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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998
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 . PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.)
2• ECRA/School District Conceptual Plan. (45 mins.)
Tom Moorhead
Rick Pylman ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to presentation concerning
the conceptual plan which has been approved by all other Eagle County
Recreation Authority members and provide direction to Town of Vail
representative to the Eagle County Recreation Authority as to Vail's
position in regard to the pian.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Eagle County Recreation Authority
and the Eagle County School District have for approximately 2 years
been involved in public meetings and discussion concerning joint
planning of the Berry Creek Fifth property and the Miller Ranch property.
There has after public meetings, joint meetings and discussions evolved
a conceptual plan which will be described in detail by Rick Pylman, Peter
Jamar Associates, who has been the planner for the Berry Creek Fifth
property on behalf of the Eagle County Recreation Authority. The
concept of joint planning of the two one hundred plus acre parcels has
been something that has been supported by the Eagle County Planning
staff for some time. This conceptual plan allows for better utilization of
certain portions of the property for specific uses.
3• Review requirements to bring existing property into compliance with
Mike Mollica Design Guidelines when utilizing available GRFA. (30 mins.)
Dominic Mauriello
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCILReview and discuss present
status regarding the requirements for upgrading properties when
expanding with allowable GRFA.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail Code provides that in the
event additional GRFA ("250") is permitted, the property must be brought
up to the standards of the Design Review Guidelines. This Code section
has led to a staff interpretation that any expansion of property with
allowable GRFA also requires bringing the property into compliance with
the Design Review Guidelines. This includes, for example, upgrades of
paving driveways, and removal of plywood siding whenever the
expansion is greater than 150 square feet.
The goal of requiring the upgrades is to eventually eliminate the non-
conformities rather than continually perpetuating them. Any
consideration of when an upgrade would be required should be based
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enforced than a financial threshold for upgrades of property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Any requirement for upgrades should be
codified.
4. Review need to establish regulations concerning parking of recreational
Tom Moorhead vehicles. (15 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide direction to staff as to
whether it desires an ordinance to be drafted restricting the parking of
recreational vehicles in the Town of Vail.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Based upon several complaints, the Town
Council has determined to consider the possibility of restricting parking of
recreational vehicles in the Town of Vail. This has developed as a perception of a proliferation of motor homes, boats, trailers and other
similar vehicles being parked or stored within the Town of Vail. It wou{d
appear that there would be three alternatives available.
1. Take no action at this time.
2. Restrict the parking of any recreational vehicles to those areas of a
lot, parcel or tract of land that has been designated as a parking area or
driveway, as indicated on the approved plans for such lot, parcel, or tract
of land.
3. Do not allow the parking or storing of recreational vehicles in any area
within the Town of Vail that is not enclosed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Code Enforcement believes that requiring
the vehicles to be parked on designated parking areas or driveways will
give them the authority to remove an inappropriately stored recreational
vehicles but will still allow the vehicles to be parked under the appropriate
circumstances.
5. Newspaper Box update. (15 mins.)
Tom Mooread
Suzanne Silverthorn ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Receive update on status of
developing uniform newspaper boxes.
BACKGROI_lND RATIONALE: A work item for the Town staff since 1990
. has been the development of uniform newspaper boxes in the Town of
Vail particularly within Lionshead and Vail Village. This item has never
fallen off of the work schedules of Community Development, Public
Works, the Town Attorney and the Public Information Officer. We are at
the present time receiving cooperation from the print media. It is
anticipated that we will enter a voluntary agreement with all distributors
including newspapers as well as commercial publications. Once this
voluntary agreement is entered into, it will form the basis of an ordinance
which will aid in providing uniformity of distribution throughout the Town of
Vail. There is presently scheduled Design Review Board consideration of
the newspaper distribution facilities on February 18th.
6• Information Update. (10 mins.)
7. Council Reports. (10 mins.)
8• Other. (10 mins.)
9• Adjournment - 4:55 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/3/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/10/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 213/98, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COl1NCIL MEETING SCHEDl1LE
(as of 1/16/98)
FEBRIlARY, 1998
In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance
, and charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times:
EVENING MEETINGS
Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month,
starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public
audience for conducting regular Councif business.
WORK SESSIONS
Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before
the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on everv
Tuesday afternoon.
THE FEBRl1ARY, 1998j VAIL TOWN C;OlalurlL MEETING SCHEDIILE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesdav. Februarv 3. 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesdav. Februarv 10. 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Tuesdav. Feliruarv 17. 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesdav. Februarv 24. 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (surting time determined by length of agenda) .
TOWN OF VAIL
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
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" COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1997
116/98 PRIVATE PURCHASE OF PAVERS This concept was floated during the Slifer Plaza pubiic workshop on Jan.
FOR SLIFER SQUARE 19, Reaction was neutral, at best. One person expressed concern that the
CouncillRob Ford concept might be too urban for Vail and :)verused elsewhere; another
wondered if it would be practical given tF;at the pavers would be covered
with snow during the winter.
There also was a comment that maybe xue shouldn't have people lingering
around the plaza looking at names if it is a major pedestrian gateway to the
Village since it would cause too much cc ngestion. Someone else talked
about a similar project in another commiinity and the subsequent delays
involved in raising the money, while many others had no opinion either
way, 1/6/98 ADDITIONAL LEGAL NOTICE Pam and Annie will be scouting possibiliiies at the Library on Friday
POSTING LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE (1/23198); also suggested - both Informa:ion Centers, additional weekly
TOV newspaper atlvertisement. Staff will follow up.
Kevin Foley
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, January 26, 1998
AGENDA
Proiect Orientation /NO LUNCH - Communitv Develonment Denartment 1:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 1:30 pm
1. Gramshammer - 231 E. Gore Creek Drive
2. Base Mountain Sports - 227 Wall Street
Driver: George
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 Hearina - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a building height variance from Section 12-7B-12, to allow for an increase in
the 60/40% building height ratio for the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore
Creek Dr./Part of Block 56, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Kurt Segerberg
Planner: George Ruther
2. A request for a density variance from Section 12-76-13, to allow for the construction of a
two-bedroom dwelling unit, located at 227 Wall Street (Hong Kong)/Lot B& C, Block 5C,
Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: ASI Vail Land Holding, L.L.C., c/o Base Mountain Sports - Brett Barnett,
represented by Kathy Langenwalter
Planner: George Ruther
3. A request for a conditional use permit to construct four multiple-family dwelling units and
variances from Section 12-7E-8 (Building Height), Section 12-7E-11 (Landscape Area)
and Section 12-7E-7 (Setbacks), to allow for commercial and residential expansion,
located at 143 E. Meadow Drive (Crossroads East Building) / Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village
1 st.
Applicant: Crossroads Plaza, Trevina L.P., represented by Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 1998
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4. A request for a setback variance, to aliow for a revised parking lot, located at 4192
Spruce Way/Lot 5, Block 7, Bighorn 3rd Addition.
Applicant: Altair Vail Inn, c/o Mary Herzig, represented by Prudential Gore Range
Properties.
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 1998
5. A request for additonal GRFA utilizing the 250 ordinance, to allow for an interior remodel,
located at 1998 Sunburst Drive/Lot 19, Vail Valley 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Nate Accardo, represented by Dale Smith, Fritzlen, Pierce Briner
Architects
Planner: Reed Onate
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 1998
6. Information Update
7. Approval of January 12, 1998 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
Published January 23, 1998 in the Vail Trail.
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Updated: January 27, 1998
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, January 26, 1998
FINAL AGENDA
Proiect Orientation /NO LUNCH - Communitv Develonment Denartment 1:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Greg Moffet Gene Uselton
Greg Amsden
Galen Aasland (left at 3:15pm)
Diane Golden . John Schofield
Ann Bishop
Site Visits : 1:30 pm
1. Gramshammer - 231 E. Gore Creek Drive
2. Base Mountain Sports - 227 Wall Street
Driver: George
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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 Hearinq - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
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1. A request for a building height variance from Section 12-7B-12, to allow for an increase in
the 60/40% building height ratio for the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore
Creek Dr./Part of Block 5B, Vail Village 1st.
' Applicant: Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Kurt Segerberg
, Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Ann Bishop SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 6-0
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~ 2. A request for a density variance from Section 12-76-13, to allow for the construction of a
two-bedroom dwelling unit, located at 227 Wall Street (Hong Kong)/Lot B& C, Block 5C,
Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: ASI Vail Land Holding, L.L.G., c/o Base Mountain Sports - Brett Barnett,
represented by Kathy Langenwalter
- Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Ann Bishop VOTE: 5-0-1( Galen Aasland
recused)
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 1998
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3. A request for a conditional use permif to construct four multiple-family dwelling units and _
variances from Section 12-7E-8 (Building Height), Section 12-7E-11 (Landscape Area)
and Section 12-7E-7 (Setbacks), to allow for commercial and residential expansfion,
located at 143 E. Meadow Drive (Crossroads East Building) / Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village
1 st.
Applicant: Crossroads Plaza, Trevina L.P., represented by Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 1998
4. A request for a setback variance, to allow for a revised parking lot, located at 4192
Spruce Way/Lot 5, Block 7, Bighorn 3rd Addition.
Applicant: Altair Vail Inn, c/o Mary Herzig, represented by Prudential Gore Range
Properties.
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 1998
5. A request for additonal GRFA utilizing the 250 ordinance, to allow for an interior remodef,
located at 1998 Sunburst Drive/Lot 19, Vail Valley 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Nate Accardo, represented by Dale Smith, Fritzlen, Pierce Briner
Architects
Planner: Reed Onate
TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 1998
6. Information Update
7. Approval of January 12, 1998 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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Agenda last revised 1l22/98 9am
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, January 21, 1998
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION / NO LUNCH - Community Development Department 1:15 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm John Schofield (PEC)
Ted Hingst
Clark Brittain
Bilf Pierce
SITE VISITS 1:45 pm
1. Ackerman - 967 Vail Valley Drive
2. May - 1067 Ptarmigan Way
3. Adair - 3035 Booth Falls Road'
4. Padilla - 4532 Streamside Circle
Driver: George
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 prn
1. May - New fence and a change to the previously approved lighting plan. GeorgE:
1067 Ptarmigan Way/Lots 4 1/2 & 5, Block 5, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Roy & Paula May, represented by Dale Smith
MOTION: Ted Hingst SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 3-0-1 (Bill Pierce abstained)
APPROVED
2. Padilla - Addition of a garage/office and interior conversion of a basement area. Reed
4532 Streamside Circle/Lot 15, Bighorn Subdivision 4th Addition.
Applicant: Edward R. Padilla, represented by Kathy Langenwalter
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 4-0
APPROVED WITH ONE CONDITION:
1. That the deck railing for the 1 st and 2nd stories match.
3. Ackerman - New primary/secondary residence. - Dominic
967 Vail Valley Drive/Tract C, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Applicant: Don Ackerman, represented by Kurt Segerberg
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 4-0
APPROVED WITH FOUR CONDITIONS:
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1. That tree protection be in place before a building permit is issued. -
2. That the lighting plan be worked out with staff.
3. That the large pine tree on the northeast comer not be removed.
4. That there be a linear foot tree replacement for relocated trees not surviving two years.
4. Adair - New driveway configuration. Dominic
3035 Booth Falls Road/Lot 12, Block 1, Vail Village 13th Filing.
Applicant: John Adair, represented by Scott Jones
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 3-0-1 (Bill Pierce not present)
CONSENT APPROVED
Staff Aonrovals
All Mountain Sports - New wall sign. Dominic
Vail Transportation Center
Applicant: Phillip Horseman
Schwab residence - Changes to exterior lighting. Dominic
458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing.
Applicant: Helen Schwab
The Go{den Bear Store - New entry arid streetscape improvements. George
286 Bridge Street/Lots A, B, & C, a part of Tract C, Block 5-A, Vail Village First Filing.
Applicant: Lee Hollis
Joe Ellen Nash & Company Real Estate - Real Estate magazine boxes (4 locations). George
Applicant: Jo Ellen Nash
City Market #42 - Two signs. Kathleen
2107 N. Frontage Rd. West/Vail Commons
Applicant: Linda J. Roberts, representing City Market, Inc.
MacNeil - Interior conversion. Christie
227 Rockledge Road/Lot 13A, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: David & Brenda MacNeil
Hyatt Vacation Club - Sign application. Kathleen
288 Bridge StreeURucksack Building.
Applicant: Donally King
Kjesbo residence - Utilize all allowable GRFA and basement conversion. Dominic
5111 Black Bear Lane/Lot 1, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Roland Kjesbo
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 Raad. -
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or
479-2356 TDD for information.
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MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 26, 1998
SUBJECT: A request for a variance from Section 12-7B-12 (building height) of the Town of
Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an increase in the 60%/40% building height ratio
for the Gasthof Gramshammer, located at 231 E. Gore Creek Dr./Part of Lot A,
Block 5B, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Kurt Segerberg
Planner: George Ruther
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Kurt Segerberg of Pierce, Segerberg,
& Associates, is requesting a variance from Section 12-76-12 of the Municipal Code to
facilitate the construction of a hotel addition at the Gashtof Gramshammer, located at 231
. E. Gore Creek Drive. The Gasthof Gramshammer property is located in the Commercial
Core I Zone District.
Pursuant to Section 12-76-12 of the Municipal Code,
"Height shafl be as regulated in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and
Design Considerations."
According to Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations, in part,
"Building height restrictions in Commercial Core I shall be as follows:
1. Up to 60% of the building (building coverage area) may be built to a height
of 33 feet or less.
2. No more than 40% of the building (building coverage area) may be higher
than 33 feet, but not higher than 43 feet.
3. The above heights are based on an assumed 3 feet in 12 feet or 4 feet in
12 feet roof pitches. To accommodate and encourage steeper roof
pitches (up to 6 feet in 12 feet), slight, proportionate height increases
could be granted so long as the height of the building side walls is not
increased.
As stated above, 40% of the roof area building height is limited to a height between 33
feet and 43 feet, and 60% is limited to a maximum of 33 feet in height. The applicant is
requesting a variance of 13.29% to allow 53.29% of the roof area to be between 33
feet and 43 feet and 46.71% of the roof area to be up to 33 feet in height. No portion
of the proposed roof area will exceed 43 feet in height.
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According to the applicant, the primary reason for requesting the building height variance is to allow for an increase in interior ceiling heights and floor depths in order to
accommodate a"higher quality' hotel guest room design. An increase from an 8 foot to a
9 foot ceiling height would provide the hotel guest the type of guest experience expected
in a world-class destination resort like Vail. The requested increase would allow for
additional structural floor depths permitting better mechanical/electrical services and
improved soundproofing between guest rooms.
fl. BACKGROUND
• On February 24, 1997, Pepi Gramshammer submitted an application for a major exterior
alteration and a minor subdivision to the Gasthof Gramshammer property. Upon
preliminary review of the proposal, it was determined by staff that the removal of the
existing, legal, non-conforming, unstructured (surface), off-street parking area and
subsequent construction of a structured off-street parking area constituted a change in
land use, and therefore, the property must be brought into compliance with the
development regulations prescribed in the Municipal Code.
• On April 14, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission upheld (6-1 Bishop
opposed) an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the applicant's proposal,
finding that,
• "A private and public unstructured (surface) off-street vehicle parking is a
different land use than private and public structured (underground/enclosed) off-
street vehicle parking."
and therefore, the property must be brought into compliance with the development
regulations prescribed in the Municipal Code, or a change of non-conforming use must
be approved by the Vail Town Council.
• On May 6, 1997, the Vail Town Council approved (5-1 Johnston opposed) a request for a
change of non-conforming use, thus allowing for the construction of an underground
parking structure, with one condition. The Council's condition restricts the on-site vehicle
parking to no more than twenty (20) vehicles.
• On May 12, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a worksession
meeting with the applicant to discuss the proposed hotel addition. The PEC was in
general agreement with the plans submitted by the applicant.. The PEC indicated that the
increased density proposed by the applicant seemed reasonable, that the excess site
coverage had to be reduced to the maximum allowed by the Municipal Code, that the
applicant had to conform with the maximum height limitations, and that construction was
prohibited in the Gore Creek floodplain and the 50' stream setback. The PEC further
indicated that the proposed minor subdivision relocating the common property line
between the Gasthof Gramshammer and the Creekside Building was acceptable.
- " On August 25, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a hotel
• addition to the Gasthof Gramshammer. The hotel addition was approved on the existing
surface parking area located between the Gasthof Gramshammer and the Creekside
Condominium Building. The approval included an underground parking structure for up to
twenty (20) vehicles, 625 square feet of expanded retail space, 1,940 square feet of
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spa/exercise facility space, eight accommodation units (3,283 sq.ft.) and one
condominium with an attached lock-off unit (1,652 sq.ft.). The total density approved for
the project is five dwelling units, and 5,787 square feet of common area.
III. COMPLIANCE WITH THE VAIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Vail Village Master Plan
The Vail Village Master Plan has been adopted as an element of the Vail Comprehensive Plan.
The Vail Village Master Plan is intended to guide the Town in developing land use laws and
policies for coordinating development by the public and private sectors in Vail Village and in
implementing community goals for public improvements. Most importantly, the Vail Village
Master Plan shall serve as a guide to the staff, review boards, and Town Council in analyzing
future proposals for development in Vail Village and in legislating effective ordinances to deal
with such development. For the citizens and guests of Vail, the Master Plan provides a clearly
stated set of goals and objectives outlining how the Village will grow in the future. Upon review
of the Vail Village Master Plan, the staff believes the following goals, objectives and policies are
relevant to the applicant's request:
Goal #1 Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserving the unique
architectural scale of the Village in order to sustain its sense of
community and identity.
1.1 Obiective: Implement a consistent Development Review Process to
reinforce the character of the Village.
1.1.1 Policv: Development and improvement projects approved in
the Village shall be consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies and design considerations as
outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan and Urban
Design Guide Plan.
1.2 Obiective: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential
and commercial facilities.
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.
2.3 Obiective: Increase the number of residential units available for short-
term, overnight accommodations.
2.3.1 Poficv: The development of short-term accommodation
units is strongly encouraged. Residential units that
are developed above existing density levels are
required to be designed or managed in a manner
lhat makes them available for short-term overnight
rental.
2.5 Obiective: Encourage the confinued upgrading, renovation and
maintenance of existing lodging and commercial facilities to
better serve the needs of our guests.
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IV. ZONING ANALYSIS
The following analysis summarizes the relevant zoning statistics for this request:
Legal: 231 East Gore Creek Drive/Part of Lot A, Block 5-B, Vail Village
First Filing.
Zoning: Commercial Core I (CCI)
Lot Area: 0.2244 acre/ 9,774.8 square feet
Buildable Area: 0.1642 acre/ 7,152.3 square feet
Development August 25, 1997 January 26, 1998
Standards: Annroval Pronosal
GRFA: 5,722 sq.ft., or 80°lo No Change
(includes 787 sq.ft.
of common area)
Common
Area: 5,000 sq.ft., or 87% No Change
of allowable GRFA
# of Units 5 DU's (1 DU & 8 AU's) No Change
Site Coverage: 5,719 sq.ft., or 80% No Change
Landscaping: no net reduction No Change
in existing landscaping
Parking/Loading: eleven parking spaces No Change
& one loading berth
Building Height: 40% = 33' - 43' 53.29% = 33' - 43'
60% = 33' or less 46.71 33' or less
(42.5 feet max.) (42.83 feet max.)
