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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-20 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session Z VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1999 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.) 2. CONSENT AGENDA: (5 mins.) A. Proclamation No. 2, Series of 1999, Community Service and Volunteerism Colorado Cares Day July 31, 1999. B. Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1999, second reading of an Ordinance An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Fee Title of the Red Sandstone Creek Land and Improvements Thereon Owned by the Town Of Vail and Fully Described As Follows: A parcel of land within the NE % SE % Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly line of said NE Y4 SE Y4 Section 1, said point also being the Northwesterly corner of Block D, Lion's Ridge Subdivision, according to the map thereof recorded in Book 215 at Page 648 in the office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder; thence, departing said Southerly line, N22°33'00" W 84.13 feet; thence N49°45'28" E 55.05 feet; thence 53.85 feet along the arch of a curve to the right, having a radius of 200.00 feet, a central angle of 15°25'31" and a chord that bears N57°28'16" E 53.69 feet; thence 41.90 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 27.00 feet, a central angle of 88°54'26", and a chord that bears S70°21'44" E 37.82 feet, thence S25°54'31 "E 137.47 feet to the said Southerly line of the NE Y4 SE % Section 1, said line also being the northerly line of said Block D; thence, along said line S87°48'35" W 150.82 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.3964 acres, more or less. The bearings of the above described parcel are based on a bearing of N87°48'35" E on the Southerly line of the NE % SE % Section 1, TSS, R81 W, per the plat of Lion's Ridge Subdivision. 3. Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, second reading of an ordinance George Ruther repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1995, Special Henry Pratt Development District No. 7, The Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail, amending and re-establishing the Approved Development Plan in accordance with Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations to allow for the interior and exterior remodel of the existing hotel and the construction of the Gore Creek Club, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (1 hr.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with conditions or deny Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, on second reading. S BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On Monday, March 8, 1999, the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed major amendment to Special Development District No.7, The Marriott, pursuant to section 12-16-6 of the Town of Vail Zoning Regulations. The Planning & Environmental Commission's recommendation of approval was based upon the review of the nine design criteria outlined in the staff memorandum. Having reviewed the criteria, the Commission found that, the proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Additionally, the applicant demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commission that any adverse effects of the requested deviation from the development standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided. The Planning & Environmental Commission's recommendation carried with it twelve conditions of approval. In response to changes made to the plans by the applicant, the Council, on June 22"d, eliminated six of the original conditions. The remaining conditions of approval are found in Section 6, of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999. On June 8, 1999, the Town of Vail Design Review Board forwarded its recommendation of approval to the Town Council. The Board's recommendation carried with it six recommendations for the Council's consideration. The Council considered the Board's recommendation on June 22"d and will forward direction to the Board as part of the ordinance review process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends that the Council approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, as presented on second reading. 4. Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1999, first reading of an Ordinance Authorizing Tom Moorhead the Conveyance of Fee Title to 7-U Building 5, Vail East Lodging, also known as 4093 Spruce Way #36, Vail, Colorado 81657. (15 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify or deny Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1999, on first reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On March 1, 1999, the Town of Vail purchased a unit at Vail East Lodging for the purpose of utilizing the unit in the Town of Vail's Buy Down Program. That purchase has successfully resulted in a sale of the unit to a qualified buyer and permanent deed restrictions being put in place that restrict the future sale of the unit to other qualified purchasers with a three (3%) percent appreciation cap. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1999, on first reading. 5. Town Manager's Report. (5 mins.) 6. Adjournment - 8:30 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, 7/27/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/3199, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 813/99, 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. C:WGENDA.TC COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1999 7/6/99 FORD PARK SIGNS GREG H./LARRY P./CHARLIE T.: The change in the bus Kevin Foley service/pick 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. 7/6/99 TOV VEHICLES AT THE VTRC MIKE ROSE/GREG H.: Kevin has been informed by a Mike Rose has announced that effective immediately, all town trucks will Kevin Foley constituent that TOV vehicles are being parked in "prime" be parked either on the main ramp as you enter the VTC or on the top parking structure spaces, to the detriment of making those deck in the donut or the taxi stand lane. accessible to the customers/guests we're trying to serve. 7/6/99 WEST VAIL ROUNDABOUT TRAFFIC GREGS H. AND M.: Drivers exiting 1-70 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. July 15, 1999, Page 1 Memorandum To: Town Council From: Nina Timm Date: July 20, 1999 Subject: Employee Generation / Commercial Linkage 1. Introduction Employee Generation is one of multiple tools that was recommended during the Common Ground process and the recently completed Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment to create more housing for employees. The Housing Needs Assessment shows that "about two thirds of Eagle County residents support commercial linkage (i.e. an Employee Generation policy), whereby employers provide housing for a percentage of all new jobs created." Approximately 40% of Eagle County employers support a commercial linkage program. There is also strong support for Inclusionary Zoning, which is zoning that requires a certain amount of employee housing to be included in development. Melanie Rees who conducted the Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment will be giving a presentation to Council about the Needs Assessments findings on August Yd Employer Support for Development of Employee Housing Commercial linkage Inclusionary ioding Development fee waivers `mot ' Density bonuses 3 J 111111 z m k Property tax increase ' 1 Employee head tax r Sales tax increase _ ~ - Development excise tax on Ka construction 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% * From the 1999 Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment. 1 H. Background In April of this year Council discussed the key points of an Employee Generation Ordinance. The questions that were posed are as follows: A. Should new development as well as redevelopment be responsible for providing housing, in one form or another, for the employees generated by the development? B. What types of and sizes of development should trigger the employee housing requirement? C. After determining how many employees a new development will require, it is necessary to determine what percentage of those employees should be accommodated with housing. D. Where should the required housing be located and should there be any bonuses or penalties for on- versus off- site locations? E. What sort of alternatives should be considered in lieu of building or buying employee housing units? F. Finally, is the Town of Vail prepared to create an Employee Generation Ordinance? III. County Update The Eagle County Housing Division has created a task force to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on what should be contained in a regulation that will require new developments generating employees to provide housing for a percentage of those employees. This is part of the Eagle County Comprehensive Housing Plan. At this time the Eagle County Housing Division is focused on preserving Riverview Apartments as affordable housing. David Carter said that the housing division will go back to the Board of County Commissioners sometime after the Riverview Apartments have been secured to see if an Employee Generation Ordinance is something that they still wish to pursue. IV. A Process If the Town of Vail decides to pursue an Employee Generation Ordinance, the following process is recommended. The first discussions would be with the business community. It is thought that it is best to start with smaller meetings to discuss how Employee Generation Ordinance would affect a specific type of business. Each,business type (retail, lodging, etc.) would be invited to participate because employee generation requirements would likely be based on the type of business. Inviting people who have similar businesses would help facilitate answers to the specific questions listed above. If the Ordinance had different rates of generation per square foot these would likely be based on type of business. Creating an average number of employees by type of business would be more effective with the businesses themselves supporting the generation rates. RRC has previously conducted local market research and broke employee generation rates into categories related to types of business. The categories directly relate to the number of employees needed to staff appropriately to conduct business. The following schedule, based on business type, would work well to answer questions and address some of the key questions outlined above. The meeting schedule may look as follows: Monday, August 9 (AM) Bars and Restuarants Wednesday, August 11 (PM) General Retail including ski shops and grocery stores Monday, August 16 (AM) Professional offices including real estate and property management offices Wednesday, August 18 (AM) Hotel and Lodging Dates are tentative and are subject to change. The meetings would begin with an explanation of what an employee generation ordinance would require of new and potentially redeveloping businesses. An overview of what other resort communities require, and what is offered as alternatives to on site housing would be explained. We would then discuss of the five questions on page 1. This is where having people with similar businesses together in the same meeting will be helpful. It may be helpful to bring in an outside consultant to help verify and validate the requirements of an Employee Generation Ordinance. Staff does not anticipate this expense to exceed $10,000. J V. Conclusion A process to engage the business community in a discussion about Employee Generation can be started in early August if Council chooses to follow this process. Some issues that will need to be discussed are: - What generation rates will be established - What percentage of employees generated need to be provided housing. - Does the, housing need to be on-site, within the Town of Vail or within Eagle County. - Is there a bonus or a penalty for where the housing is located. - Will there be alternatives to building or acquiring employee housing units. - Does new development and re-development trigger an employee housing requirement. - Is there a requirement for all types and sizes of businesses. With Council's direction, staff is prepared to initiate the above mentioned process that would be intended to answer the questions on page 1 of this memo. Staff will then forward that information on to Council for their discussion of an Employee Generation Ordinance. PROCLAMATION NO. 2,1999 Community Service and Volunteerism Colorado Cares Day July 31, 1999 WHEREAS, there is a new spirit of cooperation among state and local government and communities to develop opportunities for volunteer service; and WHEREAS, Colorado's businesses, faith-based and service organizations provide the willingness to make long-term investments toward community service; and WHEREAS, there are thousands of businesses, faith-based and service organizations throughout Colorado ready and willing to lead the call for volunteerism; and WHEREAS, a unified effort between government and these groups can effectively identify and address vital community needs, better than government alone; and WHEREAS, the weekend of July 31, 1999 commemorates the 123rd anniversary of when Colorado joined the Union. NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Vail and members of the Vail Town Council, do hereby proclaim July 31, 1999, as: COLORADO CARES: A DAY TO GIVE BACK TO COLORADO In the Town of Vail, State of Colorado. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Town Seal this 20' Day of July, 1999. Robert E. Ford, Mayor Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk MEMORANDUM To: Vail Town Council From: Community Development Department Date: July 20, 1999 Re: Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail Redevelopment Proposal (Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999) Section I BACKGROUND On October. 