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Home My WebLink About1999-03-23 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999 2:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA NOTE: Time of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. Discussion of City Market/Bright Horizon Space. (30 mins.) Pam Brandmeyer Tom Moorhead John Caldwell, City Market 2. PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.) George Ruther 3. End of Season Bus Service Update. (10 mins.) Mike Rose Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review attached memos. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: There is community concern that paid parking is continued past the winter bus schedule. If paid parking is discontinued at the time of the winter bus schedule the Town will lose approximately $70,000. There is adequate free parking at Ford Park and we will still have the first hour and a half free and Free After Three parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Start summer schedule 4/5/99 and continue paid parking until 4/18/99. 4. Information Update. (10 mins.) 5. Council Reports. (10 mins.) 6• Other. (10 mins.) 7. Executive Session - Personnel Matters. (1 hr.) 8. Adjournment - 4:25 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, 4/6199, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/13/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VA:L TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/6/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 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. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL Monday, March 22, 1999 - The Vail Town Council will be in a pre-meeting with the Planning and Environmental Commission at 12:00 p.m. in the Community Development Large Conference Room and in a hearing at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1999 3/9/99 EAST VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS GREG M./GREG H./LARRY P.: A letter from the above GREG MORRISON: Jim Lamont's request for extra parking enforcement ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR group was submitted (and is attached - please also see on Mill Creek Circle and Hanson Ranch Road has been forwarded to all ADDITIONAL SIGNS/ attached pictures of the signs in question) to the Town police officers and CEOs. At the current time, the police department ENFORCEMENT Council on March 9, 1999. generally tickets illegally parked vehicles and only tows cars if they remain Rob Ford illegally parked for several hours. The PD issues more parking tickets on Hanson Ranch Road than any other location in town, generally about 1,000 per year. If the Council would like a more strict enforcement posture at these two locations, the signage can be changed and illegally parked vehicles can be towed immediately. Staff will wait for direction from Council on this issue. 3/16/99 EAST VAIL EXIT PARKING LOT BOB/GREG MORRISON: Dr. Robert Baker, through a letter, We have confirmed a TOV employee had several abandoned cars in this Mike Jewett asked several months ago that the town coordinate w/CDOT parking area. He had previously been notified to remove the cars. to have abandoned vehicles removed. Apparently a VW bus Therefore, both his vehicles, as well as others, will be towed this day's date "other" vehicles?) are still there. The statement has been (3118/99) per Joe Russell and in accordance with TOV Municipal Code and made that no action was taken on this because the vehicle(s) state regulations in re: to properly timed notification to those vehicle belong(ed) to TOV employees. owners. 3/16/99 ENROLLMENT AT LEARNING PAM: Confirm present capacity and current enrollment ABC school has capacity for 45 students per day - enrollment of 35. TREE AND ABC SCHOOL figures at both schools. Learning Tree has capacity for 28 students per day - enrollment of 24. Sybill Navas They like to keep the ratios lower than the license capacity amount. March 18, 1999, Page I 3116199 RV LOT QUESTIONS GREG HALL/MIKE ROSE/GREG MORRISON: Through Jim Miller, representing the Lodge at public comment in re: to approval of proposed Lionshead LionsHead Ord. #3, Series of 1999, these questions were raised: 1) Whose bleachers remain stacked in the RV lot? Can we get them removed ASAP? 2) Do we allow people to live/camp in this lot? 3) Can the lot, generally, be cleaned up? 3/16/99 CLARIFICATION OF BERRY BOB: Berry Creek 5th was purchased in cash for $1,876,120 in 1990 out CREEK FIFTH PURCHASE of the general fund. In 1991, the town issued bonds in the amount of Mike Jewett $2,555,000 to fund various capital projects in 1992 ("all of the capital improvements as set forth in the CIP for calendar year 1992. Council will also recall the most recent change to RETT allows moneys to be used no farther than Dowd Junction. March 18, 1999, Page 2 m° W6 ._3J3.li The Resource Center of Eagle County The Childcare Resource & Referral of Eagle and Garfield Counties PO Box 2558 Avon, CO 81620 970/949-7097 A CORRA resource(a)vail.net PARTN E R March 9, 1999 John Caldwell City Market PO Box 729 Grand Junction, CO 816502 Dear Mr. Caldwell: A recent article written in the Vail Daily on March 2, 1999, described what might possibly become the fate of the Bright Horizons childcare facility. As the program coordinator of The Childcare Resource & Referral of Eagle and Garfield Counties, a program of The Resource Center of Eagle County, it is one of my duties to inform the public about the importance of quality, affordability and accessibility of childcare in our community. The Childcare R&R provides childcare referrals and education to parents searching for care in both Eagle and Garfield Counties. We also assist individuals interested in becoming licensed childcare providers. Our services are flee of charge. We are able to obtain information about the supply and demand of childcare locally. Some of the questions we ask parents include the number and ages of children needing care, location of their home, place of employment, location preference of childcare facility, etc. We work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services in both counties and share our data in an effort to raise awareness and consequently increaso childcare slots. I am more than happy to share this information with City Market and the Town of Vail. Vail is in a position to make a positive dent in the current childcare deficit. There could be many reasons for the failure of Bright Horizons to keep its doors open to parents. There should not be reasons for the Vail Town Council and City Market to change the original Vail Commons agreement, which included that a childcare facility be in place until 2003. The total number of childcaro slots in the Eagle River Valley is 955. 113 of those slots are located in Vail. The larger issue regarding capacity in Vail is the number of slots for children under the age of two. The number of under two slots for the Valley is 120. Vail provides for only two of the 120 spaces for children under the age of twol "fhe supply of childcare for children under the age of two is woefully inadequate in Vail. From January 1, 1999 to the end of February 1999, we received calls from parents needing care for fitly-two children. Eleven of those children needed care in locations including Vail. Of the fifty-two children, twenty-five were under the age of two and seven of those twenty-five were looking for care in locations including. Vail. Certainly the town of Vail could benefit from a community facility; however, it should not take precedence over a space that has already been designated, as a childcare center. There is a need in Vail for childcare, particularly infant care. I ask that the Town of Vail Council Members and Z0"d Z00'oN 2I:Sl 66,ZZ ddW :QI f 1 i City Markct thoroughly investigate the need for care in Vail based not only on the present childcare needs, but also the future needs as our area becomes more populated. The Resource Center of Eagle County adopted the phrases "Peace on Earth Begins at Home..." Our thriving towns should consider the idea that economic growth and sustainability begin with the health and well being of the local community. Children are our greatest resource and deserve the support of the ontire community. ' Please contact me with any questions you may have about childcare in Eagle County. I would be happy to discuss this issue further. Best regards, una Bihun Program Coordinator Enclosure I I SO'd Z00'oN bi:Si 66,ZZ NNW :QI PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, March 22, 1999 FINAL AGENDA t Orientation 1 PEC LUNCH - Communi Develo ment Department 12:30 p•m• Pr• ec COUNCIL PRESENT MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Sybill Navas Greg Moffet Ann Diane Bishop Golden Ludwig Kurz John Schofield Galen Aasland Brian Doyon Tom Weber 1:30 P.M. Site Vjsils 1 Town of Vail - 2477-2497 Garmisch Driver: George If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. NOTE - 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 1 A request fora mend the joint worksession with the Town Council to ao Chapter 15wn's "Public Accommodation" Zone District, Chapter 7 and amendments t, Gross of Vail Municipal Code. . Residential Floor Area (GRFA), Town Braun Associates, Inc. Applicant: Johannes Faessler, represented by .Planner: George Ruther WORKSESSION - NO VOTE conditional use permit, to allow for the consolidation l daotioonn oof o f Lot wells ail units 2. A request for a in the CC2 Zone District, located at 124 E. Meadow Drive Village First Filing. Alfredo L. Suarez, represented by Fritzlen, Pierce, Smith Architects Applicant: Weber Planner: Allison Ochs VOTE: 4-0 (Tom Weber ofield SECOND: Brian Doyon MOTION:.John Sch recused) APPROVED rowN o_ 1 13. A request for a rezoning from Primary/Secondary Residential to Residential Cluster, located at 2497, 2487, 2485 and 2477 Garmisch Drive/ Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block H, Vail das Schone Filing #2. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Allison Ochs MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Galen Aasland VOTE: 5-0 RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That Council use the strongest possible language to ensure that the park area remains as park land/open space. One option is to include it as Charter Open Space. 4. A request for annexation and zoning of outdoor recreation of an unplatted portion of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 81 West, generally located on the north side of Arosa Drive, and abutting Sunlight north to the east and Town Manager's house to the west. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Allison Ochs MOTION: John Schofield SECOND: Brian Doyon VOTE: 5-0 RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That Council use the strongest possible language to ensure that the park area remains as park land/open space. One option is to include it as Charter Open Space. 5. A request for a minor amendment to Special Development District No. 35, Austria Haus, to amend Section 6 of Ordinance #12, Series of 1997 to clarify a condition of the Ordinance, located at 242 E. Meadow Drive/ Part of Tract C, Block 5D, Vail Village 1St Filing. Applicant: Bill Sullivan, representing the Austria Haus Development Group Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12, 1999 6. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion to the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2" d Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12, 1999 7. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the required side setbacks, located at 3003 Bellflower Drive / Lot 9, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Mr. Guillermo Huerta Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26, 1999 2 8. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-9 (Site Coverage) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for site coverage in excess of 20% and a variance from Section 12-6D-6 (Front Setbacks) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the front setback on a Primary/Secondary Residential zoned lot, located at 362 Mill Creek Circle / Lot 9, Block 1, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Walter Forbes, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Architects Planner: Allison Ochs TABLED INDEFINITELY MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 5-0 TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12, 1999 9. Information Update 10. Approval of March 8, 1999 minutes. The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department 3 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, March 22, 1999 AGENDA Proiect Orientation / PEC LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visits : 1:30 p.m. 1. Town of Vail - 2477-2497 Garmisch Driver: George NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a joint worksession with the Town Council 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 2. A request for a conditional use permit, to allow for the consolidation of two dwelling units in the CC2 Zone District, located at 124 E. Meadow Drive / A portion of Lot 5E, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Alfredo L. Suarez, represented by Fritzlen, Pierce, Smith Architects Planner: Allison Ochs 3. A request for a rezoning from Primary/Secondary Residential to Residential Cluster, located at 2497, 2487, 2485 and 2477 Garmisch Drive/ Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block H, Vail das Schone Filing #2: Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Allison Ochs 4. A request for annexation and zoning of outdoor recreation of an unplatted portion of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 81 West, generally located on the north side of Arosa Drive, and abutting Sunlight north to the east and Town Manager's house to the west. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Allison Ochs TOWN OF VAIL, 1 5. A request for a minor amendment to Special Development District No. 35, Austria Haus, to amend Section 6 of Ordinance #12, Series of 1997 to clarify a condition of the Ordinance, located at 242 E. Meadow Drive/ Part of Tract C, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 s` .Filing. Applicant: Bill Sullivan, representing the Austria Haus Development Group Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12, 1999 6. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion to the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 12, 1999 7. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the required side setbacks, located at 3003 Bellflower Drive / Lot 9, Block 6, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Mr. Guillermo Huerta Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL APRIL 26, 1999 8. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-9 (Site Coverage) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for site coverage in excess of 20% and a variance from Section 12-6D-6 (Front Setbacks) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the front setback on a Primary/Secondary Residential zoned lot, located at 362 Mill Creek Circle / Lot 9, Block 1, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Walter Forbes, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Architects Planner: Allison Ochs TABLED INDEFINITELY 9. Information Update . 10. Approval of March 8, 1999 minutes. The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published March 19, 1999 in the Vail Trail 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FINAL AGENDA Wednesday, March 17, 1999 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 11:30 pm D Discussion of development of A-Frame site located at Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Brent Alm Hans Woldrich Bill Pierce SITE VISITS 1:30 pm 1. Hoversten - 95 Forest Road 2. Antlers - 680 West Lionshead Place 3. Marriott - 714 Lionshead Circle 4. Timber Falls - 4469 Timber Falls Court 5. Tall Pines - 2239 Chamonix Lane 6. Bridge Street Building - 281 Bridge Street 7. Shaper - 2645 Bald Mountain Road 8. Driver: George PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm 1. Sonnenalp - New canopy on east side entry way. Brent 20 Vail Road/Part of Lot K, Block 5-E, Vail Village 1St Applicant: Johannes Faessler MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That the relief panels on the wall adjacent to the canopy edge shall be painted to match. . 2. Cummings residence - Final review of a new single-family residence Jeff and Type I employee housing unit. 1835 West Gore Creek Drive / Lot 20, Vail Village West 2"d Filing Applicant: Greg and Janice Cummings MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS: TOW%AIL 1 1. That the stonework around the windows next to the south side door be eliminated. 2. That the windows be centered on the south side of the garage. 3. That brackets be added to the south side deck. 3. Hoversten residence - Final review of a new primary/secondary residence. Jeff 95 Forest Road / Lot 32, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Philip Hoversten, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 4. Leach residence - Final review of a single-family residence. - Jeff 1390 Buffehr Creek Road/Envelope B, Parcel 4, Briar Patch #8. Applicant: David & Jody Leach, represented by Ron Diehl MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS:. 1. That the exterior finish materials receive staff approval. 2. That a staff approved limits of disturbance fence be required. 5. Shaper residence - Conceptual review of new garage. Jeff 2645 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13tH Applicant: Steve Shaper CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 6. Antler's - Conceptual review of the establishment of Special Development District No. 36. Jeff 680 W. lionshead Place/ Lot 3, Block 1, Lionshead Third Filing. Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 7. Marriott/Gore Creek Club - Conceptual review. George 714 Lionshead Circle / Marriott Mark. Applicant: HMC Acquisition Properties, Inc., represented by East-West Partners CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 8. Meadowbrook Condos - Conceptual review of an exterior remodel. George 1933 Buff ehr Creek Road/Lot 41, Buffehr Creek Subdivision. Applicant: - MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS: 1. That the DRB recommends the new deck railing should appear similar to the existing wood railing. 2. That if stone around the base of the building is not an option, an alternate color of stucco with a relief band at the top be used and that this band be varied/broken in height from exterior wall to exterior wall. 2 9. McDonald's -Sign application. George 2111 N. Frontage Road/Lot 2B, A resub of Lot 2, Vail das Schone 3rd Applicant: McDonald's MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That the sign have a matte finish. 10. Bridge St. Building - Final review/paver replacement and snowmelt system for walkway. Dom 281 Bridge Street/Lots D, E, and F, Block 5C, Vail Village 1 s` Filing. Applicant: Mark Cadmus, Bridge Street Condo Association MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 6 CONDITIONS: 1. That they provide an 8" soldier course. 2. That irrigation be provided to planters and trees. 3. That a new light fixture be provided in the planter at the north end on Bridge Street and that the existing fixture be relocated to the planter on the south end of the property. 4. That the paver color match the blend used at the Austria Haus in a herring bone configuration. 5. That the flue vent detail be approved by staff. 6. That the tree species be worked out with staff. 11. Tall Pines - Conceptual review of 2 duplex structures. Dom 2239 Chamonix Lane/Lots 1 &2, Tall Pines Subdivision. Applicant: Paint Brush -Tall Pines G. P., represented by Kurt Davis TABLED 12. Timber Falls Building #19 - Conceptual review of a new 6-plex. Dom 4469 Timber Falls Court/Unplatted. Applicant: Greg Amsden TABLED 13. Glen Lyon Office Building - Conceptual review. Dom 1000 S. Frontage Road.West/Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision. Applicant: Glen Lyon Office Building Partnership, represented by Kurt Segerberg CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE Staff Approvals Bakalar residence - Minor revision to previously approved plans. Brent 780 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 17, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch. Applicant: John & Christine Bakalar 3 TOV Community Development Dept. - Remove garage doors and replace with windows. Dominic 111 S. Frontage Road Applicant: Town of Vail Golden Peak Ski Base - Window frame addition. Brent 458 Vail Valley Drive/A portion of Tract F, Vail Village 51h Filing. Applicant: - Vail Associates Tutog - Loft addition. George 22 West Meadow Drive #302/Villa Cortina Applicant: Robert Tutag Axelrod residence - New garage addition with storage. Dominic 2578 Arosa Drive/Lot 1, Block C, Vail das Schone #1. Applicant: Arthur and Judith Axelrod Bowen residence - Re-siding of 2nd floor of house. Allison 5047 Main Gore Drive/Lot 1, Block 1, Bighorn 5in Applicant: Peter G. Bowen Jewels of the West - Sign-wall. Jeff 225 Wall Street/Block C, Vail Village 1St Applicant: Bob Akkad Goolsbee residence - Deck extension. Brent 1450 Lionsridge Loop/ Lot 23 Dauphinais-Moseley Subdivision. Applicant: Charles & Carol Goolsbee Higuera residence - Porch enclosure. Brent 1406 Moraine Drive/Lot 3, Dauphiais-Moseley Subdivision. Dr. Gilbert & Margaret Higuera Mitchell residence - Addition of exterior stairs. Brent 1799 Sierra Trail/Lot 18, Vail Village West Filing #1. Applicant: Mr. Mitchell The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 4 Bus service expense by day by season WINTER SUMMER OFF-SEASON $6,492/day $3,150/day $1,681/day 57 Sched. X 40 hrs. 25 Sched. X 40 hrs. 15 Sched. X 40 hrs. 326 hours per day 143 hours per day 86 hours per day 2,544 miles per day 1,433 miles per day 638 miles per day 1998 April Parking Revenue $98,314.00 Seasonal booth attendant labor $14,209.00 Service Level Comparisons NP=Non-Peak P=Peak Winter Summer Off-Season Hours of operation 5:50a.m-2:10a.m. 6a.m.-2a.m. 6:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Intown 4 bus NP-6 bus P 3 buses 3 buses West Vail Red 40 min NP-30 min P 40 min all day 2hr.NP-1 hr.P West Vail Green 40 min NP-30 min P 40 min all day 2hr.NP-Ihr.P Golf Course 60 min NP-30 min P 2hrs.all day 2hr.NP-1 hr.P Ford Park 30 min NP- 15min P No Service No Service Lions Ridge Ihr. all day No Service No Service Sandstone 20 min.NP-30min.P 2hr.all day 2hr.NP-1 hr.P East Vail 30min.-20min.-15min. Ihr. all day 21ir.NP-1hr.P c/services COST COMPARISON WINTER SUMMER OFF-SEASON 57 Sched. X 40 hrs. 25 Schell X 40 hrs. 15 Sched. X 40 hrs. 2,280 hrs. per wk. 1,000 hrs. per wk. 600 hrs. per wk. Divide by 7 Divide by 7 Divide by 7 326 hours per day 143 hours per day 86 hours per day X 15 days X 15 days X 15 days 4,890 hours X $12.50 2,145 hours X $12.50 1,290 hours X $12.50 $61,125 $26,813 $16,125 2,544 miles per day 1,433 miles per day 638 miles per day X 15 days X 15 days X 15 days 38,160 miles X $.95 21,495 miles X $.95 9,570 miles X $.95 per mile $36,252 per mile $20,420 per mile $9,092 Total winter cost for Total summer cost for Total off-season cost 15 days $97,377 15 days $47,233 for 15 days $25,217 Total savings for going to the summer schedule for the last 15 days of winter season is $50,144. As of right now March 19, 1999 we have 11 drivers leaving on or before April 4'h. That would be 2 weeks coverage at 40 hours per week. 80 hours, multiplied by 11 drivers is 880 hours. We have 2 employees leaving on the 10"' and 11'' of April. That would be 1 week, coverage at 40 hours per week. 40 hours, multiplied by 2 drivers is 80 hours. I full-time driver requested 2 weeks vacation during that time. That would be 80 hours coverage as well. Total coverage during that time would be 1,040 hours at an overtime rate equal to $6.25 per hour. The approximate cost of overtime will be $6,500.00. This would give us a staff of approximately 44 drivers. With the total hours of coverage (1,040), this would mean that each driver would have to pick up approximately 12 hours per week, at an overtime rate. This could cause a serious problem if any of the drivers were to become ill or change their plans. This situation could create a situation where we would be asking a driver or drivers to exceed DOT regulations. Total approximate cost would be $56,644.00, for 14 days extra, of winter schedule. f.\bert-h\compare.wpd u ~y TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert E. Ford, Mayor DATE: March 17, 1999 RE: Evaluations - Buck Allen Bob McLaurin Attached you will find an evaluation form for Bob McLaurin. Please take some time to fill this out so we can discuss Bob's evaluation in Executive Session on Tuesday, March 23" Additionally, you will find both a letter from Buck Allen, as well as research materials from John Power in regard to Buck's salary and benefits adjustments. Please also take time to review these materials so that they can be discussed at this same meeting. Thank you for your time. REF/aw Attachments TOWN MANAGER EVALUATION 1. What could the Town Manager do that would improve his effectiveness? 2. What could the Town Manager do that would improve his relationship with the Council, supervisory staff, and non supervisory staff? 3. What should the Town Manager stop doing which would improve his effectiveness? 4. What does the Town Manager do that you find the most helpful or most effective? At TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Municipal Court Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2129 January 20, 1999 Fax 970-479-2248 Mayor Rob Ford and the Vail Town Council RE: Municipal Judge's Evaluation Mayor Ford and Council Members: I look forward to my evaluation meeting with you as I start my twenty-first year as the Vail Municipal Judge. I feel lucky to be able to follow my professional pursuits while working with quality people at the Town of Vail. As we have discussed at prior evaluations, the balance between being an employee while maintaining judicial independence makes the evaluation process unique for all involved. The opportunity to get your perspective and to hear your observations is appreciated. Because most of you are not in my Court and don't see my work product, a personal evaluation is challenging. The appeal process for my work goes to the Eagle District Court which is outside of the Town of Vail Government and the ethical and procedural standards I follow are set at the state and federal level, thus making my evaluation somewhat unique. With that background, I have worked to develop and maintain a sound working relationship with Bob McLaurin and Tom Moorhead. I have developed strong functioning connections with other department heads. I appreciate my solid working relationship with you, the town council and I enjoy keeping abreast of the issues facing the community. While I hesitate . to speak at public meetings, I am comfortable sharing my thoughts on matters with you in an informal setting. My primary responsibility is to conduct the Municipal Court in a manner to insure the effective administration of justice while safeguarding the rights of Defendants, Victims and the People. There is also a desire to achieve these goals in a comfortable and congenial environment where individuals are respected. My goal is to address the needs of both the individual and community while upholding our constitutional standards and judicial ethics. In doing so, the public's confidence in the Municipal court is maintained and enhanced. My appointment this year as the Breckenridge Municipal Judge indicates that I am meeting that goal. Incidently, that position rounds out my weekly schedule and provides me with a wider perspective on ski area issues. RECYCLED PAPER I appreciate your input and observations on the operation of the court and my performance. I will be happy to answer any of your questions. Following the evaluation process I believe a regular compensation review is appropriate. In closing, I thoroughly enjoy working for you and the Town of Vail. Looking back, the job interview on January 2nd, 1979, certainly had an impact on my life. I feel very fortunate to have been able to contribute to this community over the last two decades. I look forward to continuing our association for many more years. Yours truly, S" 1 z". Buck Allen ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 • 970-479-2100 MEMORANDUM - FAX 970-479-2157 TM TO: Robert E. Ford, Mayor FROM: John Power, Human Resources Director DATE: May 8, 1998 RE: Municipal Judge Compensation Data Attached is Municipal Judge compensation data which I hope will be helpful. All information is from the `98 CML survey based on data effective January 1, 1998. All actual CML municipal judge data is attached as well. Issues: • There are few 20-hour judge positions in Colorado. Judge positions in the resort market are typically 8-hours or less per week. Because of the low hours, hourly rates are higher and benefit coverages are lower. • Full time judges may present a more stable comparative base, both in compensation and benefits. Internal Impacts: • Bob McLaurin = $39.00/hour • Tom Moorhead = $36.67/hour Increase Benchmarks: • Denver/Boulder CPI = 3.3% • TOV `98 increase = 4.0% If I can be of any assistance, please stop by at any time. JP/aw Attachment L~ RECYCLEDPAPER 1997 CML MUNICIPAL JUDGE DATA COMPARISON Hours Hrs/mo. Rate per Month Insurance Retire Retire Total Total Muni week X 4.3 - hour salary /month $ comp/mo. comp/hr Vail 20 86 $37.67 $3,265 $255 17.6% $575 $4,095 $47.61 (-20 HOURS) Aspen 8 34 $51.20 $1,741 $427 7.65% $133 $2,301 $67.67 Avon 6 26 $51.26 $1,333 $0 1.45% + 3.75% $69 $1,402 $53.92 Breckenrid e 4 17 $70.58 $1,200 $0 7.65% $92 $1,292 $76.00 (FULL-TIME) Aurora 40 173 $43.17 $7,470 $492 7.65%+5.5% $875 $8,872 $51.28 Boulder 40 173 $40.91 $7,079 $471 10.2% $722 $8,272 $47.81 Denver 40 173 $43.20 $7,474 $493 7.65%+10% $1,209 $9,176 $53.04 Englewood 40 173 $40.09 $6,936 $490 7.65%+10% $1,148 $8,574 $49.56 Greel 40 173 $31.13 $5,387 $404 7.65%+6% $735 $6,526 $37.72 Lakewood 40 173 $39.01 $6,750 $530 3%+10% $675 $7,955 $45.98 (20 HOURS) Grand Junction 20 86 $24.58 $2,114 $0 7.65% $162 $2,276 $26.46 ( jp/judges) Municipal Judge -MONTHLY SALARY- LONGE- INSUR- RETIREMENT at Jan. 1, 1998 ViTY ANCE Other Retirement Plans- TOTAL NEXT Range Actual PAY * FICA % of Ret. COMP. AUTO OTHER SALARY JURISDICTION JURISDICTION'S JOB TITLE STATUS S $ $/mo. $/mo. % Plan Salary $ * $ REVIEW Alamosa Municipal Judge 4 hrs./wk. 919-1369 935 0 0 0.00 PERA 10.00 94 1029 None Arvada Municipal Judge full time 6803 0 74 0.00 iCMA-RC 10.00 680 7557 D,F,K Aspen Municipal Judge 8 hrs./wk. contract 1741 0 427 7.65 None 0.00 133 2301 None Aurora Presiding Judge full time 5874-8224 7470 35 492 7.65 GERP 5.50 875 8872 $250 D,K Avon Municipal Judge 6 hrs./wk. 1333 0 0 1.45 ICMA-RC 457 3.75 69 1402 None 1/99 Basalt Municipal Judge part-time 365 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 28 393 None Black Hawk Municipal Judge $350/session 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Boulder Municipal judge full time 4782-7457 7079 0 471 0.00 ICMA-RC 10.20 722 8272 H,K 8 8/97 (1) Breckenridge Municipal Judge 4 hrs./wk. 1200 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 92 1292 None Brighton Municipal Judge 6 hrs./wk. contract 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Broomfield Municipal Judge 10 hrs./wk. 2667 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 204 2871 K 3/98 Brush Municipal Judge 575 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 575 None Canon City Municipal Judge - 1718 0 10 7.65 None 0.00 131 1859 None Carbondale Municipal Judge 830 O 0 7.65 None 0.00 63 893 None Cherry Hills Vil Municipal Judge 4 hrs./wk. $300/session 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Colorado Springs Associate Municipal Judge contract 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Colorado Springs Presiding Municipal Judge 23.7 hrs/wk. 