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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-19 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1999 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS REVISED AGENDA NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.) 2. Delatite Shire, Australia Exchange Student Presentation by Sarah Exton. (5 mins.) 3. Presentation of Aspen to Glenwood Rail Corridor. (45 mins.) John Bennett 4. Overview of Economic and Snow Sports Trends by Chris Cares and Nolan Rosall. (1 hr.) 5. Discussion of Ordinance #1, Series of 1999, an ordinance George Ruther amending Ordinance #23, Series of 1998, to add "Transportation Business" as a conditional use subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Regulations, and to permit the use of the tennis facility as an accessory conference and convention center to the hotel, in Development Area A, Cascade Village, Special Development District #4; and setting forth details in regard thereto. (15 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED"OF COUNCIL: Discuss Ordinance #1, Series of 1999, which is on for first reading this evening. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On November 23, 1998 and December 28, 1998, the applicants, Thrifty Car Rental and the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club, respectively, each appeared before the Planning & Environmental Commission with requests to amend Special Development District #4, Cascade Village. Thrifty Car Rental is proposing to amend the District to allow a "Transportation Business" as a conditional use and the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club is proposing to amend the District to allow for the use of the existing tennis facility as an accessory conference and convention center to the hotel. Each of the amendments is to Development Area A. A copy of the Planning & Environmental Commission memoranda and the final meeting minutes are attached for reference. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council approve Ordinance #1, Series of 1999, on first reading. 6. Town Manager's Report. (10 mins.) 7. Adjournment - 9:20 p.m. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/26/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 2ND AND 9TH HAVE BEEN CANCELED. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/16/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/2/99, BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. CAAGENDA.TC COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1-1998 1/5/99 AUGUST 24th and 31st SPECIAL PAM: In reviewing the master calendar for Ford Park, these I left a message for Bill last week and we discussed today (1-13-99). Bill is EVENTS dates are obviously available and might "a-VAIL" themselves following up w/a couple booking agent/promoter types and will carry this Kevin Foley to special entertainment at the Amphitheater? information back to the Special Events Commission. 1/5/99 BRUCE MAINZERNA MARKETING BOB/PAM: Bruce made a presentation to The Chamber Sybill recently and spoke to important relationships w/lodges both in and outside of Vail and addressed specifically marketing packages/issues that may be working contrary to what the perceived value is in our community. Ask him to make a presentation, preferably at an evening meeting to discuss his analysis of why things are not working as well at this end of the valley and to present his findings. 1/5/99 MARKETING DISTRICT ELECTION BOB/PAM: Schedule discussion time re: the ramifications of Mike Arnett both a successful and UNsuccessful fall '99 election re: the marketing district, including discussion about a VAIL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE being instituted should the election prove successful (as well as what to do w/the business license fee). 1/5/99 RED SANDSTONE PED/BIKE PATH LARRY/GREG HALL: Another serious accident at night LIGHTING recently occurred. Should we re-examine stubbing in Kevin Foley electricity and lights along this path? 1/5/99 LIONSHEAD CHRISTMAS TREE LARRY/LARRY PARDEE/JOHN GALLEGOS/LEO The tree is back on; someone had been "messing around with the LIGHTS VASQUEZ: The lights for this tree has been out a lot of the switches." This is per John Gallegos, 1/14/99. Kevin Foley time. Can it be lit? January 15, 1999, Page 1 1/12199 BUY-DOWNS RUSSELL: What is our progress toward negotiating Discussion re: buy downs and suitable criteria for these properties will be purchase of a list of "buy downs" as submitted by Diana scheduled in conjunction w/the work session item relating to the Arosa A- Donovan? Additionally, where are we in re: to settlement of frame on 1/26199. Russell has been in contact w/Ron Brown, attorney for the estate of Kirsh Sanders? the Sanders estate, and at this time the family is most interested in top dollar cash buy out. I January 15, 1999, Page 2 eco. eagle county regional transportation authority DATE: January 4, 1999 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Town Council Town of Vail FROM: Jim Shrum, Directo Eagle County Region Transportation Authority RE: ECO Update Thank you for allowing us time on your upcoming agenda. We realize your agenda is full and will keep our oral comments to a minimum. Below is a suggested outline we plan on following: ¦ Introduction of ECO Staff ¦ Purpose of the Presentation ¦ 1998 Accomplishments ¦ 1999 Budget ¦ 1999 Significant Priorities/Challenges ¦ Trails Introduction ¦ Trails Activities ¦ 1999 Meeting Schedule In order for our time with you to be more productive, attached is information that we will only briefly mention. It is not our intent to go into any of this information depth during our presentation. Should you want us to deal with something in more detail we will respond accordingly. Even though your entity is well represented on the Authority Board, it was the desire of the Authority to make this type of presentation in order to keep each member agency up to date on ECO activities. We look forward to our time with each of you. Attachments: 1998 Accomplishments 1999 Budget 1999 Significant Priorities and Challenges 1999 Meeting Schedule Benchmark Plaza #204 PO Box 1564 Avon, CO 81620 tel. 9701748-0702 fax. 9701748-0710 e-mail.- mobility@vail.net AUTHORITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1998 ¦ Achieved a 14% increase in ridership for 1998 (on top of a 24% increase for 1997) ¦ Hired alternate Modes Coordinator ¦ Participated in the Colorado Transit Coalition securing of $6.8M in Federal (earmarked) Section 9 Discretionary Funds. Our share amounted to $150,000 for the purchase of one transit bus ¦ Ordered and took delivery of 2 new 40' Transit Coaches ¦ Ordered 2 40' Transit Coaches using 1997 Section 9 Discretionary Federal funds ¦ Received $37,000 in Federal Section 5311 funds ¦ Hired a consulting firm to help with agency marketing ¦ Created new agency identity and logo for Transit and Trails ¦ Active participant in MK Centennial Rails and Trails Study (fund and staff support). Insured the taping and rebroadcast of all Authority meetings on cable by Channel 5 Completed 1998 Operations Plan for Board of County Commissioners approval ¦ Created the Roaring Fork Transportation Advisory Committee ¦ Formalized the existence of the Mid Valley Trails Group ¦ Participated in the Chamber Business Expo in October ¦ Approved free fares for the Elderly and Disabled ¦ Staff made numerous presentations to local civic groups and governmental agencies ¦ Staff participated in the 1-70 Major Investment Study ¦ Received the following trails grants: $88,000 CDOT ISTEA $45,000 Edwards Metro District $12,700 Resorts Concepts Development $2,683 Various citizens donors • Retained via contract an individual to perform maintenance work at our bus stops ¦ Retained engineers for design of Edwards to Avon trail project ¦ Received award from National Association of County's for Trails program ¦ 1.75 miles of trail planned and designed for bid in 1999 ¦ Conducted monthly meetings with the Eagle Valley Trails Committee and Mid Valley Trails Group ¦ Secured consultant to complete the preliminary design phase for the joint use Maintenance Service Facility at the Airport ¦ Developed reimbursement process for obtaining CDOT funds for transit in Eagle County ¦ Participated in the Roaring Fork Railroad Holding Authority Trails Sub Committee, as well as CDOT 20 year planning process, BLM Travel Management Plan and USFS management plan processes ¦ Conducted monthly meetings for the agency ¦ Provided, at no cost, transportation services for Bravo, Rave in the New Year, Ride the Rockies Bike Event, Eagle County School District and Eagle County Fair and Rodeo ¦ Participated in the Ride the Rockies event with an information booth/display and the Eagle County Fair ¦ Active participant on the V-99 Transportation Committee ¦ Organized two special trails events (Bike Awareness Forum and USFS Forum on back country trail closures ¦ Evaluated expansion of the Vail/Dotsero route to include Eagle hotels and Gypsum workers and visitors ¦ Developed a 1998 and 1999 Marketing Plan for the agency ¦ Organized two Vail Pass trail clean up days ¦ The Director was elected to the Colorado Association of State Transit Agencies Board of Directors. ¦ Completed an RFP process for the purpose of soliciting private sector interest in our bidding of our transit service. ¦ Initiated a back county inventory project. To date 17 trails have been inventoried ¦ Completed $8,000 in improvements to ECO's ticket sales outlet at the Vail Transit Center ¦ Conducted Trails Retreat for the purpose of developing Trails Committee goals. ¦ Conducted a comprehensive site search for an ECO Maintenance Facility ¦ Created a mailing/phone/fax data base totaling 200 people ¦ Coordinated the revisions of the Financial Model on at least 5 separate occasions ¦ Speaker at the Colorado State Trails Conference ¦ Responded to 20-development review request by Eagle County or Towns providing input specific to trails and transit issues. ¦ Assisted Town of Avon in the form of property negotiation and trail alignment for the West Avon trail section ¦ Working with the Vail Valley Medical Center added the Edwards Medical Center site as a new Park and Ride location ¦ Active participant in the Chambers "Leadership Coalition" Eagle Valley (Funds 154152,155) Expenditures = $ 4,714,057 Revenues = $ 5,177,198 fi S4.S i $4.5 h J m C 54.0 1l O $4.0 , $3.5 0, k N 51.5 $3.0 a ei $3.0 .M$2.5- S2.5 o :S 2$2.0 m`ao « 1 C. ~ S2.0 go N $1.5 10 ,Q -O 0 $1.0 M U) C SI.S ICL N $0.5 SL0 C e~ r $0.0 M~ M $0.0 Roaring Fork Valley (Funds 153 & 154) Revenues = $260,868 Expenditures = $ 702,347 $275,000 5400,000 525x,000 two IT o .04 $225,000 N w 0 $200,000 N $300,000 0 $175,000 N W W O p Ln 41? t7 $150.000- $125,000 4w 0 $200,000 0 vi W 4 $100,000- v a $75,000 m to $100,000 C 0 io j $50,000 `m h. $25.000 S0 $0 ' 1999 PRIORITIES ¦ Completion of West Edwards to Avon trail section ¦ Delivery of 2 40' buses (66% federal grant funds) ¦ Route planning for Avon to Minturn trail section ¦ Route planning for Eagle to Gypsum trail section ¦ Secure federal funding for 4 40' buses ¦ Build 10 new bus stop shelters ¦ Back country trail inventory and mapping completed ¦ Core trail inventory and planning map completed ¦ Hold one and a half day long Authority strategic planning retreat ¦ Evaluate all routes for productivity and effectiveness ¦ Conduct on board rider survey in March. ¦ Comprehensive design standards developed for regional trails system (adoption) ¦ Conduct meeting for all major employees to discuss public transportation ¦ Develop a FY 2000 Action Plan for Authority and Issues. (B.O.C.C. approved) ¦ Participate in Vail 99 transportation planning and implementation ¦ Core trail maintenance program developed and implemented ¦ Expand trails donation program to include supporting membership program and corporate sponsorship ¦ Develop request for proposal soliciting private transit operator interest in service delivery ¦ Begin construction on joint use Road & Bridge and Authority maintenance service center ¦ Provide staff support for the Roaring Fork Transportation Advisory and Mid Valley Trails Committees ¦ Provide staff support for the Eagle Valley Trails Committee and for the Transportation Authority ¦ Implement a transit marketing plan CHALLENGES ¦ Overcome obstacles affecting trail design ¦ Marketing transit alternatives ¦ Providing the right level of service in the most appropriate areas ¦ Implementing trail system with limited annual funding ¦ Bus driver shortages ¦ Uncertainty about rail corridor status ¦ Preparing for authority "Take Over of the System" mid 2000 ¦ Balancing staff time between planning and implementation activities ¦ Prioritizing work with limited staff resources ¦ Continue to look for other sources of revenues (leveraging) ¦ Develop an identity for ECO ¦ Commuter rail planning and implementation in Eagle County ¦ A new design for bus shelters to fit tight right of way locations ECRTA' MEETINGS FOR 1999 (THURSDAYS) Lunch served at every meeting DATE TOWN LO LA i FOS ?C11G( January 21, 99 Avon Avon Town Hall-Chambers 10 a.m. February 18, 99 Eagle Eagle Co. Class Rm. 10 a.m. March 18, 99 Gypsum Gypsum Town Hall 10 a.m. April 15, 99 Minturn Turntable Restaurant 10 a.m. May 20, 99 Avon Avon Town Hall-Chambers 10 a.m. June 17, 99 Edwards Single Tree Golf Course 10 a.m. Club House July 15, 99 Gypsum Gypsum Town Hall 10 a.m. August 19, 99 Vail Vail Library 10 a.m. September 16, 99 Red Cliff Town Hall 10 a.m. October 21, 99 Basalt Town Hall 11: a.m. November 18, 99 Eagle- Pavillion 10 a.m. Vail December 16, 99 Eagle Eagle Co. Class Rm 10 a.m. *As of December 3, 1998 h 4 C 0 Buses will stop only at designated bus stops. Drivers mitidos. Los choferes no estan permitidos en parase en N F p C F are not allowed to stop anywhere else. ningun otro lado. Esten alli 5 minutos antes. o o t; N d0 = N 0 Be at the bus stop 5 minutes early. 0 Porfavor de respetar a los otros pasajeros. t0 N 0 Please be courteous of other passengers. 0 Solamente anlmales de servicio estan bien benidos en I E N M CID 0 Service animals are welcome; pets are not allowed. el carrion; no permitimos mascotas. 0 qT N 0 If you lose an item on the bus, call us at 970-479-2178. 0 Si Usted pierde algo en el camlon, hablenos a 970- Z = n Items turned in from buses are kept for two weeks. 479-2178. Todo to que se entrega en la oficina se queda r_ O No alcoholic beverages or smoking on board. alli por dos semanas. a y C 0 Ski racks are provided for your convenience. Use them 0 Nosotros disponemos colgaderos para los skis. Quelga E n at your own risk. eco transit and A/BCT are not responsible su skis a su arriezgo. eco transit y A/BCT no somos N,:.. ' for any damage or loss of property. responsable si se peirde o se golpea su propiedad. P_ 0 Los camiones solamente se paran en donde estan per- 2 G W~ U N d y` Z 'o _av Va >x ~ F w 0 U w providing bus transportation throughout the Vail Valley, Eagle Valley and Lake County. y w y $2.00 per person each way Edwards to Vail via Highway 6, Red Cliff/Minturn to Beaver Creek & Vail, Dotsero, W 3 Gypsum to Vail a an W a $3.00 per person each way Leadville to Vail or Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek to Vail via 170 g o= a > a0 l0 W ' 3 4 4- '.counts Available m w W~` Monthly bus pass--$30 each month gets you where you want to go fast! No hassling with tickets or tokens. C 70 30/20 ticket booklet-- $30 for 20 tickets, this brings the cost down to $1.50 a rlde.Great for families and guests to the Valley! WP > LeadvilleTrek Express--A new bus pass for Leadville! The cost is $90 a month and a great deal! s o 1 a W cr ;r > Leadville 50/20 booklet--$50 for 20 tickets gets you from Leadville to Vail or Beaver Creek daily! Lua N (L a = 0 ,:Aatransit Service T 0 r Paratransit service is available by calling 970-479-2358 or 970-479-2825 TTY 24 hours in advance after certification. G W 4- CZ C; Tl Z G f b W Dottero, Gyptum, Ealle 1 a ~J W U, 0 L 0 N N < `r a N 7 z > . Cr • ui dl >o = W r~-Lry. N W _V NZ W ,Q Y.. V Wo N _ o oa p3~ ~0 L co w a N W transif g 0 r W d U' Y c - c 0 o LL d U r eagle county region"i transportation authority j aw Serving Avon, Dotsero, W ~ a n Eagle, Gypsum, & Vail ~y GETTING YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO G0. SAFELY, EFFICIENT/ Y AND ON-TIME Student, Senior & Disabled Information: Local students ride free with a student I. D. 11, 1 I I 1 (card obtained from th school, Eagle County Student ski passes or by calling Avon Transit at 970-748-4120. oc o~ o Local Senior Citizens and Persons with 0& Disabilities ride free with an Eagle County ~r~ aRj• I . D. card. Eagle County I.D. cards may be obtained by completing an application. 5:30 5:45 5:55 5:58 6:20 6:35 a.m. 4:30 4:45 5:07 5:10 5:20 5:35 p.m. 6:30 6:45 6:55 16:_58 1 7:20 17:35 5:30 5:45 6:07 6:10 6:20 6:35 Applications are available at all libraries, senior centers, town halls, the Vail Transportation Center, the Eagle County Annex, and the Eagle County Health and Human Services Office in Eagle. Questions? Call Health and Human Services at 1-800-927-3823 ext. 840. pf um mier upreoL-m, Buf Schedule Information: Supervisor's Office 479-2358 Operations Manager 479-2174 Lost and Found 479-2208 4, 24 hour bus information 328-8143 7:20 7:30 7:33 7:55 7:58 8:10 a.m. I I Y 479-2825 Ticket Outletf: Gypsum Stop n Save call 970-949-6121 or Vail Transportation Ctr. 970-949-1646 tty for Avon Municipal Bldg. more outlets near you! Eagle Pharmacy Vail Municipal Building - b w i m -Im my\01: 0 Buses will stop only at designated bus stops. Drivers are 0 Los camiones solamente se paran en donde estan per- ~Y My - ^ not allowed to stop anywhere else. mitidos. Los choferes no estan permitidos en parase en ~i 0 Please be at the bus stop 5 minutes early. ningun otro lado. Esten alli 5 minutos antes. m 0 Please be courteous of other passengers. 0 Porfavor de respetar a los otros pasajeros. m o r i (D 0 Service animals are welcome; pets are not allowed. 0 Solamente animales de servicio estan bien benidos en el i = 0/' 0 If you lose an item on the bus, call us at 970-949-6121 or camion; no permitimos mascotas. \ m ; y ^ 970-748-4120. Items turned in from buses are kept for two 0 Si Usted pierde algo en el camion, hablenos a 970-949- ~0 3i 3 ` , weeks. 6121 o 970-748-4120. Todo to que se entrega en la oficina se o' - o a 0 No alcoholic beverages or smoking on board. queda alli por dos semanas. m , I4 1V 0 Ski racks are provided for your convenience. Use them at 0 Nosotros disponemos colgaderos para los skis. Quelga i m (D your own risk. eco transit and AIBCT are not responsible for su skis a su arriezgo. eco transit y AIBCT no somos m_. T'Cn ~ I Q, any damage or loss of property. responsable si se peirde o se golpea su propiedad. _ -4 -4 o G :E Z ? m y ` ~ zim a x ~o>, v 0 t 00> M (D (D (A z r < < Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority.... 0 providing bus transportation throughout the Vail Valley, Eagle Valley and Lake County. _ \ I A F x < Q v i Cn r - Fares Fares = << [if) $2.00 per person each way Edwards to Vail via Highway 6, Red Cliff to Beaver Creek & Vail, Dotsero, Gypsum to Vail, Minturn to Beaver Creek and Vail. $3.00 per person each way-- Leadville to Vail or Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek to Vail via 1-70. 0 Discounts Available Monthly bus pass--$30 each month gets you where you want to go fast! No hassling with tickets or tokens. Om rt 30/20 ticket booklet-- $30 for 20 tickets, this brings the cost down to $1.50 a ride.Great for families and guests to the ~p (D Valley! LeadvilleTrek Express--A new bus pass for Leadville! The cost is $90 a month and a great deal! E'Z Leadville 50/20 booklet--$50 for 20 tickets gets you from Leadville to Vail or Beaver Creek daily! 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EXTRAS Vail Valley's Complete Equestrian Center Graining I x/ day $60/month Graining 2x/day $80/month (970) 92 6 3679 Supplements $30/month Happy Trails, Blanket changing $20/month Hope to see you soon! 454 Edwards Access Road The Ranch at Berry Creek P.O. Box 61 Trailer Storage $25/month (970) 926-3679 Edwards, Colorado 81632 Turnout (daily) $100/month 170 to Edwards exit 163 behind Texaco Vet/Farrier handling $30/hour Overnight in Barn $20/night O THE MN£H AT HORSE BOARDING The Ranch at Berry Creek is a year round 0 a ; Equestrian Event Center located in the heart of the Vail Valley. lr Home of the "Vail Valley Summer Rodeo s i Series" held every Thursday night from June 11- September 3, 1998, starting at 6:30 PM.i, ~,G ? Y LESSONS The Ranch offers English & Western riding • Lessons-Private $45.00/session lessons, training, riding clubs and home to "Cowboy Dreams" therapeutic riding • Lessons-Group $35.00/session program. • Package of 10 $400.00/package The Ranch at Berry Creek is a full service, year round boarding facility. With an The Ranch at Berry Creek offers boarding indoor, outdoor & jump arena, and nearby for your horses. We offer box stalls, access to trail riding. paddocks and pasture. The Ranch at Berry Creek offers English The Ranch at Berry Creek is an ideal We have an indoor & outdoor ridin arena. & Western lessons and has horses location for private parties and special A jump arena and round pen. g available for all levels of riding. No eventsl experience necessary! The Ranch at Berry Creek is a full service facility. Please call (970) 926-3679 for more information. Call (970) 926-3679 to schedule Come on out and Cowboy UpI CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS your lessonl Kids are always Welcomedl The Ranch at Berry Creek is host to Pony Call (970) 926-3679 Club, The Vail Valley Polo Club and Berry Creek Roping Club. Come join the fun with 454 Edwards Access Road regular scheduled practices, drills, competitions and jackpots throughout the 170 to Edwards Exit 163 behind Texaco summerl Q~AMS *O y C3 A Therapeutic Riding Program P.O. Box 2097 Edwards, CO 81632 i C O W B O Y D R E A M S A Therapeutic Riding Program PO. Box 2097 - Edwards Colorado 81632 - 970-926-8525 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank-you for your donation Amount $ Date: Name Address City State Zip Phone Cowboy Dreams is a non-profit organization that provides a unique form of therapy to the special needs children of Eagle County. Donations to Cowboy Dreams are tax deductible under IRS Code Sec. 501(c)(3) No. 31-1496758, Colorado No. 25-1 1608 Cowboy Dreams - P.O. Box 2097 - Edwards, Colorado 81632 - 970-926-8525 What is Cowboy Dreams? Cowboy Dreams is a nonprofit organization pro viding therapeutic horseback riding for individu- als with a wide range of special needs. This therapy involves the horse's movements, which _ • assist in: • Balance, posture and endurance • Improved head and trunk control _ J ~ • Motor planning, coordination and mobility How Can You Help Cowboy Dreams? • Muscle stretching and strengthening • Self-confidence building and emotional Volunteers form the essential core of Cowboy benefits are immeasurable Dreams by donating their time and energy. Our program also depends on donations, grants and local support through our ongoing fund raising activities. Here are some more ways q I you can help: Volunteer for a special project • Become an annual member o t Donate to a student's scholarship fund Volunteer as a weekly side walker or - horse leader Volunteer to help groom and tack horses p Ms Cowboy Dreams Wants Your Partnership! y, Who Does Cowboy Dreams Help? Cowboy Dreams is committed to the welfare of O Cowboy Dreams helps the special needs com- all special needs individuals throughout Eagle munity of Eagle County. Some of the disabilities County. Cowboy Dreams is a year round thera- A Therapeutic which therapeutic riding benefits include: peutic horseback riding program operating under Riding Program 'Attention Deficit Disorder Brain Injury the direction of a Program Director, a Certified • Occupational/Hippotherapist and a Board of • Cerebral Palsy Directors. Cowboy Dreams is a.registered oper- • Developmental Delay ating center of the North American Riding for the • Down Syndrome Handicapped Association (N.A.R.H.A.). Our goal is • Hyperactivity to make this worthwhile program available to • Multiple Sclerosis each and every individual who would benefit from Muscle and Nervous System Disorders this unique form of horseback riding therapy. • Muscular Dystrophy • Sensory Integration Dysfunction r Speech Dysfunction c o w B o v C o R E A M S rz,Z • Spinal Cord Injury ATherapeutic RidingPragram • Visual/Hearing Impairment P.O. Box 2097 Edwards, Colorado 81632 Cowboy Dreams is a nonprofit organization. All dona- (970)926-8525 • cowboydLavail.net tions are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. 1 Memorandum To: Town Council From: Russ Forrest Andy Knudtsen Nina Timm Subject: Multi-jurisdictional affordable housing needs assessment Date: January 19, 1999 Background Over the next four months, our affordable housing needs, county wide, will be measured and documented through a comprehensive needs. assessment. This work will involve three surveys covering three different components of our communities residents, employers, and commuters. A similar comprehensive county wide study was completed in 1990 and has not been updated since then. That document played a key role in the public/private partnerships created to develop Eagle Bend and Lake Creek apartments, as well as providing direction for many policies that have been created to incent and require affordable housing units. The updated information will provide a clearer understanding of current needs and valley-wide trends that have occurred since the last report. The lead consultant retained to do this work will be Melanie Rees, with RRC and Associates providing subconsultant services. This team is recognized throughout mountain communities for their work evaluating public needs and implementing solutions. They have conducted many similar assessments in communities such as Gunnison/Crested Butte, Telluride, Ketchum/Sun Valley, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. The cost of the work will be $22,000, paid for by Eagle County, Town of Vail, Vail Associates and the Town of Eagle. The Town of Vail has budgeted $7,000 for this effort. 1. Purpose Since every community is unique, incorporating locally relevant issues related to housing is critical to make the study useful for each of our jurisdictions. The purpose of this work session is to ensure that Council is comfortable with the direction of this study and to ask for your input on the survey. While space within the survey is limited, all attempts will be made to include all of the issues raised. II. Benefits As in 1990, benefits of this research will include: 1. Quantify demand for different types of affordable housing. 2. Gain better understanding of the relative importance and severity of the housing needs throughout the county. 3. Gage the level of public support for potential policies. 4. Facilitate the private sector's development of affordable community housing by providing market data that can be used to appropriately design and finance residential proj ects. 1 5. Plan for future housing impacts connected with anticipated commercial growth. 6. Facilitate the development of affordable housing by providing market data that can be used to appropriately design projects including: Affordable rent/mortgage levels, Bedroom mix, Unit type, Amenities, and Location. 7. Provide information on demand needed to obtain project financing (CHFA, HUD and most private investors require market studies). 8. Lay ground work for joint participation with regional adoption of standards and policies recommended by the study. Promote the on-going public dialogue about affordable housing. 9. Provide a reliable, unbiased source of information for elected officials and staff to use when evaluating private sector proposals. 10. Provide local demographic and commuter data to support various other planning-related projects including transportation/transit, daycare, recycling, schools, parks/recreation, etc. III. Methodology and Sources to be Used The methodology is listed below to clarify how the surveys will be conducted. As the different steps show, the analysis will be comprehensive. 1. Household Survey The household survey will be distributed directly to approximately 3,500 homes in the communities of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn and Vail, plus the unincorporated areas of Eagle County. This figure represents approximately 33% of the homes in the county occupied by local residents. The method of distribution will be to provide the survey, directly to the household, by hanging it on the doorknob. Surveys will also be available at the town halls in each municipality and Eagle County Courthouse for residents who wish to participate but don't receive a copy at their residence. The surveys will be distributed evenly throughout the entire Eagle County area, with the exception of the Basalt community. The Roaring Fork Valley has recently conducted an affordable housing survey in which Basalt was fully represented. 2. Employer Survey Employers will also be surveyed to determine the extent to which any shortage and high costs of housing are impacting employment, including employee attitudes and performance, the willingness and ability of both large and small businesses to assist with the provision of housing for their employees, the design of employer-assisted housing programs, and the number of j obs associated with new development. 2 3. Commuter Survey Commuters from outside Eagle County play a key role in providing services in Eagle County. Different methods of contacting commuters will be used to document their needs and perspective. As currently planned, all information will be taken from verbal interviews to increase the participation rate. Spanish speaking interviewers will be hired to ensure this component of the total number of commuters is fairly represented. 4. Secondary Data Sources Multiple sources of published information will be used in the preparation of this report. A summary of sources and their respective uses are listed below. 5. Population Estimates will be derived from: Local planning offices Colorado Department of Commerce County Assessor 1990 Census 1990 Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment, RRC Associates 1999 NWCOG Update of Census 6. Employment Information: Colorado Department of Employment IV. Other If there are detailed questions about the content of the survey or if you would like to follow up with other general questions, please call Andy Knudtsen directly at 303/831-7784. 3 6 t ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 1999 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23, SERIES OF 1998, TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS" AS A CONDITIONAL USE SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS, AND TO PERMIT THE USE OF THE TENNIS FACILITY AS AN ACCESSORY CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION CENTER TO THE HOTEL, IN DEVELOPMENT AREA A, CASCADE VILLAGE, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club and Westrac, Inc. dba Thrifty Car Rental, have requested amendments to the existing Special Development District No. 4, Development Area A, Cascade Village; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission has held public hearings on the proposed amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission finds that the proposed amendments comply with the review criteria outlined in the Zoning Regulations for amendments to Special Development Districts; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission has voted unanimously to recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Vail Town Council; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate, and beneficial to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to amend Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998 to provide for amendments to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, is hereby amended as follows: Section 4. Conditional Uses A. Area A, Cascade Village Add as new #7, Transportation Business. Accessory Uses A. Area A, Cascade Village 1 3 Replace existing #4 and add as new #4, Conference and convention center in the tennis facility, Add as new #5, Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof. Section 2. All other Sections of Ordinance #23, Series of 1998 shall remain unchanged. Section 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. Section 4. 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 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 5. 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 FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19th day of January, 1999, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 2"d day of February, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 2 y t i READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of February, 1999. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 3 MEMORANDUM EGO h'!mc'u n ~ it Gl l~ TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department Joki DATE: December 28, 1998 SUBJECT: A request for a major amendment to Special Development District #4, Cascade Village, to allow for the accessory use of the tennis facility for special events and conference facilities, located at 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail Cascade Hotel & Club/Cascade Village Area A. Applicant: Vail Cascade Hotel & Club, represented by Chris Hanen Planner: George Ruther 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Vail Cascade Hotel & Club, represented by Chris Hanen, is requesting a major amendment to Special Development District #4 (Cascade Village) pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 9A of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations. The major amendment is intended to allow the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club to begin utilizing the existing tennis court facilities for special events and conference facilities. If approved, a conference and special events facility would become an accessory use in SDD #4. The Vail Cascade Hotel & Club is currently under contract with the Vail Valley Foundation to provide the use of the tennis facilities as the major press facility for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. In order to utilize the space for the championships, several costly building improvements are required to bring the building into compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. To better justify the costs of the improvements, the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club wishes to use the tennis facility for other special events and conference-types of uses into the future after the World Championships. The applicant anticipates using the tennis facility as conference space and for special events 6-8 times per year. In order to do so, a major amendment to SDD #4 must be approved by the Town of Vail. A copy of letters dated August 17, 1998 and December 4, 1998, from Chris Hanen to George Ruther, have been attached for reference. The letters more completely explain the applicant's current and future intentions. II. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT PROCESS Chapter 9 of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations provides for the amendment of Special Development Districts in the Town of Vail. The Zoning Regulations provide nine design criteria, which shall be used as the principle criteria in evaluating the merits of amending an established Special Development District. Of the nine design criteria, staff has 1 MAW VAIL M identified two, which are directly applicable to the proposed mayor amendment to Special Development District #4. Staff will not be addressing each of the design criteria in detail. Staff's review of the criteria is only of those criteria, which are directly related to the amendment proposal. 1. Uses, activitv and density, which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. The tennis court facility is located in Area A of the Cascade Village development area. Other uses currently located within Area A include a 289 room hotel, residential condominiums available for short-term rent, a major health club facility, 20 - 25,000 square feet of conference space, restaurants, a movie theatre and Colorado Mountain College. A mixed use hotel and fractional fee club is currently under consideration by the Town on the "ruins" development site. Staff believes the proposed major amendment to allow for the special event and conference use of the tennis facility will not result in any negative impacts on existing and potential uses in the area. 2. Compliance with the oarkina and loadino requirements, as outlined in the Zonina Regulations of the Town of Vail Municioal Code. The applicant is proposing to convert the use of the existing tennis facility to special events and conference-types of uses from time to time on an as needed basis. With the exception of building improvements required to ensure the public health and safety, no other building alterations are anticipated The Zoning Regulations prescribe that the conference use of a space shall require 1 parking space for each 8 seats, based on seating capacity, or maximum building occupancy, whichever is most restrictive. Parking for the Vail Cascade Hotel & Club and tennis facility is provided in the parking structure located within Area A. The applicant believes that there will only be a minimal increase in parking demand resulting from the proposed special event and conference use of the tennis facility. It is anticipated that the use of the tennis facility for special events and conferences will be accessory to the hotel and club, and that attendees of the special events and conferences will be guests of the hotel. Therefore, as guests of the hotel, parking accommodations will have already been provided. The Zoning Regulations further prescribe that a minimum of one loading/delivery berth shall be provided. It is anticipated that the large, concrete paved area located at the east end of the tennis facility will provide amble loading/delivery space. On August 24, 1998, the applicant appeared before the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission for a worksession to discuss the proposed major amendments. During the worksession, the Planning and Environmental Commission expressed concern over the loading and delivery circulation of the proposed plan. In response to the Commission's concern, the applicant has submitted alternative loading and delivery configurations for the use of the tennis 2 facility as a special events and conference facility. At this time, the Town of Vail is reviewing the four alternatives and will determine the best alternative. Staff would recommend that the applicant continue to work with the Town of Vail in establishing a loading and delivery circulation plan for the tennis facility. Once a final circulation plan has been determined and is agreed upon by the Town of Vail and the applicant, all necessary improvements associated with the circulation plan shall be implemented by the applicant. A copy of the four proposed circulation plans has been attached for reference. 3. Public benefits to the community When considering the establishment of, or an amendment to, a Special Development District, the applicant shall demonstrate that there are public benefits to the community of the proposal which outweigh any potential negative impacts when requesting deviations from the Town's development standards. The staff has identified the following public benefits of this proposal: 1. Increased tax revenue resulting from an increase in hotel occupancy 2. Increased opportunities to attract larger group conferences 3. Increased competition for Vail in the competitive national conference market 4. Increased exposure of Vail in the destination resort market resulting in repeat visits 5. Increased guest visits during the shoulder seasons III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department is recommending approval of the applicant's request for a major amendment to Special Development District #4, Cascade Village, to allow for the accessory use of the tennis facility for special events and conference facilities, located at Vail Cascade Hotel and Club. The staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section II of this memorandum. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission chose to recommend approval of the applicant's request, staff would recommend that the approval carry with it the following condition: 1. That the applicant meet with the Town staff, prior to implementing and utilizing the tennis facility for special events and/or conference facilities, to determine a mutually agreed upon circulation plan for loading and delivery. The circulation plan shall be implemented prior to the use of the space. 3 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission chose to recommend approval of the applicant's major amendment request, staff would recommend that the Commission make the following finding: "That the applicant's request for a major amendment to Special Development District #4, to allow for the accessory use of the tennis facility for special events and conference facility, will not result in uses, activities or densities that are incompatible, nor inefficient or unworkable with surrounding uses and activities in the vicinity of the Vail Cascade Hotel and Club. Additionally, the proposed amendments comply with the purpose and intent of the parking and loading requirements, as outlined in the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Lastly, the applicant has demonstrated that there are public benefits to the community resulting from the implementation of the proposed major amendment, which outweigh any potential negative impact to the community. The public benefits realized by the community are outlined in Section II of the staff memorandum." 4 August 17, 1998 Mr. George Ruther. Town Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Re: Vail Cascade Tennis Facility-1999 World Alpine Ski Championships and Beyond Dear George: This letter responds to your request for an informational outline of how the Vail Cascade Tennis Facility might be used for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships and potentially, other functions thereafter. In an effort to simplify this understanding of our needs, I will define potential uses into three categories. They are: In-House Functions These would be defined as group functions which would be housed within the Vail Cascade Hotel complex and would require no additional parking requirements than are typically required currently when we experience full occupancy, as we now do on a regular basis. The profile of such groups would likely be one large group occupying all, or the majority of, the hotel. They would most likely utilize our existing conference space for meetings and food functions and the tennis courts for tradeshows utilizing 8'x8' and 10'x10' exhibits. Exhibit space requirements could range in number from 40-120 booths. The potential also exists that the tennis courts would be used for general session meetings for 300-600 people (theatre style or classroom style meetings), or a combination of a general session and exhibits, which would allow exhibitors greater exposure to delegates, which is always a priority. It is possible that food could be served from warmer boxes (breakfast, lunch, dinners or coffee breaks), but not prepared, in the tennis facility. Town-Wide Functions This use would be very similar to the "in-house" use described above, with the exception that additional housing to that of the Vail Cascade Hotel would be required, resulting in additional occupancy requirements in the tennis courts and additional parking requirements. It is anticipated that this scenario might increase tennis court occupancy requirements for meetings up to the 500-800 range. Such a scenario might also not require meeting space, but rather 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail Colorado 81657 • 970.476.7111 • Internet: www.vaiIcascade.com Guest Fax 970.479.7020 • Sales Fax 970.479.7025 • Fax on Demand 303.643.0199 (u~.rc ~Fu~eev.~ /i Do STS & RESORTS CCrJ_ might allow each lodging property to house guests, utilize each property's conference space for meetings and food functions and utilize the tennis facility for exhibits only. Parking challenges could be managed at the time of booking the group by requiring that shuttle service be provided between properties, rather than allowing additional private vehicles to park in the Vail Cascade's parking facility. A similar situation which has successfully been managed each April for the past few years is that of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) group. In this instance, 2000+ young adults dine in the Vail Cascade conference center space within a two and one-half hour period. These individuals are transported via shuttle from a variety of Lionshead based lodging properties to Vail Cascade Hotel in a very organized and well-managed fashion, without incident. Special Events These types of functions may or may not require lodging and would include community events such as the 1999 World Alpine SId Championships, or could include other events such as musical concerts or other one time day or evening events accommodating up to 1000-1500 people. Outside events not utilizing lodging would likely present parking challenges which would need to be managed. Quite frankly, other than the World Alpine Ski Championships, these types of events would be of very low priority and would not likely be the type of event which would be solicited. 