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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-02 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1998 7:00 P.M. IN 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 • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.) 2• CONSENT AGENDA: (5 mins.) A. Approve the Minutes from the meeting of May 19, 1998. 3. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Awards. (15 mins.) Patrick Hamel ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Present plaques and prizes to Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award winners and runners up as follows: Individual winner - Ken Neubecker Individual runner-up - Kim Walter Business winner - Betty Ford Alpine Garden Business runner-up - TAG (Trail Action Group) Student winner - Students of Eagle Valley High School BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Yearly award given to individuals, businesses and students who show environmental excellence in the Vail Valley. The award is named after Mauri Nottingham who is the founder of We Recycfe. 4. 1999 World Alpine Ski Championship Update. (15 mins.) Ceil Folz, WF 5• Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998, second reading of an Ordinance Making Steve Thompson Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, Parking Structure Fund, Housing Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, and Facility Maintenance Fund, of the 1998 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Expenditures of Said Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. (10 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify, or deny Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998, on second reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On April 28th staff presented to the Town Council the schedule of supplemental appropriations with the Town's financial report. This supplemental reflects the discussion and detail transactions presented on April 28th. The second reading reflects the drug enforcement grant coming out of the General Fund and not the Pnlic^.e C'.nnficcatinn Fi inr! Thic rlnoc .,n4 ..h.,.,.... 44.. A..u.,_ .r~ _r I~ _ . ..iv viL.iw. cwli.vtil~l Vi ll'IC supplemental appropriation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998 on second reading. 6• Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998, second reading of an Ordinance Tom Moorhead Amending Title 4, Business and License Regulations to Include Regulations for Garage and Yard Sales, an Amendment to Title 11, Sign Regulations to Provide for Temporary Signs Regarding Garage and Yard Sales and Real Estate Open Houses. (45 mins.) ~ ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify, or deny Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998, on second reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Town Council directed the Town Attorney to draft proposed regulations providing for garage and yard sales that are appropriate sales of second hand goods as opposed to an extension of commercial activity inappropriate for residential areas. The Town of Vail Code has not addressed such sales nor addressed any sales tax consequences for the conduct of such non-commercial events. Under . the ordinance as presented, garage and yard sales would be exempt . from obtaining a business license or paying sales tax, but an exemption form is required to be filed prior to the sales event. The Town Council also directed the Town Attorney to address an ordinance providing for the allowance of temporary signs in residential districts for garage sales, yard sales, and real estate open houses. Upon first reading, Town Council directed the Town Attorney to amend the Ordinance to provide for one on-site temporary sign and one off-site directional sign for both garage sales and real estate open houses. Additionally, the temporary sign for real estate open houses will be permitted during that period of time that the property upon which the sign is located is available for an open house presentation or three (3) days, whichever period of time is shorter. The Town Council has requested input from the real estate community as to the standard size of the temporary signs utilized for open houses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998, with such changes as Council directs on second reading. 7. Town Manager Report. (10 mins.) Bob McLaurin Adjournment - 8:45 p.m. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/9198, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/16/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/16/98, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TC PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDII F , (as of 5/29/98) JuNE, 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 thir Tuesday evenings of each month, starting at 7:00 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regular Council 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. THELNE 1998, VAIL TOWN COUN IL MEETING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Tuesday, ]une 2, 1998 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M. Tuesday,~]une 9, 1998 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (surting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesday, ]une 16', 1998 Work session........ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M. Tuesdav, ]une 230 1998 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (surting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesdav, ]une 30, 1998 Evening meeting......... 7:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) TOWN OF VAIL Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice nr d7Q_9Z1;9 Tf1r) f^r ,.,f^r.,,..`•„ i u V11. ~ PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Wednesdav. June 3. 1998 A meeting in preparation for the following two meetings will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Town of Vail Community Development Department large conference room. Wednesdav June 3 1998 Common Ground Public Meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Marriott's Mountain Resort. Thursdav, June 4. 1998 Common Ground Public Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Vail. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING . Monday_, June 8, 1998 A meeting to review the 6/3/98 and 6/4/98 Common Grounds workshops will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seasons At The Green restaurant. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. i COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS ~ ~ 1998 3124/98 COUNCIL STORAGE/OFFICE PAM: Is there an area in the municipal building where Mike, Sybill, & Kevin will tour possible op~ions with Mike Rose in the Vail SPACE Council members can store materials, have access to a Transportation Center and the Lionshead Transportation Center the week Sybill Navas phone, and arrange meetings? of June 2nd. 4/21198 CORRIDOR NOISE BOB MCLAURIN/GREG MORRISON: Although noise Bob will write to Col. King w/CSP. Kevin FoleylCouncil "barriers" are included on CDOT'S 20 year STIP, the Council is interested in a more pro-active stance. Should we be considering a more multi-faceted approach, i.e., request a step up in enforcement by CSP, request a fowering of the speed limit to 55 through this corridor, involve our own PD, enlist the aid of all TOV residents in calling the 1-800 # to REPORT A GOOD DRIVER, etc. 4/28198 DOWN JUNCTION BIKE PATH LARRY: This item was discussetl again at the recent Eagle The study will continue until June 15. Kevin Foley County Regional Transportation Authority meeting - is there a time line on the wildlife study that's being conducted? What is the status? 4128198 OFF SEASON LATE NIGHT BUS Bob will continue the discussion with Mike Rose. SERVICE Kevin Foley 5/19l98 EAST VAIL LIGHTS LARRY: 2 of the 6 East Vail lights are still out. What is the CDOT has repaired 6 of the 8 lights. There is still a break in the service Kevin Foley status? line and will be repaired when CDOT can re-schedule their crew back here. May 28, 1998, Page 1 5/26/98 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL AND LARRY: With the current construction for heated pavers in LARGER PRINT SIGNS FOR THE VTRC - the V7RC, clear, concise, readable, user-friendly signs are Ludwig Kurz needed. Current signs contain too small print (on the concrete supports) and we need to step up our efforts to compliment the progress of the VTRC project progress on a daily basis. May 28, 1998, Page 2 Architectural Principles/Concepts for the Lionshead Architectural Character/Guidelines Study prepared by Zehren and Associates 2 June 1998 \ 1. Building Form and Mass/Public Spaces. i he quality of experience within the public spaces of Lionshead streets, plazas, and courtyards...can be enhanced by the skillful placement and form of buildings that define those public spaces. Building form and massing can provide continuity and interest in public spaces, consistent with the overall Master Plan for Lionshead. Some considerations which should be covered in the guidelines are: a. Building Height: Building height should respond to the scale and planning considerations of adjacent public spaces. View corridors, sun pockets, width of streets, and massing of the building should be considered in the qualification of height. Allowing a variation in height that responds to planning considerations may provide a more pleasing and interesting community that establishing an absolute, uniform criteria. Guidelines may propose 4- to 5-story masses to the eaveline as a general criteria, but adjustments and allowances should be made to accommodate buildings that step back from the street or plaza to present comfortable and interesting vertical scale.... thus avoiding harsh vertical walls and blocks of uniform building masses. b. Building Compositions/Setbacks: Uniform "block" buildings, which present uninterrupted vertical walls from the ground to the sky, should be avoided. Relief on building facades should be made by secondary roofs and wall setbacks, particularly near the pedestrian street level. c. Building "Roles At critical sites within the community, the guidelines should address what "roles" individual buildings should play as a part of the urban fabric. Buildings may be asked to . act as portals to public spaces, landmarks within the ~~•.-,,iity, oY edge definers at significant transition areas. d. Roof Profiles and Roofscape: The shapes and sizes of roofs relative to their respective buildings and adjacent public spaces are critical to the successful development of comfortable building form and mass. As a resort community physically and visually tied to a ski mountain, the , character of the overall Lionshead roofscape is paramount. . e. Pedestrian Streets: One of the most vital parts of the pedestrian experience through Lionshead will be the pedestrian streets, which serve to link other public spaces such as plazas, portals, and courtyards. Unlike vehicular streets, which are primarily designed around the automobile and the experiences associated with high-speed travel, pedestrian streets must present themselves to persons on foot, with a much slower, smaller scale of experience. Successful pedestrian streets must be comfortable, engaging and dynamic-one of the ways to accomplish this is through a well-scaled cross-section, i.e., the ratio of street width to street height. Tall, narrow streets offer Lionshead Redevelopment Page 1 Architectural PrincipleslCoiacepts 2 Jun 98 different experiences than shorter, more open ones. To engage the person on foot, both horizontal (streetscape) and vertical (landscape, architecture) definition of the pedestrian street is criticaL In addition, the constriction and expansion of space will establish spatial hierarchy and add the dynamic eYperience at street level. It is very important that streets have continuity, in terms if activity and spatial interest. f. Outdoor and Indoor Public Spaces: While outdoor public spaces will offer the best opportunities for pleasant experiences within the community, indoor public spaces should be developed to act as additional links for the outdoor spaces. Where buildings are in close proximity and pedestrian streets become narrow spaces in shadow, enclosed atria can be designed to protect pedestrians from snowshed, shelter them from inclement weather, and soften the urban scale. g. View Corridors: Lionshead's link to the mountain/resort environment should be reinforced whenever possible, especially through the strengthening of existing view corridors, and the framing of new ones at key locations. While expansive views may be appropriate in some areas, other areas wi11 be better served by carefully framed views, using architectural elements to focus vistas. h. Domain: The concept of domain is an important consideration when developing public spaces. The successful intertwining of public, semi-public, and private domains is often what sets dynamic public spaces apart from static ones. While the public domain-in the form of pedestrian streets, portals, and plazas-serves to link spaces through the community, semi-public and private domains within outdoor spaces act as lateral links across those spaces. The combination of links through and within Lionshead's public spaces will animate the spaces and intensify the pedestrian experience. When designing the lateral links, however, it's critical that transparency be maintained between the public (pedestrian street) and semi-public (shopfront) domains. Large cotumns, obtrusive planters, or the like often act as psychological and physical barriers, keeping pedestrians away from shopfronts and reducing the quality of the outdoor spaces. i. Sun Pocket.s: At: certain locations throughout the community, the orientation of public spaces to the sur, be reinforced througl? "pocket plazas," outdoor seating areas, caft:~, tte The guidelines will identify key locations within Lionshead where new development or redevelopment can benefit from the creation of sun pockets. 