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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1998
7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon ta determine at what time Council will consider an item.
1 . CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.)
2• CONSENT AGENDA: (5 mins.)
A. Approve the Minutes of the meetings of November 3 and 17,
1998;
B. Resolution No. 16, Series of 1998, a Resolution designating an
additional signer Susan Cody and removing signers Katie
Laubengayer and Simone Spector on an imprest checking
account for Library deposit transactions for the Town of Vail,
permitted by the Charter of the Town, its ordinances, and the
statutes of the State of Colorado.
C. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1998, a Resolution directing the
Town Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for
Animal Control Services with Eagle County.
D. Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1998, second reading, an ordinance
Repealing and Reenacting Title 10, Chapter 1; Adopting by
Reference the 1998 Edition of the International Mechanical Code,
the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Fire
" • Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, the Uniform Mechanical Code, and the International
Plumbing Code; the 1996 Edition of the National Electric Code;
the 1995 Edition of the Model Energy Code, and the 1994 Edition
of the Uniform Plumbing Code, And, with Regard to the Above-
described Codes, Adopting Certain Appendices, Setting Forth
Certain Amendments Thereto, and Setting Forth Details in Regard
Thereto.
3. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, first reading of an Ordinance
Dominic Mauriello Amending Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1995, Revising Gross Residential
Floor Area (GRFA), Building Height Requirements, and Employee
Housing Provisions for Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision,
Development Area C, SDD No. 4(Cascade Village); Repealing
Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982, Which Provides Special Provisions for
Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision; Deleting Outdated
Conditions and References to Expired Development Plans; and Setting
Forth Details in Regard Thereto. (10 mins.)
Applicant: Timothy Pennington, represented by Diane Larsen. (10 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/Modify/Deny
Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Planning and Environmental
Commission, at its October 27, 1997 meeting, recommended approval
(unanimously) of the proposed amendments to SDD #4 (Cascade Village,
Development Area C). Subsequently, the Town Council tabled this
request at its November 4, 1997 meeting in order to research the history
of this SDD. See materials included for a complete description of the
request and the history of this SDD.
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Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, amends Ordinance No. 8, Series of
1995, which regulates developmenf in SDD #4 (Cascade Village). Area
C(Glen Lyon residential lots) is being amended as it relates only to Lots
39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision. The proposed text changes are
highlighted in the ordinance. Additionally, staff has updated the
ordinance to remove expired projects and update compteted projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
- Department recommends approval of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, .
on. first reading.
4• Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1998, second reading of an Ordinance
Steve Thompson Making Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail Booth Creek
Bond Fund and Health Insurance.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. 18, Series of 1998 on second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Council has passed two supplemental
appropriations for 1998. This will be the final one. No additional
appropriation is needed in the General Fund since the full budgeted
transfer for the Red Sandstone housing pro}ect won't be used. That
project won't be complete at 12/31/98.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 18, Series of
1998 on second reading.
5. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1998, second reading of an ordinance
. Tom Moorhead Authorizing the Conveyance of Fee Title to the Following Land Owned by
Russell Forrest the Town of Vail:
A parcel of land situated in Government Lot 3, SeCtion 7,
Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian,
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the B.L.M. brass cap at Corner 2 of said Lot 3;
Thence along the North line of said Lot 3, North 89°41'00" East, a
distance of 206.61 feet; Thence South 59°12'40" East, a distance
of 26.74 feet; Thence North 88°58'20" West, a distance of
229.76 feet to the West line of said Lot 3; Thence North 00°00'00"
East, a distance of 8.42 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 2394 sq. ft., more or less. (See Exhibit A attached)
To Paul E. Raether and Wendy S. Raether. (15 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify or deny
. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1998 on second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In the early 1990s the Vail Town Councii
directed staff to begin working with the Forest Service to address private
and public encroachments on Forest System lands and to identify ways
to discourage private exchanges around the Town of Vail. In 1994 the
community completed the Vail Comprehensive Open Space Plan which
identified properties that should be considered for land exchange. In
June, 1995, the Town of Vail and the United States Forest Service signed
an agreement to initiate a land exchange. The land exchange involved
three parcels of Town of Vail land totaling 76 acres and 11 parcels of
United States Forest Service land totaling 62.2 acres. This exchange
essentially removed Forest Service lands from within the Town of Vail by
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Sacquiring or de-annexing U.S. Forest lands. The de-annexation action
has not yet occurred. The transfer of the property from the Town of Vail
to the Forest Service was approved in Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1997.
The Town has been negotiating in good faith with the residents on
Rockledge Road to convey land where residents now have
encroachments and to create a buffer between Rockledge and the forest
on what was United States Forest Service lands and now are Town of
Vail owned lands. The value of this land has been calculated on a per
square foot basis. There is the potential to see a return of $1.4 million-on the sale of properties on Rockledge Road. This conveyance to Paul and -Wendy Raether is the first in what is anticipated to be a series of
transfers which wi!l address numerous private encroachments on what
was Forest System lands. This conveyance will also create an open
space buffer between the Town of Vail and the Forest Service land to the
south of Rockledge Road. It is hoped that it will reduce the likelihood of
private exchanges of Forest Service lands in and around the Town of
Vail. The Town continues to maintain a strong posture in regard to
opposing private land exchanges that could allow additional development
around the Town of Vail.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of
1998 on second reading.
6. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1998, second reading of an Ordinance
Tom Moorhead Authorizing the Conveyance of an Easement by and Between the Town
Russell Forrest of Vail and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District on Lot 9, Sec.
18, T. 5 S., R. 79 W., 6th P.M. (15 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify or deny
Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1998 on second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: (See above description concerning land . acquired in the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement.)
The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has placed a new water
tank upon the Town of Vail Land and will be paying a fair market price of
$30,000 to the Town of Vail for the easements. The water tank was
necessary to continue to provide adequate fire protection in the Town of
Vail.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 22, Series of
1998 on second reading.
7. Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1998, second reading of an Ordinance
Tom Moorhead amending Section 9.34.030 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail to
Buck Allen provide that it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years •
Greg Morrison to have in his possession any fermented malt beverage and setting forth
details in regard thereto. (45 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify or deny
Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1998 on second reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail Code presently limits
possession of alcoholic beverages by minors to those circumstances in
which such beverages are "in any container of any kind, whether opened
or unopened." Under this provisions as it presently reads, the Town of
Vail has been confronted with difficulty in prosecuting persons underage
who are in an intoxicated condition and based upon the evidence, do
possess such beverages though they have already been consumed.
Therefore, this amendment would allow such prosecutions to proceed
upon evidence that the underage person is in an intoxicated condition
and therefore possessing alcoholic beverage. It is being requested that
this be considered as an emergency so that it will be effective prior to the
holiday season when the Town of Vail experiences an increase in the
occurrence of underage drinking.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of
1998 on second reading. •
8. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Resolution No. 14,
Series of 1998. The Lionshead Master Plan Team is seeking final
adoption of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan with the
implementing Resolution No. 14, Series of 1998. (45 mins.)
, Resolution No. 14, Series of 1998, a Resolution Adopting the
, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Dated December 15,,1998 as
an Official Element of the Vail Comprehensive Plan and as a Valid - Planning Document to Be Used to Guide Redevelopment and
Growth in the Lionshead Study Area.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/Modify/Deny Resolution
No. 14, Series of 1998.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The comments and recommendations of
the Town Council, the Planning and Environmental Commission, and the
Design Review Board have been incorporated into the document. The
Planning and Environmental Commission, at its November 23, 1997
meeting, unanimously approved the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan subject to the following nine (9) changes:
1. Change language in the site development guidelines to state that
landscaping shali be incorporated within existing and new
construction to emphasize and create niches.
2. Gardens and planting beds shall be located within the Lionshead
study area where they add to the pedestrian experience, provide
for screening, and to focus views.
3. Stronger language needs to be added which directs study to the
under grounding of the I-70 corridor and use of the air rights
above.
4. The plan needs to provide language about the study of the
parking pay-in-lieu fee. Additionally, the plan should provide for
the study of parking requirements which reflect a uses' parking
need.
5. The plan language should be modified to encourage the
immediate formation of a Downtown Development Authority and
enabling of tax increment financing.
6. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) limitations should be
eliminated or substantial mod ification/in crease of the standard
should be provided.
7. Plan language shall be modified to compel development on the
core site to be oriented north/south.
8. Language should be included in the plan to allow for additional
height (additional story) for properties adjacent to the S. Frontage
Road and in the west end of the study area by conditional use
permit or other regulatory vehicle.
9. Map W is currently too restrictive and should be modified to show
the entire study area, including the Red Sandstone Site, as
potential employee housing in fill areas.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Lionshead master Plan Team
recommends that the Town Council approve Resolution No. 14, Series
of 1998 and the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
. 9• Town Manager's Report. (10 mins.)
10. Adjournment - 9:40 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 115/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
- WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/12/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/5/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOWUP SOLUTIONS
1998
7128/98 MUD LOT (LOT A ADJACENT TO RUSSELUANNIENRDITOM/PAM: Kaye Ferry expressed Hospital staff is currently working on a parking plan, recognizing the
THE HOSPITAL AND LIBRARY) concern that the lot reserved for VRD, library personnel, and hospital has a parking shortage. Staff is also working with VRD as they
Councii hospital staff is underutilized, after experiencing difficulties proceed through the public process with their expansion proposal (re:
herself in dropping off an injured person and securing a future loading/delivery, parking needs, etc.). Work prior to Council ~
parking space. It was suggested originai agreements w/the presentation continues.
hospital be revisited re: the parking lot west of the hospitai,
as weil as the parking structure to the east. Staff will return
to Council wltheir findings.
1211198 Legitimate Nonprofit Organizations GREG: Kevin asked whether two organizations, the United Deb Annibali spoke with the Washington D.C. Firefighters Assoc. who is
Kevin Foley Firefighters Association of America and the American affiliated with the International Assoc. of Firefighters. She was toid that
Veterans Network were legitimate nonprofit organizations The United Firefighters Assoc. of America is a bogus company. They
since they were heavily soliciting TOV businesses for have reported it to the Washington D.C. police who refuse to investigate
donations. the company.
Since the American Veterans Network has the same exact mailing address
as The United Firefighters Assoc. of America, she thinks it is safe to
assume that it too is a bogus company.
Rusty Jacobs will do a press release on this info. and follow up with the
recipients of these cards, and share the info with the department antl
report this to the Postmaster.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, December 14, 1998
FINAL AGENDA
Project Orientation / CHRtSTMAS LUNCH - CommunitV Development Department 12:00 p.m.
-MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Greg Moffet Ann Bishop
John Schofield .
Galen Aasland
Diane Golden
Brian Doyon
Tom Weber
Site Visits : 1:00 P.M.
1. Fischer - 2695 Davos Trail
2. Town tour of PA properties
3.
Driver: George
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearinq - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a minor subdivision to relocate an existing property line, located at 2695 Davos Trail /
Lots 16 and 17, Block B, Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Randall J. Fischer
Planner: Jeff Hunt
MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED WlTH 2 CONDITIONS:
1. Approval is only for a minor subdivision. Development of either lot requires
approval of any necessary applications.
2. That the existing garage be removed prior to the issuance of a building permit on
Lot 17.
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2. A request for a worksession to discuss amendments to the Town's "Public Accommodation" Zone
District, Chapter 7 and amendments to Chapter 15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA), Town of
Vail Municipal Code.
Applicant: Johannes Faessler, represented by Braun Associates, Inc.
. Planner: George Ruther
WORKSESSION
3. A request for a minor subdivision to transfer a portion of Govemment Lot 3, obtained by the Town
of Vail from the United States Forest Service, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment
~ Agreement, to Lot 15, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing. .
Applicant: Town of Vail _ Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED
4. A request for a final review for a major amendment to Special Development District #6, Vail Villapf,
Inn, to allow for a hotel redevelopment, located at 100 East Meadow Drive, Lots M and O, Bloc~
5D, Vail Village 1st.
Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL 1/11/99
5. Information Update
6. Approval of November 23, 1998 minutes. -
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development
Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing
Impaired, for information. 'Community Development Department
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TOWN OF VAIL
1309 Vail Yalley Drive Art in Public Places
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2344
Faz: 970-479-2166
December 11, 1998
To: Vail Town Council
From: Nancy Sweeney, AIPP Coordinator
Memo:
The "Spirit of the Skier," donated to the Town of Vail by Mt. Builer, is due to arrive
in Vail on December 17 and will be dedicated during the Tree Lighting Ceremony
on December 19 by Rob Ford.
Public Works will be constructing a temporary base for the dedication and the
piece will be temporarily sited near Slifer Plaza. In the spring, the AIPP board
would like to permanently site this artwork near Gold Peak. This is an
unanticipated expense to the Town of Vaii, and therefore, the project is presently
unfunded. The budget for the permanent installation of this bronze sculpture is
$19,800 as shown on the attached estimate.
I will have photo's of the proposed location to review at the meeting on Tuesday.
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Estimated Budqet:
Solid Stone Base 10,000
Concrete Foundation 1,500
Bronze Plaque 1,000
12" x 20„
Excavation and Landscaping 4,000
Electrical / Lighting - 1,500
10% Contingency Fund 1,800
$19,800
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Chapter 4-9
FALSE ALARMB
Sections: .
, 4-9.1 Title; Purpose
4-9.2 Definitions
4-9.3 Construction, Maintenance, and Performance
8tandards
4-9.4 Letter of Certification Required
4-9.5 Violations
4-9.1 Title; purpose.
A. Sfiort title. This chapter shall be known as and may be
cited as the "False Alarm Ordinance".
B. This ordinance imposes or creates no duties on the part of
the Town of Vail or any of its departments. The obligation of
complying with the requirements of this ordinance and the
liability for failing to do so, is placed upon the owners,
operators, and parties responsible for operating and/or
maintaining alarm systems.
C. The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Promote and establish minimum standards for
installation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, and
certification of fire and security alarm systems;
B. Reduce the number and frequency of false alarms and -
endangerment faced by emergency response personnel
while responding to false alarms;
C. Provide for greater efficiency of fire and police
personnel by reducing the amount of time spent
dealing with false alarms.
D. Provide for penalties and remedies for false alarms;
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4-9.2 Definitions.
Alarm Agent: Any individual who is employed by an alarm
vendor to install, monitor, maintain, test, or service alarm
systems in any manner, or who supervises individuals who perform
such work.
Alarm Company: See alarm vendor
, Alarm Confirmation: A situation in which an alarm signal is
transmitted and supported by a subsequent and separate ;
_ signal, which corroborates the val'idity of the original signal,
_ indicating that an emergency exists. Confirmation may be
provided by a second sensor, transmitting "listen-in"
microphones, transmitted video images, direct communication
via 911, the use of other technologies that provide the
intended results, or by direct communication between Vail
Public Safety Communications and an alarm agent at the alarm
system site. Multiple activations of the same sensor that
caused the initial alarm are not considered confirmation.
Alarm Installer: Any person who is in the business of
installing alarm systems.
Alarm Monitoring Facility: A facility that receives signals
from monitored alarm systems indicating emergencies such as
fire, burglary, robbery, and medical problems may exist.
Alarm System: An electronic, detection and signaling
system, combining interrelated signal initiating devices,
signal transmitting devices, signal indicating devices,
control equipment, and interconnecting wiring, installed for a
particular application, in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications, nationally recognized standards, the National
Fire Protection Association, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.,
Factory Mu-tual, Inc., or other nationally recognized testing laboratories.
Alarm System Owner: A person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company, or organization of any kind, in possession
or control of any building, structure, facility or portion
thereof, where an alarm system exists, whether such alarm system
is owned or leased.
Alarm System User: Any person who operates an alarm system
under the direction of an agent of the alarm system owner.
Alarm Vendor: Any person operating as an alarm installer,
an alarm monitoring facility, an alarm service agency, or an
alarm company.
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Alarm Verification Procedure: The procedures established by
an alarm monitoring facility to contact an authorized
representative of the alarm system owner, to validate or deny
that the alarm signal received, was due to any condition the
alann system is designed to detect and report.
Applicant: A person, firm, or corporation, who or which files
an application for a license, permit, certificate, service, or
renewal of same, with the Town of Vail. •
Central Receiving Station: An office, facility, or portion .
thereof to which remote and supervisory signaling devices are -
connected, where operators supervise the signals and monitor
alarm receiving equipment.
Comprehensive Test: A test of an alarm system that includes
(a) an inspection of the installation, (b) a test to verify
that all devices, including sensors, controls, communication
equipment, and associated devices, function properly,
(c)confirmation that the system can function under designed-for
fault conditions,(d) verification that batteries are suitable,
(e) manufacturer's specifications, applicable codes, and
standards are adhered to, and (f) changes to the original
installation are operable and comply with this ordinance.
Day: A calendar day.
Digital: Information transmission technology, wherein an alarm
condition is detected by the subscribers equipment which dials a
pre-determined phone number to access the central station
receiver, and sends the appropriate signals and/or information.
Direct Line: A telephone or communications company supplied
circuit leading directly from the protected premises to the
dispatch center or other central receiving station, for the
expressed purpose of.transmitting emergency signals or
messages.
False Alarm: The activation of a device or transmission of an
alarm signal, indicating an emergency exists and/or necessitating
response by the Vail Police Department or Vail Fire Department,
where no emergency exist. False alarms shall be classified as
follows:
A. Malicious False Alarms: Alarm system activation or alarm
signal transmission by a person knowingly, willingly, or
recklessly causing or permitting an alarm, when no emergency
exists. This category shall include, but is not limited to: the
activation of manual alarm pull stations, holdup, panic alarms,
and similar alarms; intentional discharge of monitored fire
extinguishing equipment or appliances.
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B. Alarm Malfunction: An activation of a device or
transmission of an alarm signal due to abnormal electrical
activity, short circuit, device failure, electrical fault, or
other factor not within the intended or normal operational
parameters of the system or components. The activation of a
device, sounding of an audible alarm or signal, or the
transmission of an alarm signal, without annunciation of a specifie zone, device, or circuit; the activation of multiple
signals, zones, circuits, and/or devices without apparent cause;
activation due to apparent radio frequency, electrical surge,
power failure, or similar event; or the inability to silence,
- reset, restore, or otherwise return the system to normal
operation using nonaal procedures, shall constitute prima facie
evidence of a malfunction.
C. Failure to Maintain: The activation of a device, system,
or transmission of a signal, due to failure to maintain the
system and/or components thereof, according to manufacturer's
recommendations, applicable codes, standards, or recommendations,
the presence of contaminated detectors, loose wiring or
electrical/mechanical connections, low batteries, failure to
replace recalled or obsolete equipment, or devices; or failure to
replace components subject to periodic replacement, shall
constitute prima facie evidence of failure to maintain.
D. Accidental Alarm: The activation of a device, system, or
transmission of a signal, that could not reasonably be prevented
or anticipated by technically competent alarm technicians,
knowledgeable maintenance personnel, by the appropriate selection
and installation of detection device(s); or by followinq normal
operating procedures, shall constitute prima facie evidence of an
accidental alarm.
E. Building Operations: The activation of a device, a
system, or transmission of an alarm signal, due to factors and
operatioris -including but not limited to: housekeeping functions,
construction activities, including but not restricted to
maintenance, repair, replacement, or installation of building
features, equipment, and furnishings; functions related to
welding, plumbing, painting, changing light bulbs, cleaning,
misuse of equipment, and similar building operations, either
directly by or under the supervision of the property owner or
management, or by subcontractors, shall constitute prima facie
evidence of causing or allowing a false alarm due to building
operations.
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F. Construction Related Alarm: The activation of a device,
a system, or transmission of an alarm signal due to factors and
operations including but not limited to: demolition and/or
construction cleanup, preparation, or housekeeping functions;
construction activities, including but not restricted to
demolition, removal, maintenance, repa.ir, replacement, or
installation of building features, equipment, and furnishings;
functions related to welding, plumbing, painting, changing light
bulbs, cleaning, and similar building operations, either directly
- by or under the supervision of a general contractor, with or
without a Town of Vail Building, Electrical, or Mechanical
. permit, or by subcontractors of the same, shall constitute prima .
facie evidence of causing or allowing a false alarm due to
construction related activities.
G. Nuisance alarms: Alarms caused by factors to which.the
alarm system is not intended to detect, respond, or be activated
by, or are caused by factors other than accidental false alarms.
This category shall include but is not limited to alarms caused
by: cooking smoke, fireplace smoke, down drafts, steam, heat or
moisture from saunas, water leaks, and similar causes.
H. Undetermined Cause: An alarm system activation or
transmission of an alarm signal for which the cause cannot or has
not been determined by responding personnel, and for which there
is no apparent cause.
E. Good intent: This category shall include, but is not
limited to, alarms transmitted by an individual believing an
emergency condition exists. Alarms under this category
shall not be held to constitute a violation of this
chapter.
Inspection: An a technical and functional test and
inspection of an alarm system by a licensed fire alarm .
contractor. Such problems include, but are not limited to: loose
or frayed wiring, loose doors or windows that may cause false
alarms, loose, improperly installed, or improperly located
sensors; items that may cause motion detectors, glass break
detectors, or other sensors to cause false alarms; violations of
current codes, standards, manufacturer's specifications and
recommendations, deviation from approved plans, or other
deficiencies.
Letter of Certification: A letter stating that the alarm
system has been inspected and conforms to minimum installation,
construction, and operation standards as set forth in this
chapter.
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Local Alarm System: An alarm system that is not a monitored
alarm system, and that triggers a sounding device that.can
be heard outside of the protected premises.
Maintenance Contract: A written agreement with a licensed
alarm company to perform repair, service and maintenance.
Maintenance contracts may be required at the discretion of
the Chief of Police or,the Fire Chief for alarm systems shown to
be subject to repeated false alarms. Such contract may at the
discretion of the Chief of Police and/or the Fire Chief, include. inspection, testing, installation and/or relocation of equipment
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Modified Central Receiving Station: An office, facility, or
portion thereof, which does not meet the requirements for a
"listed Central Station," as defined by Underwriter's Laboratory,
to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling devices are
connected and where operators supervise the circuits and monitor
alarm signals.
Monitored Alarm System: An alarm system that sends its
signals to an alarm monitoring facility, Central Station or
Modified Central Receiving Station, which, upon receipt and
acceptance of a detected alarm condition, sends a request for
response to the Vail Public Safety Communications center.
Notice: Written notice served upon a person, firm,
corporation, or place of business, by hand delivery, or by
placing such notice in the possession of the United States
Postal Service, return receipt requested, addressed to the
entity at the address of record.
Permittee: Any person, firm, corporation, partnership,
association, or business, granted a permit under the provisions
. of this chapter
Person: Any individual, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company, or organization of any kind. .
Request For Response: The notification by an alarm
monitoring facility, Central Receiving Station, or Modified
Central receiving Station, to the Vail Public Safety
Communications center, information about an alarm event for which
response by police, fire, or emergency medical personnel, is
requested .
Responsible party: A responsible party, for the purpose of
this ordinance, shall include the owner of the property or
business, the manager or authorized agent, and/or a licensed
employee of an alarm company under contract.
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Subscriber: Any person, firm, partnership, association, or
corporation, who purchases, subscribes, leases, or otherwise
contracts for or obtains an alarm system, an inspection,
maintenance contract, or monitoring service, for an alarm system.
Tampering: The unauthorized removal, manipulation,
alteration, adjustment, operation, service, maintenance,
installation, or other action, involving an alarm system or
components thereof, including but not limited to wiring, devices,
. equipment, control panels, switches, and other_appurtenances, by
any individual, person, corporation, or other entity, who_ir;, no.t -
in possession of a valid and current Town of Vail Contractor's
. License, as required by Town of Vail regulations.
Town: The Town of Vail.
Town Council: The Town Council of the Town of Vail.
Unauthorized: Not having received direct and explicit
permission from the Town of Vail Fire Chief, Police Chief, the
Chief Building Official, or their designates, and not under a
current and duly issued permit.
Vail Public Safety Communications: A division of the municipal
government of the Town of Vail that receives emergency and/or
general information from the public, or other agencies, and which
dispatches police, fire, and emergency medical personnel for the
Town of Vail.
5.24.030 Reserved
5.24.040 Performance Standards
B. Performance Standards;
The owner of an alarm system transmitting a false alarm,
upon the issuance of a written order from the Fire Department or
the Police Department or agent thereof, may be required to have
the alarm system recertified.
False alarms of any type, are subject to the issuance of a
Summons and Complaint to Municipal Court. Upon a finding of
guilty, penalties may be assessed in accordance with applicable
law.
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The Police and/or Fire Department may require confirmation
by telephone via the emergency notification system (911),, prior
to initiating emergency response. Verbal communication of an -
actual or suspected emergency condition to proper authorities
shall not constitute grounds for reduced or restricted response
status, or the requirement to confirmed an emergency exists, as
weil as other restrictions, to be imposed.
C. Maintenance Standards: _ 1. An annual inspection of every alarm system within the Town.
_ shall be performed by a licensed alarm company. Said inspection
shall be performed to determine that the operation of the alarm
system is in accordance with the manufacturer's specificities,
design and performance criteria. Tests shall be conducted to
determine whether or not the system is free from ground faults,
dead or intermittent shorts, and to determine that all peripheral
devices are operational and that all self diagnostic functions
are operable. Fire alarm systems shall be tested in accordance
with testing procedures adopted by the National Fire Protection
Agency. The owner of any alarm system which is shown by such test
not to be one hundred percent operational, shall be required to
make such repairs as indicated by the test results.
2. A copy of such test(s), inspection reports, and the
required Letter of Certification shall be maintained on the
premises and available for review. For fire alarm and detection
systems, it is the responsibility of the licensed alarm company
to forward a copy of both test(s) and inspection report(s), and
the Letter of Certification, to the Town of Vail Fire Department.
Copies of test(s) and inspection report(s), and the Letter
of Certification for security systems, shall be retained on site
and available for review.
3. Trouble calls or service calls regarding an alarm system
shall be made to a licensed alarm company. Trouble or service
calls shall be responded to within a reasonable time period. If
the response for fire alarm repair does not occur within a time
period acceptable to the Fire Chief, he may require a change in
operation, or place specific restrictions or conditions on the
owner including restrictions relating to the use of the building
until such time as repairs are completed. Such special restrictions shall be made with considerations of the relative
degree of hazard imposed by the nature of the alarm system's
condition, and with respect to the nature of the building
and its use.
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4. Upon request of Vail Police or Vail Fire Departments, a
responsible party shall respond to the premises for the purpose
of permitting access to determine the cause of the alarm, secure
the property, or reset the alarm system. Failure of a
responsible party to respond as requested, shall constitute a
violation of this chapter by the alarm system owner.
5. It shall be the responsibility of the alarm system owner
to provide for the required response in accordance with the.
above section, and to insure that current information is
provided to the Vail Public Safety Communications center or their
. respective central receiving station, including a list of .
responsible parties, phone numbers and current street and
mailing addresses. The street address shall be visibly posted on
the street side of the exterior of the protected premises.
D. Audible Alarms:
It shall be a public nuisance for any person to maintain or
have actual physical control over any security alarm system that
emits any audible signal for more than ten (10) minutes of
continuous operation, except in exigent circumstances. An alarm
system shall not repeat such an emission without first being
manually reset at the premises.
All alarm system owners utilizing an external audible alarm
signal shall provide the Vail Police Department and the Vail
Public Safety Communications Center with the names and telephone
numbers of responsible parties to be notified in the event of an
actuation of the alarm and the names and phone numbers of
persons, firms, or alarm companies to be notified for service to
the activation of the system. The alarm system owner shall be
responsible for keeping the information current.
E. Notification:
Any central receiving station or modified central receiving
station monitoring alarm systems in the Town of Vail, whether
the central receiving station or modified central receiving
station is located in Vail or not, upon receipt of an alarm
signal indicating that an illegal act, fire or other emergency
condition exists, shall notify the Vail Police or Fire
Departments by contacting Vail Public Safety Communications
center immediately. All central receiving station or modified
central receiving station operators shall furnish such
information as requested, to the Vail dispatcher.
5.24.050 Letter of Certification Required
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A. Letter of Certification:
No person shall use an alarm or an alarm system, as defined
by this chapter, unless the alarm or alarm system has been
inspected by a licensed alarm company; and a Letter of
Certification, stating that the alarm system has been inspected
and conforms to minimum installation, construction, and operation
standards as set forth in this chapter has been issued by the
inspecting alarm company.
'No Letter of Certification shall be renewed unless the alarm
- system has been tested to insure operations of the main control , -
panel and one hundred percent of peripheral equipment are in
compliance with this chapter. The Letter of Certification shall
be kept on the premises and will be available for inspection. A
copy of such letter for fire alarm and detection systems shall be
forwarded to the Vail Fire Departments by the alarm company.
Letters of Certification are required annually and shall be
credited as meeting the requirements of this section as of the
date repairs are complete.
B. Procedure:
Any decision of the Vail Police or Fire Chief or any order
of suspension or revocation made pursuant to this chapter, or the
issuance of a Summons and Complaint, or levy of a fine, shall
be served upon the licensee or permittee either personally or
by mailing a copy of such order by certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, to the licensee or permittee
at the last known address. The failure of any person to receive
such notice shall not affect the validity of any decision or
order of the Fire or Police Chief pursuant to this chapter.
Service by certified mail in the manner herein provided shall be
effective on the date of the mailing.
Any_order of the Police Chief or Fire Chief made pursuant
to this chapter may be appealed the to the Town Manager provided
a written notice of appeal is filed with the Town Clerk within
fifteen days of the date of service of such decision or order.
Upon receipt of any appeal filled pursuant to this section,
the Town Manager shall fix a date, time, and place for the
hearing of the appeal. Written notice of the time of,the
hearing of the appeal shall be given at least ten days prior
to the date of the hearing to the appellant, either by
causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the
appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage
prepaid, addressed to the appellant.
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5.24.100 Violations.
The conviction of any person for a violation of any
provision of this chapter, or the conviction of any person for
the installation or operation of any alarm system in violation of
any provision of this chapter shall not relieve such person from
paying any license or permit fee required by this chapter. Each
violation af any provision of this chapter shall be held to be a
separate offense each day.
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF NON-EMERGENCY ALARMS
ANALYSIS OF ALARMS BY CAUSE
(FOR THE PERIOD 11/94 - 4/95, 475 ALARMS)
BUILDING OPERATIONS .........................112 23.6%
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ..........................106 22.3%
FIREPLACE / COORING SMOKE ....................92 19.4%
UNINTENTIONAL ................................55 11.6% CONSTRUCTION RELATED .........................42 8.8%
MALICIOUS ACTIVATION ........................20 4.2%
LACR OF MAINTENANCE ..........................16 3.4%
. RF ...........................................16 3.4%
FALSE - N.O.S ................................13 2.7%
ELECTRICAL SURGE / POWER FAILUREB .............3 0.6%
475 100 %
NUMBER OF ALARMS PER BUILDING (JANIIARY, 1992 - APRIL, 1995)
This analysis shows the distribution of "false alarms."
During the 2 1/2 year period from 01/92 to 05/95, out of a total of
2823 "non-emergency" alarms;
121...BUILDING5 HAD...... 1.... ALARM
44...BUILDINGS HAD...... 2.... ALARMS
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1... 41....
1... 44....
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DISTRIBUTION OF NON-EMERGENCY ALARMS BY TIME OF DAY
00:00 - 01:00 ............................47
01:00 - 02:00 ............................53
02:00 - 03:00 ............................35
03:00 - 04:00 ............................31
04:00 - 05:00 ............................28
05:00 - 06:00 ............................43
06:00 - 07:00 ............................55
07:00 - 08:00 ............................99
08:00 - 09:00 ...........................152
09:00 - 10:00 ...........................250
10:00 - 11:00 ...........................188
11:00 - 12:00 .......179
12:00 - 13:00 ...........................159
13:00 - 14s00 ...........................187
14:00 - 15:00 ...........................176
15:00 - 16:00 ...........................213
16:00 - 17:00 ...........................166
17:00 - 18:00 ...........................176
18:00 - 19:00 ...........................155
19:00 - 20:00 ...........................137
20:00 - 21:00 ...........................148
21:00 - 22:00 ...........................108 22:00 - 23:00 ............................88
23:00 - 00:00 .............................52
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DISTRIBUTION OF NON-EMERGENCY ALARMS BY MONTH
JANUARY, 1992 ............................85
FEBRUARY, 1992 ............................84
MARCH, 1992 ............................92
APRIL, 1992 73
MAY, 1992 ............................42
JUNE, 1992 .............61
JULY, 1992 ............................73
AUGUST, 1992 ............................77
SEPTEMBER,1992 ............................48
OCTOBER, 1992 ............................58
NOVEMBER, 1992 76
DECEMBER, 1992 ...........................144
TOTAL 913
JANUARY, 1993 91
FEBRUARY, 1993 ............................81
MARCH, 1993 79
APRIL, 1993 65
MAY, 1993 ............................59
JUNE, 1993 ............................71
JULY, 1993 ............................82
AUGUST, 1993 ............................62
SEPTEMBER,1993 ............................55
OCTOBER, 1993 ............................92
NOVEMBER, 1993 ....75
DECEMIIER, 1993 ...........................113
TOTAL 925
JANUARY, 1994 ............................83
FEBRUARY, 1994 ............................74
MARCH, 1994 ............................92
APRIL, 1994 60
MAY, 1994 ............................50
JUNE, 1994 ....NA
JULY, 1994 ............................NA
AUGUST, 1994 NA
SEPTEMBER,1994 ............................64
OCTOBER, 1994 ............................65
NOVEMBER, 1994 ............................79
DECEMBER, 1994 ...........................101
TOTAL 668
(EXCLUDED SUMMER CONSTRUCTION SEASON DUE
TO FAILURE OF COMPUTER TRACKING SYSTEM.
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF "FALSE ALARMS" TO BE
225, BRINGING EST. YEAR END TO APX. 890)
ALARMS BY NIONTH
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NUMBER OF ALARMS BY TYPE OF OCCUPANCY (JAN. 92 - APRIL, 95)
PRIVATELY OWNED CONDOS/RENTAL MARKET 872
MIXED OCCUPANCY - RETAIL/RESIDENTIAL 745
HOTELS (FRONT DESK/ON-SITE MANAGEMENT) 480
, SINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL 238
RECREATION FACILITY gl
RETAIL MALL gp
. RESTAURANTS 73
MEDICAL FACILITIES 66
MOTOR VEHZCLE PARKING GARAGES 50
ADULT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES 21
GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICES 17
LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY 16
NIGHTCLUBS, TAVERNS, BARS 14
GENERAL MERCHANDISE - RETAIL 11
GROCERY STORES 8
RETAIL CLOTHING STORES g
STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITTES a
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY AREA (LOW DENSITY USE) 7
BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION (NEW) 6
THEATERS 5
PRESCHOOLS/CHILD-CARE FACILITIES 5
SCHOOLS (K-12) 5 AERIAL TRAMWAY FACILITIES 4
CHURCH 4
GOVT. OFFICES 3
PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY (INDOOR FACILITY) 2
INDOOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 2
INTERSTATE fiIGHWAYS 2
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 2
PUBLIC STREETS 1
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY AREA (HIGH DENSITY USE) 1
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES 1
UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FACILITY 1
TOTAL , 2839
ALARM FREQUENCY AND PERCENT OF THE TOTAL ALARM COUNT
Analysis of the data indicates out of total of 2823 alarms,
occurring over a 24 month period, involving 302 different
buildings:
165 buildings had alarms at the rate of less than 1 per year.
22 buildings had alarms at the rate of 1 every 9 months.
41 buildings had alarms at the rate of about l every 4- 6
months.
19 buildings had alarms at the rate of 1 every 10 to 15 weeks.
25 buildings had alarms at the rate of 1 or 2 every month.
32 buildings accounted for 1704 (60.36%) of the alarms during
the study period. Expressed in other terms,
50% of the buildings with monitored fire alarm systems in Vail had
NO FALSE ALARMS during the 2 1/2 year study period.
OF THOSE BUILDINGS THAT DID HAVE FALSE ALARMS;
50% of the buil_dings experienced a false alarm about once a year.
750 of the buildings (228) which experienced alarms during the
study period, had alarms at a rate generally less than that
which would be covered by most "false alarm ordinances" and
would be exempt from any fines or penalties (at an assumed
rate of 1 alarm each 30 days, 2 in 180 days, or 3 false alarms
per year).
10% of the buildings suffered false alarms at a rate of 1 every 2
to 3 weeks.
Eagles Nest- 11 Fire Gateway Bldg -I8 Burg- 4 Fire
Holiday Inn - 8 Fire Meadow Vail Place- 10 Burg
Sonnenalp Bavaria Hause- 44 Fire Bishop Park- 9 Burg
Riva R.idge South- 10 Fire Vail VIllage Inn- 17 Burg- 19 Fire
Lodge at Vail - 25 Fire Weststar Bank- 11 Burg-26 Holdup
VTRC- 14 Fire Village Center- 10 Burg- 19 Fire
Bridge St Bldg- 16 Fire Karats- 13 Burg- 4 Holdup
Mountain Hause- 20 Fire Crossroads West- 11 Burg- 32 Fire
Vail Athleric Club- 17 Fire Crossroads East- 13 Burg- 12 Fire
Northwoods Condos- 44 Fire Aboriginal Arts- 8 Burg- 10 Holdup
Lionsquare Lodge- 21 Fire wMC- 19 Burg- 17 Fire
Sunbird Lodge- 14 Fire Vail Village Arts- 11 Burg
Marriott- 19 Fire One Vail Place- 15 Burg- 6 Fire- 5 Holdup
Vail Run Condos- 23 Fire Gorsuch LTD- 16 Burg
Sandstone Creek Club- 12 Fire A&D Bldg.- 12 Burg - 2 Fire
Golf Course Maint- 17 Fire Lodge at Lionshead- 8 Burg- 4 Fire
Fa11 Ridge Condos- 13 Fire Gold Peak Lodge- 14 Burg- 8 Fire
City Market - 32 Fire Texas Townhomes- 9 Bui
. Safeway- 11 Fire Lionshead Center- 41 Burg- 13 Fire
West Vail Lodge- 12 Fire Gondola Bldg- 19 Burb 13 Fire
Marriott Streamside- 12 Fire 804 Potato Patch Dr- 11 Burg
Golden Bear- 9 Holdup LyonWest Corporation- 12 Burg
, ~ t2 $ Cascade Village- 28 Burg- 7 Fire
f, ?k~'~ Cascade Hotel- 5 Burg- 52 Fire
Pepi Sports at Vail- 30 Burg
Helioscope (2009 Sunburst Dr) 14 Burg
Jackalope- 14 Burg
Vail Mountain School- 21 Burg
4424 Streamside Ci- 25 Burg
5026 Main Gore Dr- 11 Burg
5159 Gore Ci- 14 Burg
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department .
DATE: December 15, 1998
- SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998 - Amendment to SDD #4 - Revising the GRFA
standard for Lots 39-1 and 39-1, Glen Lyon Subdivision - -
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village, Development Area
C) to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 (both lots are restricted to single-family structures) located in the Glen
Lyon Subdivision. The applicant is requesting the following:
1. That the lots be subject to the Primary/Secondary Residentiaf zone district
calculation for Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA)(Section 12-6D-8 of the
Zoning Reguiations which is consistent with aN of the other residential lots in the
Glen Lyon Subdivision. Currently, each lot is limited to 3,1_00 sq. ft. of GRFA per
Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982. Under the proposed calculation, Lot 39-1
would be entitled to 6,446.65 sq. ft. of GRFA and Lot 39-2 woutd be entitled to
6,834.34 sq. ft. of GRFA.
2. That the lots be subject to the height limitations of the Primary/Secondary
Residential zone district (Section i 2-6D-7 of the Zoning Regulations) which is
consistent with all of the other residential lots in the Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Currently, the building height for these lots is restricted to 25' per Resolution No.
10, Series of 1982. Under this proposal, building heights would be restricted to
30' for flat roof structures and 33' for sloping roof structures.
3. That each lot be entitled to a Type II EHU (which requires conditional use
approval). All other lots have been allowed to go through the Conditional Use
review process for the establishment of Type II EHU's in this subdivision. The
current ordinance is silent on the EHU issue and is proposed to be amended to
clarify this issue. The actual number of EHU's allowed will also be limited based
on the access to the site. The skier bridge was constructed at a width that will
only allow three dwelling units including EHU's on these two sites.
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The applicant is proposing building envelopes on the property which will prevent the removal of
any existing trees and prevents development on stopes greater than 30% (see attached survey).
The envelopes are more restrictive than the typical setbacks for a Primary/Secondary
Residential zoned lot. The applicant has proposed more restrictive building envelopes since the
Nov: 4, 1997 council meeting. Please note that the applicant0s original request proposed to
calculate the GRFA for these two lots according to the Single-Family Residential (SFR) zone
district but has amended their application at the request of staff. The SFR calculation results in
GRFA for Lot 39-1 of 6,843.3 sq. ft. and Lot 39-2 of 7,618.7 sq. ft.
II. RESEARCH SINCE THE NOVEMBER 4,1997 COUNCIL HEARING • `
The Town Council at its November 4, 1997 meeting, tabled Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1997, in
order for staff to answer some questions regarding the history of Special Development District
No. 4(Cascade Village). Since that hearing the applicant has developed some massing studies
of structures on the lots (attached).
Specifically the following Council questions were to be researched:
1. What was encompassed in the original SDD?
2. Why did Resolution #10, Series of 1982 require that structures be limited to 3,100 sq. ft.
and 25' in height?
3. Is there an issue of the exposure of these lots along the Frontage Road?
In response to these questions, the Community Development Department researched every
ordinance and resolution (15 ordinances and 2 resolutions) that amended SDD #4 and have
created a spread-sheet (attached) which clearly shows the changes made with respect to the
number of dwelling units, the GRFA, and the commercial floor area permitted in each of the
development areas (Areas A(Liftside, Cascade Hotel, CMC, etc.), B(Coldstream/Millrace), C
(Glen Lyon residential lots) and D(Glen Lyon Office Building Site). The table shows the changes
that occurred over the past 20 years and indicates the final standards as they exist today.
Historv of GRFA, Dwellinq Units Commercial Square Footaqe
This property was annexed to the Town in December of 1975. SDD #4 was created in March of
1976. When SDD #4 was originally approved, it included the four development areas described
above. Each development area was to be specifically master planned at a later date, however,
initial limitations on density were established in the original ordinance. As development and
master planning proceeded over the next twenry years, there were several changes. Notably, the
number of units in Development Area A increased due to changes in plans regarding hotel
uses. The number of dwelling units allowed in Area B(Millrace), decreased from 240 units to 65
units. Area C(Glen Lyon Subdivision) was reduced in density from 171 units to 104 units, and
the number of dwelling units allowed in Area D(Glen Lyon Office Building site) was increased
from zero in the original approval, to three units, of which two were employee housing units
(EHU's).
Again, the GRFA requirements for Area A increased over the years, due to reconfiguration of
hotel and employee housing-type development within that area. In Area 6 there was a
substantial decrease in GRFA from 261,360 sq. ft. to 65,000 sq. ft., or a 75% decrease. The
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GRFA allowance in Area C(Glen Lyon Subdivision) changed over the years from a straight
GRFA ratio of .25, to conforming with the Primary/Secondary Zone District calculation, then
subsequently being capped at 4,200 sq. ft. per lot and then again, changed to go back to the
Primary/Secondary GRFA calculation, creating an overall decrease in GRFA for that
development area.
Commercial floor area in Area A and Area D both increased over the years quite substantially
from their original approvals, based on.changes in master planning for those areas.
Although the history of exactly what decision makers were thinking when approving this SDQ is '
_ unclear, one thing that is clear is that each of the development areas have been treated as
independent entities. It also appears, after reviewing staff, PEC and Council memos and
minutes, that the restrictions generally imposed on the Glen Lyon Subdivision Iots were originally
proposed by the developer and approved by the Town.
Resolution No. 10. Series of 1982
With regard to the discussion that occurred in 1982 when Resolution #10 was adopted, which
allowed Lot 39 of the Glen Lyon Subdivision to be divided into two parcels (Lot 39-1 and Lot 39-
2), restricted the GRFA to 3,100 sq. ft. per unit, and limited the building height to 25', it appears
that the applicant came forward with the proposed density and height restrictions on these lots.
Staff, at the time, recommended that this lot be treated just as all the other lots within the Glen
Lyon Subdivision. At that time the lots were restricted to 4,200 sq. ft. of GRFA, and therefore,
the staff recommended, Lots 39-1 and 39-2 each be entitled to 2,100 sq. ft. of GRFA in keeping
with the restriction in the remainder of the SDD and the neighborhood. The PEC, however,
recommended to the Council that the applicant's request for 3,100 sq. ft. be granted.
Subsequently, the Town Council (with not much discussion as reflected in the minutes) approved
Resolution #10. In the staff recommendation, there was discussion about trying to keep these
buildings to a low rise and a small size, in order to preserve views. In addition, Council made a
finding in a whereas statement in the Resolution that states:
"Lot 39 of the Glen Lyon Subdivision possesses characteristics making it appropriate for
two single-family structures of a high-quality low-rise nature."
It is clear from the staff inemo dated February 1, 1982, that the staff believed that GRFA should
be treated.the same as the other residential lots within Glen Lyon Subdivision. The memo states
"we feel that we must be consistent in judging such requests." At that time, the 4,200 sq. ft.
limitation was the "consistent" regulation, today it is not.
Exposure of Lots
It appears that staff and the applicant in 1982 may have been concerned about the visibility of
Lots 39-1 and 39-2. in the February 8, 1982 PEC minutes, it states: "Andy Norris explained that
the lot was planned originally for CMC and was very visible from the frontage road." The staff
memo to the PEC, dated February 1, 1982, states: "He [Andy Norris] proposes two low rise (1
or 2 story) luxury single family homes with extensive landscaping and water features." The
memo goes on to state:
Visually, the site is quite open and contains only one tree, a large evergreen lying very
close to the proposed common lot line of the two new lots. Thus, any development on
the site will be readily seen by passersby on the South Frontage Road and I-70.
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It is clear from these documents that visual impact was a consideration.
. When staff reviewed the current proposal, with knowledge of the issues raised in 1982, staff
. decided to take an objective review of the request with regard to impacts. The lots are situated
on the south side of the Stream Tract on a relatively flat bench. The area is now well vegetated
along the stream tract boundary. This bench is located about 30' below the elevation of the
South Frontage Road. While the site is visible from these public areas, potential development on
these sites will not block any views of the mountain or any protected vistas. The lots are also
; substantially lower in elevation than neighboring Lots 40 and 41, and therefore potential
development will have little impacts on views of the South Frontage Road from Lots .40 and 41. . While we agree that the lots are visible, we can not find any compelling reasons why visual
impacts are an issue here. The remainder of this SDD is very visible from the South Frontage
Road. The Cascade Club, the Liftside Condos, and the Glen Lyon Office Building are located
very close to the road and are extremely visible. Compared to other development within this
SDD, the potential visual impacts of development on these lots is far less than the existing
development.
Attachments
The full staff analysis and recommendation is contained in the October 27, 1997 memo to the
PEC (attached). The following is a list of attachments:
Attachment A - Building Envelopes
Attachment B- Conceptual Development Plans
Attachment C - Photo Simulations
Attachment D- GRFA and Dwelling Unit History for SDD #4
Attachment E- November 4, 1997 Council Minutes
Attachment F- October 27, 1997 PEC Minutes
Attachment G- October 27, 1997 PEC Memo
Attachment H- Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998
Recommendation
The Community Development Department and the Planning and Environmenta{ Commission
recommend approval of Ordinance 23, Series of 1998, on first Reading.
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SDD #4 Cascade Village "
History oi GRFA, Dwelling Units, and Commercial Square Footage
1976 - 1995
om. oor om. oor x
p of units # of units ft of units # ol units GRFA GRFA GRFA GRFA Area Area
Ordinance Approval Date Area A Area 8 Area C Area D Area A Area B Arna C Area D Aree A Area D
0.35 0.3
(or 256,0.38 (or 261,360 0.25
Ordinance 5 1976 3/2l76 252 240 , 171 0 s. fl. s. k. or 620 730 s. k. n/a n/a 10,000 s, ft.
. 25 upto 15,000 sq. .
+.10 (15,000 - 30,000)
Ordinance 28 1977 11 /1 J77 n/c 65 104 n/c n/c 65.000 s. ft. +.5 over 30,000) n/a n/a n/c
Ordinance3l 1978 10/17/78 n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/a n/a n/c
Ordinance 2 1979 02/06179 Missin n/c n/c n/c n!c n/c n/c n/c n/a n/a n/c
Lot 39 (duplex lot)
mibdivided
into 2 lots, 39-1 and 39-2
GRFA reslricted to 3,100
aq. ft.
Resolution 10 1982 2/16/82 n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c rlot n/a n/a
Ordinance 10 1982 4/2082 n/c n/c n/c Nc n/c n/c n/c n/a n/a 13,000 s. k.
(with 308 .35 (with a
ai s min max
and 134 du's of 291,121 sq.
Ordinance 20 1984 07l03184 Missin max n/c n/c n/a ft. n/c n/c n/a 37,000 s. fl. n/c
Resolution 10 1986 4J1/86 n/c Nc n/c Nc n/c n/c n/c n/a n/c n/c
(338 AUs
min
+ 99 DUs 3(2 of W hith
Ordinance 40 1988 1/3l89 max n/c n/c are EHUs 289,445 s. ft. n/c 14,200 s. ftJlot 3.325 . ft. 56,538 a. k. 18,275 s. fl.
Ordinance 12 1989 6/20l89 n/c n/c n/c Nc n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
Ordinance 10 1990 4/3190 n/c n/c n/c Nc n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c 32 14 s, fl.
.25 (upto 15.000 sq. (t J
+.10 (15,000 - 30,000)
, + .5 (over 30,000) (exeludfng Lots 39-1 end
Ordinance 20 1990 7l17l90 n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c 39-2 n/c n/c n/c
Ordinance45 1990 1/8/91 n/c n/c n/c r1/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
ztvj.b
(338 AUs
min
+ 97 DUs
Ordinance 41 1991 12/3/91 mau n/c n/c n/c 288.695 e. ft. n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
(352 AUs
min
+94 DUs
Ordfoance 1 1993 3/16/93 max n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c 35 698 s.(t. Nc
Ordinance 7 1993 6/1/93 n/c n/c n/c n/c 289 145 s. ft, nJC n/c n/c n/c n/c
Ordinance 8 1995 4/18/95 n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c Nc
zfu
(352 AUs
min .25 (upto 15,000 sq. N.) -
+ 94 DUs 3(2 of which +.10 (15,000 - 30,000)
Final Standards Dec-97 max 65 104 are EHUs 289.145 s. ft, 65,000 a. il. +.5 over 30,000) 3,325 s.11. 35,698 a. It. 32 74 a, fl.
%Chan efrom 1976 7.10 / -73 / -39 / 300 / 12J5% J5% decrease increase increase 223% NWe: Glen Lyon Subdivision (pan of SD01t4) was platted in January 1978 and amended on Juty 1978.
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rvIliNUTES
VAIL 1'OWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVE-MBER4, 1097
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting o` the Vail Town Courcil was held on Tuesday, November 4, 19~7, at 7:30
P.in the. Counci; Chambers o; ihe Va;i Municipai Bui;dir,g. i he meeting was calied to order
a; approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem
Rob Ford '
Michael Jewett
Paui Johnston '
Kevin Foley ,
Ludwig Kurz
TC,'VPJ GFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
T; le first item on il"le agenda was Cit;zen Farticipation. There was no citizen participation.
Tne second item cn the agenda was the consent agenda approving the Minutes from the
Oc:ober 7 and 2i, 11397 meeiings. C..;:n:.ilmemo:,r Paui Jon„ston made a motion to approve
the minutes of ii,e u^cteber 7 and 21, 11 9;,~7 meeUngs, Mayor Pro-tem Sybill Navas seconded the
mo,ion. A vote was take^, there 4vas unanirnous approva; 7_0
I ne third item or the agenda was the irst reading of Crdinan;,e No. 21, Series of 1997, an
crdmance reguesting a ma;or amendmer„ to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow modificaiions
to aliowable GRFA and building height IimitaUons.
Der,;,nic Maurie!lo, Ccn;munity Develooment staff member, explained the Planning and
~::nv:; onmentai Commi;,;ion, at its Ocrober 27, 1997 meeting, recommended approval
!U'10nimously; o, the rroposed amendments tc SDD r#4 (Cascade Village, Development Area
C;. He descr;~ed in ;u„her detail the ordinance request ar,d ihe October 27, 1997 PEC memo.
0%~.,;ance 21 Series of 1997, amends Ordinance No. 8, Senes of 1995, which regulates
c::vei_,pment ir SDD (Cascade Village). Area C(Gler, Ly;,n residential lots) is being
arner,ced as :t ; elates orly to Lo,s 39-1 and 39-2, Gfen Lycr S::bdivision. The proposed text
cran3es are high;ighted in the ordinance.
Go:'nalmember Mike Jer:et, has a concem with this ordirance. There were seven questions
rai:.ej at the wcrksession eariier and the Town Councd dirECtea staff to research these
Guez;ions. A;thcu;n staff did provide much of tiie reauesteJ intormation, the Town Council
hzsr': ral. time to review the additionai inronma,,on to mak,: an educated decision on this
o; c,;;ance.
Cc- .;iir„ember tAike Jewett made a motion to ;abie this ordinznce to allow time for staff to
_~e addi:ionai research and so the Town Courcil wi;l have ; rne to review that infor-nation.
Cc .--::.:Tnember Pau, Jchns,on seconded the moUCn.
T:~=rc'•:::s `urtner dis„ussion regarding this crdinance arc ;nfcrmation needed to ciarify the
invo;vec.
GcL).~,r^°u; stated ~e :,taff should proceed with their presentation of the request.
L.;o:r.in;c '.1aurieLc expla;ned the ori,inal ordinance which established this Special Development
Tne staff aiso looked at other single family lots in the Town of Vail for comparison
pu:pc3t~; as v:as directed by Ccu;,,;ilmember Sybill Navas at the work session.
~~~~•~~`•~-.-^;ter Sybi;l Navzis asked for cia;i5catior, of the GRFA formula.
Assistant Directot of Community Development, expiained the formula ir, rurther
T. nere was further discussion of GRFA.
Jim Lamont, repre-,enting thc Ea:,'. Village Homeowner's Association, stated these areas may
no; havc been subdivided at the ti;,-ie the SDD 4vas approved. To make an appropriate
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C'.,CISb_,^:, : e ;;e c^dS t0 m.. Ii;iGr . _gardi- ~ : _ , iofl maECIf1CJ F`.,:.:Ci;Sz ;icCl
on arc io decisio; s ti;,:i were mad;: ;or this
5ob Armour asked i` there was any fur;her discussion on the motion.
1 vote was taken, the motion tc table tNs orc';nance passed with a vote of 5-2, with
;cunc,ilmember Sybill Navas and Mayor Bou Armour opposed.
iiiere was further discussion regarding the ir.,ent behind the original SDD.
Tom Moorhead stated that Council memoers ;hould not rely on or make significant decisions
based on persons memories of past his.ory, bu; should rely on written documentation.
The ;ourth item on the agenda was the revisions to the 1998 Budget Ordinance. Bob McLaur;n stated the Town Council has reviewed this ordinan :e on first reading and the oniy sigrificant cnange is an additional $65,000 for Art in Public Fiaces and special events in
- 1998 . '
Steve Tf,ompson stated he has spoken to Frank Johnson, Vail Valley Tourism and Convention
Eureau, and they have agreed the funds wilf rot be disbursed until the actuai time the events
come up.
Bob Armcur asked Steve Thompscn to clarify the transfer of funds.
Steve Thornoson explained in further detail how the transfer of funds works. Technically, the
To:in of Vail has a $28 million dol;ar budget.
Courcilmember Sybill Navas made a motior, to approve this ordinance, it was seconded by
Councilmember P,ob Ford.
There was 'Urtrer discussion. Mayor, Bob Armour reiterated the real estate transfer tax shouid
be reviewed and vvould like to see money be used for a park in West Vail and to use funds for a
park nnar Va;l Commons. Bob stated this is a priorty o,` his and for residents in West Vail.
Bob McLaurin sta;ed the nev? councif wiil make the decisions for the funds at their next retreat
:0 pi IOrIiILP their coais.
A vc:e wa; ;aken, there was unanimeus approval, 7-0.
Tf,e fifth i:em on ;ne agenda was the Town Manager Report.
77ere ,vere ^o `,:,;ner quesiions regardirg tne Town Manager report.
E~':: b Armour stated ±he fund raiser `or Holly McCutcheon was a success and the community
came togetner in s;ro^g support for Hclly and shouid be proud or its accomplishments. The
funcraisers H~"i,y McCutcheor, and Shane Hansen prove we have a strong community.
6ob also s,ated Hclly had a mes race for everyone, she loves all of us and is proud to be part of
th;s conmuni;y Ar,d `;hen she is a:,le, she wii; be wiiling to offer her help to others that need it.
As there was no fur,her business, Ccuncilmember Rob Ford made a motion to adjoum,
Ccunci!member Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was ,aken and the motion passed
ur,animcusiy. The meetmg adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respec Ily sub itte .
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Robert E. Ford
Mayor
AiTEST:
LCrelei,Doraidso7,
Town Clerk
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Diane Golden said she was sympathetic to both parties, but the Town has made a statement that
~ B&Bs are permissible.
, Will Miller said that directly across the street was a multi-family project and this use wouldn't
. change anything and he would go back to 3 roommates in the summer.
Diane Golden said a conditional use permit could have conditions to see how it goes.
Greg Moffet said the PEC could sunset this. He said, knowing some of the players with small
children, the elected officials said B&B's were a desired usage for ev.ery zone district., He said
that the conditions were clearly met and it was unfortunate that the neighborhood couldn't get • together. He said more covenants could be deployed, but as it appeared, this was a case where .
the PEC was compelled to grant approval.
Greg Amsden asked for information about the kitchens.
Wi{I Miller said the 2nd floor kitchen was not instalied. He said it was a rough-in and contingent
on what happened with the usage. He said it had only a microwave and a sink.
John Schofield made a motion for approval with the condition that an approvai would not be
required by the Aspen Grove Lane (Lionsridge Filing No. 4) Homeowner's Association and that
the conditional use permit will expire in one year from the date of approval.
Diane Golden seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a vote of 4-1-1, with Gene Uselton opposed and Ann Bishop recused.
A request for a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow modifications to
allowable GRFA and building height limitations, located at 1150 Westhaven Lane/Lots 39-
1& 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Timothy Pennington, represented by Diane Larsen
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff inemo. -
Greg Mo`fet asked if the applicant had anything to add.
Diane Larsen, representing the applicant, concurred with the staff's recommendation.
Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were none.
Ann Bishop had no comments, but thanked Mr. Norris for his letter that described the history.
Diane Golden had no comments.
John Schofield had no comments.
Gene Uselton had no comments.
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Greg Amsden said he was involved in the changing of the GRFA in the code and saw no
negative effect in Glen Lyon.
Greg Moffet agreed with Greg Amsden, but asked to applicant to please not come back with
snowmelt boilers in the setback.
Ann Bishop made a motion for approval with one condition, in accordance with the staff inemo.
Greg Amsden seconded the motion.
. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0,
5. A request for an amendment to Section 18.54.050 J(Design Guidelines - outdoor
- lighting), to allow for the exemption of low wattage lighting from the outdoor lighting
regulations.
Applicant: Roy & Paula May, represented by Dale Smith/ Fritzlen,Pierce, Briner
Planner: Lauren Waterton
Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff inemo and explained that this was to allow low
level lighting to make a property safer, after the DRB final review. He then explained the new
language.
Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add.
John Schofield thought the 25 watt output was on the low side and he thought it should be in the
40 watt range. He said stairs typically have wattage in the 40-60 watt range.
Gene Uselton said this was a sensible proposal.
Greg Amsden said he was in favor of this, as it was a safety issue.
Ann Bishop had no comments.
Diane Golden agreed with the safety issue.
Greg Moffet said he agreed with the safety issue.
John Schofield made a motion for approval with a change in the language to include a maximum
initial lumen output of 400 (or equivalent to a 40 watt bulb).
Gene Uselton seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a vote of 6-0.
6. A reques; i-- review a draft of the proposed Vail Strategic Housing Plan, which is intended
to set the direction of the Town in its effort to address locals housing.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Andy Knudtsen
Planning and Environmental Commission
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: , 199 ~fk.fi 2;X,
SUBJECT: A request for a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to ailow
modifications to allowable GRFA and buildirrg height limitations, tocated.at 1150
- Westhaven Lane/Lots 39-1 & 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision. Applicant: Timothy Pennington, represented by Diane Larsen
Pianner: Dominic Mauriello
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village, Development Area
C) to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 (single-family residential lots) located in the Glen Lyon Subdivision. The
applicant is requesting the following:
1. That the lots be subject to the Primary/Secondary Residential zone district
calculation for Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA)(Section 18.13.080 of the
Zoning Code) which is consistent with all of the other residential lots in the Glen
Lyon Subdivision. Currently, each lot is limited to 3,100 sq. ft. of GRFA per
Resolution No: 10, Series of 1982. Under the proposed calculation, Lot 39-1
would be entitled to 6,446.65 sq. ft. of GRFA and Lot 39-2 would be entitled to
6,834.34 sq. ft. of GRFA.
2. That the lots be subject to the height limitations of the Primary/Secondary
Residential zone district (Section 18.13.075 of the Zoning Code) which is
consistent with all of the other residential lots in the Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Currently, the building height for these lots is restricted to 25' per Resolution No.
10, Series of 1982. Under this proposal, building heights would be restricted to
30' for flat roof structures and 33' for sloping roof structures. 3. That each lot be entitled to a Type II EHU (which requires conditional use
approval). AI{ other iots have been allowed to go through the Conditional Use
review process for the establishment of Type II EHU's in this subdivision. The
current ordinance is silent on the EHU issue and is proposed to be amended to
clarify this issue. The actual number of EHU's allowed will also be limited based
on the access to the site. The skier bridge was approved at a width that will only
allow three dwelling units including EHU's on these two sites.
The applicant is proposing building envelopes on the property which will prevent the removal of
any existing trees and prevents development on slopes greater than 30% (see attached survey).
The envelopes are more restrictive than the typical setbacks for a Primary/Secondary Residential
zoned lot.
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Please note that the applicanYs original request proposed to calcufate the GRFA for these two
lots according to the Single-Family Residential (SFR) zone district but has amended their
application at the request of staff. The SFR calculation results in GRFA for Lot 39-1 of 6,843.3
sq. ft. and Lot 39-2 of 7,618.7 sq. ft. Please see applicanYs statements attached.
II. BACKGROUND The Glen Lyon Subdivision, when originally planned in 1978, undec SDD #4, contained a
provision that "no residential lot shall contain more than 4,200 square feet of GRFA." This
provision was also included in the restrictive covenants for this subdivision, which the Town is a- -
party to. At that time, Lots 39-1 and 39-2 were one large duplex lot, Lot 39 (2.4853 acres). On February 16, 1982, Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982, was adopted allowing an amendment
to SDD #4 to allow Lot 39 to be divided into Lots 39-1 (1.043 acres) and 39-2 (1.221 acres). The
lots were restricted as single-family residential lots, therefore not increasing the overall density of
the development. The proposai resulted in 0.2213 acres being dedicated to the Town as part of
the stream tract. The resolution restricted each lot to a maximum of 3,100 sq. ft. of GRFA and
25' in building height. See attached Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982 and the staff
memorandum dated February 1, 1982.
On Juiy 3, 1990, SDD #4 was amended by Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1990, which removed the
4,200 sq. ft. of GRFA restriction for all "duplex" lots within the Glen Lyon Subdivision. The
amendment allowed the lots to be calculated under the Primary/Secondary Residential zone
district for GRFA. Lots 39-1 and 39-2 were specifically not amended by this change as these lots
were single-family residential lots (see Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1990 and the staff
memorandum dated June 11, 1990).
!n July of this year, a minor amendment to this SDD was approved a!lowing the development of a
driveway and bridge to access the site via an easement across Lots 40 and 41. The bridge
provides access for skiers to travel beneath the driveway. The applicant worked closely with the
owners of Lot 40 in order to develop a plan that was acceptable to all parties impacted by the
development.
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III. ZONING ANALYSIS
~ Listed below is the zoning analysis for Lot 39-1 and Lot 39-2. In addition, an analysis of Lot 40
and Lot 41, which are located nearest the site, have been included for comparison.
Zoning: SDD #4 (with no underlying zoning)
Standard Existing Standard Proposed Standard .
Lot 39-1
Lot size: 45,433.08 sq. ft. Na . •
. Allowable GRFA: 3,100 sq. ft. 6,446.65 sq'. ft. (includes 425 sq. ft: credit) "
Allowable Building Height: 25' 30' fIaU33' sloping
Allowable Garage Credit: 600 sq. ft. 600 sq. ft.
Allowable dwelling units: 1 du 1 du + 1 Type II EHU
Lot 39-2
Lot size: 53,186.76 sq. ft. n/a Allowable GRFA: 3,100 sq. ft. 6,834.34 sq. ft. (includes 425 sq. ft. credit)
Allowable Building Height: 25' 30' fIaU33' sloping
Allowable Garage Credit: 600 sq. ft. 600 sq. ft.
Allowable dwelling units: 1 1 du + 1 Type II EHU
For comparison: Current Standard
Lot 40
Lot si2e: 37,392.6 sq. ft.
Aliowable GRFA: 6,469.63 sq. ft.'
A!lowable Building Height: 30' flat'33' sloping
Aliowable Garage Credit: 1,200 sq. ft.
Allowable dweliing units: 2
Lot 41
Lo: size: 45,713 sq. ft.
Allowaofe GRFA: 6,885.65 sq. ft.'
AI!cwable Building Height: 30' tlat'33' sloping
Allcwable Garaae Credit: 1,200 sq. ft.
Ailcwaoie dweihng units: 2
Ne;e Lots 40 and 41 include an additional 425 sq ft. of GRFA for the second dwelling unit and are allowed an additional 600 sq. ft.
- for the second dwelling unit. •
IV. CRITERIA TO BE USED IN EVALUATING THIS PROPOSAL
As stated in the zoning code, the purpose of the special development district is to:
encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to
promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of
new development within the town; to facilitate the adequate and economical
provision of streets and utilities; to preserve the natural and scenic features of
open space areas; and to further the overall goals of the community as stated in
the Vail Comprehensive Plan. An approved development plan for a special
development district, in conjunction with a property's underlying zone district, shall
establish the requirements for guiding development and uses of property included
in the special development district."
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The following are the nine special development district criteria to be utilized by the Planning and
Environmental Commission when evaluating SDD amendment proposals:
A. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment,
neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale,
bulk, bui(ding height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and
orientation.
No specific building or design is being requested by this amendment. Any proposed
development will be reviewed in accordance with the SDD #4 ordinance and the Town's -
_ Design Guidelines. With this-requested amendment, development on these lots will be
consistent with development allowances on neighboring lots and with this subdivision as a whole. While homes on these lots witl be quite large, impacts to ihe site and
neighboring properties will only be minimally impacted. Singte-family structures will be
oriented within building envelopes on the properties and will be generally low on the site.
There is adequate room for buffering development on these lots from neighboring lots.
This property is mostly adjacent to Forest Service property and is only marginally adjacent
to neighboring duplex lots.
The applicant is providing building envelopes which protect all existing trees and prevenTs
development on slopes greater than 30%.
Staff believes the proposed modifications to the development standards will provide equal
treatment to similarly situated residential lots and will not negatively effect the surrounding
properties or the environment.
B. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable
relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
The proposal does not change the approved uses for the property. These lots will
continue to support development of single-family homes. The potential intensity of
development will be similar to that of adjoining lots. Staff believes that the proposal is
compatible with adjacent development and provides for an efficient and workable
relationship with surrounding uses.
C., Compliance with the parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter
18.52.
The applicani is not proposing to change the parking requirements as they relate to these
lots. Development on these lots will continue to be required 3 parking spaces, assuming
development of structures of greater than 2,000 sq. ft. in size.
D. Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town
policies and Urban Design Plans.
1. This area has been platted and zoned under SDD #4 for residential
development. The proposed changes do not change the use of the
property. The Town of Vail Open Lands Plan, adopted by the Town,
identifies these lots as private development sites. The use prescribed by
zoning for these lots is consistent with the Open Lands Plan.
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2. The following are the applicable Land Use Plan goals and policies which
relate to this proposai:
Goal 1.1 Vail shouid continue to grow in a controlled
environment, maintaining a balance between
residential, commercial and recreational uses to
. serve both the visitor and permanent resident.
Goal 1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional
- growth in existing developed areas (in-fi{l areas).
Goal 5.1 Additional residential growth should continue to -occur primarily in existing, platted areas and as
appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not
exist.
Goal 5.4 Residential growth should keep pace with the
market place demands for a full range of housing
types.
The staff believes that the proposed amendment to the approved development
plan is in compliance with the Town's Land Use Plan.
E. Identification. and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the
property on which the special development district is proposed.
The prflperty is not located in an area of natural or geologic hazard.
F. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed
to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural
features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community.
The proposed application allows the same type of development currently allowed on the
site. -The appFicant has proposed building envelopes which respect existing trees, sieep , slopes, and setbacks. The property, when divided into two lots in 1982, included the -
provision of land dedication for-0pen space and stream tract. Any development proposals
for the property wilf be reviewed by the Design Review Board and will be subject to the
Town's Design Review Guidelines. Staff believes the proposal is sensitive to
environmental features of the site to a greater extent than exists under the current
allowances.
G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing
on and off-site traffic circulation.
The applicant is not proposing to change or affect this criterion with this proposal.
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H. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize
and preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions..
The applicant has proposed building envelopes which respect existing trees, steep
slopes, and setbacks. The property, when divided into two lots in 1982, included the
provision of land dedication for open space and stream tract. Any development proposals
for the propery will be reviewed by the Design Review Board and will be subject to the
design review guidelines. The building envelopes provide adequate buffer area on the
site. Staff believes the proposa( is sensitive to environmentaf features of the site to a
greater extent than exists under the current allowances.
1. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and - efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development
district.
This criterion is not applicable to this development.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the PEC recommend approval of
the applicant's request to the Town Council for a major amendment to Special Development
District No. 4, subject to the following finding:
1. That the proposed amendments to Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision,
within SDD #4 are consistent with the nine development criteria contained herein
and are consistent with the development standards allowed on the other
residential lots within this SDD.
The recommendation of approval is also subject to the following conditions:
1. That the following language be placed on the development plan and included in
the ordinance for these lots:
All future development wial be restricted to the area within the building
envelopes. The only development permitted outside the building
envelopes shall be Iandscaping, driveways (access bridge) and retaining
walls associated with driveway construction. At-grade patios (those within
5' of existing or finished grade) will be permitted to project beyond the
building envelopes not more than ten feet (10') nor more than one-half (1/2)
the distance between the building envelope and the property line, or may
project not more than five feet (5) nor more than one-fourth (1/4) the
minimum required dirnension between buildings.
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Counselors at Law
953 S. Frontage Road West, Suite 105
Vaii, Colorado 81657
Diane R. Larsen Tel: (970) 476-8711
Jill E. Kovacevich Fax: (970) 476-8672
October 22, 1997
VIA HAND DELIVERY . . Dominic F. Mauriello
AICP Town Planner Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Amendment to Application for Amendment to SDD No. 4 on behalf of Hagopian
& Pennington LLC
Dear pominic:
This letter is in response to your letter dated October 17, 1997. As we discussed over
the telephone, you do not believe that staff would support an amendment to SDD#4 that would
allow Lots 39-1 and 39-2 a GRFA calculation based on two dwelling units per lot, because this
would change the density of the SDD. You indicated the amount of allowable GRFA proposed
in your October 17, 1997 letter is the maximum staff could reasonably support.
_ After discussing the alternatives with Mr. Pennington, he has decided to accept your
proposed changes to his application, in order to expedite the approval process by having staff
suppon of. the amendment as it will be presented to PEC.
Enclosed please find two full size surveys of the Lots showing existing trees and
setbacks, and an 8 1/2 x 11 copy of same, as you requested.
My client's agreement to amend the Application as set forth in your letter is conditioned
upon GRFA and building height being calculated exactly as set forth therein, and the Building
Envelopes being as depicted in the enclosed survey. As we discussed on the telephone, he
would also like staff support of a Type IT EHU for each of the lots, and he would like you to
specifically provide in the ordinance that the bridge and driveway may be constructed outside
the building envelope and within the setbacks.
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LARSEN & KOVACEVICH, P.C.
Dominic F. Mauriello
Town of Vail
October 22, 1997
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Please call me if you have any questions. Also please let me know the time that we will
be on the agenda for the PEC hearing on October 27, 1997.
Very truly yours,
LARSEN & KOVACEVICH, P.C.
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Diane R. Larsen
DRL/kes
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Tim Pennington
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STATEMEN'T IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF AN AIMENDMEN'T TO SPECIAL DEVELOPNMNT DISTRICT NO. 4
I. INTRODUCTION
, - Lots 39-1 and 39-2 (sometimes referred to herein as the "Lots") -are Single Family Lots
in Glen Lyon Subdivision that are treated sign.ificantly differently than othcr Single Family Lots;
in the Town with respect to Gross Residential' Floor Area ("GRFA") and buildirig height
_ lim.itation. Applicant, Hagopian & Pennington LLC, seeks equal treatment with other Town of
Vail Single Family Lots. Applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to SDD No. 4 to
provide that GRFA and building heiQht limitations for Lots 39-1 and 39-2 be calculated pursuant
to the requirements of the Single Family (SFR) Zone District, Sections 18.10.080 and 18.10.090
of the Town of Vail Zoning Code.
II. BACKGROUND OF EXISTING GRFA AND HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The protective covenants for Glen Lyon Subdivision were recorded in April, 1978. At
that time, Lots 39-1 and 39-2 were combined in a sinlzle lot, designated Lot 39. Lot 39
consisted of 2.4853 acres and was the larQest residential lot in Glen Lyon. From the inception,
the protective Covenants of Glen Lyon (the "Glen Lyon Covenants") contained the followina
restriction: "No residential lot shall contain more than 4200 square feet of GRFA. " Andy
Norris, the developer of Glen Lyon Subdivision, explains in a letter to Dominic Mauriello dated
September 9, 1997, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, that when he developed
Glen Lyon Subdivision, "there was considerable looseness in the Town's definition of GRFA."
He voluntarilv restricted each lot to 4200 square feet of GRFA, even thouQh the ordinance
-overninLy SDD No. 4 provided that allowable GRFA on any lot in Glen Lyon was governed by
a formula based on lot size, which would have allowed more GRFA in many cases. SDD No.
4 was thereafrer amended to match the more restrictive 4200 sguare foot GRFA restriction of
the Glen Lyon Covenants. .
In 1982, Mr. Norris applied for an amendment to SDD No. 4 to resubdivide Lot 39 into
two Sinale Family Lots. Resolution Number 10, Series of 1982 ("Resolution No. 10"),
subdividina Lot 39 into two Singte Family Lots, was approved by Town Council on February
16, 1982. Resolution No. 10 provides the maximum heijht for buildings on the two Lots is
limited to 25 feet and the maximum allowable GRFA is 3,100 square feet for each Lot.
Resolution No. 10 states in the "Recitals" that the lot "possesses characteristics making it
appropriate for two single family structures of a hiQh quality, low rise nature" and that "the
owner of Lot 39 and the developer of Glen Lyon Subdivision aareed to the conditions and
limitations placed upon the division of Lot 39 into two separate lots." Except for the statement
that the developer of Glen Lyon aQreed to the conditions and limitations, there is no explanation
in Resolution No. 10 which gives insiQht to the reasons for such conditions and limitations.
Therefore, Applicant researched the Town files and consulted with Mr. Norris to see if there
was a le-itimate reason to restrict GRFA and hei-ht.
The Town's files on SDD No. 4 provides helpful information regarding the history of
the subdivision of Lot 39 into two lots and the reason for the severe restrictions on GRFA and
heiaht set forth in Resolution No. 10. A staff inemorandum to PEC dated February 1, 1982,
shortly before Resolution No. 10 was passed, states that Mr. Norris proposed the limitations.
Mr. Norris' letter confirms that the GRFA limitation of 3100 square feet on each of the
resubdivided lots was established bv him in consultation with Town staff "to be consistent with
the existing more restrictive Glen Lyon CC&R's. " Minutes from the PEC hearing of February
8, 1982 show that Mr. Norris requested 3100 square feet of GRFA, and that the limitation on
_ GRFA was not a Town-imposed restriction. Mr. Norris also voluntariiy proposed anextensive landscaping plan to aid in screening the Lots from view, which has been implemerned by the . -
present owner. .
In May, 1990, the Glen Lyon Covenants were amended by the written consent of more
than 75 % of the owners of the Glen Lyon Subdivision, as required under 5uch covenants. The
sole purpose of the 1990 amendment to the Glen Lyon Covenants (the "Amendment") was to
delete the more restrictive Glen Lyon GRFA restriction, thus allowing the then more-liberal
Town of Vail GRFA restrictions to govern all lots within Glen Lyon Subdivision. In fact, Lots
39-1 and 39-2 (then desianated 39 (A) and 39 (B)) are specifically identified in the Amendment
as lots to which the GRFA increase applies. Thus, the Glen Lyon home owners' intent to
increase the GRFA allowable to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 is clear.
In May, 1990, shortly afrer the Glen Lyon Covenants were amended, properry owners
who had voted to pass the Covenants Amendment proposed an amendment to the ordinance
governing SDD No. 4 to delete the more restrictive Glen Lyon GRFA restriction that was still
reflected in said ordinance. A letter in the Town's files dated May 11, 1990 which was
submitted with the application to amend SDD No. 4 explains that as a result of the Town of
Vail's adoption of the GRFA standards in the Glen Lvon Covenants, Glen Lyon properry owners
were neaatively impacted in relation to other similarly situated property owners in Vail. The
properry owners were requesting parity in the Glen Lyon GRFA standards with the rest of the
Town.
A staff inemoranduin to the Plannina and Environmental Commission dated June 11,
1990 confirms the GRFA-restriction was initiated by the developer, with unintended negative
effects on Glen Lyon lots. It provides in peninent part:
At the tune that SDD #4 was adopted, the GRFA defuution was in the process
of revision. By putting a maximum GRFA in the density requirement for the
SDD, the developer's intent was to lock in a specified GRFA allowed for the lots.
This was intended to protect aaainst future changes in the interpretations of
GRFA. The ceiling, however, became a restriction for the Glen Lyon property
owners, as the GRFA requirements did not become more restrictive (as the
developer had anticipated). Jim Rubin, the Community Development Department
director at the time of the orisinal adoption, confirms that the GRFA maximum
was initiated by the developer to guarantee the GRFA for Glen Lyon lots...
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Thus, the Town's files on SDD No. 4 show that Mr. Norris proposed the GRFA
maximum, but that the unanticipated effect was not fair to Glen Lyon residents compared to
other Town of Vail property owners. The Glen Lyon homeowners' proposed amendment to
SDD No.4 was passed by Town Council on July 3, 1990, as Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1990
("Ordinance No. 20") eliminating the Glen Lyon GRFA covenant as to duplex lots, but without
mention of Lots 39-1 and 39-2. Since there is nothing in the Town's file to justify treating Lots 39-1 and 39-2 differently
than other lots zoned Single Family, why was the allowable GRFA on Lots 39-1 and 39-2 not
specifically amended in 1990 to be govemed by Town standards, as the other Gien Lyori
residential lots were? Mr. Norris' letter is helpful in answering this question. His letter states
there were several issues unique to Lots 39-1 and 39-2, but unrelated to GRFA or building .
height, that the Town staff wanted resolved before the Lots would be brought into conformity
with Town of Vail SFR Zone District requirements. For example, portions of the access road
to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 encroached on Forest Service land, Vail Associates had raised concerns
about an on-grade skier crossinQ that intersected the proposed driveway, and certain utility
easements needed to be vacated.y 'Ihe Town staff requested that all these matters be resolved
before the GRFA applicable to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 be amended. Applicant has recently
completed resolution of all these matters, the last one being the approval by the Town of the
construction of a skier underpass. Applicant now requests that SDD No. 4 be amended to treat
Lots 39-1 and 39-2 the same as all other lots in the Town of Vail zoned Sinale Family.
Applicant and Mr. Norris believe that the process that was begun in 1990 to have all Glen Lyon
lots treated the same as other similarly-zoned lots within the Town, should be automatic, based
on the recent resolution of the issues formerly affectinJ Lots 39-1 and 39-2. Nonetheless, if the
Town desires to re-examine the GRFA and height limitations, the facts that support the change
in GRFA and heic,ht to match the Town Zoning Code, are compelling.
Presently, Lots 39-1 and 39-2 are 1.043 and 1.221 acres, respectively. (Lot 39 as
originally platted consisted of 2.4853 acres, but a portion of Lot 39 along Gore Creek was
deeded to the Town when Lot 39 was resubdivided into Lots 39-1 and 39-2.) They are still the
two laraest lots in Glen Lyon, and are therefore larQe enough to support additional GRFA, as
calculated under Section 18.10.090 of the ZoninQ Code. The marginal increases in GRFA,
when compared to neighboring structures such as Liftside Condominiums and Glen Lyon Office
BuildinQ, are insignificant. Lots 39-1 and 39-2 are a significant distance from South Frontage
. Road, compared to both Liftside Condominiums and Glen Lyon Office Building, which are
directly on South Frontage Road. Many Spruce and Lodge Pole Pine trees were planted by
Applicant, which have already grown to sianificant heights, and will continue to grow and screen
more fully any residence to be built on the Lots. The limitations to low-rise, 3100 square foot
residences on each lot is simply not justifiable considerina the neighboring structures, the size
of the Lots, the landscaping and the current Town Code governinJ Single Family homes.