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships The Vail Cascade Hotel and Club will serve as the Official Press Center Hotel and the Vail Cascade tennis courts are intended to serve as the International Broadcast Center during the championships, with set up beginning on January 3 and breakdown/departure from the facility on February 22, 1999. The actual dates of the championship events will be from January 31 to February 14, 1999. This International Broadcast Center will require approximately 25,000 square feet of space to accommodate individual offices, studios, portable restrooms, limited food service and telephone service(s). Occupancy at any given time is not expected to exceed 200-400 persons. This same facility served the identical function during the 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships and our understanding from those involved is that there were no access or egress issues or problematic incidents related to access or egress. Summary Given the premise that we will invest substantial capital in the tennis facility to meet current town codes in an effort to accommodate the World Alpine Ski Championships, Vail Cascade is interested in using this facility upon occasion in future years following the Championships for the aforementioned uses described in this letter. 2 Although the Championships are an exciting event to host and will provide increased recognition for the Vail Valley in future years, the short-term benefits from an economic standpoint are minimal for our particular business. In fact, we estimate that displaced revenue will amount to $1,700,000 due to lost room (complimentary rooms, discounted rooms and inefficient arrival/departure patterns), food, beverage and conference center rental revenue. As an example, conference space will be required prior to and following the Championships for set up and breakdown. During this time, Vail Cascade is unable to utilize this space as a tool to sell hotel rooms, food and beverage to other groups. Since 70`7 of our annual occupancy is generated by group business, this is important to us. However, Vail Cascade, in an effort to be a responsible participant within the community, is willing to support this event. Of those uses previously described, our primary focus would be to accommodate the "in-house functions" which would have minimal or no impact upon parking requirements. Both "town wide events" and "special events" would represent a much lesser priority. As I have expressed to town representatives during our past meetings, we are not financially prepared to increase our capital commitment past current budget to improve the tennis facility as a permanent conference facility. We are not prepared, for example, to install permanent restrooms. Since we do not envision a frequent need to use the tennis facility for conference related functions, we have discussed with the town the possibility of amending the SDD to limit the number of functions (conference/trade shows) allowed by the town each year in the tennis facility as a means of limiting some of the life safety related capital improvements which would be required by a more permanent facility. I would expect that a maximum of six (which would probably exceed our needs) functions per year would allow us reasonable latitude to accommodate our needs. It should be kept in mind that use of the tennis facility is not uncomplicated since it requires costly ($10-15,000) covering of the court surfaces during each use, displacement of tennis members and financial concessions to them during special use periods, as well as other challenges which would make use of this space desirable only in a limited number of circumstances. We feel that the ability to use this space would make available to us a new market niche and enable us to accommodate those types of conferences requiring more facility than we currently have to offer. Vail Cascade currently offers 289 hotel-rooms, 70 rental condominiums and 20- 25,000 square feet of meeting space (varies winter to summer). Access to the tennis courts would provide an additional 28,000 square feet of facility. It would enable us to keep business in Vail which might otherwise be driven to Keystone Resort (77,000 square feet of meeting space, 16,000 of which is in one facility), Snowmass Conference Center (40,000 square feet) and other competitors. As an example, a member of our sales staff advised me today of a potential client (an Association) which has used the Snowmass Conference Center for the past five years and is looking for a new location. They would consider our facility for a July, 2000 conference. Without the tennis facility, we cannot accommodate this piece of business, but the client has expressed that we would be seriously considered if we could offer an additional 15,000 square feet of space. We have another potential piece of business for the month of 3 April, 1999 which will advise us pending the outcome of whether or not we can provide the tennis facility. Other examples of groups which we have lost due to a lack of space is attached. George, you requested that I provide an existing plan of the facility marked to indicate both the fire system design and the emergency lighting design. We are unable to provide this at this time since our director of resort maintenance is out of town until August 28. However, Mike McGee, along with other town staff members, has been directly involved in inspection of the facility and discussions with our Director of Resort Maintenance in developing life safety design options which would be acceptable in our facility. Mr. McGee has offered to attend the PEC hearing on Monday, August 24 to express his comfort level with design options to date. It would be helpful if we could receive feedback from the PEC on Monday, August 24 to determine if our making improvements to this facility is economically feasible so that we can hopefully keep this project moving forward in an effort to be sufficiently prepared for the Championships in January, 1999. Thanks again for your cooperation and assistance with this process. Should you have any que ns, please let me know. inc ely, ris a e Managing Director Vail Cascade Hotel and Club 4 9'a A- (,VAIL CASCADE HOTEL & CLUB December 4, 1998 Mr. George Ruther Town Planner Town of Vail 75 Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Re: Vail Cascade Club SDD Major Amendment Application (Tennis Courts)' Dear George: The, intent of this letter is to provide historical background and set forth conclusions regarding the anticipated impact upon the existing Vail Cascade Club parking facility from the occasional use of the Vail Cascade tennis court area by conferences. The use would be primarily for tradeshows and meetings. Since it is difficult to quantify statistically specific parking use throughout the year due to the diverse uses and the change in demand throughout the year by the various users, I have attempted to provide a conceptual rationale based upon historical trends. Following are bullet point comments which will hopefully offer some clarification to questions regarding parking: • Vail Cascade Hotel and Club (VCHC) offers 421 parking spaces on three parking levels. • VCHC currently provides 291 hotel rooms and suites. • VCHC has historically provided additional parking for the Penthouse Condominiums (8 units), The Vail Cascade Club, Colorado Mountain College, the Cascade Village Movie Theater and Clancy's Restaurant. • VCHC manages and controls all parking in this facility. • Parking requirements and demand vary continually throughout the year based primarily upon the following factors: 1. The season 2. Guest profile (group or transient guest) 3. Geographic profile of guest (Front Range/regional or national/ international destination traveler) • The parking situation at Vail Cascade is currently very manageable and during those few times during the year when parking demand is at capacity, management has the ability to relocate employee parking as needed. • Both Front Range and Colorado regional guests have a tendency to drive their own vehicles rather than shuttle to Vail. This creates parking demand. • Guests from outside of Colorado primarily use the airport shuttle service when travelling to Vail. This reduces parking demand. • During the months of January, February and March, when hotel occupancies typically range from 76-91 % approximately 85 % of all guests (both group and transient) use a shuttle service. The higher occupancy month of December also experiences this identical trend. This dramatically reduces demand for parking. 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail Colorado 81 657 • 970.476.7111 • Internet: www.vailcascade.com Guest Fax 970.479.7020 • Sales Fax 970.479.7025 • Fax on Demand 303.643.0199 DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS • In July and August, when hotel occupancies typically range from 71-86%, group business historically represents 75-85% of overall hotel occupancy. Of these group guests, approximately 75-85 % tend to use shuttle service. However, since the transient business is more regional in origin, 75-80% of those guests drive their own vehicles to Vail, creating more parking demand. • During the remaining months of April, May, June, September, October and November, resort occupancies range from 19-65 % (averaging 39 % throughout that period) and the mix of shuttle use versus vehicle use is insignificant pursuant to demand for parking. There are no parking issues during these months. Summarizing this information in a meaningful way as it relates to this request to expand the use of the tennis facility, there has never been a shortage of parking during the winter and shoulder season periods due to the hotel's marketing focus on attracting predominantly national and international group customers who have historically used shuttle service to Vail. The other factor relates to the lack of business demand during the shoulder months. The greatest demand in the parking facility is generated during the months of July and August when more of our guests drive vehicles from Front Range and regional markets within or near Colorado. The intention of VCHC management is to use this facility to assist in increasing hotel occupancies during those periods which have historically experienced minimal demand and lower occupancies (the shoulder seasons). These are also times when parking capacity is not an issue. The targeted use would not typically be during those months where the depth of demand is much higher. It is not intended that use would be frequent and it is anticipated that the users of the facility would be housed within the Vail Cascade Hotel and Club. In situations where users would be housed in outside lodging facilities, it would be set forth in advance and required that shuttle service be provided between those outside facilities and VCHC when appropriate. It is our perspective that approved use of this facility would not create unmanageable parking issues and should that potential exist in some specific situation, the ability exists to manage such a situation to an acceptable level. The benefit of such an arrangement would be to "level out" hotel occupancies throughout the year, increase business and attract additional visitors to Vail during typically slower business periods. I hope that this letter addresses appropriate parking concerns. 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Galen Aasland Allison Ochs Diane Golden Judy Rodriguez Ann Bishop Tom Weber Public Hearing 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a Type II Employee Housing Unit, at a proposed prima,?/secondary residence, located at 765 Forest Road / Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Village 6t Filing. Applicant: Nancy Adam, represented by Fritzlen, Pierce, Smith Architects Planner: Brent Wilson Tom Weber recused himself from this item. Brent Wilson gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for any applicant, public or Commissioners comments. There were no comments. Ann Bishop made a motion for approval in accordance with the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0-1. 2. A request for a minor subdivision of Lot 4, Spraddle Creek Estates, to revise the building envelope, located at 1094 Riva Glen/Lot 4, Spraddle Creek Estates. Applicant: Harvey Kinzelberg Planner: Jeff Hunt In Jeff Hunt's absence, George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 28, 1998 Hans Bergland, the Architect, showed a diagram of the request. Greg Moffet asked for any public, or Commissioner comments There were no comments. John Schofield made a motion for approval in accordance with the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 3. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a professional office in the Austria Haus, located at 242 East Meadow DO Part of Tract C., Block 5D, Vail Village 1St Filing. Applicant: Ginger Tofferi Planner: George Ruther George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for applicant, public or Commissioner comments. There were no comments. John Schofield made a motion for approval, in accordance with the findings on page 4 of the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 4. A request for a major amendment to SDD #4, to allow for the use of the tennis facility for special events and conference facilities, located at 1300 Westhaven Dr. Cascade Village Area A. Applicant: Vail Cascade Hotel and Club, represented by Chris Hanen Planner: George Ruther George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet stated for the record that there was no public present and he then asked if the applicant had anything to add. Chris Hanen said the focus was for the off-season and there would be shuttle arrangements made to off-set any parking problems, since we control the parking. He said the impetus would be to compete with Keystone or other areas for conferences. Galen Aasland asked what recourse the Town would have if the parking got out of hand. Chris Hanen said he would hope the Town would address problems with us and we would respond. John Schofield asked about 18-wheelers. Chris Hanen stated there would be no 18-wheelers. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 28, 1998 Tom Weber asked why it was an accessory use and not a conditional use. George Ruther said it was an accessory use, since there were additional conference rooms on site. Diane Golden asked what the response of the tennis members had been. Chris Hanen said the members didn't appreciate it and there was a misunderstanding that this would be a profit to us. He said they would only be relocating people for a 3-4 day period of time and the facility would be used on a very select basis. John Schofield made a motion for approval in accordance with the staff memo. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 5. A request for a minor alteration in the CC2 Zone District, located at 520 E. Lionshead Circle / Lionshead Center Condominium #306. Applicant: Robert Presson Planner: Allison Ochs Allison Ochs gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant, public or Commissioners had any comments. There were no comments. Ann Bishop made a motion for approval in accordance with the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 6. A request to amend 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 TABLED UNTIL JANUARY 11, 1999 7. A request for a major amendment to SDD #4, to allow for a fractional fee club and a change to the approved Development Plan, located at 1325 Westhaven Dr., Westhaven Condominium Cascade Village Area A. Applicant: Gerald L. Wurhmann, represented by Robby Robinson Planner: George Ruther Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 28, 1998 TABLED UNTIL JANUARY 11, 1999 8. A request for a worksession to discuss a proposed arena expansion at the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 East Lionshead Circle/ Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District, represented by Odell Architects Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL JANUARY 11, 1999 Galen Aasland made a motion to table items #6, #7 and #8. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 9. A request to amend the Vail Village Master Plan, regarding building height guidelines. Applicant: Zehren & Associates Planner: George Ruther WITHDRAWN 10. Information Update George Ruther reminded the PEC that there would be a joint worksession with the Town Council on January 12th at 2:00 p.m., regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Marriott and the P.A. Zone District amendments. 11. Approval of December 14, 1998 minutes. Galen Aasland had changes. John Schofield made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Galen Aasland seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Galen Aasland made a motion to adjourn. Tom Weber seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 28, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: November 23, 1998 SUBJECT: A request for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a "transportation business" within Special Development District # 4 / Cascade Village Hotel & Club, located at 1300 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village Area A. Applicant: Westrac, Inc. dba Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates, P.C. Planner: George Ruther 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Thrifty Car Rental business within the Cascade Village Hotel & Club. The proposed operation would be housed in a small 8'x 8' office space existing within the hotel. The car rental operation would provide a maximum of twelve rental cars. The applicant is proposing to retain four reserved parking spaces on site to be used primarily for the cleaning and exchange of rental cars. The proposed (on-site) rental car storage area is currently owned and operated by the Cascade Club Hotel & Club and used to meet the parking demands of the hotel. The applicant anticipates that at no time will there be more than 12 rental cars parked in the structure at a time. II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS The review criteria and findings for a request for a conditional use permit are outlined in Section 12-16-6. A. Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning & Environmental Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use: 1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town. The applicant is proposing to operate a car rental business out of the Cascade Hotel and Club. The car rental business would be comprised of a small administrative office within an existing space in the hotel and the storage of 12 rental vehicles in the existing parking structure on-site. Staff believes that the proposed use would have no negative impacts on the existing use or the development objectives of the Town. Staff does believe, however, that in order for the use to be compatible, a finding must be made that adequate rental vehicle storage and other necessary business needs have been provided. f:\everyone\pec\memos\98\thrifty4 1 r A review of the Town's files including all special development district amendments and building permits issued for Area A within the Cascade Special Development District reveals a surplus in the parking requirement. According to the Town's information, a total of 421 parking spaces are contained within the existing structure. Given the existing uses, 36 of the spaces remain available. Therefore, the 12 spaces requested for use by the applicant is acceptable. Should this conditional use permit be approved, a total of 24 parking spaces will remain available for future allocation. 2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs. Staff believes that the proposed request for a conditional use permit would have no negative effects on the above-described criteria. 3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas. The applicant is proposing to store rental vehicles within the existing parking structure on-site when the vehicles are not in use. According to the existing uses approved for the Cascade Village Special Development District, 36 parking spaces are available for allocation within the existing parking facilities on site. Staff believes it is important to provide the vehicle storage spaces on site and not attempt to rely upon a "managed" parking solution. Historically, "managed" parking solutions have not been effective and are very difficult to enforce; thus resulting in failure. 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff believes that the proposed request for a conditional use permit would have no negative effects on the above-described criteria. Each of the required vehicle storage spaces within the structure is paved and fully screened from the public right- of-way. Additionally, staff believes that 12 vehicles is not an excessive number and will adequately provide for the proposed use. B. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings before granting a conditional use permit: 1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of this Title and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this Title. f:\everyone\pec\memos\98\thrifty4 2 III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Thrifty Car Rental business in the Cascade Village Hotel & Club. Staff's recommendations are based upon our review of the criteria outlined in Section III of this memorandum. Staff believes that given the availability of adequate on-site rental vehicle storage, the use would not result in serious negative impacts inconsistent with the Town's development objectives. Should the Planning & Environmental Commission choose to approve the request for the conditional use permit, staff would recommend that the Commission make the following findings: 1. That the proposed location of the car rental business is in accordance with the purposes of the Zoning Regulations and the purposes of Special Development District #4 (Cascade Village). 2. That the proposed location of the car rental business and the condition under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity of the Cascade Hotel & Club. 3. That the proposed car rental business will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Regulations. Should the Planning & Environmental Commission choose to approve the request for a conditional use permit, staff would recommend that Commission place the following condition upon the approval: 1. That prior to the conditional use permit approval becoming effective, the applicant amend Special Development District No.4, Cascade Club, pursuant to the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations. f:\everyone\pec\memos\98\thrifty4 3 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION November 23, 1998 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Moffet Galen Aasland Russ Forrest John Schofield Dominic Mauriello Diane Golden Brent Wilson . Ann Bishop Allison Ochs Tom Weber Judy Rodriguez Brian Doyon Public Hearina 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a variance from Sections 11-4C-17 and 11-4C-18 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an arcade wall sign in excess of 20 square feet and window signage in excess of two per frontage, located at 2161 N. Frontage Road West / A portion of Lot 2A, Vail das Schone 3`d Filing. Applicant: Half Moon Saloon Planner: Allison Ochs Allison Ochs gave an overview of the staff memo. Maggie Hurley, an owner of the Half Moon Saloon, gave the chronology of the name change from the Jackalope to Half Moon Saloon. She said she was told by the staff that there would be no problem with replacing the sign and it would be staff approved. She said her sign company submitted the sign application in early October to replace the existing sign, but staff discovered the sign from 10 years ago was illegal. She said they were set to apply two months ago, but now the sign would not be up until Christmas. She said at the point they were told the sign was illegal, they were told a variance was possible. She said a sign half the size of the existing sign would not be effective, so they went ahead with the variance process adding another 3-4 weeks onto this timing. She said had she known this would be denied, to cut the losses, she would have gone with the smaller sign. She said she felt it an extenuating circumstances, as we were going to replace an existing sign were told this would not be a problem. She said that because of the set back windows, the storefront needed identification. Justin Hurley stated that he measured some existing signs in front of City Market. Dominic Mauriello said City Market signs were exactly 20 sq. ft., but since they were owners as well as tenants, they were allowed directory signs. Greg Moffet said that prior to the institution of the sign code, many variances were allowed, but since the sign code, there have been no variances granted. 1 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23. 1998 Justin Hurley said this had been a waste of our time, since we were told to go ahead. Maggie Hurley said the owner of the West Vail Mall had ok'd the sign. Greg Moffet asked for any public comment. There was no public comment. Tom Weber said there obviously was miscommunication between the applicant and the staff. Justin Hurley said businesses in the West Vail Mall needed to be seen from the highway. Tom Weber said the PEC could not give special treatment above the neighbors. Justin Hurley said his business was larger and with a higher rent then the neighbors. Tom Weber said having higher rent doesn't grant you more sign and that maybe staff wasn't clear that the name was being changed. Brian Doyon said this was a problem of the system, with not enough people to enforce the code, but he felt the PEC needed to agree with staff, unless we can come up with a reason. Brent Wilson said Gart was allowed 44 sq. ft., since they were an anchor of the mall. Brian Doyon said he was against the logos on all the windows. John Schofield said laws do change over the years and this was similar to speeding on the Frontage Road until you get caught. He agreed with Brian that logos on every window was too much. Ann Bishop said she was in favor of granting a variance because of the Gart sign and also how much the business needed the sign. Diane Golden said the temporary sign pops out and you can see it from the road. She said that the temporary sign was conforming and agreed not to grant the variance. Greg Moffet said the elected officials voted on the Gart sign being larger and all the other signs needed to be the set size and because this was a very custom piece of legislation, he wouldn't be able to vote in favor of granting this. John Schofield made a motion for denial. Diane Golden seconded the motion. Greg Moffet asked for any further discussion. Tom Weber said he was in favor of putting the logos on the doors for identification, since they were the equivalent of three tenant spaces. Brian Doyon agreed with Tom's comments. John Schofield amended his motion to allow logos on the entry doors. 2 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 Diane Golden seconded the amended motion. The motion was denied by a vote of 6-0, with the door logos approved. 2. A request for a Conditional Use Permit, to allow for a "transportation business" within SDD #4, located at 1295 S. Frontage Road/Cascade Village. Applicant: Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates Planner: George Ruther/Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for any applicant or public comment. There were no comments. Ann Bishop had no comments. Diane Golden asked about the parking allocation. Dominic Mauriello gave the parking allocation and explained the mixed use credit and that there were 36 available parking spaces. He stated that there were numerous parking spaces fenced off in the garage and that there were no spaces designated for specific uses. John Schofield asked if it was the intent to have a specific 12 spaces or take any 12 that are available. Dominic Mauriello said 3-4 spaces were designated and the remaining were not designated. Diane Golden asked if it was the applicant's responsibility to get the area cleaned up. Dominic Mauriello said it was up to the landlord, but that cars would be detailed in a corner of the garage. John Schofield asked with car washing on site, would there be a problem with ice and he said that detailing needed special equipment. Brian Doyon said detailing required a van, which would lose the circulation flow. Dominic Mauriello said the PEC could add a condition to require servicing be contained in a parking space. Brian Doyon asked when the fencing would be taken down. Dominic Mauriello said to tie a condition to remedy any problems. Brian Doyon said he didn't want to see 36 spaces turn into 45 because of servicing the vehicles. Tom Weber asked the applicant to explain the detailing. 3 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23; 1998 Jeff, from Thrifty Car Rental, explained that the detailing would entail Windex, and Amoral, and that the vacuuming and car washing would take place at the Phillips 66 station. He also said the spaces would not be totally allocated. Greg Moffet stated for the record that his company did business with the applicant, but he saw no conflict. He also said that the Code allowed for this kind of conditional use. Brian Doyon made a motion for approval with one condition, in accordance with the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 3. Review and provide a final recommendation on the Lionshead Master Plan. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello, representing the Lionshead Master Plan Team Dominic Mauriello stated the biggest change was the introduction of graphics into the document and the major deletion was the tennis court site. He then said the idea was to take this to the Town Council Dec. 1s'. Ethan Moore, with Design Workshop, mentioned that some of the comments from the PEC were not yet incorporated into the document, such as strengthening the language regarding the undergrounding of 1-70, but that the comments would be incorporated. He said Galen had comments relating to two graphics showing a 2nd alternative to the parking alternative on the Lions Pride Building and the day lot vertical study showing potential impact. He said the text addressed the views and noise concerns. He said the motion to approve could be made contingent on these comments being added. Greg Moffet asked if the increased building heights on the north and west ends had been addressed. Ethan Moore said they needed to be reevaluated because of the desirability of housing, but not at the expense of quality. He said If housing could be successfully integrated, then it should be done as long as it didn't sacrifice quality. He said that commercial development was talked about for the west end, which was the appropriate place for this to happen. Greg Moffet asked what the Council's concept of conditional use permits for additional building height in west end and along the S. Frontage Rd. was and if it was in this document. Dominic Mauriello said there was no language in the plan that addressed this detail. Greg Moffet asked if any there was any change on upper floor setbacks beyond the first floor and that he was concerned about light and air if sections of the buildings are 30' high above the ground for north/south oriented buildings. 4 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 Ethan Moore said that mandatory stepbacks would make sure the building steps back with the light coming into the space remaining unchanged. He said the stepbacks would introduce a higher lever of diversity. Tom Weber said you would not be able step back existing buildings. Greg Moffet said since 40% of the building could be 30' high from street level, you would have a lot more shade with a north/south orientation and the problem was that a taller building height would have a lot more shade. Ethan Moore said it paralleled the sun moving across the sky with the north/south orientation and that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there would be sunlight streaming directly down the street. Tom Weber questioned what was going on with doing away with GRFA and being controlled with density. Dominic Mauriello said the GRFA pertained to residential uses and that there was an ongoing discussion with Council regarding GRFA. Tom Weber said to do away with GRFA in this circumstance. Ethan Moore said Council wants to raise GRFA, so it no longer represents the primary building constraint. He said the 2.5:1 ratio would not be restrictive or present constraints. Tom Weber said the sketches are to sell the master plan rather than engage the owner. He then asked about snowmelting on TOV property. Russ Forrest said specific improvements would use different financing from appropriate contributions. He said the first step was for it to be implemented by the Town with cooperation from the adjacent property owners. Tom Weber said there were more "shoulds" than "shalls" in the document which created a less definitive document. He then suggested to change the language to shall, where possible. Russ Forrest said the DRB was wrestling with the Design Guidelines now and trying to decide where it was appropriate to have "should" or "shall." Brian Doyon was concerned with the site guidelines and that the original intent was to tone down the hardscapes. He said all the graphics, 8.2 and 8.3, show trees and are contradictory and he said the word should is not what we want in our guidelines. Russ Forrest asked the PEC if the verbal matched the pictures, would that be acceptable. He said one of the goals was to remove landscaping buffers from the retail fronts. Brian Doyon said the secondary mall areas are all outlined by trees, but there was no requirement for that. Tom Weber stated if we needed landscape requirements in there, we needed to state that. 5 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 Brian Doyon said the master plan says we could have pavement but this it says 20% should be landscaping, yet there is no requirement for landscape materials or hardscape, so there needs to be stronger landscape language in the design guidelines. Dominic Mauriello asked for examples in writing, so we don't miss the mark the next time. John Schofield asked about the 1-70 issue and along those lines, why his 1-70 comments didn't make it into the draft. Greg Moffet said he can't tell if any of our comments made it into this draft. Ethan Moore said he will incorporate some stronger language, the north day lot, alternative graphics, office space on the west side, and the potential of increased height on the north side. He said future development on 1-70 and taller building heights on the South Frontage Road have not been addressed, and so he suggested for the PEC to make that part of their approval. He also said there should be stronger language in the recommendation to have taller building heights on the west end. Ann Bishop asked if Mr. Lamont's suggestions had been incorporated into the document. Russ Forrest said, no, since staff didn't agree with the his views on the North Day Lot and the west end parking. Ethan Moore said the primary focus of this draft was the completion and addition of all the graphics. Russ Forrest said another of Jim Lamont's comments had to do with the wetlands area by the Born Free lift and that staff wanted to keep the bridge in and Jim wanted to take it out as a restoration project. John Schofield said there should be a review of the parking pay-in-lieu language. He said the one section he disagreed with and strongly urged action on was to get the DDA in place before the Broomfield issue was settled. He said if we don't put it in place, we will lose so much and he felt strongly that it should have been acted on 6 months ago. He said the DDA should be formed immediately. He said building height was touched on and PEC was unanimous. He said to take a hard look at that again and strongly agreed with eliminating GRFA. He said that some language indicated a possible reduction in parking requirements and he would like to see that ,Language removed. Dominic Mauriello said the intent was if a project didn't generate additional parking, more parking wouldn't be assessed. Ann Bishop said it was a good document and everyone should be commended, but she would have liked to have had Mr. Lamont's comments beforehand to compare them. She said it was subject to what we were going to staple to it and so she was in favor of it. She said she wants to approve it, to get it going. Diane Golden said her fellow commissioners had worked hard on their comments and recommendations and she had no further comments. 6 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Jim Lamont, East Village Homeowner's Association, advised the PEC to see the final draft to sign off on. He said from the homeowners standpoint, the delivery access should be equally shared for the Dobson Ice Rink and the Civic Center. He said loading and delivery on the Phase 3 site would free up Dobson. He said there should be a public open space where the community could come together south of the Civic Center. He said the wetland area was in two component parts. He explained the road to the play area on a graphic. He said Rotary could put in a pedestrian path which could be looped, to afford rehabbing the wetland and also create a place where people could go in circles. He said he would like to see the language changed relative to that parcel. He suggested that the views over the Lionshead Parking Structure be maintained so people have a reason to pull off the Interstate to see the interior of the community. He said height should be limited here, as it was in Ford Park and this was the only other place to get a feel for the mountain from the interstate. He said he was concerned with heights and mass along the Frontage Roads. He said more heights could be added if they were more articulated along the high speed corridors. He said it was just the wall effect he was getting nervous about. He said he would like to see the GRFA system stay, but that it should be modified and increased. He said to make sure the design guidelines take up where the zoning drops off. He reminded the PEC that the design based system lasted 6 months without GRFA. He said he was in favor of loosening up GRFA and beefing up the design guidelines, but you have to prove that we can get a balanced development. Greg Moffet asked if Council had received Jim's comments. Dominic Mauriello said, yes, several weeks ago. Jim Lamont said the plan doesn't succeed on the west end. He said there needs to be language in to make it a mixed-use village, with parking off to the side, without parking under projects to free up the awful grid. He suggested a middle class village that includes timeshare and commercial, with no-view space as offices. He said the 5-6 acres towards the west end needs to be proved, as it left him flat. He said it was an area for affordable housing, and for hotels, but it didn't give a sense of hope for an urban center. He said it was a bit late for design alternatives, but we ought to think about what would give excitement to the west end. He said we needed to create a major urban center, not to be close enough to the lifts, but close enough to warrant excitement. He said these were the most critical elements and although this was an exemplary job to satisfy us, it didn't have the "umpf." Dave Corbin, from Vail Associates, said we could tweak this plan ad nauseum forever. He encouraged the PEC to generally approve it to Council to keep it moving. He said to identify those specific shortcoming areas in generalized ways and acknowledge what we have is workable. Greg Moffet agreed with Jim that the west end needed to create an opportunity to match the competition, perhaps getting rid of the sewage plant. He summarized that: • he would like to see some recommendation on the landscape issues per Brian's concern. That there were parking, pay-in-lieu, the immediacy of DDA, the addressing of GRFA and 1-70 concerns per John. • There needs to be a compulsion on any north/south orientation with new construction on the core site. 7 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 • Need to be consistent to aggressively step back, with a mandatory 16' step back. • That Map "W" is entirely too restrictive and to either start over, or throw it out, because if it is approved it suggests that other sites are not appropriate for housing. • That specific conditional use permits be issued for heights to go up one floor for offices, as distinct from commercial, in the west end and along the frontage road. Greg Moffet said the streets were considerably narrower, and so 16' stepbacks were necessary. He said, to the extent that we can create streets with a north/south orientation, we should do so to create a greater sense of light on the ground. Tom Weber disagreed. Greg Moffet said we need the ability to look to the mountain and see a hill and so we need to keep heights low enough to maintain a connection to draw everything together. Dave Corbin showed his plans that had non-straight corridors, similar to Bridge Street. He said he would have to take one of the penetrations out to keep building mass if they were forced to step back. Greg Moffet said he objected to a solid two story mass and we can't put 2nd and 3`d story bridges. He said Council took off height for light and air, but by putting bridges you maintain mass. John Schofield disagreed with a 2nd level bridge comment by Greg. Geoff Wright said the most important concern for his condo owners was a large mass in front of them and the overall ridge height. Russ Forrest stated the connection to the mountain needed to be maintained. Greg Moffet said we need to overlay and fix map "W." Jim Lamont said we need to integrate to get housing into the core area, but the message ought to be sent-to get on-site housing, as well as mixed into the community. John Schofield made a motion for approval of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan subject to the following nine (9) changes: 1. Change language in the site development guidelines to state that landscaping shall 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 undergrounding of the 1-70 corridor and use of the air rights above. 8 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23; 1998 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 modification/increase 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 infill areas. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 4. Information Update 5. Approval of November 9, 1998 minutes. Ann Bishop made a motion to approve the amended minutes. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Ann Bishop made a motion to adjourn. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. 9 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes November 23, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: October 26, 1998 SUBJECT: A request for a major amendment to Special Development District No 4, Cascade Village, to allow a "transportation business" as a conditional use in the district, and a request for a conditional use permit to allow for a Thrifty Car Rental business in the Cascade Village Hotel & Club, located at 1300 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village Area A. Applicant: Westrac, Inc. dba Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates, P.C. Planner: George Ruther 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates, P.C., is proposing a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village and pending the outcome of the major amendment, requesting a conditional use permit. The proposed amendment would add a "transportation business" as an allowed conditional use, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit, within the Cascade Village Special Development District. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Thrifty Car Rental business within the Cascade Village Hotel & Club. If the major amendment is approved, the applicant wishes operate a car rental business out of the hotel. The proposed operation would be housed in a small 8' x 8' office space existing within the hotel. The car rental operation would provide a maximum of twelve rental cars that would be stored on-site within the existing underground parking structure. The proposed rental car storage area is currently owned and operated by the Cascade Club Hotel & Club and used to meet the parking demands of the hotel. The applicant anticipates that at no time will there be more than 4-6 rental cars parked in the structure at a time. Should additional parking become required, the applicant has indicated that the increased demand for parking will be provided off-site. II. BACKGROUND According to Section 12-9A-2 (Definitions) of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations, a major amendment to a special development district is defined as, in part, "Any proposal to change uses; increase GRFA; change the number of dwelling or accommodation units; modify, enlarge, or expand any special development district." i Since the applicant is proposing to change the uses allowed in the Special Development District, the staff has determined that this request is a major amendment. Section 12-16-1 of the Zoning Regulations describes the purpose of a conditional use in zone districts and land use development. According to Section 12-16-1, the purpose of a conditional use is, "In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this Title, specified uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review and evaluation so that they maybe located properly with respect to the purposes of this Title and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this Chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding properties and the Town at large. Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions and limitations as the Town may prescribe to ensure that the location and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with development objectives of the Town and will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied. (Ord. 8(1973) § 18.100)." According to Ordinance No 8, Series of 1995, allowed conditional uses in Area A (Cascade Hotel & Club) of Special Development District No. 4 include: A wellness center, ? Fractional fee ownership, Special attraction, ? Ski lifts, Public parks and recreational facilities, and ? Major arcades with no street frontage on the public way. All conditional uses shall be reviewed per the procedures as outlined in Chapter 16, Section 12 of the Zoning Regulations. The applicant proposes to add transportation business to the list of allowed conditional uses. III. MAJOR AMENDMENT REVIEW CRITERIA The review procedures and criteria for major amendments to established special development districts is prescribed in Section 12-9A-10 (amendment procedures) and Section 12-9A-8 (design criteria) of the Zoning Regulations. Section 12-9A-8 provides nine principal criteria that the Planning & Environmental Commission and the Town Council shall use in evaluating the merits of amending a special development district. It shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that the proposal complies with each of the criteria, that one or more of the criteria are not applicable to the amendment proposal, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. Staff has reviewed each of the criteria and believes that only the following two criteria are directly relevant to this application: 2 Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. Staff Response: A "transportation business" or car rental business is not an unheard of use in association with a hotel or similar type of lodging business. The two uses are compatible with one another, and when properly provided for and operated, should not result in negative impacts. The provision of a car rental business within a lodging business is simply another amenity provided to the guests and patrons much like ski rental or restaurant dining. Staff believes that the proposal to amend the special development district to include "transportation business" as a conditional use is both reasonable and appropriate and that the conditional use permit process adequately addresses potential issues. The conditional use permit process enables the Town to review a request for the use to assure compatibility and harmonious development with surrounding and existing uses. This process permits the Town to place conditions on the use to ensure that the location and operation of said use would not be detrimental to other existing or potential uses or the Town's development objectives. Parking & Loading: Compliance with the parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of the Zoning Regulations. Staff Response: Nearly all uses within a special development district result in impacts on parking and loading. Given the serious negative impacts that result from inadequate parking facilities, staff believes that all uses within a special development district must be able to accommodate the parking demand they create. In the case of a car rental business, the demand for parking created by the use is not necessarily generated by the customers. Instead, the demand for parking results from the need for adequate vehicle storage. Staff believes that if the demand for parking can be adequately addressed to ensure that no negative impacts will result, that it would not be unreasonable nor inappropriate to allow a car rental business as a conditional use at the Cascade Hotel & Club. IV. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS The review criteria and findings for a request for a conditional use permit are outlined in Section 12-16-6. A. Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning & Environmental Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use: 1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town. The applicant is proposing to operate a car rental business out of the Cascade Hotel and Club. The car rental business would be comprised of a small administrative office within an existing space in the hotel and the storage of 4-6 rental vehicles in the existing parking structure on-site. The applicant has indicated that as many as 12 rental vehicles may be available at one time. Staff believes that the proposed 3 use would have no negative impacts on the existing use or the development objectives of the Town. As stated in the section above, a car rental business operating out of a hotel is not unheard of. Staff does believe however, that in order for the use to be compatible, adequate provision for rental vehicle storage and other necessary business needs must be provided. 2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs. Staff believes that the proposed request for a conditional use permit would have no negative effects on the above-described criteria. 3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas. The applicant is proposing to store the rental vehicles within the existing parking structure on-site when the vehicles are not in use. The anticipated need for vehicle storage would be between 4-12 parking spaces. According to the existing uses approved for the Cascade Village Special Development District, all of the existing parking facilities on site are beyond capacity. In order for the staff to support the proposed conditional use request, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to provide at least 12 new parking spaces on-site. Staff believes it is important to provide the vehicle storage spaces on site and not attempt to rely upon a "managed" parking solution. Historically, "managed" parking solutions have not been effective and are very difficult to enforce; thus resulting in failure. 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff believes that the proposed request for a conditional use permit would have no negative effects on the above-described criteria. B. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings before granting a conditional use permit: 1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of this Title and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this Title. 4 V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends approval of the applicant's request for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, to allow a "transportation business" as a conditional use in the district, and recommends denial of the request for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Thrifty Car Rental business in the Cascade Village Hotel & Club. Staff's recommendations are based upon our review of the criteria outlined in Sections III and IV of this memorandum. With regard to the conditional use permit request, staff believes that in the absence of adequate on-site rental vehicle storage, the use would result in serious negative impacts inconsistent with the Town's development objectives. Should the Planning & Environmental Commission choose to recommend approval of the request for the major amendment to the Vail Town Council, staff would recommend that the Commission make the following finding: 1. That the addition of a "transportation business is both a reasonable and appropriate conditional use when conducted in association with a hotel or similar type of lodging business in the district and when adequate provisions for the operation of the use are provided. Should the Planning & Environmental Commission choose to deny the request for the conditional use permit, staff would recommend that the Commission make the following finding: 1. That the proposed car rental business and the proposed operation thereof is not in compliance with the parking and loading requirements of the Town of Vail and that due to the lack of adequate rental vehicle storage, the use would be detrimental to the existing and surrounding uses in the vicinity of the Cascade Village Hotel & Club. Should the Planning & Environmental Commission choose to approve the request for a conditional use permit, staff would recommend that Commission place the following conditions upon the approval: 1. That prior to the conditional use permit approval becoming effective, the applicant amend Special Development District No.4, Cascade Club, pursuant to the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations. 2. That the applicant's proposal adhere to the following standards: A. All vehicles shall be parked upon approved paved parking areas; B. All vehicles shall be adequately screened from public rights of way and adjacent properties, consisting of landscaping and berms, in combination with walls and fences, where deemed necessary to reduce the deleterious effects of vehicle storage; 5 C. The number, size and location of vehicles 06'abitted wbe swed'shall-be ' determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission based on the i adequacy of`the„site -for vehicle,stpr ~qe; Gonsider~tjon'shali•be given ao the adequacy of landscaping and other screening methods to prevent impacts to adjacent properties and other commercial and/or residential uses; D. Parking associated Viith transportation businesses shall not reduce or compromise the parking required for other uses on-site. A, 1 6 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION October 26, 1998 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Moffet Dominic Mauriello Galen Aasland Jeff Hunt Diane Golden (left at 5pm) Allison Ochs John Schofield George Ruther Ann Bishop Tom Moorhead Tom Weber Judy Rodriguez Brian Doyon (left at 3:55pm) Public Hearing 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet asked for a motion to table item #6 on the agenda, at the applicant's request. John Schofield made a motion to table item #6. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. Scott Bloom gave an update on the Vail '99 Championships. 1. A request for a worksession to review and provide comments on the proposed Lionshead Master Plan. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Lionshead Master Plan Team Dominic Mauriello stated that this was a worksession intended for discussion by the Commission and input from the public. Ethan Moore, from Design Workshop, said he would explain to everyone the substance of the plan and that he was looking for input. Dominic Mauriello stated, for the record, that a letter was received from Art Abplanalp and distributed to the PEC members at the pre-meeting. Ethan Moore said the existing reinforcement of the Lionshead pedestrian circulation was incorporated into the Master Plan, with an emphasis on an unbroken pedestrian corridor, which didn't exist today. He then went over the layout, using overheads. He said the first component was, in a conceptual sense, to complete the connection to Vail Village. He then explained the Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 1 Civic Center Complex with an architectural connection to Dobson and the Library. Tom Weber asked about the importance of the Civic Center. Russ Forrest said this was originally an idea when the Library was constructed, as a community hub area. Ethan Moore then continued with the functionality of the area. He said the Rec District said there was a need for a drop-off associated with Dobson. He went over the drop-off points and said that the new entrance to Dobson on East Lionshead Circle would be downplayed as a drop-off area. He also said that emergency vehicle access to Vail International would be cut off and so a new access was needed to the east of Dobson or from the Frontage Road. Ethan Moore stated that for the first time, the structure was full once at night last year. He then said that before housing or anything else is considered on top of the structure, the parking capability needed to be exhausted. He said, per Public Works, that 15 - 20 times per year the parking overflows onto the S. Frontage Road and there might be a demand to add a deck and that over time, two decks could be added. Diane Golden said the Rec District wanted to put a gymnasium on the east end of Dobson and that parents needed to see small children get out of the car and go the their facility. Russ Forrest said he met with Piet Pieters about adding the gymnastic facility component to the Civic Center site. Ethan Moore said there were competing uses, and that the structure should not go higher than 3 stories, or proportionately it would be too large. He said the additional stories could be accessed through the structure, or by stairs. John Schofield asked about a study regarding upper level retail, where the housing was proposed. Ethan Moore explained that a strong pedestrian corridor was the goal in this area and our retails have shown that retail which is separated from the pedestrian is problematic. He said service vehicles have been removed, as well as the shuttles and skier drop-off. He said by doing this, a strong pedestrian plaza with a vehicular crossing had been created, instead of the other way around. He explained the service and loading area, saying the snow dump from the structure needed to be addressed. He explained how the residential traffic would exit the area and there would be an opportunity to gate the through traffic, but that some enforcement would be required. He said the Frontage Road would be doubled in width, using acceleration/deceleration lanes with a landscape divider. He then explained the Gore Creek corridor with proposed nature trails having a passive use or a wetland riparian use. He said it would be ADA accessible with a non- asphalt surface, such as crushed rock. Dominic Mauriello said Art Abplanalp had concerns with this wetland area, as addressed in his letter. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 2 Ethan Moore explained the interior retail mall of Lionshead. He said a pedestrian loop around the ski yard is needed to be strengthened. He said in order to have a connection between the retail core and the ski yard, it needed to be visually tied together with a stairway. Ethan Moore said the 10' setback in the CC2 would be eliminated in some areas by establishing build-to-lines. He said a small ice rink could happen in the central pedestrian plaza and that Montaneros and the Concert Hall Plaza should get together and create a functional pedestrian corridor to the west of Lionshead. He then explained the North Day Lot Transit Center. He said 18-20 Pepsi size trucks could be accommodated in this facility. Brian Doyon suggested a one-way street on West Lionshead Loop to prevent traffic congestion. Ethan Moore said that Public Works liked the realigning of the Frontage Road, as-it would take up slack in their bus route. He said that Geoff Wright said the noise issue associated with this transportation facility, needed a strong landscape buffer and noise buffer for the Landmark development. Greg Moffet asked if we were prejudicing against the VA housing on this site, with a PEC approval. Ethan Moore explained housing could be on top and gave the example of European centers that were roofed. He said you could excavate down a plate for parking. He said the program here was given priority, but it wouldn't preclude building on top. He said this would remove the access in front of the Landmark's Building, that VA was letting the Landmark use. He then explained the connection needed for the Lionsquare Lodge. As for West Lionshead, he said VA needed 1 Y2 acres for their cat fueling operation and that the triangle of land created next to Vail Spa by the realignment of the Frontage Road would be perfect for office space. He said the west end would provide for seasonal employee housing, to replace the beds lost (110 beds) in the Sunbird Lodge. He said the Forest Road homeowners wanted the cats to go away and the alternate cat route might not be on Forest Road. He said however, that the alignment of Forest Road had some flexibility. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Tom Weber asked about the snowmelt systems and he didn't think snowmelting was the best solution for all areas of Lionshead. Ethan Moore explained that only the primary mall would be recommended for snowmelt. Tom Weber said snowmelt benefits steep grade issues and that he would like to have the portals and gateways more subtle in nature, rather than created by a building. Dominic Mauriello said the DRB was the other body reviewing the design guidelines. Tom Weber asked how the Town determined average building heights, as it was confusing. Ethan Moore said they were looking into that. Brian Doyon had no comments and stated he would provide his comments as part of the DRB review. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 3 John Schofield said the Forest Road folks wanted them to take a look at the tennis courts. Ethan Moore said there was a concern about development occurring on the tennis court site and also snow cats on their road. He said there would be development pressure on the site and if development was being considered on this private property, it would be appropriate to provide criteria to evaluate a rezoning request. The master plan is not providing recommendations for specific uses on the property. He said he questioned it being associated with recreational usage with skiing on the mountain, as the Forest Road homeowners suggested in their letter. John Schofield said one of the ground rules was no net loss of parking . Brian Doyon left at 3:55 p.m. John Schofield said undergrounding 1-70 should be incorporated into the Master Plan, as it related to this plan. Galen Aasland asked about the sales tax base and asked if property taxes would increase. Russ Forrest said a menu of financing would be provided to help fund public improvements. Galen Aasland asked about sales tax revenues. Russ Forrest said Stan Bernstein had done an analysis of sales tax and property taxes. Galen Aasland asked about the speed limit changes proposed on the Frontage Road. Ethan Moore said that would be a function of Public Works, as well as the circulation issues and increase in traffic. He said the plan does not make any speed limit recommendations. Galen Aasland said the PEC agreed on changing the language in the Design Guidelines to read "to create a cohesive resort and community environment." He said he would like to see a graphic supporting the Forest Road changes for solo cats, as well as a graphic showing office space or the north day lot and the Lions Pride Building North-South connection. He said the report was well done, as well as the Design Guidelines first part, but he said the second part just maintains correct status quo in mountain resort design. He felt it should instead develop a framework for better developments. He said he would like to see something that encourages why we came to Vail. Ethan Moore said the DRB felt dictating a theme with too much detail was inappropriate and agreed with Galen's statements. Ann Bishop commended everyone for their cooperative effort and would prefer a quick time table. She also said she did not understand Mr. Abplanalp's letter. Russ Forrest said we anticipate a change in zoning on the tennis court ag/open space site and therefore, wanted to provide some guidance for future rezonings. Tom Moorhead said the Town Council said they were requested to ignore the tennis courts in this process, as it pertained to this Master Plan. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 4 Russ Forrest said it would be an issue raised with the Town Council for their review. Diane Golden had no comments. Greg Moffet asked about the north/south orientation preference and where it was in the document. Ethan Moore said it was in the body of the document in Chapter 4. Dominic Mauriello said it was linked to a previous building height scenario, but still remained an element of the plan. Greg Moffet said it should be a ground rule. Russ Forrest said the document should reference the north/south orientation and be emphasized. Greg Moffet asked for a graphic on the North Day Lot to show housing and that we should revisit the building height on the west end of Lionshead land areas on the perimeter, to allow for greater . height. Dominic Mauriello said Council left open the building height on the perimeter of Lionshead. Tom Weber said the building height should be increased in those areas. Greg Moffet said the consensus of the PEC was to increase the height on the perimeter and we should take the opportunity to push the issue. Russ Forrest said we would raise this to Council next Tuesday to look at another plate higher. Greg Moffet said float the balloon and raise heights on the whole periphery. 2. A rezoning and major subdivision for property previously unzoned and owned by the United States Forest Service and transferred to the Town of Vail, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement to Primary/Secondary Residential District and Natural Area Preservation District (NAPD), for property located at Rockledge Road/ Lots 2, 4, 7, 8A, 9A, and 15, Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lots 3A and 3B, Resubdivision of Lot 3 Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lot 10A, Resubdivision of Lot 10 Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lot 13B Resubdivision of Lot 13 Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; and Government Lot 3, all in Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello (Items #2 and #3 were conducted simultaneously) Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 5 3. A rezoning and major subdivision for property previously unzoned and owned by the United States Forest Service and transferred to the Town of Vail, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement to Primary/Secondary Residential District and Natural Area Preservation District (NAPD), for property located at Ptarmingan Road/ Lots 1 through 6, Block 5, Vail Village Seventh Filing, and Government Lot 3; all in Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo and said, since it was changed slightly, it needed to come back before the PEC. He pointed out the change on his first zoning map on page 3, that the bar for Lot 2 should also be primary/secondary. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Galen Aasland stated, for the record, that he had clients who owned property here, but he didn't feel there was a conflict. Ann Bishop stated, as did Galen, that she didn't understand Art Abplanalp's letter. Galen Aasland made a motion for approval. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 4. A request for a front and side setback variance, to allow for an addition to an existing single-family residence, located at 1755 West Gore Creek Drive / Lot 6, Vail Village West #2. Applicant: Daniel and Karen Forey, represented by the Keating Partnership Planner: Jeff Hunt Jeff Hunt gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Galen Aasland said the lot allowed for an expansion and was not a special privilege: Tom Weber agreed with Galen's comments. Greg Moffet said it was a tight lot with unusual circumstances and agreed with Galen's comments. John Schofield made a motion for approval, in accordance with the staff memo. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 6 Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 5. A request for a site coverage variance from Section 12-21-14E of the Zoning Regulations and a front setback variance, to allow for the construction of a new single-family residence with a Type II EHU, located at 756 Potato Patch / Lot 4, Block 2, Potato Patch. Applicant: Wolfgang Berndt, represented by Steven Riden Planner: Allison Ochs Allison Ochs asked that this be tabled at the request of the applicant, due to a time restraint. John Schofield made a motion to table item #5. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 6. A request for a worksession to discuss a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, to allow for a hotel redevelopment, located at 100 East Meadow Drive, Lots M and O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1st. Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson Planner: George Ruther George Ruther asked that this item be tabled at the request of the applicant. John Schofield made a motion to table this item. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 7. A request for a Major SDD Amendment and Conditional Use Permit, to allow for a "transportation business" within SDD #4, located at 1295 S. Frontage Road/Cascade Village. Applicant: Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates Planner: George Ruther Greg Moffet disclosed that the applicant was a customer of his, but there was no conflict. George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the conditional use approval would be provisional, since the SDD would need to go to Council for review. George Ruther said, yes. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 7 Greg Moffet said we should look at this in two parts. He then asked for any applicant comments. There were no applicant comments. John Schofield mentioned the garage was blocked, so they were not able to do a site visit. Mike Standard, with Rudy & Associates, explained that the ground floor was used for employee parking and he said he would schedule another site visit. He said there were alternatives to storage, as there was no real storage on this site and he could do with two spaces. He said if the garage shut down, as it did for the PEC's site visit, their business couldn't be run. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Tom Weber said this was an appropriate use for an SDD. John Schofield echoed Tom Weber's comments. Galen Aasland said it was an appropriate use. Ann Bishop echoed Galen's comments. Diane said it was an appropriate use and asked who owned the parking structure. Mike Standard said the parking structure was owned by the Cascade Club, but the top floor was owned by Mr. Otto. Greg Moffet agreed that the rental car business was an appropriate use and the PEC was comfortable recommending approval for the SDD to Council. John Schofield made a motion to recommend approval of the Major SDD Amendment to the Town Council. Galen Aasland seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. George Ruther said in the Core 3 Zone District, a conditional use for a transportation business was allowed. Galen Aasland said he couldn't support a managed solution for parking, because it was impossible and there was not enough space for the uses that were there. He said this was not good for the Town and there were better spaces in Town or in West Vail. Mike Standard asked about the Ruins. Ann Bishop said we needed a car rental business, but she had to go agree with what the staff recommended. She encouraged the applicant to pursue it and work it out with staff. Mike Standard said he wanted to dispel the notion of storage. Diane Golden asked how many spaces were there. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 8 John Papps, with Westrac, explained that the parking was never full and it was the hotel's idea to give us 12 spaces. Diane Golden said she would be in favor of this with more information. Greg Moffet said we could put it on a 6-month trigger. Tom Weber said would like to see some sort of diagramming as to what was being allocated, with some sort of employee count to prove how many spaces were available. John Schofield said the PEC had seen two other requests in the last couple of months for this area and there wasn't enough parking to go around. He said he would like a parking analysis for the whole district. He said he would have to see something very convincing, but without the physical facilities, he felt it was not a good idea and stated this wouldn't work in the winter. Greg Moffet said this was a great use and in a great part of town for this use. He said the challenge was who owned all the rights to the parking spaces. He said he has never pulled into that parking structure when it was full and he recommended the applicant table this and come back with evidence that it would not be a strain. He suggested parking at Mill Race. Mike Standard asked to table this item. Ann Bishop left at 5pm. John Schofield made a motion to table the conditional use portion of this item until the next meeting. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. 8. A request for a front setback variance, to allow for the reconstruction of a garage within the front setback, located at 756 Forest Road / Lot 12, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing. Applicant: Emmet and Toni Stephenson, represented by Kevin Ebert Planner: George Ruther WITHDRAWN 9. Information Update 10. Approval of October 12, 1998 minutes. Tom Weber had changes on page 4. John Schofield made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26. 1998 9 S Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. Diane Golden made a motion to adjourn. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 10 qVAIL TOWN •R Office of the Town Manager C HAM • 75 South Frontage Road 1999-VAIL-BEAVER CREEK Vail, Colorado 81657 . , . 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager 11 ~ DATE: January 15, 1999 RE: January 19, 1999 Work Session We have scheduled two hours at Tuesday's work session to discuss the Council's strategic priorities for the coming year. It is my understanding that you are comfortable with the Town's mission and vision statements and wish to focus on the work program for the coming year. For your information I have attached the Council's goals and critical strategies which were adopted at the retreat in January, 1998. On Tuesday, I will be prepared to review with you the 1998 work program, identifying those items which were completed as well as the items which we were unable to address in the calendar year 1998. I will also have a proposed program of work for the coming year for each of the major strategic areas. I look forward to our work session on this issue on Tuesday. RWM/aw Attachment RECYCLEDPAPER ' III TOWN OF VAIL INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR GUESTS. Objectives a. Prepare a balanced Five Year Capital Projects budget which prioritizes and funds TOV capital needs. b. Identify and fund capital maintenance necessary to maintain existing infrastructure. C. Identify and construct capital improvements necessary to enhance the 1999 Ski Championships. ~11 TOWN OF VAIL COMMUNITY COLLABORATION STRATEGY EXERCISE COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND FOSTER A MORE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY. Obiectives a. Foster a collaborative community decision making process that allows for continuity in public decision making. and implementation of decisions. b. Improve community dialogue and participation in the creation of programs and policies that enhance our community's quality of life. c. Build trust and credibility through open, honest and fair decision-making practices by the TOV as measured on the annual community survey. d. Identify needs, values and concerns of the community audience segments by monitoring media, direct feedback, neighborhood meetings and surveys. e. Articulate key community goals and issues through a community newsletter published twice per year and mailed to all households in Vail. f. Create through a strategic communications program that targets all audience segments that eliminates the validity of 11th hour protests an environment of informed community consent on major public decisions . ~1r1 1~] TOWN OF VAIL LOCAL HOUSING STRATEGY FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WILL PROVIDE THOSE WHO WORK IN VAIL AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN VAIL. LOCAL HOUSING INCLUDES OWNER-OCCUPIED DEED RESTRICTED UNITS, LONG TERM RENTAL UNITS AND SEASONAL UNITS. THE BASIS FOR THE TOWN'S INVOLVEMENT IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TO HELP SUSTAIN THE VIABILITY OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WHILE THE CURRENT HOUSING SITUATION IS CRITICAL, THE TOWN OF VAIL IS NOT SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLVING THIS PROBLEM. THE TOWN OF VAIL WILL FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND WILL PARTNER WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. Obiectives a. Enable 62% of employees working in Vail to live in Vail by the year 2010.' a. Identify and implement a dedicated funding source to fund affordable housing by 6130198 in partnership with the community. b. Initiate construction planning for at least 50 affordable housing units in 1998, based on the outcome of the siting public process. c. Identify alternatives for maintaining Timberidge as rental housing by May 1998. d. Revise design standards for deed restricted affordable housing by June 1998. e. Identify alternatives for constructing housing on the Vail Village and/or Lionshead Parking structures by March 15th. This requires the creation (either through new construction or purchase of existing units) of 1600 beds for local employees. Housing • 211198 1777 ToWNOF VIII, ECONOMIC STABILITY STRATEGY PROMOTE A STRONG, VIABLE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE LOCAL ECONOMY SHOULD HAVE A SOLID ECONOMIC BASE AND REASONABLE RATE OF GROWTH. THE TOWN WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN VAIL'S ECONOMY WHILE MAINTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE. Objectives a Increase the number of live beds in the Vail Village and Lionshead. b. Work with the private sector to improve the quality of existing bed base. C. Work with the private sector to increase taxable retail sales by 3.5% annually. d. Improve customer focus and service as measured by. e. Encourage special events and create festive retail opportunities. f. Facilitate a permanent funding source for marketing. U L TOWN (0] TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS WITHIN THE TOWN. THE TOWN IS COMMITTED TO A MULTI MODEL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL. Objectives a. Improve the efficiency of the TOV Transit System. b. Work with the Regional Transportation Authority to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Transportation System. c. Work to provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods in Vail Village and Lionshead. d. Provide for the safe movement of bicyclists and pedestrians within the TOV and in the region. e. Identify new technology for the TOV transit system that will improve travel time and reduce operating costs. f. Reduce the noise Impacts associated with Interstate 70. Transportation -1/1/99 : tf i Y tkx f2~` a M~v ' We have a responsibility to future The Roaring Fork Rail Project generations to preserve the beauty of this To the Citizens of the valley and - at the same time - provide Roaring Fork Valley... safe and adequate transportation. The A lot of people are asking about the idea of a valleywide rail system linking Glenwood Springs with Aspen. We certainly decisions we make today will affect the don't have all the answers on rail yet, but we'd like to share with you some of what we do know at this time. quality of life in the Roaring Fork Valley a The citizens of our valley now own the Denver & Rio Grande hundred years from now. We couldn't begin rail corridor, and the Roaring Fork Rail Holding Authority (RFRHA) is now overseeing a major Corridor Investment to explain or justify to our grandchildren Study ("CIS") to determine the best combination of transportation, trail and open space uses for the corridor and why we desecrated the valley to build a to address the issue of whether rail will work here. While much study is still underway and many questions mega-highway. That's why I'm excited we remain to be answered, we do have a good deal of preliminary information from the studies that have been done to date, took a bold step to preserve the rail corridor and we'd like to share that with you. for the future... a future that will be here Much more information:will`.come out of the CIS in coming months, but here's` what we know so far... before we know it. li f Rim Stevens Mayor "s c ` , Randy Vanderhur t-,Mayo Guillermo Vidal, Executive Director = 'Town of Basalt £!J~ Town of, Gar. Or,' yiF'>•. "r"Y~Ft ''~r7.k~ ~tr4~'T r~f{+•r r .+fa'q,•,V if, iic °'..K,~k~'.'~€'+'~y ~#};z',t„it fi.'' .i4.+•,r,'~~ Ji.r ~"'•~~w u4. `i fi 1"~.e' r~sy~ 3/p3 Colorado Department of ~rrox~4:a ~s rn x t .~~~y~ x~S~~ f M $ 4 Sam 'Kr, istad. TC, ;<iohnt Bennett May Transportation ?o k Cdy of 4: ' % t~ a y r y ,;4} .,.s•,~,.du~fi!.~:$f:5'.>A' w n..?. x... 3."i.r k' b~. ._b•. ..•fi. i 15. How long would it take to get still more buses would only exacerbate from Glenwood Springs to r congestion and noise problems. Long haul Aspen? Preliminary analysis indicates bus trips can be replaced with faster, quieter, w (j ° the trip from downtown Glenwood Springs and more reliable rail transit. O Z to downtown Aspen would take around 60 U minutes in all weather conditions and w regardless of traffic congestion. From mid To be viable, this project must be valley to Aspen, the trip would take about cost-effective. However, the cost of rail 25-30 minutes, depending on final station . locations and technology choices. must ultimately be weighed against the true cost of the alternatives, as well as 16. What about the trail? Can it coexist with the rail the cost to the environment and our way ` system? Trails are built next to rail " of life if we do nothing. systems all over Europe and North America. , They work fine together! A major focus of In the end, it is the environment that the corridor study will be providing a master plan for the trail system, taking sustains both our.economy and our into account safety, aesthetic and - quality of life, so we must do our best to environmental concerns. W preserve it for ourselves and for future O 17. Would rail be a growth generations. It may not be easy, but this =generator? No-just the opposite. Most beautiful valley has been entrusted to our U communities have successfully used light rail as a powerful growth management tool. care. Isn't that a responsibility worthy of .Unlike highways, rail can help direct u) our vigilance and careful consideration growth to appropriate locations and to already developed areas of existing density. of all alternatives? -...Rail can be a great cure for suburban May 1998 sprawl. ' 18. Do we have the population to support valley wide rail? Thousands. of commuters and millions of visitors travel drr r our valley every year. Unlike a typical metropolitan area with any number of yarterial corridors spoking out from a central business district, our geography is long and linear. It's perfect for mass transit, as RFTA's current success proves. The Roaring Fork Transit Agency is one of the fastest growing transit providers in the F nation. Valley bus ridership grew by 124 a percent between 1991 and 1996. But adding Printed on recycled paper. "~i Y r P f,. ( { ~fi r7 } r te 7 u: {d' I 1` 17 Y 7L~ Y3rt4 rS a' bS J3 c•..!''~'r N ,r£f 3 t+ rr,,~~ww f T h~ JFf t ) ~ } necessary if we don't build rail, would cost anywhere from $500 million to $1 billion. 7. Where will the money for rail come from? Aspen and Pitkin A County (without Snowmass Village) can pay 100% of the cost of the Airport/Aspen rail segment, with no 1. What is the Roaring Fork reduce the need for parking lots. The new taxes required. (Pitkin,County Rail Project? The proposed existing valley bus system hasn't forced voters must, however, approve the use Roaring Fork Rail Project is a 40-mile T , large parking lots and neither will of existing transit sales tax to finance long rail and trail system connecting rail. the issuance of bonds.) Our Valley has Glenwood Springs to Aspen. applied for federal matching funds so 3•st-F - t 5. What will it cost to build that we can leverage the upvalley 'max 2. Who would ride a rail? The fink from Aspen to the dollars with federal funding to complete Glenwood/Aspen rail system? Pitkin County Airport will cost -the rail link fo Glenwood Springs. rs Some of the same 3.7 million approximately $57 million (in 1997 annual riders who use RFTA buses dollars). This figure has been confirmed today (making RFTA the 2nd largest 8. Would the federal } by the Colorado Department of to government really help pay r transit agency in the state), plus many Transportation (CDOT), as well as others who will be attracted.by the a wide variety of independent third for this system? The United States Congress has already greater comfort, speed and reliability party engineering firms. of light rail. appropriated $2 million for preliminary For the Airport to Glenwood Springs = design and engineering. Our entire 3. Do you expect to get link,.GDOT estimates $85 million. R„ Congressional delegation supports the everyone out of their cars? (This is only a preliminary estimate, , project because: a) Rail would be far Absolutely not. But those who choose d which has not yet been analyzed as cheaper than the cost of building a 'T . as the six-lane highway; b) We have excellent to ride rail will make the highway less thoroughly Airport/Aspen cost, congested for others (like construction a but the current Corridor Investment existing transit ridership; c) We need nvorkers) who truly need,their cars. Study is reviewing it for accuracy.) The only, a 38 percent match from the ,This project is all about providing s community already owns the right of federal government; and d) No federal s dollars will go to the Aspen end of the ..-•`.1--attractive transportation alternatives way for the Glenwood link, and signifi- 'i and giving people CHOICES about the cant sections of the corridor will require project. 4 d little additional work. way they travel. On April2 the U.S. House of g' Representatives authorized $85 million 4. Will rail force each 6. How much do highways in federal funding for final design and community to build large cost. The rail figures sound like a lot construction of the Roaring Fork Valley downtown parking lots? of money, but remember that the new Rail Project. (The Senate must agree - fi No! Each community will decide , Basalt to Buttermilk four-lane will and rail must still be chosen as the what, if anything, it builds next to a cost over $120 million. And a future Preferred Alternative in the current rail stop. Local feeder buses can greatly valley six-lane, which would become Corridor Investment Study.) o _ t - 9. How many cars will be 11. What about cost over-runs 13. What will rail cost to replaced by the light rail during rail construction? A operate? Many potential operating system? By 2015, CDOT projects substantial contingency will be built scenarios exist, and the Corridor Study that the rAil system will take 7,000 into the cost estimates. In addition, is analyzing them in detail. However, additional cars off Highway 82 each day,,,;: we will require both a performance RFTA is already devoting significant in the upper. valley alone, making the bond and a cost guarantee from a multi- resources to.valleywide bus services highway less congested for the billion dollar company to insure against which can serve as a sound financial remaining drivers and eliminating overruns. A "design/build/operate" foundation for future rail service. the need for a future six-lane. contract can offer still more safeguards. Because of its safety, speed and comfort, „ Using such tools, other recent rail rail has the potential of attracting 10. How will rail affect wildlife projects have been built on budget. higher ridership than buses. Rail service & the environment? Light rail is would not only be a great travel typically far quieter than buses - it's as 12. Why not just add more alternative for residents, it would also close to silent as any transportation - buses to the RFTA fleet? ` appeal to tourists who could provide mode. (And it's a small light rail Additional buses are not the answer. substantial additional revenue for the vehicle, not a "train.") Unlike busy Buses get stuck in traffic; they are also r* system, keeping fares low for highways filled with cars & buses, light noisier & more polluting than light commuters. rail has little impact on wildlife. Rail is rail vehicles. As times more energy efficient than s ridership grows, rail has the autos. In addition, light rail will do Buses require one driver for every . potential to achieve significant wonders 'to clean up our air - it 40-60 passengers, whereas one rail economies of scale. One rail driver can generates 40 percent less particulate driver can transport up to 300 transport as many passengers as up to pollution than automobiles and far less passengers at a time. RFTA already has six bus drivers. Bus drivers no longer carbon monoxide, etc. a labor shortage and will have great needed for long haul commuter service Photo: Hi! - ° difficulty expanding to accommodate could be used to provide local feeder - " and connector services, reducing gin, future ridership growth. To overcome `L this barrier, RFTA must have the RFTA's need for more employees as capability of transporting greater demand for transit increases in the -numbers of passengers without signifi- years ahead. cantly increasing its staffing needs. 