2. Scale: To intensify the sequence of visual interest at the pedestrian level, 20- to 30-foot shopfront/building facades should be expressed using changes in material, color, ornamentation, or use. This horizontal articulation of scale will help create exciting outdoor spaces,-and serve to strengthen the sense of movement along pedestrian streets. Vertical articulation of scale is also important-this may be accomplished by establishing key datum for the community, such as shopfront heights and roof eave heights. While building heights and forms will vary throughout Lionshead, these datum will act as common threads within the community, weaving the urban fabric together. Vertical articulation in the form of building setbacks, landscaping, and appurtenances (light standards, flag poles, and signage), will establish a more comfortable, "human" scale within the public spaces, and break down the large vertical surfaces of buildings. Lionshead Redevelopment Page 2 Architectural Principles/Concepts 2 Jun 98 3. Order: Another means of knitting the fabric of the community together is through the establishment of a clear architectural order, based upon tripartite compositions. New and existing buildings within Lionshead should be designed (or redesigned) with a clear articulation of base, middle, and top. a. Base: The base of any building within a mountain environment should convey a sense of strength and permanence, with the building seeming to rise out ofthe ground. This tie to the ground, however, must be mitigated with the transparency required at shopfronts, and display areas-a balance must be struck between architectural mass and shopfront transparency. The base must also add variety and interest at ground level, to heighten the pedestrian experience. The base also provides the opportunity to interface with the topography of the site and to provide a comfortable and natural appearing transition from landscape to architecture. b. Middle: Above their bases, buildings within Lionshead should present "quieter" facades, with proportion and hierarchy establishing order. Interest may be lent to the facades through varying material patterns and well-designed fenestration. Rhythms established at the base through colonnades or other elements should be continued up through the middle of the building to establish a comfortable scale for the community. c. Top: The tops of buildings should be crowned with graceful and well-articulated roofs, to form a cohesive roofscape consistent with the mountain setting. With guidelines calling for a limited palette of roof profiles, pitches, materials, and detailing, the roofscape can act as the visual tool which binds the individual buildings together to form a real community, both from the perspective of the pedestrian and from atop the mountain. 4. Style (Image/Character): a. Heritage: During the development of the Lionshead guidelines, any foreign or historical "themes" will be avoided. Instead of mimicking the past, any defined style will be based upon timeless design principles, and will be an outgrowth of Vail's existing Design Guidelines. The image and character of the community will have its underlying basis in the Alpine heritage, stressing the use of indigenous materials and expressive of the regional heritage in the Rocky Mountain West. b. Vision: The vision for Lionshead's future image and character will center around the notion of "regional modernism," with a forward, contemporary outlook, as opposed to a recall to the past. Within this framework, the guidelines will establish a palette to focus creative design, including developing concepts for form, order, materials, and color. 5. Materials and Color: a. Materials: Consistent use of certain materials will create visual harmony and establish a memorable image for Lionshead. The guidelines will offer a limited palette for the major building materials to be used within the community, with more design flexibility for minor building elements. Lionshead Redevelopment Page 3 Architectural PrincipleslConcepts 2 Jun yg ~ ~ Wood and timber should be used to convey structure, pattern, and texture. • Stucco and stone will be called out for mass, strength, and heritage. • Concrete may be used as a contemporary material to impart strength and mass. • Glass should be used as a recessed element within a wall surface, and reinforce the ideas of proportion and pattern. • Roofing should act as a unifying element and may convey texture as well. b. Colors: The guidelines will propose colors which recall the natural setting and help tie Lionshead to the mountains. While the colors of the middle wall areas and roofs of buildings should be the "common thread" throughout community, visual interest may be lent by more dynamic colors at street level. 6. Detail: Detail and ornamentation can reflect the heritage, culture, artistry, and environment of the community. While the guidelines will not dictate how specific buildings should be detailed, they will illustrate examples of detail wl-,ich reinforce the natural setting of Lionshead and strengthen the sense of place. Details should be used to intensify the other tenets of design already addressed within the guidelines. 7. Transition Tools: To blend the old and the new within the redeveloped community, certain time- honored tools will be employed. The guidelines will offer specific examples of such tools, including the following: a. The development of build-to lines at the retail level. b. Changes to doors and fenestration throughout Lionshead. c. Updating of typical roof forms to present a consistent image and order (base/middle/top). d. Improvement of the quality of finishes in the community. Lionshead Redevelopmeiit Page 4 Architectural Principles/Concepts 2 Jun 98 MEMORANDUM TO: Town Counci! FROM: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Team DATE: June 2, 1998 SUBJECT: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan 1. Purpose of Worksession: This work session is intended to review the previous decisions on the master plan by the Town Council, including: the problem/opportunity statement, the policy objectives, the view corridors, and the 14 plan elements. Additionally, the master plan team and Jack Zehren will be presenting conceptual design guidelines for the study area to obtain initial feedback on the current direction. Additionally, staff is prepared to present the proposed development standards (setbacks, GRFA, site coverage, and landscape area) unless Town Council would prefer reviewing the development standards at the July 7, 1998 Council worksession with the analysis of impacts and benefits of the building height scenarios. 2. Proposed Schedule: June 2, 1998 - Council/PEC Worksession - Decisions made to-date - The team's work since the last with Council meeting - Conceptual Design Guidelines - presentation by Jack Zehren - Development Standards - setbacks, GRFA, site coverage, landscape area June 9, 1998 - Council Worksession - Follow-up discussion from the June 2 meeting June 16, 1998 - Employee Generation (Review of critical policy questions & presentation of what other communities have done related to this issue) Staff had intended to present more information on the June 9 and June 16 meetings, but were not able to compile the economic impact model by those meeting dates and therefore we are proposing to bring a complete package to the July 7, 1998 worksession for Council review. July 7, 1998 - Council Worksession - Discussion - Building height scenarios - Impacts of scenarios - Economic analysis - Benefits of increased height and density 1 TOIVIV *VZ - Carrying capacity - Development standards - Design concepts . 3. Overview of Problem/Opportunity Statement and Policy Objectives: A. Lionshead Redevelopment Problem/Opportunity Statement: * Lionshead lacks the charm, character, appeal and vibrancy expected of a world-class resort. It lacks a sense of aRival and sense of place. Pedestrian flow through the mall can be confusing and disconnected. The architecture lacks a unique identity or reference to Vail's historical antecedents or its alpine environment. * Many of the buildings are physically aging and functionally under-utilized, resulting in negative impacts to property values, private profits, and public revenues. Potential hospitality, retail and recreational uses, and community amenities are unmet or unrealized. * It would be short-sighted to ignore these conditions and do nothing. The opportunity exists for the public and private sectors to act collaboratively to renew and revitalize this important component of our community. B. Lionshead Redevelopment PolicYObjectives: --adopted by Council on November 4, 1996. Objective 1. RENEWAL AND REDEVELOPMENT Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. Objective 2. VITALITY AND AMENITIES We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and community interaction through expanded and additional activities and amenities such as pertorming arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and other recreational improvements. Objective 3. STRONGER ECONOMIC BASE THROUGH INCREASED "LIVE BEDS" In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and redevelopment in Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates (i.e., "live beds" or "warm pillows") and the creation of additional bed base through new lodging products. 2 , Objective 4. IMPROVED ACCESS AND CIRCULATION The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. Objective 5. IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE The infrastructure of Lionshead, including streets, walkways, transportation _ systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage, and other public and private senrices must be upgraded to meet the capacities and service standards required to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the expectations of our guests and residents. Objective 6. CREATIVE FINANCING FOR ENHANCED PRIVATE PROFITS AND PUBLIC REVENUES Redevelopment in Lionshead must be undertaken in a financially creative, but feasible, manner so that adequate capital may be raised from all possible sources to fund desired private and public improvements. 4. Previous Council Decisions in Stage III: On July 1, 1997, the Councii designated five public view corridors within the Lionshead Master Plan study area. On December 17, 1997, the Council unanimously voted to accept the direction of the 14 framework elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The 14 elements are as follows: 1. Public View Corridors and Natural Environment Connections--reminder of the locations of the five public view corridors previously designated by the Town Council and opportunities for enhancement of natural connections. 2. Real Estate Opportunity Areas-identification of known development and redevelopment opportunities. 3. Public Lands Opportunity Areas--identification of enhancement opportunities on public lands; overlaps somewhat with Natural Environment Connections. 4. Locals Housing Opportunity Areas-identification of possible locations. 5. Land Use Framework Diagram-identification of focus of redevelopment and development areas. 6. Pedestrian Circulation Framework-enhancement to Lionshead pedestrian circulation system. 7. Modified Service and Lodging Access--new skier drop-off and regional bus stop, realignment of South Frontage Road, and modifications to existing vehicular circulation on East Lionshead Circle. 8. Loading and Delivery Components--identification of locations for loading and delivery functions that reduce or eliminate conflicts with pedestrians and other vehicles. 3 ~ 9. Parkmg Opportumty Areas--identification of locations for possible additional parking. 10. Transit Framework Discussion-Central Spine long-term--a concept to create a stronger connection between the east and west ends of Lionshead either by reserving right-of-way for a central corridor in the event that future conditions and improved technology warrant implementation of the concept, or by running a transit line parallel to the Frontage Road, or by some other means that would accomplish the connection. 11. Pedestrian Gateways--locations for creation of significant pedestrian arrival - points into Lionshead. 12. Vehicular Circulation Gateways--locations for creation of significant vehicular arrival points into Lionshead. 13. Lionshead Core Corridors, Intersections and Public Gathering Places- opportunities for enhanced retail and public gathering spaces. 14. Improved Connection between Lionshead and Vail Village 5. Architectural Concepts On Wednesday May 27, the Lionshead Project Team, along with Jack Zehren, met with DRB, PEC, architects and other members of the public to discuss architectural concepts for Lionshead. From that meeting, there was agreement that a clear architectural vision is needed with design parameters to give staff, Design Review Board members, and applicants guidance on future applications. It was also noted at that meeting that parameters should be broad enough to encourage design creativity. Design guidelines should also help guide DRB decisions in ensuring high quality development, harmony, and continuity within Lionshead. Attached to this memo is a hand-out entitled "Architectural Topics and Concepts," prepared by Zehren and Associates, for your review. At the May 27th meeting, there appeared to be a general level of comfort with the concepts that were presented. At the Council meeting on June 2, Zehren and Associates wiii present architectural concepts for the Council's consideration. 4 , . 5. Proposed Development Standards: Development Standards Lionshead Master Plan Note: In orcler to utilize these proposed development standarcJs, an entire project must comply with all elements of the Master Plan, inc/uding, but not limited to, Design Guidelines, build-to lines, etc. These provisions only app/y to properties /ocated within "Zone C" of the Lionshead Study Area. - New Development Redevelopment, Demo/Rebuild, and Additions to Existing Buildings Density: Densify: 25 DUs per acre (no change) 40 DUs per acre (60% increase) (based on 5 stories) EHUs, FFUs, or AUs do not count toward EHUs, FFUs,.or AUs do not count toward density density Nonconforming buildings able to build back to existing density GRFA: GRFA: Eliminate GRFA and rely on building height, Eliminate GRFA and rely on building height, architectural guidelines, site coverage and architectural guidelines, site coverage and setbacks to define building bulk and mass. setbacks to define building bulk and mass. Setbacks: Setbacks: Build-to lines along public corridors Build-to lines along public corridors Maintain existing 10' setback in other areas Maintain existing 10' setback in other areas not defined by build-to lines not defined by build-to lines Site coverage: Site coverage: 70% (of site area max.) (no change) unless 70% (of site area max.) (no change) unless otherwise directed in master plan otherwise directed in master plan Landscape area: Landscape area: 20% (of site area min.) unless otherwise 20% (of site area min.) unless otherwise directed in master plan (no change) directed in master plan (no change) F:\EVERYONE\COUNCILWIEMOS198\LH.602 5 . . Architectural Topics and Concepts for an Architecturat Character/Guidelines Study prepared by Zehren and Associates 27 May 1998 Architectural Topics: , 1. "Planning Considerations:" Which considerations should be incorporated into the architectural guidelines? Some candidates may include: a. Building Height - feet versus stories b. Building MassBulk - setbacks c. Building "Roles" - transition portals, landmarks, edge definers, etc d. View Corridors - primary, secondary e. Pedestrian Streets - width, height, etc £ Domain - public, semi-public, private g. Sun Pockets - mandatory locations h. Roof Profiles and Roofscape - materials, pitch, etc 2. Image/Character: Should Lionshead be an extension of Vail Village or have a separate image/character? Recommendation: Lionshead should be architecturally contiguous with Vail, with the appropriate (i.e., different from Vail Village) scale for that area. 3. Theme: If there is an independent image, should it be a"recognizable theme" or a more subtle expression of architectural responses t, heritage, climate, and function? Recommendation: Avoid proposing any regional "themes"-and even the term itself-during the development of the guidelines. Reference back to Vail Village, with Lionshead as an outgrowth of Vail's existing Design Guidelines (stress connection to Alpine heritage in North America, with appropriate materials for the local region, such as native stones, native woods, etc). Clear character and order are critical to the success of the community. 