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III. LEGAL NSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
. Town Code Section 18.40.090 governina Special Development Districts provides:
...before the Town Council approves development standards that deviate from the
underlying zone district, it should be determined that such deviation prov.ides
benefits to the Town that outweigh the adyerse effects of such deviation. This
determination is to be made based on evaluation of the proposed Special , Development District's compliance with the desiDn criteria outlined in S-ection - 18.40.080.
The basic premise of Section 18.40.090 is that development standards for a lot in a Special
Development District should comply with the underlyinQ zone district and that any deviation
therefrom should not be taken lightly. It follows that since Lots 39-1 and 39-2 are Sin'le Family
Lots, they should be treated the same as other Single Family Lots.
Amona the criteria in Section 18.40.080 that must be considered in determining the
appropriate standards to apply to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 are "design compatibility and sensitivity
to the irnmediate environment, neiahborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural
desi(zn, scale, bulk, buildina heiQht, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integriry and
orientacion. " Applicant contends~ that any residence to be built on Lots 39-1 or 39-2 that
complies with the square footage calculation under Town SFR Zone District requirements will
be compatible with the immediate neiahborhood and adjacent properties. As discussed above,
neiQhborina properry owners who were required to be notified of this application for amendment
include Liftside Condominiums, a relatively recent addition to SDD No. 4, and Glen Lyon
Office Buildina. Both are larQe structures and are located closer xo South FrontaQe Road than
would be any residences to be built on Lots 39-1 and 39-2. The visual impact of any residence
to be built on Lots 39-1 and 39-2 under SFR Zone district requirements will be substantially less
than the visual impact of such existina structures, especially with the large trees already growina
- on Lots 39-1 and 39-2. Furthermore, any residence proposed to be built on either lot will also
be subject to ' Design Review Board scrutiny, which is sufficient to ensure quality, site-
appropriate residences. -
tinder Colorado law, the PEC and Town Council must not act arbitrarily or capriciously
in eYercisina their discretion in evaluatinQ the criteria set forth in the Zoning Code. See Sellon
v. Manicou~ Sprinas, 745 P.2d 229 (Colo. 1987). With no rational basis in the file for
discriminating aQainst Lots 39-1 and 39-2 when compared to other Single Family Lots withi.n
the Town, to deny this application would seem to be arbitrary and capricious, and, therefore,
void under Colorado law.
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IV. CONCLUSION
Lots 39-1 and 39-2 have different GRFA and height restrictions applied to them than
other Single Family Lots within the Town of Vail for reasons that are no longer justifiable. In
1990, the Glen Lyon Homeowners requested that the lots within Glen Lyon be .tteated the same
as all other lots within the Town, which request was granted by Town Council with regard to
all Glen Lyon lots except Lots 39-1 and 39-2. Due to other issues unique to those two lots,
_ GRFA and height limitations for the Lots have continued to be governed by Resolution 10 from .
_ 1982, which were self-imposed by the developer of Glen Lyon and the then-owner of the Lots. - Town files indicate the restrictions were proposed by Mr. Norfis, and have not been removed. due to other issues unrelated to GRFA and height. With the resolution of the issues conceming
the access road and the vacation of easements, and, most recently, the approval by the Town of
a skier underpass separati.ng vehicles from skiers, there is no rational basis for continuing the
restrictions in Resolution No. 10. Town Code requires that development standards not deviate
from the underlying Zone District unless the deviation provides benefits to the Town that
outweigh the adverse effects of the deviation. There appear to be no benefits to the Town that
outweigh the adverse effects of continuing the severe GRFA and height restrictions now imposed
on the Lots. Lots 39-1 and 39-2 are two of the largest lots in Glen Lyon, aze zoned Single
Family, and are located near two very large structures, Liftside Condominiums and Glen Lyon
Office Building. The visual impact of Single Family residences built in compliance with SFR
Zone District GRFA and height standards will be neglijible compared to the visual impact of
those two neighboring structures. Applicant's Single Family Lots should be treated the same
as other Sinale Family Lots in the Town, and should be governed by Sections 18.10.080 and
18.10.090 of the Town Code with regard to GRFA and building height. To deny this
application to remove unnecessary restrictions on the Lots in order to treat them the same as
other Sinale Family Lots would be arbitrary and capricious.
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_ Andrew D. Norris
196 La Vereda Road
Sanfia Barbara, Ca(ifornia 93108
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. September 9, 1997 - Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP
Department of Communiry Development
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado $1657 Re: Glen Lyon Subdivision - Lou 39-1/39-2
DearUominic; .
I was the developer of the Glen Lyon Subdivision and was therefore responsible for the
project's plannincy, permitting, construction and sales. Development controls for the
project wer-c established by the recorded plat and the Conditions, Covenants and
Restrictions (CC&R's). An important element of the CC&Rs were limitations on the
a.raount of Gross Residentiai Floor Area (GRFA), as defined by the Town of Vail zonina
rezulations, that could be constructed on each loL At the time it was considered
_ irilpor-Lanc to establish GRFA standards because there was considerable "loos: ness" in the
To%vn's detuuuon of GRFA. Glen Lyon's CC&R's were more resticdve. In 1989, the Town approved the division of Lot 39 inro two lots. The approval
established Lot 39-1 and 39-2 as a minor development plan. Each lot was limited to a
sinQle family home and the GRFA limitations were established by me in consultation with
Town staff to be consistent with the existin2 Glen Lyon CC&R's. A minor development
plan wa; developed that included establishinQ buildinc, enveloges and a landscage plan.
Followina the Town's approval, significanc components of the landscape plan were
iraplemenred by che owner. These included earthwork and tree planting for screening.
In 1990, the Town made refinements and clarificarions to its definition of GRFA. Town
council was interested in creatina a uniform standard for all residen[ial lots. The Glen
Lyon property owners supported chis proposal and requested that I conduct an election by
Glen Lyon propery owners to seek approval to amend the CC&R's to brinQ Glen Lyon's •
GRFA s=dards into compliance with the Town's standards. The amendment passed and
EXHIBIT A
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" Domuuc F. Mauriello, AICP
Departmenc of Community Development
Town of Vail
September 9, 1997
Pa ge 2 '
- the GREA revision approved. The amendment applied to all Glen Lyon lots, including
_ Lots 39-1 and 39-2. However, since Glen Lyon Subdivision is in Special Development
, Disu7ct No. 4, Town agproval was required for any chanQe in GREA.
A proposed amendment to SDD No. 4 was submitted to the Town to provide that Town '
- GREA standards would apply to all Glen Lyon lots. By this time it had been discovered
that portions of the access road to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 encroached on Forest Service land
and that the planned on-grade skier crossing with the driveway would be unacceptable to
Vail ".sscclaws. V3i1A.SSOCi3ies :r.sisted that a segara:ed grade crossina he Cor.sa-ucte-c.
A1so, utiliry easements across Lot 39 needed to be vacated. Town staff requested that no
change be made in the GREA standards applicable to Lots 39-1 and 39-2 until all such
issues surroundin~ the Lots were resolved.
It has required several years to resolve all of these requirements, the final one being
approval of the skier underpass. Ic has always been my understandincy and agreement with
cne Town that once all the issues suroundina Lo[s 39-1 and 39-2 had been resolved, the
lov would be brought into confer,iry with th- Town of Vail's then current development
s=dards for residential lots.
L I can provide you with addiuonaI information, please do not hesitate to calI.
Sli,C--.e ly,
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ADti:sQ
bc: Diane Larson
EXHIBIT A
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RESO'LUTION Lip
(Series of 1982)
A RESOLUTIO:I OF TI'~F, TOj7\' COIJNCIL
Ab1ENDING SPECiAL DEViLOPt.iivT DISTRICT
NO- 4 TO PROVILE THAT LOT 39 OF THE
GLEN LYON SUi;DIVIS7.^,\' 1fA1' BE DIVIDED
INTO T~~O (12) SIVGI.E r:1.MILY J,OTS; PRO-
VIDING AMASIER r)EVELOPIIE\T PL:9V THEREFORr,;
SETTING ?'ORT;i i: TNENTF rIVE (25) i•OOT HEIGHT. LI:,fITt1TI0:; A\D THIRTY ONE FfU\DP,ED (3100)
S~Ur1RE FOOT ~~1y;~I3Jli:tii GrOSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR "
- AREA (GRFA) L?MITATIO\ ; :;ND SETTI\G FORTH .
DETAILS F.EiATING THERETO.
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HFR=~AS, the Totivn Council has previously aoproved Special.
, Developmer,t Dist: ict 4 co:r:c:onl ~
~ ~ y k..own as Glen Lyon Subdivisioa,
to insure its planned and coo:dinated cevelopment ia a mzaner
suitable ;or the area in iv:icz it is situated• ~
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MH5REdS, the Town Counc;l was o` tze ooinion that the
e:tiisting Lot 39 0f Glen Lvor. Subd;vs_on possesses characteristics
raz;ing it aopropriate for t«•o 2
S=no-e fam,ly structures o; a
h=gh cuaiity, loiv-rise natLre; and, '
==A5, the Planni;,g and Env,ro=:-.entyl Co.::mission has
reviewec said amenc-ment to S: eci2l Dere:cz::er.;, Distlict 4 and
: eccmmeadec its app; ovai ; and
F,EAS, the ov:ner o-F Lot 39 a.^.c ;,..~e ~
d,.ove_oper of the Glea
i,yc:: Subdivisioa hare
agreed to t'r.e co :c;,t,ors and limitations
p_aced upor ttle division of said ict -.._o two separate lots;
_ \0~~ , T:iERErORE, BE IT RiSOLVED B:' ;
TO~~\ COUVCIL 0; TFiE
TOi'~ti OF ~'A:L, COLORd.DO, THAT:
SPc- r_ on 1. Lot 39 of the Glen Lyc: 5ubdivision, a part of
Special Development District 4, sha'_; be d.vided iato two (2)
residential lots in accordance tvit!; ;e ;,:3ste:
Plan tnereof.
Secti_^ 2, The 1laster Deveiopme :t Plan for Lot 39 and the
~ division t'r.ereof is herebY a
_ Pp:oved a^d,the development oi said
-:diaided Lot 39 shall be in accordance wita the v;itnin app; oved
^ • _ biaster Develo
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pmen Plan and conditions herein imposed. •
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Sectien 3. The rr,atiimum heibht of buildings oa Lots 39 (A)
and 39 (B) of the Glen Lyon Subdivision, as herein approved, shall
be twer.ty five (25) fee± as determined in accordaace with the
applicable provisioas of the Vail Zoning Code.
Section 4. The maximum allowable gross residential floor
. ; area (GRrA) on Lots 39 (A) and 39 (B) oi the Glen Lycn Subdivision
- zs herein approved, shall be thirty one hundred (3100) sqL2re feet •
each.
ZNTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED A,`'D 9DOPTED TF:IS 16TH DAY OF
FEBRUaRY, 1952.
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Rodney E. 4Slifer, b yor -1 E
ATTEST: •
Colieen hii~ne, To%vn Clerk
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T0: Planning and Environmental Commission
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FRONi: Department of Community Development/Peter Patten
DATE: February 1, 1982 .
SUBJECT: Two amendment requests for Special DeveTopment' District 4--,. •
. Cascade Village/Glen Lyon. Applicant: Andy Norr,is - Andy Norris is reQuesting two amendments to Special Development District 4.
One is,for area A of the District-.Cascade Village, to allow the parking structure/
athletic club building to encroach into the exterior property line setback.
T}ie second request is to a11oiJ Lot 39 of Glen Lyon Subdivision (Area C), an
existing 2.48 acre primary/secondary ]ot to be resubdivided into two single
family lots.
I. A,ti1ENDDIENT REGARDIN_G PAR}:ING STRUCTURE SETBACK
A. T(IE REQUEST
1'he request is to allow t}le relaxatior of Sectioris 18.46.100 Setbacks
lJltll rebard only to this buiiding and 15.46,170 Parking of SDD4 so that
t}le buildi.ng contaiiiino the parking structure and athletic club ca?i
be constructed to within 2 feet of the northern propcrty line, abutting
t}le Sotitll Frontage Road, ratller t}ian the required 20 feet. The Parking
section dictates tlizt no paz•king sliall Ue located in any front setback
area. Thc propos;il is for underground parking to bc so located. The
reason for this request at this time is an earlier oversight in t}lc
origitial Nfaster Plan for Cascade Village.
B. BACKGROUND
- The.original Dlaster.Plan was approved as a basic guide for placement
of each structure, but was not a detailed design for each individual
buildin g. Indeed, riinor adjustments in the placing oF eacli structure
naturally has occurred at the Design Review Board level. In terms of
the parking garage and athletic club, the master plan simply did not
allow for adequate room for a full size viable tennis court facility
with regard to the nort}i-south dimensions as restricted by the existing
road. As the Cascade Village project progresses according to the adopted
Master Plan and regulations contained in SDD4, each building site is
restricted by such givens as buildings both existing and planned, roads,
utility locations, etc. This piece of the "puzzle"--the parking structure
and athletic club--has simply been squeezed into the exterior property
setback by some of these restrictions, a situation not envisioned, of
course, in the 1979 Dlaster Plan.
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Cascadc Villabc -2- 2/1/8?
C. IMP/1CTS 01' TI-IE PROPOSAL
T}ie building is proposed to be located SO feet f.rom the existin.g pavement
of tlle South Frontage Road, except where the new right turn lane will
be located, the structure will be 45 feet away from the pavement. As
- one travels west on the road the grade changes so that one experiences
less and less of the building impact the further west one gets. 1'he
, building is 12 feet high at eave line on-t}ie north elevation with approxi-.
mately a 6 in 12 roof pi.tch. The roof material proposed is a,gray metal '
- similar to the btillrace Condominium roofs. -No unsolvable problems exist -
with regard to utility locations, A substantial landscaping proposal 'with a large amount of evergreen trees is proposed for the area between
the buildiilg and the South Frontage Road. It is higlily unlikely t}iat
the South Frontage Road will be expanded to four lanes due to physical
(grade on the side of the road) and traffic amount factors.
Tlte conclusion from the above facts indicate no significaiit negative
factors in moving the building close to the property line. hiaintaining
50 feet f rom the road is a sufficient "breatlling" distance for snow
removal, minor road improvements (widen shoulders) and visual proximity.
A p}lysical hardship exists in the givens of mandatory design criteria
(tennis courts) and the existing road aiid adjacent buildinbs.
R GCOtitMENDATI ON
The Uepartment of Community Devclopment recommends approval of the amendment
to Sdd4 allowing the parking structure/athletic club to encroacli 18 feet
into the north property setback and to qualify the requireinent of no pari:ing
in the front setback to apply to parking othcr than entirely underground.
_ Thc staff feels that there are minimum impacts of th.is amendment due to
` the Iarge-distance to the road surface. 1'he building is designed to mitigate
visual impacts on the north side, and the landscaping should provide a visual
sCreen, further improving the aesthetics of the site development. lVe akree
that the setback exceptiori should be made only for this building, with the
provision that other underground parkirig could be located within required
exterior setUack areas, subject to Design Review Board approval.
II. DIVISION OF LOT 39,. GLEN Ll'ON SUBDIVISION '
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A. TfIE REQUEST
Lot 39 of Glen Lyon Subdivision (Area~C of SDD4) was created with the
original approval of SDD 4. The duplex lots are developed basically
in accordance with primary/secondary development regulations. The lot
. currently contains 2.48 acres of total site area, and the proposed division
kould easily meet the requirement in the Single Family District of contain-
ing 12,500 square feet of buildable site area. Proposed is to have
two lots, one of .888 acre and one of 1.48 acres, while dedicating
to the town .115 acre of land along Gore Creek. The stream tract proposed
to.be dedicated is adjacent to property already owned by the town through
a previous dedication.
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Casczdc Vil 1,igc -,i- 2/1/82
Mr. Norris is proposing and will commit to a master plan for the develop-
. ment on these two lots. He proposes two low-rise (1 to 2 story) luxury
single family homes with extensive landscaping and water features. lie
requests t}iat each house be allowed 3100 square feet of Gross Residential
_ Floor Area and will restrict the houses to a 25 foot height-limitation.
- - B. IMPACTS OF REQUEST Currently, t}ie lot could be developed into a duplex with a maximum floor '
area of 4200 square feet. This is the covenant restriction of w}iich
tlle town is a co-signator, and consequently, enforcer. The proposal
would increase the allowable GRFA by 2000 square feet to 6200 square
'feet total.
Visually, the site is quite open and contains only one tree, a large
evergreen lyinb very close to the proposed common lot line of the two
new lots, Thus, any development on the site will be readily seen by
passersby on the South Frontage Road and I-70. Dividing the lot and
accepting the develoPment plzn allows two separated structures of a
low Profile nature, but covcring more of the site than under present
restrictions. The 25 foot }ieight limiLation reduces by approximately
ten feet the allowable height of tlie structures which could be built
under current regulations. T}ie development plail reflects a very high
quality ciesign of structures aiid their surroundinb grounds, and would
assure such high qualit}' if the amendment is approved.
Access for the new easterly lot would be provided by an access easement
on the northern side of lot l. 1'he access drive would be heavily planted
on the north side to reduce the visual impact f rom the north.
In sursunary, the result of approval of the requestcd amendment is that
. development of a largcr portion of the site would occur, but the development
would be of a guaranteed high quality with minimal negative visual impact.
C. \'RECOIN1MENDATION
The Department of Community Development recommends approval of the proposed
division of Lot 39 into two single family lots with the condition that
each residence be restricted to 2100 square feet of GRFA. iVe feel positive
about the development plan proposed, but we consider an increase of
GRFA of 2000 square feet to be excessive and a grant of special privilege.
There is no special circumstance or hardship involved in the request
for the extra GRFA, and tiae feel that we must be consistent in judging
such requests. Thus, we recommend approval of the amendment requested with a revised development plan reflecting a maximum GRFA for each
residence of 2100 square feet,
ORDI2IANCE N0.20
Series of I990
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINA_IJCE N0. 10, SERIES Or 1990,
SPECIAL DEVEIqPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4,
SECTION 18.46.100 C, DENST_TY FLOOR AREA, AF2yA C
GLEN LYOPt DUPLEX LOTS TO PROVIDE FOR GROSS RESIDENTIiiL
FLOOR AREA TO BE CALCULATED PER THr. REQUIRE:•;ENT
•OF THE PRI2•LARY/SECONDARY ZONE DISTRICT SiCTIOP1 13.13.080
DEiISITY COP7TROL; AND SETTING FORTFi DLlA;LS Iid REGARD THEERETO.
' WHEPWHS, Chapter 13.40 oi the Vail 2:unicipal Code aut:or_zes
Special Deveiop:,tent Districts within the Town; and
i'7::E?tEAS, the Town Ceuncil approved Crcinance No. 10, Series
of 1990 Special Developmeat District iio. 4 Cascade Village; ana
WiiEREAS, a majority of the pronerty o.mers within Area C,
G:e;, Lvon Subdivision of Specia: Developr..ent Distric:. N0. 4 have
recuested to anend Section 18.46.I00C of Soecial Develop-e:.'.
Dist=ict 270. 4; and
SvHEREAS, the PlanniZg and Environ:re.^.ta1 Connission has
. reco.,,menced that the Gross Residential Floor Area fo; Dup2ex lots
within the Glen Lyon snbdivisicn be calcLlated per Section
10.13.080 0f the Vail :•;unicipal Cc,~'.e; and '/-/S Cr~1
e„t7r~~.
WHEREAS, the Tow:, Cour.cil co^siders that it is :easonab e,
zPP=cP-yate, and beneficial to the :own a^ci its citize:s,
l:lt'iabi:.c1i1t5, a:iC: V151i.Or5 t0 d'.:e.^.C: Ordi;`ii..^.CE' if0. 10, $erle5 Of
1990 to provide for this change in Specia: Develop-ent Distric;,
NO. 4, Cascace Village, Arflg C Gi-gi. LyOn uur.iH}: Si:.:J:;V151Ci1,
t:0iti, T:.....: rOR: , b77 y. ORDr.:N:D IIY ~:i... T0 ; COuNC7i OF Tcr
-O*,-;:; OF VAI:,, COLORl'.DO, AS FCLLO:r'S:
~n'-- 20T1 2 .
is'_l- t he procedures requirec for a::ajor a;,er.dme::t to an SDD as
set forth in Section 15.40.100 have been cc::lied with.
Sec`ion.2.
Section 18.46.100 Paragraph C, Der.si:.y Floor Area, Area C, Glen
Lyon duplex lots is hereby amer.ded by the dcletion of the
following sentence;
"ito residential lot shall cor.ta': rcre than 4200 sq.
ft. o: GRFA per the Glen Lvon sul:division covenar.ts."
Section 3.
If any part, section, subsection, se^tezce, clause er phrase of
t:is ordinance is fpr any reason held to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance; anci the Town Council hereby declares it would
have passed this ordinance, ar.d each part, section, subsection,
sentence, clause or ph:ase thereo_°, regardless of the fact that
ar.y one or r„ore parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
cr phrases by declared invalid. •
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Section 4. '
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 inhabitants thereof.
Section 5.
The repeal c_ the repea? and reenactment of any provisions of . vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not
affect any right whicn has accrsed, any duty inposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any
_ prosecution co^nenced, r.or any other action or proceeding as -
_ cor,.nenced 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 u.^.less expressly stated herein.
Sec`_ ~ ior. 6_ All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinar.ces, or parts thereof,
inconsis:.ent here:aith are hereby repealed to the extent only of
such inconsis*_e.^.cy. This repealer shall net be construed to
revise any bylaw, or•c er, resolu•-;.ion or ordinance, or part
therec°, heretofore repealed.
I:+^;tGD;;C-7D, READ AND PASSED OP7 FTRST REnDING THIS 3=d day of
J``l' . 1990, and a public hearir. st:a1
g 1 be held on
..his
• orc_aa^:ce cn the 3rd day of Ju'_•:
- , 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
i^ the Cour.cil Chanbers of the Vai1 N:un 4 c4pa1 Building, Vail, •
' Cc'-„radc. '
Orderec _ uh1_shed in _,:11 this 3-d
day o_° _ Jul~• i990.
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Rose, iayror
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Panela A. B~andmeyer,~Town Clerk
i%+^RpD'JCED, R-EAD AND APPROVED Oiv SECOND P,: A,^,ING AND ORDERED
PL?3:.T_SiiF.D h~ s;r1P nniy thls 17-;, ddy Cf
iy , 1990.
4Ken~T~~S~: ose, bfayor t
Panela Eirandneyer, To:an Clerk •
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T0: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Department of Community Development
DATE: June 11, 1990
SUBJECT: A major amendment to Special Development District No.
4-Cascade Village, Area C, Section 18.46.100, Paragraph
C: deletion of the following sentence "No residential
lot shall contain more tha.n 4200 square feet of.GRFA
per the Glen Lyon subdivision covenants", which amends
- the GRFA requirement to conform to the -Primary/Secondary zone district, Section 18.13.080,
Density Control.
Applicant: Greg Amsden for 75% of the property owners.
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a major amendment to Special
- Development District No. 4, Cascade Village. The request is
to delete the requirement which states "No residential Lot
shall contain more than 4200 sq. ft. of GRFA per the Glen
Lyon Subdivision covenants." The amended code will read
"GRFA shall be calculated for each lot per Section
18.13.080, Density Control A and B for the primary/secondary
district of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. With the
deletian nf this restriction the dPrsitv c9ntrols or
~ duplex Lots 1-38 and 40-52 of Area C will be qoverned by
Section 18.13.080 of the Va Municipal Code Because of
the lot sizes, the amendment will allow 40 of the 51 duplex
lots to increase their.GRFA over what is currently allowed
by the SDD No. 4 density requirements. However, these lots
will not be granted more than what is allowed under the
Town's density control for Primary/Secondary lots. The
_ applicant is not requesting any other changes to the
development standards.
II. BACKGROUND "
. At the time that SDD #4 was adopted, the GRFA definition was
in the process of revision. By putting a maximum GRFA in
the density requirement for the SDD, the developer's intent
was to lock in a specified GRFA allowed for the lots. This
was intended to protect against future changes iri the
interpretations of GRFA. The ceiling, however, became a
restriction for the Glen Lyon property owners, as the GRFA
requirements did not become more restrictive (as the
developer had anticipated). Jim Rubin, the Community
Development Department director at the time of the original
adoption, confirms that the GRFA maxiMUm was initiated by
the developer to guarantee the GRFA for Glen Lyon lots.
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The applicant has received signatures from 76.07% of the
property owners approving the change in the GRFA
requirement.
The amendment will nat include Lot 53 (Coldstream). The
amendment will only affect duplex lots located in this Area.
C. Also, the amendme t will not ;nri»aA r,ntq zoT and 3ATT,
~ Under reso2ution #10_ Series o 1982, these lot oZere-
subdivided and zoned Sina Family RecidPntial w;th a heiqht
rest iction of 25 feet and a maximum GRFA of 3100 square feet per lot. ,
III. SPECZAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CRITERIA
Section 18.40.080 of the zoning code sets forth the
following design criteria to be used in evaluating the merits of a Special Development District. It is the burden
of the applicant to demonstrate that submittal material and
the proposed development plan comply with each of the
following standards or demonstrate that one or more are not
applicable or that a practical solution consistent with the
public interest has been achieved.
A. Desicrn compatibilitv and sensitivity to the immediate
environment, neiahborhood and adiacent properties
relative to architectural desictn scale bulk buildin,g
heictht, buffer zones identitv character, visual
inteqrity and orientation
The granting of the request will allow for an increase
of the allowable GRFA for many of the duplex lots
located in the Glen Lyon Subdivision. Currently the
lots are regulated.by the density requirements for
Primary/Secondary zoning with a maximum allowable GRFA
of 4200 square feet. 40 lots in Glen Lyon are
- zestricted by this maximum. It is important to
recognize that by deleting the maximum for GRFA, they
will only be allowed to build what is allowed under
Section 18.13.080 which regulates the GRFA on all
Primary/Secondary lots. The mass and bulk of the
buildings will increase in comparison to what would be
allowed with the 4200 sq. ft. of GRFA maximum due to
the increase in allowable GRFA.
B. Uses, activitv and density which provide a compatible,,
efficient_and workable relationship with surrounding
uses and activitv.
The request will have no effect on the uses or
activities of the area. The application will have no
effect on the number of units in the subdivision. It
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will increase the mass and bulk of the buildings
because the allowable GRFA will be increased.
The following is a chart depicting the range of
additional GRFA that would be allowed for a number of
lots: .
* of Lots Additional GRFA
11 p _
18 1-250 sq. ft. .
- 10 250=500 sq. ft. , . -
5 500-750 sq. ft.
6 750+ sq. ft.
C. Compliance with parkinq and loadinq requirements as
outlined in Chapter 18.52.
Off-street parking shall be provided as stated in the
SDD Ordinance. This would require dwelling units with
up to 2,000 square feet of GRFA to provide 2 parking
spaces, and dwelling units over 2,000 square feet to
provide 2.5 spaces per unit. These are the standard
Town of Vail parking requirements.
D. Conformitv with applicable elements of the Vail
Comprehensive Plan Town policies and Urban Desiqn
Plans.
The application does not request any additional GRFA
o.ther than that which is allowed on other comparable
Primary/Secondary lots in the Town of Vail. There are
no planning studies that relate directly to this
request.
E.. Identification and miticration of natural and/or
qeolocric hazards that affect the propertv ori which the
special development district is proposed
Geologic hazards will be identified and mitigated as
required by Section 18.69 Hazard Regulations of the
Town of Vail Municipal Code.
F. Site plan, buildinct design and location and open space
provisions desictned to produce a functional development
responsive and sensitive to natural features
vecretation and overall aesthetic quality of the
communitv.
The only element of the above criteria that will be
affected by this request is building design. By
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deleting the 4200 square foot maximum, the mass and
bulk will be increased over what is currently allowed
in the subdivision. However, the mass and bulk of the
structures will be no more than what is allowed on
other comparable Primary/Secondary lots in other areas
of Vail.
G. A circulation svstem desianed for both vehicles and
pedetrians addressinq on and off-site traffic
_ circulation.
. There will be no change to the circulation system.
Since there will be no increase in density, there are
no expected increases in use that would require a
change to the circulation system.
H. Functional and aesthetic landscapina and open space in
order to optimize and preserve natural features
recreation, views and functions
There will be no change to the existing landscaping and
open space plan. Individual lots will be required to
landscape 60% of lots as per the Section 18.46.170 -
Landscaping of SDD #4.
I. Phasina plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a
workable, functional and efficient relationship
throuqhout the development of the special development
district.
There will be no effect on the phasing or subdivision
plan. 23 of the 50 lots involved have either existing
homes or are under construction. No additional lots
are proposed with this application.
IV. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Al1 development standa-rds for SDD# 4 are very site specific.
For Area C, development standards including height,
setbacks, site coverage, parking and landscaping are in
accordance with the requirements for the Primary/Secondary
zone district. This request would allow the Area C density
control (GRFA) to be in accordance with Section 18.13.080 of
the Vail Municipal Code.
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V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION .
Staff recommends approval of the request to delete the
statement that "No residential lot shaTl contain more than
4200_square feet of GRFA per the Glen Lyon Subdivision
covenants" as stated in Section 18.76.100 of SDD #4
Ordinance #10, Series of 1990 as applicable to Lots 1-38.and
40-52. The staff feels that this restriction was used as a
, means of guaranteeing GRFA to the Glen Lyon lots and
instead, the maximum became a.restriction. We feel that the-
deletion of the maximum will have no negative impacts on the _ surrounding properties. The amendment will allow the above
lots to be controlled under the density requirements that
are used for all other Primary/Secondary lots. There will
~ be no chan e in the 8ensit re iremeats for Lots 39I an
39II which arP ~entro7l~d by Resolu ion No 10, Series of
1982.
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May 11, 1990
Town of Vail Planning Department
Attn: Shelley Mello
75 So. Frontage Rd.
_ Vail, Colorado 81657
. Dear Shelley, " In accordance with Paragraph 1#18 of the Protective Covenants of
Glen Lyon Subdivision, 750 of the property owners of the
privately-owned land included within the boundaries of Glen Lyon
have given their written consent to amend the said Covenants
(Recorded 5/2/90 in Book 528, Page 154, A cooy of recorded
document is attached). The amendment deletes Paragraph #17 of
the covenants. This paragraph established a ceiling of 4200
square feet on each lot within the subdivision.
It was the developer's i-ntent at time of recording the original
covenants to "lock in" a specified amount of GRFA to protect
agains-t any future downward trends in interpretations of GRFA.
As it turned out, this limitation actually had a negative effect
on allowable GRFA in relation to other property owners within the
Vail Valley. The implementation of this ceiling on GRFA into the
Special Development DistYict and Town of Vail Ordinances was done
to accomodate the Protective Covenants and property owners of
Glen Lyon.
The applicant asks the Planning and Environmental Commission and
Town Council to consider and approve the following admendment to
t.he existing Special Development District No. 4, Area C_, as
defined in-Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1990, Section 18.46.100,
Paragraph C: _
Deletion of the following sentence: "No residential lot
shall contain more than 4200 square feet of GRFA per the
Glen Lyon subdivision covenants".
If any members of the Planning and Environment Commission or the
Town Council have any questions regarding the proposed amendment,
piease contact Greg Amsden at 476-7990 or Andy Norris at 476-
6602. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this
matt r.
Sin er y
G g Amsden
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. Glen Lyon - Lot Sizes and GRFA
GRFA Under
Existing New Additional
Size GRFA Amendment GRFA Available Status of
Lot (Acres) (sq. ft.) (Sq. ft.) with amendment' Lot
1 0.4272 4111 4111 unchanged 2 0.4026 4004 4004 unchanged Built
3. 0.4827 4200 4353 153
4 0.5131 4200 4485 285 Built
• 5 0.4607 4200 4256 56 Built
_ 6 0.4574 4200 4242 42
7 0.4684 4200 4290 90 Built
.
8 0.4628 4200 4266 66
9 0.5381 4200_ 4594 394 Built,
10 0.7851 4200 5210 1010 Built
,
11 0.7056 4200 5037 837 Built -
12 0.7698 4200 5177 977
13 0.8085 4200 5261 61
14 0.7418 4200 5116 916
15 0.5626 4200 4701 501 Built
16 0.5123 4200 4482 282 Built
17 0.5448 4200 4623 423
18 0.4536 4200 4226 26 Built
19 0.4730 4200 4310 110 Built
20 0.4920 4200 4393 193 Built
21 0.5011 4200 4432 232
22 0.5092 4200 4468 268 Built
23 0.5175 4200 4504 304
24 0.4374 4155 4155 unchanged
25 0.4634 4200 4269 69
26 0.7087 4200 5044 844
27 0.5244 4200 4534 334
28 0.6598 4200 4935 735
29 0.6171 4200 4844 644 Built
30 0.6237 4200 4858 658 Built
31 0.5770 4200 4757 557
32 0.5078 4200 4462 262
33 0.4289 4118 4118 unchanged
34 0.4250 4101 4101 unchanged Built
35 0.4416 4174 4174 unchanged Built
36 0.4467 4196 4196 unchanged
37 0.4268 4109 4109 unchanged
*380.4609 4200 4258 58 *39A 1.2353 3100 n/a n/a
B 1.2500 3100 n/a n/a
40 0,8584 4200 5370 1170 Built
41 1.0494 4200 5786 1586
" 42 0.4914 4200 4391 191
43 0.5706 4200.. 4474 274
44 0.4111 4040 4040 unchanged 45 0.4761 4200 4324 124 Built
46 0.4350 4200 4225 25 Built
47 0.4534 4200 4205 5 Built
48 0.4489 4200 4200 unchanged
49 0.5105 4200 4736 536 Built
50 0.5009 4200 4431 231
51 0.4474 4199 4199 unchanged
52 0.4826 4200 4352 152 Built
**53 4.2121 n/a n/a n/a
***54 1.7477 n/a n/a n/a
35.9192
* Single Family Residence Lots not included in amendment.
**Coldstream
***Glen Lyon Commercial Building
*NOTE*: Built means built or under construction.
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ORDINANCE NO. 23
SERIES OF 1998
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8, SERIES OF 1995, REVISING GROSS
. RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (GRFA), BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND EMPLOYEE
HOUSING PROVISIONS FOR LOTS 39-1 AND 39-2, GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION,
DEVELOPMENT AREA C, SDD NO. 4(CASCADE VILLAGE); REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
10, SERIES OF 1982, WHICH PROVIDES SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOTS 39-1 AND 39-2,
GLEN LYON SUBDIVISION; DELETING OUTDATED CONDITIONS AND REFERENCES TO
_ EXPIRED DEVELOPMENT PLANS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Hagopian and Pennington, LLC, has requested an amendment to the
existing Special Development District No. 4, Development Area C, Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission has unanimously
recommended approval of the proposed building height, GRFA, and Employee Housing Unit
restrictions for Lots 39-1 and 39-2; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate, and beneficial
to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to amend Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1995
and repeal Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982 to provide for such changes in Special
Development District No. 4, Cascade Village.
Note: Text which is underlined is being added and which is s#Fisken is being deleted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1995, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1.
Resolution No. 10, Series of 1982 is herebv repealed.
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 ~
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Section 2. Amendment Procedures Fulfilled, Planning Commission Report.
The approval procedures described in fhapter-4-8.4A Section 12-9A of the Vail Municipal Code have
been fulfilled, and the Town Council has received the recommendations of the Planning and
Environmental Commission for an amendment to the development plan for Special Development
_ District No. 4. Section 3. Special Development District No. 4
Special Development District No. 4 and the development plans therefore, are hereby remain
approved for the development of Special Development District No. 4 within the Town of Vail, unless
thev have expired.
Section 4. ChapteF . Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Villag°, heFeby
shall read as follows:
-ia:46.010 Purpose
Special Development District No. 4 is established to ensure comprehensive development and
use of an area in a manner that will be harmonious with the general character of the Town,
provide adequate open space and recreational amenities, and promote the objectives of the
Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan. Special Development District No. 4 is created to ensure
that the development density will be relatively low and suitabfe for the area and the vicinity
in which it is situated, the development is regarded as complementary to the Town by the
Town Council and the Planning Commission, and because there are significant aspects of
the Special Development District which cannot be satisfied through the imposition of
standard zoning districts on the area.
Ordinance 23,Series of 1998 2
1946.08 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Special attraction" shall be defined as a museum, seminar or research center or
performing arts theater or cultural center.
B. "Transient residential dwelling unit or restricted dwelling unit" shall be defined as a
_ dwelling unit located in a multi-family dwelling that is managed as a short term rerital in which
all such units are operated under a single management providing the occupants thereof
customary hotel services and facilities. A short term rental shall be deemed to be a rental
for a period of time not to exceed 37 days. Each unit shall not exceed 645 square feet of
GRFA which shall include a kitchen having a maximum of 35 square feet. The kitchen shall
be designed so that it may be locked and separated from the rest of the unit in a closet. A
transient dwelling unit shall be accessible from common corridors, walks, or balconies
without passing through another accommodation unit, dwelling unit, or a transient residential
dwelling unit. Should such units be developed as condominiums, they shall be restricted as
set forth in r"°^+°r 17.2-6 Section 13-7 Condominiums and Condominium Conversions,
Subdivision Regulations. The unit shall not be used as a permanent residence. Fractional
fee ownership shall not be allowed to be applied to transient dwelling units. For the purposes
of determining allowable density per acre, transient residential dwelling units shall be counted "
as one half of a dwQlling unit: The transient residential dwelling unit parking requirement
shall be 0.4 space per unit plus 0.1 space per each 100 square feet of GRFA with a
maximum of 1.0 space per unit.
18.46.039 Established
A. Special Development District No. 4 is established for the development on a parcel
of land comprising 97.955 acres as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A.
Special Development District No. 4 and the 97.955 acres may be referred to as "SDD No. .
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 3
. 4."
B. The district shall consist of four separate development areas, as identified in this
ordinance consisting of the following approximate sizes:
_ Area Known As Development Area Acr~e
. Cascade Village A 17.955 -
Coldstream Condominiums B 4.000 Glen Lyon Dup{ex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle Familv Lots C 9.100
Glen Lyon Commercial Site D 1.800
Dedicated Open Space 40.400
Roads 4.700
TOTA L 97.955
18-46.048 Development P/an--Required--Approval Procedure
A. Each development area with the exception of Development Areas A and D shalf be
subject to a single development plan. Development Area A shall be allowed to have two
development plans for the Cascade Club site as approved by the Town Council. The
Waterford and Cornerstone sites sha!{ be allowed one development plan each. Development
Area D shall be allowed to develop per the approved phasing plans as approved by the Town
Council. The developer shall have the right to proceed with the development plans or
_ scenarios, as defined in the development statistics section of this ordinance Sest+eR
. . , .
B. Amendments to SDD Na. 4 sha{I comply '
48-49.-Section 12-9A of the Municipal Code.
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48.52.
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 4
19-46-059 Permitted Uses
A. Area A. Cascade Village
1. First floor commercial uses shall be limited to uses listed in
Section 12-76-3, (Commercial Core 1) of the Municipal Code. The "first floor" or "street
level" shall be defined as that floor of the building that is located at grade or street level;
, 2. All other floor levels besides first floor street level may include retail; theater, . `
restaurant, and office except that no professional or business office shall be located on street
level or first f(oor (as defined above '
iR Area-,4) unless it is clearly accessory to a lodge or educational institution except for an
office space having a maximum square footage of 925 square feet located on the first floor
on the northwest corner of- the Plaza Conference Center building;
3. Lodge;
4. Multi-family dwelling;
5. Single Family dwelling;
6. T-we-Family Primarv/Secondarv dwelling;
7. Transient residential dwelling unit;
8. Employee dwelling as defined in Section 12-13 of the Municiqal Code
. .
. 19.46.220;
9. Cascade Club addition of a lap pool or gymnasium.
B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
1. Two-family dwelling;
2. Multi-family dwelling.
C. Area C, Glen Lyon suplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinale-Familv Lots
1. Single family dwelling;
2. Two-family dwelling.
3. Tyqe II Emqlovee Housinq Unit (EHU) per Chapter 12-13 of the Municipal
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 5
Code.
D. Area D. Glen Lyon Commercial Site
1. Business and professional offices;
2. Employee dwelling as defined in Section 12-13 of the Municipal Code
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_ -19.49.099 Conditiona/ Uses - Conditional uses shall be reviewed per the procedures as outlined in Chapter 12-16 4 9.69
of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations. A. Area A, Cascade Village
1. Cascade Club addition of a wellness center not to exceed 4,500 square feet.
2. Fractional fee ownership as defined in the Town of Vail Municipal Code,
Section 12-2 19-94.135 shall be a canditional use for dwelling units in the Westhaven
multi-family dwellings. Fractional fee ownership shall not be applied to restricted
employee dwelling units or transient residential dwelling units. Ownership intervals
shall not be less than five weeks.
3. Special attraction;
4. Ski lifts;
5.. Public park and recreational facilities;
6. Major arcades with no frontage on any public way, street; walkway or mall
area.
B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
7. Public park and recreational facilities;
2. Ski lifts.
G. Area C, Glen Lyon Duplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle-Familv Lots
1. Public park and recreational facilities;
2. Ski lifts;
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 6
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D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
1. Micro-brewery as defined in Town of Vail Municipal code, Chapter 12-2.
1846.070 Accessory Uses
A. Area A. Cascade Village
, 1. Minor arcade.
. 2. Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit -in . accordance with the provisions of Title 12, Zonina Requlations, Town of Vail
Municiqal Code. SeGtOORS . . 9.59.19
.
3. Attached garages or carports, private greenhouses, swimming pools, tennis
courts, patios, or other recreational facilities customarily incidental to permitted
residential uses. 4. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional
uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
5 CWimminn r.nnlc }onnic nni ~rt nn#' 'ienal n
„»,~,,,~oo~, ooQ,z~~~~ies er e4 ~her resref~ f~oil+#+es
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B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
1. Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of Title 12, Zonina Requlations, Town of Vail
Municipa! Code. . . 8.59.4 9
.
2. Attached garages or carports, private greenhouses, swimming pools, tennis
courts, patios, or other recreational facilities customarily incidental to permitted
residential uses.
3. Other uses customariiy incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional
uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
Ordinance 23,Senes of 1998 7
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teRR!G 4 ' 1 1 SWiR;FRing sdstemaril;}-iRsideR#al- to peFFRitted ses, aad Resessa^, +e
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C. Area C, Glen Lyon Duplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle-Familv Lots
- 1. Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in
accordance with the provisions of Title 12, Z.oninq Requlations, Town of Vail -
- Municipal Code. . . 18.58. 4 9
.
2. Attached garages or carports, private greenhouses, swimming pools, tennis
courts, patios, or other recreational facilities customarily incidental to permitted
residential uses.
3. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional
uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
1. Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in
accordance with the provisions of Title 12, Zoninq Requlations, Town of Vail
Municipal Code. . . 19.5804 .
2. Attached garages or carports, private greenhouses, swimming pools, tennis
courts, patios, or other recreational facilities customarily incidental to permitted
residential uses.
3. Other uses customarily incidenta4 and accessory to permitted or conditional
uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
4. Minor arcade.
1&.46.999 Location of Business Activity
A. Af1 offices, businesses, and services
1-8:46-979 shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building, except for permitted
unenclosed parking or loading areas, and the outdoor display of goods.
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B. The area to be used for outdoor display must be focated directly in front of the
establishment displaying the goods and entirely upon the establishment's own property.
Sidewalks, building entrances and exits, driveways and streets shall not be obstructed by
outdoor display.
1846.080 Density--Dwelling Units -
_ The number of dwelling units shall not exceed the following:
` A. Area A, Cascade Village
In Area A, a minimum of three hundred fifty-two (352) accommodation or transient
dwelling units and a maximum of ninety-four dwelling units as defined by the tables in
Section 18.46.103 for a total density of two hundred seventy (270) dwelling units.
B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
Sixty-five (65) dwelling units
C. Area C, Glen Lyon IDuplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinale-Familv Lots
One-hundred four (104) dwelling units.
D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
4. Three dwelling units, two of which shall be employee dwelling units as defined
Chapter 12-13, of the Municipal Code RpptipR .
Density--Floor Area
A. Area A, Cascade Village The gross residential floor area (GRFA) for all buildings shall not exceed 289,145
square feet.
B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
Sixty-five thousand square feet (65,000 sq. ft.) GRFA.
C. Area C, Glen Lyon Duplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle-Family Lots
GRFA shall be calculated for each lot per Section 12-6D-8 48.43:-988 (Density.
Control) for the Primary/Secondary district of the Town of Vail municipal code. .
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D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
The development qlan for this area has exqired. See Ordinance No. 8, Series of
1998 for previous reau: ,ents.
- residential f{eor area-feF the #Fee-maKl~. Rit sh-a;' b° 1,639 s,,,,aro fo„*
. 1946.18~ Commercia/ Square Footage -
A. Area A, Cascade Village
Area A shall not exceed 35,698 square feet of commercial area.
rocfauFant ~ ~coc 106#e1 in Con+inn i S2AC(15 (1 A i onr) +F~o cn+niol
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B. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
The development qlan for this area has exqired. See Ordinance No. 8. Series of
1_998 for previous repuirements. ° ,
Phase , 5,59.1 _ a.
deVe4epFReRt-p#aR.- ,
4&46483 Development Statistics for Area A. Cascade Village, and Area D, Glen Lyon
Commercial Site
CHART 1: Area A Completed Projects
Reta Square On-Site Cascade Structure
Aus DUs GRFA Comr,ercial Foot Parking Parking
MILLRACE I 16 20.000 20 0.00
MILLRACE II 14 17,534 25 0.00
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Retail/ Square On-Site Cascade Strudure
Aus DUs GRFA Commerciai Foot Parking Parking
MIl1RACE IIII 3 6 450 7
MILLRACE IV 10,450 19 0.00 •
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W ESTI N 148 55,457 0.00 115
Affredo's 104 Seats
Cate 74 Seats
Little Shop 1,250
Pepi Sports 2,491
W& H Smith, Vaurnot gpp
CMC BUILDING
Cascade Wing 8 15.870 0.00 16
Gancy•s 1.600 0.00 13.3
Theater ' 4.220 28
Coilege Classrooms 0.00 40
Coiiege Otfice 0.00 4
TheaterMeeUng Room 21 1,387 0.00 11.5
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TERRACE WING
Rooms 120 58,069 0.00 105
Retaii 5,856 0.00 20
P PL4ZA 1
Rooms 20 7,205 0.00 16
Retail 1,099 0.00 4
PLAZA II
Conterence 0.00 35
Retail 925 0.00 3
CASCADE CLUB
Retail 300 0.00 1
B2r & Restaurarc 252 0.00 3.5 OfTice m CMC 828 0.00 3
Wellness Center 1,386 0.00 7
Ottice in Club 420 0.00 1.4
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LIFTSIDE
(WATERFORD)
Uniis 27 56
EmploVee Units 2 1,1 _00 2" -
TOTALS 27 47,500 58
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Cascade Club Addition
Wellness Center 4i00 22.5
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Plaza Ottice° 925 .7
TOTALS 288 AU 44 8U 494,999 i9A73 -72 426.
76 DU 239.680 24.598 129 449.9
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"Piaza space has already been counted for a retad parking reqwrement. The new parking requirement is based on the difference between the retail
2nd o`i!ce parking reqwrements' ,
, '"'For the purposes of calculating GRFA for the Cosgriff parcel (Miilrace IV), no credits shall be given except for 300 s.f. to be allowed for
each enclosed parking space. ,
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CHART 2:
PROPOSED PROJECTS
Cascade
Square On-site Structured
, AU or DU GRFA Commercial Feet Parking Parking
TR ` Develooment Plan Expired
4P46 64-TR 2~1-1A F3
FeA;P'9V8e~ ~ ~~99 ~89 3
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CONDOMINIUMS (RUINS)
Develooment Plan Expired
gp+ts 29 2L2.6AA 48
k9 &489 28
Tr'TAI 5 20 22,SGG 60
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Ssea24e-3 4,690
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6. Plaza Oifice" 925
64-T-14 50 ~G4,SG0 16,525 4,SGG 2441 23~
'Employee Units shall not count toward density or GRFA for the purpose of this SDD
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CHART 3: AREA A
REQUIRED PARKING
Parking for Completed Projects per Chart 1 in Parking Spaces
Cascade Parking Structure 4:2G 7
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gGeR,arie 1 - T e"^,eSs-oe;te 22.5
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Subtg.tal 449.9
Less 17.5% Mixed-Use Credit -78.7
Total Required Parking at Build-Out of Area A
in Cascade Structure 371.2
Existing Parking in Cascade Structure 421.0
Required Parking in Cascade Structure at
Build-Out of Area A
With 17.5% mixed-use credit 371.2
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18-.46.184 Development Plans
Site specific development plans are approved for Area A and Area D. The development
, pians for Area A are comprised of those plans submitted by Vail Ventures, Ltd. and other
developers. The development plans for Area D are comprised of those plans submitted
by the Glen Lyon Office Building, a Colorado Partnership. The following documents
comprise the development plan for the SDD as a whale, Waterford, Cornerstone,•
Cascade Club Addition Scenario 1 and 2, Millrace IV, and,Area D-Glen Lyon Commercial
Site and is not all inclusive:
7. Waterford, Sheet #L-2, dated 11-12-92, Landscape Plan, Dennis Anderson.
2. Waterford, Sheet #1.1, dated 11-13-92, Site/Grading Plan Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
3. Waterford, Sheet #2.1, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 38/43' 3", Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
4. Waterford, Sheet #2.2, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 48'-6"/53'-0", Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
5. Waterford, Sheet #2.3, dated 11-13-92 Plan Level 59'-0:/64'-3" by Gwathmey,
Pratt, Schultz.
6. Waterford, Sheet #2.4, dated 11-4-92, Plan Level 69'-6"/74'-9", Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
7. Waterford, Sheet #2.5, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 80'-0"/85'-3" Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
8. Waterford, Sheet #2.6, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 90'-6" Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
9.- Waterford, Sheet #2.7, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 101'-0" Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
10. Waterford, Sheet #2.8, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 111'-6" Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
11. Waterford, Sheet #2.9, dated 11-13-92, Plan Level 122'-0" Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
12. Waterford, Sheet #2.10, dated 12-14-92, Roof Plan All Levels Gwathmey, Pratt,
Schultz.
13. Waterford, Sheet #3.1, dated 11-13-92, Elevations Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
14. Waterford, Sheet #3.2, dated 11-13-92, Elevations, Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
15. Waterford, Sheet #4.1, dated 11-4-92, Sections Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
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16. Waterford, Sheet #4.2, dated 11-4-92, Sections, Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
17. Waterford, Sheet #4.3, dated 11-4-92, Sections, Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
18. Waterford, Sheet #9.1, dated 10-20-92, Unit Plans Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
19. Waterford, Sheet #92, dated 10-20-92, Unit Plans, Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
20. Waterford, Sheet #9.3, dated 10-20-92, Unit Plans Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
21. Waterford, Sheet #9.4, dated 10-20-92, Unit Plans, Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
22. Waterford, Sheet #9.5, dated 10-20-92, Unit Plans Gwathmey, Pratt, Schultz.
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29. Cascade Club Addition Site Plan, Roma, 10/10/88.
30. Cascade Club Floor Plan, Roma, 10/10/88.
31. Millrace III, Sheet #1, dated 5/6/93, Site Plan, Steven James Riden.
32. Millrace III, Sheet #2, dated 4/13/93, Floor Plans for Single Family Residence,
Steven James Riden.
33. Millrace III, Sheet #3, dated 5/6/93, Elevations for Single Family Residence,
- Steven James Riden.
34. Millrace III, Sheets #4 and #5, dated 3/20/93, Floor Plans for Duplex Building,
Steven James Riden.
35. Millrace III, Sheets #6 and #7, dated 5/6/93, Elevations for Duplex Building,
Steven James Riden.
36. Millrace III, Sheet L1, dated 5/6/93, Site/Landscape Plan, Steven James Riden.
37. Millrace IV, Scenario I, a/Wa Cosgriff Parcel, Site Plan, Arnold Gwathmey Pratt,
10/28/91.
38. Millrace IV, Scenario I, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel, Elevations Arnold Gwathmey Pratt,
10/22/91.
39. Millrace IV, Scenario I, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel, Floor Plans Arnold Gwathmey Pratt,
10/23/91.
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40. Millrace IV, Scenario I, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel, Landscape Plan, Dennis Anderson
Associates.
41. Cosgriff Parcel, Survey, Alpine Engineering, Inc., 10/31/91 stamped.
42. Survey, a part of Cascade Village, Eagle Valley Engineering, Leland Lechner,
6/8/87. .
43. Site Coverage Analysis, Eagle Valley Engineering, 10/10/88.
_ 44. Cascade Village Special Development District Ameridment and Environmental
Impact Reposite rt: Peter JKathy amar Associates, Inc., revised 11 /22/88. 45. , , , AIA, . T-he 46
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' A maximum of 1000 sq. ft. of common area, in addition to the approved plans, may be
added to the Waterford project to allow for compliance with the Uniform Building Code,
Uniform Fire Code and American Disabilities Act. The staff shall review all such additions
to ensure that they are required by such codes.
Area C, Glen Lvon Primarv/Secondarv and Sinple Familv Lots
1. Buildina Envelopes for Lots 39-1 and 39-2 per sheet L-1 prepared bv Desian
Workshop, Inc., dated 11-9-98. -
Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
The development plan for this area has exqired See Ordinance No 8 Series of 1998 for
previous requirements.
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1946.118 Development Standards
The development standards set out herein ' are
approved by the Town Council. These standards shall be incorporated into the approved
development plan pertinent to each development area to protect the integrity of the .
development of SDD No. 4. They are minimum devefopment standards and shall apply
unless more restrictive standards are incorporated in the approved development plan
which is adopted by the Town Council.
1946.128 Setbacks
A. Area A, Cascade Village
Required setbacks shall be as indicated in each development plan with a
minimum setback on the periphery of the property of not less than twenty feet, with the
exception that the setback requirement adjacent to the existing Cascade parking
structure/athletic club building shall be two feet as approved on February 8, 1982, by the
Planning and Environmental Commission. All buildings shall maintain a 50 foot stream
setback from Gore Creek. The Waterford building shall maintain a minimum 20 foot
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f setback from the north edge of the recreational path along Gore Creek.
B. Area B, Coldstream Condominiums
Required setbacks shall be as indicated on the development pian.
C. Area C, Glen Lyon [Duplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinale-Familv Lots
Required setbacks shall be governed by Section 12-6D-7
Rpthasks of the Primary/Secondary zone district of the Town of Vail Municipal Gode. For
sinqle-familv Lots 39-1 and 39-2 develoqment shall occur per the approved building
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envelopes and is subiect to the followinq• :
All future develoqment will be restricted to the area within the building envelopes
The onlv development permitted outside the building enveloqes shall be
landscapinq drivewavs (access bridqe) and retaininq walls associated with
drivewav construction. At-qrade patios (those within 5' of existinq or finished
grade) will be permitted to proiect bevond the building envelopes not more than
ten feet (10') nor more than one-half (1h) the distance between the building
enveloqe and the proqertv line or mav proiect not more than five feet (6) nor
more than one-fourth (1/4) the minimum required dimension between buildinqs
D. Area D. Glen Lyon Commercial Site
Required setbacks shall be as indicated on the approved development plans.
1946.149 Height
A. For the purposes of SDD No. 4 calculations of height, height shall mean the
distance measured vertically from the existing grade or finished grade (whichever is more
. restrictive), at any given point to the top of a flat roof, or mansard roof, or to the highest
ridge line of a sloping roof unless otherwise specified in approved development plan
drawings. - B. Area A, Cascade Village
1. The maximum height for the Westin Hotel, CMC Learning Center, Terrace
Wing, Plaza Conference Building and Cascade Parking Structure/Athletic Club is
71 feet.
2. Cornerstone Building: Maximum height of 71 feet.
3. Waterford Building: Maximum height of feet as measured from finished
grade to any portion of the roof along the north elevation shall be 55' (South
Frontage Road), 56' along the west elevation Westhaven Drive, and 65 feet along
the south and east elevation as measured from finished grade.
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4. Westhaven Building: A maximum of 55 feet.
5. Millrace III: A maximum 36 feet.
6. Millrace IV: A maximum 36 feet.
7. Cascade Club Addition: h maximum of 26 feet.
8. Cascade Entry Tower: A maximum of 36 feet.
9. The remainder of buildings in Area A shall have a maximum height of 48
feet: - C. Area B. Coldstream Condominium:ti
The maximum height shall be 48 feet.
D. Area C. Glen Lyon Dijplex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle-Familv Lots
The maximum height shall be 33 feet for a sloping roof and 30 feet for a flat or
mansard roof.
E. Area D. Glen Lyon Commercial Site
51 % of the roof shall have a height between 32 and 40 feet. 49% of the roof area
shall have a height under 32 feet. On the perimeter of the building for Area D, height is
measured from finished grade up to any point of the roof. On the interior area of any
building, height is measured from existing grade up to the highest point of the roof.
Development plan drawings shall constitute the height allowances for Area D.
18-.46.169 Site Coverage
Areas A& B: No more than 35% of the total site area shall be covered by buildings,
provided, if any portion of the area is developed as an institutional or
educational center, 45% of the area may be covered unless otherwise
_ indicated on the site specific development plans.
Area C: No more than 25% of the total site area shall be covered by buildings,
unless the more restrictive standards of S. Chapter 12-21 of
the Vail Municipal Code apply.
Area D: No more than 37% of the total site area shall be covered by buildings and
the parking structure.
~s Landscaping
At least the following percentages of the total development area shall be landscaped as
provided in the development plan. This shall include retention of natural landscape, if
appropriate. Areas A and B, fifty percent, and in Areas C and D, sixty percent, of the area
shall be landscaped unless otherwise indicated on the site specific development plans.
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18-.46.188 Parking and Loading
A. Area A, Cascade Village
, 1. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 12-10
rt'8:52, except that 75% of the required parking in Area A shall be located within a parking structure or buildings with the exception of Millrace IV, Scenario I, where
66.6% of required parking shall be enclosed in a building. 'f ^'^„o~^^r^°^+
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2. There shall be a total of 421 spaces in the main Cascade Club parking
structure. A 17.5 percent mixed-use credit per the Town of Vail parking code,
°.-.452.2o has been applied to the total number of required parking spaces
in the Cascade structure.
3. There shall be a total of 58 on-site parking spaces on the Waterford
buildirig site with a minimum of 75% of the required space located below grade.
No mixed use credit shall be applied to this site.
4. There shall be a minimum of 93 enclosed parking spaces located within
the Cornerstone building with 37 of the required spaces available to the public for
short-term parking. No mixed use credit has been applied to this lot.
5. The third floor of the Cascade parking structure shall not be used to meet
any parking requirements for accommodation units, transient residential dwelling
units, employee dwelling units or dwelling units.
6. Phasing: All required parking for Cornerstone and Waterford shall be
located on their respective sites. All required.parking for the Cascade Club
- Wellness Center Addition Scenario 1 shall be provided in the Cascade parking
structure.
7. Seventy-five percent of the required parking shall be located within the
main building or buildings and hidden from public view from adjoining properties
within a landscaped berm for Westhaven Condominiums, and Millrace III.
8. All loading and delivery shall be located within buildings or as approved in
the development plan.
B. Area B. Coldstream Condominiums
Fifty percent of the required parking shall be located within the main building or
buildings and hidden from public view from adjoining properties within a
landscaped berm.
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C. Area C, Glen Lyon Dup{ex Primarv/Secondarv and Sinqle-Familv Lots
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 12-10 of the
Municiqal Code i 8.52.
D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site
7. Once the parking structure is constructed, the parking and access to Area
D shall be managed per the TDA Parking Report, Parking Management Section,
pages 6 and 7, August 10, 1988, and TDA Report, Vail Brewery Parking Analysis
- Update, dated January 16, 1990, both written by Mr. David Leahy: 8. No loading or delivery of goods shall be allawed on the public right-of-way
along the South Frontage Road adjacent_to the Area D development.
9. The owner of the property and brewery management shall prohibit
semi-truck and trailer truck traffic to the Glen Lyon Commercial site. The only
truck loading that shall be allowed to the site shall be vans having a maximum
length of 22 feet.
1846.189 Recreation Amenities Tax Assessed
The recreational amenities tax due for the development within SDD No. 4 under Chapter
3.20 shall be assessed at a rate not to exceed twenty-five cents per square foot af the
floor area in Development Area A; and at a rate not to exceed fifty cents per square foot
of GRFA in Development Area B; and at a rate not to exceed fifteen cents per square foot
of GRFA in Development Area C; and at a rate not to exceed seventy-five cents per
square foot of floor area in Development Area D; and shall be paid in conjunction with
each construction phase prior to the issuance of building permits.
- 19,-46-.299 Conservation and Pollution Controls
A. The developer's drainage plan shall include a provision for prevention of pollution
from surface runoff.
B. The developer shall inciude in the building construction, energy and water
conservation controls as general technology exists at the time of construction,
C. The number of fireplaces permitted shall be as set forth in Ser.tiep . the
Town of Vail Municipal as amended.
D. If fireplaces are provided within the development, they must be heat efficient
through the use of glass enclosures and heat circulating devices as technology exists at
the time of development.
E. All water features within Development Area A shall have overflow storm drains per
the recommendation of the Environmental Impact Report by Jamar Associates on Page
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F. All parking structures shali have pollution control devices to prevent oil and dirt
from draining into Gore Creek.
G. In Area D, a manhole on the brewery service line shall be provided so that the
Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District may monitor BOD strength.
H. In Area D, the brewery management shall not operate the brewery process during
temperature inversions. It shall be the brewery owner's responsiOility to monitor
inversions. I. All trash compactors and trash storage areas shall be completely enclosed within
Special Development District 4.
J. Protective measures shall be used during construction to prevent soil erosion into
Gore Creek, particularly when construction occurs in Areas A and D.
K. The two employee dwelling units in Area D shall only be allowed to have gas
fireplaces that meet the Town of Vail ordinances governing fireplaces. 18.46.210 Additional Amenifies and Approval Agreements for Special Development
District No. 4.
A. The developer shall provide or work with the Town to provide adequate private
transportation services to the owners and guests so as to transport them from the
development to the Vi!lage Core area and Lionshead area as outlined in the approved
development plan.
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2, The developer shall construct a sidewalk that begins at the entrance to the
Cascade Club along Westhaven Drive and extends to the west in front of the
Westhaven building to connect with the recreational path to Donovan Park. The
walk shall be constructed when a building permit is requested for Westhaven
Condominiums. The sidewalk shall be part of the building permit plans. The
' sidewalk shall be constructed subsequent to the issuance of a building permit and .
prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for Westhaven -
Condominiums.
3. The developer shall provide 100-year floodplain information for the area
adjacent to the Waterford and Cornerstone buildings to the Town of Vail
Community Development Department before building permits are released for
either project.
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. .e.-Th° d°v°Innnr cF~oll 7nctnlI i C. /C' 1 !1'\ o~iornrnc~nc~cnLif{~ nf +{~n Cn 4h ' .
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to the south of the VVesthavep ApaAmeRt fGHRdatigRs aRd ROFth of VVesihaveR
Drive. T-he dekielopeF s~;all ebiaiR the writteR appreval ef the Goloradq
DepaFtMeRt ef Moghways ((;PGW) PeFFRO#*Rg the iRstallatieR of these tFees aloRg
the Sewth FFORtage Read prieF te said *RstallatfGR. if (;PQH approval GaRRot b-e
ebtaiRed,
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 27
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normifc fnr tho nnnc461n+iOn nf nnv 64rWn+i lro nn the ('n6griff Dnrrol
~~_~I~nrnntFici cni~+F~ anrl ~uec~4 r~rnr~orF~i linec nf the (~ncnriff Qornnl
p. La~F6ar., ,
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bofiefoon i+ anrJ the nthor r+rnpertioc nlnnn coirl nrnnorfy lines.
h. T-he„Dec;~^n Qo~~ioui Rnorrl c~hall r ro~c.iiCo~~., i +ho arnhito urvrr.ccnv4i iro ont~) lonrlvvcn~c
y~ .
~ Tho rlovolnner nnrJ 4Fio nAinnon+ nrnpertv Ewmors chnll cuhmi+ @ Innrlcnano
{Cuet12V41-
J. r.., r.,~-.. F~i ciiirnnr~ c nf noln~..~l...~+inny ('_'rncc o.,ci~.rlen+i..~ol Clnnr Arr» nnrmi+4or) nn +ho
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-7-. Cornerstone
The development plan for this area has expired. See Ordinance No. 8, Series of
1998 for previous repuirements.
a,. gefeFe the ~~~ilrlinrt r+ormirrc4 'c rolo~corl fnr +{-~o r~r~'ont +F~o rln~ nlnr~~r cFtn
~nttll
vvrrvmg~~T~T~crcavcv~vrcrTC~rvJcv, -mcvc~zrv~sc~rr
1. For-emerger~s~;~efvise~s-aR-ass8ss-l^^e chau h° ,,dod f.^.-^ *tie
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Ordinance 23,Series of 1998 28
Cnrnorsione Pr°v7°cot. i tie a^ic^de'ra mineF subdivisien-plat sha1G be-subFn+tEed~
the davnlonar 6n; r p- a QO~1 d-.4 ^gpcFf1llTls FeIe3Sed fAf-the-r-erPPrqte(1P SIiP,--TrF'c
i~r °c siil' v v-cn-viive_
MUR'Gipal de. •
• . kuioormznantl ~ i~ci icnrccQ fv°-ii ic-asc v-*rh + or. o . .
r e Serner~~ene-preJGs~-I~II rcqF~ICcd
,
f'.em th~~ses-__pi_ih'in norLinn nn the 1A/os+hn.ion Drivn In eI nf the G rnnrn+en
9. Watertd
nrn~iirIorl in #Fio 1Alo4orfnrd flnvnlnpmon4 Dlan a nrnvirlor! horein 'n nnnrrl nn
r
doVolnnmon+c
the wc°-st 'c[iiv casi ciivS vi iiic oite. The-[DR6 will revieW the neFth e4ev,atieRs
. Mewever, If the apploGaRt GaR
SigRifiGaRtly deGrease !he FetaiRlRgwallS ReGe6swy tG build the aGGess, the skmer
aGGess
e All fironl~~o~ ch~ll b~ ~oc Innc~ r~c~rmi44or7 n~~rciinn++n ContinnQ 7R nf +h
r avcv~~ ~Qi~ vc 9¢0 ~Cg.~~7C1 1111TCG0~70~C7OCt11~-[0 vcvavi i v ~o vi n ie
'Vail~vftiRt~a~bode,
8. The Ruins / Westhaven Condominiums
The development plan for this area has expired. See Ordinance No. 8 Series of
1998 for qrevious requirements.
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 29
e 1995, aRd to the dFaw'RgS
iR SeGt;E)R 4 8.4 6.14 0 (deve'GPFReRt plaRS) R' -mhprtzd 4 5-
b. Pr~e n 4he??DOnno n4 n builrlinn normi+ the annlinant sholn Tv~TF=TIoI
n
.~l f+ a~i4ivnrT
be medified *n &~9w flnnr aroa roni ~iromeflrav +ns +n F vc +c~ lcocc~vv frrF~nar n il~' ~vv
zv-~Zr ~ ~ -a m
t9 the-restristFenG insluded ffinthe T„^o III FuW dood .eS+F;,,+;,,R, the a.,.,l;,..,.,+
mmPlnvoo hnUcinne innl~ ~rlinn bi i+ nnt limi4orl +ne a +F-'rae nornant nan nn ros•+lo .
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Ar~~n r.,..~..oni ~i rc~.~ ~.,..av i.--.carmnn+o +ho4 omr~lnymc~ F1n61cinn i ini+c Fio~io a rorl~ ~nc~r! F~nmen~~mnrc
v-c>-~
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preGedwFes .
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Qnnrl imnrnVmmon4c c~Fi~UI_rl innl~'rlo n~irh onrlrnh+or frnm the onc•tnrn nrlrao nf t~
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eaonmont fnr the F~il~o r~o}Fi YFi~4 nrnccnc +hic nrnr~or}v
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th21l rn@F'aac'a'id icvcgecace-tIle bc((n adJ$GeF}~ tt-q ThisP-,iTe, 'n the F'nlnr-+r!
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D. Area D, Glen Lyon Commercial Site.
The development qlan for this area has expired. See Ordinance No. 8 Series of
1998 for previous reauirements.
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 30
rt?ndurds ;nthe 4Fea ^vf ci ie ^p^vrte 69Grlrre ef the-MieFE) bFewe ' -Af0$-n. T-h2
• developer, , .
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bds Gerviee tethe-s4~-,
~/~il c~+~nrJnri-!c. ~ ~ ~ TI-~v ~ ~ viLo no4Fi ci~oll l~n nnnc~+rUn4or1 c~6ib~cor+uon+ 4n 4ho ioc~ ianno r~4
. r-r.~.-f ua.
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bymldffiRg, -
additd9R, ,
c4n i
d The r7ovolnNr.nr choll UndarnrnLJnrl #he 91994rinnl ii4ili4inc nlnnn +ho nn r+h cirJn OffoGe , •
nvnl..~ ~r7inn DF»c ~ ~~cr•J s~ o I A o~cf ca.7L nf arfirnnn. ~ lPrili-linn n rn r n~+rLinn o*n infi ~ro
~1 c-R_~ 4~7avn~o
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Ordinance 23 Senes of 1998 31
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RHQtf:
6. Tho iJnvelnnor chall nrnvido a firo hyrlran+ por Tnuin nf \/ail Ciro
additiOR, G#iGe r f r
c4r'H
Read per the-6EOH asserjc nnrmi4. TFin rlavelnnor chnll submit nlnnc fnr 4Fi
Phase , 11, .
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A, o, F- K, 18-116.24 9 B, 1 7, an~ I R 46.:229 shall bese+ f^.+ti roctrin4i „ G#iGe
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GE)Rdit*GRS~
a. The-develOpmeRF efpafsels A, 6, G, a^,d D, sh^~~-be-li,~ *~^o-t„e
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Ordinance 23,Series of 1998 32
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.~io 4F~o rinh4 4n rc~~iie~~e anr) ror.~ ~iro nhnnnen '
' f~#trrnov ol-~~+..II h~a.a v
"Agr~n~,o.,+~ n vi f Tc,n~n i c~ icn+~ inGemmon", "Cenve;ans~f €~eme~ta
~c~ r[7
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agFeemems Felated te t#e{spFReRt sf paFsel , , , ~Rd n +
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4 8-46219 (89) 1l, 9, S, and shall be-set-fe#h-iR-reStr-+s#+ve GsVeRaRts
GOURty.
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eXGludoRg , 11,
~pproval:
Ordinance 23.Series of 1998 33
'A.-~-"-.1; 220
Emp/oyee Housing
The development of SDD No. 4 will have impacts on available employee housing within
the Upper Eagle Valley area. In order to help meet this additional employee housing
need, the developer(s) of Areas A and D shall provide employee housing on site. The
developer(s) of Area A shall build a minimum of 17 employee dwelling units within Area A
Westhaven Condominium building Ruins 3 within the Cornerstone Building and 2 within
the Liftside Waterford Building). Each employee dwelling unit in the Westhaven
- Condominium Building Ruins shall be deed restricted as a Type III EHU. Each - employee unit in the Cornerstone Building shall have a minimum square footage of 600
square feet. There shall be a total of 2 employee dwetling units in the Waterford Building.
One shall be a minimum of 300 square feet and the other a minimum of 800 square feet.
The developer of Area D sha11 build 2.employee dwelling units in the Area D east building
per the approved plan for the East Building. In Area D one employee dwelling unit shall
have a minimum GRFA of 795 square feet and the second employee dwelling unit shall
have a minimum GRFA of 900 square feet. The GRFA and number of employee units
shall not be counted toward allowable density or GRFA for SDD No. 4. All Employee
Housing Units shall be deed restricted per Section 18.57, as amended, of the Vail
Municipal Code prior to issuance of building permits for the respective project.
18-.46.239 Time Requirements
SDD No. 4 shall be governed by the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A 18..4 20 of
the Town of Vail Municipal Code.
Section 5.
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 6.
The repeal or the repeal and re-enactment of any provisions 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
Ordinance 23,Serfes of 1998 34
other action or proceeding 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.
Section 7.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, •
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, heretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON F1RST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 15th day of December, 1998, and a public
hearing for second reading of this. Ordinance set for the day of January, 1998, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Cierk
Ordinance 23.Senes of 1998 35
I' J READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this
day of January, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST: `
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance 23,Series of 1998 36
s T y l
K011LBL'L rROPL'•;;'Y
DL'`. :LOPM:;\ A
Vai!-Rosc
12.3 70 acres
A patt of tl,c SW 14 NE 1i4 of S~:ction Town,hip f South, Range 81 West of the 6th
?.M., dcsciibcc follows:
Lceinning at a point on tL: West :::c of &;id SW 114 NE 1/4 from which the North onc-
q,iL!ricr- corner or said Section ucais Noiiii v°15' ~ast 2?69.48 feet; thencc IvTurtli G` 15' East,
aiong said Wcst Linc, 152.36 fcct to a point on tlic Southcastcrly right of way line o; J. S.
. Higl:way No. 6; uicncc, along said Southcastcrly ;ijht of way line, as follows: " -
Noi7h 52°2 7' East, 102.31 fcet;
\orth 49'_10' East, 519.57 fcct; ar,d
;:o:,h 4S' ] 3' Gast, 549.09 fxt, rr,ore or Ic,s, to a point on thc North line of said SW 1/4
`:L 1/4; thcncc Nonh 88°33' East, aloub thc NortL linc of said SW 1/4 NE, 368 fec[, <norc or ss, to a 1;o;r.t on the ;;.ntc:line ot' vore Creck; ti;cnce, alono the centerline of Gorc ~ rcek, as
. '„lows:
So,;;i] 3t,o4)' Wcst, 101.04 fcct; South 1 S'? 1' Wcst. 54.08 tc:,i; .
Souch I °24' Wcst, _05A2 Cect;
Scuth 12°1(' Wcst, 110?: icct; ar,u
So:uh 25'4 ; 'ib'est, 242.3-4 , ih_~cc L. ...h 75` 15' V cst, 1064.10 feet to tie point of
be~;r,~;in
3.:90 acres -
A tract of la„d situc::cd in tl•,,; SW 1'-3NE li= of Scction i?, TP 5 S:, R. 81 1V.. of the 6th
%I., lyino ~oucticr,) of tli.:: ccItai„ '1;act u,~scr-ibcd in i'ook 199, Pagc 197, ;,jitherly and
c:-:hc cc;,;;,;• iinc c."Gorc 'rcck. an,: iyir;'_ \oRhcrly and Easterly of thosc c,-rtain tracts
ec. i'.-'cc Book I I at 106, 3ool: i at Pa-c 10, an1 Book 215 at Paoc 36f, dcscribed
a point On the \oith-So.i:;. c.:nt.r ;ine o; said Scction 12 whcnce the North
:r con;c, of s::ici Scctio:l L' cc:.rs N. UO` L. 2269.48 fcet;
thci,-c N. 7= - 15' E. _'246.26 iIct to the , u,: pcint of b:Rinning, said point bci;;- on the
So:.; that tFL.;,t ucscruod in L'ook 199. ).:~,e 1; ; and iiich bcars S. 03°26' L_. 220534 .
i.om u;. \unh yuantcr corncr oY said Scct ou 1?;
• thcnc. N. 75 ` 1 S E. 71 ,.54 fcct alon- ,..L-. 5,iu:iicrly lire of that tract dcscribcu in Book
i. .:';:L, c ;.,o til.. ccntc. of Go;c Crcck;
S. 2 S° -il' W. U0.61 fcc t alortcente. lir.c,+r said Creek;
tiicn.~ S. 0_'214'30" E. 104.50 Icc; alo: ; i':c _cnter line of,aid Creek;
thcnc; 49 29' W. 95.50 fcct along th _ c,:n;e: linc of aaid Gcck;
thcncc 34' 11--11.47 fcct a;on~, t;ic ccnicr linc ut saili Crcek;
thcncc 54 -OU' \V. 1 1~34 fcct :on- thc ccntcr linc of said Crcek; to the So.:thcast
of that ;,crtain tract of land i:esc; i,;d ir, i;ook 211, Pag;: 10.";
thcncc X. ° 16'30" W. 140.12 ;:;:t alor- tl,,; Eastcrly linc of that tract dcscr:~cd in Book
. Pao c 16
J:
thcnc: N. 57`42`30" \1'. 169.8S !'C.;t alor, i t',c :Noi7hcastcrh linc of that tract dcscribed in
li.....:11 at f'~c iCS; .
tficncc N. S6°0„ 30" W. 162.92) aloi:L. ii,c \orthcr;v lin;: of thosc u-acts dL,,cribed in
' 11 at Pa,rc 108. I3ook 2 11 at P; 106 ro po:at;
t'ticncc 32`5730" W. 76.0, fc,:: aloi-i ;.;ic \,;nhcastc;ly linc of that tract dcscribed in
i;u; :15 at 365, to the t o:n: oi'bc~suu:in •
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Heede Parccl 1.260 aeres
`(:ui:ty Oi L'3g1e an~ Jt1tC 0. C0101'; i0 wlt: A iCdCt Ot la17d Sltl13[Cd (R T17C
S`,VI/4NE1. 4 of S~ction L, Towns:.i,, [:,,ngc S1 Wcst of the 6th Principal :'cridian,
;;cscribcd a, follows: Bcgir::iing at a;~cint o. thc North-South ccntcr line of ssid Scc.:on 12
whcncc the Noith Quancr Corner or said Sc.:;on 1 2 bcars Noi,,ii 00 degs. 15 mins. E<:st 2269.48
fect; thencc North 75 deQs. 15 mins. East 34r.26 ;ect; thence South 32 degs. 57 mins. 30 secs.
Ea,t 76.0,,, fcct; th~,ice Sou;ii ll dcgs. 00 mi;:s. 30 secs. West ~79.99 feet to a point in the ccntcr
of Gore Creek; thc::;;c Nonli 50 degs. 32 mins. lVest 11131 rec: along the center line of said
: crcc;;; thcncc ;doi71; 38 dc~s. 40 mins. 1Vcst 2',9.09 fcct alor, , tiic ccnter linc of said c:-cck; thcncc
South 76 de`;s. 35 r.uns. Wc,t 89.9 i fecc ale;. ~ the center linc uF said creck to a poin: on the ;
Nor7h-South ccntcr ::uc of said Scctic.,i 12; tL~~:,;c North 00 dc;;s. 15 mins. East 1395 fcet along thc ivorth-Svu?h ccr,:cr linc,,i said S:,ction 12 the point of bcginning.
Total ] E.~?0 acres
G"?.E CR..;'_IF: ASSC.CIATES PROPERTY
DEVELOI'.MENTNREAS B, C S D
K,?00 acres
L:;;ai Dc.scnptio:l
..;I that p::;; ot ~~cu~n 1=, "i owns::i;i 5 S...,,. R..:, 81 11 c:,, of ihc 6th P.M., dcscriucd as
tv:{ows:
A.! that ,-,ait of u., NI%2NE1!4 0'..,_-c;ion kin, Soutncrly of the Southerly right-o:=way linc of
L.S. EfiI::.;;;•. ;an: tiocthcr;-. of ti:c ou;n.;:y !inc of said `1CINE114, as show; on the plat
.:f-ilc in La,lc C_._ C.:rk a;i,. i;.,:o;dcr as Documcnt No. 9745'~, :;cscribed
a , follow5:
;~~~inni~~~ ae thc iu ~'r~~a, ~:u: ~-c~• .n~nu:3-:•:t~t at tf;: irtcrscctior, of thc Southerly linc o: said
hi~hway .,>>u th~ E:_s,cr(, ii~~c o, suid l. ~~E1'~, ,~,icncc th;: Aotthcast corncr of sa;~ Section 12
bca:s 00 03' \';',;;t 634.785 fcct;
thcncc Sc::;h 73 °2i,'30" '.1'cst ] 1 i?. li fcc; a;or-, thc Southcr!,., ri-ht of way liac of sa .i highway;
thcncc Sou:'1 iU`' l?'.i;, .:of ~~a}' Iinc of said hi,`lway;
thc;~cc Sou,;. ;-9~ ~5' WCst 100.0J 1CCI IIIUng thc Souu;_..y oi way linc of said hi~nway;
thc;lcc Sou_'.. o: =j'i' tiVcst fcct alor,- tlu Sout:ic,ly nL;-:; ol way linc of said hi~•:iway;
tL_nce Soui.. u=° i5' V."es; ; UU.GL r~eet aion, the S:,uther;y nght of way li,ie of said hi iiway;
t:._':-~cc Sou ,l ~40' 100.00 t__t the `.,uthc:iy ngb, c` :;ay li,le ot said hi; ;,way;
tiicncc Sou.;, »°05' iVcs~ 100.00 f,..t..'.)n; the 5:.:;;i-crly nght oi %%ay li:1c ofsaid hi,_hway;
,i-:cncc Sou:.: 5 i °32 \1'cst I OO.OU - the _ .,.;::,crly right or way li ic of said hi ;:nvay;
ti:_ncc Sou: : 47`~7' Wcs; 232.55 fc: ~ a~~•;: ;;i:c nght of way line of said hi hway to a
p,-,:it on ;}•,c SourL,:rly iinc ofsaid',. i ~2NL; 4; ~
tl,.~,cc tia; :'A SS East 497.67 fc" alc;: t:r. linc of said N] "2NE1/4 to z..c ccnter of
the \ E i!1' ~)f said Sc;;[ion 12;
thc,;_c Nurth Last 1,379.35 fcct aior-i;; chc Southcr1,; linc of said N 1/2NE1/4 to ;ic
Sou: icast co:nar o; said \ I/?NE1.
thc,.,e \or;,: 0'03' '4'cst 760.95 fcL. a.ono the E-Us;crly liae of said N112\tE1/4 to it5 :~~tcrsection
thc SoL;;ie;•ly linc of said hiahv~ th_ .)oii:, o; bcainning.