19, 1998, the applicant and their representatives met with Town Staff for a pre-application conference. The purpose of the pre-application meeting was to inform the staff of the applicant's intent to submit plans for a major amendment to Special Development District #7 and a conditional use permit to allow interval ownership in the Public Accommodation Zone District and to review the submittal requirements for the project. On January 12, 1999, the applicant appeared before the Vail Town Council and the Planning & Environmental Commission for a joint worksession to discuss conceptual redevelopment plans and to express their intent to submit plans for formal review to the Town of Vail Community Development Department. On January 25, 1999, the applicant submitted completed development applications to the Town of Vail Community Development for the proposal to redevelopment the Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and for the construction of the Gore Creek Club. On February 22, 1999, the applicant appeared before the Planning & Environmental Commission for a final review of the proposed plans for the redevelopment of Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and for the construction of the Gore Creek Club. Following the public hearing the request for final review was tabled until March 8, 1999. On March 8, 1999, the Planning & Environmental Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit to allow for the operation of the Gore Creek Club and a recommendation of approval of the major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 to the Vail Town Council. The Commission's approval and recommendation included thirteen conditions. On March 17, 1999, the applicant appeared before the Town of Vail Design Review Board for a conceptual review of the redevelopment and new construction proposal. On April 7, 1999, Town of Vail Design Review Board voted unanimously to table a final review request until April 21, 1999. On April 13, 1999, the applicant appeared before the Vail Town Council for a worksession to discuss the proposal in anticipation of an ordinance to amend Special Development District No. 7. On April 21, 1999, the applicant again appeared before the Town of Vail Design Review Board for a conceptual review of the redevelopment and new construction proposal. On May 5, 1999, the applicant again appeared before the Town of Vail Design Review Board fora conceptual review of the redevelopment and new construction proposal. 1 On May 19, 1999, the Town of Vail Design Review Board drafted a recommendation of approval of the redevelopment and new construction proposal to be forwarded to the Vail Town Council for consideration. The Board's recommendation of approval included six conditions. On June 8, 1999, the Vail Town Council held a site visit and a worksession to discuss the applicant's proposal., The site visit included a walking tour of the development site and the Vail Spa property. On June 22, 1999, the Vail Town Council held a worksession to discuss the draft of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1995, Special Development District No. 7. On July 6, 1999, the Vail Town Council held a worksession to discuss Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, an . ordinance repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1995, Special Development District No. 7 in anticipation of first reading of the ordinance at the evening meeting. On July 6, 1999, the Vail Town Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, at an evening public hearing meeting. The Council voted (6-1) (Foley) to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999 on first reading. Second reading of the ordinance was scheduled for the evening of July 20, 1999. Where applicable, all meetings have been conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Zoning Regulations. Section H PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant has provided a written description of the proposed redevelopment of Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and the construction of the Gore Creek Club. The following is a summary of the proposal prepared by staff. The purpose of the staff summary is to supplement the applicant's information contained in the Town file. As stated in Section I of this memorandum, the applicant, HMC Acquisition Properties, Inc. submitted completed applications for the redevelopment of Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and for the new construction of the Gore Creek Club. To facilitate the redevelopment and new construction, the applicant has submitted an application for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Vail, an application for a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16 of the Zoning Regulations and an application for Design Review pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Zoning Regulations. Copies of the applications are contained in the Town files. The redevelopment and remodel of the existing Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail is intended to complement the interior renovations recently completed in the hotel. The applicant is proposing to "re-skin" the exterior of the hotel, convert "Windows" restaurant and five accommodation units to three condominiums (approximately 7,700 sq.ft.) and convert approximately 3,000 sq.ft. of existing, ski storage/retail to six new Type III Employee Housing Units. The deviations sought as a result of the major amendment request are an encroachment of eight feet into the required front setback and three feet into the required west-side yard setback. The proposed remodel is intended to bring the existing hotel building and the new Gore Creek Club into compliance with the Architectural Design Guidelines prescribed in Chapter 8 of the recently adopted Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and increase the overall quality of the hotel and development site. The applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16 of the Zoning Regulations to allow for 63 interval ownership, units in the Gore Creek Club. The new club will be constructed-in Phase III of the Marriott development area atop the existing parking structure. The club will be comprised of 63 lodging-type of units totaling approximately 73,000 square feet of GRFA. As an interval ownership club, the 63 units will be sold in 1/201h intervals. A 1/20th interval guarantees each owner approximately 17 days per year in the Vail Valley. The applicant anticipates offering owners the opportunity to exchange their club unit within the international exchange market. 2 Other components of the new club include a full-time front desk for registration and reservations, an owner's lounge, a health club & spa facility, on-site laundry services, a 61 parking space expansion to the existing parking structure and three new loading/delivery berths. The 61 new spaces are intended to offset the increase in parking demand created by the construction of the new club. Approximately 2,500 square feet of retail space will be constructed on the north side of the club adjacent to West Lionshead Circle. In addition to the improvements to the existing hotel and.the construction of the new club, the applicant is also proposing site improvements to the property. Proposed site improvements include the removal of an existing landscape berm on the south side of the property to provide easy access to Gore Creek and the bike path, new landscaping on the south side of the hotel, a redesign of the existing loading and delivery area and the implementation of the recommended streetscape improvements along the south side of West Lionshead Circle. The applicant's proposal is further described in the proposed development plan submitted by the applicant, as identified in Section 4 of pending Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999. According to the Town of Vail Municipal Code, it shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that any deviation from the development standards of the underlying zoning provide public benefits that outweigh the adverse effect of said deviation. The applicant and staff have identified ten public benefits the community will realize as a result of the redevelopment of Special Development District.No. 7 development site. The public benefits identified include: 1. An increase in the annual hotel occupancy rate through the redevelopment of an older, existing hotel. 2. A significant increase in the Town's supply of short-term, overnight accommodations to serve our guests and visitors. 3. The creation of commercial/retail space along West Lionshead Circle as recommended in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. 4. The implementation of the Town of Vail Sreetscape Master Plan along West Lionshead Circle. 5. The redevelopment of a world-class "anchor" hotel providing a high-level of guest service. 6. The implementation of the objectives stated in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. 7. The construction of employee housing to off-set the demand resulting from the redevelopment of the hotel project. 8. A sizeable addition to the Town's sales tax revenue. 9. The partial elimination of an existing on-street loading and delivery area. 10. A "jump start" to the redevelopment of Lionshead in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, as noted in Section V of this memorandum. Zonine Analysis Legal Description: Lots 4 & 7, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Subdivision 3`d Filing and Lots C & D, Marcus Subdivision Zoning: Lionshead Mixed-Use 1 Zone District Development Site Size: 3.5 acres/152,666 square feet 3 Development Underlying Zoning. 1999 Major SDD Standard Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Amendment Proposal GRFA: up to 250% or 555,682 sq.ft. 94% or 209,892 sq.R. Dwelling Units per Acre: 35 du/acre 10.64 du/acre Site Coverage: 70% or 155,591 sq.ft. 58% or 128,424 sq.ft. Setbacks: Front: 10 ft. 2 ft.* Sides: 10 ft. 7 ft (west)* N/C (east) Rear: 10 ft. 10 ft. Creek: 50 ft. from centerline 117 ft. from centerline Height: Maximum: 82.5 ft. 82.5 ft. Average: 71 ft. 65.8 ft. Landmark Element: Subject to DRB 125 ft. Parking: per T.O.V. Code 355 spaces Landscaping: 20% or 30,533 sq.ft. 46% or 69,724 sq.ft. Loading/Delivery: Marriott: per T.O.V. Code 5 berths Gore Creek Club: per T.O.V. Code 3 berths Uses: per T.O.V. Code Accommodation Units Dwelling Units Employee Housing Units Fractional Fee Units Retail/Commercial Accessory Uses * Indicates deviations from underlying zoning Section III FINDINGS Staff determined, following the required pre-meeting application conference, that the applicant's request was a major amendment to a special development district that would also require the issuance of a conditional use permit. This determination was made in accordance with definitions stated in Section 12-9A-2 and the conditional uses allowed under Section 12-611-3 of the Zoning Regulations. At the pre-application conference the applicant discussed the goals of the proposed major amendment, the relationship of the proposal to the applicable elements of the Town's Master Plan, and the review procedure that would need to be followed for the major amendment application with the Community Development Department staff. Additionally, staff reviewed the submittal requirements as prescribed in Section 12-9A-5 of the Zoning Regulations with the applicant. In discussing the application, staff informed the applicant that subsection 12-9A- 5A(13), Environmental Impact Report (EIR), would be waived, as permitted by Section 12-12-3 of the Zoning Regulations. This EIR requirement was waived administratively by staff as it was determined that the proposal was an alteration, repair and maintenance of existing structures and site improvements. Further, staff informed the 4 applicant that the site plan and landscape plan would meet the intent of the required open space and recreation plan, as staff found that additional plans would be redundant. On March 8, 1999, the Planning & Environmental Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit request and to recommend approval of the major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 to the Vail Town Council, with conditions. In making their decision, the Commission reviewed the conditional use permit request in accordance with the provisions prescribed in Chapter 16 of the Zoning Regulations, and based upon the submittal materials, statements contained in the application, staff reports, and the testimony heard during the public hearing, found; `What the construction and operation of the 66 interval ownership units in the Gore Creek Club adheres to the purpose statements of the High Density Multi family Zone District and of a conditional use permit as stated in the Town of Vail Municipal Code, Additionally, the construction and operation of the Gore Creek Club will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, nor will it be materially injurious to the to the properties or improvements in the vicinity of the Club. In making their decision on the matter of the major amendment to Special Development District No: 7, the Commission reviewed the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Zoning Regulations. Upon review of the proposal relative to the nine criteria, the submittal materials, statements contained in the application, staff reports, and testimony heard at the public hearings, the Commission found; "That the proposed major amendment to Special Development District #7, Marriott, complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Additionally, the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commission that any adverse effects of the requested deviation from the development standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided. " The Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board have utilized numerous Town planning documents in the review of the requested redevelopment and new construction applications. Upon review of these documents, the Commission and the Board have found