HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-13 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 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.
~ • PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.)
George Ruther
2. A work session meeting to discuss a proposal to amend the
George Ruther Town's Public Accommodation Zone District (Chapter 7). The
Tom Braun purpose of this meeting is to inform the Council of the progress of
the amendment process to date, to educate the Council on the
proposed text amendments and to then begin discussions on the
amendments in anticipation of a first reading of an amending
ordinance on July 20, 1999. (30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Engage in a discussion -
with the applicant, community and staff with regard to the proposal
and provide any direction the Council may have prior to staff
preparing an amending ordinance.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 14, 1998, the
applicant first appeared before the Planning & Environmental
Commission with a request to amend the text of the Town's Pubfic
_ Accommadation Zone District. Since the first meeting, the
applicant has- participated in 8 additional meetings with the
Commission and/or. the Town Council. Over the course of these
nine meetings numerous revisions and compromises were made
to the original proposal. Many of the revisions were made in direct
response to issues and concerns expressed during the work
session meetings.
On June 28, 1999, the Planning & Environmental Commission
held a public hearing for a final review of the proposed
amendments. Upon review of the proposal, the Commission
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the text
amendments to the Town Council. A copy of the staff
memorandum to the Planning & Environmental Commission has
been attached for reference.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department will provide a recommendation at the time of a final
review on the proposed amendments to the Public
Accommodation Zone District.
3. Parking rates & programs for 1999-2000. (30 mins.)
Steve Thompson
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss the status of park
ft'P.P. AffP.r tI11'P.P.. arlfi 1'hA Mi inrilc ticcirc +n rc+,1.n . }h~~e„ r~ .,y~ w~ ~ ~
. ...3.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The town is going through the
exercise of cutting $500,000 from expenses and generating
$500,000 in additional revenue. Doing away with park free after
three would generate approximately $300,000 in additional
revenue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To do away with free after three
and keep free entries from 6pm to 9pm, for three hours.
4. Review 1999 Budget Calendar for 2000. (15 mins.)
Steve Thompson .
5. Information Update. (10 mins.)
6. Council Reports. (10 mins.)
7. Other. (10 mins.)
. . 8. . Executive Session - Legal and Personnel Matters. (1 hr.) .
9. - Adjournment - 5:00 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, 7/20/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
W{LL BE ON TUESDAY, 7127199, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/20/99, 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.
COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
F;;C7 QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1999
716199 FORD PARK SIGNS GREG H.ILARRY P./CHARLIE T.: The change in the bus
Kevin Foley servicelpick up seems to be having a positive effect as far as
adding to convenience and ease of access (although the
ridership numbers are about the same); however, we need
additional signs in the parking structure directing guests to
the correct exit to pick up service.
716199 TOV VEHICLES AT THE UTRC MIKE ROSE/GREG H.: Kevin has been informed by a
Kevin Foley constituent that TOV vehicles are being parked in "prime"
parking structure spaces, to the detriment of making those
accessible to the customers/guests we're trying to serve.
716199 TOV OPEN SPACE BOARD OF BOBlANNE/RUSS: The next time the Board meets, please No meeting has been scheduled at this time.
TRUSTEES MEETING include Kevin Foley and Mike Jewett in the discussion.
7l6/99 WEST VAIL ROUNDABOUT TRAFFIC GREGS H. AND M.: Drivers exiting I-70 east are making it
Eric Larson, resident of Intermountain very dangerous for drivers trying to get to Intermountain on
the South Frontage Road (apparently not expecting the
Intermountain drivers to continue "around" the circle on
South Frontage Road, but more likely, that they would head
north toward the Phillips 66 station). Is there additional
"warning" signing we could provide? It sounded as if there
was a further problem w/drivers heading north to south into
the roundabout and the tight right hand turn.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 12, 1999
FINAL AGENDA
Proiect Orientation / PEC LUNCH - Communitv Development Deaartment 11:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
John Schofieid Brian Doyon
Galen Aasland Tom Weber
Diane Golden Doug Cahill
Chas Bernhardt
Site Visits : 12:30 p.m.
1. Flinn - 265 Forest Road
2. Arosa/Garmish Park - 2497, 2485, 2487 Garmisch
3. Phillips - 2696 Davos Trail
Driver: George
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearinq - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a major exterior alteration, a conditional use permit and a variance for the
number of required parking spaces, to allow for a residential expansion of 24 new
condominiums, and 7 new employee housing units, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place
(the Antlers)/ Lot 3, Block 1,
Lionshead Third Filing. -
Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine
Planner: George Ruther .
MOTION:Chas Bernhardt SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 4-0 (Major Exterior
Alteration)
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Chas Bernardt VOTE: 4-0 (Conditional Use
Permit)
MOTION: Diane Golden SECOND Galen Aasland VOTEe 4-0 (Variance)
APPROVAL WITH 12 CONDITIONS:
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1. That the owner/applicant ensure that the utilities to this site are all placed underground for
. the entire length of the site prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
for the development.
2. The applicant shall provide a performance bond to the Town of Vail with the Town of Vail
as the beneficiary in the amount of $72,800 to financially secure the applicant's
proportionate cost for improvements to the east and west intersections of the South
Frontage Road and West Lionshead Circle. The bond shall be established prior to the
issuance of a building permit and the duration of the bond shall be for a period of 8 years
from the date of building permit issuance. Should the intersection improvements not be
, commenced within the 8-year period the Town of Vail shall release the applicant and/or
its successors of the financial obligation of the performance bond.
3. That the owner/applicant obtain approval by the Town of detailed civil engineering
drawings for all proposed improvements incfuding roadway, streetscape and drainage
improvements, prior to the issuance of a building permit The streetscape improvements
shall comply with the Lionshead Master Plan and extend from the Marriott property line to
the bike-ped path between the Antlers and Lionsquare_Lodge on Tract A.
4. An easement shall be established that allows pedestrian-bicycle use of any sidewalk that
encroaches on the subject property, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. The northside pedestrian ramp shall be modified so it does not interfere with the
sidewalk.
6. The owner/applicant shall deed restrict the 9 Type III Employee Housing Units in
accordance with the Zoning Regulations, prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy on the project.
- 7. The southeast corner of the swimming pool deck shall be removed so that it does not '
overhang the bike-ped path. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Town
that requires the sight distance and grading of the path around the pool to be improved
- within 5 years to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
8. A maintenance agreement shall be established that requires the applicant to maintain the
landscaping on the Town owned parcel of land that is immediately east of the Antler's
parcel, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
9. The building plans, rooftop mechanical plans, landscape plan, tree protection plans, and
dumpster enclosure details shall be reviewed and approved by the DRB, prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
10. The applicant shall improve the noCth bank of Gore Creek from the trees that are
southeast of the swimming pool to the east parcel line by removing all debris and
materials that have been dumped, and restoring the bank to an appropriate vegetative
state.
11. That the applicant contribute to the Town's Parking Fund for those required parking
spaces not provided on-site. The contribution shall be made prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
12. That the Town Engineer review and approve the proposed parking level plans prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
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2. . A request for.a conditional use permit, to allow for the construction of a Type II employee
housing unit, located at 265 Forest Road / Lot 21, Block 7, Vail Village 15i Filing.
Applicant: Lawrence Flinn, represented by Mitchell Studio, LLC
Planner: Allison Ochs -
MOTION: Chas Bernhardt SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 4-0
APPROVAL WITH 1 CONDITION:
1. The approval is subject to Design Review Board approval of the project.
3. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6; Town of Vail Code, to allow for an encroachment into a required front setback, located at 2696 Davos Trail / Lot 6, Block C,
Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Michael Phillips, represented by Rippy Contractors
Planner: Dominic Mauriello/George Ruther
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 4-0
APPROVAL WITH 1 CONDITION:
1. That the applicant no longer water the property west of his, as determined by the
Town Engineer.
4. A request for the establishment of Special Development District No. 37 (Antlers), to allow
for the construction of 24 new condominiums, 7 new employee housing units and a new
parking structure level, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place (the Antlers)/ Lot 3, Block 1,
Lionshead Third Filing.
Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine
. Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Diane Golden SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 4-0
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999
5. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of the Development
Standards Handbook.
• Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 4-0
RECOMMEND TO TOWN COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING TEXT CHANGES:
1. That the Title Page include "Information Book."
2. That a disclaimer be on the Title Page that "this is for information only; the final
approval be determined by the existing code."
3. That the verbiage "once annually" be deleted from the Administration paragraph
on page 2.
4. That "water features" be added to the landscaping paragraph on page 7.
5. That "subterranean" be clarified not as site coverage on page 8.
6. That allowances be given for short-term parking for extraordinary
circumstances or special events and added to the on-street parking
paragraph on page 16. -
7. That "on-site" parking be added to the Location paragraph on page 16.
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6. A request for a conditional use, to allow for the creation of a public park, located at Lots
1,2 & 3, Block H, Vail das Schone/2497, 2485, 2487 Garmisch and the unplatted portion
of the SE'/a, SE Yz, SW 1/2 of Section 11, Township 5, Range 81 West.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
MOTION: Diane Golden SECOND: Chas Bernhardt VOTE: 4-0
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999
7. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion and loading dock
addition 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
MOTION: " SECOND: VOTE:
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999 .
8. A request for a minor subdivision, to vacate common lot lines to create a new lot, located
at 2477, 2485, 2487, 2497 Garmisch / Lots 1-4, Block H, Vail Das Schone #2.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Nina Timm
Planner: Allison Ochs _
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999
9. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6, to allow for a building encroachment into
a rear setback, Iocated at 2657 Arosa Drive / Lot 8, Block D, Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
WITHDRAWN
10. Information Update
11. Approval of June 28, 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. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the
Hearing Irripaired, for information.
Community Development Department
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 12, 1999
AGENDA
Proiect Orientation / PEC LUNCH - Communitv Development Department 11:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 12:30 p.m.
1. Flinn - 265 Forest Road
2. Arosa/Garmish Park - 2497, 2485, 2487 Garmisch
3. Phillips - 2696 Davos Trail
4. Arosa A-Frame - 2657 Arosa Drive
5. Dobson Ice Arena - 321 E. Lionshead Circle
Driver: George
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearinq - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a major exterior alteration, a conditional use permit and a variance for the
number of required parking spaces, to allow for a residential expansion of 24 new
condominiums, and 7 new employee housing units, located at 680 W. Lionshead Place
(the Antlers)/ Lot 3, 81ock 1, .
Lionshead Third Filing.
Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine
Planner: George Ruther
2. A request for a conditional use permit, to allow for the construction of a Type II employee
housing unit, located at 265 Forest Road / Lot 21, Block 7, Vail Village 15t Filing.
Applicant: Lawrence Flinn, represented by Mitchell Studio, LLC
Planner: Allison Ochs
3. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6, Town of Vail Code, to allow for an
encroachment into a required front setback, located at 2696 Davos Trail / Lot 6, Block C,
- Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Michael Phillips, represented by Rippy Contractors
Planner: Dominic Mauriello/George Ruther
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4. A request for the establishment of Special Development District No. 37 (Antlers), to allow
for the construction of 24 new condominiums, 7 new employee housing units and a new
parking structure level, located at 680 W. Lionshead P1ace (the Antlers)/ Lot 3, Block 1,
Lionshead Third Filing. Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine '
Planner: George Ruther , 5. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of the Development
Standards Handbook.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
6. A request for a conditional use, to allow for the creation of a public park, located at Lots
1,2 & 3, Block H, Vail das Schone/2497, 2485, 2487 Garmisch and the unplatted portion
of the SE 1/a, SE ~/z, SW ~/z of Section 11, Township 5, Range 81 West.
Applicant: Town of Vail_
Planner: Allison Ochs
7. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion and loading dock
addition to the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail
Lionshead 2nd Fiiing.
Applicant: Vail Recreation District
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999
8. A request for a minor subdivision, to vacate common lot lines to create a new lot, Iocated
at 2477, 2485, 2487, 2497 Garmisch / Lots 1-4, B1ock H, Vail Das Schone #2.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Nina Timm
Planner: Allison Ochs
TABLED UNTIL JULY 26, 1999
9. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6, to allow for a building encroachment into
a rear setback, located at 2657 Arosa Drive / Lot 8, Block D, Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
WITHDRAWN
10. fnformation Update
11. Approval of June 28, 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. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone
for the Hearing Impai'red, for inf6rmation,
Community Development Department
Published June 25, 1999 in_the Vail Trail
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FINAL AGENDA
Wednesday, July 7, 1999
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Bili Pierce Melissa Greenauer
Clark Brittain Chas Bernhardt (PEC)
Hans Woldrich
SITE VISITS 2:00 pm
1. , Flinn - 265 Forest Road
2. Village Center Condominiums -124 East Meadow Drive
3. Barrett -1397 Vail Valley Drive
Driver:
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PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm
1. Wiley residence - Final review of a new primary residence and Allison
Type II employee housing unit.
1538 Spring Hill Lane/Lot 14, Block 3, Vail Village First Filing.
Applicant: Wiley Family Partnership
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans WoldricFi VOTE: 3-0
APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION:
. 1. That the materials be reviewed by staff.
2. Flinn residence - Conceptuat review of a new primary/secondary residence Allison
and Type II EHU.
265 Forest Road / Lot 21, Block 7, Vail Village 1St.
Applicant: Mitchell Studio, LLC, represented by Steve Riden
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
3. Glen Lyon Office Building - Final review of an amendment to SDD No. 4. Dominic
(Cascade Village)located at 1000 S. Frontage Road West/Lot 54, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Glen Lyon Office Building Partnership, represented by Kurt Segerberg
TABLED UNTIL JULY 21, 1999
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4. Austrian residence - Final review of a remodel of a primary/secondary residence. Brent
696 Forest Road / Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Village 6`h Filing.
Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Neil Austrian, represented by Robert L. Arnold
MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That a bay window, cantilevered down to floor level with the maximum protrusion allowed
under the regulations, be required.
2. That fire access issues be resolved prior to building permit.
3. That Public Works issues be resolved prior to building permif.
5. MJL Development - Conceptual review of a new single-family residence. Brent
4355 Bighorn Road / Lot 3, Block 3, Bighorn 3rd Addition.
Applicant: MJL Development, represented by Steven James Riden, Architect
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
6. Scalise residence - A final review of a new primar~r/secondary residence. Allison
2567 Arosa Dr./Lot 9, Block E, Vail Das Schone 15 Applicant: Dennis Scalise MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0
CONSENT APPROVED WITH 4 CONDITIONS:
1. That the railing be all wood with the post being the same size as the support:
2. That the west elevation wood trim be removed.
3. That there be no corner boards.
4. That the skirt board be removed.
7. Village Center Condominiums - Final review of a master plan for exterior George
improvements to Buildings A-C.
124 East Meadow Drive/Lot 5, Block 5E, Vail Village 15` Filing
Applicant: Stephanie Lord
MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 2-0-1 (Bill Pierce)
APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS:
1. That Town of Vail approval be granted for sidewalk improvements on Town property.
. 2. That the applicant submit outdoor lighting information for review and approval.
8. Barrett residence - Conceptual review of a new residence. Allison _
1397 Vail Valley Drive / Lot 7, Block 3, Vail Valley First Filing.
Applicant: Phoebe Barrett, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Schultz Architects
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
9. Town of Vail - Conceptual review of a new primary/secondary residence. Allison
2657 Arosa Drive// Lot 8, Block D, Vail Ridge.
Applicant: Town of Vail
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 2
10. Town of Vail Arosa/Garmish Park-Conceptual review of a public park. Allison
Lots 1,2 & 3, Block H, Vail das Schone 2497, 2485, 2487 Garmisch and the
unplatted portion of the SE 1/4, SE 1/2, SW'/z of Section 11, Township 5, Range 81 West.
Applicant: Town of Vail -
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
11. Town of Vail - Conceptual review of a 4-plex and duplex. Allison
2477, 2485, 2487, 2497 Arosa Dr. / Lots 1-4, Block H, Vail Das Schone.
Applicant: Town of Vail CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE .
Staff Aqprovals .
Cascade Hotel - Pool deck improvements. George
1300 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village Development Area A.
Applicant: L-O Vail Hotel, Inc.
Slifer Smith & Frampton Vail Associates Real Estate - New wall sign & display box. Brent
230 Bridge Street/Slifer Building.
Applicant: SSFNARE
Hilliard residence - Landscape plan: Brent
2049 Sunburst Drive/Lot 1, Vail Valley 3'd
Applicant: Kiwi and Landon Hilliard '
Gateway Unit #5 - One-yr. extension of previous approval for a residential addition. Brent
12 Vail Road/A portion of Block 5D, Vail Village 15`
Applicant: Vail Apartments, Inc.
Brown residence - Change shingles, new rock veneer at base, new log deck. Dominic
2556 Cortina Lane/Lot 1, Block D, Vail das Schone #1.
Applicant: Byron Brown
DeMott Gallery - New wall sign. Brent
100 E. Meadow DriveNail Village Inn.
Appticant: John DeMott
Shonkwiler residence - Interior remodel of 186.5 additional square feet. Allison
5118 Gore Circle/Lot 3, Block 3, Bighorn 5`n
Applicant:. Robert Shonkwiler
Yaros residence - Reconfigure proposed driveway. George
5119 81ack 8ear Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Ron Yaros
Ferry residence - Temporary unpaved parking area. Dominic
_ 1007 Eagles Nest Circle/Lot 1, 81ock 6, Vail Village 7in
Applicant: Kaye Ferry
Bakalar residence - Minor revision to previously approved plan. Brent
780 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 17, Block 1, Vait Potato Patch.
Applicant: John & Christine Bakalar
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Olson residence - Entryway remodel. Brent
1785 Sunburst Drive/Unpiatted.
Applicant: Curtis & Kristin Olson
Oilily Vail - Addition of condenser unit for A.C. Brent
278 Hanson Ranch Road #102A/Lots A&B, Block 5A, Vail Village 15t
Applicant: Oilily Vail _
Birch residence - Split-rail fence at rear of property. Brent
1773 Shasta Place/Lot 13, Vail Village West Filing 1.
` Applicant: Kathryn and David.Birch
Marshall residence - New grade level deck & spa. Brent
4494 Streamside Circle/Lot 13, Bighorn 4th Addition.
Applicant: J. Marshall
Hansen - Addition and interior conversion. Brent
775 Potato Patch/Lot 19, Block 1, Potato Patch.
Applicant: David Irwin
Wallach residence - Re-paint. Brent
2119 Chamonix Lane/Lot 12, Vail Heights.
Applicant: Barry Wallach
Lodge at Lionshead Unit 350 - Window and storage addition. Brent
380 E. Lionshead Circle/Lodge at Lionshead Phase II, Unit 350.
Applicant: Victor & Maria Chigas
Schwarzreich residence - Front entry improvements. Brent
421 Beaver Dam Circle/Lot 3,*Block 4, Vail Village 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Steven & Elaine Schwarzreich ,
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. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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Note: All statistics are from the Vail Village Master Plan and TOV Community Development staff memos.
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MEMORANDUM .
To: Vail Town Council
From: Community Development Department
Date: July 13, 1999
Re: A worksession to discuss a proposal to amend the Town's Public
Accommodation Zone District development standards and other pertinent- :
regulations.
1. BACKGROUND
The intent of the proposed text amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District is to
update the Town's development standards prescribed for those properties zoned Public
Accommodation and to adopt and implement a new development review process for property
undergoing development or redevelopment in the Public Accommodation Zone District.
The applicant, staff, Town Council and community have identified two problems with the existing
Public Accommodation Zone District. One of the underlying problems identified is that the
existing development standards (GRFA, density, setbacks, etc.) are outdated and do not allow the flexibility needed to develop a viable, high-quality lodge and lodging product. The ideas of
the 1970's, when the development standards were originally adopted, are outdated and new
means of regulating the development and redevelopment of lodges are needed.
A second problem that has been identified is the existing development review process. Since
the current development standards for the Public Accommodation Zone District are outdated, a
majority of the most recent proposals for development and redevelopment in the District have
: been requests for special development districts. Special development districts have been
utilized for redevelopment as a means of achieving the necessary flexibility to develop a viable, high-quality lodge and lodging product. One need not look very far to see that the special
developmentdistrict review process is a very difficult and arduous process rarely ending in a
win-win situation for all the participates. Several problems identified of the process include
inequities in the review process, ill-defined development standards, uncertainty in the decision-
making process, pooriy-defined roles and expectations of the applicant and Boards, and the
vast amounts of time, expense and energy required of the process itself.
According to Section 12-7A-1 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, the purpose of the Public
Accommodation Zone District is:
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intended to provide sites for lodges and residential accommodations for visitors, together
with such public and semi-public facilities and limited professional offices, medical
facilities, private recreation, and related visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be
located in the same district. The Public Accommodation District is intended to ensure
adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with lodge uses,
and to maintain the desirable resort qualities of the District by establishing appropriate
site development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional
uses which enhance the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation
community, and where permitted are intended to function compatibly with the high
- density lodging character of the District. The Public Accommodation District is intended -
to provide sites for lodging units at densities not to exceed twenty five (25) dwelling untts "
per acre. (Ord. 30(1977) § 7: Ord. 8(1973) § 7.100).
According to the Official Zoning Map, there are seventeen properties in the Town of Vail zoned
Public Accommodation. These properties are generally located around the periphery of the
village commercial core area and include the Austria Haus`, Bavaria Haus, Chateau at Vail
.(Holiday Inn), Christiania Lodge*, First Bank of Vai(, Galatyn Lodge*, Lot P-3, Mountain Haus, 9
Vail Road (Holiday House), Ramshorn Condominiums`, Swiss Chalet, Roost Lodge, Talisman,
Tivoli Lodge, Vail Athletic Club*, Vail Village Inn*, and Villa Valhalla. Of these seventeen
properties, six have received approvals for special development districts and have been
identified with an asterisk
11. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
On Monday, June 28, 1999, the Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing to
consider the proposed text amendments to the Public Accommodation Zone District. Upon
review of the proposal the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
proposed text amendments to the Vail Town Council. In making their recommendation for
approval, the Commission found that the proposed text amendments furthered the development
objectives of the community as identified by the Town Council, that the amendments served to
meet the goals outlined for the amendment process identified early on in the process, that the
amendments were in keeping with the purpose and intent of the district, and that the interests of
the community were being met by the amendments. The following is a summary of the recommended amendments:
? 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%(per Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1999);
• 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 provided certain criteria are met;
? Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) shall be 150% of the buildable site area.
? Site coverage shall be 65% of the total site area,
• The landscaping percentage shall remain unchanged with a minimum requirement of 30% of
the site area,
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? The parking requirements shall be amended to provide flexibility in the redevelopment of PA
zoned properties less than 1/2acre in size,
? The definition of a"lodge" shall be amended to further insure that accommodation units are
constructed in the Public Accommodation Zone District,
? The deveiopment review process shall be amended to create a less arduous and more
streamlined development review process,
? The density limitation (dwelling units per acre) shall be eliminated for accommodation units,
interval ownership units, and employee housing units,
? Meeting rooms shall be an accessory use and no longer require a conditional use permit,
_ ? Below grade underground structured parking shall be permitted in the front setback,
? Fractional fee club units shall be assessed parking similar to an accommodation unit rather
than a dwelling unit, ` .
? The proposed changes shall be implemented as text amendments to the Public
Accommodation Zone District and shall not require rezonings of properties to be
implemented, and
• A substantiaf off-site impact shall be defined to provide greater clarity.
A copy of the applicant's proposal is attached for reference. The applicanYs proposal outlines
the proposed amendments and provides additional background information on each of the
amendments.
The above-described amendments were derived from nine meetings with the public, the
Planning & Environmental Commission and/or the Town Council. Over the course of these
meetings numerous changes and compromises were made. There is one issue not yet
completely resolved in the minds of some and that is the implementation of the amendments.
Throughout the course of the meetings the Commission has believed that it is most appropriate
to implement the amendments in the form of text amendments. As such, the amendments
would be adopted and be equally applied to all seventeen properties zoned Public
Accommodation. The Commission has recommended text amendments over other
implementation alternatives based upon their review of the alternatives and public input.
There was concern expressed by some members of the public that a different implementation
strategy should be utilized. Other possible implementation strategies include:
? Adopt a new zone district encompassing the amendments and allow property owners to
request a rezoning to that new zone district if they desire.
? Identify PA zoned properties that should be eligible for these amendments, based upon
geographic location, character of the areas, etc., and create a new zone district to
implement the amendments only for those properties which meet the established criteria.
? No action. Reject the proposed amendments and continue to utilize the existing
development standards and review process (sdd, variance, etc.)
Each of the alternatives, with the exception of "no action", has merit. Possibte benefits include:
? Only those properties which wish to take advantage of the amendments will do so if they
choose to rezone.
? Only those properties which the community agrees should be eligible to take advantage of
the amendments will be able to do so.
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? If the character of the area is in question, additional review opportunities will enable the
community to determine the appropriateness of the development.
? All the properties zoned PA will be treated equally and fairly by these amendments.
? Adjacent property owners can better anticipate development potential on surrounding lands.
? Reduce reliance on Speciat Development Districts and variances.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff believes that the proposed amendments to the development standards and the _ development review process, as outlined in this memorandum, serve to meet the goals af this
amendment process set early on by the applicant, staff, Town Council and the community. The
review process of these amendments has included numerous worksession meetings with the
Planning & Environmental Commission, Town Council and members of the community.
Through the review process numerous revisions have been made to the proposal in response to
the dialogue and input and feedback provided. These revisions include the continued limitation
on retail and commercial square footage, maintaining the existing building height limitation of 48
feet, the assurance of public input throughout the development review process, etc.
If approved, the Public Accommodation Zone District will insure that the lands set aside for
lodges and guest-types of accommodations will meet the needs of the resort community and the
Vail residents. The proposed amendments will effect those 17 properties currently zoned Public
Accommodation. The majority of these properties are located at the periphery of the Town's
commercial core areas. Many of which have already undergone redevelopment that meets or
exceeds the development standards being proposed.
Lastly, staff believes that these proposed amendments further the goals of the community as
identified by the Town Council. One of the critical strategies of the Council deals with the
communities economic stability. According to the Council, a critical strategy of the community is
to,
"promote a strong, viable local economy through a partnership with the private sector
(i.e., PA property owners). The local economy should have a solid economic base and
reasonable cate of growth. The Town will work to strengthen Vail's economy while
maintaining environmental and design excellence." Objectives identified by the Council to attain these goals include, in part,
• Increase the number of live beds in Vail Village and Lionshead
• Work with the private sector to improve the quality of the existing bed base.
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CHAPTER 7
COMVIERCIAL AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS
ARTICLE A. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION (PA) DISTRICT
SECTION:
.12-7A-1: Purpose
12-7A-2: Permitted Uses . 12-7A-3: Conditional Uses 12-7A-4: Accessory Uses
12-7A-5: Lot Area And Site Dimensions
12-7A-6: Setbacks
12-7A-7: Height
A 2-7A-8: Density Control
12-7A-9: Site Coverage
12-7A-10: Landscaping And Site Development
12-7A-11: Parking And Loading
12-7A-12: Exterior Alterations or Modifications
12-7A-13: Compliance Burden
12-7A-14: Mitigation of Development Irnpacts
12-7A-1: PURPOSE:
The Public Accommodation District is intended to provide sites for lodges and residential
accommodations for visitors, together with such public and semi-public facilities and limited
professional offices, medical facilities, private recreation, and related visitor oriented uses as
may appropriately be located in the same district. The Public Accommodation District is
intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable resort qualities of the District by establishing appropriate site
development standards. Additional nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses which
enhance the nature of Vail as ai resort and vacation community,
and where permitted are intend8d to function compatibly with the high density lodging character
ofthe District. The-p,?t,i;e A,. ,.a.,+i,.,. ,,;s*,-i~T
+o a a . ,,•ao fer- lodging
. (Ord. 30(1977) ' 7: Ord.
8(1973)'
7.100}
Changes To Existing PA Zone District
This change will delete reference to lodging unit densities in the PA
District being limited to 25 dwelling units per acre. This change is
consistent with the proposed change to the Density Section which will
exclude accommodation units, EHIJ's and FFIJ's from densitiy
calculations. The change to the purpose statement excluding winter and
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summer recreation from the statement is to emphasize our year-round
resort and vacation community goals.
12-7A-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted in the PA District:
Lodges, as defined in this Title, including accessory eating, drinking, r-esr-eatiefial or retail
. establishments located within the principal use and not occupying more than ten percent (10°/a).
of the total gross residential floor area of the main structure or structures on the site; additional accessory dining areas may be located on an outdoor aeck, porch or terrace.(Ord. 37(1980) 7:
Ord. 19(1976)' 8: Ord. 8(1973)' 7.200)
II. Changes to Exisdng PA Zone District
This section eliminates the 10% limit on recreational uses. Recreational uses are now
listed as an "accessory uses" and would be permitted with no limitation to floor area.
The 10°/a limitation shall remain for accessory eating, drinking and retail establishments.
12-7A-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the PA District, subject to issuance of a
conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this Title:
Bed and breakfast, as further regulated by Section 12-14-18 of this Title.
Churches.
Eating, drinking, reer-eatiena f, or retail establishments w4 occupying more than ten percent
(10%) of the total gross residential floor area of a main structure or structures located on the
site.
Fractional fee club as further regulated by Section 12-16-6A7 of this Title.
Hospitals, medical and dental clinics, and medical centers.
Major arcade, so long as it does not have any exterior frontage on any public way, street, -
walkway, or mall area.
Private clubs and civic, cultural and fratemal organizations.
Professional and business offices.
Public buildings, grounds and facilities.
Public or commercial parking facilities or structures.
Public or private schools.
Public park and recreational facilities.
Public transportation terminals.
Public utility and public service uses.
Ski lifts and tows.
Theaters, ~eet~g-~eeEs, and convention facilities.
Type III employee housing unit as provided in Section 12-13-6 of this Title.
Type IV employee housing unit as provided in Section 12-13-7 ofthis Title.
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(Ord. 22(1996) ' 2: Ord. 8(1992) ' 19: Ord. 31(1989) ' 7: Ord. 3(1985) ' 1: Ord..27(1982) ' 1(b):
Ord. 6(1982) ' 8(a): Ord. 8(1981) ' 2: Ord. 26(1980) ' 2: Ord. 8(1973) ' 7.300)
Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
As described above in Section 12-7A-2, this section has been amended to
include "eating, drinking and retail uses occupying more than ten percent
(10%) of the total gross residential floor area of the main structure or
structures on the site" as a conditional use. In addition, meeting rooms
have been eliminated as a conditional use. As proposed, meeting rooms . ,
will be listed as an accessory use. . 12-7A-4: ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the PA District:
Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12-14-12 ofthis Title.
Minor arcade.
Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios, or other recreation facilities customarily incidental to
permitted lodge uses.
Meeting rooms.
Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary
for the operation thereof. (Ord. 6(1982)' 8(b): Ord. 8(1973) ' 7.400) ,
Changes to Existing PA Zone District
As described above in Section 12-7A-3, this section makes meeting rooms
an accessory use.
12-7A-5: LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS:
The minimum lot or site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet of buildable area and
each site shall have a minimum frontage of thirty feet (30'). Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enelosing a square area eighty feet (80') on each side within its boundaries. (Ord.
12(1978) ' 3)
Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
This section is identical to the existing PA Zone District as no changes are
proposed.
12-7A-6: SETBACKS:
In the PA District, the minimum front setback shall be twenty feet (20'), the minimum side
setback shall be twenty feet (20'), and the minimum rear setback shall be twenty feet (20'). At
the discretion of the PEC, variations to the setback standards outlined above may be approved
without a variance during the review of Exterior Alternations or Modifications (Section 12-7A-
1 Z) subject to the applicant demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:
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1. Proposed building setbacks provide necessary separation between buildings and riparian
areas, geologically sensitive areas and other environmentally sensitive areas. 2. Proposed building setbacks comply with applicable elements of the Yail Village Urban
Design C'ruide Plan and Design Considerations and other applicable planning documents.
3. Proposed building setbacks will provide adequate availability of light, air and open space.
4. Proposed building setbacks will provide a compatible relationship with existing and
potential buildings, existing and potential uses on adjacent properties, and the public right-
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5. Proposed building setbacks will result in creative design solutions and other public benefits , that could not otherwise be achieved by conformance with prescribed setback- standards. (Ord. 50(1978) '2)
Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
Changes to this section will maintain the existing 20' setback requirement and will
" establish a process for allowing deviations to the 20' requirement provided certain design
and performance standards are satisfied by the applicant. These design and performance
standards are intended to allow flexibility for the property owner to deviate from the 20'
standard without satisfying variance criteria (hardship and special privilege) while at the
same time ensuring that any deviations dernonstrate a public purpose, result in a superior
design solution, etc.
12-7A-7: HEIGHT:
For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty five feet (45'). For a
sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed forty eight feet (48'). (Ord. 37(1980) ' 2)
Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
This section is identical to the existing PA Zone District as no changes are
proposed.
12-7A-8: DENSITY CONTROL: -
Not more than eighty- f$9j one hundred and fi. fty (150) square feet of gross residential
floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each one hundred (100) square feet of buildable
site area.
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Total density shall not exceed twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre of buildable site
area. For the purposes of calculating density, employee housing units, accommodation
units and fractional fee club units shall not be counted as dwelling units. (Ord. 50(1978)
' 19: Ord. 12(1978) ' 2)
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Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
This section increases allowable GRFA from 0.8 of buildable site area to 1.5 of buildable
site area and eliminates density limitations on the total number of accommodation,
employee housing units and fractional fee units. Excluding EHU's, accommodation units
and FFIJ's from calculation as dwelling units is consistent with the newly established
zone districts for Lionshead. The increase in GRFA is intended to bring existing and
future developments into compliance with recently approved redevelopment applications.
12-7A-9: SITE COVERAGE:
Site coverage shall not exceed fifty f'v° „°r-e°l* (55%) sixty-five (6501o) of the total site area, unless otherwise specified by applicable elements of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan
and Design Considerations. (Ord. 17(1991)' 7: Ord. 8(1973) ' 7.507)
Changes to Ezisting PA Zone District
This change increases allowable site coverage from 55% to 65%. The intention of this
amendment is to allow flexibility to the applicant in the design of lodge praperties and to
the Town in the review of such projects. In addition to increasing allowable site
coverage, amendments to the PA District will also establish the Vail Village Urban
Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations as review criteria to evaluate development
projects.. Reliance on the Guide Plan will provide the Town with the tools necessary to
ensure design solutions are appropriate and if necessary, further restrict site coverage.
12-7A-10: LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT:
At least thirty percent (30°l0) of the total site area shall be landscaped. The minimum width and
length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be fifteen feet (15') with a minimum area not
less
than three hundred (300) square feet. (Ord. 19 (1976) ' 8: Ord. 8(1973)' 7.509)
Changes to Egisting PA Zone District
No changes are proposed to this section.
12-7A-11: PARKING AND LOADING:
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this Title. At
least seventy five percent (75%) of the required parking shall be located within the main building
or buildings and screened from public view. No at grade or above grade surface parking or
loading area shall be located in any required front setback area. Below grade underground
structured parking and short-term guest loading and drop-off shall be permitted in the required
front setback subject to the approval of the Planning & Environmental Commission. For lots less
than %Z acre in size, the parkiag requirement maybe waived or the parking may be provided
through a payment-in-lieu contribution to the Town's Parking Fund, subject to the approval of
the Planning & Environmental Commission. (Ord. 19(1976) ' 8: Ord. 8(1973)7510)
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Changes to Ezisting PA Zone District .
This change will allow required parking in the front setback when the
parking area is structured underground and for short-term guest loading
and drop-off..
12-7A-12: EXTERIOR ALTERNATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:
Review Required: The. construction of a new building or the alteration of an existing building .
shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board in accordance with Chapter 12-I1 of the Zoning - Regulations. However, any project which adds additional dwelling units, accommodation units, fractional fee club units, any project which adds more than 1, 000 sq. ft. of commercial f loor area
or common space, or uny project which has substantial off-site impacts (as defined in this Title)
shall be reviewed by the Planning and Environmental Commission as a Major Exterior
Alteration in accordance with this Chapter and Section I2-3-6: Hearings. Complete
applications for major exterior alterations shall be submitted in accordance with administrative
schedules developed by the Community Development Department for Planning and
Environmental Commission and Design Review Board review. The following submittal items are
required: 1. Application: An application shall be made by the owner of the building or the building
owner's authorized agent or representative on a form provided by the Administrator. Any
application for condominiumized buildings shall be authorized by the condominium
association in conformity with all pertinent requirements of the condominium
association's declarations. -
2. Application; Contents: An application for an exterior alteration shall include the
following:
a. Completed application form, filing fee, and a list of aIl owners of property
located adjacent to the subject parcel. The owners list shall include the names of
all owners, their mailing address, a legal description of the property owned by
each, and a general description of the property (including the name of the
property, if applicable), and the name and mailing address of the condominium
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association's representative (if applicable). Said names and addresses shall be
obtained from the current tax records of Eagle County as they appeared not more
than thirty (30) days prior to the application submittal date.
b. A written statement describing the proposal and how the proposal complies
with the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the
Yail Village Streetscape Master Plan and any other relevan.t sections of the Yail Comprehensive Plan.
c. A survev stamped by a licensed surveyor indicating existing conditions on the
' property including the location of improvements, topography, and natr.cral
features.
d. A current title report to verify ownership, easements, and other encumbrances,
including Schedules A and B3.
e. Existing and proposed site plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals 20 feet
(1 20), a vicinity plan at an appropriate scale to adequately show the project
location in relationship to the surrounding area, a landscape plan at a minimum
scale of one inch equals 20 feet (1 20), a roof height plan and eCisting and
proposed building elevations at a minimum scale of one-eighth inch equals one -
foot (118" = 1). The material listed above shall include adjacent buildings and
improvements as necessary to demonstrate the project's compliance with the Yail
Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Yail
Village Streetscape Master Plan.
f. Sun/shade analysis of the existing and proposed building for the spring/fall
equinox (March 21/September 23) and winter solstice (December 21) at ten
o'clock (10: 00) A.M. and two o'clock (2: 00) P.M. unless the Department of
Community Development determines that the proposed addition has no impact on
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the existing sun/shade patzern. The following sun angle shall be used when
preparing this analvsis:
Spring/Fall
Equinox Sun Angle
10: 00 A.M. 40° east of south, 50° declination
2: 00 P.M. 42° west of south, 50° declination
Winter
Solstice Sun Angle ` .
10: 00 A.M. 30° east of south, 20° declination
2: 00 P.M. 30° west of south, 20° declination
g. Existing and proposed floor plans at a minimum scale of one fourth inch equals
one foot (114" = 1) and a sguare footage analysis of all existing and proposed
uses.
h. An architectural or massing model of the proposed development. Said model
shall include buildings and major sise improvements on adjacent properties as
deemed necessary bv the Administrator. The scale of the model shall be as
determined by the Administrator.
i. Fhoto overlays and/or other graphic material to demonstrate the special
relationship of the proposed development to adjacent properties, public spaces,
and adopted views per Chapter 22 of this Title.
j. Any additional information or material as deemed necessary by the
Administrator or the Town Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). The
Administrator or the Planning and Environmental Commission may, at his/her or
their discretion, waive certain submittal requirements if it is determined that the
requirements are not relevant to the proposed development nor applicable to the
Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, the Yail
Village Streetscape Master Plan.
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4. Work Sessions/Conceptual Review: If requested by either the applicant or the
Administrator, submittals mav proceed to a work session with the Planning and
Environmental Commission, a conceptual review with the Design Review Board, or a
worksession with the Town Council.
5. Hearing: The public hearing before the Planning and Environmental Commission . shall be held in accordance with Section 12-3-6 of this Title. The Planning and
Environmental Commission mav approve the application as submitted, approve the
application with conditions or modifications, or deny the application. The decision of the
Planning and Environmental Commission may be appealed to the Town Council in
accordance with Section 12-3-3 of this Title.
6. Lapse Of Approval: Approval of an exterior alteration as prescribed by this Article
shall lapse and become void two (2) years following the date of approval by the Design
Review Board unless, prior to the expiration, a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued to completion. Administrative extensions shall be
allowed for reasonable and unexpected delavs as long as code provisions affecting the
proposal have not changed.
12-7H-13: COMPLIANCE BURDEN:
It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove bv a preponderance of the evidence before the
Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board that the proposed
exterior alteration or new development is in compliance with the purposes of the Public
Accommodation Zone District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the
Vail village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village
Streetscape Master Plan, and that the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative
affects on the character of the neighborhood, and that the proposal substantiallv complies with
othef• applicable elements of tlte Yail Comprehensive Plan.
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Changes to Existing PA Zone District
This change establishes the Vail Village Master Plan, the Vail Village Urban
Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations, the Vail Village Streetscape
Master Plan and other applicable planning documents as the primary review
criteria for development of PA zoned properties. This review process mimics the
review process recently established for Lionshead and as such this change ensures
PEC review of all major development proposals on PA-zoned properties.
12-7A-14: MITIGATION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS: -..Property owners/developers shall also be responsible for mitigating direct impacts of their
development on public infrastructure and in all cases mitigation shall bear a reasonable relation
to the development impacts. Impacts may be determined based on reports prepared by qualifred
consultants. The extent of mitigation and public amenitv improvements shall be balanced with
'the goals of redevelopment and will be determined by the Planning and Environmental
Commission in review of development projects and conditional use permits. Substantial off-site
impacts may include, but are not lirnited to, the following: deed-restricted employee housing,
roadway improvements, pedestrian walkwav improvements, streetscape improvements, stream
tract/bank improvements, public art improvements, and other similar improvements. The intent
of this section is to only require mitigation for redevelopment/development projects which
produce substantial off-site impacts.
Changes to Existing PA Zone District
This is a new section proposed for the PA District. It is drawn from the newly created
zone districts for Lionshead. The intention of this section is to provide the Town with the
basis for requiring off-site improvements that may be necessary to mitigate the impacts
associated with the development of PA-zoned property.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2- DEFINITION OF "LODGE"
Lodge: 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
is equal to or greater than seventy percent (70%)
of the total gross residential floor area on the site, and in which all such units are operated under
a single management providing the occupants thereof customary hotel services and facilities.
Changes to Ezisting Definition of GRFA
This change will increase the amount of GRFA devoted to accommodation units from
50% to 70%. This change was suggested by staff and agreed to by both the PEC and the
applicant. This change will result in lodges that are more consistent with the purpose of
the PA zone district and the development objectives of the Town
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 - OFF-STREET PARKING/LOADING
12-10-10 Parking Requirement Schedule:
A. Accommodation and Fractional Fee Units:
0.4 space per accommodation or fractional fee unit, plus 0.1 space per each 100 square
feet of gross residential floor area, with a maximum of 1.0 space per unit.
III. Changes to Eidsting Parlflng Requirements ,
This amendment will classify a fractional fee unit the same as an accommodation unit for
. the purposes of calculating parking requirements. Currently, FFiJ's are considered
dwelling units for the purpose of calculating parking requirements. The applicant, staff
and the PEC believed that tbe use of the unit should be the determining factor when
calculating the parking requirement rather than whether kitchen facilities are present or
not.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS
12-2-2 Definitions:
A. Substantial Off-site Impact:
An impact resulting from development or redevelopment on the surrounding
neighborhood and public facilities in the vicinity of a development or redevelopment site
having a considerable amount of effect upon the area. For example, substantial off-site
impacts may include, but are not limited to, the following: deed-restricted employee
housing, roadway improvements, pedestrian walkway improvements, streetscape
improvements, stream tract/bank improvements, public art improvements, and other
similar improvements.
IV. Addition of Definition
This amendment will clarify the language in the Zoning Regulations by providing a
definition of a substantial off-site impact. The PEC believed that a definition was
necessary and that examples of substantial off-site impacts would ensure that no
ambiguity or uncertainty existed.
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1999 Bud et Calender for the Year 2000
Town Council Completion
Event Meeting Date Assignments & Comments
Review calendar with Department Heads July 8, 1999 Steve determine approvai
Discuss with Town Council 99-2000 parking rates Yes July 13, 1999 May require more meetings
Review budget calendar with the Town Council Yes July 13, 1999
Review with Town Council other revenue enhancements Yes July 13, 1999
Review the 99 and 2000 Capital and RETT budgets with staff July 15, 1999 Depahmem Head Staff Meet
Staff ineeting to discuss 5 year Capital & RETT Projects July 21, 1999
Update salary spreadsheets July 31, 1999 Steve & JP updates
Revise 2000 budgeted revenues July 31, 1999 cnris, Review 99 and 2000 budgeted revenues
Update the 5 year Capital, RETT and Housing project plans July 31, 1999 sieve, cnris
Non-profit groups request funding criteria July 31, 1999 Realha places add regarding notificaiion of groups
Estimates for second quarter 1999 are due from Dept Heads July 31, 1999
Departments submit changes to the 2000 budget July 31, 1999 Deparlmerds should review 98 actuals and 99 YTD
Update the 5 year model August 6, 1999 Steve updates
Present the Capital budgets to the Town Council Yes August 10, 1999
Quarterly financial report to the Town Council Yes August 15, 1999 Chris prepares
Deadline for non-profit groups to apply for funding in 2000 August 31, 1999
Town Council determines 2000 contribution budget Yes September 7, 1999 Judy updaies schedule
1st budget meeting with the Town Council Yes September 7, 1999
1st reading of the budget ordinance Yes September 21, 1999
2nd reading of the budget ordinance Yes October 5, 1999
MEMORANDUM
T0: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: July 12, 1999
RE: A recommendation to Town Council on the adoption of the proposed Town of Vail
Development Standards handbook.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The Public Works Department, the Fire Department, and the Community Development
Department have been working together to clarify and consolidate the development review process for the Town of Vail. This process has been referred to as the Development Review
Improvement Process (DRIP). The Development Standards Handbook is the clarification of
development standards used by various departments in this process. The first draft of the
Development Standards Handbook was presented to the Planning and Environmental
Commission in the form of a worksession at the May 17, 1997 meeting. Since these standards
are mostly clarifications to existing standards, the Town of Vail has been utilizing these for the
past two years with great success. The attached document represents the input from various
Town of Vai{ departments regarding:
• Residential Access, Driveway and Parking
• Residential Fire Department Access .