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AiND
All that part of the StiVI/4NE1/4 of Scction lyir.g Southerly of the center ; Gorc
Creek cs shown cm, the plat c•: file in ~';c officc oi tuc Eagle Counry Clerk anc Reco~ L .:r as Docun;c;:t No. 97459, dcscriu:,d as 1c,.iows:
Bc,;iai~ing at the \oi-,i:cast cor-iicr of said SW1/4NEl/4;
tlicncc South 38°33' Vcst 131.67 fcct to a point in the ccnter of said Crcck;
thcncc South 40` :~9' :.'.-st 94..'; fcct a;ong the ccntcr of said Crcek;
tncncc South 1S° 211' ~--st 54.0 fcct al-_; ;hc ccntcr of said Crcek; _
tiicncc .outh 1 „ _,A 205.62 fcct ;..._ng ti;,, ccntc; said Crcek; t';.:cn~c .outh 12° 1 U' i, cst ll0._~ fcct ccntcr of said Crcek; . .
- Ilcncc : outh 28°41' Wcst 320.00 fcet;
thcncc :.outh ~°24'30" East, 170.00 fcct Lion, the ccnter of said Creck;
tLcncc uuth 27°00'02" West 85?4 fect ..iong the centcr of said Creek;
uicncc - iti> 54°00' West 259.'~4 !cet aiuag tne centcr of ,aid Creek;
thence S; .:il 6f°34' Wcst 109.t;2 fcet a;~a? the center of said Geek;
thence Sout't; 69°U4' West 186.13 fect a1;;;iR ;he center of said Creek; thcnce South 85 '25' West 6S.SS feet a;u;;g t.,c center of said Crcek;
tLcncc North 77°36 Wcst 26.46 fcct a, n- the ccntcr ot'said Crcek;
",.:ncc Aorth 50°32' West 199.19 fect ..,.r;~ ,i;c centci- ur said Creek;
[L_ncc \k rth 38°40' Wcst 239.09 fcct ..ioug tuc ccntcr of,aid Crcck;
u:-Mcc Sout;i 76°3S Wcst 5991 ;'2ct t};:: ccn[ci- of said Crcck; to a poi,.. on the
Wc,t:,rly ! inc of said SW 1!4NE 1/4;
thcncc Sou:h 0° 15' VJcst 461.90 i--c t:: ;ho cc:.;cr of said Scction 12;
ti;cncc No.;;; 89.02' Eas, 1332.65 "'ecL ig tl:~2 Southcrl% linc of said SW1/4::E1/4
tiic Southcast co:ticr of said StiVI/4NL-'1 4;
thcr.cc \c:,h 0°06' East 1354.32 fcct alo,,g the Eastcr;y ! c of said SWI/4\::1/4 to the
~.athcast co«lcr ,~'said SW1/4NE1/4, tiic point of bc~inoing,
A\ 7
Thc \WI 3 E1.-, of Scct;on 12, "Cowr. ::1) 5 S.,uth, R,: 81 Wcst oCthc 6i:. P.M.;
A\ D
All that or th. SL1%-:NW1%4 ;:_„!ion 1-.'Fown~hip 5 South, Range 81 Yest ofthe
6t1; :.M.. Ivin-: Soi.."-,c; i of the Sout}r.;,v iu:c o: ,;.S. Hiohway No. 6, a; shown on
;_~,c 1i;c of the Couni snd Ke,x;dcr as Documcnt Nc. 97489,
dc,::.bcd ''oliu~ss:
Bctm;ning at ttic Southcast ,:orncr ofsaic SL• 1 4\W1 -t:
thcnc.: Suuth 89°0„ Wcst ~3695 i--ct a:. [h: Sou;h::!,• linc of said SE1;4: ,`,V1/4 to a
; oin: on the S,:thc:ly ribht of way linc oi said h:,;;;,~•ay;
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Statc of Colorado
:.LSO THEFOLLOWING PARCEL FORMERL`i ;:NOWN AS THE "CCSGRIF. PARCEL"
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11 °03' W. 1-292.72 feet; tiicncc S. 86°U2'30" E. 1.9J0 fcet; thcnce S. 54°42'3j
E. 169.86 Ceet; thcnce S. 33 ° 16'30" E. 140.12 fcet to a point in the center of
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ALSC? DESCRIBED
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of the L-a,!c Counry records. •
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\1'c5t of ::ic 6th P-: ;;.iliai Mcridi;in, dcscribcd a~ foliows:
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c1uJi,, ; Soutiiwest Quatlcr, I':=' '~cct to a point on thc north linc of a tract dcscribcd in
J at Pag~ 591; thenec along said line S. 88 °59'31" W. 353.7 feet; thcnc;;
~.tcrly a curvc to the Icft whosc racius is 78.93 icct, and whosc chord b~:ars S.
"3W. 9-:.05 fcct, an arc distancc of 100.74 icct; thcncc N. 10°OS'39" E. 2'_12.:2 fcct to a '
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TOWN OF VAIL MEMOR.ANDUM .
T0: Robert McLaurin
Council Members
FROM: Judy Popeck .
DATE: October 30, 1998
RE: Investment Report
Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30,
1998.
The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 5.36% and
5.260% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3
months, 6 months, and 1 year are 4.31%, 4.48%, and 4.33%
respectively. .
Pleasecall me if you have any questions.
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Investment Report
Summary of Accounts and lnvestments'
For the Month Ending 09/30/98
Balances Percentage
09/30/98 of Totai
Money Market Accounts (see page 3)
Commercial Banks $2,474,775 16.30%,
- Colorado investment Pools - $9,423,341 62.07% `
- Money Market Funds $408,000 2.69% Tota! _$12,306,116 81.06%
Commercial Savings
Banks & Loans
Certificates of Deposit (see page 4) _
Eag(e County Institutions y $1,099,000 $1,099,000 7.24%
Total $1,099,000 $1.099~000 7.24%
Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00%
U.S. Government Securities (see page 5)
Treasury Notes & Bills $500,783 3.30%
GNMA's $38,326 0.25%
ARM'S & SBA'S _ $1,238,471 8.16%
Totat $1,777,580 11.71 % Total Portfolio 115,182 696 100.00%
Maturing Wiihin 12 Months $12,905,899 85.00%
Maturing Within 24 Months $1,105,440 7.28%
Maturing After 24 Months $1,171,357 7.72%
_$15,182,696100.00%
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Money Market Accounts
as of 09/30/98 -
--For the Month of Sep-98 :
Institution Balances •
Type of Accounts High Low Average 09130/98
COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS . First Bank of Vail - Operating
Interest = 5,240% 5_060% 5.140% 3 2761351~2 392,881 $2 828,562
Balance $2,473,503
US Bank Super Now Account
Interest _ 1230%
. General Operating Account •
. Balance $1,272
Total Commercial Bank Accounts $2,474,775 .
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
Colotrust Housing Bond Proceeds
Interest 5 280% •
Balance $150585
Colotrust General Fund
Interest $ 280%
Balance $9,272,757
Total Local Government Investment Pools Accounts $9,423,341
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Bank One Money Market Fund - Dana Investments
Interest 4.470%
Balance $85,962 .
Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts
interest 5.360% •
Bond Issue Reserve Account .
' Balance
• - --$322,038
Totai Money Market Funds $408,000
Total all accounts $12,306,116
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Certificates of Deposit
' as of 09/30/98
Bank Name, Location Days to.
Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity
Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value
Bank, Vail Colorado
Weststar FDIC 5.900% 5.900% 28-Jan-98 28-Jan-2000 730 $1,000,000
Firstbank of Vail, Vail Colorado
FDIC 5.900% 5.900% 26-Jun-98 25-Jun-99 364 $99,000
- Avg Yield 5.917% _ ~ $1,099.004
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, Govemment Securities
as of 09/30/98
"'Treasury Notes & Bills"'
Days to
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Book Par
. Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Value
TNOTE Pooled 5.125% 5.6370/.30-Sep-97 30-Nov-98 426 $500,783 $500,000
Average Yield 6.03% $500,783 $500,000
•,`GNMA'S,•' ,
Oays to
- Interest Rate , Purchase Maturity . Maturity Principal Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purohase Outstanding_ '
14659 8.0007- 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 7388.0 $13,543 13003 8.000% 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 7296.0 $13,291
5803 8.000% 8.000% 1.4-Nov-86 15-Oct-05 6910.0 $11,492
Avg Yield 8.00000 ~
$38,326
"'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"' •
Days/Years
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturity Book Original Agency _Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Cost
FNMA Pooled - Dana 9.050% 11-Jun-98 10-Apr-2000 1,8 $105,440 $105,8~5
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725% 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 $29,707 $82,749
SBA Pooled - Dana 9225% 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 $54,411 $109,734
SBA Pooled - Dana . 9.725% 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 $34,764 $109,875
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.270% 18-Aug-98 25-Feb-2011 12.5 $94,131 $94,503
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.375% 31-Oct-96 25-Jan-2013 16.2 $32,439 $65,558
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $72,045 $108,523
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225°/a 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $26,170 $108,744
SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 $84,267 $99,391
GNMA Pooled - Dana 7,000% 12-Aug-97 20-Sep-2025 28.1 $56,835 $76,141
GNMA Pooled - Dana 7.000% 24-Nov-97 20-Oct-2025 27.9 $59,787 $83,701
GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.875% 27-Apr-98 20-Jan-2026 27.8 $54,972 $76,509
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.305% 21-Nov-96 01-Jan-2021 24.1 $78,005 $91,486
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.735% 01-Ju1-96 01-May-2026 29.9 $44,586 $55,304
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.750% 24-Jun-96 01-Jun-2026 30.0 $5,302 $71,318
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.412% 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 $66,832 $100,577
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.738% 24-Jan-96 01-Oct-2023 27.7 $39,197 $75,722
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.225% 4-Jun-98 01-Aug-2025 27.1 $72,468 $75,539
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.490%- 28-Mar-96 01-Mar-2026 29.9 $6,094 $9,323
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.573% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 $51,223 $74,245
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.4320/6 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 $31,250 $66,355 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 6.428% 22-May-96 01-Feb-2036 39.7 $37,736 $60,461
NAVflT Pooled - Dana • 6.750% 06-Apr-98 15-Mar-2002 3.9 _$100,810 $101,519
Average Yield 6.62°/a -
_._$1,238,471-$1.801_,277 -
Total _$2,588,131__
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WN ODepartment of Public Works & Transportation
1309 Elkhorn Drive '
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2158/Fax: 970-479-2166 1VIEMORANDiTM ' ' . ' '
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TO: Vail Town Council
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager • FROM: Larry Gra~
Director of Public Works and Transportation
SUBJECT: Mud Springs Gulch Deer Underpass Study
DATE: December 11, 1998
Attached for your review is a copy of the Mud Springs Gulch Deer Underpass Study that the Town of Vail
(TOV) contracted with RFL Environmental to conduct. The study was conducted in cooperation with the
Colorado Department of Wildlife (CDOW), and Colorado State University from May 15, 1998 to July 13,
1998. The recommendations contained within the study are provided as a basis of discussion in determining
any restrictions or closures of tlie Dowd Junction Recreation Path during the 1999 Spring deer migration
period.
You may recall the path closure during the deer migration is a condition of approval from CDOW. The TOV
closed the path this year and there were several newspaper articles questioning the need to close the path. As
you will see from the report, there is significant deer migration during this time frame and that there were
incursions from humans (66) which did impact the migration. Also there were inconsistencies with the
closure on the path that allowed the stretch of Gore Creek near the underpass to remain open to those fishing
and kayakers
Based on our review of the report, staff `s preliminary recommendation would be the following:
1. Minimize the length of the closure of the path during the deer migration period of May - June
1999. The path would remain open during all other times.
2. Fishermen/women would be excluded from using Gore Creek within 300 feet, in either direction,
of the deer underpass.
3. Kayakers would also likewise be excluded from using this segment of the creek as outlined above.
4. Improvements be made as suggested in the report.
5. That we continue to study the migration next season to monitor how the deer respond to path users
versus our baseline information/data and adjust accordingly.
6. The TOV conduct a public information campaign to inform users of the reasons for the closure
and the actions required to mitigate the human-animal conflicts.
Staff is meeting with the study author, CDOW, and the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority,
Trails Coordinator to develop a strategy and a plan for implementation of the study recommendations.
~49*~ RECYCLEDPAPER
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MUD SPRINGS GULCH DEER UNDERPASS STUDY
. Summer 1998 ' Conducted for: Town of Vail
By:
A. Wiliiam Aildredge, Ph.D.
RFL Environmental
RFL Environmental
P. 0. Box 161
Red Feather Lakes
Colorado
80545
September 1998
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MUD SPRINGS GULCH DEER UNDERPASS STUDY
The Mud Springs Gulch deer underpass and associated "deer-proof fence were constructed along
US Interstate Highway 70 (I-70) in 1970, to reduce deer on the highway, but facilitate their migratory
movements (Reed et al. 1975). The underpass is located approximately 6.9 km west of the Town of Vail,
and consists of a concrete box 3.05 m high, 3.05 m wide and 30.48 m long that passes under the highway.
The underpass was located here because fiistorical data indicated that migrating mule deer (Odocoileus
hemionus) traveled along Mud Springs Gulch and crossed old Highway 6 in this vicinity (Reed et al. 1975). Reed et. al. (1975) studied the Mud Springs Gulch underpass extensively and deer-highway problems
have been investigated by other researchers (Reed 1981 a, b; Romin and Dalton 1992, Wood and Wolfe
1988, Lehners and Bissonette 1997). In July 1997, the Town of Vail completed a recreational path that
parallels I-70 between the highway and Gore Creek. Part of this path includes an elevated bridge that
intersects the southern end of the deer underpass. Concern arose that human activity on the path and
bridge might negatively affect migrating deer (G. Hall, Town of Vail; B. Andree, CDOW, pers. comm. 1998)
and the Town of Vail contracted with RFL Environmental to evaluate the situation. Hazard posed to wildlife
and recreationists along this stretch of I-70 necessitates judicious decision making about future use of the
recreational path.
The objectives of our study were to determine the extent of deer use of the underpass with the
path closed during spring 1998, determine when deer used the underpass (seasonally and daily) and make
recommendations for mitigation and future use of the path. To accomplish these objectives we established
a remote monitoring system and the Town of Vail hired Mr. John Amoroso to assist with monitoring and
conducting visual observations. Our initial study was conducted from 15 May through 13 July, 1998. In this
report I summarize and interpret data collected and make recommendations for future study and use of the
recreational path.
Acknowledgments: John Amoroso collected field data and maintained remote sensing equipment while
employed by the Town of Vail. Bill Andree, Colorado Division of Wildlife, helped with field observations,
_ setting up remote sensing equipment and video tape analysis. Greg Hall and Larry Grafel, Town of Vail,
assisted in initial praject design and facilitated logistical details of this work which was supported by the
Town of Vail. Some of the remote sensing equipment was loaned to us by the US Forest Service.
METHODS
We monitored deer use of the underpass from 15 May through 13 July, 1998, using visual
observations during daylight hours, track counts and remote sensing systems. During each week we
attempted to sample all daylight hours by dividing the day into 4-hour observational periods from 0500-
2100 h, but more effort was concentrated during the 0500-0900 interval because this was when most deer
activity occurred. We concentrated efforts here to ascertain deer responses as they approached and
utilized the underpass. Visual observations were made from a blind approximately 50 m uphill from the
south bank of Gore Creek. Observers were not visible and their presence did not appear to affect deer.
Observations were facilitated by use of 10 power binoculars and a 60 power spotting scope. Some
observations were recorded on 35mm slides and 8mm video. Each day we monitored tracks by counting
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them in sand covered "track-beds" at each end and in the middle of the tunnel. Daily, tracks were counted
and beds were raked smooth.
Trailmaster (use of trade names does not imply endorsement by RFL Environmental or the Town
of Vail) equipment (TM-500 and Sony 8mm video camera) was used to monitor deer use of the underpass.
At the north end of the underpass we positioned a motion sensor that both counted number of animals
passing the sensor and activated the video camera aimed at the tunnel entrance. At the south end of the
underpass we installed only a motion sensor/counter. Because not all animals entering the north end of
the tunnel and thus activating the motion sensor traveled through the tunnel, we believed. correlation of.
data obtained from sensors at both ends of the tunnel would allow determination of animals passing through the underpass. Remote sensing was used throughout the day from 15 May - 27 June and only at
night from 28 June -13 July.
During May and until 15 June, gates blocked access to the bridge on the recreational path and
potential path-users.were requested to respect a voluntary closure around the deer underpass. After 15
June, the path was open for public use. We monitored path use during visual observation periods, but no
attempt was made to document total path use.
RESULTS
Our remote sensing equipment was sensitive to movement caused by events other than animals,
thus counts were recorded as deer (or other wildlife) only when substantiated by the video camera or
visual observation. Additionally, deer passing the motion detector in groups were often recorded as one
event making it difficult to determine total number using the tunnel. The failure of the motion
detector/counter system to accurately record animal passage resulted in our not relying on this information.
Results we consider reliable are summarized in Table 1.
Data in Table 1 do not represent complete counts because of our sampling scheme and failure of
remote sensing equipment to completely ascertain use of the underpass. Thus these data should be
interpfeted as indices of use. The minimum number of deer presented here reflects the total number of
individuals counted during daylight hours plus any deer recorded on video that passed through the tunnel
during periods when an observer was not present. The close agreement of this number (88) with the track
counts (91) lends credibility to this estimate. Determining actual number of animals passing through the
, tunnel from tracks is a difficult endeavor. Track counts also indicate that other wildlife used the underpass
and, albeit elk use of the underpass was speculated (B. Andree, CDOW, pers. comm.) ours is the first
documentation.
To elucidate the potential for interactions of deer using the underpass and humans on the
recreational path, seasonal and daily patterns of deer use are essential. Data are plotted in Figs. 1 and 2.
The majority of deer using the underpass did so between 18 May and 2 June (Fig. 1). During our study,
snow did not preclude underpass use by deer and this time period probably reflects a typical seasonal
pattern. Unexpectedly, the majority of deer use occurred during early morning daylight hours (0600-0900;
Fig. 2) with a mode time of passage calculated as 0726 h. This implies that more deer passed through the
underpass at this time than at any other time. Only 9%, 8 deer, passed through the underpass at night.
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Table 1. Observations of wildlife and human use of the Mud Springs Gulch Underpass along I-70 west of
Vail, Colorado,15 May-13 July 1998. Observation Category Number
Deer Visually Counted - Daylight Hours 75
_Deer Recorded on Video Camera 66 Deer Tracks From Track Beds 91 • .
- Minimum deer through tunnel 88
Elk (from tracks and video) 2
Raccoon (from tracks) 6
Coyote/fox (from tracks) 3
Mountain Lion (from tracks) 1 possible
Humans passing through tunnel (tracks) 3
Cyclists/Pedestrians on "Closed" Path' 66
Deer Killed on HighwayZ 6
' Counted during observation periods and does not reflect total use during period when path was
closed.
2Reflects the number of dead deer observed on I-70 between mile markers 171 and 173.
Cyclist and pedestrian use of the path coincided with periods of high deer use. Mr. Amoroso (pers.
camm.) concluded that much of the human use he documented occurred between 0500 h and 0900 h. -
Even though the path was closed to human use until 15 June, we documented 66 cyclists or pedestrians
on the path during our observations. Use of the path increased markedly after 15 June indicating that a
number of potential path users did honor the closure. Those that violated the closure did so by either
climbing over gates, lifting bicycles over the gates or crossing onto the path from the highway.
DISCUSSION
From 1970-1973, Reed et al. (1975) monitored deer use of this same underpass and reported 157,
227, 386 and 371 deer passed through the structure on spring migration during the 4 respective years of
study. These numbers are much higher than the 88 deer we recorded using the structure. Explanations
for this reduction may be associated with reduced deer populations (Andree, pers. comm. 1998). Reed et
al. (1975) did not provide temporal data on deer use, but did report that "first passages, toward higher
summer ranges, occuRed between 17 May and 1 June each year,' (page 363). This period corresponds
with the period of peak use we observed.
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Figure 1
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Almost all deer approached the tunnel by moving down Mud Springs Guich either following a trail
there, or coming down the west slope of the drainage. Most illustrated reluctance to move through the
tunnel, approaching it several times before entering if at all and most portrayed the investigative, head-up
posture reported by Reed et al. (1975). One buck, identifiable because of a limp, was observed in the
gulch 4 days and at the underpass entrance 3 times before it passed through the tunnel. On 9 June,
Amoroso recorded 7 attempted crossings by two deer. Often deer would retreat from the tunnel entrance
and move to the nearest cover which was usually a large evergreen tree west of the tunnel entrance. We
observed only 2 deer that moved down Mud Springs Gulch and directly through the tunnel without
hesitation, but these animals might have made previous approaches unknown to us. Traffic noise seemed to cause deer to flee from the tunnel entrance and on 3 occasions when hikers, joggers or cyclists were -
present, deer fled from the north tunnel entrance area. But on 2 other occasions, the presence of humans
(cyclist and angfer) did not appear to deter deer from passing through the underpass. Because deer were
not marked and population size was unknown, we have no estimate of the successful passages, or the
fraction of the population that used the underpass. The current design of the underpass, path bridge and
north entrance area allows deer full visibility of the highway and path. Although Reed et al. (1975)
speculated that there might be some adaptation by deer to the underpass, our data suggest that even after
27 years animals remain reluctant to pass through the structure. Increased highway traffic and human use
along the recreational path may exacerbate this reluctance. Reed et al. (1975) discussed tunnel design in regard to animal use and recommended that the
tunnel be larger and more open. They also concluded that skylights in the tunnel and artificial illumination
did not facilitate deer use. In fact those investigators reported that the skylights admitted traffic noise and
precipitation. Precipitation often froze in the tunnel impeding deer travel. Our observations substantiate
those of Reed et al. (1975) because during mid-May ice was common in the tunnel and the area was often
wet and muddy. Furthermore, litter abounds in the tunnel which may also have bearing on deer use.
Deer made extensive use of limited cover at the north underpass entrance. Addition of cover on both sides
of the tunnel might provide more security for animals using the tunnel. The fence leading to tunnel
entrances is poorly maintained and numerous holes on both sides allow deer access to the I-70 highway.
We also observed deer being swept down Gore Creek as they tried to swim to the south bank. Some of
these animals were swept under the river portion of the fence and ended up on the highway. There is no .
one-way deer gate on the south side of the highway to allow deer access back to the migration corridor.
During our study, 6 deer were observed dead along I-70 in the vicinity of the underpass. Several of these
were thought to be animals swept under the fence on Gore Creek that could not get back into the migration
, corridor. Reed et al. (1975) did not discuss deer fatalities, but did report that prior to completion of I-70, 36
deer/year were killed along this portion of Highway 6. Deer on highspeed highways present a hazard to
themselves and humans alike.
Surprisingly, the majority of deer use we observed was during early daylight hours (0500-0900,
Fig. 2) which was also the period when we observed most human use on the path. Our calculated mode
time of passage (0726 h) is also probably a time when peak commuter activity might be expected along the
path. Although our data are few and inconclusive regarding conflicts, human presence did and can .
potentially influence deer use along the path. The number of users (66) of the path when it was supposed
to be closed suggests that a segment of the public has little respect for the welfare of wildlife or is ignorant .
of the situation. Furthermore, while the path was closed to cyclists and pedestrians, Gore Creek was open
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for fishing and kayaking. On several occasions these recreationists were present when deer sought to use
the underpass. It would seem that if deer use is impacted by human activity, all users should be restricted
during migration periods, or impacts should somehow be mitigated.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on observations of deer use of the underpass during Spring 1998, published literature, and
over 25 years of experience working with wildlife in conflict situations I offer the following ,
recommendations. Corridor/Underpass Modification
• Repair fencing on both sides of I-70 along tunnel entrances. • Provide a one-way gate for deer along the west fence south of the underpass.
• Plant trees and cover at both underpass entrances especially at the south side.
• Place a visual barrier along the fence at the north side of the underpass.
• Screen the pedestrian bridge from the underpass on the south side of I-70.
• Plug the drain/skylight in underpass ceiling to eliminate ice and water in tunnel. 0 Keep debris cleaned from tunnel.
Structurally altering the underpass by increasing height and width would also be an improvement,
but is probably the responsibility of the Highway Department and not the Town of Vail. Many of the
modifications suggested above may be accomplished with the cooperation of both these agencies.
Recreational Path Use
Recommendations for human use of the recreational path at the deer underpass depend partially
on adoption of my corridor/underpass modification recommendations above. I believe that if those
_ recommendations are implemented deer use would be at least somewhat facilitated. If corridor
modifications I recommend are not adopted then, to facilitate deer spring migration, the path should remain
closed to human use from May through 15 June. Because of limited human use of the path during Spring
1998, we have little data regarding the response of deer to human use of the path. The 1998 data can
serve as a baseline for comparison to future years of observation when modifications have been made and
. the path is in use. With this in mind I recommend the following:
• Initiate a public relations effort to inform potential path users about the situation and what they can
do to limit impacts.
• If the path is screened and cover planted, open the path during Spring 1999, but request that use
be limited as much as possible between the hours of 0500-0900 for the period 15 May through 15
June.
• Establish no stopping zones on the bridge and 100 m each way from the bridge with informational
signs as to why this is requested. Kayakers should also be restricted from stopping in this area.
Require pets accompanying path users be kept on leash.
• Restrict anglers from use of Gore Creek within 100 m if the underpass between 0500-0900 h from
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15 May through 15 June.
• Monitor deer use and response to path users again in 1999 and make recommendations for future
use.
• Gain concurrence with Town of Vail, path users and Co)orado Division of Wildlife on
implementation of these recommendations.
The use of the recreational path between I-70 and Gore Creek affects path users and wildlife. I
believe that by working cooperatively all interests can be served; people can use the path responsibly and
wildlife can continue to utilize the movement corridor. Certainly there is a risk involved especially when we - open the pa#h to use. If future work discems that human use is negatively impacting deer then recommendations for restricted use and/or modification of visual barriers and cover might be forthcoming.
It may be difficult to get people to give up path use once they have been allowed free use. This potential
problem should be carefully evaluated prior to opening the path in 1999. But, because of the potential
hazard presented by I-70 to humans recreating in this area, it is important that decisions regarding use of
the recreational path be based upon sound data and not speculation alone. Fundamental to success of
our recommendations will be public acceptance and thus a public relations effort is essential. Hopefully an
informed public will be responsible users and better decision makers.
Future Work
During Fall, 1999, we (Andree and Alldredge) intend to monitor deer use of the underpass utilizing
re.mote sensing capabilities. No attempt will be made to visually monitor deer use because observers may
interfere with migration which proceeds from south to north during fall. Deer use of the underpass during
spring migration should be monitored in future years to determine the efficacy of mitigation actions.
LITERATURE CITED
Lehnert, M. E. and J. A. Bissonette, 1997. Effectiveness of highway crosswalk structures at reducing deer-
vehicle collisions. Wildl. Soc. Bull. 25:809-818.
Reed, D. F. 1981 a. Effectiveness of highway lighting in reducing deer-vehicle collisions. J. Wildl. Manage.
45:721-726.
. .1981 b. Mule deer behavior at a highway underpass exit. J. Wildl. Manage. 45:542-543.
, T. N Woodard and T. M. Pojar. 1975. Behavioral response of mule deer to a highway
underpass. J. Wildl. Manage. 39(2):361-367,
Romin, L. A. and L.. Dalton. 1992. Lack of response by mule deer to wildlife warning whistles. Wildl. Soc.
Bull. 20:382-384.
Wood, P. and M. L. Wolfe. 1988. Intercept feeding as a means of reducing deer-vehicle collisions. Wildl.
Soc. Bull. 16:376-380.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vaii Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, November 3, 1998. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Michael Arnett
Kevin Foley
Michael Jernrett
Sybill Navas
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Guy Ayrault, a Donovan Park
representative, said there has been construction equipment and workers in the Lower Bench of
Donovan Park to make a parking lot. He stated that use of the park as a parking lot requires a
conditional use permit. In the past the Town has used the lower part of the park for construction
parking, and the neighborhood has tolerated this use in the past. The homeowner association
want to know in advance when permits for the park are issued.
Mayor Rob Ford stated an ordinance was passed some time ago to allow for special uses in
several areas for the 1999 World Alpine Championships ("`99 Championships"). This area of the
park is a satellite zone for parking for the `99 Championships only.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager said the Town Council passed a specific ordinance for the `99
Championships to allow for additional parking, special events, and liquor licenses above and
beyond the current regulations for the time frame of the `99 Championships only.
Joe Staufer, a business owner, asked that the noise ordinance be reviewed again, and stated
staff should disallow outdoor music in residential neighborhoods. He does not think outside
speakers are acceptabfe and wants outdoor music prohibited in residential neighborhoods.
Tom Talbot, an East Vail resident, said he feels that families need larger places to grow. He
encouraged the Town Council to pass the ordinance to increase Gross Residential Floor Area
(GRFA) so families will not be forced out of Vail. He feels Vail is a good place to raise a family,
however it is not economical or inexpensive. He also said he doesn't want the provision in the
ordinance that states condominium associations members have to agree 100% to add GRFA all
the condominiums in their building at the same time.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda:
A. Approve the Minutes from the meetings of October 6 and 20, 1998.
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Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of
October 6, 1998 and October 20, 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Sybill
Navas. A vote was taken and passed with unanimous approval, 7-0.
B. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998, second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 25, Series of 1992 concerning the Town's sales tax revenue refunding and
improvement bonds, series 19926.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on second reading Ordinance No. 15,
Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Michael Arnett. A vote was taken
and was passed with a vote of 6-1, Council member Kevin Foley against.
The third item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, an
ordinance amending Sections 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of the
Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the
interior conversion regulation in multi-family structures, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, explained the Vail Town Council directed staff to prepare text
amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional
GRFA and the interior conversion regulation for multi-family structures in the Town of Vail . The
Council express purpose of the amendments was to create consistency in the implementation of
the GRFA regulations among all dwelling unit types and to allow greater flexibility in the use of
GRFA in the multi-family zone districts. This ordinance is the same ordinance as last meeting,
no changes have been made. The Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
recommends denial of section 12-15-5. This ordinance is not an end- all solution but additional
changes can be made in the future.
Mayor Rob Ford asked if the ordinance allows exterior conversions to multi-family units..
Dominic stated this ordinance allows for exterior conversions, however, the home owner
association approval would need 100% of the homeowners approval.
Council member Bob Armour asked Dominic to explain the PEC denial of section 12-15-5.
Dominic said there needs to be consistency between multi-family and single-family zoning
requirements. The same incentives as the ordinance regarding Lionshead should be used and
allow additional density
Council member Mike Arnett stated this ordinance will not be the end-all, cure-all. However the
ordinance does take a step in the right direction, even if it's limited. There is no guarantee that a
additional GRFA would be granted, the applicant would still be guided by the current regulations.
Rod Slifer, a Vail Village resident, said he is in favor of the ordinance. He lives in a building with ~
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be a negative if the requirement that ali homeowners have to agree at one time when all
homeowners may not want to do it at the same time.
Dominic said the ordinance stated 100% of the homeowner's acceptance would be needed and it
would be a one time event..
Rod Slifer stated that if a new owner came bought in one to two years later, they wouldn't be able
to use this ordinance.
Further discussion ensued.
Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association (EVHOA), stated they are in
support of the ordinance for interior and exterior conversions. This ordinance provides a
beginning for multi-family buildings to undertake the redevelopment process. The EVHOA is
concerned about community-wide redevelopment.
Suzanne Mueller, thanked the Town Council and is in support of this ordinance. She hopes
there are not too many hoops to jump through in the process.
Council member Mike Arnett stated that one of the concerns is keeping architectural integrity .
Mark Smith, representing the Colorado West Mental Health Center, stated they have office
space in the Lionshead Parking Structure, and thanked the Council for the space and if this
ordinance is passed that they may be able to utilize space available elsewhere.
Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 16,
Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett.
Further discussion ensued.
Council member Bob Armour stated he would be voting against the ordinance because the
ordinance will not work and doesn't want to approve it when there are still changes that need to
be made.
Council member Kevin Foley said he has spoken with several people this ordinance will affect
and they feel this will help.
Mayor Rob Ford stated Vail has lost quite a few people because they couldn't expand their
GRFA. He recognizes this isn't the best ordinance but said it is also a step in the right direction.
Council member Sybill Navas said additional tools will be necessary to make this work.
Council member Ludwig Kurz agreed.
A vote was taken and was passed, 6-1, Council member Bob Armour against.
The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 11, Series of 1998, a Resolution approving
the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF).
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Greg Morrison, Vail Police Chief, explained the Vaii Police Department (VPD) applied for and
received a grant for extra overtime and supplies for the VPD for DUI enforcement. The police
can go to local schools for education, enforcement and patrolling of the streets for DUI's and
overtime to assist in emergency drinking related issues. The grant starts in January, 1999
through December, 1999 and the Town Council is requested to approve the resolution approving
the term, conditions and obligations of the LEAF contract.
Council member Bob Armour wanted clarification regarding the need of officers to be used during
usual daily routine services.
Council member Mike Arnett asked about the numbers of arrests for DUI.
Chief Morrison said officers on DUI duty will be used for DUI's, however, it doesn't preclude them
from assisting other officers if the need arises. The numbers of arrests are down and the
reduction was due to a lot of footwork and the presence of the VPD in the Village. Some of the
drop in numbers may be due to education but feels this is not the case because the accidents
have not dropped.
Council member Sybill Navas asked if there would be an impact on overtime and would there be
a need for additional officers.
Chief Morrison stated they are fully staffed and doesn't feel there would be a need at this time.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 11, Series of 1998, the
motion was seconded by Council member Ludwig Kurz. A vote was taken and was passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The fifth item on the agenda is the public hearing of the first draft of the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan.
Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, stated this presentation of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan is presented to receive formal public input. He explained that there was an Open
House last Thursday at the Vail Library and they received good public information and staff and
consultants are working them in to the document. There has been extensive input from the
Design Review Board (DRB) and staff will have to revise the DRB guidelines. Because of the
extent of the revisions being made, staff wants to revise the schedule to accommodate the
changes and move the schedule back approximately one and one-half weeks. The Lionshead
Master Plan will be presented at the November 10 and 17, 1998 afternoon worksessions to view
graphics and return to DRB on November 18, 1998, and PEC on November 23, 1998 for final
recommendations and back to Town Council on December 1, 1998 for final approval.
Mayor Rob Ford reiterated the schedule for the public.
Ethan Moore, Design Workshop consultant, made a detailed presentation to Council of the
Lionshead Master Plan.
Mayor Rob Ford asked how the public could get a copy of the Plan.
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Dominic said the Lionshead Master Plan is on the Town of Vail Internet site or they could go to
the Community Development Department for copies. However, Dominic reiterated there were
going to be so many substantial changes that he recommended people wait until after the Nov,
17 meeting to get a copy of the Plan.
The concept of the plan is to connect the Lionshead area from east to west, starting on the east
side from the Vail Civic Center complex and Dobson Ice Arena. Also part of the plan is to realign
the parking structure to clean up the parking struc#ure entrances and add drop off areas.
Council member Mike Jewett asked about a time line for the construction of the Civic Center.
Ethan stated there is no time line but there will be a priority list.
Council member Mike Jewett stated there is concern that there are a number of ineetings that
the public is not involved in and there should be no private meetings. He is opposed to any
meetings without the public being invited.
Council member Bob Armour asked Ethan to explain the north east corner of the Civic Center
area.
Ethan stated that would be a delivery service area and homeowner access to the Vail
International building from the Frontage Road.
Council member Sybill asked about the grading in that area.
Ethan stated it is manageable, the gradient is high but not as high as from the Meadow Drive
area. This grade is a 5% grade from the Frontage Road.
Counci( member Ludwig Kurz asked about the square footage of the Civic Center.
Ethan said is was slightly larger than Dobson Ice Arena (approximately 50,000-60,000 square
feet). He said concerns from neighbors at the Thursday meeting at the Library were about their
views being obstructed. The Civic Center building would be a one to two story building. A
transportation firm did an impact study on the Frontage Road. This model represents one option.
There is no acceleration/deceleration lane today at the parking structure, this plan represents
these lanes being added at a future date. The Frontage Road will need to be improved to handle
the improvements of Lionshead. The retail/ housing component of the Lionshead Parking
Structure would be two to three stories tall.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked if there was opportunity to add one to two decks of parking.
Ethan stated there is fhat possibifity.
Council member Sybill Navas asked about the information booth now at the parking structure.
Russ Forrest, Community Development Director said the opportunity to maintain the facility still
exists.
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Ethan stated the information booth would be integrated into another structure somewhere else
because of problematic traffic concerns.
Jim Lamont, representing the EVHOA, suggested the information booth could be relocated at the
skier drop off area on the North Day Lot Center.
Council member Ludwig Kurz wanted clarification of the renovated buildings.
Ethan explained the core area Lionshead Arcade Building, parking structure in further detail.
This plan would increase the pedestrian environment for a"Vail Village " feel, with a strong
north/south connection from the North Day Lat with a we{I defined transition. He also said there
is usable public space at the ski yard.
Council member Mike Jewett asked about improvements on Forrest Road.
Ethan stated there were no changes on the south side of Gore Creek in the plan.
Council member Ludwig Kurz wanted to identify the buildings by name.
Ethan stated this will be on the final graphics.
Council member Kevin Foley asked how the plan works with the view corridors.
Ethan said there are presently five view corridors. The view corridor by the retail/housing area
would not be changed. The second view corridor would not be changed height-wise but would be
narrowed. The North Day Lot transit site view corridor would also be narrowed but the balance
of the view corridors would be maintained. The heights potential average is 71 feet or five stories
to six stories tall. The height is within the architectural design guidelines.
Ethan stated there is an issue regarding lack of connection at the west end of the Lionshead Mall
to the Marriott Hotel area. There is a need to create that connection at the Concert Hall Plaza
building by moving the transit bus stop and a need to formalize the pedestrian walks in the west
area. Also, a key component of the plan is the north ma{I pedestrian portal on the North Day Lot
to allow for busses, skier drop off, etc., the information center could be placed at the North Day
Lot visitor center. At the west end of Lionshead, near the Vail Spa building, there could be a
possibility for a business office building. He also explained that additional employee housing and
high end units west of the Marriott were possibilities, as well as employee housing near the Vail
Resorts maintenance yard. There is a possibility of 300 seasonal employee beds.
Council member Mike Arnett asked about a parking component on the west end and a need to
address the delivery and loading system.
Ethan said that there is a parking component under the new plan but it's very expensive.
Mayor Rob Ford stated the Council is evaluating this Master Plan so that potential development
could happen. New rules and parameters will need to be in place before any decisions of
development can be made.
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still need to go through the Town's approval process.
Russ Forrest stated that November 10, 1998 is the next scheduled public input date.
Jim Lamont, EVHOA, wanted Council to know that any comments are made as constructive
criticism. He had accolades for the team for the initial plan and process for comments. He aiso
thanked the Council for placing the Lionshead Master Plan on the Internet. He handed out the
comments he had regarding the issues and changes he would like to see. He feels progress is
being made and the plan is evolving in a positive direction. General concerns are the Civic
Center site, view corridors, allowable height needs to be reduced over the parking structure.
Also, the bridge on the open space tract, near the tennis court stream tract, should be removed
after the upgrade of the big bridge, and restoration of the area near the bridge between
residential and skier bridge needs to be done, design guidelines aimed at new construction and
their needs to be a way to incentivise redevelopment of existing condominium buildings. He
further explained that any employee housing proposed should be on-site housing as much as
possible. No new housing units should be allowed on town-owned land, zoning concepts to
change the Commercial Core II (CCII) zoning to allow for greater density, particularly the west
end, the zoning language currently states it should used for parking. The parking lot has be to
maintained and not taken away, service access to Vail Mountain needs to be maintained and
managed, a cost analysis is needed, the South Frontage Road design has too much asphalt and
not enough landscaping, the facade of six stories off of the Frontage Road is too much, there
needs to be a lot more refinement, the interconnect to Vail Village is a concern for residential
neighborhoods, and there are height concerns. He looks forward to working with all parties.
Dominic Mauriello stated Jim Lamont has been very beneficial to this process.
Art Abplanalp , legal counsel for seven property owners in Lionshead along West Forest Road,
stated the principal concern for these neighbors is this area is. caught up with the Lionshead
redevelopment plan. He stated the areas south of Gore Creek are residential areas. The
property owners are concerned the covenant to keep the Vail Resorts properties open space is
negated in the plan. He stated if the Town accepts the Lionshead Master Plan, it invites this
area to be developed. The property owners do not want the tennis court area developed.
There is also a concern with Section 3.2.6 and would like to see this part of the plan removed
from the Lionshead Master Plan. He wants a commitment that the covenant of keeping it open
space be added if kept in the plan.
Council member Mike Arnett recalled a work session meeting that he requested this area be
removed from the Lionshead Master Plan.
Russ Forrest stated it was discussed in regard to height.
Council member Mike Arnett stated it wasn't earmarked for development. ,
Mayor Rob Ford stated that his understanding was this ground was not owned by the Town, the
zoning is Agricultural Open Space and Vail Resorts would have to go through the zoning •
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Art Abplanalp said this was not true, the covenants would have to be changed by the Town also,
and said it requires a covenant change as well as zoning changes. He said the Town of Vail
does have the power to stop development on this property.
Council member Mike Jewett stated he had asked Ethan earlier on in the process of the intent to
change this property via the Lionshead Master Plan was intentional. Mike said the intention of
the council was not to change the zoning of the property or the intent of it.
Art Abplanalp stated the text needs to be changed to coincide with the diagram shown.
Council member Mike Jewett stated this needs to be removed from the master plan.
Russ Forrest stated the wetlands area near Gore Creek is being conveyed from Vail Resorts to
the Town.
Dave Corbin, representing Vail Resorts, stated he has no objection to removing this from the
Lionshead Master Plan. He said height was a past issue and for Council to consider to land use,
the existing tennis courts are out of character for the area. Are they representative of the
residential area? He will be back in the future when Vail Resorts get to this property in the future.
He stated that land use regulations need to be addressed in the future and that there was no
need to wage war over this property.
Bill Anderson, a Lionsquare Lodge representative, thanked the team for their efforts, and stated
there are still concerns about traffic and pedestrian access, GRFA issues are needed to
incentivize older buildings, and he encouraged everyone in the community to band together to
get the plan worked through and approved.
Rob Levine, general manager of the Antlers Condominiums and on behalf of Gary Boris,
President of the Lionshead Merchant Association, thanked the Council and stated they are in
support of the master plan, even though it's not perfect. After working for 15 plus years in
Lionshead, he has more confidence now that there is light at end of the tunnel and it's not a train.
Geoff Wright, representing Destination Services and Landmark Properties, expressed gratitude
for the effort and process. Their concerns are the average maximum height was 82.5 feet,
setbacks, and doesn't want stepbacks included, North Day Lot and the transportation Center is a
concern, and it evolved into more than they originally envisioned. Also, additional impacts to
their properties is a great concern as well as security. A covered transportation area is needed,
security is an issue and the entry to the Landmark Building needs to be addressed. Additionally,
infill the building at the north end of the plaza between Landmark and the Lifthouse is a concern
that it will impact views.
Nicole Hoffman-Ewing, manager of the General Store and the Rucksack, asked about the
employee housing in the Lionshead Parking Structure.
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Nicole is happy to see it finally happening and wants the Lionshead Master Plan be implemented.
Further discussion ensued regarding the height of the buildings.
Council member Mike Arnett clarified how the height stepbacks work.
Council member Mike Jewett asked Russ Forrest to get with Geoff Wright to go over the height
in more detail on a one-on-one basis.
Dominic stated the stepbacks make it difficult to reach the average height of 71 feet let alone the
maximum height.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked everyone for coming in to discuss the issues and reminded them of the
upcoming revised meetings.
The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
There was nothing further to report.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Mike Arnett to adjourn
the meeting and was seconded by Council member Bob Armour. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously; 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rob Ford
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998
7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, November 17, 1998. The meeting was called to orderat approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
- Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
_ Michael Arnett Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett
Sybill Navas
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Diana Donovan, a Vail resident, asked
the Council to review the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gas and oil drilling form she had
received, which places Vail in the moderate area. She gave Council copies of the form.
Wolf Mueller, a Matterhorn resident, asked about the Lower Bench cut in Donovan Park and the
square footage used in an article in the newspaper. He said the interconnect cut is twelve
times larger than was proposed and wants to know where the misinformation comes from.
Mayor Rob Ford said the Council will look into it.
Josette Elias, an applicant for the Red Sandstone employee housing, went over the application
used for the lottery. She read a letter to Council about the development of her status in the 4th
tier of the lottery. She had asked for a change in her status in the lottery and it was not done.
She said the decision to keep her in the 4th tier was unfair. Her 28 years of being a resident
prior to being gone for 1 year and 10 months was not considered and is very upset about how
this lottery tier structure was made. She is very upset with the process and stated the Aspen
Housing Authority would not have done this. There are stipulations in Aspen with regard to an
appeals process, and also have education and medical stipulations. She requested a motion
for an appeal to reverse her tier status for employee housing. She read a letter regarding her
disappointment about the process and the help she has received from the Community
Development Department. She stated there are many appeals processes within other areas of
the Community Development Department and this should happen in the Housing Division also.
She is very upset with Andy Knudtsen and the "accusations" about her work and living status in
the past years. She said Andy is putting the Town and Council in jeopardy with the latest
memo that was sent out.
Mayor Rob Ford stated when the regulations and rules were drafted for the lottery, there was
room for improvement and there were changes that needed to be made. He said Bob
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McLaurin, Town Manager of Vail, will be responding to her letter.
Council member Mike Jewett said that since the afternoon work session, he feels this item
should be called up for review like a DRB or PEC review. She has been here since 1967 and
there is a fairness issue. There is no appeal process in place, and it is a concern. He said
there will be research and possible changes to the rules for the lottery process.
Council member Mike Jewett made a motion to call up this issue.
Council member Mike Arnett asked what exactly is being called up.
Council member Mike Jewett said the employee housing application does not specify education
and/or medical excuses, and it's up to Council to give any applicant an appeal process.
Mayor Rob Ford stated his understanding was to address the issue to improve the lottery
system, but it does not mean an appeal process.
Council member Kevin Foley said he would second the motion because this needs to be
addressed.
Council member Mike Arnett said he is still confused about the motion. The motion does not
encompass the lottery process not the individual issue of Josette Elias' appfication.
Council member Mike Jewett said the motion includes reviewing her application.
Council member Sybill Navas said she is sympathetic to Josette's comments. However, the
lottery occurred Monday evening and the problem was called to her attention Monday
afternoon. This motion would affect all parties of the lottery if they called it up.
A vote was taken, and the motion was denied, 2-5. Council members Kevin Foley and Mike
Jewett for and Council members Mike Arnett, Bob Armour, Sybill Navas, Ludwig Kurz and Rob
Ford against.
Lou. Meskimen., a business operator, asked why the Town removes snow when we live in snow
country. He wants to keep the snow in towrr and not have it hauled away.
Mayor Rob Ford said Larry Grafel, Director of Public Works, will get back with Lou on this item.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda.
A. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, second reading of an ordinance amending Sections
12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of the Town of Vail
Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the interior
conversion regulation in multi-family structures, and setting forth details in regard
thereto.
Council member Michael Arnett made a motion to approve on second reading, Ordinance No.
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16, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council ember Ludwig Kurz.
Bob Armour said he couldn't vote for approval because o Section 2 of the ordinance. He felt
there is a problem with all members of multi-family units r quiring 100% approval. This would
be hard to get.
A vote was taken. The motion passed, 6-1, Bob Armour gainst.
The third item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 9, S ries of 1998, a Proclamation
Honoring Team Vail for Winning the 1998 Discovery Cha nel Eco-Challenge in Marrakech,
Morocco. • .
Mayor Rob Ford read the proclamation.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve, nd was seconded by Council
member Sybill Navas. A vote was taken, and the procla ation was approved, 7-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordin nce No. 17, Series of 1998, an
Ordinance re: Annual Appropriation Ordinance: Adopting a Budget and Financial Plan and
Making Appropriations to Pay the Costs, Expenses, and L abilities of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 1999, Through D cember 31, 1999, and Providing for
the Levy Assessment and Collection of Town Ad Valorem Property Taxes Due for the 1998 Tax
Year and Payable in the 1999 Fiscal Year.
Mayor Rob Ford explained that this is the budget Council as been working on for months.
Council member Bob Armour asked Steve Thompson, Fin nce Director, to explain some of the
items of where the funds will be going for the coming year for the public.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, expiained various pa s of the budget, including new radio
towers, fire dept design, etc.
Boti McLaurin; Town Manager, said there will be no const uction in the Vail Village next
summer.
A member of the community asked if there was an increa e in mill levy.
. Steve explained there is an increase of .0710 of 1 mil levy or 71 cents per $100,000 of property
values.
" Council member Sybill Navas asked about the Colorado L ttery increase.
Steve said it has been going up each year.
Further discussion ensued.
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Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 17,
Series of 1998, the rrrotion was seconded by Council member Ludwig Kurz.
, Council member Kevin Foley said he is concerned where the monies will be coming from in the
future because the debt is outgrowing the revenues.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager stated that in March, 1999, money will be taken out of the
general fund and very difficult decisions will be made on how business will be handled in the
future.
. Council member Mike Jewett stated the reason for the March date is so the 1999 World Alpine ,
Championships would not be affected.
A vote was taken. The motion passed, 6-1, Council member Kevin Foley against.
The fifth item on the agenda was a presentation on the Design Parameters for the West Vail
Neighborhood Park and Affordable Housing Development.
Mayor Rob Ford explained the Arosa Garmisch site is one of 17 sites identified in the Common
Ground process as housing. This site was designated as dual use. This site would be used for
housing and open space use. The Town staff and Council would like to have feedback on
which one of the three plans is most compatible for this site. He clarified the site zoning, saying
it is for open space and development. Two transactions made these lots available to the Town.
Eight residential units were zoned for this site and the second transaction was for open space.
The current zoning allows for both zonings. Twenty percent of the funds were used from Real
Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) and eighty percent of the funds were taken from the general fund.
He thanked the community for coming this evening. He stated the parameters for the
comments were to keep comments to three minutes, and everyone treat everyone else with
respect.
Andy Knudtsen, Housing Policy Planner, highlighted the memorandum given to Council. Andy
introduced the three designers; Concept A, by Jerry Seracuse; Concept B by John Wolff and
Tom Lyon; and Concept C by Kirk Aker. .
' Jerry Seracuse, designer, reviewed Concept A with Gouncil and the public. This concept is
made up of an 8-plex on the east side of the site and a park on the west side.
Council member Mike Jewett asked if Jerry Seracuse was retained for this meeting.
Jerry said he was retained but didn't know the full cost of his work at this time.
John Wolff, designer of Concept B, stated he was charged to do a duplex design made up of
four duplexes. The park location was in the middle of the 1ots. Three duplexes were on the
west side of the site and one duplex on the east side of the site. He explained his design.
Steeper slopes were left undisturbed. Neighbors had expressed that a large portion of the lot
area be left undisturbed. He said a duplex is easier to accommodate on the site than a multi-
family unit. He explained the difference in possible costs befinreen duplex versus multi-family
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building costs. He felt the needs of the residents, neighb rhood and community are being met
with this concept.
Kirk Aker, designer of Concept C, stated his design was ade up of two four-plex units, with
two building types; a condominium concept and a townh me type. He explained the various
issues that led to the site layouts and schemes.
His co-worker, Carl, explained the differences befinreen th condominium scheme and the
_ townhome scheme. Each unit has its own garage and liv ng areas and design concepts were
, explained. '
Russ Forrest explained the park designs. The public wa ted the middle part of the site
maintained as a park. Consensus was also made for trai s around the site, open lawn or play
area. Further discussion ensued regarding a restroom ar a and parking around the park. The
last community survey showed there were 25 families wit children in the neighborhood with
children under the age of 12.
Council member Sybill Navas asked about what defined t is neighborhood.
Russ Forrest explained the area parameters are from Bu ehr Creek Park and west (without
counting Vail Commons). There is a request for a tot lot nd trail area, restroom and picnic
shelter on the site. This ideas could apply to all three site schemes.
Andy Knudtsen, Housing Planner, summarized the staff emorandum. He said the key feature
is the view is maintained and open. He explained the be efits and concerns of each concept
and highlighted the next steps to be taken.
Mayor Rob Ford asked the public for their comments and questions.
Byron Brown, a West Vail resident for 36 years, has lived in a house adjacent to and above the
manager's lot site for 28 years. He was a Realtor at the ti e representing the seller of the lots.
He said it was correct in what the zoning was at the time. He also explained that little or no
park areas have been developed in this area. This area-needs a good park for the
neighborhood. His views are to the east. +ie wants the T wn to buy the Timberridge
condominiums to help solve the housing problem. The c st will be similar to build on this lot as
it would be to buy Timberridge. He stated if the Town ad s up all the dollars being spent for
housing it will be in the millions. He expressed that when he land was sold they were hoping
for a park. He doesn't want eight units, it should only hav, four to six units. He wants the trail
to go somewhere, it needs a connection to the north trail r a bench area and put the trail on
the east end of the site.
Mayor Rob Ford said they are in agreement with the Tim rridge concept and there have been
ongoing conversations.
Kent Rose, a West Vail resident, said the original intent w s for six units. He is on the Board for
the Upper Eagle River Sanitation District and is pleased a out the Red Sandstone lottery. He
wants to have lights on in his neighborhood. He said that all the plans show that both a park
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and housing are viable on this site and approved of the concept of both.
Dawes Wilson, a member of the Board of Directors from the Vail Commons Resident's
Association, supports the Council in helping others to be able to afford housing and a park in
West Vail. Without help in owning at Vail Commons, Vail would have lost many working
community members. A less transient community is a safer community. Visitors benefit for
more committed community residents. He supports employee housing on the Arosa/Garmisch
site.
, Jeff Christianson, lived on Chamonix and Garmisch for 10 years, and feefs traffic is an issue. .
_ There are dangerous curves and feels that Chamonix Lane needs to be widened to haridle
increased density before moving focward on this project. He is not against employee housing
but feets safety comes before housing.
Tom Steinberg was a past Council member when the lots were bought. He stated the primary
purpose was to buy the lot for affordable housing. His only regret is that it should have been
occupied years ago.
Stephen Kurshner, on behalf of the Eagle Valley Affordable Housing Association, stated a
common goal is in having a voice to find more affordable housing valley-wide. The Association
wants to thank the current Council for going ahead with housing and wants them to continue to
speed up the process. The dramatic need and number of people who need housing. On a
personal note, he said the process on accommodating both housing and a park are done and
likes Concept B (Wolff/Lyon concept).
Fitz Fiztgerald, President of Sunlight North Homeowners Association, agrees that the project
should go through and likes Concept B. He feels Chamonix needs to be widened and agrees
with Council. He lives next to the site and wants affordable housing on the site so the "worker
bees" can afford ta live in this valley.
Diana Donovan, a Vail resident, stated she was a member of the Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) when this site was bought. She feels this is a RETT parcel since RETT
funds-were used. She explained that Vail Commons had already been approved and the
Common Ground process resulted in the Open Lands Plan. She said Common Ground tried to
do too much in too little time, the existing zoning and allowed uses were never mentioned. The
priority of open spaces profection was passed with 91 % of votes. She supports affordable
housing but not at the sacrifice of open lands.
Jerry Rulibaugh, did a survey of the neighborhood at Vail Commons. 100% found living at Vail
Commons is positive, all the units are occupied. The number of people living in two bedroom
units is generally 2, 75% use the buses in winter, and most socialize with their neighbors, 62%
are involved in volunteer work, 100% are involved in athletic activities, and 72% are interested
in other housing opportunities. There is a restaurant manager, there are several ski shop
employees or owners, 5 teachers, 2 police officers, 4 accountants, 5 restaurant and bar
managers, etc. and 55% make $30,000440,000 per year.
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Dick Cleveland, a West Vail resident on Arosa drive, stated the consensus was a maximum
number of units of eight. The site should dictate the number of units. He is disconcerted that
the charge to the architects was eight units. He feels six units is the maximum number of units
that should be on this site. He said to give people decks and outside areas, preserve the park,
and have less man-made park equipment. He supports affordable housing in the neighborhood
and wants lights on in his neighborhood again.
Kathy Langenwalter, a 22- year Arosa Drive resident, felt that housing on this site is
- appropriate. She said six units are more appropriate than eight. She doesn't feel any one of
the proposals is right on the money. She said certain aspects of each plan should be.integrated ;
into a better plan. -
Lou Meskimen, a resident at Pitkin Creek, agrees with Kathy Langenwalter and Dick Cleveland.
The Council should be open for different concepts and different zonings on this site. He would
like to see less density. Small one bedroorn units for a single person is most needed. He
wants to see more concepts with less density.
Ron Jones, lives on Garmisch, adjacent to the park, said he agrees with Byron Brown. He said
that Time Magazine had an article about how corporate welfare perpetuated dependency and
distorted the economy. It is unfair for the neighbors to give up a park, dependency creates
more dependency and distortion of the economy. This is an open market. He agrees with the
analysis to make something cost effective. Why is the Mountain Bell site not being considered?
Fifty-six acres is a better economy of scale, it's close to town, and an overpass bridge could be
built. The building(s) could be tiered into the hillside. The employees could walk to town. This
site would help reunite the community. He felt the Common Ground process was orchestrated.
Thanked Council member Mike Jewett for his democratic leadership.
Flo Habernicht, a West Vait resident, is renting a house to a Vail Resort employee. .She objects
to this process and objects to the Common Ground process. She was at a meeting in early
October where she was offended by the facilitator because she does not feel the process was
done with openness.
Jess Kirshcner,-participated in the public meetings and applauds the town staff and Council'for
allowing the community to be involved. He likes Concept B, and supports Council in moving
forward with, affordable housing.
Brett Young, a resident on Arosa Drive, is concerned with traffic, it's dangerous and narrow.
The second concern are the dogs. Approximately 50 dogs are taken to the manager's lots
every day, there is no other place for open space and feels some of the ideas have been force
fed and putting stress on the neighborhood.
Ellen Miller, a Vail Commons resident, is thankful to Council for the work and tenacity on the
affordable housing process. She extended an invitation to an open house at Vail Commons.
One of each type of unit will be open. She wants to see other people have the same
opportunity she had in obtaining affordable housing in Vail.
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Saily Jackyl, wanted to say this process doesn't need to be so difficult. Putting housing on park
land makes it controversial. Part of the land was purchased with RETT funds so it should be
left open space. The Council had no right to purchase this lot with RETT funds. She will fight
to keep the Common Ground process going, more time and effort needs to be spent to make it
work for everyone. What happened to the 82 alternatives from that process? No one else has
taken these seriously. She said before taking away open space and parks, look at the
alternatives. Save the parks and build affordable housing, the Town doesn't have to take away
parks to get affordable housing.
Guy Ayrault, stated each of listed sites wece to be considered for housing sites. Zero density is
, meaningful on this site. Also, there have been no cost estimates on this concepts and he .
suspects the cost is substantial for each design. Any decision to go with any concept is
premature without cost estimates. Wants a Town study for housing should be done before
going ahead with this project. He doesn't see any affordable housing differences between each
community in Eagle County. Past Town Council's stated parks and open space are important
and before sacrificing parks, look at other issues and alternatives.
Carol Heimers,a representative of the Glen Lyon Homeowner's Association, stated she
welcomes affordable housing and has asked for it in their neighborhood. She wants to see
housing under $100,000, $190,Op0 is not affordable housing. She suggested they can lower
costs with "sweat equity". Neighbors need to be able to comply with the RETT laws, additional
conversations need to be discussed before moving forward. There is a great need to solve
housing and preserve open space at the same time.
Dennis Jones, wanted to express the process is flawed but he spent three years working with
the process and commends Council for continuing the process. He wants Council to consider
studio units and one bedroom units. He said to use natural features of the site for the park. If
he was a Vail Commons homeowner he would be insulted to be inferred to be a welfare
recipient (per comment from Ron Jones).
Karen Scheidigger, a resident of West Vail since 1969, objects to any housing to be built with
RETT funds. This lot is supposed to be for a park. She is not against affordable housing, but
wants Council to explore other avenues before building on open space areaa. There is only
5.9 acres_to this area. All ottier parks in Vail are bigger, with an average of 8.59 acres each.
She says there are lights are on in the neighborhohd and said over 100 neighbors have
petitioned to have this site stay a park.
Shawn Benaugh, a Fire Department officer down valley, said if we can't afford housing in
communities that are served, major incidents occur and it takes a longer response time. Most
fire fighters cannot afford to live in the community they serve. He said to give this thought when
considering a need for affordable housing.
Diana Donovan, said she wanted to make a correction, the park was represented to be park
back then so they could use RETT funds. This is not the only way for people to own their own
home. The Council needs to look at alternatives, there are so many other ways to own your
own home.
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Suzanne Mueller says it is necessary to have affordabie housing but do not use open space to
do it.
Kris Long, an RN at the hospital, stated she can't begin to own her own place. A big issue is in
the winter, there are many times there are people who work 12 hours because others cannot
get to the hospital. There is a great need to be able to afford to live in the same community
regardless of road conditions.
A Break was taken at 9:45 pm
. The meeting was back in session at 10:00 pm ,
Council member Kevin Foley said a lot of concerns have been addressed regarding this site.
He said RETT is not an issue per Tom Moorhead. Sidewalks need to be addressed in the
neighborhood for safety, cost is a concern and wants more information. People have said there
are other issues and considerations and feels it should be addressed monthly by Council. He
likes eight units but if six is what is necessary then so be it. He also likes Kathy Langenwalter's
idea of ineshing concepts.
Council member Ludwig Kurz stated we all need to bear with each other and felt the meeting
was productive and almost civil and stated this is very much appreciated. If integrity is to be
questioned it is Council's integrity not the town staff's integrity. He said staff has done a great
job. He feels the Town needs more employees and better employees. The process has never
been perfect but the process has been fair and honest. Everyone has worked hard to come to
consensus and conclusions. Council has listened to the neighborhood, and feels an obligation
to listen to the rest of commianity as well as the neighborhood with regard to affordable housing.
He has listened to the overall sense of the community and have heard the individiual
neighbourhoods concerns in the area. A number of people have stood up and asked about
other sites and alternatives. Other areas are being considered and Council will continue to
work in those areas. Council is looking at other opportunities and time is of the essence and
they cannot wait for some of these opportunities to come to fruition. Timberridge is essential
but it will take time. That is the direction council is working toward. He feels the density of the
site is most likely 'served with six rather than eight units with one curb cut instead of two, to
allow for more open space and park. Council is doing both a park and affordable housing and
we are not sacrificing one for the other. There will be heartaches and issues and concerns but
Council is being responsible for the whole community. He agreed with Council member Kevin
Foley that Council step back and site the units as best as they can and direct staff and
designers to go forward with a better plan.
Council member Mike jewett, stated going after six units was waste of Council's and his time.
When he looks at the big picture, at housing done in the past, this is a lot of 6rain damage for
so few units. He doesn't understand why the Council is moving forward until other lawsuits are
done. He feels Timberridge is the next step and to look to the neighborhoods to help use RETT
funds. There are other opportunities such as buydowns. He feels this does political damage to
the Town. A petition drive is dividing the town to require a vote before anything goes forward.
The Council should be looking at bigger sites with more units like the Mountain Bell site, the
Ruins in the Cascade area, and Timberridge for the most "bang for the buck". He said the
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Council is spinning wheeis going after these units. One hundred to 300 units on the larger
parcels will help bond the community. His position is to look at other alternatives before
proceeding with this site.
Council member Sybill Navas said her recollection is that Council member Mike Jewett fought
Vail Commons tooth and nail and that it was not a big enough bang for the buck. There are no
longer any large lots available in town. She agrees with Council member Ludwig Kurz on trying
to balance both sides of the issues.
_ Sally Jackle says do no harm but it doesn't mean to do nothing. In her heart.she feels they are ,
. doing the right thing. With regard to this site, she said it is better suited to six units; and"said to
address safety and cost. Whateve we do, the park needs to be sited for the neighborhood not
just the people around it. There needs to be additional discussion on the type of units and
maximize park area on site.
Council member Bob Armour stated he hears the safety issue and has nothing profound to say.
A lot of good things have been said and appreciates all the points of view made. All points are
valid. He thinks there should be six units with townhome scale behind the town manager home
and the park should have an active and passive area, restroom, meditaiton area, open lawn
area, grass area (1/2-1 acre), collection facilities for dogs, and a connection to the north frail.
Council member Mike Arnett stated he agrees with the traffic concerns, the intent of the
purchase was an either or situation from the June 10, 1998 meeting. This is not strictly a RETT
issue. This is a creation of a park and a dire need response to housing. Trappers Run is a
designated open space area outside the West Vail residents door. He agrees with Kathy
Langenwalter that there are good parts of all three concepts. He feels that keeping housing to
one end with six units is more appropriate for the site.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked everyone for their input. He pointed out that this is how the process is
supposed to work, come together, listen to all sides, and be polite and respect each other. The
Council has continually tried to keep the dialogues going and it is unfortunate that when it
doesn't go their way the dissenters go the lawsuit way. He stated if the people don't feel their
elected officials are doing their job it's their duty to elect others who will do it their way. We all
want to have a successful resolution but everyone needs to be involved, not just the
neighborhood concerns but the community concerns. He wants everyone to take the time to
educate themselves. There are a couple of issues to decide. The number one issue is density
and secondly, to site planning the park elements and layout of the park.
Council member Mike Arnett made a motion the density of the site be six units, and the motion
was seconded by Council member Bob Armour.
Council member Bob Armour stated Council should Iook at some other projects. There is keen
interest in two bedroom units, or single units as Lou Meskimen stated. What configuration
should be discussed and look at the demand.
Council member Mike Jewett spoke against the motion saying it was similar to the Vail
Commons motion. This was property was purchased with RETT funds and he cannot support
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this motion.
Council member Ludwig Kurz stated he is taking a position that the RETT has been looked at
by staff and attorney's have cleared this project for housing. His reason for going to six units
instead of eight is because the site is better suited to six units.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed, 6-1, with Council member Mike Jewett against.
. Council member Bob Armour stated they needed to discuss the road cut issue, one road cut or
two into the property. He said one street cut is more desirable than two, there is less asphault
- and more economy than two cuts. . Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve one street cut and the motion was
seconded by Council member Kevin Foley.
Council member Kevin Foley said they need to look at the number of parking spaces (1-2) for
the park.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed, 6-1, Council member Mike Jewett against.
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, said once these decisions are made there are other issues and
decisions to be discussed. At this time, Council is giving staff direction on clearly defined
processes that they need to be going through.
Council member Bob Armour commented that there could be a small active component and
restroom and a passive component to the park. He defined the difference of the two for Council
member Sybill Navas.
Counci( member Mike Arnett stated the design of the park should be left up to designers of
parks that do this for a living and said he would rather give it to Todd Oppenheimer and Greg
Hall.
Mayor Rob Ford asked if staff had enough information to go forward and said they will table the "
park restroom issue at this time.
A question was asked by a community member about whether the restrooms at the other parks
were left open or were they locked.
Todd Oppenheimer, Town Landscape Architect, said they are generally left open over night and
there has never been any problem in past.
The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. There was nothing further to
report.
Council member Kevin Foley thanked Georgie Manzanares for her years of service to the
Town.
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As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Mike Arnett to
adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Council member Bob Armour. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
- Rob Ford '
. Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION N0. 16
Series of 1998
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN ADDITIONAL SIGNER SUSAN
CODY AND REMOVING SIGNERS KATIE LAUBENGAYER AND SIMONE
SPECTOR ON AN IMPREST CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR LIBRARY DEPOSIT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, PERMITTED
BY THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE
S,TATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
- WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or financial institutions for funds of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Susan Cody as a signer
on this account.
WHEREAS, the Town wishes tQ remove Katie Laubengayer and
Simone Spector as signers on this account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the
Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows:
1. Susan Cody is designated as a signer for the existing
imprest library checking account for the funds of the Town of
Vail.
2. Katie Laubengayer and Simone Spector are hereby removed
as signers fo'r"tYie existing imprest library checking account for
the funds of the Town of Vai1.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of
December 1998.
Robert Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 17
SERIES OF 1998
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH
; EAGLE COUNTY. •
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail believes that it is in the community's
best interest to contract for animal control services with Eagle County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, that: .
1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to enter into the Intergovernmental
Agreement, as attached hereto as Exhibit A, with Eagle County to provide animal control services
for the Town of Vail.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1998.
_ Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Resolution No 17, Series of 1998 .
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
AND
THE TOWN OF Vail .
This Agreement made this day of, 1998) by and
between the Town of Vail (the "Town") and the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (the
" °County") -
WHEREAS, the Town desires to contract with the County for the performance of the
hereinafter described Animal Control Services on the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth; and
WHEREAS, the County is agreeable to rendering such Animal Control Services on
the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, this lntergovernmental Agreement is authorized pursuant to Section 18,
Article XIV, of the Colorado Constitution; and C.R.S. 29-1-201, et. seg. and C.R.S. 30-15-
101.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and
promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree hereby as follows:
WITNESSETH:
, SECTION 1, , TERRITORY COVERED. -
The terFitory covered by this Agreement is all of that certain property legally described as the Town of Vail.
SEC.TION 2. DEFINITIONS
Emergency on Ca11 services is defined as emergency calls received by the County
for which Animal Control assistance is required and no Animal Control Officer is on duty
to respond.
Shelter means The Eagle County Animal Shelter located in Eagle, Colorado, and
any other shelter facility operated or designated by County.
Unclaimed Dav is defined as a calendar day or any part thereof during which an
unclaimed animal is confined in Shelter on behalf of the Town.
Exhibit A
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SECTION 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
The County agrees to provide general Animal Control Services within the Town of Vaii
The County shall provide;
A) A minimum of 2.5 hours patrol per day, consisting of inspection tours
looking for violations or responding to complaints.
. B) Twenty-four hours .per day Emergency Qn Call service. (via County -
answering service when not open) "
C) Administration and enforcement of the current Title 6, Animals of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Vail presently in effect, and as may be
subsequently amended. D) The County shall provide the Town with monthly reports and an annual
repor# of services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Such reports shall
include, by way of example only, the number of calls for service, number
of animals sheltered, number of Unclaimed Days, and number of citations
issued, as they apply to the Town of Vail.
E) Emergency on Call service will be provided during the period when an
Eagle County Animal Control Officer is not on duty. In the event that an
Eagle County Animal Control Officer is not immediately available to
respond to an incident or emergency, the Town of Vail will provide
available personnel to "secure° the scene and administer control of the
situation unti( the Eagle County Animai Control Officer arrives to resolve
said incident.
. F) Animal sheltering services for animals attributable to the Town, of the
nature and quality customarily provided at the Shelter. Animals
attributable to the town are animals impounded within the Town of VaiJ
and animals owned by persons dwelling, perma nently or temporarily, in
the Town of Vail.
SECTION 4. QFFICIAL STATUS.
For the purpose of performing the Animal Control Services and functions set forth in
this agreement, Eagle County Animal Control shall enforce, as the Town's agent, the
Municipal Ordinances relating to animals now in effect and as amended from time to
time.
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SECTION 5. EQUIPMENT.
The County shall fumish and supply, at its sole expense, all necessary labor, supervision,
equipment, motor vehicles, office space, and operating and office supplies necessary to
provide the services to be rendered hereunder.
SECTION 6. GOMPENSATION. The Town of Vail agrees to pay the County, monthly, the sum of $2,400.00 based on
estimated patrols and on estimated sheltering requirements of (on average) 600 animal
days. .
The Town of Vail agrees to pay the County, on or before the fifteenth of each month, for
senrices rendered the previous month plus any additional billing received for Response to
On Call Emergencies.
Responding to On Call Emergencies: $50.00/incident
All fees and expenses recovered at or for the Shelter will remain with the County.
All court fines and costs will remain with the court of venue.
The County shall administer the County's Dog Tag Program for the Town. Monies
collected from residents of the Town shall belong to the County.
SECTION 7. PERSONNEL.
The Eagle County Animal Control Officer shall have full cooperation from the Town of Vail,
its public works, its police officers and/or their respective officers, agents, and employees,
so as to facilitate the performance of this Agreement.
The rendition of Animal Control Services provided for herein, the standards of perform-
ance, the discipline of ofFcers, and other matters incident to the performance of such
services and the control of personnel so employed, shall remain in the County.
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All persons employed in the performance of such Animal Control Services for the Town of
Vail, pursuant to this agreement, shall be County employees, except for Town personnel
used to "secure" the scene as described in Section 3.
SECTION 8. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE.
A. The County, its officers and employees, shall n,ot be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or negligent acts, errors., or omissions of the Town or . of any officer or employee thereof. Likewise, the Town, its officers and
employees, shall not be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the County or by any officer or
employee thereof.
B. The County agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless to the extent
allowed by law, the Town, its respective agents, officers, servants and
employees of and from any and all loss, costs, damage, injury, liability,
claims, liens, demands, action and causes of action whatsoever, arising out
of or related to the County's intentional or negligent acts, errors or omissions
or that of its agents, officers, servants, and employees, whether contraetual
or otherwise. Likewise, the Town agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless to the extent allowed by law, the County, its respective agents,
officers, servants and employees of and from any and all loss, costs,
damage, injury, liability, claims, liens, demands, action and causes of action
whatsoever arising out of or related to the Town's intentional or negligent
acts errors or omissions or that of its agents officers, servants and employ-
ees, whether contractual or otherwise.
C. The County and the Town shall respectively provide its own public liability,
- property damage, and errors and omissions insurance coverage as each
party may deem adequate and necessary for any potential liability arising
from this Agreement. Further, the County and the Town, respectively, shall
name, subject to the approval of each respective party's insurance carriers,
the other respective party as a co-insured under such insurance policies to
the extent of any potential liability arising under this Agreement and, upon
reasonable written request, shall furnish evidence of the same to the other
respective party.
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SECTION 9. TERM AND TERMINATION.
This Agreement is effective January 1, 1999, and shall end on the 31st day of December,
1999. Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement with or without cause
at any time by giving the other party thirty days' prior written notice of termination. Upon
termination, the County shall be entitled to compensation for services performed prior to
such termination, and both parties shall be relieved of any and all duties and obligations
, under this Agreement. .
Obligations of the Town of Vail and the County; respectively, after fhe current fiscal year, -
_ are contingent upon funds for the purpose set forth in this Agreement being appropriated,
budgeted and otherwise made available.
SECTION 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Notices. All notices, requests, consents, approvals, written instructions,
reports or other communication by the Town of Vail and the County, under
this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have given or
served, if delivered or if mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid or hand
delivered to the parties as follows:
Town of Vail:
Town Attorney
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
County of Eagle: Eagle County Attorney P.O. Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
Either party may change the address to which notices, requests, consents,
approvals, written instructions, reports or other communications are to be
given by a notice of change of address given in the manner set forth in this
paragraph A. B. This agreement does not and shall not be deemed to confer upon or grant
to any third party any right to claim damages or to bring any lawsuit, action
or other proceedings against either the Town or the County because of any
breach hereof or because of any terms, covenants, agreements or conditions
contained herein.
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C. No modification or waiver of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition,
or provision herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly
executed by the party to be charged therewith.
D. This written Agreement embodies the whole agreement between the parties
hereto and there are no inducements, promises, terms, conditions, or
obligations made or entered into either by the County or the Town other than
those contained herein.
. E. This Agreement shall be binding upon the respective parties herefo, their .
successors or assigns and may not be assigned by anyone without the prior
written consent of the other respective party hereto.
F. All agreements and covenants herein are severable, and in the event that
any of them shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
Agreement shall be interpreted as if such invalid Agreement or covenant
were not contained herein.
G. The Town has represented to the County and, likewise, the County has
represented to the Town, that it possesses the legal ability to enter into this
Agreement. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines
that either of the parties hereto did not possess the legal ability to enter into
this Agreement, this Agreement shall be considered null and void as of the
date of such Court determination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement
the day and year first above written.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Ifs .
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY GOMMISSIONERS
By: gy;
Clerk to the Board of James E. Johnson, Jr., Chairman
County Commissioners
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ATTEST: TOWN OF VAIL
By: .
Town Clerk
Manager
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ORDINANCE N0.19,
SERIES OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1;
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1998 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANTCAL CODE, THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE UNIFORM 1VIECHANICAL CODE, AND THE
- INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
. ELECTRIC CODE; THE 1995 EDITION OF THE MODEL ENERGY CODE, AND THE.
1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND, WITH REGARD TO
THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED CODES, ADOPTING CERTAIN APPENDICES, SETTING
FORTH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the 1998 edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the 1997 editions
of the Uniform Building Code (LTBC), the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) and the International Plumbing Code
(IPC); the 1996 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC), the 1995 edition of the Model Energy
Code (MEC), and the 1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) have been published; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to adopt these codes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO THAT: -
1) Article 10, Chapter 15.02 1 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby repealed
and reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODES
SECTION:
10-1-1: Preambie
10-1-2: Codes Adopted By Reference
10-1-3 : Amendments To Uniform Building Code
10-1-4: Amendments To Uniform Fire Code
10-1-5: Amendments To International Mechanical Code
10-1-6: Amendments To National Electrical Code
10-1-7: Copies of Codes Available
10-1-8: Penalties
10-1-1: PREAMBLE:
The Charter of the Town of Vail and the statutes of the state of Colorado provide that standard codes
may be adopted by reference with amendments; and the Town of Vail wishes to adopt the 1997
editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the International Plumbing Code; the
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1998 edition of the Intemational Mechanical Code, the 1995 edition of the Model Energy Code, the
1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1996 edition of the National Electric Code.
10-1-2: CODES ADOPTED BIT REFERENCE:
A. Buiiding Code: The Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition, Volumes l, 2 and 3, including
Appendix Chapters 3, Division II; 11, 12, Division II; 13, 15, 30, 31, Divisiori II; 33, and 34,
_ Divisions I and II; is hereby adopted by reference. The Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition, is
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier,
California 90601-2298.
B. Fire Code: The Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, Volumes 1 and 2, and all appendix chapters
thereto, is hereby adopted by reference. The Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, is published by the
International Fire Code Institute, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601-2298.
C. Mechanical Code: The International Mechanical Code, 1998 edition, including Appendix A, is
hereby adopted by reference. The International Mechanical Code, 1998 edition, is published by the
International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3401. The
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 edition, and all appendix chapters thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference as an acceptable alternative to the International Mechanical Code, 1998 edition. The
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 edition, is published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601-2298.
D. Plumbing Code: The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 edition, Chapters 2-12; Chapter 14; Appendices A-J, and Installation Standards 1-13, 16, 18, 20 and 21; is hereby adopted by reference.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 edition, is published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California, 91789-2825.
The International Plumbing Code, 1997 edition, including Appendices B-F, is hereby adopted by '
reference as an acceptable alternative to the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 edition. The
International Plumbing Code, 1997 edition, is published by the International Code Council, 5203
Leesburg Pike, Suite 708, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3401.
E. Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings Code: The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 edition, is hereby adopted by reference. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, is published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601-2298.
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F. The National Electrical Code, 1996 edition, and all appendix chapters thereto, is hereby adopted
by reference. The National Electric Code, 1996 edition, is published by the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269.
G. Energy Code: The Model Energy Code, 1995 edition, is hereby adopted by reference through
adoption of Appendix Chapter 13 of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition, as noted above. Tlie
Model Energy Code is published by the Council of American Building Officials, 5203 Leesburg -
Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. _
10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
The following amendments aze hereby made to the Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition:
Chapter A34, Section A3406.2 of the appendix of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
3406.2 Effective Date. Within eighteen (18) months after notification by a building official of the
Town of Vail, the plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within eighteen (18)
months thereafter the work shall be compieted or the building shall be vacated until made to
conform.
Section 107.2 and 107.3 are hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
107.2 Valuation. The valuation for a building permit shall be based on the average cost figures per
square foot shown in the building valuation data chart published bimonthly in the Building Standards
Magazine of the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which shall be on file in
the Department of Community Development of the Town with the following modifiers, or on the
actual cost of construction, whichever is greater.
CONSTRUCTION ZONES
Modifiers
Zone & Title $ Per Sq. Ft. Identification
ZONE # 1
1. Matterhorn 1.0 Matterhorn Village, Vail Village West 1 st & 2nd, Donovan
Pk., West Vail exit to Coldstream south of freeway.
1. Intermountain 1.0 From West Vail exit west on south side of freeway.
1. West Vail 1.0 Vail Ridge, Vail Das Schone lst, 2nd, & 3rd, Vail Heights,
Buffer Creek Rd. west on north side of freeway.
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ZONE #2
2. East Vail 1.2 East of East Vail exit. Includes all Bighorn Subs., Pitkin
Creek Meadows, Gore Creek Sub., and Vail Meadows.
2. The Valley 1.2 Lions Ridge 3rd & upper sections of upper sections of Lions
Ridge 4th, Casolar, The Valley, Cliffside.
2. Lions Ridge 1.2 Part of Lions Ridge 1 st and 2nd East Buffer Cr. Rd. to Vail
- View. 2. Sandstone 1.2 East of Vail View Dr., ABC School Dr., including Vail Run.
