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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-01 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session f VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 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. Site Visits: (1 hr.) A. Vail Mountain School. B. Glen Lyon Office Building (which is on this evening's meeting for first reading). 2. A work session to discuss the Planning & Environmental George Ruther Commission decision approving a conditional use permit to allow for a temporary modular classroom at the Vail Mountain School, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing. (15 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Uphold, Uphold with modifications, or Overturn the Planning & Environmental Commission's unanimous decision. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On May 24th, the Planning & Environmental Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit request to allow a temporary modular classroom at the Vail Mountain School. The conditional use permit was granted for the next two academic school years (1999- 2000 & 2000-2001). In granting their approval, the Commission made the following findings as required by the Municipal Code for a conditional use permit: 1. That the proposed location of the temporary classroom is in accordance with the purposes of the Zoning Regulations and the purpose General Use zone district in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the temporary classroom and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed temporary classroom will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Regulations. A copy of the staff memorandum to the Planning & Environmental Commission is attached for reference. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council uphold the Planning & Environmental Commission's approval. 3. Appeal of the PEC approval for a Minor Amendment to the Golden Dominic Mauriello Peak Development Plan to Construct a Ski Tunnel; Tract B, Vail Village 7th. (5 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Uphold, overturn or modify the PEC approval of the tunnel. a BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The request is for a minor amendment to the Gold Peak development plan to allow for the construction of a tunnel under a race course. The tunnel would improve skier access to Ski Club Vail, Pinos del Norte condos and North Woods condos. Currently, skiers must cross the race course on Ruder's Route. This crossing has the potential for skier collisions. The tunnel would greatly reduce the potential for collisions. The tunnel would be about 200' long, 20'8" wide and 10' high. The tunnel would be located under Ruder's Route ski run, west of Gold Peak chair #6, at about the 8300' elevation. The Municipal Code provides for staff approval of minor amendments to development plans. Staff approved the request on April 9, subject to the following conditions. Please see attached staff letter. 1. A grading plan shall be approved by the Public Works Department. 2. The design of the tunnel entrance and exit shall be approved by the Design Review Board. On April 12, the Planning and Environmental Commission discussed the staff approval and did not call it up, thereby approving the request. Staff understands that the appellant's concerns are based on the appearance of the tunnel. Please see attached appeals form. The design of the tunnel is scheduled for review by the Design Review Board on May 19th. The Municipal Code provides for appeals of DRB decisions. This seems like the appropriate avenue to address the appearance of the tunnel. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council table this item until the DRB has had the opportunity to review the proposal. 4. Ford Park Playground Renovation, Design review. (30 mins.) Todd Oppenheimer ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review of Final Conceptual Plans and cost estimate and authorize staff to proceed with final plans and construction documents. Approve expenditure of $250,000 construction budget from RETT fund. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Follow up presentation to preliminary discussion on renovating play equipment and incorporating art. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. 5. Proposal from ISI to assist selling sponsorships for community Russell Forrest facilities and consulting with the Town of Vail on marketing. (15 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review and consider proposal from ISI BACKGROUND RATIONALE: As part of the community facilities planning process, staff and the organizing committee has been developing strategies for obtaining private financing for community facilities. A company called ISI was introduced to the Community Facilities Committee approximately 1 month ago. This company has presented the Town and the VRD with a proposal to: 1. Market and obtain private funding for community facilities 2. Assist in enhancing special events 3. Improving the overall marketing program for Vail. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Pursue a $45,000 proposal with ISI.lnformation 6. Update. (10 mins.) 7. Council Reports. (10 mins.) 8. Other. (10 mins.) 9. Executive Session - Personnel Matters. (1 hr.) Bob McLaurin 10. Adjournment - 5:35 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, 6/8/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/99, 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.