4. Level of Focus: How focused should the architectural image/character be, controlled as per Beaver Creek or open as per Whistler, BC? Recommendation: The Lionshead Design Guidelines should be similar in focus to Vail's existing design guidelines, which are somewhere between the strict regiment of Beaver Creek and the relaxed guidelines of Whistler. Lionshead guidelines should be supplemental to existing Vail Village guidelines. Lionshead Redevelopment Pa~e 1 ArchiTectural Topics and Concepts 27 May 98 4 ~ 5. Transition Tools: What are the "tools" available to transition from old to new buildings? Recommendation: Build-to lines at retail level, doors and fenestration, and roof forms may help in the transition form "old" to "new." However, careful consideration will need to be given to what gets phased out and how. So?ne items to phase out may include flat roofs, flush windows, precast panels, etc. Architectural Concepts: 1. Public Spaces: Well-designed buildings can help shape and define more interesting and animated public spaces: a. Horizontal (streetscape) and vertical (landscape, architecture) definition of pedestrian areas- designed with comfortable scales-is important. b. Constriction and expansion of space can be created to add interest and spatial hierarchy. c. View corridors can be focused, and sun pockets should be created and preserved. d. Outdoor and indoor public spaces should be created. 2. Visual Interest: The sequence of visual interest at the pedestrian level should be intensified, i.e., using ZO- to 30-foot shopfront/building facades as elemenis within a streetscage (rule of thumb). A comfortable scale and the use of landscaping and other natural elements will also add to the overall visual interest, as will dynamic, varied shopfronts. However, transparency must be maintained between public and semi-public spaces (no barriers between shopfronts and pedestrian streets). 3. Order: An architectural order can be established for both old and new buildings: a. Base - strong and intense, balance between architectural mass and shopfront transparency, variety and interest. b. Middle - proportion, hierarchy, patterns, fenestration. c. Top - graceful and articulated, roofscape consistent with mountain setting: overhangs, brackets, dealing with snowshed, etc. View of village roofscape from mountain is critical. Massing and Scale: The sizes and compositions of buildir;.~ :,,.idopen spaces relative to the c•ommunity and to one another wil] be paramount to the suc.,." y ci the pedestrian experience. Lionshead is clearly different from Vail in this regard; the guidelines may propose 4- to 5-story masses for scale and economic reasons. 5. Materials: Consistent use of certain materials can help create visual harmony and establish an image appropriate to the mountain setting: a. Wood and timber- structure, frame, pattern, texture b. Stucco and stone - mass, strength, heritage c. Concrete - strength, mass, conventional material d. Glass - set as punch-out in wall surface, recessed, proportion, pattern e. Roofing - texture, unifying element (roofscape) 6. Detail: Detail and ornamentation can reflect the heritage, culture, artistry, and environment of the community. Lionshead Redevelopment Page 2 Architectural Topics and Concepts 27 May 98 . FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION May 30, 1998 . Vaii Town Council Clo Pam Brandmeyer Fax: 479-2157 ~ Tm Dear Council Members; -The Vail Valley Foundation is considering entering a bid to host the 2001 Worid Mountain Bike Championships and we EXECUTIVECOMMITfEE Would like to request both your philosophical and financial PRESIoENTGE~LoR FORD support for this undertaking. Aoam Akch As you may remember, Vail hosted the 1994 Mountain Bike J°HN°^KIN World Championships in September of that year. The event ANOREW P oALY attracted a crowd of over 40,000, provided for 10 hours of television both domestically (via ABC and ESPN) and CECILIAFCLZ internationally and helped increase sales tax revenues for the HARRY H. FRAMPTON, III month by 27%. Our hope is that these facts alone will assist ,o„NGARNSEY You in providing a comfort level to issue your philosophical support of a 2001 event. GEORGE N. GiLLE`f, JR. PEPi GRAMSHAMMER Since 1994, UCI, the governing body for cycling, has L,,SAMACK,tiTOSH restructured it's financial implications for host sites. Due to these changes, the host organization has lost much of it's ~E"R~°" ability to raise sponsorship dollars for the event. Our initial CHRiSRYMAN estimates for the event budget expenses exceed 1 million PETERSEIBERT dollars. In an effort to ensure that the World Championships is financially feasible, the Foundation is currently identifying all possible revenue sources. We have received confirmation ~ from vail Associates that they will provide substantial support for the event. ~ The Foundation would like to obtain a commitment from the Town of Vail for financial support also. Our initial request is p£17ic for $100,000. This amount reflects our shortage of other PERFOHMHNCE potential revenue outlets and a commitment for this dollar value would provide the comfort level for us to move our bid forward. A PROJEQ OP THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION P O. Box 309 VniL, CoLoenoo 81658 (970) 949-1999 ~ . FAx (970) 949-9265 F ~ ~~I~ ~SSIIOIiICCS ~ uea wwwvail.net/vail99 vail.net/vail99 jMG Thank you for your support throughout the years and for your consideration of this substantial request. i look forward to presenting a more detail proposal on Tuesday for the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships bid. Si ncerely, Cecilia Folz Senior Vice President . , ~ ; . y. ' ~ R ~ t;~~ ~ • ~ r~~, l . ~ ~ I II ,III . Vail Daily / Marka Moser Oktoberfest participants ceiebrate the season at the German ceiebration at Golden Peak this weekend.. The event drew more than 6,000 people. Biking From Page 1 This season, Vail Mountain's World Championships, where peak day saw 17,700 dunng the crowds superceded the 40,000 mazk cessful weekend - the crowd was Chrisimas holiday. "We certainly knew that in extremely weli-behaved." Restaurant manager Davey Wil- Europe, mountain bike racing was According to Vail's community son of Louie's Restaurant and the growing in its spectator base," he relations officer, Suzanne Silver- Hong Kong Cafe said that for him, said. thorn, a total of 25,979 passengers the weekend was "record-setting," were riding Vail buses, Friday comparing tourist numbers to "a But Garnsey had "no idea" of its through Sunday. huge ski day." popularity in the United States - or "By comparison, a typical Sep- "I personally think that this was in Vail, for that matter. tember weekend would see 10,952 the biggest, single business boom passengers," Silverthorn said. ever," Wilson said. "It didn't pan out "We marketed very heavily in the VA spokesman Paul Witt said to be a heavy week, but we went Front Range and in the Vail Valley "everything seemed to go off very absolutely nuts on the weekend. We and for a long time," he said. "I just well." went ballistic from open to close. think people saw this as a tairly "Everyone is very pleasantly sur- "It was a wonderful weekend - a unique opportunity in the U.S. prised about how popular the event lot of good people," he added. "I'd "It was a real exciting weekend." would be," Witt said. "If this is the love to get them back again." futute of mountain biking, the event Vail was awarded the 1994 World Dennis Nichols, special events is a great thing for everybody." Mountain Bike Championships after director for Oktoberfest, sponsored By comparison, Vail Associates hosting the 1992 World Cup Finals by the Vail Recreation District, said Inc. officials said earlier this yeac that and a World Cup event and National the event went smoothly. an average day on Vail Mountain Championship Series event in 1993. over the last four years has been The inaugutal World Champi- The German beer-garden atmos- under 10,000 skiers. During the onships was held only four yeazs ago phere created at the base of Golden 1988-1989 Christmas holiday, Vail in Durango. Peak saw between 6,000 and 8,000 Mountain set a record with 19,900 Garnsey said foundation officials people make their way through the skiers in one day. were in France last yeaz attending the Oktoberfest tent ~ Page 14 - Vail Daily, Thursday, Seotember 22, 1994 Bob Brown, Publisher ' Vail Daily Greg Kail: Editor I Founded1981 Vail making good. on summer vision We often hear Vail trumpeted t6roughout the resort industry for possessing a "vision." After the stunning success of Iast weekend's 1994 World Mountain Bike Championships, it's-worthwhile to reflect on the tangibie benefits of truly having a vision. For withnut a. meticulously prescribed formula far success - and withoutpe'opte: who are willing to roll the dice in Ehe.name. of prvgress - we could have easily wallowed in the autumn medioctir.y th3tsa manv. Colorado resorts have deemed accegtabIe. ` Instead, we took a chance an the WQrld Mountain Bike Championships. Lodges were fu11, businesses; vuete baoming and' locals were wondering what happened tv the off-season. No one forced the Vail Yalley Foundation,:.the Tawn of Vail or Vail Associates Inc. to invest time aud money on an event that had only four years of history and vuould be seheduled during a period: of unpredictable weather. But xhey did;-arid we'will'benefit economically for years to come. Thousands of people previously unfamiliar with VaiI's fall charm will return home to tell friends what they missed --a marketing coup that no advertising medium coutd execute. The elusive year-round economy will be reined in a bit, ;as teIevision andiences book spring, summer and:autumn vacauons. Mountain bikers who today invest in pricey tires wilt.one dayreturn to invest in pricey vacations. And the growing sport of mountain biking, wtuch continues to make foots of those who consider it a passing fad; wiil recognize Vail as a cycling hub and a leader. _ Meanwhile, at less aggressive Colorado resorts, summers will come and go with modest tourism, and Ieaves will' die alone. What we're seeing here could be a rerun of the early days of ski racing in the United States. Those resarts that had the vision to court the world through World Cup events - resorts like Vail and Aspen - aze the ones that remain industry ieaders today. Vail tourism off'icials have aggressively built relationships with people of influence in skiing, and we have been rewarded with unpaid ambassadors throughout the world. It's no accident that summer in Vail is heginning ta feel like winter in Vail. Summer has been at the top of' marketing agendas throughout the valley for several years. Now, in the wake of fhe mountain biking championships, Vail is building new re2ationshigs with a summer clientele, and it's on the path.io fulfilling a vision for immense summer success. It is a vision worth pursuing. ~ _ . VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers, on Tuesday, May 19, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Foley - Michael Jewett Sybill Navas Bob Armour Michael Amett . ABSENT: Rob Ford, Mayor STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Diane Donovan, representing a group of five citizens, presented the Council with a letter regarding the town's Common Ground process. She stated the group was not against affordable housing , but urged the Council to look at other altematives in providing housing that would not affect the open space program the town currently enjoys. A suggestion of the group was that any major changes regarding employee housing, including the use of Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) monies, be brought to a vote by the public. Attached to the letter was a list of 30 alternative approaches for funding and site selection for employee housing. Mayor Pro-Tem Kurz stated the Council was also concemed regarding the issues of employee housing and open space. . The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the minutes from the meetings of April 7 and 21, 1998. Councilmember Armour made a motion to approve the - minutes as read and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Mike Amett. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The third item on the agenda was the discussion by U.S. Forest Service regarding the Booth Creek Burn Project. Tom Johnston of the U.S. Forest Service presented a proposal to the Councit regarding the proposed burn plan for the area of Spraddle Creek to Pitkin Creek. He stated the burn had originally been scheduled for February 1997 to include 2000 acres, but because of the concerns raised by the public had been scaled back to 534 acres, done in three phases, beginning in the fall of 1998. This would include Unit 1(Spraddle Creek) in the fall of 1998, Unit 2 and 3 in spring 1999, and unit 6 in spring 2000. This would include cutting some areas with a chainsaw and burning. Bill Wood of the U.S. Forest Service spoke, stating that this scheduled burn would serve to mitigate the erosion problems and would improve the habitat for the bighorn sheep. The proposal also includes cutting a 125-yard wildlife corridor that would enable the bighorn sheep to move from the Pitkin Creek drainage to the Spraddle Creek area. Bill also stated the average age of the brush in this area was 60 - 90 years. The proposed bum would result in an increased number of sprouts per plant. Councilmember Armour asked Wood if he felt this was a fire waiting to happen. Wood responded yes, there was a lot of dead and dry aspen in the area and the winds would probably carry the fire downslope. Councilmember f Jewett inquired into the possibility of the public being able to take advantage of the downed trees for firewood. Wood stated that it would be difficult to get access to the cuttings , but it could be available at a minimal cost. Vail Fire Chief Dick Duran stated that his department was in support of the burn, stating that he had toured the area and witnessed the "fuel loading" conditions. Councilmembers Arnett and Kurz said they felt comfortable with the proposed plan and encouraged the Forest Service to move forward with their schedule. Mr. Wood stated that the next steps in the process included a formal decision to approve the plan and then a 45-day waiting period for any appeal to the decision. The Council thanked the Forest Service for their presentation. The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998, an ordinance relating to Supplemental Appropriations to the 1998 Town of Vail Budget. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that the majority of the changes involve rolling forward unspent 1997 appropriations ($2.1 million) and expenditures related to employee housing projects $4.5 million). After some discussion, Councilmember Armour made a motion to Approve Ordinance #8, Series of 1998, on first reading and Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 7, Series of 1998, a Resolution renaming Vail Valley Drive, North of I-70 to Elkhorn Drive. George Ruther, Senior Planner, presented the resolution to the Council, stating that Community Development had been presented with a petition by the property owners (Town of Vail public works facility) in favor of changing the name, as it was confusing to residents and emergency services, not knowing where the street continues on the north side of I-70 and felt the best way to solve the problem was to rename the street, now that it is a residential area. Councilmember Armour made a motion to approve Resolution #7, Series of 1998, and Councilmember Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passes unanimously, 6-0. The sixth item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 6, Series of 1998, proclaiming June, 1998 Colorado Recycling Month. Mayor Pro-Tem Kurz read the proclamation for the record. Councilmember Navas made a motion to adopt Proclamation No. 6, Series of 1998. Councilmember Arnett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The seventh item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 7, Series of 1998, proclaiming May 17 - 23, 1998, as "National Public Works Week". Councilmember Navas made a motion to approve Proclamation No. 7, Series of 1998, and Councilmember Amett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. Assistant Town Manager Brandmeyer reminded the Council and the public that the Public Works facility would be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, May 20th, from 1- 5 P.M., with free cash washes and tours of the new employee housing units. The eighth item on the agenda was the appointment of two Local Licensing Authority. Councilmember Navas made a motion to re-appoint William F. Bishop and Connie Knight to two- year terms. Councilmember Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The ninth item on the agenda was theTown Manager Report. Town Manager McLaurin stated he had no additional information to add to the report. There were no questions or additions from Council. , . Councilmember Armour thanked ail the clean up volunteers headed by Community Development Director Russ Forrest, for their participation in the Vail Spring Clean Up Day. As there was no further business, Councilmember Armour made a motion to adjoum the meeting and Councilmember Arnett seconded the mofion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. Respectfuiiy submitted, Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster ORDINANCE NO. 8 SERIES OF 1998 AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, ARKING STRUCTURE FUND, HOUSING FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND, - AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE FUND, OF THE 1998 BUDGET AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS 1N - REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 1998 which could not have been reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1997, adopting the 1998 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and, WHEREAS, the Town has received certain revenues not budgeted for previously; and, WHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds are available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget, in accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and, WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make certain supplemental appropriations as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO that: 1. Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations for the 1998 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of said appropriations as follows: FUND AMOUNT General Fund $1,889, 560 Facility Maintenance Fund 26,000 Heavy Equipment Fund 167,737 Parking Structure Fund 280,000 Housing Fund 4,041,692 Capital Projects Fund 1,361,388 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 239.009 $8,005,386 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, I ection, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. - 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19th day of Nlay, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 2nd day of June, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 2nd day of June, 1998. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk C\orinance98.8 , . ORDINANCE NO. 6 Series of 1998 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR GARAGE AND YARD SALES, AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 11, SIGN REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS REGARDING GARAGE AND YARD SALES AND REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSES. WHEREAS, though garage and yard sales have occurred in the residential portions of the Town of Vail, there is no ordinance permitting such retail activity in the residential areas; and WHEREAS, there is presently no provision in the Sign Regulation permitting temporary, on site signs advertising garage and yard sales and real estate open houses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 4, Business and License Regulations, Chapter 1, General Licensing Provisions shall be amended as follows: 4-1-2 Definitions. Garage or Yard Sales, any retail sales of second hand goods in a residential area, not exceeding a consecutive three day period nor a total of six days per calendar year, but not including: (1) Sales conducted by a professional or compensated agent of the owner of _ the items to be sold; (2) Sales of new items that had been held out for sale in a commercial establishment. 4-1-6 Exemptions. A. Criteria: Persons exempt from the provisions of this Chapter are as follows: 8. Garage sales or yard sales. Section 2. Title 4, Business and License Regulations, Chapter 3, Sales Tax shall be amended as follows: 4-3-1-2 Definitions: Garage or Yard Sales, any retail sales of second hand goods in a residential area, not exceeding a consecutive three day period nor a total of six days per calendar year, but not including: (1) Sales conducted by a professional or compensated agent of the owner of - ,the-items to be sold- (2) Sales of new items that had been held out for sale in a commercial establishment. 4-3-3-6 Exemptions: The following goods and services shall be exempt from sales tax from the provisions of this Chapter: Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998 1 . T. Garage or Yard sales. Section 3. Title 11, Sign Regulations, Chapter 5, Exempted and Prohibited Signs shall be amended as follows: 11-5-1 Exempted Signs: The provisions of this Title shall not apply to the following signs: H. Garage sales and yard sales signs temporarily erected on residential property for which the requirements of Title 4, Chapters 1 and 3 of this Code have been met and said sign is subject to the following: 1. The temporary garage and yard sale sign shall be a free standing or wall sign. 2. There shall not be more than one temporary garage sale and yard sale sign on the property where the sale is being conducted and one directional temporary sign off-site. 3. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed three square feet. 4. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five feet as measured from the grade at the base of the sign. 5. The temporary sign shall only be displayed during that period of time that the garage sale or yard sale is in progress. 1. Real Estate Open House Signs advertising an open house of the property upon which the sign is located, subject to the following: 1. The temporary real estate open house sign shall be a free standing or wall sign. 2. There shall not be more than one temporary real estate open house sign on the property where the open house is being conducted and one directional temporary sign off-site. 3. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed three square feet. 4. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five feet as measured from the grade at the base of the sign. 5. The temporary sign shall only be displayed during that period of time that the property upon which the sign is located is available for an open house presentation or three (3) days, whichever period of time is shorter. Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998 2 . Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, this 21st day of April, 1998. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 2nd day of June, 1998, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED (IN FULL) (BY TITLE ONLY) THIS 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 1998. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1998 3 r~~\ ~11 „ TOWN OF VAIL ~ . ~ Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 . . • . . . 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: May 29, 1998 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Community Photo rg, nh We will shoot the annual community photograph at a Hot Suinmer Nights event this year. This photo will be taken on June 30th, prior to the concert. If you wish to participate in this photo you will need tom come over prior to the Council meeting. Bond Refinancing As we discussed last week we are examining the opportunities for refinancing the TOV debt. As indicated in the data that was presented there is present value savings by doing this at this time, given the current status of the municipal bond market. We are continuing to examine and discuss this idea. At this point I am leaning towards a recommendation to refund the debt. It is likely I will ask an investment banker to make a presentation to you at the June 9th work session. If we decide to move forward in this it will be necessary to move forward as quickly as possible to take advantage of the favorable market conditions. Information Services Position As we discussed when we were implementing the TOV Home Page, the increasing demands being placed upon the Information Services Department has generated more work than this two man department can keep up with. I will be recommending an additional position for the IS Department in the 1999-2000 biennial budget. Because of severe workload demands I would like to begin developing the job description and advertising this position in the next few weeks. If you concur, this would allow us to fill this position in the next two to three months and would give us a jump start on fiscal year 1999. It would be necessary to fund this position from a supplemental later this year. Although I am always reluctant to recommend additional staff, given the proliferation of technology I believe this position is well justified. As you may recall, this department originally had three positions but one was eliminated about three years ago. RECYCLEDPAPER Radio System Update We are continuing to discuss with Motorola the possibility of implementing a new 800 megahertz radio system. As we discussed several weeks ago, the timing of this has been generated by the upcoming World Championships. Since the last time we talked Motorola has agreed to guarantee a price of approximately $775,000 regardless of sponsorship commitments or Vail Associates' actions with respect to purchase of a radio system. They have also indicated a willingness to execute a lease/purchase agreement over five years which would spread the cost of this purchase out. We are continuing to meet with them to discuss and debate this decision. If we decide to move forward we would need to make a decision in mid to late June in order to have the equipment installed and operational by the World Championships. RWM/aw , . ! „ ,y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 ~ 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 • • ' ' • MEDIA ADVISORY TM May 27, 1998 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 27 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --DRB Review During a review of the most recent Design Review Board (DRB) meeting, Councilmembers learned the town's application for DRB review of its Red Sandstone Creek affordable housing development (in partnership with the water district) had been tabled until the June 3 meeting. Planners said the reason for the postponement was the submittal requirement had not yet been met. --Discussion of Ford Park Summer Parking Management The Council voted 5-1 (Jewett against) to approve a proposal for managed parking at Ford Park this season during 36 peak event days between now and Labor Day. (Peak event days occur when there are multiple events happening simultaneously at the park, such as an activity at the Ford Amphitheatre and a softball tournament). The concept, as outlined at last week's Council meeting, calls for using a private company, Mountain Valet, to manage close-in parking at the Ford Park lot next to the Frontage Road, the soccer field lot, and the Children's Ski School parking lot. There will be a$5 per car fee to park in those lots on 27 days in which there are paid activities; the 9 other days would be managed, but parking would be free to coincide with the free nature of the event (with one exception, July 4). The program is intended to improve Frontage Road safety; reduce conflicts and congestion during peak events; increase usage of the parking structure; and to encourage alternate modes of transportation to Ford Park, including use of the new recreation path from the Village parking structure to the park. In addition, the town will increase frequency of a Ford Park shuttle bus that will provide drop offs on the north and south sides of the park every 7 minutes. Variable message boards and "event" signs will be used to inform motorists of the various parking options during the 36 peak days. During discussion yesterday, Councilmember Bob Armour said he favored the concept because it supports the goals of the Ford Park (more) RECYCLED PAPER , TOV Council Highlights/May 27, 1998/Add1 Management Plan adopted by Council a year ago. Armour also thanked the Vail Valley Foundation, Bravo!, the Vail Recreation District, Alpine Gardens and the park's other user groups for endorsing the plan. Councilman Ludwig Kurz also complimented the user groups for their willingness to support the plan. He said the plan provides "choices" on those 27 critical days whereby people can park close and pay a modest fee, or continue to use the free parking structure. Councilman Michael Arnett also voted in favor of the program, noting that the distance from the parking structure to the ballfields is "less than two trips around the base pads." Although she voted to support the plan, Councilmember Sybill Navas expressed concerns about lack of consistency. as well as the amount of subsidy that might be necessary to make up the shortfall between parking fees and the $40,000 cost to operate the program. Councilman Kevin Foley called the management plan a step in the right direction. Councilman Michael Jewett cast the dissenting vote, noting a list of concerns, ranging from lack of an RFP/ RFQ process for selection of a private vendor to inconsistencies with the town's overall parking program, including hourly rates charged in the parking structures. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association, among other things, urged the Council to increase the number of handicapped parking spaces at the park. The managed parking program takes effect this weekend with paid parking to occur on Friday, May 29th and featuring Pete Rose as a blues opener for the Ben Harper production at the Amphitheatre. Parking on the South Frontage Road will be prohibited during all events this season unless both the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures are full. In 1994, the town initiated a similar paid parking program, but the plan was abandoned following public and park user group opposition. The difference this year is the proactive support expressed by the user groups who say the park has now reached capacity. Last season there were 16 peak days at Ford Park; this year the calendar shows 37. For more information, contact Larry Grafel, TOV pub{ic works/transportation director, at 479-2173. --July 4th Weekend Discussion After hea-ring from Police Chief Greg Morrison about unruly activities that have been escalating on Bridge Street during major holidays, such as July 4 and New Year's Eve, the Council offered support for creation of a post-fireworks concert or event that would provide an activity for Vail's 18- to 23-year-old guests during the July 4th holiday. Fireworks in Vail and Avon wilt again both be held on July 4 this year. Chief Morrison said the dual displays would be a benefit in that crowds would be dispersed befinreen both communities. Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village Merchant Association also participated in the discussion. Although everyone agreed a concert would be a good idea, it was acknowledged that organizing such an event would be difficult given the short notice. --Information Update Councilmembers received an update on efforts to mitigate the impacts of construction in Vail Village. It was reported that the Vail Village Merchant Association and Vail Associates have each matched the Vail Town Councii's $5,000 contribution to help promote shopping and dining in the Village this summer. The funding partners are now reviewing a proposal from Brian Hall of Blue Creek Productions. (more) ~ . A TOV Council Highlights/May 27, 1998/Add2 --Council Reports Kevin Foley reported on a recent meeting of the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority as well as a Vail Recreation District board retreat. Ludwig Kurz presented Vail's Youth Recognition Award during the recent Battle Mountain High School award evening tp Tracey Phelan; a similar presentation will be made at the upcoming recognition ceremony for Vail Mountain School to Collins Canada. In addition, Kurz acknowledged last week's ribbon cutting for the town's seasonal housing development. He also forwarded a request by the Colorado Ski Museum to drop one month's rent payment due to the town's Transportation Center snowmelt project which has impacted access to the museum. The museum site, on the third level of the Transportation Center, is leased from the town. Councilmembers agreed to consider the request and make a decision at an upcoming meeting. --Other Ludwig Kurz suggested increasing the typeface of the directional signs in the parking structure to increase readability. Michael Arnett announced the formation of a TOV softball team. Michael Jewett inquired about a letter that had been sent to the town regarding the Common Ground public involvement process. Ludwig Kurz asked that Village construction updates be provided to Councilmembers on a regular basis to help track the progression. . Councilmembers received an update regarding a fire at the Creekside Building in Vail Village. For details, contact Jeff Atencio with the Vail Fire Department at 479-2462. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS June 2 Work Session Discussion of Parking Programs, including "Park Free After 3" Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Appeal of PEC Decision re: Slifer Variance Denial June 2 Evening Meeting 1999 World Alpine Ski Championship Update Mauri Nottingham Environmental Awards Presentation First Reading, Ordinance #4, Red Sandstone SDD #4 Second Reading, Ordinance #6, Open House, Garage Sale Signs Second Reading, Ordinance #8, Supplemental Appropriation (more) ~ ~ . ' TOV Council Highlights/May 27, 1998/Add3 June 9 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Review of DRB Approval of Red Sandstone Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Joint Work Session with PEC Employee Generation Discussion # # # MPEN IVED MAY 2 6 ~ # . INES Volume 119 • Issue Number 21 • May 23 and 24,1 ' ; ! I' ~ ~ C i ~ S [ Y ~ ~ 1 * ~ p , ~ ; ~~o { ~~~n~lw~~h S , evo~~ { r ecta i \ 1SOm 1MS y~Ut~'~r i~tt~E ~ e~ 1\5 t01Cffin d ~0e10al a~ tots ot ? /ll,t~y 'f j;x rl ~ ~ r ~ ~ r Or~u g~~eai ,)iq ~:r~o~~~b~i;~v~rer °~-C One great ~~'g pot ci: cofi~ee 11-B ASPEDi ~'S WmY . . CoverSton Supe they I ¦ pe lpying / , ¦ { 3 but how ape they doing . ¦ , j ~Y n w ; 9 - nru+nnmrwe m~.u.~, <1=~,~ ~ •gyw ~ 1 ~ • E ',._I - -~y "r ` ' r ; ' s 1 F ~ i , . :s• . ~ ~ - a i~ Cover photp: Man. ~ozzrzPP "s cen~nne s4nrst atehtmarc•- u stern teruher N~ith a less-tluzn-shinink repnrt cord in /ta~uL Michael Brmuis phe>ta Cover design: Tom~ Med1eZ~. E, 7his page: 77u• inter-ec our-~~~r:! ni Benedic~t Comm~ms, orte ofAspen's mnst successfij! hoiujng projecta. Miclae( Brands niintu. - ~ By Robelt Ward losen who walk awa~ disappomi Aspen Tfines Staff }i~nt- -l - mxnN of them tor [he Afiordable huu. in_ hal umpteenth hme F 7 become nothing lesr. than an In response to those disap- obsession for Asp- and the pointmenls. campai~n promise, ~ • upper Roaring Fur4, Valle\ • ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ i. are made. Candidates for office The battles to build it. tu ma};e routineh vow to fight tor worker sure it gces to those who wh housin_. to preserve an Aspen of ~pen Eleetrie .........................................................3 ~ need it, to make sure ;t Williams Woods ...................................................18 tastefully and sensitrvelF Common Ground done, and [he battie .................................................21 s to oppose ic. to "put it some. ~ Ute Park ..................................................................7 where else," are chronicled I think there's a lot East Cooper .........................................................13 every week in the vallev's newspapers. Affordable hous- Of It@ert 111 It, bUt I $IStEf CItIE'S ............................................................7 ing is the arena where man~ think there's a eertain East Hopkins ..........................................................4 longtime upper-va(Iey resi- denu fght hardest to ma;n- Juan Street .............................................................6 tain a sense of "communin" ~aek of wi11 when it Wiltiams Raneh ....................................................35 amid the juggernaut of sec- E. COOpQf COUfi ond-home development and eomes to annoying 2 nsing real estate values. 62nCdICt COR1RlOfiS .............................................27 Those who thought hous- 8ny~y. Some annoY- Bleeker Victorians ...................................................5 ing was a non-issue were set saaight this winter, when a 8nce is inevitable in Water Place ..........................................................22 genuine labor shoitage griP- tf118." Country Inn ..........................................................40 ped local businesses. The Aspen Skung Company,s top bcass were scen on the slopes, - Peter Mm7in Total complete or under construcKion ................210 , accually loading chairs and Pitkin County P&Z teaching ski school. Recog- • ' nizing the connecdon be-MWO tween affotdable housing and NOfdl ~ 70* an adequate work force, the Sfl)?J@f ` skiing company's two-Yeaz-old IivinF, ?.,Partic.,., , ; - - ........................................15 ...,,.a,........__~.. n c~ s--gic plan mcmaes a plan to an Aspen - -j~t - "a ~ ] that is more - house 300 seasonal workecs aod $~IilWl8t2f ..............................................................22 up to 75 long-term e lo ees. P~ay~°~d for the super-ric6" mP Y Campaign literature, advertise- = Affoidable-housing lotteries in ments, debates and headlices are Total planned .....................................................114 AsPen rypically pit dozens, even filled with the P6rase "employee Mnual rate - next 2 6undreds, of local applicants housing." UPParvalley dected , ~rs ...................................57 against each other. For every boards are unanimously com- p10p0~l ~l~ ~70 uni~.The final numb~that may be ~ lucky winner there aie legions of ¦ ca~hwed on IbNowN~ p~s aPPrU69d 6 uncertain, as is 1he rwmber that will be buiR wiCiin b+o Wrs. ~ 16A 77re Aspen Times • Sahaday-Stmday, May 23-29, 1998 - : ' i r t• , ~7.J y ~ i • ~ r*' •p. . \ & This bridge across the Roaring Fork may sortleday provide a pedesttian link between two {arts of the pitkin Iron housing developmerrt. But that project has been mired in corrtroversy for years. Devon Meyers photo. ¦ corKlnued hom prevlous page lev Be[ween S3 million and 54 milhon ot some eztent, an affordable-housing prolec: pri,ed ot altnrdahle-huu,m, supporter,. annual cuN revenue is earmarked specifi- So [he\ *re no[ exactk asleep over there They'r@ nOt eXaCtty and ~o[erha~e snen [hev blessing, tur calh for housme Thai enables civ. oC1i a[ Ci[v Hall There are nom an estimuted taxes to support the caus< cials to buY and build most of the housm,_ L5R9 deed-restncted residence.s in the ~~p OY@r tfi6r@ $t But fur aIl the talk. mam would argue provided by the pubiic sector outside eoun[v 997 rentalszind ?9' -ownership'tha[ little ha, becn accomplished. lt, nou Snowmass Vllase. Pitkin Counn. on the units. rangm_ irom comtortable sm;le- Cft Hall. rn@re ar@ old ?e%cc thn[ thr 4s~mPitkm Coun[% other hand_ generatec most ot its housin~~ family homes to nm studios_ And chose Hoa-= Authorv [hrou2h exactions from developers and numbecs continue to chmb npW an eS{{m$d@d ih hni tullen agreements to deed-restrict exitiune hehind in in dwellmgy tuch as those m tieveral trailer Opposition ~~,e~~,~~~ yue,t to house 60 percent ot the l,xal work parks in the valle, 4dmittedlt, us ecen Housmg Director torce m the upper calle~. And some pnvate [n recent years, pnvate develoners h3~e Dave Tole? acknouled2es. some of the fesidences jn thg, developers claim the srtuanon is even proposed more and more affordable-hous- ezisnns units are substandard. More siLnif- worse than the Housine Oftlce admrts ins projects. Moreover, local reeulatiom icantk' additional units aren't poppinc up County. But it the huu,m~ pru2rum i, fallm= require developers to mclude emplovec Yas[ eoou2n to keep pace with the vatler'~ behind. cettamh it', no[ tnr Iuc4, ot trvml-1, umts in vtrtuallv anythme thev build. It's phenomenul joh growth. As Aspe? has Smce 1093. Iti unus on 14 sues ha~e beeo hardlv an exaegeranon to sav that even become ever more ot a super-luxur~ either completed nr started. and another development in the upper vallev u. m tn encisve, the demand tor senice worken ll-l are planned tor the next two vears, some hv the gooernment and some b\ the private secror Thats nothmg ro sniff at. Uoun [he road. when [he mastiive Atipen Highland, Villaec de~elopment is com- plete. it will mdude 21' empioyee-housmg units, enoueh tor an esnmated 270 people. The developen oi the IA/1 Ranch near ~ wood} Creek hace proposed 561 units and ~ the cit,-owned Burlineame Ranch is slated ~ for nearly 3011 units on at leas; three differ- ent sites. Somewhere between 75 ;ind 150 dwellines are emisiuned at the Aspen Mass propem, near thc picotal Hiehwa\ 8=- Brush Creel. Ro3d intersecoon, and still more are expected ut the present U.S. For est Service office in Aspen and e neurb\ p:ucel at Secenth and Ivtam streeti. Wi[h two caxc, tu flnance its housing proeram. the cit\ of A~pen is arguablv the - bi:eest housin,_ producei in the upper val- ; "AS UY@ l00k at Iwg@r 811d 1110r@ Aggr@SSIV@ t f10uS111g d@Y@lOpfl1@flt, we aiso have to look at what's apprWxiate, and what mistakes we've made in tle past." -.,Upen,AtkiR C°unty Tne water Piace project ~ Housirtg Director Daue Tolen The Water Place project - with units still under construction - was developed by the city of Aspen to provide housing for vital municipal employees. Devon Meyers photo. ! I lk011i "p" •~ryrdqv-Sunday Mati 23-2g. 19yn a .~e~,~n Trmes 17-A e . ; ~cooPerati a on tne -local de veloper ~,~M : , ; has continued to soar. tBut every new affordable-housing pro- Posa1 must tun a gandet of neighborhood OPPosition, environmental concems and other potential pitfalls. The Pitki? Iron property is a pedec[ case in polnt. The land was purchased eight years ago b~ pitki? , Countc, bu[ remains undeeeloped to this da~, mostly because ol neighborhood ~ M objecuons. Other housing projects have fallen victim to the NIMBY factor as furthe'tnng the notion that weil, the governmeot isn doing enough. "1 rlunk there's a Io[ of heart in it, but 1 thinl: thete's a cea ain lack of will when it comes to annoying ar~ybod M~n• a Redstooe lawyer aud member of the count PI Y anning and Zotung Commis_ sion. "Some annoyance is inevitable in this," There are also those who thirilc [he whole housing program is inherently ' flawed, a was~e of money, or simply device [o perpetuate the political control of Aspen's left-Ieaning establishment. ,q recent letter to the editor from second- home owner Motton Gurrentz stated "We have a govemrnent that has created a huge Williams Raneh and unbalanced a~ount of employee hous- and these employees along W,~, owerS me Williams Ranch project is another successful effort - with a gre2t VI@W. are v°Ung this govemment into office." ~@VOfI M@~4,°!S phOtO. Aside from raisine hackles, however, ~ Gurrentz' stance seems unlikely to have much effect - or fnd much suppoq. Gntil he and o[her part_dmers get the right to vote in two places or declaze Aspen their ptimary residence, they'll probab]v remain a vocal rrunority. City sales ta~ces and real estate transfer taxes (RETI') for affordable housing have routinely won voter approval by wide margins. The most recent vote on a housing tax was November 1994, when '4 sPen voters renewed [he I-peicent hous- in€ RETT, 1,433 to 635, a better than 2-to_ ; 1 margin. In fact, the housing program's most stri- ~ dent critics seem to be those who suppon its basic mandate. Like P&2 member Martin, the}' believe in the cause. but argue with the ~ way it"s been pursued. Some claim the - Housing Authorirv is ineffectrve because • s the boazd is comprised of no-groath or ~ slow-growth advocates who consider affordable housing admirable. but also con- sider it growth - and, therefore , suspect. ~ "[n a communih~ like Aspen where land C is so expensive, thev can't aflord to under- utilize the land theyhave." said one - obsener uho asked to remam anonvnious. John toung is project mana,~er tor the ~ Proposed 561-unit W7J prqlect. ahich ha. ~ s[irred up a Int of opposi[ion - both trom s the Wood% Geek Caucu,. which opposes almost any development in its back vard. and from others who simply consider the project far too big. But s¢e, said Young, is the uhole point. 