ZONE #3
3. Potato Patch 1.7 From Potato Patch Club north.
3. Booth Creek 1.7 Vail Village 1 lth, 12th, & 13th, Vail Mtn. School, Booth
Creek area both north & south of freeway.
3. Golf Course 1.7 Vail Valley 1 st, 3rd & 4th, Vail Village 7th, 8th, & 9th,
Northwoods and Pinos del Norte.
3. Village Area 1.7 Vail Village lst, 4th, & Sth. East of Vail Road to Gold Park.
3. Glen Lyon 1.7 Glen Lyon Sub. & Cascade Village up S. Frontage Road to
V.A. Maint. Shop.
3. Lionshead 1.7 Vail Village 2nd, Vail Lionshead 1 st, 3rd, 4th & part of 2nd.
- - Lionshead parking structure to West Day lot.
ZONE #4
4. West Meadow 2.6 Vail Village 3rd & 6th. Part of Vail Beaver Dam Area
Lionshead 2nd, TOV Offices to residences adjacent to Vail
Mountain.
4. Spraddle Creek 2.6 North of Freeway to new subdivision. •
107.3 Construction Fee Schedule. The construction fee schedule for the Town of Vail shall be
maintained in the Building Safety & Inspection Services Division of the Community Development
Department.
Appendix Chapter 12, Division II, Section A1208.1, first paragraph, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A 1208.1 General. In Group R occupancies, wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating dwelling
units or guest rooms from A-l, A-2, A-2.1, and A-3 from each other and from public space such as
interior corridars and service areas shall provide airborne sound insulation for walls and both
airborne and impact saund insulation for floor - ceiling assemblies. (Ord. 15(1993) 2, 3, 5: Ord.
25(1991) § 1)
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10-14: AMENDMENTS TO LTNIFORM FIRE CODE: The following amendments are made
to the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition:
Section 103.2.1.2 is hereby amended by replacing the wards "police officer" with the words "peace
officer" per CRS 18-1-901, 3(1)(III), Peace Officer, Level II, to read as follows:
103.2.1.2 Fire prevention bureau personnel and police. The Chief and members of the fire
_ prevention bureau shall have the powers of a peace officer in perfornung their duties under this code.
Section 103.4.1.2 is hereby amended by replacing the word "condemnation" with the word "hazard,"
to read as follows:
Unsafe heating or electrical equipment and structural hazards. When the chief deems any The
chief is authorized to affix a hazard tag prohibiting the use thereof...
Section 105.8 is hereby amended to include the requirement for a permit for the following only:
a.4. Asbestos removal
c.l. Candles and open flame in assembly areas
c.2. Carnivals and fairs
c.7. Compressed gases
c.9. Cryogens.
d.l. Dry cleaning plants
e. l. Explosives and blasting
f.l. Fireworks
f.3. Flammable or combustible liquids, for: 4. Underground tank removal
5. Installation of fuel equipment
6. Installation, removal, alteration of tanks
7. Alternate use of tanks
h.1. Hazardous materials in excess of Axticle 801imits
h.3. Hot-work operations
l. l. LPG (see Article 82)
1.2. Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles in assembly buildings
o.l. Open burning
p.3. Pyrotechnical special effects
t. l. Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies
Section 207---F is amended to change the definition of FALSE ALARM to read as follows: The
activation of a device or transmission of an alarm signal, indicating an emergency exists and/or necessitating response by the Vail Police Department or the Vail Fire Department, where no
emergency exists.
Article 10 is amended to add to Section 1001.6.4, the words as follows:
Tampering: The unauthorized removal, manipulation, alteration, adjustment, operation, service,
maintenance, installation, or other action, involving an alarm system or components thereof,
including but not limited to wiring, devices, equipment, control panels, switches, and other
appurtenances, by any individual, person, corporation, or other entity, who is not in possession of
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a valid and current Town of Vail Contractor's License, as required by Town of Vail regulations.
Section 1001.7.2, Clear space around hydrants is amended to read:
A clear and unobstructed space shall be maintained around a fire hydrant with the following
minimum distances: front - 15 feet, rear - 4 feet, sides - 7%2 feet. Fire hydrants shall be installed and
, maintained to provide a minimum of 36 inches of clearance between the center of the outlet caps and
finish grade. Standards set forth by other agencies, including the water district, may be referenced
and enforced providing the most restrictive shall apply. .
Section 1003.3, Sprinkler Monitoring and Alanns, is amended to read:
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic fire sprinkler systems and water
flow switches on all fire sprinkler systems shall be electronically monitored.
Section 1003.3 Sprinkler Monitoring and Alanns is further amended to delete items 1 and 2.
Section 1007.2.2.1, General, is amended to delete Exception l.
Section 1007.2.2.2 is amended to change the phrase "occupancy load of 1,000" to "occupancy load
of 500" in both the section title and the text.
Section 1007.2.4.3 Exterior alarm signaling device is amended to add the words "only when used
as a fire sprinkler flow indicator."
Section 1007.2.9.1.2. Manual fire alann boxes, is deleted in it's entirety.
Section 1106 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1106 GAS METERS AND PIPING
Above ground gas meters, regulatars, and piping shall be protected from damage by ice or snow, and
if exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways, or parking areas, shall be
protected from such damage in an approved manner.
Section 2501.16 is hereby amended by the addition of Section 2501.16.4 to read as follows:
2501.16.4 Standing Room Only Prohibited. Lessees, owners, managers, promoters, their employees
or agents shall not advertise, allow the sale of, or otherwise permit standing room only access or
tickets to be sold at indoor or outdoor concerts, meetings, or other assemblies. The use of cross aisles
shall be restricted to egress and access only and shall not be utilized for standing at any such concert,
meeting, or other assembly. The use of the area between the front row of seating and the stage,
bandstand, security barriers or other similar physical barrier shall not be permitted to be used for
standing room. (Ord. 25(1991) § 1)
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10-1-5: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE: The following
amendments are made to the International Mechanical Code, 1998 edition:
Section 801.12 is amended by deleting the text of item number 6 in its entirety and renumbering item
number 7 as item number 6.
- Section 926, "LTNVENTED ROOM HEATERS," is deleted in its entirety. '
10-1-6: Amendments to the National Electric. Code.
The following amendments are hereby made to National Electric Code, 1996 edition:
A. All electrical wiring in Groups A, B, E, I, and H occupancies as defined in the Uniform
Building Code shall be encased in conduits, raeeways, or an approved armor. All wiring in Group
R shall be encased in metal conduits, raceways, or an approved metal a.rmored cable to the circuit
breaker box for each unit. No aluminum wire or copper clad aluminum wire smaller than size 8 will
be permitted within the Town.
B. Persons engaged in the installation of remote control, low energy power, and signal circuits
as defined in article 725 and 760 of this code, need not be licensed themselves pursuant to Title 12,
Article 23, Colorado Revised Statutes, nor wark under the supervision of such licensed electricians;
however, all such persons shall register with the State Electrical Board. Proof of registration shall
be produced by the registrant and provided to the Town of Vail Building Official.
C. . All such installations of remote control, low energy power and signal systems are subject to
the permit and inspection set forth in 12-23-116 C.R.S. Accordingly, all installations of remote
control, low energy power and signal systems must be performed in accordance with the minimum
standards set forth in the National Electric Code.
10-1-6: COPIES OF CODES AVAILABLE:
Copies of all the codes adopted by this Chapter and all amendments thereto shall be available for
inspection at the office of the Town Clerk. (Ord. 25(1991) § 1)
I 0-1-7: PENALTIES:
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Codes adopted by this Chapter or fail
to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to compiy with any order made thereunder, or who
builds in violation of any detailed statements, specifications, or plans submitted and approved
thereunder, or any certif cate or permit issued thereunder, or within the time fixed therein shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. The
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imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and
all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violation or defects within a reasonable
time, and each day that the prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The Town may maintain an action for damages, declaratory relief, specific performance,
injunction, or any other appropriate relief in the District Court in and for the County of Eagle for any,
_ violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. (1997 Code: Ord. 25(1991) § 1)
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, section,
subsection, sentence, clause ar 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 viriue 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 extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any
bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
6) The building codes adopted in this ordinance shall be effective for all building permit applications received by the Town of Vail, Community Development Department, Building Safety & Inspection
Services Division, after January l, 1999.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this 1 st day of December, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this
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Ordinance on the 15th day of December, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 15th day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 18
SERIES OF 1998 AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOWN OF
VAIL BOOTH CREEK BOND FUND AND HEALTH 1NSURANCE FUND, AND TRANSFER
OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL 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. 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 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 COLTNCIL 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 and transfer of said
appropriations as follows:
FUND AMOUNT
General Fund (See Exhibit A for transfers)
Booth Creek Bond Fund $ 200
Health Insurance Fund 70,000 .
70,200
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,
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.
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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 ardinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL
ON FIRST READING this lst day of December, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 15th day of December, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal.Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 15th day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
C\orinance98.18
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TOWN OF VAIL .
SCHEDULE OF REQUfRED 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
FUND • ADDITIONAL
DEPARTMENT (REDUCED) REVENUES EXPLANATION
GENERALFUND: EXPENDITURE OR PROJECT EXPENDITURES ECREASE
Revenues:
Road 8 Bridge Revenue (79,298) Revised estimate - County dropped mill levy
Rocky Mtn RPC 25,000 New grant increase
COPS police grant 15,073 federal portion of $28,440 spent
HIDTA - Methamphetimine 25,000 Grant received Fall '98
Out of District Fire Response 11,000 VRI reimbursement for Vail Mountain fire
Library Granis•Revenue 13,000 Annual estimate
Lionshead Master Plan 67,225 Payment from VA
Expenditures:
Fiduciary insurance policy 15,000 Increased limits needed for new bonds
Recruiting 37,500 Increased cosfs
Cost of Goods Sold 2,300 Vending machine cosis - funded by revenue
Police Officer's Ski Race 1,315 Increase for revenue receivetl
HIDTA - Methamphetimine 25,000 Gran1 received Fall '98
Recortls software 28,440 53% is funtled by Federal grant
Fire Overtime 10,000 Vail MountainNRl fire ~
Rocky Min RPC 25,000 New grantincrease
ry 1,100 Telephone Install 8 Repair - new telephones
Libra ~ •
ry ~
5,600 Reupholslering of chairs
Library Grants - Expense 13,000 ~
Annual estimate ~
Contracted Special Events (5,000) Previous supplemernal done twice w
Transfer to Housing (159,255) Allocated from prior appropriation
SUBTOTAL: GENERAL FUND 0 77,007
BOOTH CREEK BOND FUND:
Expenditures:
Fiscal Agent Fees 200 Booth Creek fees higher than expected
SUBTOTAL: BOOTH CREEK BOND FUND 200 0
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND:
Expenditures:
Health Insurance Gaims 70,000 Estimated actual costs
70 000 p
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 70,200 77.000
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ORDINANCE NO. 21
SERIES OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF FEE TITLE TO THE
FOLLOWING LAND OWNED BY THE TOWN OF VAIL:
A parcel of land situated in Government Lot 3, Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80
. West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, being more -
, particularly described as follows: - Beginning at the B.L.M. brass cap at Corner 2 of said Lot 3;
Thence along the North line of said Lot 3, North 89°41'00" East, a distance of 206.61
feet; Thence South 59 ° 12'40" East, a distance of 26.74 feet;
Thence North 88°58'20" West, a distance of 229.76 feet to the West line of said Lot 3;
Thence North 00°00'00" East, a distance of 8.42 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 2394 sq. ft., more or less. (See Exhibit A attached)
TO PAUL E. RAETHER AND WENDY S. RAETHER.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is the owner of certain property particularly described in
Exhibit A, Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the land being conveyed herein was acquired by the Town of Vail from the
United States Forest Service in the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement and the conveyance of this land is
consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Open Space Plan adopted in 1994; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that this conveyance will be one in a series of conveyances that
will assist in removing private encroachments from publicly owned land, providing a boundary
betw•een the Town of Vail and the United States Forest Service property, and return to the Town of
Vail the purchase price for Trappers Run, which land in West Vail is being preserved as open space
and has been transferred to the United States Forest Service. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO that:
1. The Town Council hereby approves the sale of property which is fully set forth in the
Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estates attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. The Town of Vail property to be conveyed is described as follows:
A parcel of land situated in Government Lot 3, Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 West
of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, being more particularly
described as follows:
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Beginning at the B.L.M. brass cap at Corner 2 of said Lot 3;
Thence along the North line of said Lot 3, North 89 °41'00" East, a distance of 206.61 feet;
Thence South 59 ° 12'40" East, a distance of 26.74 feet;
Thence North 88 °58'20" West, a distance of 229.76 feet to the West line of said Lot 3;
Thence North 00°00'00" East, a distance of 8.42 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 2394 sq. ft., more or less. (See Exhibit A attached)
' 3. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute such instruments of
conveyance as are appropriate to convey fee title from the Town of Vail to Paul E. Raether and
Wendy S. Raether.
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 remauung 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer sha11 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 lst day of December, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this
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Ordinance on the 15th day of December, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 15th day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
C-~rinance98 21
CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE
This Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (this "Contract") is executed as of the dates set
. forth below by and between the Town of Vail ("Seller"), whose address is 75 South Frontage
Road, Vail, Colorado 81657, Facsimile Number (970) 479-2157, and Paul E. Raether and Wendy
S. Raether, as joint tenants (collectively, "Buyer"), whose address is 9 West 57th Street, Suite
4200, New York, New York 10019, Facsimile N>>mber (212) 750-0002. The "Effective Date'' of
this Contract shall be the date a copy,of this Contract, executed by both,Seller and Buyer, is
delivered to Buyer.
I• PARTIES AND PROPERTY. Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy, on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Contract, the following described real estate in the Town of
Vail, County of Eagle, and State of Colorado, to wit: A garcel of land situated in Government Lot 3, Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80
West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, being more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the B.L.M. brass cap at Corner 2 of said Lot 3;
Thence along the North line of said Lot 3, North 89°41'00" East, a distance of 206.61
feet;
Thence South 59 ° 12'40" East, a distance of 26.74 feet;
Tllence North 88 °58'20" West, a distance of 229.76 feet to the West line of said Lot 3;
Thence North 00°00'00" East, a distance of 8.42 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 2394 sq. ft., more or less. (See Exhibit A attached)
to2efher with all interest of Seller in vacated streets and alleys adjacent thereto, all easemenis and
other appurtenances thereto, all improvements thereon and all attached fixtures thereon, except as
hereiri excluded (collectively the "Property").
PURCHASE PRICE AND TERMS. The purchase price shall be $94,774.00 the
"I'urchase Price"), as such amount may be adjusted b}, prorations as provided in this Contract,
payable in U.S. dollazs as follows. (a) $2,000.00 hereby receipted for (the "Deposit"), which
amount «rill be held by the Title Company, as defined below, and (b) $92,774.00, as such amount
may be acijusted by prorations as provided in this Contract, payable by Buyer at closing in funds
w}iich comply with all applicable Colorado laws, which include cash, electronic transfer funds
certifed check, savings and loan teller's check, and cashier's check ("Good Funds"). ,
3. NOT ASSIGNABLE. This contract shall not be assignable by Buyer without Seller's
pr,or VtTitten consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Except as so
restricted, this Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of the parties. 4• EN'1DENCE OF TITLE; SURVEY. On or before the date that is ten days after the
Effective Date (the "Title Deadline"), Seller shall furnish to Buyer, at Seller's expense, (a) a
current comrilitment for an owner's title insurance policy issued by a title insurance company
acceptable to Buyer (the "Title Company") in an amount equal to the Purchase Price certified to
a current date (the "Title Commitment"), together with copies of the instruments listed in the
schedule of exceptions in the Title Commitment; (b) a current real property tax certificate issued
h}' Eagle County, Colorado with respect to the Property; and (c) a current ALTA improvement
survey of the Property certified to Buyer and the Title Company (the Surve
exceptions shall be deleted from the Title Commitment. Seller will pay the pr miume atano ng
and have the title insurance policy delivered to Buyer as soon as practicable after closing.
5• TITLE AND SURVEY.
(a) Title and Survey Review. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Title
Commitment and Survey. Written notice by Buyer of unmerchantability of title or of any other
unsatisfactory title condition shown by the Title Commitment or Survey shall be signed by or on
Fxhibit A
behalf of Buyer and given to Seller on or before fifteen (15) days after the later of (i) delivery of
the document to which objection is made or (ii) the Tide Deadline, or within five (5) calendaz
days after receipt by Buyer of any additional exceptions or endorsement(s) adding new
Exception(s) to the Title Commitment. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by the date(s)
specified above, Buyer accepts the condition of title as disclosed by the Title Documents as
satisfactory.
(b) Matters Not Shown by the PubZe Records. Seller shall deliver to Buyer, on or
_ before the Title Deadline, trae copies ofall lease(s) and survey(s) in Seller's.possession
pertaining to the Property and shall disclose to Buyer all easements, liens or other title matteis _ not shown by the public records of which Seller has actuai icnowledge. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Property to determine if any third party(s) has any right in the Property not
shown by the public records (such as an unrecorded easement, unrecorded lease, or bo undary line
discrepancy). VGritten notice of any unsatisfactory condition(s) disclosed by Seller or revealed
bv such inspection shall be signed by or on behalf of Buyer and given to Seller on or before
fifteen (15) days after the later of (i) delivery of the document to which objection is made or (ii)
the Title Deadline. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by said date, Buyer accepts title
subject to such rights, if any, of third parties of which Buyer has actual know,ledge. (c) Special Taxing Districts. SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT
TO GENER.AL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES
PRODUCED FROM ANN(JAL, TAX LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN
SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE pLACED AT
RISk FOR INCREASED MILL LEVIES AND EXCESSIVE TAX BURDENS TO SUPPORT
THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN
THE PNABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS
V~'ITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL LEVIES. BUYER SHOULD INVESTIGATE
THE DEBT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORIZED GENERAL
OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH DISTRICTS, EXISTING MILL LEVIES OF
SUCH DISTRICT S£RVICING SUCH INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN
INCREASE IN SUCH MILL LEVIES.
In the event the Property is located w•ithin a special taxing district and Buyer desires to
terminate this Contract as a result, if written notice is given to Seller on or before the date set
forth in subsection 5(b), this Contract shall then terminate, Buyer shall receive a return of any
money paid by Buyer and both parties shall be relieved of all further obligations under this
Contract, except as otherwise provided herein. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice b the
date specified above, Buyer accepts the effect of the Pro e y `
district(s) and waives the right to so terminate. P m'~s inclusion in sucli special taxing
(d) Right to Cure. If Seller receives notice of unmerchantability of title or any other
unsatisfactorv title condition(s), Seller shall use reasonable efforts to correct such unsatisfactory
title conditions prior to the Closing, as defined below. If Seller fails to correct said
unsatisfactorv title or survey condition(s) before the Closing, this Contract shall then ternunate;
provided, however. Buyer may, by written notice to Seller, on or before the Closing, waive
objection to said unsatisfactory title or survey condition(s). If this Contract terminates pursuant
to this section. Buyer shall receive a return of any money paid by Buyer and both parties shall be
relieved of ali further obligations under this Contract, except as otherwise provided herein.
6• INSPECTION. Seller agrees to provide Buyer on or before the Title Deadline, with a
Seller's Property Disclosure form completed by Seller to the best of Seller's current actual
l:nowledge Buyer or any designee, shall have the right to have inspection(s) of the condition of
the Property, at Buyer's expense to detennine Buyer's satisfaction with the property. Buyer
may, in its sole discretion, elect to ternunate this Contract by delivering written notice of
termination, signed by or on behalf of Buyer, to Seller on or before December 11, 1998, in which
case this Contract shall terminate, Buyer shall receive a return of any money paid by Buyer and
both parties shall be relieved of all further obligations under this Contract, except as otherwise
provided herein. Buyer is respansible for and shall pay for any damage which occurs to the
Property as a result of such inspection.
7. DATE OF CLOSING. The date of closing shall be December 18, 1998, or bv mutual
agreement at an earlier date. The hour and piace of closing shall be as designated by agreement
of the parties hereto.
. 8• T'RANSFER OF TITLE. Subject to tender or payment at closing as required herein and
compliance by Buyer with the other terms and provisions hereof, Seller shall execute and deliver
a good and sufficient general warranty deed (the "Deed") to Buyer, conveying the Property free
and cleaz of all taxes except the general taxes for the yeaz of closing. Title shall be coriveyed free
_ and clear of all liens for special improvements installed as of the date of Buyer's signature
. hereon, whether assessed or not, and all other matters except (i) ihose matters reflected by the ` -Title Commitment and accepted by Buyer in accordance with subsection 5(a), (ii) those rights, if
_ any, of third parties in the Property not shown by the public records and disclosed by Seller in
accordance with subsection 5(b), (iii) inclusion of the Property within any special taxing district,
and (iv) subject to building and Zoning regulations. 9• CLOSING COSTS, DOCUMENTS AND SERVICES. Buyer and Seller shall pay, in
Good Funds, their respective closing costs and all other items required to be paid at Closing,
except as otherwise provided herein. Buyer and Seller shall sign and complete all customary or
required documents at or before Closing. Fees for real estate closing shall not exceed $250.00
and shall be paid at closing one-half by Seller and one-half by Buyer.
10. PRORATIONS. General taxes for the year of Closing will be prorated based on the
most recent assessed valuation and mil] 1ev-y. If the Property is assessed or taxed as a part of a
larger parcel of property, the tax for the Property shall be determined by multiplying the
assessment and tax for such larger parcel be a fraction, the numerator or which shall be the land
area contained in the Property and the denominator of which shall be the land area contained in -
said ]arger parcel.
l 1• POSSESSION. Possession of the Propem, shall be delivered to Buyer on the Closing
Date..
1-'• CONDITION OF AND DAMAG'E TO PROPERTY. Except as otherwise provided in
this contract, the Property shall be delivered in the condition existing as of the date of this
contract, ordinary wear and tear excepted. In the event the Property shall be damaged by fire or
other casualty prior to time of closing. in an arnount of not more than ten percent of the total
purchase price. Seller shall be obligated to repair the same before the date of closing. In the
e\ ent such damage is not repaired w-ithin said time or if the damages exceed such sum, tius
contract may be terminated at the option of Buver. Should Buyer elect to carry out this contract
despite such damage, Buyer shall be entitled to credit for all the insurance proceeds resultin
f-rom such damage to the Propeml and Inc]usions, not exceeding, however, the total pureh e
price.
13. SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS.
i a) Seller shall perform, and the obligations of Buyer under this Contract are
contingent upon. the following:
[1] Seller shall apply for a minor subdivision and obtain the necessary
approvals to record a new subdivision plat for the Propercy and Lot 15,
Block 7, Vail Village, First Filing, according to the recorded plat thereof
("Lot 15"), such that the Property is added to and becomes a part of Lot 15
(the "New Lot 15 The New Lot 15 as shown on such plat shall not
include the utility easement indicated on the recorded plat for Lot 15 along
the southerly boundary of Lot 15.
Seller shall take all necessary action to establish that the development
rights associated with the New Lot 15, including but not limited to site
coverage requirements, set back requirements and the calculation known
as "gross residential floor area" ("GRFA"), sha11 be based upon the
entirety of New Lot 15. Seller agrees that New Lot 15 is entitled to GRFA
s
as calculated pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 15 of the Town of Vail
Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to time.
If the foregoing contingencies have not been fully complied with on or before December 15,
1998, Buyer may, in its sole discretion, elect to terminate this Contract by delivering written
notice of such temunation to Seller on or before such date, in which case Buyer shall receive a
return of any rrioney paid by Buyer and both parties shall be relieved of all further obligations
under this Contract. .
_ (b) Pursuant -to the Vail- Town Charter, Article V, Council. Procedure, Section 4.8 -
Action By Ordinance Required includes the passage of an ordinance by the Council authorizin _ the sale of any real property. T'his ordinance shall be prepazed by the Town Attomey and g
presented to the Vail Town Council. In the event the Vail Town Council declines.to pass the
ordinance authorizing the sale of property as contemplated by this Contract to Buy and Sell Real
Estate, the Buyer shall receive a return of any money paid by Buyer and both parties shall be
relieved of all further obligations under this Contract.
(c) Pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement between the Seller and
the United States (the "Exchange Agreement"), the Deed will include the following covenant in
regard to ski area operations:
"The propert,v is immediately adjacent to skiing facilities and recreational azeas (the
"Mountain Recreational Areas") on land owned by the United States of America and
administered by the United States Forest Service and the subject of a Special Use Permit
held and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc. The Mountain Recreational Areas are expected to
generate an unpredictable amount of visible, audible and odorous impacts and
disturbances from activities relating to the construction, operation, use and maintenance
of the Mountain Recreational Areas (the "Mountain Activities"). The Mountain
Activities may include, without limitation (x) vehicular traffic, including without
limitation, (i) buses, vans and other vehicles w•hich transport local resi"dents and others
who use the Mountain Recreational Areas over, around and through the Mountain
Recreational Areas and (ii) construction vehicles and equipment; (y) activities relating to
the construction, operation and maintenance of roads, trails, ski trails, skiways, and skier
bridges and tunnels relating to the Mountain Recreational Areas, including, without
limitation, (i) tree cutting and clearing, grading and earth moving, and other construction
activities, (ii) construction, operation and maintenance of access roads, water reservoirs,
snowmaking equipment, and chairlifts, gondolas, or other transportation systems, and (iii)
operation of snow grooming and other over-the-snow vehicles and equipment, and safety
and supervision vehicles; and (z) activities relating to the use of the Mountain
Recreational Areas, including without limitation, (i) skiing, snowboarding, ski patrol
activities, (ii) hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, other recreational and over-the-terrain
activities, and organized events and cotnpetitions relating to such activities, (iii) lodging
cabins, restaurants, clubs, rest rooms and other public use facilities, and (iv) public access
to adjacent linited States Forest Service Lands. The Property ow-ner acknowledges that the Mountain Activities, and the impacts and
distwbances generated by the Mountain Activities, may occur in and azound the Prope
and Property owner hereby consents to the Mountain Activities." rty
(d) Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, Seller obtained from the United States (i)
certain real property located north of Rockledge Road as it currently exists in Vail, Colorado and
south of Lots 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 7, 8A, 9A, 10A, 10R, 12 and 13B, Vail Village, First Filing, County
of EaQle. State of Colorado (the "Other Rockledge Land"), and (ii) certain real property located
south of Rockledge Road (the "Open Space Land"). Seller is in the process of ne otiatin
contracts to sell portions of the Other Rockledge Land to the owners of Lots 2, 3A, 3B, 4g7, gq,
9A. l 0A, 1 OB, 12 and 13B, Vail Village, First Filing, County of Eagle, State of Colorado. As
part of such negotiations, Seller intends to convey to an owner's association comprised of the
ovmers of the Other Rockiedge Land the Open Space Land, or to otherwise restrict development
on the Open Space Land, with the intent that the Open Space Land remain open space such that
the building of houses on the south side of Rockledge Road will be prohibited. Seller agrees that
,
Buyer sha11 be a part of such owner's association or shall otherwise be pernutted to participate in
whatever arrangement is agreed upon to ensure that the Open Space Land remains vacant land.
14. DEFAULT; REIVIEDIES. Time is of the essence with respect to every provision of this
Contract. If any obligation hereunder is not performed as provided in this Contract, and such
non-performance continues for five (5) days after written notice thereof is given to the defaulting
party by the non-defaulting party, there will be the following remedies:
(a) If Buyer is in default, the Deposit will be forfeited tiy Buyer to Seller, and both
- parties will thereafter be released from all obligations hereunder. It is agreed that the fbrfeit of - the Deposit constitutes liquidated damages and will be Seller's sole remedy for Buyer's failure to perform the obligations of this Contract. Seller expressly waives the remedies of specific
performance and additional damages.
(b) If Seller is in default, Buyer will have the right either (i) to treat this Contract as
terminated, in which case the Deposit will be returned to Buyer, and Buyer may recover such
damages as may be proper, or (ii) to treat this Contract as being in full force and effect and obtain
specific performance or recover such damages as may be proper, or both.
(c) If any litigation arises out of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover from the other party a11 reasonable costs and expenses, including, but not limited to
attorneys' fees.
15• NOTICES. All notices or deliveries required under this Contract shall be in writing and
~;-ill be giv-en by facsimile transmittal directed to the facsimile number of the party to whom the
notice is directed, as set forth herein, or shall be hand-delivered or sent by nationally reeognized
overnight carrier to the address of the partti, as set forth herein. All notices so given will be
considered effective as follows: (a) if hand-delivered. when reeeived; (b) if delivered by
o\-erni2ht carrier. the next business day after deposit with the overnight cazrier; and (c) if
delix-ered bv facsimile transmittal, upon the day of transmittat if between the hours of 12:01 a.m.
and 5:00 p.in. at the place of receipt, or if after such hours, on the next business day, or upon
telephone confirmation of receipt. All notices shall be direeted to the address and to the facsimile nurribers set forth in the first paragraph of this Contract, or to such addresses or
lacsimile numbers as either party may hereinafter designate by notice given as provided in this
section.
16. M0DIFICATION OF THIS CONTRACT. No subsequent modification of any of the
cerms of this Contract shall be valid, binding upon the parties, or enforceable unless made in
«riting and signed by the parties.
i~• ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract constitutes the entire contract between the
parties relating to the subject hereof, and any prior agreements pertaining thereto, whether oral or
%iTitten. have been merged and integrated into this Contract.
18• BROKERS. Each pam, represents and warrants that it has not engaged the services of
any real estate aeent, broker or consultant in connection with this transaction other than Paul
Heffron. Seller agrees to pay Paul Heffron his fee pursuant to a separate agreement. Bu er and
Seller each agree to indemnify, defend and hold hannless from arid against all liability, loss, cost,
damaee and expense, includ ng, but not limited to, attorne s' fees and c
e~~er suffer or incur because of any claim by any other age t, broker or consultant, whether orlnot
meritonous. for any fee, commission or other compensation with respect to this Contract or the
sale and purchase of the P.roperty contemplated ~ereby and resulting from the acts of the
indemnifying party,
19. SURVIVAI,,. All obligations, wazranties and representations of each of the parties
hereunder which are not performed or fully discharged by or through the Closing wiil remain
enforceable and in full force and effect after the Closing.
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20• COMPiJTATIONS OF TIME, In computing any period of time under this Contract,
the date of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run Aill
not be included. The last day of the period so computed will be included uniess it is a Saturday.
Sunday or legal holiday, in which event the period will run until the end of the next dav which is
not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. '
21. GOVERNING LAW. 'I'his Contract wi11 be governed by and construed in accordance
, with the laws of the State of Colorado.
_ 22• NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE: COUNTERpARTS, 'This proposal shall ex ire unless.
. . accepted in writing, by Buyer and Seller, as evidenced by their signatures below, and he offering
party receives notice of such acceptance on or before
Deadline). If accepted, this document shall become a contract between Seller andABuyer A
copy of this document may be executed by each party, separatel}, and when each
' party, has
executed a copy thereof, such copies taken together shall be deemed to be a full and complete
contract between the parties.
BUYER:
Paul E. Raether Wendy S. Raether
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SELLER:
THE TOWN OF VAIL
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ORDINANCE NO. 22
SERIES OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE EAGLE RIVER WATER AND SANITATION
DISTRICT ON LOT 9, SEC. 18, T. 5 S., R. 79 W., 6th P.M.
, WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is the owner of certain property particularTy described in -_Exhibit A, Easement Agreement, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, this conveyance of an easement will provide access to the East Vail water tank
which has been built on Town of Vail land acquired from the United States Forest Service pursuant
to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO that:
1. The Town Council hereby approves the conveyance of an easement to the Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District pursuant to the terms and descrption of the easement more fully set
forth in the Easement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. The easement on the Tow-n of Vail property to be conveyed is described as follows: Lot 9, Sec. 18, T. 5 S., R. 79 W., 6th P.M.
3. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute such inshvments of
conveyance as are appropriate to convey an easement from the Town of Vail to the Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District.
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.
5. The Town Councii 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.
6. 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
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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.
7. 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 1 st day of December, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 15th day of December, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk -
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 15th day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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TSIS EASEI4ENT is made this day of
by and betweea the TOWN OF VAIL, a hvme ru3.e town dulY o 1998,
nJanized and
existing under the lavs of the State of Colorado (`Graator'), and
EAGLS RIVES WATSR ANID SANYTATIODT DISTRICT, a quasi-muaicipal
cszporatian and palitical subdivision of the State of Colorado rrithin
the Caunty of Eagle ('District').
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. That for and in considesatiori af the sum of Thirty Thousartd
- Aollars ($30, 0000. 00) aud othPr good and valuable consideration paid
by District to Grantor, the xeceipt of whicb, is ackaowltdged, Lhe
Grantor grants and conveys unto the District, its successors and
assigna, a perpetual easement, together with tbe right of fagress and
egress to construct, i.ustall, remove, replace, add to, maintain,
repaiz, operate, ctiange or alter a water storage taak, over, under
aad across the premises, situated in the Coimty pf Eagle, State of
Colorado, described and depicted in the attached Exhibit A.
Together with alI and singular herediraments and appurtenances
thexeto belanging, or ia anywise appertaiai.ng, and the rey,ersion and
reversions, remainder and remaa.adere, rents, issues and profits
thereof; and aIi the estate right, title interest, claim and demand
whaLSOever, of the Gra.ntor, either in law or in equity, of, in and to
the above-bargained real praperty interest, with Che hereditaments
arul appurtenances,
~ Grantar warrants that ths Grantor has the Iawful right to grant
such ea$ement, and that Gzantor, its hei.rs, successors azid/or
~ assigns, shall not erect or place any pertttanent building, structure,
improvement, fence ox tree on the above-described easemertt without
the pz-ior consent af .the Dxstrict, which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld.
?his Easement is for the be.nefit of the District, its ageuts,
f empl.oyees and contractors for the purposes set forth hereia.
Da.strict shall not permit any other persons, e,ntities ar utilities to
use the Easement without the express written coaseat vf Gzautor.
Following any entry by the District upon said easement for t.he
purpose of replacemeat, addition to, maintenance, repair, operatiou,
ciiaage or alteratioa of the water storage tank, the DJstriCt shall
restore the premises to substantially the same conditioz: existing at
the time of the entzy thereon, except fot Crees, shrub$,
sideuralks, driveways o=' parlci pl~~$'
thereb ng areas thereaa iocated oz' damaged ,
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IN wIT14EsS w1~F, thz parties hereto have set their haads and
seals the day and year first above writteu.
TOpN OF VAIL .
BY:
- , Mayor
ATTEST: '
BY =
secretary
~ ACCSPTED by the Eag3.e River Water and Saaitation District thi,g
~ day af , 1998.
SAGU RIVER WAT'SR AND SANITATIQN
DISTRICT
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President
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AMENDHENT TO THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
between
THE TOWN OF VAIL
' and
. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Dated February 19, 1997 •
This Amended Land Exchange Agreement, ntade this 24'f'l day of idovember, 1997, between the Town of Vail, a municipal corporation, wtiose oddress is 75,, South
Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81645, hereinafter referred to,as the Landowner,,
and the United States of America, acting by and through the Forest Service,
Department of Aqriculture, is for the purpos.e of clariFying the Exchange
Agreement dated February 19, 1997:
Schedule B, page 7, Reservacion to the United States 02, ahal'. bE dEleted a:.3
the following Reaervation ahall be inaerted as a replacement therefor:
2. Reserving to the United States and its assigns, an exclusive
right-of-way for the existing road over and across Lot 9, sec. 18, T. 5 S.,
R. 79 W., 6th P.M., the easement being 20 feet in width, lying equally on
each side of the centerline; provided, however, that the Town of Vail and
the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District ahall have motorized access
along this road to the East Vail water tank.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landowner, by its duly authorized representative, and
the Regional Forester, acting for and on behalf of the Forest Service, USDA,
have executed this Agreement this Z"f'`~ day of hl0Verr6Ej- 19 M .
TOWN OF VAIL, a municipal corporation
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FOREST SERVZCE •
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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LY E LAVERTY
Regional Forester
Rocky Mountain Region, R-2 Exhibit A
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of CC~o~a ~C ~
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. County of SS:
On this / 5``^day of /.ie-1 , 1997, before me, 45Viv f C• t~(.~/~ rr,~r
a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared /lob.,-, f ?nc~.li
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as c Lk2n I'h q~, e, S~~_ , for the Towr.--of Vail, a municipal corporation. .
IN wITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto aet my hand and official aeal. .
Votarp Fublic Sign ..re
My Commission expires: _ AnnP E u~nh? u,..__
My Commission i~ubfia
Epires 617-1999
75 S. Fro~tag: P,cad
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Colorado )
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County of Jefferson)
On this ~da of ~
Y Unf~bv , 1997, before me,
a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared ~
ZN WI.TNESS WHEREOF, Z hereunto set my hand and official seal. , - _ -
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Notary Public Signature
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, My Cammission expires:
ORDINANCE NO. 20
Series of 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.34.030 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN
OF VAiL TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON UNDER THE
AGE OF 21 YEARS TO HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION ANY FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE
AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, State law now prohibits persons under the age of 21 years from consuming
malt beverages; and WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to prohibit persons under the age of 21 years from
possessing, using or consuming such beverages; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council does not wish such use or possession to be limited to
such beverages being "in a container of any kind, whether opened or unopened."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, that:
1. Section 9.34.030 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Possession of liquor by underage persons: it shall be unlawful for any person under the
age of 21 years to have in such persons possession or in his/her control in a public place
or a privately-owned place opened to the use and access of the public, any malt, vinous,
or spirituous liquor, or any fermented malt beverages ' ,
within the Town limits of the Town of Vail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
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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 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, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN Ft1LL ON
FIRST READING this 1st day of December, 1998, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 15th day of December, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 15th day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor .
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
C \onnance98 20
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LEI'TCR OI' AGR.~~IVICNT
ESTABLISHING CONTINUING SUPPORT
FOR THE SUMMER 1999 FORD PARK PARKING A'IANAGEMENT PLAN
This Letter of Agreement is established between the Town Council for the Town of Vail, The
Board of Directors for the Vail Recreation District, The Board of Directors for the Vail Valley
Foundation, The Board of Directors for Bravo, and the Board of Directors for the Betty Ford
Alpine Garden Foundation.
It is agreed there is a limited amount of parking that supports the various activities that occur in
Ford Park.
It is agreed that in the best interest of public safety, no parking will be allowed on the Frontage
Road or on Vail Valley Drive.
It is a--reed that in the best interest of the various user groups, their patrons should have a variety
of choices regarding access and parking at Ford Park. The Town of Vail provides free shuttle bus
service to and froin Ford Park, the Vail Paclcing Structure offers FREE parking, and there are
numerous paths and walkways to Ford Park.
It is agreed, for the 1999 summer season at Ford Park, there will be fee based, managed parking
Wlll'll (llE'.1'C 81'l; CO11flICtlll~ cvents which occur on the same day which affect mutual users of the
pal'k.
It is agreed the conflicting dates will be determined by the Ford Park Management Committee.
The committee membersllip will consist of one designated representative per user group. The
committee will mutually determine xvhich events will reqtiire fee-based parking.
It is agreed the user group representatives will be responsible to inform and notify their specific
user -roups when fee based parking will be implemented.
It is agreed a master calendar of events will be developed and updated as necessary to insure all
user groups uses are accounted for and a detercnination of any conflicts that may affect other
users. Those events that conflict will be eligible for fee based parking.
It is ageed that fee based parking will be conducted at the east and west surface parking lots at
Ford Park and at the soccer field parking lot on Vail Valley Drive. The fee for parking will be
$5.00 per car. Mountain Valet Inc. by contract with the Town of Vail, and by agreement with
the user groups, will be responsible for the operation and management of these lots on paid
parking days as detei7»ined by the committee.
It is agreed that the Town of Vail will provide code enforcement and police services during these
conflicting events as deternlined by the Chief of Police or his designated representative.
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It is agreed that there will be periodic rcviews of the fee based parking management operations
and adjustments, as necessary, will be made based upon consensus of the Ford Park management
committee.
Tlus agreement is made and becomes effective January 1, 1999.
Rob Ford
Mayor Chairman
Town of Vail Vail Recreation District
John Garnsey
President Chairman of the Board
Vail Valley Foundation BRAVO!
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1999 FORD PARK SCHEDULE
MAY
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
VAIL NATURE No VAGF Construction TOV - Town of Vail MO - Managed Parking ~
CENTER - scheduled for 1999 at this VRD - Vail Recreation Only (10 days)
WILDFLOWER WALK time. District
daily from 1-2pm, 5/22- WF - Vail Valley Paid - Managed Parking 10/3 TOV playground Foundation and paid parking day (28
MORNING BIRD WALK improvements scheduled VAGF - Vail Alpine days)
Fri,Sat & Sun, from 9-10 for May, June Gardens
am, 5122 to 1013 BRAVO
BEAVER POND TOUR TOV repair of Lower VNC - Vail Nature Center
Mon & Wed, 6/7 to 9129 Bench from '99's
STARLIGHT scheduled from May thru
ADVENTURE July.
Wed, from 7:30 - 9 pm,
612 to 9129 Upper Bench repair
scheduled for May/June
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club
pm 6-8 pm pm 6-8 pm
VAGF - Butterfly Launch
9am- 3pm 800 people
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VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club BMHS commencement
pm 6-8 pm pm 6-8 pm $:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm
VNC - Hike 9am-3pm VNC - Hike 8am--4pm (ceremony @ 11 am)
Managed Only
(MO)
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VAGF - Stein/Carroll
Wedding -11;30 - 2 pm (15 pp)
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JUNE
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 z 3 4 5
VNC - Hike 9am-3pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike 8am-4pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD-FP
VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 6-8 pm VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 6-8 pm Boulder Competitive
pm pm VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am- Girls Softball 7am-8pm
4pm
VNC - Nature's Medicine,
9:30-11:30 am
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
VRD-FP VRD - FP Baseball Camp, VRD - FP Baseball Camp, VRD - FP Baseball Camp, VRD - FP Baseball Camp, VRD - FP Baseball Camp, VRD - FP Tennis Clinic
Boulder Competitive 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm
Girls Softball 7am-8pm VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VRD-FPAdult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5-
League 5-8 pm 8pm gpm gpm $pm
VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VNC - Hike 9am-3pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike 8am-4pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club
Spm VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 6-8 pm VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 6-8 pm
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis pm VRD- Sand Volleyball pm **VRD-FP Bill Wright
Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis League - 5-8pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Tennis Camps, 8am-4pm
Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
Camps, 8am-4pm 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
**Graduations on Friday
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VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Atlult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - FP Tennis Clinic
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8am-4pm
VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VNC - Hike 9am-3pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD - King of the Mtn.
League 5-8 pm ' VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm Volleyball Tournament
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis pm VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 WF - Sprint Convention 7am-8pm(at FP &
Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis League - 5-8pm pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Soccer Field)
Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Adult Kayaking
WF - Hot Summer Nights Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Adult Kayaking WF - Sprint Convention
concert - 6:30 pm VNC - Adult Kayaking VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
4:00 p.m. Managed Only
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VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - FP Vail Valley VRD - FP Vail Valley
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Tennis Championships, Tennis Championships,
VRD - King of the Mtn VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike 8am-6pm 8am-6pm
Volleyball Tournament League 5-8 pm 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm VRD-FP Adult Softball 5-
7am-8pm (at FP and VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vaii Rugby Club 6-8 8pm WF- Johnson & Wales
soccer field) Camps, 8am-4pm pm League - 5-8pm pm VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club Univ. Commencement
VNC - Adult Kayaking VNC - Nature VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis 6-8 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill UVright Tennis
VNC - Nature VNC - Nature VNC - Nature Camps, 8am-4pm
Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
WF - Hot Summer Nights 4pm
concert - 6:30 pm VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
4:00 p.m. Managed Only 11:30 am
WFITOV -CML Conf.@
Amphitheatre 500.pp, 6:00
-10:00 P.M.
, 4:00 p.m. Managed Only
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VRD - FP Vail Valley VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- URD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5-
Tennis Championships, 8pm 8pm 8pm
8am-6pm VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VRD-Vail LaCrosse VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club
URD-FP Adult Softball League 5-8 pm ' Masters 8am-6pm (at FP 6-8 pm
5-8pm VRD - Vail LaCrosse and Soccer Field) VRD- Sand Volleyball
Masters 8am-6pm (at FP VNC - Hike League - 5-8pm
and Soccer Field) 9am-3pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm pm VNC - Nature
VNC - Nature VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon
Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon Camps, 8am-4pm BRAVO-Colorado
VNC - Nature Symphony Orch. Concert
Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon 6pm
WF - Hot Summer Nights
concert - 6:30 pm
4:00 p.m. Managed Only 4:00 p.m. PAID
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1999 FORD PARK SCHEDULE
JULY
Sunday Monday , Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
VAGF - Ft. Collins 1 2 3
Senior Citizens Tour - VRD-Vail LaCrosse VRD-Vail LaCrosse VRD-Vail LaCrosse
date and # of attendees Tournament 8am-6pm (at Tournament 8am-6pm (at Tournament 8am-6pm
TBD FP and Soccer Field) FP and Soccer Field) (at FP and Soccer
VNC - Hike VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Field)
8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am- VRD -Vail Hill Climb -
Camps, 8am-4pm 4pm 8:00 am to 12 noon
VNC - Nature VNC -
Disc.Daycamps, 9am-noon Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
VAGF - West Point Class
Reunion Tour 9am-10pm
BRAVO- Pops Concert
6pm
4:00 p.m. PAID
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VRD-Vail LaCrosse VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VAGF/TOV-LB - Smith
Tournament 8am-6pm Camps, 8am-4pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Wedding, 100 pp, 1pm -
(at FP and Soccer VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club 5pm, large canopy only
Field) 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm VRD - FP Altitude Club
BRAVO Patriotic VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis Softbali Toum,8am-8pm
Concert 3pm - FREE pm League - 5-8pm pm Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Adult Kayaking
Parade and Fireworks VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Adult Kayaking BRAVO-Classical
(possible concert after Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Teen Kayaking Concert 6 pm
fireworks?) VNC - Teen Kayaking VNC - Adult Kayaking VNC - Teen Kayaking VNC - Earth Caretaker
VNC - Earth Caretaker VNC - Teen Kayaking VNC - Earth Caretaker Daycamps, 9am-noon
Daycamps, 9am-noon VNC - Earth Caretaker Daycamps, 9am-noon VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
WF - Hot Summer Nights Daycamps, 9am-noon WF- Bob Zinn-Michael 4pm
concert - 6:30 pm BRAVO-Classical Concert Martin Murphey VNC -
6pm Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
BRAVO-Pops Concert
6pm
7:00 a.m. - ALL DAY
PAID 4:00 P.M. M.O. 4:00 p.m. - PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID
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Tuly 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VRD - FP Altitude Club VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5-
Softbail Tourn,8am-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm BRAVO- concert 6pm
VRD-FP Adult Softball URD - Ultimate Frisbee VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club
5-8pm League 5-8 pm ' 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm VRD-FP Triple Crown
VNC - Adult Kayaking VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse Softball Tournament,
BRAVO- Classical 4-5pm pm League - 5-8pm pm 4-5pm 8am-8pm
Concert 6pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis URD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 4-5pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm
VNC - Jr. Kayaking VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Jr. Kayaking VNC - Jr. Kayaking
VNC - Earth Caretaker Camps, 8am-4pm VNC - Earth Caretaker VNC - Earth Caretaker
Daycamps, 9am-noon VNC - Jr. Kayaking Daycamps, 9am-noon Daycamps, 9am-noon
WF - Hot Summer Nights VNC - Earth Caretaker BRAVO - Youth Concert VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
concert - 6:30 pm Daycamps, 9am-noon 11 am- Free 4pm ,
BRAVO-Pops Concert VNC -
6pm Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
BRAVO- Classical concert
6pm
4:00 P.M. PAID 4:00 P.M. M.O. 4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID 7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY
PAID
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VRD-FP Triple Crown VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- URD-FP-Rocky Mtn Co-
Softball Toumament, 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Ed Classics, 8am-8pm
8am-pm VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club 300-500 PP
League 5-8 pm ' 9am-3pm 6-8 pm . 8am-4pm 6-8 pm TOU-LB Tang Wedding
VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse 8am-9pm 300 pp-TENT
4-5pm pm League - 5-8pm pm 4-5pm VAGF - Tang Wedding
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis 6pm-12:am
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 4-5pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm WF - Tang Wedding
BRAVO rehearsal 10am- VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC- Keepers of the Earth VNC- Keepers of the Earth
12:30 pm Camps, 8am-4pm Campout 1pm Campout to 11:30 am
WF - Hot Summer Nights BRAVO Rehearsal & Perf. BRAVO-Youth Concert VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
concert - 6:30 pm Concert 6pm 11 am 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
BRAVO Rehearsal & Perf.
Opera - 6pm
4:00 P.M. - M.O. 4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID 7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY
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VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - Invitational
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Soccer Tournament
VRD-FP-Rocky Mtn Co- VRD - Ultimate Frisbee VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi"s Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Invitational Soccer 8am-8pm (at FP &
Ed Classics, 8am-8pm League 5-8 pm ' 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm Tournament 5-8pm Soccer Field)
BRAVO-Classicai VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club BRAVO - Classical
concert 6:00 pm 4-5pm pm League - 5-8pm pm 6-8 pm Concert - 6pm
VRD-FP Soccer Camp, VRD-FP Soccer Camp, VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD-FP Soccer Camp, VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse
8am-4pm 8am-4pm 4-5pm 8am-4pm 4-5pm
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Soccer Camp, VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Soccer Camp,
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 8am-4pm . Camps, 8am-4pm 8am-4pm
VNC - Outdoor Adven. VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Outdoor Adven. VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
Camp, 9am-2pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camp, 9am-2pm Camps, 8am-4pm
BRAVO rehearsal 10am- VNC - Outtloor Adven. VNC - Outdoor Adven.
12:30 pm Camp, 9am-2pm Camp, 9am-2pm
WF - Hot Summer Nights BRAVO Rehearsal & Perf. VNC - Flyfishing, 9;30am-
concert - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
BRAVO Rehearsal & Perf.
Pops Concert 6pm
4:00 P.M. PAID 4:00 P.M. - M.O. 4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. PAID 4:00 P.M. - PAID
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1999 FORD PARK SCHEDULE
AUGUST
Sunday Monday , Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - Triple Crown
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Soccer 8am-8pm (at FP
VRD - Invitational VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD - Triple Crown Soccer VRD - Triple Crown Soccer & soccer field)
Soccer Tournament League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-8pm (at FP & soccer 8am-8pm (at FP & soccer TOV-LB - Schofield
8am-8pm (at FP & VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball field) field) Wedding, 175 pp,
Soccer Field) 4-5pm pm League - 5-8pm VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse 8am-4pm 6-8 pm WF - Vail Internat'I
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 4-5pm VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse Dance Festival - Perf.
WF - VIDF Load in VNC - Outdoor Adven. VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis pm 4-5pm 7:30 pm
Camp, 9am-2pm Camps, 8am-4pm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
WF - Vail Intemat'I Dance VNC - Outdoor Adven. Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm
Festival - student rehearsal Camp, 9am-2pm VNC - Outdoor Adven. VNC - Outdoor Adven.
WF - Vail Internat'I Dance Camp, 9am-2pm Camp, 9am-2pm
Festival - rehearsal VNC- Keepers of the Earth VNC- Keepers of the Earth
Campout 1 pm Campout 11:30 am
WF - Vail InternaYl Dance VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
Festival - rehearsal 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
WF - Vail Internat'I Dance
Festival - performance
7:30 pm
7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY - 7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY - 7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY -
PAID PAID PAID
MI
Ampst
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VAGF - Ansell/Dixon
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Wedding 11am-2pm (80
VRD - Triple Crown VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club pp)
Soccer 8am-8pm (at FP League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm VRD-FP - Co. Ciay
& soccer field) VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse Court Championships,
WF - Vail Internat'I 4-5pm pm League - 5-8pm pm 4-5pm 8am-6pm
Dance Festival - Perf. VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis WF - Vail Internat'I
7:30 pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 4-5pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Dance Festival -
WF - Vail Internat'I Dance VNC - Outdoor Adven. VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Outdoor Adven. VNC - Outdoor Adven. performance 7:30 pm
Festival - rehearsal Camp, 9am-2pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camp, 9am-2pm Camp, 9am-2pm
WF - Vail InternaYl Dance VNC - Outdoor Adven. VNC- Keepers of the Earth VNC- Keepers of the Earth
Festival - rehearsal Camp, 9am-2pm Campout 1pm Campout 11:30 am
WF - Vail Internat'I Dance WF - Vail Internat'I Dance VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
Festival rehearsal Festival - rehearsal 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
" 11:30 am
WF - Vail Internat'I Dance
Festival - performance
7:30 pm •
7:00 A.M. - ALL DAY - 4:00 P.M. • PAID 4:00 P.M. - PAID
PAID
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9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VRD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - Vail Valley Youth
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
WF - Vail Internat'I VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club & soccer fleld)
Dance Festival - League, 5-8pm ' 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm TOV - LB - S/M wedding
performance 7:30 pm VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD- Sand Volleyball VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 WF - Co. Shakespeare 300-400 pp, Canopy
VRD-FP - Co. Clay Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & pm League - 5-8pm pm Festival performance, 6-10 only, 8am-6pm
Court Championships, soccer field) VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth pm wedding around 3-4 pm
8am-6pm VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & VRD - Vail Valley Youth VAGF -
4-5pm soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Szarabajka/McElveen
VRD,FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis soccer field) Wedding, 11 am-2pm
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm 4-5pm Camps, 8am-4pm VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse (300 pp)
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- 4-5pm
7pm 7pm Camps, 8am-4pm lpm VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis WF - Co. Shakespeare
WF - Colorado VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- WF - Co. Shakespeare Camps, 8am-40m Festival performance, 6-
Shakespeare Festival 7pm Festival performance 6-10 VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- 10 pm
load- in WF - Co. Sliakespeare P.M. 7pm
Festival rehearsal VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. - PAID 4:00 P.M. - PAID
4 .
Au9ust
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
URD-FP Adult Softball VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD-FP Adult Softball 5- VRD - Vail Valley Youth
5-8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
VRD - FP VAC 8@8, VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth & soccer field)
running race (lower Soccer 4-5pm (at FP'& Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & TOV-LB MacEachron
Bench)-7am-noon soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) wedding 1-7pm, 300-
VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VNC - Hike VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club 400 pp - TENT
League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm 6-8 pm 8am-4pm 6-8 pm WF - MacEachron
VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 VRD - FP Youth LaCrosse Wedding
4-5pm pm 4-5pm pm 4-5pm
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP BiII Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bili Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm lpm .
VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
29 30 31
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis
Camps, 8am-4pm Camps, 8am-4pm
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP &
soccer field) soccer field)
VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike
League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD - Vail Rugby Club 6-8 .
7pm pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
7pm
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday Monday . Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
~ 2 3 4
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Vafley Youfh VRD-FP Labor Day
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Softball Tournament,
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) 8am-7pm
VRD - Pepi's Soccer Club VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
6-8 pm 7pm 7pm
VRD-FP Bill Wright Tennis VNC - Hike VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
Camps, 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 4pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC -
7Pm Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
VRD-FP Labor Day VRD-FP Labor Day VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Softbail Tournament, Softball Tournament, 8am- Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
8am-7pm 7pm soccer field) soccer field) soccer fieid) soccer field) & soccer fleld)
VRD - 8on8 Soccer VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
League, 5-8pm lpm lpm 7pm 7pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC - Hike VNC - Hike VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
7pm 9am-3pm 8am-4pm 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am 15
4
Sep~er~b~r
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
VRD- FP Flag Football VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
8am-4pm Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) & soccer field)
VRD - 8on8 Soccer ' VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
League, 5-8pm 7pm 7pm lpm 7pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC - Hike VNC - Hike VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
7pm 9am-3pm 8am-4pm 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) & soccer field)
VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm 7pm 7pm lpm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC - Hike VNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
7pm 7pm 8am-4pm 4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
26 27 28 29 30
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP &
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer fieid)
VRD - 8on8 Soccer VNC - Hike VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
League, 5-8pm 9am-3pm 7pm 7pm
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC - Hike
lpm 7pm 8am-4pm .
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1999 FORD PARK SCHEDULE
OCTOBER
Sunday Monday . Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
soccer field) & soccer field)
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5-
7pm
UNC - Flyfishing, 9:30am-
4pm
VNC -
Nature's Medicine, 9:30-
11:30 am
3 4 5 6 7 g g
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) & soccer fieid)
VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VRD-FP Co-Ed Softball, 5- VNC - Hike
7pm lpm lpm 8am-4pm
VNC - Hike
9am-3pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth VRD - Vail Valley Youth
Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 4-5pm (at FP & Soccer 8am-4pm (at FP
soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) soccer field) & soccer field)
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RESOLUTION NO. 14
SERIES OF 1998
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN DATED
DECEMBER 15, 1998 AS AN OFFICIAL ELEMENT OF THE VAIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND AS A VALID PLANNING DOCUMENT TO BE USED TO GUIDE REDEVELOPMENT AND
GROWTH IN THE LIONSHEAD STUDY AREA.
WHEREAS, Section 3-2-6 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail provides that the
Planning and Environmental Commission shall make and adopt a Master Plan for approval by the
Town Council for the physical development of the town; and
WHEREAS, the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was developed through extensive
participation by the public, the Planning and Environmental Commission, and the Town Council;
and
WHEREAS, the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is a reflection of the goals, desires,
and objectives of the citizens of the Town of Vail for the long term planning of the development of
the Lionshead study area; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has developed the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
in order to assist in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Lionshead area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission at its November 23, 1998
meeting recommended approval with conditions of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan is an appropriate long range planning document guiding growth and development within the
Lionshead study area as set forth in the document; and
WHEREAS, this plan may be utilized in part for the- implementation of a Downtown
Development Authority and the use of Tax Increment Financing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, dated December 15, 1998, is hereby adopted.
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is hereby adopted as an official element of the Vail
Comprehensive Plan and shall be utilized to guide growth and redevelopment activities in the
Lionshead study area. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan may be revised from time to
time to correct errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15 day of December, 1998.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: December 11, 1998
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
New Year's Eve
As we prepare for New Year's Eve, we need to discuss with the Council how you wish us to proceed
from a law enforcement perspective. As you will recall last July 4th we significantly increased the
presence of law enforcement. This was done at an additional cost of approximately $15,000 which
was funded through a supplemental appropriation. We have made tentative plans to hire additional
police officers for New Year's Eve. If this is not in accordance with your wishes please let us know
and we can modify these plans and proceed as we have in previous years.
Main Vail Roundabout Modifications
As you may recall, we were planning to construct an additional free right turn on the South Frontage
Road which would allow westbound traffic to access the I-70 on-ramp without entering the main
Vail roundabout. Obviously, we did not get this improvement constructed in the 1998 construction
season. This delay was due to the fact that we have not yet received authorization from the Federal
Highway Administration to construct this improvement. While we debated whether to construct it
without the necessary FHWA approvals, discretion being the better part of valor, we choose to
postpone this project until such time as we have the formal approvals from the federal government.
It is our intention to construct this improvement early next spring. I apologize for the delay in
completing this much needed improvement.
C~~ RECYCLEDPAPER
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Upcoming Meetings
12/22/98 & 12/29/98 Work Session have been canceled
1/5/99 WS
interview for marketing board members
1/5/99 TC
Resolution No. 1, Series of 1999, re: boards
2nd read Ord. No. 23, major SDD amend
appoint 3 marketing board members
1/12/98 WS
Marriott redevelopment joint discussion with PEC/DRB
Discussion of contract auditing services
discuss model traffic code
W. Vail & A-frame
RWM/aw
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MINLTTES
REGULAR MEETING
VAIL PARTC AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
_ Tuesday, November 10,1998
. Krueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Green Restaurant
1778 Vail Valley Dcive , ' .
Ca[led to Order at 9:06 a_m.
MEMt3CRS
PRESENT Ttass Davis, Chris Mofett, Steve Simonett~ and Nancy Stevens.
MEMBERS _
ABSENT Yt vvas notcd Bart Cuomo was absent without an excuse.
OTHERS
PR.ESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Sharon Geankoplis, Diane Johnsoa, Mike Qrtiz,
Jim Sanders, Jim Heber, SiLsanne Chardonl, Ernie Bender, prew Elcstrom,
Tom Gaylord, Rick Beveridge with WECMRD, YCevin Foiey, and Rhonda
Hiclanan.
PUBLIC INPUT ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA I4evin thanked the Youth Services staff for doing an Qutstandin- job on the
Trick-or-Treat Trot in Lionshead. He said he woufd (oak into the -
statemenc recentiy printed in a letter conceming pxrking at the Athletic
Fields during the World Championships.
Barry BiegIer, Winnie Marcum, Shannon Acrostrong, Jan Biegfer, and Jill
Fusey voiced their concerns regarding a possible staff change. Ross
thanl:ed them for their input and charged Piet with investigating the matter.
APPROVAL OF
OCTOBER 14, 1998
MINUT'ES Steve motioned ta approve the minutes_ Chris seconded. Passed
unanimously.
BEItRY CREEK 5"'
FILLING Rick Bcveridge with WCCMRD was present ta inquire iFVRD would be
interested in moving fdrwarci with jointly deveioping recreation facitities at .
the Berry Creek 5' Fitling. Cucrent(y WECMRD is daing a survey of
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what people think is needed at that Iocation. It was noted VRD would not
be interested in funding buildings, however die TQV, who has 60%
inierest in that property, might be. VRD wpuld be inierested in the
programminb, If WECMRD would get a long-ierm Iease and also tal;e the
leacl, VRD would be interested
3-YFAIt PLANS Boh wetzt over ihe 1999 - 2001 plans_ He stated these were refinements
and revisions of previous year's plans and budgets,
. RESTAURANT LEASE
AND CAPITAL - IMPROVEMEN'TS After reviewing the letter from Patricia Gray eoncerning the strueture of
the monthly rental payment, it was agreed that if the bottam line amount
didn't change, the schedule that she came up with would be fine. Nancy
moved to accept her schedule. Steve seconded. Passed unarumously.
The deck expansion was fotwarded to the Town of Vail Community
Development Departrnent to see if the requirement of adding one pari:ing
space per 8 people could be avoided. However, YRD should pursue
looking into enclosing the current patio.
DOBSON UPDATE The arc:hitects Are meeting with Jim and Piet prior to going to the DR,B
meeting Decennber 2" and the PEC maeting December 14'" with new
drawings.
LEAGUE PLAY Sharon ptesented the times and dAys the league presidents toId her they
would prefer. The Directors made these suggestiotis fur the 1999 Senior,
Men's, and Ladies' teagues: 1) Use the $45 rate for a one-time member
guest event. Each league membzr has three guest rates of $45, nat to be
used in July or August. 2) Seniors have Monday morriings to play, Iimit is
three hours. 8:05 -11:05. 3) Passholders have first chaice For those ttree-
hour tee times. Non-passhoiders and guests are on standby. 4) During the
shoulder season (May, June, September, and October) guests are welcome.
BOARD MEMBER
rNPUT Diane Johnson wanted approval from the Directors to change the feas for
the New Year's Eve evenL She proposes a$10 advanced Eagle County
student rate, a$12 non-tocal advanced rate, and $15 at the dooc. Chris
motioned to apprave. Nancy seconded_ passed unanimously.
Steve snggested having an adult e:vent heid at Dobson for the millenium
and tv move the Ravic event for those ander 21 to another locatioa. Diane
said she would Iook into the availabiiity af another location.
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W4RK SESSION Chris motioned to cancel the worksession scheduled for Tuesday,
November 24, 1998_ Steve sec:anded. Passed unanimous]y.
EXECC.MVE SESSI4N Nancy motioned to go into Executive Session at 10:30. Ross secon,ded.
Passed unanimously.
ADJOUR:NMEN'I'
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Nancy Stevens, Sec tary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant
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On Tuesday, December 15, at 11:30 a.m., the County Commissioners will visit The Family
T.eaminb Center in Fdwards to cpend cnme time with the children playing on their new ouldoor
play equipment purchased with at $10,000 grant providcd by the covnty.
Attached you will find a press release to accompany the story.
The Family Learning Center is located at 31.626 Highway 6&24 in Edwards, just East of
Squaw Creek Road, on the South sidc of thc road.
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Eagfe County, Colorado AWMD WINNER
For more infortnalion_
Kathlcen Forinash
328-8858
Board of County Commissiooers take a Receas
Eagle- On Dccember I Sth, at 11:30 a.m., Esgle County Board of Gommissioners will talce
a special recess ta visit the Family Learning Center in Edwards and view the outdoor play
equipnienl that wxs purchdsed with a$10,0U0 grant from the county's Child Care Quality and
Availability program. The play ground cquipment wa.o. a final step in preparing the Farnily
Learning Center for its opening in pctober.
ln 1998, the Child Care Quality and Availability grants have assisted 12 day care centers
and day care homes to expand their child care capacity by 253 chiidren. A total of $26,716 has
been disbursed through this special grant to the county from the Colvrado 17ivision of Child Care.
Child ca.re providers have matched these improvements with another $15,789_
With dn approximately 80 percent of women in thc warkforce in Eagle County, it is
estirnated that t 70U-2000 ehildren are in need of child care. Current licensed cluld eare preigrams
can provide care to around 1000 children, "'t'hese one-time grants are to help new child care
pragrams get licensed and started a.nd help existing child care pmgrams expand their capacity or
imprnve the quality of their child care," aecording to Kathleen Forinash, Director dfHealth and
Human Services_
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500 BRQADiWAY, P.O_ BC( 950 • EAGLE, CO 91631 • PHONE (970) 328-8805 • FAX (970) 328-7207
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Recess 2-2-2
The county has been awarded an additiona,l $33,000 to support cxpftnsion an.d quttlity
improvements over the next seven months. To be cligible for funds, programs must provide year
round, full day cRre, be licensed or in the process of Iicensing, and be willing to accept referrnls
from the county's Child Care Assistance Progratn. For more information or to request
applicslaons, ca11 Forinash at 328-8858. .
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called Color.idu's "nlain Slrcol Ihrougli l.he
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Ioy,liw.iY woulil Iinl< a ch,un (Wink•rcunnc ded tilci
arcas and lhcir accuiup.iuying sccuud hunies, strii)
in,illti and p;irlcing luls. IL \%niild Lr Jusl likr liu•
lughiy urg:iuiwJ rcwrls ul thu i;urupcnn Alpti.
"1 Ic(l llml tuci-ling chiUcd rivall., I ;:ins:iui'r,
cxccu6ivc dir-ecLur ul, the Cuhiradu iVildlifi~
r , ' ,'f" x r ~~s~`•r+~ ; ~ e 1'cdcration, pn•un:u•ily u gruup nl'huntci:ti. °Whu s,iys
wc wanl lo bc nnythin}; Iilcc the Alp,v..
ICs a yucsliun uLhenti have niw bvcn nskiug na
,,~•+'~:e*~',+~#?~ f lhcy viuw gruwLli nlun!; I 70,
a aumcliuus dirncl-
J fumcd highw:iy Iinlcing Ucnvrr ti, IuRh-alUludu
; _ , ~ wetilcni Culortitlue\Iro.oly, f i0 ilrtvors
p,i.n by 829
- ~ slu Lrails scrvcd by ]'l-I lill,s :ihil gonJnl,is wil,liiu (iO
- ~ ~ ules. Il:~y (idtls and sa{;ehrunh are I;c,t I;~~. inR ~cay.
n ln I:ulury ouUoLs .inol cundu dvvvlolnnwul.~, whilf•
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higli huusing liricr:; Lurn uianv wuticcr.; uilu conr
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uiufcrs ~vhu inust <Irn~c 50 niil~•s nvrr nim,nt..un
1~; ~•F i ' . passes lu Ihau:h alluf'daWc liuusin(; 11/('.V. I li23136l.
Sumc rc Llus vatiL Lu-wi•sl, nrl,work ul~grutcing
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muunL:un ciLivs as Uw betil ufnll posniLlo in-ban :uid
~r F rur,d wur9ds. 7'hc ro~nrt luwns nfli,l jnL. sumc-
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t-- linics wulLp.iyingjoIn - iu ;i bn•,iutiliil s0ting.
ULherti s.iy the curridnr iti he:idcd in thi• wront:
dncctiun. Funncr llonvcr (',ithulic Archbishup J.
Francis Stnflurd w:irnccl in 19114 uCa "Uiomc-Park
A"'^" ~ 'allcrn,ilc rc:dily' fur lhnse wlio luivc lhc mnni•v lu
purchasu cntr;ince," while oulsnlc the itrs, nprmvl-
`k= f;~+..f~ ~}y ing bullivr znnes tu'v uccu ~io~l I~ t' ~
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wiw sorvICo 1,110
ro~orls.
•1'licse hiRh altiLwlc onginrs uf nitcn,v ecunumir.
aclivily did jiuL appcar ovcrniy;liL l;vcre }'i.u~. un
inuunL:tins ~thi~rc baind:; ul .hro~~
, . ,lill ci.imhrr in t.lu~
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~3~ rc nr~~ slu Ir,iiL. ~.:inot li~~i h:irl~ln-•,~I,
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haulod in (rutn Jdahu ur ~lonl.~u.i.
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hothouse
cuiNtnurd fr»m pn;;c I
at Vail Resurts, may turn uut to bc an act of vnndal-
;it ils t,ro:ilusl dinirnsion, V:iil is :1 hngo I;u•tmy i~m unrrlntcd in t.hv I:irCrr istinos ;illlic.ting Cnlor:idn
«'ilhuiil >tnnkesl:ic{cs. 11 vx 10,000 IWOllIv aI. il_e hlci rminlry (IICN, 1 Vf1/!)t{).
Ionir rosorts, ;ind, in ;idditiun Lu sl<iing, ul7ers Iful fur now, Ihc lims h:rvecomc to symbulizc
i.Vrnin1~ ,nmvninhilinj~ ,ind :in :ill-wrnlhrr v.~c;iLifnr Ulr un. lorcurr,•ul.ti of (,Iq)usitinn crv:ilrd bY runnw;iV .
:il. ISetrviv (;rrcIc lh:iL n•crr:ilion;il d.-velnpnnrnt in Ihc I-70 cnrridor.
lc:uls to :i Yvnr round Allhnugh f lir p"licr do not alipx-•u• clnsr. In :in
,4. nuLduor icr, nnl: Undrr arresL, agrouli un Ihr fnnRc uflhc cnvironmmiLal
considonition :u•r trams movomrnt - 1?:irlh l.ihi•riliun i•'ranL - luae rlnimed
tu cunncct ils tiki nrons rospnneihililv "in the n:inue of the Cnnnda Ivns." ~
In Ihuse :11, As pn,n, ;ind Vu 1's prrmi l. Ill ilti nlci ;11r•1 hy'l,i pmr-
Lu ullier snntviunlcing miil untu
:idddo,11;11 Fure.,t tiervice I:111d camc unly ..»f~ yt a..-..-.
~~c:ir rni~nd :~l Ara~r.ihnc a(li~r :i hittor h.ittli~ nifli onvnnnmont:ilists.''hcy y~p ~"~~i Rasin. s:ud Lhi• I:md in qucstian w:is impurtanl h:ihital for
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13olo~v the moun- tho rnn• C.~n:id:i Ivnx, :in :iniinnl Ih:~l h:~s comt• lo L ---r~ff~.L+}L+?t1! ~
W# 1 I:uns LhaL housc tipr,i- tiland ns :i sin riq;:ilo lur brnndrr wurncs about I.hc
cinus tiki runs ;ind iml>;icty of drvolopm,i~t on tlii, nalurnl world. HOUSES FOR THE WORKERS AND THE PI,AYERS: Tf211
~ cx~~onvivc hnin~~n lics Crilics of;ill siirl, cl,iiin lh:iL V~iil is fori~vi~r
the Vail VnlloY, n nar- Lrnnsfurming the high cuuntry:ti gcography. Denver Also st:irring in the drnma could be W:ill Slreet
row atrip of Iand thflt nnd Boulder-based em•ironmentnl groups ftnd com- PlaYers Leon Black and Carl Icahn, tvho between
must nccommodate mon if sometimeti rocky ground with hunters and
rivers and creeks, ns residents of n~~arhy tnwns, nll renclin~; to what they them made off with another :~124 million.
CHILLED: Diane wcll as Infcrstatc 70 sec as thcir sharcd encmy. corporate-stylc touriem. V~il: Thc 7'V,Shom.couid fcaturc camcos by the
Gansauer (Colorado huGinoss~~s ~nd ~olf rich and fnmous w6o comc and ~;o amid thc fnux
Wildlile f=edera(ion Rnvari;in architecture: Motornla boss John Galvin,
cuurscs. V.li] attracLS moncy :inel powcr Wall Strcel monerymun ?Icnry )Cravis, asLronauts John
pho(o) It is hcrc that Lhc
7'elevisiun pruducers haven't gotfen around to it, Clenn anJ Scott Carpenter, and politicians llan
stru{;gIe for space is but Vail would be as rich n source of mnterinl for a QtiiY1e, Jack Kemp nnd Ross Perot. All of these people,
ficrccst_ I Ivm. :i one-bc<Ir,xmi npprhnent renls (or suap as the Texns oil scene wns for the show, Dnllas. uf course, have permanent homes elsewhere, but
$900 Per »>oildh, and Lo{;Ie County's vacancy rnte is l/rn! could sLar formcr Va{l Resort owner George they're not alone in havinR second homes in Vnil; 72
0 03 pi•rcrnt, the lowi•sl in the slnto. Cillrtl, whu doclnred b;uikrupley but whu wns krpt fx`rcent of its hnuSinR is dewoted la secnnd home:;, tiome
ll is in thiti v:illey thnt resrnlment and 1'rutilr;i- on the slci nrrn's payrull nL $1. ; million .i yeac When owned by peuple with incnmes in excess of $G75,000
tion hm•e pvaked. ]t it possiblc thnL Ihv Oct. 19 V;iil wenL public I;ist yrar and il5 tilock bc};an trad- y. 1?conomisis attrihutc the multiplication of
.ii:8on, «~hich cau.~~d $1'L million in dainn gc Lo n annualV
rnajor ski IiR, a restauranL ond hvo other buildinFs n Ilion`t iastnrt treet,
ow 'n` .ski nR k~rtpirr' clsewhcrc2.1 second humes in large pari to bnby boomers who wn-
tinuc to renp mnncy in Wn11 Street's bu11 market.
7'hc 9,500 permanent resi-
, a _ dents of ihis now-sprnwling vil-
CO/J1 INcfJ~RI.
S- lage, who occupy a minority of
~ ~ ~ f ? ~ v~nc No R7'H
D I ~ the housing, could serve as
_A*\ extras on celp out the cnmera
crew.
ll ` ~ f(.501 r Thc concenLrntion oC
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wcalth and political inllucnce
~~`~Y Lnn(i~ ' hns mndc the resort n power
MOUN7qIN ~ that would lakc the 7'V Vni[
1 Krcmm1,ng E~..~ ~,'IN7E.R f~ right into the Whitc House. To
citc an environmental example,
~ 6 0 \ IL LovELnNp ~Fle ~J formcr President Ger~ld Ford,
^ ' ~<< n part-timc Vail Vallc resi-
'I - • : dent, inllucnced then President
i' ~ • - „
r} ^ I° ,~l' o~ L - Gcorgc I3ush's late 1980s'veto
of the Denvcr area'.s proposed
Glenwood
~g1e ~fi/1PR HOE a proj ct that woulcli hnve hurt
rrsort tnwns thal wanled lho
I~ LUNLI 6~I1 L,'~ ~t~~\~U1 I~--0 ' w:iti~r llenvcr sought Ln divcrt
1 fcasLward out of thc mountains.
2"-, B[AVER " . ^ OLher connections are q
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[ Ca~tbndaie 'L~isalE ci<[er,
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W ~ ~ ~L elcr and cozicc Vicc Prrsidcnl
AI (7nrc dropped in for a New
Leadv~ Yr;u•:ti l:vi• tiLry I:ist yc:ir nL the
NA IONAL
~ hrimc of Vail Resorts' CEO
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F~1 q `51 ` M~~NT~IN Q Adam Aron. Vaii hns strong tics
J ~RE-.Sf E(J~ ~rn~les` ~ / ~ 1~/? ~ to the Democratic Party
through its leqal firm of
UTTE ~~PEI~ Brownstcin, FIyatt, Farber, and
- - , ~ Strickland.OfNorm
Rrownstcin, Denvcr'.s 5280
ma{;nzine Sairl: "Whrn
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Fonner Catholic Archbishop of Denver,
1994 Pastoral Lettcr:
GG I~c Liu~e wl~cn Llu• "Vesl-rii 51nl
Tarultl hir nvcrluul;r~) :u; si ii:.i,rvx~
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uf rniply, if Lc;iuLilul, :;uliLucli, lia:; luii};
~ since pustiutl. 'Phc current, cxpiusiun uC
1?ronL ]tangc growLL
. has il,s pcrallet in ~ ; .
cuulmuuiLies
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LhrouE;huul,t.lir
uiowiLains, wh(!rc
~S " ' ~ f I.hc pliysical :and
j'• 'I (
;r. „ ' ; .~+aL~ a Iy social environi»enls
f~are Car more ti•a6ile
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{;engraphy.'l'hc iuipacL nf7,rowUh, :iL
°'T Llic l)uuuul levcl, is llicrcfi~ru uiucli
inurc imunedi:aLc, draiua(ic and cost,ly
uu l.lic Wcslcrn Slopc than ulong tlio
Froni, KanE;e.
"Gruw(,lI nnusL bc pnvdenL, vdu•icd ;wd
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susluin:abla ll, is unCair ancl unrcaLsLic
Lo `lodk up'so much of naLuru iu, lu Jn o-
q, vcrit Llic `prcad of ecuilumic acLivily. 13u1
~9 ty,~r :ill 2;ro~eLl~ nlutil, bc calil~raLed lu ri~iuuin
lA7a. . •r+1,,. Y~f~" ~ ..~n~nw .?r
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~ in L.il:iucc wiLli natw•c. Iluuiail Iioin;;,
niusL ticL ati sLewurclti uf LI~e ezirlli, r:~Llu~r
PVIW`+5^.tF~;~,~°±r~' t~'1.~ ~!3 .,cr---,.i . `r n?4""F'*' -.w V+~?^br •
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Rr- an conyuerors and esl,racLors; ~ve inu5t
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develop a I~rul,ernal relat,ionslup wit(i Lllc
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~ , _ , . - ~ ~ ~s~ ,~~„~.,s'~-~`~ elivirunmenL Kevereuce liir crrnLwn,
-'~_c.. . rese~7 .~.,~iti.~.s_r ° • ,,~A~'M. ~2C it ~1~'Z "~'"`"i`P~lv, !~-0.~G}~•`~~t°#`°"~!~ founclecl uii ticlf-retil.r:iliii, :;L.ind, iii clir('cl.
cuntcasl tu Lllc past buuln-aud-busL cycles
~,.6.Yli ~°~a~t l..k .1tic:id.~. 'F.1J.kvffi3_k.+l .asY~l ~R~YHiiklk~ ~ ~Sl~atyl Y4 , , ~ • oCColoradoti ccuuoniy.
ile Valley, top, are betler than lony commutes. Below, a trophy home west of Vail (Allen Best photos). ~ l'he dangcrs of a lupsidedly
Lourism-dependenC coiumerce are iLs
ccunomic sliallowness nd Lhe dama~;e
a
t^ Hctiurls iti lhriviu~; becnusc iL h;iti Icnincd Lu ~;cL n
V largcr and lurgcr purliun of Lhc uun-hll-Lickcl moucy iL will iullic6 by overusiug Lhc envirou-
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spcnl iu and :iruuud ils resurls. luonl.
AI'rom 1990 Lo 1997 in Summit CuuuLy, homc Lo "Il'l,lte diSLillCl licauLy OI'COloCado-
four ski arcas, skicr nunibcrs grew 17 percent, whilc une lnigli6 say iLs (ot'm or soul -i'esides
i full-Lunc populatian spurtcd 44.1 pcrccnl. Itulail
anywhcrq siu-cly iL iuusL dwcll, aL lc.isl ti;ileti lurclicd upw;ird, by % pcia•iiL p.url, uf I.hc ycaur, iu I.hc char.iclirr uf l,liis
Laglc Cuunly, Iwmc Lu V:ul aud Licaver Crcck,
morc than kc >t iacc Nvith a ll'l ~crccul ruwUi in high counLty aud lls pcopla And jusl, as
~ ~ 1 111111Illfii(jP y,~ ' I I 1 ~ iL is possiblc for u pei•son I.o loac l~is or
,s,' rclail sales. Evcry~vhcrc in thc curndor, job growth
in wfial ArchListiup Sl:ifliird uillcd Ulc ••Icisurc l1CP SOUI Li11'OUgit Al11CtImC of It1dilICC-
~t~.. w..w ~4t'a~•`.h`~ .
ouistripqed pupulalion {;roivth. C1lCC, 50 COlOI'8d0 CAIl lOSe 11.8 di5Li11cLiVC-
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l:cononoc diversilicaliun hns bccn nccom ~anicd uclvs, iLs Soul. :is .i comuIuniLy Uy lailin~;
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liy intluslry cunsulidatiun V:iil Ird'by buYing lu pay aLLonLiull Lu Lllc .cllangas nuw LaIC-
13reclccnritlgc and Koynlonr IntrawcsL, Canad:i's slei Inr; plaCC Utl LI1C Wesl,el'll S1UpC."