V. BUILDING HEIGHT VARIANCE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Upon review of Section 12-17-6, Variance Criteria and Findings, of the Town of Vaii
Municipal Code, the Community Development Department recommends approval of the
requested building height variance. The recommendation for approval 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.
Staff believes the requested variance will have minimal, if any, negative
impacts on other existing or potentiaf uses and structures in the vicinity of
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the Gasthof Gramshammer. The maximum height of the addition has not
been increased. The maximum height continues to be approximately 42-
1/2 feet. The additional 4 to 5 feet of building height has been added to
the areas of the roof that were previously limited to 33 feet maximum. The
areas of increased building height are concentrated on the northwest and
northeast corners of the addition. While the increase in building height in
these areas has also increased building mass, staff believes the architect
has created a design which contiues to be sensitive to adjoining
properties. Staff further believes that the increase in the area of the roof
over 33 feet in height, but less than 43 feet in height, will have no negative
impact on the pedestrian areas adjacent to the Gasthof Gramshammer.
The location and orientation of the addition ensures that the additional
building height does not impact the pedestrian scale of the area, nor result
in increased shading of the pedestrian mall. The hotel addition continues
to comply with the Town's adopted view corridor limitations.
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.
The Gasthof Gramshammer property is unique in many ways. The hotel
was built in the center of the Village prior to the adoption of zoning in Vail
(1973) and the formulation and adoption of the Vail Village Master Plan
(1990). As such, the existing lodge is non-conforming in relation to
building height. The existing non-conformity results in a practical difficulty
when attempting to match floor levels and structural elements of the new
addition to the existing building.
Staff believes that the granting of the requested variance will not result in
a grant of special privilege. We believe that the following circumstances
and conditions impact the applicant's ability to construct an addition that
complies with the building height regulations:
1. On May 6, 1997, the Town Council approved and encouraged the
applicant to accommodate on-site parking for the hotel guests.
Although the recommendations of the Vail Village Master Plan
discourages on-site parking and vehicle intrusion into the Village,
the Council's direction allowed the applicant to continue parking
vehicles on the property. The applicant has proposed an enclosed
parking garage. The access ramp leading down into the structure
is at its maximum slope (12%) and the interior parking area is at
the maximum cross-slope (5%). To further lower the building
would result in excessive slopes in the parking area.
2. In developing construction drawings for the hotel addition, the
applicant's representatives discovered a Town of Vail s#srm sewer
underneath the construction site. The storm sewer cannot be
relocated or lowered. The elevation of the outfall at Gore Creek
dictates the depth of the line and prevents the applicant from
simply increasing the depth of the pipe.
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3. The existing lodge building creates fixed floor elevations to which the new addition must reasonably relate.
Staff has worked with the applicanYs representative in the redesign of the
building height. We believe the applicant is requesting the minimum
amount of deviation from the 60%/40% building height ratio to achieve the
goals of the project and the intent of the Municipal Code.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of
population, transportation and traffic facilities, pub{ic facilities and
utilities, and public safety.
The proposed variances will have little, if any, effect on these factors.
B. The Plannina and Environmental Commission shall make the followina findinas
before arantina a variance:
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the timitations 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 and 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.
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.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Department recommends approval of the applicant's
request for a building height variance to allow for an increase in the 60%/40% building
height ratio. The recommendation for approval is based upon the staff's review of the
variance criteria and findings outlined in Section V of this memorandum. The staff
believes that the building height variance should be granted for the following reasons: -
1. The requested variance is not a grant of special privilege as there are numerous
circumstances and conditions which impact the applicant's ability to construct the
hotel addition within the prescribed building height regulations.
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2. An approval of the requested variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or will it be materially injurious to the other properties and
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The strict and literal in#erpretation of the building height regulation will result in a
practical difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Code.
3. There are exceptions and extraordinary conditions appficable to the applicant's
site that do not apply generally to other properties in the Commercial Core I Zone
District.
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Master Plan Guidelines
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.
1.2 Objective
Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial
facilities.
This applicant is requesting a variance to the height of the project as it relates to
the proportion of height percentages. The percentage increase in height bettiveen
33'-0" and 43'-0" will be approximately 12%. No portion of the building will
exceed the maximum of 43'-0" in any area. The primary height adjustment is
requested at the hotel portion of the building on the north part of the parcel.
Specifically, we are asking for an increase in ceiling heights and floor depths in
order to accommodate a"higheroquality" hotel guest room design standard. An
increase from an 8'-0" to 9'-0" ceiling height would provide a better hotel guest
room experience which is expected in a"world class" destination resort such as
Vail. The requested increase in structural depths from 1'-0" to 1'-6" is also
necessary for accommodating primary and secondary structural elements but better mechanical/electrical and acoustical environments in individual rooms.
Air quality and acoustical isolation have become extremely important
requirements for today's hotels. In order to achieve these goals, additional
depths are necessary.
The increased height would have minimal massing impact on the street and
pedestrian activities around the Childreri s Fountain. There are no impacts to any
view corridor. The heights along the southern elevation impacting the Childreri s
Fountain space would be unchanged. The screening of service facilities from the
pedestrian view will continue to be of major importance to the applicant.
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Goal #2
To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round economic health and
viabilitijfor the village and for the communitij as a Whole.
2.5 Objective
Encourage the continued upgrading, renovation, and maintenance of existing
lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests.
The applicant is requesting an increase of 1'=0" to the spa and exercise level. A
9'-0" ceiling would greatly improve the quality of these amenity facilities.
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Goal #5
Increase nnd improve the capacitij, efficiency, Rnd aesthetics of the transportation and
circulation system fhrougliout the village.
Objective .
5.1.5 Meet parking demands Tvith public and private parking facilities.
As currently designed, the below grade parking facility ar,functions
adequately for the guest and services at the hotel. Lowering grades any further
would greatly, if not totally, impede the functionality of this space. Also, the
length and grade of the driveway ramp is governed by both property lines and
Town of Vail maximum grading requirements. The parking ramp will be heated
to maintain good access to the facility.
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Building can not be feasibly lowered into the ground to gain additional height.
1. Lowering garage would create excessive ramp grade to parking entrance. .
2. Ramped parking is not considered good quality parking in excess of 5%. _
3. Water table issues of lowering parking garage become a concern.
4. Town of Vail storm drainage main was discovered running through
parking structure. Inverts can not be changed due to Gore Creek
elevation. Elevation of piping must be accommodated in garage. This
condition has negatively impacted the parking garage.
5. Existing building creates many fixed elevation conditions. Floor levels
need to relate to one another between new and existing construction.
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MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 26, 1998
SUBJECT: A request for a density variance from Section 12-76-13 of the Town. of Vail
'Municipal Code, to allow for the construction of a two-bedroom dwelling.'
unit, located at 227 Wall Street(aka Hong Kong Cafe)/Lot 8 & C, Block 5C,
Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: ASI Vail Land Holding, L.L.C., c/o Base Mountain Sports -
Brett Barnett, represented by Kathy Langenwalter
Planner: George Ruther
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, ASI Vail Land Holding, LLC., represented by Kathy Langenwalter, is requesting a
, final review by the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) of a request for a density
variance from Section 12-713-13 (density), of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. The request is
intended to allow for the construction of a two-bedroom dwelling unit, to be located at 227 Wall
Street (aka Hong Kong Cafe). If the density variance request is approved by the PEC, the
applicant will submit an application to the Town of Vail requesting a major exterior alteration in
Commercial Core I at a later date. The major exterior alteration application will provide further
details of the proposal.
The applicant proposes to redevelop the Hong Kong Cafe, To facilitate the redevelopment of the
building, the applicant is proposing to construct a new dwelling unit atop the existing structure. .
The new dwelling unit will be approximately 1,170 sq. ft. in size. In addition to the new dwelling
unit, the applicant is proposing to ,construct approximately 2,638 square feet of new ski storage,
ski rental and retail sales space within the building. The entire redevelopment proposal would be
reviewed according to the major exterior alteration criteria outlined in the Municipal Code at a
later date.
According to Section 12-76-13 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, density in the
Commercial Core I Zone District shall not exceed 25 dwelling units per acre of buildable site
area. Based on this requirement, the minimum amount of buildable site area needed to permit
the construction of one dwelling unit is 1,742 square feet. The buildable site area of the
applicant's site is 1,612 square feet. Therefore, in order for the applicant to construct a
dwelling unit on the site, a density variance of 0.075 du's must be granted in accordance
with Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code.
II. BACKGROUND
On March 10, 1986, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a major exterior
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alteration to the Hong Kong Cafe. During the review of the request, then Hong Kong Cafe owner
David K. Irish, representing HKC Partnership, entered into an agreement with Ed Bleckner, Jr.,
representing The Fraises Corporation, owner of the Lazier-Arcade Condominium Building, Units
308 & 309 which are focated to the north of the Hong Kong Cafe. It appears this private
agreement intent of the was intended to address the approval process for a conditional use
permit and approval of modifications to the exterior of the Hong Kong Cafe, specific to the
requests at the time. The Town of Vail is not a party to the agreement. Staff has identified this
as an issue as it may be brought up in relation to the current density variance request. Staff
does not believe that the Planning and Environmental Commission public hearing is the
_ appropriate venue to discuss the previous agreement, nor is a discussion of the previous
agreement relevant to the variance that is requested. A copy of the agreement and amemorandum from R.Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney, has been attached for reference.
In an attempt to better understand the history of development in the Village, staff has researched
the Town's files to identify other density variance requests. Our review determined that only one
density variance request has been approved,in the Village. The following is a summary of that
approval:
On August 25, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a density variance
request for the Gasthof Gramshammer. The variance approval allowed the property owner to
construct up to five dwelling units. The amount of deviation approved was one additional
dwelling unit. In granting their approval, the PEC found that:
1. The strict and literal interpretation of the density regulation will result in a practical
difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship (a large percentage of unbuildable lot area
due to the existence of the 100-year floodplain) inconsistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Code.
2. There are exceptions and extraordinary conditions (27% of the applicant's site is
prohibited from development due to the 100-year floodplain) applicable to the applicanYs
site that do not apply generally to other properties in the Commercial Core I Zone District.
III. ZONING ANALYSIS
The foNowing analysis summarizes the relevant zoning statistics for this request:
Legal: Lot B& C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Zoning: Commercial Core I (CCI)
Lot Area: 0.037acre/ 1,612 square feet
Buildable Area: 0.037acre/ 1,612 square feet
Development
Standards: Allowable Pronosed
GRFA: 1,289 sq.ft., or 80°/a 1,170 sq.ft., or 73%
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Development
Standards: Allowable Pronosed
# of Units 0.925 DU's 1 DU (+0.075 DU's)
, Site Coverage: 1,289 sq.ft., or 80%
Landscaping: no net reduction in existing landscaping -
Building Height: 40% = 33' - 43' 60% = 33' or less
These development standards have not been determined at this time. Should the
requested density variance request be approved, the applicant will be required to
submit an application for a major exterior alteration. The proposal will then be
reviewed for compliance with each of the applicable development standards.
. IV. DENSITY VARIANCE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Upon review of Section 12-17-6, Criteria and Findings, of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, the
Community Development Department recommends denial of the requested density variance.
The recommendation for denial 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 Hong Kong Cafe is located on Wall Street near the center of Vail -
Village. The building is adjacent to numerous types of uses as allowed in
the Commercial Core I Zone District. Adjacent uses include a public plaza
and retail/residential uses to the south, residential properties (Lodge at
Vail) to the west and retail/residential/restaurant uses to the north and
east. The mix of the uses is further segregated horizontally on each of the
properties.
According to the Municipal Code, the purpose of the Commercial Core I
Zone 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. This district is inteRded 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 Design Considerations, prescribe site
development standards that are intended to ensure the maintenance and
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preservation of the tightly clustered aRangements of building fronting on
pedestrian ways and public greenways, and to ensure continuation of the
building scale and architectural qualities that distinguish the Village.
While staff agrees that residential dwelling units are intended in the
Commercial Core I Zone District, they are only intended when they are
. proposed on lots of appropriate sizes. In the Commercial Core I Zone
District, the minimum lot size is 5,000 square feet and the smallest lot size
that still permits one-dwelling unit on it is 1,742 square feet. The
. applicant's lot is only 1,612 square feet in size.
. Staff believes some form of residential use is appropriate on the '
xapplicant's property. Staff's belief is based on the Vail Vallage Master
, Plan. According to the Vail Village Master Plan,
Goal #2 -
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To Foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round
economic health and viability for the Village and for the community
as a whole."
Obiective 2.3
"Increase the number of residential units available for short-term,
overnight accommodation."
Policv 2.3.1
"The development of short-term accommodation units is strongly
encouraged. Residential units that are developed above existing
density levels are to be designed or managed in a manner that
makes them available for short-term overnight rental.
To meet these goals and objectives, staff believes there are alternatives
' available to the applicant other than a density variance. The applicant is
permitted by right to develop a residential use on the property. For
example, for density calculation purposes, accommodation units, as
defined by the Municipal Code, are counted as 1I2 of a dwelling unit.
Therefore, the applicant could construct one accommodation unit on the
site and a density variance would not be necessary. Additionally, two
Type III Employee Housing Units could be constructed on the site as they
are counted as 1/3 of a dwelling unit for density purposes. Each of these
types of residential units would further the goals and objectives of the Vail
Village Master Plan. Staff further believes that either type of residential
development would be consistent with both the existing uses and
structures in the vicinity of the Hong Kong Cafe.
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
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to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege.
Staff believes that the applicant is requesting the minimum amount of
relief from the strict and literal interpretation of the density calculation to
achieve the goals of the proposal. Staff does believe, however, that the
granting of the density variance would result in a grant of special privilege.
Staff feels that there is no practical difficulty nor any physical hardship
effecting the applicant's property which precludes development on the site that would be inconsistent with the development regulations. Staff further
feels that a denial of the variance request would not deprive the property owner of privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the Commercial Core I Zone District. Simply being the owner of a small lot in Vail Village is •
not grounds for granting a variance allowing an increase in development
potential. As stated previously, the applicant is permitted by right to
develop a residential use of the property through the construction of an
accommodation unit, employee housing unit or a combination of the two.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of
population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and
utilities, and public safety.
Staff recognizes that the approval of the requested density variance and
. the subsequent redevelopment of the Hong Kong Cafe may effect the
availability of light and air to the condominiums units in the Lazier-Arcade
Building. Staff further recognizes the availability of light and air could be
effected if the applicant chooses to exercise all development options. For
example, the applicant could propose to add a third level of commercial or
office square footage atop the Hong Knog Cafe. A variance approval
would not be necessary, however, the views from the adjoining properties
could still be impacted. Therefore, staff believes the applicanYs request
will have little, if any, negative impact on the above criteria.
B. The Plannina and EnvironmPntal Commission shall make the followina findinas
before orantina 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 foNowing 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
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applicable to the same site of the variance that do not apply
generally to other properties in the same zone.
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.
V. STAFF R,FCOMMENDATION
The Community Devefopment Department recommends denial of the applicant's request '
for a density variance to allow for an increase in density from 0.925 dwelling units to one
dwelling unit. The recommendation for denial is based upon the staff's review of the
variance criteria and findings outlined in Section IV of this memorandum. The staff
believes the density variance is not warranted for the foHowing reasorls:
1. The granting of the variance will constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the Commercial Core I Zone
District.
2. The strict and literal interpretation of the density regulation does not result in a
practical difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Code.
3. There are no exceptions or extraordinary conditions applicable to the applicant's
site that do not apply generally to other properties in the Commercial Core f Zone
District. A small lot in and of itself does not constitute an extraordinary condition.
4. The strict interpretation and enforcement of the density regulation does not
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the
Commercial Core I Zone District.
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peel/langenwalter architects, i.l.c.
david mark peel, a.i.a.
kathy langenwalter, a.i.a. .
2588 arosa drive
p.o. box 1202
vail, co 81658
970-476-4506
970-476-4572 fax
BASE MOUNTAIN SPORTS DENSITY VARIANCE
Hong Kong Cafe Buiiding
Part of Lots B and C, Biock 5C • Vail Village First Filing
227 Wall Street
Vail, Colorado
December 15, 1997 The Hong Kong Cafe Building has recently changed ownership. The new owner
will be upgrading and remodeling the building for use by Base Mountain Sports.
The basement will house ski storage lockers, men's and women's accessible
restrooms, and mechanical equipment for the building and new elevator. The first
level, accessed from Wall Street, will provide ski rental services, and the second
' level adjacent to Earl Eaton Plaza will be a retail shop. Also proposed is the
addition of a third level to accommodate a two bedroom residential unit.
Section 18.24.130 of the Town of Vail Zoning Ordinance states that in Commercial
Core I, density shall not exceed 25 dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.
This relates to a minimum site area of 1742.4 square feet per unit. The site area of
the Hong Kong Cafe Building is 1611.7 square feet, 130.7 short of the minimum.
Based on the site area, 92.5% (925) of a unit is allowed; therefore, the owner is
requesting a variance of 7.5% (.075) of a unit to allow the construction of one
dwelfing unit. . .
The allowable GRFA for this site is 80% of the 1611.6 square foot site or 1289.3
square feet. The GRFA of the proposed unit is 1196 square feet or 92.8% of the
allowable GRFA. Due to the compact size and the design of the dwelling unit it will
not meet the criteria of a luxury second home, but can be a viable short term rental
unit.
Although the existing site coverage statistics will not change with this proposal,
portions of the structure at grade are being removed and other areas infilled. A net
loss of 16.3 square feet of building footprint at grade will occur. In addition, the
property will have a net gain of 24.9 square feet of landscaping where a planter will
replace part of the existing patio.
The current restauranUbar use requires 12.7 parking spaces. With the proposed
changes, the retail parking requirement will be 11.1 spaces and the residential
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requirement will be 2 spaces with a total of 13.1 spaces, an increase of .4 parking
space.
The proposed uses of the Hong Kong Cafe Building - ski services, retail, and a
residential unit - are permitted uses in CCI and typical of the surrounding buildings.
The architectural character of the proposed building is similar to the style preferred .
in Vail Village thus strengthening the relationship of this building to its neighbors.
Also, the additional landscaping, relocated entrance from Earl Eaton Plaza, and
enlarged entrance from Wall Street will enhance the relationship of the pedestrian with this property. '
The minimum lot size allowed in Commercial Core I is 5,000 square feet. However,
this property was plated with considerably less area and is only 32% of the required
5,000 square feet. This of course was not caused by the current owner who would
like to enjoy the same rights, uses, and privileges of his property - the inclusion of a
residential unit - as his neighbors.
Because of the physical hardship of the site area being substantially smaller than
others in CCI, because the site area is so close to the minimum required for a
dwelling unit, and because the proposed dwelling unit is smaller by nearly 100
square feet GRFA than allowed on a property this size, this variance will achieve
compatibility and uniformity of treatment among the sites in the vicinity and is not be
a grant of special privilege.
The grant of this density variance will have no effect on light and air, distribution of
population, transportation, traffic facilities, utilities, and public safety. Nevertheless,
the addition of a third story will have an effect on a number of these issues and will
be addressed in conjunction with a major exterior alteration request in the near
future.
