi this infoxmatioa a true and correct.
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' VAIL POLICE DEPARTMENT CoatinuntiozL_, SuDylement,_~
. 1•O`Ot~ °11 N11? 10/06/96 3•°"' 1 96-04271
.r poesible liquor code violation/inveetiqation ~•~w"~~
~auarns
ADDITIONAL:
. After comDletinq our investiqation, SQt. Erickson and I discussed possible
recommendations of solutions for the comglaints and concems. These
recommendations could be made.stipulations by the li.quor board.
1. Garfinkel's is to close their deck at 2200 hours. At 2200 hours, the
bar will allow no one onto the deck nor will they allow the deck doors to
be used as exits except in the case of an emerqency. The benefit to this
solution will.be less deck noise traveling to the condominiums by way of ' the balcony doors. '
2. Increase traininq of the Garfinkel's doormen by the Vail Police
Department. This traininq would include liquor code and what the role of a
doorman is in a liquor establishment. This can be done in combination with
the manaqer of Garfinkel's so the doormen will know the expectations of the
Garfinkel's management. This solution should deter some of the profanity
and rowdiness that is occurrinq.
3. Garfinkel's is to install an air conditioninq unit. With the air
conditioning unit installed, the doors and windows can remain shut and the
air conditioninq will take care of the ventilation problem. By installinq
air conditioninq, this would trap noise from exiting Garfinkel's throuqh
the doors and windows.
4. Create a protocol for communicatinq between Garfinkel's and the
Lionshead Center manaqement as to when bands will be booked at Garfinkel's.
Create a time limit that both parties need to adhere to, to advise each
other of their intentions. For examples, Garfinkel's will advise
condominium manaqement five months in advance of the date of a band that is
booked. At this time, the manaqement will determine if any of the
condominium units will be occupied or at this time they will be able to
advise any of the owners or renters of the band at Garfinkel's. Need has
stated that when a band is in Garfinkel's, the noise siqaificantly
increases. with a protocol in place, this should allow both Garfinkel's
and Lionshead Center ample opportunity to plan.
5. Create a privacy wall that would either run on top of the railing or
next to the railinq on the southeast side of the Garfinkel's deck. This
privacy wall would run along the Garfinkel's service area and just on the
. railinq side where it overlooks the condominium pool area. This would
deter Garfinkel's patrons from speakinq to people in the pool or attemptinq
to jump over the railing into the pool. Both Need and Dale did express to
Sqt. Erickson that they felt the pool incidents were a small Dart of the
_ overall problem.
, 6. Research and develop an acceptable and aqreeable noise decibel level
_ inside of Garfinkel•s based upon music and crowd noise. This solution should deter any noise and vibrations travelinq to the upstairs condominiwa
units. This solution will be difficult to determine based upon different
crowd noises developing and also the relatively neqliqible difference
between ambient noise already existinq in the condominium units and the
increase in the noise from Garfinkel's sound system. This can be seen in
the results of the noise test done on 10/06/96 and attached to the oriqinal
report.
7. Research with the condominium owners the possibility of providinq some
type of sound proofinq material within the condominium units. This could
include sound proofinq material on the floors and on the walls, doors, and
windows that are facinq the deck side of Garfinkel's. This solution would
also help to deaden any of the noise travelinq from Garfinkel`s into the
condominium units.
Computer Entry: YES NO X
Disposition:
OPEN X INACTIVE CLEARED ARREST
UNF0MUED MONS EXCEPTIONAL
Investigator
Assigned:
Adult X Juvenile
Officer: Dou las . Unit:~216 gupezvisor: "
Reportinq Party siQaature I a farm s informntion is true and correct.
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RESi1LTS OF SOUND METFB READllVGS TEST ON 10-06-96 AT GARF2NK FI
A. No masic being Riayed iaside Crarfinkel`s to determine ambient nuise in coados.
1. Tbae ambieat noise inside of condo 4206 is 32 dacibels.
. 2. The ambieni noise inside on condo #206 with tLe slidin~ K1ass door open is 45 dec?bels svith aoiae
. . emining fram Gore Creek.
B. Ttie sammcfsvstem in Crarfinkei's was turned to maximum volume on all ampLifiecs inside of the bar.
( it sbould be noted, per Smart Need the sounc} sYstem is never used at this levet daiug wrmat
oDeraUiou of the har.)
1. The dxibet Ievel was between 85-90 inside of Garf nicei's with music contaiIIipg vecy Dronounced
bass 'Fhc amsoc prake~ at 95 docibels a few timrs
2. 'Flm decibet level in coado #206 was 35 dacibe}s dariag this time. C. 'Fhe sound sysoem in Garfiakd'S was plaaad at it's anrmai operating ievel with r mm native mosic
beinK p]ayed,
1. The dmibet tevet inside of Garfiakel's was 8U decaels.
2. 'Fhe deccbet tevel ia con~o #206 ia the bedroom was 33 aocibe}s ; onip oae docibd wer the ambient
moise tevet of thc oondQ D. The soand sysbem in Carfinkel•S w+as Qlwad az it's maximum wlume k-vd oa att amit&rsaad both
. doocs to thc dadc wae opened _
1. The docftiettevet oa Crrtrfrnkd's dock takta fmm the extceme sautk snck was 65 da~e}s
2. The decibef kvel oa the dat of condo #2t16 was 55 deccbels.
3. 'Fhe docdet levet msidc of condo #206 wixh skdm P.las door opea was 44 decibe}s.
4. The dacibel levet ia thc badtvom of cando #2f16 with the wincoW open was 39 d=flr1s.
5. Tht dectbet }evat ia the bedroom af condo #207 with the wixow shut was 35 ciocbe}s, .
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-.which the use is a permitted use or a conditional use. (Ord, ~
8(1973) § 17.400.)
18.58.210 Restaurants, bars or sim' ~
_ ilar uses.
- - In districts where restaurants, bats, or similar uses aze
allowed, they shall be subject to the following requirements:
- A. Noise generated by the use may not at any time exceed
fifty (50) decibels outside the enclosing walls or ceilings
of the use;
B. Dwelling units in the same structure or in structures
adjoining restaurants, bazs, or similar uses shall have the
right to privacy and the restaurant, baz, or similar use
shall be designed in such a way that view from the use is
not directly into adjoining dwelling unit or units. Win-
dows may be treated with appropriate covering. (Ord.
19(1976) § 15: Ord. 8(1973) § 17.401.) ~
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18.58.220 Sign regulations. ~ - I
All signs shall be regulated in accordance with the provi- - ~
sions of Title ~16. The Town Council may by ordinance provide
for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of
Title 16 by the Zoning Administrator or other administrative
official, and may provide for review and approvai procedures
pursuant to Title 16 by the Design Review Board established
. by this Title. (Ord. 8(1973) § 17.500.)
1858.230 thru 18.58.280 Horse-grazing permit. (Rep. by Ord. 21(1994) § 12.)
18.58.290 Property owner maintenance responsibility, i
Property owners shall be responsible for improving the
area from his property line to the edge of roadway, including ~
necessary drainage. Improvement of the azea shall be designed f~
so as not to impede snow plowing or impair visibility at street
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Vail Data & Formulae ;
6/9/97 2:23pm 6 Main Vail Traffic Circle Traffic I 621 94 72 78 67 32 10
6/9/97 12:45pm 7 Ore HouseBridge St. Music on deck(60dB peak) 56 78 62 67 59 22 6
6/9/97 4:23pm 3 Ore House/Bridge St What would be considered quiet... ~ 531 56 53 54.5 53 3 0
6/9/97 11:45am 4 Pine Tree at South End of Willow Bridge Rd. Workers on roof of Lodge at Vail w/music ~ 54 60 56 571 55~ 6 2
~ 6/9/97 11:45am 4 Pine Tree at South End of Willow Bridge Rd. I 54, 78 60 66! 57 24i 6
~ 6/9/97 11:11am ~ 10 S. Frontage Rd. & Village Ctr Rd. I 60i 801 68~ 70, 641 20' 8
6/9/97 11:22am ~ 10 Service Gate-Crossroads Shopping Center Birds Chirping(55dB) 501 82 56i 66 53, 32_ 6
16/9/97 2:14pm 8 Vail Rd./Meadow Dr. IConst. on Firstbank(Airhammer) 54, 881 64; 77; 591 34 10
~ 6/9/97 11:34am 1 8 1 Willow Bridge Rd./Gore Creek Gore Creek 731 82! 74! 77.5I 73.5i 9~ 1
Total Averages 60.02! 72.701 63.401 66.36' 61,02! 12.67' 3.76
1. All "SubjecY readings assume people talking, waiking, eating, biking, driving, buses going by, etc. uniess additions to the sound field are noted as above. ~ 2. "Min(dB)" is the minimum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time °Duration'(measured in decibels). •
3. "Max(d6)" is the maximum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time °Duration"(measured in decibels).
4. "Avg(d6)" is the apparent average sound pressure level of the environment for the time "Duration` minus any large peaks of the meter needle, ~
and is subject to inconsistencies due to human error(approximated in decibels). ~
5. The only, reason °Avg(d6)' was entered was in an attempt to account for the time anomilies between peaks, again human error prevails for this entry. But a good demonstration of what human error can do to the figures. j ~
6. °AVG 1" is equal to the mathematical average between the 'Min(d8)' and "Max(d8)" readings(in decibels).
7. "AVG 2' is equal to the mathematical average between the 'Min(d8)' and 'Avg(d6)° readings(in decibels). ! I I '
8. "DIFF 1" is equal to the mathematical difference(in decibels) between the °Min(dB)" and the 'Max(d8)° readings in order to get an idea of the dynamic range between environmental sounds.
9. "DIFF 2" is equal to the mathematical difference(in decibels) between the "Min(d8)" and the "Avg(dB)° readings in order to get an idea of the dynamic range between environmental sounds minus peaks.
Again human error is involved. ~
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Vail Data & Formulae •
Date Time Duration ~ Location ~ Subject I Min(d6) Max(dB) I AvgP(dB) AVG 11 AVG 2' DIFF 1 ~ DIFF 2
Vail Core 8/3/94 7:45pm ~ 2 ~Bridge St. & Gore Creek Dr. ~ 64 721 68 681 66! 8 4
8/3/94!7:48pm i 1 Chiidren's Fountain j 661 741 68i 70! 67' SI 2
8/3/94~7:50pm i 1 Bridge St. & Hanson Ranch Rd. I 54 58: 55561 54.5 41 1
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i 8/3/94!9:41 pm 2! Rocky Mtn. Chocolate & Hanson Ranch Rd. ~Rod Powell Piaying on Serrano's Deck 60 76 66 68 63 1 6; 6
I8/4/94;6:56pm 3 Rocky Mtn. Chocolate & Hanson Ranch Rd. 561 65 60 60.5 58 9 4
I8/4/94:7:01pm t Rocky Mtn. Chocolate & Hanson Ranch Rd. ' 56, 66 60 61 58 10• 4
18/4/94 7:04pm 2 Red Lion & Bridge St. 58. 64 60 61 59 6, 2
8/4/94 7:08pm t~Red Lion & Bridge St. 611 68 63 64.5 62 7 2
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j8/4/94-7:13pm 1'Children'sFountain 631 66 64 64.5~ 63.5• 3 1
; 8/4/94 7:18pm 2 Bridge SL & Gore Creek Dc Musician Playing on Pepe's Deck 651 75 70 70 67.5. 10, 5
8/4/94 7:23pm 1 Bridge St./Covered Bridge iGoreCreek 621 65 63 63.5' 62.5 3 1
8/4/94 7:26pm . 2 Fountain, Bridge St. & East Meadow Dr. ' 721 81 : 75 76.5 73.5 9 3
8/4/94 9:21pm 8 Rocky Mtn. Chocolate & Hanson Ranch Rd. Rod Powell Playing on Serrano's Deck 64~ 78 72 71 68 74 8
,8/4/94 9:33pm 2 Rocky Mtn. Chocolate 8 Hanson Ranch Rd. Kelly Christensen Singing on Serrano's Deck 64, 76 66 70 65 12 2
9/4/94 9:39pm 1' Red Lion & Bridge SL 65i . 73 68 69 66.5 8 3
,8/5/97 6:00pm 2 S. Frontage Rd. & Viilage Ctr Rd. 68~ 78 70 73 69 10 2
,8/5/97 6:05pm 2.Garton's & Village Ctr Rd. ~ 651 72 66 68.5 65.5 7' 1
; 8/5/97 6: tOpm 2 Village Ctr Rd. & E. Meadow Dr. 56; 63 60 59.5 58 7 4
18/5/97'6:26pm _ 2, Bridge SL & Gore Creek Dr. ;Musician Playing on Pepe's Deck 631 72 68 67.5 65.5: 9~ 5
~ 8/5/97 6:30pm 7 Red Lion & Bridge St. 64; 75 68 69.5 66 1 1 4
8/5/97 6:32pm t Red Lion & Bridge St. 60 66 62 63 61 6 2
; 8/5/97 6:35pm 2 Rocky Mtn. Chocolate & Hanson Ranch Rd. Rod Poweli Playing on Serrano's Deck 56, 66 60 61 58 10 4
18/5/97 7:54pm 4 S. Frontage Rd. & Village Ctr Rd. ' 681 78. 72 73 70 10 4
, 6/9/97'1:11pm 10 Alfalfa's, Crossroads Shopping Center jBuses In Bkgmd 521 70: 56 61 54. 18 4
16/9/97 12:08pm 2, Bridge St. & Club Chelsea IPowerwash/Sidewalk cleaning ' 771 78, 77.5, 38.5 1;
i 6/9/97 11:58am 91 Bridge St. & Gore Creek Dr. ~ i 561 72.' 60 64 58 1 6' 4
, 6/9/97,4:14pm 4;Bridge St. & Gore Creek Dc jChildren's Fountain in Bkgrnd. SSI 62: 56 58.5 55.5 7' 1
16I9/97'12:71pm 7'Bndge St. & Hanson Ranch Rd. I Powerwash in Bkgmd., Then Off I 521 63! 56; 57.5: 54, 11 j 4
6/9/97!4:08pm S,Bridge St. 8 Hanson Ranch Rd. !Const. Inside CuRin Hill Sports ~ 501 66 52 58: 51 1 6; 2
16/9/97 12:54pm 3lgridge St./Covered Bridge IGore Creek I 711 78i 73~ 74.5i 72', 7; 2
16/9/97; 11:52am SlChildren's Fountain ~Fountain i 63 681 65 65.5i 641 Si 2
16/9/97: 1:00pm 7!Fountain, Bridge St. & East Meadow Dr. I ~ 56I 80i 60; 68j 581 241 4
6/9/9712:08pm ; SlHaagen Daazs/E. Meadow Dc I 541 82i 58, 681 561 281 4
6/9/97' 12:40pm 3 jHong Kong/Wall St. jConst. on Hotel 611 82 66 71.5. 63.5; 211 5
6/9/97;4:19pm ' 31Hong Kong/Wall St. No ConsL ~ 50 54 51. 51 50.5; 4j 1
6/9/97! 2:01pm ~ 3 I-70 EasUVillage Center Rd. 1-70 Eastbound Traffic Oniy 561 92, 68 74' 62 361 12
I6/9/97;12:19Pm tl 4! in Front of Vail Realty/Hanson Ranch Rd. Const. Workers Eating 621 72' 63; 67' 62.51 t Oj 1
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Lionshead Data & Formulae •
Date ~ Time ~ Duration j Location ~ Subject Min(dB) I Max(dB) ~ AvgP(dB) AVG 1 j AVG 2 DIFF 1 DIFF 2
LionsheadCore 16/9/97 3:31pm 4 BannerSports, Lionshead Leaf Shredder, I-70 in Bkgmd. 55 68! 59 61.5 57 13 4
6/9/97 3:08pm 4 Bart & Yeti's, Lionshead Music on Deck, Const. in Bkgrnd. j 53 62! 57 57.51 551 9 4
~ 6/9/97 3:42pm 3 Bus Stop/ConceR Hall Plaza, Lionshead Const. @ Lionshead Inn(74dB peak @ 200') ~ 54 80 571 67i 55.5i 261 3
1 619/97i2:49pm 4 Bus Stop/E. Lionshead Cic ii-70 & Frontage Rd. Traffic in Bkgmd. ' 55, 84 58! 69.51: 56.51 291 3
I 6/9/97!3:04pm 2; Children's Ski SchooUEagle Bahn/Min. Golf!Const. @ Eagle Bahn & Min. Go1f;Garf's not open 681 78 _ 71 • 73 69.5 10 3
~ 6/9/97:3:23pm 3;Children's Ski SchooUEagle Bahn/Min. Golf;No Const. noise 52! 62 54 57 53, 10 2
~ 6/9/9715:08pm 4!Children's Ski SchooVEagle Bahn/Min. Golf~Music on Garf's Deck, Const. @ Eagle Bahn(60dB 54i 65 56. 59.5 55 1 1 i 2
~ 6/9/9713:00pm 3i Garfinkel's, Lionshead ~Const. @ Eagie Bahn;Garf's not open ' 68 76 _ 691 72 68.5 8 1
6/9/97'3:27pm 3,Garfinkel's, Lionshead !No Const. noise 501 60. 52! 55, 511 10 2
6/9/97•5:13pm 2;Garfinkel's, Lionshead iMusic from Front Speakers(56-62dB) 50i 62 58' 56, 54' 12 8
6/9/97'2:54pm 5 Kenny's Double Diamond Ski Shop, LionshePhones Ringing in Bkgmd. 55i 76 60 65.5 57.5 21 5
619/9713:37pm 3'SundanceSaloon,Lionshead iTraffic in Bkgmd. 531 68 56i 60.5 54.5; 151 3
~ Total Averages 55.58' 70.08 58.92' 62.831 57.25 14.50 3.33
1. All "SubjecY readings assume peopie talking, walking, eating, biking, driving, buses going by, etc. uniess additions to the sound field are noted as above.
2. "Min(d8)° is the minimum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time °Duration"(measured in decibels).
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3. "Max(dB)' is the maximum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time "Duration"(measured in decibels). -
4. "Avg(d8)" is the apparent average sound pressure level of the environment for the ;ime "Duration" minus any large peaks of the meter needle,
and is subject to inconsistencies due to human erro r(approximated in d'ecibeis).
5. The only reason "Avg(dB)" was entered was in an attempt to account for the time anomilies between peaks, again human error prevails for this entry.
But a good demonstration of what human error can do to the figures.
6. "AVG 1" is equal to the mathematical average between the "Min(dB)" and "Max(dB)° readings(in decibels). '
7. "AVG 2" is equai to the mathematical average between the "Min(d6)" and "Avg(d6)' readings(in decibels) _ i
8. "DIFF 1" is equal to the mathematical difference(in decibeis) between the "Min(dB)" and the °Max(d8)" readings in order to get an ~ i
idea of the dynamic range between environmental sounds. I I ~
9. "DIFF 2" is equai to the mathematical difference(in decibels) between the "Min(d8)" and the 'Avg(d6)' readings in order to get an idea of the dynamic range between j ~
environmental sounds minus peaks. Again human error is involved.
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Residential Data & Formulae ~
Date Time Duration Location Subject Min(dB) Max(dB) AvgP(dB) AVG 1 AVG 2 DIFF 1 DIFF 2
Residential 6/9/97 4:05pm 1116 Forrest Rd. Water, Birds, Bell Chimes, Traffic, Const. in Bkgmd. 60 61 60 60.5 60 1 0
6/9/97 3:SSpm 1 224 Forrest Rd Birds, Traffic In Bkgmd 50 581 50 541 SOI 8I 0
~ 6/9/97 3:55pm 1 266 Forrest Rd. Stream Next to House 61 t 62! 62! 61 .5 61.51 1! 1
~6/9/9714:02pm, 2,45 Forrest Rd. Water, Birds, Bell Chimes, Traffic, Const. in Bkgmd. ~ 55 58 551 56.51! 551 31 0
. ~ Total Averages56.50. 59.75 56.75 58.13, 56.63, 3.250.25
1. All "SubjecY" readings assume people talking, walking, eating, biking, driving, buses going by, etc. unless additions to the sound field are noted as above.
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2. "Min(d8)" is the minimum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time "Duration"(measured in decibels). i
3. °Max(d8)" is the maximum reading registered on the needle by the sound level meter for the time "Duration"(measured in decibels).
4. "Avg(dB)" is the apparent average sound pressure levei of the environment for the time "Duration" minus any large peaks of the meter needle, ~
and is subject to inconsistencies due to human error(approximated in decibels).
5. The only reason "Avg(dB)" was entered was in an attempt to account for the time anomilies between peaks, again human error prevails for this entry.
But a good demonstration of what human error can do to the figures. i
6. "AVG 1" is equal to the mathematical average between the "Min(d6)" and "Max(d6)" readings(in decibels). ~
7. "AVG 2" is equal to the mathematical average between the °Min(dB)" and "Avg(d6)" readings(in decibels).
8. °DIFF 1" is equai to the mathematical difference(in decibels) between the "Min(d8)" and the "Max(dB)" readings in order to get an idea of the dynamic range between environmental sounds.
9. "DIFF 2" is equal to the mathematical difference(in decibels) between the "Min(dB)" and the "Avg(dB)" readings in order to get an idea of the dynamic range between
environmental sounds minus peaks. Again human error is involved. i '
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• ITEMS This standard is tiie one which has ~~vds been used for many years in the
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consumer audio equiprr?ent business.
, Typical line level XLR ccinnector inputs ;
and outputs are intended for use wit;h 'I'1ie t;enn "suuncl level" generally ;
low or high impedance equipment. reFers to the suru?d pressure level,
a: Since older low impeclance equipTnent although it inay refer tci sound power.
was sensitive to power, XI.R connector W1iiie sound power is a rarely used ;
nominal levels were often specified as term, be sure you make the distinction.
` "+4 dBm" or "+8 dBui," levels charac- 7'he soirnd power is the total sound
teristic of sound reinforcement and energy radiated by a louspeaker (or ,
recording, or of broadcast, respectively, other device) in all directions. The ;
~ (while dBu values wottld probably soicncl pressure is Lhe level measured ~
auffice today, old pract.ices linger and Per tlnit area aC a particular ]ocation
the dBm is still used.) I'hone jack relative to tlte suund source. ~
r inputs and outputs are usaally speci- ~
fied at the higher levels and lower im- 3,3,1 SPL ~
pedances characteristic of XLRs, ,
though egceptions exist. 't'he dB may I,e used to describe I'
A low impedance line output gener- sound pressm•e levels. Another term ally may be connected to higher imped- fcrr voltage is electi-omotive Fforce
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~ ance inputs, without rnuch change in (EMI'). The force of air pressing f
' level. Be aware that if a high impecl- against tlye resi5tance of an eardrum is j
ance output is connected to a low analogoiis Lo the ti,rce of a battery (
impedance input, that; output rnay iie pushinb electrons against the resis- ~
' somewhat overloaded (which can tance ir? a circnit. Therefore, when a dB
increase the distc» •tion and lower Che de;scribes a sOund pressure level ratio,
"signal level), and the fi•equency re- tlie "20 log" eiliiation is used:
~aponse may be adversely affected. In i~ eome cases, the equipment could be dilsri. - 20 flog (PY/po) ~
" damaged, so check the specifications WliE,-e po and pi k?re Che sou.nd pres- 4
' carefiilly. '
~ sin•es, in dynes per square centimeter
' 3.2.6 dBW rn' Newtoms per square meter.
'I'his equatiun t.ells us that if one
SPi, is twice anol;her, it is 6 dB greater;
We have explained that the dl3m is a if' it is 10 tirnea anol;her, it is 20 dB ~
measure of electi-ical ower, a ratio greater, and su (iort,li. i
referenced to 1 milliw tt. dBm is How dr~ we pe;rceive SPL? It turns
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` handy when dealing with the miniscule out that a sour?d which is 3 dB higher power (in the millionths cif a watt) in level than <zriotlier is barely per-
output of microphones, and the modest ceived to I,e loader; a sound which is
levels in signal processors (in the 10 dl3 higher in level is perceived to be '
milliwatts). One magazine wished to about twice as loiid. (Loudness, by the ~ hexpresa larger power numbers without way, is a subjecl,ive yuantity, and is ~
. ~ larger dB values... for example, Che also greatly iniluenced by frequency +
multi-hundred watt output of large and ahscilute srnind level.) ,
power amplifiers. I'or this reason, i;hat lloes SPI, have an ahsolute refer- ~
, magazine estaUlished another dB ence valiie, and I;hereFore do "SPLs" ~
power reference: dBW. liave quani.ifiahle meaning? Yes, !
0 dBW is 1 watt;.''herefore, a l0U gener
ally 0 d13 Sl'1, is defined as the
watt power amplifier is a 20 d13W 4hresliuld of Iiearing (of a young, Ia
amplifier (10 log (100=1) = 1.01og (100) undarnaged earj in t:he ear's most
1 = 100 2= 20 dB}. A 1.000 watt aTnpli- sensitive r<?ngo, between 1 kHz and '
fier is a 30 dBW amplifier, and so 4 1c:F.Tz. It repre5ents a pressure level of ~
' forth. In fact, if we are referring to 0.0002 dynes/cn?~, which is the same as '
~ l~ amplifer power, the dEi values in t).OOt)002 Newt,onshnl. Rather than . f
Tahles 3 1 and 3-2 can be considered merely relal:e various SPLs to various
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NVOdbook "d13W" (decibels, referenced to 1 wal;t of pressitres, it is perhaps more meaning- ~
o-v pWA Z) electrical power). ful to relal.e S!'i,s to common sources of
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.45 ACP Colt Pistol (25 feet) 1 4 M °
50 HP Siren (100 feet)
Threshold of Pain
Typical Recording
Studio Control Room Rock Music (10 feet)
Monitors for: Film Scoring (20 feet)
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Loud Classicat Music
Heavy Street Traffii (5 feet)
Cabin of Jet Aircraft (Cruise Configuration)
Average Conversation (3 feet)
Averaye Suburban Home (niyht)
QuietAuditorium
Quiet Recording Studio
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Quiet Whisper (5 feet)
Extremely Quiet Recordinq Studio
Sound may be audible
NOTE: Leaves
below 0 dB SPL. This Value Rustlinq Anechoic Chamber'
was based on limited research. ThreShOld Of Heafin
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' Note that some anechoic chambers may be very extemal sounds from entering. Negative SPLs, . ,
nasy; the fact that a chamber does not reflect while possible, are not given since, bX definition,
sound internally does not mean it effedively blocks they are below the threshold of audibility.
Table 3-4. Typical sound pressure levels of various suurces
(at indicated distances lo ear, where apprupriale t.o specify)
,
eound, as is done in the following more common to use dB SPL because
chart. Naturally, these figures are ap- the sound pressure is more directly
proximationa. related to perceived loudness (and is
easily measured).
3.3.2 d B PW L
If, instead of e]ecLrical watts, we use
Acouatic power is e$pressed in acoustic watts in Tables 3-1 and 3-2,
acoustic watts, and can be deacribed then those dB values can be considered
with a dB term, dB PWL. This term dB PWL (decibels, sound power).
sharea the same "lO log" equation as Incidentally, there is no set
other power ratios: relationship between dB PW L and
dBW; the former expresses acoustic
dBp~ = lO log (Pl/F'o) gower, and the latter electrical power.
lf a loudapeaker is fed 20 dBW, it
might generate as little as 10 dB PWL.
Acoustic power and dB PWL come In English... feed 100 watts into a
into play when calculating the reverb loudspeaker, it miglit generate as little
time of an enclosed space, or the as 10 watts acoustic power. This would YAMAF-IA ~
efficiency of a loudspeaker system, but ilidicate a conversion elTiciency of lU $OUNd REMORCEMENi
they are seldom seen on speciGcation percent, which is Iii.gft Eur a cone Har,dbook
aheeta and seldom used by the averags ]oudspeaker in a vetited box!
sound system operator. It is muc3i Paqe 26
Averages of All Data Collected & Compiled(in dB)
Vail Core Areas
Min(dB) Average 60.02
Max(dB) Average 72.70
Avg 1 Noise Level 66.36
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range 12.67
Lionshead Core Areas
Min(dB) Average 55.58
Max(dB) Average 70.08
Avg 1 Noise Level 62.83
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range 14.50
Residential Areas
Min(dB) Average 56.50
Max(dB) Average 59.75
Avg 1 Noise Level 58.13
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range 3.25
Amphitheater Areas
Min(dB) Average 50.67
Max(dB) Average 69.33
Avg 1 Noise Level 60
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range 18.67
Middle or Connecting Areas
Min(dB) Average 53
Max(dB) Average 77
Avg 1 Noise Level 65
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range 24
What It All Means
Min(d6) is the minimum reading registered by the sound level meter for the time
Duration measured in decibels.
Max(dB) is the maximum reading registered by the sound level meter for the time
Duration measured in decibels.
Avg 1 Noise Level is the average between the Min(dB) and Max(dB) readings in
decibels.
DIFF 1 Dynamic Range is the difference between the Min(d8) and Max(dB)
readings in decibels. Dynamic range is one of the key factors in how the human
auditory system determines overall apparent loudness of a sound or sound
environment. The larger the dynamic range, the louder that sound or environment is
perceived to be. Compare the dynamic range of Vail & Lionshead to the Residential
areas for example.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, June 9, 1997
AGENDA
Project Orientation /LUNCH - Gommunity Development Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 1:00 pm
1. First Bank of Vail - 2271 N. Frontage Road
2. Singh - 1229 Spraddle Creek •
3. Vail Associates, Inc. - 600 Lionshead Mall (Gondola Building)
4. Haagen Daz - 143 East Meadow Drive
5. Kjesbo - 5111 Black Bear Lane
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 Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a minor subdivision to modify the platted building envelope for Lot 9,
Spraddle Creek, located at 1229 Spraddle Creek/Lot 9, Spraddle Creek.
Applicant: Dr. and Mrs. Singh, represented by Gordon Pierce
Planner: Tammie Williamson
2. A request for a minor subdivision and variances from lot size (Section 18.27.050),
landscaping (Section 18.27.100) and parking (Section 18.27.110) requirements for the
First Bank in West Vail, located at 2271 N. Frontage Road/T'ract C, Vail Das Schone
Filing #1.
Applicant: First Bank of Vail, represented by Joseph Miller
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
3. 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
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4. A request for a review of the Environmental Impact Report, to allow for a new single-
family home, located at 5111 Black Bear Lane/Lot 1, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Rolle Kjesbo
Planner: Tammie Williamson
5. A request for a worksession to discuss a front setback variance (Section 18.28.070), to
allow for a deck expansion at Crossroads, located at 143 East Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block
5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Haagen Daz, represented by Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
6. A request for a variance from Section 16.20.010 (Signs Permitted), to allow for two
building identification signs and to allow for an increase in the size of traffic control signs,
located at Golden Peak Ski Base, 458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing and
Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Jack Hunn
Planner: Lauren Waterton
7. A request for a worksession to discuss a zoning code amendment, to allow for outdoor
commercial ski storage, as a conditional use and to allow for commercial ski storage
(indoors) in all building levels, located in the CCI and CCII Zone Districts.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc. represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Lauren Waterton
8. A request to amend the Golden Peak Ski Base Development Plan to allow for outdoor
commercial ski storage, a parking lot attendant booth and outdoor wire ski racks, located
at 458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing and Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Lauren Waterton
9. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a brew-pub and a request for a
variance from Section 1826.040 J, to the requirement that no more than 45% of the
annual production be sold for off-site consumption and a variance to the requirement for
50% of the parking to be located on-site ( Section 18.26.150), located at 600 Lionshead
Mall (Gondola Building)/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by David Thorpe
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
10. A request for a final review to establish a Special Development District #35, the Austria
Haus, located at 242 East Meadow Drive/Part of Tract C, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc. represented by Gordon Pierce
Planner: George Ruther
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Agcnda last reviscd 6/04/97 9 am
11. A request for a worksession to discuss a conditional use permit, to ailow for the
construction of the Alpine Garden Education Center, located at 620 Vail Valley
Drive/Tract A, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Alpine Garden Foundation
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 23, 1997
12. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a seasonal structure to be erected for
the purpose of selling seasonal plant products, located at 2154 S. Frontage
Road/(Conoco), generally located at:
THAT PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 81 WEST
OF THE 6TH P.M., EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH-
EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 70, WHtCH POINT OF BEGINNING
LIES S86°14'22"W A DISTANCE OF 1200.64 FEET AND N48"00'57"E A DISTANCE OF 380.04 FEET OF
THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY N44°01105"E A
DISTANCE OF 190.0 FT., THENCE S45°58'55"E A DISTANCE OF 229.50 FEET, THENCE N65°36'13"W A
DISTANCE OF 297.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT CONTAINING 0.500 AC.
Applicant: Jane Mack
Planner: Tammie Williamson
WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
13. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 150 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an
additional bedroom, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place/Lot 3, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Phylis Darnell, represented by Rob Levine.
Planner: Dirk Mason
STAFF APPROVED
14. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 150 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an
additional bedroom, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place, the Antlers/Lot 3, Vail Lionshead
3rd Filing.
Applicant: Larry Schwimmen, represented by Rob Levine.
Planner: Dirk Mason
STAFF APPROVED
15. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 83 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for a
new study, located at 1975 Placid Drive/Lot 15 Vail Village West Filing #1.
Applicant: James Donaldson, represented by Gore Range Construction
Planner: Dirk Mason
STAFF APPROVED
16. Information Update
17. Approval of May 19, 1997 minutes.
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The applications and information about the 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 June 6, 1997 in the Vail Trail.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, June 9, 1997
FINAL AGENDA
Proj.ect Orientation /LUNCH - Communily Develo.pment Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Greg Moffet Gene Uselton
Greg Amsden (2:15)
Galen Aasland
Diane Golden
John Schofield .
Ann Bishop
Site Visits : 1:00 pm
1. First Bank of Vail - 2271 N. Frontage Road
2. Singh - 1229 Spraddle Creek
3. Vail Associates, Inc. - 600 Lionshead Mall (Gondola Building)
4. Haagen Daz - 143 East Meadow Drive
5. Kjesbo - 5111 Black Bear Lane
Driver: Dominic
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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 Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a minor subdivision to modify the platted building envelope for Lot 9,
Spraddle Creek, located at 1229 Spraddle Creek/Lot 9, Spraddle Creek.
Applicant: Dr. and Mrs. Singh, represented by Gordon Pierce
Planner: Tammie Williamson
MOTION: Ann Bishop SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH ONE CONDITION:
1. That the applicant submit to the Town of Vail Department of Community
Development, a letter of approval to amend the building envelope on Lot 9, from
the Spraddle Creek Architectural Control Committee.
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2. A request for a minor subdivision and variances from lot size (Section 18.27.050),
landscaping (Section 18.27.100) and parking (Section 18.27.110) requirements for the
First Bank in West Vail, located at 2271 N. Frontage Road/Tract C, Vail Das Schone
Filing #1.
Applicant: First Bank of Vail, represented by Joseph Miller
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Ann Bishop SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED WITH ONE CONDITION:
1. That a note be placed on the plat stating, "this lot shall be considered an
independent parcel for the purpose of zoning and development standards."
3. 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: Greg Amsden VOTE: 4-2 (MAnn
pposed)9
APPROVED WITH THREE FINDINGS: ,
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district.
2. That the imposition of the Town of Vail annexation regulations (front yard
setbacks) rendered many properties in the neighborhood non-conforming.
3. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would
result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of this title.
4. A request for a review of the Environmental Impact Report, to allow for a new single-
family home, located at 5111 Black Bear Lane/Lot 1, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Rollie Kjesbo
Planner: Tammie Williamson
MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED WITH FIVE CONDITIONS:
1. That the applicant execute the mitigation measures with regular maintenance of
sedimentation controls to ensure their effectiveness as outlined in the report;
2. That silt fences be located outside of the snow fence to delineate the limits of
disturbance;
3. That the applicant be required to replant and restore wetland native species on-
site;
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4. That the limits of disturbance be clearly delineated on the site plan and no impacts
to ground cover is allowed outside of the limits of disturbance; and
5. That no grading or building permits will be issued by the Community Development
Department until the project is reviewed and approved by the US Army Corps of
Engineers.
5. A request for a worksession to discuss a front setback variance (Section 18.28.070), to
allow for a deck expansion at Crossroads, located at 143 East Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block
5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Haagen Daz, represented by Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
WORKSESSION - NO VOTE
6. A request for a variance from Section 16.20.010 (Signs Permitted), to allow for two
building identification signs and to allow for an increase in the size of traffic control signs,
located at Golden Peak Ski Base, 458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing and
Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Jack Hunn
Planner: Lauren Waterton
MOTION: Ann Bishop SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 6-0 APPROVED
7. A request for a worksession to discuss a zoning code amendment, to allow for outdoor
commercial ski storage, as a conditional use and to allow for commercial ski storage
(indoors) in all building levels, located in the CCI and CCII Zone Districts.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc. represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Lauren Waterton
WORKSESSION - NO VOTE
8. A request to amend the Golden Peak Ski Base Development Plan to allow for outdoor
commercial ski storage, a parking lot attendant booth and outdoor wire ski racks, located
at 458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing and Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Lauren Waterton
MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Galen Aasland VOTE: 5-0-1 (Greg Moffet
recused)
APPROVED WITH THREE CONDITIONS:
1. That the applicant submit an application to the Design Review Board to amend
the sign program to modify the location of the directional sign. The sign shown on
Sheet 1.2 of the Sign Program, approved by the Design Review Board on July 17,
1996, must be removed from the Sign Program in order to locate a directional sign
on the wall of the ski storage building.
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2. That the ski racks to be used for the Children's Center be enclosed, with materials
that are consistent with the Town of Vail Design Guidelines, and approved by the
Design Review Board.
3. That the number and size of the wire racks at the Children's Center be as outlined
in the application.
9. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a brew-pub and a request for a
variance from Section 18.26.040 J, to the requirement that no more than 45% of the
annual production be sold for off-site consumption and a variance to the requirement for
50% of the parking to be located on-site ( Section 18.26.150), located at 600 Lionshead
Mall (Gondola Building)/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by David Thorpe
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Ann Bishop VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED WITH FOUR CONDITIONS:
1. That the conditional use permit shall be subject to call-up and review by the PEC
if it is found that the use is not operating in compliance with the conditional use
permit.
2. That if the building is substantially reconstructed, the conditional use permit shall
become void.