that the applicant's proposal, complies with goals, objectives and recommendations adopted by the Town of Vail. Greater detail on the Commission's and Board's review of these documents can be found in Section V of this memorandum. On July 6, 1999, the Vail Town Council approved Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, on first reading. Upon review of the ordinance, the submittal materials, the recommendations of the Planning & Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board, statements contained in the application, staff reports, and testimony heard at the public hearing, the Council found; "That all the procedures as set forth in Chapter 9A of the Zoning Regulations have been fully satisfied and that the major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Zoning Regulations. Additionally, the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Vail Town Council that any adverse effects of the requested deviations from the development standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided by the District. Special Development District No. 7 is established to assure comprehensive development and use of an area in a manner that will be harmonious with the general character of the Town of Vail, Colorado; that will provide adequate open space and recreational amenities; that will enhance the short-term overnight accommodation units oj' the Town; that will promote the development objectives of the Town; that will provide deed- restricted housingfor 10 employees; that will improve the streetscape alongportions of West Lionshead Circle; and that significantly enhance the appearance of the existing hotel. The development is regarded as complimentary to the Town by the Vail Town Council, the Planning & Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board, and there are significant aspects of the 5 Special Development District which cannot be satisfied through the imposition of a standard zoning district. " Section IV PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS The development review process for the consideration of the redevelopment of Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and the new construction of the Gore Creek Club has been completed in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Vail Town Code. This includes the review and consideration of the Community Development Department, the Design Review Board, the Planning & Environmental Commission, and the Vail Town Council. Subsection 12-9A-10B of the Zoning Regulations outlines the amendment procedures for a major amendment to an existing special development district. Pursuant to subsection 12-9A-IOB; "Requests for major amendments to an approved special development district shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 12-9A-4 of this Article(Zoning Regulations). Owners of all property requesting the amendment, or their agents or authorized representatives, shall sign the application. Notification of the proposed amendment shall be made to owners of all property adjacent to the property requesting the proposed amendment, owners of all property within the special development district, and owners of all property within the special development district that may be affected by the proposed amendment (as determined by the Department of Community Development). Notification procedures shall be as outlined in subsection 12-3-6C of this title." As documented in Section I of this memorandum, the required pre-application and public hearing process was completed. The report and findings of the Planning & Environmental Commission were forwarded to the Town Council. The Design Review Board also has forwarded a recommendation for the Town Council's consideration. On April 13, 1999, in accordance with the provisions outlined in subsection 12-3-713-6, the Vail Town Council began the review process of the requested applications. The Town Council review process is still in progress. As contained in the Town of Vail files for these applications, the required notification was sent to the adjacent property owners in accordance with subsection 12-3-6C. Notification of the Planning & Environmental Commission public hearings were sent to adjacent properties owners and published in a local paper of record on February 5, 1999 and February 19, 1999. Notification of the five meetings with the Design Review Board was published in a local paper of record on March 12, April 2, April 16, April 30, and May 14, 1999, respectively. Notification of the worksession and evening public hearings with the Vail Town Council was also published in accordance with the requirements of the Vail Town Code. _ Section V COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS The Planning & Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board and the Town staff relied upon the adopted Town planning documents throughout the review of the applicant's proposal. The relevant documents relied upon include, the Zoning Regulations, the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan, the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and the Vail Land Use Plan. These documents provide goals, objectives and recommendations for consideration when reviewing a development plan proposal. Compliance with the Zoning Regulations is addressed in Sections II, III, & IV of this memorandum. Compliance with the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan, the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and the Vail Land Use Plan are outlined below. Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan The Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan does not specifically address the street frontage adjacent to the proposed development site. However, the guidelines for sidewalk improvements, paving, lighting and public art were used as 6 a basis for determining streetscape improvements. In the case of the proposed development, the applicant has f proposed to construct a heated, concrete sidewalk with landscape features incorporated and new street lighting from the easternmost property line to the westernmost property line of the development site. Additional sidewalk has been proposed, off of the applicant's site, to the existing sidewalk along the south-side of the South Frontage Road. This portion of sidewalk will not be heated. Further, pursuant to condition #8 in Section 6 of Ordinance No. 10 Series of 1999, the applicant is required to incorporate public art into the design of the streetscape along West Lionshead Circle. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan The applicant's development site is within the area governed by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted by the Vail Town Council in December of 1998. The purpose of the plan is to encourage redevelopment and new development initiatives within the Lionshead area. The plan outlines the goals and objectives for the enhancement of Lionshead and proposes recommendations, incentives and requirements for redevelopment and new development. Chapter Four of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan identifies issues and provides recommendations that need to be considered in all planning and policy decisions as Lionshead redevelops. The applicant's property is located in what is identified in the plan as the "Resort Lodging Hub". This area is located just west of the Lionshead Commercial Core and is comprised of mostly high-density residential development. All future plans and proposals should work to reinforce the residential character of the area. New development should aim for quieter pedestrian streets, well-defined pedestrian connections and more intensive landscaping and higher quality streetscape development. The plan suggests that new development is constructed on a north-south orientation to improve physical, visual and sun access to the buildings and the streets below. The plan proposes improvements to the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. Currently, this intersection handles heavy loads of traffic for lodging and service deliveries. The plan suggests the elimination of on-street loading and delivery and an improved pedestrian area at the intersection. To this end, the plan recommends that loading and delivery areas are deep enough into the building or property to prevent delivery trucks from blocking vehicle or pedestrian traffic. The -plan further recommends that these areas are landscaped and/or screened to improve the aesthetic quality of the streetscape. In no case, however, shall a property utilize the public roadway or pedestrian area to stage service and delivery vehicles. Chapter Four of the plan provides Master Plan Recommendations for the overall Lionshead Study Area. In Chapter Four, the plan encourages the creation of landmark features in Lionshead. A landmark feature is a significant architectural element that all visitors to Lionshead can identify and remember. Landmarks signify important points of entry, critical intersections in the pedestrian network, as well as destinations and visual reference points. Appropriate locations for landmark features are the east pedestrian portal, the central retail mall area and the west pedestrian portal in the vicinity of the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The development site is immediately adjacent to West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. In accordance with the plan, special "landmark" building elements, such as chimneys, towers, or other unique architectural forms, may exceed the Absolute Building Height, subject to approval by the Design Review Board. This provision is intended to provide for architectural creativity and quality of building form. However, it shall not be used to circumvent the intent of the building height limitations. In addition to encouraging the creation of "landmarks", Chapter Four of the plan also addresses public views. On May 20, 1997, recognizing the importance of visual connections, the Vail Town Council approved the use of the existing Town of Vail view corridor ordinance to designate the first protected view corridors in Lionshead. In order to qualify for protection under the Town's ordinance, a public view corridor must meet the following criteria: a. Is the view critical to the identity, civic pride, and sense of place of Lionshead? A nice view is not sufficient. 7 b. Is the view seen from a widely used, publicly accessible viewpoint? Views from private property cannot be recognized or protected by this ordinance. . C. Is the view threatened? Is there a possibility that development on nearby property would block the view? The proposed development site is not located within an adopted view corridor, nor does it meet the three criteria described above to be designated as a public view corridor. Chapter Five of the plan provides detailed recommendations based upon the examination of individual parcels of land in the Lionshead area. The intent of the examination is to identify important objectives for redevelopment of specific parcels in Lionshead. The recommendations for the Marriott property are listed below: 5.13.1 The Marriott With approximately 320 rooms, the Marriott is the only supply of hot beds in Lionshead. The single largest structure in Lionshead, it is also very visible, especially from the west. It is consequently a high priority renovation project, and all reasonable measures should be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage and facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues regarding this property are as follows: 5.13.2 Redevelopment or Development of the Parking Structure The best opportunity for new development on the Marriott property is the existing parking structure (figure 5-17). If this site is developed, attention should be given to the relationship between the development, Gore Creek, the Gore Creek recreation path, and the west day lot. Vertical development should step back from the recreation path, and there should be a clear separation (most likely a landscape buffer) between the public space of the recreation path and the private space of the residential units. 5.13.3 Infill Opportunities There are several tennis courts on the south side of the Marriott. This area presents an opportunity for low-rise ill development that eases the visual and physical transition from the existing structure to the Gore Creek recreation path. 5.13.4 Opportunities for Facade Renovation Exterior renovation of the Marriott is a community priority, but the size and dimensions of the structure present a challenge, and it is unlikely that the architectural design guidelines (see Chapter 8) can be fully met. However, this should not discourage exterior renovation, and the Town of Vail Design Review Board should insure that the intent of the guidelines is met. (This is a basic premise of the architectural design guidelines, relevant to all existing buildings in Lionshead). 5.13.5 West Lionshead Circle in Front of the Marriott Any future development or redevelopment of the Marriott property should include a continuous secondary pedestrian walk on the south side of West Lionshead Circle. A pavement snowmelt system is strongly recommended because of icing problems on the walkway in winter. Chapter Eight of the plan prescribes the architectural design guidelines for redevelopment and new development in Lionshead. The intent of the guidelines is to direct the growth of the community through distinct levels of perception, from views of the neighborhood, from the mountain and highway, to perceptions within its pedestrian streets, to the detail level of artistry and ornamentation on the structures 8 themselves. The Town of Vail Design Review Board has reviewed the plan for compliance with Chapter Eight of the plan and forwarded a recommendation to the Vail Town Council. A copy of the Architectural Guidelines and the Board's recommendation to the Town Council is contained in the Town's files. Vail Land Use Plan The goals contained in the Vail Land Use Plan are to be used as the Town's policy guidelines during the review process for a major amendment to an existing special development district. Staff has reviewed the Vail Land Use Plan and believes the following policies are relevant to the review of this proposal: 1. General Growth/Development 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water, and other natural resources should be protected as the Town grows. 