The Hong Kong Cafe property is not a designated sub-area described in any part of
the Vail Comprehensive Plan; however, this variance request and proposal comply
with the following statements from the Vail Comprehensive Plan:
Land Use Plan Goals/Policies
1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a
balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both
the visitor and the permanent resident.
1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever
possible.
1.4 The original theme of the old Village Core should be carried into new
development in the Village Core through continued implementation of the
Urban Design Guide Plan.
1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing
. developed areas (infill areas).
, 2.1 The community should emphasize its role as a. destination resort while
accommodating day visitors. _ 4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing
character of each area is preserved through implementation of the Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan.
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.)
Vail Village Master Plan
' "There is a need to continually maintain and upgrade the quality of existing
buildings, as well as streets, walks and utility services. Vail's economy relies to a
large degree on maintaining its overall status and attractiveness as a world class
resort."
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.
1.2 Objective: Encourage the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities.
GOAL #2 To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-around 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.
2.3 Objective: Increase the number of residen#ial uni#s available for short term
overnight accommodations.
GOAL #3 To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the walking
experience throughout the Village.
3.1 Objective: Physically improve the existing pedestrian ways by landscaping
and other improvements.
The Land Use P/an diagram indicates this area as a mixed use. "Lodging, retail
and limited amount of office use are found in this category. With nearly 270,000
square feet of retail space and approximately 320 residential units, the mixed use
character of these areas is a major factor in the appeal of Vail Village."
This property is in the area designated to be in the 3-4 story range of building
height on the Conceptua/ Building Height Plan. "Building heights greatly influence
the character of the built environment in the Village. This is particularly true in the
Village Core where typical building heights of three to four stories estabfish a
pleasing human scale."
Vail Village Design Considerations
Again, the addition of a third story will have an effect, mostly positive, on each of
the issues discussed in the design considerations. These will be addressed during
" the major exterior alteration process.
370 Seventeenth Street
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T Denver • Colorado 80202-5626
~ Telephone: 303/825-0800
Facsimile: 303/029-7610
BerenVaum, Wcinshienk & Eason, P.C. Arror,«?:s ar 1,a„, E-Mail: Berenbauml@aol.com
.lamc, L. Kuriz-Phelam Direct Dial 303/592-8323
January 8, 1998
SENT VIA FACSIMILE
George Ruther -
Town Planner
Town of Vail
Vail, Colorado
Re: Variance Request for 227 Wall Street
Dear Mr. Ruther:
This firm represents Mr. Ed Bleckner and the Fraises Corporation, owner of Units 308 and
309 in the Lazier-Arcade Condominium Building in Vail. These Units are located immediately
adjacent to the New Hong Kong Cafe.
As we understand the variance request, the purpose of the variance is to allow the
construction of a third story on the New Hong Kong Cafe building to accommodate a two-bedroom
residential dwelling unit. The proposed variance, if granted, would result in the total blockage of
any view of the mountains from my client's property.
I have attached for your information an Agreement reached in 1986 between the then owner
of the New Hong Kong Cafe property and my client whereby the owner of the New Hong Kong Cafe
property expressly agreed to specific height limits for the building on that property. The purpose
of those height limits was to ensure that the view from the deck of Unit 309 of the Lazier-Arcade
Condominium Building was not blocked. Any new construction raising the elevation of the structure
on the New Hong Kong Cafe property is contrary to this Agreement which was recorded in 1986 and
is binding on the successors and assigns of the owner of the New Hong Kong Cafe property.
Because this Agreement was recorded in 1986, any new purchaser of the property since then would
be on notice of this building restriction.
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970-479-2107/Faz 970-479-2157
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TO: George Ruther -
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead
DAT:E: January 19, 1998 '
SUBJECT: HKC Partnership/The Fraises Corporation Agreement dated 3/10/96
George, my review of this agreement leads me to the opinion that it does not relate to the Town of
Vail zoning ordinances. The Town of Vail is not a party to this agreement and its seems to address
the approval process for a conditional use permit and approval of modifications to the exterior of the
Hong Kong Cafe consistent with the time frame that it was entered into.
If any additional information is necessary, please contact me.
Thanks.
RTM/aw
Attachment
RECYCLEDPAPER
Berenbaum, `Veinshienk & Eason, P.C.
ATTORNEV6 AT LAW
Letter to
January 8, 1998
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It is my client's position that the Town should not grant a variance which permits a violation
of an existing Agreement which is recorded against the property and of which the Applicant should
be aware. I will appear at the hearing on Monday afternoon on behalf of my client to object to the
variance request. If you have any questions before that, please feel free to call me.
Very truly yours,
BERENBAUM, WEINSHIENK & EASON, P.C.
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Fraises Corporation (via facsimile)
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-THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ~
d$y of. Marc~i 1986, by and between THE HKC PART l~ f
Colorado geae~-~ partnership ("HKC") and T NERSHlP, g
TION, a Colorado corPoration (referre' HE FRAISES CORPOR,A-
d to herein as Fraises").
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8t ~5 EREAS, HKC is the owner of the Hong Rong Cafe located
Wall Street, in Vail, Colorado, legally
descri e in Exhibit A attached hereto
this reference, and intends to enlarge the NongrKongtCafeeinisuch
~ a manner as to cause certain im acts
the Lazier-Arcade Condominium building lupon ocatediin a l,g ColorBain
which Units are owned by Fraises ("Fraises Pro er o'
P tY") s and
WHEREAS, in connection with the expansion of the Hong
Rong Cafe, HKC is required to obtain a conditional use permit and
approval for modification of a building exterior from the Town of
Vail; and
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WHEREAS, in connection with seeking those approvals,
- Fraises is willing to forego its rights to 0 ose
such approvals up on the execution and satisfaction ofrthel erms
m and conditions of this Agreement by HKCj and
WHEREAS, HKC, in order to work cooperatively with
Fraises for the purpose of obtaining speedy approval from the
Town of Vail is willing to obligate itself to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW,'THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, their
mutual covenants and promises, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1• Fraises hereby agrees not to oppose the issuance
of a conditional use permit or approval of modifications to the
exterior of the Hong Kong Cafe by the Town of Vail.
2• HKC hereby agrees that the expansion' of the Hong
Kong Cafe (referred to. herein as the "New Buildin
constructed in such a manner, notwithstanding any epprovals by
the lown of Vail to the contrary, such that the New Building does
not=-violate any of the following conditions: The of the roof of( he Newt ui dinge shalllnot be skylight in the center
inches below the railing on the deck to Unit 309 f the F sises
Property. L
(b) The top of the major roof line on the New
Building shall not'be more than six inches above the floor of the
deck to Unit 309 of the Fraises Propertq.
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' (c) The.top of the spoke skylighte on the roof of
the New Building shall not be more than 18 inches above the floor
of the deck to Unit 309 of the Fraises Property.
(d) All skylights located on the roof of the New
B4ilding shall be fixed, double or triple glazed, dark bronze
tinted plexiglass.
(e) Interior shades of dark brown or dark bronze
fiberglass netting shall be installed on the spoke skylights on
the north half of the New Building and on the pyramid skylight on
the New Building and shall be extended across the skylights
_ during nighttime use of the Hong Kong Cafe so as to reduce the
amount of light emitted through the skylights.
shall be Iocated in Tthe southwesthoods
cornerrofhtheir ofnonntherNew
Building.
(g) All mechanical equipment on the roof of the
New Building shall be hidden from view from the deck on Unit 309
of the Fraises Property by roof or enclosure elements which shall
be no higher than the major roof line as described in paragraph
2 (b) above.
(h) There shall be no direct uplights installed
on the second floor of the New Building, it being agreed that
lighting on the second floor of the New Building shall be through
fixtures which direct all light in a downward direction.
(i) The fireplace flue on the roof of the New
Building shall be no wider than 18 inches.
(,j ) There shall be no exits from the north side
of the second floor of the New Building.
3. HKC hereby agrees to conform all drawings prepared
for Town approval, building permit issuance and construction
purposes to the criteria set fo•rth in paragraph 2 above and to
construct and operate the New Building in conformance with such
criteria at all times.
4• The parties hereby agree that, in the event either
party breaches-the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
party not in breach shall be permitted to bring an action for
specific performance or damages in the District Court for the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado. •
5. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Colorado and shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, their respdctive heirs, successors and assigns. ,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the
foregoing Agreement as of the date and year first set forth
above.
. HKC PARTNERSHIP, a Colorado general
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. THE FRAISES CORPORATION, a Colorado
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EXHIBIT A
14 PART OF LOT C, BLOCK 3-C, VAIL VTLLAGE, FIRST FfLING, OF-EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBEpCquNTY
FOLI..OWS: 5 : COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT H, SAIL' BLOCK
5-Cs THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAiO LOT B.
BEING ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVIPJG A RADIVB OF 5
CENTf7AL ANGLE*OF OF 08 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 06 SECt]NDS7 qNEqRC A
DISTANCE OF 86.48 FEETs THtNCE S. 10 DEGREES 30 M:NUTES 16
SECONDS E., 134.00 FEET TO THE 7RUE POINT OF BEGIP~NING; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONQ THE AFORESAID Cp.rRSE 36.00 FEET; THENCE N. 79
DEGREES 29 MINUTES 44 SECONDS E.,
DEGREES 30 MINUTES 16 SECONDS W, , 44' 00 FEETt THO'NCE N. 10
AEGREES 29 MINUTES 44 SECONDS W., 42• 00 FEET: THERCE S. 79 llEGREES 30 MiNUTES 16 SECONDS E, 4. 00 FEET; TNEN;;E S. 20
DEGREES 29 MINUTES 44 SECONDS W., 40o00FFEET TOETNE TRUE9POINT
OF BEGINNING.
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AMY JORGENSEN CONLEE .
January 21, 1998
Planning and Environmental Commission
c/o George Reuther .
Town of Vaii - • •
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Commissioner: '
This letter is in response to the request for variance submitted by Base
Mountain Sports, Hong Kong Cafe Bldg., Part of Lots B and C, Block 5C, Vail
Village First Filing, 227 Wall Street, Vail, CO.
r I am an owner of Condominium Unit 305 located in the adjacent building, The
Wall Street Building. I am opposed to the building of an additional floor onto the existing structure
or a revised structure of the Hong Kong Cafe.
I feel strongly that the additional height and volume at this location will crowd
the existing open space area of Earl Eaton Plaza.
I would like to note that several of the condominium owners of the adjacent
Wall Street Building were recently denied the right to increase their floor plan
area even though:
¦ The increase was completely infernal to the existing structure.
• The increase in floor plan was less than the deviation requested by
the applicant.
^ The timing of the modifi-caticns was apprcp; iate due to the complate interior rebuilding resulting from the recent fire.
The granting of a variance would be granting a special privilege in violation
of Vail's zoning ordinance and clearly discriminafory.
Sincerely,
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Amy o en e Zonlee
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600 Ronte 44-55
Highlaad, New York 12528 January 22, 1998
Planning and Emironmental Commission
% George Reuther . ,
Towm of Vai175 S Frontage Road West •
Vail, Colorado 81657
Commissioner: I write this letter on behalf of the Turk fanuly, owners of unit 307 at The Wall Street Building.
On Tuesday, January 20th we were informed by other Wall Street Unit owners that on Monday,
January 26, 1998, there is a variance hearing scheduled for Base Mountain Sports to request an
expansion to the Hong Kong Cafe Building.
• Besides being a unit owner, I am currendy the president of the Laaer - Arcade Condominium
Association. I am e:.,,,;.,uely displeased about not being informed about the hearing as I absolutely would
have made plans to attend. After speaking with ihe Town of Vail Planning Commission, it was made
clear to me that it is the obligadon of the applicant to notify adjacent property owners in a timely fashion
...we were not notified at all !
Over the past eight years we have tolerated everyihing from frequent episodes of late night
rowdiness to the constant mismanagement of the notorious garbage heap that Nisibly overflows between
the buildings and smells (even in the winter). Understanding the way the building is being managed (or
mismanaged) presently, I am hard pressed to figure how they will handle the responsibility of larger traffic flows with a future espansion.
I am of strong opinion that The Hong Kong Cafe Building is already detracting from ihe quality
and value of the residential units located indirectly above. Due to these reasons, I am re,r,,~LTWly
requesting anv application for expansion on this property be denied. .
Sincere >
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hAN~P-LA'NNI~~ MEMORANDUM "
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TO: Eagle Coupry Recreation Aiithority
, FROM: Rick Pylman , • ' DATE: January 13, 1998
RE: Berry Creek Sth Filing/Miller Ranch ' _ .
Under cover of this memorandum are two plans for the Berry Creek 5th Filing/Miller Ranch property. The first plan, Alternative lA, is the plan that was presented at the joint
meeting of the Eagle County Recreation Authority and the Eagle County School District that
was held in late October. '
The second plan, titled Concept Plan, represents the input that was received on the .
Alternative lA plan at that joint meeting. Specifically, the Concept Plan differs from Alternative lA in the following ways:
• The Recreational parcel is smaller by approximately 2 acres
• The Elementary School parcel is smaller by approximately 1 acre
, • The Middle School parcel is smaller by approximately 1.5 aares
• An additional 6.0 acre Alternative Use site has been added north of the
Middle and Elemeptary School sites •
• An additional 1.0 acre Alternative Use site has been identified on la"nd that
was not previously designated with a land use
The discrepancy between the lands added and deleted is due to more refined acreage ,
calculations and the elimination of the gaps between the parcels. These parcels represent, at
a conceptual level, useable land. There is additional acreage on these properties that has not
been designated for a use due to topography or existing land use(cemetery).
'Please contact me if you have any comments or questions on this plan. The Eagle County
School District has not yet reviewed or approved ttus Cpncept Plan. The Concept Plan will
be used as the basis for an intergovernmental agreement regarding joint use of these
properties. The attorneys for each entity are currently working on this IGA and will be
distributing-a first draft for review in the near future.
PcLcr Jnmar ,Associales Inc.
P.0 I)rnmr,r 4727 • Vnil, Cuiorado 81668 • Phonu: 970-949-8102 • FAX: 970-949-1974) • e-mail:pjai@vail.neL
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EAGLE COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY
STATUS REPORT
February 8, 1996
Peter Jamar Associates, Inc.
Suite 204 Vail National Bank Building
Vail, Colorado 81657
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 BACKGROUND 1
3 REGULATORY/ZONING ISSUES AND PROCESS 2
4 QUESTIONS/ISSUES 4
5 INTERVIEWS WITH POTENTIAL USERS 5
ATTACHIVIF-NTS
A 1989 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
B 1990 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
C 1992 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
D 1994 SKETCH PLAN
E 1994 SKETCH PLAN CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
F EAGLE COUNTY ZONING VIOLATION DISTRICT
G SCHOOL DISTRICT MTi T RR RANCH MASTER PLAN
H EAGLE COUNTY RESOURCE ZONE DISTRICT
1. INTRODUCTION
At the Eagle County Recreation Authority (Authority) meeting on January 4, 1996, the Authority
requested that Peter Jamar Associates, Inc. (PJAI) prepare a brief report regarding the Berry Creek
Sth Filing. Specifically, the report was to provide a brief description of the history and current
status of the property, an outline of planning process options and time frames and a list of issues
and questions related to future development of the site. The Authority also requested PJAI to
investigate the current interest of various entities that had previously expressed a desire to
participate in the development, operation and management of facilities on the Berry Creek Sth
Filing.
The goal of this report is to provide the Authority with information that will allow the Authority to
address the following issues:
• A potential violation identified by Eagle County. Eagle County has taken the position that
the weekly rodeo hosted by the Equestrian Center during the previous summer is in
violation of the county zoning regulations.
• The July 1996 deadline to define a location for the floating access easement that benefits the
Eagle County School Districts' Miller Ranch property.
• Issues related to the planning process for development of the Berry Creek Sth Filing in
accordance with the Sketch Plan approvai.
2. BACKGROUND
The Eagle County Recreation Authority was formed in November of 1991 as the entity to purchase
and manage the 105 acre Berry Creek Fifth Filing parcel. The Authority is composed of the
Towns of Vail and Avon, Eagle County and the Arrowhead, Beaver Creek, Berry Creek and
Eagle-Vail Metropolitan Districts. These entities each own a percentage of the property.
The Berry Creek Sth Filing parcel was part of the Berry Creek (Singletree) Planned Unit
Development and received Preliminary Plan approval and zoning for 198 dwelling units in 1983.
Eagle County officials are of the opinion that although the property is zoned PUD, the preliminary
plan has expired.
In order to develop the property, a PUD Amendment is required. The PUD Amendment is a two
step process consisting of sketch plan and preliminary plan review and approval process.
A PUD Sketch Plan provides an applicant with a conceptual approval of allowable uses and
densities, but does not vest any development rights. This step has been completed for the Berry
Creek Sth Filing property.
A PUD Preliminary Plan builds on the approved Sketch Plan and provides for specific
development controls, allowed uses and densities. The PUD Preliminary Plan does vest
development rights.
If any further subdivision of land is then desired, a final plat approval must be obtained.
Extensive public input processes have been undertaken for the purpose of planning the site. As
early as 1989, prior to formation of the Eagle County Recreation Authority, public meetings were
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held to gauge community interest in potential uses and facilities for the property. In addition to
these hearings a comprehensive review of existing public input documentation was conducted.
These documents included the 1989 Eagle County Recreation Task Force Report and the 1988
Minturn Recreation Survey.
Based upon this public input, the first draft of a conceptual Master Plan for the property was
created in December of 1989 (Attachment A). Based upon review by the public and the Authority,
this draft was updated in March of 1990 (Attachment B).
In January of 1992, an additional public planning process was initiated to solicit public input for
the purpose of updating the Conceptual Master Plan. A total of 7 public hearings were held in
various communities within the county in order to ensure broad geographic representation meeting
attendants completed written surveys that included facility and program desires as well as prioriry
requests.
Based upon this input, a revised Master Plan for the property was created (Attachment C).
In 1993, the Authority initiated the Eagle County Sketch Plan approval process with public input
meetings in the Singletree and Homestead areas. The input from these meetings as well as all
previous public input was incorporated into a sketch plan application submitted to Eagle County in
July of 1993 (Attachments D& E).
The sketch plan application included educational, recreational, equestrian and residential uses and
requested that the previous density of 198 dwelling units be maintained.
The Board of County Commissioners signed Resolution 94-82 on June 14, 1994 approving with
conditions the sketch plan for the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The conditions of the approval are:
• Restrict residential development to no more than 91 dwelling units.
• The Preliminary Plan shall consider visual quality as a limiting parameter for site
development and building location.
• A dog control program shall be included with the Preliminary Plan.
The sketch plan is valid for a period of two years. The approved Sketch Plan will expire in June of
1996.
3. REGULATORY/ZONING ISSUES AND PROCESS
The Berry Creek Sth Filing property was granted PUD zoning and Preliminary Plan approval for
198 residential dwelling units in 1983. In 1989, the Eagle County Attorney issued an opinion that
the Preliminary Plan had expired and that there were no uses by right. The status of the existing
Equestrian Center was not addressed in the county letter.