3. That the brew pub shall be equipped with an air filtering system to reduce
potential odors associated with the brewing process.
4. That the applicant submit a detailed loading and delivery plan which addresses all
uses that utilize this loading facility to the town staff for review and approval. Prior
to obtaining a TCO, the site shall be in compliance with all applicable health codes
and other Town requirements. Provisions shall be made for pedestrian access
and other vehicles shall only be parked in designated parking spaces on-site.
10. A request for a final review to establish a Special Development District #35, the Austria
Haus, located at 242 East Meadow Drive/Part of Tract C, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc. represented by Gordon Pierce
Planner: George Ruther
MQTION: John Schofield SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 6-0
APPROVAL WITH EIGHT CONDITIONS:
1. That the applicant meet with the Town staff, prior to appearing before Town
Council for the first reading of an ordinance establishing Special Development
Disirict #35, to formulate a construction phasing plan and to determine financial
responsibilities for the off-site improvements to Slifer Square, East Meadow Drive
and the revegetation of the Town-awned stream tract, south of the Austria Haus.
Staff will then make a recommendation to Council regarding the construction
phasing and financial responsibilities of the off-site improvements.
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2. That the applicant prepare a deed restriction or covenant, subject to the Town
Attorney's review and approval, thereby restricting the current and future owner(s)
ability to locate a restaurant, or similar food service operation on the Austria Haus
property. Said deed restriction or covenant shall be recorded with the Eagle
County Clerk and Recorder's Office prior to the applicant submitting for a building
permit.
3. That the applicant submit the following plans to the Department of Community
Development, for review and approval, as a part of the building permit application
for the Austria Haus:
a. A Tree Preservation Plan;
b. An Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan;
c. A Construction Staging and Phasing Plan;
d. A Stormwater Management Plan;
e. A Site Dewatering Plan; and
f. A Traffic Control Plan.
4. That the applicant provide deed-restricted housing, which complies with the Town
of Vail Employee Housing requirements (Chapter 18.57), for a minimum of 12
employees, and that said deed-restricted housing be made available for
occupancy, and the deed restrictions recorded with the Eagle County Clerk &
Recorder, prior to requesting a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Austria
Haus. If the applicant transfers the deed-restriction within the project, or outside
of the project, said transfer shall not result in density of housing
(employees/square foot) of employees greater than that proposed by the applicant
in the letter dated 5/20/97 attached to the staff inemo (6/9/97).
5. That the PEC approval of Special Development District #35, the approval of the
. conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a fractional fee club in the
Public Accommodation Zone District, and the approval of a minor subdivision shall
be conditioned upon the approval of this SDD establishment request by the Vail
Town Council.
6. That this approval is conditioned upon the approval of a minor subdivision, as
follows:
"A minor subdivision will amend the location of the north property line. The
applicant is proposing to trade land with the Town in order to gain an additional
one - two feet of property along the northerly properry line. In exchange for this
land, the applicant is proposing to trade a triangular piece of property, adjacent to
Slifer Square, to the Town. If a minor subdivision is requested, all costs incurred
to complete the subdivision and the exchange of land with the Town shall be the
responsibility of the applicant."
7. That the following design considerations be carefully reviewed by the Design
Review Board (as previously discussed in Section IV of this memorandum):
A) That the mullions on the windows and doors, as depicted on the building
elevations, be a required element of the Austria Haus project.
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B) That partial improvements recommended for East Meadow Drive, as depicted
in the approved Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan, be implemented as a part
of the Austria Haus project. This includes a reduction in street width from 30 feet
to 26 feet (14 foot bus lane and 12 foot attached, asphalt pedestrian walk).
C) That the applicant increase the roof overhangs on the building. Currently, the
overhangs vary from two feet to three feet. Staff would recommend that all the
roof overhangs be a minimum of three feet.
D} That ihe applicant prepare a comprehensive sign and exterior lighting program
for the Austria Haus. The comprehensive exterior lighting and sign program will
be reviewed by the DRB.
E) That the applicant submit plans indicating the proposed design of the bus
shelter in Slifer Square. The plans shall be submitted prior to DRB conceptual
review.
F) That the applicant submit plans indicating the location, type, and quantity of
roof top mechanical equipment prior to DRB canceptual review.
G) That the applicant submit detailed building elevation plans adequately labeled
to identify architectural details (railings, trim, fascia, etc.) and exterior building
materials and colors prior to DRB conceptual review.
8. That the applicant incorporate the originally contemplated design which
incorporates the loading and delivery facility in the underground parking structure.
Staff believes that trying to accommodate loading and delivery in the porte-
cochere area wiN result in conflicts between pedestrians, vehicles accessing the
parking structure, and delivery trucks. Staff understands the original design option
may not be the desire of the owners of the Village Center Condominiums, yet we
believe the impact can be mitigated with appropriate screening.
11. A request for a worksession to discuss a conditional use permit, to allow for the
construction of ihe Alpine Garden Education Center, iocated at 620 Vail Valley
Drive/Tract A, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Vail Alpine Garden Foundation
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 23, 1997
12. A request for a conditianal use permit to allow for a seasonal structure to be erected for
the purpose of selling seasonal plant products, located at 2154 S. Frontage
Road/(Conoco), generally located at:
THAT PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 81 WEST
OF THE 6TH P.M., EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH-
EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY N0. 70, WHICH POINT OF BEGINNING
LIES S66° 14'22"W A DISTANCE OF 1200.64 FEET AND N48°00'57"E A DISTANCE OF 380.04 FEET OF
THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY N44"01'05"E A
DISTANCE OF 190.0 FT., THENCE S45°58'55"E A DISTANCE OF 229.50 FEET, THENCE N85°36'13"W A
DISTANCE OF 297.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT CONTAINING 0.500 AC.
Applicant: Jane Mack
Planner: Tammie Williamson
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WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
13. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 150 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an
additional bedroom, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place/Lot 3, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Phylis Darnell, represented by Rob Levine.
Planner: Dirk Mason
STAFF APPROVED
14. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 150 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an
additional bedroom, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place, the Antlers/Lot 3, Vail Lionshead
3rd Filing.
Applicant: Larry Schwimmen, represented by Rob Levine.
Planner: Dirk Mason .
STAFF APPROVED
15. A request for an interior addition, utilizing 83 sq. ft. of the 250 Ordinance, to allow for a
new study, located at 1975 Placid Drive/Lot 15 Vail Village West Filing #1.
Applicant: James Donaldson, represented by Gore Range Construction
Planner: Dirk Mason
STAFF APPROVED
16. Information Update
17. Approval of May 19, 1997 minutes.
The applications and information about the 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
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Pianning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: June 9, 1997
RE: A request for a worksession to discuss amendments to Sections 18.24.030,
18.24.040, 18.24.050, 18.24.060, 18.26.040 of the Zoning Code to add
Commerciai Ski Storage as a permitted use and Outdoor Ski Storage as a
conditional use in the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II zone districts.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Lauren Waterton
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the zoning code to allow for commercial ski
storage. The proposed amendments include permitting commercial ski storage on all levels of
the building in Commercial Core I(CCI) and Commercial Core II (CCII) and to allow outdoor
commercial ski storage as a conditional use in CCI and CCII. Commercial ski storage is currently
permitted in the basement level of the building in CCI and CCII. Because the zoning code
regulates permitted uses according to the level of building in CCI and CCII, the code must be
amended to allow ski storage on other levels of the building.
11. BACKGROUND
In 1989, the zoning code was amended to allow commercial ski storage as a permitted use only
in the basement and garden level of buildings in CCI and CCII. At that time, there were several
existing ski storage facilities located in basements, that had been approved by the Town of Vail
as an accessory use to an existing ski shop.
In the recent years, there have been a number of outdoor ski storage facilities that have been
erected, including outside of the Gondola Building, under Chair 1 and next to Curtin-Hill Sports,
all without Town of Vail approval. The existing regulations do not permit this activity. Earlier this
year, staff denied a request by Vail Associates for Design Review Board approval for the ski
storage in Lionshead, next to the Gondola Building. The PEC upheld the staff's decision that a
previous nonconforming use had been substantially changed so that the use had lost the
nonconforming status.
III. pISCUSSION ISSUES
Since this is a worksession, staff has identified the following issues for discussion:
A. Definition of Commerciai Ski Storaae
While the code currently permits commercial ski storage in the basement levels of
buildings, there is no definition of this use. Staff would propose to add a definition
to the "Definitions" section of the code to clarify this use. Staff recommends that
some distinction be made between "commercial" ski storage and "ski racks"
(those racks that are put up for the convenience of the customer, but involve no
fee).
B. Is this use appropriate on ail levels of the building?
When the code was amended in 1989 to permit ski storage in the basement level
of buildings, the staff recognized the horizontal zoning controls (regulating uses by
level of building) and felt it important to keep dynamic retail store fronts on the first
floor of buildings. At that time, staff was in support of permitting ski storage on
the second floor, as well, but that was not part of the final code amendment.
Staff believes it is important to keep active retail store fronts on the first floor, as
well as encouraging residential units above the second floor in order to maintain
vitality in the core areas. Therefore, we believe ski storage is appropriate in the
basement and the second floor, but we have concerns about ski storage on the
first floor and above the second floor.
The applicant has stated that commercial ski storage should be an accessory use
to an existing retail store. If it were located in the back of the store, it may not
impact the store front, and not reduce any retail activity. Therefore, it may be an
appropriate use on first floor.
C. Outdoor ski storage - conditional use permit
The applicant is proposing to amend ihe code to allow outdoor ski storage as a
conditional use. Staff believes that this may be an appropriate use and a
necessary guest service. Providing ski storage allows people to use buses more
easily and shop and dine with comfort knowing their skis are safely stored. The
PEC should discuss this issue to determine if this is an appropriate amendment.
D. Additional conditional use permit requirements
Staff would recommend that should this request be approved, that additional
review criteria be added that pertain directly to outdoor commercial ski storage.
Additional criteria could include, appropriate Iocation for the use, adequate
circulation around the ski storage, seasonality, and it cannot displace existing
landscaping. Similarly, additional criteria have been added to the code for the
conditional use for a brew pub.
E. Additional Design parameters
Staff believes that additional design guidelines be adopted that would relate
specifically to outdoor ski storage. Staff strongly believes that any outdoor ski
storage should be enclosed in some manner. These guidelines should include
appropriate materials, signage, and siting issues.
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By requiring that ski storage be enclosed, issues regarding site coverage,
setbacks in CCIi, parking requirements and minor or major exterior alterations are
raised. Staff would propose that the development standards for outdoor ski
storage be addressed differently than true buildings. The Uniform Building Code
defines a buiiding as being at least 120 square feet in size. Staff would propose
that any outdoor ski storage that is less than 120 square feet not have to comply
with the above development standards (parking, site coverage, setbacks, exterior
alterations). Any building proposed for outdoor ski storage that is greater than
120 square feet could be assessed site coverage. All outdoor ski storage could
be exempt from setbacks, parking requirements and the exterior alteration
process. The PEC should discuss if they agree with this direction.
G. Any other zone districts
The applicant is proposing to amend the CCI and CCII zone districts only. The
PEC should discuss if any other zone districts would be appropriate for ski
storage, either as a conditional use or a permitted use.
H. Accessory to an existinq business
Should this amendment be approved, it would permit any business in CCI or CCII
to propose outdoor commercial ski storage as conditional use. Staff believes that
it is appropriate that this use be accessory to an existing business and not a stand
alone business. This would prevent anyone who does not operate a business to
apply for this use.
1. Existin(i nonconforming ski storage
There are several businesses in town that currently operate outdoor ski storage.
Should this amendment be approved, those businesses would not have a
"grandfathered" status, because any existing exterior ski storage has been illegally
erected. Any illegal use cannot be grandfathered. Therefore, any business that
currently operates outdoor ski storage would need to apply for a conditional use
permit or remove the facilities.
J. Location of business activity
CCI and CCII currently do not permit business activity to occur outside of a
building. Sections 18.24.190 and 18.26.160 would need to be amended to permit
ski storage to be operated outside of a building.
IV. CONFORMITY WITH THE TOWN'S RELEVANT PLANNING DOCUMENTS
In considering the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code, staff relies on several relevant
planning documents before making a recommendation. Specifically, staff reviews the purpose
sections of the CC1 and CC2 zone districts and the goals and objectives stated in the Vail Land
Use Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan. Since this is a worksession, staff has not reviewed
the specific criteria but has provided the relevant sections below:
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Purpose Section of Commercial Core I(CCI) zone district:
The Commercial Core 1 District is intended to provide sites and to maintain the
unique character of the Vail Village commercial area with its mixture of lodges and
commercial establishments in a predominantly pedestrian environment. The
Commercial Core I District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space
and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses. The
District regulations, in accordance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan
and District considerations, prescribes site development standards that are
intended to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the tightly clustered
arrangement of buildings fronting on pedestrian ways and public greenways and
to ensure continuation of building scale and architecture qualities that distinguish
the Village.
Purpose Section of the Commercial Core II (CCII) zone district:
The Commercial Core 2 Zone District is intended to provide sites for a mixture of
multiple dwellings, lodges and commercial establishments in a clustered, unified
development. Commercial Core 2 District in accordance with the Vail Lionshead
Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations is intended to insure
adequate light, air, open space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted
types of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the district
by establishing appropriate site development standards.
Vail Land Use Plan
Goal 2.2 The ski area owner, the business community and the Town leaders
should work together closely to make existing facilities and the
Town function more efficiently. -
Goal 4.3 The ambiance of the Village is important to the identity of Vail and
should be preserved (scale, alpine character, small town feeling,
mountains, natural setting, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling,
environmental quality).
Goal 6.1 Services should keep pace with increased growth.
Vail Village Master Plan
Objective 2.4 Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity
where compatible with existing land uses.
Objective 5.2 Encourage the use of public transportation to minimize ihe use of
private automobiles throughout Vail.
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i V. 5TAFF RECOMMENDATION
Since this is a worksession, staff is not making a recommendation at this time. However, staff
wiil make a recommendation at the time of final review.
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Ms. Lauren Waterton
Planner, Department of Community Development ~
Town of Vail ~
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
April 25, 1997
RE: Zoning Code Amendment
Dear Lauren:
The purpose of this letter is to support the attached application for a zoning code
amendment to the Town of Vail zoning cotle for commercial cores I and II, Chapters
18.24 and 18.26 specifically.
Under the existing above referenced chapters, commercial ski storage is allowed only on
the garden or in basement level of structures in these zone districts (18.24.20, 18.26.020
132)
PROPOSED CHANGES
We propose the following changes to the zoning code 18.24.0601 and 18.26.0605
)wncisand Operdforsol 1. Outdoor ski storage be added as a conditional use at F of the sections.
/ail, Bcavcr Creck* Resort
,ndArrowhcadMountain" 2. Commercial ski storage be added as a permitted use to sections 18.24.040 and
18.24.050 and 18.26.040 and 18.26.050
BACKGROUND
Commercial ski storage has existed in these zone districts at least since 1968 antl
possibly earlier. At that time, the storage took the form of coin-operated racks. In 1987,
Vail Associates, Inc. changed to wire racks for commercial storage and was permitted by
the Town of Vail to do so at Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead.
Subsequently, at least two other properties in zone districts CCI and CCII installed wire
racks outdoors.
Then, in 1990 changes were made to the Town of Vail zoning code which only allowed
for commercial ski 'storage on the garden or basement levels of structures.
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Some of Vail Associates' ski racks in Lionshead apparently were moved after 1987. The
Planning and Environmental Commission decided on 4/18/97 that the ski racks lost their
status as a pre-existing non-conforming use.
So, we are now at a point where in the largest and most popular ski area in North
America, outside commercial ski storage is not allowed and, in atldition, indoor
commercial ski storage is so restrictetl as to be unuseful. To me, this does not make
sense.
Attached is the application and a check for $200.
Please call with any questions. Regards,
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Vail Associates, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: June 9, 1997
SUBJECT: A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a brew-pub and a
request for a variance from Section 18.26.040 J, to the requirement that
no more than 45% of the annual production be sold for off-site
consumption and a variance to the requirement for 50% of the parking to
be located on-site (Section 18.26.150), located at 600 Lionshead Mall
(Gondola Building)/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by David Thorpe
Planner: Dominic Mauriel(o
1. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit in order to locate a brew pub on the second
floor (top floor) of the old gondola building. In conjunction with this request, the applicant is
. seeking a variance from the brew pub requirement that no more than 45% of the product
manufactured by the brew pub on an annual basis may be sold for off-site consumption. The
code limits brew pubs to an annual production of 7,500 barrels (232,500 gallons) per year as
amended last year. Therefore, according to code no more than 3,375 barrels (104,625 gallons)
per year may be sold for off-site consumption. The applicant is requesting that 90% of the
product manufactured on-site be allowed for sale for off-site consumption (up to 6,750 barrels or
209,250 gallons).
The proposed brew pub contains a total of 12,560 sq. ft. of floor area. The proposed bar and
dining area is 6,400 sq. ft., the proposed kitchen, bathrooms, and storage areas are 2,300 sq. ft.
and the proposed brewery area is 3,860 sq. ft. The proposed seating plan contains 211 seats
and the building code occupancy standards for this space is 427 people. The required parking,
based on the occupancy standards, as provided for in the code, is 54 parking spaces. The
applicant has indicated that they are proposing a"terrace" seating area within the building and
should iherefore be considered an outdoor dining area, which is not assessed for parking.
However, in order for this area to be considered "outdoor" it must have a continuous opening of
at least 25% of the perimeter of the terrace area. The proposal as submitted does not comply
with this requirement and is therefore assessed for parking. This building has a parking space
credit of 8 parking spaces based on changes in uses over the years, and therefore the net
parking requirement is 46 parking spaces.
The applicant is also seeking a variance from the requirement that 50% of the required parking
be located on-site within existing buildings. The applicant is requesting to pay into the pay-in-lieu
fund for all of the required parking pursuant to Section 18.52.160 (Exceptions), of the off-street
parking requirements. The brew pub requires 46 additional parking spaces (54 total required
with 8 spaces of credit) which requires a fee of $777,653 ($16,905.5 per space).
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II. ZONING ANALYSIS
Zoning: Commercial Core 2 (CC2)
Allowed/Required Proposed
Parking: 46 spaces required (8 space credit) Pay-in-lieu =$777,653
Beer produced: 7,500 barrels 7,500 barrels
Beer sold off-site: 45% 90%
Floor area: N/A 12,560 sq. ft.
% area for brewing: 50% (6,280 sq. ft.) 31 %(3,860 sq. ft.)
III. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR THIS REQUEST
The review criteria for a request of this nature are established by the Town of Vail Municipal Code. In
addition to the Conditional Use criteria, staff has included purpose statements from the CC2 zoning district
and the Conditional Use sections of the code:
The proposed brew pub is located in the Commercial Core 2(CC2) zone district. According to Section
18.26.010 of the zoning code, the purpose of the CC2 district is:
The Commercial Core 2 Zone District is intended to provide sites for a mixture of multiple dwellings,
lodges and commercial establishments in a clustered, unified development. Commercial Core 2
District in accordance with the Vail Lionshead Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations
is intended to insure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities appropriate to the
permitted types of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the district by
establishing appropriate site development standards.
A brew pub shall be permitted in the CC2 zone district subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60. For the PEC's reference, the Conditional Use Permit
purpose statement indicates that:
In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified uses are
permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their
unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review so that they may be located
properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with respect to their affects on surrounding
properties. The review process prescribed in this chapter is intended to assure compatibility and
harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding properties in the Town at large.
Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions
and limitations as the Town may prescribe to insure that the location and operation of the
conditional uses will be in accordance with the development objectives of the Town and will not be
detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised, to achieve these
objectives, applications for conditional use permit shall be denied.
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IV. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Upon review of Section 18.60 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Department
recommends tabling of the Conditional Use Permit request to allow for a brew pub based upon the
following factors:
A. CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the Town.
The proposal provides for the continued economic viability of a unique use within the
Lionshead area. The Land Use Plan encourages uses which increase the economic vitality
of the area, provide arnenities for locals and guests, and invite people to the core areas
during the evening. Staff believes this use will benefit the economy of the Lionshead area.
2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public
facilities needs.
The proposal will have minimal impact on these issues. The brew pub will be placed in
vacant space within an existing building in Lionshead. Lionshead is served by Town of Vail
bus transportation and the existing Lionshead parking structure. The facility is proposed to
have air filtered on-site in order to remove odors associated with the brewing operation and
should therefore have little impact on air quality in the area.
3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas.
Due to the variance requested to allow 90% of the product manufactured on-site, staff
believes that there will be additional impacts to the area. The amount of truck traffic to and
from the site will be increased. The applicant has indicated that the delivery of raw materials
used in the brewing process will consist of approximately 4 truck loads of product per year.
Spent grain will be picked up in volumes less than one full pick-up truck load per day. The
beer and ale produced will be shipped out of the facility by one small panel truck load per
day. Therefore, there will be additional traffic beyond that of a restaurant which could be
permitted on the site by right without PEC review. Staff believes that due to the proposed
size of vehicles (not semi's), that the additional impacts of the brew pub in this location will
be minimal as it relates to general traffic congestion in the Lionshead area.
Staff is concerned, however, with the operation and maintenance of the current loading area
and conflicts with pedestrians. The facility has a substantial loading dock area. However,
the area is typically congested with VA vehicles and other vehicles parked in the area that
are not utilizing the loading facilities. This causes the area to be congested, unsightly, and
dangerous for pedestrians and employees who pass through the area. This area has
become a major pedestrian route to the ski yard. The existing dumpster facilities in the area
are not well screened and often disorderly. There are in excess of 7 dumpster-type
containers in this area. During several site visits, these observations were made as well as
a very noticeable odor in the area. Staff believes that the area should be appropriately
planned, screened, paved, striped, and signed to prevent this congestion, odor, and
disorganization and reduce conflicts with pedestrians. The proposed plan does not address
these issues and is the reason staff is recommending that the item be tabled in order to
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allow VA to address these issues. Staff cannot support such a proposal until ihese issues
are resoived. The applicant did not wish to tabie the item or go ahead with a worksession.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to
surrounding uses.
This proposal is in harmony with the character of the area. The proposal does not increase
the scale or bulk of the structure. However, we do not have any building elevations, so we
are unsure exactly what is occurring on the south side of the building.
Additionally, Section 18.26.040 (J), which allows brew pubs as a conditional use reads as follows:
J. Brew pubs as defined herein, subject to the following conditions:
1. The is no exterior storage of supplies, refuse, or materials on the property upon
which the brew pub is operated; and
Staff Response: Staff does not believe that the applicant has adequately addressed these
issues. As stated previously, no plan has been provided which explains how these issues
will be addressed.
. 2. The operator of the brew pub shall comply with the Town's loading and delivery
regulations as set forth herein; and
Staff Response: Staff does not believe that the applicant has adequately addressed this
issue. As stated previously, no plan has been provided which can be evaluated with regard
to use at this site.
3. Brew pubs which sell beer or ale at wholesale or which sell beer for off-site
consumption are allowed so long as the total of wholesale sales and sales for off-site
consumption do not exceed forty-five percent (45%) of the product manufactured by
the brew pub on an annual basis.
Staff Response: This is the regulation the applicant is seeking relief from. See Section V
of the memo..
B. FINDINGS
The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findinas before r~antina a
conditional use permit:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district in
which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
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V. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS
Upon review of Section 18.62.060, Criteria and Findings, of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, the
Community Development Department recommends tabling of the requested variances. The
recommendation for tabling is based on the following factors:
A. Consideration of Factors:
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses
and structures in the vicinity.
The requested variance involves an issue of use. The use is somewhat unique in
Lionshead, as this use does not exist in Lionshead. The proposed variance will create a use
which is more manufacturing oriented than what the code had envisioned. The code, as it
exists today, reflects the desires and recommendations of the owners of the Hubcap
Brewery and Kitchen. The impacts of last year's code amendment which increased the
brewing limits and the percentage allowed to be sold for off-site consumption has had little, if
any, negative impacts on that neighborhood. The phenomena of brew pubs and micro-
breweries is still evolving. The Town has taken a very conservative approach to these uses
in order to monitor the impacts. Although this proposal varies from the regulations, staff
believes it is appropriate in this instance given the proposed location and travel routes. Staff
believes that the regulation may be overly restrictive at this location and therefore constitutes
a hardship on the operation of this type of business.
The parking variance is necessary due to the fact that this additional floor area now exists
wilhin the building due to the construction of the Eagle Bahn. Our code does not currently
have a category which requires parking for increases in mountain skiing capacity, and
therefore no parking was assessed for the Eagle Bahn. In essence what has occur is the
creation of new retail floor area in Lionshead within the old Gondola Building. The code
allows parking in the CC2 zone district to be provided by payment in lieu. However, the code
also requires that 50% of the parking be provided on-site in the CC2 zone district. This
existing site does not have ample area for providing parking on-site. Staff believes that the
variance is necessary and reasonable given the existing development on-site.
2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and
enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and
uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the objectives of
this title without grant of special privilege.
Few other regulations in the code limit operational components of a business. Typically
conditions are placed on an approval to ensure environment compatibility with other
surrounding uses. They are usually performance oriented intended to mitigate for impacts of
a proposed conditional use. Staff believes that in this situation the regulation is overly
restrictive. The condition of off-site sales is intended to address concerns regarding loading
and delivery. Staff believes that in this location and at this building, loading and delivery
issues could have less affect on the neighborhood than in other locations, such as the
village core and other locations within the Lionshead Mall that do not have direct access.
However, given the existing conditions, operation, and maintenance of the loading area, staff
believes that the proposal will compound an already existing problem.
The variance to not provide parking on-site and all provided via parking pay in lieu is not a
special privilege since the applicant is, in essence, complying with the code via the payment
in lieu.
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3. The efifect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population,
transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public
safety.
Due to the variance requested to allow 90% of the product manufactured on-site, staff
believes that there will be additional impacts to the area. The amount of truck traffic to and
from the site will be increased. The applicant has indicated that the delivery of raw materials
used in the brewing process will consist of approximately 4 truck loads of product per year.
Spent grain will be picked up in volumes less than one full pick-up truck load per day. The
beer and ale produced will be shipped out of the facility by one small panel truck load per
day. Therefore, there will be additional traffic beyond that of a restaurant which could be
permitted on the site by righi without PEC review. Staff believes that due to the proposed
size of vehicles (not semi's), that the additional impacts of the brew pub in this location will
be minimal as it relates to traffic congestion.
Staff is concerned, however, with the operation and maintenance of the current loading area
and conflicts with pedestrians. The facility has a substantial loading dock area. However,
the area is typically congested with VA vehicles and other vehicles parked in the area that
are not utilizing the loading facilities. This causes the area to be congested, unsightly, and
dangerous for pedestrians and employees who pass through the area. This area has
become a major pedestrian route to the ski yard. The existing dumpster facilities in the area
are not well screened and often disorderly. There are in excess of 7 dumpster type
containers in this area. During several site visits, these observations were made as well as
a very noticeable odor in the area. Staff believes that the area should be appropriately
planned, screened, paved, striped, and signed to prevent this congestion, odor, and
disorganization and reduce conflicts with pedestrians. The proposed plan does not address
these issues and is the reason staff is recommending that the item be tabled in order to
allow VA to address these issues. Staff cannot support such a proposal until these issues
are resolved. The applicant did not wish to table the item or go ahead with a worksession.
The variance from the on-site parking requirement is necessary due to the lack of available
area for parking on an existing site in Lionshead. The variance requested will have minima!
negative effect on these criteria. The proposal will put additional demand on the Lionshead
parking structure. However, staff believes that this use will not over burden the parking
structure.
B. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the followin fq indings before
granting a variance:
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district.
2. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons:
: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation
would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship
inconsistent with the objectives of this title.
b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable
to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties
in the same zone.
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c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties
in the same district.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department is recommending that this item be tabled until such time as the
applicant has provided a plan which addresses the loading and delivery area in sufficient detail.
If the PEC should choose to approve the request, staff recommends the following conditions:
1. That the conditional use permit shall be subject to call-up and review by the PEC i( it
is found that the use is not operating in compliance with the conditional use permit.
2. That if the building is substantially reconstructed, the conditional use permit shall
become void.
3. That the applicant or property owner shall pay $777,653 into the parking fund for the
46 required parking spaces, unless reduced or modified by the Town Council by
ordinance prior to a TCO being issued for the brew pub.
4. That the brew pub shall be equipped with an air filtering system to reduce potential
odors associated with the brewing process.
5. That the applicant submit a detailed loading and delivery plan which addresses all
uses that utilize this loading facil.ity to the town staff for review and approval. The
applicant shall reduce the number of refuse containers to one, and shall store all
other refuse containers, grease containers, and propane tanks within the building
and in accordance with applicable Town codes. Provisions shall be made for
pedestrian access and other vehicles shall only be parked in designated parking
spaces on-site.
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Vail Resorts Dcvelopmcnt Company
Vail • Breckenridge • Keystone . Beaver Creek'D . Bachelor GulchO . Arrowhead
May 12, 1997
Mr. George Ruther
Town Planner
Dept. Of Community Development
Town Of Vail
75 Sotrth Frontage Rd. West
Vail, CO .
81657 RE: Old Gondola Iluilding Brew-Pub
Application for Conclitional Use &
Application for Variancc :
Dcar Mike:
The purpose of this appiication is to request a conditional use for a brew-pub at the Old Gondola
Buildins in Lionshead and a variance from certain limits in Sections 18.04.035 and 18.28.040.L.
(regarding brew-pubs) of the Town of Vail MLulicipal Code. "1'he code limits the annual production of
beer in a brew-pub to 7500 barrels and furthcr requires that 55% of annual production be consumed on
sitc. The applicants is not intending to excced the amount of beer and ale produced. Flowever, The
applicant requests that the amount of on sitc sales rcquired be reduced to 10% of the annual production
SetUngfhe of the brewcry.
Standard foi
wo,ieaa„ Relationship of Variance to the Existing Uses and Structures in The Vicinity:
Alplne Resortsr
Lionshead is zoned Commercial Core lI which includes this use (brew-pub) as a conditional use.
Dcgree to Which Relicf From The Strict & Litcral Interpretation and Enforcement of A Special
Regulation is Necessary:
The Old Gondola building is equipped with loading docks, tnick staging area and a freight elevator
system which will make deliveries and shipments feasible. In addition, a portion of the product
created within the brewery will be shipped onto the ski mountain for use in on mountain food service
venues. Ttiis product will be transported via the tunnel/gondola shipping sys[em connected to the Old
Gondola Building. The impact of the brew-pub's wholesale production will be reduced by each barrel
shipped up the mountain.
Effect of Variance on Light, Air, Etc.
1. Openiiig the Brew-Pub should help other businesses in Lionshead by keeping skiers in the core
area and by providing a locally made product to those businesses which would like to buy the
product (this would further reduce the amount of product shipped by truck).
2. The wholesale product not sold to local businesses and not shipped to on mountain food service
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facilities will be shipped out of Vail by truck from the West side of the Old Gondola Building.
This will increase truck traffic. However, this will be coordinated to take place during lower
traffic volume periods.
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3. There should be no impact on public safety.
4. The Old Gondola Building has adequate truck loadinb, sewer, water, power and natural gas
facilities to handle this use.
5. The production of beer that is intended to be used in this facility has no odor impacts. The waste
products are not toxic and are safe for disposal in a municipal sanitary seNver system.
Compliance With Town of Vail Comprehensive Pian
The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes amenities and services that enhance the guest's experience. The
brew-pub would provide a true Bavarian beer and ale product in line with the atmosphere of dle 7'own
ancl Would hence provide just such a service as described above. The Hubcap Brew-pub in Vail
Village is an example of this type of establishment. We would like to provide a similar experience for
the Lionshead guests.
Cf1'cct Upon thc Charactcr of thc Arca, Gtc.
The brew-pub should providc an additional amenity in Lionshead for guests, and should make
Lionshcad a more desirable location for guests to spend their time. There is no effect on the bulk, size
or shapc of the Old Gondola Building will be located inside of the existing building (in the Old
Gondola Tcrminal Spacc).
Rclatiouship and Impact on Dcvclopmcnt Objcctivcs of 7'hc'Town
"rhis proposed use will be consistent with the development objectives of the town because it will
provide an additional guest amenity.
Plcasc call with qucstions.
Sincerely,
cc: Ingrid Keiser
` Kent Myers
D1vid E. Thorpe, Manager, Pre-Construction Ed O'Brien
Design & Construction Joe Macy
Jack Hunn
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Vail Resorts Deyelopmcnt Company
Vail • Breckenridye • Keystone . Beaver Creek'D . Bachelor GulchO . Arrowhead
May 14, 1997 ~ e
Mr. Dominic Mauriello
Town Planner
Dept. Of Community Development
Town Of Vail
75 South Frontage Rd. West
Vail, CO 81657 .
RE: Old Gondola Building Brew-Pub
Supplemental Inforination - Conditional Use Application
Dear pominic:
Thank yoti for• calling me on May 13, 1997 to clarify items tlzat the Town of Vail
requires to complete the application for- conditional iise for the brew-pub project at the
old gondola building. It is our understanding that the clarif cations within this letter
will make our initial application complete.
1'he following items were delivered to the Town of Vail Dcpartment of Community
Development on May 14, 1997:
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SmnAardlor 1. Floor plans of the proposed brew-pub
Woild Clafs
A1plneResortl! 2, New envelopes for the mailing list of adjacent property owners.
In adciition to the above items, you requested that we clarify the following:
1. Parking plan and necds: It is our intention to pay a fee in lieu of constructing
additional parking spaces. We do not have space in which to construct additional
parking at this time. If this requires a variance of._any sort we hereby request that
variance as a part of this application process. Please notify me of any additional
formal documentation that you would require relative to this need.
2. Loading and delivery plans: Enclosed for your review are photographs of the
loading dock and the approach road at the West side of the old gondola building.
This loading dock would be the point of transfer for raw materials (in bound),
solid waste products and beer and ale products (outbound). The old gondola
building is equipped with a freight elevator and warehouse space capable of
handling the inputs, outputs and work in progress of this new operation. The
delivery of raw materials will consist of approximately four (4) truck loads of
~ product per year. That product would be malt and hops. Spent grain would be
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picked up by a local livestock owner in voliimes of less than one full pick up load
per day. The beer and ale product that would be shipped out of the facility would
amount to one small panel truck load of product per day. These deliveries and
shipments will be scheduled to avoid peal; traffic periods season by season. We
wotild be happy to get as specific as is practically necessary to clarify this
information.
3. Clarification of duration of conditional use request: It is our hope to make the
brew-pub a successful, long term venture in Lionshead. We understanci that the
community is currently conducting a master plan process for Lionshead. We will
work with the Town of Vail Department of Commtinity Development to respect
the master planning process. We would prefer to achieve a conditional use pernlit
without a time limit since this is an acceptable use (brew-pub) within Commercial
Core Two. We realize that our request for variance and the nature of the use may
make this reqLiest more complicated. We are more than willin; to discuss the
appropriate approach to tllis issLie.
Thank you again Cor working with us to clarify this application process. We remain
available to fiirther discuss these, or any other issues that arise relative to our plans for
a brew-pub.
Sincerely, cc: Mike Mollica - TOV
- Kent Myers
David . Thoipe, Manaber, Pre-Construction Ed O'Brien
Design & Construction Ingrid Keiser '
Jack Hunn
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4 AMEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department DATE: June 9, 1997
. SUBJECT: A request for a final review for the establishment of Special Development District . ,
#35, Austria Haus, to allow for the redevelopment of the Austria Haus, located at . 242 East Mcadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing.
Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, lnc., represented by Gordon Pierce
Planner: George Ruther
1. BACKGROUND
On March 25, 1997, the Vail Town Council held an aftcrnoon worksession and evening public
hcaring to discuss thc first rcading of Ordinancc #4, Serics of 1997, an ordinance providing for
thc cstablishmcnt of Special Dcvclopment District #35, Austria Haus; adopting a developmcnt
plan for Special Devclopment District #35; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Upon
rcview of Ordinance 94, the Town Council approved thc ordinance on first reading with seven
conditions. Onc of the conditions required that the applicant reappear before the Planning and
Environmcntal Commission with an amcndcd proposal for the Comrnission's revicw and
rccommcndation.
On April 14, 1997, the Planning and Environmcntal Commission held a public hearing to consider
an'amcnded proposal for the establishment of Special Development District (SDD) #35, Austria
Haus. Thc amcndcd proposal was in response to changes requested by the Vail Town Council at
. the first reading of a proposed ordinancc estabiishing SDD #35. Upon review of the amended ,
proposal, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the
amended proposal for the establishment of SDD #35 to the Vail Town Council.
On April 15, 1997, the applicant appeared before the Vail Town Council for the second reading of
Ordinance # 4, Series of 1997. Upon consideration of the Planning and Environmental
Commission's recommendation of approval and review of the amended proposal, the Town
Council voted (4-3) to deny the ordinance stating that the applicant had not met the intention of
the conditions of approval placed on the project at first reading.
On April 23, 1997, thc Town Staff inet with the Town Council to discuss the future of the Austria
Haus redevelopment and for the Council to provide specific direction to the Austria Haus
developers. The following direction was given by thc Council:
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Towm Council Direction
1. Reduce the proposed GRFA within the Austria Haus by 5,000 squarc feet.
2. The maximum building height for the Austria Haus shall NOT exceed 48'.
3. Rcmove the penthouse lcvel to reduce the number of building stories from five to
four.
-=4. No less than 10,100 square feet of accommodation unit square footage shall be - ~
A constructed in the Austria Haus. The 10,100 square feet shall be apportioned into
whichever number of units the developers feel are appropriate to successfully
operate a hotel.
5. Two 20' foot setbacks on the property shall be maintained. Preference should be
given to the west and south setbacks.
6. The proposed 4,649 square feet of commercial spaces shall be maintained as it
providcs the necessary commcrcial link between the Village and Crossroads.
7. All parking shall be on-site and a land trade is an acceptable means of
accommodating the necessary arca of the parking structure.
8. A community room shall be provided within the Austria Haus for meetings,
brcakfasts and thc likc.
9. Thc loading and dclivery plan shall bc rcdcsigned to reduce the negative impacts
on the streetscape (pcdestrians, gucst vehicles, ctc.)
10. The staff will make brief presentations to the Council during the normal PEC
reports. These prescntations will includc.full size.plans and copies of all
memoranda.