1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgrade whenever possible. 1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing developed areas (infill). 3. Commercial 3.1 The hotel should be preserved and use more efficiently. 3.2 The Village and Lionshead are the best locations for hotels to serve the future needs of the destination skier. 3.3 Hotels are important to the continued success of the Town of Vail, therefore, conversion to condominiums should be discouraged. 3.4 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing character of each area is preserved through the implementation of the Town's plans. 4. Village Core/Lionshead 4.1 Future commercial development should continue to occur primarily in existing commercial areas. Future commercial development in the Core areas needs to be carefully controlled to facilitate access and delivery. 4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptable so long as the existing character of each area is preserved through the implementation of the Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village Master Plan. 5. Residential 5.1 Quality timeshare units should be accommodated to help keep occupancy rates up. 5.2 Affordable employee housing should be made available through private efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate restrictions. 9 The Vail Land Use Plan projects a need for additional lodging units in the Town of Vail. While the statistical information used to project need is most likely, outdated, there continues to be a need for additional lodging units in the Town of Vail. The Plan projected a need for a total of 395 additional lodging units by the year 2000. The Plan further suggests that increased density for commercial, residential and lodging uses in the Village/Lionshead Core areas would be acceptable so long as the existing character of each area is being preserved. Section VI STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the Vail Town Council approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1999, on second reading. Staff's recommendation for approval is based upon the review and analysis of the applicant's proposals in accordance with the Vail. Town Code. Furthermore, staff finds, that pursuant to the review and consideration of the submittal materials, the statements contained in the applications, the applicable Town planning documents, staff's analysis of the proposed plans, and testimony heard at the public hearings, the proposal to redevelopment Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and the new construction of the Gore Creek Club complies with the Town's development objectives. 10 ORDINANCE NO. 17 SERIES OF 1999 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF FEE TITLE OF THE RED SANDSTONE CREEK LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON OWNED BY THE TOWN OF VAIL AND FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A parcel of land within the NE'/4 SE % Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 81. West _ of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly line of said NE'/4 SE'/4 Section 1, said point also being the Northwesterly corner of Block D, Lion's Ridge Subdivision, according to the map thereof recorded in Book 215 at Page 648 in the office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder; thence, departing said Southerly line, N22'33100" W 84.13 feet; thence N49 ° 45'28" E 55.05 feet; thence 53.85 feet along the arch of a curve to the right, having a radius of 200.00 feet, a central angle of 15'25'31" and a chord that bears N57 ° 28'16" E 53.69 feet; thence 41.90 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 27.00 feet, a central angle of 88'54'26", and a chord that bears S70'21'44" E 37.82 feet., thence S25 ° 54'31"E 137.47 feet to the said Southerly line of the NE'/4 SE'/4 Section 1, said line also being the northerly line of said Block D; thence, along said line S87 ° 48'35" W 150.82 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.3964 acres, more or less. The bearings of the above described parcel are based on a bearing of N87'48'35" E on the Southerly line of the NE '/4 SE % Section 1, T5S, R81 W, per the plat of Lion's Ridge Subdivision. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail and the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement dated May 29, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Red Sandstone Creek condominium project has been essentially completed and is awaiting final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO that: 1. The Town Council hereby approves the sale of the real property and improvements thereon, with appropriate deed restrictions to ensure affordable housing for employees in perpetuity, to the Red Sandstone Creek association and individual purchasers. 2. The Town of Vail property to be conveyed is described as follows: A parcel of land within the NE'/4 SE'/4 Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly fine of said NE '/4 SE '/4 Section 1, said point also being the Northwesterly corner of Block D, Lion's Ridge Subdivision, according to the map thereof recorded in Book 215 at Page 648 in the office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder; thence, departing said Southerly line, N22'33'00" W 84.13 feet; thence N49 ° 45'28" E 55.05 feet; thence 53.85 feet along the arch of a curve to the right, having a radius of 200.00 feet, a central angle of 15 '25'3 1 " and a chord that bears N57 ° 28'16" E 53.69 feet; thence 41.90 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 27.00 feet, a central angle of 88 ° 54'26", and a chord that bears S70'21'44" E 37.82 feet, thence S25'54'3 F'E 137.47 feet to the said Southerly line of the NE'/4 SE'/4 Section 1, said line also being the northerly line of said Block D; thence, along said line S87'48'35" W 150.82 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.3964 acres, more or less. The bearings of the above described parcel are based on a bearing of N87'48'35" E on the Southerly line of the NE'/4 SE'/4 Section 1, T5 S, R81 W, per the plat of Lion's Ridge Subdivision. 3. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute such instruments of conveyance. as are appropriate to convey fee title from the Town of Vail to the Red Sandstone Creek association and the unit purchasers as appropriate pursuant to the condominium map. 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless. of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 5. - The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 6. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 7. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of July, 1999, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 20th day of July, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 20th day of July, 1999. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk C:\orinance99.17 ORDINANCE NO. 10 Series of 1999 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 1995, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 7, THE MARRIOTT'S MOUNTAIN RESORT AT VAIL, AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12-9A-10 OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOR THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODEL OF THE EXISTING HOTEL AND. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GORE CREEK CLUB, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations permits major amendments to previously approved development plans for Special Development Districts; and WHEREAS, HMC Acquisition Properties, Inc., as owner of the property, has submitted an application for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 7, Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail; and WHEREAS, the proposed major amendment to the Special Development District is in the best interest of the town as it meets the Town's development objectives as identified in the Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan and Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Zoning Regulations, the Planning & Environmental Commission held .a public hearing on the major amendment application and has submitted its recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council; and WHEREAS, this application complies with the underlying zoning of Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District and the Special Development District as being pursued prior to the adoption of that District; and WHEREAS, all notices as required by the Town of Vail Municipal Code have been sent to the appropriate parties; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to amend the Development Plan for Special Development District No. 7, Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: SECTION 1 The Vail Town Council finds that all the procedures as set forth in Chapter 9A of the Zoning Regulations have been fully satisfied and that the major amendment to Special Development District No. 7 complies with the nine criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Zoning Regulations. Additionally, the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Vail Town Council that any adverse effects of the requested deviations from the development standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided by the District. SECTION 2. Special Development District No. 7 is established to assure comprehensive development and use of an area in a manner that will be harmonious with the general character of the Town of Vail, Colorado; that will provide adequate open space and recreational amenities; that will enhance the short-term overnight accommodation units of the Town; that will promote the development objectives of the Town; that will provide deed-restricted housing for 10 employees; that will improve the streetscape along portions of West Lionshead Circle; and that significantly enhance the appearance of the existing hotel. The development is regarded as complementary to the Town by the Vail Town Council, the Planning & Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board, and there are significant aspects of the Special Development District which cannot be satisfied through the imposition of a standard zoning district. SECTION 3. Special Development District No. 7 is established for development on a certain parcel of land comprising approximately 5.17 acres in the Vail Lionshead area of the Town of Vail, legally described as Lots 4,7,C & D, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Third Filing. Said 5.17 acres may be commonly referred to as "Special Development District No.7." The underlying zoning on the property is Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District. Upon approval of this ordinance all subsequent development on the property shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning. All previous approvals are hereby voided. SECTION 4. Approval of the Development Plan The Approved Development Plan for the Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail shall be incorporated by reference, and made a part of Special Development District No. 7 and constitutes a general plan for development within the established District. The Plan shall be regulated, reviewed and amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Zoning Regulations. The contents of the Approved Development Plan is comprised of those plans and documents submitted by.Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz Architects and their agents, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following documents: 1. Proposed Site Plan, Sheet A1.1, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 2. Proposed Landscape Improvements Plan, Sheet L-1, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 3. Building Elevations, Sheet A1.2, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 4. Building Elevations, Sheet A1.3, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 5. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.1, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. - 6. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.2, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 1999. 7. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.3, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 8. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.4, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 9. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.5, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 10. Building Elevations, Sheet A3.6, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 11. Parking Level Zero, Sheet A2.0, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 12. Parking Level One/Unit Level One, Sheet A2.1, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 13. Parking Level Two/Unit Level Two, Sheet A2.2, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 14. Parking Level Three/Unit Level Three, Sheet A2.3, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 15. Unit Level Four, Sheet A2.4, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 16. Unit Level Five, Sheet A2.5, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 17. Unit Level Six, Sheet A2.6, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 18. Unit Level Seven, Sheet A2.7, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 19. Unit Level Eight, Sheet A2.8, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 20. Roof Plan, Sheet A2.9, Gwathmey, Pratt & Schultz, dated July 6, 1999. 21. Schematic Off-site Improvements Plan, dated July 6, 1999. 22. Gore Creek Streambank Improvement Plan, dated July 6, 1999. 