14. What stops are Already, over 100 bus trips pass through ,.,,..,,,.anticipated? This, too, is being "?y ' _ Basalt each day. Seven buses leave El Jebel studied; but initial analysis indicates v! f d 'f h-. s, the need for two stops in Glenwood µ r w a together every morning at 7 AM, ~f 5~ is Springs, along with stops to serve w r4 r t causing considerable commotion. In Carbondale, El Jebel, Basalt, Brush r . Aspen more than 900 bus trips enter and Creek Road, the Pitkin Count leave Main Street on a typical winter day. y (Approximately 1,600 daily Main St. bus Airport, the Buttermilk Ski Area, and Aspen. A, t. trips would be needed by 2015.) The + %JA environmental & quality of life benefits throughout the valley of replacing large '`z-~"' - 'Y continued on reverse... numbers of buses with significantly fewer rail trips would be substantial. End- t0 Gfidlock. 02 he Pref&redAlternativefor the nuance to Aspen.-' August 1998 On August 6;1928 the IS, ]Federal, Highway p Administration and the, p ~d4 Colorado Department of _ Transportation released `.`]referred Alternative" 'for Ilk, Q~~ (x1Q2f' the: Entrance-to-Aspen 'tfansportation solution:. °J As expected, the "Preferred Alternative" described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement y 1( 10g ~~ut (FEIS) calls for a new divided two- r lane parkway,-plus light rail- on a 1 "Modified Direct" alinment across As-a-Valley°resident you-have no doubt_heard something N AN( ~C R 111 II I!• 171 1 the Marolt-Thomas pr9pertY and Entrance g ` .tolAYSpen project. After ali we've only about the, been debating the~p~ jest for 28 years! We are closer than:i-_---' through a cut and cover tunnel to connect with the intersection of 7th ever to solving the dilemma of what to do about the last four miles of~ the Highway 82 corridor. Our cit-jl' ~zens~;your_ and Main Street. If financing is not itr'_iends available.at the outset dedicated and neighbors, have helped design a system that meets our bus-only lanes could be built initially preserving the, quality of life we cherish. Meanwhile the other communities of the Roaring instead of light rail. The EIS screened Fork Valley also are engaged in a regional discussion about out four unrestricted highway lanes, our transportation future, from the Pitkin County Airport to because such a "laneage option does Glenwood Springs. not provide the incentive for transit or ' carpool use that is essential if the If you have been involved, thank you, and please keep it up! traffic growth on State Highway 82 is If you haven't participated yet, it is not too late. In the to be controlled." coming weeks and months there will be numerous opportunities to learn about the.project and to tell us.what State engineer's calculate that this you think... including a county-wide vote on the use of parkway/rail plan will allow traffic existing transit taxes to finance the issuance of bonds to build to flow 50% faster from Buttermilk the transit system. This project matters to all of us-it's to Aspen. It will, indeed, end the about o u rquality of life-and we welcome your input! gridlock. - • 1 TaE ENTRANCE- TO- ASPEN PROJECT - a combination of highway improvements and light rail transit between Brush Creek Road and Rubey Park linked with a valley-wide transit system onto Glenwood Springs. Aspen, Snowmass Village, and CommuNITY BASED PLANNING Final Environmental Impact State- Pitkin County have been working TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY ment (FEIS), CDOT and the upper with the Colorado Department of SAFETY - valley communities are preparing Transportation (CDOT) since 1994 FNVrRONMZ.TArrY - SOUND for design and construction of the N_ on the most recent initiative to ArTERNATIVE project. Light rail could be opera- resolve the traffic congestion tional in the valley as early as 2002. problems that have-increasingly COIvl\I[JNITY ACCEPTABIIITY affected the quality of life of valley FINANCIAL LMTATIONS residents. The intent of the project CIFAN AIR ACT REQUIREmENTs is: EMERGENCY ACCESS - - y City of ff `To provide a balanced' integrated LIVABLE -COMMUNITIE,S Aspen transportation system for residents, PROJECT PHASING ~J visitors, and commuters that re- duces congestion and pollution by The project developed in response Monarch Street Itubey Park reducing and/or managing the to these objectives is a combination number of vehicles on the road of highway improvements and light Third street o Monarch system. The system should reflect oo Op / S~eec rail transit between Brush Creek o 00 or - _ the character and scale of the ~po$°oo ;3rd- Road and Rubey Park to be linked 7th street oo°p SUeer Aspen community... The alterna- (,0----- tive chosen should be consistent with a valley-wide transit Seventh Street with the Aspen/ Snowmass /Pitkin system on to Moore Property Ce~"e`e ' County goal of limiting vehicles in Glenwood Springs. 201'5 to levels at or below those of With the comple- re"~R tion of the 1994 4r In addition to this project intent, the following ten objectives were n developed and utilized in the EIS less me w, Oda alternatives screening process: Buttermilk -.Ski Area ' • 1. Pitkin Legend: S~ County Airpo Aspen Airport Business Center/Aspen Airport - - - - Aspen City Limits • Transit Stations - Y Uo O ONE COMPONENT OF A VALLEY.WIDE SYSTEM The Entrance to Aspen project is only one compo- of efficient links between Aspen and the Town of nent of a proposed valley wide system of transporta- Snowmass Village. Linkage alternatives discussed in tion improvements. CDOT is currently widening the past have included a dedicated Owl Creek Busway; Highway 82 from Basalt to Buftermilk. This four-lane a a dedicated Highway 82/Brush Creek Road ' highway will feature two peak-hour high occu- Busway, a Brush Creek fixed guideway system, pancy vehicle (HOV) lanes for buses and or_a Gondola for-transporting skiers between carpools with two or more passengers, o Q 0 o4©O Buttermilk and Snowmass. The ASC has been _ and two general traffic lanes. QO O~ C~ V~ leading a community discussion of the U Aspen-Snowmass Connection to better The governments of the Roaring Fork Q Valley recently completed the purchase- q o QQ O O understand these alternatives and craft a 0~ solution for the future. A broad-based . of the old Denver & Rio Grande : O O ~ Railroad 00 citizen task force worked throughout the right-ofway from Glenwood past winter and spring and ultimately Springs to Woody Creek. The Roaring Fork ° Railroad Holding Authority (RFRHA) was recommended that, at least for the near term, by these governments to own the railroad Brush Creek Road should remain the primary feasibility of developing a transit corridor linking Snowmass Village and Aspen. In corridor and to study the f trail and fixed guideway transit system on the right-of- addition to implementing improvements to Brush way. The Corridor . Creek Road and the major intersections, Investment Study (CIS)' elected officials have for the Glenwood Springs to Airport agreed to further con- corridor commenced in _ sider long-term transit December 1997 and is' alternatives along the corridor, and to work " scheduled for comple- closely with the Aspen tion inJune 1999. _ Skiing Company, com- The Aspen Skiing muters and guests to Company (ASC) and optimize,transit and to upper-valley elected make any necessary officials are acutelytransfers as quick and aware of the imp.o'rtance effortless as possible. i °o 0 i ~u,~~ !1'- "1~ 'c I~- w~iuuuwlL_ J'uL>~;k!,~,~ ~ I_~f ~ \ / - Euro can-zh ht-raar ~p7 f~ing.o;lT ~ ~ C 0l' i \~}o 00 0 q ^ ^ a ao44 °L°. awn c ^ - Cr. I Qf, d -M -4f " u P, i 4cs o \ %~~~ll ~1 a~ ~ ft~~a~Clgl ~~?o (ice °Q1 531~Cs o i l 04:9 I C:1-7_ o0 00000 0 ovoq , ' OsrnecrcLOSURe e o ° ? . 0 e~ moo ~TRAFKIC SIGNAL I ~ o e c o 0 0 \ d O " STOP LOCAT1Orv O ' O \ _ c , HOW WE GOT TO' WHERE WE ARE What is evident from'- the votes is that City and County residents deeply care about their quality of life and will not support transportation solutions that degrade that quality. Transportation about their quality of life and will not support transpor- tation solutions that degrade that quality. The most Past _ J recent City vote in 1996 approved the sale of open The first residents of the Roaring Fork Valley space on the Marolt-Thomas property by the City to undoubtedly walked here. Trappers, and later miners CDOT for the construction of atwo-lane, divided parkway horses and mules to get around until the advent of and a light rail transitway into Aspen. This, preference was confirmed in polls and in the regular rail service, which reached Aspen in 1887. Passenger municipal elections of May, 1997. rail service languished with the collapse of the mining - economy and the massive postwar public investment in Transportation the highway system. Scheduled rail service to Aspen was halted in 1962. _ Present What is now Highway 82 probably began as a meander- Highway 82 is one of the most congested and ing road serving the various mining settlements, and has been improved incrementally since"the late 19th dangerous roads in Colorado. Approximately 25,000' vehicles, including 900 buses, cross the Castle Creek - Century. Much of the alignment of Highway 82 now follows one of the old. railroad rights of way. Signifi- bridge daily on an average winter day, and traffic is cant widening began in the Glenwood Springs to higher still during the summertime and peak periods. Carbondale area in the 1980s, but the upper valley has Traffic delays on Main Street, Cemetery Lane, and been debating the next-increment of improvements for Maroon Creek Road have reached levels that would not be almost 30 years. With the implementation= of the Basalt. acceptable in downtown Denver.-This congestion to Buttermilk Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), directly degrades our quality of life. CDOT will have built a four-lane highway from Inter- Area residents find trips -to work, the store, school, the state 70 to Buttermilk: Realizing the highway's impor- hospital, and for recreation taking longer and longer. tance as a transitway, two of the highway's four lanes Commuters find more and more of their day and their south of Basalt will be designated by CDOT for buses , paycheck taken up by getting to and from work. Visi- and other "HOV" vehicles with two or more passengers tors are waiting in traffic rather than enjoying the during peak hours. environment and culture that brought them to town in Multiple City and County votes on what to do,about the first place. Business owners pay more and more for our miles of highway from Buttermilk to employees., goods, and services. And growing auto the last f Aspen can be (and are) interpreted a number of ways. traffic adds to air pollution. Highway and transit advocates each point to the votes that support their positions. What is evident from the votes is that City and County residents deeply care TRANSPORTATION FUTURE The do-nothing built, engineers calculate that it parking, creating traffic jams and alternative - would generate an additional 9,000 destroying much of our pedestrian daily trips into town by the-year flavor. The governor of another rapidly 2015. While it's _easy to dispute growing western state has said that traffic growth projections, our What about more buses? _ one way to stop growth is to,make a experience as a nation proves that, place so unattractive that no one without exception, when we build Residents of the Roaring Fork wants to live there. People in Aspen additional highway capacity; the Valley already use transit in much are increasingly voting with their lanes are soon filled. The Aspen , higher percentages than their feet. Workers are accepting lower Area Community _ counterparts nationwide. The paying. jobs in other valley commu- Roaring Fork Transit Agency pities to avoid the commute. Local (RFTA) carries approximately businesses are moving to avoid high 14,000 people a day across the costs partially attributable to the Castle Creek bridge during the upper valley's transportation rl i ^ winter season. Valley transit problems. Homeowners are _ If we'ClOO~S e't0 do, ridership increased 124 percent "cashing in" on the, between 1991 and 1996, with community's reputation'andthng about our ~'t5 more than 2 million people idin ; g RFTA in the moving on in search of the r lifestyle'they feel is being `trans., - - ghway 82 corridor Ofta,t onsyStem_ We~r1Sk3 Hi between the airport and lost here. If we choose to v downtown in 1997. f ? _ do nothing about our transportation system (or ~ 16§in Today's bus service keeps r gtheVer t " ~n s ] debate possible solutions for 5,700 additional cars off another 25 years), we risk / the road daily. losing-the very things we -We cherish. Transit'ridershiP is Pro1ected cherish. to increase by at least another - 10'000 people daily by the year The traditional 2015. The 900 daily buses that highway solution Plan notes that "Aspen cannot build drive down Main Street today help ° its way out of traffic problems any enormously, but they add their own Some in the valley advocate more than Los Angeles was able to noise, air pollution, and.traffic construction of a traditional four- solve its problems with ever larger congestion: Daily bus traffic on lane highway into Aspen. They and wider freeways." Main Street would grow to 1,500 or believe residents and visitors alike more by the year 2015 if we rely on need unrestricted access to the Approximately 3,000 parking spaces would need to be built to accommo- bus-only solutions to accommodate automobile. our future needs. With one bus date the traffic a four-lane highway The Environmental Impact State- would generate. This would require a every 30 seconds all day long and ment re ected an unrestricted four- no room for separate bus lanes, l four-level underg round parking structure Main Street would rind to a halt. lane highway option because it costing $90 million and taking up four g would harm the environment more, times the area of Wagner Park. Parking Many believe that, if you are going and would give travelers no incen- encroachment into neighborhoods to be stuck in traffic anyway, you mi ht as well be in five to ride transit or carpool, undoubtedly would increase. g ht car. thereby failing to help control traffic Aspen's downtown streets would growth. If a four-lane were to be become a circulator system for A COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTION The preferred alternative is a combination of CDOT highway improvements, a locally funded light rail transit (LRT) system and a.transportation management program. The project existing alignment,.except across side of Monarch from Main to the Marolt-Thomas property. Durant, and the north side of After years of technical analysis Durant from Monarch to Rubey and public discussion, a' preferred Major highway improvements'and Park. alternative" has been identified for modifications include.a new the Entrance to Aspen. Completion . Maroon Creek Bridge north of the Six light rail vehicles an hour will { of the environmental clearance existing bridge, a roundabout at enter Aspen during peak hours, process enables CDQT to move Maroon Creek Road, realignmenf providing ample capacity to carry ahead with the design and construe- of the highway across the Marolt today's transit riders and projected tion of the improved highway Thomas property using a tunnel, future ridership. Because light rail portion of the project. The pre- and a new Castle Creek Bridge to will not operate in highway traffic, ferred alternative is a combination align the highway directly with Main schedules will be absolutely predict- of CDOT highway improvements, a Street. These improvements, esti- able and waits at stops shorter. The locally funded light rail transit mated at $37 million, will be con- trip from Brush Creek to Rubey (LRT) system and a transportation structed and funded by CDOT. Park will take about fifteen min- management program. The project Engineers calculate that the high- utes, regardless of road, weather or is a product of extensive commu- way improv,ements'will allow traffic traffic conditions. nity-based planning, with many to flow 50 percent faster between The light rail portion of the En- citizens input at dozens Buttermilk and downtown Aspen providing trance to Aspen is estimated to cost' of public meetings and open and total driving time will be approximately $57 million to the houses, and on citizens task forces reduced by 34 percent due to the removal of the S--curves and the Airport, or $72 million to Brush, studying design and finance issues. Creek Road. Construction can be absence of 900 daily buses pulling in and out of traffic. funded with existing local resources, ALESS ®NS`D subject to a Pitkin County vote on highway Light rail tra mit using the existing transportation sales tax to bond construction costs. The highway component con- The LRT system operates in a No new taxes are needed for constructiory sists of .a four-lane roadway be- transitway parallel to the highway and operations and maintenance tween the airport and Buttermilk. from Rubey Park in downtown will not require additional outside As will lie the case for all new Aspen to Brush Creek Road, with- a funding beyond our existing transit highway construction south of Maintenance Facility near Service subsidies. Basalt, the outer two lanes function Center Road. Stops are provided at as high occupancy vehicle (HOV) Brush Creek Road, the Airport/ lanes while the inner two lanes 'AABC, Buttermilk, Maroon Creek serve general traffic. The HOV Road, Seventh and Main, Second lanes end at Buttermilk. From and Main, Monarch, and Rubey Buttermilk to Seventh and Main Park. The LRT alignment is south Street, the highway consists of a of the highway from the airport to _ two-lane, facility with a landscaped Monarch and Main, along the east median that generally follows the Transportation with a viable transit alternative'that family, without luggage, may find management is at least as convenient and com- the light rail system to be more fortable as the automobile for many convenient than driving and parking The transportation management of the trips people take every day. for many of the trips they will take (TM) component of the Entrance For those trips that require a car or - during their stay. to Aspen plan is designed to help a work truck, the project,provides a reach the City and community goal safer and less.congested highway Valley construction workers will of maintaining existing (1993) system. -It keeps continue to bring their tools into traffic volumes in the year 2015. 1 f town in their pickups. They may TM refers to programs and policies also have the option of leaving.their designed to reduce travel demand tools at the job site, freeing them to and improve utilization of the ( use transit as a convenient, faster transportation system. Specific _ /\fr n TM measures incor o ~)A_ alternative to driving. porated Locals will enjoy an Aspen that is . 2 IN - - into the Entrance to Aspen ' pedestrian and bicycle friendly, C Locals will,eLn10 P, s~_ project include. increased J y without the 900 daily bus transit service, paid ( • f trips currently adding to parking in the down- man Aspn~that 1S pedestrian congestion on Main Street. town area, synchroni-/ Convenient connections to zation of traffic signals, in-town shuttles and more -and bicycle friendly and information programs` C~_) frequent connecting service for the traveling public. to Cemetery Lane, Maroon and An incremental approach to J Castle Creek Roads, S TM will be taken in the upper nowmass Village, and valley valley. Traffic volumes will be communities will give locals even monitored to verify that the com- more opportunities to leave their munity goal of maintaining existing Aspen pedestrian.- cars at home. levels of traffic is being met. If - friendly by encouraging people to volumes increase, the degree to walk when and where they can, and which traffic volumes exceed 1993 preserves the character of the area. levels would determine the needed Visitors with small children and lots level of additional TM disincentives, of luggage do not have to be herded to the use of the automobile and onto transit at the airport to make incentives to the-use of alternative light rail a success. But that same modes. More CHOICES for valley residents and visitors Q ~ It's essential to understand that the Entrance to Aspen project does - not rely on everyone riding light rail to be successful. Instead, it provides residents, commuters, and guests WHAT'S LEFT FOR ME TO DO The "Record of Decision" on the Entrance to Aspen EIS clears the way for completing the planning, design, and financing of the Preferred Alternative. The upper valley commu- nity will continue to be invited to participate in planning around light rail stops; designing a trail system to complete the Entrance to Aspen, determining the details and tinning of funding, final design and cons truction'o f highway and rail improvements, and resolving connections to Snowmass Village and the rest of the valley. Timely completion of the Entrance to Aspen rail component depends upon Pitkin County voters approving the use of the existing transit sales tax to finance the issuance of bonds. For further information, contact one of the resources listed below, or your elected officials.---,` .p.: Thank you! 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T I RRC:ASSOCIATES ~~':'4940 PEARL.EAST;CIRCLE; SUITE 1.03 BOULDER; COLORADO 8.0301,.- .~303~:449.6558` , . , - - . - J Estimated Skier Visits by Region 1978/79 -1997/98 75 REGION 70 E Pacific West ® Rocky Mountain 65 - El Midwest - - - - 17 Southeast 60 p Northeast 53.7 53.9 53.3 54.0 54.6 52 7 54.0 52 5 54.1 55 50.2 50.7 50.6 51.4 51.9 50.0 50.8 50 48.2 46.9 \ 46.7 c 0 45: 39.7 ; y E 40 y 35 ~ ; Y 30 ch 25 20 - 15 10 5 p~ I ,'`I I I IA _ I I ~I I I I~` ~I~•<> I I I I~ ....I.,_. 1978179 1979180 1980181 1981/82 1982/83 19831841984185 1985/86 1986/87 1987/881988/89 1989/90 1990/91 1991/92 1992/93 1993/941994/95 1995/961996/97 1997/98 Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 1 Estimated Skier Visits by Region 1990/91 -1997/98 25- El 1990/91 ¦ 1991/92 E11992193 ®1993194 E31994195 E11995/96 01996191 ¦ 1997/98 20 - - - - - - - - - - - ------...18.9 - - - - - - 18.6 18.418.1 17.7 7. 16.7 N h 0 15 13.7' -13:8 - - 13.2 12. 2.412.7 y 11. 1. 9.910.610. 11.3 9.811.2 - 9.0 Y 10 ~ - - - - - 8.1 74 73 7.1 6.56.57.0 6.9 • 6.7 5.8 5.7 5 4.34.44.7 4.7 4.2 4.3 0 Northeast Southeast Midwest Rocky Mountain Pacific West Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 2 Average Snowfall by U.S. Region 1993/94 -1997/98 600 500 - - 01994/95 01995196 ®1996197 ¦ 1997198 479 427 - - - 357 - - - 400 326 278 295 U289 - - 300 o Q J 200 175 150 136 124 115 90 93 100 4 43 48 59 65 58 A ollE 4W 0 I Northeast Southeast Midwest Rocky Mountain Pacific West Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 3 Snowboarder Participation by Region 1993/94 -1997/98 40% 35% 1 3 1 994/95 01995/96 ®1996197 ¦ 1997/98 - - 29.8% 30% - - - - - - - U) 24.10 25% 22.6% s; 1° 20.5° 0 20.7% 19.2% 19.2% 18.9° 0 20% 17.50 - 16.8% 16.8°i 15.5° 15.10/ 15.5 14.4° v 15% 14.1 ° 13.1 °/T 12.70 n. 11.89 11.50 11.1° 10.80 / 9.9% 10% 8.9% 5% Overall Northeast Southeast Midwest Rocky Mountain Pacific West Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 4 Percentage of Total Skier Visits By Age and Equipment Type 3.5% 3.0% ?Telemarkers and Snow Skaters - - - - - - - - - - - Snowboarders - El Alpine skiers 2.5% .a Mn 2.0%-- 1.5%-- L a 1.0%-- I I 0.5%-- i i 0.0% 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 Age of Respondent Source: RRC Associates NSAA 5 U.S. Population by Age December 1997 5 4.5 4 3.5 - - 3<;EQ - - O: 55 l ' 3 4 E ECHO BOOMERS GENERATION X / BABY BOOMERS c 2.5 Age 2 - 20 BABY BUST Age 33 - 51 C- 73.5 million Age 21- 32 79,0 million a 2 44.2 million f 1.5 MATURES 1 Age 52+ 66.4 million 0.5 E h,nnnn- i -I[ I] I'l I I 1,,j L9 fluff 0 0 5 1,0 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100+ Age Source: U.S. Census 6 w . U.S. Population 1997 us. 2013 POST-BOOMLET ECHO BOOMERS GENERATION X1 BABY BUST BABY BOOMERS MATURES Age 0 -17 Age 18 - 36 Age 37 - 48 Age 49 - 67 Age 66+ 5 4.5 Population 2013 Population 1997 I I U.S. POPULATION BY AGE-1997 vs. 2013 (Figures in millions) 3.5 Dec. 1997 2013 # Change % Change Age 0 - 9 38.9 40.7 1.7 4.4% Age 10 - 32 86.4 95.7 9.3 10.8% c 3 Age 33 - 46 60.6 53.2 -7.4 -12.2% o Age 47 - 68 56.4 84.1 27.8 49.3% Age 69+ 26.4 31.3 4.9 18.6% 2.5 r Total 268.7 305.0 36.3 13.5% o a° 2 P 1.5 a ~ k 1 i 0.5 0 0 4 8 12 16 19 23 27 31 35 38 42 46 49 53 57 61 65 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100+ Age Source: U.S. Census 1 Average Total Revenue and Average Ticket Revenue per Skier Visit By Region by Size I M Average revenue per skier visit ¦ Average ticket revenue per skier visit $70 OVERALL $59.82 REGION SIZE (vtfh) $61.52 $60 - - - - - $56.56 - $56.96 - - - - - $54.86 $53.31 $49.45 $50 $46.89 M $40 C $33.35 CL $28.92 $29.43 $27.41 $28.54 $30 $25.99 $25.23 $26.36 > $22.41 CD $21.00 $20 $15.31 $11.42 $10 ae eye `~5 e5'~ a°'°~ Op0 000 O~x F, y J~'QP o~rZ% oJre ~~a~ oJO'~a O ~ 5 G~~~` Qa4 Ayo~• ~~po~• Qo Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 8 Capital Expenditures by Region and Resort Size* (Sum of Responses) 1996/97 -1998/99 $400,000,000 *Resorts responding to question only (n =148) NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST MIDWEST ROCKY MOUNTAIN PACIFIC WEST $350,000,000 - $300,000,000 G Real Estate ¦ Other On-Mountain Facilities & Support $250,000,000 0 New & Upgraded Lifts $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 - - - - - - - - $0 I I 001 0% X04 ,0% 001 '\\0 000 00'1 0% 04, ~0%~ '~O 00'0 X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 X0X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 X00 Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 9 Ranked Distribution of Reporting Ski Resorts by Skier Visits 1997/98 I Upper 10% reporting visits greater than 418,166 I I 25% reporting 25% reporting 25% reporting 25% reporting I Ma 0 - 45,000 - - - - 45,001-113,610 - - - - - - 113,611- 217,440 - - - 217,441 or more - - _ skier visits skier visits skier visits skier visits ~ I N I 1 I I 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 131 141 151 161 171 181 191 201 211 221 Individual Ski Areas Source: NSAA End of Season Survey, 1997198 RRC Associates 10 Skier Visits at Selected Colorado Resorts 1983/84 -1997/98 1,800,000 1,600,000 Vail 1,400,000 .Breckenridge 1,200,000 Keystone (n <r 1 tears oat cn 1,000,000 Winter Park Copper Mtn ac Snowmass w Jt"--ice 800,000 i Y I eaver Creek 600,000 ~e Crested Butte 400,000 Telluride Aspen Mtn Purgatory Loveland 200,000 Basin 0 Source: Colorado Ski Country USA Seasonality of Sales Tax Collections in Selected Colorado Resort Communities Summer (May 1997 - October 1997) vs. Winter (November 1997 - April 1998) 90% ~___lllll I- ---I- - - 82.0% 82.9% $ -Percent of Tax Collections in Summer (May 97 -Oct 97) 79.0% 80% 69.1% - - Percent of Tax Collections in Winter (Nov 97 - Apr 98) 67.6% 68 71 9% .8% - - - - 70%, 61.0% 62.2% 63.0 /o 58.5% 56.8%. c 60% 4.4% - - - ---54.9%------ 0 552.8% 52.8% d OUI/O 0 47.3 /0 47.2 /0 47.2% Z 40% 45.6% 45.1%- c 43.2 /0 41.5% 39.0% 37.8% 37.001. a 30% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30.9% - - - - - - ( 32.4% 31.2% 28.19% 20% 21.0% 18.0% 17.1% 10% - - - - 0% 5 ~~a G`e9 Ile. ttie ~J 5~~a Gee Source: Town of Vail Finance Dept. (survey of sales tax collections in selected mountain resort communities) Graphics by RRC Associates 12 Winter Taxable Sales in Selected Mountain Communities 1990/91-1997/98 (November - April) iNov90-Apr91 ® Nov 91 - Apr 92 $300,000,000 Nov 92 - Apr 93 14% Nov 93 - Apr 94 12.4% i Nov 94 - Apr 95 Nov 95 - Apr 96 12% $250,000,000 - - - - - ---10.8% - - - = Nov 96 -Apr 97 - - - - a - - - - 10.5 Nov 97 - Apr 98 0 -*--Compound Annual Growth Rate 90/91 - 97198 10% o $200,000,000 4 - - - - - - 9.0% CL 7.9% 8.106 8.2% ai g Y 7.5% 8% N ~ 0 CO ' 6.60 .60/ 6.5% $150,000,000 - 6.5°/°. - I =r cc -E - - ? 6% m 5.0°/ a 9 --1 $100,000,000 j 4% i ` N i t i u I $50,000,000 o 2/o i1 i i I I . $0 J 1I ill L 0% Qxoq OJlaog° asQ~~r95 Sr°~0ass ~~~5°° tes`eagJ~e ~e~~Ji~ae ~S`eSQa~~tes`~~J~~e`eSleagJ~e Ja~~ eaJetG~ee~' Ps°° te`~e~~~a9e "DOW 0. 0 S`ea~G~eo~ Ae J GteS`~~ Source: Town of Vail Finance Dept. survey of various resort communities. Graphics by RRC Associates. 13 Summer Taxable Sales in Selected Mountain Communities 1990 -1998 (June - August) +Jun - Aug 90 ® Jun - Aug 91 u~Jun-Aug 92 Jun - Aug 93 $120,000,000 13.30): uA Jun - Aug 94 -j Jun - Aug 95 14% ozom Jun - Aug 96 Jun - Aug 97 Jun - Aug 98 -*-Compound Annual Growth Rate 90191 - 98199 11.4% 12% $100,000,000 - - 10.8%--- 11.0%- 0 9.8% c 9.6% 8.9% 9.2% 10%'0 $80,000,000 - - - - ? 8.2% ° n 8.1 /o D U) 7.40/ 7.68% c m I 6.9% ID $60,000,000 6. \6.1 4 m 5.3% 6% ? X Cr $40,000,000 j E D 4% cn I i i 4 ~ I d ' w $20,000,000 2% i ~ I $0 ; 0% 012, ° PSQeo pr°t~e °dSQ~~~~e -~age °atSQt~~9s ~sieseat* 5`e Gt Gte Gte 0e G\e~~° 0t S10,10 GteS~ed Source: Town of Vail Finance Dept survey of various resort communities. Graphics by RRC Associates. 14 Town of Vail's Share of Eagle County State Sales Tax Collections 1975 -1997 (Inflation-Adjusted to 1997 Dollars) $16,000,000 OTown of Vail State Sales Tax Paid - Inflation Adjusted to 1997 Dollars 80% ri Other Eagle County State Sales Tax Paid - Inflation Adjusted to 1997 Dollars -0 Vail as a Pct of County $14,000,000 -...0-69%..W71% 71% 66% --66%40'67% *-66% '_0.67% -7 70% _W64% 165% -*,65% x62% ~-61% m o 60% $12,000,000 - - - %55% 58% 0 ° d = 0 0,53% N $10,000,000 y-50% 49°~c 50% S d 0 44' m $8,000,000 - 01'° 039040% o 0 U o X 3 H U) $6,000,000 30% m x U n o, o ~ m N $4,000,000 20% o N $2,000,000 10% t $0 0% 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Source: Local Government Financial Comoendium. 1975- 95; and Colorado Department of Revenue. Inflation adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for Denver Area Consumers; Source: Colorado Division of Local Government. 15 Town of Vail's Share of Eagle County Accommodations Sales 1979-1997* (Inflation-Adjusted to 1997 Dollars) *Includes hotels, other lodging places, and short-term condominium/home rentals. $140,000 100% -&-96% 93%- 93%-& 94% -W94% 92% -92% -x-90 /0---90% 90% - - - - - - - - - - o $120,000 88% - - - - - - - - -,4 - - - - 82% Accommodations Vail 80% . iAccommodations Eagle County less TOV 0 $100,000 Accommodations TOV's Share of County Total 66% 66%70% < 64 64°,0 m 62 b 61 60% o $80,000 - - 550 50% m $60,000 40% n Nd o 1L 3 C 7 30% c $40,000 v, 20% a ~ $20,000 1 10% 0% $0 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Source: Colorado ON and County Retail Sales. 1979 - 97 by Colorado Dept. of Revenue and University of Colorado Business Research Division. Graphics by RRC Associates. 16 Town of Vail's Share of Eagle County Eating and Drinking Retail Sales 1979- 1997 (Inflation-Adjusted to 1997 Dollars) $90,000 Eating and Drinking Vail 80% 1 Eating and Drinking --Eagle County less TOV 0,,73% $80,000 -70% - Eating and Drinking TOV's Share of County Total 70% r -69%, e67% 66% 8 ~r 63% - - - - - - - . $70,000 - - - 59%- 59% 0 60% 0 58 /o o_. 57% .570 $60,000 55% o - - - - - - - 54 /o _ 510 d - 0 H 48% 9°ro . 50 /o H o o , fA R d c $50,000 - 4601 o 44%0 40%40% 2, is m $40,000 fD 30% 0 $30,000 - C IN 20% N $20,000 s $10,000 10% $0 0% 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Source: Colorado ON and Countv Retail Sales. 1979 - 97, by Colorado Dept. of Revenue and University of Colorado Business Research Division. Graphics by RRC Associates. 17 Eagle County Housing Units by Community 1980 -1997 1990 - 97 25,000 0 N 20,000 [3 April 1980 El April 1990 M July 1997 N t N T CO 15,000 1990 - 97 ~ N c +61.2% N 1990 - 97 o +10.1 % n = 10,000 - - o - - CO co a,i 1990 - 97 r N Rn ' +56.3% LC) - I 1990 - 97 1990 - 97 11990 - 97 1990 - 97 1990 97 m , 5,000 - - - +74.5/o ° i +59.5% +53.7/° ° i +9.4% +7.1% 59.5/° ; T N P C4 Coro, Ln l~ T "7 Q> In I- N ~ et G M N LO CLO, tD N ~ M CO M V' v Nr C. O Eagle Vail Unincorp. Avon Basalt Eagle Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff County Area (Eagle Co. portion) Source: U.S. Census (1980 -1990), Colorado State Demographer (1997). 18 National Travel Trends - ? National data indicate that time is becoming more precious. ? Vacation lengths are getting shorter. ? Weekend travel Weekend vs. Non-Weekend Travel Volume U.S. Domestic Travel Market-1986 us. 1997 is increasing. 800 656 ¦ 1986 01997 1 604 c 600 i ° 485 a 400 35Z-- c o - a 200 82'/0 25%' 0 Weekend Travel Non-Weekend Travel (1.5 nights, includes Friday (All other trips of or Saturday night stay) 100+ miles each way) Source: Travel Industry Association of America ? National Travel Monitor U.S. Trip Length Distribution-1998 <4 nights, weekend data reaffirm 53% predominance of 5+ night shorter, weekend trips. 22% z <4 nights, midweek 25% Source: Yesawich, Pepperdine & Brown ? Pattern of continued shorter vacations and long weekend trips is expected to continue to increase. Length of Stay Distribution by Where Stayed Vail Resorts vs. Utah and California Resorts ®Vail 60% 0 Beaver Creek 58°/ Breckenridge - ¦ Keystone - - - 50% [1 Other Summit County r_A90 0 Utah Resorts 45°0 450 i - 41 y - ?Tahoe Resorts - - . I ~ - 40% / 39% N 35% 340 t 30% o t 20%_ a 20% o 0220 CL X16°/ s 14°/ 14% s 10% 1- 3 nights 4.6 nights 7+ nights Source: Vail Resorts Maze Survey 1991/98; RRC Associates 20 Ski Destination Most Seriously Considered BesidesSummit/Eagle Counties ' Vail/Beaver Creek Visitors 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Aspen/Snowmass 26% Utah Resorts 18°~ Telluride 11% Whistler/Blackcomb 7% Tahoe Resorts 7% Vail/Beaver Creek i Steamboat 7% Jackson Hole >s 6% x Crested Butte 3% Winter Park 3% . Other Rocky Mtn 3% European 2% Other 2% Sun Valley 2% Other Colorado Resorts = 2% j Other Canadian 1% Resorts outside US " 0% Other East Coast 0% i Other West Coast 0% South American 0% Source: SummiVEagle County Lodging Moilback Survey, 1997/98 N 1998 Ski Magazine Reader Resort Survey Top 10 Reader Rankings - AMBIANCE / SERVICE / ACTIVITIES RANKINGS Dining Apres-Ski Off-Hill Activities Service Deer Valley, UT Aspen Mountain, CO Whiteface Mountain, NY Deer Valley, UT Aspen Mountain. CO Killington. VT Aspen Mountain, CO Sun Valley, ID VAIL VAIL Heavenly, CA BEAVER CREEK _ . w... Tremblant, QUE Heavenly, CA VAIL Tremblant, QUE Sun Valley, ID Tremblant, QUE Breckenridge, CO Whistler/Blackcomb, BC Whistler/Blackcomb, BC Breckenridge, CO Sun Valley, ID Snowmass, CO Stowe, VT Whistler/Blackcomb, BC Whistler/Blackcomb, BC VAIL Park City, UT Park City, UT Stowe, VT Aspen Mountain, CO BEAVER CREEK Sun Valley, ID Park City, UT Northstar-at-Tahoe, CA Killington, VT Stowe, VT Seven Springs, PA Steamboat, CO =BEAVER CREEK(22) BEA1IER!MEK (17) LODGING/ ACCESSIBILITY/ VALUE RANKINGS Lodging Accessibility Value Tremblant, QUE N/A Alta, UT Deer Valley, UT The Canyons, UT Mad River Glen, VT Sun Valley, ID Park City, UT Cannon Mountain, NH Whistler/Blackcomb, BC Deer Valley, UT Arapahoe Basin, CO Aspen Mountain, CO Snowbird, UT Snowbasin, UT VAIL N/A Brighton, UT Snowmass, CO Copper Mountain, CO Loveland, CO BEAVER CREEK N/A Solitude, UT Park City, UT N/A Crested Butte, CO Steamboat, CO Alta, UT Tremblant, QUE VAIL (13) BEAVER CREEK (59) BEAVER CREEK (17)' VAIL (67) MOUNTAIN RANKINGS Groominq Terrain Snow Quality Deer Valley, UT Mad River Glen, VT Alta, UT Okemo, VT Mammoth Mountain, CA Snowbird, UT Snowmass, CO Jackson Hole, WY Grand Targhee, WY Sunday River, ME Whistler/Blackcomb, BC Brighton, UT Mammoth Mountain, CA Alta, UT Snowbasin, UT VAlL Snowbird, UT Snowmass, CO Northstar-at-Tahoe, CA Crystal Mountain, WA Solitude, UT Sun Valley,, ID ,VAIL Aspen Highlands, CO BEAVER CREEK Squaw Valley, CA Arapahoe Basin, CO 'Aspen Highlands, CO Arapahoe Basin, CO Mammoth Mountain, CA BEAVER CREEK (31) BEAVER CREEK (16) . w VAIL (18) N N Vail Importance/ Performance Matrix This graph represents the intersection of "How Important Are the Following Factors in Your Choice of a Destination Resort" by "How Well Does This Resort Perform on Those Factors." High Importance 10 High Importance Low Rating High Rating - - ® Snow.. 9 - - - - - Terrain- 0 Q E a8 - - - - - - ° ¦ Value r Access + Grooming 0 E Lodging 7 Service - - 0 Z u Dinin d > 6 Q w U Z Q o x Apres Ski a Off-Hill Low Importance 4 Lowimportance Low Rating 6 7 8 9 10 High Rating PERFORMANCE Average: 1= Poor 110 = Excellent Source: Ski 1998 Reader Resort Survey and RRC Associates 23 t Which Resort First Comes to Mind: "Most Crowded" 4 Vail Associates National Skier Survey, 1996 Percent of Respondents 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% VAIL,CO Aspen, CO 119% Killington, VT l 11% I I Mammoth, CA 8% ~ I I Heavenly, CA 1 16% ~ I I Squaw Valley, CA 15% Breckenridge, CO 5% Keystone, CO 2% j Park City, UT 12% Steamboat, CO 12% i j Winter Park, CO 12% i Northstar, CA 1% I Alta, UT 1% ! I Copper Mtn, CO 1% Deer Valley, UT 1% I I Snowbird, CO 1% ! ' I Snowmass, CO 1% I Sun Valley, ID 1% ! j ! I Boyne Mt., MI 1% Loon Mtn., NH 1% Stowe, VT 1 % Stratton, VT 1% Waterville Valley, NH 1% I I I Whistler/Blackcomb, BC ]1% BEAVER CREEK, CO 0% j Source: Vail Associates National Mailback Survey Research, April 1996. N A r Lodging Ratings Vail vs. Other Eagle/Summit County locations 10 I Beaver Creek 9.5 PRE-ARRIVAL/ARRIVAL LODGE ROOM/UNIT/BATHROOM ¦ Breckenridge `o = "Zi ' . Dillon/Silverthorne .4 Other Eagle County 9 - ~.a A Frisco - - - - Keysto 2 ~ ne V 8.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Y-Vail W c T c a 8 - o - - a - - - - cc a) ~ in 4. . H 7.5 - - - - - - 0 d E 7 a~ x W 6.5 - - T 6 °taeo re~Qt~r a\~oeS ~t a\`~eSS a `e~a~°e a `\ap~~`L`1 v eeQ~oo'° ~o~~ ~J `Sr~r9sa o,'N as a~~' i~er Leo ~o ~a Se`ti ire ~o to o0 ese~"0 ~~a9er~ki`~al~~ac~``r\es~5e~`ce IV\.e<`°c Qac~`rg ao~~~es5\r~~a~~°~ tt° seti~~ae`°t\ G\`~ G°~a R ~~aJ Sys e~ 9o Gee `0 ~a Se~a~\°lo5~ G°rt\'c9 ~e Source: Summit/Eagle Counties Lodging Mailback Survey, Winter 1991/98 25 Lodging Ratings (cont'd) Vail vs. Other Eagle/Summit County locations 10 Beaver Creek ¦ Breckenridge 9.5 - HOTEL FOOD I BEVERAGE SERVICE A Dillon/Silverthorne OVERALL LODGING EXPERIENCE M Other Eagle County y 9 ? Frisco )IC Keystone 8.5 - -~-Vail x w 8 - - - m 7.5 - - - - - - - - - - - R d dw N N 0 a 6.5 - - - - - - - E a~ L x n t 5.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - 5. Friendliness of Quality of Promptness Food/beverage Attitude of Age and Number and Lodging service staff food/beverage of service value employees upkeep of quality of on-site value lodging amenities Source: Summit/Eagle Counties Lodging Mailback Survey, Winter 1997/98 26 1 Lodging Attributes Vail vs. Beaver Creek. 1997/98 vs. 1995/96 10 - 1995196 1997198 111 Vail 8.9 8.9 a 9 H O Beaver Creek 7.7. 8.3 • 8.1 8.1 8.0 8.0 8.0 T 8 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.8~ 7.2 7.3 6.9 is x LU _ - - - ~T_ s. - N - cn 5 tM y cc C 0 4 _ E a~ 3 xtT - L 1 tiP~ORIN JSeNol,44 ~Je k POer``es G~ea ~'0101001 ``o Source: Vail Resorts Summit/Eagle County Lodging Research 1997/98; Vail Customer Satisfaction Survey 1995/96 27 1 4 . 1 CONCLUSIONS ? The ski industry, nationally, has not grown substantially in total visits over the past 20 years. ? Competition from both within the industry and other leisure time alternatives is becoming more intense than ever. Landscape is changing dramatically. ? Within the industry, a greater variety of choices is emerging for the consumer for well-planned, integrated, modern, multi- dimensional, and year-round alpine village/mountain experiences. In Colorado, Telluride, Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Crested Butte, Copper, Keystone, and Breckenridge are all aggressively upgrading the full product. Utah and Tahoe resorts, Whistler/Blackcomb, Tremblant, and Killington, among others, are in similar programs, as are several international resorts. ? The cruise industry, multiple warm weather resorts, theme parks, and gaming alternatives offer hassle-free, reasonably priced alternatives to the winter vacation traveler and cut into our prime demographic market. N 6 CONCLUSIONS ? In a mature, slow growth industry such as skiing, it is largelya zero sum game of retaining loyalty of existing clientele and attempting to "steal" market share from someone else. Unless and until the entire "pie" of skiers grows, the "war" of fighting over the some skier will escalate. ? Vail and Beaver Creek currently enjoy premier status among destination alpine resorts. ? However, the gap between Vail's position and alternative choices on key vacation drivers has narrowed and, in several specific instances, been superseded. N O CONCLUSIONS ? The guest is sophisticated and considers all aspects of an integrated destination experience transportation, lodging, shopping and dining, pricing, attitude and performance of employees, variety of recreational and cultural experiences regardless of who owns and operates each one. ? Whether or not they choose to return and their level of commitment to the resort is very dependent on the overall quality of experience they receive. If they decide to leave, it is very difficult to win them back, given the level of competition and range of choices available. w 0 v CONCLUSIONS ? Foremost among these areas of concern are: • Aging and relatively high-priced lodging inventory • Relative inflexibility compared to other alternative destinations in accommodating lengths of stay of less than one week • General sense of high prices across the board being paid for the quality of service, being offered • Beginning of erosion of service, at least in overall consistency of performance • Issues with respect to transportation and access, both locally and regionally ? Ownership of the Vail Valley is very fragmented and diverse. No one entity has control of the total guest experience. As such, a system of interdependence exists. We are at an especially important time in this community where it is critical to find opportunities for public and private partnerships and cooperative efforts among the various parties involved to effectively and expeditiously address those issues holding the community back. We need to target particularly those elements which are important to the guest and which are not currently offering the superior quality of experience needed in this incredibly competitive environment. w TOWN OF VAIL 'WORLD, Office of the Town Manager CHAMPIONSHIPS 75 South Frontage Road 1999-VAIL-BEAVER CREEK CO LORA DO-USA Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: January 15, 1999 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Public Works Director Larry Grafel's last day with the Town of Vail will be Sunday, January 17, 1999. Greg Hall the Town Engineer will be the Acting Public Works Director in the interim. This is a position that he held for several months in 1993 while Larry was serving in the capacity of the Acting Town Manager. We have begun to work on a search for this position. We are currently developing a position profile which identifies skills, abilities, and criteria for the ideal candidate. I will be meeting with Division Heads and Public Works employees to gain a better understanding of their ideal candidate for this position. I will provide in the next week a proposed schedule for filling this position. World Championships Our preparations (from a Municipal Services perspective) for the World Championships are complete. We are finalizing many of the minor details prior to the event. During the event it is my intention to be out and about in the community as much as possible. Therefore, I will be spending a smaller amount of time in the office than usual. During this two week period if you need to get in touch with me please call Anne at 479-2105 and she will be able to reach me. Otherwise, you may call me on my cell phone at 471-3574. 