11. The proposed deadlines of June 22 and July 22 are extremely aggressive. The
developers should rethink thc deadlincs and request extensions as necessary.
12. The staff will make a presentation to the Town Council and PEC on May 6th
rcgarding the pros and cons of both SDDs and the East Village Homeowner's
advocated PA-1 zone district. On May 6th, the Council will decide which
application they will review. .
' l 3. The Town Council did not feel it was appropriate to express their preference on
the architectural design. Instead, they felt the design of the building should be left
to the architect.
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i On May 6, 1997, at the requcst of the Town Council, thc Town Staff made a presentation to thc
Council regarding the Special Development District and rezoning processes. The purpose ofthe
presentation was to inform the Council of the pros and cons of using an SDD vs rezoning in the
rcdevelopment of the Austria Haus. Upon listening to staff's presentation, the Council
unanimously (6-0) directed the Austria Haus developers to proceed with a Special Development
District.
On May 19, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a worksession to discuss the
. cstablishment of SDD #35. The Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed the revised .
. plans and resolved four issues with the applicant. The Planning and Environmental Commission resolved that the 12-foot wide, concrete unit paver walkway in East Meadow Drive need not be
constructed, that pedestrian access through a portion of Slifer Square as originally proposed
should be constructed and a landscape planter be added west of the proposed bus shelter, that the
pool deck location, as proposed is appropriate, and lastly, that the architecture of the "turret" at
the northeast corner of the building is acceptable.
H. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon Pierce, is requesting a
workscssion with thc Planning and Environmcntal Commission to discuss thc establishmcnt of
Spccial Dcvclopmcnt District #35, locatcd at 242 East Mcadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block
5-D, Vail Villagc First Filing. The applicant is proposing to establish a new Special
Uevelopment District overlay to the underlying zone district of Public Accommodation, to
facilitate the redevelopment of the existing Austria Haus.
The applicant is proposing significant improvements to the existing Austria Haus property. The
Austria Haus is intendcd to become a member-owned resort club/lodge, comprising a mix of hotel
accommodation units and two and thrcc-bcdroom club units with associated club
amcnities/facilitics. The Austria Haus proposal is intended to provide additional hotel and
"hotel-type" accommodation units in the Town of Vail. The applicant is proposing to
incorporate 18 memtier-owned club units (11 three-bedroom & 7 two-bedroom), with 25
hotel rooms and one on-site manager's residence (Type III Employee Housing Unit). The
applicant is proposing 5,402 square feet of new commercial/retail space on the main level of
the Austria Haus. The Austria Haus proposal includes a front desk reception/registration
area operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week, a lounge, an exercise room, meeting
room facilities, a food service pantry, member ski storage, an outdoor pool and other
accessory facilities commonly associated with hotels and lodges.
Swnma ,ry of Changes
The following summarizes the changcs from the April 14 and May 19 SDD proposals:
1. The number of club units was reduced from 22 to 18, the number of hotel rooms was
reduced from 28 to 25, and al I lock-off units have been eliminated.
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2. 7,697square feet of gross building area has been removed (5,205 sq. ft. of GRFAl2,492
sq. ft. of othcr building area) from the April 14 SDD proposal.
3. The building height has been reduced to 48 feet maximum from finish grade.
4. A meeting room, food service pantry and an outdoor pool have been added.
. ' S. The parking reyuirement continues to be met on-site.
6. = The brick paver pedestrian walkway has been replaced with an asphalt walkway.
7. 933 square feet of commercial square footage has been added to the April 14 SDD
proposal.
8. At least 10, 100 (10,261) square feet of accommodation unit square footage has been
maintained.
Thc applicant has identificd what they believe to be the public benefits which will be realized as a
result of the Austria Haus redevelopment and Special Development District #35.
Public Benefits
1. An increasc in thc annual occupancy of thc Austria Haus.
2. The addition of approximately 5,400 squarc fcct of rctail spacc (sales tax gencrating).
3. The partial implemcntation of thc recommcnded Strcetscape Master Plan improvements to
East Meadow Drivc.
4. . The completion of the commcrcial.loop in the Village, via-the construction of a well-lit,
hcated pedestrian walkway.
5. Thc removal of 25 surface parking spaccs and the construction of an underground parking
structure designed to accommodate 63 vehicles.
6. Landscape improvements to Slifer Squarc, East Meadow Drive and the Gore Creek
streambank.
III. ZONING ANALYSIS
The development standards for a Special Development District shall be proposed by the applicant.
Development standards including lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site
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coverage, landscaping and parking and loading shall be determined by the Town Council as part
of the approved development plan, with consideration of the recommendations of the Planning
and Environmental Commission and staff. Before the Town Council approves devclopment
standards that deviate from the underlying zone district, it shall bc determined that such deviations
provide benefits to the Town that outweigh the adverse effects of such deviations. This
determinarion is to be made based upon the evaluation of the proposed Special Development
District's compliance with the review criteria outlined in the following section.
' Thc Community Development Department staff has prepared a Zoning Analysis for the proposed
Austria Haus redevclopment based on the revised plans. The Zoning Analysis compares the _
devclopment standards outlined by the underlying zone district of Public Accommodation, the April 14, 1997 proposal, the May 19, 1997 proposal and the June 9, 1997 proposal.
Lot size: 24,089 sq. ft. /0.553 acres
I3uildable area: 24,089 s9. ft. /0.553 acres
Devclopment Underlying Zoning April 14, 1997 May 19, 1997 June 9, 1997
Standard of Pubifc Accommodation SDD proposal SDD proposal SDD proposal
• GRHA: KO% or 19,271 sq. f't. 168%, or 40,429 sq. ft. 146°/a or 35,240 sq. ft. 146% or 35,224 sq. ft.
Dwclling units: 13.8 DU's 36.5 DU's (22 DU's, 31 DU's (18 DU's, 25 31 DU's (18 DU's, 25
28 /\U's, I Typc III LI-tt!) AU's 1 Type III EIIU) AU's 1 Type III EHU)
Sitc covcragc: 55'% or 13,249 sq. R. 8 I°/, or 19,634 sq. ft. 73% or 17,525 sq. ft. 73% or 17,525 sq. ft.
Sctbacks:
front: 20' 0' 2' 2'
sidcs: 20' S' / 20' 4722' 4722'
rcar: 20' 7' 19' (1-1/2' @, thc pool 19' (1-1/2' @ the pool
dcck) deck)
I lcight: 48' sloping 56.5' 48' max. _ 48' (from finish grade)
45' Ilat 52' 45' max. 47.4'
60' towcr n/a n/a n/a
Parking: pcr T.O.V. codc Scction 18.52 65 spaces required 61 spaces required 60 spaces required
66 spaces proposed 63 spaces proposed 63 spaces proposed .
in thc garagc in the garage in the garage
Landscaping: 30% or 7,227 sq. ft. 18.2 % or 4,542 sq. ft. 19% or 4,619 sq. ft. 19% or 4,619 sq. ft.
Loading: per T.O.V. code Section 18.52 I berth at drop-off area 1 berth at drop-off area 1 berth at drop-off area
Commcrcial
sq. footage: 10% or 1,927 sq. ft. 1 I% or 4,469 sq. ft. 16% or 5,582 sq. ft. 15% or 5,402 sq. ft.
Common area: 35% of allowable GRFA 35% or 14,004 sq. ft. 36% or 12,810 sq. ft. 36% or 12,714 sq. ft.
Gross sq. ft: n/a 74,302 sq. ft. 66,897 sq. ft. 66,605 sq. ft.
(includes garage) (includes garage) (indudes garage)
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AUSTRIA HAUS
SQUARE FOOTAGE ANALYSIS (6/9/97)
Floor Common Area - Commercial Area - Accommodation Dwelling Units - Parking Area - Totai - Square
- Levels Square Footage Square Footage Units - Square Square Footage Square Footage Footage
Footage
Parking 2,712 sq. ft. 13,265 sq. ft. 15,977 sq. ft.
Level
lst Floor 4,540 sq. ft. 5,402 sq. ft. 3,034 sq. ft. 12,976 sq. ft.
2nd Floor 1,557sq. ft. 3,554 sq. ft. 8,055 sq. ft. 13,166 sq. ft.
3rd Floor 1,645 sq. ft. 4,129 sq. ft. 7,759 sq. ft. 13,533 sq. ft.
4th Floor 2,260 sq. ft. 2,578 sq. ft. 6,115 sq. ft. 10,953 sq. ft.
TOTAL 12, 714 sq. ft. 5,402 sq. ft. 10,261 sq. ft. 24,963 sq. ft. 13,265 sq. ft. 1166,605 s. ft
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IV. THE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENT PROCESS
Chapter 18.40 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code provides for thc establishmcnt of Special
D.cvclopmcnt Districts in thc 7'own of Vail. According to Scction 18.40.010, thc purpose of a
Special Development District is, "To encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land, in order to
promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of
. the new development within the Town; to facilitate the adequate and economical
provision of streets and utilities; to preserve the natural and scenic features of open .
space areas; and to further the overaii goals of the community as stated in the Vail
Comprehensive Plan. An approved development plan for a Special Development
District, in conjunction with the properties underlying zone district, shall establish
the requirements for guiding development and uses of property included in the
Special Development District."
The Municipal Code provides nine design criteria, which shall be used as the principal criteria in
cvaluating thc merits of the proposed Special Development District. It shall be the burden of the
applicant to demonstrate that submittal material and thc proposed development plan comply with
cach of the following standards, or demonstrate that one or more of them is not applicable, or that
a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. The staff has addressed
cach of thc ninc SDD rcvicw critcria bclow:
A. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood
and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height,
buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation.
Staff belicves the applicant has designcd a structure which rclates well to the site and the
surrounding neighborhood. The mass of the Austria Haus is appropriate for the site and
takcs into consideration the massing of the buildings on the adjoining properties. The
. building steps down on the east and west ends to insure a smooth transition between
properties and docs not crcate an imposing "canyon" along property lines. The north side
of the Austria Haus was designcd with a pedestrian scale in mind. The rctail shops on the
north side of the Austria Haus create a commercial connection along East Meadow Drive,
between Slifer Square and the Village Centcr retail shops. The commercial connection
has been missing along this portion of East Mcadow Drive and staff believes that the
Austria Haus will enhance the character of the Village.
The exterior building materials of the Austria Haus are a mixture of stone, stucco and
wood. The roof material is proposed to be a reddish, tile-type roof similar to the material
used on the Sonnenalp Bavaria Haus. The applicant has proposed to incorporate irrigated
flower boxes into the design of the structure. The use of divided light windows all around
the building creates a European-feel and reduces the appearance of too much glass. Staff
believes that the combination of building materials has been well incorporated into the
design of the Austria Haus. The applicant has proposed that the exterior stucco color be
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an off-white to yellowish/cream color to blend in with the exteriors of the Mountain Haus
and the Village Center buildings.
The development standards for the underlying zone district indicate that the maximum
hcight for buildings with sloping roofs ehall be 48 feet. The applicant is requesting that
the maximum building height for the Austria Haus be approximately 48 feet, from finish
grade. The approximate height is based on existing (1997) and proposed topography of
the Austria Haus property, and not the original topography of the site (pre-1963).
• Original topography of the site is not available, since the Ausiria Haus was constructed in
. Vail prior to zoning (and prior to the requirement that a topographic survey be submitted
prior to development). Staff believes, based upon the location of the existing retaining
walls and the condition of the streambank, that the site was "cut" when the Austria Haus
was built. While it is difficult to know exactly how much of the site was "cut", staff
would conscrvatively estimate that approximately 2- 3 feet of soil was removed. Given
this conservative consideration, staff would estimate the actual building height proposed
for the Austria Haus would be 50 - 51 feet. According to the Vail Village Master Plan
Conceptual Building Height Plan, the Austria Haus should be 3-4 stories in height, with a
building story being approximatcly nine fect, cxcluding the roof. The plan further
indicates that one additional floor of residential/lodging may also be accommodated on the
Austria Haus sitc.
B. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, effcient and workable
relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
The Austria Haus is located immcdiatcly adjacent to the Vail Village Commercial Core.
The Austria Haus is bound on the cast by Slifer Square and the Mountain Haus, on the
west by the Villagc Center residential/commercial buildings and on the south by Gore
Creek, the Covcred Bridge Building, Gasthof Gramshammer and the Creekside Building.
Each of these buildings are a mixed-use development incorporating commercial/retail
spacc with residcntial and/or accommodation units.
Thc applicant is proposing a mixed-usc dcvclopment that is in compliance with the uses
allowed in the underlying zonc district. The underlying zoning of Public Accommodation
encourages the development of lodges (accommodation units) and accessory eating,
drinking and retail establishments at a density of twenty-five dwelling units per acre. The
applicant is proposing to redcvelop thc Austria Haus at a density of 56 dwelling units per
acre, with 5,402 sq. ft of commerciaUretail space on the main level of the building.
Included in the density figure are eighteen member-owned club units (fractional fee), -
twenty-five hotel rooms (accommodation units) and one on-site manager's residence
(Typc 111, Employce Housing Unit).
The applicant's proposal differs greatly from the existing use of the property. Currently,
the Austria Haus includes thirty-six accommodation units, and one dwelling unit, equaling
nineteen dwelling units, or 34 dwelling units per acre, a restaurant and a limited amount of
commercial/retail space on the east end of thc building. Parking at the Austria Haus is
_ accommodated by a twenty-five space surface parking lot. Of the twenty-five spaces,
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fifteen arc considered legal, non-conforming parking spaces. The other tcn spaccs are off-
site and are not considered legal parking spaces for zoning purposes. An informal
loading/dclivery/trash area exists on the west end of thc building.
EmRloyee Housing Repuirements
As indicated in a number of the goals and objectives of the Town's Master Plans,
providing affordable housing for employees is a critical issue which should be addressed
. through the planning process for Special Development District proposals. In reviewing .
. thc Austria Haus proposal for employee housing needs, staff relied on the Town of Vail Employee Housing Report.
Staff Recommended Range Calculations:
Thc staff believcs that the Austria Haus redevelopment will crcate a need for additional
cmployecs. Of thc 39 additional employees, at least 12 employees (30%) will need to be
provided deed-restricted housing by the developers of the Austria Haus. The staff
recommended range is based on:
1. the type of retail and office use proposed in the commercial spaces within
thc Austria Haus;
2. the size of the Austria Haus lodging component; and
3. the high-Icvel of serviccs and amenities proposed by the developers for the
gucsts of thc Austria Haus.
a) RctaiUScrvicc Commcrcial = 4,622 sq. ft. @(6.5/1000 sq. ft.)=30.0 employees
(middlc of range)
. b) Office: real estatc = 780 sq. ft. @(7.5/1000 sq. ft.) = 5.9 employees
(middle of rangc)
c) Lodging* = 25 units @(1.25/room) =31.2 employees
(top of range)
d) Multi-Family (club units) = 18 units @(0.4/unit) = 7.2 employees
(range docs not vary)
Total =743 employees
(-36 cxisting employees) =39 employees
. (X 0.30 multiplier) =12 new employees
*Lodging has a particularly largc variation of employees per room, depending upon
factors such as size of facility and level of service/support services and amenities provided.
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Depending upon the size of the employee housing unit provided, it is possible to have up
to two employees per bedroom. For example, a two-bedroorn unit in the size range of
450 - 900 square feet, is possible of accommodating three to four employees. Thesc
figures are consistent with the requirements for the Type 1II employee housing units
outlined in the Municipal Code.
The applicant intends to comply with the employee housing requirement. The applicant
, proposes to provide housing for 12 employees by dced restricting 6 existing one-bedroom
' units at Solar Vail. Each of the one-bedroom units is approximately 600 square feet in
size, has full kitchen facilities and is conveniently located on the Town of Vail Bus Route.
A letter of intent from the applicant has been attached for referencc.
Overall, staff believes that the density and uses proposed by the applicant for the Austria
Haus do not conflict with thc cornpatibility, cfficicncy or workability of the surrounding
uscs and/or activitics. In fact, staff feels that the proposed Austria Haus redevelopment
will enhance the cxisting uses and activities in the Village.
C. Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 18.52. of
the Town of Vail Municipal Code.
. Parking and loading requirements for dcvclopment are established in Chapter 18.52 of the
Municipal Codc. Thc parking and loading rcquircments are based on the squarc footage
of the uses proposed within a building. Based on the square footage of the uses proposed
by thc applicant, 74.21 parking spaces and onc loading/del i very berth are required on-site.
Thc Municipal Codc allows "grand fath cri ng" of thc cxisting legal non-conforming parking
spaces. Currently, fiftecn legal, non-conforming parking spaces exist on the property.
Thcrcforc, thc parking rcquircmcnt for thc proposcd Austria Haus redevelopment is
59.21 ncw parking spaccs. The applicant is proposing an underground parking siructurc
designed to accommodatc 63 parking spaces, an employee lounge, mechanical space, and
an cnclosed trash facility.
Thc applicant is proposing one loading/dclivery berth in the front entry drop-off area,
located on thc north side of the building, adjaccnt to East Meadow Drive. Much of the
drop-off area is within Town of Vail right-of-way. Staff recognizes that this area is
convcniently located near the entrances to the front desk and the commercial/retail shops,
howcver, wc feel that thc usc of the drop-off area may be compromised by the loading and
delivery of goods. In staff's opinion, thc front entry drop-off area should be used by the
guests of the Austria Haus. Staff believes that trying to accommodate loading and
dclivery in this area may result in conflicts bctween guests, vehicles accessing the parking
structure, and delivery trucks.
D. Conformity with the applicable elements of the Vai! Comprehensive Plan, Town
policoes and Urban Design Plan.
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Vail Land Uce Plan
The goals contained in the Vail Land Use Plan are to be used as the Town's policy
guidelines during the review process of establishing a new Special Development District.
Staff has reviewed the Vail Land Use Plan and believes the following policies are relcvant
to the review of this proposal:
1. General Growth/DevelQ.pment
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a.
balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both
thc visitor and the permanent resident.
1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water, and other natural
resources should be protected as the Town grows.
1.3 The quality of dcvelopment should bc maintained and upgrade whenever
possible.
1.4 The original thcme of the old Village Core should be carried into new
development in the Village Core through continued implementation of the
Urban Design Guidc Plan.
1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing
devcloped areas (infill).
1.13 Vail rccognizcs its strcam tract as bcing a dcsirable land feature as well as
its potcntial for public usc.
3, Commercial
3.1 The hotel bed base should be preserved and .used more efficiently. 3.2 The Village and Lionshead arc thc best location for hotels to serve the
future needs of the destination skier.
3.4 Commercial growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas
to accommodate both local and visitor needs.
4. Village Core/Lionshead
4.1 Future commercial development should continue to occur primarily in
existing commercial areas. Future commercial development in the Core
areas needs to be carcfully controlled to facilitate access and delivery.
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4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing
character of each area is preserved through the implementation of the
. Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Pian.
~ Residential
5.1 Quality timeshare units should be accommodated to help keep occupancy
rates up. .
Staff believes the proposed cstablishment of the new Special Development District (#35)
is in concert with the goals and policies of the Vail Land Use Plan as outlined above.
Vail Village Master Plan
The Vail Village Master Plan is intended to servc as a guide to the staff, review boards
--and Town Council in analyzing futurc proposals for development in Vail Village and in
legislating effective ordinances to deal with the such development. The staff has identified
the following goals, objectives and policies as being relevant to this proposal:
Goal #1 Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserving the unique
architectural scale of the Village in order to sustain its sense of
community and identity.
1.1 Objectivc: Implement a consistent Development Review Process to
reinforce the character of the Village.
1.1,1 Polic~ Development and improvement projects approved in
the Village shall be consistent with the goals,
objcctives, policies and design considerations as
. outlined in the.Vail Village Master Plan and Urban
- Dcsign Guide Plan.
1.2 Objective: Encouragc thc upgrading and redevelopment of residential
and commercial facilitics.
1.2.1 Policx;. Additional development may be allowed as identified
by the action plan as is consistent with the Vail
Village Master Plan and Urban Design Guide Plan.
1.3 Objective: Enhance new development and redevelopment through
public improvements done by private developers working in
cooperation with the Town.
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1.3.1 Polic)L Public improvements shall be developed with the
participation of the private sector working with.the
Town.
Goal #2 To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round economic health and viability for the Village and for the community as a whole.
2.1 Objective: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas
. . throughout the Village and allow for development that is
compatible with these established land use patterns.
23 Objective: Increase the number of residential units available for short-
tcrm, overnight accommodations.
2.3.1 Policy~ The devclopment of short-term accommodation
units is strongly encouraged. Residential units that
are developed above existing density levels are
rcquired to be designed or managed in a manner that
makes them available for short-term overnight
rcntal.
2.4 Objective: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial
activity where compatible with existing land uses.
2.5 Objective: Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation and
maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to
bcttcr servc the necds of our guests.
2.5.1 Policv: Recreation amenities, common areas, meeting
. facilities and other amenities shall be preserved and
- cnhanced as a part of any redevelopment of lodging
propcrties.
2.6 OWective: Encourage the development of affordable housing units
through the efforts of the private sector.
2.6.1 Policy.; Employee housing units may be required as part of
- any new or redeveloped project requesting density
over that allowed by existing zoning.
Goal #3 To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking
egperience throughout the Village.
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3.1 Objective: Physically improve the existing pcdestrian ways by
landscaping and other improvements. 3.1.1 Poli_Qy: Private development projects shall incorporate
stre..-scape improvements (such as paver treatments,
lanu,caping, lighting and seating areas), along
adjacent pedestrian ways.
. 3. ].3 Policv: Flowers, trees, water features and other landscaping
. shall be encouraged througbout thc Towm in -
locations adjacent to, or visible from, public areas.
3.2 Objective: Minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to
the greatest extent possible.
12.1 Policv: Vehicular traffic will be eliminated or reduced to
absolutely minimal necessary levels in the
pedestrianized areas of the Village.
3.4 Ob'ec~ tive: Develop additional sidcwalks, pedestrian-only walkways
. and accessible green space areas, including pocket parks
and strcam access.
3.4.2 PolicL Privatc dcvelopment projects shall be required to
incorporate new sidewalks along strcets adjacent to
the projcct as designated in the Vail Village Master
Plan and/or Rccreation Trails Master Plan.
Goal #4 To preserve existing open space areas and expand green space
opportunities. 4.1 Obj'ective: , lmprove cicisting open space areas and create new plazas.
with grecn space and pocket parks. Recognize the different
rolcs of cach type of open space in forming the overall
fabric of thc Village.
4.1.4 PoliU~ Open space improvements, including the addition of
accessible green space as described or graphically
shown in the Vail Village Master Plan andJor Urban
Dcsign Guide Plan, will be re9uired in conjunction
with private infill or redevelopment projects.
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Goal #5 Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency and aesthetics of the
transportation and circulation system throughout the Village.
5,1 Ob,jective: Meet parking demands with public and private parking
facilities.
5.1.1 Polic~ For new development that is located outside of the
Commercial Core 1 Zone District, on-site parking
. shall be provided (rather than paying into the
parking fund) to meet any additional parking .
demand as required by the Zoning Code.
5.1.5 PoliU: Redevelopment projects shall be strongly
cncouraged to provide underground or visually
, concealed parking.
Goal #6 To insure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements
of the Village.
6.1 Objective: Provide service and delivery facilities for existing and new
development.
Vail Village Mastcr Plan and Building~Hcight Plan
Gcnerally spcaking, it is thc goal of thc Building Neight Plan to maintain the concentration
of low-scalc buildings in thc Core arca, whilc positioning largcr buildings along thc
northern periphery. According to the Conceptual Building Height Plan contained within
the Vail Village Mastcr Plan, the Austria HauS is located within an area proposed to have
building heights of a maximum range of three to four stories. A building story is defined
. as 9' of height, not including thc roof.
Vail Villaec Mastcr Pian Action Plan
According to the Action Plan, the Austria Haus property is an area intended for
residential/lodging infill along the south side of the property and commercial infill along
the north side of the property.
According to the Vail Village Master Plan, the Austria Haus property is located within
mixed-use sub-area #1-8, Sonnenalp (Austria Haus)/Slifer Sauare:
. "Commercial infill along East Meadow Drive to provide a stronger edge to street
and commercial activity generators to reinforce the pedestrian loop throughout the
Village. Focus of infill is to provide improvements to pedestrian circulation with
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separated walkway including buffer, along East Meadow Drive. Accommodating
on-site parking and maintaining the bus route along East Meadow Drive are two
significant constraints that must be addressed. One additional floor of
residentiaUlodging may also be accommodated on this site. Specific emphasis
should be placed on the following Vail Village Master Plan objectives: 2.3, 2.4,
2.6,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.1,5.1,6.1."
Vail Village Design Considerations
The Town of Vail adopted the Vail Village Design Considerations in 1980. The Design
Considerations were revised in 1993. The Design Considerations are considered an
integral part of thc Vail Village Urban Design Plan. The Design Considerations are
intended to:
? guide growth and change in ways that will enhance and preserve the essential
qualities of the Village; and
? serve as design guidelines instead of rigid rules of development; and
? help influence the form and design of buildings.
Thc Vail Village Design Considcrations are dividcd into two categories (urban design
considerations and architectural/landscape considerations):
1. URBAN DES[GN CONS[DERATIONS
These considerations relate to general, large-scale land use planning issues, as well as form
considcrations which affect more than one property or even whole areas. These considerations
arc primarily thc purvicw of thc Planning and Environmcntal Commission.
A. PEDESTRIANIZATION . A major objective for Vail Village is to encourage pedestrian circulation through an
interconnected nctwork of safe, pleasant pedestrian ways. Many of the improvements
recognized in the Urban Design Guide Plans, and accompanying Design Considerations,
are to reinforce and expand the quality of pedestrian walkways throughout the Village.
Since vehicular traffic cannot be removed from certain streets (bus routes, delivery
access), a totally care-free pedestrian system is not achievable throughout the entire
Villagc. Therefore, several levcls of pedcstrianization have been identified. The level of
pedestrianization most appropriate for the proposed Austria Haus redevelopment is the
joint vehicle/pedestrian use of the roadway.
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• $t f Responsc:
T'he staff has concluded that the improvements recommended for East Meadow Drive in
the 1991 Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan should be implemented. This includes a
reduction in street width from 30 feet to 26 feet (14 foot bus lane and 12 foot attached,
paver pedestrian walk). The applicant is proposing to replace thc street and reconstruct it
to the desired width. The applicant is NOT proposing to construct the 12-foot wide
pedestrian walk out of pavers.
The applicant is also proposing to construct a 15 - 20 foot wide, heated pedestrian walkway immediately adjacent to the north side of thc building. Staff believes that these .
improvements reinforce and significantly improve the pedestrian walkways throughout the
Village by providing places for people to walk without forcing them into the bus lane.
The creative use of concrete unit pavers emphasizes the pedesirian character and offers a
clear and attractive pedestrian route. The retail space on the main level of the Austria
Haus closes the commercial loop from Slifer Square to Village Center.
B. VEHICLE PENETRATION
To maximize to thc extent possible, all non-resident traffic should be routed along the
Frontage Road to Vail Villagc/Lionshead Parking Structures.
In conjunction with pcdestrianization objectivcs, major emphasis is focused upon reducing
auto pcnetration into the center of the Villagc. Vail Road and Vail Valley Drive will
continuc to serve as major routes for service and resident access to the Village.
Road constrictions, traffic circles, signage, and other measures are indicated in the Guide
Plans to visually and physically discourage all but essential vehicle pcnetration upon the
Frontagc Road. Alternative access points and private parking relocation, where feasible,
should be considered to further rcduce traffic conflicts in thc Village.
• Staff Response:
The redevelopment of the Austria Haus will increase vehicular traffic on Village Center
Road. According to the Environmental lmpact Assessment-Austria Haus Redevelopment,
prcpared by Design Workshop, Inc.:
"A slight increase automobile traffic is expected because of the projected inerease
in the number of visitors generatcd annually by the project. What is not known,
however, is how many of thcse additional guests will arrive by car; it is likely the
largest number of guests will continue to arrive in the winter and that most will
amve by van from the airport. Van deliveries will increase somewhat. Those
guests that arrive in their own car are likely to leave the car in the garage after they
amve, as the center village location of the project eliminates the need for a car. If
there is a potential for congestion anywhere, it is most likely to be in the small
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drop-off parking area in front of the building, whcre check-ins, deliveries and lost
drivers may converge. To some extent, this can be mitigated by improved
roadway directional signs, speedy guest valet service, careful management of
deliveries and incentives to encourage guests to leave their cars at home."
Along with the increase in automobile traffic, there will be an increase in delivery vehicle
traffic due to an increase in the commercial square footage on the property. 7'he
applicants anticipate that deliveries to the retail shops will likely arrive via UPS or similar
. types of couriers. Deliveries are to be accommodated in the drop-off area in the front of
thc building. Staff agrees with Design Workshop's assessment of the potential traffic impacts. While
there will likely be an increase in traffic on Village Center Road, there will not be an
increasc in traffic on the pedestrian portion of East Meadow Drive. The traffic control
gatc located at the intcrsection of Villagc Center Road and East Meadow Drive will
continue to prohibit all vehicle traffic except Town of Vail buses. Staff feels the applicant
has addressed traffic issues to the extent possible.
C. STREETSCAPE FRAMEWORK
To improve thc quality of the walking cxperiencc and give continuity to the pedestrian
ways, as a continuous system, two gcneral types of improvements adjaccnt to the
walkways arc considcred:
1. Open space and landscaping, berms, grass, flowers and tree planting as a
soft, colorful framework linkage along pedestrian routes; and plazas and
park greenspaces as open nodes and focal points along those routes.
2. Infill commercial storefronts, expansion of existing buildings, or new infill
dcvelopment to creatc new commercial activity generators to give streetlife
and visual interest, as attractions at key locations along pedestrian routes.
It is not intcnded to enclose all Village strcets with buildings as in the core areas. Nor is it '
desirable to leave pedestrian streets in thc opcn in somewhat undefined condition evident
in many other areas of Vail. Rather, it is desired to have a variety of open and enclosed
spaces, both built and landscaped, which create a strong framework for pedestrian walks,
as well as visual interest and activity.
• Staff Response:
The Austria Haus redevelopment improves the streetscape framework through the
creation of new commercial activity and inereases visual interest along East Meadow
Drivc. As stated previously, staff belicves the proposed redevelopment with 5,402 square
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fect of commercial area closes the critical commercial loop in the Village and provides
new street life where very little currently exists.
D. STREET ENCLOSURE
Whilc building facade heights should not be uniform from building to building, they should
provide a"comfortable" enclosure for the street.
Pcdcstcian streets are outdoor rooms, whose walls are formed by thc buildings. Tbe shape
and fecl of these "rooms" are created by the variety of heights and massing (3-dimensional 'variations), which give much of the visual interest and pedestrian scale unique to Vail. Very general rules, about the perception of exterior spaces have been developed by
designers, based on the characteristics of human vision. T'hey suggest that:
"an cxternal enclosure is most comfortable when its walls are approximately 1/2 as
high as the width of the space enclosed; if the ratio falls to 1/4 or less, the space
seems unenclosed; and if thc height is greater than the width it comes to resemble a
canyon".
In actual application, facades are seldom uniform in height on both sides of the street, nor
is this desired. Thus, some latitude is appropriatc in the application of this 1/2 to 1 ratio.
Using thc avcragc facadc hcight on both sides will generally still be a guide to the
comfortableness of the enclosurc being created.
In some instances, the "canyon" effect is acceptable and even desirable. For example, as a
short connccting linkagc between larger spaces, to give varicty to the walking experience.
For sun/shadc rcasons it is often advantageous to orient any longcr scgments in a
north/south direction. Long canyon streets in an east/west direction should generally be
discouragcd.
. When exceptions to thc gencral height criteria occur, special consideration should be given
to create a well-defined ground floor pedestrian emphasis to overcome the "canyon"
effcct. Canopies, awnings, arcades and building extensions can all create a pedestrian focus and
divcrt attention from the upper building hcights and "canyon" effect.
• Staff Resnonse:
East Meadow Drive, and thc pedestrian walkway adjacent to the Austria Haus, averages
approximately 43 feet in width. The Austria Haus (eaveline) adjacent to East Meadow
Drive and the pedestrian walkway is approximately 29 feet in height. Given that East
Meadow Drive is enclosed only on one side, and the arcade and landscaping creates an
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emphasis on the ground level of the building, staff believes the proposcd Austria Haus
creates a"comfortable" enclosure of the street and does not create a"canyon" effect. E. STREET EDGE
Buildings in the Village core should form a strong but irregular edge to the street.
Unlike many American towns, therc are no standard setback requirements for buildings in
. Vail Village. Consistent with the desire for intimate pedestrian scale, placement of
. portions of a building at or ncar the property line is allowed and encouraged to give strong ,
definition to the pedestrian streets.
This is not to imply continuous building frontage along the property linc. A strong street
edge is important for continuity, but perfectly aligned facades over too long a distance
tcnds to be monotonous. With only a few exceptions in the Village, slightly irregular
facade lines, building jogs, and landscaped areas, give the life to the street and visual
interest for pedestrian travel.
Where buildings jog to create activity pockets, other elements can be used to continue the
strect edgc: low planter walls, tree planting, raised sidewalks, texture changes in ground
surfacc, arcades, raised decks.
Plazas, patios, and grcen arcas arc important focal points for gathering, resting, oricnting
and should bc distributcd throughout thc Villagc with due consideration to spacing, sun
acccss, opportunities for vicws and pcdcstrian activity.
• Staff Res op nse:
Thc original Austria Haus design lackcd the irrcgular street edge of other properties in
Vail Villagc. The applicant, at thc request of the staff and PEC, has attempted to
introducc a morc irregular strcet edge through the horizontal stepping of the building on
t}ic east and west cnds. Thc east end of thc building has been stepped back from the property line and thc northeast corner has been cutback, opening this end of building up to
Slifer Square. The west-end of the building was stepped towards the street. While it was
the PEC's desire to see more stepping in the building, staff believes and recognizes the
constraints in doing so. Staff believes the uregular configuration of the landscape planters
in front of the building helps to lessen thc rathcr long, linear and uninterrupted street edge
along thc center portion of the Austria Haus.
F. BUILDING HEIGHT
Vail Village is perceived as a mix of two and three story facades, although there are also
four and five story buildingS. The mix of building heights gives variety to the street, which
is desirable. The height criteria are intended to encourage height in massing variety and to
discourage uniform building hcights along the strect.
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. , aff Response: Thc Austria Haus roof steps down on both cnds of the building, reducing the creation of a
"canyon" along the west property line and resulting in a building that is less obtrusive (on
Slifer Square) on the east end. The applicant has submitted a scale model of the new
structure in its Village Core context and this model will be available for use by the PEC
during the hcarings.
G. V1EWS AND FOCAL POINTS Vail's mountain/valley setting is a fundamental part of its identity. Views of the
mountains, ski slopes, creeks and other natural features are reminders to our visitors of the
mountain cnvironment and, by repeatcd visibility, are orientation reference points. Certain
building features also provide important orientation refcrences and visual focal points.
The most significant view comdors in the Village have been adopted as part of Chapter
18.73 of the Vail Municipal Codc. The view corridors adopted should not be considered
cxhausted. When evaluating a dcvelopment proposal, priority should be given to an
analysis of the impacted project on public views. Views that should be preserved originate
from either major pedestrian areas or public spaces, and include views of the ski mountain,
thc Gore Rangc, the Clock Tower, thc ftucksack Tower and other important man-made
and natural elemcnts that contributc to thc scnse of place associated with Vail. These
vicws, which have becn adoptcd by ordinance, were chosen due to their significance, not
only from an acsthetic standpoint, but also as oricntation reference points for pedesfians.
Development in Vail Village shall not encroach into any adopted view corridor, unless
approvcd undcr Chaptcr 18.73. Adopted corridors are listed in Chapter 18.73 of the Vail
Municipal Codc. Whcthcr affccting adoptcd vicw corridors or not, thc impact of
proposed development on views from public ways and public spaces must be identified
and considcrcd whcrc appropriatc.
• - Staff Responsc:
Although not directly impacting one of the five adopted view corridors, as listed in
Chapter 18.73 of the Vail Municipal Codc, the hcight of the building will have unpacts
from the Vail Transportation Centcr (transit terminal) and will also impact views from the
west and central stairs. Public views of the Village (roofline of structures) will be blocked
from these areas, however, views of Vail Mountain will remain. Overall, staff feels that
the benefits of providing a comfortable cnclosure to the street, and completing the
pedestrian and retail connection from Crossroads to the Covered Bridge is positive. Staff
fcels that the completion of this pedestrian connection is in compliance with Goal #3 of the
Vail Village Master Plan:
"To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking experience
throughout the Villagc."
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H. SERVI('F AND DELIVERY
Any building expansion should preserve the functions of existing service alleys. The few
service alleys that exist in the Village arc extremely important to minimizing vehicle
congestion on pedestrian ways. The use of, and vehicular access to, those alleys should
not be climinated except where functional alternatives are not provided.
In all new and remodeled construction, delivery which avoids or reduces impacts on
pcdcstrian ways should be explored; and adopted whenever practical, for immediate or
future use. Rear access, basement and below ground delivery corridors reduce
congestion. Weather protection increases delivery efficiency substantially. ~
Bclow grade delivery corridors are found in a few buildings in Vail Village
(Sitzmark/Gore Creek Plaza, Village Center, Vail Village Inn). Consideration should be
given to extending these comdors, where feasible, and the creation of new ones. As
buildings are constructed or rcmodcled, the opportunity may exist to develop segments of
a future system.
• Staff Resnonsc:
. Through the course of the revicw of the Austria Haus redevelopment proposal, several
loading and dclivery options were explored.
Thc applicant had originally proposed to provide one loading and delivery berth in the
underground parking structure. Howcver, concerns were expressed by the Village Center
Condominium owners that thcy would be negatively impacted by the noise generated from
the dclivery vchicles, since thc access to thc underground location was immediately
adjaccnt to thcir units.
Thc applicant had also explored thc possibility of gaining underground access to their
_ structure through the Village Center garage. It was determined that delivery vehicles
could not cntcr through Villagc Ccntcr duc to height limitations in the garage.
As mentioned previously, the applicant is proposing to provide for loading/delivery in the
front entry drop-off area. The applicant anticipates that deliveries to the retaiUcommercial
shops will arrive via UPS or similar types of courier. Staff continues to believe that this
location may ncgatively impact the pcdestrian use of this area of East Meadow Drive.