1"oun2 thinks the Housine Office hus underestimated the reai need tor housmg. The HousinQ Office focuse, i[s eflom on meetmg a shortfall of 650 units Thats the magic ?umber'~ in the 1993 Aspen Area Communiry Plan. gut }oune s consultant, COZy Point Melanie Rees of Boulder. recend~ used a combination of state and Iocal demograph- COZy POlflt R8f1CI1, on Highway 82 at grush Creek Road, belon ic data to estima[e the loca] housme short- fall at roughty 1,500 U,,;ls. Qny with affordabie housing in mind. But that project stalled a dmay never ha pen~ ~~ch bought the pro "A Iot of people hang their hat on that p- t 650 number, and the% really have not maintain it's their job to balance the clear PPen. Devon Meyers photo. tracked what's happened since then." Rees need for housing w~th - said this week. "A whole lot more jobs ope community eoals n space, growth control, traffic reduc- have been created, and nobodv has reall} tion, a ~ monitored the job stuff." PP~oPnate densin, wildlife habi[at To house the entire Pitkin Counn- work and ~her~. force, Rees estimated, some 4,Op(~ units duce housmg r faser"withut educin_ Phr would have to be built. The Wq develop- quality." said Housing Director Tolen."As TOtal Empioyiees ment has been calcula[ed with that unmet we look at lazger and more aggressive Ta 15,385 15,385 need, or market, in mind. housing development, we also have to look number of empi at what's appropriate, and what mistakes ~S t0 HOUS2 10,769 15,385 But while p bli~c oi~c~~ acknowled e We ve made in the past." ~pl~ ~ng in the CouMy (52.5j°~(i) $,072 o thedimnexdf~.h,.,,r:~_,.~ , S Cen[ennial, rhe 'mrt,,..;. _ Alklifinn,l r..._~,;~~ +,697 0.072 . -r.....^:~.' - of them got elected , + V V" ''°"y Pivject near [he base of Smuggler Moun- ~ ~ •'.r'- L 'vw 7,113 ` build too much of )it ~nyanyhone~sPo~ Aspenis oVer thesyeazss Bu~housanniverf (er U?llt~` T'hey've criticized the W/J ro 1.$ 1.$ ~1Dg t~ massive, es P posal for sally cited as tt~e worst example of public ~ ,498 ~ well oatside af ~lY for a]ocation housmg in town - a monolithic multi 1 - O'LnSPoIUdon corridor, ~d off the main story development with dubious ~~i~~ 8hway 82. 'I'hey ¦ co~ on ro/b~ ~ aPPea1 to ° a 18-A 7Tre Acpen Tunes • SMm1a1`&u,dQY ,yQy 2324, 1998 ~ ~ Aspen% Premier Jeweler Housrng seeks someone interested in the `finest thi°ps who ¦ coahnuea nom prevloas vage . ; . . @ LS W1lllIIg t0 l¢atTl abpUt, show and sell classic. rare jewels. [he long-[erm resident. When Must be organized, confident, weIl-groomed & well spoken. Aspenires hear about hundreds of units proposed for Burlingame or ApPTOxim3telc 30 }touTS per weeb. 14/.1, the massive, repedtive genm- C L ~ S I CR A p V~ E ~W EiL q 1 etn of Centennial is ofren what Call 92J-9161 ~ey ima~ine. ,/]~A"`C"''~ ' ' Pitki? Counry Commissioner ~Ol~~ `a*yx~~ L e s l i e L a m o n t s a i d t his wee k t hat constituents have asked her whv the local govemment dcesdt just ~ Horpur of rhe Rorkier bite the buttet, crea[e another Cen- LIFE & LOSS tennial-style project and be done _ v with all the hand-wrineine and Hmpioe of the Rodcia is fomun¢ a vouo ro onng debate. Lamon[ told The Aspen times she dcesn't believe the agtthe udividuaLs who have iost a loved one. Tnz T PWP wiN be hol,mced bv Sarkaur B,er M.U. community would stand for such a AA , H°sP'ce Baavcmene Counsdor. Join wi[h orhers co development. And the housing di~ dnammmonloscand.cwes,,,c,ow,dir,¢gr;e£ program depends on public sup- p,,,,t„`s,,,^ W, o""B, ~ rn~~m~. The ume u cvr- port, m [he form of vorer-approved dY oprn for discuason. If are you incmsted in L?xes. [o opeCd[e. urmdiogd1928-s796. "If you start building housmg r'' t rtM in a way that isn't palatab(e to the ~ ~i communiq. you-re to lose the financial en me that allows 6 ~ you to build housmgshe said. ~ rnere are ca et cleaners ~at is Lhe balancing act at the ~ hean of the program. And local aniL there s us! officials walk the wire with each new project. Your on[y orientat rug deaners. bY'e "You're constandy weigh;ng offereq~ert eleaningof all tN,es ~e housme aeainst other compet- P ing goals. and there's an inherent ~ of hand-made ruas for onk tension in that" Lamont said. ~ per sqLare foot...orientals. p~~~~vate ~~nmsft navajo"s, kilims and custom Tension is righc. - area rugs. ri8ii 11oW. John A2cBride's North 40 ' developmen[ near [he Aspen Air- ~ port Business Center has been ~~S smck in the Pitkin Councy P?olect in the heart of Aspen is ane of the _ approval procesti for three lone most ~~l affordable-housing pro1ects• Michael Brands pptps, ~e beo~ . and often contentious years. Even 40, but maintains that better pro- of the Aspen mevo ;uea. ~ a, a lIX)-percen[ affordable pro- ject, result from careful revieti. With fewer ;uid fewer building R V G C O M P A N Y sdatianof ject. McBride', village concept McBride also requested chanses sites left in the valle}. perhap, 9 7 0-9 2 5.8 0 6 Z hac been sliced. diced, and dissect- and concessions that funher com- local off-icials can't aflord to be so rte,9°nd 0w szo East Hym.m Avenue • qsoen, CO ed from ecen imaeinable plan- plica[ed thin,a, she said. pick}. As PSZ member Martin Tv4s~fT[C9IOIado. foQ 0-mn - Rmnir • Pn,ly • Apnrnuni> ?ine-onenred direction. and accu- From a land-use perspectiNe. tiaid, the mammoth W/J proposa] _ ramft6canon . r•-.,,,, • s~.n,,,~ sations hare t7own across the Lamont noted. it's questionable to maN te desirable merelr because • ~ negotiating table in both direo- approve a residenual subdnision it's been proposed. tions. It iti expected tu receive final "above a sanitation plant. next tn "R'hat commends w'/1 is [hat approval soon, a relief to everyone the RFTA bus barn. :uid acroa> it', available:" M:inin chuckled. imolved. from the aitport:' a. NicBnde\ Good or bad. Wq is cerLVn m Commissioner Lamont admits project is located. On Lhe other tace at least ati rieorom a land-use ~ Lhe Counh'c Ien_[hy process dn- hand, she added, the prujec[ sits on review as the North 40. Thr W/J ves up Lhe cost of the end product a flat, buildable bench near a developers have already dropped for deveiopmenh like the Aiorth planned light-rail stop on the edge their proposal from a whopping ~ • • ~ ~ E D PROPERTY OWNERS SEEKING RESULTS You don't need to settle for less than the best... • Rental managers producing excellent results for over 12 years - • Managing agents for 7 of Aspen's finer condominium associations MCeI'!~Zg YlIu1' RCd F.srate Needs ~~mugh PC1'S07lQ&nd Km1iCe ~ rn~,n~?u1vT Toll Free: 800-433-8465 , i ~ ~111~ 11111 Fa9797(lA n~^70 601 E. Hpman Ste. 103 M A N A G E M E N T Aspen,C081611 (970) 925-6688 . I /'yO 11(~~ tlIIIIIIII ~QµSunda~ Mw 2329. 1995 • 7he Aspen Times 19.q s s 1„~V / L7 778 units to the present 561, and Hmprove by ha~ing the Prrvate sec- AGA, AssOCIATES ~ ' have been accused ot comin~~ in tor desi¢n and build the housing. with an unrealisnc proposa] slm- rather thar. the governmen[. The o ' pIy as a neeotiating tacuc. o To some degree, the animosin to build~anv and thi ~ he~ rn n~e\ accusations are inherent to the exists and [he political wiji process. exists." Semrau argued. "Ther ! "I don't sense a spirit of coop- could get realv neat projects with ~ erauon on the housin€ boazd,° ~ a whole bunch of vaneq- tiuouph said one developerthis week ~ i After years of dealing wi[h + y,,. 1• y~ real estate speculation and sec- r- ' ond-home development cin "YOp )pgt hayg t0 g@t ~ and count , Pl• ~ 3 anners are nou f• i armed to the teeth with regula- the Pf VAt@ S@Ct01' t0 rory weapons. The~ whittle development proposals to StOp bLllldiflg }rp*y mete fractions of their onginal ~ size and they extract huge con- flOf11@$ A1id gtWt cessions from developers , in the form of open space, hous- b1ljldj/g affprdaMe ing and oiherpublic arneniaes. Private land-use "aPPlicants" f10ugj1g,^ ~ enter the process wi[h battal- ions of attomeys, plenners and - TIIR ,$e//?rpu Of $e/nrQu COnsWtants. Prepared to match the bureaucrats' firepower Buildirg aRd Desi,R with artillery of theu own. By definition, laud use is a batUe in the upper Roaring Fork Va]]ev. "nere shouJd be more balance, the private sector. You just have to pen R respect and trust." said one local developer who asked to reQet the priva[e sector to stop build- main me trophc homes and start build- anonymous. "I think there's a men- ing affordable housing." taliN to stall or delay grow[h. I pnd that takes cooperation - can 't argue with thy~ because they from both sides. do wan[ ro save our town. But there needs to be more balance." Some wonder if there's another ~ Way of doing things, where the amibutes of,the public and priva[e ~ sectors could somehow be com- O bined to produce housing for locals. The P'itkin ~r°r°°o "The Market's Finest Estates" pwchased about ei ht ~m was for affordable hou~ngY but ran into strone opposition from the ~ Woody Geek Caucus. The pazcel has sat, fallow, ever since. But the County recendy solicited plans from a number of pnvate develop- - ers. saying `.shou ut what you ~ I could do on the properti.'• One of those four plans recent- I JA - ly eamed the cautious approval of ~ the Caucus, and the ehd result ma, ofrer an instructi ve model for pub- t* I' I I~ o l~ lio-private cooperahon. Tim SC~tliau O( SenVgu Build- - - - ~ OWL CREER Aspen's premier luzur~~ ing and Design will pay $7.4 mil- home on 67+ a<-res with breathtaRing lion for the 39-acre propefty. the dews overlooF:ing one ol two prnatr sail7e ppce [hat the CoUtltN origi- ponds to Snowmass, ,'..pcn Muuntain and Rally pdid. His plan c811s for 15 the callec. Thr ideal iluor plan of the affordable-housing units, and four CONTF.1?ippgpgy DR-AALA ~~~~oy a„e-inspinnQ views of the Cin oFAspen 000{ wrapa free-market homes on the to r- squarr foot homr o~~ens to h~. As m many employee-}ousing P Pe and the e~cire Elk Moiintain Range, fiom Independence Pass to Mount features lar~r o~om sione rerraces and schemes, the proceeds from ~e Sopris. i~loui~tain views dominate ttie outdoor facuzzi, die extensive atios, ~"tchensR F'en-plan Ii~in~; areas, dual free-mazket residences will subsi- and even room ici .~Pen's ne~,~est ultiinate contem orarc horne. $5,250,000 , 4 ~ues~ suicr,, and an exquisi~r dize the employee units. p masier suiee. E24,880,000 ..I really see this az a protorype ~ for other projects." Semtau said. If the govemment were to use its tar revenue to buy Iand, essen- tially building a 1and bank" of desirable parcels for housing. ~ ~ ;i~~'~,~ • ; ' Semrau suggested. officials could " - then put each individual pazcel out to bids from pnvate developers. Elected officials could choose ` their preferred plan from a field of = = candidates as they did with pi[kin ItOn. [hen ct'aft a de31 ~yj~ ~e STARWOOD VIEWg, ~,iijo,. P~~stcard CAS'/T,B , developer ~d teview the proposal perfect %iews From the deck of this coz~N~ooded, pm ~~I]~ This p ta~ Castle T~~' One ol .-lspen's most like an P jsignificant new custom homes located - y O[hei io CCL 3 bedroom '2 bath ho~ne. The pri%atr, Creek is a sho minutes frum downtown ,1s Each ro ec[ would be n. vaff c free drive to Aspen, pen on a PjdiffCi- wooded 324arre lot features smnning vet it offers extreme pmaq•. T'he coZy, N,artn U~ views of' ent, of COUrse. And Semrau iiews of,lspen 4fountain, HiRhlands 9-bedroom home surrounded bv dte sound~ Premier lot at Eagle Pines wi bClieves the ovei3]] qu3lity woUld '1lountain, ft the lower RoarinR Fork Vallev, (Tv~ Creek ramid Neak, Snow~rnass of the creek rompletes the picture of the V~1ey, Snowmass Ski Area and Mount 9foiintain, Buttemiilk N(ountain and ultimate mountain reveat. ~ bfount Sopris. •$1,695,000 SOPris. The elegant and spacious ]4,00(1+ $1,595.000 square foot home features: i bedrooms, ' j+ baths, a IaBe kitchen/familv room, . I ~ and avaulted great room with exna- ~ °rdinary views and a massive stone fire- place. Call for prieiog and detaiLs. •-YAM e:d-nffid-- F Add=bkl + vve re Making a Difference ~"Y'f -jEB" Robert Ritchie arFxr~eno~wL,RS'~tn, (o) 925-1400 Wrtt m Yw p~w~ .~o~ .~f Wn~yement ( h) 925-94F~ American Heort O~~ ~1 FASf~ HYMA.': AVEti[:E. ASPEN. Cp 91631 (970) 92b1•lOp . ~14'1O~ OFFlCFS AISO L~ SNON'MpSS yQ1AGE YC,'ty~,l~: k .ti, -y RECC-IVED MAY 2 8 1998 rr'- KARIN SCHEIDEGGER 2436 CHAMONIX LANE VAIL, COLORADO 81657 970 476-8254 Vail Town Council Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Members of the Vail Town Council: I, hereby, respectfully request the Members of the Town Council to discontinue the use of the Town of Vail busses on Chamonix Lane through the Chamoniar Chalets for the following reasons: 1. It is dangerous to have busses on these narrow roads. The roads were not designed for this. The aspha.lt is not thick enough and the roads are not wide enough. Last yeaz a car went down the hill on Chamonix Lane above Texaco and Wendy's. 2. The street going through Chamonix Chalets is of the steepest grade. 3. The intersection of Chamonix Lane and Arosa Drive are high tra.ffic areas. Cars coming down Arosa Drive into Chamonix Lane have not been able to stop and have gone into the fence. 4. The busses increase the amount of traffic in an already very busy street. 5. The busses add a lot of noise reducing the quality of life. 6. The busses add a danger to people walking, ninning, and bicycling, of which we have quite a lot during this time of year. 7. Very few people are using the bus stop (less than 3,people per day) especially since parking is free in the summer. 8. Object to Bus Stop being in front of my property where I am planning to build and have two driveways situated. 9. Lot is looking like a Utility Lot, with Bus Stop, Fire Hydrant, Street Light, Yield Sign, etc. - all in front of one lot. We hope that the busses will go back on the North Frontage Road and up Chamonix Road as they use to do. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely yours, Karin Scheidegger , Mr,~Y-26-98 02:16 PM ~ GINNY CULP * REiMAX 520 529 2319 P.01 , y, ` `C^~~'h~--• Dear Vaii Town Council Members, Your current Common Ground proces9 seems to have a life of its own. For example, at each of the tables at which I sat, there was not majority consensua that the Town of Vail should even be involved in the affordable housiag market. By not facilitating and not listening to public discuesion on that point, you are moving ahead in a vacuum which coets the taxpayers money (the process) and you guye valuable time. There are probleme in paradiae. Some the TOV can solve, some the TOV cannot. To praceed with this process without examining yvur community's (not your) underlying vatues, is wasteful, not to mention undemocratic. And to proceed without actually knowing our baseline relative to affordable/employee housing is ludicraus. Any private enterprise that was moving ahead at full spesd in making major policy decisiona without precise and accurate data would be considered daft. The Cauncil keeps talking about housing 7ai1' _ emplgrRes. Actually,. the TOV has no idea how many emproyees, Vail ar otherwise, Iive in the TOV. Howaven, except for the new TOV employee apartments at the bus barn, all other town-mandated restrictions state "Eagle County Employees". What??? The TOV's 38% of Vail employees living in the TOV) comes from the 1990 census which was done in April and May and its numbers have been questioned repeatedly by the Council and other local offiCaals with respect to state or federal funding matters. So, on one hand Lhe numbers aren't valid because of the manths in which the census was done. Yet on the ather haad, yau are relying pretty heavily on those numbere to convince taxpayers that we have a crisis. Does anyone think the valley has changed much since 1990? If so, do qou think we ought to be making decisions today b ed an 1990 data? Many conditions exist in Vail right aow which impede the kind of economic results the Cauncil wants. For example, high rents strangle the zetail sector and prohibit diversity; the town looks li.ka crap with trash and construction everywhere; and the price/value relationship is badly ont of balance. W'henever the sld area is recognized for excellence, everyone assumes it includes them too and starts charging pricea that lead to pretty high (and often unmet) expectations from the guest. There are solutions to Vail's current dilemma9. The Cauncil need.g to stop trying to take care of everyone. This is a demacracy with a free market. Not aocialism with the reepon9ibility to see that everyone's lives are tended to. We all know how that looks down the road. Today'e criais mentality leads to more and mare "We'll take care of you" action. A pattern hae developed. In Lionshead, it'a a crisis. It is going docun the tank in its present fOrnt. Sa....the proposal is that taxpayers will kick in public land so retailers can build further vut into the pedestrian walkways. And residents will give up their sense of place ao that buildings can go up to eigbt or nine stories to "incentivize" thoso who can't eeem t,o make hard decisions. Employee shortages are a crtsis and Yail i,q going eouth. IL's time for the taxpayer to step in again and provide land/funds for "affordable/employeei seasonal" housing. Additionally it would work beet if the taxpayers also gave up some of MQY-26-98 02:16 PM ~ GINNY CULP * REiMAX 520 529 2319 P.02 their open space for the cauae! The retail/restaurant sector ia worried because their sales are raot up as dramatically a,y they'd like. Here comes the taxpayer again. This time providing free parking while atill trying to reti.re about $10 million in par]cinG structure debt. The taxpayers won't mind, will they? They know a crisia when they see one! It is easy to see why no one is motivated to find his or her own solutions. The TpV is more than eager to jump right in to help...with taxpayer dollar8 and while ' community needs. Maybe thoee unmet local expectations have somethiag t~o do vvi~th~ t~h~r lack of a sense of community! Maybe this is why some local peaple are moving out of Vail. Vail council people inaist an boiliag all mattera down to economics. Their oft repeated inessage to residents ie "It's the dollara, atupid!". For many of ue wha moved here because of a love for the mountains and Vail's envi.tonment (i.e. many TOV reeidents), looking at every issue through doIlar signs dehumanizes Vail. Today, yvith thie kind of thinking carried to excesa, it is down right di9gueting! And has gotten Vail off couree, . It is not easy to look local business people in the face aad tell them they have to provide their own solutions. It is easier to oil the squeaky wheels. Your Iocal constituency, who tend not to be so squeaky ox feel so entitled, are voting with their feet. They are leaving town. You have same big detisione ahead of you in the neat year. I hope you have the callective courage Lo head the TOV in the right direction. Compmmise is not always the best choice. Sometimes you just have to say na! You ask your chitdren to do it. Best Regards, GINN CULP ~ Trail - Com Ground 2 page ad 5/27/98 5:12 PM Page i ~ k , . ~ , ~ A PLAN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~'oR vAIL s . ~ ~ CpMMUNITY ~ g~. NEEDS , , ~ . n ~ Narro'~ ]FOCUS is Locate , Where to dln . , ~ ln Deci ail s Unmet m dV ~ to d Ilow Fmo Needs an commullity . . . ~ Far ~ You9Ve sai 0 "at 1 Town . ~ ~ early 200 people answered e ai d site Vail's unmet ~ ~ to help SO ~ anublic workshops ~ Qr Council's call ~ needs during ~'0 P co~(j 1~V1 106 community ou wh respondiched to the probed l'~ i~~ in April• In addition, hundreds of Su~ey of Vail Annu~ Commu~ ~ of what was said• ~ n ~pr~ ~o~~ To lml priorities. Here's a s S ~.o~ u'~n'~n S ~equentlq by People at the ed : - a =b ention Sites M Land Use Workshops (in o y catego=9~ CategorY ~ng Structur ) _ t of Lionshead parl. Charter Bus Lot (va~t site eas CommunitY . Above Lionshead Parking Structure Facilities ~~,er Bench . Donovan Pa~'k/ • Golf Course Clubhouse (l~ge lot at far eastern end of Snowberry) Evaluation of open Space • Snowbe P~k/UppeT $ench st end • Donovan gt I-70) ~ ~(site located at ea on B~a M~ R e) Siting Options . Water T etwee ~he western portion of Tract A(b • intersection of Ar'osa, _ „f n site in West Vail (near - - ~ Parks onix) ~ternative5 Garmisch & Cham t A(b Rd. & I-70) • Donovan P~k/LO"~'er Bench , e western po~on of Trac etween Bald M~• of Texaco by West Vai] e)dt) d Simba Run) Wednesday, June 3 , Hua Wirth (north een Post Office an Affordable ~ Timber Ridge (site located betw 5:30 to 9:30 m.* . H P• ousing ~ Donovan Park/L,ower Bench M11 I'lOtt's Mounta.in osed Lionshead ~ • VA/Lionshead (sites within proP ~ ReS01't redevelopment area) ~ ~ Pa~'k/Middle Bench t, east of Mountain *A light dinner will be served. o Donovan in Bell (site north of Ma'n Vail exi ~ ~ • Mounta . Vail (near intersection of ~OSa' Bell tower) and P, portion of a site in West d south of the VA Thursday, June 4 o Garrnisch d Town S oP (~e~ en the sewer plant an8:30 a.Iri. t0 12:30 p.ri1. ~ maintenance Yards) a.Mng Structure perimeter an d I-70) Lodge at Vail . Lionshead p ~,een Ba1d M°untain Rd. ~h Rd.) • Tract A, east end (1~e tsos Ran of Vail Mountain School on ~ ~~rllck Rd•l 3 • Tract C(east S~, corner of Frontage Rd. and Kinni ~ On-site child care will be provided at each workshop, sponsored by • Intermounta~ ~ Gore Creek in East Vail) ~ the Vail RecreaUon District. EastVail ~ Water Treatment site (along _ ~ Trail - Com Ground 3 page ad 5l27~93 5:27 PM Page 2 ~ j I Survey Results Confirm ~ . , ~ Housing to be a Priority lssue Z.hro Survey respondenfis were asked to identify the ugh the Com `.three blggest issues, in order of privrity," su~e muni ty ~ facing the TOV. LTnlike iast year when a Y• nurnber of diff'erent issues emergetl, by a wide The Towri of Va31 ~ margin in 1998, housing for ernpioyees and ln M ~lnnual Communit ~ locals (with di£f'erent terms often-used to ~ch to appro~matel3' 11,000 3' peOPlesur, ~'e incudinailed express "affordal~iiity" concerns) is identi~ied in residentsfollowin, Property o~ers anci businesses. The g the number one positian. Housing related g , issues are follawed by the mentivn of "growth" results ai-e issues; apen space and parks; and parking and based on traf-fic as the mast frequently mentioned issues. 1,156 PrefQrred Civ~ ~~ce. Rxc n%~at~, 1~s responses for Toh,n ~Ses as of 1VIay 1 ~ ien Surve res VOi/ j.ands ` Y ~ond~n#s were asked ta evaiuate the CAbrtance ata i[st af!!c}vFc nses Adeq u a that aoutd ~ y of Fqcilit1e ~a public.p~Yote Survey respondents were osked to evqiuate the supS pp~'tttershlpg }~y the Ta?~.~~f ~~U$~ t Yqii. of the following fpci lities: y Re~sidents a Part-tint ' souree: i ~ ~'1~otAtAlllih @ RHSkle~lfg 70.6 ~Toolittle ~ JustRight RRC4ssoeiates.1998 a0 p.5 ~p°nOn ~5~y~'y?mPOrtant ° / Too Mueh 2.$ Yo4UtCantM. ~?~r~:~~:•::,:. 3.a 60% 65% PAarf Clflt~aor~rer 3.1 3.6 61% " ComenUq~ Center . ; 54Y° 56% 1~Moor ~.~:~s~rs: ,";~m.: 3.5 i 50% 49% 51% • . App~ . 3.0 S rpp~l ~ . . FainilY Fuh C ~ ~s:.*..:... 2.9 3.2 . ~ 4O°6 3796 ~ t enter 2.9 40% ..:a CommuerkyThet, 2.9 a o 2'2 3~% 34% : ,;:s-~"-~s..... W.:.z. g < Ma@tmFny o~ z2 7r.. 3.1 , ~^Y , 28% ~,c eboa+'d Park ;.oar; o . . . •6 Z0/o : ~ ' S* doM 7x~z.i';-•:::~~.,:~ ~ %':«2.2iit ?2J ,.t . . , am 2.6 ° F Mlat?qF~h, 2.6 ' 10% :...::........:.::t§- g . a ` SaCaaidlcsAlak 2.5 ' :..::x.~s~„:.,:~•~; ::::::::::::::r.~ _ 2.2 ~ 4% . . . , Q/o o " ; ! < .0 y r . I?~ 2.0 Source: 2% 296 2 RRC4ssoeiates.l998 • ~ated p¢si9 alkin9 S/ SmaU OPe°SP°ce W gikePoth trails ~neS Nei9hb°rhood ~A~9e ~ketPa~kS Commks~ gallFields ~ Criteriq for Sitin . z , Affordable I~lous- 9 ~ ptions Ge _ . ~ng on y t 11Tarr'owed T°wn o f Va~l-ow ~ uring May, rho .._11r ~~d L~nds ~ identified `'~'1"on Vround the cornmuni St~f tearn su Survey res ~1' preferences fro mmar~ed ~d pondents were asked to and ~e initial cornmunity sun,e m~e APri1 meetirigs rate the impoMpnce of the followin help of azchitects, site pianners, Y results. They ~SO enlisted 9 criterie; the potentia1 for aPPraisers ~e Overoll MeQn Rctin ; Parcels identifiedmo St of the sites identified b Y d ~omm developers to ev 9~= Not At All ~rn ~Uate PonanVS = Very Important , those identified for °pen space a~q unity p~ici ~ parks have been uisition have been a p~tS~ proximity to bus Those ` identified for hOUS~b have been recosted out for b Udg etin Ppr~sed and routes/stops ~ const ~ s 1"uction costs, future revenue ~d ~eWed to estimate ap Si~SeS. Livabi?ityforresidentsofthe 5 development (baleonies, Based o Potential financir~g models. n what the co an-sitestoraye,~c,) ? S~f has developed five~unity has said and on thls tec rwitn ° alternative mpa~~b~~~~ P~'ks, ~o site ~ical ana1 sl ed' mmuni and o Plans for affordable housin Y S Co 14eentuses ~ ~ facilities : a pen Space. g• Proximity to empioyment ~ , ~ . _ y ~ ! ` S Proximity to commereial ~ serviees • • ~ ~ ~O = Proximitvt.,.,...,,_. oPen space ARC Assoe[ai $owce: # bPecific on June ~ 3& ~ 4 0 1 2 eopie ~,ho attend ~e June worksh 3 4 5 revie~, op and respond to ttiese SN"11 be asked to TOP .,unding Ch ~ ~~e look at options for fundin ~ternative site pians and Far O~'C~ J to be plans nO~' tO attend. It doesn'tSe ~ternatives. Please ffordqbl ~ at~ °f ~e APnI workshops. matter ifyou ~,eren't able 5urveyre8p°ndQntsw e N~using made the upcorriiri The cornments and choices ~°Sked to prioritize fraat q Iist of ~ g worksho possible lunding sanrces ta facilitate the Plan that rcB: June 30. ~ended to the six gets reco PS ~11 form the basis for the SO prOVjstonofaffordpbjehousing, $,u Vail To Don't miss this last o ~ council on with other co PPortunity to ~,ork side- pR~"'~"OC+a~~=rasa serve V mmunity rnembers to u;€Residents sj 4M.1 ail for generations to develop a 1~ bY-side a5% ai% come. p that wil] 40 " ¦ Part-time Residents a For more info rmation ~ involve about ~ ment process, the Co a?% mmon ca11 479-2115. Ground public 30 ~ hoW Vemmon Ground process is open to all k,ho 26% the Vail Town Council's res W~t tO P N ~ ~ Vail residents, Ponsibili articipate; ty is to bo ~ emPloYees and business owners. ~ jull and Z{~ s part-time 3 ~ 14% .h ' i1 ~ This planning Process is to x:ar 1196 ~~/O~ r~ n~ °ne °r 40 Vai] Tom orrow Y~Y~~~ actions endorsed ~ ~ bY the . ^ 2own ot Vai1. 5% 4% 5% : 0 m<~ ~y.: r?• 2y~ 3% ~pte 0,61 Aea~~o~°~ 2state drtioa lntt4o~e , t~g °h efR ~e~'Sax p~stin9 ginPtoYeBS Deb; PrWM lnltlate 'Lran gaies'~o Sox YtaEond jax $osiws tssu- Mcre°se %rnPr0Veme4 a}Sttid ~ I XC~ . May 27, i99s THE MiEs Vaffordable h s in on right track ~ emember a few years ago how are bringing citizens together to forge a process continues. loud the lamenting was about j common vision for their small town. Vail Now it is beginning to show some affordable housing in Vail? It FROM ' Tomorrow, which paints a broader brush results. was like a stuck answering machine. ! stroke and its offshoot, Common Vail Commons was completed some And remember how it was somethin WHERE g j Ground, aim at crearing a plan to keep 18 months ago and it brought 71 afford- that was ofren discussed in the halls of ~ S~T ' Vail from declining as it ages and as able housing units people who wanted government, but it was something regu- i competition emerges for its goods, ser- to cail Vail home. Later this month the larly shoved to the far end of the table? vices and tourist base and its residents. town will be breaking ground on 13 Well, things have changed. If you've ' more units in the Sandstone Creek area. ever wondered about changing the way THOSE FACTORS have begun erod- This project is being done in conjuncrion things are, you need to take a look at the CLIFF ing Vail's strengths. Full-rime residents with the Eagle River Water and Sanita- experiment that Vail has been conduct- THOMPSON occupy 28 percent of the housing in Vail. rion District. ing. Al~ The rest is owned by out-of-area folks But more important is the council's h who spend less rime here than than the goal of 1,680 units of affordable or NOW SOME HISTORY. I know, perhaps most visible of all the things residents here do on vacations of their attainable housing. Toward that end, 15 you hated history in school, but this it has do own. sites suitable for housin have been won't hurt for anlon er than it takes to ne is its continuing commitment S read. y g to bringing locals back to Vail by creat- With a top-shelf price tag on real identified. ing affordable housing there. Truth be estate, and on goods and services, Vail is But land in Vail is getting scarce, it's There was a shakeup in the status quo told that rocess actuall be an with in danger of becoming a seasonal Glitter 94 percent built out, and backyard-con- a few years back-a blue-collar uprising the old guard and the then-controversial Gulch of sorts where only in season does scious neighbors don't exactly welcome if you will. That s when members of the Vail Commons. it have the vitality it needs. such projects. starched-shin old guard were replaced But the rocess has continued and the But the local elected officials there How well the concept progresses will by so-called regular folks. P have doggedly proceeded with their be a sim le marter of olitical will-and This new council has been doing a goals for its implementation are begin- planning, and more important, local ciri- that will be the tou hest challen e. journeyman job of things. Not spectacu- ning to get hammered into place. zens have participated in many butt- g g lar, but it has been innovative. There are a couple of programs which numbing meetings, making sure the ~ ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 1998 , Contact: Pam Brandmeyer, 479-2113 " TOV Assistant Town Manager Program Begins Today (5-29) TOV ADDS PAID CLOSE-IN PARKING OPTION DURING PEAK DAYS AT FORD PARK TO ADDRESS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONCERNS (Vail)--It's a matter of choice. The option of paid close-in parking will be available at Ford Park during 27 peak days beginning today (5-29) through Labor Day. While the Vail Village parking structure will continue to remain free this summer, the close-in managed parking program is one of four new options to be introduced this season as part of the Ford Park management plan, which was recommended by the Ford Park user groups and adopted by the Vail Town Council a year ago. The other new programs include expanded bus service between Ford Park and the Vail Village parking structure; a new recreation path from the parking structure to Ford Park; and the use of variable message signs to alert event-goers of the various options. By promoting multiple access points to the town-owned park, the program is intended to increase pedestrian safety and relieve traffic congestion along South Frontage Rd. and Vail Valley Dr. The program takes effect this weekend with paid parking to occur later today (5-29) during a concert at the Ford Amphitheater as well as 26 other peak days. In approving the managed parking program earlier this week by a vote of 5-1, members of the Vail Town Council majority said the managed parking plan offers a series of choices for the park's users. There's a modest fee for those who wish to park close, or the availability of free parking in the