In 1995 Eagle County issued a letter (Attachment F) notifying the Authority that the rodeos being
held at the Equestrian Center were in violation of county zoning regulations. This letter revised the
previous opinion that there were no allowable uses on the property. The current interpretation is
that the allowed uses of the property revert to the previous zoning when a Preliminary Plan
expires. In this case the original zone district classification of the property is Resource.
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In either case, the existing Equestrian Center is considered by Eagte County to be a legal, non
confornung use. This use may continue in accordance with its historic operations, but may not be
expanded upon.
In order to proceed with continuation of the rodeo use at the Equestrian Center there are two
regulatory options: obtain either a special use pernut or PUD Preliminary Plan approval.
A. Snecial Use Pertnit
A special use permit may be issued under the Resource Zone District to allow for mass gatherings
such as rodeos and horse shows.
Submittal requirements for this special use pernut would entail a written narrative of the proposed
uses and a detailed site plan indicating all physical features of the site. The following issues would
have to be satisfactorily addressed by the applicant:
1. food service and liquor license
2. first aid
3. police protection
4. traffic controUaccess
5. water supply
6. solid waste disposal
In addition, a current Colorado Department of Transportation Access Pernut would be required.
The review and approval process can be expected to take approximately 4-6 months. There is no
expiration period for special use permits.
Completion of a special use pernut application would not require a significant physical planning
process.
B. Preliminarv Plan
This is the only regulatory process option available for development of the property in accordance
with the sketch plan approval. The sketch plan did specify equestrian uses and special events. The
Preliminary Plan would include those uses and allow for special events such as rodeos and horse
shows.
Submittal requirements for a Preliminary Plan would entail a detailed site plan including all
facilities, roads, parking areas and infrastructure. Information and reports describing the site
geology, soils, vegetation, wildlife, and wildfire characteristics would be required. A detailed
grading and drainage plan and a property survey would be required.
A Preliminary Plan approval would also require a current Colorado Department of Transportation
Access Permit.
The review and approval process would, based upon previous experience, require approximately
8-10 months.
A Preliminary Plan approval is valid for a period of 3 years.
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In order to complete a Preliminary Plan application, a physical planning process would be
necessary to develop a Master Plan for the property. This physical planning exercise would entaii
the following process:
1. Initial project discussion and brainstorming session with the ECRA.
2. One or more public input meetings to reaffirm the public vision for the property.
3. Meetings with parties interested in developing or operating facilities and/or programs.
4. Development of a Master Plan for the property detailing road locations, parking and facility
locations.
5. Development of engineering drawings and cost estimates.
6. Master Plan refinement and phasing plan development.
This information would then form the basis of the Preliminary Plan submittal to Eagle County.
A tentative schedule for this process would be as follows:
February-March Initial ECRA meeting and public input sessions
April Plan development
May-June Prepare application
July Application submittal
July-October Review and approval process
C . No Action
A third option is not to seek any regulatory approvals at this time. There are two immediate
implications of this no action alternative:
1. The Equestrian Center could potentially not be allowed to continue with the weekly rodeos
or host any other special event or mass gathering. The Equestrian Center could continue to
operate as a non confornung use as a boarding operation.
2. The Sketch Plan approval will expire on June 14, 1996. The Authoriry could choose to
seek an extension of the Sketch Plan approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
If the Sketch Plan expires, future development of the property would require both Sketch and
Preliminary Plan approvals.
There are some uses that are allowed by right in the Resource District that could be developed,
including park and play field uses (See Attachment G). Eagle County defines a park as "land
retained in an open condition for recreation use; it may be improved with playground apparatus,
tennis courts, picnic areas, riding or hiking trails, recreation fields, swimming pools and similar
facilities". A current CDOT Access pernut would be required to expand any use of the property.
4. OUESTIONS/ISSUES
There are several questions and issues that need to be addressed through the initial physical
planning process in order to complete a Preliminary Plan application. A partial list of the issues
follows:
Edwards Snur Road Access
Access onto the Berry Creek Sth Filing site from the Edwards Spur Road has always been
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recognized as an issue. Any expansion of uses on the site will require issuance of a new Colorado
Department of Transportation Access Pernut. The concern has always centered on the cost of
improvements to the road that may be a condition of pernut issuance, particularly if the required
improvements include a widening of the railroad overpass bridge just south of the proposed access
point.
In 1994 CDOT issued an Access Permit for a middle school and two ball fields. This permit
included a variance request which alleviated the need to widen the railroad bridge. This pernut has
since expired. The cost to construct the improvements associated with the 1994 pernut and to build
a road down onto the site in 1996 dollars is estimated to be $250,000. If bridge widening is
required, that cost could increase by an additional $400,000 according to preliminary cost estimates
prepared by Alpine Engineering, Inc.
In response to increasing in the area traffic as well as several development proposals along the
Edwards Spur Road including the Berry Creek Sth Filing, Eagle County has initiated an Access
Management Plan for the Spur Road. The desired result of this Access Management Plan will be a
comprehensive access and improvement design which will coordinate the access and improvement
proposals of the various properties.
The county has scheduled a meeting to discuss this plan for February 29, 1996 at 1:30pm in the
Eagle County Building. All potentially affected parties, including the Autharity, have been invited
to attend.
A. Internal road location
The adjacent Miller Ranch property, owned by the Eagle County School District is the beneficiary
of a floating access easement across the length of the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The location of this
easement must be defined by the Authority by July of 1996. There are three obvious locations of
the road: the north side adjacent to Interstate 70, the south side adjacent to the railroad tracks or a
location in the middle of the site. This location needs to be determined.
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The ECRA Board must decide if housing is appropriate for this location and what density and type
of housing should be planned for. Entities interested in constructing housing should be
researched.
Private vs. Public involvement
Should facilities and programs be developed and operated by public or private organizations.
FundinQ
A mechanism for funding property improvements and facilities should be determined. Potential
public grant programs such as Great Outdoors Colorado and Lottery revenues should be
investigated.
5. INTERVIEWS WTTH POTENTIAL USERS
The Authority requested that we meet with the entities that have previously indicated an interest in
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building or operating facililies on the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The groups met with and a summary
of current interest is as follows:
A. Name of organization: Vail Recreation District
Contact person: Piet Pieters, Executive Director
Descrintion of orQanization: The boundaries of the Vail Recreation District match the Town
of Vail boundaries, the District however, is independent of the Town and is directed by an
elected Board of Directors. The District is a taxing entity. The District has a professional
staff and operates the Vail Youth Center, the Vail Nature Center, the Vail Golf Course,
Dobson Arena, and the Ford Park Tennis Center. The Town also runs recreation programs
in the Red Sandstone Elementary School and in the Town Parks.
In 1995 the District's programs in Ford Park alone exceeded 50,000 participant days.
Approximately 80°Io of the participants in Vail Recreation District programs are out of
district residents.
Exnressed interest: The Vail Recreation District is interested in the management of
facilities and programs at the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The current position of the Board is
to not spend district tax dollars on out of district facilities.
B. Name of organization: Western Eagle County Recreation District
Contact nerson.: Tom Metsa, Director
Descriotion of organization: Western Eagle County Recreation District is a recreation
provider whose district boundaries cover much of western Eagle Counry. The district
extends from Dotsero to Edwards andalso includes the McCoy and Bond area. The Berry
Creek Metro District, including the Sth Filing is excluded from the WECRD boundaries.
Cordillera, the Cordillera Valley Club, Lake Creek, the Homestead, the Reserve, the Miller
Ranch property and portions or Arrowhead are within the district.
The district operates two softball fields, a baseball field, soccer field and the Eagle
Swirruning Pool. The district also operates programs out of each of the schools within the
district boundaries as well as programs in the Gypsum and Eagle Town Parks and several
other parks in the district.
Exnressed interest: The WECRD is interested in constructing, managing and maintaining
facilities and programs on the Berry Creek Sth Filing.
The WECRD has contemplated a future bond issue of approximately $2,000,000.
Approximately $750,000 of that issue would be earmarked for facilities in the Edwards
area.
C. Name of orqanization: Berry Creek Equestrian Center
Contact nerson: Pam Fisher
Descrintion of organization: Private entity that currently manages the Berry Creek
Equestrian Center. Cunently board 50-60 horses and provide riding instruction. During
summer of 1995 the Equestrian Center hosted weekly rodeos.
Exnressed interest: Interested in continuing to manage and operate the Equestrian Center.
Would like to expand to create a world class equestrian operation including rodeos,
sanctioned polo events, Grand Prix horse show competitions, and a riding academy.
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D. Name of oreanization: Colorado Mountain College
Contact nerson: Kay Saulsberry, CMC VaiUEagle Valley Dean
Descrintion of oreanization: CMC is a regional Community College with facilities in
Leadville, Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Eagle. CMC
is a taxing entity.
Exnressed Interest: CMC Vail has significant space constraints in the Vail facility. CMC
Vail is slated to receive facility funding in the year 2000 and is very interested in the Berry
Creek Sth as a potential facility site. Minimum facility needs would include a 30,000 sq.
ft. building with expansion potential. A two acre site would be the minimum land area
necessary for a facility. CMC has been involved in facility partnerships in other
communities and would investigate the potential of sharing facilities to make most efficient
use of tax dollars or fund raising funds.
There may be potential for some funding sooner than 2000 to ensure a facility site.
E. Name of organization: Town of Avon
Contact nerson: Bill James, Town Manager
Descrintion of organization: The Town of Avon in an incorporated municipality. The
Town has a fully staffed recreation department that runs extensive recreation programs and
facilities including Nottingham Park and the Avon Recreation Center.
Exnressed interest: The Town of Avon is potentially interested in participating in
all aspects of development of facilities and programs on the Berry Creek Sth Filing.
F. Name of organization: Eagle County School District
Contact nerson: Jack Berga, Construction Manager
Descrintion of organizations: Eagle County School District is the owner of the adjacent
Miller Ranch property.
Exnressed interest: There may be opportunities to share facilities such as parking lots and
fields. The school district is interested in exploring these options and participating in a joint
planning process.
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EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
July 25, 1995
Eagle County Recreation Authority
c/o Robertson & Marchetti, P.C.
P.O. Box 5280
Avon, CO 81620
RE: Rodeo at Edwards Equestrian Center
!~ea.r Recreation Authority:
Tliis is in response to your letter dated July 12, 1995, concerning the
expanded use of the Edwards Equestrian Center. All land in Eagle County is
zoned. The PUD\Preliminary Plan for the Berry Creek 5th filing has
expired. The zoning on the property remains PUD, without the benefit of an
overall development plan or PUD Guide. Therefore, allowed uses on the
property revert back to those uses that are allowed under the original
zoning, which is resource.
In accordance with the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, [Section
2.06.01], Uses by Right in the resource zone district are, "Agricultural,
including ranch customary uses including buildings for shelter or
enclosure of animals or property primarily employed in any of the above
uses,.... By this definition, allowed uses for the center would be "ranch
type" equestrian uses, such as the boarding and pasturing of horses.
The Use(s) by Right do not allow for any public gatherings, rodeo events,
or any other equestrian type activities for commercial or iion-profit
purposes. These types of uses must be considered in accordance with the
Special Use Permit process. Please refer to the enclosed copy of the
regulation which requires a special use permit for a"recreation facility
and riding stabie."
"Non-Conforming Uses" are explained in [Section 2.12.01] of the Eagle
County Land Use Regulations. A non-conforming use is the lawful use of any
land, as existinq and lawful at the time of adoption of these Regulations.
No non-conforming use may be expanded in size or degree of use. The
current use of the equestrian center to board and pasi.ure horses is an
allowed use under the current zoning.
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JULY 25, 1995
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In accordance with [Section 2.12.04] of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations, a non-conforming use shall not be replaced by a use considered
to exhibit a greater degree of non-conformity than the existing use. The
County recognizes the historic use of this land as an equestrian center for
the purpose of boarding and pasturing horses and associated dwelling units.
The public gathering for a rodeo held for commercial/non-profit purposes is
considered to be an "expansion in size and degree of use" of the current
legal, non-conforming use of boarding and pasturing horses.
Therefore, the use of this land for a rodeo is a zoning violation under
[Sections 2.06.01, 2.12.01 and 2.12.04] of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations. Please refer to the enclosed capies.
Although the Sketch plan may have anticipated the "operation of a rodeo," a
sketch plan is conceptual approval and does not convey vesting or zoning on
a property. Sketch plan approval only provides direction to proceed to the
Preliminary Plan stage. Zoning is placed on a property by resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with an approved PUD
Amendment or Zone Change application.
The staff is recommending that the Recreation Authority immediately apply
for a Special Use Permit to address the current use of the land. This
direction was provided through the warning notice dated June 28, 1995 and
with a phone call to Gail Grider prior to the notice. In addition, Ms.
Grider has been provided the necessary application to initiate the process.
The long term "master plan" for the site should be addressed through
submittal of a PUD Preliminary Plan and PUD Amendment. Upon approval of a
PUD Amendment, the PUD zoning will be in place and defined by the approved
PUD Guide and Overall Development Plan.
Previous evaluation of this site has identified safe access as a
significant issue. Any discussion or correspondence with the Colorado
Department of Transportation should be closely coordinated with the County
Engineer.
We look forward to a cooperative and productive working relationship with
the Recreation Authority. If you need assistance with the procedural
options identified in the letter of June 28, 1995 or have other questions,
please give us a call.
Sincerely,
Sid Fox Bruce Campbell
Planning Division Manager Code Enforcement Officer
xc: G. Grider
T. Moorehead
K. Montag
R. Loeffler
G. Roussos
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2.06 EONE DISTRICT RMULATIONS ~ The districte shall be governed in conformity with the following
regulationa (and ae further etated in Section 2.07, Supplementary •
Regulations).
2.06.01 R-RESOURC6
1) Purpose - To protect and enhance the appropriate use of
natural resources including water, minerals, fiber and.open
space. The Resource Zone serves to maintain the open rural character of Eagle County. . 2) IIses, by Right:
a) Agricultural including ranch, garden, greenhouse,
nursery, orchard, woodlot, fishery, and customary
accessory uses including buildings for shelter or
enclosure of animals or property primarily employed
in any of the above uses, or dwellings for persons
and their immediate families employed principally or
seasonally in any of the above uses;
b) Single family dwelling on a separate lot;
• . c) One caretaker unit per parcel. Caretaker unitshall •
not exceed 1500 sq. ft. in size. It shall not be
sold separately from the main dwelling, and shall
only be used on parcels of at least 35 acres;
d) Forestry limited to extraction, felling and trimming
trees, and removal of wood materials, including
primary wood processing;
e) Sales of raw agricultural products; .
f) Reservoirs and dams engineered to contain ten (10)
acre feet of water or less;
g) Water diversion structures, ditches, and line
structures engineered to convey fifteen (15) cubic
feet or less of water per second of time and designed
to serve less than ten (10) dwelling units for
domestic use;
h) Greenbelt; /
i) Park;
j) Outfitter and Guide;
• k) Utility Distribution Facilities; •
1) Day Care Home.
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~ a) AirPart, including landin9 atriP, utilitY or air .
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1 b) Cluster Subdivieion in accordance with the provieiona
of Section 2.07.01(8) Supplementary Regulatione, .
~ except that the gross project density ahall not
exceed one dwelling unit for each 35 acres of land; .
~ (c) Feedlot when such use is incidental and subordinate'
to a general.ranch operation on the property. 4-H
and other similar activities are permitted;
' (d) Land application (on areas of land greater than one
acre) of sludges (domestic or industrial) for
~ beneficial use as fertilizer, mulch or soil
conditioner;
~ e) Livestock Sales Yard;
f) Major new domestic water or sewer systems, major
' extensions of such systems, and municipal and
industrial water projects;
' • g) . Mass gatherings, which have an expected attendance of
more than 500 people. Examples of mass gatherings
include but are not limited to rock festivals,
' religious revivals, and river races;
h) Other uses, including:
' (1) Camper Park;
(2) Church; , .
. (3) Commercial sales of f irewood; ~ (4) Community Building; °
(5) Contractor's yard;
. . (6) Day Care Center; .
~ (7) Day or.resident camp;
(8) Educational Facility;
(9) Fire Station;
' (10) Golf Course;
(11) Group Home; •
' . (1:2) Home occupation, excluding sale or exchange of
goods on the site;
i' (13) Kennel;
• (14) Postal Substation;
(15) Public Building;
' (16) Race Track;
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(17) Recreational facility, including dude ranch,
hunting or fishing camp provided it is limited
to 12 dwelling units or 48 beds of visitor
• capacity; `
(18) Retail sales of agricultural equipment,
supplies and materials;
(19) Riding Stable;
. (20) Ski Facility; .
(21) Slaughterhouse or rendering plant
. (22) Studio for the arts and crafts, provided all
activity is conducted within a building and
retail sales are limited to one-of-a-kind
goods fabricated on the lot;
(23) Temporary building or use in accordance with
' Supplementary Regulations;
i) Reservoirs and dams engineered to contain more than
ten (10) acre feet of water;
j) The following industrial uses and operations, in
accordance with Section 2.07.07:
(1) Car impoundment lot; ~
(2) Electric power generation facility;
(3) Electric power transmission; (4) Extraction, including gravel pit, petroleum or
natural gas well, coal mine, metallic or
nonmetallic ore mine;
- -(5) Microwave antenna for commercial use, in which
. transmissions are sold to consumers;
(6) Natural gas transmission line;
(7) Processing, other than primary wood
processing, but i,ncluding alfalfa pellet mill,
saw mill, gravel crushing and asphalt or
concrete batching;
(8) Radio antenna for commercial use, in which
transmissions are sold to consumers;
(9) Salvage yard;
(10) Sanitary landfill;
(11) Sewage treatment facility if not addressed in
a subdivision preliminary plan;
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(12) Utility substation;
~ (13) Water etorage facility it not addresaed in a
subdiviaion preliminary plans
(14) Water treatment facility if not addressed in a
aubdivision preliminary planj
k) Water divereion etructures, ditches, and pipeline
. structures engineered to convey more than fiftee;i •
(15) cubic feet of water per second of time and • designed to serve as a domestic supply-Eor ten unite
or more.
4) Minimum Lot Area: 35 acres per use. A combination of
: compatible usea may be considered as one use:
a) Special uses may occur on less than the minimum lot
. area, when appropriate.
5) Mi.nimum Setbacks:
a) Froat Yard:-
. . (1) Arterial Street: 50 feet from the front
. property line.
(2) Collector Street: 50 feet from the front
property line.
(3) Local Street: 25 feet from the front property
line. '
. . , b) Rear Yard: 12 1/2 feet or half the height of any
' building on the lot, whichever is greater..
c) Side Yard: 12 1/2 feet or half the height of any
building on the lot, whichever is greater.
6) Maximum Building Height: . '
a) Residential - 35 feet
b) All Other - 40 feet • • " /
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CARTS Funding as of 1/22/98
Clear Creek County - 1/21 left message for Jack Benson
Idaho Springs - paid $1,000
Georgetown - paid $500
Summit County - agreed to pay $7,500
Breckenridge - may go to TC 1/27/98
Silverthorne - paid $3,000 Frisco - paid $2,000
Dillon - paid $2,000 for 97 - budgeted $2,000 for `98
Eagle County - paid $5,000
Vail _ ~
Avon - thinking about $2,500 - not official yet
Eagle - are trying to schedule presentation
Jefferson County - 1/21 went before Commission - did not commit at this time
Golden - no info - never heard of
Arvada - 1/26/98 approved $3,000
Wheatridge - 1/21 left message for Bob Middaugh
City & County of Denver po support their efforts and probably are going to pay (Terry
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Staff lntcrprctations Notcbook
FROM: Gcorgc Ruthcr
DATE: April 22, 1996 (rcvision of Nov. 5, 1992).