23. Roof-top Mechanical Plan, dated July 6, 1999. SECTION 5. In addition to the Approved Development Plan described in Section 4 above, the following development standards have been submitted to the Planning & Environmental Commission for its consideration and recommendation and are hereby approved by the Vail Town Council. These development standards are incorporated in the Approved Development Plan to protect the integrity of the development of Special Development District No.7 and the surrounding environs. The following are the development standards for Special Development District No.7: A. Lot Area - The lot area consists of approximately 225,205 sq.ft./5.17 acres. B. Setbacks - The setbacks for the Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail and the Gore Creek Club shall be as indicated on the Approved Development Plan. C. Landscaping All landscaping and landscape areas shall be as indicated on the Approved Development Plan. D. Building Height - The height of the buildings shall be as indicated on the Approved Development Plan and shall comply with the underlying zoning. E. Parking and Loading - The Town of Vail Zoning Regulations prescribe the parking and loading requirements for development. A minimum of 355 parking spaces shall be provided. Two-hundred, ninety-four (294) shall be provided for the Marriott's Mountain Resort at. Vail and sixty-one (61) shall be provided for the Gore Creek Club, and in accordance with the Approved Development Plan. The required number of loading berths shall be five and in accordance with the Approved Development Plan. F. Uses - Shall be those permitted, conditional and accessory uses identified in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District. SECTION 6. The Developer, HMC Acquisition Properties, Inc., as owner of the property and applicant of this request, agrees with the following conditions which are made part of the Town's approval: 1. That the applicant submit the following plans to the Department of Community Development, for review and approval, as a part of the building permit application for the hotel: a. An Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan; b. A Construction Staging and Phasing Plan; C. A Stormwater Management Plan; and d. A Traffic Control Plan. 2. That the applicant provide six Type III Employee Housing Units (EHU) with no less than 10 pillows, which complies with the Town of Vail Employee Housing requirements (Chapter 12-13), for a minimum of 10 "employees, and that said deed-restricted housing be made available for occupancy, and the deed restrictions recorded with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder, prior to requesting a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Gore Creek Club. 3. That the applicant and/or its successors execute a master lease agreement with r ' an owner of property in the Vail Valley to provide employee housing for a minimum of 8 employees, as defined by the Vail Town Code. The duration of the master lease requirement shall be for a period of time not less than 8 years. Multiple master lease agreements are acceptable. The master lease agreement requirement for employee housing shall expire 8 years following the date of the issuance of a building permit. The applicant shall be required to submit a signed affidavit to the Town of Vail Community Development Department on the 11, of February of each year for the term of the agreement confirming compliance herewith. The affidavit shall provide written notice to the Town of Vail of the location of the master leased employee housing units and the terms of the lease agreement. The master lease agreement shall be executed and a copy shall be provided to the Town of Vail prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. The applicant shall provide a performance bond to the Town of Vail with the Town of Vail as the beneficiary in the amount of $200,000 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. 5. That the applicant submit a complete set of civil engineered drawings of all the off-site improvements, including improvements to West Lionshead Circle, the sidewalk from the common property line with Antler's to the South Frontage Road, for the required on-site and off-site storm water drainage and management system, for the pedestrian connection to the streamwalk, for review and approval, prior to application for a building permit. 6. That the applicant submit to the Community Development Department an approval letter from the owner of Lot A to the-west of the Gore Creek Club development site granting permission to regrade portions of Lot A as depicted on the proposed plans. 7. That the applicant construct a new sidewalk along the south side of West Lionshead Circle and that the sidewalk be snowmelted only contiguous to the applicant's property. 8. That the applicant amend the proposed landscape plan and provide increased amount of landscaping, using AIPP opportunities to-integrate functional art pieces, at the front entrance to the Gore Creek Club and the retail shops and that it be approved by the DRB. 9. That the applicant submit a proposed streambank improvement plan to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to application for a building permit. SECTION 7 Amendments to the Approved Development Plan which do not change its substance may be approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission at a regularly scheduled public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Regulations. Amendments which change the substance of the Approved Development Plan shall be required to be approved by.the.Town ; Council. The Community Development Department shall determine what constitutes a change in the substance of the Approved Development Plan, in accordance with the Town Code of the Town of Vail. SECTION 8 The developer must begin construction of the Special Development District within three (3) years from the effective date of this ordinance, and continue diligently toward completion of the project. If the developer does not begin and diligently work towards the completion of the Special Development District, or at any stage of the development of the Special Development District, this Special Development District shall become void and all development shall be regulated by the provisions of the underlying zone district of LMU1. SECTION 9 If any part, section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid. SECTION 10 The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. SECTION 11. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED r INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of July, 1999, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 20th day of July 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Robert E. Ford, Mayor Attest: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 20th day of July, 1999. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk G\onnancew 10 7 ORDINANCE NO. 18 SERIES OF 1999 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF FEE TITLE TO 7-U BUILDING 5, VAIL EAST LODGING, ALSO KNOWN AS 4093 SPRUCE WAY #36, VAIL COLORADO 81657. _ WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, pursuant to its buy-down program, purchased the unit located . at 4093 Spruce Way #36, Vail, Colorado on March 1, 1999; and WHEREAS, the reason for purchasing the unit was to place deed restrictions upon the property and to resell it to a qualified purchaser. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO that: 1. The Town Council hereby approves the sale of the unit, with appropriate deed restrictions to ensure affordable housing for an employee in the Town. 2. This unit was sold as intended on July 12, 1999 to a qualified purchaser who currently owns no other real estate in Eagle County, shall occupy the property as his principle residence, has work, for a period of at least one year, and is presently working in Eagle County, Colorado, a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week and will continue to so work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week. At the time of conveyance from the Town of Vail to the qualified purchaser, the property became subject to a deed restriction placing a cap upon appreciation and limiting future sales to other qualified purchasers. 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 5. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 201h day of July, 1999, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 3" day of August, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 3d day of August, 1999. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk C: \ orinance99.18 ~y TOWN OF VAIL Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: July 16, 1999 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Way Finding Signage Proposals Over the past several months we have been discussing the inadequacy of signage throughout the commercial areas in the Town of Vail. Subsequent to discussions we requested proposals for an analysis of our existing way finding signage and a recommended plan for improving this signage. We received seven proposals. Following an analysis of these proposals we have short listed this to three firms and are currently evaluating the remaining three proposals. I believe we need to completely overhaul the Town's signage. This would include welcoming signs along I-70 to signage on the Frontage Road, in the structures and the in the villages. The estimated cost for a complete overhaul of the Town's signage is approximately $45,000. If you are interested in pursuing this concept you would need to appropriate money from the capital projects budget to conduct this work. As indicated, I believe this needs to be done and would recommend we move forward. Main Vail Free Right The plans and specifications are complete for the free right at the Main Vail Roundabout. The bids will be opened August 3`d and construction will begin September 71h. This project will be complete in mid-October. RECYCLEDPAPER UPCOMING MEETINGS 7/27/99 WS PEC/DRB report 8/3/99 WS Interviews for two Community Task Force members Housing Needs Assessment presentation Golden Peak Ski Tunnel appeal 8/3/99 TC Appoint two Community Task Force members 2"a read Ord No. 18, buy down unit P~fic,e (rtr ~~(.e c~ i K FP. I CIA T 1. ~ J ~~9 1n-EL2~n 1~'1 O `.'~3`h1 'V ~i . 1 O C c R/ ~ /~-a-~l-~i~ ..--,tip' 1? 1-5 CG l3 r,S ~ I X w V y- ~LZ, - h lid ,20 r t? 62 4IL TOWN 0 75 South Frontage Road [pail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 1999 Contact: Nina Timm, 479-2144 TOV Housing Coordinator 2-BEDROOM UNIT ADDED TO VAIL COMMONS RESALE INVENTORY (Vail)--Lottery applications are now available for the resale of a 2-bedroom Vail Commons unit at 2090 Zermatt Lane. The sales price for the 992 sq. ft. deed restricted unit is $118,262.63. The unit joins a 3-bedroom Vail Commons home that also has been listed for resale. Lottery applications for both units are available from the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Submissions are due at noon July 30 for the 2-bedroom. Applications for the 3- bedroom unit with a sales price of $177,696.71 are due at noon July 16. The 2-bedroom unit features 1.5 baths, two parking spaces, a washer and dryer and built-in microwave. The unit will be shown at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. July 22 and again on July 29. The lottery drawing, if needed, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Vail Town Council Chambers. To qualify for the lottery, applicants must: currently own_ no other real estate in Eagle County • use the residence as an owner-occupied primary home work in Eagle County a minimum of 30 hours per week over the course of a year and plan to continue working that same amount until the sale of the property or retirement • agree to a re-sale cap of 3 percent annual appreciation. As an affordable deed restricted unit, the sale is exempt from the town's real estate transfer tax. Since 1995, the Town of Vail housing program has facilitated ownership opportunities for 79 buyers. This includes the original Vail Commons owners, Vail Commons resales, the Red Sandstone development and the East Vail "buy-down" unit. For more information on the housing lottery or to request an application, contact Nina Timm in the Town of Vail Housing Division at 479-2144. RECYCLED PAPER s smtday July loll, 1999. The aspen Times SA yA hale of 2citoleS Aspen and Vail are both struggling to aeate (without any housing affordable housing - Vail's got the land, Aspen's got the housing By Sarah S. Chung ° Aspen Times Staff Writer ~'6'• Aspen and Vail. one Aspen city councilman never tires of saying, we've done too good a job of creating paradise,. a place where too man people are willing to a almost any price to buy a small corner - even 1 if it's a corner they only use for a couple of weeks a vm.. Aspen and Vail may have taken differ- ent routes to get to their current situations (See story on page 13-A). but both towns are now facing the same serious problem: Second homes dominate the high-priced 15ndscape and most of those who work in the towns live elsewhere - draining the communities of their vitality and creating serious labor shortages. In shoe, both versions of paradise have affordable-housing shortages severe enough to merit "crisis" classification. i' Fundamentally the keys to solving those crises can be distilled to land and community will - having a place to put affordable housing and rallying enough support to actually build it. " - ; And one won't work without the other, as Vail has poignantly learned. In Vail the problem's not in amassing " x land. as it is in many resorts where the k * x~ - price of buildable dirt seems to escalate by the hour. The [own owns plenty of land - 1.100 acres in fact. But the issue there is that not another stick of afford- able housing can be built on that land Williams Woods, part of Aspen's solution to the affordable-housing shortage. Michael Brands photo. until three separate