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Commerce City Municipal Judge 10 hrs./wk. 3250 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 249 3499 None Cortez Municipal Judge 8 hrs./wk. 1167 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1167 K Craig Municipal Judge contract 1500 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1500 D,K 4/99 is = see footnotes (R) = next salary review applies to salary range (i) = next salary review applies to incudmt salary Employer contribution (Insurance includes life, health, disability, dental, and vision, as applicable.) AUTO in this column denotes city vehicle furnished for business and personal use (some cities limit personal use to driving vehicle to and from work). $ amounts are monthly car allowance. See also general city policy on auto travel in the Appendix. other fringe benefits (See footnotes on last page of this publication.) 38 Municipal Judge Job Characteristics EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED IMMEDIATE JURISDICTION FT PT Temp. SUPERVISOR YEAR QUAL. ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED Alamosa 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1991 c, e, g Arvada 6.0 0.0 1 City Council 1995 BAR a, c, d, e, g, it it k, to m, n Aspen 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1981 a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n Aurora 20.0 0.0 0 City Council 1986 e, f, 1, k, 1, m Avon ---------------•0.0- 0.0 0 Town Council --------1982 c, d, e, g, i, 1, m, n Basalt 0.0 0.0 0 Town Manager c, d, e, g, it l Black Hawk 0.0 0.0 0 1993 c, e, g, i, j, k, 1, m, n Boulder 8.0 3.0 1 Mayor/Council 1994 c, d, e, f, g, it j, k, 1, m, n Breckenridge 0.0 1.0 0 Town Council 1988 a, c, e, f, g, it it k, 1, m, n Brighton 1.0 3.0 0 City Council 1976 c, d, e, f, h, i, j, k, 1, m - Broomfield 0.0 0.0 0 Citcouncil 1992 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, it 1, m Brush 0.0 0.0 0 Canon City 1.6 0.0 0 City Council 1992 deg a, b, c, d, e, g, it it k, 1, n Carbondale 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor/Trustees Cherry Hills Vil 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1978 c, e, g, it 1, n Colorado-Springs 0.0 0.0 0 Job title: Associate Judge (11 - employees, 1/3 FTE) Colorado Springs 4.0 0.0 0 City Council 1990 a, c, e, g, if it k, t (1/3 FTE) Commerce City 1.0 1.0 0 Mayor/Council 1988 - a, co d, e, g, 1, t, n Cortez 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1989 municipal court Craig 1.0 0.0 0 City Council 1996 a, c, d, e, g, it it k, to m, n KEY: ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED FT = Full-Time Employees a = probation g = day court t = court procedures PT = Part-Time Employees b = marshal/process server h = night court administration YEAR = Year Employee Entered Current Position c = fines/bonds i = court records and reports m = communications, information, d = alternative sentencing j = court financial administration and public relations e = court of record k = budget estimates and n = issuance of jury f = driver's school expenditure control summonses 39 Municipal Judge _MONTHLY SALARY LONGE- INSUR- RETIREMENT at Jan. 1, 1998 VITY ANCE Other Retirement Plans TOTAL NEXT Range Actual PAY * FICA ) of Ret. COMP. AUTO OTHER SALARY JURISDICTION JURISDICTION'S JOB TITLE STATUS S S X Plan Salary $ * S REVIEW Crested Butte Municipal Judge 520 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 40 560 None Cripple Creek Municipal Judge 1 day/mo. 8100/hr. 0 0 0 None Delta Municipal Judge 666 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 666 None Denver County Court Judge full time 7474 0 493 7.65 Denver Emp. Ret. Plan 10.00 1209 9176 None Dillon Municipal Judge - 600 0 0 7.65 None 0,00 46 646 None - Durango Mum cipal Judge contract 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 Edgewater Municipal Judge 3 hrs./wk. 1100 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1100 None Englewood Municipal Judge full time 6936 0 490 7.65 ICMUI-RC 10.00 1148 8574 K Estes Park Municipal Judge 1067 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 82 1149 None 2/98 Evans Municipal Judge contract 850 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 850 K 1/99 F ral Heights Municipal Judge 10 hrs./wk. 2638 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 2638 None 2000 Florence Municipal Judge - 1600 0 0 7.65 PEBSCO 122 1722 None 1/99 Fort Collins Municipal Judge - 5901 0 502 7.65 ICMUI-RC 13.00 1206 7609 B,D,G,K Fort Lupton Municipal Judge contract 875 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 875 None 11/98 Fountain Municipal Judge 600 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 46 646 None Frisco Municipal Judge 450 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 34 484 None Glendale Municipal Judge 10 hrs/wk av retainer 3150 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 3150 Nana Glenwood Springs Municipal Judge 15 hrs./wk. 1837 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 141 1978 None Golden Municipal Judge contract .0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Grand Junction Municipal Judge 20 hrs./wk. 2114 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 162 2276 None 1/99 a = see footnotes (R) = next salary review applies to salary range (I) = next salary review applies to incumbent salary * Employer contribution (Insurance includes life, health, disability, dental, and vision, as applicable.) AUTO in this column denotes city vehicle furnished for business and personal use (some cities limit personal use to driving vehicle to and from work). S amounts are monthly car allowance. See also general city policy on auto travel in the Appendix. Other fringe benefits (See footnotes on last page of this publication.) 40 'SNR.wt•nY ~~u.dtiiNKAhungF - rve :x ^t L:: 4... i . i.: ..Y _ rte. '"suiR.Y1 ct T'...:1 , . _ .1r Municipal Judge Job Characteristics EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED IMMEDIATE JURISDICTION FT PT Temp. SUPERVISOR YEAR DUAL. ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED j i Crested Butte 0.0 0.0 0 1993 c, e, g, l i Cripple Creek Delta 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor 1994 Denver 2.0 0.0 0 Presiding Judge JD a, b, c, d, e, g, h, is j, k, 1, m, n; County Court Dillon 0.0 0.0 0 Town Council 1982 c, e, g, i Durango 0.0 0.0 0 e, 9, i, 1, k, l Edgewater 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor 1992 a, c, d, e, f, g, is 1, n Englewood 6.0 5.0 0 City Council 1998 a, b, c, d, e, g, 1, j, k, 1, m Estes Park 0.0 1.0 0 1972 a, c, d, e, h, 1, j, k, 1, m, n Evans 1.0 1.0 0 City Council 1996 contract Federal Heights 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1995 a, c, d, e, g, is 1, m, n Florence 0.0 1.0 0 City Council c, e, g, is j, 1, m, n; two court sessions/mo. Fort Collins 4.0 3.0 1 City Council 1989 c, d, e, g, 1, j, k, 1, m (employees supervised: plus 2 contractual) Fort Lupton 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor/Administrator 1992 Fountain 0.0 0.0 0 Frisco 0.0 0.0 0 1996 h, n Glendale 1.0 0.0 0 Mayor/Council 1996 a, c, d, e, f, g, h, is is k, 1, m Glenwood Springs 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1990 - g, is is k, 1, m; late night calls for bonding Golden 0.0 0.0 0 Grand Junction 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1982 a, c, d, f, g, is j, k, 1, m, n KEY: ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED FT = Full-Time Employees a = probation g = day court l = court procedures PT = Part-Time Employees b = marshal/process server h = night court administration YEAR = Year Employee Entered Current Position c = fines/bonds i = court records and reports m = communications, information, d = alternative sentencing j = court financial administration and public relations e = court of record k = budget estimates and n = issuance of jury f = driver's school expenditure control sumronses 41 Municipal Judge -MONTHLY SALARY_ LONGE- INSUR- RETIREMENT at Jan. 1, 1998 VITY ANCE Other Retirement Plans- TOTAL NEXT Range Actual PAY * FICA % of Ret. COMP. AUTO OTHER SAW JURISDICTION JURISDICTION'S JOB TITLE STATUS S S $/mo. $/mo. % Plan Salary $ * S REVII Greeley Municipal Judge full time 5387 0 404 7.65 Prin. Fin. Group 6.00 735 6526 None Greenwood Village Municipal Judge 15 hrs./wk. 2 at 2500 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 191 2691 None Gunnison Municipal Judge part time 1034 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 79 1113 None Lafayette Municipal Judge 5 hrs./wk. 1449 0 0 0.00 City Plan 4.00 58 1507 None La Junta Municipal Judge contract 1492 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1492 None 1999 Lakewood Municipal Judge full time 6750 0 530 0.00 City Plan + 3% ICMA match 10.00 675 7955 G,K i Lamar Municipal Judge hours vary 1000 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1000 None i Littleton Municipal Judge ins. $93/mo. $70.30/hr. 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 0 0 None 1/99 Longmont Municipal Judge full time 6046 0 513 0.00 City Plan 11% + $108 ICMA 11.00 773 7332 None Louisville Municipal Judge appointed 1300 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1300 None Loveland Municipal Judge contract 3267 0 450 7.65 ICMA-RC 5.00 413 4130 None Manitou Springs Municipal Judge 5 hrs./wk. 2236 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 2236 None Monte Vista Municipal Judge - 1000 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1000 None Montrose Municipal judge 2 hrs./wk. 1288 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 99 1387 None Mt. Crested Butte Municipal judge 2 hrs./wk. 350 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 350 None Northglenn Municipal Judge contract 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Parker Municipal judge 6 hrs./wk. 1250 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 96 1346 None I' Pueblo Municipal Judge full time 4825-6700 5357 0 281 0.00 ICMA-RC 10.00 536 6174 K Rifle Municipal Judge 20 hrs/wk av contract 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 0 0 None Rocky Ford Municipal Judge 2 hrs./wk. 216 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 17 233 None II 8 = see footnotes (R) = next salary review applies to salary range (1) - next salary review applies to innnbent salary * Employer contribution (insurance includes life, health, disability, dental, and vision, as applicable.) AUTO in this column denotes city vehicle furnished for business and personal use (sane cities limit personal use to driving vehicle to and from work). S amounts are monthly car allowance. See also general city policy on auto travel in the Appendix. Other fringe benefits (See footnotes on last page of this publication.) 42 Municipal Judge Job Characteristics EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED IMMEDIATE JURISDICTION FT PT Temp. SUPERVISOR YEAR CUAL. ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED Greeley 4.0 3.0 0 City Council 1975 c, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, n Greenwood Village 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor/Council 1978 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n Gunnison 0.0 0.0 0 Lafayette 2.0 0.0 0 City Administrator 1981 c, e, g, i, j, k, 1, n La Junta 1.0 0.0 0 City Council 1989 a, co d, g, h, i, j, k, I. m, n Lakewood 30.0 3.0 0 Mayor/Council 1989 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, 1, j, k, 1, n Lamar 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor/Council 1996 c, d, g, h, i, l Littleton 0.0 0.0 0 City Council Longmont 0.0 0.0 0 pity Council 1986 - c, d, e, f, g, i, 1, in, n Louisville 0.0 0.0 0 - f Loveland 3.0 0.0 0 Admin. Services Director 1986 d, e, g, n Manitou Springs 0.0 0.0 0 City Council 1975 b, c, d, e, g, i, j, k, 1, m, n Monte Vista 1.0 0.0 0 c, d, e, g, i, 1, m, n Montrose 2.0 0.0 0 City Council 1994 a, c, g, i, 1, n Mt. Crested Butte 0.0 0.0 0 Town Council 1991 c, e, g, i, 1, m ' Northglenn 0.0 0.0 0 Parker 1.0 0.0 0 Town Administrator 1988 Pueblo 9.0 1.0 0 City Manager 1990 co d, g, h, j, k, m Rifle 1.0 0.0 0 City Council c, d, e, g, h, i, k i Rocky Ford 0.0 1.0 0 City Co nci1 1978 c, d, e, h, 1 I 1 KEY: ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED FT = Full-Time Employees a = probation g = day court l = court procedures PT = Part-Time Employees b = marshal/process server h = night court adrinistration YEAR = Year Employee Entered Current Position c = fines/bonds i = court records and reports m = co m xiications, information, d = alternative sentencing j = court financial administration and public relations e = court of record k = budget estimates and n = issuance of jury f = driver's school expenditure control aurtmarses I 43 Municipal Judge MONTHLY SALARY_ LONGE- INSUR- RETIREMENT at Jan. 1, 1998 VITY ANCE Other Retirement Plans TOTAL NEXT Range Actual PAY * FICA % of Ret. COMP. AUTO OTHER SALARY JURISDICTION JURISDICTION'S JOB TITLE STATUS S E E/mo. S/mo. % Plan Salary $ * $ REVIEW Sheridan Municipal Judge 4 hrs./wk. 3058 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 234 3292 None Silverthorne Municipal Judge 8 hrs./mo. 1650 0 0 0.00 ICMA-RC 7.50 124 1774 None Steamboat Springs Municipal Judge contract 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 0 None Sterling Municipal Judge 10 hrs./wk. 1712 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 131 1843 None 1/99 Telluride Municipal Judge contract 752 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 58 810 None Thornton Municipal Judge 25 hrs./wk. E65/hr. 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 0 0 None Trinidad Municipal Judge hours vary 1130 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 86 1216 None 1999 Vail Municipal Judge 20 hrs./wk. 3265 0 255 0.00 Town of Vail Pension 17.60 575 4095 0 Westminster Municipal Judge full time contract 7800 0 482 0.00 City Plan 10.25 800 9082 $290 None 1/99 (1) Wheat Ridge Municipal Judge 15 hrs./wk. 1835 0 0 7.65 None 0.00 140 1975 None Windsor Municipal Judge 8 hrs./wk. 575 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 575 None Woodland Park Municipal Judge contract 1300 0 0 0.00 None 0.00 0 1300 None a = see footnotes (R) = next salary review applies to salary range (I) = next salary review applies to Incumbent salary * Employer contribution (Insurance includes life, health, disability, dental, and vision, as applicable.) AUTO in this column denotes city vehicle furnished for business and personal use (sane cities limit personal use to driving vehicle to and from work). E amounts are monthly car allowance. See also general city policy an auto travel in the Appendix. Other fringe benefits (See footnotes on last page of this publication.) 44 Municipal Judge Job Characteristics EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED IMMEDIATE JURISDICTION FT PT Temp. SUPERVISOR YEAR DUAL. ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED Sheridan 1.0 3.0 0 Mayor/Council 1975 c, d, e, f, he l; law degree Silverthorne 0.0 0.0 0 none 1983 g Steamboat Springs- 0.0 1.0 0 City Council a, c, d, e, g, 1, j, 1, m, n Sterling 1.0 0.0 0 City Council 1976 deg c, d, e, g, i, j, k, 1, m, n Telluride 0.0 1.0 0 Mayor/Council 1988 JD c, d, e, g, 1, j, k, 1, m, n Thornton 0.0 0.0 0 Mayor & Council 1988 c, d, e, f, g Trinidad 0.0 1.0 0 City Council 1984 c, f, he i, j, k, 1, m, n Vail 2.0 .5 0 Town Council a, be c, d, e, g, 1, j, k, 1, m, n Westminster 0:0 1.0 0 City Council 1996 a, e, d, e, g, he 1, m Wheat Ridge 8.0 1.0 0 City Council. 1988 - a, c, d, e, g, he i, j, k, 1, n i Windsor 0.0 1.0 0 Town Board 1980 deg c, d, e, f, he i, 1, n f Woodland Park 0.0 0.0 0 - i f KEY: ACTIVITIES SUPERVISED OR DUTIES PERFORMED FT = Full-Time Employees a = probation g = day court t = court procedures PT = Part-Time Employees b = marshal/process server h = night court administration YEAR = Year Employee Entered Current Position c = fines/bonds i = court records and reports m = communications, information, d = alternative sentencing j = court financial administration and public relations e = court of record k = budget estimates and n = issuance of jury f = driver's school expenditure control summonses 45 _7t BARA NEWS-PRESS/WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1999 SANTA BA News Press ,WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR OF FRIEND OR FOE" Ste~ onms6y, Nblisher W Allen Parsons, E xg Editor Tom Bohan, Managiagin Editor 1 I John Lankford, Editorial Page Editor 010- A New York Times Compony EDITORIALS Paying to Park City at crucial point in decisions on downtown parking anta Barbara's Downtown tainly does. But does it keep shop- Parking Committee will host pers downtown? Many shoppers cur- a special public hearing tail their activities before the 90 Thursday to present options minutes are up, just to beat the $1 for improving the parking charge for the first hour of parking situation in the city's core commer- beyond the 90-minute period. Would cial district. Committee members al- they shop longer if they knew they most certainly will get an earful. were going to pay something to That's because many Santa Bar- park? barans have come to expect free It is not unreasonable to ask shop- parking for the first hour and a half pers - users, in this context - to in the city-operated lots and garages help finance the development of in the downtown area. Over the more parking spaces. Merchants al- years, the 90-minutes-free-parking ready pay through various assess- policy has become what many con- ments and taxes that go to the city. sider to be an entitlement And by getting users to help finance But should it be? That's the ques- the new parking facilities, taxpayers lion being asked by the Parking who don't go downtown that often Committee members, whose mission are not forced to subsidize facilities in recent months has been to find they don't regularly use. ways to better fa- The 25-cent cilitate people parking policy who want to shop has a lot of posi- or attend cultural five potential: A events downtown, quarter doesn't and find ways to break the bank, pay for improved * • ` ` but it helps the parking. ` city get a leg up The obvious so- on financing for lution to the first construction of part of that di- very badly need- lemma is to pro- ed parking spaces vide more in the upper end parking. The city of the downtown currently operates 14 surface lots commercial region. and multi-level garages, offering mo- Refining the parking policy also torists 3,300 spaces in which to park could have another positive impact The first-90-minutes-free policy is in on the downtown area. Many em- effect at all city lots and garages. ployees at downtown stores and Real estate space is limited and shops do the so-called "90-minute about the only practical means of shuffle," which involves parking in providing more parking spaces is to city lots/garages - space that could turn one or more of the surface lots be used by shoppers - then hustling into multi-level garages. Estimates out to change paiking spaces before for converting two surface lots - on the 90-minute free limit expires. A Anacapa Street behind the Granada new policy might encourage employ- Theatre, and on Chapala behind ers to work with their employees to Saks Fifth Avenue - to garages go develop alternative parking proce- as high as $28 million. The city and dures, perhaps contracting with pri- its Parking Committee have been vate owners with parking spaces just wrestling with the dual problems of outside the downtown perimeter, space and cost for some time. thus freeing up city spaces for pay- The focus of Thursdays public ing customers. hearing is likely to be the commit- The 90-minute-free policy has tee's notion to drop the 90-minute- served its purpose over the years but free policy and start charging motor- there are times when it's nearly im- ists 25 cents for the first 75 minutes. possible to find a parking space in k Everyone would have to pay - the downtown area. With the em- which would mean, if parking fre- phasis on attracting customers into quency holds steady, the city could the city's core shopping district generate nearly $1 million a year in comes a responsibility to provide additional revenue. That won't cover sufficient and convenient public the extra costs of building the two parking. The city has plans to ac- parking garages but it's significantly commodate about 600 more cars; it better than the zero amount now be- just needs a means of paying for the iug collected. work. City officials estimate that about Times have changed. A sleepy lit- - - - 75 percent of the 4 million cars tle seaside village has become a vi- ' _ parked each year in city lots/garages brant commercial center by de stay less than the 90 minutes, which sign. Now that design needs the _ means they park for free. The pre support of more parking spaces, and _ vailing theory has been that the the Downtown Parking Committee E shop downtown, which it almost er ble proposalave come up with a via-! `~-•••,-'4~.3_.?,,. - _ ..t~ , via~'F,~v rK;I'.a` ~ ~'.:..'•r . .';v'" ~ , s. : ,'y _.-da--° Printed by Anne Wright 3/17/99 3:15pm From: Anne Wright To: Bob McLaurin, Pam Brandmeyer Subject: TC dinner w/Avon The Vail Town Council and Town manager will be having dinner with the Avon Town Council and Town Manager at Gratzie (in the Boat Building) in Avon on Thursday, April 1, 1999. Drinks at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Page: 1 Mar-17-99 03:39P Avon Town Mgr. & H_R. P.01 T(iwn of Avon P.O_ Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81610 (970) 748-4000 To: Frank Johnson I~'rom: Bill Lftitlg Date: March 17, 1999 Re: Town of Avon's Initial Response to the Proposed Marketing District. Yesterday at our Work Session, the Avon Town Council discussed the merits of the. Proposed Marketing District. Their initial response was to not slow the process down, but instead to agree to the concept with conditions of approval. The Town Council is considering the scenario of increasing our current lodging tax by I% and subsidizing the other 10%, from the general fund, this will give the Marketing District the 2% that they are working towards. Attached is the staff report outlining our four main concerns at this time, we may have more as this process progresses. Please call me if you have any questions concerning this memo. CC: Mayor mud Town Council Burt Levin, Town Attorney P t~ Y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY March 17, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 16 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Art In Public Places Board Positions In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed applications from three members of the Art In Public Places Board who had applied for reappointment. The three (Sherry Dorwood, George Lamb and Kyle Weber) were later appointed to terms expiring April 2002 at the evening meeting. --Senior Citizen Mailing The Council heard an update on a senior citizen survey from Kathleen Forinash, Eagle County Social Services director. Within the next 10 days, the survey will be mailed to approximately 1,200 registered voters within Eagle County who are 60 years old or older. Also, the survey will be mailed to a random sampling of residents in the 50-59 age bracket. The survey will probe future concerns of seniors, including social, health, recreational, and graduated care desires. The Town of Vail is contributing $1,500 to assist in the effort. According to Forinash, about 18 percent of the over 65 county population resides in Vail. Survey results will be available in May. --Lionshead Code Amendments In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed two ordinances that would implement the newly-approved Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Much of the discussion centered around a proposal to include the Lodge at Lionshead and Vail International within the same zone district as the Lionshead Mall area. The proposal has received opposition from some members of the community who say expansion of commercial businesses to the easternmost side of Lionshead would be detrimental to the area's residential character. John Dunn, an attorney representing the Lodge at Lionshead, questioned the town's authority to rezone areas without consent of the property owners. He also questioned the town's notification process. Also yesterday, Bob Lazier, a Lionshead property owner, voiced opposition to an expansion of retail along West Meadow Dr. He said the corridor should be preserved as a "walking corridor," allowing people to take a break from the commercial areas. Noting that his tenants were already having a tough year, Lazier said additional retail opportunities would be a step in the wrong direction. Reflecting upon Lazier's remarks, Councilmember Sybill Navas noted that while there's a need for improved and consolidated commercial areas, it could be (more) La RECYCLEDPAPER r. Vail Town Council Highlights/March 16, 1999/Add1 dangerous to stretch the commercial areas out. Councilman Ludwig Kurz challenged his colleagues to avoid using reaction to a bad season as a basis for long-term decision making. As the discussion concluded, at the suggestion of Sybill Navas, Councilmembers asked Town Attorney Tom Moorhead to research John Dunn's questions regarding the town's ability to rezone without the consent of the property owners. Please see evening meeting briefs for additional actions. --Miller Ranch-Berry Creek Intergovernmental Agreement Next, the Council heard an overview from Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford regarding the latest developments with the Berry Creek Fifth property and the Eagle County Recreation Authority. Kurz and Ford, who have been representing the Vail Town Council on the Authority for the past. year-and-a-half, asked colleagues to reconsider the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement due to additional compromises that have been reached with the other partners. The Council had voted 4-3 to defeat the IGA at its March 3 evening meeting. At the time, several Councilmembers had expressed concern that the proposed housing component would exclude the opportunity to house some of Vail's seasonal workers. Since then, Councilman Michael Arnett said he's worked out some language with the partners that appears to satisfy Vail's needs. The proposal would enable all rental units allocated to the Town of Vail to be rented to anyone who works in Vail. In addition, Arnett reminded Councilmembers that as a 60 percent property owner, Vail has veto power to control future decision-making on the Berry Creek Fifth property. Councilman Michael Jewett continued to express his interest in placing a conservation easement on the open space parcels that are to be conveyed to the Recreation Authority by the Eagle County School District. Later in the evening, the Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to approve the IGA. See evening meeting briefs for additional details. --1999 Town of Vail Community Survey Format The Council reviewed and approved the format for the town's 1999 community survey. For the first time in its 11-year history, the survey will be conducted by telephone as well as the Internet this year. Previously, the town has used a mail-back version. The change is being implemented to coincide with the town's biennial budget process, in which a full-scale mail-back survey will be alternated with a scaled-back telephone and Internet survey during the "off year." RRC Associates of Boulder will be contracted to conduct the research. About 500 telephone interviews will be conducted beginning March 22. Recipients will be asked to rate their satisfaction with various town services. The Internet survey will mirror questions on the telephone survey and will be launched in April. During discussion, Councilmembers asked .researchers to use a high level of diplomacy during the calls so as not to be confused with a telemarketing call. Survey results will be available in mid-May. For more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115. --Affordable Housing Pricing and Subsidy After reviewing the staff rationale for pricing of the East Vail "buy-down" affordable housing unit, Councilmembers retained the $140,000 recommended resale price. The free market unit was purchased by the town for $156,500 on March 1. The unit will now be deed restricted as employee housing and sold to a qualified buyer during a lottery drawing on April 8. Applications are due March 22. To date, 19 applications have been requested. During discussion yesterday, Councilman Bob Armour suggested the town have the right of first refusal to buy back the property during future re-sales. Also, Councilman Michael Arnett expressed an interest in finding creative ways to stretch the town's $100,000 buy-down budget to allow for the purchase of additional properties. For more information, contact Nina Timm in the Community Development Department at 479-2144. (more) Vail Town Council Highlights/March 16, 1999/Add2 --Information Update In preparation for the evening meeting, Mayor Rob Ford explained the nature of an emergency ordinance to extend the terms of the Planning and Environmental Commission and Design Review Board members. The ordinance is necessary, he said, due to the lack of applicants for openings on the volunteer boards. The terms will be extended to June 30 or until the new appointments are made. Citizen applications are now being taken through March 31. During discussion, it was noted that some of the previous applicants had felt intimidated by the Council interview process. Councilmembers agreed to reduce that level of anxiety by providing interview questions to each of the candidates in advance: For more information, contact Lorelei Donaldson in the Town Clerk's Office at 479-2136. Announcements included: • a joint meeting between the Vail Town Council and Planning and Environmental Commission to discuss proposed amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District is scheduled for noon on March 22 • the Town Manager's annual employee breakfast will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. April 1 at Seasons at the Green. Next, Councilmembers discussed possible transition dates for end-of-season bus service and the return of free parking in the structures. Possibilities include shifting to the summer bus schedule on April 5 with the last day of paid parking on April 18; or moving both to April 11. Councilmembers asked to review the financial impacts at next Tuesday's work session. Town Manager Bob McLaurin explained the need to add $80,000 to the supplemental appropriation to cover the cost of additional radios to implement conversion to the 800 MHZ radio system for the Police, Fire and Public Works departments. McLaurin also said he'd be visiting with Council soon regarding ideas for increasing revenues and reducing expenses to address projected shortfalls in the 2000 budget. --Council Reports Sybill Navas said the community facilities team would be meeting Friday to interview and select qualified design groups who'll be hired to develop facility concepts for the community. Navas also distributed a sheet listing the most recent allocations from the Special Events Commission. --Other Michael Jewett inquired about a constituent's question regarding abandoned cars in East Vail, as well as complaints from a Vail Village hotelier about loading and delivery. In addition, Jewett asked about the nature of an upcoming discussion on the Bright Horizons day care space. That discussion will include an update on efforts to find another day care operator to take over the space, as well as next steps. Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Citizen Participation There was no citizen participation. --Vail Valley Marketing Board Appointment The Council voted 7-0 to appoint Sandra Sage to serve on the Vail Valley Marketing Board for a term to expire in December 2000. Sage is corporate director of sales and marketing for East West Resorts. (more) r Vail Town Council Highlights/March 16, 1999/Add3 --Art In Public Places Board Appointments The Council voted 7-0 to reappoint Sherry Dorwood, George Lamb and Kyle Weber to the Art In Public Places Board. The new terms expire in April 2002. --Supplemental Appropriation The Council voted 6-1 (Foley against) on second reading of an ordinance to provide a $4.3 million supplemental to the 1999 budget. Most of the appropriation represents projects budgeted in 1998, but not yet completed. In addition, the supplemental reflects a $1 million expense for the town's affordable housing buy-down program to be offset by revenues of the same amount. An additional $80,000 was added during second reading to cover the cost of additional radios to complete the conversion of the 800 MHZ system for emergency services. In voting against the measure, Councilman Kevin Foley said the town should be held more accountable in spending its money. --Lionshead Code Modifications Ordinance The Council voted 7-0 to approve an ordinance on first reading to implement the newly-approved Lionshead Maser Plan by creating two mixed use zone districts in Lionshead. The ordinance reflects modifications made previously by the Council to more closely mirror permitted and conditional uses currently allowed within Lionshead under the Commercial Core II zone district. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Lionshead Rezoning Ordinance The Council voted 7-0 on first reading to approve a modified ordinance that rezones areas of Lionshead from Commercial Core II to "Lionshead Mixed Use 1" and "Lionshead Mixed Use 2" to reflect implementation of the Lionshead Master Plan. However, due to concerns expressed earlier in the day regarding the appropriateness of extending the rezoning to the Vail International and Lodge at Lionshead properties, the Council excluded the two parcels from the ordinance and authorized staff to meet with representatives from the two properties for continued discussions. During deliberations, the Council heard from Town Attorney Tom Moorhead, who said the town has the authority to rezone properties without the consent of property owners so long as the rezoning is reasonable and for the common good of the community. Also speaking yesterday was Jim Miller, representing the Lodge at Lionshead, who listed a series of concerns regarding the rezoning ordinance as well as other elements of the Lionshead Master Plan. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association asked for resolution of several issues, including conditional uses for lodging on the first floor of structures, time share, public notice, impact fees and parking zone districts, while Joe Staufer said the changes would encourage too much commercial at the expense of lodging, however, admitting that he had not read the ordinances in question. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Code Modification to Exempt PEC Member from Serving on DRB The Council voted 4-3 (Foley, Armour, Navas) to approve first reading of an ordinance that would remove a Town Code provision requiring a Planning and Environmental Commission member serve as the fifth member of the Design Review Board. The change was suggested by members of the PEC who have said the amount of time necessary to attend both the PEC meetings and the DRB meetings was excessive and difficult for working professionals. During discussion, Diana Donovan, who served 14 years on the PEC, said it was important to keep a PEC member on DRB during reviews of major projects. Council reaction was mixed. Ludwig Kurz noted the current difficulty in recruiting community members who have the time to serve on (more) 4 t Vail Town Council Highlights/March 16, 1999/Add4 town boards. He also noted ways in which the PEC could interface with the DRB without a structured ordinance. Bob Armour described how the overlap can be useful in flagging unapproved changes that might slip through the cracks between one board and the other. j Michael Arnett said the overlap was useful to the DRB at times, but when it came time for transition to a new member, this became difficult as the transitions were occurring at the same time major project reviews were coming to an end. Sybill Navas, who noted the value of cross communications, reiterated a suggestion made previously in which the town would recruit an individual who has time to serve full-time on both boards. --Emergency Ordinance to Extend PEC and DRB Terms to June 30 The Council voted 7-0 to approve an emergency ordinance to extend the terms of the PEC and DRB members to June 30 or until new appointments are made. The extension was necessary due to the lack of current applicants. A recruitment campaign is currently underway with applications due March 31. For additional details, please see work session briefs. --Miller Ranch-Berry Creek Intergovernmental Agreement The Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Eagle County Recreation Authority and the Eagle County School District for the Miller Ranch and Berry Creek Fifth properties. This, after the Council voted 4-3 to defeat the IGA at its March 3 meeting. During discussion, Councilman Bob Armour reiterated concerns about the possibility for on-going cost-sharing expenses associated with the property. In response, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead indicated the IGA does not authorize the building of infrastructure or the expenditure of funds. In addition, he said the town will continue to have veto power in future decision-making. Representing the School District, planner Tom Braun gave examples of cost- recovery scenarios for utilities and other infrastructure costs that could be shared by the school district. Also yesterday, the Council heard from John Canning of East Vail who questioned the appropriateness of a mixed use development on the site. He also asked if funds to acquire the property came from Vail's Real Estate Transfer Tax. In response, Town Manager Bob McLaurin said bonds were used to make the purchase. Councilman Michael Jewett suggested the paperwork on the property's financing be made available for public inspection. --Town Manager's Report In his Town. Manager's Report, Bob McLaurin noted the Council may wish to consider increasing the Holy Cross Energy franchise fee from 3 to 4 percent. This would generate about $100,000_ annually to the town and would comply with all provisions of the Tabor Amendment. Also, McLaurin complimented Russell Forrest, Community Development Director, for his work in organizing a just-completed environmental conference. McLaurin said the work will lead to improved collaboration between the ski industry and mountain communities across the country. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS March 23 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Discussion of City Market/Bright Horizons Space April 6 Work Session Discussion of Arosa/Garmisch Housing Replatting/Rezoning Interview for 3 PEC Positions Interview for 2 DRB Positions Discussion of Model Traffic Code D Vail Town Council Highlights/March 16, 1999/Add5 April 6 Evening Meeting Appointment of 3 PEC Members Appointment of 2 DRB Members First Reading, Arosa/Garmisch Housing Replatting/Rezoning Second Reading, Lionshead Code Amendments Second Reading, Lionshead Rezoning Second Reading, Modify Code to Exempt PEC Member from Serving on DRB April 13 Work Session PEC/DRB Review FEB-04-1998 14:54 EPA OPPE ECON ENVIRONMENT 202 401 0454 P.02/02 BUSINESS. wante47 i,55~~ d to show that there is still value in the Laurentians in Quebec to the Sierras in Vail, by contrast, earns so much oney the company and that we are affected by California. In November the American Ski- from other activities that it stops charging some things not ofour making," Mr Rathod ing Company, which already owned six re- for its gondolas in the evening. It manages says. Bakrie now has some 9o businesses. sorts in New England, spent $288m on a six hotels, 72 restaurants, 40 shops and over What with mergers and sales, it mayemerge pair of resorts in Colorado and California. 13,000 condominiums. The American Ski- with 2o. Without hedging, it might nothave Even so, skiing remains fragmented by the ing Company has a capital expansion pro- emerged at all. standards of the leisure industry-the larg- gram of $105m for the winter of 1997-98, est company, Vail, accounts for only 9% of which it will use for new hotels, lifts, snow- the market. making equipment and trail expansion. I The ski business The big resort chains have several ad- Money is also bringing marketing flair. vantages. The first is comfort. Pain used to The three publicly quoted chains have in- Winter be the.price of admission into the skiing trcduced loyalty programmes and flexible t fraternity, but the new American resorts try pricing. Vail, whose new boss, Adain Aron, wonderlands to protect their skiers from all that nasty was one of the pioneers of air miles, has a wind and snow. The gondolas are warm marketing budget of more than $2om. The and capacious. The snow is neatly American Skiing Company has joint-mar- A14COLORADO groomed Beginners can hop on moving keting agreements with Budweiser, Pepsi AMERICA'S ski slopes have recently walkways when they tire of taking tumbles. and Visa, and sends 300,000 copies of its ~ 1-1. claimed the lives of two well-known The chains are also expanding the range "Sno" magazine to its regular customers. I` politicians, Michael Kennedy and Sonny of activities on offer, such as ice skating, Investing in an industry that is so vul- Bono. This has put skiing onthefrontpages sledging and dog-sledging, snowmobiling nerable to both divine and human inter- of the newspapers, and generated a farcical and-for the truly tame-"tubing" (ie, slid- vention is not without its risks. Expensive debate about whether authorities should ing down the slope on the inner-tube of a ski holidays are one of the first things to go introduce speed limits, make helmets com- lorry-tyre). They are also providing after-ski when the economy sours. Then there is the pulsory or otherwise take the fun out of a activities, ranging from cheap pizza joints weather. Artificial snow can make up for a I sport that thrives on thrills. But anyone to $2o,ooo-a-year lunching clubs. thin snowfall, but it is expensive. And bad who turns to the business pages will notice The idea is to turn the big resorts into storms can still leave resorts inaccessible: skiing cropping up there too. Business in full-fledged winter theme parks, attracting last year, floods and mudslides closed one America, it seems, has belatedly discovered more beginners and families to the slopes. of the main highways to Lake Tahoe. j , the slopes, and is schussing ahead in an ef- By broadening into accommodation, ski- Even when nature co-operates, her pro- fort to overhaul the industry. ing lessons and other activities, the big tectors may not. Environmental regulators Although skiers themselves live for ex- chains also hope to capture more of the in- often impose fines on resorts, and some- citement, the business of running resorts dustry's profits. Historically, ski companies times close them down. Even the father of has been dull for decades. The baby have been content to be little more than lift theme parks proved no match for the boomers who helped the industry take off operators (as they still are in Europe), allow- earth's self-appointed guardians. In the in the 196os are now older, and the number ing local businesses to cream off most of early 196os Walt Disney conceived a grand ofyoung adults, who provide most new re- their potential income. Even in America, project for a giant ski resort between Los cruits, has declined Add to this an owner- the typical skier still hands less than 20% Of Angeles and San Francisco, complete with ship structure so fragmented that nobody his holiday cash to the resort ownem a fake Alpine village, but a blizzard of envi- can afford fancy advertising or first- ronmental lawsuits snowed him under. class management, and you have a That said, the outlook is still good. The formula for stagnation. Over the industry is now gearing up for the arrival of j~ past decade the number of "ski the baby boomers' children, the "echo days" (the number of skiers multi- boomers", whose numbers will swell to I` plied by the number of days they. nearly61m in the next decade-This is partly spend skiing) has grown by less than due to the snowboarding craze. Snow- 4%, reaching 54m in 1995-96. { boarders now account for 14% of the mar- All that is now changing. Ameri- ket, and "SNOWboarding Business", a ca's biggest ski-resort chains have trade magazine, expects that share to dou- been buying many smaller resorts, ble over the next five years. Snowboarders I` and investing in new hotels, ski-lifts and skiers are mortal enemies--but the re- and snow-making equipment. sorts are happy to take money from both. Three chains have even listed them- Resorts have also received a boost from the selves on stockmarkets in the past emergence of"fat" (or parabolic) skis. These couple of years-something previ- make it easier to learn how to ski, and easier ously unheard of. These consolida- to keep skiing later in life. tors hope to transform America's Critics complain that smaller resorts most popular mountain tops from a 1 4114 are being driven out of business, taking collection of isolated peaks into their quirky ways with them The number sprawling winter Disneylands. of resorts is indeed shrinking-there are A $315m spending spree has left 507 of them in America now, 28% fewer Vail Resorts, one of the most ambi- than in 1986. But skiers are voting with tious companies, with 40% of the their skis and snowboards: in 1986-96 Vail is Colorado market, including the increased its business by 399'0 in an other- ; countrys three most popular re- wise stagnant market. The Disneyfication sorts. Intrawest, a Canadian com- of America's winter sports looks pany, owns resorts spanning the unstoppable. continent's mountain ranges, from Hem's to commercialism I 70 THE ECONOMIST JANUARY 31ST 1998 I 03/18/1999 11:52 19704762789 HONEYWAGON/DONOVAN PAGE 01 tP ti rhoLv .A.va-l) = Al.i. item matchT' TOT Ref hILS# S Complex Name Bld UNIT # PRICE BD 13 TH SOFT L. O. 11017343 A VAIL RACQUET CLUB 9 4 $134,900 1 1 576 229 2+017x75 PA VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 6 2 $138,000 1 2 576 401 3+017106 A VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 7 15 $139,500 1 2 576 356 4+017876 A VAIL RACQUET CLUa C 7-.14 $142,003 .1 2 576 502 5+015994 PA VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 9 8- $143,000 1 1 130 6+017373 pA VATL RACQUET CLUB C 11 14 $145,000 1 1 576 356 7+017874 pA PITKIN CREEK TOWNHO 6 6A $145,900 1 i 728 502 84017660 A VAIL RACQUET CLUBC 9 17 $147,500 1 1 459 9+016772 ph VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 9 11 $159,500 1 1 576 401 10+016547 A PITKIN C.RE°K PARK D 4 $174,000 2 1 779 430 11+016163 pA PITKIN CREEK PARK C 12 $176,000 2 2 455 12+017510 PA TIMBER MLS-CONDO 8 801 $192,000 2 1 128 i3+017925 A ALTAIR VAiL INN A 206 $199,000 2 2 489 14+017575 A ALTAIR VAIL INN A 212 $199,900 2 2 1,191 117 15+017095 pA VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 1 5 $214,900 2 2 864 130 16+017915 A VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 12 3 $221,000 2 2 864 356 17+016308 pA VAIL RACQUET CLUB C 12 11 $222,500 2 2 864 239 18+016725 pA FALL 41DC,E CONDO 1 101 $225,000 1 2 990 -257 19+017234 A ALL SEASONS G 3B $225,000 1 1 464 445 xo+017759 pA CROSSROADS of VAIL D 2 $225,000 1 455-307 21+013670 pA VANTAGE POINT/VAIL •6C4 $40,000 3 3 1,284 109 22+015893 A LANDMIRK VAIL T-6 $219,500 1 1 396 CAT CND *w* DETAILED SEARCH SUMMARY** 03 17~ 18.3.a•C6 (p - Photo Avail) = 1 i - em match) TOT Ref MLSO S Complex Name Bld UNIT # PRICE BD BTH SQFT L. O. -1+0171_98 A SNOW FOX CONDOS 301 Y'$33,500 3 2 1,102 109 2+017264 A S IlKBA RUN 2 402 $130,000 1 1 726 426 3+017703 PA LION'S MANE CONDO 1 202 $149,900 1 i 546 502 4+0+7604 A SNOW LION CONDO 208 $192,500 2 1 118 5+016571 pA BROOKiREE TOWNHOUSE A 105 $195,000 2 2 1,038 1C7 6+017455 PA SNOW LION CONDO 105 $195,C00 2 _ 876 445 7+017917 A SNOW LION CONDO 202 $195,900 2 1 947: 147 8+015628 PA SNOW LION CONDO 401 5209,000 2 1 425 9+017599 A BROOKTREE TOWNHOUSE A 203 $219,000 2 I 130 10+017519 pA BRZAKAWAY WEST COND 4 421 $219,900 2 2 1,089 307 11-017954 A BRANDYWINE TRACE CO 2 5218,000 2 9S2 307 1zT017985 A PINE RiUGE TOWNHOUS 7 $219,900 2 1,1101 117 13+017235*PA PINE RIDGE TOWNHOUS 1 $225,000 2 2 1,=C0 395 14+016536 A EAGLE POIN-,E CONIDO/ 222 $7,000 1 _ 650 127 15+017735* A INTERLQCHEN CONDO D-6 $171,900 2 e. 96E 512 16rt017867 A INTERL CHM C014DO A 2 5219,000 2 1 1,054 127 1~. acs.-ice. u TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 1999 Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105 Town Manager TOWN OF VAIL LAUNCHES 1999 ANNUAL COMMUNITY SURVEY VIA TELEPHONE, INTERNET (Vail)--The Town of Vail's twelfth annual community survey is being launched this weekend. But unlike previous years, don't look for the survey to arrive through the mail. This time researchers will be using the telephone to gather opinions about Vail's municipal services. The annual survey also will be posted on the Town of Vail's Web Site beginning April 15. In all, about 500 people will be randomly selected to participate in the town's telephone survey, while the Internet survey will be accessible to anyone who chooses to participate. The new, shorter formats have been developed to coincide with the town's two-year budget cycle. This will enable the short surveys to be rotated with the town's traditional comprehensive mail-back survey on an every-other-year basis. Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin says citizens should find the changes refreshing. "Judging by the declining response rates we've had on our mail-back surveys the past few years, we think citizens will welcome the break and the additional choice of using the Internet," he said. The telephone survey will be conducted during evenings and weekends March 22 through April 15. Vail residents, business owners and out-of-town property owners will be called at random and asked to participate. The research is being conducted by RRC Associates of Boulder. (more) RECYCLED PAPER %J* Add 1/TOV Community Survey Although the telephone technique is different this year, citizen feedback is as important as ever to the Town of Vail, according to McLaurin. "This is our annual report card. If you're asked to participate, we hope you'll consider taking the time to give back to the community in this small way." In all, there are 23 questions on the telephone survey. Respondents will be asked to take about 10 minutes to evaluate the town's performance in a variety of areas, including bus service, snow plowing, parking, street maintenance and emergency services, among others. The Internet survey at www.vail.net/tov will mirror the telephone survey, but also will include opportunities for written comments. For those who don't have Internet access at home or work, there are 10 Internet stations for public use at the Vail Library. Results from the two surveys will be available in mid-May. Town of Vail Community Survey 1999 Time Begin AM or PM DATE CONDUCTED: PHONE # LIST: [ ] Resident Absentee Hello, this is with . We are conducting the annual Town of Vail Community Survey by telephone this year. The Town Survey is part of an ongoing effort to improve Town services and communications, and you have been selected at random to participate in this important program. All of your responses will remain strictly confidential and be reported only together with other responses. Do you have a few minutes to answer some questions? (IF NO), Is there a more convenient time that I might call back, or is there another adult member of your household that might be available to complete the survey? Thank you for participating. FIRST, A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT TOWN OF VA IL GOVERNMENT... 1 Over the past year, how would you rate the responsiveness of the following groups? Has their responsiveness gotten worse, stayed the same, or gotten better? GOTTEN STAYED THE GETTING WORSE SAME BETTER DK Current Town Council 1 2 3 x Planning and Environmental 1 2 3 x Commision Design Review Board 1 2 3 x Art in Public Places 1 2 3 x Town of Vail staff 1 2 3 x 2 How satisfied are you with town administration services? Use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means "not at all satisfied" and 5 means "very satisfied" to rate each of the following items. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK General administration (manager's office, 1 2 3 4 5 x finance department, clerk's office, staff) Information dissemination (meeting notices, 1 2 3 4 5 x project updates, newsletters, etc.) Municipal Court 1 2 3 4 5 x 3 What do you believe are the two biggest issues, in order of priority, facing the Town of Vail? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental health, and building inspection services. 4 Have you used the Community Development Department with the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No [SKIP TO Q. 6] 5 Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department. Use the same 1 to 5 scale as before. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Overall service and efficiency 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and attitude 1 2 3 4 5 x Y Building permit review and inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness and hygiene of restaurants 1 2 3 4 5 x Livability of Vail (environment, quality of development, amenities versus cost to live here) 1 2 3 4 5 x Environmental quality in the Town of Vail (air, water, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x Quality of new development and redevelopment over the past three years (Austria Haus, Golden Peak, Slifer Plaza, streetscape, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x PUBLIC WORKS The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, roads and streets. 6 Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail: NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Snow.removal 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road Maintenance by the State of Colorado 1 2 3 4 5 x Road and street maintenance by the Town of Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x Park playground equipment safety 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall park maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 x Appearance and condition of town 1 2 3 4 5 x owned buildings EMERGENCY SER VICES 7 Have you utilized Fire Services within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No [SKIP TO Q. 9] 8 Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the Town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Fire response time 1 2 3 4 5 x Emergency medical services 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and attitude 1 2 3 4 5 x Public fire education services 1 2 3 4 5 x Fire prevention/inspection program 1 2 3 4 5 x 9 Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the Town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Overall feeling of safety and security 1 2 3 4 5 x Visibility of police foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness and approachability of 1 2 3 4 5 x Vail police department employees Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall fairness of police employees 1 2 3 4 5 x 10 Is traff ic enforcement too little, just right, or too much? Too JUST Too don't LITTLE RIGHT MUCH know 1 2 3 x 2 a ANIMAL CONTROL (Contracted from Eagle County) 11 Have you had contact with animal control within the past 12 months? [ j Yes [ ] No [SKIP TO Q. 141 12 Please rate your satisfaction with animal control services. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Response time to complaints 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x 13 Are patrols for leash law violations too little, just right, Too JUST Too don't or too much? LITTLE RIGHT MUCH know 1 2 3 x TOWN OF VA IL BUS SYSTEM AND PUBLIC PARKING 14 Have you used the TOV bus system within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No [SKIP TO Q. 17] 15 Please rate your satisfaction with bus service. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Frequency of In-town shuttle 1 2 3 4 5 x Bus driver courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Dependability of bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of buses 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of Vail Transportation 1 2 3 4 5 x Bus Terminal 16 Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED DK Booth attendant courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Speed of transaction at exit booth 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall parking fees/pricing structure 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness and lighting of parking structures 1 _2 3 4 5 x LIBRARY 17 Do you hold a library card in the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 18 Have you visited, called or e-mailed the library within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [SKIP TO Q. 20] [ ] No (IF NO) Are there any additional services or areas of interest we could address that would persuade you to use the library? 19 Are you aware the library provides extended research services available via phone, e-mail or a visit to the library? (Interviewer - If needed, note that questions can relate to company profiles, book reviews, health research, etc.-Any question that may come up.) []Yes No 3 20 Are there any services or facilities, including public works, emergency services, bus, parking, and library, that currently receive too much or too little attention (that is, expenditures) from the town? LOCAL ECONOMY 21 Do you feel the Town of Vail needs to take action to improve the community's economic vitality (retail quality and variety, keeping businesses in Vail) in commercial areas? [ ] Yes [ ] No [SKIP TO Q. 23] [ ] Don't know/no opinion 22 How important are the following potential actions the Town could take? Use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means "not at all important" and 5 means "extremely important." NOT AT ALL EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IMPORTANT DK Increase commercial space 1 2 3 4 5 x Increase lodge beds 1 2 3 4 5 x Increase lodge occupancy 1 2 3 4 5 x Improve retail quality 1 2 3 4 5 x Improve lodge quality 1 2 3 4 5 x Expand summer marketing 1 2 3 4 5 x Improve streetscape 1 2 3 4 5 x 23 Over the past two years has the sense of community within the Town improved, gotten worse or stayed the same? [ J Improved [ ] Gotten worse [ J Stayed the same [ ] Don't know/no opinion Please provide the following demographic information. Please remember that all responses remain strictly confidential and are reported only in group format. Where is your residence within the Town of Vail located? (Don't read list - if not on list write in here for coding: ) 01) [ ] East Vail 02) [ J Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas 03) [ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane 04) [ ] Golf Course 05) [ ] Vail Village 06) [ ] Lionshead 07) [ J Potato Patch, Sandstone 08) [ J Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley 09) [ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area 10) [ ] West Vail (north of 1-70) 11) Matterhorn, Glen Lyon 12) [ ] Intermountain 13) [ ] Not a resident of the Town of Vail Do you own or rent your residence? [ ] Own [ J Rent [ ] Other (specify) 4 J How long have you lived within the Town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)? Less than 1 year [ ] 1-5 years [ ] 6-15 years [ ] More than 15 years Do you have computer access to the World Wide Web? Yes No Which of the following best describes you? [ ] Non-resident owner of business/comm. property [SKIP NEXT QUESTION] [ ] Year-round resident (12 months/year) Seasonal resident (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business within the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes No Are you a registered voter in Vail? [ ] Yes No Which of these categories best describes your marital status? [ ] Single, no children [ ] Couple, no children [ ] Household with children [ ] Empty-nester, children no longer at home Thank You. f w.voiu• participation in oui- continuing evaluation 1)1•ogrunr. Plecise attach sheet fnr additional comments or. liggectionc. SMOR DDOMM UTOW I999bhonesur.DOC 5 THE TOWN OF VAIL NEEDS,- - :[11.~ Wei YOUR HELP ~v SAPART, OF THE TEAM V J01-N ONE OF THE VAIL BOARDS How about--serving on the Planning and Environmental Commission or the Design review Bard for the Town of Vail? There are three vacancies on the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC); and two vacancies on the Design Pteview. Board (DRB). Appointments are made by the Town Council following an interview with each applicant. The interviews for the .Planning and. Environmental Commission and for the Design Review Board will be held at the Council work session on April 6, 1999. Appointments take effect April 1, 1999. The Town provides each member with a summer recreation pass or blue. park- ing- pass in appreciation of the contribution to the community and a merchant ski pass is given due to the large investment of. time, about 10 to 15 .hours per. month. Anyone interested in serving on either of these boards should submit.a letter of interest and any relevant experience to: Vail Town Council, Attention Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk, 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657. Letters of . interest are due no l®terlhon 5-p.m. on Wednesday March 31, 1999.-Contact' Lorelei at (970) 479-2136 for requirements. WANT TO DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY?'