HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-03 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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. Jacque Lovato - 20 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.)
2. Corey Schmidt - 20 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.)
3. Linda Moore - 15 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.)
4. A joint work session with the Planning and Environmental Commission
Mike Mollica to discuss proposed alternatives and concepts relating to height, density
Dominic Mauriello and mass of buildings for the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Ethan Moore (2 hrs.)
Dave Kenyon
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss issues of building height,
density and mass in a joint work session with the Planning and
Environmental Commission.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town is currently involved in Stage 3
of the Master Planning Process for Lionshead. Stage 3 wiff determine the
regulatory framework for the height, density and mass of buildings within
the Lionshead Master Plan study area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and provide direction on potential
- alternatives. Please see the staff memorandum, dated March 3, 1998,
for more detailed information.
5• Interviews for Art In Public Places Board Vacancies. (15 mins.)
Nancy Sweeney
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Interview applicants for 3 positions
for three year terms.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The four applicants for this board are:
Lolita Higbie (reapplying)
Kathy Langenwalter (reapplying)
Trish Kiesewetter (reapplying)
Alan Kosloff (new applicant)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint three.
6. 1999 World Alpine Ski Championship Update. (15 mins.)
Ceil Folz, WF
7. Discussion of community engagement process for developing a
Russ Forrest dedicated funding source for housing and identifying land opportunities
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Andy Knudtsen Option 1. (30 mins.)
Todd Oppenheimer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review problem statement,
givens, public involvement process, and the work plan for implementing
Option 1.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town Council has identified the
creation of a dedicated funding source for housing as a high priority
action. In addition, the Town has the need to identify land opportunities
for housing, parks, open space, and other community facilities. At the
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February 17th Council work session, staff presented four options for
achieving the Council's goals related to housing. On February 24th the
Town Council directed staff to implement Option 1. Option 1 would
provide two products: 1) an estimate funding level needed for housing
and a rational for that funding level; and 2) a land opportunities map that
would identify properties appropriate for housing, parks, open space, and
other public facilities. This process would be complete by June 31, 1998.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve problem statement, givens, public
involvement process, and the work plan for implementing Option 1. Discussion of the development review process for a major amendment to
George Ruther Special Development District #4 ( Cascade Village). The major
amendment would allow for modifications to the previous Westhaven
Condominiums approvai. The Westhaven Condominiums are located at
1325 Westhaven Drive. (15 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to a brief staff presentation
on the proposal and provide staff with any direction the Council may have
regarding the proposed SDD amendment and the development review
process. Staff is most interested in having the Council identify any "red-
flag" issues which the Councif would like the applicant, staff and PEC to
address during the development review process. The Council will have
continuing opportunities to comment on this proposal during regularly
scheduled PEC Reports and during the review of the ordinance amending
the SDD.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: See the memorandum from the
Community Development Department to the Vail Town Council dated
March 3, 1998
. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department
will not be making a recommendation at this time. A recommendation to
the Town Council will be provided at the time of first reading of an
ordinance amending Special Development District #4.
9. Development Team Selection for the Red Sandstone and A-Frame
Andy Knudtsen employee housing sites. (10 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve moving forward with
recommended development teams.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In October of 1997, the Eagle River Water
~ and Sanitation District voted to turn over the employee housing
development of the Red Sandstone site to the Town of Vail. In
December of 1997, the Town of Vail issued an RFP for both the Red
Sandstone site and the Arosa A-Frame site. In February of 1998, the
Town received proposals from six development teams. After short listing
that list to three, the Mayor, Town Manager, and staff interviewed the
three teams and recommended moving forward with the Stevens Group
on the Red Sandstone site and Habitat for Humanity on the A-Frame site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to enter into agreements with
the Stevens Group and Habitat for Humanity.
I U. Information Update. (10 mins.)
11. Council Reports. (10 mins.)
12• Other. (10 mins.)
13. Adjournment - 6:10 p.m. ,
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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, 3110/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3117/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
, WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/17/98, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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