SUBJECT: Thc rcquircmcnt for sitc dcvclopmcnt improvcmcnts such as: paving clrivcways,
undcrgrounding ovcnccad utilitics, rcplacing plywood siding, ctc.
On Novcmbcr 5, 1992, a rcviscd staff intcrpretation was writtcn to clarify sitc improvcmcnt
rcquircmcnts. According to thc Novcmbcr Sth intcrprctation:
,"in cascs whcrc a Dcsign Rcvicw Board application is for a rcpaint, rcroof, a ncwskylight, ctc., and docs not involvc thc addition of GRFA, staff has dccidcd that thc
dcsign guidclincs will bc uscd to cvaluatc that spccific proposal, and that othcr issucs
pcrtaining to thc rest of thc Iiousc, or thc sitc, will not bc cvaluatcd. For projccts whcrc
thcrc is an cxpansion (GRFA) of thc building, staff has dccidcd that all of thc
dcvclopmcnt standards apply. Unpavcd drivcways will bc rcquircd to bc pavcd,
ovcnccad utility lincs will bc rcquircd to bc undcrgroundcd, ctc. (plywood siding must bc
rcplaccd, outdoor libhtinb must bc brought to compliancc). Thcsc rcquircmcnts apply to
all typcs of additions, including 250's."
Sincc thc adoption of thc Novcmbcr 5, 1992, zoning codc intcrpretation, numcrous additions,
both largc and small, havc bccn approvcd requiring that drivcways bc pavcd, ovcnccad utilitics
bc undcrbroundcd, plywood siding bc rcplaccci, ctc. Somc of thcsc additions wcrc lcss than 150
sq. ft. in sizc, yct rcquircd numcrous sitc improvcmcnls. Staff has concludcd that applicants
proposing residcntial additions, not utilizing thc 250 Ordinancc, of 150 sq. ft. of GRFA or lcss,
will no longcr bc rcquircd to complctc all sitc dcvclopmcnt improvcmcnts. Staff sclcctcd 150
sq. ft. as tlic threshold in dctcnnininb whctlicr all sitc dcvclopmcnt improvcmcnts arc rcquircd
sincc a residcntial addition of 150 sq. ft. is thc approximatc sizc of a modcst front cntry,
bathroom, bcdroom, ctc.
It is staff's conclusion that thc rcquircmcnt to pavc drivcways, undcrground utilitics, rcpiacc all
plywood sidinb, ctc., was not intcndcd for small residcntial udditions. In fact, it discouragcs
thcm. lnstcad, thc sitc improvcmcnt rcquircmcnt was intcndcd to bring non-conforming
propcrtics, as it rclatcs to unpavcd drivcways, ovcnccad utilitics, ctc., into compliancc whcn a
propcrty owner proposes a large-scalc project.
It has bccn thc intcntion that whcncvcr a propcrty owncr uscs thc 250 Urc inancc to construct a
residcntial addition, all ncccssary sitc improvcmcnts = rcquircd. This is statcd in thc purposc
scction of the 250 Ordinancc, whcrc it indicatcs that thc purpose of the 250 is to provide for the
induccmcnt of propcrty upgradcs in thc Town of Vail.
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MARILYNN YOUNG / V?ESTSIDE WEEKLY
The corner of Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard where the Miracle Mile is being renovated to return it 4o its days of former glory in the 1930s and 1940s.
"raci MORE THAN NST VAN GOGHS are coming
to the Miracle Mile. Since Christmas, hungry art
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lovers and others who happen to find themselves
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in the historic 1.1-mile stretch of WiLshire Boule-
vard surrounding the Los Angeles County Muse-
um of Art now have a Koo Koo Roo restaurant and
Historic heart of M fic an Arrosto coffee baz.
_LIkq last year alone has seen the opening of an
Wilsh
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sees a L.A. ~'itness health club and a Holtywood Vdeo
outlet. A Rite Aid drugstore and a Smart & Finai
T@1181SSd11Ce dS are slated to open later this year. A salsa nightclub,
The Conga Room, is set to debut in February, join_ t
restaurants and ~ ing the successful El Rey as a draw for night
crawlers. } f
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nightspots make a "Ideally there should be a situation where you
Iligh
can run into a museum, see one eshibit, then pick
foray into the sleepy up a book and grab a cup of rnffee," said Stephen +
iKramer, president of the 2-year-old Mirade M1e
shopping stretch Chamber of Commerce. "People seem to be .
retuming to that sort of thing."
In fact, 25% of the land in the stretch of Wilshire
' A M A R ' between Sycamore and Fairfax avenues is devoted.
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entertainment heavyweights like new businesses, although some decade ago, is particularly grati-
CONTINUED FROM 1 Spelling Entertainment Group, are concemed about overdevel- fied with the pampered up medi-
Variety, the Screen Actors Guild opment. an strip after years of planning. 7:
and the American Federation of "I am so happy about the Koo "That is something we have '
to museums, said Walter Mazks, Television and Radio ArGsts over Koo Roo," said neighborhood been striving for a long time, the
president of the Miracle Mile the past several years. resident Pamela Trucano. "Now sense of a one-mile hometown,"
Civic Coalitior.. "IYs good to go into Koo Koo when I come home tited from Cohen said.
"They really ~e the key to the Roo and see people waiting in work there's a place I can get -
future, " 1vlarks said of tlie area, 1ine," said Snyder, whose offices good healthy food that I don't
which aLso inciudes the Petersen are in Museum Square. "Every- have to cook." '
Automotive Museum, the George body in the building loves the While supportive of everything
C. Page Museum of La Brea Dis- idea, and yesterday I walked out thaYs taken place so far, Shelley I
coveries and the Carole & Barry [of the restaurantj because I did- Werts, president of the Miracle
Kaye Museum of Miniatures, n't have time to wait in line." Mile Residential Association,
(Earlier this week county Paul Norris, chief financial voiced concem about future plans.
museum officiais announced a . officer for Newport Beach-based °Our major concem is with
major show of the famed Dutch L.A. Fitriess said the timing was the Wilshire community planners
painter next year, which is right to open a health club in the who are attempting to rezone the
e ected to draw as manY as 1 azea. i ~
XP azea like they did to Mid- .
million visitors, along with their "T'he Miracle Mile was on a Wilshire, where small apartinent
/ WESTSIDE WEEKLV gurglinJ stomachs and pocket- surge," he said. "We have been buildings were tom down and ~~~~x ~ ~
isplay as part books.) looking for several years to do a new high-rises built," Werts said. i. •
Future plans for the area, full-service club close to Farmers "With their ldnd of crime and
Gallery. which has been known as the Market." traffic problems, our property ~Miracle Mile since the 1920s, By the early 1990s, the glam- values would decrease. We are in
include a$12 million renovation orous strip created by developer favor of growth but not to that JMuAD CU"CE '
j~~f',] r of Hancock Pazk, the 23 acres A.W. Ross in the early 1920s as a extent."
between the Page Museum and suburban shopping district had Area resident Lyn McEwen ROLLING
the county art museum. Planned all but disappeared. The Broad- Cohen, who founded the Miracle GARMENT
development of the eastem way deparhnent store at the cor- SpG
IS11I1 stretch of the "mile" includes a ner of WiLshire and Hauser was -
eless new parlanq lot at the comer of tom down. The May Co. build-
f Wilshire and Detroit Street as ing, which has sat at the comer -
well as the revam in of other of Wilshire venue • -
p g and Fairfa~c A ~ ~
°a~ • ~ lots to make them usable for since 1939, closed in early 1993. a
~ farmers markets and the like. The next year, the county art as Lag
: Last year the 16 median strips museum acquired the Streamline
• along WiLshire underwent a$1.1 Modeme building and is reno- r~- - f~~~~ i
i million upgrade that included vating it as an exhibition space. I • H°ws 3 w~s
" new landscaping and replicas of 1 I • oua~ F?ont ~ry
1930s' neon signs at both ends. - - - ~Q~
In addition, the city added ~ Insiallation - wifh this ad ~ • M~
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dozens of shopper-friendly curb- L~ ~P• 1-3 J •yooeenieryaterui
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While it has always traded on
its Wilshire Boulevard address i'LOW PRICE IN
SOUrfIERN CALIfORNU1 and locafion between Hollywood Tighten, Tone
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three office camplexes, lI1Clll(~lIlg group900hme5in r 59
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Museum Square and W i L s h i re one sessions
Courtyard Plaza, both by the J.
~~t H. Snyder company. • ~ aa~iunox c nawcr ' • - • ' • • • •
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body of a Co. ve Fireside Aeeents .ng out of the Ihas1 been rY instrumental
n the tank ~~P1O`~g ~e buildings," said .MEDIGL LIENS
Los Angeles City Councilman •WORKERS COMP • Colifornia Oak
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ult of War," er people to take a look at the ' • Driffwooc) "'0
`yellowing area." wE1GNTlOSSSPEt1Al • White Bireh OPEN . .
Company senior par~er Jerry $ 49~w
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UPDA'1't
REGARDING STATE LAND BOARD/BL.i
PROP(25ED L.4ND ERCHANGE
r'T EAGLE AND ROUTT CQCfi1TIES
JA.YUARY 20, 1993
Over the tast yea; r;lerc has Leen an ongoing public process rebarding a propasetl disposidon
by the Stat; I,and Board of properties in Eagle, Rautt and Pititin Counties, and possible related
land exchanaes with the BLM. In connection with this process there has been a series of
public meetings. At the most recent of thos:, meetings on November 12, 1997; the land
exchange V4'arldrg Group put forth a Final Rcport and Propos: dOutcome ( the "Proposal"),
which e,^visioned a three-way lanci exchanga betwecn the BLM, La~.-:d Board ar,d Eby
Deveiopment Company ("EBY").
Pursuant tc the Proposal all af the Land Baard praperties being disposed uf would end up in
chc hands of the BLM or of ~and owners adjaeent to c,~* related to the State lands. EBY would
end up with aporoximately :,240 uc:es ar BL:vi +and r:ortheast of the Town of Eagi2, which
would be anneced to thc Town in a manner being negotiateC with the ?own af Eagle. EBY
would alsa end up with approximatclv 240 acres of BLM Iand an the hillsides above che Town
of ra$iy, whicn would be donated to thc Town of Eag?e fu* hillside procection purposes in
cornection with the proposei annexacion. AdditicnaL'y, approximately 10 BLM isaiated
varcels throughot?t Fagte Cou :ty would be exchalged to adjacent or celated land owners.
FL-iall;r, the Land Board would receive the proceeds of the disposal ox their Iands, wrich would
be u;ilized by the Land Board in nonsimultaneous exchanges to acquire replacement i.and
Beazd properties (probabxy outside Qi Eag:a County).
Since :he *~ovetnber 12, 19^>7 puhiic mesEing further progress has been rnade, and the BLM,
Land Board and L-BY are ready to ente.r L-ita an Agreament to Initiace, which is a no^.-binding
dacumeilt tha.t aliows dhe partics ta proceed wi*.n the variotss stzps nec°s:,axy for an exchange
(e.g. ubtaining apprai.sals aiid other studies of the land). The Agree:nent to Initiate is
intendesi ta incarpQrace the concepts pur forth in the Proposal, ard the Prdposal is an
atsachmer_t to tha Agreem2nt ro Initiate. On JanLary• 13, 199$, the Eagle Town Board was
bri:,fed on chis matCer, a.zd, wzuhaut cammitting to an anncxatian or deve!opment, gave its
apgroval to the Agreement to Initiate. The tirtal decision to proceed wich any exchange will
rot be made until aIl studies a,.~:d nagulatory requiremenu have been compteted; no earlier than
ihis fa:l. Auring that time thz:e will Ibe ac:ditional notices and apportunities for public input.
A d:a:c uf the Agreernent to iniriate is ava.i;ablz for review at the Eagle Town Hall. It is
antieipated that a final version will be executed by the parties vn 7anuary 27, 1998. Anyane
with commen:s regardinQ the cur.cnt draft of the Agmtment :o Iniliate shoulri provide them to
Llilce Strubar, the Working Group Facilitaror, by phane at (303) 820-5640, or by faz ac (303) ,
820-5656, by no later than 1anuary 26, 1998.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 1998 .
Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2146
Senior Environmentai Policy Planner
Kathy Hardy, 827-5715
Assistant District Ranger Holy Cross District, U.S. Forest Service
TOV, USFS FINALIZE COVETED LAND EXCHANGE
(Vail)--It's official. Final documents have been signed completing the first public land
exchange between the Town of Vail and the U.S. Forest Service.
The final package, completed Dec. 19, has the town swapping three parcels totaling
approximately 74 acres of town-owned land in exchange for 11 like-valued properties totaling 62
acres from the Forest Service. The parcels are all located in the immediate vicinity of Vail's town
boundaries and are intended to resolve boundary conflicts between the Forest Service and the
town. The Forest Service has acquired lands along the southwest end of Vail, including the 48-acre
Trappers Run parcel. TOV benefits by acquiring lands near the town manager's home, plus the
Red Sandstone Creek property for locals housing in partnership with the Eagle River Water and
Sanitation District. Other properties have been acquired by the town to protect open space or to
solve encroachment problems on public lands as recommended by the 1994 TOV
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan.
Completion of the land exchange follows seven years of negotiation which was prompted by
disputes over private exchanges and boundary conflicts between the town and the Forest
Service. Those conflicts escalated in 1985 when the Forest Service approved a controversial
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private land exchange south of the Lodge at Vail. The Town of Vail had fiercely opposed the
exchange in court.
That eventually prompted an effort by the two parties to work cooperatively to address future
concerns, said Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental policy planner. A community
task force led by Tom Steinberg from the Town of Vail, and Bitl Wood and Rich Phelps from the
Forest Service, was activated in 1991 to begin working out a plan to address the issues, Forrest
said. The discussions resulted in a land ownership adjustment agreement which has served as
a framework for the land exchange.
For more information, contact Russell Forrest with the Town of Vail at 479-2146, or Kathy
Hardy with the Holy Cross District of the U.S. Forest Service at 827-5715.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 1998 •
Contact: Annie Fox, 479-2195
Library Director
VAIL LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED SIX DAYS BEGINNING JAN. 26 FOR MAINTENANCE ANC3
REMODELING; COMMUNITY ROOM ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED
(Vaii)--The Vail Public Library will be closed for six consecutive days, Jan. 26-31, for a
maintenance and remodeling project that will increase the building's electrical capacity and
improve traffic patterns. All Community Room functions will continue as scheduled, including the
Library Adventure Speaker Series and an art show featuring the works of Tim Miller.
Annie Fox, library director, says the work is being scheduled as efficiently as possible to
minimize the inconvenience for library users. "We looked at doing the work in sections, but this
isn't possible given the dust and safety issues caused by cutting through the concrete floor," she said. The library rests on a concrete pad.
Once complete, the project wilt result in more access to the world wide web for reference use;
a new location for e-mail users; quieter study areas around the fireplace; more tables for
research use; additional seating areas; and improved traffic patterns and entry access, as
suggested by comments in the annual Town of Vail citizens survey.
"We feel confident our users will understand the inconveniences associated with the closure
once they see the results," Fox said. Due dates for library materials will be modified to
accommodate the closure.
The library, built in 1983, was designed by the local architectural firm Snowdon and Hopkins.
Its pleasing setting and warm atmosphere draw over 100,000 users, both guests and locals, to
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the building annually.
The library features an outstanding materials collection, over 200 magazine and newspaper
subscriptions, Internet access, a children's room, word processing and spreadsheet computers
for the public, e-mail, plus a cozy fireplace area.
Following the six-day closure, the library will reopen at 11 a.m. on Feb. 1. From there, regular -
library hours will be reinstated: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, contact Fox at 479-2195.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY
January 21, 1998
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 ,
Community Information Office , VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 20
Work Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Employee Anniversary
Jim Hervert, a heavy equipment operator for the town, was recognized for 10 years of service.
He received a gift certificate in the amount of $150.
--Parking, Bus Ridership Updaie
Councilmembers received a good-news, bad-news update on the parking structures yesterday
from Larry Grafel, public works/transportation director. While the number of cars entering the
structures thus far this season is above last year's activity levels, daily revenues are down from
last year by 24 percent. Grafel attributed both the revenue reduction and the increase in activity
at the structures to the "Park Free After 3" program. The experimental program was launched
last March to boost apres ski business, as well as increase shopping and dining activity. While
the revenue decrease had been anticipated, Bob McLaurin, town manager, said he is not overly
optimistic that the revenue losses will be offset by increases in sales tax collections, as the
program was intended. December and November sales tax figures will be available in the next
few weeks. Grafel said the revenue losses at the parking structures could climb to between
$300,000 and $400,000 by the end of the season. To recover the $119,356 year-to-date loss,
retailers.will need to collect an estimated $4.4 million in gross sales, according to a calculation
made by Councilman Michael Arnett. Or, $10 million in gross sales over the course of the
season to offset a$400,000 loss in daily parking revenues. (Or, sales tax revenues would need
to increase by 7.5 percent over last year.) Mayor Rob Ford expresssd alarm at the losses,
saying the program had always been intended to "pay its own way." Although disappointed that
merchants have not actively promoted the Park Free After 3 program, Councilmembers
expressed interest in continuing a dialogue with the group to develop a partnership that
explores other marketing and funding alternatives, such as a validation program. Councilman
Arnett said the Council should think carefully about continuing to fund a program that drains the
town's resources when there are other priorities, such as housing. He suggested consideration
of a summer parking fee to help offset the losses. The Council will continue its assessment of
the Park Free After 3 program once the December and November sales tax figures are
compiled. Also yesterday, the Council authorized use of a guest survey as a tool to determine
the effectiveness of the free parking incentive in attracting shoppers and diners to Vail. In
addition to the parking summary, Councilmembers learned that ridership on the Vail transit
system is up 15 percent this season, compared to last year, or an increase of 33,000 riders. On
New Year's Eve alone, the system carried 41,000 riders.
--Late Night Bus Service
After reviewing statistics provided by the transit division, the Council agreed with a staff
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recommendation to turn down a citizen request for expansion of the current late night bus
service beyond 2 a.m. Such an expansion would require the addition of three drivers, or about
$37,440, plus mileage. Councilmembers agreed the current demand for the expanded service is
too small given the added expense.
--Chamonix Bus Service Request
After reviewing the pros and cons of a neighborhood request to add a year-round bus stop at
Chamonix Lane and Arosa Drive in West Vail, the Council agreed to add the stop beginning this summer to test ridership interest. The stop would be difficult to maintain as a viable option
during the winter, according to transit officials, because of its steep grade and other safety
problems, parking in particular, caused by the streeYs narrow width. During the discussion, the
possibility of sling chains was introduced as a winter option. Larry Grafel, public
works/transportation director, said the chains are activated by a vacuum system which can be
turned on or off by the driver. Grafel said his department will research the new technology to
determine if the chains could be used on Vail's current bus fleet. For more information, contact
Grafel at 479-2173.