-'! -JOIN. ONE 0V-_THE-_ T®WIV/ . I L BOARDS _:WNOFVAIL - -OF - _ _ - - _ = D80iRA1L • ,iY~arch 99-21, 1999 19 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: March 22, 1999 SUBJECT: A request for a worksession to discuss proposed text amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District regulations amending the, various development standards and revising the development review process Applicant: Johannes Faessler, represented by Tom Braun Planner: George Ruther 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST On December 14, 1998, the applicant's representative, Tom Braun, appeared before the Planning & Environmental Commission with a request for a worksession to discuss text amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District. During the meeting, a number of issues were discussed. A copy of the minutes from the December 14th meeting is attached for reference. On January 2, 1999, the applicant's representative met with the Planning & Environmental Commission and the Vail Town Council for a joint worksession to further discuss the proposed text amendments. Following a presentation of the issues and amendments by Tom Braun, the Council and the Commission each agreed that amendments were needed. On February 22, 1999, the applicant's representative again met with the Planning & Environmental Commission to continue discussion on the proposed amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District. A copy of the February 22nd meeting minutes have been attached for reference. The following discussion issues were concluded and need no further discussion at this time: Building height shall remain unchanged with a maximum of 48' for sloping roofs and 45' for flat roofs; Common area shall no longer be limited to 35%; A 10% limitation shall be placed on restaurant and retail development with a conditional use permit required to exceed 10%; ? Setbacks shall be 20' on all sides with the ability to reduce the setback requirement without a variance given that certain criteria are met; ? Horizontal zoning should not be implemented. Instead, the market should determine the uses on the different levels of a building; 1 TOWN *YA1L There should be no limitation on density (dwelling units/acre); and ? The proposed text amendments shall be applicable to all properties currently zoned Public Accommodation. Rezonings should not be required. Further discussion is needed on the following issues: ? The Commission agreed that the GRFA, site coverage and landscaping figures should be amended, though a final percentage for each standard was not determined; • The Commission agreed that the definition of a "lodge" needs to be.amended to further insure that accommodation units are constructed in the Public Accommodation Zone District yet a final definition was not concluded. The Commission expressed a need to revise the development review process, but again further discussion is required. The purpose of this joint worksession is to continue the communication between the community, applicant, staff, Planning & Environmental Commission and the Town Council with regard to possible amendments to the Town's Public Accommodation Zone District Regulations. To facilitate this discussion, staff has again identified issues which we believe need to be discussed in greater detail. Each of these issues is discussed in Section III of this memorandum. It is not the intent of this meeting to rehash those issues already discussed and resolved at early meetings. If. DISCUSSION ISSUES Staff has identified five issues which we believe need to be discussed and addressed prior to the Commission making its final recommendation to the Town Council on the proposed amendments. The following discussion issues have been identified: 1. Lodaina Definition According to Section 12-2-2 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, a "lodge" is defined as: A building or group of associated buildings designed for occupancy primarily as the temporary lodging place of individuals or families either in accommodation units or dwelling units, in which the gross residential floor area devoted to accommodation units exceeds the gross residential floor area devoted to dwelling units, and in which all such units are operated under a single management providing the occupants thereof customary hotel services and facilities. At the February 22nd worksession meeting there was discussion regarding amending the existing definition of a "lodge" to increase the likelihood that accommodation units will be constructed and to insure that the intent of the zone district is consistent with Town objectives. As the definition exists today, a property zoned Public Accommodation could be constructed with 51% of the allowable GRFA devoted to accommodation units and 49% of the GRFA devoted to condominiums 2 Staff believes that the allowable uses, whether permitted, conditional, or accessory, should be of the type which directly benefit the intent of the district and meet the development objectives of the Town. Staff would ask that the percentage of GRFA be increased to 70% for accommodation units, FFU's and time shares. Thirty percent of the GRFA would remain available for construction of dwelling units. Staff believes that the 70%/30% split is appropriate given the result of research completed on redevelopment needs of Lionshead. During the Master Plan discussion an increase of 30% over and above existing conditions was identified as necessary to economically achieve redevelopment. In addition to the 30% GRFA allocation for dwelling units, FFU's and other forms of interval ownership will remain available as a financing mechanism for hotel redevelopment 2. Review Process The applicant has proposed an amended development review process. The proposed process would be applicable only to those properties zoned Public Accommodation and is very similar in nature to the current review process utilized by the Town for properties in the core areas. The essence of the amended review process is that proposals for development would be reviewed for compliance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Historically, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan has been the planning document used by the Town when reviewing projects in the Village Core. Given the location of the majority of the Public Accommodation zoned properties, relative to the Village Core, it would appear that the Guide Plan would be a reasonable and appropriate tool when reviewing projects in the Public Accommodation Zone District. There are two Public Accommodation zoned properties in the Town that are not located in the general vicinity of the Village Core: The Roost Lodge and The Marriott. Of these two properties, the most problematic with regard to the development review process is the Roost Lodge. The Roost Lodge would need to be reviewed more similarly to other properties in Town that are not within master planned areas. In the case of the Roost Lodge, staff would suggest that the design guidelines outlined in the Zoning Regulations apply to the property. The research completed by the applicant of the recent redevelopment projects in the Public Accommodation Zone District indicates that the majority of redevelopment was facilitated by utilizing the Special Development District process. And while utilizing the Special Development District has been characterized as difficult and arduous, the process has enabled the community to realize public benefits, which may not have been possible otherwise. For example, the Austria Haus SDD resulted in substantial public improvements to Slifer Plaza and East Meadow Drive and created newly deed-restricted employee housing units. In the absence of the SDD process, it is questioned whether there remains a clear and reasonable means for the community to involve the private sector in the construction of off-site public improvements. Most importantly, there must remain the ability for the Town to require off-site public improvements and employee housing to mitigate the impact of redevelopment of private property. Much of the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan has been implemented via public/private partnerships resulting from opportunities created by redevelopment. The creation of deed-restricted employee housing is more difficult to require and obtain without adopted legislation. Staff continues to recommend that the existing review process for CC1, CC2, and the Public Accommodation districts be refined to be less arduous and time consuming than 3 the Special Development District process, yet still enable the community to require off- site improvements to public property and employee housing to mitigate the impacts of redevelopment. 3. Development Standards The applicant has proposed numerous changes to the development standards prescribed for the Public Accommodation Zone District. Many of the proposed changes have been discussed and resolved. The following amendments remain unresolved and are in need of further discussion prior to forwarding a recommendation to the Town Council: GRFA ratio is increased from 80% (0.80) to 120 % (1.20) ? An increase in allowable site coverage from 55% to 70%. (80% currently allowed in CC1 and 70% in CC2). A decrease in the landscape area requirement from 30% to 20% to correspond with the proposed increase in site coverage. The proposed changes are in response to the findings of the research completed by the applicant of past redevelopment projects. In most instances, applicants for redevelopment in the Public Accommodation Zone District have sought relief from the GRFA, common area, density, site coverage, and setback standards by requesting variances or Special Development Districts. The intent of the proposed changes is to reduce the need for variances and minimize the use of Special Development Districts, while providing the necessary flexibility to redevelop a lodge or hotel property. The intent is to also provide incentives for properties to redevelop. GRFA The majority of the Council and Commission members believe that an increase in GRFA is needed. The applicant's research of recent redevelopment on Public Accommodation Zoned properties indicates that the average GRFA percentage granted is 96%. Staff would suggest that the applicant, the Commission and the Council further discuss the proposed amendment to the GRFA percentage and proceed towards determining an appropriate figure. SITE COVERAGE The applicant has proposed to increase the site coverage limitation from 55% to 70%. During the discussions at previous meeting several Commission and Council members expressed a concern that 70% site coverage was too great and would result in negative impacts on landscaping. The average site coverage granted for the most recent redevelopment projects in the Public Accommodation Zone District is approximately 49%. LANDSCAPING A decrease in the current landscape area requirement has been proposed. The decrease in the landscape area requirement is directly correlated to the proposed increase in the site coverage limitation. The applicant has proposed reducing the landscape area requirement from 30% to 20%. A potential benefit of reducing the 4 landscape requirement is an increase in structured, underground parking rather than surface parking lots. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION As this a worksession to discuss possible text amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District regulations amending the various development standards and revising the development review process, staff will not be providing a formal recommendation at this time. However, at the time of final review by the Planning and Environmental Commission, staff will provide its recommendation. 5 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION December 14, 1998 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Moffet Ann Bishop Russ Forrest John Schofield Dominic Mauriello Galen Aasland George Ruther Diane Golden Jeff Hunt Brian Doyon Judy Rodriguez 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 minor subdivision to relocate an existing property line, located at 2695 Davos Trail / Lots 16 and 17, Block B, Vail Ridge. Applicant: Randall J. Fischer Planner: Jeff Hunt Jeff Hunt gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant or public had any comments. There were no comments. John Schofield asked if the applicant agreed to a condition to remove the existing garage. The applicant agreed to the condition. 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. 2. A request for a worksession to discuss amendments to the Town's "Public Accommodation" Zone District, Chapter 7 and amendments to Chapter 15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA), Town of Vail Municipal Code. Applicant: Johannes Faessler, represented by Braun Associates, Inc. Planner: George Ruther Galen Aasland and Brian Doyon disclosed for the record that they had clients who owned property in that zone district, but they saw no conflict. George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. 1 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14, 1998 Tom Braun said that Johannes had asked him to research what was wrong with the zone district and he explained they wanted to have dialog with the community. He said it was the Town's lodge zone district and that there were 18 PA properties including the Roost Lodge. He said there had been 9 redevelopments, each one requiring an SDD request. He said that all the redevelopments had required some exception to the code and all the redevelopments had to go through some kind of process. He said that consumers were demanding larger suites and that the market demanded those kind of facilities along with the accessory types of uses which strained the amount of square footage you had to work with. He said that using 35 % for common area, there would be fewer rooms, since there were so . many constraints and they needed to find a solution for a better framework. He then said that the PA district was important to the Town , and that the. solution should provide flexibility with controls. He said that assuming more PA properties would redevelop, the existing PA standards represented too many constraints. He then went into a discussion of the proposed amendments to the PA District, which excluded the Roost and the Marriott, as the Marriott was included in the Lionshead Master Plan. He explained the review process was using the tool of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and they were hanging their hat on that process to be the tool, which would spell the end result of what would happen on that property. He proceeded to go over the development standards to be changed: • Increase GRFA from .8 to 1.2 • Eliminate limitation to common area, retail, etc. • No limit to A.U.'s and F.F.U.'s. • Setbacks as per Urban Design Guide Plan. • Increase site coverage from 55% to 70%. • Decrease landscaping from 30% to 20%. He said that would set a framework and was a quick overview. Discussion #1 - Uses: Greg Moffet said the current zone district had allowed and conditional uses. Tom Weber said the only uses to be changed were the 10% limit on retail. George Ruther stated the intent of the zone district was to provide lodging properties in the most effective manner possible. He asked the PEC to consider uses such as, churches, medical offices, and private clubs and schools, or if amendments should be made to the use section. Galen Aasland said there was no need for the 10% limitation on retail and restaurants. He said with regard to eliminating anything, we should have some flexibility as we did not want just hotel units, as it was a wonderful thing to work in an office adjacent to the Town. He said he didn't see a large reason to eliminate some of the uses. Greg Moffet said It was a lot easier to keep uses in, since they were conditional. Diane Golden said she was leery of not leaving this in, as she wanted to have anything possible. 2 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14,1998 Tom Weber said with regard to the 10%; he hadn't heard why to limit it to 10% and there was no clear argument to do so. George Ruther explained 10% was so one particular use would not dominate the site. Tom Weber said it may be restricting redevelopment when hotels want to provide these amenities for their guests. Greg Moffet said when you restrict it to 10%, you don't meet today's standards. Tom Braun said his premise was what was the problem with 22% or 12%. Diane Golden asked, why put a limit on it. Galen Aasland stated that 70% would do away with a bed base to support these services. Greg Moffet said food and beverage operations don't make enough to pay the rent to be on Bridge Street and as a "stand alone" they would not make economic sense. Dominic Mauriello said it was a good idea to have these uses on the first floor of buildings, more spread over the Town and not confined to Bridge St. Tom Weber said he heard the arguments to take it out, but he wanted to think about it, but he questioned how valid these public buildings were as a conditional use. Greg Moffet said there was no use by right. Tom Weber said everything needs to be conditional use. Dominic Mauriello said any of the properties could have a public transportation facility on their property. Tom Weber said most of the public uses could be taken out. Brian Doyon said the market would dictate the 10%, but Churches should be out and he had no problem with private clubs or cultural facilities. He said a use for a private condo association would be defeating the purpose of being a lodge, if you cant get a reservation there. He said that public amenities were expensive and it was pointless to add all of these as a conditional use. John Schofield said 10% was too arbitrary and to let the market dictate. He said the conditional uses make sense. Greg Moffet said to get rid of the 10%, as leaming centers are private schools and offices are nice downtown. He said he didn't see imposing on people to change the code to permit the use and so he suggested leaving the conditional uses in. Tom Weber asked if there was a possibility the 10% would affect the neighbors. 3 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14,1998 Russ Forrest said the conditional use permit would monitor that. Tom Weber said if you want to get rid of the 10%, the neighboring properties might object, assuming that the neighbors wouldn't have a problem with the use. Greg Moffet stated that the CC1 encourages food and beverage operations. Tom Weber said there was a point where you could have too much eating, drinking & retail establishments. Greg Moffet summarized the PEC agreed to lose the 10%, except for Tom, but everyone thought to keep conditional uses. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Jim Lamont said that 10% had a great deal to do with the neighborhood. He said the origin of the 10% was to make sure there was a balance for support services for the people in the buildings and he said the philosophy of the Vail Ordinance was not market-driven, but exclusive driven. He said the master planning document didn't speak for major expansions to those properties of several hundred thousand square feet of commercial and the uniqueness of the neighborhoods these are located in had to be respected. Discussion #2 - Review process: George Ruther said staff had to make it less arduous and more clear. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Jim Lamont said as long as the appeals process was in place, he had no comments. Tom Braun said the wild card was the Roost and so it was excluded from this amendment and the Marriott was included in the Lionshead Redevelopment. George Ruther said public participation was important in any redevelopment and to not just have the Boards review redevelopment because of off-site parking and other issues. Tom Weber said he would need more time and in terms of the Roost Lodge, he didn't necessarily see the need to break the Roost out. He said not to go through a rezoning process that would be costly to give the Roost a new zone district. Brian Doyon agreed with Tom and said most of the issues should be covered if it was done right. He said the review process was getting streamlined. He said we were very aware of the process and we are constantly trying to change it, so he didn't see much need for any major changes. John Schofield said he saw no great purpose in removing the Roost and there was no logic to single out the Roost just because it was not in this area. 4 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14,1998 Galen Aasland said not to eliminate the setbacks. He also didn't agree with eliminating everything so it just would go to the DRB, because there would be no public process. He said he wanted the majority of the properties to have hotel units. Diane Golden said it was interesting to have PA zones next to high density zones that had restrictions. George Ruther said PA was the one district that required 50% lodges. Diane Golden thought the review process was fine and wanted to keep the Roost in the PA Zone District. Greg Moffet said we are now taking steps to change the review process and he said the SDD process didn't work, as it was too arduous. He said as long as we can keep the Roost a lodging building, he didn't care how it was zoned. Dominic Mauriello said currently a lodge could be built by going through the DRB only. He suggested making some uses conditional uses so that they would come before the PEC Board. He said the way the code treated permitted and conditional uses needed to be looked at. George Ruther explained that a use by right goes right to the DRB. Tom Braun stated that this draft would provide more assurance to guarantee public input. Dominic, Mauriello said staff would like to move away from all the Boards looking at an application and there was a section of the code that dealt with non-conforming uses. He asked if it was a permitted use and square footage was being added, would the applicant really need to come before the PEC or can they go before staff and the DRB. George Ruther summarized the questions that needed to be addressed were: how many hoops would applicants have to jump through and what Boards would they need to go through. Discussion #3 - Development Standards George Ruther explained that they were proposing to amend the GRFA ratio and so. what do we do with all the SDD requests. John Schofield thought that SDD's still had a place. George Ruther said SDD's have been identified as being problematic and difficult for the staff and the public to go through and he asked if we had gone far enough when redoing the standards. Greg Moffet said that GRFA was not germane enough for the PA Zone District. Brian Doyon asked what it would take for redevelopment. Russ Forrest said Tom Braun could do an analysis. 5 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14,1998 Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Galen Aasland agreed with John regarding GRFA. Jim Lamont asked if the GRFA included any common area penalty. He suggested setting the GRFA numbers to take out the common area penalty. George Ruther said, no. Galen Aasland said he would like to see standards for everybody that comes in for a change in the buildings. He agreed with everything else, except for the setbacks, but there was no application for changing height. Tom Braun said, no, but let's discuss if height should be included. Galen Aasland said he wanted the height left as it was and the setback affected adjacent properties. He said variances were needed on setbacks, so it would become a public review. Diane Golden said she hates to use the word eliminated and she didn't like the decrease in the landscape. Greg Moffet said if there was more building, there would be less landscaping. Tom Weber agreed with Diane in things not being eliminated, but he would like to come up with something that worked, as he said they might get in trouble with completely eliminating. He said we have just required the applicant to come in to the PEC, which takes a step backwards. Tom Braun said we were trying to eliminate uncertainty. Tom Weber said we should conceive a path of least restriction, where an applicant could just go through the DRB. George Ruther said with an SDD, all the development standards go out the door. Tom Braun said the Urban Design Guide Plan only refers to the CC1. Galen Aasland said the Urban Design Guide Plan doesn't address spaces between the buildings. Russ Forrest said impacts would have the adjacents speak up and the intensity of the use would require coming before the Board. Jim Lamont said justification of the setbacks wanted commercial frontage and if confusion resulted, then the Urban Design Guidelines had to be consistent. He said we needed to be conscience of neighborhoods that existed previously and some of the commercial needed to be internal to the building to keep the neighborhood. He said we needed consistency in the planning process. Brian Doyon wanted to see some sort of building to find out what the GRFA really should be. 6 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14, 1998 Russ Forrest said staff will continue to say that GRFA, as it related to commercial use, was the least useful development tool. Brian Doyon said he would still like to see the model and the site coverage change was a good idea. John Schofield said by modifying accessory uses, we would go to bulk and mass and the bulk and mass should control. He said setbacks where necessary and parking standards needed to be addressed as a development standard, for example, in the CC1 with parking on site, or pay- in-lieu. He said this needed to be part of this package. Dominic Mauriello said staff would be studying parking in the Town, since they received a $3000 grant from Northwest COG. John Schofield said if we started changing ratios, we would have to look at parking and loading and delivery. Greg Moffet asked what do we want, as Council wanted live beds and this was a good first step. He said if the purpose was to increase the bed base, we then needed to figure out how to get more beds. He said ceiling heights didn't cut it and we don't need GRFA. He said we cannot embrace the past, but need to compete in the real world and make a living. He said we needed to book groups in April and May and FFU's needed some kind of limit. He liked the idea of GU zone standards, if we clearly delineated the roles of the bodies in this process. He suggested delineated this as it related to this zone district. He said to figure out how to solve the problem and then execute it. Jim Lamont said if we were going to change the GRFA system, everyone should get it back, not just in the PA and we needed to know the consequences of it. He said he didn't understand the distinction of common areas or hallways being the same as conference rooms and the 50% relationship of AU's and FFU's. He said there was no sense in units per acre, and it was a market force. He said he didn't know about site coverage, and there was a value of the 20' setback between buildings, such as with the case of the Austria Haus. He said people were going to be concerned that this was universal enough and not just applying to Johannes. He said he would like to see centralized parking structures and he would rather have parking on-site. Dominic Mauriello said we can't lump GRFA Townwide and if we needed a parking analysis, the applicant would have to come back next summer. 3. A request for a minor subdivision to transfer a portion of Government Lot 3, obtained by the Town of Vail from the United States Forest Service, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement, to Lot 15, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for any public or Commissioners comments. There were no comments. 7 Planning and Environmental Commission Nfinutes December 14, 1998 Galen Aasiand made a motion for approval. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 4. A request for a final review for a major amendment to Special Development District #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 TABLED UNTIL 1/11199 Brian Doyon made a motion to table item #4. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 5. Information Update Russ Forrest said just as an FYI, that the Lionshead was going to Council for final approval tomorrow. Dominic Mauriello asked the PEC to attend the evening Council meeting, as a major discussion would occur. 6. Approval of November 23, 1998 minutes. John Schofield made a motion for approval, as amended. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Brian Doyon made a motion to adjourn. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. 8 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes December 14, 1998 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION February 22, 1999 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Moffet Russ Forrest John Schofield Dominic Mauriello Galen Aasland George Ruther Diane Golden Jeff Hunt Ann Bishop Allison Ochs. - Brian Doyon Judy Rodriguez Tom Weber Public Hearinq 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a renewal of (and an amendment to) an existing conditional use permit at the Lionshead Miniature Golf Course, located. at a portion of Tract B & D, Vail Lionshead 15t Filing. Applicant: Charlie Alexander Planner: Jeff Hunt Jeff Hunt gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had any comments. He did not. Greg Moffet asked for any public comment. There was no public comment. Brian Doyon asked what would happen to the wall at night. Charlie Alexander said it laid down flat. John Schofield asked how the applicant proposed to screen the area. Charlie Alexander said when the fence went into the ground, it would be covered with 4' tall perennials and he added that the rock would be 24' tall. . John Schofield encouraged the applicant to stay as far away from the bike path as possible. Galen Aasland said there should be no parking condition attached to this request. Ann Bishop echoed Galen's comments. Diane Golden asked how long it would take to dismantle it and how the employees would be trained in the dismantling. Charlie Alexander said dismantling would take only a few minutes and employees would be personally trained. Planning and Environmental Commission 1 Minutes February 22, 1999 Greg Moffet stated that the applicant did a fantastic job he said he was in favor of granting a conditional use permit because the application met all the criteria. 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 7-0. 2. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-9 (Site Coverage) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for site coverage in excess of 20% and a variance from Section 12-6D-6 (Front Setbacks) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the front setback on a Primary/Secondary Residential zoned lot, located at 362 Mill Creek Circle / Lot 9, Block 1, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Walter Forbes, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Architects Planner: Allison Ochs Brian Doyon recused himself from this item because of a conflict. Allison Ochs gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add. Ned Gwathmey, representing the applicant, stated that the site was a constraint since it was 14,000 sq. ft. and the applicant was asking for less space than the size of a table. Greg Moffet asked for any public comment. There was no public comment. Galen Aasland said, given the lot was under 15,000 sq. ft. before the Town adopted the ordinance, if the applicant had built this before the garage and the applicant was requesting a garage with this application, the Town would have supported the garage. He said the applicant's requests were backwards, but he was not, however, in favor of granting the setback variance. Ann Bishop said she was in support of this request and was against the staff recommendation. Diane Golden said she thought it made sense and was reasonable, however, felt it was a grant of special privilege and asked to be convinced by her fellow Commissioners. Tom Weber agreed with Galen, but felt the setback was a self-inflicted hardship.- Allison Ochs stated that the DRB granted approval in 1992. Dominic Mauriello said lot size was recommended for approval when it was annexed from the County. Ned Gwathmey stated the issue of the setback was a negative point and he asked if the two requests could he separated and then he requested to table this whole issue. John Schofield said if the zoning change occurred after, he would support it, as it created a hardship by going backwards. Greg Moffet disagreed and said both requests were a grant of special privilege. He explained _ that if all the lots in Town were built out, we would be at the edge of all the lot lines. Planning and Environmental Commission 2 Minutes February 22, 1999 Ann Bishop moved to table this item. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 3. 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 George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo and advised that this would be a recommendation to the Town Council. Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add. Tom Braun said he had not proposed a change in the percentages of the initial application, but that just came up in discussions and he had just heard the numbers for the first time today. Greg Moffet asked for any public input. There was no public input. Lodaino Definition: Tom Weber said the numbers were not appropriate, because of the give & take aspect of recent applications. Russ Forrest said we did group units that provided accommodation units for guests during the Lionshead process. Brian Doyon agreed with Tom Weber on the numbers issue and said he hadn't seen any numbers to make a decision either way. George Ruther asked the PEC for direction of encouraging up to 50% of a property for condos. Greg Moffet stated those condos would be unrented second homes. Brian Doyon said we need to have numbers on total units and he would like more information. He said more condos (penthouses) would be needed to make redevelopment work. John Schofield asked how there would be assurance for accommodation units to remain au's instead of turning them into dwelling units. He wanted more than 51% GRFA for au's. Galen Aasland said beds needed to be replaced per sq. ft. Ann Bishop agreed with the other Commissioners comments and agreed with Galen's comments. Diane Golden said her goal was to have more people living in Vail and that she would need more information. Planning and Environmental Commission 3 Minutes February 22, 1999 Greg Moffet said 51 % was not enough for au's and there needed to be a sq. ft. replacement of hotel beds. He said if ffu's were permitted to be built, we would need condos, as it can't all be ffu's. Review Process: George Ruther gave an overview of the review process changes. Tom Braun explained that various zone districts could be requested by various properties. He said a new zone district with amended development standards had been created and would have to go to Council. He said if a property was not contemplating redevelopment, the property would not have to rezone. Tom Weber asked if we were creating a zone district that not all properties could fit in and then this would not be too much different from an SDD process. He said this would not be streamlining, but just formalizing. He said he saw problems with the code not working now and the problem was that a PA 1,2 and 3 could happen, since so many properties are so different. George Ruther said there would be more detail on how to implement the standards. Dominic Mauriello said we wanted to reduce reliance on the SDD process, but not eliminate it. George Ruther said this was to be looked at collectively for all 18 properties. Tom Braun said an amendment would change the underlying zoning, but that it could go right to the DRB and rely on the design guidelines, as this was putting some teeth into the review process. George Ruther said at the December 14, 1998 meeting, the PEC expressed needing a public hearing. Greg Moffet asked if we wanted to have a CC1 style process where everything was subject to review. He then asked for any public comment regarding the review process. There were no comments. Galen Aasland said he was against the "one at a time" process and that zoning should apply generally to this district. He thought that this was very appropriate and what has been written was very good. He thought it was appropriate that the staff writes the final recommendation, rather than the applicant and that it was appropriate that it be looked at like a CC1. Ann Bishop said the underlying zoning was not working appropriately and so she was in favor of the staff's recommendation, but she would like to hear Jim Lamont's comments. Diane Golden said the review process should apply to all 18 properties and we need the CC1 style. Tom Weber said there was some merit to another zone district, but we needed standards to address all the properties, even with their differences. He mentioned the review process design- by- right if revising the code and there was no use revising the code, if the developers still needed to come in. He felt there should be away for developers to have a route to take. Brian Doyon said he agreed to make the zone district work better and suggested not having more boards brought in to get an approval. He felt that not all the cards were on the table for this and would like to see more general language. Planning and Environmental Commission 4 Minutes February 22, 1999 John Schofield said that creating a new zone would offset an option, but would make this more arduous. He said he would like to see, speaking from a developers standpoint, that if he met the criteria, he would know exactly where he stood. Greg Moffet said he does not want to see a design review come out of this. He said he was comfortable with the CC1 review process, as they did not protract into 6 month ordeals, such as the Golden Bear. Dominic Mauriello mentioned that some types would allow the PEC to be the approval Board, taking the SDD process out of play. Tom Braun said, in theory, an SDD any request could come in. Development Standards: George Ruther said this was the 3rd time we had seen setback, GRFA and building height changes. Tom Braun said we were not saying no setbacks, but setbacks with a purpose. He then showed an illustration of a 6:12 roof pitch vs. a 3:12 roof pitch and said there needed to be dialog if the Town was encouraging steeper pitched roofs. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no comments. Galen Aasland said the GRFA ratio needed to be changed and since this dealt with reality, it was appropriate to change. He said he was for eliminating the 35% common area, the 10% in dining, the density limitation and agreed to the 50-70% increase in site coverage. He also said he was ok with decreasing the landscaping requirement. He did say that'the consistent height in the Village gave it its charm. He said, speaking as a developer, that the mid-height scheme could be manipulated and would be a disadvantage to the Town. He said adjacent properties have relied on setbacks between buildings and they were beneficial. He mentioned that under the current zoning system, it was difficult without an SDD, but he would like to change the zoning, rather than have no setbacks. He said the PA should be 20'20'20', but relief may be requested without a variance from the PEC using criteria along with the 7 that staff had shown on page 5. Ann Bishop agreed with the development standards, building heights and-maintaining the levels stated in the memo. She said she also agreed with Galen's language about the setbacks. Diane Golden also agreed with the development standards and Galen's language regarding setbacks. She thought that the building height should stay the same, as well as the site coverage, but she was concerned with going from 30%-20% in the landscape requirement. She felt an increase in GRFA to 120% was ok. Tom Weber voiced his concern on evaluating the code with just the summary and he didn't agree with adjusting the volumes on GRFA. He agreed with Galen to have setbacks as a starting point. He said he was having a hard time with eliminating the 10% dining. He asked using the definition of a lodge, was it necessarily in the character of development to take out the 10% altogether and so he had a problem taking it out. He thought by increasing GRFA to 120%, we still were going to have variances, so it still wouldn't hit the mark by what's out there now. He felt the building height should be kept as written. He said regarding the distinction between the eave height and the roof height, a distinction would need to be made where the eave was placed. He agreed with taking out the 35% common area and bumping up the site coverage. Planning and Environmental Commission 5 Minutes February 22, 1999 Brian Doyon said not to play around with the eave height and by changing where we are measuring, it wouldn't change that much. He said setbacks needed to be established, with the applicant requesting to change them because of view condor issues. He said Galen's solution would require the applicant to come in, which would not help the process. He said he agreed with the GRFA and to leave the common area up to the applicant, as well as the 10% accessory uses. He said he was ok to increase site coverage to 70%, but not ok with decreasing landscaping. He stated that the cost to put a parking structure under a building was prohibitive, and not realistic to encourage redevelopment. He said this was creating more hardscapes with a Lionshead image. John Schofield said he was in favor of eliminating the 35% and 10% and that the site coverage and landscaping requirements go hand in hand with site coverage. He felt setbacks definitely could be a number less than 20'. He said to throw out GRFA and let developers do what they wanted. He felt that eave height made more sense than ridge height, allowing more creativity. Greg Moffet said yes to 35% and 10% and he preferred setbacks for the General Use standard. He agreed with John and Diane regarding GRFA. He said that 120% was a weak attempt to solve the problem and he liked the proposal for building height, as well as increasing site coverage. Applicability of regulations. George Ruther said this was discussed at the first review and should apply to all properties. Horizontal zoning: George Ruther said it was important to have development on the site be short term accommodations. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There was none. Tom Weber said horizontal zoning might deter development. Brian Doyon said to let the market dictate how applicants would set up their building. John Schofield. said let the market dictate. Galen Aasland said he saw some merit to real estate in Town and to let the market dictate. Diane Golden said to let the market dictate. Greg Moffet said to accept the fact that zoning doesn't permit the market to dictate for the greater public purpose when we apply rules across the entire zone district. He said we could not permit more t-shirt shops when we need more bed base. Dominic Mauriello said sometimes the market dictates but we may want to discourage 1" floor accommodation units along pedestrian areas in comparison to lawn areas. He suggested that the 15t and upper floors may need to be dictated and not make it burdensome on the applicant. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Joe Staufer, former owner of the Vail Village Inn, said he was approached by a time share buyer, but he thought the PEC and Council would never go for a time share. He said time share was an incentive to every property owner to upgrade their property and it would be profitable. He said that proliferation of commercial space was not in the best interest to the Town. He said the Planning and Environmental Commission 6 Minutes February 22, 1999 charm of Vail was seeing flowers, trees and grass and if the landscaping requirement was reduced, you would be taking some of the charm that is Vail. He said the amendments don't fit all eighteen property owners and that this was an SDD for one property owner, representing only one property owner, Mr. Faessler. Kaye Ferry said she was not comfortable with eliminating the 10% limitation for business. She said she was in favor of more hotel rooms, but the intent was to get more activity on the streets. She said she was more concerned about not losing live beds in the process of these transitions. She agreed with John not to pursue GRFA any longer and she said to strive to make the changes that will accommodate the largest number of people. Hans Woldrich said when landscaping is decreased, you will have a paved Town, which should not even be considered. Jim Lamont said he received several letters and they were not in the packet. George Ruther said the letters were addressed to the Council. Jim Lamont said all letters should be available to the public. He said he was trying to make the distinction between the Urban Design Guidelines and the Master Plan, as he didn't know where those boundaries were. Russ Forrest said this information could be provided to him. Jim Lamont stated that he believed an SDD was for large blocks of property. He said because of the sheer size, that special consideration should be given. He said if we now visit the same subject as the VVI and change it for the Austria Haus behind gates, he can't see why there is a distinction made. He said the development standards were shared consistently in different zone districts., and an established pedestrian precinct needs to happen. He stated that setbacks reduced on the street would be ok, but not between properties. He thought mixed uses and horizontal zoning made sense to tradeoff, but why did we want to expand a CC1. He said loading and delivery needed to be addressed, as the Bavaria Haus had 18-wheelers blocking the road to address the Austria Haus. He said we needed a vision in order to solve the problem. He asked how many times do we need to tell you we don't want GRFA and we shouldn't be discussing height, because we have already decided on 11' floor to floor in Lionshead, so that height standard should apply. He stated that if height is changed, it would need to be changed in every zone district. He asked if 11' was appropriate for Lionshead, why then is it not for everywhere else? Russ Forrest asked Jim if a limit should be placed on the number of floors based on the 11' height. Jim Lamont said we have got to evaluate whether preserving the character of Vail Village is a good argument. He said the Tivoli, Christiania and Villa Valhalla don't want anything to do with this proposal, as they were very happy with how they can redevelop. He stated he didn't mind if this application was for Mr. Faessler, but let's call a spade a spade. He said there was a big difference with what Joe Staufer got and what Johannes Faessler was getting. Galen Aasland questioned that if the property owners that Jim mentioned had written letters, you would have fthought they would have been forwarded to us. Jim Lamont said he would deliver the message to them. Joe Staufer said he had told Johannes that he was in support of using an SDD for one property owner, as an SDD would give back to the Town. Planning and Environmental Commission 7 Minutes February 22, 1999 Greg Moffet asked staff if there were any studies showing what had happened to the live bed base. Russ Forrest said we had sheer numbers for accommodation units, but that Chris Cares had survey numbers. Greg Moffet said the bed base was gone and he would like to see the numbers. 4. A request for the establishment of new zone districts entitled Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District and Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District (Title 12, Zoning), in order to implement the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Other modifications are being made to other sections of Title 12, namely, Chapter 4 Districts Established, Chapter 10.Off-Street Parking and Loading, Chapter 13 Employee Housing, Chapter 14 Supplemental Regulations, and Chapter 15 Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA). Additionally Title 11 Sign Regulations and Title 5 Public Health and Safety are being modified. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo. Russ Forrest explained the new section, Mitigation of Development Impacts and adjacent public improvements could be addressed through this mechanism, but not to overburden the applicant, or prevent redevelopment. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. Jim Lamont said he had not had a chance to review this, but was looking for the consistency between Lionshead and Vail Village. Dave Corbin of Vail Associates, said he was concerned with today's permitted uses becoming conditional uses in the west end and that we wouldn't have the benefit of uses being . grandfathered, such as the cat service yard being moved to the Holy Cross site. He said VA would no longer have this use-by-right, and VA was in the process of studying how to do this right now. Dominic Mauriello said modifications or location changes would come in under conditional uses, as they today in Lionshead. Dave Corbin said he was pleased with this otherwise. Henry Pratt said it was his understanding that the zoning ordinance was intended to be use-by- right. He said the mitigation impact paragraph turned it into an SDD Russ Forrest said you still could have an SDD application and by changing the use-by-right, we would still need the ability to collect from impacts of the uses. Dominic Mauriello said employee generation will be in another ordinance . Russ Forrest said it should be balanced with incentive to encourage redevelopment. Brian Doyon said we are arguing the direct impact meaning. Planning and Environmental Commission 8 Minutes February 22, 1999 Jim Lamont asked if the public was paying for infrastructure. He said the open impact fee was nebulous and needed to be defined through an impact fee ordinance, as what you are doing may not be legal. Russ Forrest said it was legal as a general nexus. Jim Lamont said we cannot tax ourselves back into success. He said he was nervous about how far we were taxing the developer. Dominic Mauriello said this was no different from an SDD. Galen Aasland asked about the language regarding the maximum average building height and asked how many times a year could the 1,000 sq. ft threshold be used. Galen Aasland asked how Chapter 10 dealt with parking and loading. Dominic Mauriello said that we have a grant to fund a parking study. He said if there was not land for parking, it would be either parking pay-in-lieu, or off-site. He said they recognized that the parking regs were a disincentive to redevelopment. Galen Aasland asked about GRFA on page 21, 8c and 8d as not treating single-family and multiple-family the same. Dominic Mauriello said that was a good question and if we were not going to regulate common area, maybe we should just look at floor plate or the outside walls. Galen Aasland asked if this affected all of Town, had the Town been given proper notice. Dominic Maunello said if we start counting on every level, it would impact the applicant's ability to do additions in the future. Galen Aasland said we are trying to get consistent zoning throughout and this perpetuates differences. Russ Forrest said direction has come from Council and he disagreed with Jim, as the Council was moving incrementally with GRFA with the design standards. He suggested putting it in the form of a motion to forward to Council. Galen Aasland suggested changing Chapter 15, so that the two chapters were consistent. Ann Bishop said she was concerned with the tax implications on developers on page 18. Diane Golden said she had no comments. Tom Weber suggested modifying the development impacts and would like to add streamtract improvements. Brian Doyon wanted to see "banks" as a use-by-right on the first level of a building and financial institutions on the 2"d level . He mentioned under 12-7h7, the studies show the winter solstice at 10am (if the sun is even up) and at 2pm as the sun casting shadows. He questioned if this was appropriate and suggested a different time or perhaps switching to 4pm, when a business does business. He thought public art improvements was actually private art and needed to quantify it more. Greg Moffet proposed the language in all cases shall be very reasonable, with relation to development impacts, with reasonable as a standard used in all law. Planning and Environmental Commission 9 Minutes February 22, 1999 Galen Aasland asked if Tom Moorhead could see this. John Schofield said this needed a tweak, but would recommend approval subject to all the comments made. Greg Moffet said, regarding 12-7H-18, every time we lament the fact that the code is against the applicant, we have tried to micro-manage by ordinance. He said to the extent we can leave this to the public, he was very comfortable with 18. Chuck Madison suggested adding the word "direct" before impact in paragraph 18. Galen Aasland said, regarding GRFA, that proper notification needed to be required. Dominic Mauriello said an ordinance was needed to make it consistent for single-family and multiple-family, so the single-family could be notified. Greg Moffet suggested adding the word direct in the 1"` sentence of the Mitigation of Development Impacts and that staff address the proposed GRFA. Galen Aasland made a motion to recommend approval on both zone districts, incorporating the comments and changes and in accordance with findings in the staff memo. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 5. A request for a rezoning of property located in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Area, in accordance with the attached map to a new zone district entitled Lionshead Mixed Use District 1 and Lionshead Mixed Use District 2 District, (including, Vail International, Lodge at Lionshead-Phases 1-III, Tree Tops, Lionshead Center, Lionshead Arcade, Vail 21, Lion's Pride Building, Vantage Point, Lifthouse Condominiums, Westwinds, Sunbird Lodge, Gondola Building, Landmark Condominiums, Landmark Townhomes, North Day Lot, Lionsquare Lodge, Lionsquare North, Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Antlers, Marriott, Enzian, Vail Glo Lodge, Lionshead Inn, Vail Spa, West Day Lot, VA Maintenance Yard and the Amoco Station) and a rezoning of the Lionshead parking structure from Parking District to General Use . Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo. Brian Doyon had no comments. John Schofield had no comments. Galen Aasland asked if page 2 was from the Land Use Plan. Ann Bishop had no comments. Diane Golden had no comments. Greg Moffet asked if the tennis court site should be discussed in the community facility study. He then asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Planning and Environmental Commission 10 Minutes February 22, 1999 John Schofield made a motion to recommend approval, in accordance with the staff memo. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 6. A request for the establishment of Special Development District No. 36, to allow for a commercial expansion, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place/ Lot 3, Block 1, Lionshead Third Filing. Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine Planner: Jeff Hunt TABLED UNTIL MARCH 8, 1999 7. A request for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 (The Marriott Hotel), to allow for the construction of the Gore Creek Club and a remodel to the existing hotel, located at 714 Lionshead Circle / Marriott Mark. Applicant: HMC Acquisition Properties, Inc., represented by East-West Partners Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL MARCH 8, 1999 8. A request for an amendment to Special Development District No. 4 (Glen Lyon), revising the Glen Lyon Office Building site (Area D), located at 1000 S. Frontage Road West/Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision. Applicant: Glen Lyon Office Building Partnership, represented by Kurt Segerberg Planner: Dominic Mauriello TABLED UNTIL MARCH 8, 1999 9. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion to the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2"d Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL MARCH 8, 1999 10. A request for a minor amendment to Special Development District No. 35, Austria Haus, to amend Section 6 of Ordinance #12, Series of 1997 to clarify a condition of the Ordinance, located at 242 E. Meadow Drive/ Part of Tract C, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 s, Filing. Applicant: Bill Sullivan, representing the Austria Haus Development Group Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL MARCH 22, 1999 Tom Weber made a motion to table the above items. John Schofield seconded the motion. Planning and Environmental Commission 11 Minutes February 22, 1999 The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 11. Information Update Three, two-year term PEC vacancies (Greg Moffet, John Schofield and Ann Bishop) Dominic Mauriello advised the PEC to write letters of interest to Lorelei Donaldson (Town Clerk) expressing interest to repeat terms. He then advised the PEC that Brent Alm would not be running again for the DRB. 12. Approval of January 25, 1999 minutes. Tom Weber abstained from minute corrections, as he was absent. Galen Aasland had changes. John Schofield made a motion for approval of the minutes. Brian Doyon seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Greg Moffet asked Russ for an update on the community facilities. Russ Forrest said they were looking at 8 different sites, with a green light from Council. Ann Bishop made a motion to adjourn. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:20pm. Planning and Environmental Commission 12 Minutes February 22, 1999 Memorandum To: Town Council From: Nina Timm Andy Knudtsen Russ Forrest Date: March 23, 1999 Subject: Request For Proposals on the Arosa-Garmisch site and the A-Frame Attached is the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Arosa-Garmisch site and the A-Frame site. The RFP outlines the housing and park plans for the sites and identifies the work that will need to be done to complete the developments. The submitted proposals will also outline the costs associated with each part of the development. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RFP please call Nina Timm at 479-2144 before Tuesday, March 23 at 5:00 PM. Request for Proposals TOWN OF VAIL Two Affordable Housing Developments and One Neighborhood Park. March 23, 1999 1. Project Overview The Town of Vail has identified two sites for development in 1999. These are commonly referred to as the Garmisch/Arosa site and the A-Frame site. Both are located on Arosa Drive in West Vail, approximately one half of a mile apart. The Town intends to develop six town house units and a neighborhood park on the Garmisch/Arosa site and a duplex on the A-Frame site. The park area will include approximately one-third of an acre of developed active recreational area. The Town is requesting proposals from teams made up of qualified builders or developers, with abilities to include limited services of designers, engineers, and lenders as needed. In conjunction with an intensive public participation process beginning in June of 1998 and culminating in November 1998, most of the park design, site planning and architectural designs for the housing have been completed. The selected development team will be responsible for creating construction drawings from the existing design development drawings, participating in final approval hearings with the Design Review Board and the Town Council, securing building permits, acquiring construction financing for the residential components, and completing the projects in a timely manner. It is intended that a single development team be responsible for all three products on the two sites. 2. Objectives The Town-of Vail has successfully initiated and completed three affordable housing developments in as many years, increasing the inventory of affordable housing units within the Town of Vail by 30%. With these two sites, the Town intends to continue its record of incrementally providing solutions to the affordable housing problem. Additionally, the Town identified the need for a neighborhood park for West Vail in 1994 in the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. The one-third of an acre park will address this need and fulfill the goal stated in the plan. The target market for the housing developments is made up of local employees desiring to purchase homes within the Town of Vail. All units will be permanently deed restricted, requiring the homes to be owner-occupied, requiring the owners to be full-time employees in local businesses, and limiting the resale value to a 3% annual appreciation rate plus costs incurred for functional improvements. An example of a standard Town of Vail deed restriction and the Town of Vail housing guidelines is available upon request. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 1 of 8 3. Description of Development Program A. A-Frame The 0.42 acre A-Frame site is located at 2657 Arosa Drive. It is zoned Primary/Secondary and allows for two dwelling units. Currently, the site is developed with a single-family, A-Frame structure. It is approximately 20 years old and is in disrepair. It must be demolished and removed from the site. The area with an existing structure is flat and the development plans do not call for significant areas of cut and fill. Surrounding this development area are steep slopes that rise to the north and west. Along the eastern side of the site is a drainage easement which varies in width from 20 to 30 feet and conveys the drainage from the hillside and adjoining basin. This drainage is also a debris flow hazard area. The rear of the site has mature evergreen trees. The surrounding uses include single-family and duplex homes to the east and north. Interstate 70 and the Frontage Road fall immediately to the south. The site abuts National Forest lands to the west, which will be an asset for the future residents. The proposed development program includes two units. Drawings are attached for further explanation. A-Frame Development Program Total square footage 1377 1186 1 st floor 96 96 2nd floor 752 571 3rd floor 529 519 Garage 572 484 Bedaoa~ 3 . Number of Bathrooms 2 .1.5 D. g rake spaces..... Number of stories 3 3 The Design Review Board has looked at conceptual drawings and thought that the duplex design fit well with the neighborhood. They made the suggestion that the exterior of the building be predominately stucco with wood accents and trim Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 2 of 8 B. Arosa-Gannisch The Arosa-Garmisch site is located at the intersection of Arosa Drive and Garmisch Drive. The site is currently vacant and has never been developed in the past. While there are some stands of aspen and scrub oak, a majority of the site is covered in sage and wild grasses. The site is approximately 3.7 acres, with most of the land located on slopes exceeding 40% slope. The area near the intersection ranges in slope from 5% to 30% and is the location of the proposed park and housing. The housing program calls for six units made up of a duplex and a four plex. The two buildings are laid out in an "L" shape. The same floor plan has been used for each of the six units to create an economy of scale. The units are two stories and will be benched into the hillside. Each unit has a one-car garage. Each unit has a minimum of two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each unit also has a storage area to the rear of the first floor. This area will remain unfinished for the scope of this project. Some of the units are situated on the site in such a way that this unfinished storage area can be converted by the homeowner into a bedroom in the future. There may be potential to expand the size of the duplex slightly, while keeping the same design, to accommodate future residents who might be families. Arosa-Garmisch Development Program . 1 11131 T 4 `t.. at 5 T',.