1 look forward to seeing you at many of the events during the championships. Official Town Newspaper We are advertising for bids to designate the official newspaper for the Town for the calendar year 1999. The bids are due Friday, January 15`" . We will make the award early next week. G~~ RECYCLED PAPER Uncominv Town Council Meetings 1/26/99 WS PEC/DRB review AIPP Master Plan Discussion W. Vail & A-frame VRD - Dobson expansion Vail Plaza Hotel Exec. Session - Personnel matters 2/2/99 WS - CANCELED 2/2/99 TC 2nd read Ord The Ruins/Cascade Hotel/Thrifty Car Rental major SDD amend 2/9/99 WS - CANCELED RWM/aw Memorandum To: Town Council From: Russ Forrest Andy Knudtsen Nina Timm Subject: Affordable housing options for 1999 Date: January 19, 1999 As you consider goals for 1999 in the upcoming planning session, we have provided a list of housing actions currently in the 1999/2000 work plan. Programs ? Implement buy down program. Revise Employee Housing Guidelines. Adopt Employee Housing Generation Ordinance. Complete county-wide housing needs assessment. Consider requiring caretaker units for large houses. Enforcement of EHUs. ? Create housing over-lay zone district. Ensure deed restriction continues on Racquet Club EHUs. (Timing depends on SDD submittal by the Racquet Club.) Developments Approve final design and begin construction on Arosa/Garmisch. > Approve design for A-Frame and include with construction of Arosa/Garmisch. Move forward with Lionshead seasonal housing. Consider development of last site in Phase I of Common Ground, located in East Vail, next to the Mountain School. Timber Ridge. Memorandum To: Town Council From: Andy ltnudtsen Subject: Suggestions and opinions about the solutions for affordable housing Date: September 15, 1998 Staff has grouped all of the following 85 suggestions into five categories. These include: A Great 13uggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. B Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. C Warrants further discussion. D This suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new' information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Sugge; tion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. Twenty-three of the ideas can be incorporated right away. Nineteen are already part of the plan. Twenty-one suggestions warrant further discussion and have the potential to be incorporated at a later date. Thus, 76% of the suggestions work! There are thirteen, which have been considered already, many as part of the Common Ground process. Finally, there are nine that fall outside the goals of the Town for implementing a horsing program. Another way to view the suggestions is by their potential effectiveness in creating affordable housing within the Town of Vail. Staff has listed a column in the matrix that identifies the potential effectiveness of each suggestion in addressing the housing problem Each item is ranked as a low, medium, high, or as an "observation," if the suggestion is more of a comment. The basis for this ranking is simple--does the proposal help create housing within the community? A ranking of low reflects a potential increase of 5 or less units. Medium reflects a potential of 5 - 25 units. High is more than 25 units. Within the matrix, there are twenty-four observations, thirty-four suggestions in the low category, nine in medium, and nine in high.. Note that staff counted similar suggestions as a single number. Attached to the matrix are the letters written by community members. Staff has summarized the points within each letter and included them in the matrix for comprehensive analysis. The originals are attached to ensure that the rationale behind the summarized point is available. Please keep in mind the order of items within each category does not reflect a priority. Similar comments have been grouped together. I List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 1 Of 9 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground rccommcndaliun. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. I Item Suggested Option Staff Analysis Number Potential Effectiveness A-1 Leave open space a: last option Done. In response to community suggestions, the Town Council will consider open space purchased with RETT funds. (and not reimbursed) only after all other options have been taken. These lands will be considered last, leaving the future decision on the land to a later date. Note that the following information is relevant to this action, as it pertains to the West Vail site: The West Vail site was purchased with RETT funds, but only because the fund had the cash-on-hand to cover the land acquisition expenses. The RETT fund was reimbursed, with payments starting immediately following the acquisition. The land was platted as four lots zoned Primary/Secondary and remains that today. In the minutes from the Town Council meeting during which the Council approved the purchase, the mayor stated that the eventual use was not determined, but there was possibility of using it for recreation, open space or employee housing. The recommended use for the site is both fora ark and for some housine. A-2 I Lands purchased wi h RETT are off See suggestion above. Observation limits A-3 Build on properties purchased with I See suggestion above. I See above I RETT funds last A4 RETT fund not for I ousing In response to the desires of the community, the RETT fund will remain unchanged. Previously, the Town Council See above approved the Common Ground recommendation with five funding sources. These included using funds from the refinance of the Town Debt, proceeds from the sale of two Town-owned parcels, proceeds from the culmination of the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement with the Forest Service, continuing an annual allocation from the General Fund to the Housing Fund, and using a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax. The first four sources will continue to be considered for housing, on an as-needed basis. Note that RETT funds were used at the initiation of the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement with the Forest Service and that the current plan forwards the proceeds from the final sale of land with private propertv holders to tential housin developments. Observation A-5 Before building any :.sousing, This suggestion can and will be incorporated into the local plan. The timing of this type of study is critical in order to commission a scientific survey and get an accurate understanding of the housing needs. Both Eagle County and the Town of Vail have already budgeted analysis of the current availability of for a regional housing needs assessment and will be initiating this study this winter, when the seasonal workforce has housing, the reasons for lack of various arrived and housing needs can be evaluated for both.scasonal and long term locals. List of Community Sugg(;Aions. A - Great Suggestion. Recommend add' Page 2 of 19 mg to t housing plan. September 15, 1998 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated in into o the the Common Ground recommendation. C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. kinds of housing, at d the actual housing needs and desires of the local community Low A-6 I Provide a simple statistical report on This suggestion can be done. Housing staff will conduct this survey and make results available to the community the actual situation today in the within 90 days. housing units at Vai I Commons A-7 Create a model that provides a measure Cando. This model can serve as the criteria for the "Bu -Down" I Observation adpd as part of of each neighborhoc ds participation of the lime of approval, the concept had not been fleshed out in dclailr However,the goal of a qui ing exs t ng housingt accommodating our service Employees stock for employee housing at various locations throughout the Town proved to be quite attractive to workshop housing needs participants doing the Common Ground rocess. P Quantifying Ilse decision making process is an important element of this suggestion. The Town will look for continued involvement from the community in (lie creation of specific criteria to carry this suggestion further. With assistance, from the community, these standards could be in place within 90 days. A-8 Identify and eliminate current Town of Can do. The Town will need suggestions as to what the current inhibitive regulations are, and what changes would I Medium Vail regulations that discourage the need to be made to address them. Proposed changes to the code are first reviewed by the Planning and Environmental private sector from creating private Commission and then by Town Council. solutions A-9 Slow the process down Thoroughly discussing alternative suggestions is an example of the Town's commitment to slow the process down and Medium understand conccros/suggestions. The balance of the Common Ground process has been designed to take things slower, offer additional opportunities for comment, and focus on one site at a time to ensure everyone's ideas can be expressed. A-10 Discuss specific alte natives to current I The current discussions achieve this goal. Observation sites A-11 Move on Timber Ridge before it is lost Timber Ridge has 189 two-bedroom units. Most of the project is master leased to local businesses. Approximately I Observation 70% is leased by Vail Associates, with the other 30% master leased by smaller local businesses. The development was approved by the Town Council in the late 1970s and included an increase in density with the condition that a 20 year deed restriction be placed on the property, limiting the use to employee housing. The restrictions expire in November of 2001. The Mark IV Realty Group, located in Chicago, currently owns Timber Ridge. The Town has been discussing the future plans for the site with the owners and will continue to do so. Current value has been estimated between $12.5 and $17 million. Due to the significant cost, partnerships may play a key role in acquisition and/or redevelopment. It has been identified as a top priority by Common Ground participants. High List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Sage 3 b 19 8 - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. Septemel 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D -Suggestion has been considc.,ed in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. A-12 Bring private lando vners and business The Common Ground process was created to bring all members of the community together. The pool of private land community together to address owners with parcels of land with any significance is. actually quite small. See suggestion B-14. None-the-less, the solutions Town is committed to acting as a facilitator to achieve this goal. A-13 Explore new urbani an concepts The central concepts to new urbanism which could be incorporated into any proposed development include owner- Low occupied, single-family homes, narrow streets, pedestrian emphasis, small mass and bulk, front porches, small set backs, potential rentals over garages or in basements, pocket parks, potential for commercial intermixed with residential, among other elements. Several community members have toured examples in Boulder and Longmont recently. These concepts could be included in any of the future plans and could bring about a high quality affordable housing product. A-14 Bring in design teams The idea may help in the on-going dialogue, as residents would be able to describe and request the desired level of Observation quality for any new development. Examples from other communities could be referenced and could set the standard for quality. This is an idea being explored as a next step to obtain community input on densities and architectural quality. Concerns about use and density could be addressed direct) and resolved. A-15 I Mix seasonal with owner occupied This has been done successfully in new urbanism developments in Longmont and Breckenridge and could be Observation units 11 incorporated into any of the sites currently under consideration. The models mix seasonal with owner-occupied by constructing rental writs in basements or above the garages that serve the Qrimary home. A-16 I Provide opportunity for employees, The Town Council recognizes this need and has previously expressed its commitment to involving the business Observation TOV, businesses & rroperty owners to I community in any development of seasonal housing. A commitment from businesses to master lease improves the participate financing viability for multi-family development. A-17 Include the business community more I Sec suggestion above. Observation See above A-18 Educate and inform interested private Can do. Town Staff can work with David Carter, Housing Coordinator for Eagle County and publicize opportunities parties on available programs and ideas such as the down-payment assistance and mortgage credit certificate program, locations of housing developments, addresses of dispersed decd restricted units, examples of success stories, lists of employers which provide housing, and I lists of creative ways that businesses can play a role, such as the ones described below. A-19 Business finance home loan until Honeywagon was successful in financing an employee's home in 1996. The employee had been with the company for Low employee has enoug:r equity to have four years and was making $1 1.75 per hour. The employee went out and found the lot and the company purchased it. t own loan The employee then negotiated the purchase of a modular home that Honeywagon purchased in the name of the business. A short-term loan was utilized to purchase the lot and the home. The employee did as much work on the unit as possible, including adding a finished basement. When the home was complete, the short-term loan was turned into a 2-scar loan which covered all the costs including the interest on the short-term loan. The employee now makes 't List of Community Suggestions- Page A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. September ~ 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommend, tion. 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion- D - Suggestion has been considc-ed in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. payments to Honeywagon of $1,047.69 per month; the company then pays the mortgage of $1,047.69. The Company has the benefit of the interest write off for two years. In two years, there will be enough equity in the home for the employee to have a standard mortgage in his name. In the interim the Company remains in control of the unit as all of the property is in the Honeywagon's name. There was no out of pocket expense to Honeywagon. This comoanv has provided an example worth replicating In what ways can the Town promote this program? A-20 Busines7cta s oans to This is a gre at conceptThe Town would encourage businesses to act upon this idea. The example of the LAw homeowd unit to existing Honeywagon's success shows that this type of arrangement can work if the local businesses are willing to assume the homes frisk. In what ways can the Town serve as a catalyst? A-21 I Businesses buy prop-rlies for re-sale I Also a great idea. Low with deed restrictiot s A-22 Mix seasonal housir g with summer This idea could be very helpful to various groups by bringing people to Vail in the summertime (i.e. hockey camps at Low camp use Dobson, ballet camps at the Ford Amphitheater, etc.) It would depend on the demand for seasonal employee housing during the summer months. Colorado Mountain College in L.eadville, Steamboat and Glenwood Springs all currently rent out their dorm rooms in the summer. They are able to cover their expenses with reasonable room rates. The demand for the rooms continues to grow each summer. The money generated from this is used to retire the debt for the buildings. This suggestion assumes that seasonal developments could be constructed. A-23 Strict enforcement of deed restrictions As of August 1998, there are 421 deed restricted units within the Town of Vail. 282 of these were created prior to High May 1994 and do not enable the Town to require occupancy by local employees. (The restriction only prevents the landlord from short terming the unit with leases less than 28 days). Included in this category are 198 Timber Ridge units and 24 Racquet Club units. There are also 139 newer units which can be enforced. These include 71 at Vail Commons and 24 at Buzzard Park. The balance of 44 arc enforced, and Staff is currently working with attorneys to enforce restriction on one of these units located' on Forest Road which currently is in violation. An action plan for additional enforcement efforts will be presented to Town Council in the near future and may involve the Town's Code Enforcement Officers. Medium List of Community Suggestions, A - Great Suggestion, Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 5 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground r,commendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. B-I Define what affordable housing is Industry standards slate that "affordable housing" is housing which does not cost more than 30% of gross household income, i.e. PITT (principle, interest, taxes, insurance) for homeowners or rent for residential tenants. It does not include housing costs such as utilities, water, sewer, trash, etc. Locally, there are three types of affordable housing. The first was created in the early 1980's and incepts developers to create Employee Housing Units (EHU's). Typically associated with flexibility in zoning standards and an increase in density, the resulting EHU is deed restricted. Over time, the restrictions have become more comprehensive, as the earliest versions were quite loose. In brief, the restrictions require the unit, when occupied, to be leased to a full time employee working in Eagle County. The second type of affordable housing was introduced to the community in 1996 with the Vail Commons development. This second type is "for-sale" housing. Among other standards in the deed restriction, there are three salient elements: the units must be owner-occupied, at least one resident must be a full time employee, and resale value is capped at an appreciation rate of 3%;per year. The third type is seasonal. The Town has constructed 24 units primarily for Town seasonal employees. Seasonal housing units are typically smaller with fewer amenities than either of the two types listed above. From surveys of seasonal employees, the Town understands that privacy is a very high priority for them, and that many try to avoid roommate situations. There are two program types that address this concern. The first is suite-style housing, the second is studio units. Vail Associates has recently completed a suite-style development,.RiverEdge, in which every resident has his or her own small bedroom with access to common living, dining, and cooking areas. Most suites have 3 or 4 bedrooms, although the development does include a few 2 bedroom and studio units. Tine suite-style housing is more economical to develop than studio housing, as studio units require a greater floor area per resident and more kitchens and bathrooms, which are the more cenensive coo nenls of a dwelling unit. B-2 I Create long range plan The intent of the Common Ground plan is just that. The Common Ground process'is currently being documented by Observation staffand serves as the framework for the plan. B-3 Concentrate densilies nearest to village This issue has been incorporated into the Common Ground plan. Workshop participants identified both the Village I Observation core and Lionshead parking strictures as good locations for seasonal housing. Upon review and further refinement of the potential housing developments, the cost for development at the Village structure was significantly higher than Lionshead. Based on the information, workshop participants recommended the Lionshead site, but not the Village site. List of Community Suggestions . A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 6 b 1 1 8 - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Gi aund recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. Other potential sites near the commercial core were also identified during the workshops. These include the Old Town Shops, Holy Cross, and the VA maintenance yards. Each of these sites has been incorporated into the housing plan for further consideration. B-4 I Formalize employee generation Currently underway. The Town Council has reviewed a proposal for an employee generation ordinance and has Observation requirements requested a more detailed analysis of the decisions that will be made to set the standards. This process will continue in the very near future, upon resolution of the current housing issues. B-5 Employee generatio i ordinance The Town Council has discussed this action item during work sessions held on June 24, 1998, and August 11, 1998 High While complex, the Council is interested in to moving forward in this area. It will be critical for the entire community to come to consensus as to the appropriate requirements to be set in the ordinance, determining the number of housing units to be rovidcd b by devclo mcnts. B-6 I Impact fee to businesses Impact fees are typically assessed at time of development. E p rn toYg ce eneration is a hi hl specific type of impact fee. B-7 I Require new development to offer I See employee generation. I See about employee housing t nits B-8 Ensure Lionshead redevelopment has Vail Associates has proposed to construct new housing, as part of the Lionshead redevelopment. The new housing will See above adequate housing be in the area of the Holy Cross site and/or the maintenance facility. Zoning changes will be necessary. Council has mandated that there be no net loss of the 110 beds that currently exist in the Sunbird, as Vail Associates employee housing. Vail Associates has indicated that they will most likely increase the number of beds, and will formalize their commitment during the Lionshead approval process. B-9 I Involve Vail Resorts to a greater degree In addition to the construction of new beds in Lionshead, Vail Associates may be able to play a role as a funding High partner in large undertakings. The Town has been in conversations with VA regarding.its interest in addressing t _ housin within the Town of Vail as a corporate partner. B-10 Consider the Golf Course Club House This site has already been identified in the Common Ground process for community facilities. While respecting the High i direction provided by workshop participants in April and June, the program can include some affordable housing units, understanding that the units not interfere with the programming of the primary use on the site, which will be community facilities. B-1 I Consider Old Town Shops This site was identified by Common Ground participants for future seasonal housing. Since the Common Ground Low process, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has requested use of a portion of the Old Town Shop site for expansion of the of the adjacent sewage treatment facility. The expansion would take up the area of the existing building, at about one story in height. The area above and around the treatment facility would be available for other List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 7 Of 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currentl;• incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. development. Another use to be accommodated on.this site includes a snow-cat access route, approximately 25 feet in width. Vail Associates and the Town have agreed that an access point to the mountain other than Forest Road will be preserved at this location. Prior to constructing this access, VA must clear other hurdles. The width of the easement must be maintained, to ensure that this option for snow cal access remains available. District and Town staff are concerned that residential uses above sewage treatment may not be compatible. Love B-12 Consider Mountain Bell The Common Ground process recommended this site for "for-sale" housing in phases. Specific designs for this parcel are to be developed in the remaining part of the Common Ground process. Day care will be a key concern and component of any development. Town owns the land and leases site to day care providers for $1 per year. Day care providers own their own buildings. Existing 15-year leases with the two providers expire on August 31, 2002. Previous Town effort to develop site as affordable housing in 1993 was met with strong opposition, primarily from day care users. B-13 Sell Berry Creek Fit h Filing The sale of Berry Creek Fifth is hindered by the make-up of the Eagle County Recreation Authority. The Town of Vail I High owns 60% interest in the land. The other 40% is owned in various small percentages by: Eagle County, Town of Avon, the metro districts of Arrowhead and Berry Creek (Singletree) and the Beaver Creek Resort Association. The land is currently controlled by the Eagle County Recreation Authority. A two-thirds vote of the ownership percentage, as well as a two-thirds vote of the total number of members would be required to sell the property. One option Town Council has asked the Town Attorney to explore is to sell the Town's 60% ownership to another entity. Based on the Town Attorney's research, the Council staled that it is willing to consider either the sale of the property or the development of housing on the site. B-14 Buy existing Tots There have been several suggestions to buy existing lots that have been platted and are zoned for development. In Hi h some cases this suggestion has been made as an alternative to using town-owned land. The housing program can use these types of lots, but they will be quite expensive to develop and do not allow for any economy of scale. Upon understanding the characteristics and cost of this option the community may question the subsidy needed to accomplish relatively small gains. Staff conducted an inventory of-privately held vacant land in April 1998, immediately preceding the first Common Ground workshops. At that time there were 135 vacant sites within the Town of Vail. 112 of these are zoned single family, primary/seconda'ry, or duplex. 20 are zoned residential cluster. 3 have other zonings. Most of the 112 lots zoned single family, primary/secondary, or duplex are relatively small. Many have steep slopes and/or hazards impacting them. The opportunities to use privately held land to address the housing problem are quite limited. All of these sites were presented in the April Common Ground workshop and the ones identified by participants have r List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 8 b 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. I been incorporated into the final recommendation, which are the Hud-Wirth site, located in West Vail, and the Tract C I site, located by the Mountain School. These two sites are exceptions that stand out uniquely from the rest of the privately held vacant land. They are larger and flatter than most of the rest of the inventory. B-15 Monitor delinquent axes The Town periodically checks with Eagle County to review delinquent property taxes. This is a slow process for Low i acquiring land as the property owners have 3 years to pay the taxes before the property is available for purchase. This process for land acquisition is further hindered by the fact that the land available through a lax sale may not be conducive for housing development. The Town did attempt to purchase a property 3 years ago through a tax sale for open space. However, the property owner paid his back taxes at the last moment. If the opportunity does arise for the Town to acquire a parcel of land suitable for development, the Town will act upon it. B-16 Buy properties for r<-sale with deed This component is already included in the Common Ground plan, and is referred to as "buy-downs." Low restrictions. The concept is to buy existing residences, deed restrict them, and then sell to owner-occupants. By definition, it is focused on the existing housing stock. It may be effective in converting some units from short term rentals owner- occupied homes. Another benefit of this plan is that it disperses deed-restricted housing throughout the Town. The location of these potential units has yet to be determined. There may be a focus on the parts of town which are not affected by the 10 sites currently identified for development. Further refinement of the criteria consistent with suggestion A-7 will be necessary. Current draft criteria include: 1. The location of the unit.within the Town of Vail. 2. The number of deed-restricted units in the immediate vicinity and neighborhood. 3. The unit's proximity to a bus stop. 4. The age of the unit and the quality of construction. 5. The resources of the Home Owner's Association. 6. The number of bedrooms in the unit. 7. The cost of the unit relative to its location B-17 Down payment assistance programs Eagle County recently created a down payment assistance program. The program allows an individual to borrow up to 1 Medium $6,000 to help with the down payment. There are two ways to repay the loan. The first is to repay the loan over ten years at 6% interest. The second is to repay the full amount when the units is sold, refinanced or is no longer a primary residence or at the end of ten years, whichever conics first. The interest rate on the down payment assistance loan is then equal to the rate of the home's appreciation. This may help achieve buying a home elsewhere, but Vail does not currently have housing stock in the price range for qualified buyers of affordable housing. It would be effective with more affordable housing stock in Vail. List of Community Suggestions Page 9 of 19 A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plat B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Comm...r Ground recommendation. September 1 S, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. In 1990, the Vail Housing Authority committed to eslablishing a down-payment assistance program. It was limited to homes located within the Town of Vail. No one from the community took advantage of its availability, in part because the price of homes within the Town exceed many local's price range and in part because the program was somewhat convoluted. The current County program is available to buyers anywhere in the County. Replication is probably not warranted Medium B-18 No RETT on deed r:stricted square This suggestion has already been implemented. The Town waives the 1% RETT on the sales of deed-restricted footage housing such as Vail Commons. This will also be true of the Red Sandstone development currently under construction. Almost all of the rest of the deed restricted housing inventory is limited to rental use. In the cases where ownership is possible, waivers to RETT can also be granted. I B-19 Town should set ex; mple by creating The Town is currently doing this with the Red Sandstone Development. It is a joint project with the Eagle River Low housing for its employees Water and Sanitation District to provide for-sale housing to key employees. Units not purchased by critical employees are available to the public through a lottery process. The Town has also created Buzzard Park, a 24 unit seasonal development. Observation List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. SPage 10 a 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currcutly incorporated into. the Common Ground recommendationSeptember C 1 S, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. C-1 Consider the Golf C ourse Maintenance I At one story in height, the addition of a few units above the current structure is a suggestion worth pursuing. Facility C-2 Consider the Ruins it Current development plans for the Ruins have received Planning and Environmental Commission approval. The plans, Low Cascade Village include condominiums, 20 for-sale employee housing units, and I on-site manager's unit. If the developer proceeds, the community will receive 20 employee housing units at no cost. Alternatively, the Town could purchase the site and develop it. Site acquisition would cost approximately $2.5 million. While this does address the need to increase the housing supply, the cost for the incremental increase in units is significant. C-3 Make offer to purch tse "Ruins" for See suggestion above. Medium development of efficiency apartments. Notify investors in t hat property of offer. C-4 Explore Vail Racgw;t Club There is no land available on the Vail Racquet Club property for additional development. The remaining land is all I See above development within the moderate to high avalanche hazard zone. There are currently 24 employee housing units out of a total of 307 units in the development. These units, along with the Racquet Club, are now for sale. Although currently deed- restricted, this restriction will expire in the year 2000. The total price of the Club and 24 units is based primarily on the value of the residential component as the annual net proceeds from the Club are not as significant. The Town may want to consider ac uirin the Club and the units to address both housing and community needs. C-5 Require caretaker in sits in all homes Warrants further discussion. Previously discussed in detail by the Vail Tomorrow Housing Team. Many proponents Low over 3,500 sq. ft and some opponents. Single most important issue is the impact this regulation could have on part-time residents looking to construct a home in the Vail Valley. May add to the shift in synergy from Vail to down-valley locations. Solution to this problem would be a countywide application of this standard. This would probably generate approximately 10 units per year as that reflects the number of demo/rebuilds with homes of this size that have been approved in the last few years. C-6 Increase allowances in GRFA and site Potentially a significant increase in the housing supply The Town would need to involve the communit in Medium coverage in Primary'Secondary zone I discussions on standards for additional development.. y districts to allow for caretaker units C-7 Incentives by businesses to Staff understands this concept to be incensing home owners to open up their homes to seasonal renters by providing ! High 1 homeowners to rent seasonal beds specific benefits, such as season ski passes. Many details would need to be worked out (including funding), but the concept is creative and potentially highly effective. Perhaps a pilot project with Town-funded incentives should be put together. High List of Community Suggestions A -Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page I I of 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September IS, 1998. C - Warrants further discussion.. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. C-8 Incentives to Curren: home owners to See suggestion above. create emvlovee uni s in Vail C-9 RETT exemption for first time buyers The Town of Vail received $2,968,611 from the Real Estate Transfer Tax in 1997. This was a record amount of Sec above money generated from RETT. In 1980 the fund generated $899,133. The fund is generated by the resale of homes in the Town of Vail. The Town of Avon has a RETT exemption, once per lifetime, on a person's primary residence, on the first 5160,000 of the purchase price. The Town of Avon raised the RETT exemption from $80,000 to 5160,000 on January I, 1998. The Town looked at the cost of a RETT exemption for all homes purchased by local residents valued under $250,000. The standards could be set at any level, Staff picked this point for discussion purposes. In 1996 this waiver would have reduced the RETT collections by $202,500; in 1997 by $297,500. This program would help first time home • buyers. C-10 I Facilitate financing !or those who Financing is not difficult unless there is a high risk or insufficient down payment. Down payment assistance can be I Medium voluntarily deed restrict handled separately. High risk loans are not a business in which the Town should be involved. Perhaps there are other incentives for those who voluntarily deed restrict. C-1 I Offer to purchase nt i-down land in This suggestion could be added to the "buy-down" program, which is part of the Common Ground plan. There would Low Matterhorn for redu--elopment. Build probably not be an increase to the affordable housing stock, even if this program were implemented. owner-occupied hon es with carriage houses and studios i. t lower levels. C-12 Create a housing authority to police Warrants additional discussion, specifically as it relates to a desire for increased enforcement of deed restricted units. I Low proper use and sale t if housing units Secondary points to consider in the discussion would be the relative effectiveness of Housing Authority made up of that are on land held. in trust by the volunteer citizens to the current structure of an active Town Council with dedicated housing staff. town C-13 Register neighborhood associations as Can consider for additional discussion; although providing citizen equity in the public involvement process by I Low liaisons involving all interested individuals directly with Council members has proven to be useful. Creating a hierarchy may not ex se the community to a wide variety of opinions and ideas. C-14 Re-allocate money 6 om some non- It has been suggested that some of the non-profits, which receive contributions from the Town, have become well Observation profits ~ established. In the early years, Town subsidy was necessary as the organizations were just beginning. At this point in time, the organizations have become established and, in some cases, tapped into sponsors with tremendous funding capability. There may be more deserving causes, or causes which warrant more attention and resources from the Town List of Community .;,uggestiol•; A -Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 12 of 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September 1 S, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. at this point in time. As with most all suggestions for employee housing solutions, there are impacts to some portion of the Vail community. In general, finding the housing is not as pressing as siting the housing. The Town may do better to focus on the first issue and deal with the funding later. As there area variety of funding solutions, including the business community, this may not be a battle worth picking. Low C-15 Reimbursable housi tg allowance (Holy Need additional information. Cross Energy) ~ C-16 Easier to build employee housing units Need additional information. I Observation in already existing t ousing I C-17 I Low interest buy clown Need additional information. I Observation C-18 I Impact fees on empt y houses for extra May be more related to health-safety issues rather than housing. The Town has looked at assessing a fee on false I Observation costs of false alarms alarm responses, but the money generated would be used only to oft set the cost of responding to the false alarm. I Low C-19 Review zoning laws for specific Need additional information. properties C-20 Encourage old and rxluire new condo In the last 4 years, 8 multi-family developments have been approved in the Town of Vail. Of these 6 have provided Observation i complexes to have o i-site manager on-site employee housing units. Examples include the Austria Hans, which was required to restrict 6 off-site EHU's { units and construct I on-site EHU, and the "Ruins," which is required to provide 17 EHU's. Current discussions are un Base on statistics of the derway to modify the "Ruins" proposal; however it would actually increase the number of EHU's at that site to 20. C-21 I Exhaust all alternati ves before breaking Thisstep int the larger Common tG ound process has (been included tordo just that. There as tnumerous suggestions for Low _ground on an hin addressing the housing LDrnhlen, and the Town will incorporate as many as are feasible. - I Observation 1 List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing puan. Page 13 Of 19 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been conside ed in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside, the goals of the Town Council. D-I Use Forest Service land Through the Land Ownership Adjustment agreement with the Town and the USFS, the Town studied the land on the perimeter of Town in detail. The two entities exchanged 1 I USFS sites for 4 TOV sites, deeding land not to be developed to the USFS (such as Trapper's Run) and deeding land with some development potential to the Town (such . as Rockledge Road right-of-way area). Appraisals were completed; documenting that the value each entity received was equitable. There are no additional sites that are flat enough to allow for development in the vicinity, except for Twin Bridges and Potato Patch. The Potato Patch site is located around the existing water tanks located immediately above the Potato Patch neighborhood. It was identified on the maps prepared for the April Common Ground workshops but wasn't noted by participants as a good site for housing. Twin Bridges, also known as Parcel H was also identified on the base maps of the April workshops. The background information stated that the land is segmented by the I-70 right-of-way, Gore Creek flood plain, Black Gore flood plain, Highway 6 right-of-way, and wetlands. There are no large areas for development which remain. Thus, it is not a site with high potential for housing and was recognized as such b workshop participants. D-2 Business improvement district to This concept was presented at the June Common Ground workshops. A presentation by staff on 17 different funding Low generate housing fund sources preceded small group discussions, prioritizing the different options. An explanation of each option was provided to each participant, further clarifying each potential funding source. A business improvement district was ranked 13 out of 17. The idea advocates the State of Colorado creating a special tax district area. The tax would be based upon the square footage of each building. The owners of the space would be faxed and it can be assumed that this would be passed on Low - Note that suggestions for funding to the tenants. The money generated from this tax would be managed by a committec/person chosen by the people sources are ranked as "low" because paying the lax. The money could be used to create street beautification projects, increase safety in the area, etc. Staff funding is not the difficult issue. Siting research found that the funds generated would have to be spent on improvements associated with the District. Some the housing and increasing the supply experts in this area questioned whether funds could be spent for improvements outside the district or on housing. D-3 Business license of new marketing This suggestion appears to advocate an alternative considered at the June Common Ground workshop. For those directly improves the problem, process discussions the suggestion was framed as a potential source of revenue, if the larger marketing district election slated for next fall is successful. Under that scenario, the current fee used for marketing would be freed up for other uses, such as housing. After discussion by participants, the idea ranked 7 out of 17, and was below a clear break in references. If fundin is an issue down the road, it could be considered as an alternative. Low List of Community Suggestions Page 14 of 19 A - Great Suggestion. Recomm,-nd adding to the housing plan. B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Gmund recommendation. September 15, 1998 C Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the,past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. D4 Expand lift tax to generate income This concept was presented at the Common Ground workshops held June 3 and 4, 1998. A presentation by staff on 17 from all lift ticket p rrchasers different funding sources preceded small group discussions, prioritizing the different options. An explanation of each option was provided to each participant, further clarifying each potential funding source. Increasing the lift tax was ranked 12 out of 17. D-5 Increase business Iii ense fee according This concept would assess a fee, based on size of business, for employees. It is similar to a "head tax" which was Low to number of'emplo;lees discussed as a funding option at the Common Ground workshop held in June. The head tax concept is appealing on one level as it assesses the business in proportion to the demand placed on the housing inventory, however, it ranked 14 out of the 17 options presented. The primary theme from the June discussion of funding sources is that the community did not want to see new taxes. To the extent possible, the use of existing funds was the preference. More importantly, siting continues to be a greater challenge than funding. D-6 Issue private activit) bonds Private Activity Bonds enable a private developer constructing a public or quasi-public development to issue bonds I Low which are tax free to the investors. The appeal is that bonds can be offered at a lower rate than other taxable investments. Typically, only public entities can issue tax-free bonds. The Stale of Colorado receives an annual allocation, which it then awards to developers on behalf of their public agencies with whom they have partnered. The advantage of the Private Activity Bonds is the reduced cost of finds, which in turn reduces the cost of the development. This same goal can be achieved through other avenues. The "63-20" model has been used to develop the Eagle Bend and Lake Creek affordable housing developments. It has enabled the developments to take advantage of tax-exempt financing and the corresponding lower interest rates, without having to compete with other entities for a Private Activity Bond award. D-7 Low income housing credits (Eagle This suggestion works well to generate upfront capital for development of affordable housing. It is a federal program, I Low County) administered at the state level. Developers compete for credits which they can then issue to investors. To win an award, developers must document that the proposed project complies with the federal criteria for low-income housing. The Town is committed to solving our local housing problem, but the demographics of this federal program do not match local demographics. For example, the median family income in Eagle County is $60,900/year for a family of four people. To qualify as a low income housing project, a minimum of 40% of the units must be rented to households making less than 60% of the area median income. This standard has been exceeded recently, as competition is stiffer and developers are making further concessions regarding the number of units rented at restricted rates to increase the likelihood of getting an List of Community Suggestions A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. Page 5 e I9 ' B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. Septembf 1S, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. award. Applying these standards to Eagle County, the maximum household income for a