structure less than a block away. The paid close-in parking option will cost $5 per vehicle and will be offered in three parking lots (more) ~ • RECYCLED PAPER w Ford ParWAdd 1 during the 27 high use days: the Ford Park lot on South Frontage Rd. and the soccer field and Golden Peak Children's Ski School parking lots on Vail Valley Dr. The program will be managed by Mountain Valet, a private company, under a contract with the town. In addition to the 27 paid parking days, which correspond to events with paid admission, Mountain Valet will assist in managing the three lots with free parking on nine other peak event dayS in which the venues - offer free admission. The one exception is July 4 in which paid close-in parking will be activated. In 1994, the town initiated a similar program, but the plan was soon abandoned following opposition by the public and the park's user groups. This time, councilmembers say the program has some staying power due to the proactive support expressed by the user groups, including the Vail Valley Foundation, Bravo! Colorado Music Festival, Vail Atpine Gardens and the Vail Recreation District. Those groups, which lease their facilities from the town, now say the park has reached capacity and that managed parking is necessary in optimizing the park's use as well as improving safety. Last season there were 16 peak days in which there were multiple events happening on the same day at the park; this year the calendar shows 36 conflicts. The Ford Park management program also will include the use of free shuttle buses to transport riders from the top of the Vail Transportation Center to Ford Park and back, a distance of about ttiree-quarters of a mile. Service will be offered at seven-minute intervals; stops will occur on both the south (Frontage Rd.) and north (Vail Valley Dr.) sides of the park. In addition, drop-off lanes for private vehicles will be accessible from the South Frontage Rd. on the peak days. Attendants will be on-site to manage the drop-off spaces and to assist users in loading and unloading. Also, a new recreation path has been added for those who wish to walk to events in Ford Park from the Village Parking structure. Earlier this week, Vail Mayor Pro-Tem Ludwig Kurz asked for the public's respect and cooperation in implementing the management plan. "There will undoubtedly be some glitches," he said. "But we're on the right track in working with the user groups to improve access to the (more) V Ford Park/Add 2 park for the enjoyment of those who use it." Councilman Michael Arnett agreed, noting that the distance from the free parking structure to the Ford Park ballfields, for example, is "less than two trips around the base pads." , Also this summer, parking along South Frontage Rd. and Vail Valley Dr..will continue to be prohibited with only one exception: when both the Village and Lionshead parking structures are full. Ford Park is Vail's largest recreational facility at 39 acres. It contains the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, the 2,500-seat Ford Amphitheater, the Vail Nature Center, three softball fields, eight tennis courts, bike paths, picnic tables, a children's playground and numerous other recreational uses. For more information regarding the Ford Park management plan, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113. 1998 Ford Park Peak Event Days Paid Close-In Parking Days -(Total 27 days): 5-29 7-17 6-10 7-19 6-19 7-22 6-20 7-24 6-28 7-26 7-1 7-29 7-2 7-31 7-3 8-1 7-4 8-2 7-5 8-7 7-6 8-8 7-10 8-19 7-11 7-12 7-15 Managed Parking at Ford Park (No Charge) - Total 9 days: 5-30 7-7 6-16 7-14 7-23 7-21 6-27 7-28 6-30 # # # , TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 1998 Contact: Rob Ford, Vail Mayor, 479-1860 or Bob McLaurin, Vail Town Manager, 479-2105 or Andy Knudtsen, Project Manager, 479-2440 Town Focus /s Narrowing on Sifes forAfferdable Housing Community Facilities Parks and Open S ace COMMUNITY URGED TC! ATTEND JUNE 3 AND 4 WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE PREFERRED SITES AND FiOUSiNG FUNDING SOURCES (Vail)--The Town of Vaii will ask for reaction to five alternative site plans and more than a dozen funding options during pubiic workshops on June 3 and 4 as the Common Graund public involvement process enters its rnost critical phase. The site plan alternatives represent community preferences for the placement of affordable hausing, parks, open space and community facilities on Vail's remaining lands. Those preferences were expressed by about 200 people during public workshops in April, as well as over 1,100 responses to the town's annual community survey. The most frequently mentioned sites for affordabfe housing include 13 areas: the vacant parcel north of the West Vail exit behind the Texaco gas station, known as the Hud Wirth site; the existing Timber Ridge development; the lower and middle benches of Donovan Park in the Matterhorn neighborhood; the sites within the proposed Lionshead redevelopment study area; the Mountain Bell site north of the Main Vail exit and east of the Mountain Bell tower; a portion of a site in West Vail near the intersection of Arosa, Garmish and Chamonix; the old town shops site located west of the sewer plant and south of ihe Vail Associates maintenance yards; the perimeter of the Lionshead parking structure; a site between Bald Mountain Road and 1-70, (more) L~ RECYCLEDPAPER : Common Ground/Add 1 known as Tract A and once proposed to be used as a par 3 golf course in the Bald Mountain Road neighborhood; a site known as Tract C east of Vail Mountain School on Katsos Ranch Rd.; a site at the southwest corner of Frontage Road and Kinnickinnick Rd. in the lntermountain neighborhood; and the water treatment plant site in East Vail. The most frequently mentioned parcels for dedicated open space include four areas: the upper bench of Donovan Park; a lot at the far eastern end of Snowberry in the Intermountain neighborhood; the water tank site in East Vail; and the west end of Tract A, the parcel once proposed to be used as a par 3 golf course in the Bald Mountain Road neighborhood. The most popular sites for parks are a portion of a site in West Vail near the intersection of Arosa Dr., Garmish and Chamonix; the lower bench of Donovan Park; and the west end of Tract A in the Bald Mountain Road neighborhood. People at the April workshops also most frequently recommended a community center, youth center, performing arts center, conference center and recreation center as community facility needs, and most frequently suggested that such civic uses be sited on the charter bus lot east of the Lionshead parking structure; on top of the Lionshead parking structure; the lower bench of Donovan Park; or an expansion of the Golf Course Clubhouse facility. Specifically, the five siting alternatives will provide multiple scenarios for all four uses throughout town. Some sites, such as the lower bench of Donovan Park, Timber Ridge and Hud Wirth, will be identified for different densities and/or uses in the five alternatives. In addition, various funding options will be presented at the workshops as the Town Council asks for guidance on how to fund affordable housing. Initial results from the town's annual community survey show that full-time residents prefer reallocating a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), while part-time residents prefer using existing sales tax as top choices for funding alternatives. During May, the Common Ground staff team has taken the work from the April meetings, plus (more) Common Ground/Add 2 initial community survey results, and enlisted the help of architects, site planners, appr.aisers and developers to evaluate the potential for most of the sites identified by community participants. Parcels identified for open space acquisition have been appraised and those identified for parks have been costed out for budgeting purposes, Those identified for housing have been reviewed by consultants to estimate density, construction costs, future revenue and potential financing models. The mapped alternatives will be reviewed and people will be asked to respond to them at public workshops coming up on June 3 and 4. The workshops will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 3 at the Marriott and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Vail. Free on-site child care will be provided by the Vail Recreation District for both workshops and a light dinner will be served on June 3. "We heard what people said at the April workshops about what uses they think are important and where they should be located within the Town. Now it's time to get specific, take a hard look at maps on the wall and decide as a community what we can and can't live with," said Vail Mayor Rob Ford. "Council is going to follow the direction we get from people who've been involved in this Common Ground process. We'll adopt a plan for locating all these uses around the end of June, and we plan to honor what people who've been part of the process have told us. So if you care about these issues, we hope to see you at the June workshops." For more information about the Common Ground process, contact Ford at 479-1860; Bob McLaurin, Vail Town Manager, at 479-2105; or Andy Knudtsen, project manager, at 479-2440. # # # I Vail Re alty RECEIVED APR 2 0 10 & Rental Management Inc. Offices in Vail & Beaver Creek April 17, 1998 Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Greg Morrison, Police Chief Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Bob & Greg: As we appraach the e::d of t::e sl:: ueason, Iwanted to take t. moment to provide you witr~ feedback concerning the Vail Village parking enforcement and Checkpoint Charlie personnel. All too often you only hear complaints, however, I am writing to commend you and your staffs for a doing an excellent job in difficult circumstances. As you may know, our company is located in Vail Village in Mill Creek Court next to the Hanson Ranch Road trucking loading zone near the Christiania. In addition, I park in Willow Place and walk Gore Creek Drive every morning. I have observed the parking situation and abuses on Gore Creek Drive and Hanson Ranch Road, in addition to, the Checkpoint operation which I pass at least twice daily. I believe that this year's enforcement was excellent. I thought one attendant named Mitchell, did an especially outstanding job. I observed Mitchell almost daily at the Checkpoint and regularly at the Hanson Ranch Road area. At the Checkpoint, Mitchell was very visible and active, whereas most attendants tend to "hide" in the booth. On Hanson Ranch Road, Mitchell was tough on violators (including, at times, my employees), but his was prudentl_y reasonable when dealing with our invaluable vacation visitors. I believe that Mitchell demonstrated excellent judgment in enforcing parking policies without alienating'our visitors Grzg, I also wai-i€ed ta express :ny thar,:» tG your depa: tmer,t cencerni: g a lute night inc:dent at my office last week. After an evening of indulging, an employee of ours decided it would be more prudent to spend the night in our office rather than to drive home. However, the employee left the office door open. I received a late night call from the police department concerning the situation of the open door and an overnight camper. Although the situation was not a"situation", it was reassuring to know that the Vail Police Department is thorough in their late night patrols. Once again, please take note of a job well done and commend your staff. ' ce 1 Ba Cuomo 302 Hanson Ranch Road • Vail, Colorado 81657 970 476-8800 • 800 627-VAIL • 970 476-8671 FAX • e-mail: vailrent@vail.net PROFILES iN DATA 13035735275047 05/27 '98 12;18 N0.474 01/01 , I-70 CAM t.ni,l,u \IL nn,b.i .It,;~i,l "I'i.in..il ''.h1iu1'> I.'~ yit ~i~1`i'I Ilrnc~•t May 28,1998 FAX/MEMn , `r{~: C:ART'S Mc:rnherti CARTSK'IrC;A Suppimcrl and Friends . Fm: Miller Hudscm Exc;c;utiive I)irectoc Re= MQetinB 3=30 pAjs Wednesday, .iune 3--- Silverthorne Town Hall T1IE GOOD Nh.'WS: Govcrnor Romer signed H. B. #1335 intp law on Tue;day. May 26, 1998 enabling a July 1 start-uP for the Colorado Intermountain Pixcc] Guideway Authoriry. GVEN BF_7TF'R NL'WS: Juhn Frew, president of Colorado Slu Cuiintry USA, agreed in a meeting with Miller Hudtian and ('lay Brown tc) approach tus guverning Beard regarding s privdte contributicm to help m,itch `su:onci ruund' funds th3t should be available ihruubh the Governor's Smart C;rowth Grant Program for a year lung I-70 corridor ridership study. AGENDA 1. CIFCiA Aclmittistration A. BoareUCc,mmissioner appointrnent-, B. I.oc;ltion of office, C. EyuipmenUinfra.tit.ructlue D. Financing/cash flow 2. CARTS Adminisu•ation A. Exccutivc Dirr.ctor B. Bcr.ud ccimpotiition C. l.ocation af officcs D. Funding (individuallorganizational memberxhips) 3. Work Projci•ts Currrntly Underway A. Uraft guideway pe.rforcnance xpec;itication (CSM interns) B. RouUng an:ilysis (right-of-way tlt) in ccx)peration w/ C:DOT C. luly 10, 1998, (:IrGA l:ick-oCf ineeting and rece:ption fur vendon 4. Future PrujecLti in Ylanning Stagc A. ('cirridor ridership study ($3(x),(xx}+)/grant applicaticm A. Upe.ration "Get Smart Il"/h',PICS-CSM fall semester S. l,aunching CIFC'~A A. I7iticussinn of `white papcr' propcxed workplaii B. Parallel titie of CARTS acrnnym by C1FGA , Colur(ulc)Autumated Raprd rrcrnsJxirtutivn ,-5ystem b. NEW BIJSINFSS ~ If you need additionul infvrmation, please call, utherwise 1'll see you 613! • , , , • , , Vail- Associates, Inc. J~ n ~ ; _ . ~ ~ ; FOR IlVIlVMDIATE ~tELFASE , Media CoAWg= , ~ Paul Witt, 970-845-5720, paulw@vaihesorts.cona Kell Lad ' ; y yga, 970.845-5722, kladyga@vailresorts.com ~ . , ••i.~ ~ TESTWUIDE N lvtMD GHiFF OPERATIIITG OFFICE AT VAIi. • ; VAILL, Colo: Yune 1, 1998-Long-bime Vail Associates executive Paul Testwuide has i been named senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Vail ski area, Andy Daly, president of Vail Resorts, announced today, ;J ; Testwuide, who joined Vail Associates in 1963, has held the positivn of vice president of mountain operations with the company for the last six years, after having wvrked 'ua almost every aspect of the company during his 34year tenure. As chief operating officer, he will be responsxble for the stra#egic direction of Vail operttions, includizxg deveaopxng ~ the slaing infrastructure on both Vail and Beaver Creek mountains, and overseeing mountain operations, the sld and snowboatd schools, food and beverage operations, and A•'"''°"~' community amd employes relarions. ~ - , "Paul is a natural successor to Ctuis Rymau and au incredible asset to our company," • commented Aaly. "His dedication to the mountains, the guest experience, and the town _of Vail, as well as the entire Vail Valley commwnity, are well known. We are fortunate to have someone of has ca~.ber already in place to step into the COO position." , ~.,r......-- - Daly said that the nerov position of chief operating officer at $eaver Creek is to be filled atid tbat a scarch is now underway. Until the positian is filled, operation of Beaver Creek Resort wi11 also report tfl Testwuide. -30- , P.li• i i'•,.., , ~ PO 9ox 7• Yail, Colorado • 81658 • phone 970 845 5720 • iax 970 845 5728 -e-mall:vallpr@vall.net ci . ' r' . IiI'd WdL0:E0 86, i0 half