*.otal square footage for development 9,030 ...d :rQtg First Floor 363 Second Floor 765 Garage 198 Unfinished 179 Number of surface parking spaces 4 The Design Review Board has looked at the conceptual drawings and made recommendations to match the activity areas of the homes with the views, sunlight, and neighborhood fabric. Thus the decks, entrances, and majority of windows have been located on the southwestern elevations. Drawings are attached for more information. It is suggested that the exterior materials be predominately stucco with wood accents. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 3 of 8 C. Neighborhood Park The neighborhood park will have the traditional park elements, such as a turf play field, swings, a picnic pavilion, play equipment, and a restroom. Three on-street parking spaces are anticipated. The development team will be responsible for: Grading, Concrete/asphalt path to be highly attractive and natural, Concrete foundation work, Electrical, water, and sewer services to the restroom, Construction of picnic and restroom facilities, Curb and gutter, Irrigation and landscaping. D. Cost The target sales prices for the housing range from $150,000 for two bedroom units to $185,000 for three bedroom units. These are targets and the Town of Vail is looking to development teams with the expertise to verify these costs are reasonable or to recommend different target numbers, based on the experience, the sites, and the current drawings. The prices reflect all costs, including hard costs, soft costs, site work, permit fees, tap fees, infrastructure improvements, construction financing, etc. The project will be reviewed by the Town's Design Review Board, which will ensure that the quality of the architecture meets the Town's design criteria. Applicants must prepare a plan, which balances the two goals of affordability and quality, meeting the target sales prices as closely as possible. As part of the proposal, specify how these target sales prices can be accomplished. If a subsidy from the Town is needed, identify how much. 4. Material to be provided in Proposal Section 1. Cover Letter A. Identify team members. B. State roles of each member. C. Highlight the strengths of the team. Section 2. Qualifications and Experience A. Describe the team's expertise as it pertains to the delivery of affordable housing. Emphasize residential construction projects of this scale and expertise with park construction. Discuss team members' experience in mountain communities, specifically mountain terrain and winter construction conditions. Describe the team's existing working relationships with subcontractors who will be available to provide their services and keep the project on schedule. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 4 of 8 B. Provide examples of previous developments. Section 3. Schedule Identify dates to which the team can commit for the following steps: A. Review of sites and current designs with minor modifications as appropriate. B. Finalize design and presentation drawings. C. DRB conceptual review. The following are submittal dates with the corresponding meeting, dates: April 12 deadline for May 19, 1999 meeting April 26 deadline for June 2, 1999 meeting May 10 deadline for June 16, 1999 meeting June 1 (Tuesday) deadline for July 7, 1999 meeting D. DRB final review. E. Final Town Council approval of project. F. Building permit application. G. Building permit issuance. H. Start of construction. 1. Closings on residential units. Section 4. Project Budget for the Housing Using the target prices identified in the section above, provide a cost analysis that is broken down into three categories: total project, per unit and per square foot. The proposed budget must include the following categories, at a minimum Additional detail is appreciated. Demolition (applies to A-Frame site only). Excavation Utilities/Infrastructure Structures Site work, including retainage, paving, etc. Off-site work Landscaping Contingency Fees, including building permits, taps, architectural, engineering, etc each broken out separately. While the Town is not asking each proposer to provide a guaranteed bid at this time for the proposed designs, we are looking for expertise in understanding what it will cost to deliver a project of this scale. Prior to breaking ground, the Town understands that the numbers may fluctuate from what is stated in the propoasal. Proposers should base the work provided in this section on up-to-date cost per square foot figures from similar projects. Specify how much deviance from the projected costs is likely; in the event the Town awards the contract and looks to the team to deliver the project based on the information shown in the proposal. At time of building permit, the development team is expected to enter into a design-build contract, which will include a guaranteed maximum price. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 5 of 8 t Section 5. Project Budizet for the Park The development team will be working closely with the Town Landscape Architect, Todd Oppenheimer, to determine the park cost of construction. Proposers do not need to address this component in the proposal. Prior to entering into a design/build contract for all three parts of the development a financial proposal similar to section 4 will need to be supplied for the park component. The overall value for the housing and park construction will be evaluated subsequent to executing a contract. Section 6. References and Resumes A. List references from other clients for similar projects. B. Provide profiles of each of the team members who will be working on the project. C. List of subcontractors who will be working on the projects and their references. 5. Financing Alternatives, Real Estate Services, and Marketing A. Construction financing and permanent financing are the two areas of expertise which the Town is seeking. To make the project as affordable as possible, the Town will consider providing the construction financing. In the proposal, the development team should calculate the cost to the project under the scenarios of conventional financing as well as financing provided by the Town. The development team should have the expertise to secure construction financing, and take on the associated risk of carrying the project until the units can be sold to home-owners. If the alternative method is provided, the proposer should adjust the cost and fees accordingly, as the exposure and cost to the developer is limited. The Town of Vail will make payments for the park construction to the developer upon submittal and review of the monthly requests for payment. Retainage in the amount of 10% will be withheld. Expertise in providing permanent financing packages to the prospective purchasers is also an important part of the services the Town desires from the development team. Experience from the Vail Commons and Red Sandstone developments revealed that many buyers needed programs that catered to entry level buyers with limited resources. FNMA project approval proved to be a critical component of the sales package, as that availed buyers to a broader range of loans without having to pay additional points or choose loans at higher rates. The Town will consider other types of permanent loan packages which enable the target market of entry level buyers to close loans. These could include FNMA, FDMC, FHA, private portfolio placement, or internal placement within a mortgage company. B. The Town of Vail will provide all the necessary services to transfer the ownership of the constructed units to the future homeowners. There will be no commission paid to the developer for these services. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 6 of 8 r C. The buyers will be selected by the Town through a public lottery process. A list of back- up buyers will be established during the lottery process, in the event one of the selected buyers is unable to close on a unit. Because the projected sales prices are significantly below market price, it is anticipated that the project will attract buyers without significant marketing efforts. 6. Criteria for Evaluation Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: 30% Ability to bring a finished park and housing product on-line within budget. 20% Responsiveness of the proposal and coverage of all points listed in the RFP. 20% Quality of the proposed work, relative to the cost. 20% Track record of previous affordable housing developments, specifically showing that quality and economy were both achieved. 5% Organization of proposal. 5% Familiarity with the Town of Vail standards and review process. 7. Deadline, Contact and Schedule The deadline to submit proposals is 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 7, 1999. Provide six copies of the complete proposals to: Ms. Nina Timm Housing Coordinator Town of Vail, 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO, 81657 Fax: 970-479-2452 The contact for any questions is Nina Timm, who can be reached at 970-479-2144. The schedule for the RFP process is as follows: 1. Proposals Due April 7, 1999 2. Staff and Council analysis of proposals April 8 and 9 3. Reference Checks April 9 4. Interviews with finalists (if needed) April 12 5. Select development team April 13, with April 20 as a fall back Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 7 of 8 8. Other A. Site Visit Staff will be available at the Arosa-Garmisch site Tuesday March 30, 1999 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon to explain the site and program in greater detail to those individuals or teams who desire a greater understanding of the scope of the work. B. Fair Housing Act Standards Proposers should be aware of the requirements for accessibility, per the Fair Housing Act of 1988 (FHA) and its amendments. Determining which units must comply with all seven items and which units are exempt will be the responsibility of the development team. There are seven general areas of compliance: 1. Accessible entrances. 2. Accessible common areas, 3. Usable doors, 4. Accessible routes through units, 5. Light switches and other controls in accessible locations, 6. Reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars, and 7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms. C. Selection Authority The Town of Vail and any consultants it may retain will evaluate proposals. The Town will decide upon the selection of the team after the evaluation of the proposals (and interviews, if deemed necessary or desirable by the Town). The Town is not obligated to award the project if it decides, at its sole discretion, that the proposals do not meet the criteria, objectives and requirements for completing the project. D. Completed Drawing All work by the selected team will become the property of the Town of Vail at the completion of the design effort. E. Limitations and Award This RFP does not commit the Town of Vail to award or contract, nor pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals in anticipation of a contract. The Town of Vail reserves the right to accept or reject all or any submittal received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel all or part of the RFP. F. Equal Employment Opportunity The applicant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Town of Vail March 23 1999 RFP: West Vail Developments Page 8 of 8 h C l Lll.t,CC. VkIL VALLEY SUMMER VAIL BEAVER CREEK • AVON Vail Valley Marketing Board Public Relations Update March 18,1998 II. New York Re-cap III. LA Media Calls (March 22-23) IV. Clips Woman's Day - March issue Outside Family Vacations - Summer issue V. SATW Walk-through took place two weeks ago VI. Tips Sheet Mailed out next week Vail Valley Marketing Board Post Office Box 3007 • Vail, Colorado 81658 Phone 970-845-8525 • Fax 970-845-8430 www.vailvalleysummer.com yti V\1j~" AID. NTULEY SUMMER VAIL • BEAVER CREEK • AVON To: Beth Slifer, Paul Witt, Kelly Ladyga, Kristin Yantis From: Pat Peeples, Christy Cameron and Emily Jacob Re: New York Update Date: March 18, 1999 CC: Ross Boyle, Frank Johnson, Chris Jarnot Vail Valley Marketing Board Following is an overview of our New York media calls, which took place March 2-5, 1999. The strategy for the past few years has generally been the same, and has proven to be tremendously successful year after year. Every spring, we travel to New York to go where the media are located and to continually refine our contact base, pitch new story angles and generate new interest. We choose trendy, hip restaurants which proves to be key. This year one of our main focuses was the "children and family" angle, and we targeted many "new blood" contacts within this genre. This year, Beth Slifer, on behalf of the marketing board, Paul Witt, on behalf of Vail Resorts, Emily Jacob, on behalf of the VVTCB, and Christy Cameron and Pat Peeples, traveled to New York, representing the Marketing Board Media Contact Publication Interest/Story Angles 1. Amy Tardio, sr. Conde Nast Sports for Pitched family angle -always interested in new fitness editor Women fitness adventures as well ass a updates. 2. Jamie Marshall, sr. Bride's General summer update. Did great winter piece editor for Town & Count this year. Also freelances. 3. Tom Passavant, Diversion High-end specialty lifestyle publication going to editor doctors. Always interested in updates. 4. Wendy Naugle, Family Life Magazine is targeted at families with kids 3-12. senior editor Very interested in kids programs. Wendy is from Colorado and she edits the travel section at the beginning of the magazine. 5. Jerry Goodbody, Travel Holiday Visited Vail Valley last summer. Story coming managing editor out in upcoming issue. Currently looking for summer packages/deals. 6. Valerie Latona, health Harper's Bazaar Visited Vail Valley last summer. & fitness editor 7. Angela Matusik InStyle Looking for spa information and celebrity sightings. 8. Evelyn Kanter, Long-time ski writer. Writes for a variety of freelance publications. 9. David Dunbar, acting Mountain Sports & Summer issue just finalized and VV Summer editor in chief Living was included in a variety of sections. 10. Joshua David, Writes for Redbook & Always looking for budget travel freelance Bride's packages/deals. Focus on trips with and without kids. Currently looking for fall stuff. 11. Ellen Shapiro, Arthur Frommer's Always interested in deals - especially package associate editor Budget Travel pricing. Calendar items as well. Vail Valley Marketing Board Post Office Box 3007 • Vail, Colorado 81658 Phone 970-845-8525 • Fax 970-845-8430 www.vailvalleysummer.com 12. Lauren Bernstein, Writes fora variety of publications - focuses on freelance family travel. 13. Stacey Zable, senior Travel Agent Has visited Vail in the summer. editor 14. Janet Nelson, Golf writer for various pubs. Always interested freelance in golf in Vail - wants to try the Cordillera Vall Course. 15. Dimity McDowell, Sports Illustrated for First issue hits newsstands this month. assistant editor Women 16. David Masello, Writes for Travel Always looking for travel deals, new freelance Holiday activities/interest pieces. Would love to come to Vail in the summer. 17. Jessica Hartshorn, Parenting Coming to Colorado this summer - hopefully associate editor will be able to visit the Valley. Also writes for Modern Bride. 18. Delia Orlando, Recently left Travel Holiday to start freelancing. freelance Has never been to Vail 19. Lisa Gabor, senior InStyle Great contact for list of "new blood" writers. editor Launching new magazine next year. 20. Peter Schweitzer, CBS Long-time contact & good source at CBS. executive producer 21. Anne Fritz, travel Woman's Day Sent a reporter to Vail last summer - storyjust editor appeared in March issue. Coming to Vail last week of April for a spa story. 22. Shawn Dreisbach, Working Mother Wrote a winter piece in Vail two winters ago. assistant editor Alwa s interested in summer ideas. 23. Clint Brownfield, Writing for Woman's Day Southeast and doing freelance restaurant reviews. 24. Jordan Simon, Writes travel & restaurant review stories. freelance 25. Vivian Kramer CEO Traveler Looking for general Vail Valley information - Francher, editor as well as adventure travel. 26. Ed Francher, CEO Traveler Member of the 10th Mountain Division - loves publisher the area 27. Karen Bressler, Always looking for new summer stories. freelance 28. Elizabeth Garnsey, Travel & Leisure Published piece on Vail Valley Summer last assistant editor June. 29. Connie McCabe, Formerly with Saveur, now freelancing. freelance 30. Bob Regiani, Coming to Vail in April but interested in freelance summer product. 31. Joan Scobey, General travel writer - loves festivals. freelance 32. Janet Lee, travel Fitness Formerly with Women's Sports & Fitness in editor Boulder. Has been to Vail before on a fly fishing trip a few summers ago. The magazine is doing very well - just hit 500,000 circulation. 33. Nichole Dorsey, Fitness Has never been to Vail in the summer. Very fitness & outdoors adventurous and active - would like to try editor upper class rafting. 34. Elena Rover, senior Ladies Home Journal Loves Vail and attended the "Phat" fitness fain editor three summers ago. 35. Bruce Stroenthke, Writes for Ladies New freelancer - getting marred in June, so he freelance Home journal and is focusing on Bridal stories at the moment. Bride's 36. Terri Hardin, senior Successful Meetings Email or fax are the best ways to contact her. editor Great trade contact. 37. John Rolfe, senior SI for Kids Keep him updated. Appreciated the visit and editor press kit. Phone Calls/Contacts: Sally Brady, GQ 880-6648 Beth Livermore, freelance Lisa Lee Freeman, Working Woman 445-6240 Mark Orwell, Travel & Leisure 382-5719 Eileen Ognitz, NY Times Syndicate Joanne Chen, Vogue 880-7874 Monica Willis, Country Living 649-3517 Leslie Martin, Healthy Living 495-0336 Wendy Israel, Family Life 767-4910 Lauren Purcell, Mademoiselle 880-8609 Sarah Braley, Meetings & Conventions 902-7274 Beth Howard, freelance 647-9568 Rachel Grummond, New Woman 573-0256 Jon Gluck, Men's Journal 484-3493 Mark Adams, GQ 880-8800 Til r 7 m j • S Kik mow- 406- MIA, lick elk F 4'~ it J `,+t+r. F-r•~<~s_\~. i 'A 1 v + at C l ii v ~ ~ i ~r ~ ~ ~ I /"t c i r,_. _ i•, S Zvi- `3 "e f -_J C& w 5 , f JAW .`.,WAXS TO f f. hp. 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Call 808-329-3.309 0U7SID'c A`.I._: .ACA`;G\ Gi:,.._ . ~a !v K' SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS ' NEW YORK, NY MONTHLY 75,000 :f FEBRUARY 1999 /P L I" Ichough Vail and Beare- Creek are progress. Outside the sound of children's There is precious little rime for leisure or.i- a = cr.ut s' drive apart- tau,_,firer in a near.: meadow and the gur- ac:iviries during the wor.:sheo, with meet- Aa:-, _ :,:-,coned :n the sale Gore Creek oftcr an tnc:rely different ings heid all day ever: day, but the setting breatin-the ,vo resom over uistincriv ciir- kind orsucoorz. itself provides moments of respire for the , 100 young clinical researchers. 40 faculn. ierent .:ter:ences. with a b!_sr::no r is iusr rhls cembcnanon that con- 1 _'Swiss-sivle vuiag_ o: qualn: shops ane :o c.:ok a workshop and their families. -It may be only ~a restaurants, stretches along Interstate on cancer research methods at Vail Cascade moment spent sitting under a pine tree at ^0 at the edge of Gore Creek and nor the pas: t•.vo summers-and re-book it the lunch break or a short hike up the Vail mountain. The smaller vii- for each ..ear chwmzh 2001. "At Vail, our mountain, but opportunities for regenera- of Beaver Creek is tucked raculn, and snide. at; are isolated from the tion are close at hand. "There are generally _ away in the back of a box academic grind and their demanding a couple of evenings where, if they are far canyon at :ne end of a read duties." says B1113zn n, director of adminis- enough along on their projects, students chat winds past golf courses and cracion for the American association for and fatuity go into Vail village for dinner," :arse private homes, giving the Cancer Research, which co-sponsors the explains Blistein. "One of the nice things resort area a distinct county; club feel. meeting with the American Society of about Vail Cascade is that, because its Clinical Oncology. "They are recharged by located on the edge ofVail Village, you are On the Scene the atmosphere of Vail, by being away from close enough to enjoy the evening there, Inside the conference center at Vail Cascade the phone ringing every few minutes, and bur far enough away to have some quiet. Hotel & Club the world feels a million by having the opportunity to do something The hotel runs a shuttle into the center of miles away. Here, quiet efficiency and high that really makes a difference with this the village or you can scroll along the river, tech f cilires support any meering in research workshop." which is just outside the back door. It's a nice walk after a day of meetings." On A Mountain Top In a mountain meadow a few miles away I ?q,s~;, e = on a sunny September day, a group of Conaco, Inc. executives play golf with : some of their top sales people and major clients from around the united States. - Golf is just one element of success for the three-day meeting at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. "It's a first-class prop- erry with great food and two fantastic ® golf courses, which is important for this group," says George Heflin, national ;E account manager for Conaco. "Bur the nice thing about Cordillera is that, even - if you aren't into golf, there is a lot co do. + You can horseback ride, go fishing, or cry 1_ out the spa." In fact, says Heflin, he was a bit sur- prised at how popular the spa turned our A to be. "Only two of our 27 participants were ladies, but there were about a dozen good old boys hanging our in the spa. I guess after a day walking along the golf t course it, the mountains, they were ready for something to take the kinks our." The program element that most impressed those attending, says Heflin, was 16 SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS http://www.successmtgs.com vzuarl r s 26,000 SQUARE FEET _/M EETING SPACE I AT 8,300 / / [evel a 'vintners Dinner a[ P:casso's, the resorts On the Grcoevine main ;on or.-h, ile ics;:iar. :enrarive.rom Caiirornia vineyard [aikin f;ge ac Beaver Creel: iust over a year aso. „cou[ :he tint- points or wine," recoils the uscale retreat-;n'le resort has nloveu "As each course lxaS se: e Sn.- our 01, '~s the shadow or oi, sister Vaii and s - she ilac .acsc: he so-chic now =firmly esrabiisheC Js a sCand=:iiGnC 'Wine [o ao wlrn [ha[ co Gr Se. _%ur ^eral QCS^a•.:iCiOn 'or mee^n and inlea t!`:C managC, goes :rom _ :c .vi moron `-:••"s: - - rs. i he Pu:i-il1"e serc:ng of urooe each : c:.r )n aeon and tie .vas Beane: Creek ,tZe 1•:orks well tor duty impressed, .vilic-I iavs a for ror the orou s of ar , ou: ' .0 with J ener.i ses .ualm: or :he ,:e sions in the new 530-seat Vilar Centec for Vail Village in winter has the charm ant atmcsohere of cn Aloine ski resort. y i L.L r 16' ' CASCADE / • Ho I 1 , 04T. W 06.0 •^r - 1 7MIM ; 17 wr, fig Summer revelers in Vail gather beneath the clock tower and line the streets b enjoy one cf the village's frequent parades. periormin_ arts. breakout sessions in near- by hose, and _orferenc: rrcr mee space. any sire. r:g a con:moa;u:ors surrounding hotels and condominiums. Nleering air -S can euih" walk rorh r." their rooms to man. new shoos anu rest;rt- e' _ rams. meeting sessions, arid - en'n: events. T:h Es Svntrp, of atmosphere anti aCil- _ t :rtes has mace COr some mag:Cal events. 7t. ~I 11:11)tIl ne re:e.^.t `:oup began. ,heir % into- -theme party with cockratls to a rr.ee,;n2 - room at the ItaZz Regenc•,: which had 1 3 been CCInsr0C;11ed into the "FCOZen RetrO 4 Loung-e.- Lane;. attendants dressed in penguin costumes escorted the orouo to y; the Leon & Debra Black Family Ice Are- na (at the top of the Vilar Center) for a - } private ice show. featuring forme- Olympians as «ell as the talents of the ' village kids' skating club. Local Expert :y Y'OU can, rio a "ail program %vichour a D„ST'NATION SE P,%-1C--S healthy dose of the ouc tors. aceordmg to " .Michelle Barc!a,.'. director of product mar- T,+Roefrv_tifoun:ain:?:dxrity keting for Destination Services of Col- Exhilarating The Vigil-based destinarion manage- Exhilarating...Refreshinc...Simply Sonnenalp Resort merit company runs programs throughout awesome! Colorado is one of the most exciting destinations around. Va the scare, and Barclay observes char success 1 ~ . And Destination Services of Col- ful meerings here ir.c.,d: what : c._r'aoout orado, Inc. (DSC), Colorado's pre- Meet in Sonnenalp style and Colorado-che mountain scenery and miere full-ser/ice DMC, can help enjoy the finest in elegance, recreation-In creative ways. "There are your group experience it all! From comfort, and service in the heart completely different offerings summer and theme parties, transportation and of Vail Village. Nine meeting winter, but great ways to use the strengths recreation to staffing, specialty tours, rooms offer over 7,000 sq. ft. of and site selection. CSC is the Rocky flexible meeting space for groups of each season.' she says. Mountain Authority serving: of up to 250 people. Personal Destination Services of Colorado wori S A Vail / Beaver Creek arrangements and attention to with local ranchers to customize [eam- A Colorado Springs detail are provided by your indi building events, many of them "w"ith a A Breckenridge / Keystone vidual group sales specialist. theme that segues into an evening parr.-. Aspen / Snowmass Three restaurants, 150 spacious Hens a look at some highlights: A Telluride guest- rooms and suites, a world- Chili Cookoff-Each team is giyen Denver class spa, and our very own golf b A Durango course guarantee your success. cooking equipment and chef's hays/ apro•.vir co nora - oho. then A Steamboat Springs Call 1000)65A-8312 or (970)476- . . Call (800)372-7686 or e-mail: 5656; fax: (970)476-8066; allowed co choose the ingredients chev info@dmeeolorado.eom e-mail: sonnenalp@vaii.net want to create their chili. ;U participants Visit us at www.dmccolorado.com Website: www.vail.net/sonnenalp play ranch games such as relay races -i^i!-• the pots are simmering, then chev ear the 18 S;;CCESSFUL ME_'INGS h.ttp://www.successmtgs.com ci)iii bw a bonfire as .1 cowbo\' tells stories above Beaver Creek village to the rustic but ski-biking (an ewcning mountain :ou; on of the cari\' \ ~"est. elegant Beanos Cabin. Fed fill. a bearded a bicycle with skis, for which each rider ? Horse-uu,iciin~ :ach tear:: s gi\rn the mounrain man with a b::r: , c.,, _rcer Ine wcars a helmet ourfirred with ;t i>htl. same kind of \wnod. tools, and crircria rn group before dinner and/or a cov:no~: sto- A Spruce Saddle, which can accomnu)- build a '.woodc . horse. then ;liked co race -yeller can gari:er the group ar:;und a bon- dare groups of up to 500 people indoors „round r dirt trail pulling their creation. nre arrer dinner for vales of rice Colorado and outside on multi-ie\ei decks, is a pop- Iu,:_:n, abase- not niv on meeun" the Mountains. C;n ups or up o 150 can fbe ular spot for theme parties: Two :as'orites ape'Zinc:uions. but on the creauvinV of accommodated )r dinner. are an ,-alpine Festival. with :i rradirion;ti names and decoration. The event can end G.,-,c Crers Cluo. a ,racrtrl: loC,_'. German buffer. Bavarian entertainers, and \wich an cwcnin event like a barbecue on toP of baii :N4ouncain, can hosr a festivities chat include learning the polka: u::dcr the scars. lessons, or gourmet \wesrcrn six-course meal for up and an Old West evening, which includes even a sit-ciowwn .:,inner in the old barn. ro iii) people. Groups iliac buw out he dressing up in Old %Vtsc duds for a sepia- A Scavengaer Hunts are guaranteed to `acilirw can dine on the upper level and cone photograph souvenir and a mock immerse groups in the beaurv or Colorado use the lower itvei for a dance floor. ambush by bandits. at am season. During "Capture The =hag Groups meeting here in winter have each ream is given a river rrc (and iver discovered several waves to use Adventure New For Groups guide;. %vaccr;)roof cameras, and a list or Ridge at Eagles Wiest at the cop or tike A Vail Resorts has creaced a group and clues. Their assignment. to go down the gondola. Thev can buw our all of the corporate services department with experi- river and retrieve colored flags along the sports and dining venues or block out enced managers at each of its four resorts shore. Extra points are given for doing one for an event. They can choose from (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and thins picking up trash along the the ice skaring rink. the tubing hill, and Kevsrone). The department functions as a wav. OM a -tp or snowmobile scavenger hunt, each ream is given Polaroid cameras ant clues and sent uur across the bac ® • &...,B0ARDR00M_ -au.cr.'. a; the end of the da,.'. the:: return and t& room is on us. M, c rnpriFe dinner ac a ranch and an ;t'.\;I r~.S DrCJCaC;.CIO Ii. Book / days or wore A iWounwin :Wan Oly/npics--Dcstin.uion with at least 020people at The SCr1'ICeS cllSCOmIZCS this fear-round event Lodge / rooms are on us! according to season and n'pe of group. For instance, in winter there. might be it snow We've created a , . to culpt; re competition in which teams vie celebrate the change ofseasolls. 0 co creare'che best compam' logo in"the a, ;n Between A ' October -Noveniber 24, when , sno The winter version aiso includes t book days or more, activities such as snowshoe reiaw races. an you wiffi -eceive your guest at roonis inner pull. and euriin!4. Summer no events include a cow pie toss, mechanical / know the / calf roping, and saddle relays in which each fabulous , eccable participant must run while wearing a sad- service. Tljer,?s no better tinte to see dle and bridle. our new 6, 000 squarefeet / The ineeting space at the newly renovated Lodge at Vail Roaming ~ • bail and Beaver Creek's lofty mountains offer more than daytime recreation. They offer an ideal setting for theme events built details arou^-' am:thin,, from the Wild West to 1 ;~231-0136 chc Swiss Alps co '.winter sports. Here are a o geatvail.conz few favorites:. / / COLORADO AT ITS PEAK- A A horseback ride or horse-drawn wagon - thelodgei@@vail.net (or sleigh) ride through the mountains 19 .roue, _an .,.so !i Res,..s Disco.- enter The Vilff C 6 the AM now into its second sectsm, hm made it possWe to Pei mcal 1!rec:or J.- .ale[-, all \esor-- ~C$aI? OCCe:,n- NIg^.r Vision a::. aC':CnrllCe '.CniC.. .ak2s a g:OUD .:Uw , ':tie - - w n!°_ i, using -he ,~'i +~'°4 ~C-a'~ `r'~`'~. e%vest -ecnnc:gig' ...:'.1z_.^,i >Oc.. -I j~~ •~s, a .Y i0 naC. passe^2_rs^to :e° roc-urnai an!- mars and run -apics in me dari<, i9s r;; ~ v .4 A Steve Tones Scabies. iocated on Beav Creek mountain. ; begun or=ering a S7 . -vagon ride ter -,nose who don't want to ride a horse but stiil want the western adventure. Beginning at 10 a.m., the excursion takes the group through Fields of wildflowers and along aspen-lined trails :o a sign-counrr•: lake for lunch. Last September the ?i-room Embassy Suites Resort Beav-r Creel: Lodge o02ned 7.- !'leachers. a prime rib, steal-,, and searoou i - -tL=mil 4• i reSi:l Ll:unC. A The _ t)-room -%-arr z. z?-icy Bea%eC 1 . • 1 , , 1 I Creek Resort added Spa o its nan1C i I with me c:or?pl2:ion of a S-.- miiho:-. MEETINGS expansion or its spa fac:hries to _'0,000 i square feet and the addition of the larest i treatments. Several :usiomized programs. 