four member household would be $35,000; for a three member household, $31,572; and for a two member household, $28,067. Based on these figures, . the target population would need to make less than most seasonal wage earners in Vail. A key factor in the structure of this program is that incomes are based on the wages of ALL residents of the dwelling unit. This program works best for large households with only one income. Notwithstanding the complexities of this program,. funding is not the largest issue facing the Town in the effort to solve the housing problem. Funding continues to be an easier challenge than siting. D-8 "Homestead Act" c( ncept to preclude There is no legal precedence or means to enforce such an act for either concept. The State of Colorado has looked at Low local housing used t s short term rentals differentiating primary residences from second homes and assessing lower property taxes on primary residences, but or to enable the Stal: to use two has not moved forward with the idea. Legislation at the state level must be passed before this could be implemented. different lax rates - one for locals and This concept may be appropriate for discussion and/or advocacy by the Colorado Association of Ski Towns, a coalition one for second hom : owners representing ski towns across the state. D-9 Set up a housing awhority or private Thi; suggestion is related closely to two other suggestions, one dealing with the acquisition of privately held sites (see I Low housing land trust ti- acquire and B-14) and the re-establishing a Vail Housing Authority (see C-12). A third component deals with partnerships with develop privately omed sites in the private developers. This suggestion reflects the current model the Town has used to develop Vail Commons for-sale Town in partnershil with private housing, Buzzard Park seasonal housing, and Red Sandstone for-sale housing. developers D-10 I Establish private rep 1 estate investment I Would be helpful to understand what costs would need to be covered and who possible donors may be. I Low -Due to lack of available sites. trust to fund afforda tle housing D-1 I Utilize Habitat for I lumanity The Town Council selected Habitat for Humanity to be the developer of the A-Frame site, located in West Vail in I Low April of 1998. After competing with other developers and being selected, Habitat for Humanity withdrew their proposal. We would hope that Habitat for Humanity will pursue other projects here in the future. D-12 Dorm baths down the hall for This suggestion is simple and logical but not practical, based on the experience of resorts with dorms. While an Observation seasonal efficient housing solution for college campuses, the seasonal workforce is not the same user group. From surveys of the seasonal workforce, privacy is a key clement in the housing they are looking for. Particularly as the seasonal work force ages and becomes more diverse, this will become more important. "Suite style" housing is an alternative to dorms that rovides Drivacv and security for residents, while still maintaining efficient densities and lower costs. Observation List of Community Suggestioits Page 16 of 19 A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into.thc Common Ground recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discussion. D -Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. D-13 Consider more housing at the Public Additional units arc feasible, but expensive. Site work required is estimated to cost $8.5 million. The development Works Site located north of the golf program for Buzzard Park was set so as to maximize the allowable density (per the Colorado Department of course. Transportation) without triggering the additional requirements. The Colorado Department of Transportation would require several access improvements to add more units, including acceleration, deceleration and left turn lanes at an expense of approximately $2.0 million. The 1-70 underpass would need to be widened which would require taking down the current I-70 bridges and replacing them at a cast of approximately $6.0 million. It would also require either relocating parking for 120 vehicles including busses, snowplows and dump trucks, (note that Public Works vehicles need adequate turn-around area) or building above the existing structure. In either case, the access road would need to be widened and would require cutting into the existing berm and building a retaining wall. The estimated cost of accessing this parcel of land is about $8.5 million. Low List of Community Suggestions, Page 17 of 19 A - Great Suggestion. Recommend adding to the housing plan. September 15, 1998 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into he Common Ground recommendation. C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. E-1 Do not build within the Town of Vail - Because of the recent commercial growth down-valley, employees can not only find good housing there, but also good consider anywhere (inside of Vail Pass jobs there. To ensure that we have a local pool of employees, the Town Council has set a goal to create housing this and Dowd Junction side of Dowd Junction. The same rational applies to employees living and tentiall workin ~ east of Vail Pass. Low E-2 I Consider Meadow K fountain See suggestion above. See above E-3 Tax credit to businesses who hire The suggestion would incent employees to live in Vail, as they would have better standing with potential employers employees living in Vail who would be receiving a lax credit from the Town (presumably from the sales tax collected by that individual business). From stairs understanding of the market dynamics, prospective employees may not need a higher standing than their counterparts to get jobs. What appears lobe a greater issue is to make a greater housing stock available, to enable emplovees to live this side of Dowd Junction and fill the available positions in town. Low E-4 Do not build or subs dize the building Deed restrictions of some form are necessary. Without them, the initial bargain will only benefit the first buyer and t of deed-restricted units bad deal not the community as a whole. When deed restrictions have expired on local developments in the past, dwelling units financially for owners and harmful to have been sold from local employees to second homeowners. property values of m ighborhood What may be more pressing is the specific standards of the current deed restrictions. The Town of Vail has been more lenient than other resort communities (Aspen, Telluride, Avon, Summit County) with the deed restrictions applied to the Vail Commons development. In its current format, buyers continue to be attracted to the project currently under construction as the monthly savings due to a low mortgage provide an overall better financial return than mortgage costs for market-rate homes. Low E-5 Take plan to public vote The Town Council believes the best solutions can be reached by building consensus. Developing compromise is not t possible through an election process. Looking at Vail's track record for this issue, it becomes apparent that elections don't always serve the public interest to the greatest degree with this type of issue. We would not have had the RETT tar, would not have the roundabouts, and would not have Vail Commons. Had the Town not acted independently of an election, we would likely have a cemetery, a par 3 golf course, and a Vail Vilar center. Informed dialogue can achieve the best results. Observation List of Community Suggestions Page 18 of 19 A - Great Suggestion.. Recommend adding to the housing plan. B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. September 15, 1998 C - Warrants further discustion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. E-6 Abolish RETT and .lave a 'public vole With the most recent action of [lie Town Council, RETT funds will not be used for housing. The following on a housing tax background information may be helpful for further discussions. During the Common Ground community involvement process, slaffevaluated 17 different funding sources. Staff researched each concept and summarized the information for the June Common Ground workshops. Participants were then asked to rank the alternatives, or suggest others that had not been listed. One of the funding sources considered was the RETT fund. (It ranked 4 out of the 17 options by workshop participants.) The issue, in this case, is not whether it should be used for housing or not. What is significant is the research staff conducted in preparation for the workshops. In the staff analysis, a "wish list" of open space acquisitions and park & recreation improvements was generated. Nothing was left off the list (and it is available for review), including new parks, bike lanes and expanded maintenance responsibilities. Costs for these expenditures were estimated at $11,00,000 for the next ten years. Under a conservative estimate of future revenue, the fund is expected to generate $9,000,000 more than what is needed over the next ten years. The Town is limited in remaining projects to buy or improve. Given this reality, some have suggested eliminating the revenue source, as it has accomplished what it set out to do. Continuing this thought, if the community believes it remains a valid revenue source for an alternative use, it would have to re-vote it into existence. However, this is not an option as Amendment 1, from 1992, to the State constitution prohibits the creation of real estate transfer taxes. Community members should be cognizant that the RETT fiord may need to be amended in the future. Even if funds are not used for housing, there may be other community priorities which would warrant an amendment to the current standards for the fund. Observation E-7 Short-term vs, long-term rental policies Staff may not thoroughly understand this suggestion; however it appears that the suggestion is to develop standards and enforcement limiting the use of the housing inventory for short-term rentals. This could be considered by [lie Town, and would need documentation regarding the number of rental owners this would affect. Enforcement of rental policies on already existing homes is not legally possible, except in instances where there are deed restrictions. Low E-8 If housing is built on parks and open The issue in this case appears to be one of fairness, possibly building on the fact that the Common Ground space, put equal amounts of housing on recommendation identified Donovan Park to be the recipient of a significant amount of density. This grows in all of the parks and epen space in the significance, when comparing recommended uses and densities at other locations throughout Town and identifying the Town. (i.e. if 10 units are built at relative high densities to be located in the Matterhorn neighborhood. Donovan Park, then build 10 units at List of Community Suggestions Page 19 of 19 A - Great Suggestion. Recomm,:nd adding to the housing plan. September 15, 1998 B - Great Suggestion. Currently incorporated into the Common Ground recommendation. C - Warrants further discussion. D - Suggestion has been considered in the past. Unless significant new information is available, doesn't warrant revisiting. E - Suggestion falls outside the goals of the Town Council. I Bighorn Park, 10 writs at Ford Park, The Town Council has staled that the recommended densities are not Dart of the aooroval and that densities will be and 10 units at the golf Course) determined through site-specific discussions. Perhaps additional commitments from the Town regarding the upper limit ofdensity (and use) for the Matterhorn neighborhood would be appropriate. Medium" E-9 Stop the process & i evisit the June 30 This matrix provides a starting point for discussions about alternatives to the housing plan adopted June 30. It is the decision Town Council's.belief that a thorough discussion of ideas, some new, some old, will enable the community to come together to face the housing problem. The Council is open to suggestions, but is committed to its goal of making significant strides towards solvine the housing problem. Observation t MEMO DATE: TO: Ate- 1998 eQ, FROM: MESSAGE: U . Proposal for Affordable Housing: The town should do the following: 1. Change zoning to allow single family homes to add garages with studios for rental to seasonal employees and allow families to rent apartment or rooms in basements and in homes to employees. Council members should view neo urbanist development in Longmont Colorado where $400,000 homes are sold with carriage units and they are next to homes on small 24 foot-lots. The mix works, is desirable and gives people working in the community income to help with cost of housing while providing housing for seasonal employees. 2. Hire new urbanist designers to plat Donovan Park, East Vail, West Vail sites with small lots from 24 feet wide to 50 feet wide, with alleys and dept for carriage houses. Lots could be put in lottery and community could be built from New Urbanist Plan books (I gave these to Andy Knutson). This is how a project at Longmont is being developed. Many builders could give area character. 3- Create a housing authority to police r. w Qr use and sale of housing units that are on land held in Trust by the town. Too often housing intended for housing has passed to second home owners, such as Pitkin Creek. 4. Create a parking facility so that seasonal employees may keep their cars away from the neighborhood. If owners of million dollar units in the village keep their cars two blocks away in parking structure, so can seasonal employees. 5. Build at least one more bridge across highway so seasonal employees and west Vail residents could walk to grocery store and businesses across highway. All Council members should visit the Poplar Project in Boulder which was visited by Andy Knutson and his assistent Nina Timm. This affordable housing project which has won a number of awards and is loved by- it's residents has 14 small homes on 1.4 acre with front porches, picket fences to define private yard from shared public space. The 860- 1260 square foot homes which are two bedroom to four bedroom homes were sold for $65,000 to $109,000. Owners put in at least 300 hours of sweat equity. It is highly desirable housing for families. The firm of Wolf and Lyon who designed it should be employed to design a similar projects for West Vail site. East Vail sit of 13 acres, for Donovan Park, all three legs and Hud Wirth site. Some units should be sold at market price to provide a real mix of residents. Second home owners who pay taxes, but don't use schools and social services would lessen actual density. Provide for pocket parks in Donovan Park. work with community to choose what elements are wanted such as picnic shelter, outdoor ice skating rink, playgrounds, gardens etc. Spend as much money- for pedestrians as the town has spent for cars. Create sidewalks in neighborhoods like Matterhorn area. Allow parking on the streets as it slows down the traffic and protects pedestrians on sidewalks. Make an offer to purchase "ruins" in Cascade village for development of apartment house of efficiency apartments. Be sure investors in that receive notice of offer. Offer to purchase for redevelopment land in Matterhorn which is run down and poorly kept. Owner occupied homes with carriage houses, and studios in lower levels should be built. The goals of common ground to provide housing for pc..ple who work in the community and to create a sense of community is possible if the town adopts the principles of new urbanism. You achieve a real sense of community where people of all economic status live and work together. We must realize affordable and attainable housing that is desirable and pleasing to look at can be created. We must not create any housing that is a blight on the landscape, so it need not be hidden away. Convince the r~,.,Ae that the housing that can be created will be visually attractive and urv..ly managed and it will be welcomed into neighborhoods. One way to assure it is managed r..;r; .1y is to allow all housing units to be individually owned by the employees. Allow them to build and rent housing units in lower levels of their homes or above garages to seasonal employees thus allowing them to make their housing more affordable by giving them the benefit of rental income. Economic segregation was not in the great communities that were created in the last century. Large homes sat next to smaller homes, carriage house provided housing to students, maintenance workers. Who in this community can say they do not want to live next to teachers, policemen, medical wo,L - A a, maintenance workers, ski instructors, and people who work on the mountain. It is the mix of Y~.,wle and the design of the housing that they .,vj,.,se. They .,rr,„ se living next to 480 seasonal workers. But they do not oppose them if they are mixed throughout the community. If housing is attractive and desirable you don't need buffers from the housing. Citizens believe that affordable housing is ugh, and will not be cared for. Council. people believe the same when it was said that they did want affordable housing visable at entrance of Vail. People are frightened of density but if"FQ-1y designed density can make community work were cars are not needed for every errand. Density is not bad, only design is bad People need to be educated that having hundreds of workers commute two hours a day is not ecologically sound C."- space surrounds us thus giving up green space like Donovan Park which is not utilized at all to provide desirable housing for teachers. medical personnel, policemen, is app. vv,;ate. I think the council members and citizens need to be educated in neo-urbanism. Thus my first suggestion would be to have new urbanist town planners be brought in to hold design charettes. Two such firms are the Town Planning Co.,t,,,.otive of Minnespolis, MN and Wolf and Lvon of Boulder, Co. Certainly others are also dedicated to tenets of new urbanism. I believe these charettes would give the community the feeling that they are being listened to and could create a good dialogue. n G` Some Additional Alternatives to Consider to Create Emplgyet Affordable/Attainable Housing (which are not already on Andy Knudsen's list of 63) 1. I understand that there are numerous home owners who have been permitted to build houses with additional GFA in return for adding employee units to the houses, but who do not actually rent out the units. Provide incentives to encourage such owners to actually rent the units to local workers: Offer free ski passes, free ski lockers and free parking to these owners. Set up a housing authority or private housing land trust to manage these employee units-- to find and screen appropriate tenants, to collect rent, to make sure tenants don't harm the property, and possibly to guaranty certain minimum rent and indemnify the home owners from any loss they suffer as a result of the rental of the employee units--being a landlord is a hassle, and people who do not need the money will not want the hassle. 2. Many local home owners rent out units in their homes, or rooms in their homes, to local employees or to tourists in order to be able to afford to live in Vail. Provide incentives to these owners to rent their units at below market rates, and only to local workers, by doing the same things as are described in Item 1 above. 3. Set up a housing authority or a private housing land trust to acquire and develop privately owned sites in the Town in partnership with private developers. Develop these sites with a mixture of high end for-sale units, affordable for-sale units and employee rental units dispersed throughout the development as attached units to the affordable for-sale units, or in small apartment buildings of no more than 4 units. The sales of the high end for-sale units could be used to subsidize the affordable for-sale units and the employee rental units. Build small-scale - mixed-use developments like the Poplar Project in Boulder. The mixture of housing types makes for a real community and dilutes the negative effects of clustering the transient workers in a high density ghetto, and the-equally negative effects of having isolated enclaves of high end homes barricaded behind their gates. Attaching the employee rental units to the affordable for-sale units also makes the affordable for-sale units more affordable, since the owners of these units could subsidize the cost of their housing by renting out the employee rental units in their homes. Offer incentives/subsidies to private developers and buyers of units in the project, in order to encourage such development, such as subsidies for the cost of land acquisition, allowances of more GFA or density or clustering (if appropriate to the neighborhood), real estate tax reductions, real estate tax credits, waivers of tap and utility fees, waivers of the transfer tax upon initial sale, cash contributions to infrastructure, provision of improved parks within the development, guaranties of management and rent-payments for employee.rental units; andTuaranties-of the direct purchase of affordable for-sale units by the Town. Have the housing authority or land trust retain ownership of the land under the affordable for-sale and employee housing units, in order to keep such units from being taken out of the affordable housing pool, or have the housing authority or land trust retain a shared appreciation second mortgage on the affordable for-sale units, so that the Town will share in the proceeds of any appreciation and can use this for other Town sponsored projects. 4. Before building any housing, commission a scientific survey and analysis of the current availability of housing, the reasons for lack of various kinds of housing and the actual housing needs and desires of the local community, to determine what kinds of actions by the Town would have the most beneficial effect on the Town and the businesses in the Town. For example, find out what kinds of people would want to rent employee rental units, what kinds of units they would want to rent, what kinds of people would want to buy deed-restricted units, where and for whom the prospective tenants and owners work, whether people would prefer to buy deed restricted units or to have direct financial help with down payments and mortgage subsidies and whether people would choose a townhouse/condominium in Vail, over a single family house with a yard in Eagle, if the price were the same. After you have determined housing availability, needs and desires, then formulate programs to address these things. 5. I have been told that there are many sites in the Town which are owned by the recreational district or the sewer district. If this is so, consider developing these sites for housing. 6. Do not build or subsidize the building of deed-restricted units. These are bad deals financially for the buyers of the units, and such units harm the property values of the neighborhoods where they are built (because they are of necessity built as cheaply as possible and the re-sale prices are capped). In addition, there is a growing body of law which suggests that after 10-20 years-- because these are such bad deals--the courts will overturn the deed restrictions. A better way to subsidize housing would be to develop a program based on the philosophy of Habitat for Humanity: First, build simple, small scale, but high quality, houses that are not deed restricted, so that the houses are compatible with the neighborhoods where they are being built, and so that the buyers of the houses will have the real benefits of home ownership, such as participating in the appreciation of the house and having the ability to use their equity in the house to obtain financing. Offer cash assistance on down payments and provide buy-downs of interest rates from lenders, and in return for this, (1) require the buyers receiving these benefits to contribute 500 hours of "sweat equity" in the form of volunteer-service to the Town, and (2) take back shared appreciation mortgages on the houses, so that the Town participates in the appreciation of the value of the home. 7. If housing is built on parks and open space, build much less housing than is currently planned, so that substantial park and accessible green spaces will remain, and so that there are landscaped park-like buffer zones between any new housing and existing homes. For example, preserve a significant green space all along the creek on Donovan Park. In conjunction with this,. before you build any housing on any parks or open space, permanently protect the remaining portions of the parks and open space from any further development by placing conservation easements on these parts of the parks and open space, or at the least, by formally designating these portions of the parks and open space as "Designated -Open-Space,"-so that they~can't,be developed without a vote of the people. One of the fears of people is that once you put housing on part of a park or open space, it will be inevitable that more development will follow in the future, because once you change the character of land from a park to a housing development, more development will be all too easily seen as being compatible with the initial housing development. 8. If any parks or open space are used to build housing, then put equal amounts of the same kinds of housing on all of the parks and the open space in the Town--at the same time. If 10 units are built in Donovan Park, then build 10 units in Bighorn Park, Ford Park and the Golf Course. You would end up with a high number of units, but you would spread the effects of public housing fairly throughout the Town. Also, instead of taking away almost all of the remaining accessible green space in West Vail, you would be taking away some of the green space in East Vail and . some of the green space in West Vail. I assume that you believe this would be politically infeasible and. too harsh a result in order to obtain affordable housing. But why is this any more harsh a result than what is planned for the parks and open space in West Vail? i' i r.k3 TO: ANDY KNUDTSEN FROM: Maro Lorimer RE: Suggested Option List Hi, Andy. Thanks for all the efforts you're making to reassure the public that the "homework" has all been done before big steps are taken. Despite the incredible list you've assembled, I have one more idea, which I think is important: Define in detail what evaluation processes will be employed to confirm desired results are being achieved by each project and to increase the success of later projects. Along these lines, a second, more specific, item would be to provide a simple statistical report on the actual situation today in the housing units at Vail Commons. Not a list of homeowners... just the basic numbers. I don't think it's the general public's business what private individuals do with their bedrooms or how much money they earn. However, I assume you have some way that respects the privacy of the residents, to provide accurate, detailed information necessary to evaluate the actual outcome of the project and to make adjustments based on that feedback before doing more projects. The point would be to report the simple numbers that reveal the actual situation today. (Not what is theoretically happening, or officially happening.) • How many bedrooms are there in the entire project? • How many occupants are actually living there today? • What age brackets are they in? • What is their employment status ...ie, where do they work (geographically/type of job), what is their income bracket.? I assume the business community would find it interesting to know what types of jobs are held, as well as the geographical location of the work pursued by the current occupants. Thank you for considering adding these two items to your exhaustive list. Sincerely, Maro Lorimer TO: ANDY KNUDTSEN FROM: Maro and Mike Lorimer RE: Suggested Option List August 27, 1998 Dear Andy: Thanks for your phone message yesterday. We have come up with four more items. • Identify and eliminate current regulations that discourage the private sector from creating private solutions..(This is very different from creating another layer of regulations.) • Identify and address non-housing factors that may contribute to loss of employees and community. (eg, employee parking shortage, less child-friendly neighborhoods than downvalley.... ) 9 Environment and infrastructure impact reports to precede each development, and to be weighed seriously in deciding whether to proceed. • Clearer definition of the problem, and explanation of exactly how building more housing will solve it. Sincerely concerned about a lot more than our own neighborhood or back yard, ! A4 Maro and Mike Lorimer uLYvuvi-HIV I-'Alit ~1 -toot Zo( A~ VA TolvIl ~ "Oel.) a) ~w.~uuirruutvuv,ur j ~y 131 I i 75 ~ ~ ,.taJ mum r~~ aa, '06 a-'em 69 940 141w C4, G Raw ideas to stimulate a more creative approach to housing shortage and funding concerns (to minimize new affodable housing construction and save RETT funds and other tax revenues). 1. Enforce rental of existing caretaker units and Employee Housing Units (EHUs). 2. Require caretaker units in all homes over 3,500 sq ft. 3. Businesses can float loan of home for employee, until enough equity is built for employee to get their own loan. 4. Reevaluate short-term versus long-term, rental policies and enforcement. 5. Take advantage of delinquent tax resales, buy properties for resale with deed restrictions: Town could do this, but better yet, private business owners with employee needs. 6. Establish private real estate investment trust to fund affordable housing. 7. Encourage old and require new condo complexes to have on-site manager unit. 8. Mix for sale and for rent units. 9. Inclusionary zoning. 10. Mix seasonal housing with summer camp use. (As CMC at Leadville offers units to Elderhostel in summer.) ]I. Impact fees to businesses. 12. Down payment programs in which an outside party provides the funds for downpayments on mortgages. (Currently being worked on by board of realtors. Interest on escrow accounts could contribute $30,000 to $40,000 for this per year.) 13. Low interest buy down. (An employer or trust fund pays a certain amount per quarter point of reduction and buvs the loan down.) 14. Business Improvement District to generate funds for housing. 15. Increased business license fee, graduated according to number of employees needed by each business. 16 Tax credit for businesses who hire employees living in Vail. 17'. Incentn ise existing residential property owners to increase the number of employee rentals in Vail 18 Expand lift tax to generate income from all lift rides. 19 "Homestead Act" concept to preclude local housing conversion to short term. 20.. Establish private board to put housing deals together for private purchase. 21. Formalize employee generation requirements. 2=. Purchase existing units to deed restrict and resell. 23. Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties. 24 Move or recycle "tear downs" to Habitat for Humanity, for example. 2 Convert common areas to deed-restricted units. 26 Issue Private Activity Bonds. 27. Low-income Housing Credits (Eagle County). 28. Reimburseable Housing Allowance (Holy Cross Electric Association). 29 No RETT on deed restricted square footage. 30 Educate and inform interested private parties on available programs and ideas. i Jol' -lit 0 f - - it ~ 1. ~ ~I - i 'I T 0 ' d A2l311tJJ >I~ I N"73WiZ13QtiH 6Z: 60 nHI 66-4Z-5nv September 4, 1998 Andy Knudtson TOV Sr. Housing Planner Dear Andy: As promised,I am submitting an item to the list of "63." Housing Authority Role Give the existing, but dormant Housing Authority a real role: o Representation by:elected officials/staff from TOV,employers., property owners and employees o Goal is to play down the large influence by the two key players of VA and. TOV o Would play a role in both project initiation and management of in-place employee housing o Provided with a cash flow from (a) TOV--a.g. receiving the $100K revenue stream from.the Commons Project, (b)"membership"--similar to the Whistler Housing Society o Would provide a "one stop" or at least a "first stop" for employers--especially new businesses--to have "in pocket" the number of beds/units they need to see themselves through the winter season Additionally, I have other inputs: Federal Land o Keystone has employee housing on Federal land--why can't this be done here? o Two golf courses (Singletree & Eagle-Vail) lease land from the Federal government to the tune of 27 acres. Can't a portion of this be used for housing?--While this housing would not be in in Vail, it would help out in the overall supply & set an example. Cemetery Can't the notion of a memorial park be woven into the current discussion-of making improvements to TOV's "vacant/excess.land"? Wildlife The TOV expressed its views,;te regarding the Avon Village project by citing concerns for wildlife being impacted by new development. We need to see wildlife mentioned in the proposals to use open space for housing--i.e. some study that would include some of the focus points normally included in EIS's. Sincerely, P3u1 Rondeau August 26, 1998 Andy Knudtsen TOV Sr. Housing Planner Dear Andy: Per my suggestion of additions to the list of 63 some ideas, I now submit the following: 1. Create a model `rat providesa measure of each neighborhood's participation of accommodating our service employees housing needs. It would involve estimating the number of neighborhood housi: units or beds and compare this to the number of service. employees living in the neighborhood (whether in deed restriced or non-deed restriced units). This "score", expressed as a percent, would become the "driver" for seeking out new opportunities for neighborhoods not highly participating. Opportunities would include (a) TOV facilitating rental lock-off units through additions/ internal expansions zoning approvals and (b) the whole spectrum of Common Ground mechanisms, including I hope purchasing properties. Additionally, this would map to one of Vail Tomorrow's goals-- "provide motivation, encouragement and opportunities for neighborhooc to get together." Neighborhoods that apper to be light in this participation include the Golf Course, Potato Patch and, perhaps East Vail. 2. Tom Steinberg and I discussed a specific opportunity area for employee housing on the Golf Course. There are two areas where the VRD could locate housing units. One is the notion of putting a second floor on the maintenance facility (Fairway Drive). The second is to construct an addition or second floor on the Club House. These facilities would be occuppied by VRD employees. The beauty of this idea is the VRD is a municipal organization, which could then be shown to have the leadership that the TOV is being asked to show for its employees housing needs. Again, these ideas are just but a couple of the many that are floating around in people's-heads. Sincerely Paul J. Rondeau P.S. Additional thoughts Vail Tommorrow 8/97 glossy suggested (page 4) that"Vail Resorts set a goal of 621 of its own seasonal employees who are rentals" It would seem that the agreement hammered out regarding skier limits is an example of what can be done. Where is that kind of negotiation for Common Ground? Its conspicuaus by its absence. KARIN SCHEIDEGGER 2436 CHAMONIX LANE VAEL, CO 81657 TOV ALTERNA ii VES MOUNTAIN BELL PROPERTY: This property would be ideally suited for a Fire Station as it would serve both the town itself and the West Vail areas all the way down to Dowd Junction. It would also be close to the Elementary School. This property would also be ideal for Housing. Many people could even walk to town, thereby eliminating a lot of traffic. MEADOW MOUNTAIN: Even though it is owned by the Forest Service, it should seriously be considered. Perhaps a leasing arrangement could be worked out. Have Vail Associates be involved in this project as they have worked out leasing arrangements with the Forest Service on the mountain. The Town of Vail could provide the Transportation. The Town of Vail Business people must do more to provide housing for their employees. Only employees in the Town of Vail should be allowed to apply for the Lottery on these housing projects, including the Joint Venture with the Water/Sewer District. Why are you allowing Eagle County residents to apply when they are not working in the Town of Vail? The exemption for the Real Estate Transfer Tax should apply not just on Deed Restricted Units, but also to first time property home owners that work in the Town of Vail where it will be their principal residence. The exemption should be for the first $150,000 only. Just allowing the exemption on only Deed Restricted Units seems discriminatory to me. Most of the Houses in the Vail Das Schone and Vail Ridge Subdivisions already have rental units. We don't need more housing. We need Open Space, a little breathing room. Put more housing in those areas where " there aren't anv lights on." -~1-199Ei 08. 12AM CANAL OF UAIL/ ASPEN INC P.01 CANAL Of `"IL / ASPEN I. G. . P.O. sox 102 7 s7 EDWARDS ACCESS. RD., sUITI~•6' VAU- CO 81657 ED}KARDS. Co 81632 F;,AX'vcwlM- IL Et'. Cr Eft HEF-7 TO: A w n y rAt-v 4 §15:1 , j FROM: 10A V L y ywr COMPANY: _ COMf14NY CANAC Of Yt+kII,/fcS *F,N PHONE "P~IU FAX.- FN DAX: A71L `-:3 ! -99 PAGES IACLUDINUR TNLS COVER SHEET': ~o COEW£A,~: /•~IN b y ! e2 e 7-/rt<D _1' ter, Gyo ----------PL-ASE DF-UVER THIS FAX TO THE PE SON ABOVE. IF THIS IS NOT CLEAR NOTIFY THE SENDER 08-31-1998 08:13AM .CANAL OF VAIL/ ASPEN INC _ P.02 August 28, 1998 Town Of Vail Housing Planner 75 South Frontage Road Town of Vail Municiple Building Attention :Andy Knudsen The attached proposal is aimed at keeping the TOV out of the rental business as well as providing a path for Merchants to secure housing for their employees. This package is just an outline that could be used on any site. This package is designed for use on the Mountain Bell site but could work on Timber Ridge if the land cost are not too high. This would also keep any development from Park space and minimal impact on surrounding neighborhoods. This package is geared to selling seasonal units rather than renting which has many advantages. A. Permanent solution to housing for merchants and employees. B. Minimal investment from the merchants. C. Keeps TOV out of rental business. D. Provides better housing for employees at less money. E. Employees have more incentive to take care of property because they are part owners. F. Tax advantages for employees that lowers monthly payment. We are researching tax laws to get a ruling. G. Employer builds equity and reaps benefit of mortgage amortization. H. Could be implemented on a phased approach in business plan fashon. Merchants would sign reservation agreements before units were built and they would be done in 100 unit or 120 bed increments. Sincerely, Concerned citizens C. Bemhart, P. Hymers, S.A. Jackel, R. Jones attach. rxa-J1-15~o eti i ~F u i CWdf-A OF UA I V ASPEN I NC P.03 HOUSING PROPOSAL Pg 1 August 28,1998 SEASONAL AND LONG TERM EMPLOYEES ASSUMPTIONS Land provided by TOV and leased on long term lease (No charge) to provide housing. (1) One bedroom units 600 Sq. Ft $66,000 for sale. (2) Two bedroom units 900 Sq. Ft. $99,0130 for sale.' Use land on Mountain Bell site or Timber Ridge site. Assume $90.00 per sq. ft. building cost. (1) One Building approx 100 units. 80 (1)One bedroom units 20 (2) Two bedroom units Site coverage approx. 1/3 acre plus landscaping. Parking. under building in two levels approx. 100 cars per building. 5 stories 20 units per story. View corridor not a problem because of BLM backdrop. FINANCING 1. Purchased by merchant and Co owned by tenant 2. Down payment $3,300.00 per single bedroom unit and $4,950.00 for a 2 bedroom unit. 3. 7% Mortgage on $62,700 for 30 years approximately $417.00 per month. $626.00 for (2) Two bedroom. 4. Takes approximately $660.00 per year or $55.00 per month one BR. $990.00 for Two BR or $82.50 per month. 5. Common charges and insurance approximately $75.00 per month. One BR. $112.50 Two BR. 6. _ Tenant gives Merchant 50% of down-payment and signs Co-Owner contract This is $1,650 out of pocket. which is approximately how much they. would need in cash to rent a unit. 7. Deal is structured so Tenant pays mortgage, Taxes and Common charges. and shares appreciation with merchant. 8. Merchant reaps benefit of amortization of mortgage and 50% of appreciation capped at 3% per year. 9. Tenant gets unit for reasonable monthly cost plus tax advantages and appreciation which lowers monthly payment to bargain rates. See page '2 for breakdown ea-sl-lyyti W- 14A1 CANAC OF VAIL/ ASPEN INC - P.04 Pg 2 COST BREAKDOWN MONTHLY ONE BEDROOM TWO BEDROOM Mortgage $417.00 $626.00 Taxes $55.00 $82.50 Common charges $75.00 $112,50 Total Out of Pocket $547.00 $821.00 Appreciation * ($82.50) (123.75) Tax refund (20% bracket)" ($84.30) (126.45) Net Monthly cost $380.20 $570.80 * Note This savings may be cut by 20°x6 if IRS rules residence is not personal residence. Tenant could be billed 20% of appreciation as capital gains tax (We have expert researching this detail). '"'Note This rebate could be received immediately each pay period by indicating the appropriate number of deductions on W4 form with employer. (instead of refund at year end paycheck would- be increased so no refund is due at end of year. SUGGESTED RULES 1. Limited to employees working in Town of Vail. Others would pay rent for land to town at rate of $100.00 to $150.00 per month. 2. Merchants would put up deposit for reservation before building begins $250.00 for One bedroom and $375.00 for two bedroom non-refundable if Town builds project. 3. Merchants would not have to pay appreciation if period of Tenant is less than 1 One year. 4. Merchants could withhold appreciation and deposit at end of tenant uo-.1 -1 »o VJO. 14Hf'1 LHNHL uF VA I L/ ASPEN I NC P.05 Pg 3 occupancy if unit is damaged. Independent inspection and arbitration of disputes. Merchant could only withhold amount equal to damage. 5. Only 1 car to a unit, designated spaces. Additional spaces could be rented or purchased. Limited number of spaces. 6. Merchants could sell their interest to other merchants at 3% rate of appreciation. 