1Sru%c1wlcin ~ isil. l':ipitul Ilill. U.S. Son:iLui:v lolluw R;ianl, then b0ut:6l Cuppmr hluuntaiu and invcslcd
hun duwn thc hall. '1'cd licnncilv r.ills him t6c lOlst aGG million in ski and mal cslalc oper.ilions.
Scuator Bill Clinluu lakes his culls." Thc magazine Intr.iwest calls itsdf Nurth Atncnca's biggest devcl-
dc•scriLed unc of Lhc IeF:al finn's principals, Stevc upcr of mounlain rcnl cstailc; aL Coppcr 111ount;iin. Pete Michaelson
F:ubi'r, ,i. llcnVVr's nuosL inlluonliul individuul. iCti in lhe firsl phasc ul'a $450 niilliuu invcslmenL in Lebal advisor, Colorado WildlifC
Vail licsurls E;ivcs gencruusly to candidaLcs on ski aud real esl:ile uperations. IL alsu is dcvcluping a Federation•
bulli sidi~, of thc sislc. llu lhusc campai~;n contriLu- massivc basc arc.~ of 4,600 housing units at ~
tions }icld tavors frum govcrnmcnC? Vciil Acsorts Iicystone in a joinL vcuture wilh Vail ResorLs. GG~ /~y preferred alLernative is tor
gainecJ Culuradv inarkel sl~are 16at teclered on Ll~c bleanwhilc, Steamboat, north of the I-70 corridor, 1Vl.ti>>e U.S. Forest Service to stop
edge of :intrtrust percenlages when iL bought oul has become part of the American Skiing Co.'s string direeLly subsidizing ski areas by run-
Ralslun I'unn;i'. 13rcckcnndgo and licystonc ski oCski arcas froui Mainc to•California. nin6 aiuultimillion-dollar promo6ional
arc.i, Iast ycar 1'et il h.ul tu spin o1T only Uhc smalL SLorics of conlmucd acquisiLions abound. Evcr
campaign Lo aLtract skiers, and to sLop
ish Ar:ipahuc ISnsin CuinpolLLurs aicil 1i0u1. since Vail represenlatives said thcy wanted to add •
morc resorLs, Crestcd iSuUc and 7'clluride arc ~~~~~rect,ly subsidizin6 Ll~e ski industry
Tear-round Ieisuce thought to bc on Vail's shopping list. , by never seeing an expansion plan they
13uL [hc boam alung I-70 isn'L riding solcly on Soinc locals arc not plcased. Vicki Shaw, head of didtl't like. Nlake the ski areas do real
pulitic:il cluut. Gruwlli is aIso tluc lo thc crc.iLiun of lhe ]Iigh Counlry CiLizens'Alliancc in CresLed lnlLi6ati0il: Foi• every acre they impact,
sunuucr ccunuiuics, says Furd Fnck, nn eculwmist 13uLle, says she docsn't bclicve Vail Itesorls will buy make Lliem proLecL two in Lhe samc
rctaincd by lhc Furest Scrvica As n resull, lhc Lenn lhc ski arca in her town. Nor does she want it Lo vicinity with perpetual easements. My
"ski lown" is nuw a inisno,ncr.'1'he "al6scason happen: prefeired alternative is for the ForesL
msores" ufCer surnmer cuncerts, lecture serics, and "As much as wdye had our differeuces with the Service to stop ignoring tl~e ~roken
shops and scrvices. Such amenitics make aging baby current owners, lhey are accessible to us. We run
bnumors n Gut-I:ruwing Se{;nii•nl of lhe su-called "nl:i inlo them on Uhc sLrccL. If Vail boughl Cresled coiumitinents to mitigate already inade
Luwns'; Lle iucdian ngc is nuw uvcr :IS. IiuLlc, wdd bc duuling willi n vcry dillcrcnl animal. 111 prevlous plnns.
'I'he pricicst rcal est:ile is slill luund alougside We didn't likc lhe precedeuL thcy scl iu dealing tvith "A'IY preferred all,ernaLive is also Lo
lhc ski slupcs, but gulfis altracling mure nnd murc the Lown of bLnturo." el1COUCiIbC Slri:lll-SCHlC lOgblilg IIIId
pcoplc. Just fivc [zulf courses opened ncarby in VaiPs grazing on Lhe public lands, like before
firsl 30 ycars, but (ive murc uponod in the next f'our R,lpples wliite snow beCatne gold, wlilch might
ycars; nine murc :vc plnnncd. Vnil's slrugglc wilh MinLurn, a down-homc Ihr-
diversify Lhe economic and social com-
It'ti p;irl of a largcr Lrcud LowarJ diversilicaliun i»er railruad Lown of 1,100 residents Lhat was seL-
- of cuslumer5, activilies .~nd incoiue sources. muni6y. ~1y preferred alteruaLive is for
I,Icd in 1887, has scnl ouL ripples. Vail Resorls, a li(t: Lsxx Lo be upplted as a condlLlmt of
Sl:iing Lhesc Jays is hiudlyjusL uboul skiing; iCs allicd wit6 Lwo watcr dislricls in Lhc Vail Vallc}',
abuul cu,isuminy: 1CS aLoul ciLing. ,uul shopping suad blinlurn lasL ycar, challenRing thc town's righL evcry 1''orc56 Seivice pei'tnit, Lo bc used
anci bu}'ing lrudcmnrkcd guods ailh rosurt names un lu usc 9.76 cubic fccl pcr sccond of Lhc 7 cfs u['wnlcr fot' H'il(l1ilC, open 5p.iCC, illld CconoiAic
thWni, Idus ilozi n. of ulhi•r •.rcvonuo cnh:incci:ti." Vail conri,uu"d on nezr pngc develupIrienL alI.CI'n21LIVCS.>,
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A cross-country skier
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looks toward Vail's . :
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famous flack Bowls
from the Super Qowl, in , .
the Vail expansion area
(Allen Dest photo)
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R'es- ort ex ,anslon ri s through
p p the h i country
rnnliniecd jrom yreurous page erable muscle - it's news when the corporation tracf. Those e(T'orts to claim title to the property -
doesn't get its way - with the so-called Uilman in which Vail has a 50 percent option - seem to be
it laid claim to in 1912. tract, where former mining assets could be trans- nearing success even as cleanup of a portion of the
Minturn, with an annual budget of $840,000, formed into part of a wealthy leisure colony. The land, n$60 million Superfund site, is ending.
fnlded its cards aRer spending more than $200,000 laiid becnme private during the mining boom of a Environmentalists, including some local residents,
IiFhting the suit. That $200,000 never even got the century ago. It consists of 6,000 acres - almost 10 fear another Vail-controlled real estate expansion
town a rntirt hcnring. square miles - of snmetimes rugF;ed, sometimes only a mile away.
nlmturn won a relntively small cash settlement high-altitude land lying betwcen Minturn and the
but lost its claim to 47G cubic feet per second of national forest land Vail Resorts just.begnn to Leaning on the lynx
watcr during the dry months of October to April. expand unto. Thus far, the major players in the ski industry
The valuc of those water riRhts has becn estimated Attempts to acquire the land originated with havc had things nlmost all their own way. Only
at $14 to $lf million. Vail may eventually bc able to formcr Vail owncr Georgc Gillett, who engaged sev- thosc who attempted to establish new ski areas on
use that watcr to make snow. cral Denver llwyers, beginning in 1989, to pay back- public lands have been defeated, usually by local
Vail Resorts also appcars to bc flesing its consid- taxes on the properties that make up the Gilma? opponents. But as the big ski companies continue to
tame and transform the mountains, they are run-
ning into an enemy that learned its skills fighting
mining, logging nnd dam-building: the environmen-
Anger on the Web tal movement. Md the environmentnlists' most pow-
crful wet+pons nrc the federnl Endangered Species
ichael Lewinski, writing in the Unofficial whistle pigs, wood mice, weasels and other ani- Act, the Clean Wnter Act nnd the Clenn Air Act, the
MStop SuperVail Website, mals that lived undcr those structures same weapons they have wielded against those now-
bcn.boulder.co.us/environmenWaiV, says that "I hope that the Earth Liberation Front is declining extractive industries.
a(ter the C)ct. 19 arson at Vail, e-mnil poured in. rending this. You have severely hurt our cause, The conflict between environmentalists nnd Vnil
"I've been called some extremely nasty nnd I pray thnt you nre cnught before an incident Resorts came to n visihle heo<I last year, when Vail
names," he writes. "'Nazi' seems the most popu- like this hurts or kills someonc, and before anoth- Resorts tried to expand its ski terrain by 25 percent
lar so fnr. er legitimate campaign to protect wilderness is onto a Forest Service roadless area. It was late to
"Ours is nnt the first movement to be hurt by damaged by your etTorts.' make a stnnd. Environmentalists nnd those con-
the ;ictiuns of an extremist who does nol repre- "To that end, I'in donatin{; $50 to the reward ~~rned about the social impacts nf a growing ski
tie~~~ the vicws of 99.99 pcrcent of those working fund for your cnpture and conviction." industry had been ineffectual in fghting u long lb r the causc, 1 create Web sites. In my meager LewinRki says he also wrote a Ietter to the series of resort expansions. I3ut this last one Icd the
spnre tine[ ivork li>r sncinl and environmenlal Earth First! Joetrnal in Tu{;ene, Ore., Ietling pco- critics to ciraw a line in the sand.
justice. 1 don't ect fires or support anyone who plc know tliat hc was "pissed at the I?LF" for Thc fight wan over the rarc Canada lynx, nnd
dors. Therds only so many ways I can say that I threakeninF; stepped-up vinlence. FLF's notice, the fact that its prime habitat lies between 8,000 tn
rcj(Tt vinlcncc cis a solution - that 1 don't sup- posted on the Web, said: "'fhis action is just a 11,000 fcet of clcvation - the samc habilnt favored
port it, ondorse it, or believe in any %vay that vio- warnin~;. We will be Uack if this greedy corpora• ~'y ~O1°nhill skiers.
Irnae will sulvo the problems wc fncc todoy. tion continucs tn trctipaxs into wild nnd wironded The opponenls had almost nothing going for
"Although I have nevcr been on Vail Mountain, areas. For our safet them. Planning for the expnnsion nnto wh~t the
y y and convenience, we P'orest Service called Category IfI lands had begun
I also reccived several e-mails from peoplc who strongly advise skiers to choosc othcr destina-
lnved the place nnd who were crusheJ by what the tions until Vail cnncels its inexcusable plans for right after Vail's last major expansion: the opening
lires destroycd. One pcrson wrotc:'I skicd lhcrc as expansion." of China Bowl in 1988-1989. That was grceted with
a child and grew to appreciate nature there. I Lewinski said the message "begins to justify a 12 percent growth in the number of skiers. Even
w ould like whorvcr it is thnt did thiF to know thnt giving the I'III powcr to investigate radicnl envi- then, everyone involved knew the lynx would be an
they arc responsible for killing n large number of ronmentalists as a'tcrrorist thrcat.'" ifiRUe, ond Vnil Resorte, nRer coneulting with the
Forest Service, ngreed to ovoid pockets of old growth
and wetlands in order to protect habitat.
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en in Colorado was illegally other species necd room as well, and are more
t lynx F
ar the sliroont Bowl area of t6e resort importunt than ski li(ts and skiers. The Forest
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er the animal had been placed Service's Ryberg predicts listing the lynx will make
the state5 endangered species list. Then in 1989, life "much more complicated" ti~r exisling resort.ti
. pmbnLlc lyux pnrinl.:: wcri~ dinruvi•red in Supcr Ruwl, L6;i1. wauL Lu ~;ruw.
`p:uL nf thi• proposcd C:ilry~~~ry III i•xp:insiun unlo Mc;inwhilo, wiLh Lhc hclp ol' funds pruvided 4V
'lUbI1C I:III(I. A5 the ForesL Service oiuvcd lu approve Vail 1{esorLs, Lhu nL:kLe pLans Lu reslure 40 lyux lliis
the ezpansiun, wil6 modi(icaLicins best described as wiuLer to the San Juau nlounL:ains, wilh anoLher 90 Ec! Ryberg
"no net loss tu Iynx habiLal,'` cnvironmenlal groups planncd for ncxt win6cr soulhwcst of Lcadvil?c. No Forest Service winter sports
pnodded thw U.S. llinh anrl Wildlifi! Scrvicc lu lirr- romLruducl,iun is plniuncd al V:iil iltielf, bi•causc somc pro(;rent :ltbttini5fralor
in:illy lisl IIIo nnim:il ns I.hn:alenivl or vnd;ingcmd. biolngisls ti:t,y I-70 cunvlricLs uud spliLs the h;J,itai,. for the Rocky Mowitain Rcgion:
In,tc:ul, Uic Fish aud 6Vili((ili! Scrvicc uvorrulcd
ils fiuld biuloRisLs and reiu5cd Lo IisL Llic animal. A GC ut' visiou iv ba5ic ~~I,y s~x~llcd uuL
Icdcr:~l judgc lalor 1urce~l tht, a~;encV Lu tecuntiider IIl LI1C rol'CSL u;
it, decisiun, anJ uuW fhe I}•nx iti .ilmusl cerLnin lo ~4 plans that wet'e
bc proposed fur lititing next suiumcr. conlpleLc`d tn I,iic
I:111 .i G61iv:il li.tinl~ ~~ill f iini'. Irno I:ilr t'. .i~li~~•1 .'w.t e,* #s mv>;•.°` ~
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Uu• pui,ult ux~~:insiuu I,.iniiuuiuvnt.ilitiLn bclicvc
Lcuucucluus ai ricJ-
tl.~c I~um.~t Sor~•tco sliould h.~vc honurcd the cpinl I.
ul Lhc l~;ndan{;~~rcil Sp~~cicti.lcL I»~ dclayinR the ski 6y iu l.l~c duwnl~ill
i• ~',"++e
ski indusLiy has 7:
xprin iun. ~Insti•ad, altur Llir 1T.5. 1•`isi~ and ~
• 1Vildlili Scrvicc g:i~•o its unullici:il Oli, the I~uri•tit Co1nC oii ~1nc in L~u: F;~,d ;
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tionici :IuUinni.oJ liri~ iuUml;:ind iu,ul-buildin~; l.~sl, lr> ye:~rti. 5umc ~ •s i .
in tlio ;ura Ucl. IG 7'fucc d;iys lalor. the artiunixLs at'c.is h.NC becn
=lruclc. reLrofiLlcd two or Lhrec Limes in t,crms
Jaspcr Carltun, uaccutirc dircclm• of the of upliill ca}iaciLy, on-mownLain restau-
liuuldrr. Culn.-bMsed Brocln(4rsily Lcgnl Fuundaliun,
rauLs, grooming and snowmalcing.
alun{; %cith lhc n:ilwn;il gruup, 1)riendcrs u(
\1'iI~Ilifc. on~~unli'd tho I,~~~sull. Ih:it li~rccd [h~~ fod- Wc'rc i~ow in l~c u~iddlc ol~ rc~~isii~~
~~rnl x~„,•r„n~cnt to uicct thc, lynx. I.I~:il, pl.in liOr Llic WliiLc Kiviv N:il.iunal
,.\~.~~'ro fi0ulinF; ouixi~lccs tu thnik thal ~vc cau „ FuresL. IL's guinh Lu I~e livcly cliscuti-
cuntinuc down lhis sauic putli with rcunpanl yion aboul, Ll1c nexL vision. 'l'hct'c is a
gruwlh ;uld contiuuc t(i hnvi, specics likc the lynx," lot ol'pOl.Cntial sLtll Cui' the ski iAdusLt'Y
Curltun .;i}'. Uulikc sumc cuiiscrvaLionists, Carllun I.0 clo lols oT tllings, likc' iulei'connec-
dui 'n't c:ill (lio I)'n,\ "16o tipiillod uwl of thc - 1.
liuits ul'slci msorl,s. I3uL (Ixe Furptil,
Ruckirs " And lir au lcnuwlodgcs Lhal prulccLin{; Lhc
Scrvicc isti'6
~oiu~; Lu I.~ik~• :in i~xt.r~vu~~
anincil «on'L h~ilt ilcvclcqnncnL; il ~eill IncrcJ,y sluw
ihong: domn posiLiun.'1'liaL:s jus6 nuL l.hc nal.ure uf
..Wc haro juaf tuns and Lunti uf itnpcriled L11C Uj;cI7Cy.
plnni. :ind :inincil.," mlds Cnrltun "lt.'s nuljusl unc °I.oLti oI, poupIct Sec :1 C:iUtic .Ind
inilit-nlunl anim;ll - the Ivns. ICs jiroLt;v massivc." c1Yi`CL Ul'LwCCIi skl are:a dcVolupiucut
..II':: Iln I1"1 ::~~~•u~•:. II'.11 L:ul Ill:lt r,•,IIIv ,iud rr:il etitnli. cl(wodupnu•nl. II's I.lirro,
liucvil n I~ruu~l-.~r:il~• r.-cs;iiniu,itiun ufthc IiiRh (iUL IL:ti luul'u rili.IC(I I).N' Nucli
inmuiitnin fnrr::l...;i;-n•i•:: (;nr%. 1':fllun, liialugitil.lor
lh~~ l~ ti Pi.li nu~l ~1'il~ll~l~ tior.uo II~~;I~-uiounl:un (.litnp;ti :iti inLi-r~;encril.iun;il I.r,insG'r ul
~~'i~.t'~li•iii. ll:t%(' I)i•i'iilII~• ~Il.i, II1tjtiI-•:Ili~ll c'l(illl, ~Vl'Ult ~l~ ~~Il' v~l)L'~i III.II'~i1'l. ~l~llllll, ~.~Il•
.ti:l\' II•~~' ~Ili~t`.i :Ifl' Illr ')ftl~l~t'117, :1~)Il1t}' tl/ t`ll'(;(/llllllllt.l'. ~III~~ (1(.IIl'I'
liul ~tilli rnuiil_li ulIlirin I~ir ncil~ti:~~ ~u.vo.< ils 1.lIIII~;S. ljUt tikU .ICCQs ilYl' (~1P IllOtil. A'IsI-
.~r~~~i~u:~l blo puLlic prnc<•tis gouig, un, sn il's "us~il~~ (u I.:ig Llicin (ur Ilio ri~spun..iliilil)' uf Ilie
~t'url;iiu: in una~iul~ul;il~ii cnil:ii~nrnlinn. ro.:~n~ud ? g1'utvLh.•,
ll~.it ~I,i nn:i. currrntl)' uciu~n niil•, "nl• Ilin-il ul1
~~"I'i'IIII ~il Il:~lliill.il li~l'~:I• I;I111~ 111 CilkmId" I11 1.i11'
;u Iurrriil nl .
I.i Q1ll W~7lli1CC
r„ n~ il~~ I~~r~ Sunmiit Cuunly cummissiuncr:
. ~ I"' iiulliun ;iat•a I;c rniy:lik ~~~•rcrn( ul Ilir luresl is (locli- µ'u
~ ~ )ly yc:ii:s a~;o, IJ~c I~uresL
cnt~~l ~~il~li~rn~•,~
5crvi
cc pcriuiLLccl ~lu arcas fur
.,,1'lu~ ~iul~lir ii•icc~iliun i~.antno«IinLcnlnmd L}
recrcal,iunal purposc:;.
' I'o~v tl~c ~ki
IliI• Lu 1 Ilr.il ~i~ii u~~%v Ilnc I~.nr.:l In,ni the liiy;h-
I:~I ~ciui~ r~~r~•~:r.~m :u'enti ~itrvo l.u :i ;;rct~t tl~~gr~~o I~ccunlc
nilinini.lr:ilnr I~ir lLi Pon'~,1 Soniri~ iu LLc Knclc}• • :uucuil.ics ILr l.~~c sa~~~ ul i'ca~ t~SLalc.
\lounl:iin ro;~ion °N,ui,Uwh•s., whi•re Uioy Iski SUMMER LIFL Ridiny hiyli at Vad (Allen l3eSl pholo) Tha1.'s a p;u'.idigm tihift."
, ~•ai't, lln•y' :iro vory ;i~,p;ui-nl" - espccially
ulun~: 1-7U
'Chat is Ly dcsign. With sumc exceptiuns, the Other scicntists disagrec. 7'he only lhing everyone Myles Rademan
Furosl tii•rvico has comc lu rncuiu:ig'r Uic oxpantiion ngrccs uu i5 lhat uubudy knuws much abuul lynx in Ski country consultant/analyst:
uf cxisling resurts ralhcr Uuan lhc crcaliun of new Colorado.
oncs, And Ii;iI( uf thc exisLing ski resorts in the stale lie mounLains were formerly char-
lie ~~luii{~ I-70, aund ~iavc Uic capil:~l .~nd the inanage- I3ackcountry recrealionists TacLerized by .
mcnt t:ilcnt neciss:irq fur succcs5ful expansion. ulso love the mountains their inaccessibiliCy Culuradu slill liruns willi pulunlial tiki .uc:is, Il's app,ircnL Lhal the lynx and wild lcrrain in 1nd Ll1CiY I'l'I11oLc-
aml at unv Umi- doviJupors xroinwd tu h:rvi• Iheir gencrnl nrc bcing tiqucrzed by morc Lhan tiki rc5orls. r+...
pick ul uew sile,. SunHu, such ;~s llu;ul I~luwnL:iiu A case iu poiul ;ire lhe'1'enlh Muuutain Uivisiou netis, ~)uL We'Ve C~onC f»- r
ur:~r Lc;id~'~Ilo, ncvcr ~;uL Gir. Othcrs, tiucli :ix Ad,un'y huts, Legun outside Aspen ui 198'l wilh money CVG•yl,~llllb IIl OUI' ~.,y
ltib suuL11 o1'LagIc, werc drupped becausc ul (icrcc dunaLcd by formcr Ucfcnsc Secrctary Hobert PoH'er to niake ttient
lucnl uppu;ition ;ind cnvirunuicntal barriers (IICN, blcNamara. Sixteen huts on public and privatednnd accessible, deslrable .
2/19/96). Slill uUhvrs - Calainuunt noar Sle:uuboal now punctuale the backcountry beLween Aspen, Vail, and even affordable. `.a ~ySpniugs and Wulf Cn•o{: V;illoy nc:ir I':i{;usa Spnngs nnd l,cadvillc, and Ihcy inspirc qucsLions simil:v lo As Wc dCnslly Ll]C
- rcccivcd Furc,l Scrvicc ;ippruv:d, bul I:ickud the Lliosc Jireclcd :iL the downliill tiki induslry. popUl.1LIOn, t,hcy arc
neccssnry linanccs, cstiuialcd at $50 million in "Pcople ask,'When is enough enough'?'"says
also becoming more urban, and that we
start-up custs. 'I'hc IasL ski arca tu Lc opencd on Jim Stark, winLcr sports administrator for the U.S.
public Iand on Colm adu was 13cavcr Creck, in 1981. Forest Scrvicc in Aspeti. "Therds an exlensive loop ~On'l lilie to adniit.
Today, nobody is talkiug about new ski areas, of huts in the backcountry now, and whether we "I supporf, the ski industry, buL if
says MLc6ac1 I3crry, w6o dirccts the Nalional Ski want to admit il or nol, thcy do havc impacts." we liave no compreliensioit or regula-
Arca Associatiun. Ilc Uiinlcs lhat:s Ruod:'7 t6ink llcvcrly Cumptun, ltocky nluunLain coordinator tions or inLentions of con6rolling lhc
well•pl;uincd stralc{;ic cxpantiiun is Gv superiur in for the Aspen-based YrojecL I.ightliawk, is ti fan of spillovel' efCeCl.s, I'm tloL 5U1•e wC :lt'C '
respunding tu dciu;ind Lhan crc:iliiig cnLircty ucw the 6uls; sLill she wundcrs iCt6cre shuuldn'L be plauniug very well lor the nexl, genera- .
resorts," hc says. 15crry has IitLle sytnpaLhy wiLh azcas Icf6 enlircly to wildli[c. 13uL lo achicve thal, LIOR.°
lhosc w6u oppusc cxpausion becausc lliey pinc Cor a shc says, would require Lhat "not all of us be aut
lighll}' populated rural West. llemand for skiing and Lhcre all the time doing evcryLhing."
othor ouldoor rccrcalion aclivilics will contiuuc Lo Yct aL Vail Pass, just casL of thc Vail ski arca
grow, 13crry says, and public latid mauagers liave an and 90 miles west of Denvcr, it scems like everyone
obligation to makc rootn for t(mm. is out there all the time doing everything. Ski liuts,
I3ut critics puint out that l6c Canada Iynx and
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High Country Ncws - December 7, 1998 - 13
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Does Colorado
want t o
COLORADO: . become the Sno~v-slciers Alps.?
Inches of snowfall per year at selectcd
caitritucd fi•onr prcuious pngc officiais. I'he resort did, agrecing to a cap of 19.900
Colorado slci resorts: Morn than 300
on skic•r dnys at the mountain :incl contributing
snowmobiles, priv:itc and commcrcial Sno-cat skiing, $500,000 for conetruction of trnffic roundabouts.
Number of days of sunshine: people running on snowshacs - all have contributed I3ut Minturn, in the path of a wave of secondary
More than 300 to theincrease in backcountry use since 1985. impacts, was not consulted, and neither were more
Although a daily-use fee is charged, and some areas di5tant places such as Leadville, which is home to
Acres at Vail, Colorado:a - and North suggestcd fnr cpecinl ums nrc hcing monitored, many ski nren workrr5. Tn anothcr example of frag-
Aitlerica's - 1:lrgest slti area: 4,64¢ there's not much "b:ick" lell in the backcountry at mentaLiun, the stnle:ti llivision of Wildlife came lo
M11I P:1SS.
_ terms wiLh the expan-
t Nu[ttber of U.S. ski areas in 1967: 1,400 Sumnicr usc lias sion independently.
also soared. In 1985, ; Nevcr did all the playcrs
Numbcr in 1997: 800 only a hint of a trail ~ {;athcr amund a single
Icd to Shrinc Ridge tablc, in ;1 public
I,atl~;th, in nli~t~~, o~('o~or:ltlr~'s a~~~I iLs retiplrndenL prncotis, ln Ihrnsh nut:~
IunRocl. ~I:i run, luril~d :iL V;iiL' 4.(i ~vildllowrrs ;ind invpir- r
~ in{; vii•ws of ~1uunt ul. {;i~nrr:~l sululion.
S:atilc Caunly:ti com-
Lhe lloiy Cross. Nnw missinncrs had largcly
Revenues, in millions, earned th,•n•', ov~"n ,i hrcird-
ht' ~~al~ ~nC.'.S s w 044 si{~ned oll'nn thi~
Iciin~; oporctt,ion in 1997: Nv;~lk :u•rotis ono
so
n~~ ~ aloRory Iii rspansinn
, mr:ulmv_ e\Ilvrwnrd, Iracle in I!lR(i, :111(l in nnv
~vil~lllmwrr ~{:iwkri:ti .
r:isr, prrryei ts im G•deoral
Revenues, in niillion.,4, Iruu) c:ui qn;i(I':i inicruhn•w ~ •h.,Ey
z~ I:nuls nrr inomnnw Iu
ii1( tlc )cl'tv. ~ 1:3 i bci~r und ~•nj„v :i t.isly a.. s:
Incul I:und-usc I;nvn.
lunch nt n ski hut- County commissioncrs
.Amount, in ccnts. V;~il p:tvs th~ i~nrc~st tunicd-re5tnurnnt. I3y . als~~ Inckcd ncw infnr-
, Stviti, slanderds, Lho
Setvico 4ur cnch clollar ii, car'ns utiin;,, Y. ~ mntinn - inlbrmatinn
ruiblic I;incl: " tir 1~~s5 $l'? t:ih is chc;ip. .F J thc slntc wilrllili. a~;~•m•~~
F "
Ofhrrwise, Ihr rxpori- wnnld harvr had -abnut
rnec is nluch llu•
rna
~~ddiLiun:~l slii~+r ~luys (xer ye~~r t lu, , ironmonl;il im~r.icts.
s;imc. Anrl Lhc U.S Fish:ind
1'ore st 5ervrce ex(iecLv within 10 Veat's of Switzerland's ~ V~,iil ~~xp;~~~~ion. °t11,OOp ~Vildlil'c Scrvicc had not
anclninird Irnin sys- yrt brcomc ,i fonn:il
tom borrs Lhrough y.~•. nr;i
pl:iyrr.
Pi•rcenta};e oC imf ionnl foresl in summit, mountains, ;ind cog In itti ded
~~nsr, lic
County permiLLed to s4ci resorts: 5.`? r,~ilw?~~s cnrkscr~•w to
Forest Servicc points tn
summits lhat some the foresbwide planning
Number OC t}~e United SLt~tes' 10 climbcrs die trying to it Jocs. ThoSC plans cnn
rcach. Rut in
most visitcd ski resorts that are bc vicwed ,is big zoning
in Colorado: 7 Colorado, highways maps with basic man-
have been replacing yyqLKING THE NOT-SO•WILD SIDE: Hiking near Vaii agement goals for specif-
obs supported annu~ll ~ b the raiiroads fnr GO ycars. Pass (Ailen Best photo) ic rcgions of thc forest,
J J Y I-70, a portal to par- from downhill skiing
ski industry in Colorado: 86,000 adise Cor Denver skiers 20 years ago, now looks like and snowboarding to wildlife habitat. The planning
n frceway through downtown Chicago on ski-senson now under way assumes continucd and growing
Percentagc of ltouses sold in Eagle weekends and even more so durin summcr. A 65-
County during 1995 for $400,000 milc trip from Summit County to Denver on a WCS~ nd for resort recrcation in the b~rgconing
or Morc 20 Sundny n(ternoon in Augtist typically tnkes more The White River National Forest:s master plan
than thrcc hours. will have wcight - the forest already has 14 percent
Percentage of local residents Proposals to widen thc highway, or build a high- of the nation's skiing, thanks to resorts like Vail and
Nvho could ~fford th~t hnusin~: G caPacity rail line called a "fxed ~;uideway" are bcing IIreckenridge and Aspen.
debatcd. Onc high-tech drenmcr,'tiom Clarkc of 7'he draR plan, tn bo rclcased in May, has one
Pcrcentagc of housing in Denvcr, warns that mountain cnmmunities should nltcrnntive that would ban furthcr expansions.
bc getting prepnrrd nmv for whatever is going to be Another - the Alps ecennrio - envisions ski arcas
Eagle County built since 1960: 90 built. Right now, the I-70 corridor is crowded with linked, with a few briefgaps, by trams and other
sccond-home owncrs from L.A. and New York and ovencead conveyances from Lovcland Pass to Beaver
Dollars, in billions, of mtail sales Ilouston. Mnst, howevcr, come fmm Denver- fami- Creck. Despitc the rangc of Alternatives, however,
Colorado's ski industry generates, IicS that comc for wcekrnds or a wcek or so during thc ngency appears to have decided thnt existing ski
dirccLly and indirectly, in onc season: 3.3 6olidays.
arcas arc thc places to add nn.
M ensicr rnmmute from Denvrr could turn the Somc wondcr how any expansion can bc justi-
Acres oC skiable terr.ii,n mountains into bedmom communities for that city's fied, in an industry fhnt nationally has struggled ta
in Colorado: 30,344 priviteged. If that happens, local Iand-use codes that get beyond 50 million skiers during the last two
favor privatc-property rights will bc overwhclmed, decades. IIut Colorado 4 ski industry has deficd the
Rank oC Colorudo among states in the and &
'vclopment will pmceed apace. Ironicnlly, the norm, chalking up 2 to 3 percent growth per yemr
U.S. in :tcres of slciable terrain: 1 bcet defense thc mountains still havc might bc an whilc othcr stakes faltcrcd.
uncamfortnbly rnngestrd I-70. Colorado has done that becnusc it hns grcat
Numt~er of lOth Mount:tin Ilut snow, nnd because even when the snow isn't great, it
Who's in charge of the future? has snowmaking - a network of pipes nnd pumps
visits in 1984: 2,000 Soaner or Inter, though, access to the mountains and guns will bc imprnved, and it will bc too late to halt the strc ros intoathe late f II S ow basc th. thm mountai
kr.s ski~
Ilut visits last winter. 29,000 Alpinc-style devclopment. The futurc advlnces in ing possible enrlicr and carlicr in thc year. Not eo
increments. The Colorado Wildlifc Feclcration's long ago, skiing in Colorado diddt really get going
(:ri`aLost nurnber of slcier visils ever (:an~~~ivr says, "You rarcly hnve a chnnce to say yes uhtil Christmas. Now the nren5 can open by
recorded in one state or no or modil'y an cntirc vision, bccausc that's not 'Chanksgiving, sometimes by Flallowcen.
in a single season: 113,84.`~i,052 ~iow it is prescnted." In additinn to pipclines that carry watcr, thc ski
That's wh,V, she says, envimnmental groups nrcas have perfected pipclfnes that carry visitors.
It:ink of Colorado in number of (irew thcir line nt Vail - nut just because of the Many resorts offer direct Ilights from m:ijnr cities,
skier visits for 1996/97: 1 expansion project, but because of the direction it but Vail, ns usual, has upped che ante. It posced up
reprr.sented. Changing that dircction, shc says, to $9 million nnnually in Ilight gunrantces to nir-
mquiros persistrnce, politicnl prevzure, money, lines willin{; to oflcr direct flights from 13 1J.S.
5ources: Colorado Ski Country USA, Vttil knowledge and the turninR of public opinion, cities. Lngle Count,v hns paid $3.5 millirm in
Resorls, U.S. Forest Service. That has never bcen easy or straighl('orward. improvements to I;agle County Itegional Airport
When tie was considering the recent resort expam during the last 18 years, while the P'M paid g23_8
sion, Sonny LnSalle, then supervisor pf the White million. The nirport has now gonc from small pota-
River National Forest, ordered ski-area operator tocs to the state S fourth busiest.
Vail Associates to first make peace with Vail town Today, half of VaiPs destination visitors - who
14 - I fit4li CounUy Ncws - I)cccmbcr 7. 1998
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t,;~~ : - t.• x~.t':y• i mutecl Lh.il t,u builcl '
.i $650,000 singlc-
f.imily hoinc iL
L.ilces seven full- t I
Lit»c pcoplc, or
' r.
e A* cyuivalcnC, a full ycar, and probably
• ~N;~.tr~`~+a Iwu ur I,fircc nwrc ol7-sitc al, cil,licr, en(l
oftlic consLruction in such jobs as Llie
assessor:5 oflice, Lhe plannec's oftice,
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- Lhc arcliil,ecL:ti olTicc, or Lhc bank. And
, - I.haL'sjusL I.lic consLrucLion. Morc pco-
~ ple yct are necded Lo maiul,ain Lhc
, i vacal,ion homes.
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Foimding editor,
Snow Country mabazuie:
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••ln lhc 111ps you Scc sunic sorL uC
. ' *II~a. y ' inLclligencc guidiu6 I,hin65, w6crc•as if
you Lravcl .u•ound nluch of Colorado
4.~., you dun'L see inucll of any inl,elligencc
~a,~, p - ' -•.,.,r~~~~ y~~i;1,~ , ` '"e ? 9 uiditig .inyIlun,."
..11 lul, uf I,IunRs Llw ~nvu,uniuciil,al
~.inovciucnL 11a8 pres5ed for havc 410L
alwuys Icd I,o desii•able i•esulLs. '1'11c
LEISURE COLONY: Shi runs rise abuve lhe Bear Creek Ranch development (Allen E3est holo ~~eoE>lc Nvlio wanLed Lo coutaiii growtll
P ) in Aspen, did Lhcy really want, to have
providc thrco-qu:lrterz u('thc resurl's revenucs - dcvcl ~P1.J Ill1ll1011 :1VC1'A~~C )]Ull]C O17CC?l~Ild
arnve vi;i lhuse direcl Ili~;hts. Parlicularly suceesslLl npn,enl -,n,?Ilcr-ticalc .,Ipunc villages linked 6hc pcople who don'L wan6 new resorts
Iiavc becn (lights Crom bliami, ~vith Lhat cily's con- by p~~llMyluliesonIta-fdcree m aaen,riaal pl cablanewncruyasn. d lecturcr from `~r0 gettinb I.I~ings like Llle V;lil Vallcy.
nection to Sout6 Amcrican rkets. liighty percent Park City, Utal), says thc prescut Lriuph of frce
ma Is that what they wanted'?"
of lhc world's skicrs live outside Uic United SLales, enlerprise, enlreprencurialism d ~~ro~m~crLy ri~hls
and Coluradu luoks lo lhc Alps not unly for idcas, has Iclt IitLlc of cnduring bcauty. Thc I-70 corridor,
but alsu as cutnpcliliun fiu• businoxs. nL thc lirrcfrunl uf ch:ingeti tiworping, acruss L6c
Bob Caske
What's wrong with the Alps? West, hc saYs, provides a mudcl thc rest of Lhc Wcst Division of Wildlife regional manager:
Ski lilts p:irallcling I-70 lor GO miles ma nul be should strivc lo avoid.
Westerners' pmferred vision of a once-wild land- "Uo1y °O`° are we developing the idea uf eacred- « f there is any critical lynx habil:~t tiess,
aces, scapu, bul suppwrlcrs uf th,il appro,icl~ arguc l6at il Jevclup excepl, in very circurosE cc•L ways," I{ada~a? ~in t11e SLal,g, this (Vail expansion
spares landscapes elsewhere. '['hat's lhe argument yayy, acea) IS it.°
nuide 6)' Juc nlacy, lhc Vul Kesurls rcpresenlalive
who chilled Gansauer wiLh his Luropean vision last biict aelsotisprosecuted' ccused'critninals ul)r nd 'ete Riek Thompson
ycar.
"Do I like Sumimt Counly now? No, but it takes well o(T the cvrridord, 1 e abhors ttie san ti ng of the Consulting biologist for Vdil Resorts:
tlie pressurc o(i'uf places like North Park," Macy I-70 resorts, where wildlife becomes lawn ornaments
says, rcfcrrin~; lo a mountain-rinuncd Cnlorado «~~TC v0I1't know squat about lynx
aud nalurc is apprecialcd L6rough a window, likc a 1~ in Colorado."
basin unallcrcd by s{ci arc:i,, ur, fur Uwl matLcr, bY piccc of art on a condominium wall.
mucli uf anylluug dsc.
This notion assumes that deuiand sliould be "It is the aesLhelic, noL lhe dyuamic, of nature
met. •'•lb jusl try lo stille demand a~~d,say thal alone ays'Vail's~increasingo c ch isi"rencleri,i g'~natu c
will reduce Pe~>Ple's expectatious (i~r recreation I Vail Resorts Ine. .
think is nai~r," says t~w N~tiunal Ski Arca's itito themc park: "That man Annu~l report, 1998:
Y pcoplc fnd this offen-
sivc, the cause uf a sense of desperalion (and) Lhe (.L
Associ.ition'ti ucrry. Akcy componenl, of Lhc Company's
lf gruwlh is incviLablc, is Europc a Rood iiiudel? undcrstandablc."' 0iii'~ I1O coucludes, "is absolulcl
Its resurt bclls gencrally o(Tcr beLlcr Lransporlation, y business sl.raLegy has been Lo
expand and enhance its core ski opera-
more on-site employec liuusing, a ~~d iilure compact Allen Best lived Cor 21 ycars on or close to the tions Wl~i~e ~t t11e same tit]]e inCreasing
resort towns than do the I-70 corridor. Interstate 70 corridor, the last 13 ycars in Lhe Vail ttle scope, diversity and quality of the
"In many places in Europe you do have a sense arca. Most of that time he worked as a journalist,
of int~.lligent de~•clopme~~t ^ GayS Joliii Pry, fowidin complementary activities and services
edilor ofSnom Couittry, "'I'liaL•s rarc in Colorado,^ ~ Va I and AvonWije also wa a„snowcnaker actrashn6 (,'uests t ~rou Sk~~~~~ and non-skiing
Colorado needs tu realizc that a mountain valley has haulcr and a wnstruction laborer, in addition to has resulted in growth i11 1i11: LiClCet
a tolerance for only so much development, he adds. steady work as a Geelance writec This year he 6hout the year. This tocus
Instead oCmassivc, suburban-style expansion of
existing inuuntaiu towns, he'd likc tu see dis ersed °1Oped to the Denvcr area but wntinues to con- sales and has also allowed Lhe
P tribute to the unil ?~a11 newspapcr. Company to expand its revenue base
beyond its core ski operations."
I ligh Counlry Ncws - Ucccinbcr 7. 1998 - 15
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 1998
Contact: Mayor Rob Ford, 479-1860
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNITY SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM RETURNS
FOR SECOND SEASON
(Vaii)--The Vail Town Council will return to the slopes again this season to lead a monthly gathering of
interested citizens and guests in some skiing/boarding and conversation. The Vail-style community
outreach program, now in its second year, is intended to find out whaYs on people's minds beyond the
confines of the Council Chambers, says Mayor Rob Ford. "We can't aiways understand or appreciate the
dynamics of the resort community from behind a desk," Ford said. "This outing helps us appreciate ail the
things that come together to make Vail such a great resort. IYs the collective energy of the public and
private sectors that contribute to our success or failure--not just any one entity."
Ford says the Council hopes the chairlift dialogue will trigger ideas and strategies aimed at enhancing
Vail's image as a world class resort community. "IYs important that we figure out who we want to be and
where we want to go--together--through a common vision," he said. "For this resort to carry on the strong
traditions of the past, we all need to be on the same page. We think these outings could serve as an
inspiration and an important link for all of us." As a result, Ford says the program will include participation
from senior representatives from Vail Associates along with senior Town of Vail staff, as well as anyone
else who'd like to participate.
The ski days will occur the second Wednesday of each month January through April (Jan. 13, Feb. 10,
March 10 and April 14) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. No RSVPs are needed. Participants simply need to
meet at the base of the Vista Bahn on the scheduled ski day and assume responsibility for their own
equipment, lift ticket and lunch.
For more information, contact Mayor Ford at 479-1860.
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~,sO RECYCLEDPAPER
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November 20, 1998
Vail Valley Foundation
P.O. Box 309
Vail, Colorado 81658
Dear Vail Valley Foundation:
It has bothered me since I heard about it...... bull riding.... part of the
1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. The championships should be a
celebration of achievement. It inspires us all. Look at what the best
skiers in the world can do! Bull riding has no place in this celebration.
It brings confusion, fear and pain to the animals involved. It displays
characteristics in humans we do not want to cefebrate; arrogance and
cruelty.
There are many ways to make our western heritage part of the
championships. What about sheep dog trials? They have drawn standing-
room -only crowds to the National Western Stock Show. It would be
entertaining and a historical tribute to sheep herding in Eagle County.
Millions of eyes from all over the world will see Vail during the
championships. What they see is important. I hope it will be great
skiing, spectacular scenery and a community that learns and works
together. I will be sad and ashamed if we show them bull riding.
Sincerely,
q _'2 (0 _ 3 15'v C-:171
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Norma Jean Br ten
cc: Slifer, Smith and Frampton/VA real estate
Town of Vail
Vail Trail
Vail Daily
Vail Valley Times
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Critters
Colorado
Rebecca Jones, Colorado Critters Editor - 892-5426 • e-mail: spotlight@denver-rmn.com
By Rebeccalones ~ ¦
Kocky Mountaiyi News Staff Writer
G ILL-The sheep almost certainly blurred in
Trim's cataract-clouded eyes, and her
arthritic joints must have felt every one of -Her s best friend
her 13 years as she crouched in the snow, awaiting
her maSter's commmd. Stock dogs are hard workers, National Western favorites
"Trim! Away to me!" Roger Culbreath said firmly, and the border collie was off like a shot;
running counterclockwise around the sheep some
50 yards distant.
The sheep turned. Culbreath smiled. "ThaYll •
do, Trim!" he shouted. At once, the dog stopped in
her tracks, then returned to Culbreath's side.
Culbreath tooted on his whistle. Farther out in
the field, 9-year-old Tweed took over the herding
vf t}fE,' si22p, i2Spo:adi2igic'3 10JbrE'Pc*..h a v:l',:stled
_ . : .
CATT1IT13i1dS. ' • . ; . ~
Tweed's the one who needs work. It's been two
months since Culbreath has worked him around
the sheep, and he's rusry. He needs to be in tip-top ~ •:;M ~
form to have a chance to win anything next week-
end at the National Western Stock Show's fourth
annual Stock Dog Trials.
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Since being added to
the stock show in 1995,
the stock dog trials rePeat-
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edly have played to stand- ` T
• mg-room-only crowds. .
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"Yeople are fascinated by
~
them," says Culbreath, a
1995 breeder and trainer of bor-
S,il.g WK der coilies. He's supe
S~ ~ (m,: tendent of the National
Western Stock Uog Trials
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as well as a compehtor in them. "One man with
one dog can go out anddo the work of five men on A bordercollie shows its skill at heardingsheep in arena competition.
horseback."
I3abe, an Ac:ademy Award-nominated movie Culbreath brought Tweed to his Weld County dogs, but all the technology Colorado State Uni-
about a sheepherding pig who apprenticed with a farm in 1992 from Scotland. In the Old Country, versity animal reproduction specialists could
border collie, no doubt fueled the border collie the dog lived on a 3,000-acre hill farm where he bring to bear could not help her carry a litter to
mystique - and not always for the better, Cul- was the primary work force controlling 3,000 term.
breath says. "I happen to know the lady in Eng- sheep and 150 datry cows, Culbreath says. The only one of Culbreath's eight border collies
land whose dogs were used in the movie. And Dominating a dozen sheep in a 40-acre pasture. allowed in the house, Trim could be stretched out
those sheen were wired together! ° he insists. why, that's like a walk in the park for this tire- on the couch in the wann living room?, resting her
"It popularized the dog to a segment of the pop- less dog. "He loves to work," Culbreath says. old bones, if she wanted.
ulation that maybe shouldn't have that animal," he Last year, Tweed placed third in the National Instead, she's braving freezing temperatures,
says. "They're maybe not the best pet for every- Western Stock Dog Trials. racing around a field like a dog half her age. "IYs
one. They're not compelled but obsessed to work. As for Trim, Culbreath's wife picked her out hard on her," Culbreath says. "She'll suffer
If you don't have a job for them, they'll drive you from a litter of pups in a barn in Scotland. Trim tonight. But it's harder for her to know I'm out
crazy, herding children and chasing cars." retired three years ago after spending most of working with another dog and she can't help."
Originating in the British Isles 400 years ago, her adult life ranked as one of the top 20 sheep-
border coliies are unequaled at dominating live- herding dogs in the country. Her last competi- The Natumal Western Stock Dog Trials wiUfecature
stock. They do it with an intense stare that defies tion was at the 1995 National Western, where it 97dogs competing in three events overJan. 24-25,
a lesser s cies to uestion their aufhorit . was a handler's error - his - that cost her the beginning at9a.m. each day. OnJan. 24,competition
"Other b eeds' power and authority come championship, Culbreath concedes. She came in wcUfeature intermediate-level dogs herdingsheeP as wel.
as a cattle-herding competitiora. On.Ian. 25, the most
through biting," Culbreath says.. "And that's bad second. advanced dogs wall compete in sheepherding trials: All
for the livestock. The public won't tolerate a dog It is Culbreath's great sorrow that Trim never competition as sn the Stadium Arena at the National
who bites sheep." , bore puppies. They'd have been fabulous stock Western Complez. ,
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FR: Rob Ford, Mayor
DA: December 7, 1998
RE: Community Ski With Council
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The opportunity for community members to ski with Council will be held once
a month starting January, 1999. This year a senior representative from Vail
Associates will participate along with Council members and senior TOV staff.
These four ski days will be the second Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. The meeting place will be at the base of the Vista Bahn at 8:30
a.m.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Rob
REF/aw
PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(as of 1 1 /25/98)
DECEMBER, 1998 .
In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance
and charter requiremenu, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times:
, . . EVENING MEETIN S Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third 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.
THE DECEMBER 1998, VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDl1LE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesdav. December 1, 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M.
Tuesdav. December 8, 1998
No work session............ (mtg canceled)
Tuesdav, December 15, 1998
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:00 P.M.
Tuesdav, December 22, 1998
No work session............ (Due to Holidays)
Tuesdav, December 29, 1998 No work session............ (5th Tuesday of the month)
TOWN OF VAIL
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
[/ail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDIA AC :'lSORY
. December 4, 1998 .
Contact: Kris Widlak, 479-2454 Housing Coordinator
21 WtLL VIE FOR TWO VAIL COMMONS UNlTS UP FOR RESALE
WITH LATEST VAIL HOUSING LOTTERY
Twenty-one applications have been submitted for two Vail Commons housing units
which are up for resale. A third unit also had been in the resale pool, but was removed
from the market today at the owner's request. The application deadline for the first-time
home buyers was today (12-4) at noon in the Town of Vail Community Development
Department. The two remaining units each have 922 square feet, two bedrooms and
two parking spaces. Both homes will be available for occupancy in January 1999.
The applicants were asked to submit a bid, as well .as proof of residency and
employment within Eagle County. Priority will now be given to the highest bidder (not to
exceed the maximum resale price listed below), followed by points awarded for
longevity of residency and employment within Eagle County. Current and consecutive
years within Vail's boundaries will be weighted three-to-one over down valley residency
and employment. If needed, the Town of Vail will conduct a lottery at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16
in the Council Chambers to award the units. The maximum resale prices for the two
units are as follows:* 2092 A Zermatt Lane $116,322
2094 A Zermatt Lane $114,488
*The difference in maximum resale prices is due to owner upgrades.
These homes are the second round of units to be resold within the 53-unit complex
since construction was completed in 1996. For more information, contact Kris Widfak,
Town of Vail housing coordinator, at 479-2454.
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RECYCLED PAPER
4VAIL
TOWN OF 75 South Frontage Road MEDIA ADVISORY
t/ail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 December 15, 1998
FAX 970-479-2157 Contact: Kris Widlak, 479-2454
Housing Coordinator
TOV LOTTERY FOR VAIL COMMONS RESALE UNITS IS WEDNESDAY
A public lottery drawing for iwo Vaii Commons resale units wili take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday
(12-16) in the Vail Town Council Chambers. There are 21 eligibie applicants for the two-bedroom
units. The applicants have been divided into tiers based on the number of years working or living
within Eagle County. A random lottery drawing beginning with all applicants in tier 1, then moving to
tier 2, then 3 and 4 will be used. This selection will determine the order in which the applicants will
chose their units. Once the names have been drawn for the available units, the remaining candidates
will be put on a reserve list in the event the lottery winners are unable to move forward with the
purchase. The tiers are as follows with applicants within the tiers listed in alphabetical order (all but
one applicant selected a chance at either of the two units):
Tier 1 38-63 points
Lisa Brandmeyer
Sally Beckley
Janene Caldwell
Kevin Latchford
Clark Mercer
Kenny Vickers
Tier 2 24-30 points
Joseph Carfagno
Mary Pat Cullen
Scott McClarrion
Jeff Profera
Tier 3 12-20 points
Amy Bevilacqua
Gail Clark
Susie Combs
Julie Schwerdtfeger
Tanya Summerville
Keneth Tannenbaum
Tier 4 0-8 points
John Lancaster
Tara Moriarty
Gayle Roache
Brenda Schultz
Raul Valadez
The maximum resale prices for the two units are as follows:"
2092 A Zermatt Lane $116,322
2094 A Zermatt Lane $114,488
*The difference in maximum resale prices is due to owner upgrades.
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RECYCLEDPAPER
_ LIONSHEAD
REDEVELOPM" ENT
MA"STER PLAN-
Submitted to the Vail Town Council
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class resort. It lacks a sense of arrival and a sense of place. Pedestrian flow
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unique identity or reference to Vail's historical antecedents and 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.
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Acknowledgments
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is the cumulative result of over two years of
concerted effort on the part of many individuals without whose commitment to improving
Lionshead and their contribution of time and energy this project could not have happened.
Vail Town Council
Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurtz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Sybill Navas
Michael Arnett
Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett
Paul Johnston
Design Review Board
Brent Alm
Bill Pierce
Clark Brittain
Hans Woldrich
Planning and Environmental Commission
Galen Aasland
Brian Doyon
John Schofield
Diane Golden
Greg Moffet
Ann Bishop
Tom Weber
Gene Uselton
Greg Amsden
Henry Pratt
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~ Town of Vail Staff
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
~ Russell Forrest, Current Director of Community Development
Dominic Mauriello, Project Planner
Suzanne Silverthorn, Community Information Officer
~ Greg Hall, Town of Vail Engineer
Susan Connelly, Former Director of Community Development
~ Michael Mollica, Former Assistant Director of Community Development
Consultants
~ Design WorkshoP Inc.
Vail, Colorado
~ Lead planning and design consultant
Ethan Moore
David Kenyon
~ Sherry Dorward
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
~ Denver, Colorado
Transportation analysis
Chris Fasching
Zehren and Associates, Inc.
~ Avon, Colorado
Architectural design guidelines
Jack Zehren
~ Dave Kaselak
Stan Bernstein and Associates Inc.
~ Denver, Colorado
Economic revenue analysis
Stan Bernstein
~ The master plan team would like to thank David Corbin for his suPPort and Presence as an
invaluable information resource, as well as all the other community members, property managers
~ and owners, business owners, developers, architects, landscape architects and designers who
were continually involved throughout this project.
~ The project team also expresses its gratitude to Vail Associates Inc. for the company's
involvement and financial support throughout this important effort.
~ Although this project was funded jointly by the Town of Vail and Vail Associates, all consultants
were contracted by and accountable only to the Town of Vail.
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CHAPTER ONE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ~
1.1 Structure of the Master Plan Document 1-1 ~
1.2 Master Plan Framework 1-2
1.3 Recommended Actions 1-3
1.3.1 Development/ Redevelopment 1-3 ~
1.3.2 Pedestrian Circulation 1-4
13.3 Connections with the Natural Environment 1-4
13.4 Vehicular Circulation 1-4 ~
1.3.5 Transit 1-5
1.3.6 Service and Delivery 1-5 ~
1.3.7 Parking 1-5
CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION ~
2.1 Purpose of the Master Plan 2-1
2.2 Definition of a Master Plan 2-2 ~
2.3 Policy Objectives 2-2
2.3.1 Renewal and Redevelopment 2-2
2.3.2 Vitality and Amenities 2-2
2.3.3 Stronger Economic Base Through Increased Live Beds 2-3
2.3.4 Improved Access and Circulation 2-3 ~
2.3.5 Improved Infrastructure 2-3
2.3.6 Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues 2-3
2.4 Ground Rules for the Master Planning Process 2-3 ~
2.5 Urban Design Principles 2-4
2.6 Master Plan Study Area 2-4
2.7 Methodology 2-4 ~
2.8 Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan 2-6
CHAPTER 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT ~
3.1 Introduction 3-1 ~
3.2 Existing Land Uses 3-1
3.2.1 Residential 3-1
32.2 Retail/ Commercial 3-1 ~
3.2.3 Lodging 3-2
3.2.4 Conference/ Meeting Facilities 3-2
3.2.5 Light Industrial 3-2 ~
3.2.5.1 Sanitation Plant 3-2
3.2.5.2 Amoco Service Station 3-2
3.2.5.3 Vail Associates Service Yard 3-4
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3.3 Existing Zoning 3-5
3.4 Regulatory Issues 3-5
~ 3.4.1 Building Height 3-5
3.4.2 Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) 3-6
3.4.3 Density 3-6
~ 3.5 Fire Safety 3-6
3.5.1 Emergency Vehicle Access 3-6
3.5.2 Sprinkler Fire Protection 3-6
' 3.6 Utilities 3-7
3.6.1 General Capacity Data 3-8
3.6.1.1 Gas - Public Service of Colorado 3-8
3.6.1.2 Electric - Holy Cross Electric Association 3-8
3.6.1.3 Water and Sewer - Eagle River Water and Sanitation District 3-8
3.6.1.4 Telephone - US West 3-8
~ 3.6.1.5 Cable TV - TCI 3-8
3.7 Environment 3-8
~ 3.7.1 Resort Zone 3-9
3.7.2 Open Space Zone 3-9
3.7.3 Low-Density Residential Zone 3-9
~ 3.8 Transportation and Circulation 3-14
3.8.1 Vehicular 3-14
3.8.1.1 I-70 South Frontage Road 3-14
~ 3.8.12 East Lionshead Circle 3-15
3.8.1.3 West Lionshead Circle 3-18
3.8.1.4 Lionshead Place 3-18
~ 3.8.1.5 Forest Road 3-21
3.8.2 Dedicated Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks 3-21
3.8.2.1 Lionshead Pedestrian Core 3-21
~ 3.8.2.2 Gore Creek Recreation Path 3-22
3.8.3 Transit 3-22
~ 3.8.4 Service and Delivery 3-22
~ 3.9 Parking 3-22
3.9.1 Parking Generation 3-24
3.9.1.1 Parking Demand Generated by Lodging 3-24
3.9.1.2 Parking Demand Generated by Retail/ Commercial Space 3-24
3.9.1.3 Day Skier and Special Event Parking 3-24
3.9.2 Existing Public Parking 3-24
~ 3.9.3 Existing Parking Shortfall 3-26
3.9.4 Vail Associates Employee Parking 3-26
~ 3.10 Visual Assessment 3-26
3.10.1 Architecture 3-26
3.10.1.1 Form 3-26
3.10.1.2 Detail and Ornamentation 3-26
3.10.2 Vehicular Streetscape 3-28
3.10.3 Pedestrian Streets and Retail Mall 3-28
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CHAPTER 4 RECOMMENDATIONS- OVERALL STUDY AREA
4.1 Underlying Physical Framework of Lionshead 4-1 ~
4.1.1 Lionshead Master Plan Concept 4-1
4.1.2 East Lionshead - Civic Hub 4-1 ~
4.1.3 Resort Retail and Commercial Hub 4-1
4.1.4 Resort Lodging Hub 4-2
4.1.5 West Lionshead - Residential/ Mixed-Use Hub 4-2 r
4.2 Connection to Vail Village 4-3
4.3 Connections to the Natural Environment 4-3
4.3,1 Visual Connections 4-3
4.3.1.1 View Corridors 4-3
4.3.12 North-South Orientation of Buildings 4-4 ~
4.3.2 Physical Connections 4-4
43.2.1 Landscape and Greenbelt Corridors 4-5
4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge 4-5 ~
4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek 4-5
4.4 Public View Corridors 4-5
4.4.1 Public View Corridors Protected under the Town of Vail.. 4-6 ~
4.4.1.1 View Corridor One 4-6
4.4.1.2 View Corridor Two 4-6
4.4.2 Public View Corridors Where Redevelopment of the Viewpoint or.. 4-7 ~
4.4.2.1 View Carridor Three 4-7
4.42.2 View Corridor Four 4-7
4.4.2.3 View Corridor Five 4-7 ~
4.5 Public Transportation 4-13
4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead 4-13
4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization 4-13 ~
4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop 4-13
4.5.2.2 Eliminate the Concert Hall Plaza Stop 4-13 ~
4.5.2.3 Create a New Stop at the North Day Lot Transportation Center 4-13
4.5.3 Addressing Existing Problems 4-14
4.5.3.1 Vehicle-Bus Conflicts 4-14 ~
4.5.3.2 Dobson Ice Arena Stop 4-14
4.5.3.3 East Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road Intersection 4-14
4.5.3.4 Concert Hall Plaza 4-17 ~
4.5.4 Future Considerations 4-17
4.5.4.1 Alternative Local Transit Systems 4-17
4.5.4.2 Regional Rail System 4-17 ~
4.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation 4-20
4.6.1 Interstate Highway 70 4-20
4.62 South Frontage Road 4-20
4.6.2.1 Potential Realignment 4-20
4.6.2.2 Road Improvements to Handle Increased Traffic Volume 4-23 ~
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4.6.2.4 VisualImprovements 4-23
4.6.3 Modification to East Lionshead Circle 4-24
~ 4.63.1 Eastern Connection to South Frontage Road 4-24
4.6.3.2 West (Current) Entrance 4-24
4.6.3.3 Main Lionshead Pedestrian Portal 4-25
4.6.3.4 VisualImprovements 4-25
4.6.3.5 Pedestrian Sidewalks 4-25
4.6.4 Modifications to West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place 4-25
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4.6.4.2 Intersection of Lionshead Place and West Lionshead Circle 4-26
4.6.4.3 Pedestrian Sidewalks and Crossings 4-26
~ 4.6.4.4 VisualImprovements 4-26
4.6.5 Forest Road 4-26
~ 4.6.5.1 Mountain Service Access Issues 4-26
4.6.5.2 Pedestrian Connections 4-28
4.6.5.3 Realignment of South Frontage Road 4-28
4.6.6 Creation of a New Transportation Hub on the North Day Lot 4-28
4.7 Loading and Delivery 4-28
4.7.1 Properties with Direct Service Access 4-28
~ 4.7.2 Properties Without Direct Service Access 4-29
4.7.3 Potential Sites for Centralized Service and Delivery Facilities 4-29
4.7.3.1 West End of Lionshead Parking Structure 4-29
~ 4.7.3.2 North Day Lot Transit Center 4-32
4.7.3.3 Lifthouse Lodge Alley 4-32
4.7.3.4 Vail Associates Core Site 4-32
4.7.3.5 Landmark Townhomes Alley 4-32
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4.8.1 Potential Displacement of Existing Parking 4-35
~ 4.8.1.1 North Day Lot 4-35
4.8.12 West Day Lot 4-35
4.8.1.3 Charter Bus Parking Lot 4-36
~ 4.8.2 Residential Properties 4-36
4.8.3 Public Parking 4-36
~ 4.8.3.1 Existing Parking Shortfall 4-36
4.8.32 Potential New Parking Demand 4-36
4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites 4-36
~ 4.8.4 Parking for Employee Housing 4-40
4.9 Housing 4-40
4.9.1 No Net Loss of Employee Housing 4-40
~ 4.9.2 VisualIssues 4-40
4.9.3 Policy Based Housing Opportunities 4-40
4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites 4-41
4.9.4.1 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure 4-41
4.9.4.2 Top Deck of the Lionshead Parking Structure 4-41
4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard and the Holy Cross Site 4-42
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4.9.4.5 Old Town Shops 4-43 ~
4.10 Gateways, Landmarks, and Portals 4-43
4.10.1 Gateways and Portals 4-43 ~
4.10.1.1 Vehicular Gateways 4-44
4.10.1.2 Pedestrian Portals/ Gateways 4-44
4.10.2 Landmarks 4-44
4.11 Public Art 4-44
4.12 Youth Recreation 4-45
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5.1 Vail Civic Center 5-1
5.1.1 History of Vail Civic Center 5-1
5.1.2 Potential Development Scenarios 5-1 ~
5.1.3 Functional Relationships 5-3
5.13.1 Access 5-3
5.1.3.2 Relationship to East Lionshead Circle 5-5 ~
5.1.3.3 Relationship to Dobson Ice Arena 5-6
5.2 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure 5-6
5.3 Lionshead Tourist Information Center 5-9 ~
5.4 Gore Creek Corridor 5-9
5.4.1 Creation of a Recreation Path `Bypass' Around the Ski Yard 5-9
5.4.2 Picnic and Seating Areas along the Recreation Path 5-1 1
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5.4.4 Lowland Area South of Gore Creek 5-11
5.4.5 Revegetation and Landscaping West of the Ski Yard 5-11
5.5 East Lionshead Bus Drop-off Area 5-11
5.5.1 Pedestrian Connections 5-12
5.5.2 Transit Stop 5-12 ~
5.5.3 Potential Building Infill Site 5-12
5.6 West Face of the Parking Structure 5-12
5.7 Vai121, Lionshead Arcade, Lifthouse Lodge, Lions Pride Cluster 5-12
5.7.1 Expansion of Ground Floor Retail Space 5-16
5.7.2 Architectural Improvements 5-16 ~
5.7.3 Pedestrian Circulation Between Vail 21 and Lionshead Arcade 5-16
5.7.4 Pedestrian Access from Vantage Point Condominiums to the Retail Core 5-16
5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck 5-16 ~
5.7.6 Service and Delivery 5-17
5.8 Lionshead Retail Core 5-17
5.8.1 Build-To Lines 5-17 ~
5.8.2 Ground Level Retail Expansion Opportunities 5-17
5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site 5-17
5.8.4 Hierarchy of Pedestrian Space 5-20 ~
5.8.5 Retail Space Allocation 5-20
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5.8.8 Pedestrian/ Retail Connection to West Lionshead Circle 5-22
5.9 North Day Lot 5-22
~ 5.10 Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Landmark Tower and Townhomes 5-27
5.10.1 Landmark Tower and Townhomes 5-29
5.10.2 Concert Hall Plaza/ Montaneros 5-29
~ 5.11 Ski Yard 5-31
5.11.1 Relationship to the Lionshead Pedestrian Mall 5-3 1
5.11.2 Skier Bridge 5-31
~ 5.11.3 Connections 5-31
5.11.4 Screening and Landscaping 5-31
5.12 Lion Square Lodge 5-31
~ 5.12.1 Traffic Concerns 5-31
5.12.2 Pedestrian Connection between the Main Buitding and the North Buiiding 5-33
~ 5.12.3 Ski Yard Pedestrian Access 5-33
5.12.4 Potential Development and Redevelopment Scenarios 5-33
5.13 The Marriott 5-33
~ 5.13.1 Redevelopment or Development of the Parking Structure 5-33
5.13.2 Infill Opportunities 5-35
5.13.3 Opportunities for Facade Renovation 5-35
~ 5.13.4 West Lionshead Circ[e in Front of the Marriott 5-35
5.14 Antlers Lodge 5-35
5.15 Lionshead Inn, Vailglo, Enzian Cluster 5-35
~ 5.15.1 The Pedestrian Street 5-35
5.15.2 Access and Street Frontage 5-38
5.15.3 Building Height 5-38
~ 5.16 Vail Spa 5-38
5.17 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates Service Yard/ Holy Cross Site 5-38
5.18 Old Town Shops 5-39
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~ 6.1 Primary Pedestrian Mall 6-1
6.1.1 Spatial Proportions 6-1
~ 6.1.2 Pedestrian Surfaces 6-1
6.1.3 Site Furnishings 6-1
6.1.4 Lighting 6-2
M 6.1.5 Signage 6-2
6.1.6 Landscaping 6-2
6.1.7 Artwork 6-2
~ 6.1.8 Diversification of Activity in the Public Right-of-Way 6-3
6.2 Secondary Pedestrian Mall 6-3
~ 62.1 Pedestrian Surfaces 6-3
6.2.2 Site Furnishings 6-3
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6.3 Primary Pedestrian Walk 6-4
6.3.1 Pedestrian Surfaces 6-4 ~
6.3.2 Width 6-4
6.33 Site Furnishings 6-4
63.4 Lighting 6-4 ~
63.5 Landscaping 6-5
6.4 Secondary Pedestrian Walk 6-5
6.5 Vehicular Pedestrian Retail Street 6-5 ~
6.6 Pedestrian Path 6-5
6.7 Signage 6-6
6.8 Primary Pedestrian Walk 6-6 ~
6.8.1 Allowable Occurrences 6-6
6.8.2 Dumpster Enclosure Area 6-6 ~
6.8.3 Fence and Screen Wall Criteria 6-6
6.9 Compliance with Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan 6-7
CHAPTER 7 DESIGN STANDARDS ~
71 Landscape Area 7-1 ~
7.2 Site Coverage 7-1
7.3 Setbacks 7-1
7.4 Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) 7-2 ~
7.5 Density (Dwelling Units Per Acre) 7-2
7.6 New Unit Definition 7-3
7.7 Building Height 7-3 ~
CHAPTER 8 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ~
8.1 Vision Statement 8-1
8.2 Organization, Scope and Purpose 8-2
8.3 Existing Structures 8-4 ~
8.3.1 Special Provisions 8-4
8.3.2 Development Master Plans 8-4
8.3.3 Redevelopment Prioritization and Triggers 8-4 ~
8.3.4 Transition Tools 8-6
8.4 Design Guidelines 8-8 ~
8.4.1 Planning Considerations 8-8
8.4.2 Architecture 8-16
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9.1 Project Prioritization 9-1
~ 9.1.1 Public Improvements 9-1
9.1.1.1 North Day Lot Transit Center 9-1
9.1.1.2 The East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal 9-2
~ 9.1.1.3 The West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal 9-2
9.1.1.4 Public Space Improvements in the Pedestrian/ Retail Core 9-3
9.1.1.5 Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements 9-3
~ 9.1.1.6 Development on the South Face of the Parking Structure.. 9-3
9.1.1.7 South Frontage Road Realignment and Improvements 9-3
~ 9.1.1.8 Parking 9-4
9.1.1.9 Vail Civic Center 9-4
9.1.1.10 West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place Realignment 9-4
~ 9.1.1.11 Gore Creek Corridor Improvements 9-5
9.1.2 Private Improvements 9-5
9.1.2.1 Individual Property Redevelopment and Exterior Renovations 9-5
~ 9.1.2.2 Core Site Hotel 9-5
9.1.2.3 Retail Expansion 9-5
9.1.2.4 Concert Hall Plaza/ West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal 9-5
~ 9.1.2.5 West Lionshead Local/ Employee Housing 9-6
9.2 Mitigation of Construction Impacts 9-6
9.2.1 Phasing 9-6
~ 9.2.2 Construction Mitigation 9-6
923 Marketing 9-7
92.4 Short-Term Relocation 9-7
~ 9.3 Financing 9-7
9.3.1 Private Development Incentives 9-7
9.3.1.1 Parking Pay-in-Lieu Relief 9-7
9.3.1.2 Parking Requirement Reduction 9-7
9.3.1.3 Density Incentives 9-8
~ 9.3.1.4 Tax Incentives 9-8
9.3.2 Public Improvements 9-8
" 9.3.2.1 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 9-8
~ 93.2.2 Special Assessment District 9-8
9.3.2.3 Application of Impact Fees 9-8
9.3.2.4 Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) 9-9
~ 9.3.2.5 Municipal Bonds 9-9
9.3.2.6 Grants 9-9
9.4 Revenues and Costs 9-9
9.4.1 Revenues 9-9
9.4.1.1 Tax Revenue 9-9
9.4.1.2 Revenue from Development 9-9
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9.5 Next Steps 9-20
9.5.1 Joint Funding Agreements 9-20
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9.5.3 Downtown Development Authority 9-20
9.5.4 Parking Analysis 9-20
9.5.5 Employee Generation 9-20
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A. Lionshead Transportation Analysis B. Economic Impact Analysis
C. Vail Retail Study
D. Projected Development Model
E. Hypothetical Redevelopment Cost Analysis
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This chapter outlines the general structure of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
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document. It is intended as a general policy guide; a thorough review of the entire
document is encouraged for anyone considering development or redevelopment of
~ properties in Lionshead.
1.1 Structure of the Master Plan Document
' The analysis and recommendations in this document are contained in nine chapters
organized in the general headings described below.
~ • Chapter 2: Introduction
The opening chapter summarizes the purpose, policy objectives, design
~ principles, and methodology for the two-year process that has culminated with
this plan document.
~ • Chapter 3: Existing Conditions Assessment
This chapter identifies and describes the existing conditions, problems, and
issues that are addressed in the master plan. Reflecting the purpose and intent
~ of the master plan, this information provides the rationale for the
improvements that are recommended in the plan.
~ • Chapter 4: Master Plan Recommendations for the Overall Study Area
This chapter discusses recommendations that apply to the study area as a
~ whole, as well as several site-specific recommendations that deal with issues
of concern in the entire study area.
~ • Chapter 5: Detailed Plan Recommendations
This chapter addresses individual parcels or significant clusters of parcels
within the Lionshead study area, providing both general and specific planning
~ and design recommendations for each area.
• Chapter 6: Site Design Guidelines
~ This chapter addresses the Lionshead pedestrian environment and proposes a
hierarchy of five specific pedestrian areas:
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2. Secondary Pedestrian Mall
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5. Vehicular Pedestrian Retail Street
6. Pedestrian Path ~
Specific planning and design recommendations are proposed for each of these
five sub-environments. ~
• Chapter 7: Development Standards
This chapter contains recommended development standards to set parameters ~
for development and redevelopment, including gross residential floor area
(GRFA), building heights, density, setbacks, landscape areas, and site ~
coverage, and proposes a new definition of a unit - the "lodge unit."
• Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines ~
This chapter outlines new guidelines specific to Lionshead that are intended to
encourage a higher quality of architecture in new development as well as
renovation projects. The guidelines address issues of character, building ~
height and massing, roofs, doors and windows, detailing and materials, and
the relationships between buildings and the adjacent pedestrian environment.
• Chapter 9: Implementation ~
This chapter addresses timing, phasing, project priorities, financing
mechanisms, order of magnitude costs, and implementation strategies to ~
achieve the public improvements recommended by the master plan.
1.2 Master Plan Framework ~
The Lionshead Master Plan is based on a set of fundamental design objectives that relate
to the entire study area: ~
• The Pedestrian Environment
The defining characteristic of Lionshead is its pedestrian environment, and the ~
emphasis of the master plan is to improve its quality as a generator of activity.
Pedestrian connections are intended to be the underlying framework of the
physical plan. Two primary pedestrian corridors are proposed to provide for a ~
cohesive, consistent, well defined pedestrian and retail environment serving
both the destination guest and the local community. The first of these two
corridors is an east-west connection between the west end of Dobson Ice ~
Arena and the western edge of Lionshead. The second is a north-south
connection between the gondola ski yard and the north day lot.
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• Connections to the Natural Environment
The master plan recommends ways to enhance and strengthen the physical and ~
visual connections to the natural environment of Gore Creek and Vail
Mountain.
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1 • Vehicular Circulation
The master plan anticipates a network of streets and driveways that provides
~ efficient access to public and private destinations but minimizes the negative
impact of vehicles on the pedestrian environment and residential areas.
~ • Transit
The master plan considers that an efficient and flexible public transit system
~ serving the entire Lionshead study area, including potential new development
in the west end of the district, is essential to its future success.
~ • Service and Deliverv
The master plan describes a consolidated, efficient service and delivery system
that reduces interference with pedestrian areas, emergency vehicle routes, and
~ traffic in general. The proposed facilities satisfy the current and projected
service and delivery needs of the Lionshead study area.
~ • Parking
The master plan provides for adequate public parking in Lionshead and the
community as a whole but acknowledges that parking private vehicles is only
j one part of the overall Lionshead public access strategy.
1.3 Recommended Actions
~ The following list summarizes the recommended actions, both public and private, that are
contained in the master plan. Please refer to individual chapters for more detail on
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1.3.1 Developmentl Redevelopment
~ • Encourage, facilitate, and Provide incentives for the redeveloPment and
renovation of existing structures in Lionshead.
• Create a Vail Civic Center comprised of the Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail
Public Library, and new development on the existing charter bus lot.
0 Develop the south face of the Lionshead parking structure with ground floor
~ retail/ commercial space and locals/ seasonal housing above.
• Develop the Town of Vail infill parcel at the east portal to the Lionshead
~ pedestrian and retail mall; make it an active entry landmark.
• Encourage first floor retail expansions in the retail core improving the spatial
proportions of public spaces by extending into the pedestrian street.
~ • Encourage, facilitate and provide incentives for the creation of a five-star
resort hotel in the Lionshead core.
• Encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the creation of seasonal
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• Implement the Vail Streetscape Masterplan for the Vail Village-Lionshead
connection along West Meadow Drive. ~
• Redevelop the existing east Lionshead pedestrian portal.
• Develop, with public-private cooperation, two continuous pedestrian axes ~
(north-south and east-west) through Lionshead. Create new walkways and
plazas and replace deteriorated pavements.
• Install a snowmelt system in the Lionshead pedestrian mall. ~
• Require pedestrian walks and paths along all streets.
• Connect the Gore Creek recreation path below the Gondola lift line.
• Provide for pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the South Frontage Road. ~
• Encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the creation of one or more
new west Lionshead pedestrian portals through redevelopment of Concert Hall
Plaza, the Montaneros Condominiums, and the Vail Associates core site. ~
• Create a new north Lionshead pedestrian portal in conjunction with
development of a public transportation facility on the north day lot.
• Replace the existing skier bridge. ~
• Implement a comprehensive directional signage program.
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• Create a passive recreation trail system on the south side of Gore Creek.
• Establish public view corridors to preserve the visual connections to ~
Lionshead's natural environment.
• Encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the creation of green
landscape corridors penetrating into the Lionshead environment. ~
• Enhance the western end of the Gore Creek recreation path through landscape
and environmental remediation.
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• Restrict the vehicular traffic on East Lionshead Circle to Town of Vail "in- ~
town" transit, emergency vehicles, and adjacent local property owners.
• Provide all necessary improvements to the South Frontage Road inc(uding
widening, acceleration/deceleration lanes, landscaped medians, and other ~
appropriate measures to facilitate and clarify traffic flows.
• Realign the South Frontage Road at the western end of Lionshead.
• Realign the West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place intersection. ~
• Encourage, facilitate, and provides incentives for the removal of snowcats and
winter mountain service vehicles from Forest Road. ~
• Create a central skier drop-off point on the north day lot.
• Implement a comprehensive directional signage program for vehicles.
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• Create a transportation center on the north day lot to accommodate local and
~ regional transit, local shuttles, and charter buses.
• Remove the existing Concert Hall Plaza bus drop-off.
~ • Relocate the existing Lionshead Place regional bus stop to the north day lot.
• Improve the now difficult left turn from East Lionshead Circle onto the South
Frontage Road.
~ • Connect the future development in west Lionshead to the Town of Vail in-
town transit route.
• Investigate alternative clean transit technologies.
~ • Investigate potential intermodal connections to future non-vehicular regional
transit systems.
~ 1.3.6 Service and Delivery
• Eliminate existing usage of the east Lionshead pedestrian portal as a service
~ and delivery area.
• Create a service vehicle parking facility at the western end of the Lionshead
parking structure.
~ • Create a central service and delivery facility in conjunction with the proposed
transit facility on the north day lot.
• Enforce the prohibition against illegal parking of service and delivery vehicles
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1.3.7 Parking
~ 0 Add at least one more deck to the Lionshead parking structure.
0 Conduct studies to establish the user profile of people accessing Lionshead
~ from the parking structure; use this to determine the desired user profile and
true parking demand.
• Investigate the possibility of a secondary parking structure in the western end
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2.1 Purpose of the Master Plan
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This master plan was initiated by the Town of Vail to encourage redevelopment and new
~ development initiatives within the Lionshead study area. Both public and private
interests have recognized that Lionshead today lacks the economic vitality of Vail
Village, its neighboring commercial district, and fails to offer a world class resort
~ experience. Lionshead's economic potential has been inhibited by a number of recurrent
themes: lack of growth in accommodation units ("hot beds"), poor retail quality, the
apparent deterioration of existing buildings, an uninteresting and disconnected pedestrian
~ environment, mediocre architectural character, and the absence of incentives for
redevelopment.
~ Redevelopment is critical for Vail and Lionshead if the community is to remain a
competitive four-season resort. Other resorts are spending millions of dollars to upgrade
their facilities in order to attract more visitors year-round. Growth in the number of skiers
~ annually has slowed to one to two percent, intensifying competition for market share.
Skiers are spending less time skiing and more time shopping, dining out, and enjoying
other off-mountain activities. As a result, the demand for quality retail shopping and a
~ greater diversity of experiences has dramatically increased. All of these are sorely in need
of improvement in Lionshead. Vail, and specifically Lionshead, will fall behind if the
community fails to upgrade the quality of its facilities and correct the existing flaws in its
primary commercial nodes.
~ This master plan, developed over a period of two years and with extensive involvement
by the community, is a comprehensive guide for property owners proposing to undertake
development or redevelopment of their properties and the municipal officials responsible
~ for planning public improvements. The plan outlines the Town's objectives and goals for
the enhancement of Lionshead and proposes recommendations, incentives, and
requirements for redevelopment and new development of public and private properties. It
~ also recommends specific public improvement projects that are strategically important to
the future success of Lionshead.
~ The master plan is intended to provide direction over the next 15 to 20 years.
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In the development of the Lionshead Master Plan, the following definition has been used ~
as the basis for this work:
A master plan is a guide, a flexible framework for future action. It articulates a ~
community's fundamental land use policies, principles, and goals in a broad and
general way. It plans for the future physical development or redevelopment of an
area of the community, including its functional and circulation systems and its ~
public facilities.
The land use policies in a master plan are generally implemented through zoning ~
ordinances. Existing zoning and land use codes may be modified and new
provisions enacted in order to conform to the master plan and carry out the plan's ~
objectives.
A master plan does not convey approval for particular development proposals or ~
concepts, nor can it be implemented in a short time frame. After adoption of the
Lionshead Master Plan, every development proposal will have to go through the
applicable development review and approval process, with its attendant public ~
notices and public hearings. A proposal's adherence to the policies contained in
the adopted master plan will be one of the factors analyzed by staff, the Planning
and Environmental Commission (PEC), the Design Review Board (DRB), and the ~
Town Council (as applicable) in determining whether to approve or disapprove
the specific proposal.
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2.3 Policy Objectives
The Town Council adopted six policy objectives on November 4, 1996 to outline the ~
important issues to be addressed in the master plan and to provide a policy framework for
the master planning process.
2.3.1 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. ~
2.3.2 Vitality and Amenities
We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and community ~
interaction through expanded and additional activities and amenities such as
performing arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, streetscape, parks and
other recreational improvements. ~
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~ 2.3.3 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 and the creation of
additional bed base ("live beds" or "warm beds") through new lodging products.
~ 2.3.4 Improved Access and Circulation
The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be
improved within and through Lionshead.
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2.3.5 Improved Infrastructure
i The infrastructure of Lionshead (streets, walkways, transportation systems, parking,
s utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its
public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and
I revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and
residents.
~i 2.3.6 Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues
Financially creative and fiscally realistic strategies must be identified so that
~ adequate capital may be raised from all possible sources to fund desired private
and public improvements.