Staff feels the applicant has addresscd this issue to the extent possible.
1. SLTN / SHADE .
Due to Vail's aipine elimate, sun is an important comfort factor, especially in winter, fall
and spring. Shade areas have ambient tempcratures substantially below those of adjacent
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direct sunlight areas. On all but the warmcst of summer days, shade can casily lower
temperatures below comfortable levels and thercby, negatively impact use of those areas.
All new or expanded buildings should not substantially increase the spring and fall shadow
line (March 21 - September 23) on adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.
In all building construction, shade shall be considered in massing and overall height
consideration. Notwithstanding, sun/shade considerations are not intended to restrict
; building height allowances, but rather to influence the massing of buildings. Limited
height exceptions may be granted to meet this criteria.
• Staff Responsc:
Although the proposed height of the building will diminish the amount of sun, and likewise
increase shading, along East Meadow Drive (north side of the project), the provision of
heated public walkways crfectively mitigates this consideration, thus providing ice-free and
snow-free sidewalks. Additionally, the "opening up" of Slifer Square will insure adequate
light, air and open space to a public gathering space. Overall, staff believes the applicant's
proposal complies with the abovc-described considerations.
2. ARCHITECTURE/LANDSCAPE CONSIDERATIONS
ROOFS
Where visible, roofs are often one of the most dominant architcctural clements in any built
cnvironmcnt. In thc Village, roof form, color and tcxturc arc visibly dominant, and generally
consistcnt, which tcnds to unify thc building divcrsity to a grcat dcgrec.
The current expression, and objective, for roofs in the Village is to form a consistently unifying
backdrop for the architecture and pedestrian streetscape, and to avoid roofs which tend to stand
_ out individually or distract visually from the overall character. .
Roof Forms
Roofs within the Village are typically gable in form and of moderate-to-low pitch. Shed roofs are
frequently used for small additions to larger buildings. Free-standing shed roofs, butterfly roofs
and flat roofs, can be found in the Village, but they are generally considered to be out of character
and inappropriatc. Hip roofs likewise, arc rare and generally inconsistent with the character of the
Core Area. Towers are exceptions, in both form and pitch, to the general criteria, but do have an
established local vernacular-style which should be respected.
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. • Staff Resnonse
The roof form of thc Austria Haus has been reviscd several times from what was originally
proposcd. The original roof design of the Austria Haus had a significant amount of flat
roof arca. The majority of flat roof has now been replaced with a sloping roof leading to a .
more traditional ridges. The ends of the ridges have been "clipped", resulting in a hip roof
form. While a hip roof is generally considered inconsistent with the character of the
Villagc, the applicant believes this roof form helps to reduce the mass of the building.
Staff recognizes that the sloping roof form increases the perceived height of the building, especially on the east and west ends. Staff believes it is critical that the roof materials on .
cach of the thrce building forms be compatible with one another. Staff will raise this issue
with the Design Revicw Board.
Pi ch .
Roof slopcs in the Village typically range from 3/12 to 6/12, with slightly steeper pitches in
limited'applications. Again, for visual consistency this general 3/12-6/12 range should be
prescrved.
. • Staff Rcsponsc
, Thc pitch of thc proposcd Austria Haus roof is 4/12 and is in compliance with this
guidclinc.
Ovcrhangs
Gencrous roof overhangs are also an establishcd architectural feature in the Village - a traditional
cxpression of shclter in alpine environments. Roof overhangs iypically range from 3 to 6 feet on
all edges. Specific design consideration should be given to protection of pedestrian ways adjacent
to buildings. Snow slides and runoff hazards can bc reduced by roof orientation, gutters, arcades,
etc. .
Ovcrhang details are treated with varying dcgrecs of ornamentation. Stnactural elements such as
roof bcams are expressed beneath the overhangs, simply or decoratively carved. The roof fascia
is thick and wide, giving a substantial edge to the roof.
• Staff Response
Staff suggests that the applicant increase the roof overhangs on the building. Currently,
the overhangs vary from two feet to three feet. Staff would like to see all the roof
overhangs at least three feet. Again, staff will review this consideration with the Design
Rcview Board.
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Comnositions
The intricate roofscape of the Village as a whole is the result of many individual simple roof
configurations. For any single building a varied, but simple composition of roof planes is .
preferrcd to either a single or a complex arrangement of many roofs. As individual roofs become
more complex, the roof attracts visual attention away from the streetscape and the total roofscape
tends toward "busyness" rather than a backdrop composition.
• Staff Response
The roof form on the Austria Haus would be considered a grouping of a simple
composition of roof planes. Staff believes the roof composition proposed by the applicant
is consistent with the intent of this architectural consideration.
Stevncd Roofs
As buildings are stepped to reflect existing grade changes, resulting roof steps should be made
where the height change will be visually significant. Variations which are too subtle appear to be
more stylistic than functional, and out of character with the more straight-forward roof design
typical in the Village.
• Staff Responsc
Thc Austria Haus site is relativcly flat (by Vail standards). While the building does not
nccd to step to follow the topography, vertical and horizontal steps have been
incorporatcd into thc roof design. The vcrtical and horizontal steps provide a reduction in
the overall mass of the building and add to the architectural and visual interest of the .
building.
Materials .
Wood shakes, wood shingles, and built-up tar and gravel are almost exclusively used as roof '
materials in the Village. For visual consistency, any other materials should have the appearance of
the abovc.
• . taff Response
Most recently, wood shakes and wood shingles are being discouraged for use as a roofing
material due to fire safety concerns. At the recommendation of the Town of Vail Fire
Department, the staffhas been encouraging developers to use gravel, asphalt, tile, metal
and other more fire-resistant roofing materials on new buildings.
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The applicant is proposing to use reddish tilcs on the roof of the Austria Haus. Thc tilcs
will be similar in appearance to those used on the Sonnenalp Bavaria Haus. The staff believes this is an appropriate roof material to use on this project.
Construction
Common roof problems and design considerations in this climate include:
- snowslides onto pedestrian walks
. - gutters freezing
- roof dams and water infiltration
- heavy snow loads
Careful attention to these functional details is recommended, as well as familiarity with the local
building code, proven construction details, and Town ordinances.
For built-up roofs, pitches of 4/12 or steeper do not hold gravel well. For shingle roofs, pitches
of 4/12 or shallower often result in ice dams and backflow leakage under the shingles.
Cold-roof construction is strongly preferred, unless warm-roof benefits for a specific application
can be demonstrated. Cold-roofs are double-roofs which insulate and prevent snow melt from
internal building hcat. By retaining snow on thc roof, many of the problems listed can be reduced.
Periodic snow removal will be required and should be anticipated in the design.
Roof gutters tend to ice-in completely and become ineffective in the Vail climate, especially in
shaded north-side locations. Heating the interior circumference with heat-tape elements or other
devices is gencrally necessary to assurc adcquate run-off control in colder months.
• Staff Rcsponse:
The applicant is proposing a cold-roof construction atop the Austria Haus. Through the
rcvicw of a building permit, staff will cnsure the roof construction complies with the
standards prescribed for the Vail climatc. FACADES
Materials
Stucco, brick, wood (and glass) are the primary building materials found in the Village. While not
wishing to restrict design freedom, existing conditions show that within this small range of
materials much variation and individuality are possible while preserving a basic harmony. Too
many diverse materials weaken the continuity and repetirion which unifies the streetscape.
Of the above materials, stucco is the most consistently used material. Most of the buildings in the
Village exhibit some stucco, and there are virtually no areas where stucco is entirely absent. It is intended to preserve the dominance of stucco by its use in portions, at least, of all new facades,
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and by assuring that other materials are not used to the exclusion of stucco in any sub-area within
the Village.
. aff Res on e
The exterior materials proposed by the applicant for the three building forms are a
combination of stone, stucco and wood. No one material is proposed to dominate the
exterior of the Austria Haus. Staff believes the applicant has complied with this particular
. architectural consideration. .
Color
There is greater latitude in the use of color in the Village, but still a discernible consistency within
a general range of colors.
For wood surfaces, trim or siding, darker color tones are preferred - browns, greys, blue-greys,
dark olive, slate-greens, etc. Stucco colors are generally light - white, beige, pale-gold, or other
light pastels. Other light colors could be appropriate, as considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bright colors (rcd, orange, blues, maroon, etc.) should be avoided for major wall planes, but can
bc used cffectively (with restraint) for dccorarive trim, wall graphics, and other accent elements.
Gencrally, to avoid both "busyness," and weak visual interest, the variety of major wall colors
should not cxcced four, nor bc lcss than two.
A color/material change between the ground floor and upper floors is a common and effective
reinforccment of thc pcdcstrian scale of the strect.
• , taff Response
The applicant has proposed an exterior building color that is compatible with the color of
the existing buildings in the vicinity of the Austria Haus. Staff would like to point out that
t}ic applicant is required to obtain Design Review Board (DRB) approval prior to -
construction and that any concerns of thc PEC on this topic will be brought to the
attention of the DRB.
Transparencv
Pedestrian scale is created in many ways, but a major factor is the openness, attractiveness, and
generally public character of the ground floor facade of adjacent buildings. Transparent store
fronts are "people attractors," opaquc or solid walls are more private, and imply "do not
approach."
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On pedestrian-oriented streets such as in the Village, ground floor commercial facades are
proportionately more transparent than upper floors. Upper floors are typically more residential,
private and thus less open.
As a measure of transparency, the most characteristic and successful ground floor facades range
from 55% to 70% of the total length of the commercial facade. Upper floors are often the
conversc, 30°/a-45% transparent.
; Examples of transparency (lineal feet of glass to lineal feet of facade) on ground level.
- Covered Bridge Building 58% 1
- Pepi's Sports 71 "/o
- Gasthof Gramshammer 48%
- The Lodge 66%
- Golden Peak House 62%
- Casino Building 30% ,
- Gorsuch Building 51 %
• Staff Response
. The Austria Haus has a ground floor transparency of approximately 50% along East
Mcadow Drive. VVhile the pcrcentage falls short of the recommended minimum of 55%,
staff bclicvcs thc intcnt of the transparency rcquircment has been mct. Staff feels the
arcade, large panes of glass, and strectscape benches will all serve as "people attractors"
giving lifc and activity to thc ground level of the building. Staff believes that if there is an
opportunity for additional glass (transparency), it exists on the west-end of thc
castcrnmost building form. Staff would suggcst, but not rcquire, that the applicant
explore thc possibility of incrcasing the size of the window on the west-end of the
castcrnmost building form.
- Windows .
In addition to the gcneral degree of transparency, window details are an important source of
pedestrian scale-giving elements. The size and shape of windows are often a response to the
function of the adjacent street. For close-up, casual, pedestrian viewing windows are typically
sized to human dimensions and characteristics of human vision. (Large glass-wall store-fronts
suggest uninterrupted viewing, as from a moving car. The sense of intimate pedestrian scale is
diminished). Ground floor display windows are typically raised slightly 18 inches f and do not
extend much over 8 feet above the walkway level. Ground floors, which are noticeably above or below grade, are exceptions.
The articulation of the window itself is still another clement in giving pedestrian scale (human-
related dimensions). Glass areas are usually subdivided to express individual window elements -
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and are further subdivided by mullions into small panes - which is responsible for much of the old-
worid charm of tbe Village. Similarly, windows arc most often clustered in banks, juxtaposed
with plain wall surfaces to give a pleasing rhythm. Horizontal repetition of single window
elements, especially over long distances, should be avoided.
Large single pane windows occur in the Village, and provide some contrast, as long as they are
generally consistcnt in form with other windows. Long continuous glass is out of character. Bay,
bow and box windows are common window details, which further variety and massing to facades
• - and are encouraged.
Reflective glass, plastic panes, and aluminum or other metal frames are not consistent in the l
Village and should be avoided. Metal-clad or plastic-clad wood frames, having the appearance of
painted wood have been used successfully and are acceptable.
• Staff Resnonse
The Austria Haus proposal is in compliance with the above-dcscribed design
consideration. Staff believes the use of dormers with windows, bay windows and
windows with mullions adds to the architectural charin and visual integrity of the Austria
Haus. Staff recommends, that the use of mullions in the windows be a condition of
. approval.
Doors
Like windows, doors are important to character and scale-giving architectural elements. They
should also bc somcwhat transparent (on retail comcnercial facades) and consistent in detailing
with windows and othcr facade elemcnts.
Doors with glass contribute to ovcrall facade transparcncy. Due to the visibility of people and
merchandisc inside, windowed doors are sorncwhat morc effective in drawing people inside to
- retail commercial facades. Although great variations exist, 25-30% t transparency is felt to be a
minimum transparency objective. Private residences, lodges, restaurants, and other non-retail
establishments have different visibility and character nceds, and doors should be designed
accordingly. Sidelight windows are also a means of introducing door-transparency as a
complcment or substitute for door windows.
Articulated doors have the decorative quality desired for Vail. Flush doors, light aluminum
frames, plastic applique elements all are considered inappropriate. As an expression of entry, and
sheltercd wclcome, protected entry-ways are encouraged. Doorways may be recessed, extended,
or covered.
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• Staff Response
Staff believes the applicant's proposa] complies with the above-described criteria.
Trim
Prominent wood trim is also a unifying feature in thc Village. Particularly at ground floor levels,
doors and windows have strong, contrasting framing elements, which tie the various elements
together in one composition. Windows and doors are treated as strong visual features. Glass-
wall dctailing for either is typically avoideci. ~ Staff Res on nse:
Staff believes the applicant's proposal complies with the above-described criteria.
DECKS AND PATIOS
Dining decks and patios, when properly designed and sited, bring people to the streets,
opportunities to look and be looked at, and generally contribute to the liveliness of a busy street-
making a richcr pedestrian experience than if those streets were empty.
A review of succcssful decks/patios in Vail reveals several common characteristics:
- direct sunlight from l 1:00 - 3:00 increases use by many days/year and protects from
wind.
- elcvated to give views in the pcdestrian walk (and not the reverse).
- physical scparation from pcdcstrian walk.
- ovcrhang gives pedestrian scalc/shelter.
Decks and patios should be sited and designed with due consideration to:
- sun . - wind •
- views
- pedestrian activity
• Staff Response:
The majority of the decks and patios on the Austria Haus are located on the south side of
the building, facing Gore Creek. These decks and patios are for the use of the guests of .
the Austria Haus and not the general public.
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BALCONIES
Balconies occur on almost all buildings in the Village which have at least a second level facade
wall. As strong repetitive features they:
. - give scale to buildings.
- give life to the street (when used).
- add varicty to building forms.
. - provide shelter to pathways below.
• S ff Response
Again, the majority of the balconies on the Austria Haus are located on the south side of
the building. Several french balconies have been incorporated into the design of the north
side of the building on the upper floors. .
Color
They contrast in color (dark) with the building, typically matching the trim colors.
• . taff Resnonsc
Likc thc cxterior color of the building, thc DRB will be reviewing this aspect of the
proposal.
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Thcy extcnd far cnough from thc building to cast a prominent shadow pattern. Balconies in Vail
are functional as will as decorative. As such, they should be of uscable size and located to
en.courage use. Balconics less than six feet dcep are seldom used, nor are those always in shade,
not oricnted to vicws or street lifc.
• . aff Responsc
Staff believes this criteria has been met.
Ma s They are commonly massive, yet semi-transparent, distinctive from the building, yet allowing the
building to be somewhat visible behind. Solid balconies are found occasionally, and tend to be
too dominant obscuring the building architecture. Light balconies lack the visual impact which
ties the Village together.
• Staff Response
The balconies on the Austria Haus are proposed to be semi-transparent in appearance.
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Matcrials Wood balconies are by far the most common. Vertical structural members are the most dominant
visually, often decoratively sculpted. Decorative wrought iron balconies are also consistent
visually where the vertical members are close enough to create semi-transparency. Pipe rails, and
plastic, canvas or glass panels should be avoided.
• Staff Resnonse ,
The material to be used in the construction of the balconies on the Austria Haus is wood,
with vertical structural members. A detail of the railing will be reviewed by the DRB.
ACCENT ELEMENTS
The life, and festive quality of the Village is givcn by judicious use of accent elements which give
color, movement and contrast to the Village.
Colorful accent clements consistent with existing character are encouraged, such as:
. Awnings and canopies - canvas, bright color or stripes of two colors.
Flags, banners - hanging from buildings, poles, and even across streets for special
occasions. .
Umbrcllas - ovcr tables on outdoor patios.
Annual color flowcrs - in beds or in plantcrs.
Accent lighting- buildings, plazas, windows, trees (even Christmas lights all winter).
Painted wall graphics - coats of arms, symbols, accent compositions, etc.
Fountains - sculptural, with both winter and summer character.
• Staff Responsc: Acccnt lighting on the building, annual flowcrs in containers and in the planting beds, -
potted trees decorated with Christmas lights and irrigated flower boxes are proposed to
provide colorful accent elements on the Austria Haus. An additional accent symbol
(clock, crest, etc.) is proposed for the arca above the front entry. The final design has yet
to be determined.
LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS
Landscape considerations include, but go bcyond, the placement of appropriate plant materials.
- plant materials
- paving
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- retaining walls
- street furniture (benches, kiosks, trash, etc.) - lighting
- signage
Plant Materials
Opportunities for planting are not extensive in the Village, which places a premium on the plant
. selection and design of the sites that do exist. Framework planting of trees and shrubs should
include both deciduous and evergreen species for year round continuity and interest. .
Native plants are somewhat limited in variety, but are clearly best able to withstand the harsh
winter climate, and to tie the Village visually with its mountain setting.
T_recs Shrubs
Narrow-leaf cottonwood Willow
Balsam poplar pogwood
Aspen Serviceberry
Lodgepole pinc Alpine currant
Colorado spruce Chokcchcrry
Subalpinc fir Mugho pinc
Potcntilla
Buffalobcrry
• Staff Rcsnonsc
A landscape plan has bcen submittcd by the applicant. The landscape plan has been
dcvclopcd with the assistance of Town staff, since a majority of the landscape
. improvements are proposed on Town propcrty. The proposed landscape design takes into
consideration factors such as the location of the plantings.(sun/shade), maintenance,
climate, etc. Staff believes the landscape design for the Austria Haus complies with the above=described criteria.
Pavin~
The freeze/thaw cycle at this altitude virtually eliminates common site-cast concrete as a paving
surface (concrete spall). High-strength concrete may work in selected conditions. Asphalt, brick
(on concrete or on sand), and concrete block appear to be best suited to the area.
In general, paving treatments should be coordinated with that of the adjacent public right-of-way.
The Town uses the following materials for all new construction:
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- asphalt: general use pedestrian streets
- brick on concrete: feature areas (plazas, intersections, fountains, etc.)
. S aff ReSponse
The paving material used in the public areas around the Austria Haus will be the "Vail",
concrete unit paver, laid in the "Vail-pattern" (hemngbone). These surfaces will be heated
and will include the access ramp to the parking structure, the front entry drop-off area and
. . the pedestrian walkway along the store fronts. The applicant has worked with the Town
staff in developing the design of improvements in the public right-of-way.
Retaininia.Walls
Rctaining walis, to raise planting areas, often protects the landscape from pedestrians and
snowplows, and should provide seating opportunities:
Two types of matcrial are already well established in the Village and should be utilized for
continuity:
- split-face moss rock vencer - Village Core pedestrian streets (typical).
- rounded cobblc hidden mortar - in opcn space areas if above type not already
cstablishcd nearby.
• Staff Rcsponse
No landscape retaining walls arc proposed in the construction of the Austria Haus. The
ncw landscape rctaining walls proposcd in Slifer Square will match the existing walls in
tcrms of both type of materials, and application.
Lighting Light standards should be coordinatcd with those used by the Town in the public right-of-way.
• Staff Response
As part of the streetscape improvemcnts along East Meadow Drive, the applicant will be
installing four new Village light fixtures. The number and locations of the four new lights
was determined through consultation with Town staff.
SienaQe
Refer to Town of Vail Signage Ordinance.
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• Staff Res on nsc
The staff has requested that the applicant prepare a comprehensive sign program for the
Ausfia Haus. The comprehensive sign program will be reviewed by the DRB.
SERVICE
Trash handling is extremely sensitive in a pedestrian environment. Trash collection is primarily
made in off-peak hours. It is the building owners responsibility to assure that existing trash
storage problems are corrected and future ones avoided.
Trash, especially from food service establishments, must be carefully considered; including the
following:
- quantities generated
- pick-up frequency/access
- container sizes
- enclosure location/design,
- visual odor impacts .
Garbagc collcction boxes or dumpsters must bc readily accessible for collection at all times yet
fully screcned from public view - pedestrians, as well as upper Ievel windows in the vicinity.
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Matcri
Extcrior materials for garbage enclosures should be consistent with that of adjacent buildings.
Construction
Durability of thc structure and operability of doors in all weather are prime concerns. Metal
framcs and posts behind thc preferred exterior materials should be considered to withstand the
inevitable abuse these structures suffer.
• . taff Response:
The applicant has proposed to incorporate a trash dumpster into the design of the
. underground parking structure. Thc trash dumpster will be completely enclosed and
accessible from inside the parking structure. Without a restaurant, the building is not
expected to generate an unusuat amount of trash. The driveway is designed to
accommodate trash trucks. Staff believes the applicant's proposal complies the above-
described criteria.
E. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the
property on which the special development district is proposed. '
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There are no natural and/or geologic hazards, including the Gore Creek floodplain, that
effect the Austria Haus property.
F.. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to
produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features,
vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the communitv.
The applicant has rcvised the site plan in response to comments received from the Town Council and staff. Most importantly, the applicant has shifted the building 7' on the site to
further buffer the surrounding propertics. The applicant has designed the building to respect the 50' Gore Creek Stream setback along the south side of the property and to
maintain the required 20' setback along the west property line.
G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and
off-site traffic circulation. .
The Austria Haus redevelopment will have major positive impacts on both off-site and on-
site vchicle and pedestrian traffic systems surrounding the property. Staff believes that
pedestrian circulation will be substantially improved as result of the redevelopment.
Improvements include a new 14-foot widc bus lane and a dedicated, 12-foot wide
. pcdestrian lanc along East Mcadow Drive, as well :a.s an improved pedestrian streetscape
along thc north side of the building adjacent to the rctail shops. The pedestrian
streetscapc will be heated, thus providing ice-free and snow-frec sidewall:s. All new
pedestrian improvcmcnts proposc thc usc of concrete unit pavers, with the exception of
thc 12-foot wide walkway along East Mcadow Drive, and will connect into the existing
improvcmcnts to thc cast (Slifcr Squarc), to thc west (Village Center) and to the Vail
Transportation Ccntcr to thc north.
The applicant has redesi&)ned the pedestrian access through Slifer Square. The original
design indicates improvements to Slifcr Square which improve pedestrian access to and
. around the Austria Haus. Staff believes that this access will have positive effects upon the
. circulation systcm on and off thc sitc. Vehicular circulation will also be positivcly effected by the redevelopment. The current
parking situation will be improved by removing the surface parking lot and replacing it
with an underground parking structure and a front entry drop-off area. Access to the
parking structure shall be via a hcated ramp located at the west end of the projcct.
H. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and '
preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions.
The proposed landscape plan will have irnportant beneficial impacts on the quality of the
public spaces in the vicinity of the Austria Haus, due to the improvements to East
Meadow Drive, Slifer Square and the Gore Creek streambank. ;
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The streetscape improvements recommended in the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan
wiil be partially implemented. The partial improvements will enhance the pedestrian
experience along East Meadow Drivc through the construction of a wider and more
attractive heated walkway adjacent to the retail shops. The implementation of the
streetscape improvements, however does not include a separate pedestrian walkway from
bus traffic. The applicant is no longer proposing to delineate the pedestrian areas and bus
lane in East Meadow Drive through the use of different paving surfaces.
The applicant has designed impr.ovements to the western portion of Slifcr Square. The
improvements have been developed with the help of Town staff.. The applicant's design is .
sensitive to the numerous mature trees existing in Slifer Square. Only those trees which
impact pedestrian circulation, effect sun exposure to the seating areas, and would
otherwise be damaged due to construction, are being removed. The removal of the trees
will be mitigated by the planting of additional trees elsewhere in Slifer Square.
Staff was concerned with the redesign of the pedestrian area immediately west of the new
bus shelter. The applicant has reintroduccd a landscape planter in this area. The planter
and the 24-foot, 22-foot, and l 8-foot tall spruce trees in the planter will frame the
northeast corner of the building and to reduce the vastness of the paved area. The new
trccs will also mitigate the loss of several othcr mature trees existing on the site.
Improvements arc proposed for the Gore Creck strcambank adjacent to the Austria Haus.
Thc improvemcnts are intended to enhance the visual appearance of the streambank and
stabilizc thc soil by reducing thc gradc of thc slopc and revegetating the bare soils. The
applicant will also be implcmenting an crosion and sedimentation control plan to prevent
run-off from the construction site from entering Gore Creek.
1. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and
efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development
district.
. Phasing of dcvelopmcnt is not proposcd. Thc applicant is required to submit a
construction phasing and staging plan to the Town prior to receiving a buiiding permit.
The plan will be used to ensure an efficient and workable relationship with surrounding
uses during the development of the Austria Haus.
At this time, the applicant is anticipating a minor subdivision to amend the location of the
north properiy line. The applicant is proposing to trade land with the Town in order to
gain an additional one - two feet of land arca along the northerly property line. In
exchange for this land, the applicant is proposing to trade a triangular piece of property
adjacent to Slifer Square to the Town. Any proposal to trade land with the Town must be
reviewed and approved by the Council.
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VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATiON
The Community Development Department staff recommene: that the Planning and Environmental
Commission recommend approval of the request to establis;. Special Devclopment District #35,
Austria Haus, located at 242 East :vieadow Drive to the Vail Town Council. The staff believes
that each of the SDD design criteria continue to be met, as identified in this memorandum and that
the applicant has addressed the numerous issucs identified by the Planning and Environmental
Commission and tbe Town Council.
. The staff has identified the following conditions of approval, which we recommend be included in
a PEC motion:
1. That the applicant meet with the Town staff, prior to appearing before Town Council for
the first reading of an ordinance establishing Special Development District #35, to
formulate a construction phasing plan and to determine financial responsibilities for the
off-site improvements to Slifer Square, East Meadow Drive and thc rcvegetation of the
Town-owned stream tract, south of the Austria Haus. Staff will then make a
recommendation to Council regarding the construction phasing and financial
responsibilities of the off-site improvements.
2. That the applicant prepare a deed restriction or covenant, subject to the Town Attorney's
revicw and approval, thereby restricting the current and future owner(s) ability to locate a
restaurant, or similar food service operation on the Austria Haus property. Said deed
restriction or covenant shall be recorded with the Eagle Caunty Clerk and Recorder's
Office prior to the applicant submitting for a building permit.
3. That the applicant submit the following plans to the Departmcnt of Community
Devclopment, for review and approval, as a part of the building permit application for the
Austria Haus:
a. A Tree Preservation Plan;
b. An Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan; c. A Construction Staging and Phasing Plan;
d. A Stormwater Management Plan;
C. A Site Dewatering Plan; and
f. A Traffic Control Plan.
4. That the applicant provide deed-restricted housing, which complies with the Town of Vail
Employec Housing requirements (Chapter 18.57), for a minimum of ] 2 employees, and
that said deed-restricted housing be made available for occupancy, and the deed
restrictions recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder, prior to requesting a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy far the Austria Haus.
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5. That the PEC approval of Special Development District #35, the approval of the ,
conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a fractional fee club in the Public
Accommodation Zonc District, and thc approval of a minor subdivision shall be
conditioned upon the approval of this SDD establishment request by the Vail Town
Council.
6. That this approval is conditioned upon the approval of a minor subdivision, as follows:
. "A minor subdivision will amend thc location of the north property line. The . applicant is proposing to trade land with the Town in order to gain ari additional '
one - two feet of property along the northerly property line. In exchange for this
land, the applicant is proposing to trade a triangular piece of properiy, adjacent to
Slifer Square, to the Town. If a minor subdivision is requested, all costs incurred
to complete the subdivision and the exchange of land with the Town shall be the
responsibility of the applicant."
7. That the following design considerations be carefully reviewed by the Design Review
Board (as previously discussed in Section IV of this memorandum):
A) That the mullions on the windows and doors, as depicted on the building elevations,
be a requircd elcment of the Austria Haus project.
B) That partial improvements recommcndcd for East Meadow Drive, as depicted in the
approved Town of Vail Strcctscapc Master Plan, be implemented as a part of the Austria
Haus projcct. This includes a reduction in strcct width from 30 feet to 26 feet (14 foot
bus lanc and 12 foot attachcd, asphalt pcdcstrian walk).
C) That the applicant increase the roof overhangs on the building. Currently, the
ovcrhangs vary from two feet to three fect. Staff would recommend that all the roof
overhangs be a minimum of three fect.
D) That the applicant preparc a comprchcnsivc sign and exterior lighting program for the
Austria Haus. The comprehensive exterior lighting and sign program will be reviewed by
the DRB.
E) That the applicant revisit the originally contcmplated design which incorporates the
loading and delivery facility in the underground parking structure. Staffbelieves that
trying to accommodate loading and delivery in the porte-cochere area will result in
conflicts between pedestrians, vehicles accessing the parking structure, and delivery
trucks. Staff understands the original design option may not be the desire of the owners of
the Village Center Condominiwns, yet we believe the impact can be mitigated with
appropriate screening.
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F) That the applicant submit plans indicating the proposed design of the bus shelter in
Slifer Square. The pIans shall be submitted prior to DRB conceptual review.
G) That the applicant submit plans indicating the location, type, and quantity of roof top
mechanical equipment prior to DRB conceptual review.
H) That the applicant submit detailed building elevarion plans adequately labeled to
, identify architectural deta,ils (railings, trim, fascia, etc.) and exterior building materials and
: colors prior to DRB conceptual review. ,
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of Vail
May zo, 1997
Town of Vail
_ Departmenc of Community Development
Vail., Colorado 81657
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Attention: George Ruther
Dear George,
it is my understaci,ding thaL you require a document specifying the location and qaNre of employee housitlg
for 12 employees to be deed restYicted for the purpose of the SDD proceeding of the Austria Haus project.
We are proposing to deed restrict 6 units in our Solar Vail Complex Iocated just east of Red Sandstone
Elementary, The units ate one bedroom units of about 600 square foot each with one bathroorn 8.nd futl
kitchen. For the past several years, Sonnenalp has been using Solar Vai) for employee housing purposes.
Solar V$i] due its close-in location and units make-up is an excellent employee housing project.
We ate proposing to deed restrict unit #I1, #12, 413, #14, #15,and #16.
As a condition for deed restriction We tequire that Sonnenalp wili be permirted in the future to transfer [he
specific urtitg to differen[ units within the project aod to units outsidc of the project of comparable location
and siu parameters.
Let me lmow if you need anything further at chis poin[ in time.
Siocerely,
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, June 4, 1997
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm Gene Uselton (PEC)
Clark Brittain
Ted Hingst
Bill Piercc
SITE VISITS - 1:30
l. TOV Administration Building - 75 S. Frontage Rd.
2. Wicst - 220 West Meadow Drive .
3. Zeltman - 1779 Sierra Trail
4. First Bank of Vaii - 2271 N. Frontage Road
5. Zneimer - 1712 Buffehr Creek Rd.
6. Leach - 1390 Buffehr Creek Rd.
7. Curtin-Hill Sports - 254 Bridgc Strect
Driver: Laurcn
PUBLIC HEAR[NG - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00
l. First Bank of Vail - A conceptual reivew of an addition to the First Bank Building Dominic
in West Vail. 2271 N. Frontage Road/Tract C, Vail Das Schone Filing #1.
Applicant: First Bank of Vail, represented by Joseph Miller
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
2. Wiest - Conceptual review of an addition of parking area. Lauren
220 West Meadow Drive/Lot 2, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Otto Wiest, represented by Saundra Spaeh
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
3. Curtin-Hill Sports - A request for a change in awning colors and lettering. Dirk
254 Bridge Street/Lot L, Block SC, Vail Village lst Filing.
Applicant: Teak Simonton, represented by Annie Egan
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 4-0
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 18,1997
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4. Town of Vail Administration Building - New entry addition. Dominic
75 S. Frontage Rd. West/unplatted.
Applicant: Town of Vail
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
5. Leach - Conceptual review of a new single family. Tammie
1390 Buffehr Creek Rd/Envelope B, Parccl 4, Lions Ridge Filing #2.
Applicant: David and Jody Leach
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
6. Logan - Final review of single-family with caretaker unit. Tammie
815 .Potato Patch Drive/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Kcnt and Vicki Logan MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Tcd Hingst VOTE: 4-0
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 18, 1997
7. Zncimer - Conceptual review of a ncw singlc family. Tammic
. 1712 Buffchr Crcck Rd./Lot 4, Tract B, Lia Zncimcr Subdivision.
Applicant: Ed Zncimcr
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
8. Zeltman - Conccptual review of a new singlc family. Lauren
1779 Sicrra Trail/Lot 18, Vail Villagc West Filing 1.
Applicant: Bob Zcltman
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
9. Giordani - A request for approval of a roof top mechanical vent at the Vail Village Inn Dirk
development. 100 East Meadow Drive/Lot O, Block SD, Vail Village lst Filing.
Applicant: Luigi & Elizabeth Giordani '
WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
Staff A12provals
Bartiit - 250 Addition. Tammie
778 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 18, Block 1, Vail Potato natch
Applicant: Fred Bartlit
Campisi - Deck addition. Dirk
742 Sandy Lane/Lot 3, Block 2, Potato Patch 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Charles & Jeri Campisi
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Vail Valley Mcdical Ccnter - Tree removal. Dirk
181 Wcst Meadow Drive/Lots E& F, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Vail Vallcy Medical Center
Bcrgcr - Reroof. Dirk
5113 Black Bear Lanc/Lot 5, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision
Applicant: Bob Berger
Vail Trail Chalets - Repaint. Dirk
413 Gore Creek Drive/Lots 1-15, Block 4, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Vail Trail Chalet's Condo Association.
Padilla - Landscaping and grading changcs. Lauren
4532 Streamside Circle/Lot 15, Bighorn 4th
Applicant: Ed Padilla Crossview - Changc to approved plans. Lauren
1460 W. Buffehr Creek Road/Lot B, Crossview, Phase 2.
Applicant: Lee Rimel
Wcbster - Retaining wall replacement and modifications. Dirk
2417 Chamonix Rd./Lot 20, Block l, Vail das Schonc #1.
Applicant: John Wcbster
Bcauregard - New decks. Dirk
252 West Meadow Drive/Lot 8-B, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Don Beaurcgard
Scott - Deck expansion. Dirk
5075 Ute Lane/Lot 29, Vail Meadows 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Robert and Faye Scott
Weil - Window and door changes. Dirk
174 Gore Creek DrivelLots A,B,C, Block SC, Vail Village lst Filing.
Applicant: Stephen J. Weil
Banner Sports - New air condition units. Dirk
555 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block l, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Robert Lazier
Bodnar - New deck. Dirk
1710 Sunburst Drive, #6/Sunburst Filing #3.
Applicant: Fran Bodnar
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Totten - Residential dcck enclosurc. Dirk
3094 Booth Falls Rd./Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Villagc 12th Filing.
Applicant: Phil and Sandra Totten
Thc applications and information aboul thc proposals arc available for public inspection during regular of(ice hours in the project
planncr's officc, locaccd at thc Town of Vail Community Dcvclopment Dcpartmcnt, 75 South Frontagc Road.
Sign language intetpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for
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Deaz I-70 Mountain Corridor Participant ,
Dear :
Subject: I-70 Mountain Corridor Brainstorming Altematives Workshop
Our next workshop is planned for Thursday June 19,1997. The workshop will be held at the Copper
Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain. From I-70 take Exit 195 to the Copper Mountain entrance tum
right and follow Copper Road to the Copper Commons. The workshop is planned to begin at 1:30
p.m. and conclude around 7:30 p.m.
In order for the study results to reflect your values and visions for this corridor, we continue to need
your participation. We recognize the time commitment you have given this process and we urge you
to continue to participate in this, our third, workshop. We will be usirig the Mission and the criteria
develop to brainstorm alternatives.
Please review the attached agenda and orientation information regarding the process we will be
using. The "FAST" diagram has been developed with supporting functions and goals that address
each of the guiding principles. Alternatives will be developed that will accomplish these goals.
Prior to our workshop, a gathering of technology experts and representatives of previous studies and
proposed altematives will be available to discuss their ideas with you. This "Technology Fair" will
. begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until noon. Please plan to stop by.for an hour or two and learn about
how different altemative technologies would perform in the I-70 Corridor. Bring your questions. .
Sincerely,
CH2M HILL
Mary Jo Vobejda, PE
Manager of Public Participation
DEN971570002.DOC
I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS
Brainstorming Alternatives
Workshop
6/19/97
1:30 PM to 7:30 PM
: Copper Mountain Resort . Agenda Topics 1. Review of the Criteria Workshop with 1:30 - 2:00
questions and answers
2. Discussion of brainstorming process and the 2:00 - 2:30
"FAST" diagram
3. Break Out Groups to brainstorm alternatives 2:45 - 4:30
4. Discuss alternatives that should be a part of 4:45 - 5:30
each strategy
5. Dinner 6:00 - 7:00
6. Large Group review 6:30 - 7:00
7. Question and Answers
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I-70 Mountain Corridor
Technology Fair
. ' Where: - Copper Mountain Resort .
I-70 exit 195 ~ .
Copper Commons
When: JUrie 19, 1997
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Why: To provide information and insights into
potential technologies and previous study
recommendations for the I-70 Mountain
Corridor. Bring questions!
Attendees: Ariy interested corridor resident or user,
and local agency representatives.
Sponsored: Colorado Department of Transportation
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I-70 Mountain Corridor Brainstorming Alternatives Workshop
. , Where: . Copper 1Vlountain Resort - - I-70 exit 195
Copper Commons
when: june 19,1997
1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
why: To continue the I-70 MIS selection process
by brainstorming alternatives that achieve
the project mission and guiding principles.
Attendees: Any interested corridor resident or user,
and local agency representatives.
Sponsored: Colorado Department of Transportation
Dinner will be served.
Please RSVP to the I-70 Nlountain Corridor Nfessage Center 303-771-0952 x8379 by June 17,
1997. (It is critical that we have an accurate count for the hotel anangements).