7. Rental of unit would be to Employees who work in town at rates set by Town. 8. Other rules to be added by planning department 1 - _ i ~i uu • 1 w1. i „n11T- LT" IA-11-i H--3r-Ch I NL P. 06 t Pg 4 SUMMARY This plan is an outline that involves creative financing, aggressive bidding of construction and responsible administration. We feel that there is adequate land available on sites other than those of Resolution 9. The town would spend minimal dollars and in fact we could fund this project entirely with private money if required. The TOV could stay out of the real estate business yet control the housing needs for the town. Its not that we don't think the Town could manage this but it _ is our opinion that government in general doesn't do this well and most likely would prefer not to take on that responsibility. This would involve some tax dollar use in that the land was purchased with tax dollars and some temporary funds may be needed. It is the feeling of our group and several experts that were consulted that most TOV funds required would be repaid. The phased ability of this type of approach prevents over-building and enables the Town to review the process in stages. If the requirements decline units could be sold to others but only as a last resort. We also suggest that some commercial element (convenience mart.) be included with this structure to increase. the attractiveness for developers. The underground parking and site building problems could increase these numbers. If these cost rose 20% the plan is still feasible. Three major construction firms with mountain employee building experience were consulted on the cost per sq. ft. numbers. Their consensus was that building cost would run in the $85.00 to $95.00 per sq. ft depending on design and site considerations. The underground parking would be additional but may not be as high as numbers that have been used in the past. The parking might have to be subsidized but again these funds could be recouped by additional charges. TOTAL P.06 Thursday, January 14, 1999 Meetin gives VAR residents a fift Council holds first of four slope-side sessions By Steve Lipsher community," said Andy Daly," Denver Post Staff Writer Vail's president, who escorted the VAIL - With its members group around his mountain. "Skiing 'r shouting and heading off in every is really the core." )J'- direction, the town council meeting Ford originally brewed up the Wednesday was going downhill - idea for the lift-chair gatherings at j fast. a coffee shop, where he was at , Then, they caught the Avanti Ex- tempting to reach out to locals who a press lift and did it again. might not otherwise be interested ~ d i In one of those only-in-Vail kfua- in government workings. r tions, council members, town staff- "The idea was to meet in a less , . ers and local residents took to the sterile environment, do something slopes Wednesday in a most unique fun and have to some ability to talk meeting: the `first of four monthly about what's going on outside of "ski with the council" outings:. Town'Hall," Ford said. "I said, ` "Here we go!" yelled Mayor Rob `Let's do what Vail is famous. e Ford, who then let out a yodel and for.' plunged down a run called Berries. Wednesday's. turnout was a i A crowd of about 20 enthusiastic . group of accomplished skiers who skiers followed in his tracks in carved perfect turns in perfect _ i what can best be described as an conditions - a couple of inches of alpine variation of "management falling snow on top of a firm base. The Denver Post i Glen Martin by walking around. Vail Mayor Rob Ford, Vail town council mem- the Vista Bahn lift at the Vail, ski area for the y "This is;sort of the essence of the Pease see VAIL on 413 bers and city officials meet at the bottom of first `ski with the council' meeting Wednesdap, UOUISKIl session In .1 41, va-H has~ altitude. VAIL from Page 1 B iy There was town attorney Tom Moor- V head, adept and smooth on his telemark a. skis; Police Chief Greg Morrison break- t ? . ing speed limits on his alpine gear; and council member Ludwig Kurz, a former s q head of the Beaver Creek ski school. "To see him on the downhill course is frightening," Daly commented with ad- miration. `b Speedy telemarker Mats Andersson was among the`"regular Joe" citizens skiing. Andersson is best known - for r , good reason - as the "Tall Swede." "I hadn't had the opportunity to ski % much. this season and figured this would l be a good day to come out," he said. Pat,[ Caldwell, who's been skiing sines.. the 1940s, set the pace on many runs with his high-speed GS turns. ~}•~"I t:uall y join along when they have things like this. They're fun, and you get to meet the people and find out what's going on," he said. To be sure, a modicum of business ' . was c!'Inducted. Morrison and Daly dis- cuss,,d parking and speed limits for the ~N ~ World Alpine Ski Championships begin- wrig later this month, for example, but 3 mostly, the event was social. e "When you're with the council, usual- The Denver Post / Glen Martin ly it's all business, and sometimes it's Vail Mayor Rob Ford and attorney Richard Leslie chat Wednesda durin the controversial," said resident Paul Ron- Y 9 dean. first of four monthly `ski with the, council' outings at Vail ski area. "With this, you can find commonali- ties." you. see what these guys are trying to do,' " Council member Sybill Navas said the For others, the outing was simply a she said. group didn't expect people to deal with chance to ski with some new faces. "He had a lot of money invested here major issues on the lifts, but to get to Diana Huerta, a self-described tourist and he expects Vail to do its best so the know their representatives. from Mexico City whose family owns investment goes forward." "This is a way to become more acces- property in Vail, cut very, un-tourist- Asked what details she would offer to sible," she said. "People get to know like, graceful turns in her fact-finding her father, Huerta, who spends only 'a you and get comfortable with you, and mission. few weeks each year at the resort, then they feel like they can come to "My father said, `I want you to go and shrugged and said: "We skiied." TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS TO: Town Council FR: Pam Brandmeyer DA: January 14, 1999 RE: Committee/Task Force Appointments This is a list of all committees/task forces to which Council members have been appointed or for which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular Municipal Election, November 1999. COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. NWCCOG Sybill Navas 2. NWCCOG Water Quality/ Sybill Navas Quantity Committee 3. Vail Valley Tourism & Mike Arnett & Convention Bureau Rob Ford, alternate (formerly VRA) 4. CAST Bob Armour Bob McLaurin 5. VRD/Council Subcommittee Kevin Foley Ross Davis Rob Ford Chris Moffett 6. Special Events Committee Sybill Navas 7. Bravo! Colorado Board Mike Jewett Michael Arnett 8. Eagle County Recreation Rob Ford Authority Ludwig Kurz 9. Town of Vail Housing Authority Michael Arnett 10. Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television Board Ludwig Kurz 11. Vail Valley Arts Council Ludwig Kurz 12. Art In Public Places Sybill Navas Rob Ford 13. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Michael Arnett Award 14. Vail Valley Exchange/Sister Cities Sybill Navas Mike Jewett, at large 15. Eagle County Regional Transportation Kevin Foley Authority Rob Ford, Alternate 16. Ford Park Management Plan Kevin Foley 17. The Chamber Sybill Navas 18. Open Space/Charter Committee Sybill Navas 19. Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame Ludwig Kurz 20. Town of Vail/Vail Associates Task Force Rob Ford Mike Arnett 21. Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition Rob Ford 22. Mountain Crew Tom Moorhead 23. Vail Youth Recognition Award Sybill Navas 24. Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board Mike Jewett CATCAPPTSIST NOVEMBER 1998 VAIL BUSINESS TOWN OF VAIL REVIEW January 13, 1999 This edition of the Vail Business Review examines November 1998 sales tax collections. Overall November sales tax decreased 9.7% with Retail decreasing 5.5%, Lodging decreased 19.6%, Food and Beverage decreased 8.1 % and Other (which includes items such as utilities, taxable services i.e. plumbing, electrical and rentals or leases) decreased 13.8%. In November 1998 we had the Return of the Champions Parade and Street Party and the Vail Valley Wine Auction. The Holiday Craft Fair was held in November 1997 and 1998. Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections, as opposed to actual gross sales. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Steve Thompson at (970) 479-2116. Sincerely, Sally Lorton Sales Tax Administrator r NOVEMBER SALES TAX VAIL VILLAGE NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % Collections Collections Change Retail 2 9~ 3 Lodging 46,134 29:6,/0: # Food . . 7Beverage 2 - 9 f Other Total 9 7 0 8;3 i LIONSHEAD NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % Collections Collections Change 'j Retail 56 .400 48'1;12147 0 Lodging 29,163 29,926 Food i' Beverage 29 446 ° o/ Other a ,•.l T I ota 5 3 F: NOVEMBERSALES TAX CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % Collections Collections Change i Retail 109,118: 121.;592- 11 4% Lodging :.23,839 19 369 18 8%i Food Beverage 22;900 a Other 12,339 4,181; 661%'j :i o' Total OUT OF TOWN NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % Collections Collections Change Retail 42,708 29,458 31,.0./0' Lodging 1;075 769 28 5% Food & 'l Beverage Other I o- r T o. otaI 2& .1 8 0 NOVEMBER SALES TAX TOTAL NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % Collections Collections Chance f Retail 336 0 Lodging l~7~,~,~.,,~~"".",~,~~-,,,,~i~,~,.~~-~,-~~~ 9 _ E Food & ..4 Beverage 1 1 136,306 kttk ; Other 6 fi76 I Total 704= ,33 fi360~ 4 < ; " 9~:7 lo: RETAIL SUMMARY NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1997 1998 % COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE FOOD 77,012 89,039 15.6% LIQUOR 13,411 14,558 8.6% APPAREL 32,109 33,740 5.1% SPORT 107,149 91,932 -14.2% JEWELRY 11,129 9,614 -13.6% GIFT 11,983 8,642 -27.9% GALLERY 4,208 3,261 -22.5% OTHER 78,538 66,528 -15.3% HOME 626 274 -56.2% OCCUPATION TOTAL 336.165 317,588 -5.5% Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 From: kris Pardee To: Suzanne SiNerthom Date: 1/14/99 Time: 4:36:38 AM Page 1 of 1 The r t4Y CHAMBER Of Commerce Community Meeting Aims to Unite Valley The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community meeting at Garton's Saloon on Monday, January 18t" from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to reveal survey results from the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts regarding public perception of the Vail Valley. The first 100 people will receive one drink coupon and there will be a cash bar during the meeting. Town of Vail Mayor Rob Ford, along with invited representatives from Vail Resorts will summarize the Vail Community Task Force report from November and share their views on a vision for the future of the valley and the need for community involvement. This is the first step in what the Chamber believes is important to the Vail Valley and its businesses. Open lines of communication and a willingness to work together are needed and encouraged. Market research information commissioned by Vail Resorts Inc. will be shared at the meeting. All Chamber members, community leaders and parties interested in the economic vitality of the Vail Valley are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information call the Chamber at 949-5189. THE RESOURCE CENTER OF EAGLE COUNTY "Peace On Earth BeginsAt Ifome" PO Box 2558 Avon, Colorado 81632 970/949-7097 December 1998 00 • ' • appy ew ear. Greetings and Happy New Year from The Resource Center's Board of Directors and the interim Executive Director, Bev Christiansan. As we look back at 1998 we are so grateful for the support of our membership drive, the hard work of our volunteers in the Advocate and Buddies programs, and the excellence of our current staff Ulana Bihun and Megan Wilson. A very special thanks to our former Executive Director, of the last 2 1/2 years, Rob Nebgen. Rob has accepted a position in St. Louis where he will be paid much more as well as be closer to his mother who is 82 years young. He was amazed how quickly the house in Boulder was sold. We are happy for him but we miss our pilot in his office. Great job ,Rob, you not only brought us into the world of high tech but almost doubled our budget as well as our office space. We wish you and Pam the very best in 1999! Thanks also goes to our dedicated volunteers. We could not exist without you as you are the hands of our programs that touch the ones in need of our services. Thanks so much for caring and sharing your time with us in 1998! To all of our generous supporters who responded to our Light up the Valley campaign, we say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! You helped us to achieve our financial goal for 1998 by over 200%! We commit to you to make 1999 a historic year of service in Eagle County. Your contributions will empower us to continue to expand our vision for a healthy and safe community. You have made a difference in the Vail Valley! Thanks go to each of you......... Marty and Maggie Abel John BO Deming David Gohmert Peter Abuisi Richard H. Devoe John & Lynn Gottlieb Terri Allender, P. C. Carl M. Dietz Martha Head A.W. Arnold James & Suzanne Donohue Thomas E. Healy Jeanne Bailey Catherine E. Douglas Cortlandt Hill Patricia A. Batchelder A. Christopher & Helen Edwards Nancy & Charles Hovey Kate Bodenhemier Sandra L. Errant-Ttee Gilda L. Kaplan Jo Dee Bowen Anne Esson Claire Faust Keeler M.A. & Eleanor Bramante Elizabeth Eversman Ann M. Kirk Geraldine Campisis Sally H. Foster Joann & Edward Levy John & Cynthia Chase Susan & Harry Frampton Charles Lloyd Sally Clair Ingegerd Franberg Mindy Mandel Stanley & Mary Ellen Cope James & Ann Frein Leslie Manes David & Janet Corbin Miriam Futernick Ann Mardis Charlie & and Ginny Crowley Rand Garbacz Joanne Mattio Ginny Culp Rose Foster Gillett Arch & Jeanne McGill Special thanks to David and Kathy Ferguson ! Contributors continued Janice Meyer Sylvia Shapiro George Thorn Nancy & Fred Mezey Caroline M. Sheahan Barbara & Sandy Treat Gail Molloy Scott & Rita Skelton Stewart & Linda Turley Mary Catherine Moser Beth Slifer Nancy M. Tyler Marka Moser Barbara Smith James & Kathleen Viele Rite Mueller Martin & Diane Solomon Karin H. Weber Jeffrey & Peggy Nichols Ricardo & Mignon Souto Deborah L. Webster Barbara Ragan Judith S. Stiber Robert D. West Bill Rey Pia Flander Streeter Karen J. Whilhelm Andrea Roth-Moore Sheila Sullivan Verne Willaman Richard E. Rothkopf S. Garrett & Stephanie Sullivan Gayle Wilson Renee & Chris Ryman Edwin E. Swinford Jr. Christina Wright Katneriue Sciunia' Janet M. Testwuide Corporate donations: Gastof Gramshammer, Inc. The Timeless Garden Vail Behavioral Medicine Inc./George McNeill Vail Valley Foundation Vail Youth Foundation Karats/Dan Telleen SPECIAL THANKS TO SPECIAL PEOPLE.... Buddies Advisory Committee The success of the Buddies, a 14 year old program, would not be possible without the assistance of the Buddies Advisory Committee. They have given consistent leadership and training to support the senior buddies. We would like to thank the following members: Peter Abuisi, Sue Dugan, Mike Morris, Honore Everly. Dr. Richard Carpenter and Mike Ortiz and former members: Kathy Westerberg, Greg Guastella, Robin Henzler, and Joanne Mattio. PROGRAM UPDATES... Advocates...... Buddies... The Advocates are trained volun- Buddies is a youth mentoring pro- teers who answer calls on a 24 hour crisis gram which matches youth, ages 6-17, with hit line. These calls range from victims of responsible adults over age 21. Buddies has sexual assault, domestic violence, people served youth in Eagle County since 1983 who are contc,...Ylating suicide to people in providing generous adults the opportunity to need of food or housing. We frequently get be a positive influence upon and mentor to calls from visiting tourists in need of help. youth. We are one of the programs in Eagle County Senior buddies make a year-long focused on domestic violence/sexual assault, commitment to meet weekly with his or her and we are the only program that provides Junior Buddy. In addition to the weekly shelter for victims and their children meetings , the Buddies Program sponsors In 1998 we had 1,438 calls. Of that monthly group activities for both fun and number 69 were crisis calls and we provided education. Often, these relationships extend 26 with safe housing. These calls come beyond the initial contract and have influ- from every town in Eagle County. enced them for a life time. This year we will be able to offer Beginning in January of 1998, the two unteer tr au:iian„ g-, ----one in the spr hang Bi:lidles P° ~ y 7' ~ two ?e- a iogar a received lu.iuuigg uonl the and one in the fall. Our staff educates our Vail Youth Foundation. These funds al- community , addressing issues of child lowed for an increase in staff making it abuse, date rape, domestic violence, drugs, possible to serve all of Eagle County. We and alcoholism. currently have 24 buddies matches that Advocates work hard everyday to reach from East Vail to Dotsero.Valley. end family violence and help victims get our Currently, we have 24 Buddies matches (a of abusive situations. Hot cards are given Senior Buddy/Junior Buddy relationship) . out in our communities. Remember that and are serving Eagle County from East Vail phone number is........ to Dotsero. If you are interested please 949-7086 call 949-7097 Childcare Resource & Referral of Eagle and Garfield Counties... The Childcare R&R provides referrals of all licensed homes and centers to parents in search of quality childcare. We work to increase the actual amount of facilities as well as community awareness and education pertaining to Early Childhood Development. 1998 was a great year for the R&R, Eagle and Garfield counties have 46 licensed providers. We have assisted 659 parents looking for care for 882 children, 237 of whom are under one year of age. Much thanks to our two Americorps volunteers Jodi Dennis and Dana Damm! Jodi who ended her time with The Resource Center in September, was instrumental in increasing the number of childcare facilities to the current number of 41. Dana , completed her Americorps contract in Garfield County,3 is heading up our new satellite office in Glenwood Springs. P POS yi The Resource Center of Eagle, County 103 P89734€370 Poet 2558 9980$V 13 99 Avon, Co ~.;olo(lordoado g: 81162 620 2963 MMLED FROM ZIP CODE 1 6 2 0 Attn. I-own Council Members - - Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657 r 1 HAROLD I. MAGOUN, D.O., F. A.A.O., P. C. RECEIVED JAN 4 1999 , SWEDISH HEALTH PARK.S?UTH EAST 8200 E. SELLEVIEW AVE., SUITE 408 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111.2803 TELEPHONE 303 - 694-1970 FAX 694-1821 January 11, 1999 Vail Public works Dept. 1309 Vail Valley Drive Vail, CO 81657 Gentlemen: I own a unit in Sun Vail Condominiums, across the Interstate from Lions Head. I walk across the footbridge to get to Lions Head. In the winter, the bridge and the walk down to Lions Head mall are nearly always plowed, but many times it gets icy, and I don't ever remember it being sanded. It is particularly treacherous when there is snow on the ice. over the years, I have fallen several times and have seen many others fall. on Sunday, January loth, I went skiing, and there was snow over the ice. The worst spot is the sharp turn and steep grade at the east end of the VA parking lot. I suffered a bad fall, injuring my right elbow, right shoulder and upper chest. I can only bend my elbow half way, have difficulty moving my shoulder and have pain in my chest with breathing. I also fell on my skis and broke one of my bindings. I went back to my condo, got another pair of skis, and I attempted to ski but had to stop because of the pain. Our condo complex manager fell in the same place the same morning. He questions that the steep slope on that portion of the sidewalk meets Vail's rigid codes. I am quite certain that many people suffering the same injuries I have sustained would file a damage suit, but I am not of that disposition. However, I do feel that the situation spells negligence on Vail's part and needs attention. sincerely, r~ Harold I. Magoun, D.O., F.A.A.O., F.C.A. HIM/sac cc: Vail city council Jan 13 99 11:32p p.1 rc o 'r C.. j UM CHARLES R. LIPCON Attorney At Law Suite 2480 One Biscayne Tower 2 South Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 Email: sealaw@aol.com Web: www.lipcon.com Phone: (305) 373-3016 Toll free: (800) 838-2759 Fax: (305) 373-6204 Jan. 13, 1999 Mayor Rob Ford and Town Council Members, Town of Vail Fax: 479-2452 Re: Vail Village Inn SDD application Dear Mayor Ford and Town Council: Please consider this an addendum to my objections previously filed in this matter. 1. Notice of presentation to the Town Council of the VVI proposal should be sent directly to me. I have not received any written notices in the past. The same is true for everyone that I have talked to in the Vail Gateway and the condominiums at the Vail Village Inn. 2. I would like enough notice to be able to travel to Vail from out of town. Two weeks advance notice would be sufficient. 3. A study should be done by the Town to determine the fumes and C02 levels in the alley way created between the Gateway and the VVI. This alley will go the entire length of the driveway and will have up to a 70 foot high wall created by the VVI which will have NO SETBACK WHATSOEVER. This wall will be about 20 feet from the Vail Gateway since the VVI plan comes right to the property line of the Vail Gateway. At the meeting on the Faessler proposal there were numerous comments from PEC members and the members of the town council about the need for setbacks between adjacent Jan 13 99 11:32p p.2 properties. 4. The traffic study is flawed since it used a generic document to justify a 50% decrease in traffic. 5. The developer filed a copy of a view encroachment agreement signed by Josef Staufer and Leo Palmer. Mr. Staufer explained at the PEC meeting that the document applied to the then existing plans that had been previously approved in his SDD. That would be 3 stories in the view corridor and 4 stories in another area. It was not intended to apply to the present VVI request nor does it apply to the public view corridor from the roundabout area. 6. The closeness of the VVI to the Gateway would be a fire hazard that should be investigated. Also can the fire department handle a fire in an 8 story building. 7. The Vail Gateway will be in a permanent shadow. Also ice could fall from the VVI onto the Vail Gateway property and cause damage and injuries. If there was.a setback this would not be a danger to the Gateway. 8. The Town of Vail has been unable to find the plans for the 1976 SDD approval. Mr. Prado claims he did not keep the set he got from Josef Staufer. Those plans would be important to look at to see what the agreement between Mr. Staufer and the Town of Vail refers to on a visual level. Mr. Staufer explained the agreement to the PEC, which they ignored. 9. You should inquire if Jay Peterson has a conflict of interest since he has in the past represented Leo Palmer with respect to the Vail Gateway, has represented Stoltz who bought out some of Leo Palmer's interest in the Gateway. Those people who purchased from Leo Palmer, such as myself, should be considered to stand in Leo Palmer's shoes with respect to a conflict. Leo Palmer still owns a unit in the Vail Gateway. Stoltz Management is not forwarding notices of the meetings to the owners and tenants in the Vail Gateway if in fact they actually got notices. 10. The Town of Vail should have the financial information provided by the Village Inn removed from the VVI proposal as that creates a conflict of interest for the Town when considering the project. The amount of money the Town will make should not be part of the criteria for approving an SDD that violates prior town agreements with Josef Staufer, violates the underlying zoning, and violates the master plan. 11. The close proximity of the VVI hotel to the Vail Gateway will invade the privacy of those people in the Vail Gateway since the VVI windows will only be about 20 feet away from the windows into the bedrooms of the Vail Gateway condominiums. .Jan .13 99 11:32p p.3 12. The PEC vote should be voided in light of the fact that one of the members uses Jay Peterson as his attorney. 13. The VVI plan certainly does not fit into the neighborhood nor is it compatible with the neighboring properties. 14. There has not been a change in circumstances for the VVI property to justify the plan being proposed. Very Truly Yours, Charles R. Lipcon cc: John W. Dunn, Esq. 01/14/1999 13:27 212-799-7078 GORSUCH LTD PAGE 01 " ~?~Kl~c~ f~ P-kII-5 RICHARD CONN ONE LINCOLN PLAZA 26K NEW YORK, MY 10023 Jamu" 14, 1999 Mayor Rob Ford Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road West Vail. CO 91657 peat Mayor Ford, A group of your neigmgrs on Bald Mountain Road trtained Michael W- Standard, a Vail attorney, to review, explain and advise us our, ~ r rights concerning the Town's ..al to use the dedicated open below Bald Mountain Road which is part of Traci A, Vail Village thirteenth Sling, for affordable housing. Mr. Standard sent three letters to the Town Council, May 19'x, June 4's, and June 26h None of these letters ..rod an answer. This lack of , w,, , . is is both arrogant and ignorant and indicative of the paternalism of the Council. You and the Council aptsent the r, . , j le of Vail-registered voters, tax payers and em ,j,. d homeowners. Vail is a small town, not a city, and we deserve and should demand direct contact with our clotted officials. Bence has forced us to ban together to form the Bald Mountain Your lack of interest in our Neighborhood Association in order to be heard. The "'-j in question has redrictive covenants which apply not only to yoo and me but to the Town of Vail. The Town cannot abrogate unilaterally these covenants at their pleasam. Sincerely, Richard Conn 2425 Bald Mountain Road do Vail Trail clc Vail Daily u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY January 13, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 12 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Joint Work Session with PEC to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District Members of the Planning and Environmental Commission joined the Council to hear a presentation from planning consultant Tom Braun on a proposal to amend the town's Public Accommodation Zone District which has been filed on behalf of Johannes Faessler, owner of the Sonnenalp properties. The proposal seeks to expand development standards for the 16 properties in Vail Village zoned within the Public Accommodation district (mostly lodges) to more adequately reflect outcomes of special Development District (SDD) approvals and variances within that zone district in the last 10 years. In most instances, those projects sought relief from GRFA, common area, height, density, site coverage and setback standards by requesting variances or SDDs. That's because the existing development standards, according to Braun, have become outdated due to changes in resort lodging standards (higher demand for larger lodge rooms and for 1-and 2-bedroom suites). The intent of the proposed changes, according to Braun, is to reduce the need for variances and minimize the use of SDDs while providing the necessary flexibility to redevelop a lodge or hotel property. The intent also . is to provide incentives for properties to redevelop. Specifically, Braun's proposed changes include: GRFA ratio increase from 80% to 120%; elimination of 35% common area limitation; elimination of 106/o limitation on accessory eating and drinking establishments and retail; provide for no limitation on accommodation units or fractional fee units with the overall bulk and mass controls used to regulate the number of units instead; an increase in allowable site coverage from 50 percent to 70 percent; elimination of the minimum setback requirements currently prescribed; and a decrease in the landscape requirement from 30 percent to 20 percent that would correspond with the proposed increase in site coverage. During discussion, Mayor Rob Ford called the proposal "evolutionary" rather than "revolutionary," noting the proposed changes are • consistent with approved variances and SDDs that have occurred in the Village. Also, he noted the proposal would not change height requirements. Ford described yesterday's meeting as the beginning of an ongoing dialogue that will be used to (more) 1Wow RECYCLED PAPER Add1/TOV Council Highlights/1-12-99 address some of the problems that have been identified. Along the same lines, Councilman Ludwig Kurz agreed that the Public Accommodation Zone District development standards should be modified to adjust and adapt to a changing market, but Kurz said the town must be careful so as not to overdo it at the expense of the community. While SDDs have been a painful process, Councilmember Sybill Navas said the results have been good for the community. She wondered how the new proposal would address community benefits such as streetscape improvements and employee housing. While agreeing with Ford, Kurz and Navas, Councilman Michael Arnett also expressed concerns with the setback proposals. Councilman Michael Jewett said he'd like to see more products like the Austria Haus come on line. Next steps include a discussion with the PEC on Jan. 24. For more information or a copy of the proposal, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Joint Work Session with the PEC to Discuss the Proposed Redevelopment of Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail Also yesterday, the PEC and Council heard an overview of a redevelopment proposal for the Marriott Mountain Resort. The proposal will be the first project to be reviewed under the development guidelines established by the new Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. As proposed, the existing hotel would receive a complete exterior facelift, a restaurant would be converted to high-end condos, 66 new fractional fee units would be built on top of the parking structure to the west, and a berm along Gore Creek would be removed to open the recreation path and creekscape area. During his presentation, local architect Henry Pratt said the proposal meets the intent of the Lionshead Master Plan and will help clean up one of the "ugliest buildings in town." Overall reaction was mostly positive from both the PEC and Council, although several Councilmembers expressed some concerns about the steepness of a proposed roofline on the existing building. Mayor Rob Ford said the proposal represents a vast improvement over the existing building. He thanked the Marriott representatives for waiting for completion of the Master Plan prior to submitting a proposal. Also yesterday, a representative from the Vail Spa expressed concerns about three units that will be impacted by the Marriott project, while Rob Levine of the Antler's at Vail said the Marriott. represents an important piece of the redevelopment puzzle that will serve as a catalyst in increasing Lionshead property values. Next steps include staff completing zoning language to implement the Lionshead Master Plan. This is scheduled to be reviewed by the PEC on Feb. 22. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --PEC/DRB Report Staff members fielded questions about an application by the Vail Village Club for a variance to convert existing floor space on the fourth floor from a club to a condominium. The application was denied by the PEC by a 4 to 2 vote. Also, there were questions about a master plan for Northwoods Condominiums and staff approval of parking lights for the Vail Associates north lot, west lot and maintenance yard. --CARTS Funding for 1999 The Council voted 6-0 to increase its contribution to the Colorado Alliance for Rapid Transit Solutions (CARTS) from $1,000 to $2,000 for 1999 to more adequately reflect contributions from other participating members. (more) r Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/1-12-99 --Ford Park Managed Parking After discussing a variety of options, the Council voted 4-2 (Jewett, Ford against) on a plan to charge for close-in parking at Ford Park on all 38 peak days during the summer of 1999. The $5 per car paid parking program will be implemented at 4 p.m. on each of the days with the exception of July 4, when paid parking will be implemented earlier in the day. The compromise was struck after the Vail Recreation District, one of the park's 4 user groups, had asked the town to remove 5 peak days from the paid parking schedule due to a concern that out-of-town guests would feel gouged during the Lacrosse and soccer shootout tournaments. Possible solutions were discussed, which included a proposal by Councilmembers Michael Jewett and Michael Arnett for the user groups to pay for free managed parking during the 38 peak days (user groups had indicated they didn't have the budgets to cover that expense); Councilmember Sybill Navas suggested charging $2 per car on weekdays and possibly more during the weekends to address some consistency problems she's expressed previously (some thought this might reinforce the gouge perception); Councilman Michael Jewett suggested charging a minimal fee 24-hours a day at the lot through a pay box system to increase equity; while Councilman Ludwig Kurz said he favored ratifying the proposal presented to Council last week which reflected support from the Vail Valley Foundation, Bravo! Colorado Music Festival and the Alpine Gardens (original proposal was for 30 days paid paring and 8 days managed, but free). Representing the Vail Valley Recreation District, Ross Davis said he believed events at the amphitheater trigger conflicts at the park more than any other use. Therefore, paid parking shouldn't begin until 4 p.m., he said, rather than some of the 7 a.m. start times proposed in the original schedule. In making the motion to approve the compromise, Councilmember Navas reminded everyone that paid parking is a benefit for those who want the convenience of close-in parking, while free parking will always be available a half-block away in the parking structure. In voting against the measure, Jewett said he would rather see use of a drop box as well as competitive bids for the private contractor who will implement the program. Ford did not comment on his vote against the motion. For more information, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113. --Information Update Rob Ford and Bob Armour will represent the Council during the Jan. 27 Ford Cup race. In addition, Councilmembers received a copy of a study by the Colorado Department Transportation on the use of magnesium chloride as a de-icer. Also, Mayor Rob Ford asked that, come November, committee assignments be expanded to include a Council representative on the Ford Park Management Plan group. Next, Councilmembers received a thank you from outgoing Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel who moves on this week to become executive director of the Beaver Creek Metropolitan District. Grafel thanked the council for the privilege and opportunity to serve the town. Noted accomplishments during his six years include various bridge and street improvements, the Police building expansion, Public Works facility expansion, Buzzard Park seasonal housing development, various park improvements, adoption of the Ford Park Management Plan, transportation improvements including the addition of low-floor buses for the in-town shuttle; Main Vail and West Vail roundabouts, the Dowd Junction recreation path and the Vail Village snowmelt projects. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said Grafel should be credited with forever changing traffic engineering in North America. (more) 1 Add 3/TOV Council Highlights/1-12-99 --Council Reports Ludwig Kurz, who has represented the Town Council on the board of the Vail Valley Arts Council, said the organization will cease operations later this month due to financial hardships. He said the immediate impact will be to find an organization who can manage the Vail Valley Arts Festival in Lionshead. Also, Kurz reported that Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television will air a daily program during the World Alpine Ski Championships, supported by the Town of Vail and Town of Avon. In addition, Channel 5 will host a community mixer at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 in the studio. Kurz represents the Town Council on the Channel 5 board. Rob Ford gave an update on a recent meeting of the Eagle County Recreation Authority (Berry Creek Fifth Filing) in which the Town of Avon announced an interest in selling its 10 percent share of the partnership held by 7 entities. Ford said he told the partners that the Vail Town Council's primary interest is in developing housing on a portion of the site. If a new draft of an intergovernmental agreement is needed to accommodate Avon's interest in selling, Ford suggested including Vail's commitment to housing within the [GA. Ford's update prompted a discussion by several Councilmembers regarding the status of the IGA. Both Sybill Navas and Kevin Foley said they were uncomfortable moving forward without first reviewing the language in the IGA. Michael Jewett suggested putting the softball fields proposed for the site into a recreation trust for prolonged recreational use. --Michael Arnett, Who represents the Town Council on the board of the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, reported on a recent board retreat in which Arnett suggested the board break into committees to determine what might happen if a proposed lodging tax for regional marketing is approved in November, and what steps are needed if the tax proposal fails. --Other Referring to the fire station timeline listed in the last Town Manager's report, Sybill Navas questioned if a decision to proceed had been formalized by the Council. Both Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford said they thought the town manager had been given the direction to study a two-company fire station scenario north of the Main Vail roundabouts (in which the Main Vail station would be torn down) rather than adding a third fire station in West Vail. Rob Ford issued a reminder about the Ski with the Town Council activity scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon on Jan. 13. Referring to a fax from a constituent listing possible housing units that could be acquired by the town under a "buy-down" program, Kevin Foley inquired about the status of the program. In response, Russell Forrest, Community Development director, said suggested guidelines could be scheduled for Council review at the next work session. Foley also asked that signage be prominent at the Vail Transportation Center redirecting guests and residents to the nearest restrooms once the TRC is transitioned into the registration area for the Championships (access to the building will be limited to Championships use only). Ludwig Kurz inquired about the town's possible interest in acquiring properties from the (more) r, r Add 4/TOV Council Highlights/1-12-99 Velma Sanders estate for employee housing. Russell Forrest of the Community Development Department indicated the town has been in touch with the family's attorney. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS January 19 Work Session Transit and Trails Update from the Eagle County Regional Transit Authority (ECO) Update on Berry Creek Equestrian Center Update on Countywide Housing Needs Assessment Cascade/Thrifty Car Rental Major SDD Amendment Discussion Appointment to Ford Park Management Plan Discussion on Status of the Ruins at Cascade Village Discussion of Strategic Goals and Priorities January 19 Evening Meeting Delatite Shire, Australia Exchange Student Presentation by Sarah Exton Presentation of Aspen to Glenwood Rail Corridor Overview of Economic and Snow Sports Trends by RRC Associates Cascade/Thrifty Car Rental Major SDD Amendment Town Manager's Report January 26 Work Session PEC/DRB Review AIPP Master Plan Discussion West Vail Arosa-Garmisch and A-Frame Housing VRD-Dobson Arena Expansion February 2 Work Session Cancelled February 2 Evening Meeting 5 pm Start Time Second Reading, Cascade/Thrifty Car Rental Major SDD Amendment February 9 Work Session Cancelled Ski with the Vail Town Council 8:30 to noon on February 10, March 10 and April 14. Meet at the Vista Bahn lift at 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled day. Please provide your own equipment, lift ticket and lunch. Please note: The Vail Town Council work sessions for Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 have been cancelled to enable Councilmembers to attend the World Alpine Ski Championships. Also, the Vail Town Council evening meeting for Feb. 2 will begin at 5 p.m. (rather than 7 p.m.) in the Vail Town Council Chambers for the same reason as above. The Lord spoke to Noah and said, "I'm very angry with the way things are gcd ng on earth this is not what I had in mind! I have accordingly decided to destroy it and start over! In 6 months I'm going to make it rain until the whole earth is covered with water just like before, and all the evil is destroyed: if not, I will wring it out like an old sponge. But rather than start from scratch, I'm still considering saving the few good people, and two of every kind of living thing on the planet. So I'm ordering you to build an Ark for this purpose. And with a flash of lightning He delivered the specs for an Ark. "Yes Lord!" said Noah, trembling in fear and fumbling with the blueprints. "Don't forget!" thundered God's voice, "In 6 months it starts to rain! You'd better have that Ark built or learn to tread water indefinitely!". Six months passed. The skies began to cloud up and rain began to fall. The Lord saw that "Noah" was just sitting out in his yard in the rain weeping. There was no sign of an Ark. "Noah!" shouted the Lord through the thunder and lightning, "Where is my Ark?!" A sobbing "Noah" answered, "Lord please forgive me! I did my best, but there were BIG problems. First I had to get a Building Permit for the Ark, and your plans didn't meet code. So I had to hire an engineer to redraw the plans. You know how that goes. „Then there was a huge upset about whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system. My neighbors objected, claiming I was violating zoning by building an Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city council!. Then I couldn't get enough wood for the Ark because some earth-sanctifying organizations have instigated a ban on cutting trees in order to save the spotted numbat. I had to convince the Department of Conservation and Land Management that I needed the wood so I could save the numbats, it was the only way out. But then they wouldn't let me catch any numbats! So, no numbats. "Then the carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had,to negotiate a settlement with the Industrial Relations Commission before anyone would pick up a saw or hammer. Now we have 16 carpenters going on the boat, but how am I to pay them? And still no numbats. "When I realized the building of the Ark was stalled, I thought I could at least start gathering up pairs of animals, but I promptly got sued by an animal rights group. They insisted if the threat was real I had to save ALL the animals, not just one pair of each. I just got that suit dismissed when the EPA notified me I couldn't use the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn't take kindly to the idea that they have no jurisdiction over the conduct of a Supreme Being none of them personally know to exist. "Then the Royal Australian Army wanted a map of the proposed new flood plain. I sent them a globe. They returned it with a note: "As any fool can see, water will NOT adhere to a round globe, it will fall off." "Right now I'm trying to resolve a complaint from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over how many Croatians I'm supposed to hire. Most of them are involved in some kind of uprising. In the meantime, the ATO has seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to avoid paying taxes by leaving the country and I just received a nasty notice from some state agency about owing them some kind of use tax. "I really don't see any way I can finish your Ark for at least another five years!" Noah wailed. "Dear God, do you have a solution?" Suddenly the sky cleared! The sun came out! A rainbow arched across the heavens! Noah looked up and sighed with relief. "You mean you're not going to destroy the earth after all?" "No" replied the Lord, "the government is doing it just fine without any help from Me." Does this remind you of anyplace we know of????? f15•ti~1 /1 TOWN O WAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 January 15, 1999 Ross Boyle Growth Strategies Organization, Inc. 2211 Vermont Ct. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ross: On behalf of the Vail Town Council, I'd like to thank you for making the personal investment to re-apply for appointment to the Vail Valley Marketing Board to see the election through from start to finish. Your commitment to the cause is very much appreciated. Given the loss of the statewide tourism tax along with increasing competition for the tourist dollar, we believe a permanent funding source for regional marketing is essential for the long-term economic success of Vail as a world-class resort and community. Thanks for your tireless and selfless work to increase our understanding of the power of summer marketing and the impact our investment produces. Also, we have appreciated your patience as we have worked with you and Frank Johnson to address the issues raised by the Vail First group. We support the upcoming campaign for permanent funding and wish you and other members of the VVMB great success on our behalf. Sincerely, TOWA~OF VA~,__.-_ Robert Ford Mayor cc: Vail Town Council ' TOWN OF Wjy 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 January 15, 1999 Barbara Black Tashiro Marketing & Advertising P.O. Box 1659 Edwards, CO 81632 Barbara: On behalf of the Vail Town Council, I'd like to thank you for your decision to re-apply for appointment to the Vail Valley Marketing Board. We want you to know how much we appreciate your tireless work to increase summer business and to increase our exposure as a summer destination. As you know, tourism is the engine that drives our ability to not only shine as a world-class resort, but as a world-class community with extraordinary amenities. We support the upcoming campaign for permanent funding and wish you and other members of the VVMB great success on our behalf. If I can be of help to you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL _ J Robert Ford \ Mayor cc: Vail Town Council Y`e 7 C- e~ TOWN O WAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2200 r® Department of Police TM January 14, 1999 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Due to the World Ski Championship festivities in the Vail Village, delivery and loading zones will be affected. During the following events, no traffic or delivery vehicles will be allowed on Gore Creek Drive. You may, however, use the delivery zones on Hanson Ranch Road, Willow Bridge Road, and at Check Point Charlie. Gore Creek Drive will be closed during the following times: Tuesday February 2, 1999 Awards Ceremony 3 PM to 5 PM Saturday February 6, 1999 Public Pick 5:30 PM to 8 PM Street Party 8 PM to 10 PM Sunday February 7, 1999 Awards Ceremony 3 PM to 5 PM Tuesday February 9, 1999 Awards Ceremony 3 PM to 5 PM Thursday February 11, 1999 Public Pick 5:30 PM to 8 PM Street Party 8 PM to 10 PM Friday February 12, 1999 Awards Ceremony 3 PM to 5 PM Public Pick 5:30 PM to 8 PM Saturday February 13, 1999 Awards Ceremony 3 PM to 5 PM We hope this will assist you in planning your deliveries and thank you for your cooperation during the Championship. Please contact the Vail Police Department at 970- 479-2200 if you have any questions. Sincerely, mmander Joe Russell 4F* RECYCLF.DPAPER 1! 