--Council Retreat Update Mayor Rob Ford presented a brief summary of last week's CounciV retreat. He said the Council
intends to redirect its work sessions for education and interaction among Councilmembers (with
less time allocated for citizen participation), while the evening meetings will focus on citizen
participation and Council decision-making. Ford said the Council also has expressed interest in
beginning the evening meetings at 7 rather than 7:30. Such a change would require passage of
an ordinance.
--Loading & Delivery Update
Councilmembers heard from Police Chief Greg Morrison regarding an experimental
barricade that was p{aced at Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Valley Drive for a 21-day period over
the holidays. The barricade was installed during the morning and afternoon peak periods to
discourage use of the area for skier and employee drop-off, which had been clogging up loading
and delivery operations. Morrison said the program was successful in meeting its goal, but there
were other consequences. An additional $1,900 was needed to fund the program, primarily due
to overtime costs, he said. Also, he said the problem of unsanctioned drop-offs was simply
displaced to other streets in the neighborhood, including Mill Creek Circle and Gore Creek Drive.
While Morrison said he didn't recommend continuation of the barricade program, another
experiment implemented during the holidays--expansion of the staffing hours at Checkpoint
Charlie--was extremely successful and should continue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily year-round.
Council reaction to the barricade experiment was mixed. Councilmembers Ludwig Kurz and
Michael Arnett expressed interest in continuing to use police staffing to monitor the loading and
delivery activities at Hanson Ranch Road, while Sybill Navas suggested exploring the concept of
added gates. Councilman Kevin Foley suggested adding additional short-term parking areas at
the Village parking structure to redirect vehicles using the Hanson Ranch Road area for drop-off,
while Mayor Rob Ford pondered the difficulty of breaking long-established habits.
Councilmembers agreed to continue the discussion at an upcoming evening meeting in which
citizen comment would be encouraged. Also yesterday, Councilmembers expressed interest in
the Golden Peak managed parking program operated by Vail Associates. For more information,
contact Chief Morrison at 479-2209.
--Consideration of Amendment to Zoning Ordinances Including Sign Regulations and Garage
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Not eager to over regulate, nor aggressively enforce what's already on the books, the Council
asked Town Attorney Tom Moorhead to continue researching various options regarding the
regulation of temporary signs. In this case, the Vail Board of Realtors has asked the town to
allow the use of temporary open house signs for real estate showings on Sunday afternoons.
Currently, the town code prohibits temporary signs, but the restriction is not enforced unless
there is a complaint. That holds true for the posting of garage sale signs, as well, Moorhead
said. Although Councilmembers expressed interest in accommodating the open house and
garage signs in some way, Moorhead cautioned Council to proceed carefully so as to maintain a "content neutral" scope within the current sign code to avoid constitutional challenges. Also
discussed yesterday was the possibility of regulating garage sales in a manner that would
prohibit commercial activities in residential areas. Moorhead said there have been several
instances of new merchandise being sold under the guise of a garage sale, which has prompted
complaints from adjoining neighbors. The Council will discuss the topics again at a later date.
For more information, contact Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Information Update
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of expanding the "Ski with the Town Council"
community outreach program from the current twice-a-month schedule to once a week.
The group agreed to monitor community interest in the program.
The Council turned down a request by Ski Club Vail to allow public parking on Vail Valley Drive
near its facility. Instead, the Council asked Ski Club Vail to continue working in partnership with
the town to minimize the parking problems.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley reported on the recent Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority meeting. He
said a marketing firm has been hired to increase the transportation system's visibility and to
promote its new bus shelters along Highway 6 and in Gypsum. Also, Foley asked if the Council
would want to continue with year-four of its five-year commitment to support the system through
a$115,000 contribution. Reaction was mixed with several members advocating continuation of
the partnership, while others wondered if the financial help was still needed, given the higher-
than-projected revenues generated by the half-cent countywide transportation tax. At the _
suggestion of Bob McLaurin, Councilmembers agreed to ask the transit authority's director, Jim
Shrum, and the authority's investment banker to make a presentation.
Ludwig Kurz asked Tom Moorhead, town attorney, to update Council on a recent meeting of the
Eagle County Recreation Authority (Berry Creek Fifth), since Kurz had been unable to attend.
Moorhead said a presentation on the conceptual plan proposed by the authority and the school
district was scheduled to come before the Council at its Jan. 27 work session.
Sybill Navas reported on three recent meetings. First, she said a final design proposal for
Seibert Circle is due to be presented to the Art In Public Places (AIPP) board later this week.
Also, the Special Events Commission will be meeting soon to review a merchant proposal for a
"Vail on Sale" event. And lastly, she said the Vail Valley Exchange group met last week and
° proposes to change the selection criteria for the Vail Youth Award. As proposed, the two
recipients (one student from Battle Mountain High School, the other from Vail Mountain School)
would each receive a$500 cash award from the town. Then, the honorees could each choose
to participate in a summer exchange to Mt. Buller, Australia as an added benefit, so long as they
agree to reciprocate as a host family for a Mt. Buller exchange student in Vail. Reaction by
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be a host family. Next steps include discussing the proposed criteria with this year's nominees.
--Other
Bob Armour thanked Bob McLaurin and Rob Ford for arranging last week's Council retreat.
Sybill Navas inquired about the town's snow shoveling program on the sidewalk opposite the
Municipal Building at the approach to the Main Vail Roundabout. ,
'As a follow-up to the Jan. 7 funding request from Miller Hudson of CARTS, Corridor Alliance for Rapid Transit Solutions, the Council expressed interest in a$3,000 (or less) contribution (the
_ original request was $7,000), so long as other governmental entities along the I-70 corridor
agree to provide similar contributions. CARTS' goal is to raise $100,000 to set up a transit
authority, planning agency or some other governing agency to develop a rapid transit solution to
the I-70 corridor problems (as an alternative to widening the interstate). The CARTS board now
has representation from Denver County west to Eagle County.
Evening Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Announcement by the Mayor
Mayor Rob Ford provided a brief update on the "Ski with the Council" activity held earlier in the
day and encouraged citizens to join the Council for the next outing on Feb. 3. Ford also
summarized a new format for the Council meetings which was developed during last week's
Council retreat. Effectively immediately, Council work sessions during the afternoons will be
used for Council study and interaction, he said, while the evening meetings will be reserved for
decision-making and citizen participation.
--Citizen Participation
Speaking on behalf of the East Village Homeowners Association, Jim Lamont said the
association had agreed to become actively involved in the affordable housing issue on a
regional basis. He made four requests of the Council: 1) to direct staff to analyze the
development proposal of the Stolport property with respect to locals housing; 2) to register an
informed opinion about the Vail Valley Centre development plan with Eagle County; 3) to request
that Eagle County set aside all or a portion of the property taxes collected in Vail to be used for
the construction of affordable housing in the upper vatley; and 4) to request that Eagle County
require mixed housing units in future development approvals.
--Emergency Ordinance Waiving the Major Exterior Alterations Application Deadlines for 1998
for the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area
The Council voted 5-2 (Armour, Arnett against) to approve first reading of an ordinance that
would create a new application date of June 15 and beyond for submission of major exterior
alteration projects within the Lionshead redevelopment master plan study area for calendar year
1998. In voting to approve the measure on first reading, Councilmembers agreed that the town's
current semi-annual application deadline of February 23 would be disruptive to the timing of the
Lionshead master plan. An application date of June 15, 1998, allows for some breathing room
not only for the master planning process, but for the applicants, as well. Several
Councilmembers have advocated abolishing the application deadlines altogether. During
discussion last night, Councilmembers expressed their discomfort in enacting an emergency
ordinance, which requires only one reading, due to the reduced level of public notification.
Instead, the measure will be reviewed as a ordinance with two readings. Second reading is
scheduled for Feb. 3. Staff members said the emergency ordinance method was originally
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selected to provide advance notice to those properties contemplating the Feb. 23 filing deadline.
For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello at 479-2148.
--Resolution Adopting the Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Dispatch Services by the
Town of Vail Communications Center
The Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to
provide dispatch services for agencies west of Wolcott. Those agencies are now served by the
Colorado State Patrol's communications center in Eagle, which is scheduled to be shut down in ,
June when the center is moved to Grand Junction. In voting to approve the consolidation,
Councilman Bob Armour said the project demonstrated "regionalism at its best." Vail Police
Chief Greg Morrison thanked the efforts of Eagle County Sheriff A.J. Johnson for his assistance,
saying the expanded center would improve overall service and efficiency for taxpayers. Six
additional dispatchers are being hired to accommodate the expansion. Those costs will be
recovered through user fees assessed to the agencies served by the system. For more
information, contact Chief Morrison at 479-2209.
--Town Manager's Report
In his Town Manager's report, Bob McLaurin reminded Councilmembers of an upcoming
meeting of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns in Frisco; announced the closure of the public
library from Jan. 26-31 for a maintenance and remodeling project; and acknowledged a
cooperative effort between the town and Ski Club Vail to resolve parking problems along Vail
Valley Drive.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
Jan. 27 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Review Requirements to Bring Existing Property into Compliance with Design Guidelines when
Utilizing Available GRFA
Review Need to Establish Regulations Concerning Parking of Recreational Vehicles
ECRA/School District Conceptual Plan (Berry Creek Fifth)
Newspaper Box Update
Feb. 3 Work Session
Lionshead Master Plan Stage 3(Height & Mass Data Collection)
Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team Presentation
Feb. 3 Evening Meeting
TBD
Feb. 10 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Lionshead Master Plan Stage 3(Height & Mass Continuing Discussions)
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 1998 -
Contact: Mayor Rob Ford
476-1860
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL PLEDGES TO ADVANCE HOUSING, LIONSHEAD
MASTER PLANNING AS TOP AREAS OF FOCUS
(Vail)--The Vail Town Council will work closely with the community to accelerate the creation of
locals housing units as well as implementation of the Lionshead redevelopment master plan
during its current term. The focus areas were identified during a council retreat this week in
which Mayor Rob Ford says he and the other councilmembers offered their full commitment for
the next two years.
"The lack of attainable housing in Vail and throughout this valley has now reached crisis
rroportions," said Ford. "We've agreed to marshal every resource at our disposal to facilitate the
creation of locals housing to help alleviate the crunch."
Ford said the council will work closely with the community to examine all funding possibilities.
Those options include using a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) as recommended
by Vail Tomorrow, or using a portion of the town's sales tax collections currently earmarked for
capital projects. Either way, Ford says the decisions will be difficult because of the need to
prioritize. "Unfortunately, the funding pie won't be getting any bigger, so we have to look at
reallocating existing revenues," he said. "It may mean, for example, weighing the value of our
subsidy of the Park Free After 3 program versus the need for housing."
Other actions up for corrzmunity discussion will include various code and zoning changes that
would make it easier for developers to construct locals housing within the town, as well as a
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comprehensive evaluation of potential housing sites, including the use of open space as a
possibility, he said.
"We want to move as quickly as possible to establish an ongoing funding commitment that will
be substantial enough to make an impact over time," said Ford. Ford has previously advocated
a goal of housing 50 percent of the employees who work in Vail, while the community-endorsed _ Vail Tomorrow action calls for housing 62 percent of Vail's workforce by the year 2010.
Currently, an estimated 38 percent of Vail's employees, or 2,660 workers, live in Vait.
Ford said the council has pledged to continue its collaborative efforts with the community as it
works to tackle the housing issue. "It may take a little more time on the front side, but we feel
we'll be more successful by having that community dialogue on the front end," Ford said. "It
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would be a mistake for us to get too far out in front of our citizens." Ford said the council's role
will be to ask, listen, evaluate, then respond with a plan that best meets the community's needs.
Also this week, councilmembers reaffirmed their commitment to the master planning process
for Lionshead's redevelopment. The five-stage process began more than a year ago and is
currently moving toward its most critical stage as discussions turn to building height and mass
issues during February and March. "We want the plan to be realistic, one that can be
immediately put into action,"-said Ford. As a result, he said the council has nixed the "bold
stroke" transit corridor concept for the near-term, given the town's current transit technology,
which Ford says is unsuitable for an east-west connection through the heart of Lionshead. The
bold stroke transit corridor, one of 14 conceptual elements proposed in the master plan, has
received more public opposition than any of the other elements, Ford said. "Many of those
opposed to the plan thought this was something that would happen overnight," he said. "We
want to reassure everyone that the concept is not a near-term option." Ford said the council
also wants to understand the trade-offs involved in allowing any changes to Lionshead's current
zoning. "We have to address this issue thoroughly and responsibly," he said.
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Another consideration is timing. Several properties, including the Marriott and the Antlers at
Vail, are nearly ready to submit redevelopment applications, Ford said. "That's why we want to
move forward in approving a master plan so we can evaluate those proposals under an overall
framework rather than individual special development districts," Ford said.
In addition to the topics of housing and Lionshead, councilmembers talked about the need for
increased communication and cohesiveness as a group, Ford said. As a result, afternoon work
sessions will be used for study sessions with less emphasis on citizen input, he said, while the
evening meeting will return to its citizen input focus. "This will give us an opportunity to use the
work sessions to create more synergy as a council," Ford said.
The council also discussed interest in changing the start date of the evening meeting from 7:30
to 7, he said, to allow for increased citizen input. Ford said the council's 24-hour voice mail
number (479-1860), its new outreach program on the ski slopes and an Internet e-mail address
(Ford@vail.net) will be used to solicit additional public comment and ideas to offset the format
change during the afternoon work session meetings.
Ford says the next two years look promising for Vail. "We look forward to addressing the
challenges of housing and Lionshead with not only a unified council and staff, but most importantly, in partnership with the community," he said.
The council retreat was held Jan. 13 & 14. The council's next order of business is its work
session scheduled for 2 p.m. next Tuesday (1-20).
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CARTS Funding as of 1/22/98
Clear Creek County - 1/21 left message for Jack Benson
Idaho Springs - paid $1,000
Georgetown - paid $500
Summit County - agreed to pay $7,500
Breckenridge - may go to TC 1/27/98
Silverthorne - paid $3,000
Frisco - paid $2,000
Dillon - paid $2,000 for 97 - budgeted $2,000 for `98
Eagle County - paid $5,000
Vail - ?
Avon - thinking about $2,500 - not official yet
Eagle - are trying to schedule presentation
Jefferson County - 1/21 went before Commission - did not commit at this time
Golden - no info - never heard of
Arvada - 1/21 left message with Jan
Wheatridge - 1/21 left message for Bob Middaugh
City & County of Denver po support their efforts and probably are going to pay (Terry
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 1998
Contact: Susan Connelly, 479-2140
Community Development Director
CONNELLY TO LEAVE POST AS TOV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(Vail)--Susan Connelly, director of the Town of Vail Community Development Department,
has resigned her post of three years to explore a return to the private sector--and the big city.
Connelly, who's returning to her pre-Vail hometown of Chicago next month, will continue with
the town in a consulting capacity during the search for a new director. Russell Forrest, the
town's senior environmental policy planner, will assume the department's day-to-day
responsibilities. Mike Mollica, the department's assistant director, will take over management of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planning process.
Connelly, a former• land use and governmental attorney, was hired in 1995 in what Town
Manager Bob McLaurin has described as a"non-traditiona!" appointment in that Connelly's
qualifications and experience had occurred outside the ranks of a municipal planning
department. "Susan was brought in as a change agent and she has made significant
contributions to the organization and the community in that role," said McLaurin. He listed
Connelly's work in improving the department's customer service levels, creation of a housing
division, her behind-the-scenes involvement in the Vail Tomorrow process, and her initiation
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and management of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planning project as top
accomplishments. "Susan's passion and enthusiasm for her work enabled her to accomplish so
much in so little time," McLaurin said. "She's been a catalyst for creative problem solving
throughouf the organization and we've been fortunate to keep her here for as long as we have."
With her department now fully staffed following the recent appointment of several key ,
positions, Connelly says it's time to move to the next challenge. "Working for the Town of Vail
has been a very positive experience for me," she said. "it has been a wonderful opportunity to
both learn a great deal and to make a real contribution. While it is time for me to move on to
other opportunities and back to a more urban lifestyle, I will miss my colleagues and friends
here and will look forward to returning to Vail often as a visitor. I I know that I'm leaving the
community in good hands with the strong team at Com Dev."
With a staff of 17 and a$1 million operating budget, the Community Development Department
is responsible for the town's planning and zoning, building permitting and inspections,
environmental policy and health, and affordable housing operations.
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REGULAR MEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, December 9, 1997
Krueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Green Restaurant " 1778 Vail Valley Drive Called to Order at 9:07 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Kirk Hansen, Bart Cuomo, and Steve Simonett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Bart Cuomo made a motion to e.ccuse Hermann Staufer, Kirk Hansen
seconded. Passed unanimously.
OTHERS
PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Drew Ekstrom, Sharon Geankoplis, Rob Ford,
John Darst, Diane Johnson, Dennis Nichols, Tom Gaylord, Jim Heber,
Susanne Chardoul, Julie Hansen, Jennie Crowley, and Rhonda Hickman.
PUBLIC INPUT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA JuIie Hansen and Jennie Crowley of Women Hockey Players of Vail came
to request two.things from the VRD. The first thing is for VRD to be a
leader in supporting women's hockey since interest in the sport is growing
within the female population. What they would like to see is 2 sessions a
week be devoted to women's drop-in hockey at Dobson. The second item
is for VRD to provide a refrigerated ice surface located either at the current
site of the outdoor rink and e;cpand it, or in between the softball fields at
Ford Park or the Athletic field. Piet suggested they meet with Tom
Gaylord who might be able to provicle them with some time at the outdoor
rink once it is open. He also stated he will look into the feasibility of either
renting or buyinD portable refrigeration equipment for the driving range
and enlarging the azea.
APPROVAL OF
NOVEMBER 25, 1997
MEETING MINUTES Steve Simonett made a motion to approve the minutes, Ross Davis
seconded. Passed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF
1998 BUDGET: -
RESOLUTION TO
. ADOPT THE 1998
" BUDGET Kirk made a motion to adopt the 1998 VRD budget as it is presented,
Steve seconded. Passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION TO
APPROPRIATE
SOURCES OF MONEY Steve made a motion to appropriate sources of money as presented to the
Boazd by the VRD staff, Kirk seconded. Passed unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
OF BUDGET Bart motioned to certify the budget, Steve seconded. Passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION TO
SET 1998 MILL LEVY Kirk motioned to set 1998 mill levy, Steve seconded. Passed
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF
TAX LEVIES Bart made a motion to certify tax levies as proposed, Kirk seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Bob Trautz pointed out this is an approval of the 1998 budget and capital expenditure total in general.
The Boazd will approve each capital improvement item as necessary before purchasing.
COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT
PROPOSAL Bob reiterated the necessity to unify each department within the District
with the same hardware and software. To in effect, bring the VRD to a
corporate level when it comes to internal communication and accessibility
of the users/taxpayers for making reservations for programs, etc. Bart and
Kirk thought funds for inevitable upgrades should be put into future
budgets to minimize the need to overhaul the entire system at one time.
Kirk motioned to approve the proposal, Steve seconded. Passed
unanimously.
PENSION
AMENDMENT Bob explained the changes to the pension plan. It is general housekeeping
only. Adjustments are necessary in order to keep our plan in line with the
TOV's. Bart motioned to approve the amendments, Kirk seconded.