• Parking Lot Design
• Grading Standards
• Geologic and Environmental Hazards
• Summary of Zoning Regulations
• Gross Residential Floor Area Descriptions
• Design Review Standards and Guidelines
The Development Standards Handbook also contains definitions of terms, an administration
section, and includes details which clarify the standards.
Staff utilized model codes, professional reports, and standards from other communities in the
evaluation of these standards. Staff believes these are the minimum standards necessary to
protect the public health and safety and provide for efficient and adequate community development.
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Staff is requesting that the PEC review the standards to ensure they meet the goals of DRlP and
recommend.approval to the Town Council to adopt these standards based on the following -
finding: ,
1. That the Development Standards Handbook meets the goals of the Development Review
Improvement Process °by clarifying, defining, and simplifying the standards and
regulations used by Town of Vail staff in development review.
III. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW IMPROVEMENT PROCESS (DRIP)
Problem/Opportunity Statement:
In Vail, proposed construction projects undergo a series of reviews and approvals known as the
Development Review Process. The Development Review Process is the process through which
a proposed construction project is reviewed, approved and building permits are issued by inter-
departmental staff, the Design Review Board, the Planning and Environmental Commission and
Town Council, as applicable. The Town's annual community survey indicates long held frustration with this process. ,
Both customers and Town staff experience frustration with the application of unwritten standards
and conflicts between existing codes. Standards for the development of property in the Town of
Vail are codified in numerous sections of the Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code, the
Uniform Fire Code and other documents adopted by reference in the Municipal Code. Some of
these standards are unclear and have required "interpretations" by Town of Vail staff over the
years. Our customers need to have a clear understanding of development and design standards
in order to obtain approval in an efficient manner.
In response to these concerns, the Town staff has initiated "DRIP," the Development Review
Improvement Process. DRIP is a collaborative effort that involves Town boards and interested
members of the community to clarify standards and improve the review process. Through DRIP,
the Town has the opportunity to create a process which is predictable, efficient, and fair, with _
standards that are clear, concise, and codified. All this, while providing for the protection of the
health, safety, and aesthetic quality of our community.
The following are the GOALS of the DRIP effort:
1. Clarify all aspects of the Development Review Process so that it is more efficient
and predictable.
2. Consolidate, clarify, and define development standards so that both Town staff
and customers have a clear understanding of what is required in order to build or
redevelop in the Town of Vail.
3. Educate the users of the process on the need to accept responsibility for providing
~ complete and accurate submittals and required revisions in a timely manner in
order to fully benefit from the Deve(opment Review Process improvements.
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The following are the GIVENS for the DRIP effort:
1. Existing Staff Interpretations and unwritten requirements will be eliminated "or
codified as part of this process.
2. Staff will seek, and is committed to, continuous improvement in inter-departmental
coordination and cooperation to promote efficiencies in the Development Review
Process.
3. Requirements and standards required for the general health and safety of the
community will not be compromised through this effort.
4. The Town of Vail encourages and seeks public involvement in the clarification of
development standards and improvement of the Development Review Process.
5. The Town Council will have the final decision making authority on adoption of any
Municipal Code modifications required to implement DRIP.
IV. SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN STANDARDS .
In most cases, the Develapment Standards are clarification of existing regulations and
standards used by the various Town of Vail departments in development review. However, in
~ some cases, the Development Standards are actually less restrictive than current regulations
and standards. The following are standards that have been relaxed and/or changed by the
Development Standards Handbook:
1. Maximum Driveway Grade -currently the Subdivision Regulations state that the
maximum driveway grade is 8%. The Development Standards relax this
requirement to 8% for the first 10 feet of drive, then a maximum of 10% for the
remainder of the driveway. (p.11)
2. Driveway Width - currently the regulations state that a driveway must be 12 ft.
wide to serve up to 3 dwelling units. The Development Standards allow 12 ft.
driveways serving up to 4 dwelling units. (p.11)
3. Parking Space Size - current regulations allow for 9' by 19' enclosed parking
spaces. The Development Standards allow for 9' by 18' enclosed parking spaces.
(p: 12)
4. Parking - the Development Standards include a provision for valet parking. (p. 17)
No changes have been made to the Design Guidelines, though they have been reorganized and
put into tables for cfarification. The Development Standards Handbook has been attached for
reference.
V. ADDITIONAL CHANGES FROM PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
At the June 28, 1999 Planning and Environmental Commission meeting, minor changes were
suggested. The following changes have been made to the Development Standards:
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some flexibility granted to existing nonconforming sites and structures. However,
wherever possible, compliance with the Development Standards shall be
achieved." ,
2. On p.2, "Administration" a statement was added so that it now reads "Such
administrative changes, made by the Town Manager, to these regulations shall be
approved by the Town Council annually or as necessary.
3. "Water features" was removed from the definitions of "landscape area" and
"landscaping" on p. 6 and 7.
4. On p. 12, "Residential Access and Parking Standards," the requirement that a
turn-around area be supplied when the driveway length is greater than 60' has
been removed. ~ 5. On p. 16, a sentence has been added to "surfacing" stating "double track
driveways are permitted."
6. The criticat root zone requirement for shrubs and bushes has been removed on p.
18. 7. On p. 19, a P.E. Stamp is required for bench of combination walls.
No changes have been made to the Design Review Chapter, as this chapter will be reviewed in
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1. Administration .............................................................................................:..............................2
2. Definitions ....................................................................................................................................4
3. Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Standards .......................:.....:...............................ll
Table 1: Driveway/Feeder Road Standards 11
Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards 12
4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards .......................................................................14
Table 3: Residential Fire Department Access Standarcls 14
5. Parking Lot and Parking Structure Design Standards For All Uses .......................................15 ~
Table 4: Parking Lot Design Standards
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6. Grading Standards ................:...................................................................................................18
Table 5: Grading Standards 18
Table 6: Critical Root Zone 18
Table 7: Retaining Walls 19
7. Geologic/E nviron mental Hazards .............................................................................................20
Table 8: Geologic Hazards 20
8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations . ..................................................21
Table 9: Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations 21
9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) ......................................................................................24
Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District 24
10. Design Review Standards and Guidelines .............................................................................25
11. Details .....................................................................................................................................38
1. Driveway Standards - Widths, Flares, and Cross Slopes 39
2. Driveway Standards - Cross Over Widtkis 40
3. Driveway Standards -Sight Distance Regulations
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4. Driveway Standards - Residential Driveway Grades 42
5. Driveway Standards - Minimum Driveway Entrance Angles 43
6. Driveway Standards - Maximum Driveway Grade Breaks 44
7. Single Family, Two Family, Primary/Secondary Minimum Centerline Turning Radius 45
8. Minimum Distance from a Public Road to Private Obstruction 46
9. Minimum Residential Fire Department Staging Area
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10. RetainingWall Standards-Combination Walls .................................................................................48
12. In dex .......................................................................................................................................49
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1. Administration
Purpose and Intent -
It is the purpose of these rules, regulations, and standards to ensure the general health, safety, and
welfare of the community. These rules, regulations, and standards are intended to enswre safe
and efficient development within the Town of Vail for pedestrians, vehicular traffic, emergency
response traffic, and the community at large. The Development Standards will help protect
property values, ensure the aesthetic quality of the community and ensure adequate development
of property within the Town of Vail.
Applicability
Unless specifically exempted, the provisions of this code shall supplement any and all existing
laws and shall apply to all persons, without restriction, and to conditions arising after the
adoption thereof, to conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code, and to conditions which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Building Official, or the Town Engineer,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
The Development Standards shall apply to new development, as well as to modifications and
additions to existing developments, unless specifically exempted herein.
Administration
The Town Manager, or Town Manager's designee, is authorized to make and enforce the rules
and regulations contained herein in order to carry out the intent of the Development Standards.
These rules, regulations and standards shall be initially adopted by ordinance by the Vail Town
Council and shall exist as a supplement to the Vail Municipal Code as a"handbook" of
Development Standards. The Development Standards may be amended from time-to-time by the
Town Manager to protect the health and safety of the community. Such administrative changes,
made by the Town Manager, to these regulations shall be approved by the Town Council at least
once annually, or as necessary. Prior to Town Council approval of such administrative changes,
such administrative amendments shall be in full force and effect. A copy of the approved
Development Standards shall be filed with the Town Clerk's office. _
Where no specific or applicable rules, regulations, or standards appear to be set forth in this
code, other rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and-recommended practices, as published by
professional associations, technical organizations, model code groups, and similar entities, may
be used by the Town for guidance.
Nonconformities
Nonconforming sites and site improvements lawfully established prior to the effective date of
adoption of the Development Standards may continue, subject to the limitations prescribed by
Section 12-18, Zoning Regulations. To encourage redevelopment, there shall be some flexibility
granted to existing nonconforming sites and structures. However, wherever possible, compliance
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with the Development Standards shall be achieved. The paving of existing legal nonconforming,
i.e. unpaved, driveways shall be allowed without strict compliance with the Development
Standards. However, a reasonable attempt shall be made to adhere as closely as possible to the
Deveiopment Standas-ds when paving existing driveways. A structure, which is substantially
demolished or reconstructed, as defined by Demo/Rebuild in the Zoning Code, shall be required
to adhere to the Development Standards.
Var-iances Variances to the Development Standards ma,y be allowed when practical difficulties and
unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Development
Standards exist. Variances from the Development Standards shall be in accordance with Section
12-17, of the Vail Municipal Code. The issuance of a variance shall not compromise the safety
of a site or structtu-e.
Appeals
Appeals from decisions made concerning the Development Standards shall be in accordance with
Section 12-3 of the Vail Municipal Code.
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2. Definitions
Definitions not provided herein shall be as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 13,
Subdivision Regulations.
Access Grade:
The slope of a road, street, driveway, or other means of access, as measured from the back side
of pan along the centerline of the means of access. Grade shall be measured in increments of 20
horizontal feet. Access Grade Change:
The algebraic sum of the difference of two separate grades.
Architectural Projection into Setback:
Distance which an architectural projection (i.e., roof eave) may encroach into setback.
Back-outJTurn-around Area:
An area appropriately designed for a vehicle to back-out and turn-around in a driveway or feeder
road so that the vehicle can enter the public street facing forward.
Batter:
The slope of the face of a retaining wall measured in units horizontal to units vertical.
BMP's:
Best management practices, which are accepted industry standards.
Boulder Retaining Walls:
Retaining walls that use boulders as the means to structurally retain the earth. .
Suilding Code:
The Uniform Building Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
. 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601-2298.
Building Height:
The distance measured vertically from any point on a proposed or existing roof or eave to the
existing (natural) or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) located directly below said
point of the roof or eave. Within any building footprint, height shall be measured vertically from
any point on a proposed or eYisting roof to the existing grade directly below said point on a
proposed or existing roof.
Building Setbacks:
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the pemutted location of uses, structures,
' or buildings on a lot. . '
Combination Retaining Wall: ,
A series of multiple retaining walls acting as one wall structurally.
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Critical Root Zone:
Area critical to existing vegetation to enswe its existence.
Cross-Over (switch-back or 90°Turn):
The area on a driveway where the turning angle of the centerline of the driveway curvature is
90 ° or greater. , Cross-Over Aisle:
The drive aisle where a 90°or greater turn is required by a vehicle to change drive aisles.
Curb-Cut:
The location where a driveway, parking area, or feeder road connects to a public street or feeder
road.
Deck Setback (ground level):
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an at-grade
(within 5' of grade) deck or patio on a lot.
Deck Setback (not ground level):
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an above grade
(greater than 5' above grade) deck or balcony on a lot.
. Demo/Rebuild:
The destruction, demolition, or removal of fifty percent (50%) or more of the gross residential
floor area of an existing dwelling unit or structure. The determination of the fifty percent (50%)
shall be calculated upon "gross residential floor area" as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations.
Density:
The number of dwelling units allowed per lot or the number of dwelling units allowed per acre.
Design Review Board (DRB):
The body responsibie for reviewing development proposals in the Town of Vail. The Design
Review Board focuses on evaluating projects based on the Town Code, Master PYans, and the
Design Standards as set forth in the Town Code, including architectural design, site planning,
landscaping, site disturbance, etc. ,
Disturbed Area;
Any area where grading takes place.
Driveway:
A paved all-weather driving surface on private property which provides access to 3 or fewer
dwelling units (including EHUs). Driveways generally provide access to individual dwelling
units.
Driveway Pan:
A concrete drainage structure which conveys water; located where a driveway or feeder road
connects with the public street. ,
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Dwelling, Multiple-Family: '
A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, includine, townhouses, rowhouses,
apartments, and condominium units; designed for or used by three (3) or more families, each
living as an independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Single-Family:
A detached building designed for or used as a dwelling exclusively by one family as an
independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Two-Family:
A detached building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for or used as a dwelling
exclusively by two (2) families, each living as an independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling Unit: .
Any room or group of rooms in a single-family, two-family or multiple-family building with
kitchen facilities; designed for or used by one family as an independent housekeeping unit. A
dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no
larger than one-third ('/3) of the total floor area of the dwelling.
EHU: . "
An Employee Housing Unit as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations of the Vail Municipal
Code. For the purpose of driveway, parking, and access standards, an EH[J shall be considered a
dwelling unit.
Entry Angle: -
The angle created at the intersection of the centerline of the public roadway and the centerline of
the first 30' of feeder road or driveway.
Exposed Face:
The area of a wall exposed from the finished grade line to the top of the wall. The cumulative
exposed bench face of combination walls.
Feeder Road:
A paved all-weather road or driveway on private property which accesses 4 or more dwelling
units (including EHUs). Driveways to individual dwelling units generally connect to the feeder
road.
Fire Code:
The Uniform Fire Code, as published by the International Fire Code Institute, 5360 Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601-2298.
Frontage:
The portion of a lot which fi-onts on a public or private street.
Landscape Area:
The area of a site not covered by buildings, driveways, and, covered walkways. Core
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considered landscape area as long as they do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the landscape
area.
Landscaping: •
Planted areas and plant materials, including trees, shrubs, lawns, flower beds and ground cover,
together with core development such as walks, decks, patios, terraces, and like features not
occupying mare than twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area. For the puiposes of this Title,
natural or significant rock outcroppings, trees or native vegetation shall be deemed landscaping
in a Hillside Residential, Single-Family Residential, Primary/Secondary Residential, Two-
Family Residentiai, Residential Cluster, and Low Density Multi-Family Zone Districts.
Lot or Site:
A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a use, building, or structure under the
provisions of Title 12, Zoning Regulations and meeting the minimum requirements of Title 12. A
lot or site may consist of a single lot of record, a portion of a lot of record, a combination of lots
of record or portions thereof, or a parcel of land described by metes and bounds.
Lot Size: The required size of a buildable lot or site.
Permanent Slope Protection Measures:
Used on slopes to permanently stabilize the slope and prevent erosion.
P.E.-Stamped Design;
A design that is stamped, signed, and dated by a professional engineer.
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC):
The body responsible for reviewing development proposals or any matters pertaining to the
Commission as provided by law, resolution, or ordinance, and to act in an advisory capacity to
the Town Council. The Planning and Environmental Commission focuses on evaluating projects
based on the Zoning Ordinance, Master Plans, Subdivision Regulations, environmentai concerns,
etc.
Professional Engineer (P.E.):
A current State of Colorado Registered Professional Engineer, practicing in their known
expertise.
Public Way:
Any public street, ea5ement, right-of-way, highway, alley, way, place, road or bike path, and any
non=exclusive utility easement.
Retaining Wall:
Any slope greater than 1:1.
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The distarice from a lot or site line, creek or sfream measured horizontally to a line or location
within the lot or site, which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures, or buildings on
the site.
Setback Area:
The area within a lot or site between a lot or site line and the corresponding setback line within
the lot or site.
Setback Line:
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures,
or buildings on the site.
Setback Line, Front:
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the front lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Rear: -
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the rear lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Side:
The setback line extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line parallel to and
measured from the side lot or site line.
Sight Distance Triangle:
The line of sight to the right and left of a driver sitting in a car 3' above the driveway or access '
road preparing to enter the public road. The driver must be able to see 250' in either direction to
an object 3' above the asphalt of the public road in the oncoming lane.
Site Coverage:
The ratio of the total building area on a site to the total area of a site, expressed as a percentage.
For the purpose of calculating site coverage, "building area" shall mean the total horizontal area
of any building, carport, porte cochere, arcade, and covered or roofed walkway as measured from
the exterior face of perimeter walls or supporting columns above grade or at ground level,
whichever is the greater area. For the purposes of this definition, a balcony or deck projecting
from a higher elevation ma.y extend over a lower balcony, deck or walkway, and in such case the
higher balcony or deck shall not be deemed a roof or covering for the lower balcony, deck or
walkway. In addition to the above, building area shall also include any portion of a roof
overhang, eave, or covered stair, covered deck, covered porch, covered terrace or covered patio
that extends more than four feet fiom the exterior face of the perimeter building walls or
supporting columns.
Slope:
Shall be established by measuring the ma.ximum number of feet in elevation gained or lost over
each ten feet (10) or fraction thereof ineasured horizontally in any direction between opposing
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lot lines; the relationship of elevation or vertical measure as divided by the horizontal
measurement shall be expressed as a percentile as a means of quantifying the term "slope." In
determination of "slope" as defined in this Section, for use in establishing buildable area
requirements and maximum floor area ratio limitations on existing and proposed lots, a grid
system based on 10-foot modules shall be superimposed on a topographic map of the subject
property and the lot slope determination established by the defined method for each one hundred
(100) square feet grid portion of the tract, lot or portion thereof.
A. Existing, Natural:
The gradient or configuration of the undisturbed land surface prior to site improvement of
a lot, site, or parcel.
B. Graded, Finished:
The gradient or configuration of the land surface following improvement of a lot, site, or
parcel.
Square Area:
The area required to be accommodated completely within a lot's boundaries in order for the lot
to be buildable; expressed as a square.
Staging Area:
A dedicated or designated space that is intended for use by the Fire Department, sufficiently
large enough to provide for adequate operation.
Street, Private:
Any street not dedicated to the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian use.
Street, Public:
A. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any
part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian travel;
B. The entire width of every way declared to be a public highway by any law of this state;
and further classified and defined as follows:
1. Arterial streets are those which permit the relatively rapid and unimpeded
movement of large volumes of traffic from one part of the community to another.
2. Collector streets are those which collect traffic from minor streets and carry it to
arterial streets or to local traffic generators. Collector streets include the principal
entrance streets to a residential development, those linking such adjacent
developments, and those streets providing circulation within such developments.
3. Minor streets are those used primarily for direct access to properties abutting the
right-of-way. Minor streets carry traffic fiaving an origin or destination within the
development and do not carry through traffic.
Temporary Grading:
Grading performed to accommodate construction.
Temporary Slope Protection Measures:
Used on slopes to reduce erosion and assist in reestablishing vegetation.
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Three Point Turn: The ability to completely turn a vehicle using a maximum of four movements which creates the
three points when the total turning movement is laid out.
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3. Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Standards
This section (Tables 1 and 2) specifies the access, driveway and parking standards for residential
development. These standards are subject to all conditions and exceptions described herein.
These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When two or more standards
conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 1: Driveway/Feeder Road Standards
Single-family, Two-family,
Primary/Secondary Multiple Family Multiple Family ,
Stgndapd -access to not more t6an 3 dwelling units _access to 4 to 11 dwelling units -access to more than 11 dwelling units
(including EHUs) -feeder road only -feeder road only
-structures and all portions thereof within
150' from ed e of sueet avement
Driveway/Feeder Road
A4in. Width 12' 20' 22'
Normal -Access from feader road to units -Access from feeder to uni[s shall
(Detail 1) shall corriply with single-family comply with single-family
' re uirements contained herein reuirements contained herein
Min. Width 15' 24' 24'
90° comer
(cross-over)
(Detail2)
Min Width 16' 24' 28'
Entrance/Curb-cut (flare to 16' ) (flare to 24' with ]0' curb-return (flare to 28' with 15' curb-relurn radius)
(Detail 1 radius)
NIax. Width 24' head in 36' 36'
Entrance/Curb-cut 48' back out
Detait 3
Min. Grade 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Centerllne ,
Detail 4
Max. Grade 10°/a unheated 9% unheated 9% unheated
Centerllne 12%heated 12% heated 12% fieated
(Detail 4) 16% heated and eagineered with flat
recovery areas
Max. Grade 8% unheated 8% unheated 8% unheated
Centertine 12%heated 12%heated 10%heated
Corner/Cross-over
(Detail 2)
Max. cross-slope grade 8% 8% S%
(Detail 1)
Entry angle 45° 700 70°
m1n deflectlon for first
30' of driveway length
(Detail5)
Max, centerline break- 14°/a 6% 40/o
over grade
(Detail6)
Max. grade at edge of 8% 6% 4%
public road asphalt
(Detail 4)
Max. length of max. 10' 15' 30'
grade a# edge of pubHc
road asphalt
(Detail 4
Min. centedine turning 20' - 30' 40'
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Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards
Single-family, Two-family, Primary/Secondary Multiple Family Multiple Family
Staridgrd -access to not more than 3 dwelling units _access to 4 to I 1 dwelling units -access to more than 11 dwelling units
(including EHUs) -feader road only -feeder road only
-structures and all portions thereofwi[hin
150' fmm ed e of street avement
Curb Cuts
Curb cuts pertnitted 1 per street per unit 2 per parcel Minimum necessary for adequate access
(numDer) Marimum of 2 curb cuts per lot
Parking Requirements
Min. horizontal 24' N/A N/A
clearance between
garage doors (parallel
to road) to edge of
publlc street pavement
Detail 3
Min. horizontal 5' S' S'
clearance between , requfred parldng space
and edge of publlc
street or feeder road
avement
Min. horizontal N/A 2' from obstructions 5' from obstructions
clearance from feeder 5' from buildings 10' from buildings
road to structures
/obstructlons (e.g., guardrails, trees, -
retaining walls, etc.)
(Detail8)
Parldng space slze 9' x 19' surface See Table 4, See Table 4, Commercial/Multiple-
9' x 18' enclosed Commereial/Multiple-Family Family Parking Lot Standards
Parkin Lot Standards
Sight distance tdangle Fonvard Movement: 10' perpendicularx 10' perpendiwlar x 250' laterel 10' perpendicular x 250' lateral (strict
(Detail3) 250' lateral (svict compliance may not be compliance may not be required on sites
Backward Movemenr. 15' perpendicular required on sites not able to not able to physically comply)
x 250' lateral physically comply)
(strict compliance may not be required o?
sites not able to h sicall comply)
Back-ouU'I'urn-around 12' wide Back-out into right-of-way Back-out into right-of-wayprohibited
area 20' centerline radius prohibited
(Detail 7) Designed for 3 point turn or less Car turn-around area:
Tum-around area: 12' wide
Required when: 12' wide 20' centerline radius
- cross-over angle is greater [han 120°; 20' centerline radius Designed For 3 point turn or less
- entry angle is less than 701; Designed for3 poin[ turn or less Truck turn-around area:
- accessing a collector, arterial, or Shall be designed so trucks exit site
commercial street; or forward as determined by [raffic engineer
- backout sight triangle requirement is not based on uses proposed.
met.
Drive-ivay Pan 4' wide concrete pan a[ edge of asphalt for 4' wide concrete pan at edge of 8' wide concre[e pan at edge of asphalt
(Drainage) the full widt6 driveway pavement asphalt for the full width driveway for the full width driveway pavemen[
(Detail 1) including returns ~ pavement including returns including returns
Other Requirements:
Vehicular Maneuverability
Parking required for each dwelling unit must be independently accessible (i.e., required parking
for one unit cannot block access for parking for another unit on-site).
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Surfacing ,
All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. ~
Heated Drives
Any heated portion of the drive located within the right-of-way must be in a separate zone. The
4' concrete pan cannot be heated.
5now Storage ,
All required parking and access areas shall be designed to accommodate on-site snow storage
(i.e., within boundaries of lot and not within the right-of-way). Turf areas and other areas without
trees may be utilized for this purpose.
Unheated Drives: A minimum functional area equaling 30% of the paved area shall be
, provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to accommodate snow storage.
Heated Drives: A minimum functional area equaling 10% of the paved area shall be
provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to accommodate snow-storage.
Guard Rails
Steep slopes adjacent to vehicular access ways and/or driveways without a proper shoulder may
require the installation of a vehicular guardrail. The design and type of vehicular guardrail for
private properties shall be designed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer. Vehicular
guardrails on public roadways or protecting the travelling public shall meet the standard of the
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8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitafions.
This section (Table 9) specifies site development standards for all Zoning Districts in the Town of Vail. These standards shall be considered the
minimum standards. When two or more standards conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Additional and special standards may exist in
accordance with Title 12, Zoning Regulations. _
Table 9: Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations
Zoue Districls Max. EHU n9in. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lot Size Min. Min. Max. Building Parkiug Hud I.onding
DensiTy Alluwance 13uildiug (growidlevel) (notground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildablearea) Frontage Square Height Locntiou
Setbacks Setback levepSe[back Projection Area Arca
Into Setback
Residential Districts
HR 1 unit per 1 Type V 20' front May project not May project not 4' 15% 701/. 21,780 s.f. . 50' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof See 7'ide 12, Chapter 10,
lo[ per ]o[ as a 15' rear more than the more than [he 33' sloping roof Municipal Code
permieted I S' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/:
Hillside use % the required the required
Residenfial setback setback
SFR 1 unit per 1 T}7pe II pcr 20' front May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 12,500 s. f. 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof See Tide 12, Chapter 10,
lot lot as a IS' rear more than the more than the 33' sloping roof Municipal Code
conditional 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Single Family use % the required the required ~
Residential setback setback
R& P/S 2 units 1 Type II per 20' fiont May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 15,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof See Tide 12, Chapter 10,
Two-Family per lot lot as a 15'rcar more chan the more than the 33' sloping roof Municipal CoJe
Resideutial & conditi<maI . IS' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/
Two Family use the reyuired the required ~
~ Prlmary/ setback setback
Secouda
RC 6units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 25a/o GO% 15,000 s.f. 30' 80' x 80' 30' flat roof No parking in tront set6ack.
per acte Type N 15' rear more than the more than the (min. 8,000 s. f. of 33' sloping roof
as a 15' sidcs Icsser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/: buildable azea) At lzast 1 parking spacz par unil
RecidenUal conditional the required [he reyuired shxll be Iocat2A widvn the main
Cluster use sc[bacl: setback bwlcling(s)oracczssory garage.
LDMF 9 units Type III 20' fron[ May project not May projec[ not 4' 35% 40% 10,000 s. f. 30' 80' x 80' 3$' flat roof No parking in tron[ setback.
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than the 33' sloping roof
Low Density as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or X.
Multiple conditional % the required ihe required
Familuse setback setback
MDMF 18 units Type III 20' fiont May project not May p: oject not 4' 45% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' . 80' x 80' 3$' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than [he 38' sloping roof Gont setback.
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or i 50 % ofparl:ing shall bz loca[ed
Medium conditional z the required the required in main building(s) & hidden
De~lsl Gom pubGc viaw or shnlPbt
ty use setUack se[baclc
Multlpl¢ completely hiddzn from pi~lic
Femlly vizw firoiu adjoinuig propzitizs
withun a landsca bcim.
HDMF 25 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 55% 300/. 10,000 s.f. 30' 80' x SO' 45' fla[ roof No parking in &ont se[back.
per acre 'fype IV 20' mar more than the more than the 48' sloping roof
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or % - 75%of parking shall be located
conditional the required [he required 'uimaui builcling(s) & hidclen
HI h Densi use setback setbaclC Irom public view or shall ba
R tY . wmpletely ludden from public
Mulaple ' view Bom adjoinung praparties
Fa mil withui a lancLscapz bznn.
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7. Geologic/Environmental Hazards. ,
This section (Table 8) provides a summary of the geologic hazards mapped by the Town of Vail.
This table describes at what point in the review process a site specifie hazard study is needed.
Chapter 21. Hazard Regulations, of Title 12 should be reviewed for more specific requirements
and details.
Table 8: Geologic Hazards
Geologic Hazards Submittal Requirements
See hazard maps for the following
hazards. See Section 12-21 of the Zoning Regu(ations for detailed re uirements.
Snow Avalanche Submit a site specific study with DRB or PEC application.
Debris Flow Submit site specific study with building permit appiication or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Roek Fall Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Unstable Soils or Slopes Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Other Requirements:
Wetlands
If staff determines that wetland vegetation exists on the site, a report conducted by a qualified
environmental consultant delineating wetland areas must be submitted to the Town of Vail and
the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with a Design Review Board or Planning and
Environmental Commission application. Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers must be
obtained prior to building permit issuance. ,
Nonconforming Sites
Nonconforming sites, structures, uses, and site improvements lawfully established prior to the
effective date of adoption of these standaxds may continue, subject to the limitations prescribed
. by Chapter 18 and Chapter 21, Title 12, of the Zoning Regulations. No existing nonconforming
site or structure shall be issued a building permit for an exterior expansion, alteration or addition
in a geologically sensitive area except for windows, skylights and other similar minor alterations
unless allowed by a site specific hazard study in accordance with Chapter 21, Title 12. Hazard Maps
The following is a list of hazard maps officially adopted by the Town of Vail:
1. " Debris Flow and Debris Avalanche Hazard Analysis Map prepared by Arthur I.
Mears, P.E., Inc. and dated November, 1984.
2. Rockfall Map prepared by Schmueser and Associates, Inc. and dated November
29, 1984:
3. Geological Hazard Map, Figure 3, prepared by Lincoln DeVore Engineers,
Geologists and dated August 16, 1982.
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Flood Plain Standards:
No grading is permitted in the 100-year flood plain without Planning and Environmental
Commission approval. If an applicant wishes to grade into the 100-year flood plain, an
environmental impact report is required. The environmental impact report shall include impacts
to vegetation, riparian areas, appropriate hydraulic engineering calculations to show no increase
in water surface profile and velocity, as well as stating that there will be no adverse impacts to
adjacent properties. No permanent improvements shall be constructed within 1' of the flood plain
line.
The flood plain line shall be determined by a registered professional land surveyor by plotting
the appropriate elevation of the flood plain on a maximum 1"-20' topographic 2' contour map
using the adopted Town of Vail flood profiles (the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Study). The topographic survey shall reveal the method for determining the
starting point and the starting elevation for the flood plain delineation. A site specific study
performed by a Professional Engineer per FEMA guidelines and approved by the Town of Vail
and FEMA may be required.
Retaining Walls
All retaining walls are reviewed by the Design Review Board or Town Staff to determine
compatibility to the existing topography and the materials in use.
Table 7: Retaining Walls
Location or Type Maximum Height Additional Review P.E. Stamp
or A roval Re uired
Regular Walls 0-4' Staff Review or DRB No
(Detail 10) 41-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
Bench of combination walls 4' or %z the difference of Staff Review or DRB Yes
(Detail 10) exposed height .
Right-of-Way 0-3' Staff Review or DRB No
3'-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
6' + Staff Review or DRB Yes
PEC
Setback (10' from paved surface NA Staff Review or DRB Yes
and 2' from ad'acent ro erty lines) PEC
In Front Setback 0-3' Staff Review or DRB No
On slopes greater than 30% and 3'-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
related to access
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulder retaining walls must meet a11 the standards of retaining walls. The height listed for
retaining walls is the eYposed height of either a single or combined height of combination walls.
If the batter (slope of the face of the wall) is greater than 1:1, a P.E. stamp is required.
Combination Retaining Walls
Gombination walls are d"etermined if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting 1'
behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade line and then back at a 1.5:1 angle
from this starting point.
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6. Grading Standards ,
This section (Tables 5, 6, and 7) provides a summary of grading standards of the Town of Vail.
All grading is reviewed by the Design Review Board to determine compatibility to the existing
topography, to review the extent of existing vegetation removal and to preserve significant
features on site. Table 5: Grading Standards
Grading Standard Additional Review P.E. Stamp
or
A roval Re uired
Tem orary Grading Standards
Grade 2' away from the 3' vertical then 2:1 Staff Review No
deepest and furthest structural maximum
member to day light Greater than 3' vertical Staff Review Yes
and/or steeper than 2:1
Permanent Gradin Standards
Maximum Finished Grade 2:1 Staff Review No
Temporary Slope Protection 3:1- 2:1 Staff Review No
Re uired
Permanent Slope Protection 2:1-1:1 DRB or Staff Review Yes
Existing Vegetation
Grading around existing vegetation to be preserved on-site shall be outside the critical root zone,
unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board.
Table 6: Critical Root Zone
T e Critical Root Zone
Trees A radius equal to one foot for each inch of caliper measured 1'
above the natural grade
Natural Features
Grading that is detrimental to existing natural features is discouraged. Those areas of a site that
are determined to remain in a natural state shall be protected during construction. A site-specific
construction disturbance plan shall be prepared, outlining the areas to be disturbed and the
methods and devices used to protect the remaining portions of the site.
Construction Fence
All areas to be protected shall have a non-removable constiuction fence or other approved device
placed around the areas to be protected. ,
Erosion Control
All sites with disturbances will need to provide erosion control measures using best management
practices. Sites greater than 1 acre or sites with total disturbance greater than '/2 acre shall
provide an erosion control plan prepared by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer.
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Valet Parking
Valet parking shall be allowed, but shall not exceed 50% of the required parking on-site. Valet
parking shall be calculated utilizing a 8' x 18' parking space for each car (paxallel spaces must be
9' x 20'). Cars may be parked tandem in a valet lot.
Tandem Parking
Tandem parking is not permitted for commercial uses unless approved as valet parking.
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Other Requirements:
Surfacing
All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. Double track driveways are permitted.
On-Street Parking
On-street parking is not permitted for private developments. All public on-street parking
provided in the right-of-way shall meet the standards included in this section (Table 4).
Loca#ion
Parking spaces, aisles and turning areas shall be entirely within lot lines and shall not encroach
on any public right of way. No parked vehicle shall overhang any public right of way.
Grades
All driveway and parking lot grades shall meet the requirements for "4nultiple family
developments of more than 11 units" per Table 1. Driveway and Access Standards.
Fire Lane
A fire lane shall be required and must be located within 150' of all areas of the parking lot. ,
Drainage
Proper drainage and storm water management shall be provided in all parking areas.
Snow Storage
All required parking and access areas shall be designed to accommodate on-site snow storage
(i:e., within boundaries of lot and not within the right-of-way). A minimum functional area equaling 30% of the paved area shall be provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to
accommodate snow storage. Turf areas and other areas without trees may be utilized for this
purpose. If driveways are heated, then the minimum snow storage area may be reduced to 10%
of the required parking and access areas.
Landscaping
Not less than 10% of the interior surface area of unenclosed off-street parking areas containing
15 or more parking spaces shall be devoted to landscaping. In addition, landscape borders not
less than 10' in depth shall be provided at all edges of parking lots containing 30 or more parking
spaces. A landscape berm, wall, or fence of not less than 4' in height, of the same architectural
style as the building, in combination with landscaping may be substituted for the landscape
border. In developments with cross-access or shared parking facilities, the landscape border
between the developments shall not be required.
Backing into the Street/Right-of-Way
All parking for commercial and multiple family developments shall be designed to all"ow a
vehicle forward access to any street or right-of-way.
Trail Head Parking
Trail head parking lots accommodating up to 15 parking spaces may be improved with gravel,
but shall adhere to all other requirements contained in this section.
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5. Parking Lot and Parking Sfructure Design Standards For All Uses
This section (Table 4) specifies the parking lot standards for ail uses excluding residential uses
under 3 units and including, but not limited to, commercial, retail, office, restaurant, institutional,
hotel, accommodation, and multiple-family development. T'hese standards are subject to all
conditions and exceptions described herein. These standards shall be considered the minimum
standards. When two or more standards conflict the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 4: Parking Lot Design Standards Angle of Minimum Minimum Minimum
arkin s ace One-wa drive aisle Two-wa drive aisle Parkin stall size and clearance
0° (parallel) 12' 22' 9' x 24'
45° 12' 22' 9' x 19' surface
9' x 18' encIosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
cleazly marked as such)
- 7' hei t clearance for enclosed arking.
60° 16' 24' 9' x 19' surface
9' x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed parking
75° 22' 24' 9' x 19' surface
9' x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces ancl
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed arking
90° 24' 24' 9' x 19' surface
9' x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed arking Cross-over drive 18' 24' n/a
aisle
Drive aisle with 12' 22' n/a
no arkin
Min. opening for 12' 20' n/a
a parking
structure
entrance
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4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards
This section (Table 3) specifies residential Fire Department access standards for residential
development. These standards are subject to a11. conditions and exceptions described herein.
These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When two or more standards
conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 3: Residential Fire Department Access Standards
Standard Single-Family, Two-Family, Primary/Secondary, and Multiple Family
-requiring on-site Fice Department access (structures or portions thereof greater than 150' from edge .
of street pavemen[)
Min. pavement radii for fire truck 1. For structures with the highest floor level 30' or less in elevation from staging
access and min. pavement cross- area:
over width 29' inside radius
(including curb-cut accessing site) 44' outside radius
36' centerline radius
20' cross-over width
2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area:
31' inside radius
48' outside radius
40' centerline radius
22' cross-over width
Note: The Town of Vail reserves the right in unique circumstances to utilize a
com uter modeling techni ue to detennine radii needed for access.
Turn-around area Required if Fire Department staging area is 150' or more from edge of roadway
pavement.
Min. on-site Fire Department 1. For structures with the highest floor leve130' or less in elevation from staging
staging area area:
(Detail 9) 12' wide and 35' long pavement area
32' wide useable clear area inclusive of paved area
The staging area must be located less than the minimum distance required to
reach all areas of structures using a 150' curvilinear line with a minimum
radius of 8'.
2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area:
. 12' wide and 50' long pavement area
32' wide useable clear area inclusive of paved area
The staging area must commence a maximum of 20' from the face of structure.
If-the Fire Department makes the determination that access standards cannot physically be met, the structure must be
sprinklered in accordance with Fire and Building Codes.
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Zonc Distdcts Max. EHU Rtin. Miu. Deck D4in. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lof Size Min. Min. Max. Building Parking and I.oading
Density Allowance Building (groundlevel) (notground Architectural Coverage I.andscape (buildablearea) Frontage Square Height Locatiou
Sctbacks Setback level) Setback Projeclion ` Area Area
Into Setback
Commercial Districts
PA 25 units Type III 20' fiont May project not May project not 4' 55% 300/o 10,000 s.C 30' 80' x 80' 45' Flat roof No parking/loading in Gont
per acre Type IV 30'rear more than the more [han [he 48' sloping roof setback.
Public as a 20' sidcs ]esser of ]0' ex lesser of 5' or % 75% o(parking shall be
Accommo- conditiona] % the required the required loca[ed in main building(s)
dalion use setback setback Schidden from hlic view
CCl 25 units Type III None* N/A N/A N/A 80%* No reduction 5,000 s.f. 30' N/A 33' - 60% of building No parking shall be provided
per acre lype N in existing 43' - 40% of huilding on-site.
as a . landscaping Regulatedby[he Vail
ccnditional unless Village Urban Design No loading in front setback.
Commercial uSe sufficien[ GuidePlan& Dzsigi
Core 1 cause shown Considerations '
CC2 25 units 'fype III 10' front May project not May project not 4' 70%** 20%** 10,000 s. i: 30' 80' x 80' 45' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type N 10' rcar more than the more than the 48' sloping roof" front setback.
as a 10' sides** lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/ '
Commercial conditional '/therequired [herequired $0%ofparkingshallbe
Core 2 use setback setback IocateJ in main buildin (s).
CC3 12 units Type III 20' to May project not May project not 4' 40% 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 35' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre lype N perimeter of more than the more than the 38' sloping roof Gont setback.
as a rone district lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or %
Commercial conditional boundaries the,requireJ the required
Cure 3 use setback setback
CSC 18 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 75% 20% 20,000 s. f. 100' N/A 35' f7at roof No parking or londing in
per acre Type N 20'rcar more than the more than the 38' sloping roof hont setback.
as a 20' sidcs lesser of 10' or lesser o1' S' or %
Commereial condi[ional : the required the required SO°/ of parking shall be
Service Center use setback setback located in main buildin s).
LMUI 3$ units 1'ype lII 10' all Mayproject not Mayproject not 4' 70%unless 20%unless 10,000 s.f. none N/A 71' average 50% ofparkingmust be
per acre "lype IV wiless s4x:cified inore than the more than lhe specified in specified in 82.5 max. located within the main
33% as a in Lionshead lesser of 10' a lesser of 5' or V. Lionshead Lionshead Flesibility Banted building or buildings
increase Redevelopment ~
condi[ional / the required [he required Redevelopm Redevelopm hy the Lionshead
over exist- Master Plan
Lionshead use setback setback ent Master ent Master Redevelopment •
Mixed Use 1 on ro e Plan Plan Mas[er Plan
LMU2 35 units Type III 10' all May project not Mayproject not 4' 70%unless 20%unless 10,000 s.f none N/A 71' average 50% ofparking must be
per acre lype N unless specifed more than the more than the specified in specified in 82.5 max. located within the main
33 % as a NI- iomhead ]csser of 10' or ]esser of 5' or'/ Lionshead Lionshead Flexi6ility gran[ed 6uilding or buildings
increase conditional Redevalopmen[ y the required the required Redevelopm Redeveloprn by che Lion shead
ova exist- N1astzr Pian
Lionshead use setback set6ack en[Mas[er en[Mas[er Redevelopment
Mixed Use 2 on property Plan Plan Master Plan
ABD 25 uni[s Type III 15' frnnt Mayproject not May project not 4' 600/. 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 32' (uP 1o 70•i .troo) No parking or loading in
per acre Type N 60•i wong s. more than the more than the 40' (°therporrion ohhc hont se[bac}:.
Fromage Rd , 20'
as a forremaining90'/) lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/: roop
condi[ional 15' sidz the required the required
use (bldg hi ~ 20') setback setback • Min. slope shell be 3:12
Atte[ial ZO' side 10 % of rootmay Ix flat
Business (tia~ In >zo')
10' rzar
HS N/A N/A 20' fronc May project not May project not 4' 75% 10% 10,000 s. f. 50' N/A 35' flat roof No pxrking or loading in
20' rear more than the more chan the 38' sloping roof front setback.
~ 20' sides ]esser of 10' cx lesser of 5' or'/: •
Heavy Setvice the required the required
setback setback
'mlas othttwiu designalrA bytlw Vuil Vilinge Urbnn Design Guidc Pimi imS Design Considcmrions ^ imiess otheiwise designmed by tLe V nil Lionshrnd Ulbnn Desig n Guide Plan nnd Oesig n Considuations
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Zone Districts Max. EHU Min. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lot Siu MIa Min. Max. Building Parking nnd Loadiug
Density Allowance 13uildiug (groundlevel) (notground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildablearea) Frontage Square Height Location
Setbaclcs SeWack level) Setback Projectfon Area Area
Into Setback
Open Space and Recreation Districts ,
A 1 unit per 1 Type II as 20' front May project not May project not 4' S"/ N/A 35 acres N/A N/A 30' flat roof No parking in any setback.
35 acres a ccmditicmal 15' rear more than the more than the (1 acre buildable) 33' sloping roof
use 15' sides lesser of 10' a lesser of 5' or %
AQricul[ural the required the required '
end nPeit setback set6ack
S ace
OR N/A N/A 20' froni May project not May project no[ 4' S% As N/A N/A N/A 21' flai root See Tide 12, Chapter 10,
20' rear more than the more [han the de[ermined 24' sloping roof Municipal Code.
20' sides lesser of 10' cx lesser of 5' or % by the
(except as the required the required Design
may be setUack setback Review
funher Board
restric[ed ' Uy the PEC
in -
conj un cc io '
n with a
Outdoo r con diti on al
Recrea[ion use permit)
NAP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Set 6y PEC
Natural Area
Yrese rvado n
SBR 1 unit per Type RT Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set hy PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC 40 acres N/A N/A 35' (60% of building Set by PEC
8 acres Type N (1 acre buildable) coverage)
Ski Base 40' (40% of building
Recreation covera e
Special and Miscellaneous Districts
P N/A Type III N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A See Title 12, Chapter 10,
Type N Municipal Code.
as a
con diti on al
Parkin use
GU Set by Type III Set by PEC May project not May project not 4' Set by PEC Set 6y PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set 6y Set 6y PEC Set by PEC
PEC Type N more than the more than the PEC
as a lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or % '
conditional the required the required
General Use use setback setback
SDD Set by Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Council Set by Counci] Set Uy Set by Set 6y Counci] Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Council
Council Council Cowicil Council Council Council Council
Special
Development
District
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9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA)
This section (Table 10) is a summary of Gross Residential Floor Area permitted by zone district.