14 TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY January 15, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office TOWN OF VAIL OFFICES WILL REMAIN OPEN MONDAY Please note that all Town of Vail offices as well as the Vail Public Library will remain open Monday, Jan. 18. W RECYCLEDPAPER ,S - - - Il~hat'c2he zudzld.camin?.taA ' - P-L ' Vail and Beaver Creek prepare to host the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships forsecond time in a decade Top athletes from around the World Junior Championships in 1997 overall World Cup chompi- world champion in that discipline if From the spectacular Opening world will come to Vail, Jan. 30 1990; Italy's Deborah Compag- on; and Michael VonGruenlgen, he or she is still competing. Ceremonies on the evening of Jan. through Feb. 14, for the 1999 noni, double gold medalist at who won his first gold for Switzer- Unlike World Cup competitions, 30 to the lowering of the Interna- World Alpine Ski Championships, 1997's World Championships, land at last year's World Chompi- many smaller nations are represent- tional Ski Federation flag on the of- the second time in a decade that gold medalist in 1996, and a gold onships. ed of the 1999 World Champion- ternoon of Feb. 14, the World the Vail Valley hosts the sport s pre- and silver medalist at the Olympics; Each country can enter four ath- ships, since any country with a' Championships offer something for ' Man the events are eveone. Many of mint event. Sixty-three ski e are Sweden's Pernilla Wilberg, the letes per event, plus the reigning sanctioned ski federation is invited free. bons from across the globe are ex- to compete. petted to participate. The World Alpine Ski Champion- Major country artist LeAnn Rimes Held every two years, the ships are viewed on on equal basis will appear in concert, while violinist . World Alpine Ski Championships Participants from around the world with the Olympic Winter Games. Vanessa Mae and the Colorado bring together for two weeks, top The drama and excitement of the Symphony Orchestra, and the competitors vying for the world Following is a list of most of the national teoms expected at the Championships will be chronicled American Repertory Ballet headline championship in five alpine disci- 1999 Wodd Alpine Ski Championships: by print, photo and broadcast me- Performances. In keeping with the plines: downhill, Super-G, giant slo- Algeria Canada Great Britain Liechtenstein dia, with a combined effort by the celebration of Colorado's western , slalom and combined. heritage, rodeo performances are lam _ Andorra Chile Greece Lithuania European Broadcasting Union, In all, 500 competitors, along Argentina Chino/Taipei Hungary Luxembourg NBC Sports and ESPN to carry the scheduled. with an entourage of officials, Armenia Croatia Iceland Macedonia story to an estimated worldwide Street ponies, fireworks, award coaches and technicians numbering Australia ' Cyprus Israel Mexico television audience of 500 million ceremonies and public picks will in the thousands, are setting their Austria Czech.Republic, Ireland Mongolia people. turn Vail and Beaver Creek Villages sights on the gold. Beforus Denmark Italy Morocco The Championships Season, a the into F a frontierestive C hub enter, acin ctivity, while international `s Among the marquee names Belgium Finland Jamaica Netherlands winter-long celebration of skiing spectators can cheer are Austrian Bosnia- Herzegovina Japan New Zealand and winter sport, highlighted by expo area, showcases Colorado. t Hermann Maier - affectionately Brazil France Kazakhstan Norway athletic, cultural and educational of- Since 1983, the Vail Valley has ' ;14 known as The Herminator, Katja Bulgaria Germany Latvia Poland ferings got underway with the hosted an unprecedented 53 Seizinger of Germany and winner Puerto Rico Sweden Republic of San Marino opening of the 1998-99 ski season World Cup men's and women's i of two old medals at the Na ano Switzerland Russia Rumania Turkey and runs through closing ceremo- g Winter Olympics; Norwegian Kjetil South Korea Ukraine South Africa United States nies, Feb. 14. A variety of public 1997 World Cup Finals. Vail and Andre Aamodt, who has medaled Slovenia Uruguay Slovakia Slovenia and private performances and so- Beaver Creek's right to host the in every World Championship since Yugoslavia Spain ciol events paint a festive backdrop Please see ALPINE On 10 ` his five-medal performance at the for the competitions. .Y K Know the Code Just like Skiing can be enjoyed in many the one that n ti : f*~ wogs. ski areas, there are o fI^' y^„~. wide range of people using alpine ; _ snowboard, telemork, cross country got awav and other specialized ski equip- ment, like that used by disabled or our cloty~ l ing ?O I other skiers. Ct a t7 . Regardless of how you decide iO1 $tlir(~V,4 , - - to enjoy the slopes, always show 7 . , . courtesy to others and be aware strong and that here are elements of risk in ski- c, ing that common sense and person- 7 resistant.+r_ - of awareness can help reduce. tt~. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsi Carharttf bility for a great skiing experience.3 clothing for the $F'' UTR% 0u i 1 . Always stay in control, and r~tt~k71~tTt7 ~~'~T:T(1')''~ts be able to stop or avoid other pep-. outdoorgman jjy,,LLVaLWa+ ple or objects. ' in ua all. 2. People ahead of you have g r t 1 z ' - the right of way. It is your responsi- bility to avoid them. This is the horse of spectacular wilderness areas and family fun. 3. You must not stop where you - obstruct a trail, or are not visible • Places for skiing; snowboarding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, tubing, from above. Carhartt ice fishing and alpine escape are all within 90 minutes of Denver 4 Whenever star ling downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and Dunk awls L rL Visit the "snowmobile capital of Colorado" - Grand lake, and yield to others. 5. Always use devices to help Denrer Boulder rejuvenate in the hot springs at Hot Sulphur Cp& prevent runaway equipment. " Army & Navy Factory Surplus Boulder Army Store 0 a b. Observe all posted signs and ; Springs. Stop by Granby, Fraser and a '6 warnings. Kee off closed trails Park Ave. West & Market St. 16th & Pearl St. • c o t OAR A D 0-) p 303.825.2003 303.442.7616 Kremmling for a genuine western and out of closed area. 7. Prior to using any lift, you must Fort Collins fileuW00d Sprlugs. welcome. Call for a free vacation guide. oW!a A have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. Outdoor World Army & Navy Factory Surplus 800-341-3831 Know the Code. It's Your Prospect & College South Glenwood 970.221.5166 970.945.7796 www.grondcouny.com Responsibility. •.k 3 Officially endorsed by Nanon a f. cnemYo i=i of G,onbr Grand Lake area- K,emmcn9- w,nw Pa,k/ Fran, va8ey Ski Areas Association. commerce: 806325-1661 80653/1019 976724. 472 8049037275 2 The Denver Post January 17, 1999 B _ T, M'~ hail Valley to ho`•I World Al ins Ska Champ:aon.rhi s.. ` ` - The 1999WorldAlpe ALPINE from Slo ; I ate'", ' Page 2 tea, Championships area prolectof t 1999 World-Cfwrnptonslsps :the VaGValley Foundafion moms the first time that the t The 16tf V60ey Fourtclahon `r y Charnponshlps have returned to was seated ut 198i to nurture ° , re the same s to vetlMn a rer+ it rear and suPP QTY tene~e is dedicated 6o the erthartcement ~ r - The Urated States has played Qf qualay ogfi edthe of li ftu U. host; Lurie World Alpme Cham- cafand atMettc att}d culNral rpwnslvps aj* three tunes: s nce gdhleverne its ' :3 _ '.its rc{ce 1931 witli..aA # P m- ~r bcainples of r y,.~ s and tl5ree of tho'se:compettttiirsshav mg been hosted m Colorado protects: born of the foundation' y include, the 1989 World Alpine _ aAspen:in 1950 aril the ;Nall Val- Ski Championship i; the 1994 f s+-;; ey m 1989 and 1999 ' A World Mountain 8 ke Ciampi; VVnh the newly completed - onships, I........ -.:anal Ski Festival-' tall tested:Birrls of Prey course _World Cup races, the Amencan'. at 8eaverCreek the Va1,Valley, . e,. s t Classic; the Val international now boosts an alpine racing 1 ;Dance Festival, The AH.World• = * • ' i' venue inching the world~e -'.Forum; The Gerald R. Ford Am- + -'z novuned tnternattoilol course on ' ph theater and the-Fund for the Va1'Mountatn"and orie.o1 the JoNd s-steepest.and most dial F"h're I gtng race courses m flrrds of -inI rt provided by The t f r _ r. -yad;VoAse Faatdaborr The Veil Vallev will host a number of events in coniunction with the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. Questions you VA might have IL If I come to the Vail Valley during the 1999 World Championships, 1 will I be able to ski or will all of the a un the races? 4 m Ken up by _ motd be to Due to the sheer enormity of Vail and Beaver Creek mountains, the ' D E A World Championships will have lit- f 0 R THE L CONDITIONS. , WE SUGGEST tle impact on recreational skiers. Less than three percent of Vail and Beaver Creek's skiing terrain will be :i j ~ 11, . O 6 O RIGHT T O I closed off for raing. hIn addition, is racing the World Championships venues, especially on Vail Moun- tain, offer numerous areas where recreational skiers can ski up along- , t~ side the course and watch the races With atop-to-bottom sound system, skiers can follow the prog- A"` Tess of the race without being in the 1 ~J, H DE i? ~ ~ 0 stadium. t _ How many races are on Vail Moun,ain and how many are at ' Beaver Creek? There are o total of 12 races Please see VAIL on 11 f I $ VAIL AT A VALUE $ Or Inferno. Or Psychopath. Or any of 65 other Located in Vail Village Y • Healed Ourd Pool • Pn.- B.1-e es tucked away runs that Breck locals know and . doo 9 VIA L,a-, & ao< C-1, •,.,aed • Free Park ng • Cable N ~s ' covet. True, we've got our magnum peaks and world-class bowls, oendry Fa Ira, • ch Idren to , B tree • aJl ,it, hate fall kitchen, & ore completely tumshed ~d CONDOS NIGHTLY From but its the secret stashes in between where runs less traveled await. Cheery, One Bedroom (for 2) .....$115.00 r~ little double-black places like Devil's Crotch. Face plant anyone? For lodging Two Bedroom (for 4).. $175.00 • _ _ Per additional person ..........$10.00 packages, call 1-888-355-5024. Plus tax The Only Affordable Way for Vail Apollo Park Lodge Dsnvar Toll Fns BRECKENRIDGE AP 1-800-872-5281 wwwsnowcom P.O. Box 2157, Vail, CO 81657 1303) 476-5881 I,11?q11 1 ? • • . , . . S c 1 ` `~.IY6l%sto Trenspogeuon Carter y q•~NMir H!1M S1ggM'F•1•IaeflHHrr»•e•.•i1t N.... •t•s,•rr{,rr •nr~r•E dr ~a„~,.~r. i, tt ,i •r0 k1. 11 ii ti N'.O1WF,• >io NAytlmwwL ..and the Tyrolean IM Reasurant 10 The Denver Post January 17, 1999 f ' Bleacher seating at stadium offered at no cost { A VAIL from Page 10 taken care of via individual tors _ and special shuttle vans. during the two weeks of the World I don't know the first thing about + Championships. Nine of the races Downhill racers ski racing and could care less about will be held on the International can reach speeds watching other people ski. Why Course an Vail Mountain; the re- should I come to Vail during the maining three will be held on the up to 70 mph. World Championships? new Birds of Prey Course at Beaver Ski racing is only one element of Creek. The current schedule calls the World Alpine Ski Champion. x; for the Beaver Creek races to be public. ships. In addition to the competi- lceaavwing ing Bedeav ver Creek Monday, F00 eb. 8, percent With an event like the World lions, there will be numerous public, open to recreational skiing for the Championships in the Volley, can 1 social and performance events. In rest of the week. ' expect prices to double? add to the Opening Ce d. Is it going to cost a fortune to No. The lodging community has Hies, organizers have scheduuleed, performances a ticket for a.World agreed to rote increases that reflect inducting a ballet t Cham hi s Race? their normal r fr Performance, classical .concert and ptons p a acK rate increase from 1998 G 1999, while shod o country concert Colo(odo s e Not at all. On the contrary, 90 Ps an western heritage trill be:celebroted y - percent of all bleacher seating in restaurants vv ill follow suit. at a series of rodeo performances, the Vail and Beaver Creek finish With all the World Champion- while street parties;.fireworks and K•ysmn n•.on wwto r Bae win••n stodiums will be free of charge. A, ships-related people in town, will I public picks will pace o.festive back- `O'er the river and through the woods . i bmited number of reserved seats be able to get around the valley? drop to the rocing:action. The Inter- are 6 sole at $20 for each event. Most definitely. Because of the national Village is'a public expo or- Sleigh rides are a favorite way to discover the beauty of the Rocky - I The Vail Stadium will seat 2,500, championships, organizers will be ea where spectators can see the Mountains as evidenced by this picture-perfect scene at Keystone Ranch. while the Beaver Creek stadium adding buses to the existing free latest products not only from the Winter sleigh rides at Keystone tour the Arapaho National Forest at a cost features 2,000 bleacher seats. So bus system, as well as increasing championships sponsors, but from of .$17. Dinner rides are perfect for capturing all the flavor of the West - if someone says that all tickets to a the frequency of the routes and the Colorado and the world. Perfor- they include dinner at a restored 1880s homestead complete with a porticular,race are sold out, remem- number of stops as well. Bus rides mance events will be ticketed, while sin in cowboy. In warmer weather, horse-drawn wa ons brin visitors to ber'that 90 percent of the stadium are free. Much of the champion- street parties; fireworks and public g g Y- g g is sil available for free seating. ships-specific transportation will be picks will be free. the homestead for campfire dinners. The dinner sleigh rides arQ $57 for What is the difference between adults and $31 for children. For more information, call (8001354-4386. the technical events, the slalom and giant slalom, and the speed events, downhill racing and super-G? VA The slalom is t, race is which rat- I T x ers execute short, quick rums L through two different courses. Rac- ers take two runs and the combined _ times determine the final finish or- t der. The men's slalom course re- quires 55 to 75 gates; the women's race, 40 to 60 gates. The giant slalom is a faster and "S°^+ more open course than the slalom. Racers take two runs through the course for a combined time to de- X r f Derive 00 termine their place. The downhill race, starting at the top of Beaver Creek Mountain at vy ; aGreat n elevation of 1 1,424 feet, fin- ishes at 8,964 feet. Racers can take two training runs, but have only 19,114 miles.1 UP, one chance to win. Downhill racers -it can reach speeds up to 70 mph. The super-G is a combination of A,-ji -Q downhill and giant slalom courses with long, sweeping, high-speed turns. Like the downhill, the super-G winner is decided in one run. Like y the giant slalom, no training runs are .3 allowed. - Will the valley be so full of World Championships-related peo- ple that / won't be able to find a place to stay, park or eat? x Definitely not. The World Chom- pionships should enhance your ski vacation, due to the energy and excitement generated by an event IV/Vail of this nature. We anticipate that the valley will not be as full as the holiday peak, and that parking and dining will be enhanced by the ac- tivities. Additional, temporary parking lots will be created for van- Ski o r ride Vail or Beaver Creek for only $4.1 Kids tickets are only $171* Pick up these • great- ous Championships-related person- Denver lift'tickets only at Deals. nel, freeing up public parking, while the majority of teams will dine at their respective hotels; also freeing . up the volley's restaurants forthe, - The Denver Post January 17, 1999 11 17 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 1999 Contact: Andy Knudtsen, 479-2440 Project Manager TOV HOUSING ACTIONS CONTINUE WITH DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, ANNEXATION, REZONING CONSIDERATIONS FOR SIX UNITS ON AROSA-GARMISCH (Vail)--The first property in the Town of Vail's citizen-based affordable housing program will undergo a series of development review hearings over the next four months, beginning with an initial presentation this week to the Design Review Board. Wednesday's (1-20) conceptual review for six units on the town-owned Arosa-Garmisch site is among nine public meetings scheduled between January and May in which details of the proposed housing development will be considered as part of the town's standard review process. The property is the first of 11 parcels recommended for housing by the Common Ground public involvement process. Citizens also asked through the Common Ground process that a portion of the site be developed as a neighborhood park. Since then, the town has worked with the neighborhood to minimize the site's housing impacts, while maximizing land available for a neighborhood park. Project Manager Andy Knudtsen says the proposed housing design builds upon direction given by the Vail Town Council at a meeting in November. "They asked that the development be limited to six units, either concentrated to the east or to the westernmost side of the property with only one curb cut," said Knudtsen. The proposed design, developed by architect Jerry Seracuse, shows six townhomes laid out in an "L" shape on the eastern side of the parcel, according to Knudtsen. Plans call for the homes to be deed-restricted and owner- occupied. (more) ~o* RECYCLED PAPER Add 1 /Arosa-Garmisch Site The housing development will be reviewed by three Town of Vail boards. In addition to the Design Review Board, which will consider architectural character and site planning aesthetics, the Planning and Environmental Commission will review an application for rezoning, annexation and the replatting of proposed lot lines. Also, the Town Council will have the final-decision making authority on all aspects of the development, including ordinances for rezoning, . annexation and platting. The park design is proposed to include an open play field of turf grass, swings, a tot lot, trail and a restroom. An open space corridor also is planned for the middle of the parcel. The park design will be reviewed by all three boards concurrently with the housing component. The Arosa-Garmisch site was acquired by the town through two transactions. First, the largest portion of the property was purchased from a private landholder for $218,000 in 1990. This portion of the land is platted as four lots zoned Primary/Secondary. Then, in 1997, the town acquired an adjacent parcel as part of a larger land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service. This portion of the property currently remains outside the town's boundaries and will require annexation and rezoning. If the annexation proposal is successful, Knudtsen says the town will seek to rezone the park land Outdoor Recreation and the housing site Residential Cluster or Low Density Multi-Family. The property is currently zoned for eight units, although the town's development proposal seeks just six units. The. replatting is necessary, he said, to designate lot lines of the proposed park and to modify the'current layout of four Primary/Secondary lots to allow for a cluster of townhomes. Knudtsen says the town is continuing to seek design and site planning suggestions from neighbors and potential buyers of the proposed units. "We're encouraging participation from the public every step of the way," he said. "Our commitment is to continue to remain flexible with the (more) i Add 2/Arosa-Garmisch Site design and site plan so we can appropriately address the concerns of the neighborhood while meeting the larger needs of the community." The development review meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows: January 20 Design Review Board Conceptual Review January 26 Town Council Review of Development Program . February 22 Annexation/Rezoning Hearing, Planning & Environmental Commission March Annexation/Rezoning First Reading, Vail Town Council March Annexation/Rezoning Second Reading, Vail Town Council March Replatting Hearing, Planning & Environmental Commission April Design Review Board Initial Review May Design Review Board Final Review May Final Project Consideration, Vail Town Council May Construction Drawings June Building Permit Review June Ground Breaking For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440 or Nina Timm in the Community Development Department at 479-2144. Jan-18-99 21:27 Sandstone Creek Club P.01 cq~ Jan-18-99 21=27 Sandstone Creek Club P.02 January 8. 18. 1999 Open letter to VA, the TOV, and VVF. Your inisolation misrepresention that you are environmentally proactive is ;ust that. inisolation misrepresentation.. These groups plan to represent Vail as environmentally responsible at the 99 WASC, when they refuse to be. VA and the TOV refused to be the environmental they misrepresented themselves as. so presented VA, TOV, and VVF an environmental marke*.ing proposal for the 99 WASC. The response, refusal to acknowledge the request, then with persistence, they all laughed in my face. The proposal included high level actions like a working association with the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden CO. It had two designed to put information in front of, people on a national level environmental educational programs that would :each how and- why to be responsible in your daily ac-ions. One, a film to be distributed to every school in the U.S. with Vail all over the beginning and end. Second. a column designed for the comics page because everyone who opens the paper opens the comics page, a topic a week where at the end of the week you, understand a buzz word you hear but are illiterate of, a column syndications complimented for years before deciding there is no market for it, a column I have paid the Vail Daily t< print, yet they refuse to, as VA, TOV and VVF refuse to encourage the VD to. VA refused(es) to convert their disposable ` restaurants to responsible reusable ones, something readers would understand the importance of if you were environmentally literate. Medium actions included reducing/eliminating many irresponsible actions. Low level actions were more comprehensive than the Green Star program Vail bought into and plans on using to misrepresent Vail is environmentally responsible because. of. But fact is, years of Green Star propaganda later. only a handful of businesses are involved with this program, whose actions, due to its ow levei tend to be irresponsible. a program that i~ not worthy of the paper the propaganda about it has been printed on. Because of Green Star, and VA, TOV and VVF support so called environmentai educational programs that teach nothing more than what I learned under the title nature, like Ske-coiogy and the Gore Range Natural Science Center. programs I assume have merit as a nature education, but really have nothing to do with why the word environmental is used today, and because the VVF is happy to-create a ceremony using a threatened species, the leaders of VA. TOV and VVF will intentionally misrepresent. Vail as environmental, when in reality, Vail is an environmental disgrace and expands its environmentally irresponsible actions everyday. This is a result of our leaders refusal to educate themselves, in my opinion downgrading themselves from environmentally iliiterate to ignorant. because when you refuse yourself an education is when you lower your non-knowledge status. So as VA, the TOV and VVF ensure their audience remain environmentally illiterate, they ensure the uneducated will buy into their all to easily distributed propaganda. VA states all VA is about in any story is that it be in balance and perspective, because it's easy to put information out in isolation but you can't do that, and Andy has criticized articles that are m sieadinq, poorly researched and an unbalanced presentation of an issue, but for years while proclaiming greatness, VA, TOV, and VVF have failed to mention this. New with ignorance, arrogance, and disrespect for the environment; they intend at the 99 WASC to proclaim environmental greatness to the world. Since they laughed in my face, much could have been accomplished and the world would be speaking for us. Instead VA, the TOV and VVF will inisolation manipulate the uneducated. display:-ng the lowest levels of personal and professional character, quality, and integrity, but from experience I expect nothing less from top VA, TOV and VVF. Eileen Connors 479-1132 JAN 18 '99 06:18PM VAIL RESORTS DVLPT CO P.1 Vail Resorts Development Company Vail • Breckenridge • Keystone • Beaver Creeks• Bachelor Gulch®. Arrowhead January 14, 1999 Ua Facsimile 97W 79-2Y57 Rob Ford, Mayor Members of the Town Council Town of Vaii 75 S. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mayor & Member of Council: I was out of town on Tuesday, January 121i and did not have the opportunity to attend the Council Worksession concerning the Marriott Mountain Resort r..,osed redevelopment. However, Henry Pratt and Chuck Madison have given me a preview of their plar?s for this project and I am very encouraged that it appears the Lionshead Master Plan is affording a framework for the redevelopment of pr..t.:..ties such as the Marriott. Please be assured that Vail Associates as the adjoining property owner of the West Day Lot is in favor of the redevelopment proposed over Marriott's parking structure, is favorably disposed to the architectural treatment depicted in the renderings drawn to date, and will cooperate with the applicant on matters that might involve our jointly shared property line. scnu~y itre We will be happy to comment more extensively as this project moves through the Ner6dcdars application process. Very truly, VAIL RESORTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY David G. Corbin / Vice President of Development I CC: Chuck Madison, East West Partners Russell Forest, Director, Department of Community Development, TOV &Mchmark Road . Po Box 959 * Avon, Colorado .81620-0959 . phone 970845 2535 • fax 970.845 2555 w i Adgc1011399 ltr2 1 TOWN qVAI ;,WORLD 1~ Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM January 19, 1999 Gerrit Middag Leslie Klein Union Cycliste Internationale NORBA VIA TELECOPIER 41-21-622-0588 VIA TELECOPIER 719-578-4596 Re: 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships To Whom It May Concern: It is a pleasure to report on behalf of the Vail Town Council that a conceptual approval of up to $100,000 in cash funding to support the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships was passed by the Vail Town Council at their regular work session on June 2, 1998. All members of Council (there are seven) were present for this conceptual approval, and those minutes are attached. In addition, as we have in the past for major cycling and ski championships held within the Town of Vail, the Town staff will provide in-kind support and services to the degree required in order to host a World Championship race. Should you need additional information or confirmation, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970) 479-2113. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL ~~l~tt~.~J S~~ • ~~~lvl~ it~ Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager PAB/aw xc: Vail Town Council Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manger Ceil Folz, Vail Valley Foundation RECYCLEDPAPER i1 I WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, June 2, 1998 2:00 P.M. Town of Vail Council Chambers What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail Town Council at their regular work session on June 2, 1998. All members were present. 1. Item No. 2, Consideration of a request for funding by the Vail Valley Foundation to support a bid to host the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships. On a show of hands with seven in support the Council approved to conceptually authoriz5eexpenditure of $100,000 to support the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships. The request was made by Ceil Folz from the Vail Valley Foundation. A decision will be forthcoming in AuQust as to whether Vail is the authorized host city for the United States at which time Council can proceed with further action. 2. Item No. 7, Other - Notification by Greg Hall of receipt of capital street maintenance bids. Council authorized the following expenditures and approved all bids as presented, with an appreciative thank you that these bids were under the Town Engineer's estimate. Work schedule A, chip seal East Vail. The bid was approved for G.M.C.O. Corp. of Carbondale, Colorado to be completed by July 17, 1998. Bid amount $196,876.00. Work schedule B. slurry seal West Vail, Potato Patch and main Vail. Bid approved from Halco Patching & Sealing, Inc. of Aurora, Colorado to be completed by August 14, 1998. Bid amount $84,448.46. Work schedule C, Village overlay. This will be rebid with the work scheduled for September of 1998. The final bid was work schedule D, asphalt overlays, bus routes, West Vail and Sandstone. Elam Construction, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado was awarded the bid to be completed by September 3, 1998. The bid amount is $142,693.00. An additional note. Prior to beginning work, residences will be notified of the project, given contacts, and provided a description and calendar of what to expect. Any questions should be directed to Greg Hall. TRANSPORTATION CRITICAL STRATEGY PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS WITHIN THE TOWN. THE TOWN IS COMMITTED TO A MULTI MODEL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL. Objectives a. Improve the efficiency of the TOV Transit System. b. Work with the Regional Transportation Authority to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Transportation System. c. Work to provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods in Vail Village and Lionshead. d. Provide for the safe movement of bicyclists and pedestrians within the TOV and in the region. e. Identify new technology for the TOV transit system that will improve travel time and reduce operating costs. f. Reduce the noise Impacts associated with Interstate 70. 1998 Actions Status ? Develop Transportation Plan for 1999 WASC Complete ? Continue to participate in the Regional Transportation Authority On going ? Complete loading and delivery study Draft Complete; completion date 3199 ? Replace 14 buses Buses ordered ; awaiting delivery ? Implement Traffic Code modification (speed limits) Study compete, scheduled for Council action in April 99 ? Explore alternatives for new transit technology Incomplete ? Participate in CARTS On going ? Conduct ridership survey complete ? Conduct analysis of future transit needs Incomplete Transportation -1/19199 1 LOCAL HOUSING CRITICAL STRATEGY FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WILL PROVIDE THOSE WHO WORK IN VAIL AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN VAIL. LOCAL HOUSING INCLUDES OWNER-OCCUPIED DEED RESTRICTED UNITS, LONG TERM RENTAL UNITS AND SEASONAL UNITS. THE BASIS FOR THE TOWN'S INVOLVEMENT IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TO HELP SUSTAIN THE VIABILITY OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WHILE THE CURRENT HOUSING SITUATION IS CRITICAL, THE TOWN OF VAIL IS NOT SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLVING THIS PROBLEM. THE TOWN OF VAIL WILL FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND WILL PARTNER WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. Objectives a. Enable 62% of employees working in Vail to live in Vail by the year 2010.' a. Identify and implement a dedicated funding source to fund affordable housing by 6/30/98 in partnership with the community. b. Initiate construction planning for at least 50 affordable housing units in 1998, based on the outcome of the public siting process. c. Identify alternatives for maintaining Timberidge as rental housing by May 1998. d. Revise design standards for deed restricted affordable housing by June 1998. e. Identify alternatives for constructing housing on the Vail Village and/or Lionshead Parking structures by March 15th. 1998 Work Proaram_ Status ? Complete public process for housing funding/siting Complete ? Complete construction of Public Works Housing Project Complete ? Design and conduct lottery for PW Housing Complete ? Design Red Sandstone and Arosa Projects Underway ? Construct Red Sandstone and Arosa Projects Red Sandstone underway Arosa will commence 4/99 ? Decide on use of Berry Creek property Planning Study Underway - no decision at this time 'This requires the creation of 1600 beds,(either through new construction or purchase of existing units. Housing -113199 ECONOMIC STABILITY CRITICAL STRATEGY PROMOTE A STRONG, VIABLE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE LOCAL ECONOMY SHOULD HAVE A SOLID ECONOMIC BASE AND REASONABLE RATE OF GROWTH. THE TOWN WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN VAIL'S ECONOMY WHILE MAINTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE. Objectives a Increase the number of live beds in the Vail Village and Lionshead. b. Work with the private sector to improve the quality of existing bed base. C. Work with the private sector to increase taxable retail sales by 3.5% annually. d. Work with the private sector to improve customer focus and service. e. Encourage special events and create festive retail opportunities. f. Facilitate a permanent funding source for marketing. 1998 Work Proaram Status ? Complete long term Village loading and delivery study Draft complete, final document expected 3/99 ? Complete Lionshead Master Plan Plan completed and adopted, implementation underway ? Prepare for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships Underway ? Explore alternative parking management strategies Incomplete ? Continue the Vail Tomorrow effort On going ? Continue to develop non peak strategies On going ? Explore Vail Village SID, Incomplete ? Conduct needs assessment for performing arts center Vail Charette addressed this issue in recommending that Vail facilities complement existing facilities rather than duplicate them. ? Permanent funding source for marketing Worked with Municipal League and the TCB to passed authorizing legislation INFRASTRUCTURE CRITICAL STRATEGY PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR GUESTS. Objectives a. Prepare a balanced Five Year Capital Projects budget which prioritizes and funds TOV capital needs. b. Identify and fund capital maintenance necessary to maintain existing infrastructure. C. Identify and construct capital improvements necessary to enhance the 1999 Ski Championships. 1998 Work Proaram Status ? Construct TRC Snow Melt Project Complete ? Construct Slifer Plaza Improvements Complete ? Construct improvements at Seibert Circle Complete • Design Lionsridge Loop Street Project Complete ? Replace pavers at Check Point Charlie Complete ? Overlay Gore Creek Drive Complete ? Prepare specifications and order Fire Truck Complete ? Upgrade the "tunnel" at Public Works Complete ? Reconstruct Manor Vail Bridge Incomplete (project was bid, but no bidders responded) ? Ford Park Electrial Upgrade Complete ? Ford Park Frontage Road Improvements Incomplete ? Accept delivery of new fire truck Complete Infrastruture 113199 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION CRITICAL STRATEGY EXERCISE COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND FOSTER A MORE COLLABORATIVE RESORT COMMUNITY Objectives a. Foster a collaborative community decision making process that allows for continuity in public decision making and implementation of decisions. b. Improve community dialogue and participation in the creation of programs and policies that enhance the success of our resort and our community's quality of life. I c. Build trust and credibility through open, honest and fair decision-making practices by the TOV as measured on the annual community survey. d. Identify needs, values and concerns of the community audience segments by monitoring media, direct feedback, neighborhood meetings and surveys. e. Articulate key community goals and issues through acommunity newsletter published twice per year and mailed to all households in Vail. f. Create, through a strategic communications program that targets all audience segments, and environment of informed community consent on major public decisions. 1998 Work Proaram Status ? Increase presence in community through organized appearances and On going presentations to Village & Lionshead Merchants, Council ski days, etc ? Host regular Mayor/Council walkabout through neighborhoods & businesses Incomplete ? Host town wide community mixers on a quarterly basis Siebert Circle Party, Public Works Open House, Common Ground Community Mixer Council funded 6 street parties in 1999 budget ? Use public participation to identify and site community needs (housing, parks,etc) Housing Strategic Plan adopted, implementation underway ? Use public participation to identify the preferred alternative for loading Draft complete, final document expected 3199 and delivery in the Vail Village ? Use public participation to complete the Lionshead Master Plan effort Plan prepared and adopted, implementation underway ? Continue the Vail Tomorrow effort and implement relevant actions On going ? Participate in TOVNA Community Task Force On going ? Increase the TOV presence on the Internet TOV web page established, with in-house conversion to occur in April 1999 ? Implement a fall clean up day Incomplete Community Collaboration -1119/99 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 1998 Work Proaram Status ? Identify community center needs and location Process underway ? Implement 1998 Annual Community Survey Complete ? Implement 1998 spring clean up day and community photo Clean Up Complete; Photo canceled due to weather ? Produce two Vail Home Page Newsletters Complete ? Slifer Plaza Public Process Complete ? Newspaper Box Development In process ? Arosa Garmish Public Process In process Community Collaboration -1119199 TOWN OF VAIL Proposed 1999 Work Program HOUSING ? Complete Red Sandstone Housing Project (18 units) ? Close on Red Sandstone Unit ? Initiate construction of West Vail units (6 Arosa and 2 A Frame units) ? Develop criteria for buy down program ? Implement buy down program (5 units) ? Ensure the continued use of Timber Ridge ? Develop Affordable Housing zone District ? Develop Employee Generation Ordinance ? Complete County Wide Needs Assessment ? Complete Phase I of Common Ground (Lionshead, Tract C) ECONOMIC VIABILITY ? Develop Lionshead DDA/Prepare for possible November election ? Community Facility Planning/Prepare for possible November election ? Prepare Economic Development Plan (ULI??) ? Address TCI Franchise Agreement ? Address Holy Cross Franchise Agreement ? Address TOV budget issues ? Strategic Mapping ? Complete World Championships ? Develop Plan with Community Task Force to implement Charette Recommendations INFRASTRUCTURE ? Program and design Lionshead Public Improvements ? Locate and Design Fire Station ? Construct LionsRidge Loop ? Seal Golf Course Streets ? Seal Matterhorn Streets ? Streetscape Improvements ? Construct Park at Arosa & Garmisch ? Construct East Bound Free Right at Main Vail Roundabout ? Implement new parking equipment and computers ? Improve lighting in Village Parking Structure ? Improve way finding signage in Vail Village structure and Vail Village ? Design Vail Valley Drive Street Reconstruction (construction spring 2000) ? Implement upgraded TOV Phone system ? Construct North Trail (from Sandstone Road to Buffer Creek) ? Library Remodel ? Implement Newspaper Box Program ? Vail Village Loading & Delivery ? Adopt False Alarm Ordinance TRANSPORTATION ? Determine next technology for in town transit ? Support CARTS Demonstration Project ? Adopt Model Traffic Code COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ? Foster awareness of a shared community vision (Vail: America's Greatest Ski Resort) ? Conduct annual community survey (telephone survey) ? Continue Common Ground public participation format on site specific implementation ? Expand TOV Internet presence ? Foster a positive community climate that translates into a successful election for a civic center and Lionshead Redevelopment ? Develop "community indicators" and benchmarks to measure progress in the 11 Vail Tomorrow goal areas ? Seek Partnership opportunities where possible INTERNAL ISSUES ? Implement Pay for Performance for Directors Implement 360 evaluation for Department Directors ? Establish TOV Intranet ? Implement TOV Solutions Group ? Implement New Employee Orientation ? Hire Public Works Director ? Hire Housing Planner ? Implement Budget Adjustment CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 5 Year Projection 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Revenue Sales Tax 6,908,720 7,185,069 7,472,472 7,771,371 8,082.226+ Lease Revenue 50,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 CDOT Reimbursement 60,000 Transfer from Parking Debt Service 300,000 900,000 g 876,731 875,457 875,098 876,729 876,469 Interest Income & Other 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 _ 100,000 Total Revenue _ 7,935 451 8,215,526 8 507 570 9 108 100 10,018,695 Equipment Purchases Fire Truck Replacement 377,000 Fire Truck Addition 377,000 Repower Buses 65,000 55,000 152,000 160,000 Replace Buses 2,020,000 1,525,000 1,480,000 800 MHz radio system 190,846 152,372 152,372 152,372 152,372 PBX System 200,000 Subtotal Equipment 455,846 961,372 2,172,372 1,829,372 1,792,372 Capital Maintenance Bus Shelter Replacement 15,000 20,000 20,000 Street Furniture Replacement 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Capital Street Maintenance 10,000 275,000 200,000 1,150,000 975,000 725,000 Facility Capital 67,000 Subtotal Capital Maintenance 367,000 230,000 1,180,000 985,000 735,000 Street Reconstruction Lionsridge Area 2,700,000 Vail Valley Drive 175,000 2,600,000 East Vail - Bridge Rd 200,000 2,700,000 Subtotal Streets 2,700,000 175,000 2,600,000 200,000 2,700,000 Buildings & Improvements Library Building Remodel 225,000 Remodel Library work area 40,000 Com Dev Remodel 5,000 Main Vail Station Remodel 50,000 East Vail Station Improvements 65,000 Town Shop Improvements Vail Fire Station 2,100,000 , 150,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Subtotal Buildings/Improvements 535,000, 1,000,000 1,000,000 3,100,000 1,000,000 Property Acquisition { Property Acquisition 1,500,000 Other Improvements ADA Compliance 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Street Light Improvement Program 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Drainage Improvements 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Fiber Optic Connection 15,000 15,000 Subtotal Other Improvements 165,000 165,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Total 5 722 846 2 531 372 7 102 372 6,264,372 6,377,372 Transfer to Parking - Deficit 665,000 726,000 657,000 676,000 737,000 Transfer to Housing Fund 0 0 500,000 400,000 300,000 j Transfer for Debt Service 2,244,266 2,239,265 2,238,909 2,243,991 2,242,229 Total Expenditures _ r 8,6321112 5,496,637 10,498,281 9,584,363 9,656,601 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (696,661) 2,718,889 (1,990,711 Beginning Fund Balance ) (476,263) 362,094 1,141,319 444,658 3,163,547 1,172,836 696,573 Ending Fund Balance 444,658 3,163,547 1,172,836. 696,573 1,058,667 I OCTNA. WK4 11/13/98 .S;.. f REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND 5 Year Projection 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Revenue Real Estate Transfer Tax 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,300.000 Golf Course Lease 105,876 109,582 113,417 117,387 121,496 Lottery Revonuo 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Interest Income & Other 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Recreation Amenitv Fee 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 IlTotal Revenue 2,600,876 _ 2,604,582 2,608,417 2,612,387 2,61§.496]J Expenditures Annual Maintenance Rec Path Capital Maintenance 110,000 115,000 120,000 125,000 130,000 Tree Planting 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Park, Path & Landscape Maintenance 509,000 568,000 593,000 617,000 642,000 Subtotal Maintenance 629,000 693,000 723,000 752,000 782,000 Recreation Path/Trail Development North Trail 100,000 100,000 Trailhead Development/ Signage 50,000 N Frontage Rd ( School to Interchange) 250,000 Katsos Ranch Bke Path Realign 101,000 90,000 Lionshead Nature Trail 175,000 Vail Valley Drive Bike Lane 900,000 South Trail 50,000 Frontage Road Bike Trail 1,000,000 Subtotal Pathways 501,000 365,000 950,000 1,000,000 0 Park Capital Maintenance Stephens Park Improvements 50,000 Irrigation Control 20,000 20,000 Bighorn Park - Saftey Imp 60,000 Booth Creek Park - Saftey Imp 75,000 Ford Park Projects Manor Vail Bridge 200,000 Interior Rec Path 325,000 Parking Lot 975,000 Frontage Road 1,160,000 East Access Roads 500,000 Central Trash 105,000 Soccer Field Stairs 70,000 Nature Center Bridge Repair 40,000 Subtotal Capital Maintenance 270,000 1,420,000 75,000 1,765,000 70,000 Park Development New West Vail Park 300,000 Buffer Cr Park Expansion 150,000 Donovan Park - Lower Bench 750,000 Donovan Park - Middle Bench 250,000 Tract A - West 250,000 Subtotal Park Development 450,000 750,000 250,000 250,000 0 Open Lands Butell 400,000 Snowberry 135,000 Subtotal Open Lands 0 0 400,000 0 135,000 Project Management' 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Debt Service & Misc Golf Course Note 340,432 Miscellaneous 500 Subtotal Debt Service & Misc 340,932 0 0 0 0 Total Protects 2,240,932 3,278.000 2,448,000 3,817,000 1 037 000 j Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 359,944 (673,418) 160,417 (1,2b4,613) 1,579,496 Beginning Fund Balance 1,746,398 2,106,342 1,432,924 1,593,342 388,729 JEndinq Fund Balance 2,106,342 1,432,924 1,593,342 388,729 1,968,224' 10RCIPA.WK4 11/13/98