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Future Workshops
June 25 & 26,1997 Public Open Houses September 11,1997 Shortlist Alternatives
September 24 & 2511997 Public Open Houses
December 11,1997 Recommend Strategy
January 14 & 15,1998 Public Open Houses
Save these dates for future participation in the I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS selection
_ process. .
Furture Workshop locations have been changes and will be announced.
Open House locations will be announced.
Call the I=70 Mountain Corridor MIS Message Center at 303-771-0952 x8379 for more
information or to receive a return call regarding the study.
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MEMORANDUM C+FfiWHILL
I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS Study
Orientation to Brainstorming
ro: Alternatives Workshop Participants
' • FROM: - Don Ulrich/CH2M HILL ,
DATE: June 5, 1997 ~
This memorandum present the format for brainstorming altematives and alternative
components for the I-70 MIS. It includes the following:
• Brainstorming goals
• Organization of the brainstorming process
• Example brainstorming list
• Ground rules
Brainstorming Goals The goal of the brainstorming workshop is to develop components of alternatives that,
when combined, will result in transportation strategies that support the project atission. For
example, an alternative that does an excellent job of addressing transportation needs but
results in serious environmental impacts does not meet the mission and is therefore
unacceptable. As such, the intent is to brainstorm alternatives to meet all aspects of the
mission, including ways to reduce environmental and community impacts, as well as
methods to improve the movement of people and goods. Combinations of these
alternatives will then be assembled to formulate transportation strategies. Ideally, we will
eventually develop a series of transportation strategies that generally meet the intent of the
- mission. These options will then be subjected to more rigorous evaluation later in the
process. • _
Organization of Brainstorming
Brainstorming with large groups of people with different backgrounds is a challenge. To
assist in this process the team has developed the attached "Function Analysis Systems
Technique" diagram (FAS'1) that presents the:
• Mission
• Guiding principles
• Support functions, and
• The bases of design
The FAST diagram was developed based on the information that we received from you in
the Mission and Criteria workshops. Please note it is not a flow chart. Rather, it presents
the Project Functions, typically expressed as an active verb and noun phrase, that are
necessary to meet the overall Project Mission. It also shows the relationship between these
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functions. Specifically, when moving to the left, the diagram answers the question of "Why" something is being done; conversely, when moving to the right it answers "How"
that function will be accomplished.
For example, you have told us that one way to Preserve Community Values will be to
Minimize Visual Impacts. One method to reduce visual impacts is to strive for alternatives
that have less mass or scale. That is, smaller is less intrusive. At the conceptual level, the
team would brainstorm all the possible ways to reduce visual impacts. At a more detailed
technical level, the team would brainstorm ways to reduce the mass or physical size of the .
' structures associated with a given technology. •
. The purpose of the diagram is to focus and structure the brainstorming session, so that all
the participants of all disciphnes are concentrating on the same function at the same time.
In other words, when your facilitator is leading the group in developing methods to reduce
water quality impacts, other members of the group should not be thinking about or
discussing ways to finance the project. This approach has been proven to generate most
creative ideas.
Priorities
While our intent is to complete all of the subject areas in the allotted time-frame, it will be a
challenge given the size of the groups. Thus, we have set the following priorities for
brainstorming the "Supporting Functions" :
• Improve Mobility
- Reduce congestion
- Improve safety
- Provide reliability
• Preserve Community Values
- Reduce noise - Avoid relocation -
- Complement local plans_ -
Minimize visuaj 1mPacts
- Protect historical resources
• Fund Responsibly
- Gain public support
- Promote user payment
- Phase in usable segments
• Protect Environment
- Protect wildlife
- Protect water quality
Example Brainstorming List
To help stimulate thinking, we have prepared and attached to this memorandum an
example listing of brainstormed ideas developed by the Project Team. The list was
developed in a"Dry Run" workshop to help us prepare for this workshop. The list is not
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all-inclusive, nor is it mandated that any of these ideas be considered further. It is being
provided simply as an example of the kind of results that we hope to generate during our
working sessions.
Ground Rules
In order to generate a large number of creative ideas, stimulate everyone's thinking, and
keep the process moving forward with so many people in each session, some ground rules
will be neeessary. The following ground rules have proven to be very successful in -
working in this type of environment, so they will be observed during the workshop: ,
1. All ideas will be recorded
2: Ideas will not be debated or judged at this time
3. There is no such thing as a bad or stupid idea
4. You will need to support your Facilitator as this will be a large group to lead
Thank you for your participation.
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Why Do It? ~ How To Do It?
Protect Protect Wildlife Minimize Acres Disturbed
Environment
Protect IMater Quality
Avoid Migration Routes
Reduce Im ervious Surfaces
Reduce Noise
Preserve Avoid Relocation Avoid Human Setttements
Communfty Su ort Plan Recommendations
Values Complement Local Plans/Goals
Reduce Massing
. Minimize Ysual Impacts
Avoid P~o erties
Protect Historical Resources Im rove Travel Time
Meet Mission: Chan e Behavior - Educate Public
"Safe
Movement of Reduce Congestion Increase Capacity
People and
Goods" Divert Traffc
Improve Safety
Improve Maintain Facilities
H -4 Mobility . Im rove Geometrics
Provide Reliability
Enforce Laws
SuppoR Connedivity L Provide Better Info
Minimize Delays
Improve Accessibility Sup ort Local Trans ortation Initiatives
Com lement Existing Trans rtation Plans
' Gain Support Achieve Lowest Life Cycle Cost
Fund Attract Private Dollars
Responsibly Promote User Payment
Reduced TriCosts
Phase in Usable Segments mp ement ser C arges
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Developed by the Project Team:
1. Improve Mobility
2. Preserved Community Values
3. Fund Responsibly
4. Protect Environment
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Guiding Principle:
Improve Mobility
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Reduce Congestion:
Improve Travel Time
, 1. High speed alternatives-increase the speed limit
2. Provide higher design speeds ,
3. Provide land use planning-multi-use development
4. Provide incident management
5. Provide access management
6. Provide climbing lanes
7. Provide faster modes-i.e., High Speed Rail
8. Provide increased maintenance and patrolling
• Snow removal • Pavement conditions
• . Support/improvement emergency responses
9. Keep trucks out of fast lane
10. Lane restrictions for trucks
11. Reroute trucks
12. Restrict hour for trucks
- 13. Limit hours of construction or maintenance activities 14. Use "Smart" (computerized) maintenance -
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Reduce Congestion:
Change Behavior
1. Change the choice of mode
• Increased fuel taxes :tagger Parking demand management 2. demand; hours and days
3. Reduce travel need
• Telecommute
• Integrated land use planning
• Integrate regional/local planning
4. Congestion pricing
• Toll the tunnel during peak times
5. Pricing incentives (ski tickets, car rentals, hotels, bus tickets, restaurant prices)
6. Raise price of lift tickets for peak times
7. Real time traffic information (ITS improvement)
8. Alternate routes
9. General tolls
. 10. Public information/education
~ Realistic expectaHons ' .
• Define and communication of problems
• Advance information
11. HOV lane (variable criteria)
12. Subsidies
• Airfares
• Buses
• Cabs
13. Do nothing
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Increase Capacity
1. Ramp metering _
2. Add lane(s) -
• Full standard 6-Lane with clear zone
• 6-Lane, reduced standards
3. "TTS" travel way (flex lane)
4. Dedicated truck lanes with turnouts
5. High-tech platform (movable median)
6. Continuous access HOV lane
7. Barrier-separated HOV lane
. 8. Busway(s)
9. Increased bus service
10. Increased air service
11. Rail/highway intermodal freight movement
12. New "rail" line incorporating any technology (light rail, commuter rail, PRT etc.)
13. Congestion-priced express lane
- 14. Additional interchanges (i.e., Eagle Airport) _ _
15. Improve local roadways
16. Reduce interchanges
17. Improve interchanges (e.g., Empire Junction (SH 40), SH 6, East Idaho Springs, East
Frisco, Copper Mountain, El Rancho, Beaver Brook)
18. TSM improvements
19. Improved use of existing rail
20. New connection of to existing rail into I-70 at Dillon
21. Add local roads which would reduce I-70 trips
22. Daylight twin tunnels
23. Parallel freeway lanes
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24. Improve intermodal connections (off-airport terminals/baggage transfer)
25. Automobiles on rail (i.e., Euro-tunnel)
26. Third bore at Eisenhower
27. Double-deck one tunnel
28. Use futuristic technology
29.. Improve Eagle County Airport .
30. Improve other airports
31. New airport at Summit County
32. Reduce/eliminate truck traffic during peak periods
33. Support/improve local transit infrastructure-transfer centers, etc.
34. Bicycle routes/bikes to buses, etc.
35. High speed bus services
36. Redesign (not widen) I=70/Hwy 6 interchange at Floyd Hill
37. Straighten (not widen) S curves: Floyd Hill to Hidden Valley
38. Lengthen eastbound ramp at Downieville
39. Lengthen eastbound ramp at Highway 40 junction
40. Reorganize signage for westbound ramp at Highway 40 junction
41. Employ reduced FHWA standards for shoulders, lanes and medians
42. Paint uphill lane on Silver Plume Hill
43. Create chainup area east o# Georgetown for westbound traffic 44. Improve Bakerville chainup area 45. Place light shades where needed
46. Empower Emergency Services to clear the highway
47. Limit truck traffic during peak hours
48. Limit truck traffic to one lane on hills
49. Maintain permanent incentives for CDOT/CSP winter personnel
50. Implement NHS suggestions as appropriate
51. Consider economic disincentives for the single vehicle
52. Monorail vehicles
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53. Flying cars 54. Mag lev
55. Short take-off and landing aircraft (STOL)
56. Real-time info/satellite tech.
57: Narrow vehicles
• 58. Bicycle tubes . , DEN971560014.DOC 7
Reduce Congestion:
Divert Traffic (Time, Space, Mode)
1. Provide affordable housing where people work
2. Other integrated land use 3. Provide affordable transit for nonresident employees
4. Alternate routes
• Henderson Mine
~ "Grand Co. 1"/72
• SH285
• SH24
~ I-80 for long-distance traffic
• Loveland pass (improve as an alternate route)
• U.S.6
5. pazk-n-Rides/transfer centers 6. Parking restrictions/ fees /controls
7. Destination permits
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I m p rove Safety
1. Enforce laws
2. Consistent design speeds (e.g., 65 mph)
' . 3. Lighting .
: 4. "Raised" pavement markings ~
5. Lane restrictions
6. Use more salt
7. Better E.C.A. radar at airports
8. Improved rail instrumentation and spurs 9. In-corridor traveler safety information
10. Require higher horsepower/weight ratios
11. Lane restriction based on horsepower/weight or speed
12. Improve incident management communications
13. Safety-based mode selection
14. Target high-incident locations
15. No nuclear materials transportation
16. Improve barrier types and locations
17. Weigh-in-motion technologies
: 18. Speed cameras (high and low) - -
19. Encourage use of studded tires
20. Encourage minimum main#enance of vehicles
21. Improved air traffic control
22. Limit at-grade crossings for alternate modes
23. Separated bike facilities
24. More pedestrian crossings (over/under)
25. Manage wildlife crossings and incidents
26. Rock fall management
27. Avalanche control
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Improve Safety:
Maintain Facilities 1. Heated roadways
2. Increased maintenance • Rideability
a Bridge approaches
3. Real-Hme incident management
4. Improved w-eather information and response actions
5. Optimize response equipment/personnellocaHons
6. Improved construction materials
• Paints/striping
• Pavement systems
7. Better signage
8. More pullouts
9. Emergency call boxes
10. "Smazt" maintenance (computer analyzed maintenance planning)
I.I. Pavement lighting
. 12. Stripe shifting (rut management)
13. European design standards-for pavement (50 year life cycle)
14. Public/private incident management
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Guiding Principle: Preserve Community Values
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Reduce Noise
1. Build walls
2. Sound proof structures
3. Depress alignments
4. Develop buffer zones 5. Berms
6. Limit construction within 300 feet of existing dwellings
7. Enforce laws
8. Control trucking hours
9. Build rail
10. Buffer zones with compatible land use (at airports)
11. Reduce speed below 45 mph
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Avoid Relocationso Avoid Human Settlements
l. Use median for extra lanes
2. Use structures to limit right-of-way expansion (that is walls or elevated sections) ' 3. Cut and cover sections
4. Use public lands
5. Reduce highway standards to reduce the width of construction
6. New alignment to north or south
7. Do nothing
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Complement Local Plans/Goals:
Support Local Initiatives .
1. Support implementation of T.D.P.s .
2. Commuter rail-e.g., Leadville service, Eagle/ Lake /Garfield.Counties, Intermountain . TPR .
3. Support access management plans
4. Support airport master plans
5. Support county master plans
6. Support town master plans
7. Support trip reduction programs
8. Support DRCOG, Grand Junction plans
. 9. Support T.D.P. integration
10. Form transportation authority (HB1273) with Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield,
Pitkin, and Lake counties
11. Support Amtrak
12. Support Multi Modal continuity
13. Support statewide plans
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Minimize Visual Impacts:
Reduce Massing
1. Do not reduce view sheds -
2. Reduce profiles/footprints, or the size of the constructed _
3. Landscaping of all new improvements 4. Compatible materials, (alt. walls, etc.)
5. Colors /shapes/ textures that match the immediate surroundings
6. Split the alignments
7. Reduce design speeds to reduce curvature requirements and associated rock excavation
8. Eliminate/modify noise barriers
9. Respect neighborhood identities 10. Consider the low-tech solutions
11. Minimize lighting impaCts
12. Limit sign bridges (large signs that span the highway)
13. Use architectural sign bridges
14. Use a corridor theme
15. Rock sculpting .
16. Use of "eonite" in cuts mate treatrnents used to mask rock cuts) -
17. Correct old rock cut visual problems during construction
18. Do nothing
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Protect Historic Resources: Avoid Properties
(Also see "Avoid Relocations")
1. Relocate historic_ buildings if needed -
• 2. Use of auto-free zones coupled with transit into historic districts
3. Use buffer zones/dedicated easements
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Guiding Principle: Fund Responsibly
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Gain Support (Financial)
1. Public/private venture
2. Maximize federal grants
. 3. Options should provide multiple beneficiaries '
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Gain Support (Non-Financial)
1. Multi-modal alternatives
2. 'Community relations/P.R. (Regional and Statewide invoivement)
3. Broad consensus 4. Contribute to state economy
5. Equitable distribution of costs and benefits
6. Cost-conscious and accountability
7. Clear Creek County needs to enjoy benefits not just impacts
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Promote User and Beneficiary Payment
1. Tolls
• Tunnel
• Interstate
~ Ramps _ 2. Destination user fees
. Ski
• Hotel
• Meals • Parking
• Rental car
• USFS collect fees (camp, hike,
3. Vary tolls based on time/demand
4. Gas tax
5. Vehicle registration fees
6. Corridor license/pass
7. Development impact fees
8. Route charge
9. Benefit assessment district
10. Fare box collection
_ 11. Promote joint development projects •
12. Passenger Facility Charge (airports)
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Phased Segments
1. Provide early action spot improvements in the initial years
2. Tailored segment improvements
3. Devise alternatives that preserver/future options
4. Devise programs that dovetail available cash flow with prioritized improvements
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Guiding Principle:
Protect Environment
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Protect Wildlife
1. Minimize acres of new land that is disturbed
2. Build fences
. 3. Build underpasses/elevated stTUCtures '
4. Enact policy that will encourage higher density development
5. Landscape to discourage wildlife in Rights-of-Way
6. Cut and cover sections at wildlife crossings
7. Use aviation
8. Bird protection at airports
9. Wildlife refuge areas
10. Wildlife repelling systems (i.e., sounds, etc.)
11. Do nothing
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Protect Water Quality
1. Stop sanding/salting
2. No additional lanes no more salt/sand)
. 3. More detention ponds for sediment removal and oil/water separation -
4. Construct watercourse/wetland improvements (i.e., relocate with enhancements)
5. Manage all project runoff
• Erosion
~ Spills
• Detention
• Sediments
6. More snow storage "curb with walls"
7. Slope erosion control-landscaping, etc.
8. Truck snow to controlled area
9. Minimize/avoid tailings disturbance
10. Treat cuts in ore bodies
11. Alternate deicing materials
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OT
BI~y Ge/Pedestrian Program
4261 East Arkarsas Avenue Room 212
Denver, Colorado 80222
303-757-9982
FAX 303-757-9727
May 1997
TO: Colorado Mayors
FROM: Gay Page
CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Planner
4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 212
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-9982
RE: Birycling in Colorado
COLORADO BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN SUMMIT • August 20-23, 1997
Enclosed is a brochure inviting you to attend the first Colorado Bicycle/Pedestrian Summit in
Snowmass at Aspen. In addition to your attendance, we encourage you send everyone within your
government who has responsibility for, or an interest in, improving bicycling and walking facilities
and safety within your community. This could include people involved in transportation
planning, engineering, law enforcement, parks and recreation, safety education, school teachers,
firefighters and health professionals, as well as eleaed officials and private citizens.
This conference is an important step as Colorado develops partnerships berween government,
industry professionals, and private citizens to make our multimodal transportation system a
reality. We hope to see you there! By working together, we can reduce congestion and improve
our air qualiry, environment, and the health of Colorado citizens by promoting the use of bicycles
and walking for everyday transportation!
BIKE WEEK • June 21- 29, 1997
BIKE TO WORK DAY • T~ednesday, June 25, 1997
Bike Week is America's national celebration of bicycling which encourages cycling novices and
enthusiasts to ride their bikes for fun, transpottation and health during a week long series of
festivities. The Colorado Depanment of Transportation (CDOT) Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
asks communities throughout the state to promote Bike Week events for their citizens and
encourages businesses to sponsor an employee Bike To Work Day.
The 1997 promotional poscer is enclosed - space has been left on the bottom for you co add your
local contact phone number. The CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program is available for resource
information on how to plan activities for Bike Week and Bike To Work Day. Please appoint a
Bike Week Coordinator for your communiry, if you haven't already done so, and have that
person call us if they have questions.
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Colorado Department of Transportation
Bicycling in Colorado
SHARE THE ROAD, TRAIL, PATH
Also enclosed are brochures outlining rules for sharing the road, trail or path. Our state is the
number one rycling destination in the United States and the bicycle induszry in Colorado
generates over 700 million dollars in revenue annually. Therefore, it is economically prudent to
keep Colorado bicycle friendly by providing citizens and visitors with safe, pleasant journeys when
traveling throughout our beautiful state.
You are encouraged to develop a local educational effort using these materials. Please contact us if
you need additional copies. In addition, we are promoting the following messages in all press
releases and public announcements:
Motorists:
• Be patient and pass with care when overtaking bicyclists
• Leave at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist
Bicyclists:
• Ride with the flow of traffic as far to the right hand side of the roadway as practical
• Ride single file to allow motorists to pass
• Follow the rules of the road
MAP REQUEST
The CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program is revising the state bicycle map as well as the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Modal Plan, which is a component of the state transportation plan. We need
your assistance in providing accurate information regarding bicycle facilities in your communiry.
If your have any of the following information, please forward it to us at che address above:
• Maps identifying existing bicycle facilities such as:
- bike routes, lanes, paved shoulders and/or off-street multi-use paths
• Maps identifying proposed bicycle facilities
• Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Master Plans
Thank you, we look forward to working with you and your community! Please call if you have
any questions.
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Birycling in Colorado
SHARE THE ROAD, TRAIL, PATH
Also enclosed are brochures outlining rules for sharing the road, trail or path. Our state is the
number one rycling destination in the United States and the bicycle industry in Colorado
generates over 700 million dollars in revenue annually. Therefore, it is economically prudent to
keep Colorado bicycle friendly by providing citizens and visitors with safe, pleasant journeys when
traveling throughout our beautiful state.
You are encouraged to develop a local educational effon using these materials. Please contaa us if
you need additional copies. In addition, we are promoting the following messages in all press
releases and public announcements:
Mowrists:
• Be patient and pass with care when overtaking bicyclists
• Leave at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist
Bicyclisu:
• Ride with the flow of traffic as far to the right hand side of the roadway as practical
• Ride single file to allow motorists to pass
• Follow the rules of the road
MAP REQUEST
The CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program is revising the state bicycle map as well as the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Modal Plan, which is a component of the state transponation plan. We need
your assistance in providing accurate information regarding bicycle facilities in your communiry.
If your have any of the following information, please forward it to us at the address above:
• Maps identifying existing bicycle facilities such as:
- bike routes, lanes, paved shoulders and/or off-street mulii-use pachs
• Maps identifying proposed bicycle facilities
• Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Master Plans
Thank you, we look forward to working with you and your communiry! Please call if you have
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BIcy Ge/Pedestrian Program O~
4201 East Artcansas Avenue Room 212
Denver, Colorado 80222
303-757-9982
FAX 303-757-9727
May 1997
TO: Colorado Mayors
FROM: Gay Page
CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Planner
4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 212
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-9982
RE: Birycling in Colorado
COLORADO BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN SUMMIT • August 20-23, 1997
Enclosed is a brochure inviting you to attend the first Colorado Bicycle/Pedescrian Summit in
Snowmass at Aspen. In addition to your attendance, we encourage you send everyone within your
government who has responsibiliry for, or an interest in, improving bicycling and walking facilities
and safety within your community. This could include people involved in transportation
planning, engineering, law enforcement, parks and recreation, safety education, school teachers,
firefighters and health professionals, as well as eleaed officials and private citizens.
This conference is an imponanc step as Colorado develops partnerships between government,
industry professionals> and private citizens to make our multimodal transporCation system a
realiry. We hope to see you there! By working together, we can reduce congestion and improve
our air quality, environment, and the health of Colorado citizens by promoting the use of bicycles
and walking for everyday transportation!
BIKE WEEK • June 21- 29, 1997
BIKE TO WORK DAY •Wednesday, June 25, 1997
Bike Week is America's national celebration of bicycling which encourages cycling novices and
enthusiasts to ride their bikes for fun, transportation and health during a week long series of
festivities. The Colorado Depanmenc of Transportation (CDOT) Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
asks communities throughout the state to promote Bike Week events for their citizens and
encourages businesses co sponsor an ecnployee Bike To Work Day.
The 1997 promotional poster is enclosed - space has been left on the bottom for you to add your
local contact phone number. The CDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program is available for resource
information on how to plan activities for Bike Week and Bike To Work Day. Please appoint a
Bike Week Coordinator for your communiry, if you haven't already done so, and have that
person call us if they have quescions.
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Protect Water Quality
1. Stop sanding/salting
2. No additional lanes no more salt/sand)
. 3. More detention ponds for sediment removal and oil/water separation -
4. Construct watercourse/wetland improvements (i.e., relocate with enhancements)
5. Manage all project runoff
• Erosion
• Spills
• Detention
• Sediments
6. More snow storage "curb with walls"
7. Slope erosion control-landscaping, etc.
8. Truck snow to controlled area
9. Minimize/avoid tailings disturbance
. 10. Treat cuts in ore bodies
11. Alternate deicing materials
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Protect Wildlife
1. Minimize acres of new land that is disturbed
2. Build fences
. 3. Build underpasses/elevated stiuctures . 4. Enact policy that will encourage higher density development S. Landscape to discourage wildlife in Rights-of-Way
6. Cut and cover sections at wildlife crossings
7. Use aviation
8. Bird protection at airports
9. Wildlife refuge areas
10. Wildlife repelling systems (i.e., sounds, etc.)
11. Do nothing
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Guiding Principle:
Protect Environment
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Phased Segments
1. Provide early action spot improvements in the initial years
2. Tailored segment improvements
3. Devise alternatives that preserver/future options .
4. Devise programs that dovetail available cash flow with prioritized improvements .
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Promote User and Beneficiary Payment
1. Tolls
• Tunnel
• Infierstate .
• Ramps
2. Destination user fees
• Ski
• Hotel
• Meals • Parking
• Rental car
• USFS collect fees (camp, hike,
3. Vary tolls based on time/demand
4. Gas tax
5. Vehicle registration fees
6. Corridor license/pass
7. Development impact fees
8. Route charge
9. Benefit assessment district
10. Fare box collection
. 11. Proniote joint development projects •
12. Passenger Facility Charge (airports)
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Gain Support (Non-Financial) 1. Multi-modal alternatives
2. 'Community relations/P.R. (Regional and Statewide involvement)
. • 3. Broad consensus . , 4. Contribute to state economy
5. Equitable distribution of costs and benefits
6. Cost-conscious and accountability
7. Clear Creek County needs to enjoy benefits not just impacts
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Gain Support (Financial)
1. Public/private venture
2. Maximize federal grants
. 3. Options should provide multiple beneficiaries
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Guiding Principle: Fund Responsibly
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Protect Historic Resources: Avoid Properties
(Also see "Avoid Relocations")
1. Relocate historic_ buildings if needed '
• 2. Use of auto-free zones coupled with transit into historic districts
3. Use buffer zones/dedicated easements
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Minimize Visual Impacts:
Reduce Massing
1. Do not reduce view sheds .
2. Reduce profiles/footprints, or the size of the constructed _
3. Landscaping of all new improvements
4. Compatible materials, (alt. walls, etc.)
5. Colors /shapes/ textures that match the immediate sunoundings
6. Split the alignments
7. Reduce design speeds to reduce curvature requirements and associated rock excavation
8. Eliminate/modify noise barriers
9. Respect neighborhood identities 10. Consider the low-tech solutions
11. Minimize lighting impacts
12. Limit sign bridges (large signs that span the highway)
13. Use architectural sign bridges
14. Use a corridor theme
, 15. Rock sculpting .
16. Use of "eonite" in cuts mate treatments used to mask rock cuts) -
17. Correct old rock cut visual problems during construction
18. Do nothing
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Complement LocaO Plans/Goals:
Support Local Initiatives .
1. Support implementation of T.D.P.s
2. Commuter rail-e.g., Leadville service, Eagle/ Lake /Garfield.Counties, Intermountain
' TPR
3. Support access management plans
4. Support airport master plans
5. Support county master plans
6. Support town master plans
7. Support trip reduction programs
8. Support DRCOG, Grand Junction plans .
. 9. Support T.D.P. integration
10. Form transportation authority (HB1273) with Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield,
Pitkin, and Lake counties
11. Support Amtrak
12. Support Multi Modal continuity
13. Support statewide plans
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Avoid Relocations:
Avoid Human Settlements
1. Use median for extra lanes
2. Use structures to limit right-of-way expansion (that is walls or elevated sections) "
' 3. Cut and cover sections
4. Use public lands
5. Reduce highway standards to reduce the width of construction
6. New alignment to north or south
7. Do nothing
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Reduce Noise
1. Build walls
2. Sound proof structures
3. Depress alignments
4. Develop buffer zones
5. Berms
6. Limit construction within 300 feet of existing dwellings
7. Enforce laws
8. Control trucking hours
9. Build rail
10. Buffer zones with compatible land use (at airports)
11. Reduce speed below 45 mph
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Guiding Principle: Preserve Community Values
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Improve Safety: Maintain Facilities 1. Heated roadways ,
2. Increased maintenance • Rideability
• Bridge approaches
3. Real-time incident management
4. Improved w--ather information and response actions
5. Optimize response equipment/personnel locations
6: Improved construction materials
• Paints/striping
• Pavement systems
7. Better signage
8. More pullouts
9. Emergency call boxes
10. "Smazt" maintenance (computer analyzed maintenance planning)
11. Pavement lighting
. 12. Stripe shifting (rut management) 13. European design standards-for pavement (50 year life cycle)
. 14. Public/private incident management
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I m p rove Safety
. 1. Enforce laws
2. Consistent design speeds (e.g., 65 mph)
. . ' , 3. Lighting
: 4. "Raised" pavement markings ~
5. Lane restrictions
6. Use more salt
7. Better E.C.A. radar at airports
8. Improved rail instrumentation and spurs
9. In-corridor traveler safety information
10. Require higher horsepower/weight ratios
11. Lane restriction based on horsepower/weight or speed
12. Improve incident management communications .
13. Safety-based mode selection
14. Target high-incident locations
15. No nuclear materials transportation
16. Improve barrier types and locations
17. Weigh-in-motion technologies
, 18. Speed carrieras (high and low) - - 19. Encourage use of studded tires
20. Encourage minimum maintenance of vehicles
21. Improved air traffic control
22. Limit at-grade crossings for alternate modes
23. Sepazated bike facilities
24. More pedestrian crossings (over/under)
25. Manage wildlife crossings and incidents
26. Rock fall management
27. Avalanche control
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Reduce Congestion:
Divert Traffic (Time, Space, Mode)
1. Provide affordable housing where people work
2. Other integrated land use 3. Provide affordable transit for nonresident employees
4. Alternate routes
• Henderson Mine
• "Grand Co.1"/72
~ SH285
~ SH24
• I-80 for long-distance traffic
• Loveland pass (improve as an alternate route)
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5./transfer centers
6. Parking restrictions/ fees/ controls
7. Destination permits
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53. Flying cars
54. Mag lev
55. Short take-off and landing aircraft (STOL)
56. Real-time info/satellite tech.
57: Nanow vehicles
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24. Improve intermodal connections (off-airport terminals/baggage transfer)
25. Automobiles on rail (i.e., Euro-tunnel)
26. Third bore at Eisenhower
27. Double-deck one tunnel
28. Use futuristic technology
,29.. Improve Eagle County Airport .
30. Improve other airports 31. New airport at Summit County
32. Reduce/eliminate truck traffic during peak periods
33. Support/improve local transit infrastructure-transfer centers, etc.
34. Bicycle routes/bikes to buses, etc.
35. High speed bus services
36. Redesign (not widen) I=70/Hwy 6 interchange at Flogd Hill
37. Straighten (not widen) S curves: Floyd Hill to Hidden Valley
38. Lengthen eastbound ramp at Downieville
39. Lengthen eastbound ramp at Highway 40 junction
40. Reorganize signage for westbound ramp at Highway 40 junction
41. Employ reduced FHWA standards for shoulders, lanes and medians
. 42. Paint uphill lane on Silver Plume Hill
43. Create chainup area east o# Georgetown for westbound traffic -
44. Improve Bakerville chainup area
45. Place light shades where needed
46. Empower Emergency Services to clear the highway
47. Limit truck traffic during peak hours
48. Limit truck traffic to one lane on hills
49. Maintain permanent incentives for CDOT/CSP winter personnel
50. Implement IVHS suggestions as appropriate
51. Consider economic disincentives for the single vehicle
52. Monorail vehicles
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Wa i i rs , ~ ng CityofAspen NAME (Type or Print) Name r ~ p eferred on ba e preferred on badge
Wednesda • AU USt 2~ • 8 am - 4:30 Ill x'~~ Thirt~° ~rears ago, The Braille Trail, the first trail Don't worry about staying in shape at the ' City of Greeley y g p designed specifically for the enjoyment of the Summit! Althou h the schedu]e is acked with
• Registration Open: 7 am - 4:30 pm i disabled population was constructed. To cele- educational seas ons there will be bic clin and n ORGANIZATION TITLE TITLE
• Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Accommodat+on Course , y g ~~~I111111 S nsor In - brate tbis an~iversary; you can help the Roaring walking tours offered each morning and I'~ S rS Fork Outdoor Volunteers construct a new uni- evening. Snowmass aud Aspen residents and ypould ou like to ha ur or
y ve yo gamzation recog- ADDRESS Thursday • August 21 • 8 am - 4:30 pm versally accessible trail adjacent to the historic trai] enthusiasts have graciously offered to lead nized at the Summit? Are the Summit attend
ees • Registration Open: 7 am - 4:30 pm [3raille TraiL The Roaring Fork Discovery Trail, these tours and share their favorite trails with the target audience for your product or service?
~ Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Accommodation Course tivith its crusher fines surface, easy grades, pic- you. CITY / STATE / ZIP nic and rest stops, and interpretive signs will Sponsorships are available for hoatin meals,
g create a unique educational eaperience aud breaks, receptions, speaker expensea, dooatin Frida • l~U USt 22 • 8 am - 10 Cll uiet res ite for ~ ¦ fri a~ enin Ga a g WORK PHONE /
Y g p q p everyone. olunteer for p y Y ~ ~ scholarshi s, or ou ma make a eneral finan- HOME PHONE / ~ Registration Open: 7 am - 4;30 pm Saturday, 8/23 and/or Sunday, 8/24. The grand y g /
a„ ~'b , a; This will be a special evening indeed! There will cial contribation to help o(fset many other con- • P e tl e s t r i a n a n d B i c y c l i s t S a f e t y a n d A c c o m m o d a t i o n C o u r s e o p e n i n g c e r e m o n y w u~ b e S u n d a y a f t e r? o o n. be something Por eueryooe; politice, art, music, terence expenses. All aponsorships will be FAX l E-MAIL
• Interactive Workshops hosled by Colorado State Parks Trails Program r~g'°~, ~ E~ a" . = and an auction! acknowledged at the conference. ` For more information contact:
• Gala Reception & Dinner (invitetl guest speaker, Vice President AI Gore) i i°° Y.B ~~v • vice President At Gore has been invited to be " David Hamilton , , . . . . . • Auction hosted by Bicycle Colorado the keynote speakee Fol sponsorship & exhibrt mformatton contact:
'~4 ~ Executive Director Early a~ r~ . ~`a~~' • Meet Barbara Froula, the Coloradu artist Gay Page Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (postmarked on Early Regular Sub Total
SATURDAY ~ AUGUST 23 ~ 8 AM - 4:30 PM who brought transportation and art together Bie,ycle/Pedestrian Summit Coordinator ~ ,~r0 ad4 9_03 303-757-9982 or before 7118197) ~ in the Bicycle/Pedestrian Summit painting. (postmarked on (postmarked on or before 7/18/97) or after 7/19/97)
• Registration Open: 7 am - 4:30 pm . s~,,,, A ~ Bicycle Colorado hosts the Summit Anction!
~ Interactive Workshops hostetl by Golorado Department of Transportation ~ R~~~SIR~1~~N Wednesda - Saturtla Au ust 20 - 23 Bic delPedestrian Pro ram ' ~ ' y y~ 9
Y 9 ~ Luncheon (invited guest speaker, Colorado Governor Roy Romer) ~ . . ? Incl -
~ Mobile Workshops ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ 1 ' ~ ~ • ~ ~ ~ udes Training Course (8/20 22), Workshops (8123) $ 225 a ~ $ 225 $ 275
~ Meal Functions, and Gala Rece tionlDinner ~ R n a r i n g F o r k O u t d oor V ol u n t e er s P r o j e c t: B u i l d a u n i v e r s a l l y a c c e s s i b l e p
trdil On the upper ROafitlg FOrk Rlvef Take a iane• take a car• brin the famil • eri o The Silvertree H P , ~ g y, ) y otel, m the heart of Snowm~ss BY AIR: Snowmass is servieed by the Aspen the best of the Colorado Rockies in Snowmass at VIllage, is headquarters for the conference. Air ort, located onl 6 miles irom the Vill e. P~Ril~l R~GISiR~1110N OP110N Friday & saturday, AUgUSt 22-23 $ 80
P Y ag Aapen. Located 160 miles west of Denver, There are mimerous daily 1lights from Denver $ 80 $ 130
Snowmass enjoys summer temperatures o[ 75 to • Silvertree Hotel International Airport via United Express. ? InCIU Fri 85 degrees, Families and guests of ineeting Rate is $75, s[ngle or double Complimentar,y airport to Villag~e shuttles are des day & SatUrdBy WOfkshOps
~ ' ' ~ ~ ' ~ attendees are weieome to enjoy a variety of available, Materials, Meal Functions, antl Gala Reception/Dinner
activities (many of which are free) including ~ Stonebridge Inn guided nature trail hikes, in-line skate and Rate is $65, sin~le or doubte P~YM~NT RE UIR~D Full payment is due with re istration. T TAL EN
• Learn wh and how all rofessionals mountain bike clinics and su ervis ~i 's r- . Q 9 0 CLOS ~~Q~ Q~ B~~ Y A p ed d p o BY LAND: From Denver, en~oy a 3 1/2 hour TOTALENCLOSED $
~ ~ ¦ In erat ive Wor s o s y m ol ed m bicyeling and walking need to p grams through Camp Snowmass. In addition, ~ Two bedroom Condos drive to Snowmass traveling over scenic passes work closely with one another to develop Snowmass and Aspen offer numerous trails to Rates from $130 and windin
p~ ~~~mm~ p ~On and i 1 ment s _ g through the~ majestic Glenwood V mp e uccessful programe. eaplore, tennis, golf, fly fishing, horseback rid
Frida & Saturda ~ Au ust 22 - 23 cany~n. • Learn about the concept of Y Y g iog, jeepiug, hot air ballooning, river rafting, These special BYcycle/Pedestrian Summit rates
Wednesday - Friday • August 20 -22 "~nstitutionalizing" consideration of bieycle swimming, parasailing, and hang gliding. The are auailable if you make yo2~r res~~¢tzon and pedestrian transportation - of NOTE: Friday Workshops are designed for skv s lhe limit! before July 18,1997. When you call Snowmass, AROUND SNOWMASS: Cumplimentari IV~211 fhlS R2 IStC8t1011 FOrlll Wlth P2 111@I1f Il
integrating non motorized considerations iodividuals and groups not attending te11 them you are aftending the Bicycle/ r,~ g y (C eck payable to BicyelelPedest Bicycle/Pedestrian Summit) to:
This 3 day NHI course includea 25 slide presen- into as aspects of land uee, transportation, the Pedestrian ancl Bz;cyclist Safett~ Pedestrian 6ummit to obtain these rates. shutttes run throughout the Villag•e on la mmute CDOT BICYCLElPEDESTRIAN PROGRAM • 4201 E ARKANSAS AVE ROOM 212 tations and an encyclopedic training manua] education enforcement and safety programs. anrl Accomnwdatio~a Course intervals. ,VE ROOM 212 • DENVER CO 80222
(500+ pages) addressing bicycle and pedestrian • Learn how to tap into the wealCh of research For reservations, call the
topics related to design, planning, engineering, resources, practical experience and • Nationa] Goals for Bicycling and 1Nalking Snowmass Resort Association SNOWMASS TO ASPEN: The Roarin I~brk land use, public involvement, risk management, professional contacts active in thie fietd and and the Colorado Perspective 80D-598-2004 g
increasing use, education, contlucting' surveys happy to share information. • Colorado Rail Corridore • New Uses & Ideas Transit Agency offers transportation from
and a broad range of safety and enforcement • Learn where the money is hidden. ~ Planning Trails for the 21et Center,v FORT Snowmase to Aspen twice each hour. The trip is topics. It was developetl through the sponsorship • Learn that when the feds say "we are from • Multi-use Corridor Challenges COLLINS 12 miies and takes 20 minutes. Unless you plan C~NC~LI~iION / R~f UND POLICY
of the FHWA and NHTSA with the goal of the government and we are here to help you° ~ Backcountry Trail Planning to do some sight-see'tng, or would like to enjoy
improving safety and increasing use. that they ready mean it, and that they really ~ Urban Trail Planning 5 ]6 the drive from Denver to Snowmass, rental cars Regisiration fees will be refunded, less a$25 processing fee, it the cancellation request is received in writii can, if you lend them a hand ~ Why Develop City, County & Regional Bicycle are not necessary NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER July 31, 1997. ;t is received in writing by July 31, 1997.