Please refer to Title 12, Chapter 15, of the Municipal Code for the complete regulation.
Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District
GRFA Credits
Zone Districts GRFA Ratio/Percenta C(added to results of applfcation of percen[age)
HR 20%of lot area of first 21,780 sq. ft. + None
Hlllside Residentlal 5% oflot area over 21,780 sq. ft.•
SFR ZS%of iot area offirst 12,500 sq. ft. + 425 sq. fr. per allowable dwelling unit
Single-family Resfdentlal 10% of lot area over 12,500 sq. ft.
R 25%of lot area of first 15,000 sq. fr. + 425 sq. ft. per allowable dwelling unit
Two-Famil,y 10% of lot area over 15,000 sq. ft. and up to 30,000 sq. ft. + 5% of
Residentlal lot area over 30,000 s. ft.
P/S 25%of lot area of first 15,000 sq. ft + 425 sq. ft. per allowable dwelling unit
Ptimary/ Secondary 10% oftot area over 15,000 sq. ft. and up to 30,000 sq. R. + 5% of (thesecondazyunitshallnotzxcezd4D%of
Residential lot area over 30,000 S. ft. CRFA on-site priorto applicationofcredit)
RC 25% ofbuildable lot area 225 sq. R. for single-family and two-
Resldentlal Cluster . family strucmres only
LDMF 30%oFbuildable lot area ' 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Low Denslty Multlple Family family structures only
MDMF 35%ofbuildable lot area 225 sq, ft. for single-family and two-
Medlum Density Multlple family structures only
Famil
HDMF 60% of buildable lot area None
ffigh Density Multlple Family
PA 80% of buildable lot area None
Publlc
Accommodadon
CCl 80% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 1
CC2 80% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 2
CC3 30% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 3
CSC 40% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Service Center GRFA shall not exceed 50% of total building floor area on any site
LMUl Up ta 2500/o of buildable lot area or None
Lfonshead Mixed Use 1 increase of 33% over existing GRFA on site, whichever is greater
LiVIU2 Up to 250% of buildable lot area or None
Llonshead Mixed Use 2 increase of 33% over existing GRFA on site, whichever is greater
ABD 60% o f buildable ]ot area None
Artedal Business
HS None pernutted None
Heaw, Service
A Up to 2,000 sq. ft. total None
Agricultural and Open Space
OR 1`'one permitted None .
Outdoor Recreation
P iVone permitted None
Parldng
GU Per PEC approval None
General Use
NAP Nonepermitted , None
IVafurai Area Preservation
SBR Unlimited, per Council approval None
Sld Base Recreatlon
SDD Per undedying zoning or development plan approval by Council None
Special Developroent
District
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10. Design Review Sfandards and Guidelines.
This section provides the design review standards and guidelines for development in the Town of
Vail. Actions of the staff and the Design Review Board shall be guided by the objectives
prescribed herein, the Vail Village Urban Design Considerations and Guide Plan and the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and by all of the applicable ordinances of the Town and
by the following design guidelines:
A. General Compatibility:
1. Structures shall be compatible with existing structures, their surroundings, and
with Vail's environment. It is not to be inferred that buildings must look alike to be
compatible. Compatibility can be achieved through the proper consideration of
scale, proportions, site planning, landscaping, materials and colors, and
compTiance with the guidelines herein contained.
2. Any building site in Vail is likely to have its own unique land forms and features.
Whenever possible, these existing features should be preserved and reinforced by
new construction. The objective is to fit the buildings to their sites in a way that
leaves the natural land forms and features intact, treating the buildings as an
integral part of the site, rather than as isolated objects at odds with their
surroundings.
B. Site Planning:
1. The location and configuration of structures and access ways shall be responsive to
the existing topography of the site upon which they are to be located. Grading
requirements resulting from development shall be designed to blend into the
existing or natural landscape. Any cuts or fills shall be sculptural in form and
contoured to blend with the existing natural undisturbed terrain within the property
boundary.
2. Building siting and access thereto shall be responsive to existing features of terrain
rock outcroppings, drainage pattems, and vegetation.
3. Removal of trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation shall be limited to removal
of those essential for development of the site or those identified as diseased.
4. All areas disturbed during construction shall be revegetated. If necessary, the
Design Review Board may designate allowable limits of construction activity and
require physical barriers in order to preserve significant natural features' and
vegetation upon a site and adjacent sites during construction.
C. Architectural Projections, Decks, Balconies, Steps, Bay Windows, etc.:
1. Architectural projections including eaves, roof overhangs, awnings, louvers, and
similar shading features; sills, belt courses, cornices, and similar features; and
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flues and chimneys may project not more than four feet (4) into a required setback
area or into a required distance between buildings.
2. Porches, steps, decks or terraces or similar features located at ground level or
within five feet (5') of ground level may project not more than ten feet (10') nor
more than one-half ('/2) the minimum required dimension into a required setback
area, or may project not more than five feet (5') nor more than one-fourth ('/4) the
minimum required dimension into a required distance between buildings.
3. Balconies, decks, terraces, and other similar unroofed features projecting from a
structure at a height of more than five feet (5') above ground level may project not
more than five feet (5) nor more than one-half ('/2) the minimum required
dimension into a required setback area, or may project not more than five feet (5')
nor more than one-fourth (1/4) the minimum required dimension into a required
distance between buildings. A balcony or deck projecting from a higher elevation
may extend over a lower balcony or deck but in such case shall not be deemed a
roof for the lower balcony or deck.
4. Fire escapes or exterior emergency exit stairways may project into any required
setback area or distance between buildings not more than four feet (4').
5. Bay windows and similar features extending the interior enclosed space of a
structure may project not more than three feet (3') into a required setback area or a
required distance between buildings, provided that the tota.l of all such projection
does not exceed more than one-tenth (1/,0) the area of the wall surface from which
it projects or extends.
6. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar architectural features not
useable as habitable floor area may extend above the height limit a distance of not
more than twenty five percent (25%) of the height limit nor more than fifteen feet
(15').
D. Suilding Materials and Design:
1. Building materials shall be predominantly natural such as wood siding, wood
shakes, and native stone. Brick is acceptable. Where stucco is utilized,, gross
textures and surface features that appear to imitate other materials shall be
avoided. Concrete surfaces shall be treated with texture and cotor if used, however,
exposed aggregate is more acceptable than raw concrete. Neither aluminum steel,
nor plastic siding, nor simulated stone or brick shall be permitted. Plywood siding
shall not be permitted.
2. The same or similar building materials and colors shall be used on main structures
and any accessory structures upon the site. ,
3. Exterior wall colors should be compatible with the site and surrounding buildings.
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Natural colors (earth tones found within the Vail area) should be utilized. Primary
colors or other bright colors should be used only as accents and then sparingly
such as upon trim or railings. All exterior wall materials must be continued down
to finished grade thereby eliminating unfinished foundation walls. All exposed
metal flashing, trim, flues, and roof top mechanical equipment shall be anodized,
painted or capable of weathering so as to be non-reflective.
4. The majority of roof forms within Vail are gable roofs with a pitch of at least four .
feet (4') in twelve feet (12'). However, other roof forms are allowed. Consideration
of environmental and climatic determinants such as snow shedding, drainage, and
solar exposure should be integral to the roof design. '
5. Roof lines should be designed so as not to deposit snow on parking areas, trash
storage areas, stairways, decks and balconies, or entryways. Secondary roofs, snow
clips, and snow guards should be utilized to protect these areas from roof snow
shedding if necessary.
6. Roof swfacing materials shall be compatible with the site and surrounding
buildings. The predominant roof materials utilized shall be wood shakes and their
use is strongly encouraged. The use of inetal roofs is acceptable, however in no
instance will metal roofs which reflect direct sunlight onto an adjacent property be
permitted. If inetal roofs are used they shall be surfaced with a low-gloss finish or
capable of weathering to a dull finish. Metal roofs shall generally have a standing
seam in order to provide some relief to the roof surface and be of a heavy gauge.
Asphalt and fiberglass shingles shall be permitted provided that they weigh no less
than three hundred (300) pounds per roofing square foot and are of a design and
color to be compatible with the requirements of this Section. `
7. Rooftop heating and air conditioning equipment, large vent stacks, elevator penthouses and similar features should be avoided; however, if necessary, shall be
designed to be compatible with the overall design of the structure or screened from
view. Rooftop antennas shall not be permitted unless as allowed under a
conditional use review as specified within the Zoning Code.
8. Solar collectors shall lie flat on pitched roofs; however, when retrofitting an
existing building with active solar, the collectors should be designed and placed in
a manner compatible with the overall design of the building.
9. Deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other building f-eatures that provide shelter
from the elements are encouraged.
10. Fenestration shouid be suitable for the climate and for the orientation of the
particular building elevation in which the fenestration occurs. The use of both
passive and active solar energy systems is strongly encouraged.
11. In no instance shall a duplex structure be so constructed as to result in each half of
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the structure appearing substantially similar or mirror image in design.
E. Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development:
1. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that duplex and primary/secondary
development be designed in a manner that creates an architecturally integrated
structure with unified site development. Dwelling units and garages shall be
designed within a single structure, except as set forth in subsection 2 below, with
the use of unified architectural and landscape design. A single structure shall have
common roofs and building walls that create enclosed space substantially above
grade. Unified architectural and landscape design shall include, but not be limited
to, the use of compatible building materials, architectural style, scale, roof forms,
massing, architectural details, site grading and landscape materials and features.
2. The presence of significant site constraints may pernut the physical separation of
units and garages on a site. The determination of whether or not a lot has
significant site constraints shall be made by the Design Review Board. Significant
site constraints shall be defined as natural features of a lot such as stands of mature
trees, natural drainages, stream courses and other natural water features, rock
outcroppings, wetlands, other natural features, and existing structures that may
create practical, difficulties in the site planning and development of a lot. Slope
may be considered a physical site constraint that allows for the separation of a
garage from a unit. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to request a
determination from the Design Review Board as to whether or not a site has
significant site constraints before final design work on the project is presented.
This determination shall be made at a conceptual review of the proposal based on
review of the site, a detailed survey of the lot and a preliminary site plan of the
proposed structure(s).
3. The duplex and primary/secondary development may be designed to accommodate
the development of dwelling units and garages in more than one structure if the
Design Review Board determines that significant site constraints exist on the lot.
The use of unified architectural and landscape design as outlined herein shall be
required for the development. In addition, the Design Review Board may require
that one or more of the following common design elements such as fences, walls,
patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, landscape elements, or other architectural
features be incorporated to create unified site developrnent.
F. Outdoor Lighting:
l. Purpose:
This subsection of the design guidelines establishes standards for minimizing the
unintended and undesirable side effects of outdoor lighting while encouraging the
intended and desirable safety and aesthetic purposes of outdoor lighting. It is the
purpose of the design review guidelines to allow illumination which provides the
minimum amount of lighting which is needed for the property on which the light
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sources are located. In addition, the purpose of this subsection is to protect the
legitimate privacy of neighboring residents by controlling the intensity of the light
source.
2. Approval Required:
All outdoor lighting within the Town limits shall conform to the standards set forth
below. For the purposes of this subsection, residentially zoned properties shall be
defined as those in Hillside Residential, Single-Family, Two-Family,
Primary/Secondary, Residential Cluster, Low Density Multi-Family and Medium
Density Multi-Family Zone District, as well as all special development districts
which have any of the above referenced zone districts as the underlying zoning.
All other zone districts shall be considered, for the purposes of this subsection, as
being commercial zoned.
3. Luminance:
Light sources located on all property in the Town which are not fully cutoff shall
exhibit a ratio of source lumens to luminous area not exceeding 125. For example:
source lumens < 125. luminous area
4. Light source:
A single artificial point source of luminescence that emits measurable radiant
_ energy in or near the visible spectium.
5. Outdoor lighting: - Any light source, or collection of light sources, located outside a building,
including, but not limited to, light sources attached to any part of a structure,
located on the surface of the ground, or located on free-standing poles.
6. Source lumens:
Total initial lamp lumens of the light source.
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7. Luminous area:
The ma.ximum light emitting area of a light source, measured in square inches. The
maximum light emitting area is the axea of translucent material which encases a
light source. In the case of a clear glass covering, the luminous area is the area of
the light source. Examples of luminous area are shown below in figure l:
8. Full cutoff:
A light source in which no more than two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) of its
total output is emitted above ninety degrees (90°) as measured from nadir as
shown in below in figure 2:
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9. Frequency:
For lots in residential zone districts, the maximum number of light sources per lot
shall be limited to one light source per one thousand square feet of lot area, except
as provided for below. The location of said lights shall be left open to the
discretion of the property owner, so long as the lights are in compliance with the
Town of Vail's Municipal Code. Light sources which are no more than eighteen
inches above grade, as measured from the top of the fixture to the finish grade
below, and are either full-cutoff fixtures, as defined in Section 18.04.137, or have
a ma.ximum source lumens of 400 (equivalent to a 40 watt light bulb), may be
allowed in addition to the total number of permitted outdoor light sources. The
number, location, and style of such light sources are subject to Design Review.
10. Height Limits For Light Fixtures:
a. For all light sources located in commercial zone districts, the maxiznum
mounting height for light sources on a pole shall not exceed thirty five feet
(35'). The maximum mounting height for light sources affixed to vegetation
shall not exceed eight feet (8').
b. For a11 light sources located . in residential zone districts, tlie maximum
mounting height for light sources on a pole or on vegetation shall not exceed
eight feet (8').
11. Light Sources Affixed To Structures:
For a11 properties within the Town, light sources may be affixed to any wall of a
structure. Light sources shall not be affixed to the top of a roof of a structure.
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12. Cutoff Shields:
All light sources located in commercial zone districts which exceed fifteen feet
(15') in height shall exhibit a full cutoff shield. , 13. Flashing, Revolving Lights:
Lights which flash, move, revolve, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in
intensity or color, or use intermittent electrical pulsation are prohibited.
14. Exemptions:
The Standards of this subsection shall not apply to:
a. Christmas tree lights which are of a temporary nature located in residential
zone districts, as listed herein, and which are illurrunated only between
November 1 and April 15 of each year.
b. Christma s tree lights which are temporary in nature and are located in zone
districts other than those residential districts listed herein. ,
c. Sign illumination, as set forth in Title 11 of the Municipal Code.
d. Municipal lighting installed for the benefit of public health, safety and
welfare.
e. Outdoor light sources as set forth in Section 18.54.050 J, 2, which are within
eighteen inches or less of finish grade and are either full cut-off fixtures or
have a maximum source lumens of 400.
15. Nonconformities:
As of the effective date of this subsection, ali outdoor lighting that does not
conform to every requirement of this subsection shall be legal nonconforming
outdoor lighting. Legal nonconforming outdoor lighting shall not be.moved in any
direction, nor shall there be any change in use or light type, or any replacement or
structural alteration made to the nonconforming outdoor lighting, without the
outdoor lighting conforming to all applicable requirements of Title 12.
16. Penalty:
The penalty for violating this subsection shall be as provided in Section 1=4-1 of
the Municipal Code. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense for
the purpose of calculating the penalty.
G. Landscaping, Drainage, and Erosion Control:
1. Various natural vegetation zones exist within the Gore Valley as a result of the
form and aspects of the land itself. The north facing slopes within the valley are
typically heavily wooded with spruce, pine and aspen and generally receive less
direct sunlight than the drier south facing slopes which typically consist of sage,
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aspen and other vegetation tolerant of drier conditions. The valley floor which is
adjacent to Gore Creek consists of a wide variety of trees and shrubs adapted to the
relatively fertile soil and natural availability of water.
The goal of any landscape plan should be to preserve and enhance the natural
landscape character of the area in which it is to be located. The landscape scale
and overall landscape design shall be developed so that new vegetation is integral
with the natural landscape and the inherent form line, color and texture of the local
plant communities. Since the major objective of the landscaping is to help reduce
the scale of new structures and to assist in the screening of structures, the planting
of large sized plant materials is encouraged. Special care should be taken in
selecting the types of plants to use when designing a landscape plan. Final
selection should be based upon the soils and climate, ease of establishment,
. suitability for the specific use desired, and the level of maintenance that can be
provided. New planting shall use plants that are indigenous to the Rocky Mountain
aipine and sub-alpine zones or as capable of being introduced into these zones.
A list of plant materials indigenous to the Vail area is on file with the Department
of Community Development. Also indicated on the list are ornamentals which are
suitable for planting within the Vail area. The minimum sizes of landscape
materials acceptable are as follows:
Required Trees:
Deciduous - 2 inch caliper
Conifers - 6 foot
Required shrubs - #5 gallon container
Foundation shrubs shall have a minimum height of 18 inches at time of
planting
2. Landscape design shall be developed to locate new planting in order to extend
existing canopy edges or planted in natural looking groups. Geometric plantings,
evenly spaced rows of trees, and other formal landscape patterns shall be avoided.
3. Particular attention shall be given the landscape design of off-street parking lots to
reduce adverse impacts upon living areas within the proposed development, upon
adjacent properties, and upon public spaces with regard to noise, lights, and visual
impact.
4. All landscaping shall be provided with a method of irrigation suitable to ensure the
continued maintenance of planted materials.
5. Whenever possible, natural drainage patterns upon the site shall not be modified.
Negative drainage impacts upon adjacent sites shall not be allowed.
6. Runoff from impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavement areas shall be
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directed to natural or improved drainage channels or dispersed into shallow
sloping vegetated areas.
7. Slope of cut and fill banks shall be determined by soil characteristics for the
specific site to avoid erosion, and promote revegetation opportunities,.but in any
case shall be limited to a maximum of two to one (2:1) stope.
8. Measures shall be taken to retain all eroded soil material on site during
construction, control both- ground water and surface water runoff, and to
permanently stabilize all disturbed slopes and drainage features upon completion
of construction.
9. All plants shall be planted in a good quality topsoil mix of a type and amount
recommended by the American Landscape Contractor Association and the
Colorado Nurseryman's Association.
10. All plantings must be mulched.
11. Paving near a tree to be saved must contain a plan for a"tree vault" in order to
ensure the ability of the roots to receive air.
H. Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening:
1. The placement of walls and fences shall respect existing land forms and fit into
land massing rather than arbitrarily follow site boundary lines. Fences shall not be
encouraged except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, etc.
2. Design of fences, walls, and other structural landscape features shall be of
materials compatible with the site and the materials of the structures on the site.
Retaining walls and cribbing should utilize natural materials such as wood timbers,
logs, rocks, or texttued, color tinted concrete. No chain link fences shall be
allowed except as temporary construction fences or as required for recreational
facilities.
3. Setbacks Observed:
All accessory uses and structures except fences, hedges, walls and landscaping, or
ground level site development such as walks, driveways, and terraces shall be
located within the required minimum setback lines on each site. Recreational
amenities may be exempted by the Design Review Board if it determines that theu-
location is not detrimental environmentally and/or aesthetically.
4. Sight Triangle:
To minimize traffic hazards at street intersections by improving visibility for
drivers of converging vehicles in any district where setbacks are required, no fence
or structure over three feet (3') in height shall be permitted within the triangular
portion of a corner lot measured from the point of intersection of the lot lines
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abutting the streets a distance of thirty feet (30') along each lot line.
5. Height Limitations:
Fences, hedges, walls and landscaping screens shall not exceed three feet (3') in
height within any required front setback area, and shall not exceed six feet (6) in
height in any other portion of the site, provided that higher fences, hedges, walls or
landscaping screens may be authorized by the Administrator when necessary to
screen public utility equipment. No barbed wire or electrically charged fence shall
be erected or maintained.
I. Accessory Structures; Utilities; Service Areas:
l. Design of accessory structures upon a site shall be compatible with the design and
materials of the main structure or structures upon the site.
2. Accessory buildings. generally should be attached to the ma.in building either
directly or by means of a continuous wall, fence or similar feature of the same or acomplementary material as the main building's exterior finish.
3. All utility service systems shall be installed underground. Any utility system the
operation of which requires above ground installation shall be located and/or
screened so as not to detract from the overall site design quality.
4. All utility meters shall be enclosed or screened from public view.
5. Service areas, outdoor storage, and garbage storage shall be screened from
adjacent properties, structures, streets, and other public areas by fences, berms, or
landscaping.
6. Adequate trash storage areas shall be provided. There shall be year-round access to
all trash storage areas which shall not be used for any other purpose.
J. Satellite Dish Antennas:
1. Purpose:
a. To protect the health and safety of the inhabitants of the Town by setting forth
requirements for the installation of satellite dish antennas.
b. To protect and support the aesthetic concerns of the Town, a resort
community which must remain aesthetically pleasing to visitors to rema.in
economically viable.
c. To provide the protection set forth in the preceding subsection 1 and 2 of this
section in the least restrictive manner possible.
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2. Application; Review:
Satellite dish antennas shall comply with all the requirements set forth herein.
Person or persons wishing to install a satellite dish antenna within the Town shall
submit an application to the Department of Community Development for. review.
The application shall set forth the following:
a. Completed Design Review Board application form.
b. Site plan showing proposed location of the satellite dish antenna.
c. Description of the satellite dish antenna (i.e., size, design, materials, etc).
d. Color sample (if applicable).
e. Landscape plan (if applicable).
£ An improvement location certificate and/or a preliminary title report.
g. Elevations, perspectives or renderings if deemed applicable by the staff of
the Department of Community Development.
3. Compliance with Requirements:
a. No more than one satellite dish antenna shall be allowed on any lot as
delineated on the Official Town Zoning Map.
b. The temporary use and/or installation of a satellite dish antenna shall be
limited to a maximum period of one day. Only three (3) temporary
installations shall be allowed per business or residence per year.
c. The ma.ximum height allowed for any satellite dish antenna, when measured
from the top of the satellite dish antenna down to existing or finished grade,
whichever is more restrictive, shall not exceed fifteen feet (15').
d. The maximum size of any satellite dish antenna installed for use by a single
residence or business shall be limited to nine feet (9') in diameter. Satellite
dish antennas serving multi-family dwellings shall be limited to a maximum
of twelve feet (12') in diameter.
e. No advertising, logos or identification shall be allowed on any satellite dish
antenna.
f. Satellite dish antennas shall comply with the existing setback requirements of
the zone district in which the satellite dish antenna is installed. Satellite dish
antennas shall be prohibited in easements and public rights of way. No portion
of a satellite dish antenna or its supporting structure shall encroach into the
vertical plane as drawn from an existing easement or setback line.
g. Issuance of a building permit from the Department of Community
Development shall be required prior to the installation of any satellite dish -
antenna.
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h. Adjacent property owners and owners of dwelling units on the same lot as the
applicant shall be notified of any application for the installation of a satellite
dish antenna. Notification procedures shall be as outlined in Section 12-14-19
of Title 12. Names and mailing addresses of adjacent property owners and of
owners of dwelling units on the same lot as the applicant shall be provided to
the Department of Community Development by the applicant.
i. Due to the special aesthetic importance of the core areas of the Town, exterior
installations of satellite dish antennas in Commercial Cores 1 and 2 shall be
permitted only if screened by some type of enclosing structure. Said structures
required to enclose a satellite dish antenna in these areas shall comply with all
applicable zoning regulations and shall be architecturally compatible with the
existing structure.
4. Design Guidelines:
It is the purpose of these guidelines to ensure that the visibility of a satellite
dish antenna from any public right of way or adjacent properties be reduced to
the highest degree possible. It shall be the burden of the applicant to
demonstrate how the satellite dish antenna installations complies with these
guidelines. The following guidelines shall be used by the Design Review
Board in evaluating applications for satellite dish antennas:
a. All wiring and cable related to a satellite dish antenna shall be
installed underground.
b. The use of inesh satellite dish antennas is highly encouraged because
of their ability to be more sensitively integrated on a site or structure.
c. The use of appropriate colors shall be required to provide for a more
sensitive installation when integrating a satellite dish antenna onto a
site or structure. Color selection for a satellite dish antenna should be
made with respect to specific characteristics on a site or structure.
Unpainted surfaces and satellite dish antennas with reflective surfaces
shall not be allowed.
d. Locations of satellite dish antennas shall be made so as to ensure that
the satellite dish antenna is screened from view from any public right
of way or adjacent property to the highest degree possible. In addition
to effective site planning, screening a satellite dish antenna may be
accomplished through the use of landscaping materials, fencing,
existing structures, sub-grade placements or other means that both
screen the satellite dish antenna and do not appear unnatural on the
site.
e. Satellite dish antennas on or attached to existing structures shall be
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permitted provided the satellite dish antenna is architecturally -
, integrated into the structure. Effective use of color shall be required to
Qnsure compatibility between the satellite dish antenna and existing
structure. The use of a mesh material shalI be strongly encouraged
when attempting to integrate a satellite dish antenna onto an existing
structure.
f. Landscaping or other site improvements intended to screen a satellite
dish antenna proposed on any application shall be completed prior to
the issuance of a building permit to install a satellite dish antenna. A
letter of credit equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the
costs of installing landscaping or site improvements may be submitted
to the Town if seasonal weather conditions prohibit the installatiori of
landscaping or site improvements.
g. All improvements required by the Design Review Board for the
purpose of reducing the visibility of satellite dish antennas shall
remain in place so long as the satellite dish antennas remain in place
unless permission to alter or remove said improvements is obtained
from the Design Review Board. All satellite dish antennas and all
improvements required by the Design Review Board to reduce the
visibility of satellite dish antennas shall be adequately maintained and
repaired and shall not be allowed to become dilapidated or fall into a
state of disrepair.
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11. Details
This section provides details of items referenced herein.
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FOR UP TO 11 FOR MORE THAN 11
DWEWNG UNITS DWEWNG UNffS
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MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY/PARKING LOT CROSS SLOPE (8%)
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MORE THAN 4 UNITS IN A MULTIPLE
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A 24'
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"NOTE: VARIES TNERE SHALL BE NO SIGHT OBSTRUCTION
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WHERE PARKING IS SEE NOTE 2 PAVEMENT AND 250' IN EACH DIRECTION
ADJACENT TO THE STREET, ~
THE MAXIMUM CURB CUT WNERE_ FORWARD PARKWG 15 PROPOSED, THERE
WIDTH SHALL BE 48' SNALL BE NO SIGHT OBSTRUCTION WITHIN THE
AREA 10' FROM THE EDGE OF PAVEMENT.AND
I---- 48' 250' IN EACH DIRECTION
2. 24' MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
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AND THE EDGE OF THE PUBLIC STREET
3. BACKING INTO THE STREET IS NOT
PERMITTED: .
A. ON STREETS WITH HIGH TRAFFIC
VOLUMES •NOTE: B. ON BUS ROUTES "
WHERE PARKING ACCESS TO C. WHERE SIGNT DISTANCE
THE STREET IS BY DRIVEWAY, REOUIREMENTS CANNOT BE MET
THE MAXIMUM CURB CUT
_ WIDTH SI-iALL BE 24' THIS REQUIREMENT ASSUMES AN EYE LEVEL OF
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DRIVER CAN SEE AN 08JECT OR VEHtCLE IN
---I 24' I-- THE CENTER OF THE ON COMING TRAFFIC LANE,
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SINGLE FAMILY, THE FIRST 10' MAX GRADE: MAX CROSS OVER GRADE:
TWO FAMILY, OF DRfVEWAY UNHEATED - 109 UNHEATED - 8%
PRIMARY/SECONDARY CENTERLJNE HEATED - 1296 HEATED - 129L
RESIDENCES SHALL BE 8%
OR LESS
MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 15' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
4 TO 11 UNITS OF CL SHALL BE UNHEATED - 9X UNHEATED - BX
6% OR LESS NEATED - 12X HEATED - 124L
MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 30' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
11+ UNITS ' OF CL SHALL 8E UNHEATED - 996 UNHEATED = 896
4% OR LESS HEATED - 10JG HEATED - 10X
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4/27/99 : Driveway Standards
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90'
NOTES:
CONCRETE PAN FOR SINGLE, FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, PRIMARY /
SECONDARY DWELLINGS, THERE SHALL BE A
' MINIMUM ANGLE OF 45' FROM THE CENTERLINE
30'/ (CL) OF THE DRIVE TO THE PARALLEL EDGE
~ 5 MIN ~ OF'THE ROADWAY FOR A MINIMUM DISTANCE
Z-4 OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE ANGLE WILL BE
1 MEASURED FROM THE BACK EDGE 0r THE
CONCRETE DRIVE PAN.
, PUBLIC ROADWAY
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CONCRETE PAN i FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
COMMERCIAL ORNEWAY ENTRANCES, TNERE
, 30'~ SHALL BE A MINIMUM ANGLE OF 70' FROM
THE CENTERLINE (CL) OF THE DRIVE TO THE
i 70' MIN • PARALLEL EDGE OF THE ROAUWAY FOR A
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE
ANGLE W(LL 6E MEASURED FROM THE BACK
EDGE OF TNE CONCRETE DRIVE PAN.
PUBLIC ROADWAY
De artment of Public Works Trans ortation
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DRANGLEI Minimum Driveway Entrance Angles 5`
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2X 12%
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- THE MAXIMUM GRADE BREAK FOR A SINGIE FAMILY.
TWO FAMILY, AND PRIMARY/SECONDARY RESIDENCE
DRNEWAY IS 14X.
I.E. 290 + 1295 = 14X. OR 495 + 10X = 14?6
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2X 2%
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BREAK FOR A MULTfPLE FAMILY BREAK FOR A MUlT1PlE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT WITH 4 TO 11 UN(TS DWEWNG UNlT WfTH 11 OR MORE
IS 69'. IE. 2% + 4% = 6% . UNITS IS 4%. IE. 2% + 2% = 4%
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1. RETAINING WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 10 FEET FROM THE
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2. ALL OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8' FROM
THE EDGE OF A PUBLIC ROAD
De artment of Public Works Trans ortation
4/27/99
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MINDIS Public Road to Private, :Obstruction 8
THE 1W0 HOSES MUST
REACH AROUND HOUSE
8' MIN NOTES:
IYPICAL
THE FlRE TRUCK STAGING
AREA MUST 8E LOCATED ON
THE. DRNEWAY- SUCH 'THAT fT
HAS A 32' x-35' USEABLE
CLEAR AREA AROUND fT; AND
SO THAT BETWEEN THE TWO
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8' MIN - CARRIED BY THE FIRE
~ICAL DEPARTMElVT, THE EM1RE
PERIMETER OF THE HOME IS
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FEET.
FlREHOSE 2
150' MAX LENGTH
FlREHOSE 1
150' MAX LENGTH
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32' WIDE x 35' LONG
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1. ANY RETAINING WALL MORE THAN 4 FEEf HIGH REQUIRES A
STAMP FROM A PROFESSIONAL ENGiNEER
FINISHED GRADE 2• A WALL IS CONSIDERED A. COMBINATiON WALL IF THE UPPER
WALL FALLS WITHIN A PRISM DEFINED AS STARTING t' BEHIND THE
FACE OF THE LOWER WALL. AT THE LOWEST FINISHED GRADE LINE
1' MEASURED FROM AND THEN BACK AT AN ANGLE OF 1.5:1.
H BOTTOM FRONT OF WALL 3. A COMBINATION WALL REQUIRES A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S
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12. Index ~
Access Grade Change :.....................................................4 Driveway Pan............................................................ 5,12
Access Crrade : .................................................................4 Driveway/Feeder Road Standards 11
Administration ................................................................2 Dwelling unit 6
Adoption .........................................................................3 Dwelling, muliiple-family............................. 6
Appeals 3 Dwelling, single-family 6
Applicabiliry 2 Dwelling, Two-Family................................. 6
Architectuial Projection into Setback : ..............................4 EHiJ 6
Backing into the street/right-of-way 16 Entry Angle............................................................. 6
Back-outfTum-around area ............................................12 Emsion Control.............................................................. 18
Back-out/Turn-aroundArea: ............................................4 Existing Vegetation 18
Batter ..............................................................................4 Exposed Face 6
BMP's ............................................................................4 Feeder Road................... 6
Boulder Retaining Walls 4, 19, Fue Code 6
Building Code 4 Fire Department staging area .........................................14
Building Height ...............................................................4 Fire lane.......................... 16
Building Setbacks ............................................................4 Flood Plain Standards: ...................................................19
Combination Retaining Wal1 ............................................4 Frontage................................:......................................... 6
Combination Retaining Walls ........................................19 Geologic Hazards.......................................................... 20
Construction Fence ........................................................18 Debris Flow 20
Critical Root Zone 5,18 Rock Fall 20
Cross-Over 5 Snow Avalanche 20
Cross-OverAisle .............................................................5 Unstable soils............................................................ 20
Curb Cut 12 Crrades ..........................................................................16
Curb-Cut .........................................................................5 Grading Standards......................................................... 18
Debris Flow 20 Gross Residential Floor Area 24
' Deck Setback 5 Guard Rails ...................................................................13
not ground level 5 Hazard Maps........................................................:........ 20
Demo/Rebuild .................................................................5 Hazards......................................................................... 20
Density ...........................................................................5 Heated Drives 13
Design Review Board (DRB),. 5 Landscape Area....:.......................................................... 6
Design Review Standards and Guidelines 25 Landscaping.............................................................. 7,16
Accessory Structures .................................................34 Location..............................................:......................... 16
Architecturai projections ...........................................25 Lot.................................................................................. 7
balconies 25 Lot Size 7
bay windows .............................................................25 Natural Features............ 18
Building Materials And Design 26 Nonconforming Sites..................................................... 20
decks 25 Nonconformities.............................................................. 2
drainage 31 On-street parking.............................. 16
Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development 2$ Outdoor Lighting ...........................................................28
erosion control 31 Approval Required.................................................... 29
Fences 33 CutoFf Shields........................................................... 31
Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening....................... 33 Exemptions............................................................... 31
General Compatibility 25 Flashing, Revolving Lights........................................ 31
Hedges ......................................................................33 , Full cutoff........................................................... 29,30
Landscaping, drainage, and erosion control 31 Height Limits For Light Fixtures 30
Outdoor Lighting 28 Light source 29
Required shrubs 32 Light Sources Affixed To Structures............ 30
Required Trees ..........................................................32 Luminance................................................................. 29
Satellite Dish Antennas 34 Lluninous area 29
Screening 33 Nonconformauces .....................................................31
Accessory Structures; Utilities 34 Outdoor lightinv ........................................................29
Service Areas 34 Penalty...................................................................... 31
Site Planning .............................................................25 Purpose...................................................................... 28
steps 25 Source lumens........................................................... 29
Utilities 34 P.E. Stamped Design .......................................................7
Walls ........................................................................33 Parking Lot Design Standards........................ 15
Disturbed Area 5 Parking Requirements.................................................... 12
Drainage .......................................................................16 Parking space size .........................................................12
Driveway ........................................................................5 pavement radii for fire truck access 14
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Permanent Grading Standards 18 Summary of Site Development Standards
Permanent Slope Protection Measures 7 Ag.ricultural and Open Space 23
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)" 7 Arterial Business 22
Primary/Secondary 12 Commercial Core 1................................................... 22
Professional Engineer ......................................................7 Commercial Core 2...................................................22
Public Way ......................................................................7 Commercial Core 3...................................................22
Purpose and Intent ...........................................................2 Couunercial Service Center.......................................22
Residential Access and Parking Standards 12 Heavy Service 22
Residential Fire Department Access Standards ...............14 High Density Multiple Family 21,22
Retaining Wall 7 Hillside Residential 21
Retaining Walls 19 Low Density Multiple Fanuly.................................... 21
Rock Fall.:.................................................................:.. 20 Medium Density Multiple Family 21
Satellite Dish Antennas 34 Natural Area Preservation.......................................... 23
Compliance With Requirements 35 Outdoor Recreation 23
DesignGuidelines .....................................................36 Parking 23
Purpose 34 Public Accommodation 22
Application ...............................................................35 Residential Cluster.................................................... 21
Setback 8 Single Family Residential.......................................... 21
Setback area ....................................................................8 Ski Base Recreation ..................................................23
Setback Line 8 Special Development District 23
Setback Line, Front 8 Two-Family Residential 21
Setback Line, Reaz 8 Surfacing ...........................................................12, 13, 16
Setback Line, Side ...........................................................8 Tandem parking ............................................................17
Sight distance triangle 12 Temporary Grading 9
Sight Distance Triangle 8 Temporary Grading Standards 18
Site 7 Temporary Slope Protection Measures .............................9
Site Coverage ..................................................................8 Three Point Turn.............. 10
Slope 8 Trail head parking .........................................................16
Snow Avalanche 20 Unstable soils................................................................ 20
Snow storage .................................................................16 Valet parking................................................................. 17
Square Area ....................................................................9 Variances........................................................................ 3
Staging Area 9,14 Vehicular maneuverability 12
Street, Private ..................................................................9 Wetlands....................................................................... 20
Street, Public ...................................................................9
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A I L Exploring Today's Realities
Since 1971 RECEIVED ,IUL s
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ross Palmer
PRES`°E"T July 6, 1999
Karen Morter
V(CE PRES[DENT
Mary Ellen Cope
TREASIIRER
Eileen Jacobs Rob Ford
SECRETARY Mayor
Bruce D. Chapman Town of Vail
Ma=y Ellen cope 75 S. Frontage Road
Judith Evans Vall, CO 81657
Wendy M. Gustafson
Jane Healy
Jane Imber Dear Rob:
Sharon Jewett
Elaine Kelton
Seth Marx I just wanted to be sure that you and the other members of the Town Council
Terry Minger knew about an upcoming Symposium event that I think will be of interest.
FOIINDER Jim Brooke, the Rocky Mountain Bureau Chief for the New York Times, will
Ebby Pinson be speaking about growth in the resort areas: what to do about it and how to
E"EC"T"'E D`RECTOR handle it. It will be interesting to hear a journalist's perspective on the
Eileen Jacobs subject. I am enclosing an article that Jim wrote earlier this year. He will be
ADMINISTRATOR
speaking at Manor Vail on Friday, July 16t' at 7:30am.
Please let me know if you and or any other council members would like a
reservation.
Sincerely,
Ebby Pinson
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VAIL SYMPOSNM - PROVIDING A PUBLIC FORUM
Post Office Box 3038 ? Vail, Colorado 81658-3038 ? 970/476-0954 ~
A Colorado 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
Ski-Season Traffic janzs Force Co1orado to Reconsider Mass i ransit
By JAMES BR40KE
a r - o r :
ALMA, Colo., R4arch 5- EarFy-
morning ra,°s illuminated snow- ~ ~ X ~ ~ Sk~ Tratn ,
capped peaks ot the Continer.tat Di-
vide as a group af peaple gathered in ~Copassd ~
front ot a Iog cabin daw~n in this moe~ora~
viilage, waicing for the 7:15 and
dutching plastic cotfee mugs, the •'~5~+~ ~ ~ , ; ~ ~rT' ~ • ,.R ~8 ~ur -a ~ :
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uaiversai emblem of a commuter. ..p ~ f Avon E,re~y~een-
"I iove the vietiv, I lace starzag out F„ 3 • ' ~ , • ~ ~
the window," Caroiine Grubbe said, ~°{15et°rorr"
Fortthe 90-min te om u~te o er an
` ~ ~ ~,s teadu'~..e-.~ c _ M,., ~ m. wSouuttt . _ •rr~. ~ .
11,541-foot moantain pass to her job
running a dentist's offIce in the sRi
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resort tou•n of Breckenridge. Co
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couid never afford to tive in Breck,
and I iove taking the bus to work." COLORADO ~ qre, at aetan
Tradicionatly, 1Vesterners have
viea ed mass trar,sit as samething W.
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vaguely synonymous with socialism.
Buc here in the Cotorado Rockies,
surging tourism, emptoyment, pogu- k. rnr;.- v.k ri-
tation and real estate prices are forg- Jocelyn Walson commuting from Alma to Breckenridge on one of the
irig transportauon strategies thaC "community bus routes" that have sprung up in Colorado ski areas.
(wk posiucety European. 1- 1
f3ver the tast decade, an increas- Kea+nMni-err~rM xe«r.* ri..
ing number of mountain ski commu-
nitiss have adapted a combinaiion of raii segment in the meuntains that third of Vail's outof-state skiers ar- the monoraii's $5 biilion cost, wauld rents are on a paz with those in
puhlicly and privately Qperated bus would test both technology and puh- rive at chis airport. not mar the scenery witlt a I64-mite Matthatasn.
senrices, weaving a network af Uc acceptance. 9And this winter Loveland, the ski ste3ng of towers and, unlike the W'hile Breckenridge, Vail and oth-
"community bus routes" thai togeth- "At the worst times," tike Sunday area closesc to Denver, staned seil- monorail, would aot be subject ta er ski towns draw up ptans to build
er link 24 cav.ms. Since 1989, totat nights, "trafdic is to double in five ing "tIex passes," tickets that allow doubts about its tech»ology at mnun- more x•arker housing, commutsng
annuat ridership on such routes has Yews,'° said h3iller Hudson, execu- a buyer to ski any four-hour segment taln altitudes, aver the Cantinental Divide is ex-
cripted to 25 m#llion, tive director ot the Colorado Intec- in a day rather ihan paying tor the In retort, RSr. Hudson said his pected to be the way ot the future.
-And from Denver westward, con• mountain Cuideway Authority, the entire da•r, the manner in which tick- monorail woutd charge less ihan the "'Fhey are all aorkers, they aren'i
gesiion on Interstate 74, the ski agency pushing for 22:e monorail. "If ets must typically be purchased. .358 chat existing van services de- high-doilar taurists, they are regu-
areas' ?4faln 5treet; is prompting the voters reject it, we xill just •wait "IYs for peopie who wanz to avoid mand for the 100-mile rlde from Den• lar," Atike Westover said of his full
D'enveriies io pack car-paal parking antii the misery index increases." peak times an the 1-70 corridor; ' sald ver's airport to Vai2. .;rguing that load of passengers this morning as
locs to ocerflow leveis and to pack a -Already the misery usdex is rising Scott Fort*er, ci: zcwr o[ mari:ei:. b buses will not retieve the pressure, he sieered his bus around the seven
iki Train, bound for Winter Park, to tast dn Monday mornings, conver- tor Loveland. he warned, °tn five years, every high-aititude hairpin curns that sega-
!evels not seen since it started carry- sauons in Denver center more on. But critics say the ski areas are weekend wiii be a probiem, and the rate Aima irem 8recb:enr:dge.
ing passengers in 1940. Sunday's uaffic conditions than on too cautious in responding to the traf- big haliday weekeads wilt be just "htost of these people can't a£ford to
Even with these dodges, though, conditians on the s3opes. ffc cflngestion they create. In gen- horrific." live in Brerkenridge."
[nterstate tra&`ic routL-iely fr2ezes "IYS tanghaote - ii's the most eral, the msorts are skeptical of the Whatever the gains in bus rider- T'he bus service from here to
)n the weekends into an atpine ver- . important industry in Colarado, and monorail and offer only tukea•arm ship In the mountain +owns to the precner.cidge was started this win-
sion ai the Lang Isiand Exgressway, it's a mess; ' one skier, Itafo Laneri, support to bas service from Denver. west, for the moment the o:d resist- ter with financing from the Brecken-
with sport utility vehicies stretching said the morning after battiing traf- [nstead, they lobbied for $l billion ance to buses still reigns in Denver, ridge Sfii Resort and the Summit
in ?S-mile, bumpar-tabumper linss fic oa a day trip to the mountains. worth of improvemenis on the moun- tivhere a ihree-year-old bus service, Stage, a mass transit system sup-
iown from the Continental Divide. "Think of how many people don't go tain segment of the Interstate, wrork SkiXpress, carries no more than sev- ,or.ed by a county sales ta+c_ With
So, with skier traffic up by 20 per- because of the craffic." that is to start next yeaz. erai thousand skiers a winter. the high colnLry registering Colora-
:ent in the last three years, a state With skiers' decisiar.s driven by "The ski areas are not advocatir.g "IYs hard ro get peopte to take the dQ's tastes[ gr(iwth in mass transiz,
agency Is pushir:g tar consiructian at traffic volume, ski areas aze fighting any particular salution," said Omar bus - ic's a life-style thing out here," the Summit Stage has seen its annaal
a high-sgeed monorail that would run back with some new tactics: Jabara, a political consultant u•ho aatd Deborah Sakaguchi,.manager of ridership jump to 1.3 millfon, from
160 miles from penver's new airport 4As the days lengthen in March, supports running buses betw-een SkiXpress. She said riders generally 300,000 in 1989.
through the Rockies to a string of ski Co?o*zda'S bus'test skiing month, Denver, the nation's largesi ski mar- tell into tw•o groups: teen-agers Among the converts to bus com-
?:eas, ir.cluding Vail. Encouraged by same areas are staying open later, ket, and the ski areas. "i( people are whose parent; wiil not lend them a mu[ing is Barbare Jacobus, a b2:<k
Stciss voters' approvat in a referen- hoping to heip skiers avoid che now-t- s.4ck in traffic on 1470, that means _sr, and "etderly peor;e who szitl employee. As ?vtr. Westover eased his
ium last November of $20 billion in tain rush hour. they are getting to :he ski area later. want to ski but don't want to drive." bus down xoosier Pass, taking turns
~ublic spending to inprove raii serv- 4Vaii, which aets most ot its skiers But they are still paying for the tift $ut in the high country, transit at 15 miles an hour, Mrs. Jacobus
ice in the Atps, Colorado pianners trom outside Colorado, encourages ticket" attitadas have changed radicalSy as said: "The first day I droce, uwo
:)elieve that the state's voters witl ehem to Ily into the new E2gie Air- * A ski-bus ileet, Mr. Jabara argues, escalatittg real estate prices have people spun o~t and hit each other. [
3ass a progasal next year to build a port, 50 miles west of the Interstate's a•ould be better than a monoraii be- `orced many resort or?;ers to 6e- feel much better about taking rhe 6us
~ame rnmmuters. [n Vail, apartn~eat ffian driving."
ruftimifliondoitar, 6.5-miie mono- chronic bottlenecks. A(ready one- cause it arould be far cheaper than
Community Facilities and Civic Center Plan - CommenLs!!! ~S ~,ly ~
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Subject: Community Facilities and Civic Center Plan - Comments!'! y
Date: Tue, C Ju) 1999 16:25:48 -0500
From: mueller u,essex I.com (Jim Mueller)
To: "Suzanne Silverthorn" <townofvail@ci.vail.co.us>
To: Members of the Town Counci7.