~ 2.4 Ground Rules for the Master Planning Process
~ On November 4, 1996, the Town Council adopted the following ground rules for the
master planning process in order to clarify the initial parameters and rules under which the
master plan would be developed.
~ l. The master plan to be developed for all public and private lands in Lionshead will serve as
the policy framework for all future decision-making on specific development and
~ redevelopment proposals in Lionshead. The master plan will be based on the Lionshead
Policy Objectives adopted by the Town Council to reflect the community's interests.
~ 2. The Town of Vail will work collaboratively with Vail Resorts, Inc. on the master plan for
Lionshead and will involve all other interested citizens, business owners and property
owners in the master planning process. The master plan ultimately recommended may or
~ may not reflect development approaches currently being explored by VRI.
3. Proprietary information of any private property owner or developer will remain private
~ and confidential unless it becomes part of a public record.
1 4. There will be no net loss to the Vail community of either locals' housing or parking spaces
(public and private) now existing in Lionshead.
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5. Collaborative public/private redevelopment and financing ventures, including urban ~
renewal authorities and downtown development authorities, will be considered.
6. The intent of redevelopment includes minimizing short-term construction-related impacts ~
of redevelopment on existing businesses and residents and increased cooperation between
the public and private sectors. ~
The Town Council will have final decision-making authority on the Lionshead Master
Plan, adoption of implementing actions, use of public lands, public improvements, and ~
public financing mechanisms. The Town Council or its authorized boards (PEC and
DRB) will make final decisions on subsequent site-specific development proposals ~
consistent with the master plan.
2.5 Urban Design Principles ~
On November 4, 1996, the Town Council adopted the following set of urban design
principles to guide the development of the master plan: ~
1. Connect Lionshead physically and visually to the mountain landscape.
2. Make people physically and emotionally comfortable in Lionshead. ~
3. Provide a sense of arrival to demarcate the Lionshead district.
4. Create landmarks and turning points to guide people through the area and make it
memorable.
5. Provide gates and portals to help define the sequence of public spaces and places.
6. Define appropriate land uses adjacent to outdoor spaces. ~
2.6 Master Plan Study Area
The boundaries of the Lionshead Master Plan study area (see Map A) were established by ~
the Town Council at the outset of the master planning process. They are defined by the
following features: ~
On the north by I-70
On the east by Middle Creek (west of the Vail Valley Medical Center) ~
On the south by the Town of Vail boundary (south of Forest Road, not including
single-family lots) ~
On the west by Red Sandstone Creek (east of the Glen Lyon Office Building)
2.7 Methodology
The master planning process was based on a model for intensive citizen input and
community collaboration intended to maximize public participation and allow the ~
community to provide direction on all plan elements. Exhaustive efforts were made to
involve local citizens, property owners, local businesses, and second homeowners. A web
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~ page, extensive direct mailings, and the notification of local homeowners' associations
and managers were all utilized to solicit public input and inform the public about the
, process and progress of the master planning effort. Meetings and workshops were held
on weekends and holidays in order to achieve maximum second homeowner and guest
involvement in the process.
~ The planning Process consisted of five stages, each with a public input component. A
one-year timeframe was initially anticipated, but the process was later extended for an
1 additional year.
~ Stage One - Define Opportunities and Constraints
This step commenced with two public walking/bus tours through Lionshead to look at
existing constraints and opportunities with interested community members. After the
~ tours two public forums were held in which participants were asked to review the list of
opportunities and constraints assembled from the tours. This step also included a"Best
and Worst of Lionshead" contest to invite further public comment. During this stage, the
~ master planning team assembled base data about the physical environment of Lionshead.
Stage Two = Brainstorm "Wish List"
~ The goal in stage two was to gather from the community as many ideas as possible about
preferred land use policies, changes needed in the physical environment, desired
improvements, new public facilities, and other areas of concern. In several public
~ workshops and hearings participants were asked to review the wish list of ideas and
indicate their preferences by "dot-voting." Input was also obtained via survey response
forms and on the Internet. A total of 173 individual wish list items were submitted,
~ categorized and documented. (See appendix F.)
Stage Three - Analyze Alternatives and Select Preferred Alternatives
, This stage concentrated on the review and evaluation of alternatives developed from
public input and the selection of preferred concepts for traffic circulation, land uses,
~ building bulk and mass, pedestrian corridors, and loading and delivery systems. Also in
this stage several public workshops and hearings were held to focus specifically on the
identification of public view corridors in Lionshead. A Saturday work session with local
~ architects and planning professionals was held to brainstorm design ideas on public
facilities and transportation systems, improved access to the Gore Creek corridor, housing
opportunities, and the network of public spaces and resort amenities. The drawings that
~ were done in this charrette were displayed for community review in several open houses.
Finally, a market feasibility study was conducted to analyze the existing constraints and
future potential of the retail market in Lionshead.
~ Stage Four - Develop and Adopt the Mnster Plan and Architectural Design Guidelines
In this stage of the master planning process, the project team refined and expanded the
~ ideas and principles identified in stage three and consolidated them into the final master
plan document. This stage involved ongoing community review in public Town Council
meetings.
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This stage will occur subsequent to the adoption of this master plan document. '
2.8 Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan
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The Lionshead Master Plan was adopted by resolutton No. 14, Series of 1998, on
December 15`h, 1998, by the Vail Town Council following a recommendation to approve
by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Future amendments to this master plan ~
must be approved by resolution or motion by the Town Council following a formal
recommendation by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Implementation ~
activities and ordinances will be approved in accordance with the Town of Vail
Municipal Code.
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1 3.1 Introduction
' The initial task in the Lionshead master planning process was to conduct a thorough
assessment of existing physical and regulatory conditions in the study area. The goal of
this assessment was to identify the problems, opportunities, and constraints that the
~ master plan recommendations must recognize and address.
3.2 Existing Land Uses
' A wide variety of land uses exist within the Lionshead study area:
~ 3.2.1 Residential
Residential properties in Lionshead can be divided into two categories
corresponding to location and density. To the south of Gore Creek is Forest Road,
, a low density single-family and duplex neighborhood. To the north of Gore Creek
is a mix of multi-family condominium products, with densities ranging from 16 to
60 units per acre. Within this area of Lionshead there are approximately 735
~ condominium units ranging in size from studios to four bedrooms, with the
majority being two-bedroom units.
~ Of these units, approximately 50°Io to 60°Io are included in short-term rental pools
("warm beds"). In addition, there are approximately 56 non deed-restricted
employee housing units (approximately 110 beds), most of which are in the
~ Sunbird Lodge owned by Vail Associates.
Existing residential and lodging properties are shown on Map K.
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3.2.2 RetaiU Commercial
~ Retail/ commercial space totaling approximately 133,000 square feet currently
exists within the Lionshead study area (by comparison, the Vail Village core has
approximately 244,000 square feet of retail/commercial space). Although
I considered a resort shopping area, the Lionshead retail core (see Map N) averages
lease rates and sales per square foot that are less than corresponding space in Vail
Village. This is at least partially attributable to visual and functional problems
~ plaguing the area's retail spaces. For a detailed analysis of existing retail
conditions in Lionshead, refer to the Vail Retail Market Study in appendix C.
~ Existing retail and commercial space in Lionshead is shown on Map J.
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3.2.3 Lodging ~
There is a sizeable bed base in the Lionshead study area but only a small portion
of these are accommodation units ("hot beds"). The true lodging base in ~
Lionshead today consists of about 440 units, the majority of which are in the
Marriott. All of the accommodation units are located west of the Lionshead retail
core (west of West Lionshead Circle and the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac), and ,
together they represent about 35% of the total Lionshead bed base, excluding the
private residences south of Gore Creek. ~
Existing residential and lodging properties are shown on Map K.
3.2.4 Conference/ Meeting Facilities i
The Lionshead study area contains several public and private conference facilities
(see Map L), with the majority of space in private ownership. Aside from Dobson ~
ice arena, which is not suitable for smaller conferences and meetings, the only
publicly available conference room in Lionshead is in the Vail Public Library, a
small and heavily utilized facility. In general, there is a growing need for ~
additional conference space in Lionshead, especially as the local economy seeks
to diversify and provide a wider range of destination resort activities in addition to
skiing. ~
3.2.5 Light Industrial ,
Currently, the western end of Lionshead is home to several operations that could
be classified as light industrial. These include the Vail sanitation plant, the Vail
Associates service yard, and the Amoco service station. ~
3.2.5.1 Sanitation Plant
The Vail sanitation plant is currently operating near capacity. It is ~
anticipated that future Lionshead redevelopment/ development, as well
as continuing development in Vail, will necessitate plant expansion.
According to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District the most ,
likely direction of plant expansion would be to the west into the old
town shops property. A less likely but potentially viable alternative
would be to expand the plant to the east into the plant's existing ~
parking lot.
3.2.5.2 Amoco Service Station ~
This existing service station (see figure 3-1) is located on the western
perimeter of the Lionshead study area east of Red Sandstone Creek. '
While there are no serious functional issues with the service station
today, visual and access issues may become important as the western
end of Lionshead develops. ~
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The Vail Associates service yard, bordered by the South Frontage
Road on the east and south and Red Sandstone Creek on the west,
currently contains a wide variety of mountain operation functions such ~
as snowcat service and fueling, warehouse storage, and maintenance
shops. While the service yard is critical to Vail Associates' mountain
operations there is a strong interest on the part of the Town of Vail to '
see the majority of these facilities relocated on-mountain. According
to Vail Associates it may be possible to relocate many of the facilities, ~
but the snow cat service and fueling operations must remain at or near
its current location. Specific issues regarding the service yard include:
a. Visual ~
Like its neighboring Amoco service station, the service yard is at the
western front door to Lionshead. Much of the yard is screened by an ~
existing berm, but the facility is inconsistent with the existing land
uses in Lionshead and the desired visual character of a destination
resort. As redevelopment occurs in west Lionshead it will become ~
increasingly important to address these visual concerns.
b. Access ~
The snow cat fueling and maintenance operations are a significant
component of the service yard functions. Snow cats and snowmobiles
must cross the South Frontage Road to access the mountain, frequently ~
conflicting with traffic on the frontage road.
c. Forest Road Mountain Access ~
Snow cats from the service yard currently access the mountain via
Forest Road to the Born Free ski run. Though a pre-existing condition, ~
the presence of the snow cats on Forest Road has long been a
consistent complaint of the Forest Road property owners. It is clear
that the removal of snow cats from Forest Road is desirable but there is ~
no existing secondary route to the mountain and the alternatives for
creating a new access way, while possible, are problematic. (See
section 4.6.4.1.) ~
3.2.6 Recreation and Open Space
The Gore Creek open space corridor roughly bisects the Lionshead study area. ~
Portions of this corridor, which widens significantly at the eastern end of the study
area, are owned by the Town of Vail and by Vail Associates (see Map B). The ~
existing tennis courts at the eastern end of Forest Road, while part of the
agricultural and open space zone district, are unattractive (see figure 3-2) and
visually inconsistent with the rest of the Gore Creek corridor. The Gore Creek ~
corridor is described in greater detail in section 3.7.2.
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~ 3.3 Existing Zoning
~ The Lionshead study area is currently comprised of 11 zoning districts (see Map C). For
detailed information on these zone districts, consult the existing Town of Vail zoning
~ code. If any discrepancies exist between the zoning map included in this document and
the official Town of Vail zoning map, the official Town of Vail zoning map takes
precedence. Zones represented in Lionshead include:
~ • Primary/ Secondary Residential
• High Density Multi-Family
~ • Medium Density Multi-Family
• Commercial Core 2
~ • Arterial Business
• General Use
~ • Special Development District (the Marriott)
• Agricultural and Open Space
• Natural Area Preservation
i • Outdoor Recreation
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~ density, and building height. This is largely due to the fact that many zoning provisions
currently in effect were established subsequent to the construction of much of the
~ Lionshead core area. As a result, current zoning is largely irrelevant to the existing
condition or the desired redevelopment character of Lionshead. A primary function of
the master plan is to develop a policy framework to guide zoning revisions so that the
~ goals of the master plan can be implemented in accordance with the Town of Vail's
regulatory structure.
~ 3.4 Regulatory Issues
3.4.1 Building Height
~ Map M of this document shows the peak roof height of all the structures in the
Lionshead study area, excluding the residential area south of Gore Creek. These
' building heights were taken from a ground level survey that established the peak
elevations of each building relative to the ground elevation. Because the grade
changes across the face of many buildings in Lionshead, the average elevation
' around the base of the structure was used to calculate the building height. (Note:
This building height information was acquired for the purposes of this master plan
and does not supercede any prior existing legal building height determination
, recorded by the Town of Vail.)
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Except for the residential area south of Gore Creek, the allowable building height
for most of Lionshead today is 45' for a flat-roofed structure and 48' for a pitched ,
roof structure. (Height limits in the MDMF zone district are 35' and 38'
respectively.)
3.4.2 Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) ~
GRFA is a provision in the existing Town of Vail land use code that regulates the ~
allowable residential floor area relative to the overall developable site area. In
theory, the intent of GRFA is to limit the mass and bulk of a building, resulting in
a more dynamic, less boxy architectural form. However, it is possible for a '
building to meet the GRFA limitations without accomplishing desired goals for
building massing and quality architecture. GRFA appears to have had little
positive impact on the qccality of structures in Lionshead. ~
3.4.3 Density
The existing Town of Vail zoning code limits density to 25 dwelling units (DU) ~
per acre in the Commercial Core 2 zone district. Existing densities in Lionshead
residential condominium projects range from 16 DU/ acre to as many as 55-60
DU/acre. ~
3.5 Fire Safety ,
As Lionshead redevelops, it is critical that fire and emergency access be considered in the
planning process. The existing fire safety system in Lionshead suffers from two serious
deficiencies: the difficulty of access and the lack of sprinkler fire protection systems in ~
many buildings.
3.5.1 Emergency Vehicle Access ~
One of the more appealing attributes of the Lionshead core area today is its
pedestrian environment. However, this same feature presents a challenge to
emergency vehicle access. There are numerous locations in Lionshead today ~
where fire protection is significantly compromised. Although there is an existing
emergency vehicle access route through the Lionshead pedestrian core (see map
G), this route may be inadequate in winter when snow reduces accessibility. In ~
some locations (such as the south side of the Landmark tower), ground level retail
extensions make the vertical mass of the building inaccessible. As redevelopment ~
occurs it is essential that existing structures and new development work with the
fire department to insure that these access issues are corrected.
3.5.2 Sprinkler Fire Protection ~
The single most effective means of providing fire protection to taller buildings in
a restricted pedestrian environment is the installation of fire sprinkler systems. '
Fire sprinkler protection is required by fire and building codes in large multi-
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~ regulations and are still unsprinklered. Fire sprinkler systems lessen the need for
immediate fire vehicle response times, thus reducing the impact that fire access
~ has on the planning of the pedestrian environment. Adding sprinkler protection to
existing Lionshead buildings is a top prioriry. The buildings in the Lionshead
study area without sprinkler fire protection are as follows:
~ • Lionshead Center (The parking garage, Garfinkels restaurant, and Ski School
areas are sprinklered.)
~ • Lodge at Lionshead, phases 1, 2, and 3(The parking garage is sprinklered.)
• Tree Tops Condos
, • Tree Tops retail plaza (The parking garage is sprinklered.)
• Vantage Point Condos (The parking garage is sprinklered.)
• Vail 21 Condos
~ • Lifthouse Lodge
• Westwind Condos
• Landmark Tower (The retail component is sprinklered.)
~ • Landmark Townhomes
• Sunbird Lodge (The parking garage is sprinklered.)
• Old Gondola Building (The Kaitenberg Brewery and Trails End restaurant are
~ sprinklered.)
• Lion Square Lodge North
, . • Lion Square Lodge phases 1-3 (partially sprinklered)
• Antlers Condos (Below-grade elements are sprinklered.)
• Vail Spa (The parking garage is sprinklered.)
, • Enzian Condos
• Lionshead Inn (scheduled to be sprinklered by 1999)
0 Concert Hall Plaza (Only the lower level is sprinklered.)
' • Montaneros (The parking garage is sprinklered.)
• Lionshead Arcade
• Lions Pride Building
~ • VailGlo Lodge
• VailInternational
~ • Lionshead parking structure (This is of particular concern on the north side of
the structure, where the streetside access is below grade, hidden by a berm and
landscaping.)
' 3.6 Utilities
A prerequisite for new development or additional density in Lionshead is the ability of the
~ utility companies to provide service to support the incremental growth of the district.
Discussions with the utility companies raised no significant concerns about the state of
, their existing systems or their ability to expand or upgrade their facilities. Research has
indicated that the only significant utility constraint is the current capacity of the Vail
sanitation plant.
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3.6.1 General Capacity Data
The capacity of various utilities to serve future development and redevelopment in ~
the Lionshead study area is outlined below. (For a complete study of existing
infrastructure in Lionshead and the Town of Vail as a whole, please refer to the
Town of Vail carrying capacity analysis.) ~
3.6.1.1 Gas - Public Service of Colorado ~
The Town of Vail carrying capacity analysis indicates that there is
adequate natural gas supply to accommodate future development.
3.6.1.2 Electric - Holy Cross Electric Association '
The Town of Vail carrying capacity analysis indicates that there is
adequate electrical supply to meet the demands of future development. ~
3.6.1.3 Water and Sewer - Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
According to ERWSD, the Vail wastewater treatment facility was ~
serving approximately 5,374 single-family equivalents (SFEs) as of
December, 1996, and was operating at over 90% of the plant's design ~
capacity. It is anticipated that the future build-out of Lionshead (see
the Lionshead development model in appendix D) would trigger a
plant expansion of some magnitude. Future plant expansion scenarios '
and the potential associated costs are discussed in the Town of Vail
carrying capacity analysis. Increased demand for water in Lionshead
could result in decreased stream flows between the golf course and the '
wastewater treatment plant. This can be mitigated by a pump-back
system to bring water up to the golf course.
3.6.1.4 Telephone - US West '
US West anticipates no problems in providing expanded telephone ~
service to the Lionshead study area.
3.6.1.5 Cable TV - TCI ~
It is a policy of TCI of the Rockies, the local cable television service
provider, not to provide letters as to their ability to serve projected
future development. However, no significant hurdles are anticipated in ,
providing expanded cable television service to the Lionshead study
area.
3.7 Environment ~
Three broadly defined environmental zones, described below, are represented in the '
Lionshead study area (see Map F). These environmental character zones are a
representation of the physical and visual attributes of the study area and do not represent
any land use designation or recommendation. '
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~ 3.7.1 Resort Zone
' The resort zone is the highly developed and urbanized area on the north side of
Gore Creek. While there are pockets of green space within this area it is
characterized primarily by paved streets (both vehicular and pedestrian),
' sidewalks, plazas, and buildings. There are no undisturbed soils or original
vegetative stands in this area.
, 3.7.2 Open Space Zone
The primary component in the open space zone is Gore Creek and the natural
area that flanks it (see figure 3-3). This vitally important open space corridor is
, characterized by thick riparian vegetation along the creek embankments, low lying
wetlands to the south of the creek, and the grassy slopes of the lower ski trails.
~ The eastern end of Gore Creek (see figure 3-4) supports large evergreen trees, but
the western stretches of the creek (see figure 3-5) are largely devoid of tree cover
and in need of rehabilitation.
' The secondary components of the open space zone are the Middle Creek and Red
Sandstone Creek corridors that run north from Gore Creek, forming the east and
west boundaries of the study area (see figures 3-6 and 3-7). The 100-year flood
~ plain of these creeks is shown in Map D. Both Middle Creek and Red Sandstone
Creek have been significantly impacted by adjacent development but retain some
high quality vegetation.
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Low-Density Residenhal Zone
, The third environmental zone is the residential area flanking the south side of the
Gore Creek open space corridor. While this area is by no means a pristine natural
environment it has been less affected by development, both visually and
' environmentally, than the higher density resort core north of Gore Creek. This
zone of lower density primary and secondary residences at the lower forest edge is
characterized by stands of mature lodgepole pine.
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3.8 Transportation and Circulation '
During President's Day weekend in ] 997 the transportation planning firm of Felsburg,
Holt, and Ullevig conducted an in-depth inventory and analysis of the existing ,
transportation patterns in the Lionshead study area. Their report is contained in appendix
A. The following is an overview of the existing transportation and circulation systems in
Lionshead: '
3.8.1 Vehicular
The vehicular access system in Lionshead is comprised of one primary route (the ~
I-70 South Frontage Road) and four secondary routes (East Lionshead Circle,
West Lionshead Circle, Lionshead Place, and Forest Road).
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3.8.1.1 I-70 South Frontage Road
The I-70 South Frontage Road (see figure 3-8) borders the northern ,
edge of the study area and provides vehicular access for all of
Lionshead. General issues associated with the frontage road are
described below: '
a. Bicvcles and Pedestrians
There are no continuous bicycle paths or lanes along the South ~
Frontage Road nor are there adequate shoulders that bicyclists or
pedestrians could use instead. The need for a bicycle lane was
documented in the 1991 Vail Transportation Master Plan and the 1988 '
recreation trails masterplan. The pedestrian core of Lionshead is an
obstacle to bike traffic through Lionshead to Vail Village, forcing
bikes to take the frontage road instead and causing dangerous conflicts ,
between cyclists and motorists.
b. Turning Movements '
There is one eastbound and no westbound turning lanes from the
frontage road into Lionshead, which results in traffic backup during '
peak travel periods. Westbound vehicles often veer onto the gravel
shoulder to pass cars waiting to make a left turn. As Lionshead
redevelops and expands its bed base, this problem will intensify. ,
c. Directional Signage
Visitors to Lionshead often complain of difficulty finding their ,
destination. Bewildered motorists slow down at each intersection
because there is no signage directing them to their lodgings. The
cumulative effects are traffic congestion and irritated guests. ~
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' d. Oveiflow Parking.
Each winter during peak ski weekends the westbound shoulder of the
frontage road becomes a default overflow parking area, stretching
' westward from the turn across from the Evergreen Lodge to the entry
of the Vail Associates service yard. This situation creates a dangerous
conflict between through-traffic and pedestrians, as there are no
' delineated crossings and no sidewalk on the south side of the frontage
road. Safe crossings are made even more difficult by winter road
~ conditions and traffic congestion and because pedestrians are often
wearing ski boots and carrying skis.
' 3.8.1.2 East Lionshead Circle
East Lionshead Circle (see figure 3-9) serves four primary purposes:
a) providing access to eight lodging facilities; b) serving as the transit
~ route for private shuttles and the public bus system; c) accommodating
loading and delivery functions; and d) providing a place for private
skier drop-off.
' a. LodSing Access
East Lionshead Circle accesses four lodge properties west of the main
~ bus drop-off/ pedestrian crossing and four others to the east of the bus
stop. Vehicular traffic to the four properties to the east poses a
' significant conflict with the large volume of pedestrian traffic crossing
from the western end of the parking structure into the Lionshead core.
The southern edge of East Lionshead Circle is fragmented by four
' separate curb cuts accessing the Lodge at Lionshead.
b. Transit
' Transit traffic on East Lionshead Circle consists of Town of Vail buses
as well as local and regional shuttle bus traffic. Town buses have
difficulty making a left turn from East Lionshead Circle to the west-
, bound lane of the South Frontage Road because of the street gradient
and the volume of traffic that competes with the bus for breaks in the
frontage road traffic. This backup occasionally causes two westbound
~ buses to stack at the intersection simultaneously and makes it difficult
for buses to finish their circuits on schedule.
, The volume of shuttle van traffic on East Lionshead Circle is greater
than it needs to be. In order for westbound shuttles to reach their
queuing area in front of the Subway sandwich shop at the western end
' of the parking structure, they must drive the entire length of the road,
turn around across from Dobson ice arena, and drive back to the
' queuing area. This movement requires the shuttles to conflict with the
west pedestrian crossing twice each trip.
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~ The most significant issue with the transit system along East
Lionshead Circle is the drop-off area located at the western end of the
~ public parking structure. This drop-off area, home to buses, shuttle
vans, delivery trucks, and personal vehicles, is poorly organized. As
the main pedestrian portal into Lionshead, it is one of the least
~ functional and most congested elements in the study area The prirnar-v
problem with the drop-off area is the lack of any clear and safe
pedestrian crossing from the parking structure into the Lionshead
~ pedestrian mall. Pedestrians often walk through the bus lanes and
across the small planter islands. Delivery vans obscure sight lines
~ when pedestrians step into the traffic lane of East Lionshead Circle.
c. Loading and Deliverv
~ Delivery vehicles need to access all of the residential and retail
properties on East Lionshead Circle, but the vast majority travel only
to one of two locations. The first is the alley behind Vail 21, Lionshead
~ Pride, and the Lifthouse Lodge. Service vehicles here conflict with a
designated fire lane and significantly downgrade the pedestrian and
vehicular arrival experience to these buildings.
The other concentration of service vehicles occurs at the East
Lionshead bus drop-off. Vehicles parking here cause major conflicts at
~ the pedestrian crossing from the parking structure and detract from the
visual image of the primary pedestrian entry into Lionshead.
~ Because these two areas together cannot adequately accommodate
peak delivery volumes, service vehicles will occasionally stage outside
the areas, further exacerbating traffic congestion.
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d. Pedestrian Traffic
~ The pedestrian systems along East Lionshead Circle are marginal in
quality and, in some cases (such as the connection between the public
parking structure and the Lionshead mali), hardly functional at all. The
~ section of the street from the eastern drop-off area to Dobson arena has
a sidewalk but lacks pedestrian crossings to the residential properties.
It also lacks a dedicated pedestrian connection to the walkway east of
~ Dobson that continues into Vail Village. The lack of a sidewalk on the
south side of the street forces pedestrians to cross East Lionshead
Circle twice or, more commonly, to walk in the street.
~ e. Skier Drop-Off
During the ski season the drop-off area at the western end of the
, parking structure is often used by private motorists as a skier drop-off
area although there are no designated skier drop-off locations.
Automobiles pose a major conflict with delivery vehicles and further
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compromise the safety of pedestrians crossing from the parking ~
structure. Although it is convenient, skier drop-off at this location is
dangerous and should be eliminated or redesigned. ~
3.8.1.3 West Lionshead Circle
West Lionshead Circle (see figure 3-10) functions primarily as the ~
access route to Lionshead Place, several lodging facilities, and the Vail
Associates core site. In addition the. road carries a significant amount
of service and delivery traffic and serves as a transit route for the Town
of Vail bus and the Eagle County regional bus.
a. Transit ~
There are two Town of Vail transit stops on West Lionshead Circle,
the first located in front of the Marriott and the other at Concert Hall ~
Plaza. According to the traffic study (see appendix A), only eight
percent of the total traffic entering Lionshead - and only two percent
of passengers on the Town of Vail bus - used the Concert Hall Plaza ~
stop. The Town of Vail Public Works Department has recommended
that the transit stop at Concert Hall Plaza be discontinued.
b. Service and Delivery
Two service and delivery areas are accessed from West Lionshead
Circle, one at the Concert Hall bus-stop and the other in the alley ~
between Concert Hall Plaza and the Landmark Townhomes. The
delivery vehicle staging behind Che Landmark Townhomes is ad-hoc
and illegal, as this is a designated emergency vehicle access lane. Both ~
areas occasionally back up and cause trucks to stage temporarily on
West Lionshead Circle.
c. Pedestrian Traffic ~
Concert Hall Plaza is intended to be the western portal into the ~
Lionshead mall, but the pedestrian paths along West Lionshead Circle
are fragmented and the point of entry is unclear. A partial stdewalk
runs along the south side of the street in front of the Marriott but it is ~
not continuous. The gradient is difficult in places, and pavements are
often icy in winter. There is no pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection
of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. Dark and ~
compromised by stairways, the passage through Concert Hall Plaza is
seriously deficient as a pedestrian and retail environment. Very few
pedestrians from west Lionshead ever make the connection through ~
Concert Hall Plaza to the mall.
3.8.1.4 Lionshead Place '
Lionshead Place, a cul-de-sac spur off West Lionshead Circle, is short
but heavily utilized. As the vehicular access point to the Vail ~
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Associates core site, Lionshead Place functions as lodging access, ~
service and delivery access, a transit stop, skier drop-off, and a heavily
used pedestrian corridor. It is also an important portal to the Gore
Creek open space corridor. ~
a. L.odging Access ~
Lionshead Place provides access to the Marriott, Montaneros, Antlers,
Lion Square Lodge, and the Vail Associates core site. Although the
road adequately handles current traffic loads its visual appearance is
inconsistent with that of the front door to a high quality lodging ~
neighborhood. Motorists going to the Lion Square Lodge must pass
through the VA service lot to get to the lodge's entry and parking.
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b. Transit
The Lionshead Place cul-de-sac is the drop-off location for the Eagle ~
County regional transit service. Shuttle vans and skier drop-off traffic
also stop in the cul-de-sac. Problenns with this location for the regional
bus stop include the lack of proximity to connecting Town of Vail ~
transit, the distance buses must travel from the main arterial road, and
the additional traffic on a cul-de-sac that is already heavily used.
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The majority of truck traffic on Lionshead Place is going to the Vail
Associates core site. The core site has an internal service yard but the ~
high volume of deliveries means that trucks often have to stage along
the access road or outside the Vail Associates property. This creates ~
conflicts with the lodging traffic and with pedestrians walking along
Lionshead Place to the ski yard.
d. Pedestrian Access ~
Lionshead Place is the second most heavily utilized but worst
functioning and least inviting pedestrian corridor in Lionshead. The ~
high volume of pedestrian traffic is generated by the west Lionshead
lodging properties (the Marriott, Vail Spa, and the Enzian). Seeking
the shortest route to the ski yard, skiers staying in these properties ~
bypass the out-of-the-way Concert Hall Plaza and take Lionshead
Place instead, even though there is no continuous pedestrian walkway
on either side of the street. In the absence of sidewalks and crosswalks, ~
pedestrians tend to cross the street anywhere, creating a very dangerous
conflict with private vehicles, delivery vehicles, and the regional
transit bus. Past the cul-de-sac, pedestrians must walk along the core ~
site access road (where there is no separation between pedestrians and
vehicles) and into the ski yard by way of a narrow, icy pathway along
the north end of Lion Square Lodge (see figure 3-11).
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~ An additional circulation problem is the lack of a pedestrian
connection between the main Lion Square Lodge building (phases 1-3)
~ and the Lion Square Lodge north building. These buildings are on
opposite sides of Lionshead Place, and there is no delineated
pedestrian crossing between them.
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e. Skier Drop-Off
Lionshead Place handles a significant volume of private skier drop-
~ offs. This traffic adds one more layer of conflict to the traffic generated
by transit, lodging, service and delivery, and pedestrians.
3.8.1.5 Forest Road
Forest Road functions separately from vehicular circulation systems
that serve the resort core. Connected to Beaver Dam and Rockledge
Roads in summer, West Forest Road becomes a dead end street in the
winter when the middle section is covered by the Born Free ski run.
~ While West Forest Road is primarily a residentiai street it handles a
small amount of local skier drop-off traffic and also functions as the
mountain access route for snow cats in the winter.
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3.8.2 Dedicated Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks
~ Apart from the pedestrian walkways on vehicular streets, there are two primary
pedestrian environments in Lionshead: the Lionshead pedestrian core and the
Gore Creek recreation path.
3.8.2.1 Lionshead Pedestrian Core
The Lionshead core is a pedestrian oriented, mixed-use mall built in
~ 1972. Today, the pedestrian environment suffers from a poor hierarchy
of public spaces, fragmented connections, and a lack of inemorable
architectural landmarks. It is often difficult for people not familiar
~ with the area to navigate through the mall and find their destination. In
addition, some of the physical elements in the core (such as the
pavement, handrails, site furniture, and planters) are in a general state
~ of disrepair inconsistent with the desired image of a high quality
destination resort.
There are three primary and two secondary points of entry for
pedestrian traffic into the Lionshead core area. The primary entry
points are the east Lionshead bus drop-off, the Concert Hall Plaza bus
drop-off, and Lionshead Place. The secondary entry points are the
Gore Creek recreation path and the I-70 pedestrian bridge. According
~ to the transportation study (see appendix A), these secondary portals
bring less than 1°Io and 4% respectively of the pedestrian traffic into
Lionshead.
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3.8.2.2 Gore Creek Recreation Path ~
The Gore Creek recreation path is one of Lionshead's most appreciated
recreational amenities. With the growth in popularity of mountain ~
biking, however, there is a growing conflict between pedestrian and
bicycle traffic conflict on the heavily utilized path. Another recurring
complaint is that the two sections of the path east and west of the ski ~
yard do not connect with one another.
a. East of the Ski Yard ~
This section of trail is beautifully wooded and close to the water level -
of Gore Creek. There are several picnic. areas, but they seem to be in
disrepair and infrequently utilized (see figure 3-12). Fences around ~
adjacent residential properties border the north side of the trail.
b. West of the Ski Yard
This portion of the trail lacks trees and is set at quite a distance above
the creek (see figure 3-5). There is a dangerous blind curve where the
trail passes by the Antlers swimming pool deck (see figure 3-13). From
this point west, the trail is rather barren and in need of revegetation.
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3.8.3 Transit
The only portion of the in-town shuttle route where buses must bypass the ~
pedestrian environment and return to the South Frontage Road is in the core area
between the East Lionshead transit stop and Concert Hall Plaza. This interruption
in the dedicated shuttle circuit forces buses to make several left turns to get on and
off the frontage road, frequently causing delays in the transit schedule. To resolve ~
the problem, the planning team explored the concept of punching an internal
transit route through the pedestrian core or reserving a corridor for future transit ~
needs. Both of these ideas met with extreme resistance from residents and
business owners alike. Although there may be no physical solution to this
problem, the issue of how to connect the east half of Lionshead to the west half
must be considered a priority in all future transportation and transit planning for
the Town of Vail.
3.8.4 Service and Delivery ~
A detailed discussion of the existing service and delivery system is contained in
appendix A. For a discussion of how existing service and delivery areas affect the ~
streets where they occur, see the individual street descriptions above.
3.9 Parking ~
The ground rules of the Lionshead master plan state that future redevelopment will not
cause a net loss of parking. An assessment of existing parking conditions is discussed in ~
this section. For additional parking information on a town-wide basis, please refer to the
Town of Vail carrying capacity analysis and the Master Transportation Study. Existing
public and private parking facilities in Lionshead are shown on Map I. ~
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3.9.1 Parking Generation ~
Parking demand and generation in a mixed-use resort environment is difficult to
quantify. It is somewhat easier to analyze when broken out into its three ~
components: parking generated by the lodging bed base, parking generated by
retail/ commercial activity, and parking generated by the ski mountain and other
destination activities and events. However, the ski mountain, the retail shops, and ~
the lodging facilities do not represent discrete and separate populations, so the
calculation of public parking demand is complicated by the high degree of
overlapping between these different parking generators. To understand the ~
relationship between future improvements in Lionshead and the public parking
demand they will generate, one must first understand how visitors will arrive and
what they wil] be doing during their stay in Vail. Only then can the incremental ~
increase in public parking demand be estimated.
3.9.1.1 Parking Demand Generated by Lodging ~
All private residential and lodging properties in Lionshead provide
their own parking, either in surface or structured facilities. None, ~
whether existing or planned, is expected to increase the demand for
public parking facilities. To the contrary, lodgings within easy access
of the ski mountain and the resort core may actually reduce the ~
demand for public parking facilities.
3.9.1.2 Parking Demand Generated by RetaiU Commercial Space
The retail base in Lionshead, with a few exceptions, utilizes the Town
of Vail public parking facilities. Through the Town's parking pay-in-
lieu system, retail businesses pay a one-time assessment on a square ~
footage basis for the parking demand they generate. The pay-in-lieu
formula does not fully adjust for the probability that the parking for
many retail customers is already accommodated in their lodgings. ~
3.9.1.3 Day Skier and Special Event Parking ~
During the ski season, day skiers are the largest users of the Lionshead
public parking structure. While it is generally assumed that skiing, not
retail, is the primary destination for the majority of wintertime users of ~
the parking structure, no survey data confirms this.
3.9.2 Existing Public Parking ~
The Lionshead public parking structure has a capacity of approximately 1,200
cars. In addition, a charter bus parking area is located at the eastern end of the ~
Lionshead parking structure (see figure 3-14).
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3.9.3 Existing Parking Shortfall ~
According to the Town of Vail Master Transportation Study, the Lionshead
parking structure is filled to capacity approximately 20 to 30 times during the
winter, or roughly 20 percent of the ski season. During these times of capacity ~
usage (Christmas, President's Day, Martin Luther King holiday), overflow
parking occurs on the north side of the South Frontage Road. .
3.9.4 Vail Associates Employee Parking
Vail Associates currently utilizes two large surface parking lots within the study ~
area for its employee parking needs. The north day lot (see figure 3-15), with a
capacity of approximately 105 cars, is located behind the Landmark tower and is
the site proposed for a transportation center. The west day lot, located just west of ~
the Marriott parking structure, has an approximate capacity of 160 cars and
represents a significant development opportunity. Parking displaced by
redevelopment of these sites must be replaced within the Lionshead study area to ~
satisfy the ground rule requiring no net loss of parking.
3.10 Visual Assessment ~
The poor visual quality of the built environment and the lack of visual connection with
the natural environment are among the biggest concerns in Lionshead. With as many ~
skiers accessing the mountain through Lionshead as through Vail Village, it is extremely
important that the visual quality of Lionshead reflect the premier winter resort image
desired by the Town of Vail. ~
3.10.1 Architecture ~
Architectural issues in Lionshead generally fall into two broad categories: form
(massing, height, rooflines) and materials (surface treatments, detailing, visual
interest). Many Lionshead buildings are dated, in disrepair, unattractive, and not
in compliance with current codes. The visual quality of some subsidiary
structures, such as the existing skier bridge, is equally inconsistent with the
desired image of a portal as important as Lionshead (see figure 3-16). ~
3.10.1.1 Form
Most of the buildings in Lionshead have flat roofs and walls that ~
extend from ground to parapet with little or no horizontal movement in
the building fagade (see figure 3-17). Many have unbroken rooflines
the entire length of the building and architectural forms more ~
reminiscent of warehouses than alpine lodges. The frequent use of
vertically exposed pre-cast concrete elements reinforces the perception ~
of many structures as overscaled and monolithic.
3.10.1,2 Detail and Ornamentation
Another visual problem with the architecture in Lionshead is the lack ~
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composed of the same material (see figure 3-18). There are too few ~
visually interesting and differentiated retail storefronts, and the retail
experience is generally uninviting. The overuse of exposed structural
concrete, concrete block, and T-111 siding is visually monotonous and ~
yields an overall appearance incompatible with that of a thriving world
class alpine resort. ~
3.10.2 Vehicular Streetscape
Visual quality is as important to vehicular streets as it is in Lionshead's pedestrian ~
core. Many streets are characterized by deterioration of concrete curbs, gutters,
and sidewalks, the lack of consistent landscaping treatment, and the poor quality
of adjacent retaining walls and site furniture (see figure 3-19). There is no ~
unifying design or streetscape image tying Lionshead together.
3.10.3 Pedestrian Streets and Retail Mall ~
In several areas of the pedestrian core, the lack of connection between the retail
storefronts and the pedestrian street is a significant problem (see figure 3-20).
Caused primarily by grade changes, intrusive planting beds, and the excessive
dimensions of public spaces, these separations have the cumulative effect of
reducing the viability and success of the retail environment. ~
In the existing Lionshead mall there is a need for more unified design concepts,
materials, and paving patterns in pedestrian areas. There is also an urgent need ~
for maintenance and repair, especially of paving, walls, site furniture, and the
spaces connecting buildings to the pedestrian environment (see figure 3-21).
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Economic Conditions
The third Lionshead policy objective adopted by the Vail Town Council states a desire for ~
a"stronger economic base through increased live beds." This policy objective recognizes
that a large percentage of the Town of Vail's operating budget comes from sales tax
revenue. Tax revenue is derived from retail and commercial sales and, in a resort ~
environment, the primary source of retail revenue is the destination visitor. Following is a
comparative analysis of sales tax revenues in the Vail Village and in Lionshead over the
previous nine years. For a more detailed analysis of the retail business environment in
Vail and Lionshead, refer to the Vail Retail Market Study, contained in appendix C. ~
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~ Total Sales Over Previous TOV Total Sales Over Previous TOV Total Sales Over Previous
Tax Revenue Year Total Tax Revenue Year Total Tax Revenue Year
1989 $ 5,230,492 50.73% $ 2,139,147 20.75% $ 10,309,504
~ 1990 $ 5,341,017 2.11% 49.62% $ 2,245,264 4.96% 20.86% $ 10,763,785 4.41%
1991 $ 5,666,065 6.09% 50.24% $ 2,212,358 -1.47% 19.62% $ 11,277,754 4.77%
~ 1992 $ 5,883,647 3.84% 50.67% $ 2,288,127 3.42% 19.71% $ 11,611,042 2.96%
1993 $ 6,405,762 8.87% 51.68% $ 2,330,782 1.8.6% 18.80% $ 12,394,681 6.75%
1994 $ 6,730,570 5.07% 51.78% $ 2,442,419 4.79% 18.79% $ 12,999,271 4.88%
~ 1995 $ 6,645,666 -1.26% 48.41% $ 2,462,561 0.82% 17.94% $ 13,728,046 5.61%
1996 $ 6,887,967 3.65% 50.18% $ 2,715,875 10.29% 19.79% $ 13,725,182 -0.02%
1997 $ 7,192,189 4.42% 48.92% $ 2,979,245 9.70% 20.27% $ 14,701,020 7.11%
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~ This section of the master plan addresses issues that affect Lionshead as a whole. These issues -
~ and recommendations to address them - should be considered in all planning and policy decisions
as Lionshead redevelops.
4.1 Underlying Physical Framework of Lionshead
~ The Lionshead resort area (that portion of the study area north of Gore Creek) is a mixed-
use urban environment with several discernible land-use sub-areas, or "hubs" (see Map
~ N). Although the hubs overlap somewhat, there is no consistent and comprehensive
pedestrian connection between them. The primary goal of the master plan is to create a
visually interesting and functionally efficient pedestrian environment that connects the
~ hubs to create a cohesive and memorable resort environment.
4.1.1 Lionshead Master Plan Concept
~ Two primary pedestrian streets form the backbone of Lionshead's physical plan:
an east-west corridor connecting Dobson Ice Arena with the west end of
~ Lionshead and a north-south corridor connecting the proposed north day lot
transportation center with the ski yard. The circulation system and new retail and
lodging components will follow the underlying pattern set by these corridors (see
~ Map T) and the entry portals associated with them.
4.1.2 East Lionshead - Civic Hub
~ The civic hub of Lionshead is comprised of Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail public
library, the Lionshead public parking structure, and the proposed Vail Civic
Center site on the east end of the parking structure. Although this area also
~ contains several lodging properties and may support office or retail development
in the future, all planning and design decisions here should be respectful of and
~ compatible with these civic components.
4.1.3 Resort Retail and Commercial Hub
~ This area, also known as the Lionshead pedestrian core, is the heart of Lionshead
and the epicenter of pedestrian and retail activity. A mixed-use environment, this
area is comprised of retail shops, skier services, offices, residential units, and
~ restaurants, but it has no coherent identity. More people access the mountain from
here than from Vail village, yet the area experiences low retail sales and weak
evening activity. Non-retail businesses in what should be a high volume retail
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The priority for this area is to reinforce and enhance the identity of a premier ~
destination resort. This requires higher quality retail activity, an active pedestrian
environment, greater diversity of public spaces, and a focus on lodgings that ~
reinforce activity. All planning and design decisions should further this goal.
A priority need identified by the master plan is a high quality resort hotel in the
Lionshead core to provide the dynamic infusion of people that will support a ~
vibrant retail district. A corollary need is a more identifiable pedestrian portal into
the Lionshead core from the west; the absence of a well designed gateway from ~
this side is a significant obstacle to the capture of the west Lionshead bed base by
core area retailers.
4.1.4 Resort Lodging Hub ~
This area of Lionshead is located just west af the Lionshead retail core and is ~
comprised almost exclusively of high-density residential and lodging products.
All future planning and design decisions in this area should work to reinforce the
residential nature of the neighborhood and retain the sense of privacy desired by ~
individual properties. New development in this area should aim for quieter
pedestrian streets, well defined pedestrian connections, more intensive
landscaping and higher quality streetscape development.
4.1.5 West Lionshead - ResidentiaU Mixed-Use Hub
The western end of Lionshead, currently undeveloped, is home to parking lots, the ~
Vail Associates service yard, the Vail sanitation plant, the old town shops, and a
gas station. Uses proposed by the community on this site in the past include
increased parking, employee housing, office space, mountain service access, and ~
an eastbound I-70 on- and off-ramp.
The master plan recommends that this hub become a residential/mixed use area ~
with an emphasis on meeting the needs of the local community. Appropriate uses
could include high density real estate development, lodging, community based
office and retail space, employee housing and parking. The opportunity exists for ~
a significant locals or seasonal housing development in this area. To the extent
possible development patterns in this area should reflect north-south orientation of ~
buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented
environment. In addition there is the opportunity for an underground public
parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by development in this ~
area shall be accommodated on-site.
The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially expanded ~
functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard will be reduced
in size, as some functions can be moved to less central locations. However the
area develops it is critical that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian ~
corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in-town transit system.
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~ 4.2 Connection to Vail Village
~ The lack of connection between Lionshead and Vail Village was identified early in the
master planning process. Although both West Meadow Drive and East Lionshead Circle
connect the village to Lionshead, the pedestrian systems along this corridor are poor and
~ the streetscape has no consistent visual character. The eastern entry to the Lionshead
study area is at Middle Creek (at the Vail public library and Dobson Ice Arena), but the
true entrance to the Lionshead retail core is at the western end of the Lionshead parking
~ structure. Pedestrian connections should be sensitive to the residential uses on West
Meadow Drive and East Lionshead Circle. It is also important that they be continuous
from the intersection of Vail Road and East Meadow Drive in Vail to the west end of the
~ parking structure in Lionshead. The Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan
recommendations for West Meadow Drive should be implemented in a way that is
consistent in design and character with the entire Vail Village/ Lionshead connection.
~ 4.3 Connections to the Natural Environment
One of the outstanding characteristics of Vail Village is its spectacular visual connection
~ to Vail Mountain, particularly the protected view corridors up Bridge Street from the
village parking structure and toward the Gore Range from East Meadow Drive. Over the
~ years the village has also strengthened its physical connections to the natural environment
by improving creekside parks and trails and by integrating landscape into the built
environment at every opportunity.
~ Lionshead has no similarly strong connection to the natural environment even though it is
situated even closer to the base of the mountain. To remedy this critical deficiency, the
~ following recommendations are made:
4.3.1 Visual Connections
~ As development and redevelopment occur in Lionshead, it will be vital to protect
visual connections to the ski mountain. These visual relationships strengthen the
identity of Lionshead as an alpine resort and provide a visual reference that helps
Lionshead visitors to find their way through the core. Visual connections to the
natural environment should be established utilizing the following techniques:
~ 4.3.1.1 View Corridors
Creating and establishing view corridors is an effective way to link the
~ urban core of Lionshead visually to the natural environment of Gore
Creek and the mountain. The master plan is recommending the
creation of several dedicated public view corridors. In addition, all
~ private development and redevelopment should endeavor to create
visual connections from and through their properties.
~ View corridors do not have to be expansive to be effective. In many
cases, a slender but well targeted view corridor can be just as effective
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as a broad view. Nor do visual connections have to be continuous; they ~
can reoccur, providing intermittent views from different angles.
4.3.1.2 North-South Orientation of Buildings ~
The predominant east-west orientation of buildings in Lionshead acts
as a visual and physical barrier, interrupting the connection to the ~
natural environment. It should be a priority in future development and
redevelopment to orient vertical building masses along a north-south
axis whenever possible. This will help to accomplish the following ~
objectives:
a. Sun Access ~
During the winter months, the sun is low in the southern sky, providing
the greatest solar exposure to the south faces of buildings and to streets ~
and spaces open to the south. A north-south orientation of building
masses will increase the amount of sun reaching the Lionshead
pedestrian core and the buildings to the north. ~
b. Views from New Buildings
In double loaded buildings oriented on an east-west axis, units on the ~
south side of the building get great views of the mountain, but units on
the north side do not. Orienting the building mass on a north-south
line creates angled southern views for both sides of the building, and ~
units on both sides will get direct sun sometime during the day.
c. Views from Existing Buildings
Public input throughout the master planning process indicated that
existing property owners in Lionshead are concerned that new
development will block their private views to the mountain. By ~
orienting new buildings on a north-south axis, the potential visual
impact on existing buildings is reduced.
d. Creation of*Streets ~
! A strong view corridor in the Vail Village is Bridge Street. The ~
orientation of the street toward the mountain provides a constant sense
of direction and draws people to the destination at the top of the street.
Likewise, the proposed north-south orientation of buildings in ~
Lionshead will help to create streets oriented to the views, something
that is almost completely lacking today.
4.3.2 Physical Connections ~
Physical connections to the natural environment are essential to the experiential
quality of a mountain resort. There are several ways to achieve a physical ~
connection in addition to creating north-south oriented streets:
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~ 4.3.2.1 Landscape and Greenbett Corridors
Wherever possible the natural landscape of the Gore Creek corridor
~ should be allowed to penetrate into the more urbanized portions of
Lionshead (see Map O). This will open up access points to the Gore
~ Creek corridor, enhance the quality of individual properties, and
improve the image of Lionshead as an alpine resort.
~ 4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge
The skier bridge is the primary existing connection between Lionshead
and the south side of Gore Creek. It is too narrow and enclosed, and
~ could be much more dramatic in design. The replacement of the skier
. bridge, as both a skier and a pedestrian connection, should be a
priority. This is a major opportunity to replace a weak architectural
~ element with a significant landmark.
4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek
~ In addition to the skier bridge, one additional footbridge connects the
Lionshead core to the south side of Gore Creek. An opportunity exists
~ to create a significant connection between the ski yard and the
beautiful lowland area south of Gore Creek. Regarding this area, the
following recommendations are made:
a. Preservation of Natural Character
Any recreational use in this area must be subordinate to the
~ preservation of the natural environment and its inherent character.
b. Creation of a Low-Impact Trail System
~ A consolidated trail system to prevent further degradation of this area
by social trails is needed. Asphalt paving or other, more urbanized
paving systems are environmentally and visually inappropriate.
~ Interpretive signage and educational opportunities should be
considered as part of any recreational improvements. Trail systems
should have provisions for seating and waste disposal.
~ c. Connection to the RiParian Environment
The extension of low-impact trails to the water's edge is encouraged,
~ creating safe, designated areas for adults and children to get their feet
wet and interact with the creek. The safety of users must be a primary
~ concern in design.
4.4 Public View Corridors
, On May 20, 1997, recognizing the importance of visual connections, the Vail Town
Council approved the use of the existing Town of Vail view corridor ordinance to
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designate the first protected public view corridors in Lionshead. In order to qualify for ~
protection under the Town's ordinance, a view corridor must meet the following criteria:
a. Is the view critical to the identity, civic pride, and sense of place of Lionshead? A nice ,
view is not sufficient.
b. Is the view seen from a widely used, publicly accessible viewpoint. Views from ~
private property cannot be recognized or protected by this ordinance.
c. Is the view threatened? Is there a possibility that development on nearby property
would block the view? ~
It is critical to note that the following recommended public view corridors will create a
development constraint that will work with all other applicable development and ~
regulatory guidelines and standards. The suggested location and outline of any view
corridor is not intended to create a"build-to" line for a vertical architectural edge that
would not be allowed under other applicable guidelines and standards. ~
According to these criteria and following an intensive public input process, protection of
the following public view corridors is recommended (see Map O):
4.41 Public View Corridors Protected under the Town of Vail View Corridor ~
Ordinance
It is proposed that two legally protected view corridors be established according to
existing Town of Vail code: ~
4.4.1.1 View Corridor One
This view corridor (see figure 4-1) is seen from the west end of the ~
Lionshead parking structure, standing at street level at the main
pedestrian exit and looking southwest toward the gondola lift line. ~
This view fulfills the following criteria:
a. It fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead ~
b. It is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint.
This area is the primary point of entry for pedestrian traffic from
the parking structure and is also the primary Lionshead transit stop. ~
c. It is potentially threatened by redevelopment in the foreground of
the view.
4.4.1.2 View Corridor Two ~
This view corridor (see figure 4-2) is seen from the pedestrian plaza at
the east end of the Lifthouse Lodge, looking south directly up the ~
gondola lift line. This view fulfills the following criteria:
a. It fosters civic pride and is central to the identity of Lionshead. '
b. It is taken from a commonly used, publicly accessible viewpoint.
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~ The mountain view from this point is currently very broad, crossing
much of the Vail Associates core site. As part of the redevelopment of
~ the Vail Associates core site this view corridor should become
narrower and more focused on the new gondola terminal. Given the
current lack of a defining architectural edge, the dimensions of this
~ corridor should roughly correspond to the suggested view boundaries
outlined in figure 4-2.
~ 4.4.2 Public View Corridors Where Redevelopment of the Viewpoint or the
Foreground is Likely
~ It is proposed that the following three views be established as criticnl design
parameters, but not as benchmarked and surveyed corridors. The extent to which
an applicant for redevelopment creates or maintains these views will be a
~ consideration for approval or disapproval by the reviewing board. Prior to
approval of a redevelopment application by the Town Council the new view
corridor should be surveyed and formally adopted in accordance with existing
~ Town code.
~ 4.4.2.1 View Corridor Three
This view is from the east end of the Lionshead parking structure
looking south across the Lodge at Lionshead buildings toward the ski
~ mountain (see figure 4-3). This site has been identified for future
development as a civic facility; when that happens, this view may
become more important.
~ 4.4.2.2 View Corridor Four
This view, seen from the southeast corner of the north day lot, looks
~ south over the Vail Associates core site toward the ski slopes (see
figure 4-4). In designating this view, the intent is to ensure that future
development on the Vail Associates core site retains an upper-level
~ visual connection to the mountain and the gondola lift line. Protection
of this view corridor ensures that visitors will be able to see the Gore
Creek corridor and the mountain when they arrive at the new transit
~ center, much as one sees Pepi's Face from the bottom of Bridge Street.
~ 4.4.2.3 View Corridor Five
The intent of this view (see figure 4-5) is to provide both a visual and
physical pedestrian connection through the Vaii Associates core site to
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framed by the architecture of the retail environment, not a panorama of
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~ 4.5 Public Transportation
An efficient transit system is critical to the character and environmental quality of any
~ pedestrian-oriented resort. Goals identified by the master plan regarding transit include:
4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead
~ West Lionshead consists of the west day lot, the Vail Associates service center,
the sanitation plant, and the Holy Cross lot. Because it is an area of potentially
~ significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the Town of Vail
in-town transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of
the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard (1200 feet). This, coupled with the
~ potential that the Vail Associates service yard will be an employee housing site, is
a compelling argument for providing transit service to this area.
~ 4.5.2 Maximum Efriciency and Utilization
The following recommendations are made to enhance the efficiency and
functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future
~ redevelopment in the area:
4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop
~ It is recommended that the Lionshead regional transit stop, currently
located at the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated to the proposed
~ north day lot transportation center. This will provide a Lionshead
connection between the regional transit system and the Town of Vail
transit system. In addition, visitors and employees coming to
, Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at a defined portal instead of the
current "back door" on Lionshead Place. Finally, this will remove the
large regional buses from West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place.
' 4.5.2.2 Eliminate the Concert Hall Plaza Stop
The existing bus stop at Concert Hall Plaza is underutilized and is too
~ close to the transit stop at the Marriott. The elimination of the Concert
Hall stop will free up space needed to implement a meaningful
~ redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza and create a better western portal
to the Lionshead core.
~ 4.5.2.3 Create a New Stop at the North Day Lot Transportation Center
A new Town of Vail transit stop at the proposed transportation center
on the north day lot will replace the existing stop at Concert Hall
~ Plaza. Likely to be on the west Vail transit routes, this stop will
coordinate with the regional bus stop and deliver west Vail transit
riders to the newly created north Lionshead pedestrian portal.
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4.5.3 Addressing Existing Problems ~
4.5.3.1 Vehicle-Bus Conflicts ,
Potential conflicts between vehicular traffic and transit buses should be
addressed as streets are redesigned and engineered. Conflicts are most ~
likely at intersections, transit stops, and any location where vehicular
traffic could back up and block the bus lane.
4.5.3.2 Dobson Ice Arena Stop ~
There are periodic conflicts between pedestrians and buses at the ~
Dobson/ public library bus stops. This problem is particularly severe
when events at Dobson ice arena bring large numbers of pedestrians
into the bus drop-off area. Potential solutions include the ~
reconfiguration of the Dobson drop-off area and the creation of a
secondary bus stop at the western end of Dobson arena. A west
Dobson transit stop would operate in conjunction with the potential ~
development of a Town of Vail civic center on the existing bus/RV lot,
as well the utilization of the west entry to the arena as the primary
access for special events. (The latter would greatly reduce the ~
pedestrian-bus conflicts occurring today in front of Dobson arena.)
4.5.3.3 East Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road Intersection ,
The intersection of the South Frontage Road and East Lionshead Circle
is a severe problem for Lionshead transit service. The first problem ~
with this intersection is the steep approach gradient, making it difficult
in severe weather for the bus to turn onto the South Frontage Road.
The second issue, often exacerbated by the first, is the left turn ~
movement across traffic onto the frontage road. There is no easy
solution to this problem. Reduction of vehicular traffic on East
Lionshead Circle would decrease competition for openings in the
frontage road traffic, but this is only a partial solution. Other
mitigating measures could include the following:
a. Gradient ~
Reduction of the gradient at the intersection can be accomplished by
lowering the entire intersection or by increasing the approach gradient ~
of East Lionshead Circle. Either would create a level platform where
buses can wait to make a left turn into traffic. ~
b. Roundabout
The construction of a roundabout at this intersection would slow traffic ~
on the frontage road, ease the left turn movement from East Lionshead
Circle, and reduce the stacking of westbound vehicles waiting to make
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~ requirements of a roundabout, as well as its proximity to the eastbound
lane of I-70, will make this solution difficult.
~c. Signalization
Traffic signals are extremely unpopular in Vail (there are none at
~ present). However, a special use signal triggered only by approaching
transit buses might be considered to facilitate their movements.
~ d. Acceleration and Deceleration Lanes
As shown in figure 4-6, there is the opportunity to create westbound
and eastbound acceleration and deceleration lanes. With a dedicated
~ left turn lane and westbound acceleration lane, buses will have less
competition for breaks in traffic and will only be required to cross the
eastbound traffic lane.
~ e. Removal of ?'ransitfrom the Frontage Road
~ The frontage road section between East and West Lionshead Circle is
the only portion of the Town of Vail in-town transit route on the
frontage road. Frontage road traffic and the difficulty in making left
~ turns cause frequent delays in transit service. The route could be
modified in several ways:
~ • Create a parallel transit lane on the south side of the South
Frontage Road (see figure 4-8). Although physically feasible,
this alternative would require the acquisition of land from
, adjacent lodging properties currently used for parking, an
action these property owners would likely resist. A dedicated
transit lane would also exacerbate conflicts at intersections and
, lodging driveways.
• Create a new underground transit corridor between the North
Day Lot and East Lionshead Circle. This option should be
~ pursued with the cooperation of property owners when and if
the properties in this area redevelop.
~ • Terminate the in-town shuttle bus route at the East Lionshead
drop-off (see figure 4-7). If done, this action may necessitate
increasing the frequency of service on the West Vail routes
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~ 4.5.3.4 Concert Hall Plaza
It is recommended that the existing Concert Hall Plaza transit stop be
~ eliminated.
4.5.4 Future Considerations
~ The average life span of a Town of Vail transit bus is approximately twelve years.
Given the evolving and changing nature of transit systems, new transit
~ technologies and opportunities should be considered. Several future technology
issues warrant consideration by the master plan:
~ 4.5.4.1 Alternative Local Transit Systems
One complaint with the existing Vail transit system is the noise and
exhaust associated with diesel buses. As the existing bus fleet ages,
~ alternative technologies such as electric people movers and (ight rail
should be considered.
~ 4.5.4.2 Regional Rail System
In 1996, Union Pacific Railroad applied for abandonment of its
~ Tennessee Pass rail corridor through Minturn west to Dotsero. The
potential abandonment of this line sparked many ideas about the future
use of the corridor, including the concept of an Eagle Valley commuter
~ rail connection between the Eagle Airport and Vail. If this commuter
rail connection were to occur, it would be a regional, county-wide
transit system, not a local connector. The extreme cost of such a rail
, connection would warrant the creation of a major transit stop in Vail,
such as in the I-70 corridor and/ or above the interstate. Such a
sotution should be pursued in contrast to incorporating the rail
' connection into either the existing Vail Transportation Center or the
proposed North Day Lot transportation center. The primary challenges
for a Vail Valley commuter rail connection are the high cost, the
, difficult physical connection through Dowd Junction, and the
availability of a conveniently located site for a stop in Vail.
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4.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation ~
4.6.1 Interstate Highway 70 ,
I-70 is the primary vehicular circulation corridor for the Vail Valley and is
critically important to the economic health of the Vail community. It does, ~
however, create both a visual and physical division between the south and north
sides of Vail> as well as consuming a significant amount of land. As Vail
continues to grow over time it is strongly recommended that the ideas of ~
potentially burying or bridging I-70 through the Town of Vail be studied and the
potential benefits and impacts considered. Specifically, consideration should be
given to securing the air-rights over I-70 so that future development and ~
circulation scenarios are not precluded.
4.6.2 South Frontage Road '
Recommendations outlined below address potential re-alignment of portions of
the frontage road, ingress and egress improvements, bicycle/ pedestrian
improvements, and visual improvements. For a detailed discussion of capacity ~
and the impacts of future development on the frontage road, see the traffic impact
study contained in appendix A. ~
4.6.2.1 Potential Realignment
The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at the western end ~
of the study area grew out of pubiic discussions about land
development and traffic flow in West Lionshead. Relative to traffic
flow, realignment will remove the conflict that now exists between '
through-traffic and mountain service vehicles (snow-cats and
snowmobiles) entering and exiting the Vail Associates service yard.
Realignment will position the road to the north of most new ~
development, thus reducing the potential for conflicting turning
movements.
Regarding future land use, the realignment of South Frontage Road '
will allow the west day lot and the service yard to be combined into a ,
contiguous development parcel. This is an important consideration for
the development conceptually depicted in figure 4-9, and it would be
necessary if the service yard property is used for a secondary Town of ~
Vail public parking structure. Any existing parking on the west day lot
must be replaced within the Lionshead study area.
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Specific considerations regarding realignment are. ~
a. Proposed Alignment '
The proposed realignment of the South Frontage Road is depicted in
figure 4-9. Critical design issues include the width of the road and the
radius of the curves. Both of these factors will be important in ~
reducing the speed of vehicles entering the Lionshead area and the
amount of land consumed by the two curved road sections.
b. West Lionshead Circle Connection ,
It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect back to the frontage
road at the west side of the Vail Spa. The alignment depicted in figure ~
4-9 terminates perpendicular to the frontage road and does not require
the acquisition of private property. A new parcel of developable land, ~
suitable for offices or non-resort retail, would be created on the
southeast corner of this intersection.
c. Forest Road Connection `
Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the newly created
development parcel, providing access to that site and connecting at ~
right angles to the frontage road.
d. Transit and Emergency Vehicle Corridor ,
A transit and emergency vehicle corridor should remain in the existing
alignment of the frontage road. This connection is necessary to provide
a through-transit route to the west end of Lionshead and also keeps in ~
place the existing utility corridor.
e. Feasibilitv of Realignmeiit '
The ability to realign the frontage road will be heavily influenced by
costs, CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation), and the
Federal highway administration. Future west Lionshead developments '
will require significant upgrades and widening of South Frontage
Road, potentially including the widening or reconstruction of the ,
bridge over Red Sandstone Creek. The cost of realigning the frontage
road is in addition to the rnandatory costs of improving the road.
CDOT has approved an eastbound on- and off-ramp permit for I-70 at ~
this location. However, if the frontage road is realigned and west
Lionshead develops as shown in figure 4-9, the opportunity for this ,
interchange (or any future interchange between the Main Vail and
West Vail exits) will be lost. An additional interchange may not be
needed now, given the success of the village and west Vail ,
roundabouts and a proposal to relieve local traffic with an I-70
underpass adjacent to the Simba Run condominiums. However, the
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~ ramp. An off ramp at this location could become the main vehicular
entry point to Lionshead from the west and could be particularly
' effective if a secondary public parking structure were built in west
Lionshead. Realignment of the frontage road would also entail the
acquisition of the CDOT right-of-way under the current frontage road
~ alignment. All of these issues will need to be evaluated if realignment
is pursued.
~ 4.6.2.2 Road Improvements to Handle Increased Traffic Volume
The potential expansion of the Lionshead bed base and the
' corresponding increases in traffic volumes will necessitate traffic
mitigation measures. Increased road width, acceleration/ deceleration
lanes, and perhaps roundabouts may be required in conjunction with
' new development. These improvements are described in the traffic
impact study, attached as appendix A. It is important to note that the
potential widening of the frontage road depicted in the overall
~ masterplan graphic is not necessarily the best or required solution. It is
a potential solution but the final design of road improvements will
need to consider not only the traffic volume requirements but visual
' impacts and community preferences as well.
4.6.2.3 Provision for Bicycles and Pedestrians
' A pedestrian/ bicycle path should be created on the south side of the
frontage road running the entire length of the Lionshead study area.
Providing an unbroken pedestrian/ bicycle path to connect the main
~ Vail roundabout to Cascade Village, this pathway will conform to the
current Town of Vail standards regarding width and material.
' 4.6.2.4 VisualImprovements
It is essential that improvements for better traffic flow be accompanied
' with aesthetic improvements in order to break up the perceived width
of the improved roadway and to give a stronger image to this north
edge of Lionshead (see figure 6-5). Improvements could include
' landscaped medians and a consistent landscape treatment between the
South Frontage Road and the eastbound lane of I-70. Fragile
understory plantings should be avoided in favor of street trees and
, hardy ground covers that can survive winter snowplowing activities.
This corridor should also include new directional signage, described in
section 4.10.1.1
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4.6.3 Modification to East Lionshead Circle ~
The overriding goal for East Lionshead Circle is to de-emphasize vehicular traffic
and create a quality, safe, and vibrant pedestrian corridor. Specific '
recommendations are as follows:
4.6.3.1 Eastern Connection to South Frontage Road ~
A prerequisite for improving safety in the pedestrian crossing between
the Lionshead parking structure and the eastern entrance to the ~
Lionshead retail core is a significant reduction in the volume of
vehicular traffic (except for transit, emergency vehicles, and adjacent
residents). It was initially thought that the most effective means to ~
accomplish this would be to connect East Lionshead Circle back to the
frontage road on the east end of the parking structure. However, there
are several serious problems. ,
a. Gradient
The biggest hurdle is a 34-foot rise between the frontage road and the ~
cul-de-sac at the east end of the parking structure. This would result in
a gradient approaching 9 percent on the connecting road segment.
b. Traffic Conflicts ~
An increase in the volume of traffic using the new connection would
likely trigger a significant intersection upgrade at the frontage road ,
(acceleration/ deceleration lanes, center turn lanes, or a roundabout).
Relocation of the parking entrance to the north side of the structure ,
might alleviate some of these concerns.
c. Transit Conflicts '
Connection of the street to the frontage road could introduce a new
point of conflict between cars and buses at the driveway down to the
Library and Dobson Arena, especially if a vehicular drop-off point is '
introduced at the west end of Dobson.
4.6.3.2 West (Current) Entrance ,
As the eastern connection appears unfeasible, it is recommended that
other rneasures be undertaken to de-emphasi<e the current (west)
entrarace to East Lionshead Circle as a vehicular portal into ~
Lionshend. The only traffic entering East Lionshead Circle at this
point should be service vehicles, buses, and local residents. Signage, ~
road width, and other roadway design modifications should be utilized
to discourage traffic from entering at this point. These measures are
important to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at the '
crossing from the parking structure and to reduce the o«tgoing traffic
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4.6.3.3 Main Lionshead Pedestrian Portal
' This congested and confused pedestrian portal is the area most in need
of corrective action. It is recommended that vehicular traffic through
this crossing be removed or greatly reduced and that skier drop-off,
' local and regional shuttle vans, and service and delivery vehicles be
removed from this location. The area would then be dedicated to two
primary uses: a pedestrian connection between the parking structure
~ and Lionshead and a transit stop for the Town of Vail in-town shuttle.
~ 4.6.3.4 VisualImprovements
As an important link in the transit connection between Vail Road and
the east Lionshead pedestrian portal, East Lionshead Circle plays an
' important role in setting the visual tone and character for people
arriving from Vail village. Toward that end, any architectural
additions to the south face of the parking structure should comply fully
~ with the architectural design guidelines, and the pedestrian walkway
should create a consistent visual character connecting Dobson Arena
with the east Lionshead pedestrian portal. In addition, it is
1 recommended that the Town of Vail coordinate with the adjacent
residential properties to provide a visually consistent vegetative screen
on the south side of East Lionshead Circte.
' 4.6.3.5 Pedestrian Sidewalks
, A new, more intensively developed pedestrian walkway is
recommended along the south face of the parking structure to connect
the main Lionshead pedestrian portal with the Dobson/ Civic center
' pedestrian plaza. This walkway will provide access to the potential
new retail face of the parking structure and permit unimpeded
pedestrian flow between the two ends of the parking structure (see
~ figure 6-6). Given the long and linear nature of this farade, a covered
arcade across the walkway, as suggested during the master plan public
input process, may help to break it up. If covered, the walkway should
~ be wide enough to accommodate the flow of pedestrian traffic along
the retait face and designed as an integral element of the building.
, 4.6.4 Modifications to West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place
West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place currentIy handle the heaviest load of
' lodging access and delivery traffic in Lionshead and will likely continue to do so.
The recommended improvements to these roads are both aesthetic and functional,
working to provide for safe and efficient vehicular traffic while also insuring a
' safe pedestrian environment visually consistent with the overall goals of the
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4.6.4.1 East Intersection of W. Lionshead Circle and S. Frontage Road '
This intersection will experience the greatest increase in traffic volume
due to the projected increase in lodging units and the proposed north ,
day lot transit center. Mitigation measures may be required, as outlined
in the traffic study (see appendix A).
4.6.4.2 Intersection of Lionshead Place and West Lionshead Circle ~
Due to the projected volume of lodging traffic that will be accessing '
Lionshead Place (Monteneros, Antlers, Lionsquare Lodge, and the Vail
Associates core site), it is recommended that this intersection be
realigned so the primary through-traffic axis is north-south (see figure ~
4-10). West Lionshead Circle would form a T-intersection at the
northeast corner of the Marriott. In addition to facilitating traffic flow,
this realignment will create a much safer, logical pedestrian crossing ,
from West Lionshead Circle into the Lionshead pedestrian core.
4.6.4.3 Pedestrian Sidewalks and Crossings ~
A series of primary and secondary pedestrian walks should be created
connecting the West Lionshead area with the Lionshead core, the '
frontage road, and the ski yard. These walks and crosswalks are
identified on Map Q and Map T.
4.6.4.4 VisualImprovements ,
As the road systems and adjacent lodging properties in west Lionshead
are upgraded it is critical that a consistent visual character be '
developed through the design of new pedestrian walkways,
landscaping, retaining walls, lighting, and site furnishings. For further
information on these systems, see chapter six, Site Desigra Guidelines. ,
4.6.5 Forest Road
The primary goal for Forest Road is to maintain and enhance its residentinl ~
character by mitigating present or future uses that would detract from this
character. Specific recommendations are as follows: ~
4.6.5.1 Mountain 5ervice Access Issues
Forest Road currently plays an important role in mountain service ~
access, both during the summer and winter. It was made clear during
the public input phase of the master pian process that the adjacent
property owners are deeply concerned about the winter activity of '
snowcats on Forest Road and would like to see this operation removed.
While mountain access must be provided for, the removal of this
winter traffic from Forest Road should be a priority for the Town of '
Vail and Vail Associates.
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A potential solution is to bridge Gore Creek just west of the old Town ~
shops and construct a road that connects to the existing "Cascade Ho"
ski trail. Previous studies have shown that a connecting road across the '
. forested slope could have serious visual impacts because of the
extreme cross-slope gradient and resultant cut and fill requirements. It
is also likely that the Cascade Village property owners would resist '
this alternative. If this approach is to be implemented, visual
mitigation of the new connecting road must be an important
consideration. '
4.6.5.2 Pedestrian Connections
A pedestrian and bicycle path should be created along the east side of ~
Forest Road (north of Gore Creek) to provide a connection to the Gore
Creek recreation path. ,
4.6.5.3 Realignment of South Frontage Road
If the South Frontage Road is re-aligned, Forest Road likewise may be '
' realigned as a point of access for the redeveloped west end of
Lionshead. As shown in figure 4-9, it is recommended that the section
of Forest Road north of Gore Creek be the primary access for new ~
lodging developments in west Lionshead. Realignment will
consolidate the access points from South Frontage Road and remove
the existing conflict between Forest Road vehicular traffic and '
mountain service traffic exiting the Vail Associates service yard.
4.6.6 Creation of a New Transportation Hub on the North Day Lot '
A principal component of the Lionshead transportation and circulation network is
the creation of a transportation center on the north day lot. This facility will ,
remove transit and service vehicles from other areas of Lionshead and create a
major new entry point into the Lionshead pedestrian core. This concept is fully
discussed in chapter five. '
4.7 Loading and Delivery
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4.7.1 Properties with Direct Service Access
As a general rule, properties that can provide for their own service and delivery '
needs should comply with the following guidelines:
a. Loading and delivery facilities should be located deep enough into the '
property that the estimated peak volume of service vehicles does not back up
into or block the access road or pedestrian areas.
b. Service drives and loading docks must be screened with landscaping, fencing, ,
retaining walls or other appropriate design techniques.
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' c. All reasonable measures shall be taken to prevent noise and exhaust impacts
on adjacent properties.
' d. In no case shall a property utilize the public roadway or pedestrian area to
stage service and delivery vehicles.
' 4.7.2 Properties Without Direct Service Access
Properties lacking direct service access from a public street must utilize a
designated public service and delivery facility. They must make all reasonable
, efforts to coordinate and schedule their delivery needs with other users of the
facility in order to reduce peak volume usage. For a discussion of projected
' service and delivery volumes, see the traffic impact study, attached in appendix A.
Potential locations and opportunities for a central facility are described below.
' 4.7.3 Potential Sites for Centralized Service and Delivery Facilities
The potential facilities described below would be designed to provide unloading
and staging space for deliveries into the Lionshead core. Transport from the
' delivery truck to the retail destination will most likely be made by hand-trucks,
although the use of small golf cart-like delivery vehicles could be considered. The
goods delivery system should be as quick and efficient as possible and should not
' cause noise, pollution, or congestion in the pedestrian core.
4.7.3.1 West End of Lionshead Parking Structure
' A non-structured central facility serving the east side of the Lionshead
pedestrian core could be built at the west end of the; Lionshead parking
' structure. This facility (see figure 4-11) could serve up to 8 vehicles at
a time in four double stacked parking bays. Althou.gh it would be
visible and difficult to screen, it does provide a nevr location for
' existing East Lionshead service vehicles, removing them from the flow
of traffic and the pedestrian crossing between the parking structure and
the pedestrian mall. This could be a cost-effective solution that could
' be implemented prior to the construction of a major service and
delivery center on the north day lot. Issues associated with this
location are:
' a. Snorv Removal
This location is currently utilized as snow storage space for the top
' deck of the parking structure. Because the proposed service facility
will occupy almost the entire west end of the site, snow storage here
would no longer be possible, resulting in significant annual snow
' removal costs.
' b. Visual Mitigation
Visual mitigation measures will be necessary to screen the truck
parking and to treat the exposed western end of the parking structure.
In addition, this facility should be screened from adjacent properties.
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4.7.3.2 North Day Lot Transit Center ~
The proposed north day lot transit center offers an opportunity to
construct a large central service and delivery facility at the same time '
(see figure 4-12). The facility would be built under a structured
parking deck and would access the Lionshead core by freight elevators
and a service tunnel. The service tunnel would open into the '
pedestrian mall on the north wall of the main Lionshead pedestrian
plaza between the Lifthouse Lodge and the Landmark Tower. It is
estimated that this facility could service a peak volume of ,
approximately 15-20 delivery vehicles and provide a limited amount of
temporary storage space (see figure 4-13).
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4.7.3.3 Lifthouse Lodge Alley
This alley accesses the Lifthouse lodge, Vail 21, and the Lionshead ,
Arcade. If redevelopment occurs along this corridor, the existing
service and delivery functions should be redesigned to meet the
parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and to permit a clear fire lane. ~
4.7.3.4 Vail Associates Core Site
As the single largest service traffic generator in Lionshead, the Vail ,
Associates core site redevelopment will provide for its own service and
delivery needs. In addition, the preliminary plans presented to the Vail
Town Council by Vail Associates during the master planning process '
indicated that one additional public use loading dock could be
designed into the project. '
4.7.3.5 Landmark Townhomes Alley
The existing alley south of the Landmark Townhomes is utilized as a t
delivery vehicle staging area, but this activity is strictly illegaL This
alley is the only dedicated fire access corridor into Lionshead from the
west and is not wide enough to accommodate service traffic without '
blocking the fire lane. If the north day lot service center is constructed,
it is recommended that a new service corridor in this area not be
constructed. However, in the event that the north day lot site is not ~
developed, any new service corridors in this area must conform to the
parameters outlined in section 4.7.1 and must not compromise the fire
and emergency vehicle access into the Lionshead core. '
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4.8 Parking '
Parking is a critical component in a mixed-use resort environment such as Lionshead, and
any efforts to enhance this component should adhere to the following goals and ~
guidelines:
a. Parking inust be sufficient to meet denaand. Correctly assessing parking demand in an ~
environment such as Lionshead is difficult but extremely important. Overestimating
parking demand can be as damaging as underestimating demand due to the extreme ~
expense of parking space (especially if structured) in a real estate environment such as
the Vail Valley. Likewise, parking is a large consumer of ground and should be
designed to occupy as little real estate as possible. In tight margin developments such
as mid-range hotels and locals/employee housing, the expense of parking can be the
deciding factor as to the economic viability of the project. Due to these attributes of
parking, it is important that true demand, or desired demand, be distinguished from ~
actual usage. For example, the "free after three" program currently in place for the
Town of Vail parking structures has undoubtedly increased the usage of these
structures during the evening hours (the Lionshead structure filled in the evening for
the first time in 1998). However, there has not been a corresponding increase in sales ~
tax revenue, which was the original intent of "free after three". (Note- concrete
studies regarding the utilization of the "free after three" program have not been ~
conducted and it is strongly recommended that this occur if the program is to
continue). It is hypothesized that a significant portion of people utilizing the free
parking program are in fact employees or people that would have used transit or other ~
means of access if the parking were not as readily available. In other words, parking
usage often will rise to fill the available space, but the profile of the user may not be
who the parking was intended for. To be concise, the parking supply in Lionshead
and the Town of Vail needs to not only meet the demand, it needs to meet the desired
demand and should be structured or programmed in such as way to do so. Parking is ~
important, but too expensive and land consuming to be provided without solid
reasoning.
b. Parking should relate to pedestrian circulation and desired points of access to the ~
pedestrian core. A primary goal of redevelopment in Lionshead is to increase the
quality of the pedestrian connections into the retail/ pedestrian core and through it to ~
the.ski yard. Any new public parking must have a strong and convenient relationship
to this primary destination. However, parking should not use prime development sites
and does not have to be immediately adjacent. ~
c. Parking is only one part of an overall nccess strategy. Public parking is very
important in bringing guests to Lionshead, but structured parking is expensive. The ~
cost of structured parking today ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 dollars per space, so
other means of access should be carefully considered first. Possible alternatives ~
include an enhanced transit system, more convenient drop-off facilities, a reduction in
required parking ratios for certain uses (such as employee and locals housing), off-site
and remote parking, and parking disincentives that discourage driving. ~
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d. Parking should be visually inconspicuous. Parking should be structured below ground
~ whenever possible. Surface parking areas should be heavily screened with
landscaping, berms, and walls. Expanses of asphalt should be interrupted with islands
of landscaping or replaced with pedestrian quality paving materials. Surface parking
~ areas should be avoided in or near the retail pedestrian core area. Although structured
~ parking may be more desirable visually, it must be properly designed so as not to
detract from the guest's arrival experience.
~ e. Parking requirements should not constitute un unnecessarv disincentive to
redevelopment. A thorough review of the current parking pay-in-lieu code and
~ parking ratio requirements is recommended. Given the above discussions it is
important that parking requirements accurately meet the true parking demand of new
~ development and redevelopment. For example, a stated goal of the masterplan is to
encourage, facilitate, and provide incentives for the expansion of ground level retail in
Lionshead. While this expanded retail will likely represent some level of incremental
~ increase to pub(ic parking demand in Lionshead, this demand needs to be accurately
understood so the parking pay-in-lieu fee does not make the retail expansion
~ economically unfeasible.
~ The following recommendations for parking deal with existing parking that may be
displaced by development, private residential/ lodging parking, public parking supply and
demand, and parking for locals/ employee housing.
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4.8.1 Potential Displacement of Existing Parking
~ The ground rules for the Lionshead master plan mandate no net loss of parking as
a result of redevelopment. Properties potentially affected by this policy include:
~ 4.81.1 North Day Lot
The north day lot (owned by Vail Associates) has approximately 105
parking spaces, all utilized by Vail Associates employees. Parking on
this site serves mountain workers, Vail Associates office personnel,
and employees visiting from the company headquarters in Avon.