Passed unanimously.
BOARD MEMBER
INPUT It was noted that the contract with Steve Jones Sleiah Rides concluded in
November. He has been housing horses in VRD's stables that actually
provide sleigh rides at Bella Riva, a restaurant in Golden Peak. The Board
directed Piet to contact Steve concerning this plus to negotiate an estension
of his contract for this season.
The issue of providing recreation to non-residents and their fee structure
was brought up. Before raising fees for outside users, the Board directed
- Piet to look into developing: 1) different levels of support, 2) categories
for sponsorship or, 3) degrees of inemberships for the other districts to pay
into so their constituents can afford quality programs through VRD.
Piet reported the golf course sign was approved by the DRB yesterday.
WORK SESSION
CANCELED Bart motioned to cancel the work session scheduled for December 23rd.
Steve seconded. Passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Kirk motioned to go into Executive Session at 10:45 a.m., Steve seconded.
Passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
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Bart C~uomo, Secretary ' Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant
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MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRIC3'
BOAR.D OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 25, 1997
Krueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the G.cQ.. Restaurant
1778 Vail Valley Drive -
Called to Order at 9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Hermann Staufer, and Steve Simonett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Hermann Staufer made a motion to excuse Kirk Hansen and Bart Cuomo
Steve Simonett seconded. Passed unanimously.
OTI-ERS
PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Drew Ekstrom, Shazon Geankoplis, Ernie Bender,
Diane Johnson, Mike Ortiz, Tom Gaylord, Billy Braumm, and Rhonda
Hiclanan.
APPROVAL OF
NffNUTES FROM
OCT: 21 AND NOV.
11 MEETINGS Steve motioned to approve the minutes of October 21 and November 11
meetings. Hermann seconded. Passed unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA None.
1998 BUDGET
REVIEW AND HEARING
PUBLIC INPUT Bob Trautz reported a minor change to the budget of moving the cart path
project of $90,000 from the 1997 budget into the May, 1998 budget. This
change was implemented due to the fact the contractor couldn't finish the
project this yeaz. There were other minor adjustments to Parks, Outdoors,
and Golf Maintenance of moving capital expenses due to time of
payments/expenses. The anticipated `98 fund balance went from $389,000
to $385,000.
There is also an approximated $60,000 refund from the miII levy to tax
payers next year. A resolution concerning this wiil be needed in the future.
VARIANCE
-REPORT Bob reported the Golf Club had some outstanding receivables from hotels
not yet paid and Golf Maintenance paid for supplies before they were
_ actually budgeted. However, it is e:cpected to have a favora.ble variance of
$300,000 for the end of 1997.
END OF YEAR
PARTY Piet invited the Directors of the annual staff holiday parry at Mulligan's.
BOARD MEMBER
INPUT None.
NEW SPORTS
COORDINATOR
INTRODUCED Mike Ortiz introduced Billy Braumm, the new sports coordinator to the
Directors.
NEXT Mr,t 11NG The next meeting is scheduled for December 9th.
ADJOLfRNMENT Steve motioned to adjourn the meeting. Hermann seconded. Passed
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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Bart Cuomo, Secretary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant
R/97noa/i i-zsmin
MINUTES
- REGULAR MEETING
VAIL PA.RK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 11, 1997
Krueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Green Restaurant
1778 Vail Valley Drive
Called to Order at 9:10 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Hermann Staufer and Steve Simonett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Hermann made a motion to excuse Bart Cuomo and Kirk Hansen. Steve
seconded. Passed unanimously.
OTHERS
PRESENf Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Kevin Foley; TOV Council member, Beth Slifer,
Kelly McCornuc; with Slifer Design, John Gamsey; with the Vail Valley
Foundation, John Darst; with Eagle Tek, Diane Lazier; with Indy Caz
Racing, Mike Ortiz, Lisa Campbell, and Rhonda. Hickman.
APPROVAL OF
OCTOBER 14, 1997
MEETING M1NUTES Steve made a motion to approve the minutes. Hermann seconded. Passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA On behalf of Indy Car Racing, and her husband, Buddy, Diane Lazier
proposed the snowmobile race during Indy ski week, once again be held at
the Vail Golf Course. ESPN will cover the event, and it is mandatory for
all drivers to attend. It should be held the week after Thanksgiving, which
is the first week in December. Hermann motioned to approve holding the
event at the driving range with the same conditions as last yeaz, providing
we get a written endorsement from their insurance company and that VRD
be reimbursed for any costs involved, including staffing or equipment.
Steve seconded. Passed unanimously.
,
SLIFER DESIGN
PROPOSAL Beth Slifer and Kelley McCormic made a presentation to update the
clubhouse facility's decor. Twelve years ago, Slifer Designs provided the
existing furnishings, and even though they have withstood the wear & tear
remarkably well, they now are outdated and unsuitable for a world class
resort. One proposal consists of a cosmetic, short-term fi:c of different
chairs, tables, wall and ceiling paint, baz stools, wood trim, and carpetina.
Their proposed budcret for this would be $200,000. Their other proposal is
to tear down the e.Yisting building and re-build a focal point for the valley..
1998 FORD CUP
SCHEDIJLE John Gamsey updated the Directors on how well last yeaz's event went.
The Vail Golf Club staff was exceptional and they got back positive
feedback 10 to 1 according to their participant surveys. They wish to keep
the format and location the same for future tournaments. They still have to
follow the PGA's schedule which means next year's dates will be Friday,
August 14 through Monday, August 17. Friday and Saturday will be
registration and practice rounds, Sunday will be an amateur competition
and shoot out, and Monday the Pro-Am tournament. They will have to
change how they book the practice rounds and the local shoot-out
somewhat. Piet wanted a direct contact/point person. Hermann motioned
to approve the Ford Cup Toumament dates and with the same fmancial
agreement as last year providing Ross replaces him on the Vail Valley
Foundation's board of directors. Steve seconded. Passed unanimously.
COMPUTER NETWORK
PROPOSAL Bob went over the three bids explaining they a11 included the hazdwaze and
software needed to integrate a11 branches. Two of the companies are govemment entities and 'the third is Eagle Tek. The latter being the firm
-responsible for our technical service for the past year. The two issues most
impoitant for Bob is the warrantee and the customer service. Therefore, he
is recommending staying with John at Eagle Tek since he is familiaz with
our current system and what our needs are. The Boazd directed staff to
continue working with John. Eagle Tek will provide the Board with
details on pricing and installation cost by the December 9 meeting.
BOARD MEMBER
INPUT Mike Ortiz introduced Lisa Campbell who is the new sports coordinator.
Steve brought the necessity of getting three bids when the e:cpense is over
$30,000 to the Board's attention with regard to Slifer's proposal. He
thought an overall analysis might be appropriate in conjunction to
redecorating and other building improvements/e:cpansions. He also
questioned the lack of youth programs over the Thanksgiving holiday.
~
.
ADJOURNMENT Steve made a motion to adjourn. Herman seconded. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Bart Cuor~o, Secretary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant
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RECEIVEQ JAN 2 199$
Li UAT
JANUA
Funding affordabie housin 9
A key 1998 issue .
Inside by Sam Mamet, Associate Director latory barriers and the additional
costs these impose upon devel-
ne of CML's priority 1998 opers. An increasing number of
Statehouse O issues is a$6.4 million ciries and towns recognize this and
funding increase request before the are working hard on the issue.
Report JBC for the affordable housing 'I'he homebuilding industry is con-
loan and grant program adminis- stantly looking for ways to use new
¦ Options for state tered by the state division of construction methods and materials
housing in Local Affairs. to reduce delays and costs.
funding requests Here are two facts:
page 2 Lenders are increasing the number
• Rent affordability is tight-Col- of products available to write down
orado's average rent is $615, and to costs and develop equity invest-
¦ Annexation attack afford this a family's income must ments through the use of housing
pending in committee exceed $24,600 annually, or have a tax credits.
page 3 fti11-time job that pays at least 'I'he division's budget increase
$11.60 an hour. The average wage Would be used as low interest loans
¦ Measure takes aim for teachers, bank employees, retail and restricted grants to increase the
sales staff, and truck drivers as division's annual producrion to
at shooting range examples all fall below this wage 2,200 units. This funding level
/10%S@ level. would leverage over $147 million
page 4 • Colorado's homeownership rate in private investment.
is low regionally-To afford the Combined with all other public and
¦ Property tax 1996 average Colorado home sales private efforts the number of
reduction bills abound Price of $129,743, families needed affordable housing units could be
an income of at least $45,000. increased by 45,000 by the year
page 5 Although low interest rates have 2005. This would double Col-
increased the state's homeowner- orado's current supply of afford-
¦ CML Legis/ative ship by 10 percent since 1990, Col- able housing starts over the next
Workshop reminder orado still has the lowest home- seven years.
ownership rate in the Rocky
page 7 Mountain region. Whether the demand is in the high
Solutions country or on the plains, the fact
remains that affordable housing is
Solving the affordable housing on the minds of many municipal
crunch is a challenge for both state officials.
and local government leaders, as 'I'he current request is before the
well as the homebuilding industry. Joint Budget Committee where a
Local govemment officials have decision will not be made by the
the responsibility to examine regu- members for several weeks.
1998 funding Bills are also starting to surface now in
the Legislature. Key proposals are
requests: De nada, expected from House Majority Leader
d@-BI'lIC@, d@-Bird? Norma Anderson, R-Lakewood; Rep. Todd Saliman, D-Boulder; Rep. Russ
Statehouse Report is Funding requests for a variety of impor- George, R-Rifle; Sen. Tillie Bishop, R-
tant programs will place the Legislature Grand Junction; Sen. Dottie Wham, R-
published regularly by in a difficult position, as lawmakers sort Denver; and Sen. Terry Phillips, D-
the Colorado Municipal out the broader issue of what to do with Louisville. .
League during surplus revenues. There seems to be, at a minimum, a" ,
The House Finance Committee held a growing interest in statewide transporta-
the Co/orado General very interesting forum earlier this week tion needs-with the 60-22-18 split that
Assembly session and inviting in a host of witnesses, including ensures local funding-and school dis-
the League, to discuss tax policy issues. trict facility and building needs (espe-
mailed first class Among the more interesting witnesses cially with a recent lawsuit filed by a
to municipal officia/s. was Jim Jacobs, research director for the half-dozen rural school districts in
widely respected Colorado Public Denver District Court on this issue). At
Pub/ication is from Expenditure Council (CPEC). the municipal level, during the past five
ihe League offices at Jacobs, who has a unique flair for pre- yeazs, there has been an over-90 percent
senting commentaries on the state's tax approval rate for such questions.
1660 Lincoin St., structure, laid out this scenario for law- De-Bird
Suite 2100, makers: This is one of the more interesting fiscal
Denver, CO 80264-2101. DO nOthing, or de nada squeezes in which the Legislature finds
If the Legislature does nothing, all of itself.
CML staff can be the excess TABOR funds are automati- Prior to the enactment of TABOR in
reached at cally retumed to the public. 1992, the Legislature imposed upon
(303) 831-6411; According to Legislative Council esti- itself a 6 percent general fund spending
mates in December, TABOR excess rev- limit.
FAX (303) 860-8175; enues are $142:1 million for FY 1998; It was authored by former Sen. Mike
e-mail: cml@cmLorg $324.8 million in FY 1999; $286.1 mil- Bird, past president of the CML Execu-
lion in FY 2000, and $276.4 million in tive Board when he served on the Col-
copyrightOO 1998 FY 2001. orado Springs City Council, and former
There are a variety of ways to accom- Rep. Steve Arveschoug, who is now
Colorado Municipal plish this, either through income tax general manager for the Southeast Col-
League credits, or rate reductions. Jacobs cau- orado Water Conservancy District.
tions that doing any of this should be on TABOR locks this limit into the consti-
~
L a temporary, annual basis so that the rate tution, as well as TABOR's own state
can return to its original level. spending and revenue limits. So, what's
House Speaker Chuck Berry, R-CoI- the problem? The state can't spend all of
orado Springs, has such a proposal in the revenue it is taking in.
the form of HB 98-1228. It authorizes The 6 percent limit applies to annual
the state Revenue Department to reduce general fund appropriations growth.
on a temporary basis income tax rates Capital development needs are
the year following any surplus determi- excluded. The problem is how to
nation. expend, if at all, the excess reserve rev- De-Bruce enues that lie between the
Bird/Arveschoug and TABOR spending The League is part of a broad-based limits. This revenue is significant, p
coalition of interests currently exam- because over the next five years there is
ining this option for some of the excess almost $2.5 billion in this pot.
funds.
2 CML Statehouse Report Jan. 23, 1998
As Michelle Dally Johnston wrote in HB 1163 w111 make annexation
The Denver Post on Jan. 20, "Two more expensive
limits, one budget mess." The bill imposes a number of new
This saga will conrinue unfolding for unfunded mandates. Most prominent of
the duration of the session, and it bears these are potentially expensive require-
close monitoring by municipal officials. ments for "environmental assessments" Quotab/e
and fiscal impact studies for virlually every annexation. These mandates "The so-called
Annexation attack Would be in addition to the extensive Taxpayer'S 81// Of
land use approval procedures and public
pending in committee hearings that other state and local laws Rights amend-
already require. The bill does not say ment was aimed
HB 98-1163 is a bill designed to alter who will bear these expenses, but they
radically the ground rules under which will likely be passed on to landowners primarily at lim-
landowners may choose to annex their as a necessary cost of annexation. If?11g I'GV@I7Ue
property to municipaliries. The bill con- HB 1163 will leed to mOre
tains numerous, detailed changes to the growth, OI' /10W
process, but the general problems with sprawl and uncoordinated much the ovenr-
the bill are as follows: development g
The bill is apparently based on the ment could col-
HB 1163 will frustrate the rights assumprion that stopPing annexation lect from the
of landowners who want to
annex equals stopping growth. On the contrary, peop/e.
stopping annexation will simply force
In Colorado, landowners generally enjoy more growth to occur in unincorporated
a constitutional right to decide whether areas. CML strongly believes that it is `A lesser known
or not their property will be annexed to simply bad planning and bad public bud et-makin
a municipality by petition or election. policy to amend the law in any way that g g
liml
twhich used
Neither the constitution nor the statutes would make it harder to locate urban
have ever allowed this individual levels of development within existing to be a self-con-
freedom of choice to be stymied by an municipalities, or to force such develop- trO/ C~@V/C@ f0l' tI7@
"adjacent community." HB 1163 would ment into unincorporated axeas with the
grant outside groups and individuals a inevitable strain it would place on Legislature but
powerful new veto over annexation. county services. W8S I17ade pe1777a-
HB 1163 will be undemocratic HB 1163 will breed litigation nent by TABOR-
People living in territory to be annexed At the core of HB 1163 is the nebulous
already have a right to call for an elec- concept of an "adjacent community;" an is a limit on how
tion on the question. HB 1163 would entity which by definition has no formal much the state'S
allow their democraric choice to be corporate existence, but which is vested operating budget
trumped by others. Indeed, a minority of with tremendous new powers to influ-
neighboring property owners (25 per- ence or stop municipal annexations. CSl7 /17C1'E8S@ %11
cent) could completely override the will Because the concept is so poorly any one year. That
of those desiring to be annexed, simply defined, and because it may consist of /%mlt IS 6 ercent
by submitting a protest petition (p. 7, potentially hundreds or thousands of p
lines 4-14). Even a solitary individual plaintiffs capable of challenging any
could effecrively thwart the annexarion particular annexation, HB 1163 will be a "TWO /%/17/l'S, 0l7@
of property owned by others by utilizing breeding ground for litigation affecting budget mess. "
the powerful new legal standing pro- both property owners and municipali-
vided in the bill (p. 16, line 4). ties. -"TABOR doub/es
The bill likely will be heard in the budget headaches, " The
House State Affairs Committee on either Denver Post, Jan. 20,
Feb. 3 or 5. Amendments will probably 1998
be offered by the sponsor at that time;
Jan. 23, 1998 CML Statehouse Report 3
however, we expect the overall tenor of they spoke out. Thus, many, if not most,
the bill to remain the same-- to restrict personnel disciplinary actions involving
annexation. Therefore, municipal offi- Colorado local governments will
cials are encouraged to call and write involve facts sufficient to trigger the
their own legislators and members of procedures set forth in HB 98-1145.
CML Legislative this committee and request a"no" vote If this bill is approved, complaints
Workshop on the bill. alleging its violation will become "stan-
dard practice" by attomeys represenring
Don't forget: the CML HB 98-1163: Municipal Annexation disgruntled local govemment
Restrictions employees. The cost to the state (in the
Legis/afive Workshop is Sponsors: Rep. Bryan Sullivant, R- form of attomey general investigations) .
Breckenridge; Sen. Bill Schroeder, R- and to local governments for attorneys'
scheduled for Thursday, Morrison time, producrion of documents, deposi-
Feb. 5, 1998. position: Oppose tions, hearings and so forth can only be
imagined.
Status: H. State Affairs Comm.
Staff: Sam Mamet, David Broadwell Local govemment employees already
enjoy substantial protecrion under the
First Amendment for their right to speak
out on matters of "public concern."
Bill tar ets local Courts have construed "public concern"
g 9OV- quite liberally to include speech per-
ernment employee taining to a public agency's discharging
discipline of its governmental responsibiliries or
various breaches of the public trust by
This bill, titled the "Conscientious Local Public officials. However, the First
Government Employee Protection Act," Amendment cases apply a balancing
would permit a disgruntled current or test, in which the government s interests
former local govemment employee to as employer are balanced against the
trigger an attorney general's investiga- employee s free speech rights; this bal-
tion whenever the employee believes ancing is notably absent from the proce-
that a personnel action was "because" dure called for by HB 98-1145.
the employee disclosed or threatened to
disclose whatever the employee may HB 98-1145: Local Government
consider to be a"violation of the law," Employees
"mismanagement," "wrongdoing," or Sponsors: Rep. Paul Zimmerman, D-
"waste." Thomton; Sen. Jim Riuuto, D-La Junta
Significantly, none of these crirical and Status: House Local Government Com-
highly subjecrive terms are defined in mittee
the bill. Position: Oppose
Disgruntled local government Staff: Geoff Wilson
employees are often quite sure that their
employers are at least engaging in the MEN
conduct that HB 98-1145 describes (but
does not define). MeaSUI'@ tak@S 11111 1t
These employees also commonly com-
plain to coworkers and others about shooting range noise
"mismanagement," etc., on the part of regulation
their supervisors and employers, and are
in tum convinced that their subsequent Gun and law enforcement interests are
discipline is, at least in part, "because" supporting this bill, which would,
4 CML Statehouse Report Jan. 23, 1998
among other things, prevent a local gov- MEN Quotab/e
ernment from enforcing noise regula-
tions on shooring ranges other than Property tax reduction "Everybody who
those in effect when the range was ini-
tially constructed or began operation. If biiis abound has heard about
no noise regulation was in effect at the It is well understood that the state has the huge state
time, no regulation could be applied. surplus revenues over its TABOR surp/us is enthusi-
Range owners are concerned that devel- spending limits, which has apparently astic about al/ the
opment is being permitted within given rise to a plethora of local govern-
audible distance of their faciliries, and ment revenue/base reducrion bills. dONal'S fhey thlllk.
then the residents complain to local offi- The League has a general policy posi- th@y C817 S/J@l1 Cl-
cials about the noise. The resulting regu- rion to oppose bills that erode the local but when I finish
lations often interfere with range opera- tax base or reduce local government rev-
tions or force range closure or enues, which means most of these bills telling them the
relocation. Among those affected are wi11 be opposed by municipal officials. tl'UtI1, I've ruined
law enforcement personnel, whose
The League believes in the state,s his-
options for firearm practice and certifi- tl'1@ll' C~Bj/. Tf1@y
cation are increasingly limited or torically decentralized tax and spending
remote. structure where local govemments have C811't spend it. "
authority to raise and spend their own
League staff is very interested in deter- revenues with limited state limitation. -Sen. E/sie Lacy, R-
mining what the concems of our Aurora, co-chaii of the
member munici alities ma be with this ~ the personal property tax area, the
p y most far-reaching personal property tax Legislaiive Budget Com-
legislation. T'he legislation has the effect reduction bills are two proposals that mittee
of rolling back noise regulations would completely eliminate personal
adopted after the shooting range com- property from taxarion (SB 98-92 and
menced operation; how many munici- SCR 98-2).
paliries would be affected by this legis-
lation? How widespread are problems A soon-to-be-introduced bill will report-
associated with these regulations for our edly remove any personal property pur-
law enforcement officers? What other chased after a certain date from the tax
concerns do you have? rolls, with the ultimate result of no per-
Please contact Geoff Wilson or John sonal property remaining. Total repeal,
Covert at the League ASAP with your either immediately or over rime, would
comments or concerns. _ have a net revenue impact of $470 mil-
lion per year.