As condo owners in Lionshead (Llnit 405, Lodge at L,ionshead), my wife and I
would be significantly impacted by any of tr,e various Proposals (A, B, or C
/ Green/F.ed/Blue Teams) for redevelopment in eastern Lionshead.
We are VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plans which would require the condemnation
of or purr_hase of and razing of any existinq homes or condos along Gore
Creek. Any such homeowners were "t:her.e first", and sur_h persons have the
inalieni_able right to enjoyment oE their property, rather than being tossed
out for the "furtherance of proqress". Thrse homes are NOT Chicago
Cabrini-Green-style old, run-down properties, but are top-of-the-line homes
and/or condos. NO such existir,g pl.aces deserve to be destroyed. Likewise,
use of the wetlands on the south side of Gore Creek for major development
would be a GROSS MISUSE of the scarce nature-oriented lands that are
adjacenL to the existing homeowners.
Specific added comments include:
WHY do "first-time vis.itors to Vail have siach a hard time knowing whicti ex_it
to use from I-70"? If lodges or rental prvpert.ies do their lob properly, a
simple map sent to visitors will properly direct them to their e;;act
destinations. Vans from the airport already deliver people direc.tly to the
doorstep of Yheir rental locations. WHY does Vail NEED a°central point of
arrival"? Does Chicago or Denver or St. Moritz have such a"central point"?
Even the St. Louis Arch isn'Y_ the main foi;al point of arrival for St. Louis!
Can't we give our visitors a little more credit than thinking that they need
to all arrive at a"central point" or else they'll be totally lost and
confused with our town? Maybe simply more signs di.recting people to the
existing Information Booth at the Lionstlead Parkinq Structure would meet
this need!!! Or maybe moving L}ie booth down onto the main traYfic circle
for easier access r_o visitors???
Building an Ice Palace and expanding the library OI<, as long as
independent companies pay for it, and noi: the Town of Vail.
South Side resi.dential and commer.c.ial dPVelopment of the Lionshead Parking
Structure Well, we'd hate it for the added noi.se and traffic it would
bring directly across the street from our condo (which yuiet location was
why we bought in Lionshead rather than in Vail Village in the first place),
but we could probably put up wit.h i.t, as long as ;TRONG noise ordinances
were enacted to allow our rental visitors i:o get the proF>er sleep that they
need for rebuilding 1=he energy t:o ski (which, after a11., is the MAIN REASON
why most people come to Vail). Flgain, I assume that NUNF of our tax dollars
would pay for this major project.... ?
Athletic Ferformance Center on the site af the Lionshead Parking Structure
see comments immediately above - same noise and traffic concerns apply.
In conclusion, why not build all/any of these gr.andious additions to Vail on
the NORTH side of I-70 where more property is ava.ilable? Simple overpasses
over the highway (maybe people-mover cars or movinq sidewal.ks) could bri.ng
people from any such new hotels over to the mountain itself for skiiny, or
from the mountain to the new facilities fvr p.lay.inq, and would NO'1' destroy
whatever nature-oriented areas a.re still p.resent .in eastern Lionshead.
Thanks for taking the time to read our comments. Hopefu].1y, somP of them
will make an impact on you and the various other planner.s as they decide how
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great a change must be made to Vail to keep it "competitive" in the resort
world.
Sincerely,
Jim and Vicki Mueller
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July 8, 1999
Gerald Wurhman
Westhaven/Cascade L.L.C.
P.O. Box 598
Edwards, Colorado 81632 Re: Revocation of Final Project Approval
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Dear Jerry;
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with written notification of the Town's revocation of the approval of the
Westhaven Club & Lodge (SDD#4).
As you are aware the Town Council approved the major amendment per Ordinance #1 l, Series of 1999 with
conditions. Conditions # 9 states,
"That the approval of this major amendment to Special Development District #4 shall become lapsed and
void one year from the date of a second reading of an ordinance amending the district, and that should the
approval lapse, the applicant shall be required to remove the ruins and restore and revegetate the site by no
later than September 1, 2000. A bond providing financial security to ensure that said removal occurs shall
be required following second reading of an amending ordinance. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to
provide a cost estimate of the removal and restoration work. The bond shall be in the amount of a
minimum of 125% of the removal and restoration of the site costs. The bond shall be in place within 45
days of second reading of this ordinance. If the bond is not in place with the 45 day time period, the
approved development plan for the Westhaven Club & Lodge shall become null and avoid."
Since condition #9 has not been addressed within the time limitation, che approval of Ordinance #11, Series of 1999
is null and void.
Should you need to reach me, please do not hesitate to call me at 970-479-2145.
Sincerely,
George Ruther, AICP
Senior Planner
Town of Vail Xc: Vail Town Council
R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attomey
Russell Forrest, Director of Community Development
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Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 6
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Northwest Colorado Council of Governments--Water Quality 8 Quantity Update
The Council received an overview of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments "QQ"
water program from staff inember Taylor Hawes. The Town of Vail contributes from $5,000 to
$7,000 annually for member senrices, which includes legislative lobbying and monitoring,
' development of water quality protection standards and other initiatives. Councilmembers asked
Hawes to consider developing a program for front range water conservation as well as provide
involvement in the study of the impacts of magnesium chloride as a de-icer. Councilmember
Sybill Navas represents Vail on the QQ Board of Directors.
--PEC Report
During a review of the most recent Planning and Environmental Commission actions,
Councilman Michael Arnett asked for a clarification on the status of the Antlers redevelopment
application, which was being considered for a Special Development District, but will remain as a
major exterior alteration application per the Lionshead Master Plan. Also, Councilman Bob
Armour inquired about height requirements for the McDonald's remodel in West Vail (it's in
complianc.e).
--Marriott's Mountain Resort Special Development District
In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed the Special Development District
proposal for MarriotYs Mountain Resort. In particular, the Council heard a proposal to increase
the number of employee housing beds associated with the project, as requested previously by
Council. In addition to the 6 units that will be provided on site, the applicant agreed to 8
additional master leased beds for an 8 year period. For details, see evening meeting briefs.
--Appeal of PEC Approval of Golden Peak Ski Tunnel
The Council voted 7-0 to table this appeal to the Aug. 3 work session to allow for review by the
Design Review Board.
--Model Traffic Code
After hearing safety concerns from a resident in the Golf Course neighborhood and a resident in
the Red Sandstone neighborhood, Town Councilmembers agreed to postpone implementation
of the 1995 Model Traffic Code until those safety concerns are satisfied. Implementation of the
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Model Traffic Code would result in increased speed limits from 15 mph to 25 mph on most
residential streets in Vail. That's because the Model Traffic Code provides for a residential -
speed limit of 30 mph unless specific speed studies justify reduced speed limits. The most
recent speed studies in Vail suggest a 25 mph speed limit on residential streets. Concerns were
expressed yesterday about the dangerous mix of pedestrians and bicyclists along Vail Valley
Drive with a 25 mph speed limit, as well as speeding cars along Red Sandstone Road. For
more information, contact Public Works Director Greg Hall at 479-2160.
--Information Update
Town Attorney Tom Moorhead asked for Council direction after advising the Council of a request. . .
by the Vail Village Merchants Association to add additional flexibility to the town's outdoor •
display guidelines. In response, Councilmembers generally expressed support for allowing
increased flexibility during special events, but stopped short of supporting additional
modifications to the existing guidelines. Given the Council's direction, Chief Planner pominic
Mauriello said mountain bikes and other property will be prohibited from being displayed or
stored on the public right-of-way in Vail Village and Lionshead. For more information, contact
Mauriello at 479-2148.
Councilmembers acknowledged a letter from a constituent regarding complaints about the
managed parking program in Ford Park. Councilman Kevin Foley reported the situation has
improved with adjustments to the Ford Park shuttle service with a new drop-off point beyond
Golden Peak, 5 minute pre-event service and post-event return service. Foley says he has been
continually reminding constituents about the variety of choices in accessing Ford Park.
In preparation for the evening meeting, Councilmembers received a summary of citizen
comments regarding the design team concepts for community facifities. See evening meeting
briefs for details.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley reported on a recent managed parking meeting with representatives from the Ford
Park user groups. Foley also said the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (Foley
represents the Council as chairman of ECO) had broken ground earlier in the day on a joint
maintenance facility with Eagle County. In addition, Foley noted the recent opening of the
Edwards trail and the soon-to-begin construction of the trail from east Edwards to Avon. Also, -
Foley said an ECO work plan developed at a recent retreat would be distributed to the Council
soon.
Ludwig Kurz, who represents the Council on the Colorado Ski Museum Board of Directors, said
the recent Beaver Creek Homes Tour fund-raiser was the most successful tour ever for the
museum, raising $52,000. Also, Kurz said he represented the Town Council at the recent
graduation ceremony for the Johnson and Wales culinary school.
Bob Armour reported on his attendance at the Colorado Municipal League Conference as well
as his last meeting as president of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST). Although
Armour continues to sit on the executive board of CAST, the mayor of Steamboat Springs has
been elected president. Armour also represented the Council at the recent ADA dedication for
the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Ford Park.
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, filling in for Sybill Navas at the Chamber of
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Commerce Board meeting, noted the board had voted unanimously to support the 1.4 percent
lodging tax proposed for Vail. -
--Other
Pubfic Works Director Greg Hall briefed the Council on the town's street light improvement
program which aims to place street lights at all bridges, bus stops and street intersections in
town. Hall said installation is currently occurring in East Vail. Although there haue been several
complaints from residents who don't want to see additional street lights in Vail, Town Manager
Bob McLaurin noted the town's responsibility for public safety. - Kevin Foley inquired about the town's parking procedures during the July Fourth parade. He .
also forwarded a constituent inquiry about parking spaces being taken up by unnecessarily by
bus supervisors. In addition, Foley inquired about the status of the closings for the sale of the
Red Sandstone affordable housing units (closings will take place July 23) and the status of
reflectors in Dowd Junction. He also wondered if magnesium chtoride had been causing trees to
die alongside the interstate between Vail and Denver.
Michael Jewett noted that a controlled burn in California had gotten out of control, destroying
numerous homes. He suggested the Council monitor the situation closely since the Forest
Service intends to implement a controlled burn in the Booth Creek area above Vail later in the
year or next spring.
Sybill Navas inquired about a complaint from one of the housing lottery applicants regarding the
calculation of points for residency. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said the lottery program will
be coming before the Council soon for a full review. While the lottery has served its purpose
well, one possibility, according to Moorhead, is to replace the lottery system with a permanent
eligibility list. The concept will be discussed during a work session in August. Also yesterday,
Navas asked fellow Councilmembers for a list of potential projects to be considered during a
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Board planning retreat.
Bob Armour suggested the agency join the Cotorado Association of Ski Towns and the Colorado
Department of Transportation in probing the effects of magnesium chloride as a de-icer. In
addition, Navas asked about the status of a Vail Village loading and delivery study, which is due
out shortly.
Bob Armour suggested the town seek help from the U.S. Forest Service in combating pine
beetle infestation along the North Trail in West Vail. Armour said the trail has been getting
tremendous use. Also yesterday, Armour suggested a donation from the Council contingency
fund to help sponsor the cost of a retirement party for former fire chief Dick Duran. Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
The Council heard from Eric Larson, an Intermountain resident, who described safety concerns
at the West Vail roundabout. He said drivers coming off the interstate frequently fail to yield to
his vehicle as he travels from the West Vail shopping district back to Intermountain. Mayor Rob
Ford asked Police Chief Greg Morrison to explore possible solutions.
Josef Staufer criticized the town for providing equipment (cherry picker) to the Eagle County
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Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Forest Service during the Category III protests. Staufer said the
town should not have taken its equipment outside the town's boundaries. -
Next, Councilman Michael Jewett stepped behind the podium to share a newspaper article about
a recent controlled burn in California that got out of control, destroying numerous homes. As a
result, Jewett said the U.S. Forest Service should consider other alternatives in addressing the
proposed burn in the Booth Creek area scheduled for this fall or next spring.
Representing the Gten .Lyon Home Owners Association, Carol Hymers .suggested tFie -Council .
extend its public review period for the community facilities process, noting that some materials,
were delivered later than scheduled. She also asked for an update on the Mountain Bell site planning process for housing, day care and a new fire station.
Also stepping behind the podium last night was Councilman Kevin Foley, who expressed his
disappointment about a July Fourth incident involving longtime prankster Packy Walker. Vail
•police had detained Walker that day because Walker, wearing Scottish golf attire, was carrying a
sign that read "Save the Links." Foley sadly noted that Vail had lost its sense of humor.
--False Fire Alarm Ordinance
The Council voted 7-0 on the consent agenda to approve second reading of a false fire alarm
ordinance. The legislation provides the ability to cite repeat offenders to Municipal Court, where
penalties could range from a fine of up to $999 and/or incarceration of up to 180 days in jail.
Last December, Councilmembers reviewed statistics that showed 2,823 false alarms at 303
properties in Vail within a two-and-a-half year period. For more information, contact Acting Fire
Chief John Gulick at 479-2253.
--Community Facilities Design Concepts Presentation
The Council, joined by members of the Vail Recreation District, listened to presentations from
three design teams regarding concepts for an expansion of Vail's community facilities. The
teams have been participating in a design competition sponsored by the two boards. The
concepts include multiple uses at the charter bus lot east of the Lionshead parking structure,
including a gymnastics area and a second sheet of ice; expansion of the public library;
improvements to Dobson Ice Arena; as well as other community uses on sites outside the Lionshead area. While two of the three concepts suggest long-range efforts to acquire private -
property along West Meadow Drive to expand the Lionshead civic hub area, Mayor Rob Ford
assured the audience that Town Councilmembers vehemently oppose the suggestion of
condemnation. Following the presentations by the design teams, there were comments from
several members of the audience. Those comments included continued concerns about the
threat of condemnation; a suggestion the plan focuses too much on recreational special
interests, such as a second sheet of ice; the need to be the "best" instead of the "biggest;"
maintaining Vail's "picture book Village"; respecting the character of established residential
neighborhoods; the need for a second sheet of ice; the importance of serving the interests of the
larger community, including a new generation of residents; the need for vision; the need to slow
the process down; and a suggestion that Vail Resorts would be the main beneficiary of the
program. That brought a response from Adam Aaron who said his company is not driving the
process. Aaron said VRI's goals are similar to many of the comments that had been made
previously. Those goals include maintaining Vail's architecture, providing strong ties to nature
and preserving the beauty of Vail. Aaron criticized the design teams for not staying true to
similar goals that had been articulated. In addition, Aaron said, he, too, would be opposed to
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condemnation of any kind. Next steps in the process include continued gathering of public
feedback as the two boards work to determine which of the facilities ideas will be pursued in-
greater detail, as well as narrowing the field of design teams from three to one. For more
information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146.
--Designated Open Space
On a 5-2 vote (Jewett, Foley against), the Council defeated first reading of an ordinance that
• would have placed 4 town-owned parcels into designated open space protection as
recommended by the 3-member Open Space Board of Trustees. The ordinance had Fleeded a . super majority.(6 out of 7) to pass. In voting the block approval of the ordinance, _
' Councilmember Michael Jewett characterized the committee's open space recommendation as
"throwing a bone to the community° because it didn't go far enough. There are other lands that
need to be included in the designated open space provision, according to Jewett. Therefore,
Jewett asked to send the recommendation back to the committee for additional work.
Councilman Kevin Foley agreed. Prior to the vote on the ordinance, a motion by Jewett to table
the issue failed on a 2-5 vote. The 5 remaining Councilmembers were critical of the defeat.
Ludwig Kurz said he took offense to Jewetfs comments, noting the Council has a responsibility
not only to look at open space issues, but to also make sure the community has a sound future.
Sybill Navas, a member of the Open Space Board of Trustees, agreed with Kurz. She said the
Council would be ill advised to place parcels of land that are currently under litigation into the
open space designation. And because there are community needs other than pure open space,
she said it would be irresponsible for the town to tie up all its land. Bob Armour expressed
disappointment the Council was unable to keep a promise to the Arosa-Garmisch neighborhood.
The portion of the Arosa-Garmisch property that will be developed as a neighborhood park was
one of the four sites included in the ordinance. The other parcels were Buffehr Creek Park (lots
40 8 34); a stream tract in the Bald Mountain neighborhood and an undisturbed meadow near
the East Vail water tract. If the properties had been approved by a super majority vote on two
readings, the parcels would have received designated open space protection in perpetuity
unless voters decide otherwise. During discussion, Community Development Director Russell
Forrest had noted the open space designation is an ongoing process in which parcels can be
forwarded by the committee to the Town Council at most any time. For more information,
contact Forrest at 479-2146.
--Marriott's Mountain Resort Special Development District -
The Council voted 6-1 (Foley against) to approve first reading of an ordinance amending the
Marriott's Mountain Resort Special Development District (SDD) to allow for redevelopment of the property. The project includes a"re-skin" of the exterior of the building as well as construction of
66 interval ownership club units on top of the existing parking structure. The proposal also
includes conversion of the "Windows" restaurant to four condominium units and the conversion
of existing ski storage/retail area to six employee housing units. In addition, the applicant
agreed to master lease another eight employee housing beds for an eight year period. This
represents an employee generation housing multiplier of 50 percent, up from the 30 percent
town standard used in previous SDD reviews. The Marriott proposal is among the first to be
considered under the guidelines of the new Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. In voting
against the proposal, Councilman Kevin Foley expressed concerns about a landmark feature on
top of the building, loading and delivery issues, as well as a concern about notification criticisms
offered by an attorney for Vail Spa, an adjacent property. During the public comment period, the
Vail Spa attorney said he'd be prepared to present testimony during second reading that would
show the Marriott proposal doesn't meet the town's criteria for SDD approval. Also yesterday,
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Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowner's Association offered criticism, saying the Council's review had "preempted" the Design Review Board process. For more information, contact -
George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--Red Sandstone Land Conveyance The Council voted 7-0 on first reading to authorize the conveyance of the Red Sandstone Creek
affordable housing property to the homeowner's association in preparation for closing on the
property later this month. At.the suggestion of Sybill Navas, the Council added language to the
ordinance to safeguard the perpetuity of the affordable housing deed restrictions. For more .
information, contact Tom Moorhead, town attorney, at 479-2107: . . ---Town Manager's Report
In his town manager's report, Bob McLaurin noted a recommendation to use community
, enhancement funds from the Holy Cross franchise fees to underground a portion of overhead
power lines in West Vail.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
July 13 Work Session
PEC/DRB Report
Executive Session
Discussion of Parking Rates
Review Budget Calendar
Discussion of PA Zone District Amendments
July 20 Work Session
Employee Generation Potential Plan
July 20 Evening Meeting
First Reading, PA Zone District Amendments
Second Reading, Marriott SDD
Second Reading, Open Space Designation
Second Reading, Sale of Red Sandstone Property
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TOWN OF VAIL
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
. July 9, 1999
Contact: Lorelei Donaldson, 479-2136 " -
Vail Town Clerk APPLICANTS SOUGHT TO SERVE ON VAIL COMMUNITY TASK FORCE FOR
TOWNWIDE COORDINATION OF SKI SEASON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
(Vail)--The Town of Vail is accepting applications to fill two at-large positions on the Vail
Community Task Force. The Task Force, which assists in the townwide coordination of ski
season programs and services, was established in 1995 as a provision of the town's managed
growth agreement with Vail Associates, Inc. Interested volunteers must be registered voters of
the Town of Vail and available to attend monthly meetings.
Applications for the community at-large positions are due by 5 p.m. July 28. From there,
applicants will be interviewed by the Vail Town Council at the Aug. 3 afternoon work session
followed by appointment at the evening meeting on the same day. The appointments will run to
July 31, 2001.
Persons interested in serving on the Task Force should submit letters of interest to: Vail
Town Council, c/o Vail Town Clerk Lorelei Donaldson, 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, Co., 81657.
Letters shouid include availability to serve and an indication of interests, strengths and
perspectives the applicant would contribute to the Task Force.
Past projects of the Task Force include creation of the Vail Tomorrow strategic planning
process as wefl as the Vail Host program. Other efforts have been aimed at boosting non-peak
periods, while reducing peak periods for better utilization of Vail's infrastructure.
In addition to the two at-large seats, nine other Task Force seats--one each--representing the
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Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, lodging, Vail Village Merchants, Lionshead
Merchants, Restaurant Association, Chamber of Commerce, Vail Recreation District, Vail Valley
Foundation and Vail Village Commercial Property Owners Association are undergoing renewed
appointments by the corresponding boards. The Vail Town Council holds two seats on the -Task
Force, as does Vail Resorts, Inc.
The terms of the current at-large community representatives, Diana Donovan and Chris Moffet,
will expire July 31.
For more information, contact Lorelei Donaldson, Vail Town Clerk, at 479-2136.
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~ FRIDAY [V ~ JHT STREET PARTIES
~ Friday 4ight Parties have begun and will be going until
August 6t :'hey will alternate between Seibert Circle and Gore
Creek Pram :iade. Music, Beer and Food will be at aIl events.
pI Please, le~i' s ..Il stay open on Friday nigl~ts!
WHAT ~~0 ~ VE NEED FROM THE TOV?
Pay A- 'ntion to what's going on with the Town. Sales Tax
Revenues a ~ down so some programs will have to be cut. Free
After Thri-e one program that runs a high risk of being cut so get
behind th i s•ogram and support it.
DLODGIN,3'AX
The p+ posal is a 1.4% Lodging Tax for purposes of
marketinl;; V tiil only. If this does not pass Vail will have no
Athe marketin€;;. i Zerchant's feel we need in help in getting this passed.
What's yi:)u - feeling? Should the W1VIA support it and help fund
campail i ?
r VAIL CC;,14 : AUNITY CHAMBER
Joe S1: xfer has started this organization to promote Vail.
3 Only Bus in ° cses from East Vail to Dowd Junctian wiil be allowed
to join. Joe iointed out how Vail numbers have significantly been
reduced Eini we must do something to turn the numbers around.
~ Also, the Vi 1 Merchants' need a strong voice to go to the TOV
~ Council. Jc e stated that he is doing this for the future of the
business i;o imunity. He is so dedicated to this that he said if the
~ Commun it 'hamber does not work he will give membership fees
back and w l finance everything. Piease join today.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Pianning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: July 12, 1999 SUBJECT: A request for a conditional use, to allow for the creation of a public park,
located at Lots 1,2 & 3, Block H, Va.il das Schone 12497, 2485, 2487
Garmisch and the unplatted portion of the SE 1/a, SE 1/4, SE 1/2, SW ih of
Section 11, Township 5, Range 81 West.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Allison Ochs
1. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The Town of Vail is requesting a conditional use permit in order to construct a neighborhood
park located at the unplatted portion of the SE '/a, SE 12, SW 1/2 of Section 11, Township 5,
Range 81 West and fots 1,2, and 3, Block H, Vail das Schone / 2497, 2485, and 2487
Garmisch. The unplatted lot is currently zoned Outdoor Recreation, while the three tots are
zoned Residential Cluster. A park is a conditional use in both zone districts. The parcel will be
re-ptatted as part of a separate application. On February 19, 1997, the Town of Vail and the United States Forest Service, entered into an
agreement to exchange approximately 62.268 acres of National Forest Lands for approximately
75.02 acres of non-federal lands in Eagle County. The exchange implements the Town of Vail
Landownership Adjustment Analysis, and portions of the Town of Vai! Comprehensive Open
Lands Plan. This unplatted lot was part of this exchange and was annexed by the Town of Vail
in April 1999 and zoned Outdoor Recreation.
The Town of Vail purchased four lots, located at 2497, 2485, 2487, and 2477 Garmisch, from
two famiiies in 1990. The park is proposed to be located partially on lots 1(2497), 2(2487), and
3(2485). When purchasing these lots, Council identified them to include a neighborhood park,
open space, or employee housing. The 1994 Comprehensive Open Land Plan states that the
land should be used for a public use, which includes employee housing. Neighborhood
participation for proposals on this site began in October of 1998 and continued through
November with neighborhood meetings with designers. Council approved the development of
six units and a neighborhood park on November 17, 1998. Qn January 20, 1999 and again on
June 16, 1999, the site plan for the housing was brought to the Design Review Board for a
conceptual review. On January 26, 1999, Council approved the concept of a 4-plex and duplex
on the east side of the lot, with the neighborhood park on the west side af the lots and on the
_ land annexed in April 1999. On July 7, 1999 the park was brought to the Design Review Board
for a conceptual review.
(See Attached Map)
The employee housing and park will be developed simultaneously, as part of the same
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development team. The appiicant's letter has been. attached for reference.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATiON
The Community Development Department recommends approvai of the conditional use permit
for a neighborhood park, subject to the following findings:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district
in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it will be
operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the _
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
111. ISSUES FOR DISCUSSlON
!t is the Planning and Environmental Commission's role to review the proposed use of the site
as a park. The foflowing are discussion items pertaining to the Pfanning and Environmental,
Commission's role in reviewing this Conditional Use Permit:
A. Park Elements to include:
Restroom Soft Surface Trail to Cortina Lane
Picnic Shelter On-Street Parking
ADA Accessible Path One Handicapped Parking Space
Open Turf Area Multipie Play Structures
B. Vehicle Access
The park is proposed to have on-street parking and one handicap parking space within
the parking lot for the employee housing complex.
C. Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian access will be provided to ail structures and play equipment, meeting ADA
requirements. The Town of Vail will be providing a sidewalk connection across the
property of both the park and the housing. There is also a proposed trail from the park
to Cortina Lane.
D. Pofential Benefits
The proposed park will provide active and passive park uses primarily for the
neighborhood. There are children's play areas provided for multiple age groups. A
restroom and picnic shelter have also been provided. AIf structures and play equipment
are accessible per ADA requirements.
iV. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR THIS REQUEST
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The review criteria for a request of this nature are established by the Town of Vaii Municipal
Code. The Arosa/Garmisch Park is located in the Outdoor Recreation and Residential Cluster
zone districts. The proposal is subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance
with the provisions of Title 12, Chapter 16. For the Planning and Environmental Commission's
reference, the conditional use permit purpose statement indicates that:
In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified
uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit.
Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review so
that they may be located ~properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with
- respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this
chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between
conditional uses and surrounding properties in the Town at large. Uses fisted as
conditionai uses in the various districts may be permitted subject to such conditions and
limitations as the Town may prescribe to insure that the location and operation of the
conditional uses will be in accordance with the development objectives of the- Town and
will not be defrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised,
to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied.
A. Consideration of Factors:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the
Town. This neighborhood has been identified as in need of a neighborhood park in the
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. Through numerous neighborhood meetings,
participants have identified the need for passive and active park uses. Staff
believes that th_e proposal follows the development objectives of the Town of Vail.
2. The effect ofi the use on tight and air, distribution of population,
transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities,
and other public facilities needs.
The proposed park will fulfill a long-stated need for a neighborhood pocket park
in the West Vail neighborhoods. The park will have no effect on the other above-
_ mentioned criteria.
3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to congestion, automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access,
maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and parking areas.
Staff believes that the proposed neighborhood will not have a negative effect on
the above referenced criteria. There is proposed on-street parking, along with a
handicap parking space proposed in conjunction with the housing element,
which will be designated as park parking.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in retation to
surrounding uses.
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Staff believes this use will have a positive impact on the character of the-
neighborhood by providing open space and recreational activities for the
neighborhood. A!I of the proposed, structures on the site will be integrated into
the site.
B. Findinqs
The Planning and Environmental Commission shail make the following findings before
granting a conditionai use permit:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district
in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, sa#ety, or
welfare or materiaily injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions ofi the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
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Town of Vail
June 14,1999
Project Description:
Relationship and impact of the use on development objectnves of the Town.
The future Arosa-Garmisch park will serve the adjacent neighborhobds, thus becoming a
destination for nearby residents. Due to the use of the site as a park, negative impacts on the
region as well as the community will be negligible. The proposed park will have a number of
uses ranging from passive overlooks to unique play features for children of various ages. A
shelter including restroom facilities will accommodate larger groups 20 people). The
proposed park is located at the intersection of Arosa Drive and Gannisch Drive in West Vail.
The terrain of the park is gently sloping near the street transitioning to very, steep ori the north
portion of the site. On the northeast side of the site is a Town of Vail affordable housing
complex accessible from Garmisch Street. Handicapped access to shelters and play areas will be
reachable from the affordable housing complex. An additional handicapped parking space may
be added to the proposed parking lot adjacent to this complex.
Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities,
utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public
facilities needs. `
The intent of the park is for the site to rernain open with minimal structures. As a result, there
will be negligible environmental impacts with respect to light, air, and pollution. The primary
. users of this park will typically be within walking distance. The park's location strengthens the
connections between private and public users. A pedestrian bridge is proposed at Cortina Lane
linking the Arosa-Garmisch park to the homes to the west.
The proposed restroom facility is to be small (one to two fixtures) and will only have a minor
impact upon utility needs and costs. A portion of the site will need irrigation for the growing
season. These needs would be met with an automated underground irrigation system.
Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian
safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of
snow from the streets and parking area.
As stated, the primary users of this proposed park will be within walking distance. This indicates
that the paxk's effect on congestion, traffic flow, etc. at the Arosa-Garmisch intersection will be
minimal. With people crossing streets to reach the park, pedestrian safety will be carefully
considered, however, few problems are expected due to their limited traffic.
Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be.located, including
the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses.
Because the proposed use is a public park its relation to surrounding uses will be a positive one.
It is particularly true in this case due to the surrounding use being primarily residential
neighborhoods. The scale of the project is small enough to not have detrimental impacts yet still
capable of ineeting the recreational needs of neighboring residents and their families.
The plans for the park and accompanying architectural elevations are intended to be preliminary.
Additional studies and alternatives will be developed as the park evolves. These drawings are
included in order to convey the design intent for the park and its amenities.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Plannirig and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: July 12, 1999
SUBJECT: A request for a major exterior alteration, a conditional use permit to allow EHU's,
conference facilities, and multi-family dwelling uses on the first floor of the
building, and a variance from Section 12-10-10, parking requirement, to facilitate
the redevelopment of the Antlers Condominiums at Vail, located at 680 W.
Lionshead PI./ Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 4th Filing. Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert LeVine
Planner: George Ruther I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a major exterior alteration to the Antlers Condominiums pursuant to
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The applicanYs proposal includes adding 24 new,
two and four bedroom condominium units, 7 new EHU's, a banquet/meeting room, administration
offices, a skier room, new levels to the existing parking structure to add 25 new spaces,.and
other miscellaneous improvements to the common areas, storage areas and administration
areas of the building. The new construction will add approximately 49,785 square feet to the -
existing building. Of the 49,785 square feet of new building area, 35,265 square feet is residential
area (24 condominiums/7 ehu's), 9,065 square feet is common areas, and 5,455 square feet is
storage and administration areas.
The exterior of the existing building will also be upgraded. The applicant is proposing to remove
all the T-111 siding from the building, repair and replace the chimneys, implement streetscape
improvements along Lionshead Place, modify an existing pool deck encroachment upon the bike
path, and cooperate with the Marriott to improve the landscaping along the common west
property line. Each of these improvements is intended to bring the building into compliance with
the goals and recommendations of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 16 of the Zoning
Regulations. A conditional use permit is necessary as the applicant is proposing multi-family
dwelling units, employee housing units and a small conference facility on the first floor of the
building. Pursuant to Section 12-7H-3, Permitted and Conditional Uses; First Floor or Street
Level, each of the previously described uses is a conditional use requiring a conditional use
permit to be issued. ,
Lastly, the applicant is also requesting a variance from Section 12-10-10 of the Zoning
Regulations to allow for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. Pursuant to the
Zoning Regulations, 56 parking spaces are required based upon the new uses proposed within
the building. The applicant was originally proposing to construct 25 new spaces and was
requesting a variance of 31 spaces. However, the applicant has revised the
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Parking level plans and is now proposing valet parking spaces. The total number of valet spaces
proposed is 72. If the revised parking level plans are approved by the Town Engineer, a parking
variance will no longer be necessary. If a variance for parking is required, the applicant shall be
required to contribute to the Town's Parking Fund for those spaces not provided on-site. The .
variance request is discussed in greater detail in Section VIII of this memorandum.
11. STAFF RECOMMENDATION -
The Community Development Department recommends approval of the proposed major exterior
alteration to allow for the construction of 24 new condominiums, 7 employee housing units and -
the other various improvements, the conditional use permit to allow multi-family dwelling units,
employee housing units and a conference facility on the first floor of the building, and the -
variance from Section 12-10-10 of the Town Code to allow for a reduction in the parking
requirement. Staff's recommendation of approval of the three requests is based upon the review
of the criteria outlined in this memorandum.
Staff would recommend that the Planning & Environmental Commission approve the applicant's
proposal, subject to the following findings:
- 1. That the proposed location of the 24 new units, the employee housing units and
the conference facility is in accordance with the purposes of the Zoning
Regulations and the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use -1 zone district in
which the site is located. -
2. That the proposed location of the Antlers Condominiums and the 24 new units
and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be
detrimental to the public health; safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to
- properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use complies with the goals and recommendations of the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. 4. That the granting of the parking variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the
Lionshead Mixed Use -1 zone district.
5. That the granting of the parking variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity of the Antlers.
6. That there are exceptions or extraordinary circumstarices or conditions applicable
to the same site of the parking variance that do not apply generally to other
properties in the Lionshead Mixed Use -1 zone district.
Staff's recommendation of approval is also subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner/applicant ensure that the utilities to this site are all placed
underground for the entire length of the site prior to the issuance of a Temporary
, Certificate of Occupancy for the development.
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2. The applicant shall provide a performance bond to the Town of Vail with the Town
of Vail as the beneficiary in the amount of $72,800 to financially secure the
applicanYs proportionate cost for improvements to the east and west intersections
of the South Frontage Road and West Lionshead Circle. The bond shall be
established prior to the issuance of a building permit and the duration of the bond
shall be for a period of 8 years from the date of building permit issuance. Should
the intersection improvements not be commenced within the 8 year period the
Town of Vail shall release the applicant and/or its successors of the financial -
obligation of the performance bond.
3. That the owner/applicant obtain approval by the Town of detailed civil engineering
drawings for all proposed improvements including roadway, streetscape and
drainage improvements; prior to the issuance of a building permit The streetscape
improvements shall comply with the Lionshead Master Plan and extend from the
Marriott property line to the bike-ped path between the Antlers and Lionsquare
Lodge on Tract A.
4. An easement shall be established that allows pedestrian-bicycle use of any
sidewalk that encroaches on the subject property, prior to the issuance of a
building. permit.
5. The northside pedestrian ramp shall be modified so it does not interfere with the
sidewalk.
6. The owner/applicant shall deed restrict the 9 Type III Employee Housing Units in
accordance with the Zoning Regulations, prior to obtaining a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy on the project. "
7. The southeast corner of the swimming pool deck shall be removed so that it does
not overhang the bike-ped path. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with
the Town that requires the sight distance and grading of the path around the pool
to be improved within 5 years to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
8. A maintenance agreement shall be established that requires the applicant to
maintain the fandscaping on the Town owned parcel of land that is immediately
east of the Antler's parcel, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
9. The building plans, rooftop mechanical plans, landscape plan, tree protection
plans, and dumpster enclosure details shall be reviewed and approved by the
DRB, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
10. The applicant shall improve the north bank of Gore Creek from the trees that are
southeast of the swimming pool to the east parcel line by removing all debris and
materials that have been dumped, and restoring the bank to an appropriate
vegetative state.
11. That the applicant contribute to the Town's Parking Fund for those required
parking spaces not provided on-site. The contribution shall be made prior to the
issuance of a building permit. J
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12. That the Town Engineer review and approve the proposed parking level plans
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Ill. PROS & CONS
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The proposal will enhance the Lionshead village economically by providing more units
that will bring more people. The appearance of the village will be enhanced by the
upgrading of the existing building and by the addition of the new building which meets
current design guidelines. The redevelopment will act as a catalyst for other property
owners in the village to upgrade their properties. On the other hand, the appearance of
the existing building is not being improved significantly. The new addition could affect
adjacent properties by impacting their views and sunlight. And the proposal does not
include any accommodation units, although the condominiums are often rented out.
IV. COMPARISON OF EXISTING TO PROPOSED BUILDING
Existing Proposed Total
Units: Units: Units:
70 condos 24 condos 94 condos
2 EHU's 7 EHU's 9 EHU's
GRFA: 52,640 sf GRFA: 34,950 sf GRFA: 87,590 sf
Site Coverage: Site Coverage: Site Coverage:
r 8,971 sf 12,012 sf 20,893 sf
Parking: 89 spaces Parking: 56 spaces Parking: 145 spaces
V. ZONING ANALYSIS ,
The Lionshead Mixed-Use District (LMU-1) was recently adopted by the Town Council.
Afterwards, the applicant requested that this proposal be reviewed under the LMU-1 provisions.
The proposal includes the following new uses which require approval of a conditional use permit:
Use Floor per Plans Zoning Floor Description
Employee housing units (EHU) 1, 2, 3 basement, basement, first
Conference facilities 3 first ,
Multi-family dwelling units 3 first
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The following is an analysis of applicable zoning provisions: Standard Allowed by LMU-1 Proposed •
Lot Area: Min. 0.23 acres or 10,000 sq. ft. 1.19 acres or 51,836 sq. ft.
Height: Ave 71', max 82.5' 36' to 74'
Setbacks: 10' on all sides min 10', except for decks, etc
Site Coverage: 70% or 36,285_ sq. ft. 41 % or 20,983 sq. ft.
Landscaping: 20% or 10,367 sq. ft. 22% or 11,133 sq. ft.
including Tract A to east
Parking: 56 spaces required 56 spaces
GRFA: 2.5:1 GRFA per buildable site area
Or 129,590 sq. ft. 87,590 sq. ft.
Density: 33% increase or 93.1 units 94 units
EHU'S = 0 density 7 units
Loading/Delivery: 1 berth required 1 berth
Chapter Seven of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, along with the Lionshead Mixed
Use -1 zone district, prescribe the development standards for the property. Staff believes the
proposed plan compties with the applicable development standards prescribed for the property
with the exception of parking. In the case of the parking requirement there is a deficient of
spaces. The applicant is requesting a parking variance as part of this proposal. The parking
variance request is discussed in detail in Section VIII of this memorandum.
VI. EMPLOYEE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
As indicated in a number of the goals and objectives of the Town's Master Plans,
providing affordable housing for employees is a critical issue which should be addressed
through the planning process for large scale development proposals. In reviewing the
proposal for employee housing needs, staff relied on the Town of Vail Employee Housing
Report. This report has been used by the staff in the past to evaluate employee housing
- needs. The guidelines contained within the report were used most recently in the review
of the Austria Haus development proposal.
The Employee Housing Report, was prepared for the Town by the consulting firm Rosall,
Remmen and Cares. The report provides the recommended ranges of employee housing
units needed based on the type of use and the amount of floor area dedicated to each
use. Utilizing the guidelines prescribed in ihe Employee Housing Report, the staff
analyzed the incremental increase of employees (square footage per use), that results
from the redevelopment. A copy of the Suqqested Emplovment Categories and Ranaes
for Vail Expressed as Emqlovees per 1000 Square Feet has been attached for reference.
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The figures identified in the Housing Report are based on surveys of commercial-use
employment needs of the Town of Vail and other mountain resort communities. For
comparison purposes, Telluride, Aspen and Whistler B.C. all have employment
generation ordinances requiring developers to provide affordabfe housing for a ,
percentage of the new employees resulting from commercial development. New ,
employees are defined as the incremental increase in employment needs resulting from
commerciat redevelopment. Each of the communities assesses a different percentage of
affordable housing a developer must provide for the new empfoyees. For example,
Telluride requires developers to provide housing for 40% (0.40) of the new employees,
Aspen requires that 60% (0.60) of the new employees are provided housing and Whistler
requires that 100% (1.00) of the new employees be provided housing by the developer.
In comparison, Vail has conservatively determined that developers shall provide housing
for 15% (0:15) or 30% (0.30) of the new employees resulting from commercial
development. When a project is proposed to exceed the density allowed by the
underlying zone district, the 30% (0.30) figure is used in the calculation. If a project is
proposed at, or below, the density allowed by the underlying zone district, the 15% (0.15)
figure is used. The Antlers development proposal exceeds the density permitted by the
underlying zone district, and therefore, the 30% figure shall be used.
EMPLOYEE HOUSING GENERATION ANALYSIS
The staff analysis below indicates a recommended figure which was used in determining the employee housing needs of the Antlers Condominiums. A summary of the Employee Housing
Generation Analysis is as follows: Staff Recommended Ranqe Calculations:
The staff believes that the Antlers Condominiums will create a need for 9.6 (10) additional
employees. Of the additional employees, at least 2.8 (3) employees (30%) will need to be
provided deed-restricted housing by the developers. _
a) Multi-Family Dwelling Units =24 units @(.4/unit) = 9.60 employees
Total = 9.60 employees
(X 0.30 multiplier) = 2.88 new employees
Depending upon the size of the employee housing unit provided, it is possible to
have up to two employees per bedroom. For example, a two-bedroom unit in the
size range of 450 - 900 square feet, is possible of accommodating three to four
employees. These figures are consistent with the requirements for the Type I11 ~
employee housing units outlined in the Municipal Code.
The applicant has proposed to provide a minimum of seven new employee housing
units. These units are in addition to the two existing units. The units would be deed- ,
restricted as Type III EHU's.
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VII. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA
Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental
Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the
Town.
A major development objective of the Town is the redevelopment and
improvement of the Lionshead village. The proposal would help achieve
this through the new addition, the facelift of the existing building, and
improvements to, the streetscape, bike-ped path and landscaping.
2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population,
transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation
facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs.
The proposed use should not have any significant negative effect on these
factors. The mass and design of the proposal have been reviewed by the
Design Review Board. The proposal should draw more users to the
Lionshead Village. Access has been reviewed by the Public Works
Department; and the applicant will have to contribute to the off-site
roadway improvements fund. Utilities and schoofs should not be heavily
impacted. And the bike-ped path would be improved by removal of the
overhanging deck. -
3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion,
automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and
control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the
streets and parking areas.
The proposal has been reviewed for its effect on transportation by the
Public Works Department which has requested numerous changes to the
proposal throughout the processing of the application.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to
be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in
re(ation to surrounding uses.
The applicant met several times with the Planning and Environmental
Commission and the Design Review Board and made many changes to
the proposal based on their comments.
The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings
before.granting a conditional use permit:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the
purposes of this Title and the purposes of the district in which the site
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2. That the proposed locatiori of the use and the conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties
or improvements ira the vicinity.
3. That #he proposed use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this Title. VIII. VARIANCE CROTERIA AND FINDIMGS
Before acting on a variance application, the Planning and Environmental Commission
shall consider the following factors:
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses
and structures in the vicinoty.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow for a reduction in the required .
number of parking spaces. According the Zoning Regulations, the applicant is
- required to provide 56 new parking spaces. The new spaces are for the 24 new
condominiums and the employee housing units. The applicant has proposed to
provide 25 spaces. The applicant believes that 25 new spaces in addition to the
89 existing spaces will meet the needs of the entire project. Staff believes that
, given the proximity of the Antlers Condominiums to the ski yard, the retail shops
and restaurants in Lionshead, the easy access to the town bus system and-the
availability of tiie regional airport in Eagle, the 114 structured parking spaces will
meet the needs and intent of the parking requirement. Additionally, given the
existing nature of the building and the development on the site, staff believes the
applicant is severely limited in terms of providing all the parking on the site unless.
a demo/rebuild were proposed.
2. The degree to which relief from the strict and titeral interpretation and
enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility
and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to-attain the
objectives of this title without a grant of special privilege.
Staff has reviewed the plans to determine if an aiternate parking structure
configuration could be proposed. Based upon our review, staff believes that the
applicant has maximized the parking structure to the extent possible. The
structure has been designed to meet the minimum requirements necessary to
insure adequate traffic flow and ease of vehicle operation. Staff believes that the
applicant is requesting the minimum amount of deviation.necessary from the
parking space requirements to achieve the intended objectives without resulting in
a grant of special privilege. -
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of
poputation, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities,,
and public safety.