~ Because much of the current Vail Associates office space in Lionshead
will be relocated when the site is redeveloped, parking demand on the
north day lot may also decrease. To facilitate development of the site
as a public transit center, it may be desirable to relax the parking
requirement if it can be demonstrated that future demand will decrease.
~ 4.8.1.2 West Day Lot
The west day lot is also owned by Vail Associates and is utilized
primarily by mountain based Vail Associates employees. This site
offers the possibility of a higher-return development opportunity that
may make other less profitable west end developments feasible, and its
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anticipated that the employee base utilizing this surface lot will ~
decrease; therefore, all the current parking (approximately 160 spaces)
will have to be replaced. ~
4.8.1.3 Charter Bus Parking Lot
The charter bus parking area on the east end of the Lionshead parking ~
structure is the proposed location for a future Vail civic/community ~
center. The property is extremely valuable to the community, and its
current utilization as a parking lot is not its highest and best use.
Alternate locations for charter bus parking include the Ford Park
parking lot and a down-valley site. A drop-off point for the buses will ~
still be necessary and is recommended as a component of the proposed
transit center on the north day lot.
4.8.2 Residential Properties ~
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As a policy, all residential properties should provide their own parking within
their property according to existing Town of Vail regulations and the parameters ~
described above.
4.8.3 Public Parking ~
Public parking in Lionshead today consists of the Lionshead parking structure,
which has a capacity of approximately 1200 vehicles.
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4.8.3.1 Existing Parking Shortfall
The 1991 Vail Transportation Master Plan suggested a town-wide peak
period parking shortfall of 500 spaces. Overflow volumes are
experienced approximately 20-30 days per year.
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4.8.3.2 Potential New Parking Demand
See appendix A, traffic impact study.
4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites
To respond to the projected parking demand increase discussed in the ~
traffic study, it is strongly recommended that all town-wide parking
opportunities be examined or re-examined prior to any final planning
or parking construction: Specific public parking opportunities in
Lionshead include: ~
a. Lionshead Parking Structure r
The existing Lionshead parking structure is a logical location for
expanded public parking because it is already owned by the Town of
Vail. Also, the structure is conveniently located between the proposed
civic center on the east and the main portal to the Lionshead pedestrian
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A self-ventilating split deck structure, the garage has six half decks,
~ each holding approximately 200 vehicles (1200 spaces in total). The
addition of one complete level would increase the structure by 400
spaces, two complete new levels by 800 spaces.
~ Snow removal is an issue in the addition of new decks. The top deck of
the structure is cleared manually with front-end loaders. Additional
~ decks will make it impossible to continue this method, as the internal
dimensions of the structure will not accommodate front-end loaders. In
addition, the construction of a new delivery staging area on the west
~ end of the structure will remove the snow storage area presently used.
Alternatives include heating the upper deck, providing for an alternate
snow removal access road to the upper deck, and construction of a roof
~ over the entire structure.
Public input during the masterplan process has indicated the
~ importance of the eastward view, across the top of the parking
structure, toward the Vail Village as motorists travel east along the
~ South Frontage Road and I-70. Future expansion plans of the
Lionshead parking structure should consider the potential impacts
expansion could have on this view plane.
~ Also an issue is the necessary structural reinforcement of the existing
facility to support the weight of additional decks.
b. West Lionshead
The construction a second public parking structure at the west end of
~f Lionshead has been a planning consideration since the completion of
the Vail Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently
undeveloped (except for the Vail Associates maintenance yard) and is
~ large enough to meet projected parking demand. It is well located in
relation to the potential new eastbound I-70 access ramps. Potential
logistical hurdles to the use of this site are as follows:
~ 0 Land Ownership. The entire potential parking structure site (see
figure 4-14) is located on Vail Associates and CDOT property.
~ Property acquisition from both entities will be required.
~ • South Frontage Road Realignment. South Frontage Road must be
realigned to free up a parcel large enough for a major parking
facility.
~ • Competing Land Use Priorities. The west end of Lionshead has
also been identified as a priority employee housing location by the
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Town of Vail and Vail Associates. Although housing could be ~
constructed on top of a parking structure, a below-grade facility
would significantly increase construction costs and bring up ~
several important timing issues.
• Cost. ~
• Timing. The Lionshead master plan ground rules stipulate that
there will be no net loss of existing employee housing through ~
redevelopment. Redevelopment of the core site by Vail Associates
means that the existing employee housing in the Sunbird Lodge
will have to be replaced, most likely on the existing Vail ~
Associates service yard or Holy Cross site. This scenario puts a
west Lionshead employee housing project at or near the top of the
Lionshead redevelopment timeline. Depending on the size ~
requirements of a new west Lionshead parking structure, it is
possible that the realignment of the frontage road and the ~
construction of the parking facility would both have to occur prior
to the construction of the housing project. If the employee housing
project occurs first, which is more probable, the opportunity for a ~
west end parking structure could be lost, as the remaining available
land may be too small for a structure of significant size.
The second timing issue is the potential I-70 interchange at this ~
location. Planning decisions regarding a future parking structure,
housing, or an I-70 interchange will have to be made at the same ~
time, or important opportunities may be lost.
• Convenience. This location for a major parking structure must i~
have regular transit or shuttle service because of its distance from
the retail core area and the ski yard (greater than a 1200-foot
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4.8.4 Parking for Employee Housing
The unit-to-parking space ratio for employee housing should be reduced to
maximize the housing opportunities in west Lionshead. During the master
planning process, the Vail Town Council toured several employee housing ,
complexes in Keystone Resort that averaged .25 cars per bed (one parking space ~
per four-bed unit). Most of these complexes at Keystone are removed from the
core and depend on a bus transit system to carry employees to and from work.
Yet, Keystone property managers have not observed a parking shortage.
Likewise, at the Rivers Edge employee housing project in Avon, a parking ratio of
.75 cars per bed has been more than adequate and the parking lot is underutilized.
4.9 Housing
Recent community surveys and grass-roots planning efforts such as Vail Tomorrow have ~
identified the lack of locals housing as the most critical issue facing the Vail community.
Early in the Lionshead master planning process, west Lionshead was identified as an
opportunity area to implement some of the community's housing goals, particularly ~
relating to employee housing. These opportunities and associated issues are outlined
below. ~
4.9.1 No Net Loss of Employee Housing
Ground rule number five of the master plan states that there shall be no net loss of ~
employee housing in Lionshead as redevelopment occurs.
4.9.2 VisualIssues ~
The financial realities of affordable housing often require cost reducing measures,
generally involving the quality of detailing, planning, and architectural design.
Given the strong desire to make these housing projects feasible, it is ~
recommended that some latitude be granted to affordable housing developers.
However, it is also important that financial realities not be used as an excuse to
produce unsightly, poorly designed, substandard products. Employee housing ~
does not need to match the architectural sophistication of a five star resort
development, but it does need to be good quality construction and design. Rivers
Edge in Avon is a good example of an attractive yet affordable employee housing ~
project.
4.9.3 Policy Based Housing Opportunities . ~
The first means of implementing housing goals in Lionshead is through policy
basecl requirements such as the employee generation ordinance currently being ~
pursued by the Vail Town Council. As required by a future ordinance, all
development and redevelopment projects, as a prerequisite to project approval,
should provide housing for employees generated and to the extent possible this ~
housing should be located in the Lionshead area.
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4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites
Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitable for locals and
~ employee housing (see Map W).
4.9.4.1 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure
~ The south face of the Lionshead parking structure was identified by the
Lionshead master planning team, the public input "wish list" process,
and the Vail Tomorrow process as a potential location for housing.
~ Depending on building height, this location could support two to three
levels of housing located above a ground floor level of retail and
~ commercial space.
Several planning issues are associated with this site. First, because the
~ structure will front the East Lionshead Circle pedestrian corridor, the
architectural quality and relationship to the street and pedestrian
environment will be very important. Strict standards of unit upkeep
~ will have to be enforced. Second, any housing units at this location
will be required to park in the Lionshead parking structure, but unit
size and location should allow the parking ratio to be lower than that of
~ a typical one or two bedroom unit. Third, it is recommended that the
height of this potential development be limited so that mountain views
from the top deck of the parking structure are not blocked. Lastly, the
~ structural issues relating to an additional parking deck should be
coordinated with any south face development scenario.
~ 4.9.4.2 Top Deck of the Lionshead Parking Structure
The upper deck of the Lionshead parking structure has also been
~ identified as a potential location for housing. Although the parking
structure does offer a large area, several critical planning
considerations must be taken into account.
~ a. Parking Issues
The most important future use of the Lionshead parking facility is
~ expanded public parking. No housing scenarios should be pursued
before assuring that public parking needs have been met. In addition,
housing on the structure must provide its own parking; there should be
~ no net loss of existing or future public parking on the structure.
b. Structurallssues
~ Engineering studies conducted during the master planning process
indicate that the parking structure can accommodate future expansion
~ above the existing upper deck, but not without structural
reinforcement. Any housing on top of the structure must take into
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account the structural loading of the new development and the ~
accompanying cost implications.
c. Visuallssues ~
Because housing on top of the structure will be highly visible, it will
have to adhere to the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines (see ~
chapter 8) and provide for ongoing maintenance. Also, the view of the
mountains across the top of the parking structure is an important part
of the arrival experience for visitors and contributes significantly to the ~
Lionshead image and character. Any housing on the parking structure
should endeavor not to block this view completely.
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4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard and the Holy Cross Site
Perhaps the most promising location for housing in Lionshead is the
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Vail Associates service yard and Holy Cross site. However, housing is
not the only use these two properties will need to support. It is
unlikely that snowcat fueling will move off-site, although it could
potentially relocate within the property. The property is the most ,
obvious site for relocated employee housing currently located in the
Sunbird Lodge. The site may also be needed to replace parking that ~
will be displaced by development of the north and west day lots.
Additionally, it may be necessary to develop a higher revenue-
generating product on a portion of the site in order to defray the cost of ~
road and infrastructure improvements. In planning the site, the
following issues need to be considered:
a. ParkinS and Access ~
The biggest constraint to the creation of significant housing density on ~
this property is parking. Although structured parking is more efficient,
its high construction cost may conflict with the hght budgets typical of
subsidized and employee housing developments. Because this site is ~
located on the Town of Vail transit route and most residents will be
employees working in town, the parking requirement could be
significantly reduced. ~
b. Densitv
The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve significant density. ~
While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the
overall character of Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing
potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard ~
development parameters. First, it may be appropriate to allow for a
greater overall building height than is otherwise allowed under the
Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines. Any increase in building ~
height will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Town of
Vail, and any eventual building height will still need to be visually
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, appropriate for this location. Second, it is recommended that the
standards for density (units per acre) be increased at this location to
~ allow for a greater number of employee housing units. Third, it may
be appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for employee
housing at this location.
~ 4.9.4.4 Red Sandstone Parking Area
The parking lot and Town of Vail transit stop at the base of the Red
~ Sandstone Elementary school were identified as a potential site for
employee or locals housing during the master planning process. This
area is well suited for locals housing because of its proximity to the
~ elementary school, the I-70 pedestrian overpass, and the transit stop.
However, the access (vehicular and pedestrian), safety, and functional
~ programming needs of the elementary school must take priority in any
potential housing development scenario.
~ 4.9.4.5 Old Town Shops
The old Town shops, located just west of the Vail sanitation plant,
were identified as a potential employee housing location during the
~ master planning process. There are, however, other significant
demands on this site, including potential expansion of the sanitation
plant and the need for a new snowcat mountain access route from the
~ Vail Associates service yard. In addition, the presence of the
sanitation plant on one side and the existing gas station on the other
reduces the desirability of this location for employee or locals housing.
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4.10 Gateways, Landmarks, and Portals
~ The lack of spatial hierarchy or organizational clarity is a fundamental problem in the
Lionshead pedestrian and vehicular network today. This section discusses the need to
create a series of gateways, portals, landmarks and useful public spaces that will increase
~ and enhance the character and identity of the pedestrian environment.
4.10.1 Gateways and Portals
Gateways and portals are elements that signify important points of erztrv and
transition and serve to reinforce the identity and functionality of both. They are
~ announcements of direction and relative importance. Gateways can be created
~ using building forms, landscaping, paving patterns, or signage. Portals and
gateways are discussed in the architectural design guideltnes (see chapter 8). The
~ creation of gateways and portals is encouraged as a basic component of
redevelopment, especially in transition areas between different domains, or public,
semi-public, and private areas. A change in the hierarchy of the surrounding
~ environment should be announced and well delineated. There are several critical
locations where gateway and portals need to occur (see Map R).
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4.10.1.1 Vehicular Gateways
Because the majority of people coming to Lionshead arrive by vehicle,
it is important that the vehicular arrival points announce and help ~
establish the identity of Lionshead. The two primary vehicular
gateways are the east and west boundaries of the study area on South
Frontage Road (see Map R). Landscaping, signage, and the adjacent ~
buildings should all communicate to motorists that they have entered
the Lionshead resort area. Secondary vehicular gateways include all of
the cross-streets that access Lionshead from the frontage road. These ~
intersections should have a consistent landscape treatment and visible
directional signage. A consistent signage package announcing the
lodging destinations on each street should be an integral component of ~
South Frontage Road improvements.
4.10.1.2 Pedestrian Portals/ Gateways ~
Four primary pedestrian portals are critical to establishing the character
and identity of Lionshead (see Map T): 1) the pedestrian entry on the ~
west end of the parking structure; 2) the top of the grade transition
from the narth day lot into the retail mall; 3) the intersection of West
Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place at the western end of the retail ~
mall; and 4) the transition between the ski yard and the retail mall.
4.10.2 Landmarks ~
A landmark is a significant architectural element that all the visitors to Lionshead
can identify and remember. Landmarks signify important points of entry, turning
points and critical intersections in the pedestrian network, as well as destinations ~
and visual reference points. The single landmark in Lionshead today is the
Gondola clock tower, which will be replaced with the Vail Associates core site ~
redevelopment. Appropriate locations for new landmarks in Lionshead are the east
pedestrian portal, the central retail mall adjacent to the main pedestrian plaza, and
the west pedestrian portal adjacent to the intersection of West Lionshead Circle ~
and Lionshead Place. In addition, the potential civic center complex at the east
end of the parking structure should function as a significant architectural landmark
for the east end of Lionshead. ~
4.11 Public Art Through the Art in Public Places board, the Town of Vail has long recognized the
importance of public art in pedestrian environments. Future development and
redevelopment projects in Lionshead, especially projects impacting the retail mall and ~
primary pedestrian environments, should seek to incorporate public art according to the _
Town of Vail Art in Public Places Master Plan (not adopted as of the writing of this
document). Pedestrian circulation systems, portals and gateways, landmarks, pedestrian
plazas and architecture all present opportunities to incorporate public art.
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~ 4.12 Youth Recreation
Throughout the masterplan process there was public input regarding the need for both
indoor and outdoor non-skier related recreation opportunities for children and youth.
Since the removal of the playground south of Gore Creek in 1995, the only such activities
~ include the Vail Associates putt-putt golf course and the open play field of the ski yard.
As the redevelopment of Lionshead progresses the creation of a programmed children's
play area should be a community priority. Programmatic components of such as play area
could include "tot-lot" play equipment, a volleyball court, swingsets, and creative play
structures. Landscaping, benches, and picnic tables should also be integrated into the
design such a play area. The location of such a play area will need to be readily accessible
~ from the Lionshead pedestrian mall area and the Gore Creek recreation path, and will
require good southern solar exposure.
~ In addition to the play area described above, the potential of integrating children's play
areas into the Lionshead pedestrian retail mall should be considered when improvements
to the mall are made. Good examples of such play areas can be found in the Aspen,
~ Breckenridge, and Boulder pedestrian retail districts.
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~ This section of the Lionshead Master Plan examines individual parcels and groups of parcels
within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the south side of Gore
Creek. The intent of this chapter - and the Master plan as a whole - is to identify important
functional relationships and visual objectives within the district and to propose a framework for
~ the long-term redevelopment of Lionshead. The document does not intend to limit or eliminate
ideas relating to specific parcels; any proposals consistent with this framework should be
considered even if they are not anticipated in this document. The parcels addressed here are
~ organized generally from east to west, starting with the civic hub on the eastern end of the
parking structure.
~ 5.1 Vail Civic Center
~ The proposed Vail civic center complex is comprised of the Vail public library, Dobson
Ice Arena, and the existing charter bus parking lot at the eastern end of the Lionshead
~ public parking structure (see figure 5-1). At this time, municipal priorities for the
development program on this site are uncertain, but potential alternatives are described
below.
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5.1.1 History of Vail Civic Center
The Vail Civic Center site was acquired in the mid 1970's by the Town of Vail,
~ after the Town Council rejected a proposal to build a civic center at Ford Park. It
was determined that a civic center required a location adjacent to a major parking
~ structure with walking distance of both the Vail Village and Lionshead. Since the
acquisition of the property there have been several proposals considered and
-_rejected for the site. There have been three attempts to buitd a convention center
' on the charter bus lot site, one including a performing arts center. All three
proposals were rejected by the electorate. To date, no proposal has met the grand
vision for the completion of the Vail Civic Center.
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5.1.2 Potential Development Scenarios
~ Uses suggested during the master planning process include a performing arts
center, a conference facility, a community recreation and service center
(potentially including the town government offices), a second ice rink connected
~ to Dobson Arena, and a high-tech convention center. Community participants
expressed a strong preference for a locally relevant development serving the local
community as well as destination visitors. With a potential of 50,000 square feet
per floor, this site could accommodate a variety of uses, provided they are well
designed and integrated. It will be the responsibility of the Town of Vail Council
to decide upon the development program for use of the civic center site.
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~ 5.1.3 Functional Relationships
The general goal for this site is to create a single, cohesive civic center from three
~ disparate components (the library, the arena and the bus parking lot), using
coordinated architectural character and linked public spaces. The new
concentration of civic uses can help to connect Lionshead and Vail Village and
~ will become the eastern anchor of Lionshead, connected to the Lionshead
pedestrian core by the parking structure and the redeveloped East Lionshead
~ Circle. Specific planning considerations are as follows:
5.1.31 Access
~ It will be important that the civic facilities complex be connected to all
three circulation networks in Lionshead: vehicular, pedestrian, and
public transit.
~ a. Vehicular Access and Parking
The Lionshead parking structure will be the primary means of
~ vehicular access to this facility for those arriving by car. A drop-off
point could also be developed on the frontage road side of the facility
(see figure 5-2), but space is constrained here and better limited to
~ special access needs. The southeast corner of the parking structure
should be converted into a drop-off and arrival point for people
~ walking to and from their cars. This will be the front door for the
majority of people accessing the complex and should be designed to
provide convenient vertical access to the interior of the facility and the
pedestrian plaza on its southern face.
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The new facility and Dobson Ice Arena should be connected
~ architecturally, allowing visitors who arrive via the parking structure to
have a safe, enclosed connection to Dobson (see figure 5-3). This is
particularly critical for parents of children attending events at the
~ arena. Although it is possible to create a vehicular drop-off point at
the western end of Dobson arena, this is not recommended because it
will conflict with service and transit traffic on East Lionshead Circle.
If this drop-off is required, it should provide access only for targeted
~ uses.
~ b. Pedestrian Access
The primary point of pedestrian access to the new civic center complex
should be on the south side, at the terminus of East Lionshead Circle.
~ Because pedestrians walking from Vail Village and Lionshead will
converge at this point, the facility needs a well designed, highly visible
front entry with ample plaza space accessing both the new civic facility
~ and Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5-3). This pedestrian plaza design
should pursue incorporating the grade transition down to the Vail
Public Library, creating a cohesive pedestrian plaza linking all
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~ elements of the Vail Civic Center complex (the civic center, Dobson,
library, and the parking structure).
~ A secondary access point should be created on the north side of the
new structure, allowing pedestrian access to and through the site from
~ the Vail International condominiums and the pedestrian walkway on
the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5-3).
c. Transit Connections
Currently, the in-town shuttle stop is between Dobson Ice Arena and
the Vail public library for both east- and westbound buses. A transit
~ stop is also needed adjacent to the new main pedestrian entry on the
west end of Dobson (see figure 5-3), allowing transit riders to access
~ both Dobson and the proposed civic center complex from this point.
This will allow greater flexibility in the transit system and reduce the
potential for conflict between pedestrians, service vehicles and transit
~ vehicles on the south side of Dobson.
d. Emergency Access
~ A new emergency vehicle route (see figure 5-4) will be needed if the
extension of East Lionshead Circle into the Vail International
condominiums is closed. It is proposed that this route wrap around the
~ southeast corner of the civic complex to the north side of Dobson Ice.
Arena (requiring a structural upgrade to the existing walkway). This
access route must be designed so that it is not blocked by delivery
~ vehicle traffic on the eastern end of the arena.
e. Vehicle Access to Vail International
~ If the East Lionshead Circle extension is closed, a new access point
from South Frontage Road will be required (delineated in figure 5-2).
1 f. Service and Deliverv
Two service and delivery points are proposed for the proposed civic
center complex. The first is located on the southeastern end of Dobson
~ Ice Arena. The second will serve the new civic facility from South
Frontage Road (see figure 5-2). It is strongly recommended that no
~ delivery points be constructed that would introduce regular service and
delivery traffic onto East Lionshead Circle or West Meadow Drive.
Service and delivery traffic that will not be able to access the site from
~ the South Frontage Road should be distributed equally across East
Lionshead Circle and West Meadow Drive.
~ 5.1.3.2 Relationship to East Lionshead Circle
The proposed new civic center complex should function as the eastern
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Dobson Ice Arena to the civic center should be integrated into the ~
potential development on the south face of the parking structure (see
section 5.2). The East Lionshead Circle pedestrian environment ~
should have a strong connection to the pedestrian plaza in front of the
civic center complex.
5.1.3.3 RelationshiP to Dobson Ice Arena ~
Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the connection of
the proposed new structure to Dobson Ice Arena (see figure 5-3),
Currently, the main pedestrian entry to Dobson is the doorway on its
south face, where there are often conflicts with delivery vehicles and ~
the transit buses during times of peak activity. A common entry point
on the western end of Dobson can become the new front door to the
arena, thus reducing the potential for conflicts on the south side. It can ~
also be designed to provide common lobby, ticketing, and concession
space for both structures.
There is an opportunity to make a below-grade connection from the ~
common entry to the ice level in Dobson. This could make possible asecond sheet of ice or large recreation space in the lowest level of the ~
new civic center structure. Tliis would, however, require large
structural spans and would be very costly.
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5.2 South Face of the Lionshead Parking Structure
The linear strip of land on the south face of the Lionshead parking structure (see figure 5-
1) should be considered for the development of retail and office space on the ground level ~
and housing for locals on the upper levels (see figure 6-6). The planning objectives of
this potential development are threefold. First, it would energize and visuaily upgrade ~
East Lionshead Circle by enhancing pedestrian activity on the street. Second, it creates
the potential for a locally accessible retail environment. The Town of Vail should
consider retaining ownership of the ground level retail/office space and making it ~
available to local entrepreneurs and businesses, much in the same way that deed restricted
locals housing is provided in the Vail Commons. Finally, this site presents an opportunity
to locate locals/ employee housing conveniently adjacent to the Lionshead pedestrian ~
core.
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~ Retail back doors and entrances to the residential units in the new development will be
accessed from the parking structure, and any private parking associated with these uses
i will be in the parking structure. Some of the building's service and delivery needs may
handled interior to the parking structure, but most will be accommodated in the facility
proposed on the west end of the parking structure. East Lionshead Circle would only be
, used in short-term overflow situations. Because of the narrow depth and small square
footage of the commercial space, it is not anticipated that it will generate the need for
~ larger delivery trucks.
Because the garage is a non-mechanical self-ventilating structure, any new vertical
~ development must be offset a minimum of ten feet from the face of the existing structure.
The effect of adjacent development on the ventilation of the parking structure must be
thoroughly evaluated.
~ 5.3 Lionshead Tourist Information Center
The Lionshead Tourist Information Center is currentlv located just west of the entry to the
~ Lionshead parking structure and is accessed directly off of the frontage road. If the
entrance to the Lionshead parking structure is relocated as shown in figure 5-1 this
existing facility will need to be relocated. Potential locations for the center include the
~ Future Vail Civic Center, the parking structure, and the North Day Lot transit center.
~ 5.4 Gore Creek Corridor
The master plan goals for the Gore Creek corridor are to protect and enhance its natural
beauty and environment, to connect it to the Lionshead core, and to make the Gore Creek
~ recreation path safer and more inviting as a passive recreation amenity. Specific
recommendations for this corridor are as follows
~ 5.4.1 Creation of a Recreation Path `Bypass' Around the Ski Yard
The existing Gore Creek recreation path is discontinuous and confusing. It should
l~ be extended along the creek, under the skier bridge and behind the lift line mazes
to form an unbroken streamside trail around the ski yard (see figure 5-5). Close
coordination between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates lift operations will be
~ needed for a safe alignment in this area.
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~ 5.4.2 Picnic and Seating Areas along the Recreation Path
The existing picnic area on the recreation path behind the Lodge at Lionshead
~ should be significantly improved. Bicycle racks, new benches and picnic tables,
and adequate trash bins should be added. At least two other seating and picnic
~ areas, consistent in design and furnishings with improvements at the existing area,
are also recommended. Regular upkeep of the existing and proposed amenities
will be required.
~ 5.4.3 Safety Issues
The existing Gore Creek recreation path is a relatively safe environment, but
~ conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists will increase as the popularity of
bicycling grows. A clearly delineated bicycle lane wide enough for a bicycle with
a pull-behind child carrier is needed. The path should be wide enough for a
~ cyclist to pass another bicycle without endangering nearby pedestrians. The
design of the path should eliminate blind curves where cyclists riding in opposing
directions might collide. The pool deck behind the Antlers presents such a
~ hazard, and all potential measures should be taken to remedy that situation,
including removal or modification of the pool.
~ 5.4.4 Lowland Area South of Gore Creek
Improvements and restoration activities in this section of the Gore Creek corridor
~ are discussed in chapter four, section 4.3.2.
5.4.5 Revegetation and Landscaping West of the Ski Yard
~ Slope revegetation and landscaping are needed along the western portion of the
Gore Creek recreation path. This section, which traverses a fill bank above Gore
Creek, may never have the forested character of the section east of the ski yard,
~ but it can be greatly enhanced by planting more trees. The focus should be on the
more barren north side, with less intensive landscaping on the south bank framing
views to the creek (see figure 6-4). The added landscaping should be as natural as
~ possible and appropriate for a riparian environment. The use of small understory
plantings that would increase maintenance requirements should be minimized.
r 5.5 East Lionshead Bus Drop-off Area
This area is an essential pedestrian connection between the Lionshead parking structure
~ and the Lionshead retail mall. The master plan recommends the removal of service and
delivery activities, skier drop-off, and shuttle vans from this area in order to make
pedestrian crossing safer. Other improvements include:
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5.5.1 Pedestrian Connections
The pedestrian corridor between the parking structure and the Lionshead retail
mall should be direct and unobstructed (see figure 5-6). A small volume of ~
vehicular and transit traffic will continue to cross this area, but the space should
be redesigned to make it clear that these vehicles are subordinate to pedestrians.
Its design should suggest that cars are intruders in a pedestrian space rather than ~
that pedestrians are crossing a vehicular road (as is the case today). Techniques to
accomplish this goal include the elimination of grade separations at the pedestrian
crossing, paving patterns that differentiate the pedestrian crosswalk from the ~
vehicular lanes, and bollards that delineate vehicular crossing lanes (see figure 5-
6). Landscaping may be appropriate in this plaza, but it must not impede the flow ~
of pedestrian traffic between the parking structure and the core.
5.5.2 Transit Stop ~
The transit arrival and drop-off points should be relocated slightly to the east of
their present location to remove the existing conflict with pedestrians crossing
from the parking structure. Figure 5-6 delineates the proposed east- and ~
westbound bus stops. It shows a single bus lane in each direction and a turnaround
with a 50-foot radius. In order to maintain the pedestrian's dominance in this
area, westbound traffic leaving East Lionshead Circle should share the transit lane ~
and should be required to stop and wait if the bus is picking up or dropping off
passengers.
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5.5.3 Potential Building Infill Site
When the skier drop-off and service and delivery functions are removed from the ~
transit drop-off area, the transit stop may be reduced in size, yielding a site
suitable for infill development. This property, owned by the Town of Vail,
presents several opportunities. First, it will enable the creation of a strong ~
gateway into the retail core and better definition of the pedestrian corridor that
connects it to the parking structure. Second, it brings the retail edge closer to East
Lionshead Circle, reducing the distance between the parking structure and the
retail environment. Finally, it is an opportunity to generate revenue for the Town
of Vail to help fund the public improvements detailed in the Master plan.
5.6 West Face of the Parking Structure ~
In order to remove service vehicles from their current location in the pedestrian crosswalk ~
area, a service and delivery facility should be developed at the western end of the
Lionshead parking structure (see figure 4-11).
5.7 Vail 21, Lionshead Arcade, Lifthouse Lodge, Lions Pride Cluster ~
This group of adjacent structures is critical to the ability of the Lionshead core to pull
people into its core (see figure 5-7). Because these buildings constitute a significant ~
portion of the existing retail frontage in Lionshead, they greatly influence the overall
character and image of Lionshead, especially for those who enter the core from the east. ~
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All Possible measures and incentives should be taken to upgrade these buildings. Some ~
recommended possibilities are described below.
5.7.1 Expansion of Ground Floor Retail Space ~
The ground floor retail space on the east face of the Vail 21 and the south and
west faces of the Lionshead Arcade should be expanded to meet the build-to lines ~
shown on Map S. This will focus and define the pedestrian street by changing its
spatial proportions and absorbing the existing grade changes that act as a barrier
between the retail face and pedestrian traffic flow. In addition, it will greatly ~
enhance the visual quality retail appeal of the first floor level and may help fund
other architectural enhancements. ~
5.7.2 ArchitecturalImprovements
The architectural design guidelines (Chapter 8) discuss several transition tools that ~
can be used to adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural
quality desired for Lionshead. Given their high visibility and the extent to which
they influence the quality of the pedestrian environment, these buildings should be ~
a priority for exterior renovation and enhancement.
5.7.3 Pedestrian Circulation Between Vai121 and Lionshead Arcade ~
This courtyard space (see figure 5-7), often thought to be public, is actually
private property serving the Lionshead Arcade and Vail 21. Considered a ~
"secondary pedestrian mall" (see chapter six), it is appropriate that it be more
intimate and quieter than the primary retail mall. The entrance to the courtyard is
secondary to the primary pedestrian flow along the south face of the Lionshead ~
Arcade (see figure 5-7). As redevelopment occurs, snowmelting of the pavement
should be considered because the lack of winter sun causes ice and snow
accumulations. During the summer, this space will continue to function best as a ~
semi-public outdoor courtyard for the existing restaurant and adjacent retail
businesses.
5.7.4 Pedestrian Access from Vantage Point Condominiums to the Retail Core ~
A pedestrian connection should be maintained from the Vantage Point
condominiums to the main retail mall (see figure 5-7). This connection exists ~
today, but the outdoor stairs and the steps on the east end of the Lions Pride
building are not attractive and are sometimes dangerous. When the site is ~
redeveloped, this connection should be moved west, adjacent to the east end of the
Lifthouse Lodge.
5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck ~
The Lions Pride building and the parking deck across the alley are not in primary
locations in the retail core but, because they are in very questionable condition ~
(both visually and physically), their redevelopment and compliance with the
Master plan should be considered a priority. An opportunity exists to convert the
existing alleyway into a true arrival point for these properties and an enhanced ~
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, pedestrian walkway. The existing parking must be replaced, most likely
underneath a new structure, and could be accessed directly from East Lionshead
~ Circle or from the alley.
5.7.6 Service and Delivery
~ The alley currently functions as a delivery staging area and for emergency vehicle
access. It is hoped that the service and delivery functions can be relocated to the
~ new facility proposed at the west end of the parking structure. If they must remain
on-site, any redevelopment in this area must dedicate adequate space to servicing
so that delivery trucks do not block the fire lane.
~ 5.8 Lionshead Retail Core
The Lionshead retail core (see figure 5-8) is comprised of the Vail Associates core site,
~ the surrounding pedestrian mall environment, and the retail faces of adjacent buildings.
This central area is the heart and soul of Lionshead and constitutes the most critical area
for public and private improvements. The Vail Associates core site represents the most
i likely near-term redevelopment project, but it is essential that the Town of Vail take all
available steps to encourage and facilitate other efforts to enhance and redevelop the retail
~ core. Specific recommendations are as follows:
5.8.1 Build-To Lines
~ A significant problem in the retail mall today is the excessive distance between opposing
retail faces, which causes pedestrians to interact with only one side of the street. To
remedy this, build-to lines are recommended (see Map S) to create a continuous, well-
~ defined retail experience in which all ground floor spaces directly address the pedestrian
street. Of special note, the corridor defined by the build-to lines between the existing
Landmark retail and Sunbird Lodge is ceritered on Tract C. In other words, the build-to
~ lines in this east-west corridor will impact both the Vail Associates property and the
Landmark Retail property equally.
~ 5.8.2 Ground Levet Retail Expansion Opportunities
Ground floor retail expansion should be encouraged on existing structures that do not
currently extend to their designated build-to lines and are not likely to be completely
~ redeveloped. The most significant places for ground floor retail expansion are the east
face of the Vai121 building and the south and west faces of the Lionshead Arcade
building.
5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site
There is a critical north-south pedestrian connection between the ski yard and the
~ proposed transit center on the north day lot. This connection will require at least one
north-south penetration through the Vail Associates core site, and there is an opportunity
to create a second one, as shown in figure 5-9. The east-west pedestrian corridor
~ originating at the east Lionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into the Vail
Associates core site, connecting with the north-south corridors. These connections
should be part of the "primary retail mall" (see site design guidelines, chapter 6) to
1 reinforce the village character of the core.
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It is not necessary that flanking architectural forms be completely separated in ~
order to define pedestrian corridors. Instead, opportunities to create significant
architectural portals are encouraged to highlight the transition from one public ~
space into another.
5.8.4 Hierarchy of Pedestrian Space ~
The Lionshead retail core is composed of a hierarchy of primary and secondary
pedestrian corridors and spaces (see site design guidelines, chapter 6), shown in
figure 5-9. While both are important to the total retail environment, the primary
should read as the dominant pedestrian flow pattern. Transitions between these
different domains should be well defined. ~
5.8.5 Retail Space Allocation
A primary goal of the Lionshead Master plan is to increase both the amount and ~
the quality of retail space in the pedestrian core. The sunny south-facing sides of
buildings (for example, at the Lifthouse Lodge and the creek side of the VA core
site) are ideal for restaurants. The shadier north-facing sides are more appropriate ~
for retail uses that do not benefit as much from a direct relationship with the
outdoors. Use of ground floor commercial space for offices is not recommended
on the primary pedestrian mall; these businesses should be located instead on the ~
second story or outside the main pedestrian corridor.
5.8.6 Plazas and Nodes ~
Dynamic pedestrian plazas and nodes are encouraged at each significant
intersection in the retail core. Successful plazas are those that have good sun ~
exposure, that are located on primary pedestrian corridors, and that are properly
proportioned to encourage seating, eating, gathering and events. Successful nodes
are concentrations of activities, landmarks and spaces where people want to ~
congregate. Focal elements such as fountains, landscaping, and public art help to
give each node a unique identify and serve as visual reference points. A
fundamental objective of the master plan is to introduce these qualities in the ~
Lionshead core.
The central Lionshead public plaza, for example (shown in figure 5-10), presents ~
an opportunity to create a vibrant center of activity surrounded by active retail and
restaurant spaces and animated with an ice rink. The development of a small infill
building at the north edge of the plaza is recommended to define the space and ~
introduce additional retail opportunities. The building could incorporate an
underground service and delivery corridor to the north day lot transportation
center. A food and beverage operation on a rooftop deck over this structure could ~
provide a unique vantage point marking the new north Lionshead pedestrian portal
and opening views into the central Lionshead plaza and up to the mountain. ~
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Because the Lionshead pedestrian mall is also an emergency vehicle access ,
corridor, its proportions and the design of the elements within it must
accommodate the turning movements and clearance requirements of fire trucks ~
and other large vehicles.
5.8.7 The Core Site as a Priority Location for a Resort Hotel ~
The Vail Associates core site has been identified as a priority location for a high-
end resort hotel. Although the hotel would be a private development, the Town of
Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate this goal. ,
The benefits of a hotel in the Lionshead core, discussed throughout this document,
include a significant increase in the Lionshead "live" bed base, an increase in the
number of visitors in the retail core, and a stronger identity as a resort destination. ~
5.8.8 Pedestrian/ Retail Connection to West Lionshead Circle ~
The most important missing link in the Lionshead retail mall is a direct
connection between the east end of the Montaneros condominiums and the
intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. This connection ~
would connect the Lionshead mall to West Lionshead Circle and would remove
the awkward grade transition at Concert Hall Plaza. Figure 5-11 suggests that, at
the least, a connection could occur between the north side of the Montaneros and ~
the south side of a redeveloped Concert Hall Plaza. The optimum solution would
entail the redevelopment of Montaneros, enabling a direct connection with retail
frontage on both sides (see figure 5-12). ~
5.9 North Day Lot ~
The north day lot should be developed as a community transportation center to
consolidate skier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles,
and charter bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure 5-13). A below-grade service and ~
delivery facility could be constructed underneath the transit facility. By relocating these
functions from their existing locations to one easily accessible location, this would
improve the quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead and create a ~
significant new pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail mall. Based upon
the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the conceptual program for this facility is
as follows: ~
a. Skier drop-off:• Nine spaces are recommended at a minimum, but more should be built
if possible to accommodate other program elements. ~
b. Town of Vail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to accommodate the West
Vail transit loop and the possibility for an eastbound in-town shuttle stop. ~
c. Regional transit.• One bus space is recommended
d. Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended.
e. Local and regional slluttles: Four shuttle van spaces are recommended at a minimum. ~
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~ A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its impact on the
adjacent Landmark Tower and Townhomes and the Westwind. Depicted in figure 5-13a,
~ a linear building is recommended at the southern edge of the site to screen the lower
levels of the Landmark Tower from the transit center. This facility could house a bus
shelter and waiting area, an information center, public restrooms, a small food and
, beverage operation, and an elevator core to the pedestrian mall level for ADA access
needs. To the east, earthwork, landscaping, and/ or other screening measures should be
considered to buffer the Westwind. A more comprehensive solution is to cover the
~ facility with another level or two of development - perhaps for offices or employee
housing - or with a roof. (Memorable European antecedents exist for grand, covered
~ transportation centers.) Specifically, the design of the transportation center should
address all impacts: visual, security, sound, and smell that may effect adjacent properties.
Both the Westwind and the Landmark should be closely involved in the transit center
~ planning and design process.
The Vail Planning and Environmental Commission has stated that the creation of office
~ space in Lionshead should be pursued and that any development on the North Day Lot
should study the potential opportunity to build office space vertically above the
transportation center. Such a structure would have the benefit of providing additional
~ screening of the South Frontage Road and Interstate from the Landmark Tower, but also
would present significant parking issues. It is not recommended that office space on the
North Day Lot be pursued at the expense of the transportation center program elements
' described above. A potential development scenario with office space is shown in figure
5-13b.
~ 5.10 Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Landmark Tower and Townhomes
These three properties form the wall that separates the pedestrian retail mall from west
~ Lionshead lodges and residential properties. Although each property has particular issues
and redevelopment potential, they are discussed together because of their proximity and
common relationship to the pedestrian mall. The potential that these three properties
~ could work together in a joint redevelopment effort is limited because the Landmark
Townhomes and Montaneros are condominium associations. The conceptual master plan
for this area (see figure 5-14) assumes that each property redevelops independently.
~ However, the best planning scenarios for these properties (and for the west pedestrian/
retail mall) involve joint efforts and the possible realignment of existing property lines. If
redevelopment pressures build for these properties, the Town of Vail should take all
~ reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate cooperation among the owners.
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~ 5.10.1 Landmark Tower and Townhomes
Two important issues face this property: access and redevelopment of the
~ Townhomes. The Landmark Tower currently has an informal agreement with
Vail Associates that allows it to utilize the north day lot for guest arrivals and
drop-offs. It is unlikely that this use can continue in the same way after
~ development of a transit center on the site. Planning for development of the north
day lot should explore all possibilities to integrate a new front door for the
Landmark into the new facility. There is also an opportunity for the Landmark
' Tower to expand its lower level lobby over its existing parking deck, possibly
tying in with the shelter building proposed at the transit center.
i Perhaps the best scenario for improving the Landmark's access is in conjunction
with redevelopment of the Townhomes. This would make possible the creation of
, a drop-off loop integrated into the west end of the Landmark or an access drive
and drop-off loop on the existing fire lane south of the structure. The latter would
only be possible if a new pedestrian corridor/fire lane is created into the pedestrian
, core area. A joint redevelopment effort by the Townhomes, Concert Hall Plaza
and Montaneros would present the greatest range of opportunities to resolve the
access issue.
~ There is little opportunity for expansion of the Townhomes because it is hemmed
in by property lines to the north and by the fire lane and property lines to the
, south. One possibility is a structure oriented north-south over the west end of the
North Day Lot. However, there would be potential contlicts with the volume of
traffic entering the north day lot from this end. With cooperation from Concert
~ Hall Plaza and Montaneros, the property might be able to expand to the south.
' 5.10.2 Concert Hall Plaza/ Montaneros
Concert Hall Plaza was intended to be the western portal into the Lionshead
pedestrian core, but pedestrians can't see where it leads and don't use it. When
~ this property is redeveloped, a priority will be to create a connection as direct as
possible between the western terminus of the pedestrian core and the intersection
of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The concept illustrated in figure
' 5-11 would require cooperation with the Town of Vail to remove the existing bus
drop-off, as well as Montaneros and the Landmark Townhomes. (The scenario in
figure 5-11 would require a small property acquisition from the Landmark in the
~ northeast corner of the redeveloped structure.) The redeveloped structure could
accommodate a vertical residential component as well. This is the most feasible
solution for a strong pedestrian connection, but the best solution would entail a
~ cooperative redevelopment effort with the Montaneros. The Town of Vail should
make all reasonable efforts to encourage and facilitate this redevelopment.
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~ 5.11 Ski Yard
~ Improvements recommended for the Lionshead ski yard are as follows:
5.11.1 Relationship to the Lionshead Pedestrian Mall
~ There is a significant grade change between the ski yard and the retail mall. As
suggested in figure 5-15, a better grade transition could be designed at the north
edge of the ski yard to make it a more usable public space and to articulate a
' strong linkage between the urban environment of the retail mall and the open
environment of the ski yard.
, 5.11.2 Skier Bridge
The existing skier bridge is a landmark but needs to be replaced. The new bridge
should be visually compatible with the desired character of Lionshead and wide
' enough to separate skiers and pedestrians.
, 5.11.3 Connections
As depicted in figure 5-15, pedestrian path connections should be provided from
the north end of ski yard and the gondola terminal to the Gore Creek recreation
' path, the skier bridge, and the southeast corner of the Lion Square Lodge (location
of the KB Ranch Restaurant).
' 5.11.4 Screening and Landscaping
Lion Square Lodge should be involved in planning enhancements in the ski yard.
Landscaping is desirable to screen the building at the west edge of the yard, but in
, the central area would conflict with skier operations and the yard's potential to
function as a village green for community gathering and summer recreation.
' 5.12 Lion Square Lodge
The Lion Square Lodge, located at the end of Lionshead Place, occupies two parcels. The
~ main parcel (phases 1, 2, and 3) borders the ski yard and the Gore Creek recreation path.
The north parcel (phase 4) is located north of the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac. Several
issues arise because of this split configuration.
' 5.12.1 Traffic Concerns
~ The primary concern of the Lion Square Lodge property owners is the existing
and potential volume of traffic (both lodging vehicles and delivery vehicles) that
accesses the Vail Associates core site. The current access into the core site passes
~ between Lion Square's main and north properties, resulting in an unsafe and
poorly defined connection between the buildings. When the Vail Associates core
site is redeveloped, the mitigation of lodging and service vehicle impacts on the
, Lion Square Lodge will be essential. Service vehicles should not be allowed to
stage outside of the core site or to cause visual, audible, or air pollution impacts.
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~ 5.12.2 Pedestrian Connection between the Main Building and the North Building
Potential redevelopment must address the need for a clear pedestrian connection
' and defined vehicular corridor between the main Lion Square Lodge property and
the north building on the other side of Lionshead Place (see figure 5-16).
~ 5.12.3 Ski Yard Pedestrian Access
The pedestrian path around the north end of the Lion Square Lodge should be
~ upgraded to provide an attractive and safe pedestrian connection from Lionshead
Place into the ski yard. Because the path is close to the residential,units in the
northern end of the Lion Square building, landscaping and other screening
~ methods will be needed. It is not recommended that this pedestrian access be
emphasized, but only that it be of better quality. The west Lionshead pedestrian
portal is more important as the western point of entry into the core area.
' 5.12.4 Potential Development and Redevelopment Scenarios
Lion Square Lodge is in need of major exterior renovations or redevelopment.
' Figure 5-16 presents a scenario by which the Lodge could add significant density,
enabling the creation of a strong architectural edge to Lionshead Place, a direct
, connection between the main and north Lodge properties, and a screened parking
and arrival area. Another redevelopment scenario (not illustrated) entails
relocation of the existing core site access road to a new dedicated access on the
' north side of Lion Square's north building. This would enable redevelopment to
connect the primary Lion Square Lodge building with its north property. Issues
associated with this scenario include the proximity of this new intersection to the
' adjacent West Lionshead Circle intersection and the potential for noise and visual
impacts on the south side of the Montaneros property.
, 5.13 The Marriott
With approximately 320 rooms, the Marriott is the only supply of hot beds in Lionshead.
, The single largest structure in Lionshead, it is also very visible, especially from the west.
It is consequently a high priority renovation'project, and all reasonable measures should
be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage and facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues
~ regarding this property are as follows:
5.13.1 Redevelopment or Development of the Parking Structure
~ The best opportunity for new development on the Marriott property is the existing
parking structure (figure 5-17). If this site is developed, attention should be given
to the relationship between the development, Gore Creek, the Gore Creek
, recreation path, and the west day lot. Vertical development should step back from
the recreation path, and there should be a clear separation (most likely a landscape
buffer) between the public space of the recreation path and the private space of the
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~ 5.13.2 Infill Opportunities
There are several tennis courts on the south side of the Marriott. This area
' presents an opportunity for low-rise infill development that eases the visual and
physical transition from the existing structure to the Gore Creek recreation path.
' 5.13.3 Opportunities for Facade Renovation
Exterior renovation of the Marriott is a community priority, but the size and
' dimensions of the structure present a challenge, and it is unlikely that the
architectural design guidelines (see chapter 8) can be fully met. However, this
should not discourage exterior renovation, and the Town of Vail Design Review
Board should insure that the intent of the guidelines is met. (This is a basic
premise of the architectural design guidelines, relevant to all existing buildings in
Lionshead.)
, 5.13.4 West Lionshead Circle in Front of the Marriott
' Any future development or redevelopment of the Marriott property should include
a continuous secondary pedestrian walk on the south side of West Lionshead
Circle. A pavement snowmelt system is strongly recommended because of icing
, problems on the walkway in winter.
5.14 Antlers Lodge
' Like the Marriott, the Antlers Lodge is a large and highly visible structure in need of
exterior renovation. It, too, should be considered a priority redevelopment project.
Figure 5-18 illustrates a potential development scenario that involves partial screening of
~ the existing tower and an enhanced faqade along Lionshead Place. Design considerations
described for the Marriott also apply to the Antlers; any addition or renovation should
conform to the architectural design guidelines in chapter S. In addition, a heated sidewalk
' along the north edge of the property, an on-site loading and delivery area, and a remedy
for the bike path problem caused by the pool should be part of any redevelopment.
` 5.15 Lionshead Inn, Vailglo, Enzian Cluster
Redevelopment andlor enhancement of the buildings in this cluster at West Lionshead
~ Circle and South Frontage Road (see figure 5-19) is encouraged.
5.15.1 The Pedestrian Street
~ The existing structures are recessed from the street, elevated above it, and
separated from it by surface parking lots. To improve the pedestrian character of
, the neighborhood, a better relationship with the street is desirable. The principal
objective for redevelopment in this area is to engage the surrounding pedestrian
environment, either by adding building elements toward the street or by lowering
' the finish grade at the entries so that they are closer to the level of the street.
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The existing accesses into these properties should be adjusted to align with the
opposing curb cuts on the east side of West Lionshead Circle. The street edge ,
should be strengthened for pedestrian use with landscaping, enhanced signage,
and retaining walls as described in the site design guidelines, chapter six. The
Lionshead Inn has secured a permit to add another vehicular access point from the '
South Frontage Road, and the property owner is encouraged to use that
opportunity to screen the surface parking lot on the north and regrade the lot to '
reduce the significant cross-slope.
5.15.3 Building Height '
Because it sits considerably above the frontage road, the Lionshead Inn is
encouraged to explore a ground level or lower floor infill solution if development
scenarios are pursued. Additional building height, if proposed, must conform to ~
the design guidelines.
5.16 Vail Spa '
The Vail Spa's unique architectural style will be difficult to adapt to the new architectural
design guidelines for Lionshead, and no attempt to do so is recommended. However, the '
Vail Spa has several developable areas on its property, notably its existing tennis courts.
Any future development or redevelopment of this property should comply with the intent
of the master plan and the design guidelines. If South Frontage Road is realigned, the ,
length of West Lionshead Circle around the western end of the property will increase,
opening an opportunity for infill development, possibly offices or other commercial use
(see figure 5-20). In view of its close proximity to the frontage road, the Vail Spa must be '
involved in all discussions concerning future frontage road realignment or infill
development.
5.17 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates Service Yardl Holy Cross Site ~
Planning for the western end of Lionshead must consider two different scenarios: the ~
realignment of South Frontage Road and its retention in the existing alignment. Higher
densities and building heights may be appropriate in this area, particularly to encourage
the development of employee housing. However, any development must meet the overall ,
character and visual intent of the master plan and be compatible with the adjacent existing
development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa.
As depicted in figures 5-21 and 5-22, realignment of South Frontage Road will allow '
these properties to be consolidated for development while maintaining a transit
connection through the property. Within the consolidated parcel, there are four distinct ~
sub-areas separated by location and land use. The first is the existing west day lot. This
site has Gore Creek frontage, is removed from the frontage road, and is the most
appropriate for a higher-end fee simple or fractional fee development. The second, ,
immediately adjacent to South Frontage Road, should have a strong relationship with the
first (potentially by a connecting "greenbelt" as shown in figure 5-24), but its less
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' desirable location suggests a different and potentially higher density product. Affordable
housing should also be considered here to accommodate new employee generation. The
, third, west of the realigned South Frontage Road, has been identified as an appropriate
location for high density employee housing. The fourth has the longest road frontage and
is the recommended location for a smaller Vail Associates service yard. From this
' location, a snow cat access route to the mountain could be developed through the old
town shops site and across the river to the Cascade Ho ski trail.
' If South Frontage Road is not realigned prior to buildout on this site, there would be a
slight reduction in the amount of developable land north of the frontage road (see figure
' 5-23), and access points to the properties might be different. Traffic flow patterns and
transit vehicle access would be different. The removal of the central transit/ pedestrian
corridor will necessitate either an additional west Lionshead transit stop or the
~ undesirable situation of people crossing the frontage road to access a single transit stop..
5.18 Old Town Shops
~ The old town shops site has been targeted for a variety of uses throughout the master
planning process, including employee housing, expansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and
Vail Associates mountain services. These uses may be appropriate for the site, but they
, are not compatible. Input from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District suggests
that the property will most likely be used for expansion of the sanitation plant and the VA
service yard. If the old town shops are removed the existing storage component will be
' replaced at the Town of Vail public works shop.
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Chapters four and five identified important public spaces and pedestrian corridors that together
~ define the underlying structure of Lionshead and form essential connections between the
district's primary destinations. This chapter on site design guidelines describes the detailed
elements that lend character and quality to the overall fabric of public spaces. The master plan
envisions a hierarchy of pedestrian spaces and, as outlined in this chapter, demands increasing
attention to detailing in areas where public use will be more intense. Any projects or situations
that do not fall within the framework described below shall conform to the existing Town of Vail
~ regulations.
~ 6.1 Primary Pedestrian Mall
The primary pedestriara mall is a heavily utilized pedestrian street or corridor
characterized by ground level retail frontage on both sides. In Lionshead today, the
pedestrian/ retail core area meets this definition. Areas within the primary mall (see Map
~ P) shall conform to the Architectural Design Guidelines regarding building setbacks and
build-to lines on a primary retail/ pedestrian street.
~ 6.1.1 Spatial Proportions
The appropriate dimensions of pedestrian nodes, plazas and corridors will vary
~ depending upon the intended function and character of the space, the proportions
of buildings at the edge, and exposure to views and sun. On double-sided retail
streets, it is generally desirable that pedestrians are able to see storefronts on both
sides of the street.
~ 6.1.2 Pedestrian Surfaces
Pavement in the primary pedestrian mall should be snowmelted. Consistency in
paving materials is recommended, but variations in paving patterns are
~ encouraaed to define spaces, transitions, and predominant traffic flow patterns.
' Refer to the Vail Streetscape Master Plan for recommended materials and design.
~ 6.1.3 Site Furnishings
Site furnishings such as benches, seatwalls, trash receptacles and bicycle racks are
~ essential to increase the level of activity in the primary pedestrian mall. Seating
areas should be located where there are interesting view relationships with
adjacent activities, people passing by, or special scenery. Seating should be
, concentrated at the edges of activity areas, slightly set back from the flow of
~ pedestrian traffic. North facing walls and consistently shady areas are generally
less desirable than sunny places for seating, although it is important to give people
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places to sit in the shade if they desire. The design and appearance of site ~
furnishings should be consistent throughout the primary pedestrian environment.
6.1.4 Lighting ~
Site lighting is encouraged in the primary pedestrian environment to make
evening use safe and comfortabie. Lighting must be shielded so as not to create a ~
nuisance for upper level residential units. Where possible, site lighting should be
incorporated into the adjacent architecture that defines the space. Variation in the
light level to create pools of light is encouraged. Accent lighting (such as ~
bollards, uplights, and tree-mounted lights) is encouraged at seating areas, grade
transition areas, and other focal points. The design of fixtures and the color of
light they emit (lamp type) should be consistent throughout the pedestrian ~
environment. Fixtures should avoid cold or blue light; warmer or yellow light,
such as from incandescent lamps, is preferred. The standard village fixture ~
specified in the Streetscape Master Plan is recommended.
6.1.5 Signage ~
Creativity is encouraged in individual retail business signage. Ordinary stock or
prefabricated signage should be avoided in favor of custom designed and
fabricated artisan signage. Consistent directional and identity signage installed by ~
the Town of Vail is recommended at all intersections, portals and gateways in the
retail environment and at all pedestrian points of entry to the core. Pedestrian
directional signage should be attractive and understated, visually accessible and ~
clear.
6.1.6 Landscaping ~
Because the primary pedestrian/ retail mall is a more urban environment,
landscaping will be less intensive than in more open pedestrian areas. Landscape
areas should be used to provide accent, shade, and spatial definition around ~
activity areas, decks, and the edges of plazas. Transparent landscape materials
such as aspens and other deciduous trees are preferred. Dense screening trees ~
such as spruce should be used only in accent situations; landscape screening ~
should not be necessary in a cohesive, well designed retail environment. Great
care must be taken not to create barriers between the pedestrian flow and the retail
storefronts. Landscaping also can be used to create niches and quite areas out of
the main flow of pedestrian traffic, as well as to focus views and provide focal
points. ~
To the extent possible, development and redevelopment projects should endeavor
to relocate existing trees on site that otherwise would be cut down. ~
6.1.7 Artwork
An objective of the community is to enhance the beauty of our environment by ~incorporating quality visual art in highly accessible and visible places, both
privately and publicly owned, for the enjoyment of residents and guests. The ~
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~ master plan encourages art installations as permanent elements integral to the
design of exterior spaces, architectural components, site furnishings, and paving.
~ Artistic site furnishings and accessories could include, but are not limited to,
benches, railings, bike racks, ski racks, signage, trash receptacles, lighting and
utilities. Art is particularly effective in activity areas, at entrances, at the
~ intersections of pedestrian corridors, and where views terminate. Art that is
interesting and specific to the regional context of the valley is encouraged.
Interactive artwork that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as found
~ in the Boulder pedestrian retail mall, is highly encouraged. Artwork accessible to
the public must be constructed of durable materials and be easy to maintain. The
~ Design Review Board reviews artwork that is integral to structures or is displayed
on private property. The Art in Public Places Board reviews proposals for art
installations on public rights-of-way. Refer to the Vail Art in Public Places
~ program Policies and Guidelines and the Vail Art Master Plan for further
~ information.
~ 6.1.8 Diversification of Activity in the Public Right-of-Way
It is a fundamental goal of the master plan to intensify the level of activity in
Lionshead's primary pedestrian mall area. Activities such as outdoor eating,
~ childrens' play, and special event merchandising are encouraged to diversify the
opportunities for recreation and enjoyment in the mail. Proposals by private
businesses to use the public right-of-way for these activities are reviewed by the
~ Town's Planning and Environmental Commission and Design Review Board.
6.2 Secondary Pedestrian Mall
~ The secondarv pedestriam mall area, like the primary, occurs adjacent to ground floor
retail frontage. Unlike the primary mall, however, these areas are not located where
~ pedestrian flow is most intense; they tend instead to be alcoves and smaller, more
intimate spaces slightly removed from the primary pedestrian environment.
~ 6.2.1 Pedestrian Surfaces
~ Snowmelting is optional in secondary areas; the choice depends upon the
anticipated intensity of use and the area's solar exposure. A higher degree of
flexibility in the choice of paving type, color and design is permitted to allow
these more intimate areas to develop their own unique character and sense of
~ place. Creativity is encouraged, but quality of materials is as essential here as it is
in the primary mall.
6.2.2 Site Furnishings
Site furnishings such as benches, seatwalls, trash receptacles and bicycle racks are
as important in secondary areas as they are in the primary pedestrian mall.
Furnishings can be placed wherever warranted by exposure to views and sun and
where they will not obstruct pedestrian traffic or emergency access. North facing
walis and consistently shady areas should generally be avoided as seating areas.
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Greater flexibility in design and appearance of site furnishings is permitted in ~
secondary mall areas.
6.2.3 Lighting
The lighting of a secondary pedestrian mall area should conform to the same 1
guidelines that apply to the primary pedestrian mall.
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6.2.4 Signage
The signage in a secondary pedestrian mall area should conform to the same
guidelines that apply to the primary pedestrian mall.
6.2.5 Landscaping ~
In the secondary pedestrian mall areas, there is a greater opportunity for
landscaping and for more intricate planting composition. Otherwise, the same
guidelines outlined for the primary mall area also apply in secondary areas. ~
6.3 Primary Pedestrian Walk
A primary pedestrian walk is a heavily utilized, linear pedestrian corridor, most often ~
associated with a street edge (see figure 6-2). Outside the pedestrian/ retail core, the
overall east-west pedestrian connection between Dobson Ice Arena and west Lionshead
falls into this category. ~
6.3.1 Pedestrian Surfaces ~
Under most conditions, snowmelting of pavements in these areas should not be
necessary. Consistent with the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan, paverstones
are preferred over poured concrete walks for durability and aesthetics. ~
6.3.2 Width ~
Primary pedestrian walks should be a minimum of eight feet wide, potentially
wider at street intersections and extremely high volume pedestrian areas.
6.3.3 Site Furnishings ~
Site furnishings such as benches, seatwalls, and trash receptacles are encouraged
on an intermittent basis along these corridors, concentrated primarily at ~
intersections, in view corridors, and other logical gathering or resting areas. Site
furnishings should be placed out of the flow of pedestrian traffic, creating
comfortable but easily accessible opportunities to sit and rest. Site furnishings ~
should be consistent along primary pedestrian walks.
6.3.4 Lighting ~
Lighting should comply with the parameters of the Vail Streetscape Master Plan.
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6.35 Landscaping
~ Street trees and understory plantings are strongly encouraged along primary
pedestrian walks. The landscape treatment need not be homogeneous. A mix of
deciduous and evergreen trees is desirable, although deciduous trees are favored to
protect views or sun exposure. Ornamentals, perennials, and annual flowers are
~ encouraged to provide a wide variety of textures and seasonal color. Landscaping
material should not interfere with the pedestrian walk or snow storage
requirements at mature growth.
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6.4 Secondary Pedestrian Walk
~ Secondary pedestrian walks (see figure 6-3) are similar to primary pedestrian walks
except that they are not located on primary pedestrian corridors and thus carry a lower
volume of pedestrian traffic. The suggested minimum width for these secondary walks is
six feet, although wider walkways may be required where anticipated pedestrian traffic
volumes are greater. Poured concrete may be used as a paving material. All other design
parameters that apply to primary pedestrian walks also apply here.
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6.5 Vehicular Pedestrian Retail Street
In addition to the Lionshead pedestrian malls and pedestrian walks there is the
opportunity to create linear pedestrian retail streets parallel and adjacent to vehicular
streets. One such example, as shown in figure 6-6, is the potential addition of retail to the
~ face of the Lionshead parking structure. Future development in west Lionshead may
present the opportunity to add a linear retail component along the pedestrian walks
associated with vehicular streets. These linear pedestrian/ retail environments should be
~ characterized by wider walkways, increased lighting, increased site furnishings, and a
higher level of detail and visual activity. In addition snowmelt systems may be required
depending on the pedestrian environments solar exposure and intensity of use. Where
~ possible landscaping should serve to provide a separation between the vehicular street
and the flow of pedestrian traffic, most likely in the form of tree-grates or at-grade
planters. As within the pedestrian malls the mass of the building should step back after
~ the ground floor retail level, conforming to the architectural design guidelines (see
- chapter 8) for retail pedestrian streets.
6.6 Pedestrian Path
Pedestrian paths are ]ocated outside of the primary Lionshead pedestrian environment
(see figure 6-4). They include stand-alone circulation corridors, such as the Gore Creek
recreation path, that are most often built with asphalt surfaces. These pathways generally
carry a Iower volume of traffic, but their width should reflect both anticipated volume uncl
~ anticipated type of traffic, as bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards also utilize these
pathways. Lighting, signage, site furnishings and landscaping will be a function of a
pathway's intended use, location, and traffic volume.
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The Town of Vail should implement a consistent, comprehensive directional signage
program. Vehicular and pedestrian-scaled directional signage should be incorporated into ~
the design of all primary corridors.
6.8 Fences and Enclosures
6.8.1 Allowable Occurrences ~
As a general rule, fences, walls, and other screening devices are not desired in a
higher density, pedestrian oriented environment such as Lionshead. However,
under limited circumstances screening fences and walls will be allowed, subject to ~
approval by the Design Review Board.
a. Cocle requirernents. Swimming pools and other potentially hazardous areas
must be fenced according to existing codes.
b. Service arens. Service docks and loading/ delivery areas should be visually ~
screened from surrounding uses.
c. Private coumard czrens. Subject to approval by the appropriate reviewing
boards, outdoor courtyards and other private gathering areas may warrant
fencing or another form of enclosure. ~
6.8.2 Dumpster Enclosure Criteria ~
All dumpster and outdoor trash storage areas should be completely screened and
enclosed, according to the following criteria:
a. Existing Code Requirernents. Any existing code requirements regarding ~
dumpster and trash enclosures shall not be diminished by this section. _
b. Extent of Enclosure. All dumpster and trash storage areas shall be completely ~
screened and enclosed, including latchable doors and a roof.
c. Materials. All dumpster and trash enclosures shall be constructed out of I
materials matching or complementary to the adjacent architecture.
d. Design. All dumpster and trash enclosures shall be built to accommodate f
trash removal requirements. Enclosures shall be solid and sturdy, designed to
visually blend with the surrounding architectural and site environment. fi
e. Lczndscape. To the extent possible, dumpster and trash enclosures should be
screened and visually softened through the use of landscaping.
6.8.3 Fence and Screen Wall Criteria
All fences and screen walls should be constructed according to the following ~
criteri a:
a. Existing Code Requiremerits. Any existing code requirements regarding fences I
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~ b. Materials. Fences and screen walls shall be of high quality materials that
match or complement the adjacent architecture. T-111, paneling, chain link,
and other non-substantial materials shall not be used.
~c. Design. Fences and screen walls should be well articulated, utilizing visually
strong posts, corners, and columns (where appropriate). Horizontal top and
~ bottom railings should be visually strong and heavier than the fence center
materials. Screen walls should look like extensions of the architecture.
Fences should be unobtrusive, and neutral and subdued in color.
~ d. Construction. Fences and screen walls shall be constructed to withstand all
expected wind and snow loads. Design and siting of fences and walls must
take snow removal and snow storage into consideration so as to minimize
winter damage.
e. Landscaping. Where appropriate, fences should be designed to include
~ landscape screening. Landscape material should be located on the outside of
enclosed areas so that the fence is screened from the adjacent public areas.
The dimensions of landscape beds shall be sufficient to provide adequate area
for the dimensions of landscape material. Long, unbroken, and barren
~ stretches of fencing or walls are not acceptable.
~ 6.9 Compliance with Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan
A goal of the Lionshead master plan is to improve the connections and relationships
between Lionshead and Vail Village. Towards that end, it is recommended that all site
~ design issues not dealt with in this chapter, including but not limited to site furnishings,
site lighting, landscape principles, paving types, and signage conform to the intent of the
Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. An exception is the opportunity to create a distinct
character of site furnishings, lighting, and other site design elements for the Lionshead
pedestrian and retail core. Consistent with section 6.1.7 above, artwork, the creative use
of otherwise standard site elements (benches, trash receptacles, phones, light standards,
grate inlets, etc..) is encouraged to help establish a strong, vibrant, and distinct character
and sense of place for the Lionshead core area.
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~ This section outlines recommended development standards for private property in the Lionshead
study area. In some cases, implementation of these standards will require revision of applicable
~ provisions in the Town of Vail zoning regulations. Adoption of special provisions for
redevelopment of properties that already violate existing development standards should also be
considered. It is critical to note that all of the following recommended standards apply equally as
~ future projects are reviewed for compliance. When one standard is more restrictive than another,
that is the standard that shall be the limiting factor. These standards do not represent
~ entitlements in any way. For example, if the GRFA ratio of a project cannot be met after the
building height, setback, and other architectural guideline standards have been applied, then that
project is not entitled to the maximum allowable GRFA. In this case, the quantitative and
~ qualitative standards of the architectural design guidelines would take precedence over the
potential GRFA allocation.
~ 7.1 Landscape Area
The master plan does not recommend modification of this standard for Lionshead. The
Town's current standard, which applies to the majority of sites in Lionshead, requires that
~ at least 20% of a parcel be landscaped. This standard should be flexible for properties
along build-to lines and in the pedestrian retail core area so they may be able to decrease
planted area and increase hardscape in order to create the functional pedestrian corridors
~ and spaces outlined in the master plan. This potential reduction of landscape area is not a
right and should require the approval of the Planning and Environmental Commission.
~ 7.2 Site Coverage
The master plan does not recommend changing this standard. The Town's current
~ standard, which applies to the majority of sites in Lionshead, prohibits site coverage by
structures in excess of 70°Io the area of a site. This standard should be flexible for
properties along build-to lines and in the pedestrian retail core area so they may be able
~ to increase site coverage as required to create the functional pedestrian corridors and
spaces outlined in the master plan. This potential increase in site coverage is not a right
and should require the approval of the Planning and Environmental Commission. Below
~ grade development is not counted as site coverage.
~ 7.3 Setbacks
The master plan does not recommend changing this standard. The current setback
requirement on the majority of sites in Lionshead is 10 feet from the property line on all
~ sides. This requirement shall be waived in areas with designated build-to lines, and
leeway should be considered in areas of significant hardship that otherwise meet the
intent of the master plan and do not negatively impact adjacent properties.
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7.4 Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) ~
An important component of the Lionshead Master Plan process was the analysis of GRFA's
effectiveness as a tool for insuring the quality of architecture and the built environment within ~
Lionshead. In short, the masterplan team found that GRFA was not effective as a primary means
of providing for architectural quality. Based on this finding it is the conclusion of the master
plan team that GRFA should not be the primary means of regulating building size. To
accomplish this, one of two options must be pursued. First, GRFA could be eliminated.
Secondly, the GRFA ratio could be increased so that it functions as a safety valve to insure that
buildings do not exceed the maximum residential floorplate area that would otherwise be allowed ~
according to the criteria of the architectural design guidelines. If this second course of action is
pursued, the following recommendations are made:
a. The ratio of Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) to lot area should be increased on. ~
all properties within Lionshead, excluding the residential properties south of Gore
Creek, so that the site and architectural design guidelines, not GRFA, are the primary
building size and mass constraint. ~
b. The method of calculating GRFA should be greatly simplified and changed to
include common space so that basic floor plate area calculations will suffice. ,
7.5 Density (Dwelling Units Per Acre):
The allowable density of development in the study area should be increased to provide ample ~
incentive and create the financial mechanism for redevelopment of properties. Additional
consideration must be given to existing properties that currently exceed the density limitations.
A model developed during the master planning process showed that an increase of at least 33% ~
over existing zoning or existing dwelling units on a given site would be needed to make
redevelopment an attractive option.
In order to encourage the development of live beds or warm beds in Lionshead, the master plan ~
recommends that accommodation units, hotel rooms and fractional ownership units not be
counted in the calculation of density. Further, because it is a community goal to increase the ~
number of permanent residents in Lionshead, employee housing units that are deed restricted for
local employees should not count toward density.
7.6 New Unit Definition ~
The master plan recommends that the zoning regulations be modified to include "lodge unit" as
an additional definition of a residential unit. This product is defined as a small condominium ~
dwelling unit with limited kitchen and floor area. (The floor area usually averages less than 650
sq. ft.) Units of this small size are most likely to be in short-term rental pools, with occupancy
rates similar to those for hotel rooms. Because an increase in the short-term bed base in ~
Lionshead is a key objective, the planning team recommends that lodge units count as one-
quarter of a normal dwelling unit (i.e. 4 lodge units count as one dwelling unit). Further, it
recommends that units of this size in existing properties be treated as lodge units for the purpose ~
of calculating density.
7.7 Building Height ~
This standard is addressed in the Architectural Design Guidelines (see chapter 8).
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8.1 Vision Statement
~ The Lionshead neighborhood in Vail presents the opportunity to establish a dynamic and
excitina community within one of the premier resorts in the world. Lionsllead's mountain
~ location, proximity to the ski slopes, and ample residential base evokes the vision of a truly
special place, full of vitalitv and interest. This vision can be achieved through redevelopment
of the commLmitv by addressin- site and architectural issues, and throuQh consistent and
~ effective transitions from existing to new buildings.
The pedestrian experience ofthe public spaces within Lionshead is the most critical issue for
' redevelopment. Many of the existing spaces are static and uninteresting, due to a prevailing
arid organization and lack of animation and architectural coherency within the spaces. One
of the most effective ways to intensify this experience is through careful design of the archi-
1 tecture which defines the public spaces. Visually dynamic variation at the pedestrian level
can help avoid a monotonous streetscape, and judicious use of ornament, detail., artwork, and
color can reflect individuality and establish a variety of eYperience.
~ The architecture of Lionshead is envisioned as a unified composition of buildings and public
spaces based on the timeless desian principles of form, scale, and order, made responsive to
their setting and environment. [t is not envisioned as a strict dictation of a specific "style" or
~ "theme." Many esisting buildinas within the community are built of monolithic concrete
slabs and laci: a?iy sense ut c;rcler oi- personality. The new image for Liunshead s'ilot,id mo-::,
towards the future-usinQ historical alpine references and Vail Village as antecedents. This
~ design framework will allow individual property owners freedom of eYpression within the
personalities of their buildinas while establishing and maintaining an overall unifying charac-
ter and image for the entire community. In addition, it is paramount that the redevelopment
~ effort address specific design considerations (yenerated by the location, climate. and surround-
ing environment, such as addressing views, using indigenous building materials, and reflect-
~ ing the alpine heritage.
Designing in response to our regionai heritage, aaiiering to a consistent architecturai order,
and enhancing the public esperience wil( enable Lionshead to define its own identity-
~ making it a distinct and special place not just within the context of Vail, but within kindred
mountain communities around the world.
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8.2 Organization, Purpose and Scope ~
The organization of the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines is based upon ~
describing the "big picture" of the redevelopment effort first, and then studying the
more detailed aspects. Sections 8.1 and 8.2 begin with the "big picture" and offer the
,'visiori ' for Lionshead, and provide eYplanatory information regarding organization, ~
purpose, and scope. Section 8.3 contains special provisions for eYisting structures.
including redevelopment priorities, triggers, and transition tools. Section 8.4 contains ~
the Guidelines themselves, but be,,ins first with the "big picture" of planning consid-
erations which may overlap with the Lionshead Master Plan. Prospective developers
and/or designers should study this portion of Section 8.4 carefully, to see -VN-hat design ~
criteria must be met if their project occupies a special site relative to building roles,
pedestrian streets. or transition spaces. The latter portion of Section 8.4 deals with the
architectural principles of the Design Guidelines, starting first with overall issues ~
such as buildinQ form and massing, then moving into more detailed issues such as
dimensional criteria for architectural components, materials, and colors. Section 8.5
,,~(`•'ldPC a "quick ~yi]I'li cP' of ±ho C1`l:antitative valueS ^:itlll:ed 111 the CTU1CIellT'.°s. I
The purpose of the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines (ADG) is to work in ~
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~ community, improve the quality of life, focus direction for future growth, create
visual harmony, and improve property values for businesses and homeowners. This
document constitutes a design philosophy for the community, which when integrated
~ with the Lionshead Master Plan, helps to establish Lionshead as a coherent, dynamic
village with a true "sense of place." These Guidelines are intended to direct the
grow-th of the community through distinct levels of perception, from views of the
~ neighborhood from the mountain and the highway, to perceptions within its pedes-
trian streets, to the detail level of artistry and ornamentation on the structures them-
selves.
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design of new and remodel projects within Lionshead, along with site and planning
~ criteria which relate directly to architecture. Other site and planning criteria may be
found in the Lionshead Master Plan, and should be revie-,ved concurrentlN with these
Guidelines. Structures which have been reviewed and approved by regulatory agen-
~ cies for Lionshead prior to the endorsement date of this document may present special
circumstances with respect to the criteria cited within these Guidelines, and will be
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8.3 Existing Structures
8.3.1 Special Provisions ~
While these Guidelines offer a roadmap for the redevelopment of Lionshead,
they are not intended to limit the efforts of developers and/or designers in- i
volved with existing structures. It is understood that many of the buildings
within the community may be unable to comply with some of the criteria ~
described in the ADG. Many existing buildings, for instance, may already
exceed the height criteria identified. Some eYisting roof pitches within the
community may not meet the numerical values described. And many of the ~
existina pedestrian streets may fall well short of the "ideal" proportions
depicted. These and similar issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis,
with determination of compliance based upon whether the building meets the ~
general intent of these Guidelines and the tenets described herein.
Proposed renovations or additions which meet the general intent of the ADG ~
will be offered more latitude with respect to specific non-compliant items than
those -which strav from the overall vision of Lionshead as described within-
variances will be granted from the detail of the Guidelines if the overall intent
is met. In addition, any meaningfial efforts to enhance eYisting structures will
be recoonized as positive progress, and strict compliance with the "letter" of ~
these Guidelines is not meant to discourage potential improvements.
8.3.2 Development Master Plans ~
Since many of the structures within Lionshead are pre-existing, Development
Master Plans are highly encouraged to define long-range goals for buildings
within individual parcels. These Plans should be presented to the Design ,
Review Board (DRB) for review when applying for initial building design
approval, and should include information such as:
• Overall architectural "vision" for all buildings within the site ~
• Design strategies for maintaining consistent architectural language ~
between renovations and new construction within the site
• Proposed phasing plans
8.3.3 Redevelopment Prioritization and "Triggers" 1
Consistent with Section 8.3.1 above, existing properties are encouraged to
renovate and rehabilitate, to the greatest extent possible, the exterior of their ~
buildinas according to the parameters of the ADG. It is recognized, however.
that a single, complete, and comprehensive eYterior renovation may not be
economically possible for all existing structures, and incremental improve- ~
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~ improvements should be considered as priorities by both private property
owners and the Town of Vail. All reasonable efforts to encourage, provide
incentives, and facilitate these improvements should be made.
~ • Renewed and expanded retail frontage. For properties fronting the
Lionshead retail mall and retail pedestrian streets, the renovation and
~ expansion of the ground floor retail level is perhaps the most critical
element in revitalizing the Lionshead retail core.
~ • Roofs. As outlined in the ADG, the roofscape of Lionshead is a
critical component in "knitting" together the built environment and
providing visual cohesion to the urban fabric of Lionshead.
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• Plannin g considerations. All buildings in Lionshead. both eYisting
~ and new development, should seek to fulfill the roles of landmarks,
portals, turning points. and other roles as outlined in the Master Plan.
~ • Form, massing and height criteria.
• Building surface treatment- walls, doors, windows, signage, etc.
• All other components of the architectural design guidelines.
~ A critical question regarding the renovation of eYisting structures is when
compliance with the architectural design guidelines is "triggered" or required.
~ Regarding this, the following guidelines should be considered:
• To the greatest extent possible, renovating properties should endeavor
~ to make significant and meaningful improvements to their properties
as opposed to small, insignificant improvements. This does not dis-
count the importance of any improvement to a properties exterior.
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• Any singlc incremental improvemeiit to one building element wi11 not
~ necessarily trigger compliance on all remaininQ building elements.
However, any portion of the building being improved should do so
according to the parameters of the architectural design auidelines. For
~ eYample, if a property applies to resurface the walls of their building,
this resurfacina should be done according to the ADG, but will not in
and of itself also require the replacement of the roof, or another major
~ modification, at the same time.
• Any proposal to add significant volume or mass to a property will
~ trigger full and reasonable compliance to the Master Plan and Archi-
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8.3.4 Transition Tools
Transition tools used to revitalize Lionshead are generally outlined in the ~
specific design criteria within these Guidelines, but are important enough to
merit their own subsections.
8.3.4.1 Build-to Lines ~
Build-to lines can be used to better define the eYisting public ~
spaces, and to create new ones. Delineation of these build-to lines
is illustrated within the Master Plan. When using these planning
parameters to define public ~
space, designers should give
careful considerarion to the
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width-to-height relation-
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building edges within
approved build-to lines
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how the added building
mass adds to the overall
A'e,t, pedestrian experience. ~
8.3.4.2 Roof Replace-
ments ~
The replacement of flat
roofs with pitched roofs can
greatly improve the image
~of Lionshead, ana roofing
FY;sting projects for eYisting struc-
^ tures which incorporate the
criteria described herein
should be considered ~
whenever possible (see
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criteria for existing roof
, compliance in Section ~
A.e,v 8.4.2.7). Rooting projects
which are part of planned
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retai!-level colorxnades, neiv roofforms, door and windoiv trim,
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opportunities to add life and interest to buildings, through the
~ addition of pitched (or mansard) roofs which meet the form, pitch.
material, and color criteria identified within these Guidelines.
~ These retrofitted roofs will greatly enhance the image of the indi-
vidual structures, and will also act to tie dissimilar structures
together within the community.
, 8.3.4.3 Door and Window Enhancements
Enhancements to doors and fenestration can also serve to add
vitality and interest to othenvise uninspiring buildings. Doors at
primary entries and retail frontages should be improved whenever
possible, to encourage pedestrian intere5t and add to the vitality of
' the streetscape. Modifications to overall buildina fenestration and
window detailing (at lintels, trim, jambs and sills) can be used to
~ articulate the notion of base. middle, and top on buildings, and to
introduce mountain-friendly windows to the community in terms
of energy efficiency and views.
~ 8.3.4.4 Building Finishes
Simple improvements to building finishes, such as covering drab.
~ monolithic precast concrete panels with teYtured stucco, or apply-
ing stone veneer to tie buildings to their sites, can act as successful
transition tools, with relatively minimal costs. New finishes add to
~ the aesthetic appeal of buildings but can also be used to provide
tangible, value-added improvements to structures, such as install-
ing eYterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) to increase ther-
' mal performance of buildings, or stone veneer to protect lower
levels from impact damage during snow removal.
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And finally, the addition of ornamentation and other detail appro-
~ priate to Lionshead-used in conjunction with one or more of the
previously mentioned strategies-can greatly refine the quality of
architecture throughout the community. Well-crafted retail fronts
~ will entice passers-by into shops and other commercial areas, while
careful detailing at eave lines on new roofs will interlock roofs
with building masses and tie new roofs to the overall building
! language. Custom lintels over doors ancl windows will also add
visual interest, and detail on building tinishes-such as articulated
bands on stucco or finely-crafted stone caps on stone veneer-will
, add to the overall quality of structures within Lionshead.
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8.4.1 Planning Considerations
8.4.1.1 Introduction ~
As noted earlier, most criteria governing site issues relative to ~
Lionshead redevelopment may be found in the Master Plan. How-
ever, some site issues relate directlv to the architecture of the
community and are therefore described within this section. Issues
such as special "roles" buildings may play within the community, ~
comfortable proportions for pedestrian streets. and the notion of
domain are crucial concepts which rely heavily on the architectural ~
entities which define them, and are therefore described in detail on
the following pages.