800 FEETt' - from expert tai's on stress management ! o individualized training V - - - - - - `ir . , programs and SDOUSe S_Ca slavS, are aValiabif iOf groups. A The exclusive Lodz: at Vail is now open year round and _ctiveiv pursuing - shoulder season meeting business.."rter r <s are • Y an expansion L?st sprit:_- in2 grope:rv t now has guesr rooms and 4- suices .may alor.o .yitn the 6.000-square-foot Inter- national Ballroom. now the largest ball- I:ul Be,zvel• C leek Re.)Ort Proper•tie,, Inc. feature. nreetinq ,:truce fur group,: /iunr room in Vail Village general sessions of it) to ?54 gannet ezztercizy ourounded by ,zrr abundance o% year- round ac•tiritia . ' up to 400). Let cr. boot vnea• nest gatheriay • 1-80045,94-242 • Fac•,41nice 97t)445-620 A Sonnena p Resort of V.1-ii ooened its j redesigned lei Q ~eQUBZ r~le Deccmber with several privareiv owned 20 4: Tom' yak. _ •I club units and 2~ horei rooms. A The 279-room `tali Cascade Hefei 31 ~ C:ub nas ;usr begur, a rive-'ear ;ion renovation. Tix =irsc phase. comeier-~~QAs ed in ianuar.'. included the redccoration Iii 4 s?il or 149 ,uesc rooms, hail corridors. two ¦to 1a1 0 .nce re, arc :..n ;ion so,ce ,n a mountain ! t c" do i. F7 iilfy Fc:05 it- -,L-- . Valle: has a solid selection bF meet- Embassy Suites ink hoceis and resorts to suit e;er•.',ning Hyatt Regency Resor}t from beard meerings and retreats to Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Lodge h(,n-tech seminars and conventions. Non-hotel facilities in Vaii include the The ski-in/ski-out Hyatt Regency This luxurious and spacious x,;00-seat Dobse: Arena and the -ors: Beaver Creek Resort & Spa in the all-suite hotel located in Beaver a.m )hicheater, which has outdoor seat- Vail Valley has 276 guests i-om§ Creek Village at slopeside and 23,000 sq. ft. of conference features 80 one-, two- and in rot up to X00: and in Bearer Crec space. Amenities include the newly three-bedroom suites with the 530-seat Vilar Center and the Vil- expanded 20.000-sq.-ft Allegria spa, fireplaces and dataport tele- L,_e Half G>nFcrcnce Center. uc has outdccr whirccels, indecr/ outdoor phones; 5,000 sq. ft. of confer- n: ne tee n rooms, the larlzesc seatin, pool, and mcre. Golf (with guaran- ence and catering facilities for i .'0 i ChC1Cer-safe. teed tee times for Hyatt guests), up to 140 attendees; health mountain biking, horseback riding, club, heated indoor/outdoor and whitewater rafting are available pool, and ski-in access; Fietch- tess in summer. The Fat;na is just one cf ers steak and seafood restau- ad '•:`aile:v is a Cwo-:,our drive From :men- several fine dining options. - ~ ~entan~ brez.kfast ver Intl .-Airport, Ea iCiFail Airport s For group information, call and cocktails, and concierge. miles away. (970)949-1234. Call (970)845-9800. 3000~SSFt;L ',~E~INGS 21 http://www.succL-ssmtgs.com LEIISLL ' &ARTS _ Big D's Excellent Orchestra the orchestra','tudience is vounger than in Thieleman. who somenmes conuuc s in By B•11ZR`"MURE LA KE\CE $ : LERER other prominent musical centers, with a Fouston, even as ggnest conductors. preponderance of 0- and 40-somethings in Dallas opted for the obtainable. New Dallas the mix, York-born Andrew Litton succeeded the in a city best known for :ts football team Part of the orchestra's community ap- late Eduardo Mata in 1993. Mr. Litton, 39, and their cheereaders. a presidential as Deal is its home since 1989, the Morton ltey formerly music director of the sassination and J.R. Ewing's dvsfunc- erson Symphony Center, a gem of a concert Bournemouth Sy? .phi .-vin En-land, is far tional clan, who would believe that the Dal- hall designed by 1.14. Pei and acoustician better known in 3urope than in America. ias Symphony Orchestra would play a star- Russell Johnson in the center of the city's But despite his biand. boyish appearance ring role in local life'? And at a time when burgeoning Ar?S District. Mr. 'vleverson. and penchant for springing into the air many American orchestras are facing eco- former administrative president of Perot while conducting, his musicmaking has the m'mic woes and shrinking audiences, the Systems Dallas. is not only a member of the spark of t: ue distinction. More important, Dallas Symphony is flying high. With an orchestra's executive board, but sings in he has succeeded not only in involving him annual budget of around S20 million. and the Dallas Symphony Chorus. self and his young family in the Dallas an average 957, to 98S7,, sales for its sub- It was Ross Perot himself who, in 1984. community, but in raising the Dallas Sym- scription concerts. the orchestra hasn't put up S10 million to guarantee that the phony's performance level and broadening had a deficit in 25 years, according to its new hall would meet lylessrs. Pei's and its repertoire. president, Eugene Bonelli. Johnson's own standards (and who asked Mata had kept a tiQt rein over the way Actually. since its inception in 1900, the that the hall be named after his associate his musicians played ?ve:v note, and had and pai). Other alt-edge supporters in- created a stick ensemble often criticized elude Neiman-Marcus doyen Stanley Mar- for lack of depth and character. Mr. Litton AMU S1C cus. real-estate deveioper Raymond prefers a much warmer sound and a more usher, whose shopping malls are embell- emotional performance style, while en- ished with works from his renowned collec- couraging greater individuality from each tion of 20th-centur: sculpture, and Linda player. Rather- than dictate, he says that and .14itch Hart-she's the CEO of Hart he encourages the musicians to respond to Eallas Symphony Orchestra Group and chairman of the orchestra's the notes on the page. "I'm always telling board; he is a co-founder of both EDS and the players to throw themselves into the orchestra has folded three times, most re- Home Depot. music, fly with it. Afterward I can make cently in 1974. But it was revived each time But money alone doesn't make an or- adjustments. That's what makes a unique because enough people in Dallas were con- chestra. Its standing is also closely tied to orchestral sound, rather than a carbon vinced that their city needed it. Still, its conductor-how he makes the musi- copy of something else." there's no free lunch, and the orchestra cians play and 'now he relates to his audi- Mr. Litton has also been able to attract continually must earn the confidence of its ence. Dallas showed spunk by searching major guest soloists such as pianists Andre hard-boiled business supporters. for a conductor who would agree to live Watts and Stephen Hough, violinist Joshua Mr. Bonelli, formerly dean of the Mead- there full time. instead of shuttling among Bell and cellist vfstislav Rostropovich, ows School of the Arts at Dallas's Southern several orchestral "homes." Since Dallas who. as music director of the National Methodist University, observes that the is still perceived as being outside the main Symphony in Washington D.C., gave Mr. city is relatively young and has attracted conducting circuit, members of the glam- Litton his start by making him his assis- its population from all over the country our pack like Los Angeles's Esa-Pekka Sa- tant conductor. during the past 50 years. Classical music lonen, and jetsetters Sir Simon Rattle and with his own affinity for composers isn't always the first thing on their minds. Franz Welser-Most were out of the ques- ranging from Tchaikovsky, Strauss and "So we made education a top priority-not tion. Indeed Mr: Bonelli acknowledges that :Mahler to Elgar, Shostakovich and Gersh- just of youth, but of present audiences," he he has been unable to lure big names such win. Mr. Litton has vigorously pursued the says, noting that demographics show that as Mr. Rattle or the hot young Christian orchestra's educational mandate, most no- nags WALL STREET JOURNAL (EASTERN EDITION) NEW YORK, NY THURSDAY 775,153 FEB 4 1999 BUf ELL e w 472 8D C. Z111 9.n table with a Leonard Bernsteinesque se- ries of family concerts, called "Amazing Music," that is currently being televised by various PBS stations. He is also intent on bringing new music to his audience, and doing so painlessly. To further this, New Yorker Lowell Lieberman was recently named composer-in-residence. Mr. Lieberman, whose 1996 opera "The Pic-- °e of Dorian Gray" receives its Amer- ican premiere next month in Minneapolis. has been gaining recognition for the broad appeal of his piano and orchestral works. "He writes the kind of music that I like, and that our audience will like," says Mr. Lit- ton. "And he can also identify other com- WALL STREET posers whose work will help new music to EA$ JOURNAL be accepted here." TERN EDITIpN To make it in Dallas, however, Mr. Lit ton has shrewdly sought to build a reputa- tion out of town, in the ratifying but com rhUR NEW petitive world of classical music outside SDAY 775,153 ~II'IIII IIIIIIII~IIIIIIIIIIII'I~~IIIfIIIIIIfIIIIIIII i Texas. led the DSO a European tour in FEB 4 1999 1997, racking up glowing reviews from Am- sterdam to Zurich. The orchestra will also be in residence next summer at the Bravo! ~l-~ Z [E Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival. And it e, 72 now makes regular visits to New York. 71 Mr. Litton and his orchestra and chorus 9D fairly shook the walls of Carnegie Hall re- cently in a brilliant account of Sir William Walton's clangorous "Belshazzar's Feast." Determined to strut their stuff, they went out on a limb, opening w nth Elgar's Intro- duction and Allegro for Strings that left no doubt about the plangent tone and spot-on intonation of the DSO's string section. De- bussy's "La Mer" then gave the woodwinds and brasses ample opportunity to display their own polish in overlapping waves of subtle color. Mr. Litton recorded "Belshazzar's Feast" with Bournemouth, and won a Grammy. He and Dallas have since made noteworthy recordings for the Delos label, often mixing the very familiar with the ar- cane. For instance, their recent "Copland Profile" features the well known "Red Pony" and "Music for the Theatre," as well as a majestic performance of the rarely performed Organ Symphony that show- casas the Meverson's splendid organ. The orchestra's recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection") was recorded live this past September, and has just been released. From the shattering vi- olence of the. opening movement to the choral finale that seems to fling wide the Pearly Gates, it is a deeply moving inter- pretation with a.persuasive sense of archi- tecture. And in the melting loveliness of the brief andante moderato Mr. Litton's pronounced flexibility of tempo and his rhetorical phrasing evoke the work of good oic o6;s like Fiewdngler and Leopold Stokowski. As the Dallas Sym- . phony prepares to celebrate its centenary next year, recordings like these prove it. worthy not just of the eyes of Texas, but of the rest of the world. ~ ! it !i 1 1 wl. ( 1 !I li ! ! EXECUTIVE L GOLFER I3YINE, CA SI-MONTHLY 105,000 Premier FEB-MAR 1999 I Iiliiil ilill 111 11111 ilii'l illll 11111 hill lliill 11111 lll'lli B?RRE_ _ 'S •~s25 cc Mountain G old - - . COMM-L11-111V Located ha - The Hio7h Alpine Reaches Of The Vail Valley With Three Golf Courses and World- Class Amenities Cordillera Edwards, Colorado:. In the movie Field of Dreams, 't Iowa farmer Rav Kinsella (played 'ov Kevin Kostner) heard the words, "Build it and then will 1 come." As evidenced by the unbridled success of moun- tain ommunities in the Vail Valley, people are coming to this region of Coiorado like a gallery drawn to Tiger 6Voods. ;considered by some to be America's premier moun- ®+I tain golf community Cordillera represents one of the f most notable success stories in the Rockv Mountain west. I wondered what makes this part of Colorado a pre- mier Golf community area of the real estate world, so I ' sue= :err; cnj:e, .=res;~ e:.c of Cordillera and a noted authority in recreational real estate development, to share his thoughts, and he said, "It is important to under- stand and embrace the entirety of the mour,tair, living 36 EXECUTIVE GOLFER t experience. Certainly golf plays a large role in attracting interest of prospective home and homesite buyers who people, but you need to understand that many of these are looking for more in a community. communities are much more than just golf. "Also, a community must do a goad job of providing "Cordillera homeowners and resort guests are drawn a well-rounded familv environment. Sure, we have here by their love for the outdoors. An active, four-sea- empty nesters, but we also have a lot of families, so we've son lifestvle is essential to them and we knew we had to created unique gathering places and activities for them." offer that. I believe that to be true of most Vail_ Valley "Beyond the amenities," I asked, "what else would communities," he said. you tell them to consider?" "Again, I think you have to (Top opposite page) The loth hole at the Valley Course look at. why people.come to the , designed by Tom Fazio, pro- mountains- in the first place. vides breathtaking views of Colorado is perceived as a magi- the surrounding mountain cal place with towering snow- ranges. (Bottom opposite capped mountains, fresh air and page) The Lodge at panoramic views that have the Cordillera, defined by its illusion of going on forever. European architecture, over- "After five minutes in the Vail looking Vail Valley and the Valley, that perception quickly Sawatch ,Mountains. (Right) turns to reality - and that is Cordillera is comprised of The Divide, The Ranch, _ especially true in our communi- Cordillera Valle' Club, and ty. Honestly, when you step out- The Summit, four communi- side onto the patio of The Lodge ties that are defined by a and Spa, or the patio at The wide range ofa graphy and Timber Hearth Grille at The elevation changes. Within Mountain Course, or the patio of each community are neigh- Chaparral Steakhouse at The borhoods that feature arcni- Valley Club, it is as if you are tectural similarities, but each homeowner is allowed to buv ' stepping into a postcard." or build residences that Tour most of the upscale com- retlect their personality. munities in the Vail Valley and you'll see that they feature spe- cial attributes. These might "so, in addition to golf, what various activities should include ski-in/ski-out access, rolling meadows filled people be looking at when they are considering the with sagebrush, large stands of mature spruce trees and mountain lifestvle?" aspen, and incredible plateaus, each framed with moun- "Anyone wlho has frequented the Vail Valley knows tain ranges like the Gore Range, New York Mountain, the that there is a wealth of things to do all year round. Sawatch Range, and Webbe Peak. Besides golf," said Engle, "Colorado has horseback rid- "Cordillera is comprised of The Divide, The Ranch, in-, tennis, swimming, mountain biking, fly-fishing and Cordillera Valley Club, and The Summit, four communi- hiking. At Cordillera, many of these activities are avail- ties that are defined by a wide range of geography and able on premise. elevation changes. "In winter, people can enjoy skiing and snowboard- "The Divide features accentuated peaks and deep val- ing at Vail and Beaver Creek, as well as snowshoeing and legs, The Ranch has rolling meadows and gentle ridges, cross-country skiing." Cordillera Valley Club enjoys a high mountain desert "What other components have been key to the success landscape, and The Summit showcases 360-degree views of these communities?" of the Rocky Mountains. Within each community are "I can't emphasize enough the significance of being neighborhoods that feature architectural similarities, but able to deliver a broad range of amenities to homeowners. allow homeowners to buy or build residences that reflect Here, while we give credit to our award-winning cours- their personality," said Engle. 0 es for getting the attention, golfers kno%v twat Tl- Lodge and Spa and our four restaurants have heipe:i pu us on the c,,,• --'1 nut and ,nrtil the postage prepaid map because of their high level of service and luxury. 1,2 and 29, or please phone (800) 6' 24-0632, "Communities that have these kinds of world-class or write Cordillera, P O. Box 988; Edwards, Colorado 81.632. amenities can expect to do a better job of attracting the (golf communities-contimred) %1 EXECUTIVE GOLFER 37 New Yorx. NY ' Circ- 53,503 Weekly DECEMBER 7, 1998 Bacons 12 , 72~ - (S Rustic Retreat C and can accommodate 40 s.:esis for confer- ' ~orcillera Lode and Spa offers a scenic Rockv -z-ices. 50 banquet-style. SO eater-stvie and - - i00 for receptions. Tire !argest is the Mates Room which, at 1.7565 square feet. can aan- NNIountain backdrop for corporate meetinors dle 50 for conferences. 65 classroom-svvle.30 for banquets. 100 theater-style and 120 for receptions. The property also By Tom Dw-:er has a full 'ire of audio-visual - ' ' -a od,e and S.pa n Ld- equipment. wards. Colo., is marketing itself as Savs Jenn:ter Nobie. ti- the perfect setting for board meet- rector-sales: -Nord of mouth is a big factor m getting 'ousi- ings and corporate retreats. Acc rd-+ ing to Cary Bre IL vice president-club ccer- ness. Peoeie came and stay ations: "Cordillera offer a anicue e.• per- here and then tell someone ieace for corporate visitors. Not only will _ else about Cordillera. We their meetine and conference needs be met also have great repeat rpo- in every way, but add the spa experience, rate business because the top-notch restaurants. surrounding Rockv businessperson gets a chance 'Mountain beauty and world-class golf to get out of their normal ea- courses, and they will have themselves a re- vironment and partake in ex- laxing, rejuvenating business trip." periences that draw :hem Perched at 8.000 feet in the Rock v Moun- closer to their feklow employ- [ains, about a 75-minute drive from Vail, the ding are available in the win- Cordiilera can ees. Corporate retreats are elegant Cordillera offers outstanding service ter. There is also a rich wildlife accommodate up to very popular. Gzrt.^g out-ide and fulfills the needs of the most discerning at Cordillera: in the past busi- 120 in its unique and --moving t -:fury :s executives. The owner. Felix Posen, pur- ness meetings have been inter- meeting rooms. 7h °reer o: - chased the 6.500-acre procerty 10 years ago ruoted so attendees could T:ze Cordiirdiiera staff goes with the intention of building a house where watch a passing mountain lion. eik or bear. out of its way to ^ies<e and ^zrrer ~*curs- his friends could visit to enjoy the serenity AS for accommodations, Cordillera has whether that means private .vine-tastings in and beauty of the area. But the property be- -6 guest rooms and suites. The rooms are the wine cellar. guided ekes into the s and so popular that todav Cordillera draws fairly spaciouLs, with such comforts as 24-hour rounding mountains or haVLn_ the conlr- guess and executives from Fortune 500 com- room service, heated towels, fresh fruit, once and catering depa=ems work hand- ganies around the world spring water and turndown service. The en- in-hand to create unique evens. Pampering Amenities. Cordillera offers a Lire lodge is tastefully furnished with an- In the winter corporate coups can 3y di- dazzling assortment of amenities. One of its tiques, paintings and lithographs. rectly to the VaillEagie County Aircort. a four restaurants, Picasso. was rated number The resort also features private homes half-hour drive from the resort. During the two in the U.S. by the Conde Nast Traveler with panoramic mountain views that can be rest of the year. clients fly into Deaver, a Readers Poll. The publication also named rented by business groups desiring additional two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cordillera. the. resort's spa as one of the top 10 in the privacy. The homes are within the Cordillera Free shuttle service is available. rAi country. It oce:-s massages: aromatherapy, gated community and are connect- skin treatments and an indoor lap pool. ed to the lodge by a free 244hour Sri_ Cordillera also has three goif courses. shuttle service. The 18-hole mountain course was designed Jud Hawk, general manager. by Hale Irwin and was the site of the Shell says 65 percent of the resort's guests Classic last vear, the two other courses were are vacationers. while SS percent Cordillera Lode designed by Tom Fazio and Dave Pelz. are bluffness traveler. '`We like to Cordillera has won numerous awards for its keep the size of business groups and Spa courses, including Golf Magazine's Silver fairly small in order to give them the Medal Resort Award. American Express best service possible," he says. "The recognized Cordillera as having one of the bulk of our meetings are boards of Address: 22054 Cordillera Way, P.O. finest golf resorts in North America. For cor- directors, corporate retreats, strate- Box 1110, Edwards, Coio. 81632 poste travelers who enjoy golfing the resort gip-thinking meetings and some n- - 4 50 -ov:des to best of both worids.. centive programs. The av. -'c The resort's two busiest seasons are sum- group size is ~C." . ar.;:ye : 1 and 120 ~ - guests me'r and winter. In the strnuner guests can The lodge has three conference dati ng between .c dillera-vaii.com enjoy golf, tennis, mountain biking, horse- rooms. The 550-square-foot Dail Web site: w back riding, hot-air ballooning, white-water Room can handle up to 14 guests. Contact: 8000--877877- -3529 rafting and fly-fishing Downhill and cross- ideally as a boardroom The Miro countrv skiing, snow-shoeing and dogsled- Room measuies 1,080 square feet nFr-FaRFR .1998 Resort course PAR EUELLANCE MAGAL WEST ALLIS, WI The Club at Cordillera 5-TIMES/YEAR 20,OC DECEMBER 1998 Valley Course ~_ELLE:s -4758 e..e.. s: 0101 Legends Drive P.O. Box 1110 __;words, CO 81623 970 92b 5950 PGA Golf Professional: Pent Tofferi hunting, plus downhill and cross country skiing are all available within a stone's throw of .I-70: Course SUDefintendents: Tim Toogen and Scori Todd Each vear golf becomes more of a drawing power for the area. In our 3rd issue of 1996, PAR Excellance magazine reviewed the Club at Cordillera, which was part of the Lodge very flatlander from the `Midwest knows something & Spa at Cordillera. E about Colorado. Skiing in the winter. Unmatched The layout, a Hale Irwin-designed tract, offers demanding vacation /recreational opportunities in the summer. golf holes and breathtaking scenery to all who challenge it. Numerous majestic mountains that reach over 14,000 Measuring 7,444 yds. the layout displays ample length. The ft. above sea level-in fact the state has 53 peaks course, which sits at an elevation of 8,200 ft., plays slightly above 14,000 ft. easier than the scorecard indicates as the ball carries well in About 100 miles due west of Denver, on 1-70, is the world- the rare air. The tract's name was recently changed to the renown ski area of Vail. The drive on this modern, multi-lane 'Mountain Course with good reason as a sister course has freeway is spectacular. One climbs .from Denver's 5,280 ft. joined the Lodge bt Spa at Cordillera's operation. above sea level through the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel, The Valley Course, which opened for play in the summer negotiates the 10,666 ft. Vail Pass and then descends into of 1997, is a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole layout that traverses east/west running Vail Valley and an elevation of 7,500 ft. the valley floor. Todav's Vail Vallev is a year-round community which Cordillera also unveiled a Dave Peltz Short Course during .supports nearly every form of outdoor activitv.'iountain that same summer. hiking, valley hiking, fly fishing, whitewater river running, PE:ltz,golf's best-known short game guru, hasdesigned nin( mountain driving, exploration of ghost towns, picnic areas, holes that are sure to improve any golfer's short game THE VALLEY COURSE (FCREGRCUND) RESTS IN VAIL VALLEY AND 15 OVERLOOKED - ` BY CORDILLE3A'5 LODGE, THE FELTZ SHORT COURSE AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. 14 PAR Excellance Golf magazine C Z a SHORT GAME GURU DAVE PELTz PLAYS THE I ST HOLE DURING DEDICATION CERE+ _--7 JULY ON hl~ COURSE". L~ x" 4. Covering a mere 14 acres its holes vary from 100 to 300 yds. The par-71 course has a trio of outstanding par 3s. The 4th, Peitz has designed the layout to be played as a bump-and-run at 169 yds. has golfers hitting over a meandering creek to a course, or as a modern lob-the-ball on to the putting surface small putting surface guarded by hilly terrain and a deep and watch it settle tract. According to Peitz, if golfers spend bunker tc the right. The 183-Yd. oth hole plays downhill; stay time practicing on this type of course rather then playing 5- right as shots that drift left are trouble. Completing the hour rounds on a regulation tract, their handicaps will threesome is a backbreaking 253-yd par-3. Golfers must . plummet faster than a downhill skier on one of the nearby launch their ball across an open valley to a green-carved into . slopes. In one hour, golfers can experience just about any a hillside. A weak shot means a semi-blind approach to the short game shot imaginable, plus practice putting on nine putting surface. bentgrass greens. An added bonus on the Peitz Short Course Playing the course in the morning can also be helpful as the is any number of sensational views. Walk to the edge.of sun warms the valley throughout the day, thus developing selected tees and fairways on the course only if you do not afternoon mountain wind that push golfer's well planned suffer from acrophobia. From certain vantage points one can shots from their intended paths. see, well-below, 1-70 cutting through Vail Valley and the Cordillera is an impressive resort and mountaintop com- entire 18-hole Valley Course. Thank you, Mr. Peitz, for the munity that sprawls over some 4,100 acres. Everything is in concept and thank you, Cordillera, for making it happen in its place, the restaurants offer gourmet food and the lodge and such grand fashion. golf staffs are attentive. With 45 holes to choose from, golfers After sharpening up your short game head for the valley. will think they're in paradise. And remember, you are a little From the back tees golfers face 7,005 yds. By moving to the closer to heaven here at the resort's heady 8,200 ft. elevation. second set of tees, players gain a full 436 yds. But do not let the moderate yardage of the course fool you. COURSE STATISTICS Fazio has utilized the mountain valley's near desert terrain to route `poles over a d around natural ravines. The correct 18 HOLES YDS. PAR RATING SLOPE placement of one's tee shot on each hole is a must. Strike the GOLD 3490/3515=7,005 71 71.9 125 golf ball 280 yds. to the wrong side of the fairway and hitting. SILVER 3236/3333=6,569 71 69.3 122 BLUE 2991/3042=6,033 71 66.7 117 the green on the approach is more difficult than finding RED 2579/2508=5,087 71 73.8 (L) 136 (L) someone at a rock concert. PAR F.xcellance Golf Magazine 15 Yt:.• EF " [9]I I i ~ - The V V a&! of CD10r d j t} } t' •1 A R3.x a The Ultimate Summer Getax" ac fiv it lNN", This sunmi--i°tint mugseif to a ' fabuLus tamy_ Comr to t~& Vail V aUry ha Color's Genttai Rock. Y a Picture:. k TI-Lp Clete- We dam apificent nuiuit , and VoTdfbvmis , Enjoy: ~ t ~Ii1~n~, l~al~~~. , Fl~?fisitu~~~ F~,~l~.~. H~~~, i = - - r S1mppng. Comm u, ~dhic, Nattur. Contenrmnt_ fC~ t i teC~~eS~ oku.;o~u al Ycrta- bilm liein-ot, You fanuly. g Caine; 1 icy ping I-o i~-Ig - r, t rat arficles i live cameras Vail Valley Events Calendar for the Third Week af'Nl-auch Snnday MoncLay ! Timesaday Wednmlay - Thunday--- Diday Satmday FVf Fat at a l iatux h,og Bri a Tq White Watar IHi]Q Uw Gvte 1 4te sleep M! t '~L? $ FntmMItt jsveGt '00ndQl y 0 1999 Vul VOty Mwketimg PcwC Lamm ws or saggwucu? t=rA -g. Met dev0pped J~y laterutwaeks_ 3 ktrr : kr a k4dA3~? to J~ 00~^ RECEIVED MAR 1 7 1999 FRED T. LUTZ O ` General Manager TCI Mr. Rob Ford Mayor Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd Vail. CO 81657 RE: Emergency Alert System (EAS) Implementation Dear Mayor Ford: As you may be aware, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in its Second Report and Order, released September 29, 1997, issued rules and regulations regarding the implementation of an Emergency Alert System (EAS). Cable systems serving customers of 10,000 or more are required to comply with the new EAS requirements by December 31, 1998, with a phase-in period for smaller cable systems ending 2002. While some cable operators have been providing emergency override capabilities to local franchise authorities for the purpose of providing emergency warnings regarding weather conditions, evacuations, and other types of emergencies, where required by franchise agreement or other commitments, this will be the first time that cable subscribers will have access to emergency information on the same basis as broadcast viewers and listeners. We are pleased to announce that TCI Cablevision Of The Rockies has installed all the necessary equipment to begin the process. This will allow audiences quick and accurate access to emergency information. The equipment can be programmed to provide automatic alerts for specific type of emergencies and is compatible with the new digitized NOAA Weather Service. The EAS is a dedicated national communications service connecting industry, networks with certain government activation points. The primary purpose for the EAS is to allow the President to communicate with the general public during times of national emergency. The EAS network has also been designed for use by state and local agencies for information on state or local-level emergencies, as long as such use does not interfere with any national alert. For clarification purpose, State and Local EAS plans are prepared by the State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC) and. in some cases, by Local Emergency Communications Committee (LECC). The SECC is responsible for the strategic plan to achieve statewide goals. while the LECC's develop the tactical implementation of the state plan.. We encourage local representatives wishing to participate in these Committees to contact their local organization. WE are excited about the capability of the new Emergency Alert System. However, the implementation of the EAS requirements will result in limited cable service interruptions because of the mandatory EAS testing procedures. Weekly and monthly testing of the EAS system required, and all channels (except for those carrying audio-only and data services) will be affected. Each monthly test will last approximately 30 seconds, and the cable service will be interrupted by both audio and video test signals. The weekly testing can be accomplished through audio interruption only, and will last 8-10 seconds each time. To minimize customer disruption and inconvenience, both the weekly and monthly testing will take place so as not to interfere with the same programming each time. TCI Cablevislon of the Area Office An Equal Opportunity Employer Rockies, Inc. P.O. Box 439 281 Metcalf Road, Suite 110 Avon, Colorado 81620 (970) 949-5530 FAX (970) 949-9138 Should an actual emergency occur, the following describes what our customers will experience: 1. Customers watching or listening to cable programming will hear three short audio bursts as the header code arrives. 2. Immediately following is a two-tone audio signal lasting 8-25 seconds, which alerts customers to an emergency situation. 3. Finally, the customer will hear the Emergency Action Termination (EAT) message, which is three more audio bursts, this announces the end of the transmission. We hope the information in this letter is helpful in understanding the new EAS requirements. We truly believe that the benefits associated with the EAS plan will provide the community with a more reliable and secure system as related to emergency notices and associated plans. If you should have any questions regarding this matter or if you desire additional background information, please feel free to contact me at (970) 949-5808. Thank you. Sincerely, Fred Lutz ea General ger s ?B Vf `P41 e 3 i~Ch tMitt d0.