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Staff does not believe that the requested parking variance will have any negative
impacts on the immediate and surrounding areas. ,
Necessarv Findinqs: The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the
following findings before granting a variance:
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties
classified in the same district.
2. That the granting-of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the variance is warranted for one or more af the following
reasons:
a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title.
b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the same site of the variance that do
not apply generally to other properties in the same zone.
c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified
regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by
the owners of other properties in the same district.
IX. LIONSHEAD MASTER PLAN
The recently adopted Lionshead Master Plan contains provisions regarding height,
stepbacks, form and massing, articulated walls, sloped roofs, dormers and other break-
ups of rooflines, balconies and handrails, chimneys, detail and ornamentation, and
variation of materials and finishes. Staff believes the proposal complies with the intent
and goals of the Master Plan. Specifically, the proposal will renew and redevelopment an
older building in Lionshead that has been targeted for redevelopment, provide a stronger
economic base to the Lionshead area in general, improve both pedestrian and vehicular
access along Lionshead Place and increase the vitality and overall amenities available to
our guests in Lionshead. Additionally, the proposal complies with the- recommended
actions stated in the Plan in Section 5.14, Antlers Lodge.
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The Lionshead Master Plan and enabling ordinances discuss the)
need to assess for the construction of specific reasonable off-
site improvements related to specific developments. The Master
Plan has identified close to $15 million in Frontage Road
improvements from the main vail roundabout to Cascade Village.
This is a distance of approximately 7300 ft. and will contain
approximately ten major intersections.
The Town has requested from the Colorado Department of
Transportation, $5 million to provide these improvements. The
Town of Vail is prepared to pay an additional $5 million for the
project. The remaining $5 million i.s assumed to directly be
attributable to the ten intersections; equaling $500,000 per
intersection.
Tho.se developments accessing the two intersections of West
Lionshead Circle will be contributing to the improvements of
these two intersections. In order to determine, at this time,
the attributable number of trips to each intersection, the
combined trips of both intersections were determined.
The Traffic Study for the Lionshead Master Plan shows an increase
of vehicle trips at both intersections of 127 trips in the a.m.
peak period for a total of 640 trips and an increase of 195 trips
in the p.m. peak period for a total of 795 trips.
The Antlers' proposal expands an existing meeting room and adds 7
new EHU's in the existing building. The change of uses within
the existing building was not looked at as affecting the final
numbers in the Master Plan. The addition to the project adds 24
new units.
The Saturday peak hour factor, an average of both peak periods,
is .738 trips/Dwelling Unit (DU). 24 DU's times .738 = 17.7 new
trips. This equals 17.7/195 x100 = 9.1%of the total new peak
hour trips at the two intersections. 9.1%of $1,000,000 is
$91,000. This is the amount the Antlers owes for improvements to
the frontage road. The Town has agreed to 80% of $91,000, which
equals $72,800. Note: Detailed costs of the intersection are not known at this
time. As more accurate costs become available, the contribution
can be adjusted. If a TIF mechanism is established which off
sets the developers contribution, then if this development
contributes significantly to the TIF, those contributions can be
credited toward the payment. If a special assessment district is
established payments toward improvements can be credited toward
the assessment.
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July 12, 1999
Vail l'own Gouncil and 'I'own Manager,
I requested to be scheduled for 20 minutes at the TOV 7-20-99 meeting to address the TOV about the intentionally
deceptive public information you continue to present regarding your environmental interests, concerns, and level of work
in both application and educational matters, and to announce the solution to the slave labor work force Vail employs. I'm
not surprised I have not received a response, it just means I have to spend more time asking. I do not thanl: you for that, I
spend too much time standing up to you, I don't like it, I have much better ways to spend time, and I have the solution to
the problem. I've been asking you to cooperate with the solution for years now, but you are not interested, you are intent
on continuing with the intentionally deceptive misleading information you distribute to the public on a constant and
continual basis. And although you proclaim you are looking for employee solutions, that too appears to be deceptive
because you have never asked for my solution and won't provide time at your public meetings for the solution to be
stated.
I need approximately 20 minutes to address the council and town manager. Rules that will be abided by are:
- I will be the first on the agenda, I have spent too much time reminding you of what you intentionally do not make
public, I believe I should be allowed to speak first and reduce the time I have to spend in this unproductive manner.
- You will not prove your manhood, arrogance, and environmental disinterest by sicking the police on me. I will be
allowed to speak for the first time without fear of being removed by force because the TOV will again prove how intent
you are on continuing with your intentional deception.
- Time that will not be counted against me:
Any time I have to spend reminding council and the town manager of what I have already said.
Any time I liave to spend insisting on your attention.
Any time we spend addressing personal conversations going on while I am talking.
Any time I have to spend defending myself. If the TOV would like to for the first time counter, deny, ete any point
you may do so when I have finished. I will let you speak and then I will be allowed to put into perspective whatever lame
brain points you may have made. However we haven't had this problem before and I doubt if we will now, because as I
have stated before, and was greeted with continued silence for saying, the TOV has no defense.
Basically any time I am not allowed to continue with a prepared written statement will not be counted against me.
- If I do not have your attention I will get it. ff the council's childish behavior continues I will address the person once,
and ask for your removal the second time. I will expect cooperation for I will not address children and I will not allow
your intentional deception to continue to be insulted further with continued mockery.
- Basically what I am saying is you will act like adults while you let me speak. If you pay attention and abide by a
reasonable solution I will not have to come back. If you do not I will be back.
This is cc to Sheriff A.J. Johnson, because he said to make him aware of your decision, as I asked you to send him a copy
of your decision. A.J. assured me he doesn't think he can make you let me talk, however I stated I've seen where officers
can't make anyone do something, however they can persuade them to. I think A.J. believed I would ask for the time and
you would allow it, however it appears the TOV may have the sheriffspending time in not the most productive way also.
This is cc to the District Attorney because if you continue to ensure the intentionally deceptive infortnation you
distribute continues to be truthfully uncountered, then you will be continuing with your intentional deception.
I insist on this because I will not allow the intentional deception VA, the TOV, the WF, the papers, etc. have presented
about Vail's environmental levels of concern and actions to continue. If this intentional deception wasn't going on I
wouldn't have anything to say, therefore I wouldn't be a suspect when acts of destruction occur, and because I will not
continue to spend half my waking time standing up to you to to maintain my peace of mind. In case you ltaven't noticed
I'm serious about doing my best to maintain earth's fragile ability to support life, human and every other species that
occupies earth, and it is only through your continued arrogant ignorance that you don't understand the balance earth
needs to maintain to support life. And as I have told you in the past, because of your continued environmental ignorance
you remain uncapable of making responsible environmental deeisions, however common sense will understand the
actions you refuse to Ue a part of are much more high level and responsible than the limited, low level, and in many cases
inesponsible actions you do and proclaim greatness for. This is unedited beeause it already took too long to put together.
Please send me, A.J. and the Distriet Attorney your response, and A.J. if this is granted I really would appreciate a
deputy at the meeting. First I will speak without fear for the first time, and I can only guarantee that if I know the Vail
poliee will not be sicked on me because in'truth I say what the TOV ensures remains unknown, and the TOV can be
assured the deputy can remove me if I am in any manner disorderly, but disorderly does not mean the TOV has made me
defend myself, and my tone shows it, and I believe having a deputy there will supress the TOV from putting me in this
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position in the first place.
Eileen
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region I 0 T
18500 Eas1 Coifox Avenue
Aurora, Golorado 80011
(303)757•9371
FAX(303)757-974b
KEC€IVcD JUL i ~ 1999
July 9, 1999
"I
Mr. Bob McLaurin
Town Manager
Town of Vail
75 S Frontage Rd W
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. McLaurin:
I would like to inform you that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is conducting
the first part of an innovative user survey this month on Interstate 70, west of Denver to
Glenwood Springs. The survey is one tool CDOT is using to find ways to ease traffic congestion
along the heavily traveled corridor.
Data collection will consist of capturing vehicle license plate numbers on video at three points
along the 165-mile stretch of roadway, in Clear Creek, Summit and Eagle counties. The video
will then be sent through a machine vision license plate reading sytem that generates data. This
type of data collection is much more accurate than manual data collection and will not disrupt
traffic flows.
To obtain adequate information, data collection will take place during peak hours of the summer
and the winter. The summer dates for data collection are Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July
18. Winter dates will be in February.
A random sample of telephone numbers will be generated and licensee's will be called to
voluntarily answer survey questions. The survey will provide CDOT with valuable information,
. including how users access the interstate and reasons for their trips.
The user study will help transportation officials make informed decisions on the future of the
corridor. A report on the entire survey will be produced four months after the winter survey is
completed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (303) 757-9112.
Sincerely,
Colorado Department of Transportation
Cecelia Joy . Project Manager
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1 11999 EVENT RECAP 2
~ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3
EVENT SUMMARY 4
~ RACE RESULTS
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~ MARKETING/PROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7-16
~ TELEVISION 7
RADIO 8-9
~ PRINT 10
~ PUBLICRELATIONS 11-13
SPONSORSHIP PROMOTION 14-15
~ MARKETING MISCELLANEOUS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16
~ SPONSORS 17
MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS APPENDIX
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~ The Vail Valley's premiere summer kick-off event, the Jeep@ Whitewater Festival, rushed
into town on a wave of fantastic, high water conditions, crowded event venues and a
wealth of sponsorship opportunities.
~ Each ear the Jee O Whitewater Festival rovides s onsors with the o nity t
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~ piggyback their promotional efforts on two of the fastest growing sports associated with
mountain living, whitewater rafting and kayaking, in one of the most respected and
renowned year-round resort destinations in the world, the Vail Valley. The wave craze is
, on and the interest far outreaches the boundaries of the Vail Valley. The Jeep@
Whitewater Festival draws rafters, kayakers and outfitters from across the nation, and
even as far away as New Zealand, for competition and camaraderie during this highly
~ targeted event. Its spectator appeal stretches beyond the valley as well, prompting visitors
to plan their vacations during what is still considered the valley's shoulder season.
~ This summer kick-off event continues a tradition of mixing fun, spectator-friendly races
with extreme, high-energy competition, targeting two specific sponsor markets; the
boater/user market and the spectator/enthusiast market. The Jeep@ Whitewater Festival
~ provides the ideal arena for concentrating product and service awareness efforts directly
toward a large and diverse consumer base.
1 Marketing and promotion of the Vail Valley's annual Jeep@ Whitewater Festival spans the
media gamut, from print (newspaper and magazine) to radio to television to the Internet.
This diversified effort promises that exposure for the event reaches past the two-day
~ competition and festival and into pre- and post-event promotion. This year's JeepO
Whitewater Festival garnered yet another year of intense promotion. With the addition of
1 Internet marketing, the event saw its first on-line entry contest and several mentions in on-
line calendars and events listings from a variety of websites. Television coverage from
KUSA Channel 9 increased, with mentions (including event footage) on Thursday and
~ Friday, prior to the event, and on Saturday, during the event. Newspaper coverage
increased as well and the Denver Post bestowed two positive articles upon the festival.
' Much of the event's success can be directly attributed to the support of our sponsors,
without whom we would be unable to offer the prize packages, gear, public give-aways
and general gift items for which the Jeep@ Whitewater Festival has become known.
' The most exciting increase, however, could be seen on Sunday, when sPectators lined the
Eagle River banks, basking in the sun and enjoying the Dowd Chute Raft and Perception
~ Kayak Shootout action below. The images taken from Sunday's Jeep@ Whitewater
Festival competition are a tribute to the success of the event, and proof that event
sponsorship works wonders in terms recognition and promotion for our partners.
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JEEP* WHITEWATER FESTIVAL '
Vail Village and Dowd Junction • Colorado
May 29 & 30, 1999 ~
Saturday, May 29
"Splash Into Summer" Creek-side party - Gore Creek Promenade, Vail Village ~
This outdoor kick-off-to-summer party features on-and-off water events and activities
from noon to approximately 3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Race registration opens - International Bridge ~
10:00 a.m. Race course opens for inspection walk through only
11:45 a.m. TEVAo Dash for Cash Race meeting - Registration tent ~
12:00 noon TEVAo Dash for Cash Preliminaries - International Bridge
12:45 p.m. Bolle Raft Challenge Race meeting - Registration tent
1:00 p.m. Bolle Raft Challenge - International Bridge ~
2:00 p.m. MedialSponsor Raft Challenge Race meeting - International Bridge
2:15 p.m. Media/Sponsor Raft Challenge Race - International Bridge
2:45 p.m. TEVA@ Dash for Cash Finals - International Bridge
4:00 p.m. "Fat Tire Splash Into .Summer" Bash - Garton's Saloon, Vail Village
Live Music, awards, and prize giveaways
Sunday, May 30 ~
Powd Chute Raft & Perceptiono Kayak Shootouts - Dowd Junction
Expert-class citizen's raft teams, river outfitters and individual kayakers compete, three ~
boats head-to-head, for big cash prizes, awards, and bragging rights.
7:00 a.m. Boater registration - US Forest Service (USFS) lot
9:00 a.m. Dowd Chute Shootout, Competitor's meeting - USFS lot ,
9:30 a.m. Dowd Chute Shootout Raft Time-Trial Qualifiers - Meadow
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Mountain start
11:30 a.m. Front Range Jeepg Dealers' Race - Timberline Tours start
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1:45 p.m. Dowd Chute Perception@ Kayak Shootout Rounds begin - Meadow .
Mountain start
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3:10 P.M. Dowd Chute Shootout Perceptiong Kayak Shootout Women Finals -
Meadow Mountain start ~
3:20 p.m. Dowd Chute Perceptiong Kayak Shootout Open Finals - Meadow
Mountain start
6:00 p.m. Raft/Kayak Races awards & prizes ceremonies - Altitude Club, Vail ~
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4000 Spectators
115 Competitors
, 75 Volunteers
, Advertising
Television Coverage
TCI Cable Networks:
~ CNN TNN TNT MTV
ESPN FOX TBS
USA ESPN2 Fox Sports R.M.
~ KWGN - WB2
KVBA - TV8
~ Print Coverage
Rocky Mountain News Boulder Daily Camera
Vail Daily Paddler Magazine
~ Radio Coverage Rocky Mountain Radio Network:
, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Summit County
Public Relations
I Television Coverne
KUSA - Channel9
KVBA - TV 8
' Print Covera e
~ Vail Daily Vail Trail Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine
The Daily Trail The Journal Boulder Daily Camera
The Source The Denver Post CWWA Schedule-Roster
I American Canoeist Best Read Guide Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
Radio Coveralle
I Rocky Mountain Radio Network
Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Summit County
, Internet Coverage
BoulderCounty. com
MountainBuzz.com
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Race Results
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TEVA@ Dash for Cash - Open ,
1. Nelson Oldham - Carbondale, CO
2. Cody Harris - Durango, CO ,
3. Mike Duffy - Vail, CO
TEVA@ Dash for Cash - Women ~
1. Sue Muncaster - Vail, CO
2. Alli Gober - Nathrop, CO
3. Janet Wiley - Durango, CO ~
Bolle Raft Challenge - Open
1. Clear Creek Rafting Company - Clear Creek, CO ~
2. Timberline Tours - Vail, CO
3. Lakota River Guides - Vail, CO
Media Raft Challenge ,
1. Vail Daily 2. KVBA - TV 8 ~
Sponsor Raft Challenge ~
1. Rocky Mountain News - Denver, CO
2. Team Zone - Jeepg - Denver, CO
3. TEVAO - Denver, CO ~
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~ 1. Clear Creek Rafting Company ~ Clear Creek, CO
2. Timberline 1- Vail, CO
3. Colossal Timberline - Vail, CO
~ Dowd Chute Perception@ Kayak Shootout:
' Women -12' and Under
1. Sue Muncaster - Vail, CO
2. Alli Gober - Nathrop, CO _
~ 3. Rachel Atkinson - Vail, CO
4. Jessica Marsan - Buena Vista, CO
1 Open - 9'6" and Under
1. Ants Cullwick - Castle Rock, CO
2. Brent Toepper - Vail, CO
I 3. Dan Mitchell - Minturn, CO
Open - 9'6" to 11'11"
~ 1. Tim Kennedy - Vail, CO
2. Billy Mattison - Vail, CO
3. Andrew Waters - Durango, CO
1 O en - 12'
p and Over
~ 1. Cody Harris - Durango, CO
2. Andrew McEwan - Georgetown, MD
3. Nelson Oldham - Carbondale, CO
~ Top River Outfitter Award
1. Clear Creek Rafting Company - Clear Creek, CO
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' TELEVISION ADVERTISING
~ TCI Cablevision of the Rockies
Contributed $20,000 in promotional air time for one 30-second spot airing a total
~ of 1,699 times on the cable networks listed below, throughout Colorado. Reach
includes the Denver Metro area, Boulder and the mountain regions consisting of;
Aspen, Glenwood Spnngs, Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs, and Grand Junction.
~ • Advertising - One spot ran a total of 1,699 times May 18 - 30.
~ • Network
CNN TNN TNT MTV
ESPN FOX TBS
, USA ESPN2 Fox Sports R.M.
• Regional Coverage
1 Denver Metro Area - 256 spots
Route and Summit Counties - 351 spots
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, and Aspen - 1,092 spots .
~ KWGN W112 - Denver
One 30-second spot aired a total of 15 times throughout the Denver Metro and
~ Boulder areas from May 27 - 29.
~ KVBA TV 8- Vail Vallev
Jeep& Whitewater Festiva130-second commercial aired 21 times May 24 - 30.
~ Commercial SCript - "Spit Wash"
Screen I: Fade-in close to running washing machine in laundry room.
Buzzer goes off, kayaker with helmet opens lid from inside machine.
' Head pops out, spits water, turns knob, and closes lid.
Washing machine starts running again.
Type (shaking): Jeepg Whitewater Festival
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Vail Memorial Day Weekend May 29 & 30
Screen II: Changes to Jeepg Grand Cherokee with a mountain/outdoor
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Type: For lodging call 1-800-775-8245
Stop by your Front Range JeepO Dealership for more information
~ and to register to win a weekend in Vail.
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Roclcv Mountain Radio Network ,
Contributed $5,500 in promotional air time for two 30-second spots and one 60-
second spot for a total of 205 spots on the radio networks: KZYR, KSKE, and ~
KKCH, throughout Colorado. Reach included the Vail Valley, Glenwood Springs,
Aspen, and Summrt County.
Features a variety of formats including country, adult contemporary and alternative ~
rock. Music programs target the listener with an active lifestyle and taste. Rocky
Mountain Radio target listeners between the ages of 25-40, split 60% male and ~
40% female.
• Advertising - A total of 75, 30-second spots and 130, 60-second spots aired from ~
April 15 - May 30.
• General Whitewater Festival Ad ~
GET READY! The 1999 Jeepn Whitewater Festival returns to Vail and Dowd
Junction this weekend for two exciting days of whitewater events and activities. ~
For more information about the hottest whitewater event this side of the
continental divide, contact the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureazl at
970-476-1000. The Jeep Whitewater Festival is presented by Front Range Jeep* i
Dealers and sponsored in part by: (Sponsors rotated on each airing).
• Washing Machine Training Ad ,
(Sound FX.• Thud, Thud, Thud of arz unbalarzced washing machine; squecrky door ~
of washing machine opening). Voice #1: "Hey John, can you restart the washing
machine for me, I'm still trying to perfect my roll. "(Sound FX: Footsteps tn the
washing machine). Voice #2: "Look Bill, this is the last time. I think you 're ,
taking this year's JeepU Whitewater Festival way too seriously. "(Sound FX.•
Squeaky door shuts. Washing maehine dial turning, pull out to start, more thud,
thud, thud). Announcer: "GET READY! The 1999 JeepOO Whitewater Festival ~
returns to the Vail Valley this Memorial Day weekend, May 291" and 301''. The
Jeep Whitewater Festival is preserited by Front Range Jeep@ Dealers and
sponsored in part by: (Sponsor•s rotated on each airing). For more information ~
contact the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at 476-1000.
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~ • Public Parties Ad
(Sound FX.• Cajun Music lead-in). Announcer: The JeepC) Whitewater Fe.rtival
I returns this weekend with hot whitewater action, thousands of dollars in cash ai7d
prizes, and the first summer shindigs of the season. The off-water actiora take.s
place on Saturday at Garton 's Saloon with the Zydeco Playboys and on Surlday at
~ the Altitude Club featuring Running With Sally. Don't miss the excitemertl frec
Colorado Lottery Tickets, public prizes and Fat Tire Microbrew Specials! The
, JeeprJ Whitewater Festival is presented by the Front Range Jeep Dealer's arzd
sponsored by Fat Tire beer, Coea Cola and KZYR the Mountain FM.
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PRINT ADVERTISING ~
Rockv Mountain News ~
Daily Circulation: 359,068 Daily Readership: 749,000
Sunday Circulation: 461,103 Sunday Readership: 900,000
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• Advertising
Advertisements were placed Ma_y 25, 27, and 28. ~
Dailv Camera (Boulder)
Daily Circulation: 33,796 Daily Readership: 37,000 ~
Sunday Circulation: 40,143 Sunday Readership: 48,000
• Advertising ~
Advertisements were placed May 25, 27, and 28.
Vail Dailv ~
Daily Circulation: 13,420 Daily Readership: 15,900
Sunday Circulation: 11,870
• Advertising '
Event advertisements ran April 18, 23-25 and May 9, 15, 19, 21-23, 25, 27-30, for
a total of 15 placements. ,
Summit Dailv ~
Daily Circulation: 9,000 Daily Readership: 13,700
Sunday Circulation: 10,020
• Advertising ~
Advertisements were placed on both Wednesday, May 26 and Saturday, May 29.
Paddler Ma2azine ,
Monthly Circulation: 80,000 Monthly Readership: 260,000
• Advertising ~
One 1/3 page vertical advertisement ran in both the March/April and May/June
issues. ~
* All marketing efforts were supported and complimented by comprehensive public
relations (see next section) targeted to attract local and regional coverage of the ~
JeepO Whitewater Festival `99.
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Public Relations
PUBLIC RELATIONS - ALL MEDIUMS
TELEVISION:
KUSA - Channel 9 News
• The 1999 Jeep® Whitewater Festival was promoted on Thursday, May 27 during
the 6:00 a.m. morning news segment's "Eye on Colorado" events calendar listing.
• The 1999 Jeep® Whitewater Festival was promoted throughout Friday's 5:00 p.m,
newscast, with a run-down of events associated with the festival.
' • Jeep® Whitewater Festival footage aired with voice over throughout Saturday's
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. newscasts, promoting the 1999 event.
' KV 3A TV 8 - Vail Valley
• One, 3 '/2 minute clip aired eight times the following two weeks after the event.
This clip will continuously air the remainder of the year and promote their
1 "Summer Postcard" in the winter to capture guests for the next summer.
RADIO:
Rocky Mountain Radio Network
• 160 - DJ liners aired from April 15 - May 30.
75 - General Jeep® Whitewater Festival event/party mentions
60 - Volunteer mentions
25 - Promotions for Colorado Lottery and Bol16 Sunglasses Giveaways
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PRINT:
The Vail Dailv ,
• May 24 -"Week of sun gives locals the summer bug"
• May 27 -"Whitewater fest froths with entertainment, action" '
• May 27 -"Jeep Whitewater Festival hits town Saturday"
• May 28 -"Dowd Chute: a thrilling ride" (article and photo)
• May 28 -"Summer season starts with a bit of whitewater" (article and ~
schedule)
• May 29 -"Town Talk, Headquarters: Jeep Whitewater"
• May 29 - "Sports" '
• May 29 -"Mattison, Kloser bring Eco Challenge flavor to Whitewater Festival"
• May 29 -"Paddlers challenge the whitewater: Annual festival kicks off on Gore
Creek" (article, schedule and photo) ~
• May 29 -"Zydeco Playboys add New Orleans dimension to whitewater fest"
• May 30 -"Town Talk, Headquarters: YEE! HAW!!, Go Team Vail Daily!" ,
• May 30 -"Whitewater Festival offto a running start" (photo)
• May 30 -"Businesses welcome Whitewater Festival" (article and photo)
• May 30 -"Paddlers make run at Gore Creek" (article and photo) '
• May 30 -"Whitewater Fest douses Vail with good-hearted competition"
• May 30 -"In Remembrance" (article and photo)
• May 31 -"Crowds line Chute for festival finals" (photo) ,
• May 31 -"A holiday like no other" (article and photo)
• May 31 -"Paddlers shoot the Chute" (article and photo)
• June 3 - "Making waves" (photo) 1
The Dailv Trail ~
• May 26 - "Running Dowd" (photo)
• May 26 - "Local Ticket"
• May 27 - "Local Ticket" '
• May 27 -"Vail Valley events heat up summer in the Rockies"
• May 28-30 -"Pride on the line for raft teams" (article and photo)
• May 28-30 - "Local Ticket" '
• May 31 -"Clear Creek finishes on top - twice" (article and photo)
Best Read Guide: VailBeaver Creek ~
• Summer 1999 -"Vail Valley Summer '99 Promises Spectacular Sporting
Events" (photo) ~
• Summer 1999 -"Vail Valley Summer 1999 Promises: Fourth Annual Jeepe
Whitewater Festival" (article and photo)
• Summer 1999 VailBeaver Creek Calendar of Events" ,
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PRINT continued:
~ Vail Trail
• May 28-June 3-"Just Chute Me: Jeep Whitewater Festival launches wet-and-
, wild summer" (photo)
• May 28-June 3-"Just Chute Me: Whitewater Festival splashes into summer"
(article and photo)
~ • May 28-June 3-"Chute Me" (article and schedule)
The Denver Post
' • May 29 -"Festival hopes for safe run"
• May 31 -"Festival races again make a splash for paddlers, fans"
~ Dailv Camera
• May 16 - "What's goin' on"
' Colorado Homes & Lifestvles Magazine
• May Issue - "Happenings"
' American Canoeist - ACA American Canoe Association Newsletter
• Winter 1998 - "Events Calendar"
1 CWWA (Colorado Whitewater Association) Newsletter
• 1999 Schedule-Roster - "Current Events"
, The Source
• May 29-June 12 -"Water ls Up: Jeep Whitewater Fest" (photo)
• May 29-June 1.2 -"Jeep Whitewater Festival flows through the valley" (article
, and photo)
Rockv Mountain Suorts Magazine
, • Spring Issue -"Calendar of Events: Jeep Whitewater Festival"
The Journal
~ • May 28 -"Outdoors: Boaters to descend on Vail for big-money whitewater
races"
' INTERNET:
BoulderCountv.com
' • April/May -"Calendar of events: around Colorado"
• April/May - "Calendar of events"
• AprillMay - "Complete overview"
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Spoiisorsliip Proiijotioii
Front Range Jeepo Dealers Sweepstakes '
The sweepstakes was held at 14 Front Range Jeepo Dealerships for two weeks prior
to the event. Promotional materials included entry boxes and posters describing the ~
event. The grand prize consisted of a two-night stay for two at the Evergreen Lodge
in Vail. After the grand prizes were drawn (one winner from each dealership), the
remainder of the names were grouped together and a drawing was held for a '
Perceptiono Kayak, a THCTLE car rack system and two pairs of Bolle sunglasses.
Coca-Cola and Safewav Perceqtion@ ]Kavak Give-Awav !
During the two weeks preceding the event, Coca-Cola teamed with Safeway in Vail to
display a Perceptiono kayak with entry forms. The winner of the Perceptionc? Kayak ,
was drawn on Sunday during the Awards Party at the Altitude Club.
Colorado Lotterv ~
The Colorado Lottery, in partnership with KZYR (local radio station), announced that
they would be giving away "Lotto Numbers for a Year," during a sweepstakes
promotion. One lucky winner was entered in every lotto drawing for one year (two '
times a week for 52 weeks). The drawing was promoted on KZYR with 25 on-air DJ
mentions and Saturday of the event with an entry box at the KZYR tent. The winners
were announced on-air, plus 103 lottery tickets were given to lucky listeners. ,
Colorado Lottery also promoted the Paddlers Party on Saturday night and the Awards
Party on Sunday evening by awarding the first 100 entrants into the parties with a free
"Crazy Cash" scratch ticket. In addition to the sweepstakes and the party promotions, ~
Colorado Lottery tickets were a part of the prize package for every race with each
winner receiving 10 tickets. Colorado Lottery tickets also represented a special
component in the Teva(& Dash-for-Cash, when competitors were given an opportunity '
to grab 500 or 1,000 lottery tickets during the race.
Bolle Sunglasses, THULE Racks. ared KZYR '
DJ one liners on KZYR promoted the chance to win a free pair of Bolle sunglasses and
a THULE car rack system. Registration for the THULE car rack system took place at '
Big A Auto Parts, which also conducted a THULE car rack sale over the same time
period. Big A Auto Parts chose the winner and sent the prize following the event.
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Sponsorsliip ' i otio
~ Official Jeeps Promotional Vehicle
A Jeepo Grand Cherokee was decorated with decals of the Jeepo Whitewater Festival
~ logo and event information, including a call to action phone number. The vehicle was
outfitted with a THULE car rack system and a Perception@ Kayak to help promote all
three event sponsors. The official vehicle was driven throughout the Front Range and
, the event region prior to the festival. The official vehicle was also displayed at the
event on both Saturday and Sunday. As the official vehicle, the Grand Cherokee led
' race heats during Saturday's events.
JeepRo Displav Vehicles
A total of six Jeepo vehicles were displayed throughout the Jeepo Whitewater Festival
' on Saturday and three were displayed Sunday's competition. The vehicles were
placed in prominent locations at each venue and included Jeep@ Wranglers, Jeepe
~ Cherokee Sports, Jeepo Grand Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers.
Rockv Mountain News Advertising Package
' The top river outfitter award in the Dowd Chute Raft Shootout won a Rocky
Mountain News advertising package promoting their company and whitewater rafting.
Clear Creek Rafting Company claimed the top river outfitter award for the weekend
' and won the advertising package worth $10,000.
AIItE Top River Outfitter Award
1 The Top River Outfitter was awarded to the best combined scores from both the Bolle
Raft Challenge and the Dowd Chute Raft Shootout. Clear Creek Rafting Company, as
the top outfitter, received a 10' AIRE Bobcat raft with 18" tubes, oars and frame.
~ The boat was displayed at both the Paddler's Party on Saturday and Awards Party on
Sunday.
' Dowd Chute PerceAtion(t Kavak Shootout
Winners of the Dowd Chute Perceptiono Kayak Shootout in the Women's division,
~ Open division under 9'6" and in the Open division 9'6" to 11' 11" each won a
Perceptiono Kayak. During the Awards Party on Sunday, a Perceptiong Kayak was
raffled off with competitor prizes. Perception@ also provided the competitor bibs for
, all races.
TEVAo Dash for Cash
, Top finishers in the TEVAo Dash for Cash received prize packages provided by
TEVAo in addition to cash earnings. The prize packages consisted of key chains,
hats, t-shirts, TEVAo sandals, socks and shorts. TEVAo also provided all of the
, clothing for the weekend including hats, t-shirts and long sleeve pullovers.
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Jeep Whitewater Festival Posters '
• 400 posters were distributed in Vail Valley restaurants, lodges and retail shops.
• Posters were distributed to Jeepg dealers in the Front Range/Denver Metro area. ~
• Posters were delivered to kayak/outdoors stores in Metro Denver, Boulder,
Glenwood Springs, Summit County and Durango. '
Event Cards
• 4000 event cards, which included an event schedule, sponsor logos and general '
valley-wide information, were distributed throughout the Vail Valley.
Event Postcards ,
• 1004 Postcards, included a full color front with 3 pictures and Jeepe Whitewater
Festival logo, and the backside included event information and sponsors.
• 65 Postcards were sent to CROA (Colorado River Outfitter Association) members ~
and used as promotional pieces in local and regional kayak and outdoors shops.
• Postcards were placed on windshields of cars carrying kayaks in the Vail Valley,
Boulder, Metro Denver, Summit County and Glenwood Springs. ~
• 115 Postcards were sent to past competitors inviting them to participate again.
Direct Mail ,
• 460 Registration forms, event schedules and rules were sent to membership organizations involved in kayaking and rafting: Colorado River Outfitters ~
Association (CROA); Colorado Whitewater Association (CWWA); American
Canoe Association (ACA); Arkansas River Valley Association.
Internet ,
• The Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau provided volunteer and race
registration forms on their website: visitvailvalley.com, that could be accessed by ,
the general events page.
• The 1999 Jeepg Whitewater Festival was promoted on two Internet websites,
BoulderCountry.com and The Mountain Buzz. ~
• Promotion on The Mountain Buzz included general information, details, and an
events schedule. The Mountain Buzz also ran an entry contest, rewarding three
winners with entry to the festival's competition. '
Volunteer T-shirts and Hats ,
• T-shirts and hats were given to volunteers and organizations assisting with the
event. A total of 478 t-shirts and 250 hats were distributed with the Jeep&
Whitewater Festival and TEVA9 logos and/or design. The t-shirts also carried the '
Front Range JeepO logo.
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' Jeep(t
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Front Range JeepO Dealers
' Supporting Sponsors
Perceptiong Kayaks
' TEVAS
Colorado Lottery
Bolle
' The Discover Card
New Belgium Brewing Company
Town of Vail
' US Forest Service
Product Sponsors
' A.IRE
THUI,E
, Safeway
Coca-Cola
Vail Honeywagon
, Chums
Power Bar
, Official Hotel
Evergreen Lodge
' Media Partners
Rocky Mountain News
KZYR - The Mountain FM
' Vail Daily
Paddler Magazine
' TCI Cablevision of the Rockies
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The sun is out and the snow is melting! That means the
whitewater action for this year's suwnex kick-of£ event, theg
Fourth Annual Jeep~ Whitewater Festival, will be fast,
fuzious and a whole lot of fun.
The 1999 JeepO Whitewater Festival teturns to Gore Creek
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Posted by Emily Jacob on May 12, 1999 at 11:52:17: ,
The sun is out and the snow is melting! That means the whitewater action for this year's summer
kick-off event, the Fourth Annual JeepO Whitewater Festival, will be fast, futious and a whole lot of
. fun. ,
The 1999 JeepaD V?hitewater Festival retums to Gore Creek in Vail Village and the Eagle River at Dowd
Jiinction near Meadow Mountain, May 29 and 30--Memorial Day Weekend. Tne event promises a
better-than-ever rehuv with a new long-boat division and thousaads of dollars in pcizes!
"We are more excited than ever about this year's festival," said Biil Brice, director of special events and '
communications for the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, organiurs of the event. "We're
happy to be bringing ttus event back to the valley for yet another summer season and we can't wait to
show our boaters, volunteers and spectators just what we've got lined up." '
An exciting line-up is exactly what's planaed for this wet and wild weekend. The fvn begins on
Saturday, May 29 with the Teva Dash for Cash kayak and cunning race. This tace has become a crowd
favorite over the last few years and this year wil( be no exception. Starting on Intemational Bridge,
competitors run approximately 300 meters, dressed in futl paddling geaz and carrying kayaks and ,
paddles, to flie put-in at Covered Bridge Puk. The paddling portion of this unique race event is also 300
meters long and provides a true test of speed and ngility, especially when the tace is close and bragging
rights are on the line.
The 1999 Dash for Cash kayak races again feahire the special Colorado Lottery Bonus opportunity. '
Paddlers can "grab for cash" as they race down tlie on-water portion of the event, which may cost them
the win but could net them up to one-million in cash from the Colorado Lottery. The boater who pulls
down the Colorado Lottery banner hanging over Gore Creek is rewazded with 1,000 lottery tickets,
which makes for some excitiag action in Vail Village! ~
The Bolle Raft Challenge is back again as well. This race is also "run" on Saturday in Vail Village and
makes the kayaking competition almost took easy. The Bolle Raft Challenge also begins on the
Intemational Bridge where cadence comes in haady as raft teams of four or five compiete a 300 meter '
nin through Vail Village, dressed in full geu and carrying a raR and paddles. Racers put-in at Covered
Bridge Park, where a test of skill awaits. Teams complete three obstacle challenges on the way
down-stream, including a throw bag toss for accuracy, raft flip/re-flip and negotiation of four single-pole
gates. Seconds count and teamwork is key in tlus fast-paced race against the clock.
Following Saturday's races, competitors, spectators, volunteers and the general public are all invited to '
celebrate the champioas of the fust two races at Garton's Saloon for a Splash into Summer Bash.
Daacing is the order of the evening azid live music, drink specials and Garton's well-known hospitality
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, Racers get down to business oa Sunday when they compete, head-to-head, in two of the most
challenging events in the region; the Dowd Chute Raft and Perception Kayak Shoot-ouu."Dowd Chute
is notorious for big rapids, deep holes and chatlenging wate:," said Brice. "We expect some fierce
competition and a lot of excitement on Sunday with both the raft teams and the individual boaters."
, The Shoot-out iavolves quite a bit of skill in maneuvering through this Class N to V portion of the
Eagte River at Dowd Junction and is designed for expert class boaters only. The race course is
approximately 1,500 meters in length aad about 800 of those mete:s require quick paddle-saokes,
accurate anticipation end experienced padd[ing.
, This year's Shoot-out races begin with time trials, where boaters in both raft and kayak divisions race
against the stopwatch, competing for nine spots in each division for the finai rounds. Ihe fo:mat then
changes to three boats racing head-to-head down the same 1,500-meter stretch of the Eagle River, until
~ final winners are crowued.
The Raft Shoot-out offers one open division where men, women or mixed teams of four or five paddlers
compete as equals. 'Ihe Perception Kayak Shoot-out has expanded, adding a long-boat division to the
origiaal line-up. Kayak divisions include an over 12' length boat open race, a 9'6" to 12' length boat
' open iace, a 9'6" and under length boat open race and a women's 9'6" and under length boat race.
"The addition of the long-boat divisions allows serious down-river boaters to pazticipate in this expert
race," said Nancy Kem, special events coordinator for the WT'CB. "This new category should really
impress and excite our spectators and even a lot of the competitors, and work to showcase the talents of
~ the azea's long-boaters."
Winners are rewazded in all four kayak divisioas and in the open raft divisian, as is the commercia[
outfitter with the best finish in the Dowd Chute Raft Shoot-out. The outfitter prize includes an
' impressive advertising package for the Front Range. In all, the VVTCB is offering up over 515,000 in
geaz and prizes to participaats and winners. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday following the races ut the
Race Wrap-up Party (location to be determined).
50, think snow...the more it accumulates the better the races!
' The JeepID Whitewater Festivat retums for its fourth yeu in the Vail Vatiey, promising excitement, lots
of prizes and fun for all. Join the races on Gore Creek, Saturday, May 29 and on the Eagle River at
Dowd Junction, Sunday, May 30. For more information please contact the WTCB at (970) 476-1000 or
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DATE: Sahuday, May 29 & Sunday, May 30 - Memoriai Day Weekend '
EVENT: 1999 Jeep Whitewater Festiva] - Extreme amateur whitewater competition
The Vail Valiey's kick-off to summer. The Fourth Annuai JeepS Whitewater Festiva] weekend is ~
packed with exciting whitewater events and activities, including the Raft Challenge Obstacle Race,
Teva(& Dash for Cash Kayak Race, Dowd Chute Raft and Perception Kayak Shoot-outs, post-race public
parties complete with live music and much more. Over $5,000 in cas6 prizes goes to top fmishers, and
over $10,000 in gear will be awarded to participants. ,
EVENT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, MAY 29:
Bolle Raft Challenge - Vail Village/Gore Crcek ,
Four-to-five-person raft teams compete in a timed skill event over a stretch of Gore Creek. The action
begins with a timed running race through Vail Village, raft in tow, followed by navigation of an on-river
obstacle course incorporating gates, eddies aad skill compoaents such as a throw-bag toss for accuracy,
raft Aip and re-flip. '
Tevag Dash for Cash Kayak Race - Vail Village(Gore Creek
Individual kayakers compete in a running/kayak race through Vail Village, and on Gore Creek.
Competitors run a short 300 meter course through the streets of Vail Village, dressed in appropriate gear,
and carrying boats and paddles, followed by a 300 meter sprint down Gote Creek to the finish line. '
Secoad Annual MedialSponsor Raft Challenge - Vail Village/Gore Creek
Local and regional ttuee- and four-member media & sponsor raR teams compete in this prestigious
annual event. The teams take off ninning from the race start on the Intemational Bridge, navigating the '
sheets of the village to the Covered Bridge whete rafrs and guides wait patiently for their respective
teams. ARer shoving-off; each raft team navigates a 300-meter section of Gore Creek to the finish line
helow the International Bridge. Winnezs are crowned in each media and sponsor category and all runs
are individually tuned.
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Dowd Chute Raft Shoot-out - Meadow Mountain
All four and five-person raft teams run a timed, one mile, stretch of the Eagle River through Dowd
Chute, a rough, class IV-V stretch of whitewater, for qualifying. Following time trials, the top nine teams ,
race three at a time down the Chute from a running, river bank start. The first boat to cross the fmish line
advances tkuough the bracketed competition until a final winner is determined.
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Dowd Chute Perception ICayak Shoot-out - Meadow Mountain
All boaters run a qualifier against the stopwatch and the top nine boaters in each class (12' and over
, open, 9'6" - 12' open, 9'6" and under open and a women`s 9'6" and under). Following the time trials,
the top nine competitors in each class race three boats at a time, head to head down the Chute. The first
to cross the finish line advances through the bracketed competition until a final Kvwner is determined.
' Awards and Prizes
Cash and gear will be awazded to each first, second and third place boater in each race throughout the
weekend festival. There will also be a special outfitter prize awarded in the Dowd Chute Raft Shoot-out.
"Ihe end-of-event celebration also includes prize giveaways, providing all competitors with the chance te
win boats, paddles and lots of geaz!
, ParticipanUPublic Parties:
Following each day of races, boaters, spectators, friends, family and the general public aze invited to
celebrate the beginning of the 1999 summer season in style. Enjoy live music, awards, give-aways, drink
, specials and much more over Memorial Day weekend:
Saturday, May 29 Garton's Saloon, Spm
Sunday, May 30 Location TBD, 7pm
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Spectators: FREE
Raft guides, river ouffitters, citizen raR teams and individual boaters interested in participating should
cali the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at (970) 476-1000 x3014, or visit the website at
' www.visiNailva(ley.com. The 1998 Jeep Whitewater Festival is an ACA-sanctioned event and all
competitors must be ACA members, or must register fot event membership the day of the race.
EVENT CONTACT:
Bill Brice, Director of Special Events and Communications
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Nancy Kern, Special Events Coordinator (970) 476-1000 x.3014
MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Jacob, Communications Manager (970) 476-1000 x3015
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Week of sun gives locgs the -summer bug
' ' • laie-May transieon fmm parkas and ly in the winter, you can't even we11' Its pnme time 1eanstoshoruandT-shins.Weekeod thmughh«e;'peaaid,strollingdown
golfers 9ocked to the greec~s Sunday, Bridge Sueet hand-urhand with his
for hitting the kaYakcrs ciuuered the river, and hik- new wifa
, ers, bikers end joggers streamed out AlLhoup,h Vail hes heen eerily
li nks o r water °f Ihcir homes to soak up Lhe mom- quiet at umes since the slopes dosed
ing sun, which blessed the valley with last month, Red Lion waiter J.
By EJiebeth Maaem longawaited swmier condiUOns ell Knutson said.the rxent wazm spell
weck. 6as stoppcd a lo[ of Interstatc 70
Mirysdew_ "Ihueazejustmm cipaonsmthe pasaeesbywhodeddetogababitew'
' VAII. - Aftcr Iiving in Vail for wmma." Andcrson said eat in Vail end do some shopping.
29 yeais, lacry Anderson is over his Of course, wiih the mountain "It's been unusually busy," said
obsession with skiing. Now, this is rnvironmeot's fickle weatha .pat- Knatson, as he served several goups
the time of year he treasufes. tems, no one knows if the warm of Itmchpme patio austomcs "We'm
. "Anybody who's lived hece for weathais here to stay. But Colorado noticing peoplo-em just stppping by, ~ -
more than e couple of years is hae for Springs residents Duek and Krisry end Ithink a la of that haz to do with
the summers: " said Andecson, poised Gordon. in Vail on the'u iwoeymanq the weaihc"
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on his bikein swny Vail Village late are counting on thesun this_week. Vail's summer sbason _ ~vil1 lock
Sunday moming. '7 came here And they're enjoying the peacefut ° off in hadiuonal fashion next wak-
straight out of college;*and I was ofl-awsonenvimMient~lehbyalxk end.withtheJeepWltitbwaterFesli-_
obs~xd with skiiag fw Uu first rnu- of visitws and an:exodus of locals, vet; signifying the 6egimmWg of_the
pIc of yeazs, bul that sort o( changes who will begin ttfckling back into, _ full-swing: cafiing and Icayeking sea-
' overume.Anybadywhoprefers win- rownforthesumroerseazonoverthe :son.''-,', .
ter over summer is new. ' next few weeks. "I ski 100 days a ywr, and-I sti11
/Uthough occasiona! thunder. "We knew it'd be quieL, and we can'(.wait for summv. to gCt here,"_,:.- Vall Calty/DwW M~Y~
sromc azc predicted for the early part knew it'd be private;" said Derek said 25j~ear Vail msident:Et)rieNel-•~
of this wak, the reant paNy cloudy Gordo0. who a~mitted he'has had son,:hanging out vn ~is bilce witi. KickMg °ff summe~ wkh s°me eariy aeason rafUng. lakOL
skies and high temperawres reaching some trouble finding open cestau~anLS Anderson. 'The summers are shon, RWei-Guldesworlierstooli a large commereial Uip down the
~ 70 degrees caused locals to make Lbe dunng this slow sala paiod. "Usual- but there's m«e co do ^ Fagle River In Woleott last week.