lawsuits are resolved. "We're in desperate need for more build. affordable housing. it's the only way to The buildable land doesn't really i keep a viable, healthy community:' said amount to the 1,100 acres the town owns. Vail Mayor Rob Ford. Nearly 400 acres are locked in a corner- - "Most people understand the need for vation easement and half of what's left is _ `t _ more affordable housing, but some not really buildable terrain. But that still potential neighbors really revolted and leaves about 350 acres - and in a moun- were unwilling to see anything come up. tain resort community, owning about 350 b were unwilling to make anv small sacri- acres of buildable land is a dream come fice.... It's reaily a matter of 45 to 50 we for any public or private developer. people putting affordable housing at a According to Ford, however, the town _ cold standsti ll." doesn't have the time to hunker down Conversely. todav's Aspen commun- and wait out a protracted course of litiga- ity is lucky enough to be standing on the tion. shoulders of a 20-Year tradition of public "I think by the time the courts rule in support for housing. But as planning gets our favor it'll be too late. The fire will underway for build-out, some tough already be starting and they're in the con- questions loom.' ference room arguing." Ford said. Available land in Aspen remains at a Skier numbers were down all across premium. When government does snap the state. But in a town that has only 324 up a parcel of land. neighbors frequently price-controlled units for all of its ? y object that too much housing is being employees, the prospects of luring back shoehorned onto a small plot in an lost visitors with better service is remote. already crowded neighborhood. "A recent [Vail Associates] survey Conversely, when the city bought to showed a significant percentage of visi- spacious Burlingame Ranch for housing, tors were not satisfied with their expert- This neighborhood Is Vail Cornmons affordable housbt Michael Brands photo. objections were raised that the property ence. They didn't feel they got the value is too far out of town and inappropriate of the dollar they were spending:" Ford for a major development. noted. In short. Aspen has lots of community "We're talking about basically a 20- support, but it can be difficult to keep year-old product in a town where service that support focused and applied to a spe- levels have dropped off. 1 expect this cific piece of property. year's ski magazines to come to the same Still, from Aspen's Mayor Rachel conclusions. Vail will start to drop off as Richards vantage point, the combined a premier resort destination and 1 feel effects of growth management and the once it starts. it will drop pretty fast." housing program have, so far. kept the Approximately 60 percent of the ? crisis at bay. Vail's budget comes from sales tax. Last ; "When we bought into the concept of year tourism was down enough to create slow growth, the question of affordable a S2 million shortfall in the town budget. housing was always in the picture." They were able to cover the loss, said Richards noted. "If we didn't have a Ford. but another year like that and pub- housing program, we'd be in more of a lic services will start to drop. brushfre situation" But Vail does have growing support As evident in this May's voter for housing and that support may trans- approval of an affordable housing/day late into units getting built. care sales tax by a 73 percent margin, Right now, the town's regulations do support for housing is solid here. But no not require a commercial developer to matter how much support there is for provide affordable housing for the new affordable housing, when the land runs workers the project will generate. If out, that's that. applicants want a zone change, however: it's an entirely different story and the T ma as an atasrny town can lay the conditions on. 6 On the surface, Vail might seem better Currently under discussion are rules off . If the town waits until there's a col- that would require a commercial project lective change of heart or a favorable to provide housing for 30 percent of the court titling, the land's there, ready to Nam Hvmft an 18-A 1 38-A me Aspen runes • salmdalsmtday, Juy 1411,1999 Hoe-s'_ WAGAR ASSOCIATES ¦continuedfivin ~ 9A units at the Ullr Lodge just to the Colorado Division of Hous- The International Real Estate Network employees generated. The new keep positions filled is any indi- ing. Aspen and Eagle County had - ` rules might also create an incen- cation. the need is perhaps the two lowest rental vacancies tive program for property owners greater now than ever. rates in the state. As of Febmary to build employee housing, and Fifteen hundred units is of this year, the vacancy rate in • possibly require large-scale resi- irrefutably an impressive accom- Eagle County, was one-tenth of 1 ummeime ~Uf (J I G,~I dential developments to also pro- plishment. But it's cold comfort percent. In Aspen, it was .3 per- ~hhl•i~hfe b ~l• e n vide affordable housing. the hundred-or-more employ- cent. All me ton-d to see lt_ __e p~~mI "I do think there's a greater ee ees competing peting for a single deed- Even with roommates, about LIIES level of community acceptance, restricted unit in almost any 20 percent of Vail employees pay that more people are seeing the given housing lottery. That 1500 more than 30 percent of their need from an economic stand- number also seems irrelevant to a salary on housing. In Aspen the point and from a community new arrival faced with four pages cost of housing is from 249 r r_ standpoint," said Russell Ford, of help-wanted ads, but only a cent to 391 percent higher than in Vail's community planning direc- handful of affordable-housing a standard U.S. city, depending tor. opportunities in the classified ads on if you have roommates or are of either of Aspen's daily papers. paying a mortgage. Bragging r!" "Most people expected goods . Fifteen hundred units is a Easier to get hit and services to contribute to the golden number for Aspen politi- by lightening? higher cost of living in Aspen. - cians. That's approximately the Sometimes the housing situa- Things like gas, groceries, and number of deed-restricted units tion seems so bad the only thing restaurants are a little higher but of affordable housing in place to do is have a morbid sense of not enough to be statistically sig- right now within city limits, humor about it. Sort of reverse nificant," said Linda Venmroni, About half that stock was built bragging rights. Fourteen hun- co-executive director of the by private developers, some dred for a studio? That's nothing Northwest Colorado Council of compelled by the city's regula- Government. "It's basically just tions and some just because they Studies abound regarding the housing that's driving costs TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH CONDOMINIUM thought it was a good idea. affordable housing and employee so much higher." IN SNOWMASS. The housing program here has trends. The questions asked So what's the answer? Extra large ground floor unit with high ceilings, south facing, come under fire recently on weren't always parallel so it isn't According to Richards, there is issues of efficiency and questions possible to directly match each no easy answer but if one recog- jacuzzt tub, steam shower, and huge patio. Partially furnished about whether it's aggressive situation. nizes the breadth of the problem with excellent management company. Year around heated pool, enough. In response, public hous- But it would be safe to say and keeps building affordable outdoor hot tub, cabana and exercise room. $630,000 ing advocates often point to the that in both Aspen and Vail, housing aggressively and respon- 250 units that are approved or there's not nearly enough sibly the answer may still be a already under construction and employee housing, housing costs matter of crossing one's fingers another 500 or so on the prelimi- are often a burden, and com- and hoping for the best. nary planning horizon. And that's mutes of more than two hours "We always have to keep not including the private devel- each way are not uncommon. thinking of creative ways of opers' units that are coming up. About 35 percent of the peo- doing more. but we also want to like the 111 affordable units at ple who work in Aspen or Vail be careful how we do it because Highlands Village. actually live within the city lim- we're going to have to live with There's a lot to be proud of, its. whatever it turns out to be," say housing officials, a lot of Income surveys for both Richards said. "I think it's a mat- ground already gained here that resorts show that while employee ter of constantly looking forward, other resorts are still fighting for. salaries are generally not any while at the same time balancing "Most people in the commun- higher than national standards, community values." MAIN STREET VICTORIANS! ity know someone who lives in the cost of renting or owning And over in Vail? Short of a Commercial property in the heart of Aspen! $1,650,000. affordable housing. So the issue housing in Aspen or Vail can be collective epiphany suddenly becomes. 'This is about my com= triple what's paid elsewhere. striking about 50 town residents, munity, about my friends. about Average rent in Aspen is Ford says Vail will have to resign my doctor. about my kid's teach- 51.112, according to state figures. itself to having done the best they ` ers.' " said Mayor Richards. Vail's average renter shells out could before corning to the cur- 1y "We've lost a lot of the stigma 51.035 a month, while the town's rent litigious impasse. .1t< here.-People don't expect the average mortgage payment "Before I ran for mayor [ JK work force to come from comes'to $1,303, according to a always thought that government i' nowhere. People see Aspen as a recently completed study of didn't work with the community community first. then a resort." Eagle County's housing needs. in mind, that it generally wasn't But without knocking the sig- And even ' if you resign your- responsive enough. 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Caw and this page: "Scientist" portrayed by Autrin Willard Thanks to Mae Chin and Colorado Mountain CoUege for use of the Spring Valley Campus laboratory. - f, How Aspen and Vail took two different paths to the same desperate situation By John Colson of Aspen problems: the exodus of the Aspen Tunes Stag Writer working and middle classes, the weakening he statement seems simple, clear, of the sense of community, the shortage of intuitively obvious: Growth control workers, the overcrowded highway, the Tsaved Aspen from overdevelop- destruction of locally owned small busi- u meat, but pretty much destroyed rte com- nesses the fig goes on. And on. _ There were a lot of munity in the process. Had the government simply left the Local governments could stop develop- market alone, the law of supply and discussions about mint, but they couldn't do anything about demand would have eventually brought the law of supply and demand. So when _ things into balance. Without growth making this a.rieh they cut off the housing supply, the restrictions, the supply could have kept up mans ghetto." demaod sent ~prices sky-rocketing - and with the demand aad Yes, there would those sky-high teal estate prices (while have been more development, but prices - Bill Kane, Pitkin County l = they have made room than a few people would be more reasonable and Aspen f ti ~ ~wealmy) have led to the cmrmt liemy : - 8 owdowd m I I, ' ,t pqo planner from-1974 to 1978 ' McAspert Tone • Sanaday,4otlry,,idy, l0-11, I9R9' : eN WM awn previous ooAea. would net be the 'billionaitss ghetto" that • . it Is. fi Instead, we have ghostly neighbor- r hoods of usually empty second homes, a$ downtown filled with pricey boutiques, a . ter perpetual traffic jam and local govern- ments bloated by oversized planning, zon- ing and affordable-housing bureaucracies. Blame it all on growth control. It seems so obvious that even growth- control supporters have to swallow hard and admit that, well, they had to destroy the town in order to save it ' It's obvious. But is it true? is there any way to know what might have been, what would have happened if _ local government hadn't launched its experiment in growth control? In the lab, scientists run controlled experiments. They test a procedure on one ; . I` group of subjects r r and leave anoth- IRWIN er group untreat- ed. The untreated "control" group provides a yardstick for measuring the actual effects of the treatment: Outside the test lab, in the so-called real world, such yardsticks are rare. We can bemoan the results of what we've done, but we never get to know what real- ly would have happened if we'd done l things differently. But, in the case of Aspen and the effects of growth control, there actually is a viable comparison, a yardstick, a "con- trol" group. It's known as the Vail Valley, and it sits just over the mountains from Aspen, along a roughly 40-mile stretch of I-70 running east from Gypsum through the town of Vail itself. Created from scratch about a decade and a half after Aspen began its modern' rebirth, Vail and its companion communi- ties - Avon, Wolcott, Minturn, Edwards, s Eagle and Gypsum - share a relationship remarkably similar to those of Aspen and F its downvalley neighbors - Basalt, El ' Jebel, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. But the histories of the Aspen and Vail . k areas tell a tale of widely divergent paths ' F . - paths that seem to have led to the same place. "I think the ironic thing is, we face the 4 same problems, but with totally opposite ' - 1 ; attitudes toward land-use philosophies," - •j remarked realtor Perry Harvey, a longtime y~ - local resident and one-tune planning advi- sor to the city. The fact is that Vatl and Eagle County have followed a course much closer to the { concept that the government should, more ,J or less, keep its hands off the free market. At the same time, Aspen and Pitkin Coun- ty went in the opposite direction, imposing strict controls on developers and trying to guide development in ways that were , viewed as socially beneficial rather than merely profitable. But, in the end, both communities have r . °i'_ ended up in exactly the same place: extremely high-priced real estate, a resul- l rant loss of community vitality and social ,~*"A - - cohesion caused by an exodus of working t residents to downvalley comities, and a desperate push to build housing that the " working class can afford a K .