Course objeetives include providing ~ Learn that there is a benefit and a cost and Walking Master Plans GLENWOOD DENVER
information and strategies that will help you: essociated with everything you do; and learn • ISTEA to NEXTEA SPRTNGS 70 I7iscount DI~1~RY ~ND ~CC~SSIBILIIY R~ U~S1S how to aet prioritiea, balancin eoats and • US DOT Pedestrian Road Show Initiative s on air fares, ground transportation Q
g and car rentals are available for • Learn to appreciate the value and benefit benefite to achieve ma~mum impact. ~ Understanding the Statewide Tranaportation 82 7~
of adding walking and bicycling to the ~ Learn that there are more opportunities out Planning Process `~S N Bicycle/Pedestrian Summit attendees through S ecial Meal Re uest - Please indicate: p 4 transportation menu. there NOW than ever before. • Project Funding Sources Z4 24 nl t the Snowmass Resort Association.
COLORADO 'Y, ~ Learn why current practicea often overlook ~ Learn wLo the other key playere are in your • Great Outdoors CO Grant Writin,~ Workshop GRAND Accessibility Request - Please Indicate:
or restriet people who choose to (or who area. • Public lovolvement & Marketing Techniques U TI SPRINGS For reservations, call the
must) walk or bicycle. ~ Learn about the information, experience and for Encouraging Alternative Trans ortation J NC ~N Snowmass Resort Association • Learn how to make technical improvements, resources they oifer and ways you may be • L`sing Smart Si in to Kee Pedestrians S N 0 W M A S S PUEBLO 800-598-2004 ~g P
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ON TNE FAST TRACK: Richard Smart
OUNTAIN (at le,fl) helped invent th,e
obscure sport of railbiking.
L MG Switzerland. Smart's patented
contraption glides on top of a
railroad track, secured in front
by a magnetic guide wheel and
GET TNE uUNS -balanced by an outrigger. A
When the ~nter of inetal platform attached to the
outrigger offers a handy place
1997 ref,used to dump to stow extra gear.
any snow on Quincy, The sport is practiced only
an historic city near on abandoned railroad traeks:
, tOW11 0~1Clals ~ Smart researches lais riding
BoStOri were panicked: = routes with great care, as one
„ speeding locomotive could
They'd planned and ~ really ruin an outing. Smart has
promoted a giant Z taken major railbiking trips
Revolutionary War ~ across the Pacific Northwest,
re-enactment for . through the Yukon and to the
February. Alas, no Rldin the rails ~d~ of Ecuador. He's cur-
g rently talking with the staxe of
snow. But Blue Hills,
a tiny ski area just T'S LIKE RIDING on a the 1970s that now has sev- West Virginia, which may set
southwest of Boston, smooth sheet of glass; says eral hundred devotees in the up a railbiking operation in the
Dr. Richard Smart of Coeur United States, a small but Monongahela National Forest-
came to the rescue, d'Alene, Idaho. He's refer- growing international follow- For information on the
moving its snowguns ring to "railbiking; an ob- ing and a fledgling world sport, call Railbike Interna-
to dOWritOVUri QulIICy scure sport he helped invent in championship underway in tional at (415) 453-8886• ,
v and covering the X G~
~ place with a blanket ~
~ of white just in time Vail stock sale: Snow cats get fat ~W i
~ for the thousands of Vail's first stock sale may sold 12 million shares for $260 Meanwhile, 11 high-rank-
tOllT1StS. haue left ordinary investors un- million during an initial public ing Vail execs were left holding
impressed. But it was a huge offering on February 3. The stock worth tens of millions of
financial success for an elite company opened at $22 a dollars. Here's a rundown, ac-
' •''e' group of company insiders. share, climbed to $24, slid to a cording to corporate filings at
' • 'I'rading under the ticker low of $18.62 and at press time the federal Securities and Fx-
symbol MTN, Vail Resorts Inc. had settled in the $21 range. change Commission. THE A I l O
lEON BLACIf Former Drexel, Burnham, Lambert financier whose company, $64,4 million
~ Apollo Sld Partners, still owns Class A common stock worth
DAT E B O O K $223 million and controls the Vail board.
CAAI ICANN Famed corporate raider whose New York firm, Meadow Wa1k $59.6 million
. . Limited Partnership, owned Vail companybonds•
Dlscover lt 6EOA6E 61llETT Former Vail chairman who drove the company into bankruptcy $32.1 mfflion
The new Discovery Coast Passage and was forced out by Black. Still sits on Vail board. xow owns
ferry lo resorts as head of his new firm, Booth Creek Holdings.
offers explorers a close-up
view of the fog-shrouded islands AND1 DAL1 Vail president $4.3 million'
and channels of British Columbia's THOMAS LEE Boston investment advisor and a director of Vail Resorts, Inc. $2.6 million•
Queen Charlotte Sound. Departing KENT MEMERS Senior vice president, Vail Associates $2.4 million*
Voncouver lsland's Port Nardy, May 6ERA1 R1NN Senior vice president, Vail Associates $2.4 million'
through September, ferry routes CNRISTOPNEA RIMAN Chief operating officer, Vail Associates $1.9 million•
range from 14-hour non-stop JIM THOMPSON President, Vail Associates Rea1 Esta.te Group, Inc. $1.1 million*
service to Bella Coola to multi-day gl.i million=
trips with several ports of call. JIM MANDEI General counsel, vail Resorts Inc.
Navigating the entire passage ED a'BRIEN Chief financial officer, Vail Associates Real Fstate Group, Inc. $llo,ooo*
costs an average of $95 one way, TOTAL RECEIPTS FOA BLACK, ICAHN AND GILLE7T WBRH CALCULATfiD AT A PBICE OF $27 PE0. SHARE. TOiAL PROFITS FOR TNH OTH6RS WERH BASHD ON
per person. Call (888) 223-3719. STOCK OPTIONS THAT, BASED ON A CONSERVATIVE SHAR6 PRICE OP $20. CAN BE 6%BRCISED WITHIN 91X MONTHS OF TH6INITIAL STOCK SALE.
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ILL CONGRESS POUR ISTEA
. I - uadache DOWN-THE ? x c: g`t'
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~ The Internan:onal Womens
Challenge, June 22-29, Is o
assed the interstahway system, a
! r scenic
grueling road-bike race that Nation,s premie when Congress p
b a and bic cle trail Intermodal Surface 'IY~ans- pedestrian sidewalk nexus that
runs through 400 miles of Idaho yw y Y portation Efficiency Act would greet visitors at the
mountains and desert. Between program fights for (ISTEA), more than $1 billion 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake
Stanley and Sun Valley, the survival on Capitol Hill in federal gas-tax revenues has City, an s-mile cycling route
CSCent t0 8,100-foot Galena been channeled from the fuel along the foot of the Tetons,
Summit separates the women g pAR AS bureau- pump into scenic byways and and a recreational path in Ver-
from the girls. The descent is cratic acronyms go, recreational trails that serve as mont connecting Stowe with
down a narrow highway, SGtIS most Americans low-impact alternatives to neighboring communities.
guardrails. Call 16031823-7171. would probably asphalt automobile lanes. The ISTEA initiative i,
mistake ISTEA Yet because of a political part of a federal omnibur
~ for a sun-brewed beverage. battle taking shape on Capitol transportation spending pack-
~ ~ But for the last six years, this Hill, the country's premier age that must be passed befor(
~ i obscure federal transportation scenic byway and bike-path the fiscal year ends on Septem
° program has been the toast initiative could be poured ber 30. Given the current gov
; of bicyclists, hikers, nordic down the drain. Hanging in ernment budget crunch, som,
~ skiers, roller bladers and road the balance are such proposals Washington legislators consid
~ trippers from Maine to the as a scenic road network that er ISTEA an unnecessary lua
RUAD QUEENS: Eight-day race. Mexico border. Since 1991, would stretch longer than the ury. Rep. Bud Shuster (R-PA;
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who chairs the House TYans- orado and the Beartooth
" portation and Infrastructure DATEBOOK National Scenic B
Committee, points to urban yWay in
Git alon little burro Montana, dubbed the prettiest
traffic congestion and a back- g, drive in America by journalist
log of highway maintenance Charles Kuralt.
projects that stretches into the for 48 years, the tiny town of The National Scenic
hundreds of billions of dollars. Fajrp10, Colorado has hosted the Byway program has received
Shuster would rather see World Championship Pack-Burro roughly $so million through
money poured into fixing pot- ISTEA. If Congress votes to
holes and expanding the Race on the last Sunday of July. fiilly fund the next manifesta-
nation's highway infrastruc- Competitors in the grueling 30-
mile roundtri trek must walk- ~ tion of ISTEA, nicknamed
ture: He and his allies back a P ~ NEXTEA (the National Eco-
plan called HOTEA, which not ride-their burros, which are z nomic Crossroads TYansporta- .
starids for Highway Only required to pack 33 pounds of m tion Efficiency. Act), the pro- -
nansportation Efficiency Act. mining gear. The man-and-beast 6IUP: Sunday at the Taces. gram will grow to 50 byways On the other side of the duos traverse icy creeks, and eventually span 40,000
fence is powerful Sen. John rockslides and snowfields during smart folks cashed in on the event miles. "It offers a very different
Chaffee (R-RI), an outspoken the 3,000-vertical-foot ascent of long ogo and started selling "6et ~'ay to get from point A to
ISTEA defender who presides 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass. The Your Ass ^ bum er point B," says Derrick Cran- u
over the Senate Committee on Winner takes home $1,300. Some p the Pass p dall, president of the American
the Environment and Public st'tckers. Coll (719) 836-2659.
Recreation Coalition.
Works. ISTEA backers-a Earlierthisyear,theprog-Nr diverse coalition of eviron- might use it," says Robert Pat- projects in the previous 18 nosis for ISTE9s survival was
mental, recreation, tourism ton of the Rails to Trails Con- years combined, including bleak. But as bikers and walk-
and sporting-goods organiza- servancy. "Most people choose three times as many rails-to- ers began rallying in favor of
- tions -say that, paradoxically, to get in their car and drive to trails initiatives. reauthorization, hopes turned .
t'=~= the nation's highway crisis will work or schoa] because it's the Another key ISTEA pro- brighter. "The only thing I can
never be resolved until alter- only choice offered to them:" vision is one that earmarks say with certainty is that the
natives are supported. They Just how important has money for existing roads that American people want ISTEA
argue that recreation paths ISTEA been to bicyclists, possess outsta,nding scenic, and support it," says Anne relieve gridlock, cut down on walkers and skiers? To put it recreational, historic or cul- Lusk, an activist from Stowe.
pollution and even help trim in perspective, the $1 billion tural value. Among the crown- "Americans are eager to bike
health-care costs by encourag- spent on "alternative trans- jewel byways that depend on and wa1k. But until we become
ing people to bike or walk. portation" projects over the ISTEA support: the Blue willing to tell Congress of our
"The significance of ISTEA is last six years-about one per- Ridge Parkway, the TYail Ridge wishes, maintaining such in-
that it makes alternative cent of total highway rev- Road in Rocky Mountain novative programs will be an
modes of transportaxion tangi- enues-compares to just $40 National Park, the San Juan uphill battle."
ble in the minds of people who million allocaxed for similar Skyway in southwestern Col- -TODD WILKINSON
Move over, Moab: Theriding is sweet in fruita .
OUNTAIN BIKERS year, however, the Fruita Fruita, which serves as the gateway to
a' Mpilgrims flock to Moab like folks decided to do Colorado National Monument, boasts
to Canter- something about it. The more than 1,000 miles of singletrack trails
1e ` bury. Last year, more annual Fruita Fat Tire on public lands. It's also the eastern on-
`e than 120,000 of the fat- i Festival, which is held in ramp to the renowned Kokopelli Trail,
te tire faithful lined up to ~ late April, is the town's which winds 128 miles along the Colorado j
ride the famed Slickrock ¢ first step toward putting River to Moab. i
'Irail. The local camp- ; itself on the mountain- Some locals are concerned that j
th grounds overflowed, the = biking map and bolster- mountain biking will turn their quaint ~
fragile desert ecosys- x ing a local economy left town into another over-mobbed tourist ~
is tems were strained and PHAT TIAE TERRAIN: Near Fruita. moribund by a down- trap. But Schneiger shrugs off such fears,
us the Utah town grew turn in the energy noting that Fruita has a planning board
k- increasingly polarized between preserva- industry. With the small town now draw- and the benefit of Moab's example. At this
ire tionists and economic opportunists. Who ing more tourists on adventure getaways, stage in the game, he and other locals
n- needs these headaches? Fruita, that's who. Lycra now rivals Levis as the fash- would rather dwell on the positive.
i°- For years, the economically strapped ion of the day. "The impact is O "Our trails are just as good as
ne ~ western Colorado community of 5,000 noticeable," says city manager i i O,, Moab's," says Doug Buniger of
d' has looked on and scratched its collective John Schneiger. "People are com- i i Fruita's Over the Edge bike shop.
IX" scalp as the mounta,in biking masses drove ing into town with mountain , ~ "Plus, you can buy beer here:" 1?
past its I-70 exit ramp and into Utah. Last bikes. It's really quite incredible " -SCOTT WILLOUGHBY
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75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Attorney
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157
June 5, 1997
Peppi Langegger -
President, Tyrolean Condominiums
400 East Meadow Drive.
Vail, CO 81657
John Blazofsky
General Manager, Apollo Park Lodge
442 S. Frontage Road E
Vail, CO 81657
Sig Langegger
Manager, Tyrolean Restaurant
400 East Meadow Drive. Vail, CO 81657
John C. Zahner
Board Member, Apollo Park Condominiums
442 S. Frontage Road E, 4B203
Vail, CO 31657
Dear Gentlemen:
Thank you for your letter of April 17, 1997, regarding the streamwalk south of your properties.
The Vail Town Council has asked me to respond to the concerns you have raised. I am sorry to
hear that you and your guests are experiencing such difficulty in utilizing the path. I am
embarrassed by the photographs you submitted. They certainly do not show the path at its best. .
The streamwalk is a beautiful amenity for the people who use it and should be maintained as
such. I apologize for its condition and would like to assure you that steps aze being taken to
improve the situation.
You are correct that the path is purposely not maintained in the winter months. The soft gravel
surface which makes the path enjoyable in the suminer is easily damaged by snow removal
equipment and becomes muddy as it thaws. The "no maintenance" signs are intended to inform
path users of the conditions ahead and to reduce the liability to the Town. ~,y~ RECYCLEDPAPER
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Installing a more durable and maintainable surface is a possibility. Retaining the natural
chazacter of the path will, of course, be an important consideration. While replacement of the
vandal-prone path lights and constructing a sidewalk from the Village Structure to Ford Pazk are
budgeted this year, paving the streamwalk is not. T'he cost of paving that portion of the path -
could range from as high as $40,000 to as low as $3,000, depending on the materials chosen.
Obviously, a project at the high end would need to be worked into the Capital Projects Plan and
would compete with other projects for funding. The low end costs, which involve stabilizing the
existing gravel surface, could be accommodated in this year's recreation path maintenance f
budget. A stabilized gravel surface would support snow removal equipment and prevent-the
surface from becoming muddy. It also retains the natural character of the path. The stabilizer
product has worked well in other communities for similar applications, but has not yet been
tested by the Town. If you agree this may be a satisfactory solution, I will make arrangements to
do further research on the material and perform the work this summer.
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The snow removal cost for the streamwalk in also an unbudgeted item. The Department of
Public Works will already be absorbing the maintenance of the new sidewalks being constructed
along Vail Valley Drive to Golden Peak and along the Frontage Road to Ford Park.
Unfortunately, maintenance budgets do not always keep pace as new areas of responsibility are
added. Taking on an additional snow removal area would be difficult for the 1997 - 1998 season.
I would like to suggest that the Tyrolean and Apollo Park Associations share the cost of snow
removal, by private contractor, for the 1997 - 1998 season. The Town would then permanently
take it over in the fa11 of 1998.
Please let me know your opinions on the stabilization and maintenance suggestions. I can be
reached at 479-2105 during business hours. Todd Oppenheimer, Park Superintendent and
Landscape Architect, will be contacting you within the next week to discuss the Frontage Road
sidewalk and path light replacement projects. Thank you again for your comments and concem.
I am looking forward to working with you to resolve these issues. '
Sincerely,
'i, `G
obert W. M urin
Town Manager _
xc: Town Council "
Larry Grafel, Director of Public works
Printed by Anne Wright 6/04/97 4:18pm
From: Pam Brandmeyer
To: Anne Wright
Subject: _
PLEASE INCLUDE THIS FOR
COUNCIL'S PACKET!!!
===NOTE====______=====6/04/97==4:17pm==
.regarding a reception next
Thursday, 6/12, from 5:30-7:30 P.M., in
honor of their new land trust
adminstrator for the Eagle Valley Land
Trust. Ais name: Brad Udall (son of
MO!).
Although you will be receiving an
invitation, I wanted to give you a
little advance notice!
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All CHOKED UP
MOUNTAIN Pat O'Donnell, presi-
LIVI N G dent and CEO of the Aspen
Skiing Company, pled guilty
to disorderly conduct after a
midwinter traffic dispute in
Snowmass got ugly. O'Don-
~ nell was trying to make a
Miss left turn and apparently felt
a 23-year-old local cut him
' aff. During the ensuing ar-
rips ltyup ,
4r y~ t gument, the kid claims that
O'Donnell grabbed him by .
nUNTAIN BIKER - the throat, a charge O'Don-
Missy Giove got nell denies. The charge will
M more than her be dismissed in six montlis,
share of eYposure dur- if the contrite Aspen exec
ing this year's Winter X performs 10 hours of com-
munity service and stays
('Tames, the way-hyped out of trouble. Loca1 smart-
"estreme" sports cotl- `alecks suggest a new siogan
test convened by ESPN. ~ for the resort• "If our pow-
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Known for her piranha der doesn't choke you, our
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necklace and a verita,ble CEO will."
quilt of body piercings
and tattoos, the world
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do«'nhill champ was
unfazed when she lost . ° . ° - . ` a
her shorts during the inch screws for traction tire and let the screws 1~u1 and
downhill slalom at in the snow, and as she buzz away at her shorts. t p
Snow Summit in Cali- descended the steeps No problem. Giove Beans
fornia. Giove had she sunk her front tire whipped out some duct
shrewdly enhanced her into the slush, hung her tape, patched things up On July 25, folks in Rangelew
knobby tires with half- weight over her back and went on to win. Maine, kick off the annual
logging Festival by burying rat:
of beans in hot coals. The next
Boardroom with a view Gimme groomers daW the beans are unearthed
and served with reflector-oven-
Now, that Vail has opened office outpost turns lift tickets - Has high-tech grooming bOked bISCUItS. The two-day
. its new °Sprint Communica- into tax write-offs by offering ' turned skiers into whining lit- fP.st IIICIUdes U pOfOde, dog
, ions Center" atop the ski skiers a sta,te-of-the-art slope- tle girlymen? Maybe, ifthe flap dancing and obscure lumberjae
riplM'tl nt ain, the slopes may sup- side workplace. The communi- at Attitash-Bear Peak in New cpMgStS, including the puip
ant the golf course as the cations eenter includes six Hampshire is any evidence. dot split and eross-eut
best place to ice a big business computers with e-mail and When regulars noticed that ~~II (207] 864-3939.
x deal. i.ocated in the Eagle's Internet access, a Bloomberg half of four trails-or about 10
Nest L,odge at 70,350 feet, the terminal with updated market percent of the mountain-was Get
i n f o r m a t i o n, no longer being groomed, they
t e 1 e p h o n e s, bitched to management and
fax machines, started rumors that the Amer- In_ line
a copier and ican Skiing Company had
even a video- slashed the budget. Actually, Buckle on some in-line skates
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Team
DATE: June 6, 1997
RE: Update on Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Process
On May 20, the Town Council adopted the methodology and criteria for selecting public view
corridors (i.e., views from public spaces which foster civic pride and public interest, views which
enhance the town's attraction, views which are commonly recognized and have in inherent
qualities which make it more valuable than other more common views). Since this meeting the
Master Plan Team reviewed 53 slides of potential views and applied the adopted criteria. From
these 53 slides, 14 potential view corridors were identified by the Team as beginning to meet the
adopted criteria.
On Tuesday, June 2, a public walking tour was conducted to review these 14 identified
possibilities. Another tour will occur on Sunday, June 8, at 2 pm, followed up by a public forum on
June 15 to review and state preferences for protected view corridors. The opportunity to add a
view not selected by staff is available to the public and Council as part of this process and will be
evaluated by the application of the criteria.
Self-guided walking tour packets are available for those unable to attend the scheduled walking
tours and are available at the Lionshead activities desk, the information center, and the
Department of Community Development. A web site has also been established as an additional
method of reviewing the potential view corridors. Channel 5 taped the first walking tour and is
playing it regularly this week.
Also, the newsletter for Stage III has been distributed and mailed to those on the ever growing
mailing list.
The following is a schedule of upcoming events in Stage III:
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~ June ;8 ther~ w~Ei tf~~ second.af two..public wal~fng .u~ew
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* ~une:;4 y:5; seff;gc~id~d v~ralking to~r;s t~ revi~w pat~ntial view c~arr~~ors;
? June 15, a public forum will be held for the community to indicate preferences for public
view corridors to be included in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
? June 23, staff and consultant will return to the PEC to review and make a recommendation
to the Town Council on preferred public view corridors.
? June 24, Council will review the proposed view corridors and the PEC recommendations.
? Designation of public view corridors in Lionshead, if any, is proposed to occur on July 1.
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STAGE III VIEW CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION SELF GUIDED WALKING
TOUR
Thank you for choosing to participate in the public view corridor public input process of the Lionshead
Master Plan. It is well recognized that views have a great impact on the sense of place and identity of an area,
especially when that area is in such a beautifiil location as the Vail Valley. By letting us know your opinions
regarding the selection of public view corridors in Liocishead, you are helping the Master Planning team and
tlie Town of Vail decide which public views, if any, are so critical to Lionshead that they deserve legal
protection by a Town of Vail ordinance. Below is a brief description of what has been done up this point
regarding view corridors as part of the Lionshead Master Plan process.
1. Background
On May 20°i, the Town Council approved the Master Plan team's recommended public view corridor
selection criteria, which is based upon the existing Town of Vail view corridor ordinance. The essential
criteria that qua(ifies a view for protection is as follows:
A. Tliat the proposed view corridor or boundary amendment p?-otects and perpetuates a view or views from
public pedestrian areas, public ways, or public spaces within the town which foster civic pride and are in
the public interest for the Town of Vai(;
B. That the pi-oposed view corridor or boundary amendment protects and enhances the town's attraction to
residents, guests, and property owners;
C. That tlle proposed view corridor or boundary amendment protects a view whicll is commonly recognized
and has inherent cjualities which make it more va(uable to the town than other more common views.
Due to the redevclopmertt focus of the Lionshead Master Plan, it is possible that there are opportunities for
new view corridors where structures currently exist. If this is the case, these new view corridors would need
to meet the same criteria as existing view corridors.
U. "Critical Attributes"
In addition to the criteria defined above, the Town Council approved the following "critical attributes"
that should be used in judging the visual quality of a potential view corridor:
A. Foreground- Elements of the view immediately in front of the view, such as the roof of a building, the
closest tree line, or an open pedestrian area,
B. Middleground- Elements of the view beyond the foreground, but in front of the horizon, such as the ski
runs when looking towards Vail Mountain.
C. Background- The horizon, or farthest elements in the view. A good example of background is the peaks
of the Gore Range when looking east up the valley. '
D. Edges- Edges are often the most important defining elements of a view, and constitute the changes
between foreground/ middleground/ and background, or any other change in color or texture in the view,
such as the edge between the white snow of a ski run and the green of the adjacent trees.
E. Color/ Texture- The variations and types ofcolor and texture in a view has a great impact on the quality
of the view, and are also instrumental in defining edges. A view corridor that was chosen because of the
visual quality of its color and texture could possibly be impacted by a development projects lighting, color
scheme, or location.
F. Landmarks/ Specific Elements- These are specific identifiable elements in a view, either natural or built,
that have special significance to the residents and guests of Lionshead. Examples could be the gondola lift
line, ski runs, the clock tower, or any other element that provides a sense of location, direction, or identity
to Lionsliead.
IV. Schedule of Public Process foi• proposed View Corridors
• June 3`d and 8`h Guided Walking Tours of potential view corridors
• June 4`'' - 15 °i Self Guided Walking Tours. Packets can be obtained at the Lionshead Visitors Center,
the Lionshead Activities Desk, the Vail Public Library, or the Town of Vail Community
Development Department.
• June 16"' . Open House for Public Preferences; Vail Public Library. Drop by anytime from 4-7
p.?n. to express your preferences for public view corridors in Lionshead.
• June 23"l Planning and Environmental Commission, 2 p.m., Town Council chambers
• June 24"' Vail Town Council, 2 p.m., Town Council chambers
• July 1" Public Meeting for Designation of Public View Corridoi-s (if any), Town Council
Chambers, 7:30 p.m.
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The following pages of this packet contains photographs of the potential view corridors that have been
identif ed by tlle Master Planning team based upon the criteria and critical attributes discussed above. Each
numbered view also relates to the enclosed location rnap for your convenience. As you review these potential
public view corridors, please consider and respond to the following:
1. Rank each view as "critical, consider, or do not consider". According to t}ie above criteria, is the
view absolutely critical to Lionshead, or is just worthy of consideration?
2. In the space provided next to each photograph, please comment on why you have ranked the view
the way you did, and what elements of the view are the most important to preserve (keep in mind
the critical attributes- background, foreground, edges, etc..)
3. Please feel free to actually draw on the photographs what you would recommend to be the
boundary of the protected view corridor.
Finally, if you think there is an opportunity for a view corridor that does not appear in this packet, please let
us know by either describing the view and noting the view point on the enclosed locational map, or by
submitting a photograph of the proposed view. Remember that any views considered as part of this process
must be public views from publicly accessible view points.
The Lionshead Master Plan suggestion boxes are available at the following locations for you to return you
form: Lionshead Activities Desk, Lionshead Visitors Center, Vail Library and Town of Vail Community
Development Department. All suggestion forms must be returned by June 16'h. '
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Tel: (212) 841-7600 Improving your place
Fax: (212) 841-7682 in the world.
John L. Dowling
Executive Vice President
June 6, 1997
BY FACSIMILE T0: 970 479-2157
RE: NOISE ISSUES
TOWN OF VAIL PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1997 2:00 P.M.
TO: THE TOWN OF VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
The noise in my apartment is a very sensitive issue with me. I
love Vail, and the location of my apartment. I have owned my
apartment for almost 10 years, and choose to return to Vail and the
Plaza Lodge whenever my schedule permits.
The noise has become increasingly unbearable over the years; i.e.,
one cannot sleep, carry on a conversation, or listen to one's
choice of music without becoming very uncomfortable and having the
exceptional atmosphere of the Plaza Lodge disrupted.
I recognize the Council's interest in encouraging activity in the
core of the village; however, as a supporter and tax payer, I
believe I deserve some consideration. I sincerely hope the Town
Council will favor maintaining and enforcing the provision of the
zoning code that tightly regulates noise sources (50 dB) from bars
and restaurants: specifically 18.58.210 Restaurants, bars or
similar uses.
Thank you for your time and attention to this letter.
Sincerely,
Jo L. Dowling
ner, Apartment 2B
Plaza Lodge
291 Bridge Street
Vail, Colorado 81657
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: June 5, 1997
RE: Pay-In-Lieu Parking
Pursuant to your discussion last Tuesday, we are following up with two items on this issue. The
first involves modifying the ordinance to eliminate the pay-in-lieu provisions from properties having
vehicular access.
The second involves the assessment of pay-in-lieu fees as they currently exist. We are currently
discussing this issue internally. At the work session on the 17th, we will have a recommendation
for proceeding on this matter in terms of next steps, e.g., parking demand analysis.
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TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road MEDIA ADVISORY
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 June 4, 1997
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office . .
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 3
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz
--Employee Recognition
The Council recognized Charlie Turnbull, heavy equipment operator II in the Public Works
Department and Mark Allen, a police officer, for 20 and 10 years of service, respectively.
--Liquor Board Interviews
The Council interviewed David Chapin for re-appointment to the Liquor Board. He, along
with Kathy Vieth and Mary Zarba, were reappointed to two year terms during the evening
meeting.
--Discussion of Existing Parking Pay-in-Lieu Fee System After agreeing that "tweaking" of the current parking-pay-in-lieu system is in order, the
Council approved a suggestion offered by Town Manager Bob McLaurin to research the
timing, cost and implementation of a parking demand analysis that would help provide a
basis for possible modification of the program. While Council members said the current
fee, nearly $17,000 per space, inhibits redevelopment, no one at the meeting suggested
eliminating the program. Instead, several ideas were offered: Bob Armour suggested
allowing.a credit of six to 10 spaces (with a possible sunset provision) to "take-something
off the front end to encourage redevelopment"; Ludwig Kurz suggested a modest review,.
saying logistical changes for the 19-year-old requirement are in order, especially given tfie
difference between new development and redevelopment; Kevin Foley also suggested
"tweaking," calling the current system a burden for a minor redevelopment; Michael Jewett
said, he too, is in favor of modification, calling the current fees "too high"; while Rob Ford,
agreeing the present system isn't working, suggested moving forward with a traffic demand
study and called for eliminating properties which have street access from the current policy.
Public comments earlier in the discussion included:
• Frustration expressed by Chris Chantler, an owner of the Daily Grind, who said
removal of a 10 ft. x 10 ft. storage freezer that would allow for additional seating at
the coffee shop would require payment of between $16,000 and $50,000 into the
parking-pay-in-lieu fund. Although Chantler said it would be impossible to recover
the cost, he said he had a philosophical disagreement with the policy, itself,
because his clients aren't making special trips to the parking structure to access his
business.
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• Numerous obserVations by David Corbin of Vail Resorts Development Co., who
called the pay-in-lieu fees "staggering." Corbin suggested a parking demand
analysis as the next step. Until we understand demand, he said, we don't know
what to pursue. Corbin, said if the study indicates the need for more parking stock,
he said he'd prefer using those dollars to build more parking rather than to apply the
funds to debt service. Corbin also suggested revisiting assumptions of the 1978
ordinance, which may have relied more heavily on guests arriving by car than what .
' . might be occurring today.
• Hermann Staufer who called the program a"disincentive." Staufer said it's the last -
thing one tends to think about when lining up a redevelopment budget. Instead, Staufer said the town should be creating an atmosphere to encourage the upgrade
of properties. He thanked the council for reviewing the issue.
• Kaye Ferry, co-owner of the Daily Grind, who suggested a two-tiered system that
would provide additional incentives for redevelopment, as opposed to new
development: Ferry also said Vail Associates.should be bearing more of the brunt
of the public parking responsibility due to VA's continual growth of mountain
programming. Ferry also suggested the town annex Vail Mountain so it could
collect sales tax revenue.
• Ross Davis, representing Bart & Yetis, who said the system is a"deal-breaker"
which has caused the restaurant to abandon expansion plans.
• Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association, who suggested tweaking
in moderation, including a proposal to eliminate properties with street access from
the program.
For more information contact, Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development
Department at 479-2148.
--Report on the May 17th TOV Clean-up Day
The Council heard an overview of the recent Clean-up Day from staff inembers Russell
Forrest and Lydia Stinemeyer of the Community Development Department. Highlights
included: participation by 250,volunteers, 218 of whom designated $20 donations from the
- town to the charity of their choice; collection of 12,5 tons of trash, 'a record; food
contributions from 36 restaurants and organizations; and endorsement by Vail Tomorrow
as an event that generates greater community involvement. The annual clean-up program
has been an ongoing event in the town for approximately 25 years.
--Information Update
Susan Connelly, Community Development Department director, presented an update on
the Lionshead Master Planning process and encouraged Council members to attend a
guided tour this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. to review Lionshead public view corridor
possibilities. For more information, contact Connelly at 479-2140 or pominic Mauriello at
479-2148.
Public Works Director Larry Grafel presented an overview of the town's participation in the
Colorado Department of Transportation's I-70 West Major Investment Study. Grafel
expressed concern that traffic count estimates for the Vail Valley I-70 corridor contained
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in the study are too low. Joe Macy of Vail Resorts, who also has been involved in the
study, suggested the town urge the state to install traffic counters within the Vail Valley for
a more accurate accounting of traffic flows. Grafel said the state is encouraging
participation by local decision makers in selection and prioritization of improvements that
will be early components of the strategic project. For more information, contact Grafel at
479-2173.
Also yesterday, Grafel and Councilman Kevin Foley (who represents the Council on the _ Trails Committee and the Regional Transportation Authority) received direction regarding -
the Council's preferences on the rail abandonment issue in preparation for a meeting
Thursday in Avon. If the rail abandonment request is approved from Gypsum to Leadville,
Council members said they would favor a purchase by the State Parks Board along with
construction and operation of the trail by the state. Local officials are preparing a plan for
ownership, construction and operations in conjunction with a Go Co grant application. For
more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173.
In addition, Grafel gave a brief report on the West Vail Interchange project. He said traffic
backups and traffic control issues flared on Monday, causing those who attended the
regular Monday update meeting to compromise on a temporary plan to shut down the I-70
underpass for three hours in the morning, and three hours in the afternoon to help relieve
congestion.
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer said the Jeep Whitewater Festival was a
successful event over the Memorial Day Weekend, despite the weather. The event will be
broadcast by the program Outdoor Life, a satellite-accessible television station.
Brandmeyer also acknowledged distribution of the March sales tax newsletter and the April
estimates.
--Council Reports.
Mayor Bob Armour provided a list of recent appearances, includfng presentation of. the
Youth Award at Battle Mountain High School and consultant interviews for a travel demand
study funded by a grant from the Colorado Association of Ski Towns.
--Other
In response to a constituent complaint about the presence of a motor home in front of a
residence in East Vail, Councilman Michael Jewett asked if fellow Councilmembers were
interested in creating legislation that would prevent such occurrences. Instead, the
majority of Councilmembers suggested the matter could be better handled by
neighborhood covenants and/or homeowner's associations.
Mayor Bob Armour inquired about the return of Police Chief Greg Morrison, who's been
attending the FBI Training Academy for the past nine weeks. Town Manager Bob
McLaurin said Morrison, whose tuition, travel and accommodations are being covered by
the school, will resume his duties in Vail in July. Lt. Jeff Layman has been serving as
interim chief in Morrison's absence. McLaurin said Morrison is the first representative from
Vail's department to attend the prestigious academy in 17 years.
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In response to a second question by the mayor, McLaurin said a"go - no-go" discussion
on the Public Wcrks Seasonal Housing development had been pushed back to the June
17 work session.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz
--Citizen Participation . ,
There was no citizen participation.
--Consent Agenda
The Council approved the consent agenda by a vote of 5-0, which contained meeting
minutes and second reading of an ordinance authorizing conveyance of a Vail Commons
unit from the Town of Vail to Mountain Valley Developmental Services. .
--Resolution Adopting the Inter-County Mutuat Aid Agreement
The Council voted 5-0 to approve an inter-county mutual aid agreement to assist during
emergencies such as the natural gas disaster in Steamboat Springs several years ago.
Municipalities and special districts within Eagle County, Garfield County, Grand County,
Lake County, Mesa County, Rio Blanco County, Routt County, Summit County and Pitkin
Council have agreed to a pact for mutual aid. For more information, contact Vail Fire Chief
Dick Duran at 479-2252. --Liquor Board Appointments
The Council reappointed David Chapin, Kathy Vieth and Mary Zarba to the Liquor Board
for two-year terms.
--Town Manager's Report
In response to the town manager's written report regarding requests by the Rock Hard
Mining Company of Texas to explore the possibility of mining claims on Forest Service
-property in East Vail, Mayor Bob Armour asked for additional clarification. Town Attorney
- Tom Moorhead explained that mining claims are administered by the U.S. Forest Service and that the company could be required to produce environmental reports. He said that
although the property is adjacent to Town of Vail lands, it is not within the town's
boundaries and there is no indication that town-owned property would be used to access
the Forest Service lands. However, Moorhead said the town is concerned the area may
be within the five-mile watershed, in which case the Town of Vail could request that the
Forest Service restrict activity that would be detrimental to the town's water supply (Gore
Creek). Moorhead said the Forest Service has had meetings with he and Russell Forrest
in the Community Development Department and the town will be advised of all plans
regarding the mining claim. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said a letter will be drafted for
the mayor's signature addressing the town's concerns.
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UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
June 10 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Amplified Sound, Site Visits
June 17 Work Session
First Quarter Financial Report
Booth Falls Rock Mediation June 17 Evening Meeting
Audited Financial Statements
June 24 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Community Survey Results
Public Works Seasonal Housing
Lionshead Master Plan Update
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970-479-2138
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, June 3, 1997
Gary A. & Linda McDanicl
4057 Lupine Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657-4816
RE: Town of Vail Rcal Esta.te Transfer Tax (RIE"' •
Dear Mr. & Mrs. McDaniel:
Mayor Bob Armour asked me to respond to your letter of May 27 expressing your concerns about the
Real Estate Transfer Tax. The Town concurs with you about the importance of maintaining open
space in and around Vail. Protecting open space for environmental and recreational reasons has been
and will be a high priority. Housing is a?so a high priority, and we are looking at ways to preserve
critical open space n provide opportunities for housing.