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As boaters from throughout the valley and beyond battle
it out for supremacy on the river during the Jeep Whitewa- - '
ter Festival,those dropping by to watch can expectto be
dunked head-first into a weekend's worth of thrills and i
excitement as well. t
The spectator-friendly event will offer plenry of oppor- '
tuniry to see the wet and wi]d racing acdon from the shore,
and beyond the river banks. Also, the two-day compeadon
will present plenry of acnviues and entettaznment for some
dry=land fun and festiviry.
"Both days present a great chance for people ro come out '
and enjoy the festival and kick ofF the summer wi[h two
greacdays of whitewaterexcirement and public parties," said
Emily lacob, communicauons manager for the Vail Valley
Tourism and Convention Bureau (the organiurs of [he evenU. ~
On ihe mmss stnp along Gore Creek near the Intema-
uonal Bridge, a number of vendorbpoths will be set up to
; showcase outdoor and advenmre products, and parrons will
haye the,opportunity to buy merchaedise-and'pick up=fiee ' ,
whitewater memorabiLa. Companies repmsented include
local rafqng outfitters,.outdcwr merchandisers and;local
media sponsom Open conrainerresttictions wi116ediRed in
the area, and the Illew. $elgium .BreWrirv,; Company: wil] be:.,. ,
. pouring ou[ the suds focthirsry pazsers-by. . , ` ' • ~ ' : . ` 5peciaPto the Daily
The_-festival: presente more than $15,000 ;n.casn a,d The river isn't the only place where the action
prizes up for grabs, and the recezi:ued cthe ciri1y ones with ; wiii be happening for the Jeep~ Whitewater Fes- ~
the chance to come away,with some stuffed pocke[g.,-. . tlVal, as live music will keep ,tFie :festival. going
VJith a chance to wjin up to $ I,000 douars.ihrough the .into the evening for some fun of a dryer sort. At
Colorado I:onery, members of the pubiic aze encouraeed to Garton's Saturday, Cajuqband; Zydeeo Playboys
,parficipate in a public pick pnorto Samrday's Bol16 Rafi, '
Challengc at 1 p.m; , will be followed:.by. the: alternative stylings of
The race will have compeutois sprintino chrough Vail Julian. Coryell (pictured)•. Sunday, Ruqning with
, Village with rdfi in tow: then heading off shore andxo the Sally will perfortn at the Altitude Club.
waten of Gure Creek. Paddling with all thcy've got, the ' _ .
four- to five- member teams will make their way through an into Lhc evening Samrday,,the excitementmoves indoors
ohstade course that will test their ability.in a numher of raft- a5 Garton's hosLs a post-race party and awards ceremony ~
inL'disciplines including accuracy with a throw bao, raft Featuring:beer specials'at 4 p,m. The Cajun.music of the
maneuverubiBry and proficiency in a(lip drill. Zydeco Playhoys will kick off the evening's musieat 8 p.m.
In addiuon to the loaery uckets: those involved in the and altemative rockerJuGan Coryell will take over at 10.
public pick wil] have the opporruniry to score the grand Sunday, the on-water actibn adjoums lo the [urbulent I
prize, a weekend for two in Vail. stretch of Dowd Chute. Again, sponsors will be demon-
Nancy Kem, special even[s coordinator for the tourism strating and sel6ng their wates while the racers tacklc this
bureau; ~ave some insight on where to catch the best hairy Class N stretch of water.
glimpse of the wlutewater competiuon to see if your ship The post-race testivities Sunday take place at the Alti-
has come in. tude Club, where more pnzes will be given away and live
'The pedesuian bridge right before the Intemational entertainment wilt be provided by altemative rock band '
Bridge is a gmat place to watch the races on Gore Creek iC Runnm~ with Sally. A[ both Gartods and the Altitude
you can get a spot - that's our bp. The promenade is also Club's awazds ceremonies, the first hundred people to arrivc
a great place to watch." will each receive a lottery ucket.
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S aturday
By Don Cameron 6er." sponsor raft teams run through the having just onc chance to make it to
D61Y sv«u Ed- Volun[eers help set up and tear streecs before paddling dowosutam the elimination roundc That should
The water levels are up. ne num- ~ down fences, atages and banners, for glory. Fxh team navigata a 300. prcvent paddlers from getting
~ ber of voluntecrs is up. The interest he1P coordinate scoring, and assist meoerseGion ofGae CreeA, [mm the raehausted and should bc more excit-
with safety, especially for the por- Covercd Brid g spectatorx.
from the Front Range seems [o be up. R~ ~o ~ finish line at in for
Signs point to a great Memonnl u ~re ons of the Whiiewaeer Fesuval that the lntemauonal Bn e.
~ 'Itshould make Lhecompetiaon a
nm tiwagh the strats of Veil
Day Wakend az the leep W?utewa- Village. VolunLeas Rceive a-hat end littlc more stifF. because ypo only
terFesuval retums ro the Vail Velley. SundaY have one sha to malce it into prelim-
Attracting boaters and apectators T-shirt and Bee lunch each day they pqyd Chute, Eag1e River inaries:' lacob anid.
, from across the state and beyond, the " 1heY have
~ Wmk' ¦ Dowd Chote Ra(t Shootout Adding to the eicitement is the
evcnt is the traditional kickoff to a grwt time," Jacob Raft teams run a timcd oire-mile wcather and wata level. Maat of Ihis
summer in the shadow af Ihe Goce ~d strttch of this mu Class N watu. ~'ak the Chute has bxn running ai
Ran@c. . Competitors and spectetors. too. ~Ilowin ti~ trials. the to nine e higher level Ihan last ear. when
The action hits Gme Creek in Veil ~ ~ will no doubi have a geai time.'I'he 8 p Y
Whitewatv Ffstivsl ircludes a vari- t~ a ume down the rompetitors paddled
Village Samrday and mkcs a wilder in 4 1/2 feu of
from a running. river bank ~n.
, wm Sunday when paddlers compUe ery of events. Chute
on the Dowd Chute rapids on the starL 7ye first boat to cross the finish "H'e got a call from Tim6erlinc
linc advances [hrough the bracketed (WednesdaY), grid 1hey said it's 5 I2
Fagle River. SaturdaY compelition until a winner is deter- fw• Peoplo in the boeting communi-
Emily Jacob, communications Yail YIIagFlGore CrepJc m~ned ry say that's about an ideal levcl to
manager for the Vail Valley Tourism ¦ Bollf Raf[ CLallepge ¦ Dowd C6ute Perception nn Ihe Chute," Jacob aaid.
and Convention Bureau, which orga- . ~ Four- or five-t~ason raR [eams Kayak Shoolout Wedncsday's wcather fotuatt
, nims the event, joumeyed to Dwver grooke Hnuer, tourism development compete in a timed sldll event ova a q11 boaters run a qualifier against called (or fairly warm temperawms
Tuesday with somc of lhe valley's gssm1emfathe VV.I.CB hazasse~ stretch of Gore Creek, with gates, the stopwazch, and the to M ~d
paddlers to pump up intercst in the bled a volunleer staff of about 75 a~w'~8 ~h flip P N Perhaps some scat~ showers
fu[ival. . peo end boakrs in each class advance to the over the next few days, which could
'The ple, and more voluntcers will likel ~-fliP' elimination rounds. Clessu are: 12 i~e the water levels even mmc.
reception was grez4" Jacob Y ¦ Teva Dash for Cash Kayalc feel and over
' said. "Everybody was really interesi- lend a hand for the weekend. Ratt open:9 (eet, 6 inehes to could dfop or rise quickly;"
' ed. and most people knew abow it "It's been amazing this yeat1 1 feet, I 1 inches; under 9 fee(, 6 )acob said. "But whatcver the weaLh-
lndividue] kayakers rnmpete in a inchts; and a womcn's 12 feet and er. il should be between four and sia
alrcady. which is encouraging." lacob'said. "We usually get quite a.NnNng tace/kayak race throu the undv.
V V1'CB sta(fcrs and volunteers few signu the da before or the daY. ~ ~a~ on Sunday, and tha~ will mokc
~ y streas and then on Gore Geck. for a lot of czcrtemenC'
began working Wulnesday to set up of the event, but this year we've got- ¦ Modia/$ponsor Ratt C6allmg¢ '?'his year's compUition hat been For mon injnmwtiorr,
the two venucs for the wakcnd. trn a large number ot volunteccs esr- . Loca] and ngional media and condensed somewhat, with bowcrs ca11 die WlCB at (970) 4761000.
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Vail s)eep-Whrtewater Festi,ral adds eucitement andfun to the Niemorial Day Weekend in the vailey.
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might not have a lot of wazm
months. But when summer docs
arrive, it's jam-packed with fun out-
' daor activitiesfor year-cound 1oc91s
`•-and summeriourists.
As usual, Vail kicks into summu
with [he hightnergy Jeep Wlutewa- The bureau has also expanded the .
ter Festiva! May 29-30. Vail Atts Festival, which will be
'-'fhe Vail America Days Celebra- 6eld )uly 10- 11.
rion.'July'3A is never short on "It wil] not only inclode about '
pacade-style fun for kids end adu]cs. 100 top-qualiry aztists, but now we ~
Md this year, instead of the Vai] aee going ro include musical enter-
Chili Cook-0ff, the Vail Valley = tainnent, moie idds' acrivitia, a
Tourism and Convenuon Bdreau tia; liquor pamit and mae food," said
expanded thc Juac 26 event inro a - Bill Brice, discror of special events
Swthwest Chili Fest, with a westem focthetourism and convenROn _
theme end mtertainmmt in addition bmtau. . . '
to the tradiuonal chili and salsa tast- ' Splashiiig hS wejronto the sceoe '
ing. this summer is a nsw Vail Summer
' Sports Fesaval, July 31-Aug. 1. T'he
euhibibon will include kayaking,
tafCng, climbing, 9y-fishing, iNipe
skating and just about every otlier '
summa mounteiu sport
-.'7t has bazical)y all the summer
'activiues that happen heie. plus
music and entertainment," Bncc
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Vail's summer evenu, which are
numerous, caU dte Vaif Valley
Tourism and Canvertrion Bureau m
(970) 476-l000.
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' 1Vlemorial Day,
. Labor Day
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with hot events
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' Cookouts and fun in the sun have became the
established norm Cor folks azound the country to
comrt~ertbcara n~c cti~uday Gookends to the
suuunenime. spcin8's Memorial Day and Labor
Day late in the seawn
1 Keeping true to the aadibon hae in the Vail
Valley, thesc long weekendt pmsent a muluwde
of fastive evavs taldng place Uvougtwuc the
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Memorial Day'Weekend
' May 28-31
Onq af the best ways to getieady and primed
for the.summaseasoti is with the Foueth Annu-
el Jxp-Whitewate,r Fas6val; wNch avill.douse -
' the vapay,with:wetandiwild ecrion May 29 and .
30. , . .
•.'Ihd uno~i'iaal ldck-off to the azmuna seaspn, '
Qiis.year's whitewatafest pmQiises w be bigger:
md betterthan ever.'ILmugh 6vesepaate
avmM emetav7myalceisandiaR'{eizisivjlC%vW_
' 'Ser cesh.md:P?izec:.andmostiinportaody;
Bing righfs bs t1*bast,ott fhe river. T}'usae2toii
tops mit wilh niace tLap $5.000 in cash 'aad.::
$10:000 m gcacgivakto W+innas:and Itxky p~-:
ti0pants.
.`Bothtiays of riva.tmie ieitalry w?D befol-';
' lowed'h3` Poste~entPaip~S:'a'~e ~_Pablic is
welcome to-come and enjoydrink spxials; .
awards. ~veaways and lii~c music: Saturdayrs
past-race event.takes place at Gaitnn's and Sun-
dey's at the A]tiNde Club. .
Those wanting lo perricipatein the Jeep
' WhitewaterFesovalcancallthe.VailValleY .
Tourism and Convention.Bmeau at (970) 476 -
1000. The public is wclcome W;atleud all t6e: .
campetitions fia of ckazge, . . . :
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~ d#ys sh6een ana mghts oool w;w the
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r:=~ 7n;abet~as became 6nevf4ie tnoa~mtiai-;
pated bveius ovet LetioiDa 'W
Ythe Vai1
Jazi Pertyielwns fot tiuee daya of incrodi6le
music. Wdcoming a wmba of Gving'?ega)ds
in the jau geme, the PwtY Pmmts mote t6an
20 hours of music in the intimate seaings of the
~ Marriott Reson and Gerald R Fartl AmPhiihe- , ~ 5'.
ater.
¦ For farmlies, a visit up to Beaver Crak
will be well wunhwhile over Iabor Day week-
end as the resext presenLc an 01.7oberfest cele- -
bntion. Gcnnan cuisine will 6e ihe specialty a: a - ' • r
' numherol'villaeerestaurantt.andl'esuviiieswill ' - '~`';'1 i':'•"ry.""~y,,_ ~ -
mcludc ir.iditional music mid dancx. a spccial
crncnainmcnt vna jutt Ior lhc kids and olhcr lun ~'-1 sP•`,'^ ~:md Gcrtnan-.iplcd rmcnainmcnt. ''~`~9t>' -
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The 1999 JeeP Whitewater Fes[i- urdav in Vail Village and makes the ,
val returns to Gore Creek in Vail Vil- kayaking competition almost look
lage and the Eagle River at Dowd easy. The Raft Challenge also begins '
]unction near Meadow Mountain on on the International Bridge where
the Memoriai Day weekend of May cadence comes in handy as raft teams
29-30. The event promises a better- . of four or five complete a 300-meter
than-ever retum with a new long-boat run through Vail Village dressed in ~
division and thousands of dollars in full gear and cazryina a raft and pad-
prizes. dies. Racers put-in at Covered Bridge
An exciting lineup is exacdy Park, where a test of skill awaits.
what's planned for this Teams complete three ~
wet and wild weekend.. ~ obstacle challenges on
The fun begins on Satur- the way downstream,
day, May 29, with' the including a throw bag
Teva Dash • for Cash toss for accuracy, raft
kayak and runniag race. flip/re-flip and negotia- ~
This race has become a tion of four single-pole
crowd favorite over the gates. Seconds count and
past few years and this teamwork is key in this
year will be no different. fast-paced race against ~
Starting on Intemational ~ the clock.
Bridge, competitors run Following Saturday's
approximately 300 races, competitors, spec-
meters, dressed in full paddling gear tators. volunteers and the public are ,
and canyincy kayaks and paddles, to all invited to celebrate the champions
the pat-in at the Covered Bridge: The of the first two races at Garton's
paddling portion of this unique race Saloon for a Splash into Summer
event is also 300 meters and provides Bash. Dancing is the order of the ~
a true test of speed and agili[y, espe- evening and live music, dririk spe-
cially:when the race is close and braa , cials and Ganon's welt-known hospi-
ging rights are on the line. taliry greet revelers and an awards
The 1999 Dash for Cash kavak ceremonv honors all winners of the
races again feature the special Col- day. ~
orado Lottery Bonus oppor[unity. Racers oet down to business on
Paddlers can "grab for cash" as they Sunday when they compete, head-to-
race down the on=water portion of the head, in two of the most challenging
event, which may cost them the win events in the region: the Dowd Chute '
but could net them up to $1 million in Raft and Perception Kayak Shoot-
cash from the Colorado Lottery. The outs.
boater who.pulls down the Colorado "Dowd Chute is notorious for big
Lottery banner hanging over Gore rapids, deep holes and challenging ~
Creek is rewarded with 1,000 lottery water," Brice said. "We expect some
tickets, which makes for some excit- fierce competition and a lot of excite-
ing action in Vail Village. ment on Sunday with both the raft
The Raft Challenge is back again teams and the individull boaters." '
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, ming hcm in Vail." said Jm Toma : . . .
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'".'""`°`"s'"a'°"°'`'`°" Local outfitters gear up for
hen t'xNimwR nuhusy. AnA rt'E a
preat war'm to F°, t^ kmw ~ Jeep Whitewater Festival
rorybod„~~,own.- ~
NTik Waa might Irtcit evcn. Iacai raR cdmmirs MTe Ihe
I ai Aal. Wiih iM dml. lowls will 1-r wnircwuc SCY12dUl[, Pa9e A72
ir~e w1 y,eaa - wer a~ - ~r~i sp;ng-
ImN Ilrm io a Iarific wmmw
afier eipenrncin, Illt OIIRNIUiC ua~on. 7'hry J. M1ope 7/wi on Sunday'x Dord Chuie Naf~
IuN ~hai is the Chum. Morc1aY mmng. II¢Y'il havc Snonoui. GuiJrd hy Banpcn.
"W e vrcJ ~o fi~urt w~ a way tn ~ 6ratging rigtxs m Ne ripr. who hv olmmi N_ decaJr, nf
gdlacal.firtduptogeimlhen.v. : "Te twinl in definitely cwpenrncc. ihe 1- aLan will
ardi-hpmpk.ludhemknow4cu ~i~ impan~nlio~henllinFcammuni- irclude Parter Foy. nne of ~he
this is way md hoc" yaiJ lal:da ~y.' uid Tim6vline Tours mar- oripiiul puiJc nn N< F.plc
•nd maHCr guide Darryl ing tlirtcior Kmie Cu~emu. Rrvv. aM .wo young 1+w ^au
BanFert "Pmple ~mY us up on the
. °It kci'~ a g~eal way m kick ofl ,he ruc+.e" pedllcs.
, I(er. One ycv we iroA 7(q ~cqJe li Reu peqrle firtd uD. "Wkn ihc aher rnmmertinl
mwn ~ cnw,.,n wui. ° n,e En ~o~mm,Eo;~.v r.~m~g -mmn~ ~ w..M,
Th c lawli Sra.ial is ulso ~t-i people Ihey vm4 rviih nll aum. Iwl on eur amm. re hcin,ihey
fa41o5w'uklypCChKauYLiko-
fOWVe'fY1i111Cpi11CU1Nt ~'ac Nnawknng ~vilMltaving
q'avipvdon'Ixlanunol6p.m. Wpptly/Q~nWHW~m lirc" tmmwcrnmpetuim."Tumvsic
Tucday nighL lakm tmt lm,r TOP: PaddNm on a Lakota River Guidea Lxak' 5pe`hd enjoy GeF Kekhiv's Timherlme Lt ctl.
.nn, d..n me Cnw~ - lw' a caknar aectlon on a Tuesaar mpht oo~w ~r~;,c c„, ~a f
cnuce aia.
1 ,~+~i „n, ,~a ~.o ~r~ r~u ~ r
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W:uwnwguMeiminvs.POdakn ABOVE:Vafl'sI1MaMazelMaeeslore6lgapWh.YOUMllget ou w.~, c.im. o.~
p~.IBengm,udNwaGwEO, onBillyMauuanonl'MOngn'
nm a~ Ue Membw Mwmvn fm- wet on a Dowd Chute trip, Wt you'Y be imUilg aftetwiM. -.d py ~CancaQ also will AnJ the Cku Geck Iwm fmm
d awan porkinp loL then shuNc in be'cparcscmcJ in this weckrnJ'. IdaM SprinFs Iemwes two mcm
flhenverpul-inne-heTumuDk dL1roUUl ycClnssN.nbldrocLr dling p~l the Fypk.Vail Gol( rA(i and kayakcanryYiUm AmwhnweejunlrameJmllie
_uuranl in MinNm. anJ Iigh1 t4tneuvcrs. lou af pxl- Courte .nd uking oui a[ Wm gop "1 ihink ii .a n fun neni. li s U.S. CI (C+noel Naiwl Tr:uo.
Dnwd Qwm is n raarmv rxriun Olmg. N will he a ve7 acuK NM1" 8ridpc in A- Wltik U. relet is me offocal wetl m thc put f '1'm mn&Irnt 1hn ymi 11 ta
M the Upqw Fa@IC Riw Nr Nns Aairc irdceJ. TNee ryidtllay m14lakola provide NII re miu, xyy de, Jeep h. p- MvnlveJ. u h~t fi- M lana fmn Tiin
~ N~IIelioHipnwY6tlowntoihe fnarcMlle'afuwveloucdtu, `plNjackCZntt~meEOW,life ~d il'baprNlimmduqimlo hMirc." Cpmlerfoid"irclwl-
Riva Run -p.. 7~ ot their Iwl in ane n! Ihe Qimc's jactds ud o helmn, mrrc~," C~vn mid. ing on sll-.mrn'a hmm. which
CMne, the hanr Ia Ne minual leer big@tt holu. TICY - Vuickly BanMt one of Ihe m~ apen' W;qa a Ine Tamuic. olwars ie very pmuJ of. llry iml
Whi-n FeYiwl (see acanpu- houkd in by Wier proMlvs. usd nced n(tds in U. valley. hns lun aga to pump up inlnul in ilrc Ic~ariJ pWce m Lmv yor'a tivuuo-
ying sirny). i.~ ~oxious !or big nhhough e IiWe wld. rnc Ne Chme nuMred ot tim~s. He Whnewner Fesiiwl. rtid his a) clumpimNip..
wataa+0 unforgiving mcks. unhartnM. rcter peu iiick oT thec:pcierrc, (eam cauld 6e lhe one ro bot m -lhx, CorMmn
fuoJay - uunt, to aarc min Wc cell ii Mike Tymn - ihc °Evcry ycv ii s11 IiWc dilTncnL
anJ warm tempermurts - the Liu y~g hokon theQuuc "Tomasic beouu on the r"Iwd aidc, guys
~ Dnvd Chwe woiv kvel hit 5 fai. Raid. "Itie wmequwzs •m preuy are .Iwaya ihrmrins rocts in ehc ii in ihe lote '70s. Tdally ditfacni -fwu rears ogn I was nn ahc
"Wemniiallihrwaydownio? Mg ifyauhilNalholeandndm pip nrn: BenRvtsvd.`SoWiwhrle lirc" Chule."LimlaHareluiJ."liwa,
I2 antl up m 6 I!?. S. 5 faa on ihc you ar Jump muck yw. Iinhcr Jie lowv pan afthe Chuie, mcLs fal l in ho mmncr wlw ihe line, ihe ressuli Nr bcRinning of luM. w ifr rser
ryiupe is a liule iovrad the uppcr curte i will push you'nvcr luIi. upurcm. and there'a wme big, ianinnof(un. W. o lo, lawer. Ii wu ~lefiniicl~
m1 whicA ma{;c~ il o rnlly gonp rhKh a RowL pr ihe nver will push go¢aii roclf right ai ft bdmm ihat '7t ras unlelievuble. A grwi much heuer iAn omc. lton ia Nc
vip'saidLiY.uaFuidePhilipQual- vou to the nghL which u 6ud. wdpeintMeweirdTh4u11our iirac: LiidVnil's1MnHu<I.awr- AiglrxLNeluNo4thciWdesi...
man. BesidesLheChu'e.Irxie'sa becauscnflhemctslMe: vlivew.~~nNeioqueRethengc veyor(wlmv.MOUnuinE'nginQr- F'vw mort inlnmuium m ih
mupk ofancrseuinns-tne Hwcr TunJay's irip IumA omr an every rouple wm. h s w~allY diG ing. "1've Mme wnncwuer he(we. lirat' Sp'eial. ull Lakaa R, .er
1 Run ur•lion. o muple nf dirmion hwr on the water wim nfirn pud louu mw ~ rien I.v nhing au mlling cwrywW m~hepiwc' Gwcle~ m(Y711) <760.AFl f723X..
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MiN SW Renor. '
The action pmmises to wet and yyd.y,zy
wildtSiisMemorialDayWxkcndas ~_S,.~ C-dWO.mnr ,
theJeepWhi(ewaterFesiivalrctums ' c- 0*0 Pioniiia°°'v°iYrw
to the Vail Valley, beginnine Satur- o.+R R- .go- awK -
da>- io.m. r~ muse oven a...av~
Atuacting bouers end specutors -,,.rmm„onu,y
from across the state and beyond Lhe »A5- T- D-^ 2. c'uM P_
event is ihe: vaditional kickof( to Mo,y~'99'p~, ~
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summer in the shadow of the Gore
Rnnge. . tz+somaae wn ae5enx wo
TheactionhiuGomGrelcinVail iwn, ~ °on1stl
chr.roe -
Villa,¢e Sannday and ukes a wilder z~ p~~
avn Sunday when poddlers compuc ~„~q_~.B~yy,
on the Dowd Chute capidc on Ihe xispm uaanrsbo~mrartduirp
Fagie River. R°°-~"'Or
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ircludrsavarielyo(events 4o+M1 'Fg Th. Spliah hi. s-.'
B~-(iaiibnYSYOOn. Vrl
Vail ~IlagrJ6oo e Creek °o"da, cftxe o K°~`
¦Bo11EReRChnUmge g~«nywramm-us.r~W
Four- or fivc-pefann ra(t tcamc Svre(u5F5) iw ,
tampeie in a umed skill evrnt over a D0"'tl °i1 131'°01'O1k cO'PW
streich of Gnrc Crak. The xtion ..9-us,~'a
¢ao.an o-, tr~ sxodcuaen
begins with a umed running rna mm?Tmoun- -tA.am-
. thrwghVailVillage-raRinWw- to... oM"
o.aa." sim~wxarak (ollowcd Iry navigation of en oo-river rm.rnai arra -umM
obstacle course inrnrroratine gates. M^'.
edJics and skill componcnLs such as ~lm"" Fior°T„~ r~o~n~u~n' ~ I
a thmw bag toss (or xcur~ey. raft Ilip t:+s wn. ow~a a.ne aen snoacw
andrc-Ilip " a°"'u°.p"-m°°r/ni".
¦ Teva Dash for Ces6 iCayak uas , o~o.e a,m shman ve .o
Race mn wyW, annm eW -
Individual kayakers mmpete in a a _
Do„~y C,~y Shoat~;! FW
running racdkayal: ncc through the FWW, -~M.. - ~
streets of Vail nnd Uicn on Gore 0p"` °owtlQi""a10°1tl"PB@D
mn Kayak wwnen etnes-
Creek. Competitors run a shon 300- • Mr.aw. Wn. ran
meter cnursc through tiic sveeLS o( 320 li.m °°"°°"°es"°°'°nP~
Vail Village, dressed in appropriate .W„N'"~n°
gear and cartying boatc and paddies, sP,n SroaauAwmsev-ya
followcd by a 300-mcicr sprint down
Gore Crcek to the finish line.
¦ Media5ponsor Ftafl Challmgc
Local and `egionai media and through ihe brackaed compnition
aponsor ra(t trams compae in this until e final winmr is duern»meA.
prcstigious nnnual event. 71ic teams ¦ Dowd Cho[e PercepUon
mke of( mnning from the race uan on Fayak Shootout "
Intanaiional Bridgc, navigating ihc All boaius run a qualifier against '
ureeu of the village io tlic Covereel the stopwmch and the top nine
Bridgc whcre rafts and guiJcs wait hoaters in rach cibss advancc to the
forthcirrrspcclivcteoms.Aftershov- Niminalion nwnds. Clacses arc: 12
ing off, each taft Ieam navigulu a fat and over. 9 ket, 6 ixbec l0 1 I
300-meter section o( Gore Creek to fai, 1 I ioches; under 9 fm4 6 inch-
the finish line below the Intemation- a: and a womcn's 12 fea and under
nl Bridge. Winners are crowmd in FoIlowing time trials, the top nine ,
each media end sponwreuteBmY.and canpuiuxs ia rach clacs rece Uuee
all rwe we individually timed. boats at a Iime. head-to-head down
the Chute. The first in cmss the finish
SUIId31y line advances thfough the brackeled
Dowd Chute, Fag1e River competition unal n final winmr is
¦ Dowd CAule RaR Shootout dclrn^ind. ~
All four end tiveqwson nCt ¦Part+aPantftblic Perda
teamslunetimed,one-milestretchof Following each day of races,
the Fagk River W`vugh Dowd Chute boaters, spectitors, friends, family
- a mugh Class N siretch of whim- and the general public ere invited to
wazer - for qmlifying. Following celebrate the beginning of the 1999
ume vials. the top ninc teams race summer season m aryle. Enjoy live
three ai a time down the Chuie from music, awards, giveaways, drink ape- ~
a running. nverbanA stan. The first ciais end much, much mote over
boat to cross the finish hne advancrs Memorial Day wce\ene;.
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VV goin~ on around trn~n se we can ty',.
about u. Fpa+ces can be sen< <0 940-709c.
e-mail address is neu•sreomC-vaiidain•.cort:.
Or call the 7bu~a Tal:K desk 2t 9-:9-0_:=
, j''hanl:s Ior a:l [he pno,o suormssion_. N\;
1 reali}' appreciate tntm, and we want eot:
T-0 to have vou: oaoms back' Pi~as~ pi;r; u;
Talk
your phoros at th: front ofrice of th:: llai;••
w'itiun 30 davs. Pnotos not oicked ur b-
then wIll be nied u: me i.uamous Fii~
, o never to oz seen aea:,:
n ofncial, semi-scienunc home crawd advantage, (And, you
smdy conducred by 7'C didn't hear it hroem* but should any-
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, staff indica[es that 53 per- one ehoose ro sabotage anoth'~r cent of dnvers opt ro spad up and - reart:'s boat or ue up ics guide, we
aim for the new raiscd crosswalks wodt tell.) ~
in Avan nther than slow down to ' I . .
take them ¢ently. AddirionaUy. 40 Scum ajert: ~
percent of anvers apptar surprised
~ upon hittine the crosswafks. anC We jusc can't oelicve tha[ there
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the rem;uning 7 percent ucmafly. 'is scum in this 6enutiful valley, but I
sluw down as intended. Said one appatently, there is.
motoriac "![.was ercat of [hc Town We are sad co repan chat Lyn- _
oFAvon to iusr.ill new obscaclcs foc don 6Uetson's son, Sylvan, had his
us. 7he roundabouts took a while bike scolrn from the Family's yard
co masrer, bu[ once we did, driving in West' Vai1. 'Ihe bike is a gmy ~ i
hece eot a little boring. Lost ia lus- carbon fiber Trek with red clipless i
' tcr if you know wha; I mean. Pedals and a warer botde holder. .
Thanks for thinking of us, Avon." ' It's been missing since late Fridatiy. Meanwhile, pedrs[riuns still - Can you'he1P = Ptease? Heve . . • - - _ . _ _ . resemble the Gttle frog in the 'SOs You seen Sylvnn's bike? If you
, Acan game, "Froggv" have any informa[ion, pleaze cxll
L: other observadons. TT thz Ellefsons ae 476-2589, or the
statters wonderwhyuhedrivers (or Vai! Police Depaztmen[ at 479-
at least one seen azound noon Fci- 2200.
day) of Lafazge concrece wcks wcarhardhatswhileontheroad.ls Tennis... ,
ie a reremonial crown to signify Ihe ~.ai ~Y there's no such thing az
ruler o~ ~he -road. Are the wck a free•[ennis lesson? Wrong! You
roots uns~able? Are the dnvers or the Vail Ruc
Iheir way to a conswc[ion site? Or can call quet Club in
is ehcre some other mason he was EAst Vyl to set up your free tenni Valt Dallr/Quentln Nunetad
s Scott Comes flies off a moto-cross Jump near Interstate 70 in Avon recently. •
wearinc the helme[ perhaps a lesson. They are reserving now for .
1 reason ehat should make the rest of dates this week, ao wel Ias in June as on the road very, vcry alraid° Don'c detay. Call 4763267. Beaver Creek Iee Riak Tb-k you Vail Daily, IuGe, Scott, band "Opie Gone Bad" from 12-
Finally, and mos[ im rcanU , Mariellu,-VincenC 7ohn, Deanna. 2:30 m.
thc Vail Daily Raft team ~ wants y ro Home and Carden iS stlll OpCIII . Susan, Chris, gan, Marty, Mau- ' Other specials includa $S bur-
invite everyone to the Jeep Whim- " Bring the fnmily and come ice ~n, Greg;1'vliMacbael, Kelly. Brian, becue platter nnd $2 beers on thc
water Fcsuval media/s nsor race I['s nott0o late m sign up for a skating From 10 a.m. te 10 p.m. Ann Marie, Leigh.and Lucy'S deckof the A=Fcame.7'here will t+e
' P° booth for the Home and Garden Call 845-9090 for more infomin- canine friends. Sohco, O[is, Beckv, ' a raffle for a 199912000 A-Basin
today at ? p.m. The
race will take Show June 12. Thc show is being 4on. Neko end twl. And evcryune season pass•az:well.ns! ¢ift ecr,iG-
plaIneemational cefirstw•itha Bridee foot ro the racefrom CovereC [he organized by tne Eagle Valley dse.:. We w'ete amazed it•hoa cntufrom'several;ired res[aurancs.
Home Buitders Association and •~•esponded arid
Bndge and thecte nft race on Gore ~
•e yaii Daily. Ii you ere inmmst- We aiC' O.pC.n! Q1a^Y Peopla.c are so _ ddulc lif(' ucke[s;(ages I S-S9,
Creck from the Covered Brid8e baPPY We bye Lucy backsafe!-: : - are52&: nndchildren (eges 6-I»)
'-ed in participazin@, call 949-0555, : D.l. McCadams, hus reo ned R
' .?.back ro Ne In[emazionaf BridBe. exc 412 . ~ $12. Childrenages ~14 ski fmc
. for breakFasr sevcn da s u week
"'.I:att year, Team Yait Daily ruled y A_$~jn., with a.full-paying ndult. For new~
'the water until the final from.7 a:m. to 2-p.m. effective pazty skiers or snowboarders. Ihere is
media/sponsorteam -someJttp NVhitewateiFestival .now!Comejoinus! . Arapahoe$a'sin Ski Area wilt free skiing on the Molly Hogan
..d'ealership ns we mcall - edged The va11eYs.annual Jee ~ hosdng iLt unnual Memorial beginner liftend trnil.
p T.u was fOUnd! w0tkend Beach Parry on Satur-' TheBuinw~ntlysportsn66-
them out by just a_couple seconds. Whiteweter Festival rcwms this ~ day. Known for its phenomenal ' inch summit6ace and has received
' Not Uhis year. Team Vail Daily weekend with exciting on-water , We would likc to thank every- In[e-season condiiions, A-Basin more than'l0 inches of new snou
crew members have spent the lase action, end a prizc purse tocaling one fortheir time; effott, concern thanl¢ MotherNature for bountiful
ycer erainingtoredeem[hemseivu more than 515,000 in cash nnd - and suppor[. 'We were'over- snow witha-Ivlemorialweekend theClosipastngthreedaydays.fo.r the season is
andtake the whitewatttcmw•n. But geaz. For more infortnation, call whelmed to see how many people patty. Festivities
we need include a free stili scheduled fot Julv 4, wenNer
your help! We need the 476-7000ezt. 301-. , respondcd ro our necd for.hclp. concert in the base area with thc permi«ing. ' r
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Paddlers hit Gore Creek '
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dav of the annual Jeep
Whitewater Fes[ivi;i.
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By Don Cameron "We did about six laps lFriday i
on the slalom course, and by the ~
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' end we oot pretrv good at it," Mat- ;
Team Vail. winner of the 199S tisor said. "Tn: most imoor[snc
Eco Challenge in Morocco. will be thing is [o get tne cre~+ wor}:in~
well-represen[ed when the region's tooether as a team. everv pac ,,ie
best paddlers hit town this week- stroke happening at che exact same
' end for the Jeep Whitewater Festi- ume." ~
~ 11. HIoser is a former pro mountain
Team V"ail captain Billy Matti- biker, while Miller and Nielsen are
son, a seasoned xaft -----eHte - runners...- sflow-_.
' guid:: for Timberline shoers. bil:ers anc
Tours, and Team Vail climbers.
~ meit?ber I`?Iii:e Kloser . "The}•'r: inexpOri-
v:iil join loca! enced paddlers, ?iut
~ i endurance athletes Dan they're all great a,h-
Nielsen and Elle>> leLes," Mattison said.
f Nliller for today's Bolle "I'ou nevei• know what
!-Raft Challenge on Gore can happen."
' Creek. lblattison will Quide
The event will marh a Timberline rafr with
the first time any of the ~ Chris "Mongo" Reed-
four. Team VaiI athletes er, Todd Goulding,
~ - IvIattison, Kloser, ' 7ohn Beny and Hardy
Andre Boesel and Sara Bodenhemier in Sunday's more
Ballantyne - have competed intense Dowd Chute Raft
locally since stunrung the worid in Shootout.
' Morocco. Mattison's team, along with
"The main reason we're dong Clear Creek and a team headed by
this is to do something as a team," Hans Vlaar, were the top three
Mattison said. "This is perfect, Dowd Chute rafts last year. This
' especially since it's. right here at
home yeaz, ~e Clear Creek team, fea[ur-
ing national team members Shane
Matason is the only experi- Sigle and Kelly Starre[t, will be .
enced paddler among his team- tough to match.
' mates for today's event, in which °"I'hey're totally in-synch and so
competitors run through the Vail strong. Tfiat's their life right now,
.Viilage streets, raft in tow, then paddling," Mattison said. "But you
paddle on Gore Creek from the never know. We'll ~ive it 110 per-
~ Covered Bridge to the Jnternation- cent. It's all for fun. The weather
al Bridge, tackling a throw-bag should be pretty nice and hopeful-
toss, rafc flip, ga[es and eddies in a ly there'll bc tons of people watch-
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Annual festival
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Gore Creek
6y Don Cameron
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Brt \a.'.an 1-:1
OK, so ynu've go[ olcr,;y oi experieace.
you'%-c ea mt; eouipmert. ynu've eo, the
; _ w~i., nct bz tos-ouec.
d:sce. Now, how tio yon ¢o abo::c wir.iing IN: , " ; r ro i d:c Vema: ci et o t
Do~cd Shootout in the Jeep Wiiimwa[er Fesu- A Bou ia i ~~'.:z ~ •
'al° % disc ,^.rrnv+.nm:a aiier nis Ra}ak roi.:a cc.--
Like a horse race. setting a good pace is the in¢ me 1995 Do-d Chute Ka}'a:; Shoeroc:.
ke,. j i Tudav. tr.e Vaii Vatlep Tocnsm ar.d Con- ~
venuo^ &urca~.i conor ~`cmnn wr.c
"i,ast year, a lot oi paddiers pushed eoo nar~ ~ ' •.~e. p:cnic table deui.auon and rac:: b;a cere-
a- [ne su:[, and what they do s wear themseivc: ~ -
out before they get to Gore Creek;' said Mik mom
e '•We codt want co make :hmes tcx,
Dufrv of Alpinz Kayak & Canoe, the on-waier
saiery coordmaror for the festivaL '7t takes a hcavc, but it's realh importari. thac He
~-is don't rorecc about M1athan." sniu 4%7CB ,
r~al mce oaddle svoKC, getting up to speed and '~•c--.:y +~a.~ speaal evrncs aiiec[or 6ill Bnee. "N a r:
mam~ammgagoodpace domg evecycFins uc cao ro cememtxr
"C you wntci eu}s li!ce Ptclson OlEAham Nathan the best wav we ca°.'
hz's not paddline very iiard, but everv stro4.c Recen:6', the U.S. Forest Senice
cuums, nnd theyre nice, full strokes. A vcry . informed the VVTCB that it would ailow
efficient paddle s[rake is the key ro winning:' the installatiar, of a picni: eah!e ac the
Sundav's Dowd Chute Shootout is only hal; ~ ~ Vail Dally/QueMln Hunstad ~'~~dh(c ~,~e~„mg kiosk locaied ouuide the '
iiiz srory ol' wnat snould be a terrinc weekrnd White River Na[io.^,al Forest offict at
oi water fun. Today, ratters and kayakers uti:e A kayaker practices his paddling technique on Dowd Chute FHday aRemaan. ti7~dow ~toun~ain, jusc.across from we
to the calmer wazers of Gore Creek in Vail Vi(- 'Dowd Shoarout race start.
lae^. Sunday. A team frum Gear Creek is exoected day's Dowd Chu[e Kayak Shoo[out? "Nath. n loved th: outdoors and
"Eveiything's on [rack," szid Bil! Bricc, to procide stifi competiiicr.. T.o paddlers on "Sameone who is in excellent physic•rl con- µ~ilJlitc, and his family t;:els tha: this is nn
dirc:mr ot see:iai evenc fur the VaS! Val!cy ClcarCreek s rafcteam •~c membersof thc U.S. ~ ditioa. because you need a bt of wind, and approenace way to remeinbcr nim:" Br.;c '
Tourism ar,c Convcnuon Bureau. "N'e've had C2 Team (iwo-man canoe). someone who has ezrensive Class I\' ezperi- ~ Sl{t;.
a io[ of volunreers out the last tnme days, help- "It'S mugh getung everybody ofF Eor this ence," Dufiy said. "Md somwnewho hac pad- Tiiz dark green, square picnic tnbie is
inr eet the courses set. The infcastruc[ure is in wxkend. because we[e so buuy, but we'VI bt died the Chute eztensivdy.° made oC highly durable cccycled plastic
place. Now we're working on tlu finishing there;'saidClearCreeAowncrlohnRic°."We The VVTCB is oHenng over $15,000 i? and will include a.nameplate hononng
mucnes. Were reatly to rock (Sarirday) mom- have m be tnerc. In addition [o havi.^.s some Cun gear and prizes ro race panicipan[s ttus weck- Vemon. Brice said.
in=.` ~ against tho Vail ra`cine comnznics. we look at end.Also.there erepartiesandplenty ofsrtulu Saturday aFternoon, ac the po;e-ncc ~
Todzy, the T^va Dash ior Cash kayak and this as training ground Co; the Gorc Canyon for cacees and spectaroa. party at Gartods Saloon, Venon's nce
rur.r.ine :are wi'i kick off the fes;ival. foliowed reeional race and the naeional championship on "[t's grcac ro see local boaters like the Lnko- numbe; trom last year - trib No. 1 i-
h, ece Boli~ RaFr Ch:illenge and a media anj Lne Arkar.sas River larer [his scaso-." ta guys andBilly (Ma[dson)aedAtongoail cun- will b;: reeired, and u framed cercmcn;al
sponsoc race. Atcer running Ihzoueh the s[met Cicar Crttk and a TimberYine team share.'. ning the Chute and seeing us and giving us the bib a•iII be pmcnted io Nathar.'s dad, Ren
ot Vail Viilaee. boats inhand, the comoeu;ors the winning purse from las: yeur, when the ra:: thumhs•up si¢n. Thev re all mally pumped, and Vcmon, aad s;cpmo[her. Natuhe.
,iL' paddle downstrean fron th-- Covered final w;u canceled due ro Ns;hzn Vemods vag- iCs coo! ro ue," Brice said. "Nath:m'sdad is such a wonderiLl mue. '
Bridee ro the lntema:ional Bridec: a•ich eddie; ic Aea[h (see accompanying scory). The evcnt issponsored by thdleep Front -and ht's «aliy been aporceiative oF a~hai
and obstacles m tackle alone the wa~~. Sunday's competition ail: Icamre kaya}c and Range dealers andnumemus locaf and we've done io remember NaLhan;' Bnce
Gore Creek, which evenwally.soills into the raf[ races on the Class IV Dowd Chute scction sm[ewide g[vups. said.
Eaele River in Dowd Jun;uon, is rummn_ m o.` the Eaelc River. The Chute is runnine at "Vdhat we've tried todo isget the sponsors i,ast ycac the prize momy from the
abou? 3 or 4 fez[, about 5 lee:, mak:ine Far some mtense whire- involved in the event more interactively rather powd Chu[c races and money raised
"it's at a much beuer ievel chen las[ yc::r." watcr ac[ion. (h:i., just hanging up a banner:" said the thruueh asilen[ auction wenl to tr.e Pav:m
said La;cota River Guide'sloe Tomasic. "ICs running greae:' D:dFy said. "Five fcet is V VTCB's Jcel Heath..lt's excitine. The morr. Foundauc.i, a nonproGt Foundnuon n:imrd '
LaF:oia and locai oumemrs Timbertine Tours a¢reac mce leve:. ICs meacv at that Ievei." invoivement wc've had from sponsoa hss in honor nf Nathan's de,. Pnvlo,. xnd Nova Guides will neld teams today and Wna[ rypc ol kayaker snould at[cmpt Suo- made it a betterevent for the athie;cs." ~
~ SatwEay. May 29 2:45 p.m. Teva Dasn br Casn Finais - siee '
'SOiash Inio Summer Creexsitle Darty Imemationai Bntlge 11:30 a.m. Froni Ranoe Jeep Deabrs
Gore Creek Promenaoe, Vail Vlllage 4 p.m. 'Fat Tre Sotasn Inro Summe' qace - Timberline Tqira atert
9 a.m. Race r . Basn - Ganen s Sawcn. VBu 7:/5 p.m. ~uas nute Ratl Shootout
e9i5vation opans - begin - MeaaowMtn.