HB 98-1170: Shooting Ranges The third bill phases in over five years
an increasing amount, to a maximum of
Sponsors: Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-CoI- $10,000, of personal property that
orado Springs; Sen. Ken Chlouber, R- would be exempt from taxation (HB 98-
Leadville 1005). The League is working with the
Status: House Local Government Com- sponsors and proponents of these pro-
mittee posals to try to have the business inter-
Position: No position ests of reduced taxation met but not at
Staff: Geoff Wilson the expense of the local government
property tax bases. We are encouraged
at this rime that there may be a way to
reach agreement.
Real property tax reducrion bills are also
numerous, and the fiscal impact of each
quite significant. One proposal gives
elderly home owners a property tax
"credit" against property taxes otherwise
Jan. 23, 1998 CML Statehouse Report 5
due (SB 98-94). Elderly is defined as at The within-TABOR funds, which only a
least 65 years old, who have resided in couple of weeks ago seemed to be sub-
Colorado for at least the most recent 10 stantial, is already looking to be more
consecutive years. The impact of this difficult for transportation as it is being
bill would vary depending on the demo- reported that the revenue may be ear-
Important Phone bn'aphics of each entity. Four other pro- marked for escalating operating costs of
Numbers Posals deal with the property tax assess- programs like Medicaid and prisons.
ment rates and the Gallagher/TABOR While the JBC earmarked $100 million
issue by eliminating Gallagher and for CDOT only in an early version of
Genera/ Bill Information: replacing it with permanently set levels the budget bill for next year, this may -
(303) 866-3055 or of assessment for various classes of not ultimately be available and there has
property (HB 98-1152, HB 98-1182, not been much progress towards
House: (800) 817-7647 HCR 98-1002, and HCR 98-1003). In expanding this to include a local share
Senate: (888) 473-8136 general, these proposals increase the res- back. The only bill that has been intro-
idenrial assessment rate from its current duced to date allocating additional funds
9.74 percent (and floating rate) to a per- within TABOR for transportarion is HB
House Democrats and manently set rate of 10 percent, and 98-1202 which would add $100 million
Republicans: decreases the current rate of 29 percent to CDOT, of which the sponsor, Rep.
to anywhere from 15 percent to 25 per- Ron May, R-Colorado Springs (and
(303) 866-2904 cent on various non-residential classes former Colorado Springs coun-
of property. cilmember), would create a state infra-
Senate Democrats: In exchange for the residential assess- structure bank providing low-interest
(303) 866-4865 ment rate increase, a homestead exemp- loans for public and privately owned
tion is established for owner-occupied transportarion projects.
residenrial property used as a primary Discussions on a surplus package are
Senate Republicans: residence. One of these bills (HB 98- ongoing and several ideas are being
(303) 866-4866 1152) allows the mill levy to float to developed.
cover any reduction in revenues.
The total revenue impact, the shift, if The only bill at this point is HB 98-
Legis/ative Council: ~ 1212, which makes up to $250 million
y, of the tax burden, and the diversity available per year for five years which is
(303) 866-3521 of the impacts on various enrities, with available in unspecified amounts for an
or without the legal ability to float the extensive list of govemmental purposes,
mill levy, will all need to be considered includin state and local ovemment
Department of Local in evaluating these bills. g g
multi-modal transportation projects and
Affairs: non financial assistance to local govern-
(303) 866-2771 ments impacted by growth, public
Transportation schools operating and capital needs, and
funding-shareback state capital construcrion. Being dis-
Governor's Office: cussed also are two different bills that
(303) 866-2471 support set aside varying amounts for trans-
portation, higher education, and K
County and municipal efforts to get through 12 capital construction needs.
addirional transportation funding are At this rime, one would set aside around
focused in two areas: unallocated funds $180 million per year split evenly
from within the state's TABOR between state and local govemments for
spending limits, and from proposals that transportation, higher education capital
package transportarion and other state construction, and K through 12 capital
capital investment needs from the construction needs, and the other would
excess TABOR funds that would ulti- refund the first $100 million back to the
mately have to receive voter approval. voters and then use the remainder for
6 CML Statehouse Report Jan. 23, 1998
state transportation and education cap- review 1998 Statehouse activity of
ital construction needs. municipal concern.
MEN Following the workshop, there will be a
legislative reception at the League's
CML sets Legislative office, 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2100.
Worksho for Feb. 'rJ The CML Policy Committee will meet Gef connected!
p Friday, Feb. 6, at the Adam's Mark
To help municipal officials understand Hotel. For ihe latest information
pending state legislation, the I;eague Registration ,
will hold its annual Legislarive Work- The registration fee for the workshop is on legislative matters;
shop on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Adam's $85 (by Jan. 28), $95 (after Jan. 28) for check out the fimety
Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver. CML members; the nonmember fee is updaies on
This day-long workshop will focus on $135 (by Jan. 28), $140 (after Jan. 28).
key municipal issues before the 1998 Elected officials enrolled in the Munic- CML Connection. Get
General Assembly, the League's legisla- ipal Elected Officials' Leadership up-to-the-minute siatus
tive program, and what you as a munic- Training Certificate Program will
ipal official can do to influence the leg- receive 3 credits toward the program by for important bills, and
islative process. attending the full workshop. For addi- remember: CML Con-
Concurrent sessions tional information, call the League
The workshop witl feature the following office, (303) 831-6411. nection is now available
concurrent sessions: thiough the Intemet.
Tax Policy: How is the Legislature More than 30 cities and
addressing the key issue of tax reform iowns current/y use the
and tax policy? A panel of legislators
and other state officials will address the system to get iimety
question. information.
Land Use: This panel will focus on
what kind of annexation and growth
management bills are pending before the For info on how to get
Legislature. connected, contact
Federal Issues Update: What's hap- Steve Smithers at CML,
pening at the nation's capitol of munic-
ipal interest? A distinguished panel will (303) 831-6411.
discuss the question. Speakers: Ginnie
Kontnik, chief of staff, U.S. Sen. Ben For more general infor-
Nighthorse Campbell; Frank Shafroth, mation on the Lea
chief lobbyist, National League of gue,
Cities; and Mazge Price, federal lob- check out ihe CML
byist.
1Yansportation Finance: This panel homepage at
will review one of the most important www.capcon.com/cml
issues facing the state and local govern-
ments, especially the shareback issue.
Speakers
Gov. Roy Romer will discuss the state
of state-municipal relations, and various
members of the Legislature's leadership,
including House Speaker Chuck Berry
and Senate President Tom Norton, will
Jan. 23, 1998 CML Statehouse Report 7 '
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CML Legislative Box Score
Sub)ect S#atus as of 1/22/98
means "with amendments")
SUPPORT
SB 3 Lottery- extends sunset on state lottery from 1999 to 2014 S. 2nd reading - SB 32 Audits - modifies local government audit law to provide more H. Local Gov't. Com.
flexibility regarding requirements for inventory of property
SB 71 Appropriations to charities - repeals the $5,000 per year limit S. 2nd reading*
applicable to statutory municipalities
SB 83 Taxes - establishes a study of state and local government fiscal S. Approp. Com.*
policies
HB 1020 Audits - relaxes requirements for local governments having small H. Local Gov't. Com.
budgets
HB 1029 Mayor terms of office - provides local option for four-year terms H. Local Gov't. Com.
for mayors in statutory council-manager cities (already available
for other statutory cities and towns)
HB 1040 Driver's license revocations - provides for revocation of driver's H. Transp. Com.
licenses of minors upon conviction of marihuana violations
HB 1105 Elections - CML sponsored bill simplifying reporting requirements H. Local Gov't. Com.
for local government candidates under the Fair Campaign
Practices Act
HB 1125 Statute of limitations - tolls the two-year statute of limitations H. Jud. Com.
until substantial completion of an improvement to real property
where the damage claim arises prior to substantial completion of
the improvement
HB 1169 Alternate fuel - provides tax incentives and rebates when H. Local Gov't. Com.
alternative fuels are used for transportation purposes
HB 1200 Marketing - authorizes creation of local marketing districts by H. Local Gov't. Com.
municipalities & counties
January 23, 1998 CML Statehouse Report q_ 1
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OPPOSE
SCR 2 Taxes - exempts all personal property from taxation without S. Fin. Com.
providing replacement revenue for local governments
SB 37 Beer & liquor - restricts disciplinary action when "sting° S. Bus. Affairs & Labor
operations uncover illegal sales to minors Com.
SB 49 Taxes - restricts state and local taxes related to Internet S. Bus. Affairs & Labor
transactions Com.
SB 69 Umited gaming - provides for state approval of certain local land S. Local Gov't. Com.
use decisions in gaming communities
SB 81 Weapons - authorizes carrying of concealed weapons and Postponed indef.
preempts local regulation
SB 92 Taxes - completely exempts, subject to referendum, personal S. Fin. Com.
property from taxes without replacing local revenue loss
SB 94 Taxes - provides a property tax credit for the elderly which S. Fin. Com.
reduces local tax revenues
SB 96 Crimes - contains miscellaneous revisions, including some S. Jud. Com.
reductions in crimes & preemption of local authority
SB 101 Taxes - exempts clothing and footwear from state and local sales S. Approp. Com.*
and use taxes
HB 1005 Taxes - increases amount of business personal property tax H. Fin. Com.
exemption with only partial state revenue replacement for local
governments
HB 1065 Taxes - repeals state sales tax on telecommunication services and H. Fin. Com.
requires local governments to act affirmatively in order to retain
the tax
HB 7129 Eminent domain - prohibits generally for purpose of reselling to H. Local Gov't. Com.
private persons or entities for commercial use
H B 1145 Local government employment - subjects local government H. Local Gov't. Com.
employers to state investigation and litigation proceedings when
employees allege local government "retaliation" actions against
their employees
1148 Open records - requires law enforcement agencies to prepare and H. Jud. Com.
make available to the public specified arrest and incident reports
1163 Annexation - severely restricts municipal annexations H. St. Affairs Com.
A"2 CML Statehouse Report January 23, 1998
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State Income Tax
s t r u t u r e ~dividual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,264.1 91.4%
corporace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212. i 8.6 %
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State/Local Sales & Use Taxes
balance State Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a1,208. 1
State Use Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.5
between State $1,308.6 47.6%'
three ~ RTD Sales and Use Tax : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : a 147.6
m a in SCFD Sales and Use Tax 24.6
Baseball District Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.5
S O urces County Sales Tax . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.8
County Transit Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3
State-Collected City Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.8
Locally-Collected City Sales/LTse TazZ. 943.3
When the major tax revenue sources ~ , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . . . . . a1,439.9 52.4%
for both state and local governments
are combined, Colorado, unlike Total • • • • • • • • - • • • . • . . . . . . . . . . $2,748.5 100%
many states, has a well-balanced
tax structure. The three major ~~1 Property Taxes3
revenue sources-income, sales/use, Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,570.7 56.4%
Junior Colleges . 27.1 1.0 4b
and property taxes-each represent Councies 560.2 20.1%
approximately one-third of the total, City & County of Deaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.6 5.3%
as shown in the accompanying Municipat 135.3 4.9%
greph. Local Improvement & Special District . . . . . . . . 344.2 12.440
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Experts Join Vail Valley Arts Council Staff to Operate May Gallery
The Vail Valley Arts Council is proud to announce that Andrew Roberts-Gray and
Cathleen Murphy have joined the staff to prepare for the opening of The May Gallery in
the Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek on February 5, 1998 .
Andrew Roberts-Gray will supervise installation of exhibitions in the May Gallery. He
has most recently worked for the Guggenheim installing the Inaugural Exhibition at the
Guggenheim-Bilbao in Spain. In addition to the installation in Spain, he has worked
on Masterpieces of the Guggenheim Museum in Duendin, New Zealand, Shanghai,
China, Seoul, South Korea and Singapore.
Cathleen Murphy joins the VVAC and May Gallery as Registrar where she will work
with lenders securing works of art or entire exhibitions for the May Gallery. She
arranges shipping, insurance and provides reports on in coming objects. Cathleen
also works in the same capacity for the Aspen Art Museum and has also worked for the
Denver Art Museum_
"We are delighted to bring these two highly qualified professionals on board," said
VVAC President, Bob Jamar_ "Along with the experience our Executive Director
Marilyn McCray brings to the task of providing interesting exhibitions, we now have a
remarkable team in place."
The May Gallery is a 2200 square foot museum-level exhibition space in the Vilar
Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek_ The opening exhibition entitled "The Vail Valley
Collects," will bring highlights from some of the notable private collections to the
May Gallery_ The exhibition opens to the public February 6, 1998. Hours are 10 to 6
daily_ Admission to the May Gallery will be $3 for adults and $1 for children.
For More Information, please contact the Vail Valley Arts Council at 970-949-4997.
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SSF/VARE & Sotheby's Lend a Hand with Bid For The Arts
On March 14, Hugh Hildesley, Sotheby's Executive Vice President for North and
South America will take the podium in the Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek.
Unlike other evenings when Hildesley assumed the role of a fine art auctioneer, he will
be conducting a real sale. Proceeds of this benefit auction go to underwrite the
exhibition program of the May Gallery, operated by the Vail Valley Arts Council.
With assistance from a remarkable committee whose members include Henry Kravis,
collectors Kent and Vicki Logan and Jon and Mary Shirley, the Vail Valley Arts Council
has received to date 45 works of art donated by artists Chuck Close, Ed Ruscha and
others. Galleries and art dealers across the country have donated works by artist that
they represent.
Former Sotheby's employee, now VVAC Director of Development Meg Coyle is
coordinating the auction for the Vail Valley Arts Council. Meg has worked with
Sotheby's on the full color auction catalogue which will be available for $25.
Admission to the sale will be by catalogue.
In addition to Sotheby's international auction house, Slifer Smith and FramptonNail
Associates Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Sotheby's International Real Estate,
will join the Bid For The Arts team as official sponsors. As SSF/FARE employees are
assisting with several important aspects of Bid For The Arts. Look for familiar faces on
March 14 when the sale begins.
The elegant and entertaining evening will include representatives of some of the
galleries and artists who have donated work to the sale as well as many art collectors.
Bid For the Arts begins with a preview exhibition in the May Gallery which will be on
view March 5 through 13 and the sale will be March 14 in the theater of the Vilar
Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek.
For more information, please call the VVAC at 970-949-4997.
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PUNMr GEwun R. FOaa Opening C-.., omonies, the Countdown Clocl: will begin counting down thc days,
AIMM AAON hours, minules and sec;onds until the Championships. "I'ents will bc set up to
distribute hot beverages anci give-aways, the mascot for WASC will be revealeci, a
k.M" DAKN vidtx) wall will shaw both '89 and'99 videos, there will be a fireworks display
,,m,QR,,, a f,NY and a raffle dr'awing fOr greal prizes.
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the Worlci Alpine Ski Ch:imPionships. The fcstivitics get tmderway at (i:l 5 PM,
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COMMLSSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS 1998 EVENT FLTND A,LLOCATIONS
JANUA.RY ZZ, 1998
The fol2owing fund allocation summary is based o,n tbte decisxons of the January 22, meeting:
X) BRAVO! Young Mus. Perfomiances June 25 - Aug. 5 $5,000*
2) Highlin,e Sparts Vail Ultra 100 August 22 5,000
3) Vail Jazz Foundation FestivaUParty August - Labor Day 2,500
4) Lionshead l'aminin' 7azz Nigh,ts Thursdays, August 10,000
5} Lionshead Children's Thcatrc Ju.n.e 25 - Sept. 5 5,000
b) Colorado Shakespeare Festival August 20-22 10,000
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7) Vait's Chili Cookoff 7une 27 pending Complebe Info,
S) Vai1/L,ionishead Int1. Festival August - 1nU Pmding Addl_ Rmemh
9) Vail On Sale October - TBD -0- *
10) Warren Miller's Mad Mt. Maratbion April 11 -0- *
11) "Anraie" Children's Theatxe School July -0- *
IZ) Hxgbaxne Sports - Mt, Challenge June - Sept. -0- ~
J.3} Highliune Sports - CORPS Race TBD -0- *
TOTAL ALLOCA 1Eli TO DA'I'E $37,504
TOTAL RENiA,INING $22,500
* axavQi - Pam/Sybill rec.,.,,,uueuded that this should be part of BRAVOI's TOV request z;a
future. Committee agreed to fiund this year as exitst7iug event with worthwhile new initiative.
Colorado Sha.kespeare Festival - C...,,itted this amount, but have several issues:
A} Would prefer 3 dif,feremt perfozmances as opposed holding 3"Taming of the Sbrew"
perf.,Lmances. If not 3 different performances, then only 2 of the same shew.
B) CSE must have a commitnent I'...,,.x CSF to conduct performances/previews in Vail and
Lionshead villages. The rnumber, amd schedule of these must be appmved by the CSE
before do1larS are cozi~'~x'm.ed,
C) CSE would Iike to consider how tbuis becomes part of a larger festival - perhaps one of
Renaissance theme in conjwacuon with merchants desired Intl. Festival.
* Vai1 On Sale -The Vail Valley Marketing Board should help promote rbte event, but the
mercbants should pmvide their own tableslsupplies. Would like merchants to consfder how tbuis
may tie-in to a Iater weekend, pezhaps i?n late October with Halloween, the Ski Swap and VA's
early season marketing.
*'Wart'en Miller MIVIIVI - This event has been in existence too long to be zequest our funding.
*"Annie" - Pam/Sybill suggested that the Library fiind this out of their budget. Also, these
perfonnances have been goimg on long enough that the CSE funds should nat be required.
* Mt. Challenge Weekly Race Series (cycling) - Not a new evemt.
* CORPS Race (Calorado OFf-Road Point Series) - No ~'ium date, or costs for VA production.
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