~ _ o of a,~ehtale ~ ~ 9L leaped per" o>ect SAAB i1i a per" M$nvrether l faf ; pcilice officer Joel M fiiirmexchaage lied the p icetex?t with t~uv . gnts A ~u fst1~ c of c six -°..velucles every ,or a' d vehtcle vela include:,e d Iles. 80 " lti+tet werher said;-;"We test, a halt to free as T7ieYail3rxit in?t: , afluck`thrs week Streakers In Va>i were dot Vail stye will not:give ari3T pub- ~tya tc?.any Pojafaat this>connaiiuiity If you nudity. > for s~icti peiftr . _ , licity `to neither, man uor , . urcha se sniCab acidd want.this Iand of pnb&it% you ust'p, must fail front shots as fact mask or. cover All p ; own picture ;without MY ass gave already exp©sed Y° as an Ad :must be,paid fay you as a streaker, iii casli;,iu advance..` Eigle. lodging-:-tax petitioned before state Supreme Court. By Austin Richardson Daily Staff Writer Fe- occupation tax will be petitioned 11 fact' Eagle-Lbdge t~x ' EAGLE - Eagle's lodging and iL. 1 n before the Colorado Supreme Court. • g later this year. 6 'Tl e E _gle.Board of Trustees passed an ordinance.to Procedure of Colorado's highest ccupied room per night from hotels and motels in Eagle;court dictates that the case only be 6 Town of Eagle officials implement the lodging heard after being subjected to a petibegan collecting the`funds; tion period in which the court decides 1997 Two Eagle Lodging estabfishinents, est._whether or not they will hear the case. nd Holiday Inn Express, .file a lawsuit alleging `the tax is . The Supreme Court pe tition is a beyond Eagle's authority:and is unconstitutional, reaction to the district court's deci- 0.October . _1997: Judge Richard Hart of the Fifth Judicial' District - , sion in early February to overturn a ruled in favor of the Town of Eagle, allowing Eagle to continue collect=" district court decision declaring ing the lodging occupation tax;. Eagle's lodging and occupation tax - ? ¦ November 1997: Not satisfied with Hart's decisio n,_plai ntiff sask»'; valid. A Colorado appellate court the Colo" Court of.Appeals to heir-the case; overturned the decision, saying, in ¦ February', 1999: -The court of appeals overturns the case; tuhng':' essence, that the tax was invalid Eagle's hAgmg occupation tax invahd, Au because it resembles an income tax. " L stin Riches Eagle's lodging and occupation ` rdson tax is based on monthly occupancy - - rates, and according to Eagle Town - _ i Attorney Ed Sands, this system is whether they are rented or not, the tax of Colorado Springs has been more equitable. By not charging for would have been le al." g - retained to assist Sands in. the:.- each room across the board, Eagle's , The money collected through the supreme court petition. A petition for hotels would only be charged for the lodging and occupation tax would be a writ of certiorari has been filed;.and number of rooms they'have rented. used to fund open space projects by „ Sargent thinks ,'there-:'i's `-a ' .good "We are appealing the decision the town. chance of being heard by the supreme,; because we owe it to all the towns- "We are very disappointed in the court." people who passed the occupation decision. by the Court of Appeals," "This is an important case,"'Sar-- tax."-Roxie Deane, Mayor of Eagle, Willy Powell, Eagle Town Manager, gent said. "It has-potentially signifi-- ; said. "When.the town,proposed the said. "The voters of Eagle have cant impacts on towns with similar. tax lye -.tned._ to....be. fair -and only expressed their desire to create an taxes. A favorable. decision for the char ge-,for rooms that are rented, not active open space program, and we Eagle lo and _occupatio :-.tax ? all the morns, Now we.learn from the cannot accomplish that goal without from the Supreme Court could affirm. Court of'Appeals that if we would a pledged revenue source."_ the validity of similar taxes-in other have included all motel rooms. Appellate attorney Walter Sargent communities." .l' ~ir Vail lpine RECEIVED MAR. 2 9 1999 Garden Foundation March 18, 1999 Mr. Rob Ford, Mayor Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 91657 Dear Rob, On behalf of the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, I would like to extend my deep appreciation to the Town of Vail for its payment of $10,000 toward the completion of the alpine rock garden, the fourth and final phase of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Although we are disappointed that plans did not move ahead as we had hoped for the Education Center, we are thrilled to be proceeding with an educational space of a different nature AND finishing the Gardens! We have not given up hope that one day an Education Center will be built, however, in the meantime, the Gardens will continue to delight and educate their many summer visitors. We are so grateful for all the Town of Vail has done to support our efforts. Your continued generosity is deeply appreciated. Sincerely, 1~s Nancy Youn Director of Development "0111• flowers in the sun11ner are as glorious aS 0111- snob in the reinter. " 183 GORE CREEK DRIVE • VAIL. COLORADO 81657 • 970.476.0103 • FAX 970.476.1685 ® Rn yde n RecyUeC Paper i 1 C. BRIAN E. O'REHXY, Attorney at LawCE~VED MAR 2 ? 199g ' A Proffesional Corporation Town Council Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd. W. Vail, Colorado 81657 March 19, 1999 Re: establishment of employee housing on Lionshead parking structure or appurtenant to Vail International Dear Members of the Vail Town Council: The Vail International Condominium Owners Association has asked me to forward this letter to you containing certain of it's comments and concerns with respect to the establishment of additional employee housing in the Lionshead area by the Town of Vail. First, with respect to the provisions of section 18.66.110 B, I wish to suggest that this ordinance requires that notice of amendment to the Lionshead zoning ordinances be sent to each unit owner at the Vail International Condominiums and that sending a single notice to the Association's managing agent does not comply with the requirements of that section. However, except to the extent that any zoning revisions would allow or promote the establishment of employee housing on the Lionshead parking structure or adjoining Vail International, the Association has no particular objections to the proposed zoning changes, as it's declaration already prohibits commercial uses other than home occupations approved by the Town of Vail. With respect to the establishment of employee housing on top of the parking structure or adjacent to Vail International, the Association's concerns are as follows: first, that proper notice of any proposed changes may not have been given to it's members; second, that such a project would change the guest experience and owner experience currently associated with the ownership and use of the Vail International Condominiums; third, that the quality of such a project could not begin to be made compatible with the quality of the surrounding condominium and hotel units; fourth, that the increased height, density and traffic associated with such a project would not be consistent with the neighborhood as it is currently constituted. Due to these concerns, my client wishes to request that it's managing agent, Snowden Smith, it's owners and I be kept fully advised at all stages of any future P.O. Drawer 5780 • Avon, Colorado 81620 • (970) 949-1636 • Fax (970) 949-9044 41184 U.S. Highway 6, Suite 235 • Avon, Colorado 81620 Brian E. O'Reilly, P. C. Town Council Page Two of Three March 19, 1999 proposals to establish an employee housing project in Lionshead. Rather than discourage all attempts to create additional employee housing within either Lionshead or the Town of Vail, I wish to suggest that ill may be -more fruitful for the Town to consider expanding it's "buy-down" program. The benefits of this program over the establishment of an employee housing project in Lionshead are many. First, subsidizing the purchase of existing housing eliminates making any major changes to the character of existing neighborhoods, which seems to be the most frequent obJjection of opponents of employee-housing projects. It is impossible to reasonably argue that the establishment of such projects does not change of character of the neighborhood in which they are established or that it would not change the density in such areas or significantly increase traffic on roads that cannot be expanded to accommodate such increases. In addition to preserving the character of existing neighborhoods, subsidizing the purchase of existing units would be more economical for the Town of Vail. For example, if the fair market value of an existing unit is $200,000.00 and the Town Mn s a qualified participant $30,000.00 towards his or her down payment, the Towis essentially creating an employee-housing unit for $30,000.00. This would also presumably eliminate the many objections to the Town entering the employee-housing market at all. Next, such a program allows the participant to achieve a significant return on his or her investment in the property, even though the Town would presumably impose a deed restriction with a cap on appreciation. If a three percent cap on appreciation were imposed and if a program participant were to contribute an additional 15% ($30,000.00) to the down paymeIit , the lan participant would be able to achieve a 20% return on investment % ofp the purchase price = $6,000.00 appreciation cap; $6,000.00 return vided by $30,000.00 = 20%). Thus the plan participant would not only achieve an excellent return on investment but would be building equity towards his or her next real estate purchase, at which time the plan might have a right of first refusal to secure the re-sale of the unit to another qualified employee. This could be considered a classic "win-win" situation, where no neighborhoods are disturbed, a number of employee units could be created at a fraction of the cost of building them and such a program would allow the qualified employee to create the equity to become upwardly-mobile in the future. Additionally, plan participants are not segregated in employee-housing projects but are located within the community. P.O. Drawer 5780 • Avon, Colorado 81620 • (303) 949-1636 • Fax (303) 949-9044 ' Brian E. O'Reilly, P. C. Town Council Page Three of three March 19, 1999 A final somewhat related concern of the Vail International Condominium Owners Association is to what use the property at the SE end of the parking structure is to be used; accordingly, my client would also ask to be kept fully informed with respect to that determination Verylirruly yours, Brian E. O'Reilly xc: Snowden Smith P.O. Drawer 5780 • Avon, Colorado 81620 • (303) 949-1636 • Fax (303) 949-9044 Saturday-Sunday, March 13-14, 1999 • The Aspen Times 1A ,BELIEVE IT OR NOT* • (~l J~ L ASPEN'S A LEADER IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ¦ ASPEN'S EFFORTS ARE A MODEL FOR OTHER RESORTS r j Looking for In both communities a dedicated r~~r f 1 ` 1 funding source allows the housing _ \ Y a place to 11Ve, . programs to purchase land and acm- `yu"~ ally build units. The consistent 1 J t f2 i = a An AFFORDABLE funding also precludes the loss of momentum and. opportunity that 3 .i4,yr ti3 y place to live? occurs when housing programs stop and start as they have at other r 1 ' f~ q; You're NOT alone. resorts. they . Both Aspen and Telluride direct ` By Sarah S. Chung a percentage of a citywide sales tax Aspen Times Staff Writer to fund their affordable-housing Aspen's shortage of affordable investments. R housing is a painful fact of life. It Aspen splits a .45-percent sales haunts those who want to move tax with the city's day-care pro- here; those who want to stay here gram. Last year about about $1.7 - and those who are desperately million was raised from the sales trying to hire enough employees to tax with half going into housing keep their businesses running here. authority coffers: in addition a 1 f W r K percent real estate transfer tax yield- But if Aspen's situation looks - ed $4.2 million towards Aspen's f ' and feels - grim from the inside, housing cause. In 1998. Telluride v h ` the view from afar is different. To collected $400.000 from its half- i those in other, similar. towns, Aspen cent sales tax. is doing the best job of solving the y And the money makes all the j - _ problem. difference. - From all accounts the - response "Those discussions of what to The Marolt project is part of Aspen's solution to the problem of finding housing for seasonal to the affordable-housing shortage do, what's most efficient, how best workers. James Paussa photo. here is viewed as the model to fol- to achieve certain goals can be frus- low in resorts throughout the West. [rating," said David Carter, Eagle For normal working people who County housing coordinator. "But want to five in a community where in other communities those discus- some people spend serious money sions don't go the next step. They „ to relax for a few weeks and others just don't happen. Things sort of gc Without affordable housing I think Aspen would look like an spend even more to ownsecond (or around in circles because the third) homes, the the quest for money's not there." sleeping quartets can be grim. But the public money is only PTY THEME PARK. If we lost our locals But the battle to carve out a half the answer. The other compo- niche for people not able to pay nent is private m Ligation - admit- WOULD BE THE END OF ASPEN." ~1Ons for place to live has had redly with some public more success s in Aspen than else- ing involved, where. The other key component tc "We love to agonize over the increasing the supply of affordable John Bennett, Aspen mayor details here, that's just the way we housing has been government regu- are but sometimes we lose track of lations that require the private sector the bigger picture," said Aspen to construct deed-restricted unit: Mayor John Bennett. whenever they build free-marke; "I'm not saying the housing pro- homes or commercial projects. The gram's perfect. It certainly could be logic is that new homes and busi- better. We've all seen the errors nesses create a need for additions made recently and that demands workers and so the people whc better performance.... But on the build those homes and businesses, other hand it's important to step have to "mitigate" the impacts by back and recognize that from Mon- providing some deed-restricte( terey to Nantucket, people study affordable housing. and emulate our program' In Telluride, all commercial pro In a more localized comparison, jeers must provide housing for 4( the Western resort that comes in percent of the employees generate( second to Aspen in terms of afford- by that development. In Aspen boll able units has less than half as many residential and commercial project deed-restricted homes as have been must cover at least 60 percent of thr built and dedicated for Aspen affordable-housing need. employees. Partly, of course, that's Other resorts have hesitated t( because the Aspen/Pitkin County impose such strict requirements Housing Authority has had up to a yielding to the argument that at 20-year head start on some Western affordable-housing requirement car resort housing programs. destroy the potential profit of mos But still the numbers are surpris- development projects. ing. The Aspen area has roughly That may be the case in othe 1500 units of deed-restricted hous- parts of the world, comments Tel ing for those who are punching the lunde's planning director Steve Fer time clocks at area businesses. Tel- ris, but the rules are different whet luride comes in next with 700 deed- home buyers are willing to shell ou restricted units; Vail is third with millions for houses or even fo. 356 units; Park City has constructed empty lots. 220 units, and Breckenridge can lay "Forget relying on the rules o claim to 114 units. the free market when the situation is already so skewed and whacke( The W stuff from the amount of mone, So what are two things that involved," Ferris said. "The gov Aspen and Telluride's housing pro- ernment does much less damag, grams have that other nearby resort getting involved than if things wen don't? Money and "mitigation." left to the whims of the free market Debate on how to give the work- The reality is that the demand i. ing stiff a chance in housing mar- pushing out any sense of affordabil kets where residential sales can ity on any level." average $2 million and individual Dave Tolen, executive duecto estates can sell for $20 million and of Aspen's housing authority, sug more has been going on for gents that if affordable-housin. decades. requirements have slowed th But in Aspen and Telluride the development industry, that's ne discussion has moved beyond tall-, necessarily a bad thing. j beyond forums and task forces to "I think our measures were ar study the problem. ¦ see Mouslrig on page 17,A i Saturday RIVERFRONT ~wro ` SPACIOUS RIVERFRONT COTTAG frontage on renowned Frying Pan River; 3 bedrooms, history. $815,000. RIVERFRONT SITE on 2.5 acres, largest lot r frontage, heavily treed, adjacent to 10-acre park; ver Owner financing. $850,000. r -ASPEN' G NEW LUXURY HOME on 13th Fairway 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3300 sq. ft, plus large unfinished 4 architecture, designer furnishings, gourmet kitchen { Aspen Glen's best. Full golf membership available. $8 The Centennial project. provides a lot of housing for local GOLF COURSE SITE on 17th Fairway. Increl residents, but- not everyone is fond of the enormous corner site. Large building envelope. Full golf membe development. James Paussa photo. $298,000. • VIEW SITE, high on bluff overlooking 7th Fain ® H si views of Mt. Sopris, river and golf; easy walk to clubho financing. Reduced to $375,000. E continued from page 9-A Although Aspen has had similar PRIMARY/SECONDARY.;well-located 112 are a deliberate attempt to control fights, the housing program has had single. family or two units. One full golf membership a the amount and type of growth in greater community support and, as' " $295,000. the community," Tolen said. I a result, greater success. i' don't think there's anyone in the As noted, the numbers reflect Call Mike Elkins: Direct Line:'(970) 94 community who would say, `we that, as does the anecdotal evi- really need more second homes.' 1 dence. Es TTERN E X11 mi ivally don't think that's an issue." In some recent years, for exam- Aspen, Colora Other Western resort govern- pie, the town of Vail has had such a ments maintain that the possibility shortage of bus drivers that trans- of adding housing require ments is being explored and ; that whenever a project applies for any special considerations, "Forget relying on employee housing is usually required. But currently Vail, the rules of the free AV Steamboat Springs, Keystone; Breckenridge and Park City do market When the STAIR not have affordable-housing requirements.for projects that situation is already so do not request a zone change. skewed and Whacked : w s x a, z As always, Aspen vs. Vail Aspen and Vail are in'. stark from the amount of contrast when •it comes to = Q_1' housing programs. money involved." c,. At some levels; the two towns are in very similar situa- Steve Ferris, r tions. Telluride planning director At Vail, roughly, 72 percent of the existing houses are see- and homes..-In Aspen, -that ' ; Spectacular.:10 room stone estate on a private 5 acre Starwo( number is 75 percent.-. The town of Vail owns land This custom;:American Institute:of.Architects Award-Wirinin whelt: it can build housing. So' portation routes had to be re-con- features A bedrooms, 5.1/2 baths and almost 6,000 square fe does Aspen. figured. space featuring spectacular views from Aspen Mountain to M But there is a major difference- Pointing to the sheer number of Gated.security, common tennis courts and adjacent pas tured in the two towns' community,sup- want ads in local newspapers as enhance its country elegance.. Only ten minutes from the, he port for their housing.programs. opposed to housing opportunities, Aspen! . "Everybody talks about the need Vail's long-term planner Russell ; for affordable housing until it's Forrest notes that it's getting "hard- sited. Then'they're up in arms," er and harder to bring people up Check out my tuebMe remarked Vail Mayor Rob Ford here." www.reales~'txteas who is looking at pending four law- There's a definite sense in all the,. A~,~C suits from neighbors of proposed resorts mentioned that increasing RTES Ezrhuhr Affiliate projects. "It's pretty sad when a the housing available for year- SOTHEH community can't come together on round. residents is a community pri- INTERNATIONAL M its number one problem and I can First In Real Estate • Rentals • Property Management orlty, even in Telluride where 60 ASPEN OFFICE: 720, EAST HYMAN AVENUE, ASPEN, CO 81611 • (970) tell you that each success we've percent of homes are owned or. ' had has been a hard-fought battle." a continued on following page 1 t dN~• A r 1 P I _ti ~<~.i ~ l w v Y 4 ~ a, a r r~ ,)j Ski'1f ~ ~ kt . • w a . t l l ' r ~ R c~ K7 .W h iS Fed ~ j • ~ VA R~ l Si«A d "f~S~l TOWN OF PAIL Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2138 - FAX 970-479-2452 TM March 19, 1999 Mr. Kit Williams Vail Resort Realty, Inc 500 E Lionshead Mall, Unit 31 Vail, CO 81657 Dear Kit, As you may know the Town of Vail is facing increased competition in the resort business. One of the actions that the Town has been taking to remain the premier ski resort is to implement an affordable housing program to improve our'service quality for our guests. Two major planning processes have occurred that have identified housing on the south side of the Lionshead parking structure. The first process was the Lionshead Master Plan. Lionshead merchants and property owners were actively involved in this Plan in public meetings and appeared very supportive of adopting the -plan. The Plan involved a two-year process that concluded last December-with little or no public opposition. One of the elements in that plan was creating retail development along the first floor of the south side of the Lionshead parking structure with housing above that retail development. This plan does not contemplate putting housing above the parking structure. The other public process was Common Ground. This process also identified the south side of the Lionshead parking structure for housing above a retail first floor. We have had a public meeting regarding the Lionshead parking structure that was heavily attended by residents at the Lodge at Lionshead. They were primarily concerned about parking, interrelationship with a potential new civic center use, balconies, management of. the housing, and timing of other public improvements on East Lionshead Circle. They did not, at that meeting, oppose some form of housing at that site but expressed interest in looking at the specifics of a housing proposal further. The appearance, density, and operation of the housing on this site have not been determined. The Town would very much appreciate your input on these issues. We will be scheduling additional public meetings this summer when the Town has additional information on parking and civic center uses. We look forward to seeing you at these meetings. Lea RECYCLEDPAPER I would also be very happy to meet with you at your convenience to review the Lionshead Master Plan or the Common Ground program. We value your input and appreciate you taking the time to inform us of your concern. Thank you again for your input. Sinc ely, Russell Forrest Director of Community Development X.C. Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin Pam Brandmeyer Nina Timm At TOWN OF VAIL WOLD • Department of Community Development CHAMPIONSHIPS 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 1999-VA I L-BEAVER CREEK 970-479-2138 FAX 970-479-2452 TM March 19, 1999 Ms. Vicky Boom Lifthouse Condominiums 555 East Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ms. Boom, As you may know the Town of Vail is facing increased competition in the resort business. One of the actions that the Town has been taking to remain the premier ski resort is to implement an affordable housing program to improve our service quality for our guests. Two major planning processes have occurred that have identified housing on the south side of the Lionshead parking structure. The first process was the Lionshead Master Plan. Lionshead merchants and property owners were actively involved in this Plan in public meetings and appeared very supportive of adopting the plan. The Plan involved a two-year process that concluded last December with little or no public opposition. One of the elements in that plan was creating retail development along the first floor of the south side of the Lionshead parking structure with housing above that retail development. This plan does not contemplate putting housing above the parking structure. The other public process.was Common Ground. This process also identified the south side of the Lio.nshead parking structure for housing above a retail first floor. We have had a public meeting regarding the Lionshead parking structure that was heavily attended by residents at the Lodge at Lion shead. They were primarily concerned about parking, interrelationship with a potential new civic center use, balconies, management, of the housing, and timing of other public improvements on East Lionshead Circle. They did not, at that meeting, oppose some form of housing at that site but expressed interest in looking at the specifics of a housing proposal further. The appearance, density, and operation of the housing on this site have not been determined. The Town would very much appreciate your input on these issues. We will be scheduling additional public meetings this summer when the Town has additional information on parking and civic center uses. We look forward to seeing you at these meetings. RECYCLED PAPER I would also be very happy to meet with you at your convenience to review the Lionshead Master Plan or the Common Ground program. We value your input and appreciate you taking the time to inform us of your concern. Thank you again for your input. Sinc rely, Russell Forrest Director of Community Development x.c. Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin Pam Brandmeyer Nina Timm u ~y TOWN OF VAIL Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM March 23, 1999 Dr. Robert E. Baker 3950 Fall Line Drive, #22 Vail, CO 81657 Dear Dr. Baker: As a follow up to your prior correspondence, I'd like to keep you updated on our efforts to address the parking problem on Colorado Department of Transportation property in East Vail. For over one month, our Code Enforcement officers have been attempting to work with the property owner, the Colorado Department of Transportation, regarding junk vehicles parked on CDOT property. We have not received much concern from CDOT regarding the presence of vehicles parked on CDOT property. It is my understanding that you have been personally contacted by Commander Russell while our Code Enforcement officers worked on this problem. Due to the inaction by the property owner, our Code Enforcement officers have invoked Vail Town Ordinance "5-1-3 Keeping Junk" to address the issue. This ordinance allows us to consider vehicles "abandoned" if they have not been moved "in excess of thirty days". As a result, eight cars were towed last week from the CDOT property. Our Police Chief advised me that the day after we towed the eight cars, another car appeared parked in the same spot. While we will continue to address this problem with CDOT and seek voluntary compliance from vehicle owners, we cannot invoke Ordinance 5-1-3 until cars have been parked on the property for at least 30 days. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Commander Joe Russell of the Police Department at 479-2329. Sincerely, Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager xc: Vail Town Council Police Commander Joe Russell RECYCLEDPAPER 03/22/1999 16:39 9708279730 GORE;RANGE NAT SCI S PAGE 01 W o ~C.9 J§4 Announcement h I - - y9k DAT1E: - MARCH 22, ].999 I . TO: Town of Vail Council Members and Staff FROM: GORE RANGE NATURAL SCIENCE SCHOOL (A Colorado Non Profit Organization serving Eagle County.) SUBJECT: "Escape from Paradise" Dinner, Dance and Travel Auction fund-raiser to support field science education for Eagle County youth. - The Gore Range Natural Science School and Slifer Smith and Frampton/ Vail Associates Real Estate invite you to attend "Escape from Paradise" dinner, dance, and travel auction this Saturday March 27 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in, Beaver Creek. Auction prizes include beach trips to Jamaica and St. Martin; golf trips to Hilton Head and Palmetto Dunes Resort; mountain getaways to Telluride and Deer Valley; sporting events like the Colorado Rockies season opener; and concert tickets including backstage passes to Reggae on the Rocks. The cost is $95 and the money raised will support outdoor natural science and environmental education for Eagle Colony youth Please call Susie Davis at 926-3788 to make your reservations. , P.O. BOX 250 400 PINE STREET RED CLIFF, CO 81649 .TEL: 970=827-9725 fAk 970-827-9730 E-MAIL: timtanpeva net Y,v ems TOWN OF VAIL r. Office of the Town Manager (z _ 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM March 23, 1999 Mr. Scott Magoun 645 N. Frontage Road 433C Box 311910 Vail, CO 81657 Re: Dismissal of Small Claims Case Dear Mr. Magoun: After your appearance before Town Council I have reviewed all events leading up to the filing of a small claims action against you by the Town of Vail for restitution. Susie Combs, Safety/Risk Coordinator, learned on February 18, 1999 that the claim for damages by Vail Associates had been paid by them. Until that date Ms. Combs did not have personal knowledge that the claim was not the responsibility of the Town of Vail. Ms. Combs had been involved in attempting to recovering the damages caused by you since December of 1997. I find no fault in her actions and believe she was at all times acting within her duties in the best interest of the Town of Vail. Very truly yours, TOWN OF VAIL Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Vail Town Council Mike Rose Susie Combs RECYCLEDPAPER 4 03/23/99 TUE 00:01 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem 0 001 %C . S . Vail T'4 Village :a Merchant Association PO Box 2135, Vail, CO 81658 Have you had a problem getting and keeping employees this winter? The Vail Village Merchants Association has been discussing the under 30 employee and what they mean to the business community. In the next week, a survey will be going out to find out the opinions of this group. Please have all of your under 30 employees fill it out. With it we hope to gain some insight into what these employees want and need form us. The Vail Village Merchants Association is planning on having three brainstorming/discussion meetings on Monday, March 29th to address the under 30 issue. We will use the information gathered from the surveys and discussions to try to answer some questions. Why are the leaving? What can we do for them? What do they expect from us? , Please try to attend one of these sessions as the more input we have, the more information we will gain. But more importantly, send your employees. These sessions will be designed to receive their input and exchange ideas with them. There will be refreshments served at all sessions. The under 30 employee meetings will be on March 29cn at the following locations and times: 9-1 lam Russell's 2-4pm Gore Creek Grill 6-8pm The Daily Grind i