Irttematwnal Bntlge Sian
70 a.m. Race course open for inspetpen Suntlay. Mey 70 7:45 p.m. Dowtl Chute Snoorout
walk NroUgn onty Dowtl CNI.e Ratt 8 Pzncepncn KavaA Perceolmn Nayak Reur+tls begin
11:45 a.m.Teva Dash for Cash Race Srqo!outs - Dowa iuncUOr, - Meacow Mm. sten
' mee;- - reg:s!ratien ten: 3 p.m. C-d Chut= 3noolout Ra"
Noon ieva D_sn for Casn 7 a.m. Boa:ef req5;ryuoo - U.S. Fi,0i5 - MeaQOw 1Ar star!
p•anmmanes Forest Service IUSFSI loi 3:10 p.m. Oowd Cwte Snooiout P¢rcep
~ 12:75 p.m.6or= iia'1 Cr.allenpe Fia..= 9 a.m. Dow" Cr.u1= Sncot- :ic1 HayaK vlpmen r~nai=-
meet- -re?,strauonie,i Ccmoeuic- smeet-, - Meaoowf.t1n.sta::
( 1 P.M. Bcle Rz't Ctiziienge - USF5 ,7 310 p.in. Guwtl Chute Snociout Percee
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Markine the unolGcial cr,u to
the o(ISCason. Mcmnriai Qav
wcckcnd has a^_ain arrvcd ro wc6 comc in %%armcr davs and all toosc . .
~ summertimc activities w•c have
comc m KnimanJ lovc in the Vail
V;dle~. in the tnic cclebratorv spirit ol Zm-
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tne occasion. the ieep Wniiewaier Fesiivai is prescnim_ two soliJ
days nf rivcr running aciion and
~ accompanyme entertainment thai
can"t bc bcai. Followine talay'c
watcr-styled tun, thc party.movcs
induors to Garton's Bar & Grill,
wherc, afier a few 'thank yous' and .j
awards givcn out, Gerry C. and Ihe
' ZvJeco Playboys will spice the I,I
scene up with their sounds (rom the
hcart o( the Crescent City.
Having bccn formed in lhc a[ter-
ma, h o( tnc reFionalty famous
Zukcs of Zydeco, thc'Playboys
, havc continucd in the grand tradi-
tion of the focmer band, performing
the New Oricans-based groove.
The revamped lineup of the
Playboys includex former Zukes frontman Gerry Cavagnara defin- i
' ine ine sound on vocals and accor- t. I
dlon. loining him are a supporting I
cast that (eatures Michael Wooten on drums, ez-Zukes mcmber Eddy
Dubois on bass and 1on Shertnan
kicking in his lalent on lead guitar.
There was na 6ig inter-band ' SPeclal W the Daf
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squabblings or hot tempers sur- AcCOrdfOn piayer and vocelist fot Gerry C. end the Zydeco
rounding the re(orn,ation of the Playboys. Gerty Cavagnara, will lead hfs band of Cajun mad-
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Zukes just ran its course and the -
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on. See related sto ~
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Zukes o; Zydcco werc
togelher for about fivc years, and itbased. We do a lot of differen[
wasjusttimeforpeop)etogothere'`music'.based in the New Orleaqs
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own way, and some of the'mem= , style;' Sherman said.
btts were moving -ouLof town." Beyond,tha Cajun and zydfco1EVEM
Sherman said. 'Thc new 6and ~~cks•'Lhe.band members o( the .GnutvC,.Wp7x
7ue'
Fortncd because there was lot o( Playboys have been around the ZrDeCtiPwYe'oYs
people calling us up and wanting us block in a number of ensembles.
to p1ay, and we were getting Drummer Wooten has laid the 77ME & DATE
logether for several special occa- bcats for such groups as LefLover 5 r.nt.7oney
sions. Itjust workcd out really well Salmon and Firefall, and Sherman VEryUE
so we decided to get back tagether. has becn seen performing with the GARTON'S
~ So, basically,.wc're back by popu- likes of Rngin' Cajun, Daug Ker-mmi
lar demand." shaw and seveml other rock 'n' roll
7hc Zydeco Plavboys first hit owfits, good pme and dancinglike crazy.'
the stage this pasi February at a Of all the bands with which he's Shertnan said, in the tradition of
Boulder Mardis Gras celebration,' performed, Sherman said, it's the Ihe Zukes of Zydeco, he and Lhc
and sull 6ring to Nc table the trade- New Odeans bwt and rhythms thai othcr members hopc to make a
~ mark Ncu• Orleons, accordion- has captured his interest IiAe none name for themsclves in the Col-
based sound whieh came to define other. orado music seene. 9'he expecu,
the formcr group. Alihough in Ihc '7've donc all sorts of diffcrent tion is that hc and the crew will
same genre, the new mcmocrs o( kinJs of music and I like likc the visit the Vail arca a few more times
the Playboys bring a divcrsiq• nnt fact whcn we Ect up and play zydo UirouFh the summer scaw:.
iound in the oId line up. co, pcopic immediatcly ga up anu Keird MiNer c--.e uris mmd
, "If anythine, we're a liltle morc dance. Thcre's nothing like playinc t~uerfainment. He cnn bc rc~idhed
rockin' and a li(LIc morc blucs wilh a Froup of pcop4e uut havjng a ar (970) 949-0555, eze 610.
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c want to hcar frori vou. Te!1 us o^at
~oin^ on arou.~d
mg-ow ' 81x)uc ~i. F:LCez C:ul bc 5cr,l in v»~._,79cii;r
. c-mail adures> is ncv,5nwmi:~
~ Or call tnc Tou;, T:~K ac k at u~U
- Tnyii:s ior ali tn: nnnto suomis,ior.: '
realiN, apprcckat> tner.~. ana Nrr ws;r v.L
to naN~ your piunu: oacF:! Piez;~ mc. L:;
yaur_photos ac[nctmm oCUC, ofcae Dau.
witihm 30 tia~ s. Pno:o.. not o;cneu n•,
then will bc Iiled in the intamnu5 rii= i= .
?OVCC to bC seCn : S:L:i.
elcomc to Town Ta4: -
w~ we know•Iha: Y~~! ~W0 ~ BeSt wi5he5 go.out to Yail
wgray skies are eomg io ' .
clcv up so put on a happy f acc. ~
OK.sothaiwaca rainystartro ~a~Y~ Dailybusiness officeboss
thclong weckend Salurday,butit 0 °;~,'`"°P`~°and Tua`"`i°- 5hana Fisher and hus-
brod Gom'ctuming fmm Lhe Mid-
wact Fnr 9aWc Mountain's
. gmduat"" Craig ca,ched ho,ps - band Gear on the arrival ~
and mught ai iFc liigh schcxil for a
few yeas and 5°rp°se. 5°m°s;. of their baby girl, Payton
Crui^ and Tara found thcir way
, oack tn Paddv's fon iniuh-necdcd ~j~., YYYfff
- APi, at 9.57 y.m. on
rcliil ul F:a Tirc WGrnmeFuck. I~
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m ~Iu~Jidn i c4unpcn the Friday, May 28. - -
pirit Idx dclrnJcn ul the Fmt • ~
_ AmcncLncnt tlicV.iilU.nh.mihcir
Payton Rae came in,t,„•o the
yucal (ur N'hiMala ciuiN fo lhc
mccha/cclch niv r,ffin, nms ,s =worid a healthy 7 pounds,
~lollhtJtt 1V6~wwat.rFct~iral
unCC~~rcCm:I..
Trvm u~ nccr,pmc , tt~nd I LL~`~"t-~ - 15 ounces. We-trust the ,
~rlacc n i,h I.i,, wr ie i \I,
m_ uin a ska M IncnJk mcdla Fi5hers' new bundfe of joy
' mmpdiicx.c. The Rrckp 10ount:iin
Nc"s cvcn maJc ii dou,n for the will reward 5hana, who
rucc. hm thc homcirnvn hcroc~ . ~?y
flic,t ul :,,,d "n, t things running
; ~ F.~I Ni:,~~ ,w,„ 1.,l ke
cnuld lai.c un thc Ecu ~
' nc~i.NAH!bcucrlc:~,ca„uupco- Please excuse us, but yes we are going to tooi our own 5moothly around here
plc wh~+c:m aauolly run morc ihan horn. After all, iYs not oken that a bunch of nerdy writers
' In(lyard.and noidir! c,folk...
~h°`~ 5c` actually win an athletic evenU ThaYs right. Team Vail until the last minute, With
. lhe tun cominucs tod.}!H K`~ at Lowd Daity tooR top honors Saturday in the Jeep Whitewater ~ Media reft race down Gore Creek. It wasn't necessilary a nice little
Beaver Creek Home - Pretty, but Team Vail Daily pulled it out under 2 minutes!
Thanks for the memories -and tru5t - Vail Valley summer vacation.
Tour seelcs wlunteers Tourism and Convention Bureau. Hopefully Team Vail Daily
TLc Bcavcr Crcck Homc ToLc will get a guest appearance on Opreh! Way to go Keith, I Congratulations!!!
will Wkc piacc on Sundap ]unc'_; Ronnie, Sam. Rajiv and Whitney. Oh yea, and thanks to ~
AII pmceccls hcnclit the C:oiomdo I Matt and Alieia for holding the dog. I
SAi Museum. Thc muscum nccds
' mnrc than I(ki volumccrs in hcl, -
wilhtliisescnL 11 yoUmcinlerc.tcu $eaver Creek Ice Rink scc huw man) pcnnlc rospunded in RescrvaUOnx as reyuireJ, call47( dren I$ anJ kmJcr arc inrilcJ lu
in volumecnng. call Jen a1 47t* our necd !rnhcip. ThanA you Vail KAFI'. The [rips are on nn matler enler Ihe IhirJ annual Piahin~
I876. Volumcca work a half Ja~15 SttII- OpCn! Dady, Juiia Swu. Marmlla. Vin- what the wcaUtcr dncs, so bc pm Dcrby at Nouinghmu Iakc on Sat-
andmccivcafreeiicketlonhetour. gnnit the tamilv and comc ice ccni. John, Dcanna, Susan. Chris, pamd and nowhining.BringaO- urday. lune 5, (com 10 a.m. lu '
SQ1II7 alCrt: skilin_ fmm iUa.m. m IU p.m. Catl klugan, Marty. Maurecn. Greg, r,m,
845-9090 lur morc infortnauoa Michacl. Kclly. Hrian. Ann N1mia. Re@istraiinn is from 10 a.m. ro
Wcjuvi aan't hclicve that Ihcrc L~;ich,and Luc 's camnc fncnti>, S}1CI1 GOIC
Y nuon. Thc Town of Avon, Huly
is scum in diis hcauoful vallcy, bui Sohco. Ous, Bcckyt Ncko and Tcal. Vail re.aidcnl Shcri Colc was (mss, &igie kxngcr Disincts, CoI-
apparenuy. mere i.c 1Ve aze o tn' . AnJ cve one clsc... We wcre
We me sael~ore p involvcd in a scriaix accident in omdoDivisinnofWildlifcandVnil
PDrttiwtLynclon D.7. McCaeiams has rmpened (nr amazeJ ai huw mariv pcople Nebraskt and is in enlical cunAiuon Valley Times are sponsors of the
Ellelwn".a con, Sylvan. had his bikc respcmdcd and uc so happv wc havc
s at Nebraska's UniversitY NvsVnal. ~
mlrn frnm ihe (amils varJ in h~~`~~stsevene:nyeawcektmm i CVCnLIf158FtLalorrnrtUOilVIOFN.
am. io 2 m. ellaiivc now! Cumc ~•ucy bxk safc' Sncri cannot acccpt (lnwcrs yct, bm ow und cn oy (rcc hshing dunn,
WciVail.Thcbikcixa~ vcvtqr P.1
fincr Trek with ~ clinlcss pcd~k jom us~ shc can ccnainly ucc our praym.. National Fishim; Wec6.
, anJ a watcr Mttlc hnldec It's bmi A Iimilcd suppiy nf lixhmg pulcc
missing since laic Fridap Lakota River Gwdes will hc availablc and ri¢cs will tx
Can vnu hclr- plctiu? Picasc LuCy wa5 Found! laAoia River Gwdcs is o0crinc Nottingha,n Lakc awvdcd tnr vanous eaicFuncs. Fnr
cnl! «ic EIlclsons at 47f.-25t;9. ni H'cwouldlikclothankcvcryum: Inc.. fix:ds sprcial uchl nnw cvcn mom inlorm:iiinu. rall 748-406O, '
Fishins Derb}' Ih-, b'ail Fui~ce Depanmrnt a147i- lri< <heir Ume. cllort. cnnceru nich:. Fur Si, mcct al Mcadi,11TTl' 748-829, :•r"vm1 Inr .,cosn:! 221Y' mpport. Wc ~vcre ovcnvimmcJ w ptuanta;i, Wcn d.r Uuwd Ciiutc. Aucnuun yaun;t anglcn! Chil- at www.scc.ncUarnr
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6y Ausun Richardson ~ _a- y~_~ ~ '
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\h - R,mv condmonc at Sm A ~ +C
uruV.i}'s 7ccp N'hitcwaicr Fcstiva
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.ion, Gorc Crcck m Vail maV ha~c "=MMMM
kcrivomeawa.iroinincfcsuvitics,
butm.mvbuxfnesscsicltihcim a; saiC Traftic in Inc alorc goaa up
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'9 qwccaAil wncna~cranevrntLkcthis
Cs hecn grui. wr'vc scen a lot appcns cspccially whcn n starts -f • , n~
oi smiici taccs° Chan Talamo. ~'f h raimn_" V _
Crcekstac Canuv, xmd "Wc'vc sold . 3.
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Tnm Artnsuong of Blds Rwau- 'i
a lot o( collee and hrn chocolalc runt.locatedalongGoreGcekDnve,
toda;. But (ar Icss icc-crcilm than in
said hc could makc a casc for both
>•ears good wcathcr or bad
Spcctatrns and compciiroa a{ikc LL
"On onc hand. with Lnod weathcr 'r
wcnt boAin€ ior shcl~cr (rom the `
thc:c are more pcopic amund:
rains undcrcanopics and umbrellas. pnderson said. "On the oiher hand
Tmy Dayton, representing Teva at the ramy weather makes the peoplc
thi. ycar's event, said the Ient wu a wani m coine inside:' . _~y.i ~Y~.^•
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ercai way to allow him io show off Dianc Hanllmg, oflohn Galt. said
the cmmpany's ne%e line o( fornwcar. the Memorial Day weckend haddt t * Y
"Wc -rc lust mtroducmg the
resulted m a 'YOn o( peoplc" in lou'n.
puhhc to the new slYlcs thal will he - hut some spectalors came inlo Ihc
availa6le tiis year," Dayion said. store 'a huy warmer clomes. -i.' . i ~
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"Thc wth of it is ihat kayakers
Salle sunglasscs, huti a prime spat ~emsclvcsarcusuallynoethecypeof alnne Gore Crcei: Urivc that allowed ~~le who buy gear at races.' Har-
him to shnwcase new shades rnrtting p i n g s a i d.
out this summec " "i'}iose rypes ot people usually
"This spot was grcat for demon- have all the gwr thry necd by Ihe '1,. ~ . '
straiing polarizal Irnscs. the Gore time they set to the raccs"
Gcc', is iust slcps away ` Conncllr Cn-owrcr of John GaIL l.ars Bur^_hardt. said th: Memorial Dav
"Ocr icm broueht some peaplc in wcckend is "wcutlicr scnsiuvc'so he
ou; ol Uic min and allowcd us ro tcll ••couldn't rcally complain, acmaliy x. y.. }y"':~' ..•~~'.:s•
thcinahoWOUr rodu[ts."
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ti /David Manzelia ,
sexmle l~atcy Jenkins. "IC5 tun io sec peopic in rown gusinesses along Gore Creek Drive in Vail experienced both hi~s and lows during Saturaay's
"W; vc
u hao morc tr:Jfic talap aeain;" shc sai~. '7Ps bcen kind ot
ian m ~~e lasl two monlhs:' Jenkms drad around ncre." leep Whitewater Festival, much like the competitors in the races.
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Oldnam (aced a big dxison SaNr- ,P ing Cumpuny and Vailliimbedtm. ~
Jay, onc nf those where the dcvit Bmitu•asthcsuncrospcedanupad.
whispcrs in onc car nnd an angd in dling rnytnm uf Cic:u CrccA. cap-
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Oldham, one of siz Icayakers way tora win. Wce and team meno-
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waierFestival'sTevaDashforCash ley StUreu clockrA a L{me p( ,
men's final on Gom Crcck, had minutcs. 46 ueondc, io win 6y 30
scizcd thc race l~d nnd was making scconds.
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o beeliM towanl the finish li~rc wheo ~ "Clw Geek t+rat us and i don' i
he caugAt sne ot the "7'tva Man" tltink nnyone could have toucheJ
standing n'ar Ihemtodiy.'IToscguyseresohoL"
Ih: creek's SaiJ Vai~imberline capiain Gill~ I
~E"~/ -~°-c. Malhxon. "bul w wcm cuImi; I
Pu1im2 with sccund placc. That's Fuod ioi
"Teva Mnn;" a us."
litesiTe dummy - Mauison. mic o( the voilev's
inraingear.inw ~ - mmtcxpencnccdm(tguiJesnndlhc
your boat and dp4tinofYaiPscnampionshipEc«
, I • a then hauling .•.Challcngc advcmurc racc icani.
him acros5 thc mccd wnh thrcc rall racing ncv-
nnish Iinc won ihat paddicr 1.000 cumcrs Samrday m Eco-Cualirne: ~
Culorado Lemery uratch iicke:s. leammate Mikc Kloser. plu.. Lhen
'7 had a fas¢r boaL so l knew Millcr ancl Dan Niclscn. All lhrer
tliai if 1 just hune wilh ihosc guys z ~ '^s I wccndumnccathlcic. hm Man~sun
, through the run. 1'd bc gooc:," O(d- 'F ry put ~hcm through tbc pmlJl~ng yccs
ham smd "1 was loo}.mg at Tcva r~, r~r` „7~z . 1^- i FnJay nignt.
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w I haggcd i:. sin practice runs and got i: prctiy
"I reerct it. ] should have gone (or "f wuixl by the end," Mmiison said.
iL Butlihoup.hi.'Dodtbcgrtedy."' Finishing thvd wa~ lakota I,
Oldham. wiin grccd in chccV;, caplaincd by D:aryl Ban@cn witll
' cruised fo the wirt in front olDuran- icim mcmbcrs Thom, Uium. A9att
co's Cadv Ha;ris. Avon's Mike Solomon. Atikc NciJ and Phih; ~
Duf"ry claimcd Ihird in [be racc Jhat Qualmnn. I
bccan wuh racccs sprinuno with Vail Dady/Darltl Mar¢ella °A third-plaro (imsh i> mc:.
their kayal;s trom thc Intemaiional ABOVE: Clear Creek Rafting Whcn you'rc compctm~ acamx
8ridgctothcput-inpointatlheCov- Company teem Tembers ^uys likc Biily Maursnn aml John
ercd Bridga $hanc SiglC. who fin- Ricc, Ip Iinish anywhcrc ncar urosc
' ishcd fi(N, gabbaf ihc'TcvaMan" sp~inting to a win in Satur- ,
guys is :i mcc lhing. Plu.. llaml
Oldham finishcd the sprinl m dey's Bolle Raft Cballenge. i,ughi Biuy evcrythinG ne knuw..
Ihird placc, bul he was confidcnl his RICHT: Sue MunCaStef paG jokcd I:akou's JiM Tomasic, whnsc
spcciUly designca wavehoppcr rao- dias to a win in the Teva Dash loc and the P, Jdlcrs Icam lini.ciicd
ing kayak could send him ovcr the f0r Cash WomeO'S fi0815. - - sixt 6 out ol scven trams dctpuc haa-
iop. . ingjust Wccpuddicrs.
'As(;uazalhrcr-manlcamftocc,
"Oncc I was in the watcr a[ the wc tned really hard. Thc hwis aw
' same umc wiih the rest of Ihose Sevcn women advanced lo the
guys. no worries;' he said. finals of the i'eva Dach for Cazh. hcavy and an cxtra pcrsnn wnuld
Oldham waxone o((hreewinnus Vail's Suc Muncaster Icd thr, way, huvc becn mcc II wc unishcd in the Sa[urdavasi hetwcWaylecpWhite- edging Alii Gobcr of Nathrop. «Pseven.we'dbcps}•cheJ.Ho~~I
j -tcr Fcsuvai got of( to a mim Coin., for the win. Janci Wiicp nl -mam• tcmns wm lhcrc?..
soaAcd smrt. Partly cloudy skies Duruigopickcdupathird-placc(m- -•.v. 7hc1949Jccp\VhncwairrF•.si~~ carl • in the dac ~ val wnlinucs «ulnv whcn acUOn
) Faveway todarY. ishandalsobrou htnomcUu'icva andralYin_downGorcCreek.Sim- heforc pu«ing m ai ihr. Covered movectoihcU~wdChwezccuon,
and damp cundiunns by ruce timc. Man." ilar io the llash for Cash, the kalt 6ridgc. H'hitc navipaun~ Gn;t the taglc Hrvcr naar Mimurn lon:n,
Bm Uic nm didd( dampen uie Tne Lhree Vail raiano enmpanics Cnalicnee lurced ie:uns to uegin on Creck. each tcam had to m:mcuver Uoa~d Chwe Si1umout cn; ano I
I entnusiasm of the cumpeulors tal:- and an entrant Gom Ciea: Crcek th, lntemational Bridge and spnnt ;uound gaies antl pennrm a rah Oip, Aayak compeuuunti. Yrehmm:uir.s
I mg oan m the Tcva Dach for Cash compctcd in the E3ollc Rxfi Cnal- aionc Gorc Crcck Drivc to 6notc re-llipncvthc nvcr'xa1FC. tv;issin,, fnr hoih raccc vc thix mormng. wIu,
and the E3ullc Rafl Challen_•e. Icnge, a endurance tcu nf runnmg SL whilewryme Lhcirra(toveriieaJ eates adJed pemdiy ucunJx tu a iinalx hegiviing m J
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'W'nizewater rest douses VaiI with good-hearted compeurior:
I I[ may havc just becn a simplc For lhC Vail Daii}', a seconJ- Bu4 in the same vein that a solid ra:n fallina did liaic m aampen tn.
~ medfa anti sponsor race - no • ' i,.. place nnish in last yeai s even[ by a doseof compe6tivenctc wascvidcnc sni~t ot testi~~i. Gct:m_ bac:, i
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cazh on the line, no super-hcaled merc 25 second5 lo the Jeep Uealers fo[ us geenttoms, an air cf tun w;2 outdoors with Inendc aircr [h: innj_
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es and tiuring tne compeuuoq wa5 rnougn ro fuel a hre and do motc inan apparent in the dic-hard oftsca oc. m comumauo:: ur,c ~
~ and the majonty of the aowd founo some clry-land practice a Icw days competipons. som= soiia comouiuon ar„i sort:c i ~
I Ne bcer tent to be more exciung Inar. ~ prior to Lne evcm. The festive natuee ot the H'htto- oce: tos:ni irto tnc mu, mai:c> ;
what was gomg on in the water. Keltl 1 A"Ivo Beer" ce¢ulauon waz aiso watcr Festival encourageti cam.. a rMpe oisuccess no maucr ana!. j
$utitwasacompctition nonethe- V? smctiv enforced ior the previous raderte t+etween panicipant- of Nc Mother Namrc may b;: tt¢owing a: ~
less. and gave fivc teams of white- cvening. Thc prcpuation was heated batUcs, and althougn somc you any e,veo day -
I water hacks ihe opponunity to get in - MI I Ier I rewarded in iop-place finish by me came away richa than omets, it was Today's whitewatcr races dowr, ~
the middle of the fun and ezci_ment home oewspaper team, end gave a evident that both wuwen and ioser., Dowd Chuie wiii vresent more i ~
su`mund;ng ihe annual lcep W6ite- aunor tas[e of what Lhe we water had a gteat ttme. acuon. mort excuement und mocc ~
water FesUVaL jocks muse be ezpeciencing as pan Thia fact was more than demor- top boaters dueiing ie our on u:c i
7hc mcdia end sponsor race pit- of the festivai. strated by the good-natuced banter rivr..
tcd representatives irom "ieva san- With more than $15,000 in cash betwxn competitots at the startinF For a we taste of what summcr-
dnls. KVBA Channel 8, Froat waz the major emphazis in this nce, and prius up for gtabs betwan Sat- line snd the accolades of "good iob" time in the Vail Valley is a:l rbw[, I
Range Ieep Dealcrs, 7'he Rocky it couldn't be helped thac a Iinle b;i urday's Gore Cceck runs and today's and ot6et words praise adomed on stop on 6y and check it ou;. The ,
Mountain News, and the Vail Daily o( good-natured competitiveness raca down the chundering Clats IV the victors of the individual tuals o( day's evwtc concluM with an open-
in a running/rafiing compelition seepcci into the teams' psyches. watcrs of Dowd Chute, it's serious eompeti0on. to-the-pubtic Qost-race pany at the
where, simply, the bcst umedeter- Afterall,breg6Angrighuwereonthe busincssforthemocrscompetingin Thioughoutthedayofwhiteu•a- Aluwde club, beginoing ai 4 p.m.
mined tho victors. Mdalihough (un line. ` the'teal.' events. ter competiUOn, [he healtny dose o:" Sec you chere.
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Vail Ualiey Tourism and .Convention Bureau speciai event director Bill Brice, right, presents
: Ken _ V.ernon :with the retired No. -11 jersey worrr.by his son, Nathan -Vernon; who died in a
' kayaking acciden# during last year's Jeep Whitewater Festival. A picnic table bearing a
nameplate.honoring Nathan Vernon wlll'alsu be, instaited outside the'White River Nation-
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last Wetlnesday. 'low aher a SPweeh
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I By Elivbedh Ma¢em RocW Moumain l:nvs. 6MIc. THL1[. "ILai wus ~he haNeu Hr:~tn said sunFlssso at all ~i~, anJ hc lus irmihl. I
, I ne w awus ~ sen w.... CuiimAl, l.ouerr. Pefcepn~,n Kava; anJ `I (ell like 1 multl nantlle wWt 1 had hecn ~ nh OeW~ rr`ecryn. He .vill nner I orrrt I
ss mm¢ ,yi io he in V„I Ncw UclFium Brtwing Companv. 4pormrz- givrn, sui Lhai wm diflicul;. 1 mmily wani- recem tlay at Cu~ FieIJ vnen hr. wa:
Nweekcnd for ,he Jap N'lmeraicr ship was up 31 percrnt tnis year. he yvC. eJ my lamily ~o nave a hrcaA' able lo wall up ihe sWirs during tha tla..
}'csiival Nan loei Hraih. ~aause ol ewr pev e.renerce widi Afiv his eeand awgery. Hnih had io twl a1 mgM. wilAOUI 1he suNiFhL "ail ~,I a i
Healh. lhe 2~-ycar.old devrJapmem 1-1' 1, "'es obk lo rvark ow unwlhly: caiJ Le fxe-dou~n (w all bnl en hwr a Jay for wdden iAe siairs wue flm ' 7 nat earen-
Jirecior far ihc Vail Valicy Tounsm ani I°f1e^dn Fa1rnn. Denvrr znne mwger f« ~I:a w hia Turai¢' Boul~ hnme so ~hc enee oniy pmmped him io Iuaaice wall.
iusi mmmee m tlic val. JccP.'9` : ju i milv mce m knnw Nai mci_ sev tiaue w, xas formine.ould no; inp mery:iav m inn umve~ulr uf
Convention
wee'B 1~ a IlF recnverv fe~m tlem wuii t eo~nE lo simv him down " nRrcl hiv rtUna Ifose xar tissue nMS. Cninrada suAium ine neAl d:i,
, While m la. V,Ras Ma(ch I 1 io mect snid
weck . he had to u¢ Rnviiv tnrce Jr "Even dar I IinJ'+~meihm4 ihai 1 ran': I
elluAc,np~rv aLxaVepudvlh~ne. wnh~xrnlin~Jnp W.ieWain FeV~vai M'wlicwelolortnonlhClCrtc inSKVdoftht du,andurc rrcxl daynlllao~~ .lnll,"rte
Icli Aiiiul 'n one cyc. s~mv~~ ai we 51.~ Irau1w of Amrnca ~v He has rermvnen~y IMt 60 re~ceni ~td. "1'm noi Foing ~o Iei ihis nco~ m~~ I
Uei even whcn IC wat in Bouidcr lyin, ual confcrencc. HwN 1mk snme siat! of Ihe RigM m his nFht qt Decauxe ol len+ Lven nc h.. waile to
I~nd au~ il ne. will
IunJown in Id:.J hwn a tlaY. dunng a a~ mhers fmm thc Denver Macty M~wnuin JanaRc. aml he va waning lo hm1 out ,f Ih ncr lK aNC i~- use Ai~ ~~pi~i cvc apai
. i~-rveek Ivl'esL aflv bnn, IhrouRh Iwu Ne+, to a sfa ylcd The Urinl< <wM 40 pertcnt will rtWm. Heath looks 6ack ol Ihe Mareh ~ncW<n~
surp- uM 20 mlures. HmN was usin4 a -We wue aEOm m Inve wlKn a Ea fghi `Hu aymis Mve b¢n u~uzinF Ihfough n Dlnsing in J,aguise.
' aPr.a~.u ph~me in nukc "ure Nes{.u~xrshi, suned abnul IS yarcts away." Hoeh ~he wlrok Ninp:' Jxa6 uid. "Ilu,'s dhc "1 ~hink cverylhing Aa~rens inr a rtu-
Gciaila ~verc pnlisnef off (w ihis ywr 's ~ylcJ. "We all backr~ awav, and ~he rcxl imP~~~ ~ wn:' he saiJ. 'A I~~i of ku.l
mr.r kica-off (ativnl. Nmp. I kncv e glau vns ahaumng mcr my F. ~row. Heath Itas .o wwr . eo„t or u. i.,pp«<~„te
j- .oula y~r'" hadn'' ee`^'"°e ~i^°Ri^e ~sn~ cyt.... i,ary w~.o,KO., .uj,~ eiNU a patch or 11at- n~lifc morc p.lay iAan 1
I 0 hore gn~en az muU~ yanawalu~ pupad mU chucknl i:" ~n+of erer nuve'
re did." faid Emily lxOb. commumcr µ~l¢e art yill mveuiRa4ng Ihe incideni.
lirnu mn^.,+z~er frn 111e lavism hmmu. r1ucA K ty~ ~~rrn'1 ouphl Ne pvun wMi
tlministvW Ne foyM uinpW Mrmaial ea~ e 1 tb~umncr cm on Ne irie nf his
Dav wcekeM even~. Du"ng b uncvm nR«y e~an~ m waendnei I+fFer cvt eama ~i, ~ .In croulAn''n1 atny enm ly ahle ~rrta» Ivery.rom his end has Vr unc dcud hnJ c~! uu1 hia if reuru R
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i in lime In walcll llit evtn, which, wilh Ilic ni ' u kSi~ulJi'r erCC~a;i4 whn I~ii~ h~ni i'.•• ' '.~~y,
hcl~i~(~ounamhiireaucnlraF.uesJcnn., Iiisncbirc~~nahaducrnlola0VdcuclxJ.
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' Uurn, an,: CruiF (:amphcll. azvac~W L X. V.~.e ~yy Hartis padGles to a wln tha PercMti ~
i~u:c anti n:iuonal ~qiavx~ ircludinc Frunt ~nJ wlulc ui Iliellw~piuLlehis On N3yek VaII ln
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Ch.`' ~I NA i n6:"", 1(ayak Shootou[ Suatlay on the Dowtl Chutc.
l RIGHT: Billy Maitisor. padtlled to a seconGplace finish in the ~ y~
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J ec1 d he wwld Iu1e: '7}ic I..t heai wac fun. We si.vi di(fin~it '
f~msh -dm his ka y a k m,n g n,- e d running imo u h ui hcr:' Wairrs ' Tlul Iop piece is a gri m l an d a
eF^^'- ~i1'The Ghuie's "oekine. 7Teae', Aaif." he sakL "/u's face iL we're
"IiwuapeatweekendlErolsec- a Ia of wlumwater in Ihert. 7Tc wh,iewalu podAlm and we likc
an4seconl anJ second i wouiJ vaves, ye c.rdkmli'swpermm- pxYl6ngwt~i~ewa~erandNUtYU[tai -
rat.r have bern orc. mw eod uc:' pe[itive. You gd Nme Mvs m thoc thc Iop is im paa '
hejoknl aM i[ Fus rackin' miA mllin'" "Yw conie imo the top o( tu
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li wowld be a Any nf clme fini.h- ^I think INe Chutc, was just piae anl yw'.e 6een emnkmg far
a u Lhe FouM Mnuol JaP ~ile- abow a pafm kvel," Mmuuon said half the r, i- elwginF on ~hc .
aazer- krsurul mncludrd Sunday -NM 1m big. bul not bony ot all. Big gnzn,- Then ynu mme inte Ihat
with some ofNe oaUw's ha pad-, old re.es. You-iaaity get bliMed whiiewaier it's cml. Then yw
dlrn Wcing an the ~vhilewmer iw- whrnywi ~ein Wne.ndyoumvexi ihmv mo ahc poddlm in tlrie ~p•
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renu of ihe IMmA pune ~mndi o( ~e ya+r hsad m srs vrhat'a mm= li a eaciln6.1i a fun" ~ . ~ '
the Fa6k River. in& W ircxt" Mitc6cll. a Innptlme WhileweRr •'J~' . :
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r.eiimmyr ~u„as in me snoaool or Puc mr Ca,im in u. v-rmlalnn wim ni:..-kma R,ta„NM,,
nR and four kayak dirisiom. 7Mc enJ unJer class, wAere MinNm', 9~ s ni~e vheo 1 un patl0le wiN
rafiing mviu and Juec radllers in Dan Miichell squarcd nR aµains, . ihe bq boys and rnmrem" he uid. 'M.
each kayak division aGranted In Lh, Mmiana's tlmm l oepi+er uri0 New n pxWlal itronF Bolh Hrtni aN I
aliermon linals, when baUhnF ini, 7ealanJ's Anu Cullwick rc aii over the lop o! Nc Cnme
Chmc alm mc I doing Wn1e wtiN 'The me wm wJd. h was 1igh4' ahile Mls vu in fionL ThN onc sion wos a AaulEof syeetly wa•c- suqnn didn'~ gu unmxiud 6y
yourfellowfirelius. , . .Toe{y~v snid. "It was an ezciting couldluvegorcalmouanywn:" hopperbnaa.and CpdYHurisWFnl umpnioun. ~
"In ihe knyak race, it wac a rxc
fnll- , Evcrvone ha:l a elwrcc." In Ne wf~mrn'c Ii.fm, anA Anarw Mckwan f~u.lnc inp srr,l "We E•n Io ruces all wer IMon kayakerncs." Matuson xaid. "Voc In tne rnd CWiuick waz able m undcr karak division, Vail's Suc Ncison OIJmun finishcd m ihirJ w1111J, ond rm ra;ciy J,, ynu f:: I
nad hwis aemss'xh dnec Tim pultawoyfnrihewiitwhikT«pper MwiezumwanlwNCSeeondume place. vrnis wiih mu¢ ,pwm- m:m
(KennedY) EOt agmdsmock .niha p1sedMiichellinameinhoicma, ihixweckmJatiaals„wnnaRSal. Whi1c al~emmn rein shnwers -mmrein-un~.ynuj:nintiuRq..
paddlercrar.ahaeyeMow.itwac lliebuunmolthemurseiwsanrul, unlav'.c'1'c. UnshforCavhre¢o, kept cmwihtlunmVailmSaluNa)'. orrmieNin;°ineqxriwi
esriling ` Cul\wi<4:, wn, padSlca in -a^ (iore C- Alli G,,h-ook sca'un:; SunJ:iy , sunvnrtrc nrouFlu uuo o'i "but 1 w. Rom4 o^wn 1hc Uaui~ ~
, nenrcJy nicked up IAC win o- all over fine wnrLL wid Inr enerF, piu~c. k~Iinwal hy RacMJ AW~or enthvsiacuc rrnwd Ihat IineJ Hip:'. wemd reople ue yciliny ai u. Tl,ci~: ,
( MatUsmin Ihe 9.ton-(1n[h l0 1; - mkU In gain ~~eeti in 1M caln1. arnl les~ie~ Marai,. wav ~ end NL railmaJ uxAV xiDn,: rt ctowin nl pen;ric evervwic~c. ~
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Playboys, and in a totally unrelated event, yboys. In a totallv unrelated event, L.A.
L.A. up-and-comer Julian Coryell takes the up-and-comer Julian Coriel takes the
Garton's stage at 10 p.m. For more info cali
stage at 10 p.m. For more info ca11479-0607. 479-0607.
' • The Richardson's Children's Theatre pre- •The Richardson's Children's Theatre pre-
sents a rock `n' roll musical adaptation of sents a rock `n' roll musical adaptarion of
Little Red Riding Hood at 6:30 p.in. at the Little Red Riding Hood at 6:30 p.m. at the
Vilar Center of the Arts in Beaver Creek. For Vilar Center of the Arts in Beaver Creek. For
' tickets, call 845-TIXS. rickets, call 845-TIXS.
• Take two: after a break from their steady • Take two: after a break from their steady
apres gig in Lionshead, Shakedown Street is apres gig in Lionshead, Shakedown Street is
at it again at 8 p.m. at State Bridge Lodge. at it again at 8 p.m. at State Bridge Lodge.
~ For more information or directions to State For more information or direcrions to State
Bridge, call 653-4444. Bridge, call 653-4444.
• Don't forget the folks who kept you enter- • Don't forget the follcs who kept you enter-
tained during the slow times. The Kitchen in tained during the slow times. The Kitchen in
' Avon still hosts Karaoke Night at 9:30 p.m. Avon still hosts Karaoke Night at 9:30 p.m.
Call 845-0766. Call 845-0766.
Sunday~, May 30
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• They're wet, they're tired, they're ready to Party, Join Jeep Whitewater Festival partici-
parry. Join Jeep Whitewater Festival partici- pants and local favorite Running With Sally
pants and local favorite Running With Sally at the Alritude Club at 6 p.m. For more infor-
~ at the Altitude Club at 6 p.m. For more infor- mation, ca11476-1000, ext. 3014.
mation, ca11476-1000, ext. 3014. • Blackdog plays American music in the
• Blackdog plays American music in the blues tradirion at State Bridge Lodge at 4
~ blues tradition at State Bridge Lodge at 4 p.m. Ca11653-4444.
p.m. Call 653-4444. • Don't expect any Queen rip-offs or baggy
• Don't expect any Queen rip-offs or baggy pants. Vanilla Ice has gotten all thrash, and
pants. Vanilla Ice has gotten all thrash, and maybe he'll leave Garton's in better condi-
' maybe he'll leave Garton's in better condi- tion than he left the MTV set. Come find out
rion than he left the MTV set. Come find out at 10 p.m. Tickets aze $15. For more infor- .
at 10, p.m. Tickets are $15. For more infor- mation, calI 479-0607.
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And this year, perhaps more than ever before. the lineui,
c o n c e r t s, t h e a t e r, d a n c e, r a c e s and r e c r e a ri o nal o p p o r t un.i-
ties proves that once you experience summer in the 'dai'
Valley, you'll find yotu-self never wantine, to leave.
What follows reflects just some of the season's hi~,L-li,~i~:• ~ _ ~~~-Y
For a complete listing, contact the Vail Valley TouriSm v fi~ W-%t.
Convention Bureau at (970) 476-1000, check out th: we'~.
a t w w w. v i s i t yai l v a lle y. c o m, o r r e a d t h e V a i l D a i l y. ~ ~ ,
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prizes throughout the weekenc:. Spectators welcome!
Where: Vail Village (Gore Creek) and Dowd Jmiction (F.:iglc Ri x r.i )
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Cost: Adults $10, Kids 12 & under $8
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While raft twms can win cazL, Fra6 _I~_ ~ •.Z a- _ ~ . .
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Rocicy Mowtain News advertising
package for Weir ouKners, tnose erto't
thc most important things on the line.
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on the line, absolmely:' said "Wcou"
Joe 7omazic, the seles and madceting . . . dvector for Lalcou Guides, md a mem-
Ixr otooe of Cakotal four ratt uews. "i
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emonF wch other." Local outfitters will send their best Mrough Dowd Chu[es Sunday when the Jeep
Whiie Satwday's Bollb Reft ~il ~lleY MVhltewater Festival rewms to the valley tor the fourth year.
Challenge ou Go¢ C`eek reptesents a ..You Imow if you get Lekota md Even w, the field s6ould be
' wey tor apecmtors m get involved es packed
crews demonshate the s{dIi be6ind TQ"berl1°0 i" ~t theo "'°rybody else b°m with IaYelms end faft aews. last
maneuvering a boat, the eeal fxus for iLas t° eome: said Veil Vallry Toutim year, 10 boats eotemd the refl compeci'
raft racers is Sunday, when guides from . e°d Comeouon Buteau cammuoica- tioq and )acnb md the Tmuism Bweau
all around Colwado - and beyond - Bo coas manager Emily lacob. "ItY the expect evrn mate tn wmc this year.
6ead-to-hwd through the miademus eg0 diiDg " "We1m lond of aaucipating it bemg a
Clau N Dowd CLutes. 7'he format ftough which a team can IitUe bigger, Just fiom the faa that mme
' Katic Carpenter of Timberline Tours s"Inge - or Iose - its pride is simple peoplc knoa about it" ]ewb uid.
agneed. Af1er all, Timbcrlinc wned a enou . ln We ~=st roundt, which ~P~~ "Pl~+s. I think the a}wrt hu just wup,At,
berW in tLe finala last aeason end is 9'30 a'm' Sunday, the [aft cTCws paddle end is gfowing so much'
sending a tleet of five nfls eRer the ~e Dowd Chutes in a~trial And while coming out top-dog
s6ootout dtlq induding en ell wommt fo'mat ro quelify the top nine az 1:15 smong the wft en.ws ia one prime mob-
learn. p.m.. After that, it coenes down ro a vetor. the prize paekeBes certainly don9
' "We have e lot of people in both the ~^°s of thteeoo-thtse, head-to-head keep ttams at homt. In addition to the
kaYakinB end raliing, and, absolutely, s6ootoua ta Roav the overall champr f10,000 Rocky Mmmtain News pack-
ue waot to go out there and prove we're on: Fastut boat tlvougn the chutes agc, the wp team across the Lne can
the best guida out theec;' Ceepenler ta1ce home SI,000 in ces6, plus yrizes
syd Qualifying times becomc key as from sponsor New Belgium Bmving
While the nce giva a chence for the t"am" with the quickest tlmes get fust Company in Fort Collins.
' Vail Valley3 faft outf-iners to prove choice of where they want to pwition "The prizc packages for the )eep
who's the beat at navigating Dowd's th01C b°au for when thry dash to the Whitewatcr Fespval arc really very
heachemus holds and obstncla, and rafts to start the race. While a team that hi`h-P"d for a whitewater race," Jacob
. thrn spcint to the Pinish line, it goes 8ees ro the fast water abave the chutes said.
beyond thaL Teams wme 5om u far has 8° advantegc, aotting is .a givea: Md mo'e participants may mean m
' away as Telluridc, and even from out- ~ota has evcn passed another team even bigger feld with more ouaide
side the state to We evenL In fac~ one of id0 ~'e chum, and the flaLs immcdi- teyms that VailY outFtters have to takc
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Whiteuatcr Festivels is the Clear CIeeA Dlam ro makc a movx. has givcn Uic local team5 a tun (or the
Rafting Company [eam, which makes "It's definitely agood tat," Tomatic monty in the past ycars, and should be
the uip up (rom Idaho Springs nrarly said. "We ,alely hevc atishaps Ilvough toukh again, no matter how mmy boats
every Memorial Day wxekcnd for the that section, but it rWly is en aggtes- epter.
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"We'rc mt going to rub it in !or a year, hut
, "fhis is the Vail compaoies' backyard," W~m's a lot of pridc on the linc ° Ca,pemer
Carpenter said. "Wc would love to show midthem that iCs our tertitory, but iPs tough" Depending on wLu wina. Ihcy could hcar
' i( ie wmcs down ro a battle between locals, alwW it for a long time. Tomasic ezpccis
the aild ride through the chutes is a balllc Ior Timbedinc or Nova or any of the othrr Iocal
braggmg righla in Ihe bzil Vallcy. Uupile all out£tters In temind !nm if thry un cdpc
the bondinR betwecn local Froups, one local Lalo~'
raft company beats enother, ilic loser will "And 1'm sure we'd do uie samc"lortw~c
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Festival paddler's parry at 6 p.m. wiih the
Zydeco Playboys. In a totally unrelated
event, L.A. up-and-comer Julian Coriel '
takes the Garton's stage at 10 p.m. For more
info ca11479-0607.
• The Richardson's Children's Theatre
presents a rock `n' roll musical adaptation of '
Little Red Riding Fiood at 6:30 p.m. at the
Vilar Center of the Arts in Beaver Creek. For
tickets, ca11845-TIXS.
• Take two: after a break from their steady '
apres gig in Lionshead, Shakedown Street
is at it again at 8 p.m. at State Bridge Lodge.