Before discussing the details of the use of RETT, I would like to refer to the housing strategy of the
Town, which is a nced that some in the community believe warrants additional funding. The Town
Council's articulated strategy behind the locals housing effort is two-fold: to create economic
vitality and to enhance our sense of cornmunity.
1. The lack of affordable hoasing within the Town of Vail affects our status as a world-class
resort. Our economic vitality, is threatened as necessary jobs go unfilled or are filled with
unmotivated workers. Competition for employees is no longer just between ski areas or
betwecn regions, but has now become an issue within the Vail Valley. Employees who
find housing down valley are likely to find jobs there, too. Ttiis problem has directly
impacted the Town of Vail in its efforts to fill employment positions.
2. Bolstering the sense of community in Vail is critical as much of the community is made
up of homes which house part-time residcnts. Although able to make a unique
contribution to the Town, part-time residents arc not able to fully engage on a day-to-day
basis. The condition improved in 1996 and 1997 with the addition of 53 owner-occupied
units at Vai] Commons. Still, with approximately 70% of the homes in Vail dark most
of the year, the need to create housing opportunities for full-time residents continues to be
critical.
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Whether any changes are made to the RETT fund or not, the Town is committed to an open, honest,
and fair discussion of the merits of the proposal. To facilitate that, I have provided a summary of key
points regarding the RETT fund below. Some of the points may be overly simplistic; however, our
goal is to provide all participants with complete, accurate, objectiv.e information to facilitate the
dialog. 1. Approximately $1.7 miliion dollars is collected annually from this tax. It is collected from a
. 1% percent charge on each real estate sale. .
. 2. The RETT is collected from real estate transactions located only within the Town of Vail..
Other jwisdictions, such as Beaver Creek and Avon, have separate Real Estate Transfer
Taxes.
3. At this time, pursuant to the ordinance, the fund can be spent only for recreation or open
space uses. The bike path construction, such as the effort in Dowd Junetion, is an example of
a recreation purpose.
4_ As a note of clarification, none of the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund is used for planting the
flower beds around Town except those located within parks. Both the material and labor
costs associated with flower beds outside parks are covered by the General Fund.
5. Concerning open space acquisition, the Town adopted the Open Lands Pian in 1994 to
determine which lands to acquire. An inventory of all undeveloped parcels in and around
the municipal limits was completed. 51 parcels were determined to have open space
value. Of the parcels identified in that plan, 38 have been purchased. Of the 13
remaining, eight may be acquired at no cost to thc Town. The remaining five have
obstacles reducing the risk of development whether or not the parcels are TOV-owned,
although the plan does call for the Town to everitually purchase these lots.
6. Most, if not all, of the land surrounding the Towri of Vail cannot be purchased for open space
by the Town of Vail, as it is National Forest land. These lands can be-subject to land
exchanges; however, we believe that the risk of private exchanges (and possible development)
is low as a result of an agreement the Town has recently executed with the Forest Service.
7. There is also land within the Town which is designatcd open space. 340 acres, or 10% of the
land in Town, has been restricted as perpetual open space. The only way to waive this
restriction is by a vote of the people. I 100 acres, or 33% of the land in Town, is zoned open
space.
8. It is important to note that significant cost is incurred when improving open space. For
example, the lower bench of Donovan Park has been master planned as a park and
construction of this plan would require a significant amount of the RETT fund to complete.
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9. It is also important to note that the cost of maintenance of trails and open space areas will
increase in the future as they are improved. This would apply specifically to bike paths and
parks.
10. The 1997 budget funds most of the remaining bike path links which are needed to complete a
continuous bike path/lane system from Vail Pass through Dowd Junction. There are some
exceptions, such as the Village and Lionshead, which are not designated for bike paths, as
, well as one link from the pedestnan overpass to the Roundabout on the north side of the
• Interstatc, which is not funded at this time. The Town is also working on a soft surface hiking ,
and mountain biking trail system around thc Town. -
i 1. $340,000.00 is used each year to service the golf course debt. This debt repayment will
expire in 1999.
The points laid out above are intended to help educate our community about the choices it has.
Conccrning sites, privately held sites zoned for development may be better suited for housing than
those which are publicly owned, but the funds required for such acquisitions are limited. The
discussions about potential sites (both private. and public) are in a broad brush stage. If any
development is proposed on Town owned land in the future, a thorough community engagement
process will be completed. Your participation in that process would be welcomed.
In conclusion, I hope you will continue to be involved in the dialog about the Real Estate Transfer
Tax. Please call me or Andy Knudtsen, the Senior Housing Policy Planner, if you would like to get an
update on the Vail Tomorrow Housing Team schedule, which is just one of many ways to participate
in the dialog. You can reach me at 970/479-2106, or Andy at 970/479-2440. We appreciate your
input and encourage you to collaborate with the rest of the stakeholders of Vail to help shape its
futurc.
Sincerclv.
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Robert W. McLaurin
Town Managcr
cc: Vail Town Council
Andy Knudtsen, Senior Housing Policy Planner
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TOWN OF VAIL
Department of Community Development • • ,
75 South Frontage Road ~
Yail, Colorado 81657
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970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452 T""
June 3, 1997 -
Dr. Kenneth J. Versman, DBS, MS
Periodontal Associates
2900 S Peoria Street, Building `D'
Aurora, CO 80014
RE: Town of Vail Real Estate Transfer Tax (RF.TT)
Dear Dr. Versman:
Mayor Bob Armour asked me to respond to your letter of May 27 expressing your concerns about the
Real Estate Transfer Tax. The Town concurs with you about the importance of maintaining open
space in and around Vail. Protecting open space for environmental and recreational reasons has been
and will be a high priority. Housing is also a high priority, and we are looking at ways to preserve
critical open space and provide opportunities for housing.
Beforc discussing the details of thc use of RETT, I would 1'eke to refer to the housing strategy of the
Town, which is a need that some ir, the community believe warrants additional funding. The Town
Council's articulated strategy behind the locals housing effert is twa-fold: to create economic
vitality and to enhance our sense of community.
1. The lack of affordablc housing within the Town of Vail affects our status as a world-class
resort. Our economic vitality is threatened as necessary jobs go unfilled or are filled with
unmotivated workers. Competition for employees is no longer just between ski areas or
between regions, but has now become an issue within the Vail Valley. Employees who
find housing down valley are likcly to find jobs there, too. This problcm has directly
impacted the Town of Vail in its efforts to fill employment positions.
2. Bolstering the sense of community in Vail is critical as much of the community is made
up of homes which house part-time residents. Although able to make a unique
contribution to the Town, part-time residents are not able to fully engage on a day-to-day
basis. Tbe condition improved in 1996 and 1997 with the addition of 53 owner-occupied
units at Vail Commons. Still, with approximately 70% of the homes in Vail dark most
of thc year, the need to create housing opportunitics for full-time residents continues to be
critical.
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Whether any changes are made to the RETT fund or not, the Town is committed to an open, honest,
and fair discussion of the merits of the proposal. To facilitate that, I have provided a summary of key
points regarding the RETT fund below. Some of the points may be overly siinplistic; however, our
goal is to provide all participants with complete, accurate, objective information to facilitate the
dialog.
1. Approximately $1.7 million dollars is col lectcd annually from this tax. It is collected from a
1% percent charge on each real estate sale.
2. The RETT is collected from real estate transactions located only within the Town of Vail.
Other jurisdictions, such as Beaver Crcek and Avon, have separate Real Estate Transfer"
Taxes.
3. At this time, pursuant to the ordinance, the fiuid can be spent only for recreation or open
space uses. The bike path construction, such as the o:: in Dowd Junction, is an example of
a recreation purpose.
4. As a note of clarification, none of the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund is used for planting the
flower beds around Town except those located within parks. Botn the inaterial and labor
costs associated with flower beds outside parks are covered by the General Fund.
5. Concerning open space acquisition, the Town adopted the Open Lands Plan in 1994 to
determine which lands to acquire. An inventory of all undeveloped parcels in and around
the municipal limits was completcd. 51 parccis were determined to have open space
value. Of the parcels identificd in that plan, 38 have been purchased. Of the 13
remaining, eight may be acquired at no cost to the Town. The remaining five have
obstacles reducing the risk of development wnether or nct the parcels are TOV-owned,
although the plan does call for the Town to eventualiy purchase these lots.
6. Most, if not all, of the land surrounding the Town of Vail cannot be purchased for open space
by ehc Town of Vail, as it is National Forest land. -These lands can be subject to land
exchanges; however, we believe that the risk of private exchanges (and possible development)
is low as a result of an agreement thc Town has reccntly executed with the Forest Service.
7. There is also land within the Town which is designated open space. 340 acres, or 10% of the
land in Town, has been restricted as perpetual open space. The only way to waive this
restriction is by a vote of the people. 1100 acres, or 33% of the land in Town, is zoned open
space.
8. It is important to note that significant cost is incurred when improving open space. For
example, the lower bench of Donovan Park has been master planned as a park and
construction of this plan would require a significant amount of the RETT fund to complete.
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9. It is also important to note that the cost of maintenance of trails and open space areas will
increase in the futwe as they are improved. This would apply specifically to bike paths and
parks.
10. The 1997 budget funds most of the remaining bike path links which are needed to complete a
continuous bike path/lane system from Vail Pass through Dowd Junction. There are some
exceptions, such as the Village and Lionshead, which are not designated for bike paths, as
. well as one link from the pedestrian overpass to the Roundabout on the north sidc of thc .
Interstate, which is not funded at this timc. The Town is also working on a soft surface hiking "
, and mountain biking trail system around the Town. `
11. $340,000.00 is used each year to service the goif cowse debt. This debt repayment will
expire in 1999.
The points laid out above are intended to help educate our community about the choices if has.
Concerning sites, privately held sites zoned for development may be better suited for housing than
those which are publicly owned, but the funds required for such acquisitions are limited. The
discussions about potential sites (both private and public) are in a broad brush stage. If any
development is proposed on Town owned land in the future, a thorough community engagement
process will be completed. Your participation in that proccss would be welcomed.
In conclusion, I hope you will continue to be involved in the dialog about the Rea( Estate Transfer
Tax. Please call me or Andy Knudtsen, the Senior Housing Policy Planner, if you would like to get an
update on the Vail Tomorrow Housing Team schedule, which is just one of many ways to participate
in the dialog. You can reach me at 970/479-2106, or Andy at 970/479-2440. We appreciate your
input and encourage you to collaborate with the rest of the stakeholders of Vail to help shape its
future.
Sincerely,
Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
cc: Vaii Town Council
Andy Knudtsen, Senior Housing Policy Planner
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( James Franklin Lamont 970-827-5856 06/06/1997 11:00:56 AM P.2
w EAST VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Pazks Treasurer - Pah-ick Gramm
Duectors - Judith Berkowitz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caullans - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder
To: Mayor Bob Armour and Town Council Members
From: Jim Lamont, Executive Director
Date: June 6, 1997
RE: Vail Village Nuisance Noise Issues
The summer months bring an entire set ofadditional issues to the amplified sound and
nuisance noise concerns of Vail Village residential and business property owners. The noise
problem is more apparent during the summer months because many residences and businesses
keep their windows and doors open. Additionally, restaurants and bars extend the operation of
I their outdoor decks into the evening hours. A predominance of noise related conflicts occur be-
tween 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. The following are repeatedly reported noise related conflicts.
1. Truck noise from early morning or late night deliveries and pick-ups.
2. Crowd noise and music emanating from bars and restaurants with their window and
doors open.
3. Volume levels of amplified sound from live entertainment on outdoor dinning decks.
4! Volume levels from amplified sound from outdoor speakers purveying pre-recorded
music.
5. Rowdy patrons from bars and concerts.
6. Volume levels of amplified sound from outdoor concerts and special events.
7. Excessive construction noise
81 1 Noise from ventilation systems.
Reseazch conducted by the Homeowners Association has identified a provision of the zon-
ing code that tightly regulates noise sources (50 dB) from bars and restaurants. T'he provision
was originally adopted in 1973 and amended in 1976. It has been reported that some Town Offi-
cials were "unaware" of the provision. Consequently, it appears that this provision is not being
consistently enforced by Town Administrators.
18.58.210 Restaurants, bars or similar uses.
In districts where restaurants, bars, or sirrtilar ases are
allowed, they shall ba subject to the following rcquirements:
A. Noise generated by the use may not at any time eacee3
fifty (50) decibels out5ide the enclosing walls or ceilings
of thc use;
B. Dwelfing nnits in thc same struciure or in structuYes
adjoining restaurants, bars, or similar uses sha11 have the
right to privacy and thc restaurant, bar, or similar use
shall be designcd in such a way chat view from the use is
not dircctly into adjoining dwelling unit or units. Win-
dows rnay 6e trcated with appropriatc cnvering. (Ord.
19(1976) § 15: Ord. 8(1973) § 17.401.)
Town Administrators are enforcing a more permissive set of permitted noise level stan-
dards through its general noise control ordinance. These more permissive permitted sound level
standards produce several complaints annually. Increased enforcement of the general noise
Post Office Box 238 Vail, Colorado 81658
Telephone: (970) 827-5680 Message/FAX: (970) 827-5856
James Franklin Lamont 970-827-5856 06/06/1997 11:00:56 AM P.3
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EVHA- 6/6/1997 - Noise Control Issue: Public Hearing
control ordinance by Vail Police Department in the summer of 1996 resulted in better compliance
and a reduction in complaints.
Some musicians and owners, from the three or four esta.blishments that provide live enter-
tainment in Vail Village, have complained that the present more permissive amplified sound dB
level is excessively restrictive and want the allowed decibel level made more permissive. A com-
promise proposal has been suggested that would allow a higher dB level for live entertainment,
with an approved outdoor amplified sound pennit, during a limited time period (one hour) in the
early evening. Business owners are concerned that if all outdoor music, amplified or acoustic, is
totally banned, it will have an adverse effect upon business activities. A compromise has been
suggested that outdoor music be limited to acoustic instruments or a lower dB level be imposed
for outdoor amplified sound.
I The Homeowners Association has requested that the Town of Vail require bars and res-
taurants to close doors and windows after 10:00 p.m. Additionally, the Association has requested
that the sound control regulations be enforced for outdoor concerts and special events.
A proposal to control nuisance noise from truck delivery has been proposed. A special
permit would be required of trucking companies making late night or early morning deliveries
and pick-ups. If the frequency of noise complaints increases then the offending trucking firm will
lose their access privilege through the rescinding of their special delivery/pick-up permit.
Consistent and proactive enforcement of the Town noise control regulations is a key factor
in reducing the nuisance noise problem. The Association urges a proactive approach to enforcing
noise control regulations. The Association has a detailed report regarding the noise issue in it's
1996 Annual Report previously forwarded to the Town Council.
In a recent report by Town Administrators to the Town Council it was reported that there
was an improvement in compliance with the amplified sound provision of the Town Code over
the winter season. However, complaints still continue regarding noise from trash pick-ups,
snowmaking, special events, late night revelers and amplified sound from some entertainment es-
tablishments.
The Homeowners Association urges the Town Council to proactively enforce and enhance
all amplified sound and noise control provisions of the Town Code.
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_P.O. BOX 2625 VAIL, COLORADO 81658 TELEPHONE (970) 476-5995
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June 6, 1997
, Dear Vail Town Council,
First let me apologize about the brief explanation and lack of depth in addressing ~ C•
my problem to you. This situation has risen in only the last 24 hours. It is my
understanding that this is the first step in getting my dilemma discussed. g~
On June 4th, Pam Brandemeyer stopped into my business to inform me that we
can no longer put anything in front of my business, including my rental bicycles. ~
This is something we have been doing for the last six years.
I have read and studied the TOV regulations regarding this and agree that my 6 V`l 8~ ~
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, particular situation does violate TOV regulations. This is because the property line
of the Lifthouse building extends only to the front door. Everything outside the door QU4
is TOV property. . W j
What we have to deal with is all the other businesses on the Lionshead Mall have
their rental bikes out front in full view. As well as having Singletrack directly across
from us with a small factory put outside in front to their shop (refer to photograph
1). Every business in Lionshead has at least something out in front of their shop to
show customers they are open and in business. As you can tell by the photographs
and building diagram, my business is stuck back in the corner away from
pedestrian traffic and since the park was built, away from pedestrian view to some
extent. Without putting at least something out in front of the door you cannot even tell there is a business there. You would even have a hard time seeing our shop even
if you were looking for us! To make a bad situation worse, the sun doesn't hit us till
afternoon and it makes it a particularly dark and barren corner.
I am in the very competitive bicycle business, period. We are not like all the other -
shops who only rent bikes as a pastime and is a small part of their business. Bicycles
are our only business. It is also not fair to let us get fully stocked for a good summer,
then shut us down. This should have been done earlier so we could make our plans
accordingly. I am not exaggerating one bit to conclude that without being able to
visuallv attract attention to our corner we will vervi certainly not be able to continue
in busines .
I understand that the town can't let some people break the law and some not
(although it happens all over the place). But what I would like to propose to the ~
council is to discuss leasing me a small space in front of my shop that would allow
me to le al put no more than one rack of bicycles out to help me with my visibility
and let people know that there is indeed a business back there. I know this has been
done in other situations such as decks for restaurants, etc. Or possibly there are other solutions. Please find time to discuss this because the alternative is not very
acceptable to me. I need help!
Thank You,
Craig Arford
CEI~IED JUN 5 1997
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June 4, 1997 -
R. Thomas Moorhead, Esq., Town Attorney - Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mr. Moorhead, On behalf of the Town Council and myself, I would like to express our gratitude for your .
review of the Phillips and Kirst real estate transfer tax matter. The Council is satisfied
with your opinion and has accepted your conclusions. The matter is considered resolved.
Your assistance was invaluable and is truly appreciated. We also wish to extend our
thanks to your Town Council for agreeing to this use of your time.
Very truly yours,
Elaine R. C. Fischer
Mayor -
cc: Telluride Town Council
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Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 21:26:24 -0700
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RELEASE OF INFLOWS FOR ENDANGERED FISH TO BE CUT BAGK:
The Coordinated Reservoirs Operations Team has been continuing to track the snow pack and
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predicted runoff for the Colorado River basin. Due to high flows in the Colorado at Cameo, the
team made a decision on Tuesday, June 3, to cut back on any releases to enhance the peak
flows at Carrieo for the benefit of the endangered fish. Of the participating reservoirs, Green
Mountain, and Ruedi reservoirs have been making releases of inflows to enhance the peak flows
at Cameo. The remaining participating reservoirs have been operating under normal guidelines.
The releases at the above reservoirs are anticipated to be cut back to; 1000 cfs at Green Mountain
and 500.cfs at Ruedi reservoirs which represent reteases for normal operations for this time of
- year. It is anticipated that these cut backs will be achieved by June 4th.
`The peak flows at Cameo are currently predicted to be in the range of 26,000 to 28,000 cfs, which
is at or near recognized flood stages. The team does not anticipate making further refeases to
ennance peak fiows this season, though the river may experience high flows due to natural runoff. ,
The Coordinated Reservoir Operations Team was established as part of the Recovery Program
for Endangered Fish in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Four native fish species that inhabit the
Colorado River Basin are federally listed as endangered: Colorado squawfish, humpback chub,
razorback sucker and bonytail. Each of these four species was once abundant in the Upper
Colorado River Basin. The purpose of the Coordinated Reservoir Operations is to coordinate
discretionary releases of inflow to help enhance peak flows. The enhancement of peak flows will
improve habitats for Colorado squawfish and may restore some floodplain habitats to assist
. recovery of these endangered species.
If you have any questions or need more information about the Operations Team, please contact
Malcolm Wilson at the Bureau of Reclamation's Eastem Colorado Area Office, 11056 West County
- Road 18E, Loveland, Calorado 80537-9711, (970) 667-4410, mwilson@gp.usbr.gov.
The Coordinated Reservoir Operations Team is comprised of major reservoir owner/operators representatives
and water management entities involved with water use in the Colorado River Basin of Colorado. These
entities include owner/operators of Green Mtn., Ruedi, Dillon, Williams Fork, Wolford Mtn. and Homestake
reservoirs, the Colorado River Water Conservation District, the Recovery Program, Fish and Wildlife Service,
National Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Division
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Robert Armour FAX (405) 762-7049
Mayor of Vail IS700K@HR.HOUSE.GOV
75 S. Frontage Rd. W.
Vail CO 81657
Dear Robert:
You havp a vitai interest iII HR 1168, to prot-ct your tax base and jour tax payina busir.esses from
unfair competition. Congressman Peter Visclosky and I introduced this simple but crucial bill on Niarch 20,
1997. It would require that before the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant protected trust status to
any new lands for an Indian tribe, the tribe must reach a binding agreement regarding collection (or in lieu
payments) of fuel taxes, sales taxes and excise taxes on sales to non-Indians on that land. l
The problem is accelerating as ttibes acquire retail business property in areas previously not associated
with the tribes, creating a patchwork quilt of businesses where customers can avoid paying the routine taxes
which all other businesses must charge and collect. This not only creates grossly unfair competition, but it robs
states and communities of the revenues which are necessary to fund our schools, our roads, public safety,
public health and other key services provided by state and local govern.ment.
Here are the problems this simple bill fixes: Indian tribes are making a major effort to acquire high-
traffic business properties which are not now Indian land, then asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs to grant
them "tribal trust" status on this property, which gives them special federal protections. By ownership, lease or -
operating agreements, they use the property to operate truck stops, gasoline stations, convenience stores and
retail outlets without char ing state or local fuel, sales, or excise tages.
Although the Supreme Court has ruled that states have the right to assess tages on sales to non-
Indians2, the right has been meaningless when tribal businesses could not be required to collect the taxes on
This bill would not affect any Indian reservation lands, nor any lands already held in trust status. This bill would only affect future
hansfers into trust, and not land owned in fee by Indian tribes. Nor would it affect lands which the Bureau of Indian Affaus is ~
legally obliged to place in trust. Only "discretionary" hansfeis are affected. _
Z These exceipts are from decisions of the United States Supreme Court:
"It can no longer be argued that the Indian Commerce Clause, of its own force, automatically bars all state taxation
of matters significantly touching the political and economic interests of the tribes"
"The State may some times impose a nondiscriminatory tax on non-Indians customeis doing business on the resesvation."
(State of tiVashington v. Colville, June 10, 1980)
"Enrolled tribal members purchasing cigarettes on Indian reservations are exempt from New York cigarette tax, but non-
Inclians maldng such purehases are not."
"On resecvation cigarette sales to pecsons other than resecvation Indians, however, are legirimaiely subject to state taxation»
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non-tribal sales, as other businesses must. The federal government has aided this by granting "tribal trust"
protection when tribes acquired key new business locations. This legislation promotes fairness for local
businesses and government which must accommodate the new trust lands. As the Supreme Court decisions rrflake elear, onlv sales to members of the tribe are properly "
exempted from such local and state taxes. Unfortunately, some tribes have exploited this exemption,
leading non-tribal purchasers to believe they do not owe the sales, fuel or excise taxes on these transactions,
since the tribes do not charge them. The steep discount price is a powerful lure attracting customers from
nearby non-tribal businesses (and even from great distances). Thus, the tribes can sell gasoline without
charging the typical $.20-30 per gallon state fuel tax, or the $.40-.60 per pack cigarette tax.
This problem is worsening r.apidly, and in every state. New York (where untaxed cigarettes are sold
for 25% less than taxed cigarettes) estimates annual tax losses at $65 million for untaxed cigarettes plus $35
million for untaxed motor fuels. Washington State is losing $60 million per year on the sale of untaxed
cigarettes alone, and Michigan is losing $35 million per year in cigarette, motor fuel, and general use taxes.
These losses are only samples, and don't include revenue lost to local govemments. The national total likely
exceeds $1-billion a year.
The first problem is that this drives legitimate, tax-naving competition out of business for miles
around. The second problem is that it destrovs the tax base that states and cities use to fmance roads,
schools, parks, housing, etc. The problem is rapidly getting worse.3
"Enrolled tribal members purchasing cigarettes on Indian reservations are exempt from New York cigarette tax, but non-
Indians making such purchases are not." .
"On reservation cigarette sales to persons other than reservation Indians, however, are legitimately subject to state taxation."
"Without the simple expedient of having the retailer collect the sales tax from non-Indian purchasers, it is clear that
wholesale violations of the law by the latter class will go virtually unchecked."
"We reject the proposition [that] the `principles of federal Indian law, whether stated in terms of pre-emption, tribal self
government, or otherwise, authorize Indian tribes thus to market an exemption from state taxation to persons who would normally.do
their business elsewhere."
"In particular, these cases [cites precedents] have decided that States may impose on reservation retailers minimal burdens
reasonably tailored to the collection of valid taaces from non Indians." .
(Department of Taxation and Finance of New York v. Attea, June 13, 1994) ~"We conclude that under the doctrine of triba( sovereign immunity, the state may not tax such sales to Indians, but remains
free to collect taxes on sales to non tribal members."
"Congress has alwavs been at libertv to dispense with such tribal immunitv or to limit it."
(Oklahoma Tax Commission v. Potawatomi, Feb. 26, 1991)
"But if the legal incidence of the tax rests on the non-Indian, no categorical bar prevents enforcement of the tax; if the
balance of federal, state, and tribal interests favors the State, and federal law is not to the contrary, the State may impose the tax."
(Okluhoma Tax Comrnission v. Chic%asaw, June 14, 1995)
3 The threat is a eater to the tax bases than to businesses, because some businesses are protecting themselves by making agreements
with the tribes. They enter into a partnership so an existing business becomes tribal property, gaining the trust status and tax
Congressman. Ernest Istook
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Page 3 Once land is transferred by the federal government into trust, this problem is not reversible. The law
pernuts the BIA to transfer land into trust at any location. It need not be adjacent to any tribal lands, nor be
part of any former or claimed tribal property, nor even be in the same area or state where the tribe may be.
The quantity of land and the location are unrelated to the population of the tribe, or to its economic -
circumstance 4 The key is to prevent such transfers before they happen, ercept for tr•ibes who agi•ee to collect
and remit taxes paid by their customers, the same as all other American businesses must do. HR 1168
requires fair play before the federal government will grant "trust status" when so requested by a tribe. ,
Passage of this bill is crucial to your citizens who use our roads, schools and other services of state
and local govemments, and to your tax paying business community. Without it, the major transfers of new
retail sites will accelerate due to the tax advantage granted the trust lands. Once they are established, we have
no way to change the trust status of these lands. Virtually all retail businesses will be compellPH to seek a
deal with some tribe in order to compete.
Between 1992 and 1995 the BIA placed over 215,000 acres into tribal trust status. For the tirst nine
months of 1996 the BIA received applications to place 136,084 acres into trust. Far larger transfers are
now being sought.
HR 1168 is supported by the National League of Cities, the National Association of Towns and
Townships, the Food Marketing Institute, the National Grocers Association, the National Association of
Truck Stop Operators, the Petroleum Marketers Association of America, the National Association of
Convenience Stores, the National Petroleum Transportation and Storage Association, the Society of
Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, the Associated General Contractors of America, the
Texas Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, the Ohio Petroleum Marketers
Association, the Service Station Dealers Association, the American Wholesale Marketers Association,
the National Asphalt Pavement Association, the National Association of Beverage Retailers, the
advantages, with the extra profits then split. It works under the "If you can't beat `em, join `em" theory. It is attractive for many
businesses. For example, one business with 40 gasoline stations in Oklahoma was offered a deal with a tribe, which showed it how -
this special arrangement could try to evade dozens of different taxes and regulations, saving the business over $3-million per year. ~
But whenever a business does so, it increases and accelerates the problem of unfair competition, and further diminishes the taac base.
There is no corresponding "escape" for state or local govemments.
4 Indeed, as the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled, the current federal law is so (oose that, "By its literal terms,
the statute permits the Secretary [of Interior, who oversees the BIA] to purchase a factory, an o€fice building, a residential
subdivision, or a golf course in trust for an Indian tribe, thereby removing these properties from state and local tax rolls.
Indeed, it would permit the Secretary to purchase the Empire State Building in trust for a tribal chieftain as a wedding present.
There are no perceptible "boundaries," no "intelligible principles," within the four corners of the statutory language that
constrain this delegated authority-except that the acquisition must be "for Indians." (State of South Dakota v. U.S.
Depai-tment of the Interior, 69 F.2d 878, 1995.) The Eighth Circuit declared the underlying act of Congress unconstitutional;
unfortunately the U.S. Supreme Court did not address the issue, but remanded the case to consider other factors.
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Institute of Transportation Engineers, the National Licensed Beverage Association, the National Retail
Federation, the California lndependent Oil Marketers Association, the American Farm Bureau, and
Farmland Industries.
As the U.S. Supreme Court has stated, the problem does not involve Indian tribes' claims of
"sovereign immunity", nor our treaty obligations with Indian tribes. (See Footnote 2.) As Supreme Court
decisions have made clear, it is Congress which has created this problem. Therefore, it is Congress which
must correct it. In 1996 the House adopted an amendment to the Interior appropriations bill, on a 212-206 _
vote, which would have accomplished this. The amendment was later removed in a conference committee,
and so did not become law. You may wish to communicate your interests on this legistation to your
Congressional representatives.
A copy of the bill is enclosed. If you have any questions about this bill you may contact me or John
Albaugh, of my staff, at 202-225-2132.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Very truly yours,
Ernest J. Istook, Jr.
Member of Congress
Enclosures
Vol. 142 WAS$INGTON, THZTR,SDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 No. 92 ~
Congressional AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ISTOOK
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105Tx CONGRESS H. Re1168
1ST SESSIO\
To encourage competition and tax fairness and to protect the tas base _
of State and local oovernments.
I\T THE HOUSE OF REPRESE\'TATIVES
MaxCx 20, 1997
'NIr. IsTOOr (for himself, ivTr. VISCZ.osKy, Mr. GRAKA..tit, Mr. COSLE, \Ir.
SNOWBARGER, Mr. 2VIcINTosx, Mr. W.ATMNS, iNIr. Sor.oMoN, \Ir.
NVHITFIELD, llr. BARCiA, Mr. IATH.Ax, 'vir. CosLxN, Mr. LtiCAa of
Oklahoma, 'VIr. NVATTS of Oklahoma, and Mr. MORA:v of Kansas) intro-
duced the following bill; which Nvas referred to the Committee on Re- -
sources
A BILL
To encourage competition and tax fairness and to protect
the tax base of State and local governments.
1 Be it endcted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of Americcz in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION I. AGREEMENT REQUmED BEFORE LANDS MAY
4 BE TAKEN INTO TRUST.
5 The Secretary of the Interior may not take land into
6 trust for the benefit of an Indian or an Indian tribe until
7 that Inclian or Inclian tribe and the State and local offi-
8 cials of the jurisdiction in which the land to be taken into
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1 trust is located have entered into a Nvritten aoTeement
2 which provides for- -
3 (1) (A) payment of State and local sales and e1-
4 cise taxes (including any special ta.Y on motor fuel,
~ 5 tobacco, or alcohol) on any retail item sold, while the 6 land is held in trust, by a retail establishment lo-
7 cated on the land to be taken into trust, to a person
8 who is not either a member of the Ind.ian tribe for
9 which the land is to be taken into trust or a member
10 of the same Indian tribe as the individual for whom
11 the land is to be taken into trust; or
12 (B) payment in lieu of the ta.xes described in .
13 subparagraph (A); and ,
14 (2) collection of the pavment described in para-
15 a aph (1).
16 sEC. 2. ExcEPHorrs. -17 Section 1 shall not apply-
18 (1) to Iand taken into trust for the' benefit of
19 an Indian tribe pursuant to an Act which estends
20 Federal recognition to that Indian tribe; or ~
21 (2) to land taken into trust for the benefit of
22 an Inclian or an Indian tribe pursuant to a judgment
23 or order of a court of the United States.
•Ht 1168 IH
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1 SEC. 3. EFFECT ON LAND PREVIOUSLY TAKEN INTO TRUST.
2 Nothing in this Act sliall effect tlie trust or ta.x stati.ls 3 of lancl ta,ken into trust for the benefit of an Indian or.
4 an Indian tribe before the date of tlie enactment of tlus
5 i1ct. ~
.HR 1168 IH
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Town of Vail Employee Newsletter June, 19971ssue
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~ The ability to decide clearly, specifically, and
WORDS FROM BOB... positively what I want (not to decide by default
Several weeks ago the Department Dircctors and I or inaction). .
participated in a three-day executive team retreat. - Honesty with yourself and others (not to be
The purpose of this retreat was to enhance the sense used as a bludgeon).
of teamwork among the Senior Executive Team and ~ Express yourself. Know and make your unique
to discuss how we can vvork together to make Town contribution. Take risks. Break through ,
_ of Vail a high performing organization. 1 wanted to limitarions. .
take this opportunity to report to you on this Participate 100%. Be totally involved.
mecting and to outline for you the results of the Engage.
rctreat. - Be responsible. Take ownership for results.
Change the outcome.
Although the purpose of the retreat was to enhance -Create partnerships. Focus on mutual benefit.
the effectiveness of the senior executive team and to - Commit. Just do it!
improve the effectiveness of the Town organization,
a significant portion of this meeting focused on We discussed the elements, characteristics and
personal effectiveness. The facilitators asked each criteria of/for trusting relarionships. We discussed
of us to examine ourselves and to look inward to where our relationships were with each of our
answer the following two questions: teammates on the executive team. In one-on-
-What would make my life complete? one meetings, we discussed where our current
relationship was, where it needed to be, and what
-What is stopping me?
Personal Effectiveness we were each willing to do to improve the
relationship in order to achieve greater
There was also a sienificant discussion about effectiveness.
"Reasons" vcrsus "Results". It was pointed out that
wc often focus on the reasons for not making things Mind Traps
happen (cither in our personal lives or in our We had a significant discussion about mind traps.
professional lives) rather than looking at the actual Mind traps are devices that create momentary
desircd results and how to makc them happcn. We comfort at the expense of long term relationship.
discussed thc clemcnt-s of personal effectivcncss. They- are distancing phenomena and mechanisms
- Thcse includc: for disengagement, ratherthan engagement. The
facilitators identified 12 commonly used mind
traps. These include:
cRri - Self righteousness (needing to be right).
- Expianation (using too many words without
rcally making connection).
- Confusion ("I'm not good with numbers").
- Placation (overly sweet, overly nice; excuses).
Department News Page 2, 4 - Regret (constantly apologizing).
Recognition letters Page 4 - Cynicism ("nothing will work).
Employec spotlight Page 5 - Doubt/paralysis (damned ifI do and damned if
Birthdays Page 6 I don't).
Pat's on the back Page 3
Letter-fr•om Bob cont'd on page 7... I -
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at een an er us an , raig om t e us ~
DEPARTMENT NEWS... department, will be doing Colorado for the next
COMMLINITY DEVELOPMENT: two weeks. If anyone has questions about Rob
Roy, the worlds finest golf courses or how, to in-
Susan Connelly is one of five Colorado residents stall central heating in a 1,000 year old castle, now
awarded a fellowship from the Gates Family is the time to ask. We hear tell that Kathleen's fa-
foundation to attend a Program for Senior ther is very interested in American Indians so yoa
Execufives in State and Local Government at the can share stories.
_ John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard Kathleen has put up a display at the library of
- University. The intensive three week experience books, video's and music centered on Scotland and : (June 8-27) is designed to prepare participants for our Scottish-Ainerican hentage. -
- increased responsibility, to stimulate interest in new Librarv news cont'd on page 4...
management techniques, and to develop p011Ce:
relationships among public sector colleagues across
the country. The curriculum focuses on three areas Thanks to Offcer Cinda Rau of the Vail PD,
of management responsibility: Strategy and approximately 260 children in our area have
Political Management, Policy Analysis and Design, Participated in a child identification program called
and Mobilizing Organizational Capacity. Kidcare . The program offers Kidcare identifica-
Congratulations to George Ruther! George was tion booklets, fingerprint cards and free polaroid
wed to. Amy Cain on May 24, 1997. We wish Photographs. The child's vital statistics are logged
George and Amy a very long and happy marriage! in the booklets and given to the parents. The
We had a wonderful event on May 17th, informarion contained in the booklet is then readily
Approximatly 250 participated in the Vail Clean- available to law enforcement should anything
up Day and over 12 tons of garbage was picked happen to the child.
Cinda obtained a grant from the Colorado
up. This evcnt would not be possible without the Consortium for Community Policing in order to
support of many businesses and individuals that
gcnerously donatc to the clean-up every year. Pay for the Kidcare products and sponsorship of
We particularly want to thank the TOV the Kidcare events which were held at the Vafl
personnel that hclped out this year. Public Works Moutain School, Red Sandstone Elementary and
did a wonderful job helping with the set-up, the kids health and safety fair in Eagle.
arba e ick-u and kee in eo le h drated. This The following police employees participated in
~ g p p' p g p p y processing kids through the program: -
Bus Department aiso did a great job shuttleing
volunteers around town. The Police Department Jennifer Rosely JR Mondragon
was also much appreciated witli their assistance at David Rhoades Dick Gericke
registration and slowing people down on the Susan Douglas
interstate. Thanks again to everyone that hclped Thanks to all of you for your work on this
program.
out.
Librarv• EMPLO"YEE F+ClRtJ1~I '
Y;ES IT'S ~'RU.E~+!t `
Kathleen Winfield, our Scottish librarian is Bob has announceii:yet ariotl~er emplfly~e forutn
being visited the next two weeks by her parcnts °~kQ PIac6 on Tu~sday, 3un~ ~t 7~4
from Scotland. Her parents have ncver travclcd he Counetl Charnbers ;
farther than Ireland so coming all the way to the The topic afdiscussian'w.tll! be ~lead by Chris ~areS;
statcs, and to Vail, should be quite a venturc. f RCC Assc~cia~es ant of;Bc~ulder
iscussing the fina1: results t~f the camm *
uritty
urvey receritly canducted
CantineriW brtak€ast wi~: be
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NEW EMPLOYEES... . Recognized employee: Kathleen Hughes, Linda
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E' Submitted bv: Kris Cureau
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assisring Kathy with the duties required to prepare
for the auction. And thanks to Andy Janusz for
- Paul Barben was recently hired as a dispatcher with bringing over parking collateral items, thereby
the Police Department. He is from Ringwood, increasing the auction inventory. .
New Jersey. He has lived in Vail for 2 years and is singlc. He enjoys Snowboarding, kayaking,
basketball and skateboarding. He also writes
freclance snowboarding articles for Stick
Magazine. Welcome aboard, Paul.