8.4.1.2 Buildinb a "Roles" ~
Certain building sites within Lionshead occupy special locations
within the urban ``fabric," or '`teYture" of the community. To make `
best use of these special sites and energize the pedestrian experi-
ence, buildings on the sites will be required to meet the criteria that ~
immediately follow, in addition to the general criteria described
throughout the rest of the document. The locations of the special
sites are identified within the Lionshead Master Plan. This section ~
outlines specific architectural requirements for buildings which
occupy these critical sites, based upon the types of buildinas, or
building "roles" most appropriate to the sites, including portals, '
edge definers, space definers, and landmarks.
Portals ~
Portals act as the "front doors" t: commur.ities or urban spaces and
therefore often present the first images to pedestrians. Buildings
which are located on key sites need to act as inviting and ~
"friendly" portals to or within Lionshead. Stand-alone structures
can act as portals through appropriately-scaled, large openings and ~
significant mass, while multiple structures can accomplish this
through proper siting and relationship to one another. Human scale
can be achieved with portals by introducing horizontal architec- ~
tural compon;,nts w'hich relate to the surrounding conteYt, such as
retail frontage heights and other critical eave heights. This can
also be achieved through careful design of detail which is consider- ~
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people are most comfort-
able with, such as railing
heights, head heights, story
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i-; ' portions. Portals within
Lionshead can be effective
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they present enough
mass to enclose the spaces
' 4,,.,:,;_ " they are defining, with
enough open area to
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present the sense of entry
needed for a commuiiitv of
its size and complexitv.
They mav serve additional
functions as ,vell, such as
~ Fig 8-5: 6Grthin portals, detail can help achieve
lii~n7an scale. I1Vlrig aI'e1S, bT'1CIgeS, OT
enclosed connectors. which
' can help to fiirther animate the portals and provide additional
income-generating space.
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Whereas portals act as the "front doors" to urban communities,
edge-defining buildings act as the "eYterior walls" for communi-
~ ties. Where the edges of Lionshead meet areas exterior to the
community such as Vail Village, the Gore Creek Corridor, and the
~ highway, buildings must present appropriately-scaled. well-defined
edges to contain Lionshead or act as distinct transition zones from
one neighborhood to
the next. The form,
;massing, and height
guidelines identified in
Sections 8.4.2.2 and
8.4.2.3 will direct much
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edges, but additional
considerations such as
building siting, scale,
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should be taken into
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Building siting should allow for openings to occur between struc-
tures which make up the community edge, to encourage passers-by ~
to take inviting glimpses inside Lionshead. In addition, buildings
along edges should be scaled according to nearby structures. ~
Architectural language should be used to offer a consistent image
of Lionshead from the outside-proportions of buildings and the
ways in which they are detailed need to reflect the overall image ~
found within the community, and "loud," self-promoting buildings
which reference only themselves should be avoided.
Public Space Definers ! •
To continue the analogy, _ structures which detine
public space act as the ` ~--t'`interior walls" of
Lionshead. These buildings ' - ` • -
should address public spaces
with their primary facades, ?r~-
and should not "turn their
backs" to the spaces. Build-
ings which define public
space should have distinct
wall planes, with relatively minor plan and elevation
offsets. Building footprints
which are based upon rigid Fig g_- Creatir:g lrnlls" ciroiind space.
grid layouts should be ,
avoided; instead, desianers are encouraged to develop more invit-
ing, irregular public spaces which offer surprises to travelers as
they proceed through Lionshead. Definition of the corners of ~
public spaces is critical to contain thosc spaces, and can b(: accom-
plished through significant massing at the corners. In addition,
important heights such as tops of shopfronts and prominent eave ~
lines should be reinforced on buildinQs which define public space.
because they encourage the eye to follow the "walls" of the public
space around its perimeter, thereby strengthening the sense of ~
enclosure.
Landmarks ~
A landmark provides a sense of orientation for the community, and
reinforces its "sense of place" or image. As such, it must be ~
visible from key locations within the community, such as portals
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and major public spaces, and must
offer an image consistent with
s1./l,f'.G:/
- Lionshead. As a unique architec-
r'~0 tural element, a landmark should be
designed to clearly stand out from
the rest of the community, while still
~ ~ • presenting a consistent design
language. Care should be taken to
provide a clear hierarchy between
the village landmark and other,
secondary landmarks. Landmarks
are most successful when they serve
,
special functions such as bell towers.
clock towers, monuments, or public
art. rather than being self-serving.
Furthermore, they should be care-
~ fully scaled to the buildings adjacent
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Fig 8-8: L,andmarks reinforce tlie to them, as well as to the overall
~ image of Lionshead. SCale Of tlle uCb1ri v1111Ee.
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Widtlr-to-Heigl:t Relationsliips
~ Ratios of width to height at pedestrian streets and other outdoor
spaces are crucial to the success of those spaces. While ideas of
comfortable. inviting scale differ greatly between cultures and
~ individuals, for the purposes of these Guidelines, European moun-
tain antecedents-integrated with our Colorado resort location-
have been used as the basis for determining "comfort." With this
~ in mind. pedestrian streets shall be designed with cross-sections
exhibiting 1:1/2 tu 1:1 11'2 width-to-heiglit ratios.
, Approved cross-sections for pedestrian streets will be calculated
using the nearest walis which line the streets. Walls which are 16'
~ high or less (to the eave) from ground level will not be considered
as part of width and height calculations. Walls greater than 16'
high (to the eave), however, interrupt pedestrian site lines from
~ street level, and offer a strong sense of enclosure for pedestrians.
Therefore, these walis tivil[ be included as pari of street width and
height calculations. The sketches shown in this section illustrate
~ some eYamples of acceptable ratios, using both "short" and "tall"
walls.
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The intent of the width-to-height principles is to direct the develop- ~
ment of comfortable, human-scaled pedestrian streets. However,
all other criteria identified within the Lionshead Master Plan and
the rest of this document, such as build-to lines, form and massing ~
criteria, and height restrictions, take precedence over the ratios
identified herein. Within these parameters, exceptions to the listed
ratios may be considered if the intent has been met. ~
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Proper understanding
of the notion of public
and private domain
Presents the upportu- ~
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nity to introduce
another level of pedes- ~
trian movement
P through Lionshead-
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one in which traffic
y~
flows laterally across
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, ._1 ~ outdoor spaces, rather
than simply along ~
them. This lateral
Fig 8-I l: Comfortable transition fi-om Piiblic to Semi- flOW 11S0 T'e1rifOT'CeS ~
Public domains at streetfr-ont.
the concept of weav-
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' ing the sides of outdoor
spaces together, through
psychological. visual, and
physical ties.
e o,>_ ~ q Specific levels of domain
~o° can range from public,
~ n II cY semi-public, semi-private,
to private. Designed
properly, the varying
relationships between these
levels can act to strengthen
' ties within a village,
Fig 8-1 Z: .lrcades, loggias, and priman~ entries the ariC~ aC~CI t0 t~le Spat111
sliould rernain transparent to pedesn-ian streets.
~ interest-or quality level-
of the outdoor spaces. These additional "layers" of space along
public ways add excitement and vitality by presenting varying
~ strategies of design and detailing to pedestrians as thev travel
through the layers from public to private space, or vice-versa. In
addition, they provide comfortable transition spaces from public to
' private, rather than presenting an abrupt experience from one
domain to the neYt. However, poor design of domain and the ways
in which the different levels interact can lead to psychological,
' visual, and physical segreQation of the levels, leadina in turn to
empty and monotonous public spaces rather than active and inter-
esting ones.
~ The aim of these Guidelines is to reinforce the concept of transpaf•-
ency between public and semi-public. or street and shop. Segrega-
~ tion of these levels of domain shall be avoided whenever possible.
To this end, colonnades, arcades, portieos, and other covered ways
~ along shopfronts shall be designed to invite-rather than repel-
pedestrian traffic. This may be accomplished through thoughtful
design of visual and artistic elements such as signage. Nvindow
displays, shopfront lighting, and the Iike, and physical elements
~ such as columns, planters, and artwork. As visual and physical
barriers are removed, psychological ones will follow suit. Design
1 of street-edge sidewalk cafes, patios, and colonnades are described
in Section 8.4.1.4 of this document.
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8.4.1.4 Transition Spaces
General ~
For the purposes of these Guidelines, transition spaces are defined
as the architectural components which line pedestrian streets and
other public spaces. With this in mind, all structures which form
transition spaces shall be designed with the transparency and other ,
characteristics described earlier in this document, along with the
dimensional criteria to follow. The intent is to create a layer of
frontage with interest and life, rather than the typical homogeneous ~
shopping center so common today. To this end, great latitude is
permitted for the design of transition spaces.
Oactdoor Dining/ ~
L~„ i~ Sidewalk Cafes
Semi-public areas
such as outdoor
dining and sidewalk
'~i cafes offer the
il~ ~
G i ~
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engage pedestrians
with dining activities
and serve to animate
the public spaces
with the presence of
- ~ • - people. As "outdoor
rooms" themselves,
these types of spaces
Fig 8-13: "Ozitdoa• rooms " stich ns ou[door diising and cTe1te ahlgll IeVel Of
cafes can engage the pedestrinn. tTariSplTeriCy betWeeri ~
public and semi-
public domains. Minor grade changes can actually be very effec-
tive in these areas, and planter walls, guardrails, and the like can ~
act to define the spaces and add another level of detail to the public
ways. However, the subtle awareness and interaction of people
from the public spaces with people inside the dining areas or cafes !
is important, and therefore severe physical or visual barriers should
be minimized whenever possible. ~
Streetfront Patios, Coiirtyards, and Gardens
As semi-private spaces, patios, courtyards, and gardens which ~
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solitude for which they were designed, while at the same time
' allowing for some interaction between resident or hotel guest and
the pedestrian traveler. In addition, as components which contrib-
' ute to the fabric of public spaces, patios, courtyards. and gardens
with street frontage must work in concert with the street and add to
its dynamic nature, through careful attention to scale, materials,
' and detailing.
These semi-private amenities should be scaled small enough to
~ avoid competing with significant public spaces, to maintain the
hierarchy of the outdoor rooms, and make clear distinction be-
tween the public, semi-public, and semi-private domains. More-
' over, the materials which define the ground plane (such as pavers
or tiles), the walls of the space (such as stucco or wood), and the
~ ceiling of the space (such as wood trellises), must wark in harmony
with the architectural language of the building itself, and with the
materials used along the street frontage. Details used to articulate
~ these areas can also contribute to the overall image of the public
space and reinforce to its "sense of place."
~ Colonnades, Loggias, and Arcades
Architectural features such as colonnades or loggias-comprised
of columns supporting one edge of a roof and often called ar-
1 cades-offer yet another way to provide successful transitions
from public space to semi-public space. To maintain transparency,
however, the components which make up these features-such as
~ columns, piers. and planter walls-should be designed to allow
unencumbered pedestrian movement around and through them. A
minimum clear space of 6' shall be kept between building faces
~ and streetfront columns. piers. and planter walls. This clear space
will encourage two-way circulation along retail fronts, and foster
~ comfortable movement. In addition, the ratio of solid mass (ex-
pressed by the column or pier width) to open area (expressed by
the widths of the openings between the columns or piers) should be
~ designed so it does not act as a barrier which prevents pedestrians
from traveling along or through the colonnade. Changes in ground
plane between public spaces and colonnades, loggias, and atria can
1 also hinder freedom of pedestrian movement, and should therefore
be generally limited to 12" or less. The overall intent of this
section is to direct the careful design of architectural entities so
~ they do not act as barriers between public spaces and the buildings
those spaces serve. Within these principles, other factors such as
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elegant proportions, appropriate scale, and accessibility must also
be considered. ,
8.4.2 Architecture
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8.4.2.1 Introduction
The architectural portion of these Guidelines is intended to provide ,
a unified, conceptual framework using historical alpine references.
It is imperative that the redevelopment effort address specific
architectural design considerations generated bv the location. ~
climate, and surrounding environment-such as addressing views,
using indigenous building materials, and reflecting the alpine
heritage. However, within this framework, the architectural lan- ,
guage of buildings within Lionshead should strive to reinterpret its
heritage and look to the firture, instead of simply mimicking the ~
past.
8.4.2.2 Building Form and Massing ~
Building form and massing-as design determinants-are espe-
cially critical to the success of Lionshead as an interesting, inviting
,
resort. The forms of buildings and the ways in which they are
massed offer opportunities to present a comfortable, pedestrian
scale to the Lionshead traveler, and to strengthen the continuity of
the streetscape throughout. Other vital corridors within Lionshead ,
which are not along primary pedestrian/retail routes-such as the
Gore Creek Corridor-can also benefit from well-designed mass-
ing which relates to the scale of those corridors. Form and mass- ~
ing act to marry a building to its site, whether the site is part of a
paved plaza or sits within natural topography. and serve to "break
down" the scale of the village fabric when viewed from the ski hilL ~
The overall design strategy of building form and massinQ shall ~
relate to the horizontal organization found within Lionshead (such
as shopfront heights, important floor lines. and critical eave lines),
and to the planning considerations outlined in the Lionshead ~
Master Plan (such as build-to lines, sun pockets. and view corri-
dars). The intent of this section is to guide the creation of a village
which is appropriately scaled through the use of segmented forms ~
and masses. The underlying fabric shall be constructed of struc-
tures which rise out of the ground gradually, rather than being
vertical blocks set on the ground plane. At the pedestrian scale, the ~
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street level should be dynamic and interesting, by varying forms
' and masses at the bases of buildings. These building "skirts"
should not be uniform one- or two-story masses, but rather frag-
mented forms which offer interest and diversitv.
' 8.4.2.3 Building Height
~ Genernl
The following building height and massing criteria shall apply to
' the Lionshead Master Plan study area, excluding all residential
properties south of Gore Creek.
~ Primary Retail Pedestrtan Frontages
On any property edge fronting a retail pedestrian street or mall (see
site design guidelines for definition and locations), at least 50% of
~ a building face shall have a maYimum 16' initial eave height, at
which point that face must step back a minimum of 12'. The
remaining percentage of building face may have a maximum 36'
' initial eave height. at which point the building face shall step back
a minimum of 12'. Eave height is defined as the distance from
finished grade to the initial primary eave of the structure. Gable
' faces of buildings are also measured to their eaves, eYCluding the
actual wall area which comprises the gable. The intent of this
~ retail/pedestrian street requirement is to present a dynamic. frag-
mented streetfront to outdoor spaces, rather than uniform blocks of
building mass (see Section 8.42.2).
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the criteria of the Primary Retail Pedestrian Frontages section
above, and fronting on the ski yard or the Gore Creek corridor. ,
Due to the unique and highly visible nature of these areas, building
faces fronting them shall be limited to maximum initial eave ~
heights of 48', at which point those faces shall step back a mini-
mum of 12'.
It is critical to note that the 48' maYimum initial eave height does ~
not allow for an unarticulated, flat building face from grade to 48'.
The horizontal and vertical maximum unbroken building face '
requirements, as well as all other guidelines contained in this
chapter and the Master Plan, shall apply.
Remcrining Building Frontage ~
Building faces that do not meet the special site criteria of the
sections above may have a maximum initial eave height of 60', at ~
which point those faces must step back a minimum of 12'. To the
eYtent possible, all new and redeveloped buildings in Lionshead '
should avoid "turninb their backs" on other buildings or important
pedestrian corridors. However, it must be acknowledged that very
~
few buildings have prime frontage on all sides and almost all
buildings will have different programmatic requirements and visual
characteristics on their different faces. Toward that end, a
building's greatest vertical mass and "back of house" functions '
should occur on the frontage with the least volume of pedestrian
traffic. In addition, components of a building with the greatest
vertical mass should be oriented north-south to minimize the ~
blockage of southern N-iews and sunlight.
It is critical to note that the 60' maximum initial eave height does '
not allow for an unarticulated, flat building face from grade to 60.
The horizontal and vertical maximum unbroken building face '
requirements, all other guidelines contained in this chapter and the
Master Plan, and DRB review and approval, shall still apply.
Wall Surface Criteria ~
Notwithstanding the previous height and setback requirements.
there shall be no vertical wall face greater than 35 ' on a building '
without a secondary horizontal step in the building face (the
horizontal step may be a cantilever or a setback). This requirement
is intended to prevent large, unbroken planes in the middles of '
building faces, to further mitigate the visual impact of building
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height, and to provide for higher quality and more interesting
' articulation of structures. While many instances will necessitate a
distance of at least 24" for this movement. it shall be incumbent
upon the developer to demonstrate that the intent of this require-
~ ment has been met.
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Maximum height is defined as the distance from existing or fin-
ished grade-whichever is more restrictive-to the ridge of the
' nearest primary roof form to that grade. With this in mind. the
Average Maximum Height of any buildina shall not exceed 71'.
Notwithstanding the notion of Average Maximum Height, the
~ Absolute Maximum Height of any building shall not exceed 82.5'.
Absolute Maximum Height shall be determined by interpolating
' existing or finished grade through the building footprint and
measuring the vertical distance from the ridge of the highest
primary roof form to the imaginary plane created by the interpo-
~ lated arades.
Calcu[ation ofAverage Maximum Height
' The intent of implementing an Average MaYimum Height for
buildings is to create movement and variety in the ridgelines and
roof forms in Lionshead. Toward that end, the Average Maximum
~ Heicht of a building shall be calculated based upon the linear
footage of ridgeline on primary roof forms. Any amount of pri-
, mary roof form ridgeline that exceeds 71' must be offset by at least
an equal ameur_t of primarY roof form ridVeline fallinQ belo~v 71',
with the distance below 71' equivalent to or greater than the
, distance exceeding 71'. The average calculation shall be based on
the aggregate linear footage of primary roof forms across an entire
structure. not separate individual roof forms.
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Additional Requirements/Exceptions ,
All buildings, regardless of permitted buildinQ heights and massing
principles, shall conform to all established Public View Corridors
(see Lionshead Master Plan). Special "landmark" building ele- ~
ments, such as chimneys, towers, or other unique architectural
forms, mav exceed the Absolute Maximum Height, subject to
approval by the reviewing board. This provision is intended to '
provide for architectural creativity and quality of building form,
and shall not be used as a means of circumventing the intent of the '
building height limitations. In addition, regardless of final built
height. buildings shall avoid monotonous, unbroken ridge lines,
and shall provide visual interest through the use of varied peak ~
heights, roof forms, gables, and other appropriate architectural
techniques.
8.4.2.4 Exterior Walls '
General '
Exterior walls within Lionshead shall be designed with clear
definition of base, middle, and to. This organizing principle will ,
weave the separate pieces of the community into a consistent
fabric. The tripartite strategy of base, middle, and top will establish
key datums, or special horizontal layers, within the community
which reinforce the form, massing and height guidelines described '
earlier. To this end.
the three-part defini- '
tion of buildings shall
relate directly to
~ organizing principles ~
E~1~~ r such as existing
y.:
- datums, architectural
L elements such as '
;-1storefront colonnades
- and awnings (where
applicable), and !
~ massing strategies
such as building
setbacks and maxi-
' mum heights. This
strategy can relate to
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Fig 8-1 Tr•ansition tools used to defrne base, middle, top at elistrng structures.
~ principles through the development of street-level setbacks defin-
ing the bases of buildings where appropriate, and minor setbacks
, relatina to the middles and tops of buildings.
The bases of buildings should be
visually dynamic to hei(jhten the
pedestrian experience. In addition.
their interface with the topoaraphy
of the site is crucial, as they act as
the Ciansition zones betv-cen man-
made structures and natural -rade.
Visual dynamics at street level are
most effectively accomplished
through the introduction of second-
' ar y forms, materials, colors and
- - detailing. However, the use of
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H rg 8-/N: llasonrY ~•(,neer can he used indigenous materials at the primary
to "connect" hiti[dings to their sites. CIeTlleritS (See tUlluWlllg SeCt1011S fOT
definitions) is critical in tying
' buildings to their sites. Rhythm and order should be introduced to
guide the traveler through the streetscape, and offer an enhanced
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sense of movement through Lionshead. To reinforce this intent,
street-level walls shall not span more than 30 feet horizontally '
without significantly varying at least 2 of the following 5 charac-
teristics:
,
• Massing or Height
• Material, Fenestration, or Color '
When massing or height are varied, buildings with street-level
walls may vary material, fenestration, oi° color to meet the 30-foot '
span requirement; however, if massing or height are not varied
within 30 feet, material, fenestration, und color must be varied.
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Existing buildings may disregard the 30'-maximum horizontal wall ,
guideline if their structural bays or other organizing elements
exceed 30', provided that the distance over 30' falls within reason- '
able limits. An existing building with 36' structural bays, for
instance, is not required to further divide those bays; however, an
existing building with 48' structural bays may be required to divide
thosc bays inlu 24' sections, deperiding upon the nature of the '
pedestrian street frontage.
The middles of buildings within Lionshead shall read as "quiet" ,
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' masses when compared to building bases and roofs, and should act
as a unifying background throughout the community. This should
be done through the use of simple materials, such as stucco, and
, more consistent, repetitive fenestration and detailing (see Sections
8.4.2.5 and 8.4.2.9). Building middles should not be designed as
less important, banal elements. but rather as elements which
~ present interest and articulation through subtle detailing-through
fenestration, shutters, trim, and the like-instead of massing. The
tops of walls shall be designed to comfortably engage their pitched
, roofs, without the abrupt changes in form and massing so com-
monly found in structures with primarily flat roofs. Walls should
also be used to visually reduce roof heights, through the careful
' design of lowered plate heights and integrated dormers, which help
to merge wall planes with roof forms and interlock building masses
' with roof masses.
The tops of buildings shall be capped with well-proportioned,
~ pitched roofs, actinQ as the uppermost unifying image within the
architectural fabric of Lionshead. Roofs viewed from pedestrian
streets should nearly disappear from view as travelers approach,
' due to their pitches relative to ground-level sightlines. However.
viewed from a distance, roof forms within Lionshead should offer
a consistent roofscape to the observer within the community or on
~ the mountain adjacent to it. Guidelines which direct the design of
the roofscape are described in Section 8.4.2.7.
' Nlaterials (General)
As mentioned earlier, building materials should be carefiilly
selected to recall the heritage of our alpine antecedents. yet look
' forward to the vision of Lionshead as a modern resort community.
The specitic requirements and limited palettc of inajor build1.ig
, materials described herein are intended to reinforce the visual
harmony envisioned for the community and act as additional
unifying thread for the resort.
' Materials used at primary building elements-defined as those
which exceed 500 square feet (SF) in wall surface area-shall
~ recall and relate to the indigenous materials of the area and en-
hance the sense ui our Colorado mountain resurt heritage. iiiey
are described below according to their most appropriate locations
' within the tripartite order of individual structures. Secondary
building elements, or those which cover an area of 500 SF or less,
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may be comprised of varying materials to add design fleYibility,
encourage individual expression, and enhance visual interest. '
They are not specifically listed within these Guidelines. but may
include materials such as painted steel, canvas and similar textiles, '
colored unit masonry, and the like. Within this framew-ork, cre-
ative use of materials is encouraged, but "patchwork" designs of
inconsistent material locations or patterns should be avoided. All
secondary building elements will be approved at the discretion of ~
the reviewing body.
Base Materials '
Materials selected for the bases of buildings must balance the
transparency required at retail shopfronts with the strong, anchor- '
ing elements needed to tie buildings to their sites. That is, they
must successfully integrate the notions of mass wall and frame
wall. In addition, they should offer both large- and small-scale '
teYture at the ground plane, to add varying levels of interest and
heighten the pedestrian experience. With this in mind, building
bases shall be primarily constructed of individual pieces or unit ~
materials such as stone veneer. When using stone, veneers should
be selected which lend authenticity to mass walls-thin veneers or '
those which appear as mere surface applique should be avoided.
Battering may be used as an additional-but optional--design tool
to visually strengthen the bases of structures. As mentioned '
earlier, secondary elements within building bases may incorporate
accent materials, but these materials should be carefully selected to
act in concert with the rest of the architecture. Shopfronts and '
other special street-level amenities have the most latitude with
respect to material selection. but can be very successfiil if con-
structed of hand-crafted, durable materials. These types of materi- '
als can hold up to the careful scrutiny of the street-level observer,
along with the physical abuse common to public ways. Acceptable
accent materials include-but are not limited to-wood. ,vrought '
iron, forged or formed metals. and etched glass.
Middle Wall Materials ~
The middles of buildings shall be constructed of neutral field
materials such as true stucco, EIFS. or wood. These types of ~
materiais help to establish the -'quiet" or "background" Nertical
surfaces necessary at the major wall planes which typically make
up the bulk of structures. In addition, they offer an interesting ,
difference between the dynamic nature of building bases and the
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more repetitive, subtle patterns of building walls above street level.
' Materials such as stucco should be designed as an espression of
mass, rather than infill between structural members. Where build-
' ing walls meet roofs, materials which successfully integrate the
tops of buildings to their middles, such as wood in the form of
brackets, rafter tails, and the like, are most effective.
' Approved materials for use on building roofs are described in
Section 8.4.2.7 of these Guidelines.
, Colors
Building colors for structures within Lionshead should be chosen
' to blend structures with the mountain environment, while offering
visual and psychological warmth to observers. To this end, earth
tones and other low-intensity colors derived directly from the
' surrounding mountains should be used on primary building ele-
ments, defined as those which cover more than 500 SF. Earth
tones include hues such as off-whites, beiges, tans, and liyht grays,
, introduced in shades slightly darker than their natural counterparts.
Colors inherent to the materials used, such as natural stones and
' naturally-weathering woods, generally offer the hues and textures
most desirable within Lionshead, and such materials should not be
painted. However, integrally-colored concrete, stucco. and semi-
' transparent wood stains are acceptable as we1L In an effort to limit
the palette of colors used on buildings and avoid the "patchwork"
effect, no more than three colors should be used on primary build-
' ing elements.
Secondary buildiny elements (500 SF or less in area) may be clad
~ in accent colors to add visual interest to the overall streetscape.
They, should act as high::ghti.ig elements at storefronts, primary
' entries, and sionage, and are most appropriate at lower levels to
enga(ye pedestrian interest. Upper levels, in an effort to act as the
more "quiet" fabric of Lionshead, should avoid brighter colors and
' remain true to the earth tones listed above. When used. accent
colors should reflect the natural mountain environment of
Lionshead, with golds. oranges, reds, and shades of areen. blue,
' and purple used most often. Colors foreign to the mountain setting
should be a-vuided.
, Trim
Trim colors, generally used on elements to express structure, door
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and window openings, significant floor lines, fascias, and the like,
shall act in concert with field and accent colors. This is most ,
effectively accomplished through the selection of deep or vibrant
colors having the same or similar hues, but using different shades
or tints. At street level, acceiit colors may be used on trim to ~
express storefronts and reinforce the rhythm of the streetscape.
8.4.2.5 Exterior poors and Windows ~
General '
In the tradition of mountain antecedents, openings for exterior
doors and windows in buildinQs within the Lionshead community
shall be treated as recessed elements in mass walls of stone, con- ,
crete. or stucco. rather than flush surfaces on them. Within frame
walls, they shall be expressed as infill material between structural
members, and recessed from those members. This treatment lends '
itself to the image of structures comprised of significant mass or
structure, instead of curtain walls clad over lightweight frames.
Given this general approach, however, door and window sizes, '
shapes, types, materials, and colors should relate to the tripartite
order established through development of base, middle, and top.
'
Exterior poor Sizes, Sltapes, and
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TYPes '
Door sizes should be appropriate to
~
~ j, their materials, with rustic. "heavy"
doors generally used in stone or '
concrete to accentuate mass, and
glazed, "light" doors used in field
materials such as stucco and wood '
siding, or at window wall assem-
= blies (see commercial front excep-
' ~ tions to follow in this Section).
Entry doors located along retail
streets and other public ways offer
Fig 8-20: Etitry doors at retnil the f1PSt tTUe gI1111pSe Of bU11d1rigS ~
s•hwps shoitid e.yp,-eSS deraii t,ncl When approached from those spaces,
crnftsn2aitship.
and should therefore be designed '
witli hand-crafted qualiiv and attention to detail. These dour5
should be oversized when possible, but in proportion to the front-
age of which they are a part. Entry doors for large retail centers or ,
hotels should be significantly larger than those found in smaller,
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more intimate shops. Other doors for structures, regardless of
` location, should be designed as part of an obvious hierarchy, with
primary entry doors the largest, secondary entry doors somewhat
~ smaller, and private or egress-only doors smaller yet.
Shapes of doors should relate directly to their locations on the
~ building, with rectangular shapes being the most prevalent. Spe-
cially-shaped doors and double doors are encouraged at primary
entries along retail frontages, or as custom portals for private
~ residences, while the middles of buildings should be characterized
by more standard shapes. Special shapes should not be overused
or used in a random, ad-hoc fashion; shap:,s such as arched heads
~ or square, overhead doors should relate to the overall building
architecture.
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Exterior poor Materirtls and Colors
~ All eYterior doors within Lionshead shall be constnicted of high-
quality, durable materials such as wood. metal-clad wood, or
metal; doors at primary hotel, condominium, or retail entries may
~ also include large areas of glass to attract pedestrians. Glass doors
shoulci reiate to building urientation, vie~,~,. or iunctions, with large
areas of glass generally avoided in locations other than those noted.
~ Maintenance-free materials such as copper. baked aluminum, and
naturally-weathering woods are encouraged-painted metals and
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woods should be avoided whenever possible. Copper cladding and
wrought iron doors may be left to patina naturally, while industrial ~
metals such as steel and aluminum should be baked or anodized
with finish colors to match building trim. ~
Commercial fronts and private entries offer the unique ability to
introduce hand-crafted, custom-built portals for businesses and ~
private residences, and must also have the ability to display shop
wares. They are therefore permitted more latitude with respect to
materials, colors and amounts of glazing. Aluminum storefronts ~
may be used on commercial structures, provided they are finished
in factory finish. All-alass dcors are permitted as well, «-ith no
limits set on the amount of glass permitted at retail level. Etched ~
alass is encouraQed to bring a level of detail to special storefronts.
Doors which are part of window wall assemblies may also have
large glass areas, to take full advantage of mountain views. All ~
exterior door glazing shall be non-reflective, to minimize off-site
Glare, particularlv from the ski mountain. ~
Exterior poor Hardtivare
Variations in designs and materials for exterior door hardware at ~
primary entries are encouraged to bring a level of fine detail and
creative eYpression to buildings within the community. Approved
materials include brass. copper, wrought iron, wood, and industrial ~
metals such as aluminum or steel. Industrial metals should be
prefinished in colored or clear factory finish systems to reduce
maintenance problems. Door hardware in areas other than primary
entries should complement the surrounding materials and details. ~
Window Sizes, Sltapes and Types
As with esterior doors, window sizes ~.hould be appropriate to thcir
surrounding wall materials, with narrow, relatively tall Nvindows
used in stone or concrete, and larger, more expansive ~,vindows ~
used in field materials such as stucco and wood siding, or in
window wall assemblies. Fenestration within field materials ~
should be designed with decorative trim and sills. or heavv struc-
tural frames, so they do not appear as "punch-outs" within those
materials. Windows located along retail streets and other public ~
ways offer locatiun,-, ia whicn io display guud~, io pedestrians, and
should therefore be designed with particular care. Window walls
should be designed in proportion to their associated frontages, with ~
windows at large retail centers or hotels significantly larQer than
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~ mate shops. Other fenestration,
regardless of location, should be
designed as part of an obvious
hierarchy, with lower-level, retail
street openings the largest, and
;17windows above somewhat smaller.
'1j:~1 I Shapes of windows should also
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~1 relate directly to their locations on
- the building, with rectangular shapes
being the most prevalent. Fenestra-
~ ~tion located within the middles of
buildings should be shaped and % organized into fairly regular patterns,
to establish rhythm and continuity.
~ i"": Specially-shaped windows are
Frg 8-22: clear window hre,-archy encouraged at walls along retail
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distinct areas of private residences.
They are also appropriate at dormers and other special roof ele-
ments. As with doors, specially-shaped windows should relate to
the overall building architecture. And as a general rule, the varietv
~ of geometric shapes used should be limited to 3 on any given
~ building.
~ Acceptable window types include high-quality fiYed, double-hung.
awning, and casement units. Sliding windows and multiple-
opening units such as jalousie are generally lesser-quality units not
~ conducive to the mountain environment and should be avoided. At
retail l;: vels, bay, Lax and bow windows are cncouraged te animaie
the pedestrian street and integrate public and semi-public domains.
~ All windows should strive to add visual interest through careful
design of mullions, muntins, and divided lites. The intent of the
~ Guidelines is to recall the regional heritage tllrough the thoughtful
design of fenestration and how it relates in scale, proportion. and
materials, to the tripartite order of structures within the communitv.
~ PVindoiv Yr7cderials and Colnrs
Windows within Lionshead shall be painted or stained wood, or
~ clad in maintenance-free metals such as copper, or aluminum and
steel with baked finishes. Copper cladding may be left to patina
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cladding should be similar to
trim colors, and in similar
complementary hues to wall ~
colors or stained wood colors.
Factory finishes should be ~
selected to withstand the ~
intense ultraviolet radiation
found at higher elevations, and ~
prolonged fade-resistant war-
ranties should be considered.
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~r . In addition, glazing shall be
non-reflective, to minimize off-
Fig 8-23: 1Findotics shoidd be t/zoughtfiilh~ site glare, particularly from the
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designed crnd relnte to tlie i+a!! matei-ials ski mountain.
ivhic6i surround t{ien:.
Decorative shutters are permit- ~
ted within Lionshead only if they are designed to operate or appear
to operate. When used, they should be constructed of wood and
finished with durable stains or paints. Their design and placement ~
should be consistent and should not take on a random or haphazard
appearance. Design freedom is encouraged within these param-
eters, and within the context of the other architectural elements
found on the building, including handrail desiQns. ornamental iron, ~
and similar detailing. ~
8.4.2.6 Balconies, Guardrails, and Handrails ~
Location anrl Size ~
Balconies should be carefully located witli respect to their orienta-
tion to the sun, involvement with public spaces, and snow and
watershed from structures above and onto structures or passers-by ~
below. They should be sized as outdoor rooms, with ample space
for outdoor furniture and other amenities. or merely as small,
private parapets used as "step-outs'' to allow fresh air into the
adjacent room. False balconies and balconies which straddle these
two roles should be avoided, as they tend to lack the benefits of ~
either and arc viten left unused. Proper iucatioi, and size wili
ensure that balconies become animated spaces, rather than outdoor
storage areas. As animated spaces, their placement in public ~
plazas and pedestrian streets-straddling the semi-private and ~
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public domains-will infuse those spaces with the vitality needed
to draw visitors to Lionshead. Balconies which face service alleys
~ or are located within other socially "dead" spaces, or are suscep-
tible to water ar snowshed are generally unsuccessful spaces and
should be avoided in Lionshead. The intent of this Section is to
infuse public spaces with the energy of occupied balconies, and
encourage designers to avoid the design of lifeless balconies which
~ remain unoccupied and therefore detract from public spaces.
Materials and Designs
~ Custom designs for balconies. guardrails, and handrails offer the
opportunity for truly creative expression within these Guidelines,
rand unique design solutions are encouraged. Approved materials
~ for primary elements such as guardrails, handrails. posts, and
support brackets include stucco-cuvered walis (for guardrails
only), naturally weather-resistant woods. wrought iron and other
, decorative metals, and steel. Materials such as glass. plastic, pipe
rails, and metal panels are strongly discouraged. Secondary ele-
ments sucil as pickets and ornamental detailing may use other
~ materials not listed above but will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis. Materials which meet the intent of the Guidelines and work
~ in harmony with the architectural lanaltage of the building can lead
to positive sulutions, but a11 secondary building materials will be
approved at the discretion of the reviewing body.
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waterproof inembranes as opposed to letting water trickle throzrgh
them-shall be designed whenever other balconies, pedestrian ~
streets, or other public 4vays are exposed to water or snowshed
from those balconies. Placement of the drain systems should be
carefully considered to avoid passers-by below. Non-drainable ~
balconies may be used in all other locations and should be con-
structed of weather-resistant woods or ornamental metals. ~
Within these general parameters, balcony, guardrail, and handrail
designs should be patterned after a rational order of structure and
detail. Primary structural or decorative members should be in ~
proportion to the balconies they are supporting, which in turn should rclate to the overall building scale. An honest, straignt-
forward expression of structure should be sought whenever pos-
sible, avoiding design faux pas such as stucco-covered beams or
grossly undersized brackets.
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General ~
In keeping with the spirit of the area's mountain architecture, ,
primary roofs within Lionshead are to be predominantly gables and ~
hips, with sheds or flat roofs permitted at smaller, secondary roofs.
Primarv roofs are defined as roofs which cover more than 500 SF
of roof area, while secondary roofs are those which cover 500 SF
of roof area or less. Secondary roofs which occur at logical breaks
in building massing may exceed 500 SF if the general intent of
fragmented forms and visual harmony is met. Free-standing sheds ~
and butterfly roofs are not permitted. Mansard roofs are permitted
on buildings where pitched roofs would be impractical. if the ,
mansards are nf similar form. pitch, material. color. and detail to ~
other roofs within the community (and identified within these
Guidelines). If used, these types of roofs should be considerate not ~
only of views from the pedestrian street. but also those from the ski
mountain. To this end, areas of flat roof within the slopes of the ,
mansard shall be limited to the practical minimum, and the materi- ~
als for the flat roof shall be black or in a color to blend with the
sloped roof. In addition, rooftop equipment within the flat areas
shall be nainted to blerd with th^ rnof material (see "kfiscelll .
neous Equipment" Section to follow). The overall image for
Lionshead takes its cue from the simple, fragmented, gabled roof
forms of European alpine villages, where views of the roofscapes
from the mountains are paramount.
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criteria. Substantial eYpan-
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also adhere to these Guide-
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portions of the building which
are not bein g ex panded or
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~ above, in Sections 8.3.1.
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shu•dv, and cletniled to I-elate to t{~e rest oj • ~,,•4.2 ' ariC~ 12teT' 111 tI11S SeC-
~ the building's (ii•chitechu-al larzguage. tiOri). RoOf fPaTTllrig Shall be
expressed wherever possible,
~ particularly through exposed ridge beams, outriggers. rafter tails.
and fascia boards.
~ Dimeftsiona[ Guidelines
Roofs should be constructed with 30" minimum eave and rake
overhangs, with dimensions dependent upon overall building size.
~ Secondary roofs may have overhangs as small as 18", but should
work with the overall scale of the roofscape. Ridge beams and
outriggers should be of visually sturdy members (6Y or 8x material
~ for wood, and equivalent sizes for other materials), sized to support
rafters and overhangs; decorative end cuts or patterns are encour-
aged. Rafter tails shall also appear sturdv (2x or 3Y material for
wood) and be eYposed to express structure. Eave and rake fascias
shall be wide enough to screen end profiles at metal roofs, and to
- offer a consistent image with respect to structural roof inembers.
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Pitclt
Roof pitches for primary
roofs shall be from 6:12 to
, ? 12:12, inclusive. Pitch
.Xbreaks are permitted when
they occur at architecturally
appropriate locations such
~ as plate lines, changes in
Fig 81'. !end "te.xtio•e " to the piarie, CtC. 'TU AdCI VaT1eiV
ovei•nll rnofscape oJ Lionslzead.
to the Lionshead roofscape,
~ secondary sloped roofs may have pitches ranging from 4:12 to
12:12, and flat roofs may have limited use as secondary forms.
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Existing structures with especially large footprints may deviate
from the pitch requirements if they meet the overall intent of the ~
roof guidelines and are responsive to views from both the pedes-
trian street and the ski mountain. Steep mansard roofs which
exceed the 12:12 maYimum pitch criteria are not encouraged, but ~
may be necessary in certain instances when excessive building
dimensions make the 12:12 pitch requirement impractical. These ~
buildings will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and evalu-
ated on intent rather than quantitative criteria.
Materials atzd Colors
Primary roofs shall be covered with a limited palette of unit materi-
als to present a coherent image for Lionshead. Approved materials ~
for primary roofs include-but are not limited to-metal shingles,
cementitious shingles. concrete tiles. wood shakes or shingles. and
high-quality asphalt shingles which offer acceptable colors and
depth. Metal shingles may be of copper (16 oz/SF minimum
weight), terne metal, or other materials with natural patina. Sec-
ondary roofs may be covered with metal panels, in corrugated, ~
rolled. or standing seam profiles. Primary roofs shall be in neutral,
earth-tone colors. with brown or gray tones-bright colors or
reflective materials are not permitted. Roofs may incorporate ~
blends to achieve desired colors-on-site mock-ups are required
when blends are proposed. At retail levels, accent colors are ~
permitted for secondary roofs to add vitality to the streetscape.
Changes in roof materials or colors shall take place in logical
locations, such as changes in pitch or changes in plane. I
Dormers
Dormers are considered secondary roof elements, and as such are ~
permitted some latitude in terms of form, pit,.:h and material.
Dormers may be gables, hips, or sheds, with pitch as identitied
previously for secondary roofs. When designed as an eYtension of ~
upper-level walls, they should be constructed in the more tradi-
tional manner, above broken eaves on both sides of the dormers, as ~
opposed to continuous eaves up and over the dormers. Design
freedom is encouraged, and dormers with non-compliant forms or
pitches will be considered if the overall roofscape provides the "
image intended. ~
Snowguards, Gutters and Downspouts ~
Snowguards or snowclips shall be used wherever significant
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pedestrian streets, entries. patios, decks, balconies, or uncovered
parking areas. Pitched roofs which face north are particularly
~ susceptible to snow and ice accumulation. as are lower roofs to the
i1orth of-and therefore in the shaduw of-their higher neighbors.
In these cases several rows of snowguards or many snowclips may
~ be necessary. Snow and ice accumulation on metal roofs-which
heat quickly during sunny winter days-is especially dangerous to
unsuspecting persons or equipment. Metal roofs which face south
~ or are located significantly higher than adjacent, lower roofs shall
- be equipped with snowguards or snowclips to prevent injury to
people or damage to lower roofs.
~ Outdoor gathering areas
which face south and are
not completely covered
may be espose d to water
drip from the roofs above
them. These locations-
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heavily-used public
spaces such as sun pock-
~ ets or pocket plazas-are
~ ideal candidates for
Fig 8-28: Snotivgttard detafls shoitld relate to gutters and downspouts.
other architect:nrnl elements on die building.
Where roofs are in con-
stant shadow or have northern eYposures, gutters and downspouts
used in conjunction with heat tape may work well. Gutters used
below snowguards should be designed to take the load of the
~ accumulated snow and ice which snowguards frequently release.
~ Approved materials for gutters and downspouts within Lionshead
include aluminum or steel with baked finish, and copper or lead-
coated copper. Gutter sections may be traditional or half-round.
Snowguards shall be constructed of painted plate steel vertical
supports (painted black, or to match roof or building trim color)
with horizontal members made of materials which recall the
~ structure of the building, such as timbers, logs, or tube steel .
i,arge slructures, where ~,nowguards are not readily visible irom
street level, may use the more tttilitarian eYpanded metal or mesh
~ dams, welded to steel horizontal sections and vertical supports. All
exposed steel shall be painted.
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Miscellaneous Equipment
All miscellaneous rooftop equipment, including roof vents, anten- ~
nas and satellite dishes, shall be painted to blend with the roofs to
which they relate. Major pieces of equipment on commercial
buildinas shall be strateQically located to conceal them from view, ~
or hidden in cupolas or other structures-exposed equipment is not
permitted. All flashings shall be copper or painted metal to match
those found on exterior walls. The intent of these provisions is to
present a well-blended roofscape throughout the community, as
seen from the public spaces as well as from the mountain.
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Skyligl:ts/Solar Panels
Sky lights and solar panels are permitted within Lionshead if they ~
are less than 3 feet higher than the surrounding roof. Both ele-
ments must be included in masimum roof height calculations, and
shall be well-hidden from street level and the mountain. ~
8.4.2.8 Fireplaces and Chimneys
Fireplace Requirements ~
Fireplaces shall be designed to meet all applicable Codes. includ-
ing the restriction on wood-burning units within Lionshead. Ex- ~
posed flues and vents for gas-operated fireplaces or other equip-
ment such as furnaces should be hidden from primary views, and
painted to blend with the nearest building materials. ~
Clrimney Sizes and Slrrrpes
All flues 6" diameter or greater
which penetrate roofs shall be
designed with chimneys. The
sizes of chimneys should be in
scale with the architecture of the
building-not small enough to
be lost in the massiveness of the ~
structure, but not large enough
Fig 5-29: Decorative clzimner caps t0 OVeTW11e1Tri tlle St1UCtUT'e. ~
can add interest to tlle roofscape. C111mrieyS S110UId be deSigried
with relatively slender propor-
tions when vieweci from at least one profile, with height greater ~
than width, and in rectangular shapes. Heights of gas-burning
chimneys or boiler flues shall be designed to proportionallv match
their wood-burning counterparts, to lend authenticity and consis- ~
tency to the overall roofscape.
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~ Chimneys within Lionshead shall be covered in stone veneer (to
match building veneer) or stucco, to eYpress the alpine heritage of
the area. Wood or metal-clad chimneys are permitted at small,
~ residentially-scaled buildings only.
~ Cltimney Caps
Chimneys may terminate in decarative caps of stone, stucco, or
metal. Creative designs, such as arched openings within caps,
barrel or pitched metal roofs. and the like are encouraged to lend
interest to the building roofscape. Chimney caps should act as
elegant crowns to nicely-proportioned chimneys. and should not
~ seem bulk}, or top-heavy. ~~'hen flat or pitched stone caps are
used, they shall have a minimum thickness of 4". All chimney
caps shall be designed to screen spark arrestors and other utilitarian
~ equipment as much as possible.
8.4.2.9 Detail
~ Detail should be introduced to the architecture of Lionshead to
infuse heritaQe, culture, and artistry to the Lionshead environment.
Well-designed ornamentation can serve to complement and per-
~ haps intensify the other architectural principles discussed in these
Guidelines, but should be designed to work in harmony with-and
not against-the basic architecture. The design of signage, brack-
~ ets, lightposts, and the like should present a hand-crafted quality,
particularly at street level. Detail at the middles of buildings
~ should rely more upon pattern or carefully-desianed repetition to
visually connect parts of a building together or separate buildings
to one another.
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8.5 Summary Table of Quantitative Criteria ~
The following table offers a"quick glimpse" of the quantitative criteria established within these
Guidelines. by Section number. However, it is not desiQned to act in lieu of a thorough review of this
document. The values listed in the table should be evaluated in conjunction with the actual Sections
which they pertain to, particularly in li;ht of the explanations of design intent. clarifications, possible
exceptions, and other notes not identified within. ~
Sect Description Criteria
8.4.1.3 Pedestrian Street Width-to-Height Relationships 1:1/2 to 1:1 ~'2 ~
8.4.2.3 Bldg Eave Heiaht at Retail/Pedestrian Streets 50% wall face ra7 16' maximum heiaht
v 50% wall face ~Ft' 36' maximum heiyht ~
12' minimum step back
8.4.2.3 Bldg Eave Height at Ski Yard/Gore Cr Corridor 48' maYimum eave heiQht
12' minimum step back ~
8.4?.3 Bld- Eave Heiaht at Remaining Areas 60' maximum eave hei`ht
12' minimum step back
8.4.2.3 Wall Surtace Criteria 35' maximum vertical face ~
Horizontal step required
8.4?.3 Maximum Rid-e HeiQhts 71' average maximum height ~
82.5' absolute maximum heiQht
8.4.2.4 Exterior Horizontal Wall Spans 30' maximum span at street level
8.4.2.4 Primarv;'Secondary Bld- Material Definitions Primary: esceed 500 SF area ~
Secondary: 500 SF area or less
8.4.2.4 Primary; Secondary Bld- Colors Primary: exceed 500 SF area
Secondary: 500 SF area or less ~
8.4.2.7 Primarv%Secondary Roof Definitions Primary: exceed 500 SF roof area
Secondarv: 500 SF roof area or less
Compliance Criteria for Existing Roofs Substantial expansion/renovation ~
8.42.7 Roof Dimensional Guidelines 30" min eave and rake overhangs
18" overhanas at secondary roofs
8.4.2.7 Roof Pitch Primarv: 6:12 to 12:12
Secondary: 4:12 to 12:12 (or flat)
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The intent of this chapter is to provide guidance to the Town of Vail as it seeks to implement the
~ recommendations of this master plan. The recommendations regarding priorities, phasing, and
timing are intended to be flexible, not binding, so that the community can adapt the plan to
changing conditions and priorities. The project priorities ]isted below are divided into public and
~ private improvements, although many projects will be implemented through joint public and
private financing efforts.
~ 9.1 Project Prioritization
~ 9.1.1 Public Improvements
The following list of major public improvements outlined in previous chapters
suggests priorities based on the relative importance of projects and the
~ interrelationships among them. (The plan acknowledges, however, that other
variables also influence future implementation decisions, including construction
costs and funding availability. For example, the construction of a Gore Creek
~ recreation path bypass is not as critical to the implementation of the master plan as
the north day lot transportation center, but it might be built sooner because of its
lower cost and access to RETT funds.)
~ 9.1.1.1 North Day Lot Transit Center
~ This component is essential to the implementation of the Lionshead
Master Plan because:
~ a. It is a prerequisite for other critical projects.
It will be impossible or very difficult to proceed with other
essential projects prior to the construction of the transit center,
~ among them:
• The East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal. A critical component of
~ the pedestrian portal is the removal of the existing skier drop-
off, service and delivery, and local/ regional shuttle activity.
The master plan relocates all of these activities to the north day
~ lot transit center. The existing level of service and delivery
traffic can be accommodated in the proposed surface facility on
the west end of the parking structure, but this is a short term
~ solution that does not provide for expanded service and
delivery needs.
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• Concert Hall Plaza Redevelopment. The master plan ~
recommends the removal of the existing Concert Hall Plaza
transit stop in order to create a larger redevelopment parcel and ~
to enhance the west Lionshead pedestrian portal. Although this
transit stop could be eliminated today, it will likely be replaced
in the north day lot transit facility. ~
• Vail Community/ Civic Center. It will be difficult to remove
the charter buses from the future civic center site before a new
pick-up and drop-off point is created at the north day lot transit
center.
• Retail Expansion. Retail expansion in the Lionshead pedestrian
core will necessitate the creation of new service and delivery ~
facilities, which the master plan recommends locating at the
north day lot transit center. In addition, a significant amount of ~
current service and delivery traffic on West Lionshead Circle
that now occurs illegally in the fire lane south of the Landmark
Townhomes and in the street would move to that facility. ~
b. It will energize a new corridor into Lionshead from the north.
One of the primary reasons for a transit center on the north day lot ~
is to create a major new point of entry into the pedestrian/ retail
core. The influx of additional pedestrian traffic generated by the
transit center will energize the western end of the core area and ~
make retailers there more successful.
c. Future transit implications ~
If any future technology transit system connects through the
Lionshead resort core in the future, the North Day Lot
transportation center will play an integral role in connecting to and ~
providing for a central transit stop in Lionshead.
9.1.1.2 The East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal ~
The East Lionshead pedestrian portal is the single most heavily utilized
point of entry into Lionshead and Vail as a whole (based upon skier ~
numbers accessing the mountain). The implementation of the master
plan recommendations for this portal will significantly affect the
character and visual perception of the study area. ~
9.1.1.3 The West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal
The West Lionshead pedestrian portal is critical to the functioning of ~
the retail core, but it is dependent on the redevelopment of at least one
private property (Concert Hall Plaza). It is strongly recommended that
the Town of Vail work with the owners of this property to facilitate its ~
redevelopment.
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~ 9.1.1.4 Public Space Improvements in the Pedestrian/ Retail Core
Virtually equal in importance to the two portals into Lionshead is the
~ quality of the pedestrian/ retail mall itself. The recommendations
made in the site design guidelines for the primary pedestrian mall are
critical to this improvement. It is recommended that the adjacent
~ property owners, including but not limited to Vail Associates,
participate in planning and funding the implementation of these
improvements as they redevelop or expand their properties.
~ 9.1.1.5 Sidewalk and StreetscaPe ImProvements
' Enhancements to Lionshead's streets and pedestrian circulation
patterns are important both functionally and visually. Rather than
undertaking the major improvements by itself, the Town of Vail is
~ advised to ask for the financial participation of adjacent properties as
~ they redevelop or expand.
I 9.1.1.6 Development on the South Face of the Parking Structure and East
Lionshead Circle Streetscape
This project includes two important elements: the creation of a
/ retail/commercial and housing component and the enhancement of the
East Lionshead Circle pedestrian corridor. Although these projects can
stand alone, or could occur prior to adjacent projects, they are closely
~ related to the East Lionshead pedestrian portal, the Vail Civic Center,
the addition of parking decks to the existing parking structure, and the
~ streetscape connection along West Meadow Drive to Vail Village.
The Town of Vail's efforts to promote housing for locals causes these
projects to take on a higher priority.
~ 9.1.1.7 South Frontage Road Realignment and Improvements
The improvement of South Frontage Road, including widening and
~ acceleration/deceleration lanes, will become more critical as existing
properties redevelop and add density. The timing of roadway
improvements depends not only on the pace of redevelopment but also
~ on the ability to finance the improvements. Decisions about realigning
the road are contingent on the development plans for the west day lot
and the Vail Associates service yard. It is likely that the improvements
~ will happen in significant phases. Imposition of impact fees on projects
that add density or traffic volume to Lionshead is one means to secure
~ long-term funding. It is important to note, however, certain
improvements are needed now (acceleration/deceleration lanes,
signage), making it more difficult to charge those expenses to future
projects.
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9.1.1.8 Parking ~
Current needs may justify expansion of 500 parking spaces town wide
today, but further study of future parking demand may be needed to ~
verify this. Additional decks on the existing structure or a new public
structure in west Lionshead may be necessary when the Vail Civic
Center is constructed or development occurs on the west day lot and ~
the Vail Associates service yard. In any case, the development of the
west day lot will necessitate replacement of this existing private
parking with either structured parking or an adjacent surface lot. If ~
future parking studies demonstrate a need for significant public
parking in the west Lionshead area, a joint venture between Vail '
Associates, the Town of Vail, and other potential development
interests should be considered.
9.1.1.9 Vail Civic Center ~s
Additional parking must be built (in the existing Lionshead parking
structure or nearby) and the charter bus parking lot must be relocated ~
before the Vail Civic Center can be built. In addition, this project will
be integrally tied to development on the south face of the Lionshead
parking structure and the streetscape enhancements along East ~
Lionshead Circle. This will be a huge project and is likely to occur
only after a longer period of planning and fund raising; other, more
critical elements of the master plan should not be made contingent on ~
its implementation.
9.1.1.10 West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place Realignment
The realignment of this intersection, while important, is not critical to
the implementation of the master plan; it could be done in conjunction ~
with the redevelopment of adjacent buildings. Redevelopment
projects that are linked to improvement of the intersection are the Vail
Associates core site redevelopment (due to the potential increase in ~
traffic volume accessing the core site via Lionshead Place) and
, Concert Hall Plaza. Concert Hall Plaza redevelopment may not
increase the volume of traffic on West Lionshead Circle, but it will ~
facilitate the creation of a stronger west Lionshead pedestrian portal, of
which this intersection is a critical component.
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~ 9.1.1.11 Gore Creek Corridor Improvements
Improvements in the Gore Creek corridor will greatly enhance the
' ability of locals and guests to experience the creek but are not vital to
the overall functionality of Lionshead. However, these improvements
are stand-alone projects, not contingent on adjacent redevelopment,
~ and thus may be significantly easier to implement, both financially and
logistically. Because the creek is a significant benefit to Lionshead,
the implementation of improvements here should be diligently pursued
~ but not allowed to delay other, more critical plans.
9.1.2 Private Improvements
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9.1.2.1 Individual Property Redevelopment and Exterior Renovations
~ The improvement of individual properties through redevelopment, site
enhancement, and exterior renovation is critical to the accomplishment
of master plan goals. The Town of Vail should create incentives,
~ encourage, and facilitate these important projects, using the master
plan as a framework to guide renewal and redevelopment projects.
The specific recommendations of the plan, including the architectural
L design guidelines, are not intended to create a disincentive for
redevelopment or exterior renovations. If.any provision of the plan
proves over time to create a disincentive for desired renewal or
, redevelopment, Town Council should consider amending it
9.1.2.2 Core Site Hotel
A high end resort hotel in the core of Lionshead is a top priority for the
Town of Vail, which should provide incentives, encourage, and
~ facilitate this project. In conjunction with redevelopment of this site,
the ski yard should be improved, a new skier bridge constructed, and
adjacent pedestrian systems enhanced according to the guidelines set
~ forth in the master plan.
9.1.2.3 Retail Expansion
~ The expansion of certain ground floor retail buildings, as outlined in
the master plan, is critical to the overall success of the retail/
~ pedestrian core area. These projects should be expected to participate
as well in the enhancement of adjacent pedestrian systems according to
the guidelines set forth in the master plan. The Town of Vail should
~ provide incentives, encourage, and facilitate these projects.
9.1.2.4 Concert Hall Plaza/ West Lionshead Pedestrian Portal
~ The redevelopment of Concert Hall Plaza will be a private project, but
it also represents a critical public interest: the creation of the west
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Lionshead pedestrian portal. All reasonable efforts should be made by ~
the Town to provide incentives, encourage, and facilitate this project.
9.1.2.5 West Lionshead LocaV Employee Housing '
The development of a significant housing supply in west Lionshead
should be a component of any plans to tear down the Sunbird Lodge ~
and redevelop the Vail Associates core site. Housing is linked to the
realignment of South Frontage Road, the possible construction of a
new west Lionshead parking structure, and additional development on ~
the west day lot and the Vail Associates service yard. To the greatest
extent possible, all of these projects should be planned concurrently, ~
and the sequence in which they are implemented should not preclude
other future projects. It should be considered a priority by the Town of
Vail to determine how much, if any, public parking should occur in ~
this area.
9.2 Mitigation of Construction Impacts ~
As Lionshead redevelops, especially in the pedestrian/ retail core, it is critical that all
efforts be made to minimize the impact on existing businesses and merchants. Toward
that end the following recommendations are made: ~
9.2.1 Phasing ~
Construction projects should be phased and scheduled so that no significant area
of Lionshead (such as the retail core) is isolated or completely shut down as a
result of construction. While it is recognized that short-term impacts will occur, ~
storefronts and critical pedestrian circulation patterns should not be blocked.
Every effort should be made to maintain pedestrian access during construction. If
a complete shutdown of an area is ever necessitated it should be scheduled for the ~
fall or spring shoulder season to minimize the impact on businesses.
9.2.2 Construction Mitigation ~
Construction impacts include, but are not limited to, noise, dust, equipment
exhaust, delivery traffic, and visual impacts. Construction projects that may
impact public pedestrian corridors or the pedestrian core must take all reasonable ~
measures to mitigate these impacts. Potential mitigation measures include the
creative use of construction fencing ( such as the "kidzone" construction barriers ~
utilized in Beaver Creek and the Vail Village), remote staging areas, and the '
careful timing of particularly disruptive or noisy construction events.
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~ 9.2.3 Marketing
Special marketing efforts are recommended to help draw consumers into
~ Lionshead during construction periods.
9.2.4 Short-Term Relocation
The Town of Vail should work with developers to plan for the temporary
relocation of retail businesses that will be displaced by redevelopment. After the
proposed development on the south face of the parking structure is completed,
~ ground floor retail/office spaces in that building could satisfy this short term need.
~ 9.3 Financing
The Town of Vail can use several financing tools to implement public improvement
projects and provide incentives for private development. The list that follows is not
~ exhaustive, nor is it clear which tool will prove to be the best means to implement the
master plan. Potential legal issues associated with the individual financial mechanisms
are not addressed.
~ 9.
3.1 Private Development Incenhves
' 9.3.1.1 Parking Pay-in-Lieu Relief
The parking regulations require a parking pay-in-lieu fee for parking
' that cannot be provided on site. This fee, currently in excess of
$17,000 per required parking space, is a major obstacle to the
redevelopment of buildings in Lionshead. Reduction of the parking
~ requirement, as well as the fee, should be considered in the
implementation of the master plan. This proposal is particularly
relevant to projects that can demonstrate a negligible impact on
~ parking generation.
~ 9.3.1.2 Parking Requirement Reduction
The current parking regulations do not take into account the high
volume of pedestrian traffic and use of public transit that occur in Vail.
~ The regulations are derived from suburban models, not resort
communities, where parking supply is shared by multiple uses. By
increasing the cost of development, high parking requirements for
~ individual uses in Lionshead may be a disincentive for redevelopment.
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9.3.1.3 Density Incentives ,
Increases in allowable density are recommended in the Lionshead
study area as an incentive for property owners to redevelop existing ~
properties.
9.3.1.4 Tax Incentives ~
Tax reductions or tax rebates should be considered to aid in the
redevelopment of existing properties. They may help property owners ~
defray interest and other recurring costs associated with
redevelopment. Tax incentives must be balanced with the need to
generate public revenue for future public improvements. ~
9.3.2 Public Improvements
9.3.2.1 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) I~
Tax increment financing is one of the most effective tools available for redevelopment of Lionshead. TIF allows the community to capture a ~
portion of tax revenues that normally go to the county and to utilize
them locally instead to implement public improvements. TIF does not ~
raise taxes; it reallocates the incremental property or sales tax
revenues resulting from improvements within the district and uses
those revenues to repay bonds issued to finance the improvements. ~
While it is very difficult to forecast TIF bonding capacity without
knowing how many redevelopment projects will occur, it is estimated
that the Vail Associates core site alone (assuming an approximate ~
construction budget of $150,000>000) would generate approximately
$25,000,000 in bonding capacity.
9.3.2.2 Special Assessment District ~
A special assessment district could also be utilized to fund public
improvements in Lionshead. It is a somewhat less attractive option ~
than tax increment financing because it requires that a new taxing
district be created. Under the Tabor Amendment, this can only be done
with an affirmative vote of the community. ~
9.3.2.3 Application of Impact Fees ~
The construction of public improvements in Lionshead may also be
funded through assessments on redevelopment projects according to
their estimated impact on streets and public infrastructure. However, if ~
considered, it needs to be balanced with the incentives offered to
encourage redevelopment. This option should not become a
disincentive to redevelopment. ~
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~ 9.3.2.4 Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
The real estate transfer tax will continue to be a source of funding for
~ public recreation and open space in the Town of Vail and should be
utilized to the maximum extent possible for appropriate projects in
Lionshead.
, 9.3.2.5 Municipal Bonds
~ Municipal bonds are an important option for funding public
improvements in Lionshead, although the issuance of bonds will likely
require an affirmative vote under the Tabor Amendment.
~ 9.3.2.6 Grants
The Town of Vail and private entities should aggressively seek grants
~ as a source of funding public improvements.
9.4 Revenues and Costs
~
9.4.1 Revenues
~ The following is a summary of potential public revenues from taxes and
development in Lionshead.
~ 9.4.1.1 Tax Revenue
A revenue impact model was developed for Lionshead by Stan
Bernstein and Associates, Inc. (submitted to the Town of Vail on June
~ 24, 1998 and attached, with notes, as appendix B). The revenue impact
model is based on the projected development model attached as
~ appendix D. The revenue projections shown in figure 9.1 assume a
five-story average building height and full build-out of the study area
in accordance with the master plan. They do not include potential
~ revenues or costs associated with tax increment financing.
9.4.1.2 Revenue from Development
~ Three potential revenue-generating projects are located on Town of
Vail property in the Lionshead study area. Projected construction costs
and revenue from these projects are described below and summarized
~ in figure 9.2.
~ a. South Face of the Parking Structure. No significant revenue for
the Town is assumed from the proposed upper-level housing
component of this project, although there may be enough to cover
~ the cost of construction. Estimated construction costs for the
housing component are outlined in section 9.5.2 below. Figure 9.2
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shows the construction cost of the retail component only and does ~
not include any adjacent streetscape enhancements.
b. Infill Development at the East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal. The ~
estimate in figure 9.2 assumes a three-story building on this site,
the first floor of which will be retail space and the upper two levels ,
sold fee simple as residential space.
c. Infill Development at the Central Pedestrian Plaza. The estimate ~
in figure 9.2 assumes a two-story building on this site. Only half of
the floor space is being allocated to revenue producing uses; the ~
remainder may be public space for restrooms and uses associated
with activities in the adjacent plaza.
~
a. Incremental recurring revenues ~
Weighted towards fractional ownership
Revenues $3,358,587 ~
% of Town 1998 budget 14.90%
Weighted towards whole ownership
Revenues $2,607,487 ~
% of Town 1998 budget 11.60%
b. Incremental non-recurring real estate transfer taxes ~
Weighted towards fractional ownership
Revenues $4,980,000
Weighted towards whole ownership
Revenues $3>526,500 ~
c. Incremental non-recurring construction permits
Weighted towards fractional ownership ~
Revenues $2,999,848
Weighted towards whole ownership
Revenues $2,999,848 ~
FiQure 9-1- Tax based revenue
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~ South face of arking structure retail component
Construction Total sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft. Total
~ 12,600 $150.00 $1,890,000.00
Annual Retaii Revenue Total sq. ft. Lease per sq. ft. Total
12,600 $30.00 $378,000.00
~ East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal infill building
Construction Total sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft. Total
First floor retail 6,135 $150.00 $920,250.00
' Second and third floor res. 12,270 $250.00 $3,067,500.00
Total construction cost $3,987,750.00
Revenue Total sq. ft. Sales per sq. ft. Total
~ Annual retail revenue 6,135 $45.00 $276.075.00
Residential sales revenue 12,270 $500.00 $6,135,000.00
A rox. initial rofit $2,147,250.00
~ Approx. recurring revenue $276,075.00
Central pedestrian plaza retail infill structure
~ Construction Total sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft. Totai
6,400 $150.00 $960,000.00
Annual Retail Revenue Total sq. ft. Lease per sq. ft. Total
~ 6,400 $45.00 $288,000.00
Total develo ment based revenues
~ Total construction costs $6,837,750.00
Total sales revenue $6,135,000.00
Total sales rofit (loss) ($702,750.00)
Total recurring lease revenue $942,075.00
~ Figure 92- Development based revenue
' 9.4.2 Costs
Construction costs are outlined for the following potential projects. These costs are based
upon "order of magnitude" unit costs; a more detailed analysis would require a completed
~ design scenario. All costs are based on 1998 dollars and construction industry norms. In
addition to inflation, issues such as materials, labor, and transportation/ shipping costs
~ may impact the accuracy of these figures. Cost estimates are for conceptual planning
purposes only and are not a substitute for detailed cost analysis. Order of magnitude
costs could vary as much as 15°Io in either direction.
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A. Primary/ Secondary Pedestrian Plaza ~
This area constitutes all the primary and secondary pedestrian plaza areas of the Lionshead
pedestrian/ retail core and adjoining pedestrian plaza areas. This figure includes all ~
snowmelted pedestrian surfaces, site furnishings, lighting, and landscaping.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ,
91,000 S.F. $ 90.00 $ 8,190,000.00
A. Primary/ Secondary Pedestrian Plaza Total $ 8,190,000.00
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B. East Lionshead Circle
l. Housing development on south face of parking structure. This figure does not include the ~
ground floor retail component, shown in the revenue section. This figure assumes two levels
of housing at approximately 12,600 s.f. per plate. This cost will most likely be recouped
through the sales or lease revenue of the housing, potentially removing it from long range ~
budgetary requirements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
25,200 S.F. $ 150.00 $ 3,780,000.00
2. Pedestrian improvements north side of East Lionshead Circle, from back of curb to face of
building. This figure includes all pedestrian surfaces, site furnishings, lighting, and ~
landscaping. Also included are pedestrian improvements associated with the potential Vail
Civic Center on the east end of East Lionshead Circle. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
19,100 S.F $ 45.00 $ 859,500.00
3. Pedestrian improvements on south side of East Lionshead Circle. This figure includes all ,
pedestrian surfaces (6' concrete walk), site furnishings, lighting and landscaping. This figure
does not include the pedestrian plaza on the east end of the street associated with the Vail ~
Civic Center.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
350 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 105,000.00
4. Resurfacing/ reconstruction of East Lionshead Circle, back of curb to back of curb. ~
Quantity Unit Umt Cost Subtotal
970 L.F. $ 350.00 $ 339,500.00
B. East Lionshead Circle Total $ 5,084,000.00 ~
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~ C. East Lionshead Pedestri
an Portal
~ 1. Pedestrian Plaza. This figure includes all pedestrian plaza surfaces, including the vehicula
crossing area, site furnishings, lighting, landscaping, and other associated improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
' 11,850 S.F. $ 90.00 $ 1,066,500.00
2. Architectural Landmark. This is an approximate figure to construct a potential free
, standing "landmark element" at the East Lionshead pedestrian portal such as a clock tower.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 1 L.S. $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
C. East Lionshead Pedestrian Portal Total $ 1,566,500.00
~ D. Vail International fire lane
This figure is for an approximately 22' wide asphalt fire lane as described in the master plan
~ and includes the pedestrian/ vehicular surface and adjacent landscape improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 570 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 171,000.00
D. Vail International fire lane Total $ 171,000.00
' E. East Lionshead service area
1. Surface improvements. This figure includes all curb and gutter, paving surfaces, and other
~ necessary improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
11,675 S.F. $ 15.00 $ 175,125.00
, 2. Service building.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 1,260 S.F. $ 125.00 $ 157,500.00
3. Landsca e im rovements
~ Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
2,285 S.F. $ 12.00 $ 27,420.00
, 4. Ongoing Snow removal. This site is currently used as the primary snow removal point for
the Lionshead parking structure and this function will require replacement if this service and
delivery facility is constructed.
~ Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1 Annual $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00
~ E. East Lionshead service area Total $ 560,045.00
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F. Sou ~
th Frontage Road
1. Widening of South frontage road. This figure includes all vehicular surfaces (through east ~
and west bound lanes, left and right hand accel/decel lanes, shoulders), lighting, adjacent
pedestrian walkway, lighting and adjacent landscaping. This figure also assumes the above
improvements from the main Vail round-a-bout to the Vail Cascade intersection. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
7,400 L.F. $ 1,200.00 $ 8,880,000.00 ~
2. Center landscaped median. This figure includes a 16' raised landscaped median in all
locations not required for left turn accel/decel lanes. For purposes of this estimate, it is ~
assumed that this treatment will occur over 60% of the road improvement length.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
4,440 L.F. $ 350.00 $ 1,554,000.00
3. Intersection improvements. This figure includes the extra signage, lighting, and ~
landscaping improvements at South Frontage Road intersections with the parking structure
entry, East Lionshead Circle, both intersections with West Lionshead Circle, and Forest
Road. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
5 Each $ 75,000.00 $ 375,000.00 ~
F. South Frontage Road Total $ 10,809,000.00
Note: The above figures do not include the re-alignment of the South Frontage Road nor the ~
reconstruction of the Red Sandstone Creek bridge.
G. Realignment of South Fronta e Road ,
1. Realignment of 1,7501inear feet of the South Frontage Road. Includes all vehicular and
pedestrian improvements, as well as adjacent landscaping and center landscape medians. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1,750 L.F. $ 1,550.00 $ 2,712,500.00 ~
2. Reconstruction of Red Sandstone Creek bridge. This cost assumes a 50' span with a
minimum 41ane traffic section plus an adjacent pedestrian path, built on a widened box ~
culvert structure with "median" level visual improvements (guardrail and wall surface
treatments). ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
4,250 S.7. $ 300.00 $ 1,275,000.00
G. Realignment of South Frontage Road Total $ 3,987,500.00 =
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~ H. Lionshead Parkin Structure
This figure is for the addition of parking deck(s) to the existing parking structure. Each new
, deck will be able to accommodate approximately 400 spaces. It is assumed that the realigned
entry to the parking structure will be a component of the Vail Civic Center project. In
~ addition, this parking deck would likely be associated with the Civic Center project and
would not duplicate the construction of a West Lionshead parking structure.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 400 Spaces $ 22,500.00 $ 9,000,000.00 per additional deck
H. Lionshead Parking Structure Total $ 9,000,000.00
~ I. West Lionshead Parking Structure
This figure assumes a 500 space below grade public parking space in west Lionshead. This
~ figure does not include potential land costs. It is possible that the per space cost could be
reduced given more creative financing scenarios such as a joint venture with the developer of
the site. If the Vail Civic Center project is not built, it is likely that new parking in Vail
~ would occur either on this site or on the Lionshead parking structure.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 500 Spaces $ 30,000.00 $ 15,000,000.00
1. West Lionshead Parking Structure Total $ 15,000,000.00
J. Transportation Center
~ 1. Transportation center. This figure assumes the transportation center occurring on a
structural deck above a service and delivery center. This figure includes all necessary
, circulation improvements and site improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1 L.S. $ 4,000,000.00 $ 4,000,000.00
' 2. Lower level service and delivery facility. This figure includes all circulation and access
improvements, internal functions, two freight elevators, one passenger elevator, and a below
~ grade access corridor into the retail core.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 1 L.S. $ 4,510,000.00 $ 4,510,000.00
3. Arrival building. This figure includes all construction costs to full interior and exterior
finish.
~ Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
2,500 S.F. $ 200.00 $ 500,000.00
~ 4. Roof for upper transportation center deck. This figure provides for a roof to the
transportation center to address noise, visual, and odor concerns of the surrounding
residential ro erties.
~ Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
32,000 S.F. $ 35.00 $ 1,120,000.00
~ J. Transportation Center Total $ 10,130,000.00
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K. West Lionshead Circle
l. Primary pedestrian walkway improvements. This figure includes all the primary ~
pedestrian walks along West Lionshead Circle and associated site furnishings, lighting, and
landscape improvements. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1,050 L.F. $ 460.00 $ 483,000.00
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2. Secondary pedestrian walkway improvements. This figure includes all secondary
pedestrian walkways along West Lionshead Circle and associated site furnishings, lighting, ~
and landscape im rovements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1,550 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 465,000.00 ~
4. Resurfacing/ reconstruction of West Lionshead Circle, back of curb to back of curb. The ~
changes to the intersection with Lionshead Place are included both in this figure and the
Lionshead Place costs.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
1,500 L.F. $ 350.00 $ 525,000.00
K. West Lionshead Circle Total $ 1,473,000.00 ~
L. Lionshead Place ~
l. Primary pedestrian walkway improvements. This figure includes all the primary
pedestrian walks along Lionshead Place and associated site furnishings, lighting, and
landscape improvements. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1,065 L.F. $ 460.00 $ 489,900.00
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2. Secondary pedestrian walkway improvements. This figure includes all secondary
pedestrian walkways along Lionshead Place and associated site furnishings, lighting, and '
landscape improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
300 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 90,000.00 ~
3. Resurfacing/ reconstruction of Lionshead Place, back of curb to back of curb. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
450 L.F. $ 350.00 $ 157,500.00 ~
L. Lionshead Place Total $ 737,400.00
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~ M. Forest Road
~ l. This figure includes all pedestrian walks associated with the reconstruction of Forest Road
north of Gore Creek and assumes a"secondary" pedestrian walk on both sides of the street.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
, 1,200 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 360,000.00
~ 2. Resurfacing/ reconstruction of Forest Road, back of curb to back of curb.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
600 L.F. $ 350.00 $ 210,000.00
~ ILM. Forest Road Total $ 570,000.00
~ N. Gore Creek Recreation Path
1. Addition of new path segment (by-pass below gondola). This figure includes all path
, surfaces, signage and landscape treatments.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 640 L.F. $ 200.00 $ 128,000.00
2. Landscape enhancements along Gore Creek recreation path west of ski yard. This figure
includes all landscape treatments but does not include new path construction.
~ Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1,200 L.F. $ 300.00 $ 360,000.00
~ N. Gore Creek Recreation Path Total $ 48!,000.00_jl
0. Nature/ passive recreation area
, l. Footpaths. This figure includes all potential footpaths with ADA compliant surface and
adjacent landscape restoration, as necessary. This figure assumes that 60% of all trails
~ (approx. 2500 l.f.) are surface and 40% boardwalked. The actual trail length may vary
greatly depending on actual community and Town of Vail goals for this area.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 1,500 L.F. $ 40.00 $ 60,000.00
2. Boardwalked paths. This cost includes all boardwalk costs and associated site furnishings
~ and interpretive signage.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
~ 1,000 L.F. $ 225.00 $ 225,000.00
0. Nature/ passive recreation area Totai $ 285,000.00
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P. Simba Run Underpass
This figure includes all improvements necessary for the construction of a vehicular I-70 ~
underpass connecting the South and North Frontage Roads near the Simba Run development.
This number is based upon an older cost estimate adjusted for inflation.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal '
1 L.S. $10,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00
P. Simba Run Underpass Total $ 14,000,000.00
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0. West Meadow Drive Connection
This figure includes all primary and secondary pedestrian surfaces, lighting, site furnishings ~
and landscaping associated with the implementation of the Vail Streetscape Masterplan for
West Meadow Drive. ~
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1 L.S. $ 2,500,000.00 $ 2,500,000.00
~
Q. West Meadow Drive Connection Total $ 0-0- J
R. New Transit Technolog.y ~
This figure is a general cost provided by the Vail Public Works Department for the
iinplementation of a town wide "advanced technology" transit system.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
1 L.S. $70,000,000.00 $ 70,000,000.00
R. New Transit Technology Total $ 70,000,000.00 ~
S. South Fronta e Road Round-a-bout ~
This figure is an approximate cost based upon the main Vail and west Vail round-a-bouts and
includes all associated improvements.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ~
1 L.S. $ 2,000,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00 per round-a-bout
S. South Frontage Road Round-a-bout Total $ 2,000,000.00 ~
T. Re lace Old Town Sho s Storage
This figure is an approximate cost provided by the Town of Vail Public Works Department to ~
replace the current public works uses in the Old Town Shops.
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal ,
1 L.S. $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
T. Replace Old Town Shops Storage Total $ 500,000.00 ~
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COST AND REVENUE PROJECTIONS
, Public Pro'ects evenue ources (Revenues do not correspond to costs)
Souice (Listed in
Phasing Period Projects Costs order of Prioriry) Low Estimate High Estimate
~ ax ncrement
North day Lot - Transport Financing - Vote in
1- 5 years Center $ 10,000,000 November of 1999 $ 25,000,000 $ 25,000,000
Require developer pay
Primary and Secondary for a portion of related
~ Pedestrian Plazas $ 8,000,000 off-site impacts $ 3,000,000 $ 8,000,000
Implement a managed
growth agreement with
Vail Associates and
~ other developers to pay
East Lionshead Pedestrian for public
Portal $ 1,500,000 improvements
Rental return on TOV
' owned property (based
East Lionshead Service on $500,000-
Area $ 560,000 $1 mil/year) $ 10,000,000 $ 20,000,000
Lionshead Place Capital Improvement
W. Lionshead Circle $ 1,100,000 Fund over 15 years $ 2,000,000 $ 15,000,000
, The housing division
Housing development on has reccomended the
South face of parking creation of a 6320
structure including partnership where
~ pedestrian/street housing would pay for
improvements $ 5,000,000 itself $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000.000
Gore Creek Recreation
Path (Can occur sooner) $ 500,000 RETT $ 800,000 s 800,000
' ature assive recreation
Area (Can occur sooner) $ 300,000
rants rom tate or
improvemenis to
South Frontage Road Frontage Rd. (Six
~ 5+- 10 years Widening $ 11,000,000 Years Out) $ 500,000 $ 5,000,000
2nd TIF based on
Realignment of S. development after Core
Frontage Road $ 4,000,000 Site $ 25,000,000
~ West Lionshead Parking-
Structure if it is needed oint Venture on
after utilizing Lionshead Parking Structure
Strucutre $ 15,000,000 hich reduces cost $ 5,000,000 $ 9,000,000
~ Forest Road Extenslon $ 570,000
ions ea az ing
Structure - new plate $ 9,000,000
10+ years Vail International Fre Lane $ 171,000
' Grant from CDOT for
Simba Underpass $ 10,000,000 Simba Underpass $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000
West Meadow Drive
~ streetscape improvements $ 2,500,000
TOTAL $ 79,201,000 $ 60,300,000 $ 121,800,000
~ Timing Costs Revenue-Low Revenue-High
1-5 Years S 26,960,000 $ 44,800,000 $ 72,800,000
6-10 years S 39,570,000 $ 5,500,000 $ 39,000,000
10+Years 5 12,671,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000
~ TOTAL S 79,201,000 $ 60,300,000 S 121,800,000
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CHAPTER 9 IMPLEMENTATION
9.5 Next Steps '
The following critical actions will set the stage for the implementation of the master plan
recommendations. ~
9.5.1 Joint Funding Agreements ~
The Town of Vail should enter into a joint funding agreement with Vail
Associates and other development interests to share the costs of public
improvements necessary to increase activity on Vail Mountain and in Lionshead. ~
This action should be a high priority after adoption of the master plan.
9.5.2 Rezoning ~
Zoning districts and land use regulations relevant to the Lionshead study area
should be updated and modified to reflect the recommendations contained in the
master plan and facilitate their implementation. The rezoning process should ~
include the creation of relevant impact fees that would require development to
contribute toward the funding of required public improvements associated with ,
the development.
9.5.3 Downtown Development Authority ~
A downtown development authority (DDA) or another appropriate TIF bonding
district should be established for purposes of funding public improvements in both
Lionshead and the Vail Village. The establishment of such a district should be '
considered a top priority by the Town of Vail and should not be delayed by the
currently ongoing Broomfield TIF litigation. 9.5.4 Parking Analysis ~
The Town of Vail should conduct an in-depth parking anaiysis in order to quantify
parking demand and understand what revisions, if any, should be made to the ,
existing parking code.
9.5.5 Employee Generation ~
In accordance with ongoing efforts to provide both locals and employee housing
in the Town of Vail, an employee generation ordinance is currently being pursued ~
by the Vail Town Council.
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