For more information or direcrions to State '
Bridge, call 653-4444.
• Don't fotget the folks who kept you enter-
tained during the slow times. The Kitchen in
Avon still hosts Karaoke Night at 9:30 p.m. '
Call 845-0766.
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• They're wet, they're tired, they're ready to '
patty. Join Jeep Whitewater Fesrival partici-
pants and local favorite Running With Sally
at the Altitude Club at 6 p.m. For more infor- ~
mation, call 476-1000, ext. 3014.
• Blackdog plays American music in the
blues tradition at State Bridge Lodge at 4
p.m. Ca11653-4444. ,
• Don't expect any Queen rip-offs or baggy
pants. Vanilla Ice has gotten all thrash, and
maybe he'll leave Garton's in better con8i- t
rion than he left the MT'V set. Come find out
at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more infor-
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Festival. for three seconds on the wcekend.
ehallenge, ShOOtOllt ~Clear Creek thwarted teams led by `The kayak was probably more fun,"
' Vail's Bipy Mauison twice: The team said Mattison, co-owner of Vail's
at Whiteiilater Fest from Idaho Springs beat Mattison's Timberlinc Tours. "I make a horrible
Team Vail eco-raft by 36 seconds to win mistalce in the raft"
, Rti- DANII,_Tiio%tAs the Bolle Raft Challenge on Gore After guiding 7'imberline I past
nail~• Tra;~sra~j' Cmck Saturday, thcn took advantacr of Lakota 1 and Timtxrlinc If in thr climi-
The Clrar Crcck Rafting Compam• a poor Timberline 1 start to bcat nation raund to set up a showdown with
team> continucd thcir Memorial Da~Ntamson and Chris "11ongo" Reccir:. Clrar Creek and Marshall Rinrlcr's
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l he Vail Villey celebrates summer wilh thc ball Tuurnameni iti rec og;nized tiuuuWnuu; tii•:
, relum oi many exciting sporting evenls and region ac one o: Cc,ioracJo". mu~t ch,ilie•n~in~
the addition of several new events and acli%i- amaicur, clouhlec N•0lii'~•I~all Iournanu'nI.. 7iit-
ties durin~; an already active time or year in ihe twu-day torma; ini.ur{wralc> mrn ..,nt;
Rockv Mountains. Summcr in thc valley wommn's AA. B and BK divi5iom, in a
' meanti tierce whitevvater competition, bene•fit only Mother Natum CuUlti lirm icle'.
golf toumoments, a town running race sc•rie~ ;vten s,1,A teams piay un sancl cc>un..
second to none, an idtra-endurance mountain Li ancl BB di-~ision com{Wutui. 1i;,3~ 011 bike challengc, the best in amateur vollevball all at lho hase oi \'ail Mlountain, \%ifh hrcati,-
Znd an ever-growing tuwn mountain bike race taking views of the Gurr han;;e, ('atch ,unn• vi
~ series. 7hc Vail Valley5 action-parked sum- Ihr wutem region's most tali>rneil aniateur
mer spcming evencs calendar indudes the tul- playen competiiip; ior cash, prize, and tiUr tu
lowing highlights ior 1999, the "crown° un thc• most >px•ctaadar court; in
thc stalc. Play tegin> at FS a.m., iune 19 an(J 21).
FOURTH ANNUAL )EEPC'> WHITEWA7ER
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The '99 season comes crashing in when This popular four-evern race serir% take,
boateR _irom ac;ross the region and lhe nation place over the montiis oi Juk-, Augu>l anf Scu-
paddieforbrqgging rights and over.S15,000 in iember and incorporates uniyuc and chalirng-
' cash and prizes"-during Ma~s'four(li Annual ing compwncnLs in each race.
leepA Whitewater.Festival. This -annual sum- • The 20th Annuil f iillCliml>,luly 3, i; clx•
mer kick-of(ci~ebration;.held~ov_er Memorial_ fint event in this tour-race serit~, feawrin„ a
Day Weekend;3eatures aeveral-unique:racing=lough, seven-ancl-unv~halr mile. 2.20(1-vrrti-
' components;_;including .eomliination= run- - cal-toot climb up Vail MuunWin to Ea};Ir'>
ning/twating evenLs, exlreme class IV an(i V Nest. The Hil?('(iml) puati even a\icl i<mipeti-
down-rivw,raft and kayak-races, head-to-hcad tors to the lest, lxit the Ixauty ot thi• iiatural
- F:;comVition=-t~us~a' ;m casb-and ?irizes and . surroundings are worth tht exenion and
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miles-and oiiers Nanc>ranii( ~•ii~„ ancl Iot. 1)i
resident ~~ilclliie. lhe mwarcJ k tim ial.i~idv
celebralion iolluwirig ihc race. Spectalvin an~
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cs..~~~-VOLlEY$AlL,TO~JRtVA'A1ENT t:~-''
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. feep \1'niiP\1'cl(Pf ttSt{\'al. featuring kayak and 19tli Annual Summer 5kating 5chool. Featur-.
ran races, bcwths, dispfavs and paddlers' par-._ ing.on-~and off-'tce.fiaining,'two:1JSFSA-Sanc-.
- tic•b. S.iiurday-Vail Village. Gore Creek. Rrnme-;,_ ioned test sessions, the \/ait imitational Figure ~
Ynade: races noon- 4 p,m.; pa_ddlers' partjrwith- S~!~+ng Championships- and a ngw. Pre~cision
~ live band,.6'pm:=Sundey,Dowd Chute, Eaglea,~Camp pobsot,Arena,,.;4~79-2274
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A1AY 29=37 ~'k' _;~'~%a~-s.~,~;..+o. a~ raCein the Va l~ n~unWn bi k~ ser~es. b.3Q.~
<Vsta Bahn'`-and'C-ehtenniali'hatrlifis O_p~rr~ b-6?9?~ ` ~ ~ . <
Will operate weelcendsthro h.~urfa=GaU`for- g~"~ `~'r ~
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Vail Vallev Rodecr: Feawring,bateback,.saddle- Ampliitheater. Free.(303) 892 5600 -'bronc:anel,~iiH-ddirigropin'a e -bartel
ing, ralf=stramble 1UNEy4-ZS ~ ~
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~we`6i3Dp.m: barbecue; 5~0 p.m.The Ranch"~ Vai1 Iiiernetional"Dx~ce..Fesliva~lNoMhop
~ at Becry'treek(Edwards -exit 163): Aduf[s' $10; Course.=Masler teachefs Michaei Ho:and:lEn-
-"thildreri-Z,2 and under, 58.-916-3679: ny Chiang. Ages '11-7-0. Meadow-h1ounlain
• . . ~ Elementan- Schuvl.-Student stuclio presenta=
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eeaver_ Creek ~Interr~aUon~k Cuiinan'~~lassic: ~ ~
PaStrv.Chef Competilion and culinaryfesnvRl-
. IUNE-14 )ULY 15 c r-- •~,s ;`feature> outdoDriooct-artd;.wine.booths. vhar, _ . Gore._Ranbe,Ndtural -5uence Schc~nl-ti.uucal '
~Center ior 1he~f~rCs arid hostin,g Beavei,Creek,.;`SCienCe.ll..Inte135ive montti u: naturajsrienCc
f~aW'al~ts;.~3-1S•TJXSx=:.•:.;:._~- field s1ulJies,- culminaling with.a week irr.the
IUNE 5'.. ° .t,,~+year-:of fiigh sChool.credii.~available upqn suc-
Ncmi~~ham `take Fishing- Derby., tialional_.~~ssful compleGon. 827-972>.:
Fishing Week_celebration. jncludin ~ pnzes;-tor = . " . - - : : • - . - . : . -
=chiidren under 95. yA limited suppI,'oi'iishing :")UNE74-AUGUSi 20
polesvKill.be availablr t~ reni. 10 a:m: 3 y~.m. "Ganip .Vail and Rlanel Fun, ~Planet Fun offen
t`ot ''ghani Padc,:A~•on. Free.,748-a032._ 'v~"evkly`programs:for, a-7~,: Camp Vail
frjr Childre}7.~dges'~13 ?vhoatvarit tu expen-
JUNE5ti-~ • ~ ,~q,~en~g~everything She rt~untairs harL-.tc> offer. ,
•Va~l,~'aApy`~Fesuval bf~}IoWerS-'4dz'~AnnUaf,s m nm6nL Pre-CampI-Vail
"Plant'Sa~e;"8eneiit.far the E3etty ~ordAlpine~°~~'a~lablr4or-children 2-1/2'to B..:years oId.
Ca~deris;irrcludes.Fiorwo-works .ani~s • ! ~ ~ `'„~'`'-`a=''-
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halk.at Edwards. ~7G-O1U3:`Kid's-,~~tc~untnin-Bike RaCej(:linir."'Threc>-day
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\-isla Bahn: and CFrn~~nnial Chairlifts Open. )UNE 15-JULY 27 (TUESDAYS)'
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wu n.usy0 benme it1 melh diQami' pw io bawxo the Cwaea md Wemtioo.l briagu, uM '
WiN mwe mlLs thm a nn6i 6c, tle Vdl VWry Jery Tha qttmt moaoma on the muer fm aoalM 30D metas uvigre m oo-mero6ack cous oFptrs, eddia ud sia11
Whil~ Fetiwl is brck m put . foll eddy am o0 00o- down Gare 6xk put the Pa-m at tha Cwved 9riAge. BW mmpoomft lik. a lhrow-Ipd tqr, nfl-(lip mf -11ip.
vendaW nfl md kryA racmg. dlfw'eYdw'u.16e7 fus a'Laim: piot tor Wa ad md the Furt-. a~aoG, aod I~d.pl~¢ eenn vin oih ~od priae~
e 1999 hep wni~wcr Fmivm mmm m cwe Geet ~n ra c.dh uaa or gnn we colm.m loccry n.mc m.d Iil¢ Hak omgl.re, Cdanm Wuvr tirleu .m Mm
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in Yail v{hge ud the fagle Riva1 infuiauu Do.d Chwrs gm° • kaydar a ~Aox m win mae tlm . sl m(llim in Bd6^~' ~^~Y P~~ T. M"+'iRs with the Fit Tue
( ib fo~uth Ymr ot nuhing, chirtoiog nfl ud kayak actim °h. Splu6lmo Simmer bnh tl Gnwl Saloon in the Ylyage
Sawuday. M*y 29 nnd Swdoy. Mry 70. While the fwmn is R va°,.rh° ll be bck emct rm m py pu riit mrnlW Wpik Suivdryk nvm. olfv " dmo~tiun of the do W '
n,e nm~ o the ane ,oairas tnm.~ rmm y~.rs eerrne. u~s • h'°i "r.c,aqy: Pusicm, ie me rum.a. aceci~y m the n r,tw w mr;gue .nfter.rcr m..p~,m.-s;eneb rw,n.,
yrarl.lea~ival ~EaWd be nen mae inirn¢ wim a Mw Img- firs' comer. ia eDsialN ~mparmt bmuae it helps Mer- -~od a poddlerk psety P. - Ihe Wlmewua Fmiv~l nuns .
boal divisioq f da-0.ilf-(oot Ilwa tluough Dawd mM 0°iuon on We ma. unce t6e fufl Wrte teyekm Iu~e aceme Sund.y. gyten pmd lo f Geek for Iha Dowd
Chma snd mme Wan 55.000 in oeh pim ~od SI0.000 in the ban chvre ro brek n+Y 4om Wv p.ck befan min Chwe Rafl rod fb~spion KMk 56oa-Ouu. whero We
ge ~t wte. &tl w gt i4 nft tram~ ed fuydoa~ have b face dco to eo mik-fik dorn m Gae C.calc. mcpmu rmqee hnQeshod tx 1he chwce bmdviixz wt
uavipx uq mly ~ nollrn Gae Gaek hut Wo the oaui- 'It1 mlb w~Ot b M b be in the py thRe in eeaiog of Uc 1h~ao-Was pdintiovy hem ~od'mro the fmb.
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au chwea whirL hs~e baa Voe~ 6a.em fi.a ~od . h.l( rc Wac,' he md. 9f m4 it)'diy diffiedt unmke 1hn Apiq the krAlu bck eQi6e WoqoW. pegioninE u 9:30
wod aa tal lh. yem. °P- am. aii6 the (ea mit of qudif'm whirL Yot .l Medor '
'(PUtiaWm) oy the eAWn ae Un betl - vhichmam a 001usc• VickinC ieiean lon ia the wea is imPmtm. Mwouin md hod dowmi,,mr. iLe4 Ihe 'dl _ft
tlr wildw - n!ne md.6df fal." oid Bill Brict Ainanr na SayioB an of hdn cm uran the diRaeua bnw~eo hesin 6am Medor#fomhin Y I:IS p.u~ a bot4 im sr-
or .p,a.w ~.au aa ~ r~ me v.w v.u~ •'"°c rm.sa R~e.o~ rm o the wer im ~o. ix ada ro.m~ rm.~. ee.~ me ~.a me r,om w~
Tamiva md Camm~ion BuRau. YaL bul ka hu lud m Gae Gedc. Siom the wwb is r- Jcp Dnkn uke b the woeta 16ev acx.
iLe mme~eon eeu o+r ro. IieN eoniing mn n 11:45 mg Wgna.m. ra.. wa m hetp nms mWe mW mae oo na ror we fime mdb m,o., the r~ela m dhe tw moe.
am Sumtlry w~ith IAe Tcn Deh for ~h Kryok Raoe m m° Q°l' whoatls Ihe tl~wbat trrl~. Whik ~he nlb oe pu~ed
Gaa Cmelc in Vkil YIIaR Fim hwt af eiBh[ mu w~itl~ • "ILU1 goins ro-ly hclp an fm peopk Mo Pick wt • ro mo~s io po,icon, t~„Ixn m make . a~ore Il H. aed of '
30Umeler ryrim io fWl Imyak 6ur Wmugh the V111y~F. cl- lim darn tLe wxr m Mry don't hn . 6da" Rmam the wAe N tley my m amnol in the ehotn Campetirion
9tY m etritio` crmt" ttid laul ~ ud Mamum wtid AivisiauorJuAel]dootaidlmaeropeMel-boin.9-fooi-
Q-9 Spau coarrcr Gtig Roamn4 rho wo eaad io We Na~L nfi k~s Sd iMO Ihe `~me al with the Bdk Rdl 61u 13•faa apra chu. 9-foM ~u md uWc apen elm ud
dnh Isa yer -d ~hi'd nw yeus ago. 6ut will mias Nis Q"~leage on Gort Uxk, whne md r_ber nft "mepl 13-fod ud mMer rlnc.
yurl kauref with ~ L~d¢o ~d[Ia `lt2 ~dalb diRaeM f'mn ~mms canpete in e omed aloN evem wer a mesch oi the "Gom6 th~wgh the c6up whm t6e wenY tnllY fanL,
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$ChEdYle Of EVeMS j1~± l'~r`:..^ '~i•'~ I
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' 9 am Rax mgistratlw opens, lntematiooel Bridge i ~ , . . - . . . . _ .
10 am. Re« wmse inspection walk-tLcwgh . xuw
11:45 am. Teva Dash for Ceah race meetiog, tegistraGOn tent
nooo Teva Dazh for Cash pmliminaria, lohroational Bndgc
ooon - 3 p.m. Splash Inro Summv aalaide parry, Gore Creek ' .
Proamnade, Vail VtI)age . . . .
, 12:45 p.m. Bo11E Refl Gwllrnge Race mating, mgistratiou trnt . . ~ _ , _ - ' . . . .
1 p.m Bolle Reft Chellmge, lnternational Bridge .~~r°:.
2 pm. MedialSponsor Reft Challenge iace meeting. n. . . .~n ~ .
lnteroatioael Bridg[ f+hom. AnLw 1lonien M9 hY
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2:15 p.m MedialSpoasor Raft C:hallen6c, Iptemational Bridge
2:45 p.m Teva Dash for Gsh Fiaata, Intamtloml Bridge Just Pick°°8 a Gm is what Youk ayi08 ro do.^ Russom the ahootaus m t6e ohutrs.
' 4 pm Fet Tim Splash Into SummerBath, 6azton§ Saloo4 Veil . nid'Theq wheo it widem op. Yw'm aally eprintog for "Ibese thtee tnms, we all hd the fapat qualifyipg
Yil the md" timea amd there wan tn p lage, with live music md awatds It's similar tor the caft acws. ln laat 8~~8 be a toul slasi~,-
yrgh ma, Mattiaou aid 'Fbople waenY evea hlltin8 tu peaoe, it
goudxy, May 30; Twbaline Taus eo-owner BEly Matcsw famd his teact wea so m=te.^
7 am. Baeter regiShatioq US. Fwns[ Swix lot -in pooam far m mtwse ahootatt in the £m-ls. MatusmY Raoe officult wlled off the (wls of bM6 the ksyalc
9 a.m. Dowd Gnme Shoot-Out oompetiton mecing, l1SFS lot Timbedia rnR advaoced thrwgh the fteea4ip LWa to md nft shootwd lut Yee* afta knyaker Wt6an Vemon
9:30 am. Dowd Chute S6oot-Out raft time-trial quali£as, ~Ion tomd with fust umes all vOOg dw way• Mettison died due to urdiac urhythmie during the kryalc
, Meadow Mountain stan said the wmpeUaon is intense from the spemt to the boat ahoomut Siece the death bappmcd, the VYiCB has
10 am Dowd Chnte Shoot-0uc lmyak Cme_trial qualifScs, °Od °ia ia t6° wata when the curtem is. The oeam with pm watianB wity the U.S. Forest Service and Vemon's
Meadow Mounuin qart the fasaw qN°hfioS tirm chooses how fa* doworiver it family to pLce a mwocial to Vernon near the sik.
1130 am. Fmnt Raoge lap Dealas Rsce, 7'imberliue 7'a¢s a .~rn~Y. the Fomsl Service Wld the VYfCB it w~wld
p~ evvYtLiog" Matso
tiu said 9 don't lvnow dlow iwtil)atioo of s pieoic table at the wildlifaviewipg
1:I5 pm Dawd C6ute Raft ShooFOui rouods begiq Mndow bow mmY MUM that Stat O01 mfint place havmY wa it Idodc oobide the Wlute River Naaoml ForoM offia at
1 Movnlain start 1 don4 thiok my" Meadow Momuia
1 p.m. Dowd Chute pmoepcon Kayak Shoot-0ut rouods begiq St71, thaYs little mGef to a team mmniag ie Sont "Wets cxeihd that the LL5. Fomct Serviee is effordiog
Meadow Mawaro atart "You Imow you eaa'[ make a mistake," MatGwn eaid us this opportuniry'to dedicate mmerhmg of we ro the
"(You've) just got to put it on tLe7ix" mtue rqmmimi in NathanE memo Bria -eaid.
3 p.m. Dowd ChuR Raft Shoot-Out fioal, Meadow Mmmtain °Somerimes caa 'ust e audtY ry."
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Y~ J B ~P bump e boat in "YJethan loved the outdows md wildlife, and his fautily
3:10 pm. Dawd Chuu Paxpbon Kayak ShoobOut finsLs, f7O°t of you," he aaid. "lt might just hit aroclc or wmo- fxls that is m epp'opriate wty W mmember him."
' Meadow Mounuin rtart thing and spin aromd^ The dedieation will aleo inelude the eetiring of Vemon S
6 p.m Shoot-Out awerds oaemouY aod Priu giveeways, the 7'he rece was slated W eome down to a Cuial s6owdown bb numba, 11, fiom lact yeerb festivel. The meawrial
aioo,at siviara.m sPMU clUs, EVUWM Luasa v$ii met mcmaea r,mtahne ana the mgniny cnarup;ons svm aeaicffaon nenxw sacura.y, rouo.ing uK na., u
the G7ear Guk RafEng Compavy. WLile raft guides may Gi(IOG4hand VCf000 6 fa6v, Kem aod qepmothec,
seem mellav o¢uide the compeeitiaq thatt oot the ease in Namlie, will utmd the dedieation.
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' B What: 1999 Jeep Whitewa- ¦ Who: Top paddlers from ~
ho es~or ter Festival; raft and kayak races throughout the West and over- ~
pon Gore Creek and the Eagle seas. I
River through Dowd Chute. 0 purse: $5,000 cash, I '
N Where: Vail Viilage and Ea- $10,000 in prizes.
Sa erun gle River near Mintum. I
~ When: Racing begins with 0 Admission: Free to specta- ~
the Teva Dash for Cash in Vaii at tors; $15 for kayakers; $60 for raft ~
By Scott Willoughby noon today and culminates with teams.
Special to The Denver Post the DOWd ChUte Shootout finals ¦ Extras: Equipment expo,
VAIL - A year after facing can- at 3 p.m. Sunday. beer garden, live entertainment.
cellation because of, the tragic ~
death of one of its competitors, the
Jeep Whitewater Festival makes Vail Village today, however, as his heart failure caused officials to
its return to the rivers of the Vail kayakers and teams of rafters rethink the Shootout format, which '
Valley with renewed spirit today compete in the annual Teva Dash placed heats of three boaters at
and Sunday. ~ for Cash and Bolle Raft Challenge once in the difficult Class N white-
Event organizers are holding races beginning at noon. Events water during several elimination
their collecfive breath on this anni- combine a footrace through the.vil- rounds. (Class V is considered the
versary of the death of 26-year-old lage in full whitewater attire with highest runable- level.) This year ~
Boulder resident Nathan Vernon, participants carrying their boats to the field will be reduced to nine
who •died of cardiac arrhythmia a put-in above an aquatic obstacle boaters in three head-tahead heats
while competing in the 1998 Dowd course on Gore Creek. after an initial qualifying run in an
Chute Kayak Shootout, the premier The popular races traditionally effort to minimize potential for ov-,
event. in the four-year whitewater draw top boaters from thraughout erexertion.
festival. Last year's events were the West and even overseas as In addition, 14 certified swiftwa-
•canceled after the incident, but competitors vie for a share of the ter rescue personnel have been
:raft and kayak racing makes a re- $5,000 cash purse and $10,000 in hired to work safety at the event. '
'turn to the Eagle River and Gore boating gear offered throughout Rafti racers will compete in only
Creek this year with a focus on . the weekend. An equipment egpo, one division for men and women
safety. beer garden and live entertain- combined. Kayakers have the
"While we would love to put the ment complement the event. choice of plastic boat divisions less '
tragedy behind us, it is something "We are more ezcited than ever than 9 feet, 6 inches, between 9-6
we will never forget, and it serves about this year's festival," Brice and 11-11, and a new longboat divi-
as a reminder to keep this thing as said. "We're happy to be bringing sion for down-river racers 12 feet
safe as we possibly can," said Bill this event back to the valley for yet and longer. Women compete in a '
Brice, director of sp'ecial events anather summer season, and we single division for boats shorter
for the Vail Valley Tourism and can't wait to show our boaters, vol- than 12 feet.
Convention Bureau, organizers of unteers and spectators just what Four kayaks will be awarded to
the festival. we've got lined up." competitors as part of the prize ~
Vernon's No. 11 race bib will be When racing returns fo the noto- package, and the raft guide with
retired from competition and a riously unforgiving Dowd Chute the lowest combined score over the
memoriai will be dedicated in his section of the Eagle near Minturn weekend will win a raft as the Riv-
honor at the Wt?ite River National on Sunday, it will do so with a few er Outfitter Champion.
Forest office along the Eagle Riv- improvements on the organization- Onsite registration is still open '
er this evening. al side. for all divisions with a fee of $15
A festive atmosphere will per- While a postrace autopsy con- per event for kayaks and $60 per
vade the Gore Creek pramenade in cluded that Vernon did not drown, raft team.
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Speclal to The Oenver Pos: :~~Hf [fWATER `RAFTIN6
MINTURn = Boater-cross, kay- igating an aquatic abstacle course I
ak-cross or X=stream racing. W3at- designed to cest a vazietc of river ;
ever you want to call it, the Dowd skills.
Chute Raft and I{ayak Shootout at Cleaz Creek's team eatned more i
the Jeep"Whitewater Festival has },pan $1,200 and a necs Aire Puma ;
' btossomed into one of the premier ft for its effart.
spring;events for river-runners ra i
throughout Colarado. -"This event is so good, hecause it I
That poinbwas made emphati- brings boating into the public con-
cally Sunday when 88 paddlecs sciousaess," Starrett said. "This I
, from as far away as New Zealand isa't very far from Denver and
took to the Class N secEion of the PeoPle who doa't have any expo.
Eagie River - below Minturn, sure to ratting and kayahing get to
known as Dowd Chute - for the see what It's about. They get to see
fourth annaat head•to-head race some phenomenal paddlers 6ere.
6efore hundreds of spectatars. "The future af the sport is hav-
' More:than 100 competitors took inB a lot of local races like this to
part in the weekend festival oF raft shuw People what iYs about, and to
and kayak races, making the event promote safe paddling and river
a success. conservatiort"
"Tt has 6ecome a huge event," The men's kayak version of Sat-
' said Mike Duffy, the on-water safe- urday's race - the Teva Dash (nr
ty caordinator credited for t6e Cssh - wes•won'by'Carbondale
Shaotout's format. "T6e boom in boating legend Nelson Otdham, a
the paddlesports industry is one formu member of t6e U:S. cance
teason for thak But this is reapy a and kayak team. He also finished
unique type of race, where you are third in Sunday's long•boat divi-
' starting three boats at once sion. Muncaster wes the women's
through a rapid. The head-tahead winner Saturday.
format really isn't something you The status of the Jeep Whitewa-
see very much in kayakeng, bnt it's t¢r Festival was uncertain•onty a
very ezciting." years ago after a competitor died
' Sunday's Dowd Chute Shootout af cardiac art6ythmia during the
was the highlight of two days of kayak shbotout. This year's event
festival competition. It used heats went off Without incident, although
of three baaters for a singte-elimi- one racer dislocated his shoulder in
nation, wiid-water race. the thunderiag whitewater before
The Clear Creek Rafting (CCR) beiag pulled to safety.
I team, gaided b}• John Rice, de- _
feated tivo Mi¢turn-based teams
from Timberline Tours for its first
victory in three attempts in the
rafting division.
' Mts Cullwick of Piew Zealand
won the short•length kayak divi-
sion, Tun Kennedy of Vail the mid-
lengt6 division and Cody Harris of
Durango the 12-foot-and-over race-
boat class. Sue Muncaster of Vai!
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winner. •
"We're eacited. We see these
guys on "the atarting block all the
time;" said Relly Starrett of Du-
' rango, a member of the CCR team.
"They're at every race, and iYs al-
ways great competition.
"We're lucky. We have about
five yeais of racing experience as
a team,,,and that really makes a
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The CER team managed a sweep
of the weekend rafting competition
by winning 5aturday's Bolle Raft
Challenge on Gore Creek through
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In that event, teams of four to
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autos will be on display 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. '
today at Partet Park in Golden. (303) 683-
7057.
Jazz, art and the seow-capped Rockies -
Estes Park hosts the ninth annual Artwalk '
and Jazz Fest on Saturday and Sunday,
featuring nonstop concerts in downtown
Bond Park and self-guided tours spotlight-
ing art in the area. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 ~
students. (970) 586-9203 (Artwalk) or
(970) 586-6104 (Jaa Fest) or (800) 443-
783 7.
Bark at the Park Canine Camival - Fris-
bee catching, agility courses, biscuit bob- '
bing, paw reading, talent showcase. Festiv-
ities are 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at City
Park. Adutts are $25/$30 and children
$10/$15; animals are free. (303) 639- ,
9110.
Sports car rallies - Dust to Dusk VI,
offenng contests of driving skill, team work
and navigation, 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fort
Colfins Builder's Square parking lot, $20. '
(970) 663-6053.
leep Whkewater Festival - Vail Valley's
annual kickoff of summer, incfudes white- ,
water rafting and kayaking races in Vail and
Dowd Junction, over Memorial Day week-
end. (800) 525-3875.
Mertiorial Day weekend craft fair - Moun-
tain Artisans Arts Council hosts a crafts fair ~
May 29-30 at Deckers Hatl, at zhe junction
of Colorado 67 and Douglas County Road
126 on the South Platte River. (303) 647-
2226 or (303) 647-2451. ,
20th annual South Gaylord Festival -
Free family street party sporting live music,
kiddie rides, food and art vendors, May 29-
31, 10th AvenUe and South Gaylord Street.
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-w~ ~ ; ~ Whitewater Festiva] with amateur
' =s"~ = kayaking and rafting in Vail Village
on Saturday, and advanced boating
and races on the Eagle River on
Sunday. Both conclude with a bash
and live band. Information: (970)
, • ~ .c° ~ 476-1000, ext. 3014.
May 29-30: Enjoy the delicacies of
the high country and suppon the
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Summit Foundation at the Taste of
, May 28-29: Take a day trip to the Breckenridge. Saturday night fea-
Fourth Annual Red Feather Lakes tures samplings of food, beer, and
Fine Arts Festival and enjoy the wine from local restaurants; on
~ creativity of regional artists. The Sunday, partake of music, swing
artists' reception and silent auction dancing, and martinis! Information:
are on May 28; the Fine Arts and (970) 453-5970.
Crafts Show and Sale follows the next May 29-37: Bring the family to the
1 day. Information: (970) 881-2594. Boulder Creek Festival-a true
M a y 28-31: Educational activities, community event that includes
artist demonstrations, and speakers, music, an art show, activi-
-performance art abound at the ties for kids, exhibits, and much
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Mar 12-14, 1999 Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Fesdval Santa Cruz, CA Adventure Spom 406-425-4856
Maz 1 i-14 ACA Red Rivv Div. Canoe Poling Champs Mamndale, TX Bob Popp 409-693-3249
Apr 16 Ridge w River Relay Wenatrhee, WA Ridge m River Relay Assoc. 509-662-8799
Apr 2425 SOTAR Whitewamr Cup and Kernville, CA SOTAR 800-GO-SOTAR
Kern River Rendezvous 970.823-3955 '
Apr 25 Run of rhe Charlu (marathon) Boston, MA Charles River Wacershed tlssoc. 617-965-5975
Mey B-9 Paddlefest 5urf F{2yak/F72twaur Comp Nags Hnd, ATC Kitty Hawk Sports 800-946-0759
Iviay 6-9 Bob's Hole Rodeo Claclmmas, OR Ongon ICayak & Canx Club 503-285-0464
Ivlay 22-23 Jackwa Hole Rodeo Jackson Hole, WY J2cl6on Hole Paddlers Club 307-733-2471
May 22-23 St Louis Dragon Boat Fatival Sc Louis, MO Mary Burrows, SffeamTeach Inc. 314-725-1907 ,
111ay 22-26 Nat 1. Safe Boadng Week U.S.A. NSBCdirectAsafeboanngcounul.org
May29-30 VailJeepWhicewacvFrstival Minnun,CO VailUalleyTourimdComvenconBurnu970-476-1000
For informarion about ACA Evrnz Sancticning and Inrurance, pkare call tbc Nariona! O~'ra at (703) 451-0141.
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Race Downriver Mintum, CO
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' .leep Whitewater Festival
flows through valley
, By Lan Cannon i There's no better way to ldcic- - I I
ofi another Vail Valley sum-
mer than with thc Fourth Mnuai Jecp Whitewater
' Festival, Memorial Day
Weekend, May 29 and 30. This year's event promises ~':-r`, . ~"';ti: • ..~XY~~
' fast and furious fun, es heary ' 7 . . ~r:
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snowmelt hes Gore Creek and
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Bill Brice, direccor of special
events for the Vail Valley
Touriem and Coavention
Burean, says he's etoked for
' t6e Feetival'e ieWm and adds.
"We can't wait to ahow wr Rafters take the ehallenge
boaters, votuateecs and apecta- Dowd Chutee big rapids and dcep holes.
tors just what wdve got lined up." ~ follow this 'e
Flrst on the Jeep Whitewater Festival's list go~ eb iperienced
in the Teva Denh fcr Ceah kayak and runn°~y' N W elaes V streteh ot the Eag~e
race, Saturday She 29th. 1'his erowd favon'~ te R'ver for aPpmrimntely 1,500 metees. New W
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sterts at Interoational Bridge this yeat'e ahoot-out ie a loug-boat divimun,
wheia eompeti- Where bDats over 12' mn take part
tors nin. ?m run. 900 metere in full paddliag p~~ e~al eveats cooxdinator far
6erb, btiag their kaYalc and paddles, to the the VPlCB helievee thie ndditina Oo Lhe Dowd
Pnt-in at Cov~ed Bridge. Once ia Goie L4eek, WwWd provide len of vcitement
competitcxs paddle and ride the flow aaother 'P6e additionofthe long-boat divieion allowe
' 300 mete:s W the finish line. aerious doav-river boatere tn
The next wet and wild evmt on Saturday ia participete 1D
the Bolle Raft Challenge, 1'hie ev.ent aot only this excert race' eazd I{ern' -PLis new eatego-
trata eompetitots lend and water eldlln, but Ty ehoufd really imprese and eseite our speefa-
eleo their B+oup elolls ee teame ot four ar five tOrs and a lot af the eompetiton, and wprk W
meke CAe 300 metet sprint in fnll attire W the ehowcane the talente of erea long-6oetere.'
' put-in. Once in the weter, rat} teamy vrip nego- Following Sunda}'s aetioq the previova
tiate three obstacle challenges including a °tghre partying mnNnvea at Altitude Billiards
throw bag toss, a raft flipJrrtlip and Cour sin- and Sports Club with plenty of lood, drink, .
gle-pole gates. The key W vicWry in thie event ~ 8~"~ ~d more giveaways. Onee again,
is sPeed and teamwark. . everyone is weleome and the celebration Icieke
The 5ret day of competition wraps up offat6:OOpm.
' ' Saturday with the 'Fat Tire Sptesh Intu Far more information on t6e fonrth eanual
Snmmer" Beeh at Garton'e armiud 4:00pm. Jeep Whitewater Festival, call the W'1'CB at
Compedtora, volunteere and epectatore are476-1000, art. 3015.
iavited Lo-enjoy live maffi4-race awarda end - - -
prize give-aways.
SmmdaY, the aetian mmes to Dowd Jnnction
, where racers go heed-to head in the Dowd
Chnte Raft Shoot-out, and Perception Kayak
ShooWut. Inteneity and challenge ie eure to
Bo up a notch ar two at tbeae evente due to
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June 73, State Criterium Championships. 719-380-8262.
variouz start times, downtown Pueblo. 719- KAYAKING/CANOEING/
548-8667. miskowi[chOpcisys.com.
w7.chetpi.com. . DISABLED ATHLETICS PADDLING
* June 13, Tour Dlablo. 100M/75M/ May 15, Special Olympics, Area 2. Stoker May 7-2, Glenwood Novice River Clini; '
SOM/25M cyd(ng events. 630 a.m. Stadium, Grand junction. Caii Bob Klein at Call the Boulder Outdoor Center at 303-
Loveland. 303-778-7556.tsparks.~dfa- 970_243-2531. 444-8420.
betes.org. www.dlabetes.org.
June-September, National Spor[s Cenrer
,t June 19; Greenwood Goosechase. for the Disabled Summer Programs. Raftin9
42M/33M/20M/10M bicycle tours and hiking, biking, sailing, rock dimbing, camp
SK run/walk. 8 a.m. Greenwod Cfty ing, horseback riding, baseball camps, in-line JEEP WHITEUIIATER
Hail. 303-393•0110. skating and_fishing.7hroughout Colorado
*{une 20-26, Pedal the Peaks Bicycle 970-726-1540 or 303-316-1540. ~
Challenge. Seven-day, 450M-SOOM )une 46, Colorado Special Olympics. CSI, ~ ky FESTNAL
tour.Total of 25,000-foot elevatlan Fort Collins. 800-777-5767. 'i:8fingln the SUmfrier on
gain. FuUy supporced. Limiced to 600 w,,,NCtccoilins.com. Memorial'Day weekend with -furi; sun,
particlpants. Call Andy Htll at 800-795- j;wBt@f end 2pids. The fOUrth'annUel
0898. mai1@PEDALthePEAKS.com. "='J88 WhRBVVater feStival, MaY"29=
vP,: P.-.. .
ww.,,.vennLtherE?KS.com. EXPOS AND GEAR SWAPS
fe~fGie§:COmpet'rtorsfinm~aii;ov~r~tfie,~.: '
une 20•26, Denver Post Ride the Rockies.
1 April 30-May 2, AAAI.IMSA'i ~One World " ~r.-nat(o~t?in'~he2Cl-~o-heatJ`i2ft~'~I~
303•820-1338. www.ridetherockies.com. Conference. Aerobics instructor and personal
. elafl9: ~com ,
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June 21-25, Bike Depot free valet bike park- vainer certification availabie. Denver pants wiil compete in.four,i:,
ing. Part of Denver Bike Month. 7 a.m. to 6 Convention Center. 609-397•27 39. ratlitional races=two oriaj V~~s'•~~,~,
p.m. daily RTD Civic Center Statian, Denvec * Ma 75, Battle of the' Packs. 10 a.m. ' 3~•'``:'
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303-285-4058. denvecdi italcit .comlbike. y Saturday~in Vail Vllage and tUri'`u~ +
9 Y Mountain Miser, Englewood. 303-761 r.S ,ti
unday ai`Dowd'Shoot.~
June 23, Bike Fxpo. Part of Denver Bike 7070, comments@mountainmiter.com. ~„su7he' Saturday races will:com.-,„~
tvlonth. Food,'3prizes and entertainmenL www.mountainmiser.com.. "'~^a.:;.: ~ ~
6tne°n7nnmg and an in-wafe~o6sta-:;.;
Sk line Park, Denver. 11 a.m. to 2 m. 303- ' ^~n'~~
Y P• May 15, REI Gear Swap.10 a.m. to 1 p.m P.CIe. COUrSe.'Competitots will YUn r.,
640-BIKE. denvecdigitalcity.com/bike. Lakewood. 303-932•0600. ,y.300 rileters through Vail VIIIege ,
)une 23, Bike to Work Day 1i1. Part of r"' a
Denver Bike Month: Breakfast, prizes, enter• ~ Cerrying.ell: their gear. Once.they ~
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tainmert. 630-9 a.m. Civic Center Park, IN-LINE SKATING/HOCKEY.. each:'Uie.waterenvy:on Gore:~c•;;~'.~~:;
Denver. 303-640-BIKE. t,fB6CCtmost'Gkely out of breath:;~'iey,:
May 16, Fort Collins Oowntown Criterium. ~
denver.di rtalcitY.com/bike, ~il~~~ddfe;their way,throug~i~}~e.~,.. -
9 .BM flat, street course. All categories, cyding ~ oSteCle~ouBe
k June 23, Blke to Work and Plny Day. and in-line skating. BRAC rules. 970-204-
Breakfast at lowtions throu hout Fort 9984. wboyles@uswest.net. ..-~~~5~~~,~!~Sunday•2ces rafterslan
9 ~Ce~;'•wlll face class 45~~apjds.~ ~
Collins: Calf ehe City of Fort Collins www.fomet.com/scvc.
Bikewa Proram at 970-227•6243. f`fh8'~3'f?(~1~ in each h~at`o}''th~~B~?T+
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Y 9 Mareh 29-May 37, O.D.'s in-line Hockey 4a~~ '
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june 26, Rocky Mountain Cyding Ciub League kt. O.D.'s Sports Crossing, Fort
372M Brevet. 600K Brevet Paris-Brest-Paris Collins. 970-282-1112. finfOrmgti0n,,,cej~
qualifier. Pre•registration required. Call John May 20-June 4, 1999 US Banked Track and waau" rr F•.s~. ~~.~5 A
Lee Eilis at 303-604-1763. 9_ ~~V8I~9yCOR]~ ~
Road Championships. Various race distances.
)une 26, Tour de Prarie. Cheyenne, World in-line team and Pan American in-line +r r,+*f Sr'~~171 !
Wyo, 100M/30M/12M options. Sixth team selection. Olympic Training Center
annual. 307-637-6423. Velodrome, Colorado Spnngs. 800-334-5913. •-~=-~~L~ ~i
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Joume/SraHWmer ore excating
because the competition is
tough." Stevens said. "There's
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Gore Creek and the Ea le Tha event spazrs Memaria]
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event is one of the anly river eral events for keyal;ers and
competitions that awards rafters.
impressi've cash purses and . On Saturday morning, the
prizes to boaters on the nation- TEVA Dash far Cash will take
' al oaddling circuit, place in the Vail Village. Com-
Breckemidge resident Jono Petitors run with their gear -
Stevens is set to compete in the kaY~ or rafts, plus paddles _;<;-•y°~ Y"
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an attempt to garner $1,000 the Intemationfll Bridge and Breckenridge resident Jono Stevens competes in last years Ten Mile One Mile kayak races In Frisco. Stevens is
' for first place. S[evens is a five- then padclle 300 ineters down- heatling to Vait for this weekend's Jeep Wbitewater Festival, where he'll Iry for a $7,000 purse and other pnzes.
year paddier wlin travels the stream to the Pedestrian vee-waves because of rocks 12-f'oot and over category. so sport thac he predict<• wiil
naEinnal circuit as a competitor B11dge. Although a short race, that create pour-overs off to Stevens said iie will find the bring more cayh to professional
and a technical rep for Wave it's spectator friendly and a the sides." big,oest down-river boat he can boaters.
Spurt, a comnany that used to challenge for competitors. Tite three-on-three competi- find and _eo for the hig money "I think the sport is growing
' build boacs in S[eamboet Also on Saturday, a creek- tion is set up by the top nine 1.000 for first place. a lot and more and more mnjor• '
Springs, but just sold w a side pariy will include on- and racers in beginnine trails. . "Anybody racing in the long sponsors will get involved. so I
North Carolinn-based corupa- off-water events. At 4 p.m., Then, tliree races with three class will be fast " he eaid. "It think we11 see more money
ny. Stevens was'a favorite last Garton's Saloon will host live kayakers or rafts euch will will be a good competition." coming into the sporc to sup-
year in Summit County's Ten music, awards and prize give- shaze the run in a race to the Stevens aims to beat Pitkin port the athletes," he said.
Nlile One Nlile kayak races, 8'x'ays. finish. County bonter Nelson Oldham, But Stevens doesn't compete
~ and is expected to place well in Sunday will bring serious "It's hard to pass in the who may be tauring and not in Vai] just for the cash. He
both that evenc, set for June 12 competition, with expert-dass chute because it's fairty aaz- competing in Vail khis week- said the event is also a greut
in Frisco, and the Jeep White- rgft teams• river outfitters and row," Stevens said: "There are end. opportunity to enjoy the river
water Festival in Vail this inciividual kayakers campeting definitely faster lines, so if you "If he's nat around, I'll be with other boaters.
weekend. head-tahead in the Dowd get ahead in the 9at water and psyched," Stevens eaid with a 'Despite the prizes, it's a
' According to Stevens, the Chute Shoobout races. stay in the faster current competitive spirit. really friendly event because
Veil campetition is taken more "The three-quarter-mile run through the chute, you're At 6 p.m. oa Sunday, a post- it's fairly ]oca1,° he said. "A lot
aeriously than others because . starts in flat water that pro- good." race celebration will be held at of the paddlera ]mow each
of the impresaive purse - gressively steepens up to the Racers in the Dawd Chute the Altitude Club in Vail. other and it's fua to socialize
more than $5,500 in cash and chute," Stevens said. 'It's a Shdot-out will campete for cash Although•most river evente with my buddiea ead compete.
S10,000 tatal including prizes. Class IV rapid at high water, and prizes euch as a Percep- across the rnuntry don't offer Most people are out there juet
' 'It draws a bigger competi- where yau want to pretty much tion Mr. Clean or 3D kayak. competitars big p~~, because it'e fun W race end
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Rrver Soorts
Entertainment goulder Creek has finallY started to roll. If You are ~
Events a beginner be sure to take a good look there are a ' '
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Music few new obstacles between Eben G. and 6th. With
Movies the water up, there are some good spots to play.
Restaurants qlso check the river report below.
Local Weather
Edkorlai
Contact Us jf you are wilting to travel, the Arkansas River ~
Messaae eoards (above and below Buena Vista, CO) might be the
most beautiful river trip you've ever had on a snowy
Free e-mail day We're pretty sure this is where the word "epic" '
sIPO Up was first spoken. It's not too difficult above Buena Vista - class 3+, at best, this rime of
check mail year. Below Buena Vista is an entireiy different story. Some nasty stuffsurfaces when
the water is lowand it gets rough wheu its high. Most of this water comes from a
ttanscontiaental diversion which prevents it from freeziag. At the Welisville starion,
down river from Salida, the river is running at 425 cfs. As always, be sure to check ~
river Aows and conditions before you head out.
Calendar of Events
Around Colorado '
River Sports http9lwww.bouldemounry.wm/nveA:20soorts.hnn (970) 259-0367 '
May 29-30
Jeep Whitewater Pestival
Whitewater rafting and kayaking competition. '
' Eagle River and Gore Creek, Vail.
(800) 525-3875
www.visitvailvallev.com
June 5-6 ,
Clear Creek W6itewater Festival
Citiun raft race, kayak race, pro kayak rodeo and free kayak demos.
9a.m. to Sp.m. in Golden
(393)277-0133 ,
www.alnenglowco.com
June 5
Dolores River Raft ~
9M raftubg race in Dolores.
(800) 807-4712
www.doloreschamber.com
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