2id You i~now:;. SAFETY RULES APPLY AT
You can get a weekly IO.minute inassage HOME, T0O
very Wednesday? Yes; it's' t1n1e! Body When, asked about our safety attitude,
orks mobile massage ' graup comes to specifically as to what type we have, most of us will
O V every Wednesday. To purchase your immediately jump up and say we have a good safety
unch card call Susie Combs at ext 2114. attitude. And in fact, most of us probably do - that
is, on the job. When we are on the job, our peers,
supervisors and other senior managers are always
watching. But as Wynne Stewart, motiviational
CO-WORKER'S GIVING safcty specialist and member of the Petroleum
OTHER CO-WORKER'S A afcty attitude is ot the s me t"mes, our at-home
- PAT- ON THE BACK l was employed as a safety supervisor or
manager for most of my working life. I know what
thc rules are. But at the National Safety Council's
Recognized employee: Kathy Warrcn annual Safety Congress afew years back, Wynne .
Submitted bv: Kris Cureau asked a few simple questions about how we change
Description of good deed• I would like to thc oil in our cars at home. Specifically, Wynne asked
recognize Kathy Warren for her tremendous hard if we used hand protection, eye protection or ramps
work in coordinating one of VPD's most orlya- instead of jacks in the privacy of our own garages.
nized auctions ever. Pulling off an cvcnt like this Wow, you can imagine my surprise and embarrass-
one was an outstanding acheivement. I t is cvcnts mcnt when I had to admit to myself that I did not do
such as this that not only brings the communiry all of the above. ] started looking at all of my home
together but goes a long way in promoting our chores. I did wear hearing protection-when
"helping hand" imagc. mowing the lawn, but no eye protection. I always
wcar a safety belt, yet I was so comfortable with
hcights while cleaning out the gutters that I didn't
consider fall protection. A fall from the second-
floor or ladder could have serious consequences
Safetv r•lsles cont'd on page 6...
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eC0 riltl011lettet°5... ; r
g The fallowing emplo~ees received $1 U'bonus
vouchers ,
(Recentlv Tom collectedmonev on a bad check that Craig A m
was written to the book stor•e) h~anual Medina
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Matk i~itl~ (2} ; ~mMc,Ma ~e
lla.
Dear Tom Sheely, Carmen S~ C~uda ~tau
Kathleen 'VSlinfield
_ Just a note to say... "You're the best". What no one 16e Busc~
could do in a month, you managed to do in less than ~'o~ Sheely
a ciay. This in not to say the other of.icers are not Greg l~aile
: great, wc just love you best not to -.:_ntion %our A1 Br6wn
one heck of an officer and person. Ron $raden {Z)
Thanks again, 13e~~ AWersoit
All of us at Verbatum Booksellers 13e.c ~cxmxt~~
Matt Marhnez
'Shem AMRns:
Mi1ce Mofiica' _
Lihrarv depai-tment news cont'd fr•om page Gtlbert Mart
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Lydia Srinemeyer .
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Hcy Kids! Hey Families! ' - - -
Kick off your summer with Vail Summer Rcading
Prog; am!
Children ages 5-11 years are welcome to rcgister
JUNE 16 at 1:00 p.m. please join us this year as we
cxplorc '97 Bazillion `Vays To Read!
Thc Summcr Rcading Program runs cvcry Monday
Junc 16 - August 4 at 1:00 p.m. Don't miss thc
excitment as children will have computers, explore
art: :nd crafts, assist with f'ellow .readcrs, and win
prizcs cvcry wcck. _
Hopc to sce you and-your family Junc 16th! ! _
Pre-Tcen and TEEN worksl- -ns scheduled through-
out tiic summer. Watch u; details, stop in thc
library, or call Annie at 479-2186.
Human resources:
JP and Susie in Human Resources and Jcff
Whitehead in the Finance Department just THINK;SLTN;;:..:..;>
completed 40 hours oi rigerous training with the ;
bus department. They aii passed their CDL
exams with f1ving colors. They will be filling in ior
the bus department on an on call basis driving buses
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Su~~e ~Ieruert 1;2 year~
~ Mark A1Een 1:a yesrs
Lori is a worker bee in the Public Works Administrative Bnan Ho~na~n; ~ years .
Deparment. As a worker bee, she sits at the computer all ,j~Qy~rcn $ y~~~ .
day and inputs data and answers the phone. Her goal this An~y XhUftea
year is to get a new chair.
Lori was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa and was raised in the .lt~ 7YO
Black Hills of South Dakota. She attended business college 5 Yv~'~:
in Rapid City which brought her to being a worker bee. SteYB w~i~ht
She followed Kirk to Tempe, Arizona and lived in sin for Nary Palick~ 5 years:
four ears. Followin 7em e, she and Kirk travelled back 4. Y g P AJ>sh~tSC?II k:arS:
to South Dakota to get hitched and Kirk left resumes in
Vail. A job came of that stop for Kirk and that's how Lori ~ffii~ C~~~~ ~ Y~arS
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got to Vail in thc summcr of 1978. RonBraden
Lori and Kirk have been married for 18 years and live in Gteg Barne ; 2~ears ;
downtown Edwards. 7"hey have a 5 pound poodle named I3irk M1SUn I y~~t'~
Chelsey.
Lori likcs outdoor camping and sewing and she just
cot a SurLCr for Christmas. (if you sew, you wili know
what a surscr is) It's so cool!
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HEALTH TALK
: T(J?V S?C.Tm* 4ER PICNIC . ;
Are voti ultra-sensitive to ultraviolet ravs?
Some medicines can be harmful to you when you TheSocialCominiiteetsb~cl~stAtag~~~lat~C~they
. are cxposcd to the sun. Photo allcrgic reactions ' are ready to 4nnounce: the summer :p~cnt~c,
can occur from medications applicd to the skin. MarkyourcalendarsforSatu.rtiay,Aug,ust2fi~vm
Symptoms can appear within 20 seconds after sun 2:40 pm-to 7 QO;pm
exposure, prociucing eczema-like skin conditions.
Photo toxic rcactions are more common and can ~ It will.be;held At Puiey R~~er RanCh and;there
ex,
result from injected, oral or topically appiied will be tons of fun far th8 en~ire f4rnity
mcdications. The rcaction occurs from within a:~ `
fcw mintucs to up to Several hours aftcr U V light : Activities to mclude {but Aft nt~t 1uti~ted tQ )
exposure. Avoid sun exposure if you takc; acne Hiking, fshin9; bvat~ng, water balioon fights'~'~?,
medicines, antibiotics such as tetracycline, anti- ~ eating,.6llcing,:taking;photos anci mu~h
histamines, oral contraceptives containing estrogen, :
nonsteriodal anit-inflammatory drugs, phcnothiaz- More.details ta :follflw` 5pow ` If you hive
ines (major tranquilizers and anti-nausca drugs), questions, feel free €o ~ont~~t y_our ~OCt~I
sulfa drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, ihiazide Commiitee departrnent::repres"e
diurctics, and sulfonylureas.
Source, Natinnal Safeh, Cn~utcil, Safe W~~~•ker Mav ; ,
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Safetv rules cont'd from page 3... `
'JUNE BIRT'HD~Y~
6.4 :
The real kicker for me was recognizing my
~e Fc~~c Gf ~
reluctance to tuming off the power to install
S,t~ue Dav~ ~I3 ; > d
ining room and kitchen fixtures and switches. Yes,
~ ~ I had occasionally been shocked, but I mistakenly
1Vltke Mtlkeley
felt that 110 volts was not a problem.
Tom Tallsot Why do we have safety programs at work? We
M~ke IvlcGee have them because of the many people who have
, Mike MolIica accidentally written the regularions with their blood
Jackie Ogden and injuries. It is the goal of all safety,programs to Kelly 1VleRae C110
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have employees working in safe environments and
Jim Hervert 6I~ l; employing safe work practices. We are taught the
Rtid'~ Ma,eistaS basics of performing simple job-safety analysis.
Tim "hey , 6f 19 We are provided with training about the evils of
A1 Bosworth . b12;1, chemical ±he workplace and how to protect
Lionei.Espinoza 6f22 . ourselves. vc are in fact given very specific safety
Chuck Hnuse bl22 training on virtually every aspect of our jobs, from
Mark LavatQ - 5r'-'-' - confined spaces to lockoudtagout to process safety.
Steve Thompson 6/24 > Besides being mandated, such training makes good
Russ :Forrest 6124;':, business sense as it is a costly process to adequately
Carol Hatl 6/26 train employees, regardless of what business is
Jeanne Wilson 6127 involved. To us, the employee, our livelihoods are
Mike Vaughan 6/27 involved. Even more importantly, our families rely
Todd Oppenheimer 6/29 - on, nccd and want us to come home healthy and
Pam Brandmeyer 6/30' • safcly every evening.
If working safely is important in the workplace,
r thcn it is more important at home, because we do
- not have the benefit of any workers' protection
'I'RAN~~ERS: J programs as we do when we're at work. We owe
; it to not only our families, but to ourselves. Next
timc you grab the chain saw, lawn mower, drill or
- Gordon Lirnke from Maint. Worker II to saw, thirik about all of the rules of working safely
Heavy Equip. tJperator I on thc iob and follow the same procedures. If
~ hand, eye or hearing protection or any other form
of PPE arc required, get them. Your local home
Lois Hart from Lanscape/Parking Sup. improvement store carries all the PPE you need to
to Mainteriance `?Vorker II completc a home shore safely. I would fice to thank
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Mr. Wynne Stewart for helping me to recognize
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DEPAR.TLTRES stop at the door to work.
Source: Natinnal Safetv Cottncil Safetv Focus
Brain Ho PUb1ic Works ~ = newsletter, Mav-June 1997 edition. Written bv:
Chutk Feldmall' COm Dev John Redden, Section Genereal Chairman,
` Eli Peria'- 'Pulilic Works ~ Genmaniia Communitv Cnllege, Locust Grove, YA
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believe it helps put many things into perspective:
Wotds fr-om Bob cont'd fi-om page 1...
- Resignation (giving up; I can't make a difference; Hiah Performing Organizations
"whatever"
- Worry/hope (not being in the moment, always being The next discussion topic was on high
concerned about the future). performing organizations. We discussed what is
- Intimidation (overpowering, with words or a.high performing organization? What are the
elements of high performance? And what are the '
physical presence). ingredients for enabling an organization to
- ~ Con (embellishment, dishonesty). optimize its performance? . Following this , - Disassociation (withdrawal, avoidance). discussion, we reviewed the four basic. _
Our team discussed what mind traps each of us most components to high performance in anx
organization, public or private. Within each of
frequently employs. We also talked about the cure the four categories, there are three subcategories,
for mind traps: being aware ofthem, confessing them, for a total, of 12 factors. These include:
and moving on.
We had a significant discussion about the crux Mission
issues for our team. This discussion involved why Vision
wc, as an executive team, are not as effective as we Strategic direction and intent
need to be, and why we do not work together as Clear goals and objectives
well as we could, should, and want to. Following Involvement
this discussion, we identified the following crux
issucs that inhibit the effectiveness of the executive Empowerment
Team orientation
tcam. Thesc include:
- Ovcrwhclm Capability development
- Sloppy aizrccments Adaptabilitv
- Advcrsarial, dysfunctional rclationships (intcrnal
and extcrnal ) Ability to create change
Customer focus
Wc discusscd tools to dcai with cach of thcsc crux Learning organization
- issucs.
_ Consistencv- _
Personal Effectiveness (Part II) Organizational values
ln kceping with our focus on personal effectiveness, Agreement (the ability to reach consen
we each contemplated and then made a three-minute sus)
presentation to the group answering thc following Coordination and integration
qucstions: We each personally evaluated the TOV
What is my persona] purpose in life? organization for these specific categories and
What is my personal vision? discussed our joint evaluation. We also discussed
What is my professional purpose in lif0 and how we could, using these criteria, improve our
What is my professional vision? organization.
This was, for me personally, a vcry profound Words f om Bob cont'd on page 8...
exercise. In our daily lives, which tcnd to bc vcry
hectic, we rarely take the tune to step back and think
of these important but very profound qucstions. 1
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Words from Bob cont'd finm page 7... What did I gain at the Executive Team Regreat?
I have a greater awareness of what prevents and
promotes the achievement of my personal and
professional desired results. I gained some
knowledge about effective leadership. I acquired
some toqls to improve my personal effectiveness. I
have a greater understanding of the crux issues .
regarding the executive team and how to better deal ,
" with them. I encourage you to discuss with other
members of thc Executive Team what they gained
from our retreat.
What am I committed to doing in the future? I am committed in the future to being more mindful
and choiceful and less frantic. I am committed to
fully cngaging othcrs in discussions. Most
importantly, 1 am committed to being conscious of
mind traps (particularly cynicism, which I am the
most subject to use) and to not let mind traps
distance me and stop me from being effective.
1 hope this givcs you some indication of the work
accomplished by the department directors at our
rctrcat. If you havc qucstions or would like morc
information, plcase feel free to stop by my office or
give mc a call. Thanks
Bob McLaurin
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 WEST VAIL INTERCHANGE ROUNDABOUTS
FAX 970-479-2157 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
FOR: June.6 - 10
: Proiect Update ~
• The temporary bridge over Gore Creek is now open to traffic. • Storm sewer work on the north side begins today (6-6) through June 16. This work will
be out of the roadway and should not impact traffic.
• Beginning June 9, roadbase will be hauled in for all parts of the north side, including
North Chamonix Road. This will take all week through June 14.
• Work will begin.soon on the second pile wall on the south side I-70 eastbound on ramp
and will continue for at least two weeks.
Temporarv I-70 Underqass Closure
• 6 hours per day now through Friday, June 20
• Closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Underpass will reopen at 4:30 p.m. for the remainder of each day and
throughout the nighf.
• The eastbound off-ramp will be monitored and may necessitate a concurrent
closure for safety purposes. We'll advise you of this change, if enacted.
Tips for Gettinq Around
• Consider using the Main Vail exit to help minimize traffic tie-ups when the West Vail
underpass is open.
• If you rely on the transit system, consider riding your bike to a bus stop that isn't impacted
by the construction delays. Drivers on the West Vail routes will allow you to load your
bike on the bus. For current West Vail bus route conditions, call 479-2358.
; Plan ahead. Plan for the worst case scenario. Bring sometliing to read in case you
become stuck in traffic.
To Report a Problem or Concern
• Call Greg Hall, project manager, 390-4676 (day time hours).
• For emergencies after hours, cali Vai! Dispaich, 479-2200.
Citizen Monitorinq, Evaluation and Proiect Update Briefinq
• 5:15 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, West Vail Lodge.
Recorded Construction U dates
• Ca11479-2199
Proiect Completion
• Oct. 17 with contractor incentives for roadway completion Sept. 19.
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I-70 Mountain Corridor
Future Workshops
Technology Fair ~ -12)
June 19,1997 ~ Brainstorming Alternatives
June 25 & 26,1997 Public Open Houses
@ laa*s @ fpj5Lo ,
September 11,1997 Shortlist Alternatives
September 24 & 25,1997 Public Open Houses
- December 11,1997 Recommend Strategy
January 14 & 15,1998 Public Open Houses
Save these dates for future participation in the I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS selection
process. All workshops are currently planned at the Copper IVlountain Resort. Open House
locations will be announced.
Call the I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS Message Center at 303-771-0952 x8379 for more
information or to receive a return call regarding the study.
WRKSHPSCH.DOC ~
Executive Summary
I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS Criteria Workshop
Introduction The I-70 Mountain Corridor MIS Criteria Workshop was held on May 8, 1997 at the Copper
Mountain Conference Center. Approximately 130 participants attended the workshop
representing citizen, business, environmental and other interests. The intent of the
workshop was to build on the results of the Missior; rkshop held last fall, where Critical
Issues, the Project Mission and Guiding principles were developed.
Breaking into 5 groups under the direction of a facilitator and scribe, criteria and
measurements were developed based cn the following four categories of critical issues:
• Environ.mental--Minimize or eliminate impacts.........
-Wildlife
-Water quality
-Air quality
-Noise
-Hazardous waste
• Community Values--Preserve the rural character........
. -Soeioeconomic issues
-Rural Character
-Historic Resources
• Mobility /Safety--Save movement of people and goods........
-Congestion
-Safety
• Financial/Affordability--Assure that those that benefit pay their fair share........
-User payment
-Ability to identify funding sources
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Process
Each of the critical issues categories became the basis for brainstorming evaluation criteria.
As described below the process involved:
• Review of the critical issues categories
• Development of ineasures
• Data collection
• Data compilation
Step 1--Review of the Critical Issues Categories. These questions were asked by the facilitators: Are there other critical issue categories? Are there more criteria in a given
category?
For example, should we look at more than wildlife, water quality, air quality, noise and
hazardous waste under the "Environmental Category". In this case it was collectively
determined that threatened and endangered species, wetlands and energy consumption
should be considered.
Under the Community Values category, visual impact, compatibility with local .
comprehensive plans, impacts on parkland and environmental justice were added.
Additional criteria categories under Mobility included movement of freight, weather
conditions mitigation, reliability, connectivity with other transportation plans, and
accessibility to the system.
And last, under the Financial, one additional criteria category was added. The ability to
facilitate flexible and multiple financing into one program.
Step 2-Development of Measures. Our intent is to focus on criteria that can be measured
objectively with numbers. In Step 2 the facilitators challenged the participants to brainstorm
ways to measure their concerns objectively. As a result, a listing of ineasures was
developed. Criteria that can be measured are the most preferred.
. Step 3--Data Collection. All ideas were recorded for:each teaFn and the resulting
- brainstorming sheets were typed and have been appended to this package. Step 4--Data Compilation. After the workshop the facilitators meet to compare notes and
search for common themes among the groups. An interim table of all possible criteria was
developed. Criteria that were redundant were dropped from the table. Criteria that were
required by regulation and not previously included were added. The final product is
represented by the Evaluation Criteria Table, which presents the final evaluation criteria.
These criteria will then be used for the brainstorming of alternatives, the subject of the next
workshop to be held on June 19. It is envisioned that the alternatives identified will all
satisfy the guiding principles of the Project Mission.
Difference Between Screening and Detailed Evaluation Criteria
You will notice that the Evaluation Table includes both screening and detailed evaluation
criteria. Screening criteria are both general and inclusive. We developed these criteria based
on the most significant concerns that have been voiced in the workshops.
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These criteria will be used to refine the long list of alternatives into 4 or 5 alternative
transportation strategies or programs. The alternative strategies will be subjected to an
evaluation using the detailed evaluation criteria.
A strategy or program will include both Early Action improvements to be implemented
immediately. For example the addition or improvements of interchanges, adding climbing
lanes, emergency pull-offs, improvements in electronic information could be projects within
the Early Action Plan. The long-term strategy which could include rail, other transit,
improvements in highway capacity, airport improvements and so forth will be developed
to satisfy the needs of the corridor well.into the next century. Because of the methods employed to develop the Mission and the Evaluation Criteria, the
strategy or program that best fulfills the Project Mission will emerge through the evaluation
process.
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E1/ALUATION CRITERIA TABLE Mission Supportive Criteria Conceptuat Screening Detailed Evaluation
Environmental '
1. Wildlife HabitaUMigration Routes • Irresolvable Environmental Impact • Acres disturbed
. • Number of crossings of migration routes
• Probability of traffic accidents with animals
2. Threatened and Endangered Species • Acreage of T&E species habitats
3. Water Gluality/Water Resources . Amount of new impervious surface area
• Mineral cuts/tailings piles/rock area
4. Wetlands • Acres of wetlands taken
5. Air Quality • Amount of impervious surface sanded
• Vehicle miles traveled
6. Noise • Dwelling units within 500 feet corridor
7. Hazardous Waste/Materials • Number of spills Fee: Hazmat
• Impacts on known HTRW sites
8. Energy Consumption • Amount of cut through tailings piles
• Btu equivalent consumed/saved per year
Community Values
1. Socioeconomics • Strong Local Opposition • Environmental justice
- Adverse impacts
- Benefits gained or denied
• Number of businesses and houses taken
• Impact on permanent employment
2. Rural Character • Percent of open space undeveloped land lost
• Number and location of stations and
interchanges/impact on land use
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EVALUATION CRITERIA TABLE
Mission Supportive Criteria Conceptual Screening Detailed Evaluation
3. Visual • Mass and scale
• • Compatibility of materials of construction
• Area of cuts
, • Number of bridges/retaining walls/other
structures
• Plans and other planning initiatives
4. Compatibility/Acceptability With Local Planning • Compliance with local comprehensive
Goals
5. Historic Preservation . Number of historic resources disturbed
6. Parkland/4(f) • Number of acres at 4(f) and 6(f) land disturbed
Mobility/Safety
1. Congestion Relief . Expected Mobiliry Levels`P • Solution focuses on time and location of
• Consistent with Existing and Future congestion
Transportation Plans • Ability to change travel behavior (i.e., provides
(to be defined in Guidance Manual) incentives or disincentives)
• Daily users of an aIternate mode
• Users per hour (peak direction)
~ • Change in travel time
• Change in roadway capacity
• Number of transfers
2. Safety/Accidents • Meets national design standards
• Number of aceidents (correlate to v/c criteria)
(P Expected travel time savings, congestion relief, and expected transit ridership.
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Mission Supportive Criteria ' Conceptual Screening Detailed Evaluation
3. Movement of Freight • Accommodates both freight and passengers
, • Improves truck travel time
0 Long-term flexibility
4. Weather Condition Mitigation • Effectively communicates conditions (real time
info)
5. Reliability . • Impact on travel time from external conditions
(weather)
6. Connectivity • Supports local services
• Consistent with existing and future •
transportation plans
7. Accessibility • Promotes local access
• Facilitates bike/pedestrian access
Financial
1. Promotes Payment by the User • Percent of cost borne by the user
2. Ability to Gain Public/Private Support • Accommodates Phased Constructi.on (to • Total life cycle cost
, facilitate cash flow) . Total life cycle per user
• Supportive of Early Action Initiatives . Ability to be funded
• Trip Cost
• B/C Ratio
• Ability to attract private money
3. Ability to Finance in Many Ways • Accommodates phased construction
Flexible Finance Options . Number of early .action initiatives
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Printed by Pam Brandmeyer 6/09/97 10:24am
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From: Russell Forrest
To:
EMERPLAN GROUP, FIRE OFFICERS
GROUP, PD_SUPV GROUP
Subject: Flows headed down
===NOTE====------=====6/Oti/97==:i:54pm==
Snow is going fast. Peak may be
behind us. I will be out on paternity
leave-so I will not be able to send any
more updates for a while. Feel free to
check flows on the net at
http:/webserver.cr.usgs.gov.
Snow pack is 360 of average
Max CFS Values
at the Gore Gage
Date CFS Peak Time
May 15 535 24:00
May 17 799 23:45
May 18 813 23:45
May 19 916 23:45
May 20 906 01:00
May 21 818 24:00
May 22 871 20:40
May 23 851 0:15
May 24 851 0:15
May 25 776 1:45
May 26 654 0:15
May 27 527 0:15
May 28 539 0:15
May 29 1040 19:15
May 30 942 22:45
May 31 1360 23:15
June 1 1770 23:45
June 2 1600 24:00
June 3 1720 23:30
June 4 1860 22:45 (New Hiqh)
June 5 1820 00:45
June 5 1640 22:15
June 6 1620 00:15
June 7 1460 02:15
June S 1420 by 16:00
Flood Damage
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor
Yail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21 DO
FAX 303-479-2157
June 6, 1997
Mr. David Cope '
History Department
Battle Mountain High School Post Office Box 6155
Avon, CO 81620
' Dear David:
The Vail Town Council offers its sincere support in regard to Ian Colborne's attempt to attend the
Tahuichi Football Academy in Bolivia this coming summer. Obviously, the institution as described,
having been nomi.nated for the Noble Peace Price, in regard to efforts to nourish, feed, and educate
poverty stricken youth while in a good will ambassador role is a connection that Ian could be proud
of.
Unfortunately, the Town Council cannot fund individual requests for travel, study, or competitions,
so at this time we will have to decline your request for any monetary assistance. Regardless, we
wish you the very best in fund raising efforts on Ian's behalf.
It also appears from your letter of endorsement for Ian that he is a young man with incredible talent.
Through his accomplishments to date, he has the perspective and energy to move forward in his
achievement of positive life time goals. Thank you very much for brining Ian to our attention and
we will be rooting for Ian's successful accomplishment of this goal.
Very truly s, _
Robert W. Armour Mayor
RWA/aw
xc: Vail Town Council Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
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To the Mayor and Councii of the Town of Vaif: . ( From time to time, in both summer and winter, the residents
of the Mill Creek Circle neighborhood experience excessive and often -
unpleasant noise levels from bars and restaurants, as weil as ftom
speciat events such as ski and bike races, concerts, etc. I know many
homeowners and guests in the village have expressed their concerns
about outdoor amp(ified and acoustic music (and indoor with open
windows), but it seems that we are experiencing an increase in the
I frequency and duration of these irritants. f am sure that you
recognize the deficate balance needed to maintain the "qua(ity of
iife" and the many pleasant reasons for which people come to Vail
and that you will continue to enforce the existing noise controls and
monitor/evaluate them on a regular basis. 1 recognize that you are
often under extreme pressure from local businesses who plead
economic hardship if denied, but i'm sure you have the interest of
the entire community to consider.
Summer presents different problems for noise abatement than
winter. As you know, our neighborhood is looking forward to Vail
Associates' wiltingness to use new snowmaking equipment, monitor
its placement on the mountain and respect peoples' rights to quiet
nights. We are encouraged that it will bring acceptable results.
I hope you will take a comprehensive look at the noise problem
and know that we appreciate your efforts on behalf of alt of us.
Thank you for your consideration. .
Sincerely, CA-,t~ el S
Eieanor N. Caulkins
304 Mil! Creek Circfe ,
Vai! CO 81657
cc.: MayorBob Armour, Town Council members- Kevin Fole R
Ford, Michael Jewett, Pauf Johnston, Ludwig Kurz, Sybill Navasb
Jun. 6.1997 4:37PM RSC INVESTMENT BANKING No.6499 P. 1/1
Northwoods Condominium Association
P O Box 1231, Vail, Colorado 8165$ Phone: 970-476-3486 Fax: 970-479-9093
TO: Mayor Bob Armour and Vail Town Council via FAX #970-479-2157
FROM: Northwoads Condominium Association
SUBJECT: Noise lssues Public Hearing June 10, 1997 2:00 p.m.
TheI ~ speafic noise probiem that directly affects our homes in Northwoods is the noise
thafi accompanies concertp and special events at the amphitheafer in Ford Park This
incYdes the volume of noise, duration, and late-night operation. The customary noise
I levgl intetferes with relaxi'g, resting, and prevents sleeping. It is absolutely incompatible
with camfortable residentipl expectations and requirements, and severely damages a
summer vacation experience in Northwoods.
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We iin Northwoods are su'pportive of the efforts etsewhere in town to reduce noise levels,
I but want to take this opportunity to speciftcally direct attention to our problem with
i amphitheater noise. ~
Thank you for your attention to this.
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Arturo Brillembourg, President
, Jeanne Robertson, Board Member
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Euecutive Director
East Vail Homeowners Association
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06/09/1997 16:39 970-476-5026 VAIL RESORT/K.G.INC. PAGE 01
LAZIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
P.O. 1325
Vail, CO 81658-1325
970/476-0906
FAX 476-5026
June 9, 1997
xo: Mayor Bob Armaur
Town of Vail, Town Council
Fax 479-2157
RS: Complaint of bicycles in front af retail shop on the west side
of the Lzft House Lodge BuildinQ between Banner sports and Vail
Bike Tech.
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We wish to express a desire for our tenants to be able to park
bicycles on the west side af the buizdinq as has been the practice
i for the past 10 plus years.
Rest assured that the Town of Vai1 will not receive anything but
support and caoperation from aur tenants regarding this matter in
the futuze.
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Kit WYlli ms
Lazier Comrteercial prvperty Manager .
cc: Vail Bike Tech
Banner Spoxts
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Eagle Counry Bwiding. 500 &oadway, P.O. Bcx 850. E20e. Colorado 81631-0850
7UN-06-1997 17% 10 o LLRADO S!!AT 2K5 2 719 470 4201 P. 02 .
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' Laurie Nisthewa
Caforado SWe Parks
1313 Sberman 5t Rm 618 '
Dmvcr, CO 80203
Dear Ms. NSathcws:
IhC (tQwa ngme, COilaL3? ,stlquP natie) COi1tinTles tp supp8tt the CanYelsion Of the
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' Teanessa Pan railmad lise into atail system as deWlcd in the Hesrt of the Rvcldes
H'istoric Corridor I,egacy Gmwt aPPlication t~at wss submitted ta the State Boatd of
Cneat Outdoois Cvlara.do Trust Ftmd.
Wo aucnded the reocnt mexting hostsd by Faglc County and Colotado Stme Pgrlcs snd .
ho1d in the Town of Avong' counGel room. At this nseeting three poasiblc c4nsbnnctian,
opmticm a,nd manageaunt sceasrios wcre discuiwd conccraing the Heart 4f the Rockies
, corridot ia Eegle Cownty. Vve suppo,tt ecenerio 2 which will sllow Colotado State Psrks to aperete and manage due unincoqora[ed poitioas of the Heart of the Rnckics corridor m
F.aglc County ftom Tenqeeeee Pass to $age. 'Ihnse portioas offhe corridar that lie withia
the iworpvtattd communftics will be optratcd aad managcd by thosc comrnurities. We
undctstamd the Colorado 5tate PerJcs will be charping a padc user fcc ta visitors wha
utilize those sccti= of the trail th$t Statc Parka is managing.
Wc look forward to continuing to work with all of the partners iavolvcd in the projGCt.
Sincem~y,
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Nsa~e
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, . JUN 10 '97 07:32AM CITY OF ASPEN
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MEMORANDUM
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' nATF: .Tunc 10, 1997
Tne CAST Mayor4 Ynd Munagcr.~
FROM: .Tiu:quc Whitsitt, C.AST C:aisrdinutor
970-927-24I4/ whit!4itt(u",3,ri)f.nct
RF: Futurc 1Vlccting Dutes/Synapmis of (hhcr Ma.Ytiap _
~.%I',ewnirections in Trancportatinn" : 1ane 18Jrom 1:311-S:4S at tJie T7aEr1 Calnradn in
t2enwond.S'priagx ic cponsored iry Cvtmrge K. Tiaum and MT: Centeu»ia1. Agenda inclutles:
- Bu.ees and Rail: Wh-at Wnrka Where (Thomag .L Strnle, PhD, PT,, C,.arter and
_ Traltsit Villages: An Tnternarianal T.oak (Carl Worthington, ATA-AST.A,
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Architect and Pianner)
+ - puhlic-Private Partnel'shi»4- What it Means, What K noe.s ( Ricbard
; Rauman, PhA, F~'., MT: Centennial! nick r, ontane, SVP, (`,eorge K. i3aum)
_ Rural Transnortatian Autherttv T.aw: iToW and Why it Rta4 Creared, What it Can
nn (TTenorahle Rwoe[I C,eorge; Pam Bailey CHtrtpbeit 'f~'inanCe TYirector for T.-470;
Michaei .jolmson, T~.sq.; Tiutak Reck, suthor of bill; Dee Wbot-, l:.gq., iTermsn & "
'Y?oward; Pnncho TTayes, lobisylat) RSVP to Simomie (A ll(NNI...722-16711 6-13.
I-70 MTS C.arrfdnr Wnrkvho : The Technolegy rair, originally tcheduled for .Tnne 18, hag
been rB..scheduled to Jmnet 79 jmfn 8 AM to 12 PM. Tbe Y3rainstorming Alternatives
Warkxliep vvi11 follnw frnm 1:34 P111 tn 7_-30 PM at thc Cnpper Morwtain Rrsru4 Cepper
Cnn~uss_ P1saLse tryto attend agws need to get nur 60rezoit" two cents in. R9VP dirn.ctly '
to the rness e center (A 303-771-09-52 e:t_ 9379 .Tnne ly.
TM 1273 Tnformationai Meetin¢ war, held in C'~letmcmd Springs on June 4 and cponsored by
TTealthy Mountain C'ommunities Trrmsportation Reund Table. Michaei .Tnvnsr,n, of Kutak
Rutk and author of th$ bilf, generally de.SCri6ed the law and esplained ho.v aspect.4 of the biil:
1nRt in the iegi4lative prrcem cap he reaovered aRipg other statute% sach a4 special T
ittitpi,ovement dirtricrtc to acce.v.s prnpertp taxgc kutak Rack draRed a anmparative nutlittie of
the Rural Transpnrtation Authority T.aw and six other s#atutec that can be a.4ed with RTA ta
e:pand fund'mg mechanismR. P1ea5c cmrtact me for the outline and/or a final draft of the bilt
roloradn C.ommang meeiing wa4 Friday,.]'une b in Denver_ "C'hei-e wea-e TWI4' NTY cpeakerR
frnin amund the caurrtry de_scrihing St]GC8Sif11I 31'1d IC5.i 311CCeswf1l attempts tA Paim .P'rowth
- c,an4rnl 'mitiativca in their state.g. The meeting padket tncluded a handovt t'or each cpeaker'c
state AuRNning the. l) praNem nr issut tleat pmAqted action fnr gmwtlt meaag~
~giztwian, 2)1JEe legislative and gmss innts cli~te snd leadrrship i,s??nlwrnrntfnr wcReq 3)
the slnlris of ftislative! adjustnreat nr reforn, rind 4) the crrnre&Ftalas of growMe mrnagrmem
ini}soti.ves: T pickecl up additional liandauts and am anxious to shai'e th9s information witli
iliteeected partie.c, but he.sitate to deluge the member:4htp with the entii-e volume unle.cx
reqmested. PteaSe contact Ine for copies of this infonnation.
• Tune 26 C;AST/C.MT. Meetfng: Please call nr e-mail me with your RSVP far the .Tune
: meetlng. Ag a]ways, we nced to order da4e to the actual number of attendee!. Thank you for
yoar assistance.
GALATYN LODGE TEL N0.303 479 0102 Jun 10,97 11:17 P.01
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The Gafatyn Lod : e
MAYOR BOB ARMOUR '
TOWN OF VAIL
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JuNE 10, 1e97
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DEAR MR. MAYOR, ~
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IN REGARDS 70 THE TOWN CDUNCIL MEEl'ING TODAY AT 2:00 P.M. ABOUT
VA{L VILIAGE NUISANCE NOISE ISSUES, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOU AWARE t;
OF HOW I FEEL ABOUT SOME OF THE 1SSUES TO BE DISCUSSED. j
1). ISSUES 3. AND 4. OUTDOOR, AMPLIFIED MUSIC BEFORE 10:30 P.M.
IS UNOFFENSIVE PROVIDED IT IS OF A NA7URE THA7 APPEALS TO i'
T H E M A J O R I 7 Y O F GUESTS. ACOUSTIC, EP?SY LISTENING, FOLK-TYPE
MUSIC APPEALS TO A GRFATER MAJORITY THAN HARD ROCK, HEAD- I!BAN(3ER MUSIC, NEEDLESS TO SAY.
2). ISSUES 5. AND 8. THERE iS DEFiNITELY A CONCERN ABOUT ROWDY ;
BAR PATRONS AND CONCERT-GOERS FROM BOTH A NOISE AND TRASH '
STANDPOiNT. PERHAPS SOMEONE COULD BE STATIONEO AT KEY AREAS ;
(IE. EIVD OF STREAMWALK AT VAIL VAU.EY DRIVE AND BY MANOR VAIL
AFTER CONCERTS AND AT THE TOP OF BRIDGE STREET bN WEEKENDS) j;
TO QUIET DOWN REVELERS AS THEY HEAD INTO THE LODGE/RESIDENTIAL
AREAS. f `
3). PERSONALLY, ( FEEL DELIVERY TRUCKS, CONSTRUCTION NOISE AND
VENTILATION NOISE iS NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE RF-GULATED. IT iSNOULO BE ACCEPTED AS THE COST OF DOING BUSINE3S IN THE VILLAGE. i
4). IN AN UfdREU1TED VEIN BUT ALWAYS A PROBLEM IN THE VILIIiGE,
T R A S H P I C KUP ALONG THE STREAMWALK AFTER AN EVE: NT, IE. CONCERT,
4TH OF JULY, (.ACROSSE FESTlVAL, ETC. HAS ALWAYS BF-EN IAX AND =
CAN ALWAYS USE EXTRA EFFORT. ~ i
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TD VOICE MY OPINION. ;
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CAROL ALI.EMAIV
GENERALMANAGER '
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road O~ce of the Mayor
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21 DO
FAX 303-479-2157
June 6, 1997
Mr. William A. Wood
Holy Cross Ranger Disttict
P.O. Box 190
Minturn, Colorado 81645
Re: Rock Hard Mining Companx Dear Bill:
I wanted to take this opportunity on behalf of the Town of Vail to express our strong objection to
any mining activity in the Gore Creek Watershed. Specifically, we are concerned about the recent
letter from Rock Hard Mining Company and their plans to occupy and explore mining claims south
and east of the Town of Vail boundary. We recognize the 1872 mining law governs and in some
ways limits the ability of the Forest Service to regulate this activity compared to other private
actions on Forest System lands. We would encourage the Forest Service to take every opportunity
within its power to discourage mining around the Town of Vail. Mining is clearly a conflicting use
; with a ski resort that depends on its aesthe.tic appearance and the quality of the area's natural
resources for its livelihood. _
We would also ask that if any mining company proposes access through the Town that the
company be informed the Town will not allow access over Town owned land for purposes of mining
or mining exploration. Any such access over Town land will be considered trespassing. We would
also like to acknowledge that any mining activity that may have a potential impact on the Town's
drinking water supply, i.e., Gore Creek, within 5 miles of the Town of Vail boundary, will be subject
to Town review under section 13.04.020 of the Town municipal code.
We would also appreciate receiving copies of any notifications or applications from any mining
company proposing to do work in the Gore Creek Watershed. Thank you very much for your
assistance and consideration in this matter. If you have any question regarding the Town's position
or need to forward information to the Town on this issue, please contact Tom Moorhead at 479-
2107.
Thank you again for yo 'u,r consideration. ,
Sincerely,
Robert W. Armour
Mayor _
RWA/aw 1
xc: Rock Hard Mining
Eagle County Commissioners
Vail Town Council
Robert W. McLaurin
R. Thomas Moorhead