~tZ The major difference seems to be that in the hoot of vag, development Is dense, but the; xl; rlan nub MM has great views of the sld dopes. IkNeltael Brands pho6o~_ the Vail area is much mine densely elevel- Veil's founding group of investors and this a rich man'sghe:tto." glimpse of the kind of development oped. Aspen got there a little sooner. Vail businessman bid their intentions at first by He said the county commissioners - has been avoided in the upper valley got there a lot "denser." calling themselves the Trans Montane Rod notably Joe Edwards, Dwight Shellman Downvalley, in the western corns : and Gun Club. and Michael Kinsley - openly conceded Eagle.County and in Garfield Co Nowly twNte Construction of the new ski resort start- that their efforts to control development growth controls were essentially x Aspen and Vail, two of the United ed in 1962 the resort opened the follow- would drive up land values tent until very recently and even now roe States' best-known international resorts, ing year, and by 1964 it was reported that But, he said, it was "a trade-offs" The relatively weak compared to those have been inextricably linked for decades. some $15 million had been invested in choices were seen as overdevelopment, on Pitkin County. They are twins, born of different mothers creating a new Bavarian-style resort in the the one hand, or the unavoidable rise in And in the dowavalley'region, at different times, a pair of small towns in Rockies. By 1969, according to the book, real estate prices that would drive work- has been much more explosive. 1. narrow valleys, nestled up against the "Vail," by Sandra Dallas, the investment ingclass residents out of Aspen. tial and commercial development alo slopes of great ski mountains. had soared to $50 million and Vail was They chose the latter: and, in 1975, the valley floor is now almost continuous Of course, if Vail was "born," then gaining on Aspen in terms of its stature in formed a housing authority to try to from the Colorado River to the Pitkiq Aspen was "reborn." And if Aspen owed the skiing community. counter the downvalley flight of the work- County Ime." its rebirth to Walter Paepcke's "Aspen ing class by building or otherwise creating Where once the spaces between Glee Idea," then Veil's birth perhaps focused DifFermtt paths government-subsidized housing projects. wood Springs, Carbondale and Basalt i more on the wallet than on the 'body mind it was in the late 1960s and early '70s The result is roughly 1,800 affordable- were nothing but pasture and ranchland, and spirit" that the two resorts embarked on very dif- housing units in the upper valley (either such opens spaces are now the exception Certainly, Aspen had a bit of a head ferent paths in dealing with the growth already built or on the drawing boards) rather than the rule. Subdivision after str; start -that went along with their growing inter- with plans for another thousand or so. division match tip one side of Highway 92. In the raid 1960s, Aspen was the pre- national stature and allure. (See story on page 9-A.) or the other: intetspersed with a rift mier ski area in the Colorado Rockies, a Aspen and Pitkin County are legendary _ The net result of the county's growth- of commercial development focal point for a growing industry built for their growth-control measures, which control measures has been the well-known Real estate prices there have y upon the foundation pillars of skiing, the were launched in the early 1970s and mix of good and bad: The upper Roaring relatively low - certainly when compared` arts and real estate development- included tighter subdivision regulations, Fork Valley has retained much of its his- with Aspen prices - but now. as the` Vail, however was nothing but a sheep creation of the "growth management quota toxic rural flavor, with large tracts of open available land begins to be filled up.. ranch nestled along Gore Creek when it system" and downzoning the entire county. . land punctuated here and there by luxury prices are beginning to rise sharply. _ was first investigated in 1959 by a small Aspen Skiing Co.. planner Bill Kane, homes or small development projects; and group of men hoping to cash in on the " who was planning director for Pitkin . , real estate prices have risen out' of sight, : 1M van Way growing popularity of skiing. ' . County from 1974 to 1978, said that when with the well-known results.: . Meanwhile, things along the I-70 ebt Starting with two ranches, a total of he started working for the county, " Ibete It should be noted that the lower Roar- dor have been different - at least, to k 1,000 acres purchased for about $130,M).* . were a l6t of discussions about makin irig Fodt Valley des provide a reasonable somo exteot? Sm%vdr tday, Jmy 1 -11,1999. Me Aspen Tortes 15A ~ x. - -I r .f. Downtown Vail tray be a lot less dense than It could have been - but R's still much more heavily developed than Aspen. Aspsn Times photo. 7 Although the common perception in the The results are clear to motorists driv- Roaring Fork Valley has historically been ing along I-70 through Vail and its envi- that Vail was a developer's dream, the fact roes. There. is no open space to speak of i_y is that the town of Vail instituted growth (besides golf courses) along the narrow controls as soon as it came into existence. strip of valley floor bordering Gore Creek. Dr. Tom Steinberg, who has lived in' And, if the density of "downtown" Vail Vail since it was fast founded and served was indeed slashed by 50 percent, the on the Town Council "around 18 of the 32 level of development that was still years it has been in existence," recalled allowed is staggering to the Aspen eye. - that growth control was an early concern Condo projects seem to sprout every- in Vail. where, piled ever higher. one virtually on "it was a small, cohesive community, top of the next as Aspen was," he said, and when a devel- Looking at the history of the town and oper proposed a large project at the edge its present condition, Steinberg said, "It's of town in the late 1960s, the council denser than I would like to see it. But if ; decided to buy the land for'open space you think what would have happened if rather than see it developed. we hadn't downzoned and hadn't bought "We did it with a million dollars we open space, it would have been twice as didn't have," chuckled Steinberg, now 75 dense. I'm a lot happier with Vail proper 3 but still active in town affairs. "That j was one of the best things we ever All did."^ Aware that growth would be a "I think the ironic thing is, problem, the Vail Town Council also f w did exactly the same thing the Pitkin we face the same problems, County Commissioners were doing, T Steinberg said: "We dowazoned the but With totally Opposite " entire town," cutting development rights for in-town parcels by half. attitudes toward land-use This downzoning, he said, stretched from East Vail at the base philosophies." of Vail Pass nearly to Dowd Junc- tion, where the highway to Minturn -Perry Harvey, Aspen developer branches off I-70. The Vail council also created a 1 (S T . percent real-estate-transfer tax to raise the money to buy more open t space, which was approved by the ' voters in the late 1970s, with the result than I am with what's happening with the that "we've ended up with the town own- rest of the valley. The problem is, the rest ing one-third of non-forest land in the of the county has had too weak controls, Gore Valley:" he said. and overdevelopment, as far as some of us r, He said the town also won a concession are concerned.' @ from the U.S. Congress, that all U.S. Forest Service lands at the edge of town would Spreading down valley remain forever off-limits to commercial or That "overdevelopment" includes an residential development, unless it were for, alarming percentage of the buildable such public uses as employee housing. ground from Vail's western border to Dot- But it wasn't long, he continued, before sera, just east of Glenwood Canyon. What growth pressures began mounting and once was vast straches of almost uninter- property values started skyrocketing, the rupted cattle and sheep ranchland is now same as in Aspen' dotted with isolated pocket subdivisions to Avon, at the bass of Bearer Ctask, a ntuelvs tteMlr "We had a fairly strict zoning depart- and burgeoning towns. Pmt 4 tahdetwa~r -eaatpMb - ment Vail has don's pretty good job of In some locations, ridgetop luxurywith a WaWAwL f+Alchael Brads pho6e' controlling growth," Steinberg maintained, homes look down on the valley floor shopping malls, - -the once-marked division betsaeve But, be added, -Aspen, as usual, set the Along the valley floor itself, large At Avon and Edwards, the-pace of EsgleMA Avon and Edwards. pace. You were much more forward, mote _ groupings of manufactured and modular development in recent years 6as.bete AM which began life as a speC11101i aggressive in controlling growth. People housing have popped up along the I-70 commonly referred to with such phrases as subdivision in the mid t970s, moorpo OW here shied away, because we were afraid - corridor, along with nodes of commercial `Yam t and out of control." One local about 20 years ago- and is now going afcontroversy." and highway-meoted business parks and planner noted that there it a"'blotr>g' d--'M eendtosdanA ik~Pgtr 16.A TheAwm rmm a Sam d*ssmday /414/999 i Slug ¦ conamad Lrorn previous preen ductigh a combination of growing pains.anc ar? A the beginnings of an interest in growth con- . t - trot ' According to Avon city planner George r Harrison, the town has just doubled in size to - and will soon double in population - with the annexation of the 1,100-unit Village at Avon project, a combination of about a balf-million square feet of commercial space, and a luxury residential development. At the same time, Harrison said the town L is now working on a master plan that is j intended to focus the commercial develop a ment in what serves as its downtown area, with an emphasis on pedestrian orientation He said there was an attempt once to get x e to to a'three- Eagi County agree mile plan" er ` ~ry that gave Avon veto authority over any pro. jeci close to its borders: but the county. . y wouldonly.gosa far as.togive the town an "advisory' role in development reviews: Nearby Edwards, which is in unmcopo. rated Eagle County, is perhaps the fastest- " growing spot in Eagle County, although ales planners say Edwards also is trying to impose some planning discipline on its unnily growth patterns. _ Near Dotsem, a roughly 400-unit free. t: s e > market project is being built much of it iii; the flood plain of the Colorado Rivet: 7b:•. 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X The Yellow Farmhouse Next to Alpine Banlt PO Box 6699 a Snowmaw Viuage, CO 81615 - Dedicated to - children won tauter www stet a EMAIL cory@bjac.net ~Idb'A_Jbt Igo I 11 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 1999 Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2146 Community Development Department Media Note: A black and white photo of Timm is available by calling 479-2115. TOV PROMOTES NINA TIMM TO HEAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM (Vail)--The Town of Vail has named Nina Timm to manage its affordable housing program. Timm, 29, was hired in 1998 as a part-time housing assistant for the town. She began working on a full-time basis when former housing manager Andy Knudtsen resigned to start his own business last December. Since then, Timm has immersed herself in Vail's housing program. As a result, the town has acquired and sold its first "buy-down" housing unit, construction of the 18-unit Red Sandstone project is nearing completion and ground will be broken soon on two housing developments in West Vail. Community Development Director Russell Forrest says Timm's competency and determination have provided a nearly seamless transition. "Nina knows the community well and has done an outstanding job in moving the housing program forward," he said. "We're tremendously proud of her achievements and look forward to more of the same." As housing coordinator, Timm will manage the town's affordable housing initiatives, including new development, acquisition of existing properties and development of new housing policies. She says she's looking forward to the challenge. "The learning curve has been tremendous these last few months and despite the differences of opinion in the community about our housing (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/Timm Promotion decisions, this has been a great experience for me," she said. Timm, a native of Minnesota, holds a political science degree from the University of Minnesota. She moved to Vail seven years ago intending to stay for one season. "I laughed my first winter when people said 'you come for the winters, but stay for the summers.' Now, I know they were telling the truth. Plus, after growing up in Minnesota, I never knew winters could be so sunny," she said. Timm was selected from a field of 8 other candidates from across the country. She and her husband, Dan, own a home in Avon. The Town of Vail housing program was established in 1994 when a full-time position was created to pursue the town's housing goals. Since then, the town has facilitated creation of 72 owner-occupied units, 24 rental units, plus creation of another 63 rental units by the private sector. All 159 units are deed-restricted. "It's great to know people who might otherwise have left the valley, due to housing problems, are staying because the Town of Vail has provided an opportunity for them to buy a home," she said. Since 1995, the town has facilitated ownership opportunities for 79 buyers. For more information, contact Russell Forrest at 479-2146 or Timm at 479-2144. u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY July 14, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 13 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --PEC/DRB Review During a review of the most recent PEC and DRB meetings, the Council inquired about PEC's unanimous approval of the Antlers at Vail redevelopment. The redevelopment will include construction of 24 new condominium units, 9 employee housing units, a redesigned underground parking structure and nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of new building area. Monday's PEC action represents the first project to receive final approval under the guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. During discussion yesterday, Councilmembers said they were relieved to learn that on-site parking requirements could be met through a valet parking system. Also yesterday, updates were provided on approval status of the Dobson Ice Arena locker room expansion as well as several residences. In addition, Councilmembers asked for clarification regarding an extension of a previous approval for a residential addition at the Gateway Building. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Public Accommodation Zone District Amendment Discussion The Council reviewed a proposal to amend the town's Public Accommodation Zone District which is intended to codify development standards that were approved through recent Special Development Districts. Proposed by Johannes Faessler of the Sonnenalp, the amendment would impact 17 lodge properties, mostly in the Vail Village area. The updated development standards would clarify future development potential, thereby reducing the uncertainty of 11 th hour negotiations during the Special Development District (SDD) process, according to the applicant. Although the changes wouldn't eliminate the SDD process, supporters said the proposal could reduce an applicant's reliance on SDDs as a development tool. The Planning and Environmental Commission has unanimously approved the proposal. In reviewing specifics of the amendment yesterday, Councilmembers expressed concerns about several of the proposed development standards, including an increase of the Gross Residential Floor Area from 80 percent to 150 percent of the buildable site area. Councilman Michael Arnett said he didn't want developers to consider the 150 percentage as a guarantee. Also, Councilmembers expressed concerns about waiving parking requirements in the redevelopment of properties less than one-half acre in size. In addition, the Council asked staff to review the amendments to ensure the town's goal to create more lodge rooms rather than condominium units could be achieved. During the public comment period, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners (more) RECYCLED PAPER Add 1/TOV Council Highlights/7-13-99 Association expressed his support for new hotels rooms. However, he said a uniform rezoning process is needed. He also offered concerns about the addition of commercial areas to established residential neighborhoods. Overall, he said the amendments would unfavorably change the character of the east side of Vail Village. The amendments will be presented to the Town Council for first reading consideration in September. For more information, contact George Ruther, senior planner, at 479-2145. --Parking Rates & Programs for 1999-2000 _ The Council reviewed a staff proposal to discontinue the "Park Free After 3" program and replace it with 3-hours of free parking between 6 and 9 p.m. during ski season. While there were no decisions yesterday, the recommendation received mixed reviews from Councilmembers and strong opposition from members of the audience, which was comprised mostly of business owners and managers. Councilmember Michael Jewett said he supported continuation of Park Free After 3, while Councilmembers Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford questioned the effectiveness of the program and expressed disappointment in the business community's failure to actively market the program. Due to the town's declining revenues, Mayor Ford said the town can no longer afford to absorb the cost of the free parking program. Instead, he suggested sharing the expense with the business community through a validation system or some other program. Otherwise, he said town services would have to be cut to fund the program. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the free parking pilot had cost taxpayers an estimated $300,000 per season, although several people in the audience disputed the figure, noting that sales tax collections could have been worse had the town not offered free parking. Most audience members urged the Council to retain the free parking program, noting that the last two seasons have been disappointing for everyone. Michael Cacioppo, a former councilmember, suggested Vail Resorts pay its "fair share" for the program. Dan Telleen of Karats suggested improved parking management techniques to recover lost revenues. In addition, he said the structure should be marketed as a covered parking amenity. Ron Riley, representing the Vail Village Commercial Property Owners Association, which successfully lobbied for the experiment two-plus years ago, said a commitment was made a year ago to conduct an intercept survey to monitor effectiveness of the program. But because the survey wasn't conducted, Riley said the Council--and everyone else--ends up guessing about the program's impact. Riley apologized for not following through on earlier commitments and offered up to $5,000 from the property owners association to fund a study during the 1999-2000 ski season to assess the program. Councilmember Sybill Navas suggested looking at parking rates as an overall approach, while Councilman Bob Armour expressed the need to determine if the free parking program is intended for guests, locals, employees--or a combination of the three. The Council will resume discussion on parking rates later in the summer. For more information, contact Town Manager Bob McLaurin at 479-2105. --Review Budget Calendar for Year 2000 The Council briefly reviewed a year 2000 budget review process which calls for final approval of the budget at the Oct. 5, 1999 evening meeting. For details, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116. --Information Update Russell Forrest, Community Development Director, announced that Nina Timm has been promoted to head the town's housing program, replacing Andy Knudtsen who resigned last December. (more) I it Add 21TOV Council Highlights/7-13-99 --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who serves as Council's liaison to the Vail Recreation District Board, indicated the board's interest in retaining the Park Free After 3 program for users of Dobson Arena. Foley also said a new superintendent has been named for the golf course. Sybill Navas reported on the most recent planning meeting of the Water Quality/Quantity Board of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. She also attended a planning meeting for a Sister Cities International Conference to be hosted in Denver next year. . --Other Sybill Navas asked for clarification regarding recent developments at the "Ruins" property at Cascade Village. The town is currently in an enforcement action due to the developer's failure to meet a Council deadline to begin construction on the site. Because the redevelopment approval has now lapsed, Councilmembers have asked for mitigation measures on the site to restore it to its original state. Also yesterday, Navas suggested the town increase awareness (internally and externally) of its wheelchair loan program. The wheelchairs are available at the two parking structures. And lastly, Navas, after visiting the Denver Public Library's retail shop, wondered if the town should consider something similar as a revenue generator. Michael Jewett asked about the status of construction of the free right leg at the Main Vail roundabout (bids are out now). He also asked if the Open Space Commission would be willing to meet with him and Kevin Foley soon to reconsider the open space properties it had forwarded to the Town Council. Commission member Sybill Navas said she'd be willing to review the recommendation with Jewett and Foley, although she'd be unwilling to add additional parcels to the recommendation (it takes a unanimous committee vote to forward the parcels to the Town Council). In addition, Jewett asked for clarification regarding a telephone survey that is currently underway in Vail (the Town of Vail is not involved). As a follow up to a citizen question at last week's council meeting, Kevin Foley asked why the Town of Vail had its cherry picker on Vail Mountain during the Category III protests. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town has a mutual aid agreement for emergency services responses on the mountain and that the equipment had been brought in at the request of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. Foley also routed a pledge form for an upcoming bicycle tour, the Courage Classic. Bob Armour shared positive feedback from the Triple Bypass bicycle tour participants that had come.through town, thanking the Police Department for help with traffic control. Lastly, Jim Schmidt, a part-time resident on Forest Road, suggested improvements to the town's notification system of adjacent property owners during development review applications. He suggested sending notices by registered mail rather than the current practice of regular mail. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS July 20 Work Session Employee Generation Discussion July 20 Evening Meeting First Reading, Public Accommodation Zone District Amendments Second Reading, Marriott Redevelopment Second Reading, Sale of Red Sandstone Property Proclamation, Colorado Cares # # # ,$ENT BY:EAGLE, CO 7-14-99 ; 3:36PM ; 970 328 7207 3 i.• a1 News Eagle County, Colorado AW ROMNWR July 14, 1.999 Media Contact: David Carter (970) 328-8876 For Immediate Release F,AGLE COUNTY CLOSES ON RIVERVIEW APAW17MENTS Eagle County has closed today on the 73-unit Riverview Apartments located in Eagle- Vail. County Commission Chairman Johnnette Phillips stated, "I think it's very important that Eagle County has successfully closed on the Riverview Apartments to cnsurc that the units remain in the area's affordable housing, as affordable housing is one of the County's working priorities." Due to the complexities of this project, more than five hours were needed at Ilse closing to resolve numerous demanding issues such as the bond financing and transfers of funds. Commissioner Tom Stonc added, "These Section 8 contracts are now expiring across the country, and Eaglc County is one of the first local governments to preserve such apartments by establishing a nonprofit corporation to assume ownership of them. Eagle County will now be known as a leader for its creativity in addressing what is a nationwide challenge." Commissioner James Johnson stated, "It is great to get this deal done. It took a joint effort starting with the residents who first brought the issued to the County's attention. 50013ROADWAY, P.O. BW 850 • EAGLE, CO 81631 • PHONE (970) 328,8605 % FAX (970) 326-7207 SENT 6Y:EAGLE, CO 7-14-99 ; 3:37PM 970 328 7207 2/ 3 s. The Colorado Division of Housing was a key partner in the success of this project with its generous contribution of $600,000 for renovation of the apartments." Tom E-lart, Director of the Colorado Division of Housing, commented, "I think it's an opportunity to preserve some affordable housing in Eagle County. With the current expiration of the Section 8 contacts, local and state governments need to take the necessary actions to continue to provide affordable housing opportunities for their residents." The County will seek to maintain Riverview's status under the Section 8 program which allows qualified tenants to pay rents limited to 30% of their income, and existing tenants will be able to remain at the apartments. This assistance is made possible by the U.S. Department of. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which has worked with the County through the recent ownership transition period. Joseph A. Garcia, HUD Secretary's Representative, said, "I want to commend the County for taking the initiative to preserve affordable housing units for its citizens. HUD can't be successful in achieving its mission without local governments that arc willing strategic partners in developing and preserving quality affordable housing." Commissioner Tom Stone also noted, "I think. Fred Green, the developer and former owner of these apartments, is to be commended for bis public interest and his'willingness to make this deal possible." SENT BY:EAGLE, CO 7-14-38 3:37PM ; 970 328 7207-+ 3/ 3 v The County-established nonprofit corporation will own the apartments and pay off the project's expenses from the rents generated. Taxpayers will thus not be responsible for repayment of the bond debt or the operating expenses. Management will be handled by Omni Properties, a private firm. TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 1999 Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2146 Community Development Department Media Note: A black and white photo of Timm is available by calling 479-2115. TOV PROMOTES NINA TIMM TO HEAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM (Vail)--The Town of Vail has named Nina Timm to manage its affordable housing program. Timm, 29, was hired in 1998 as a part-time housing assistant for the town. She began working on a full-time basis when former housing manager Andy Knudtsen resigned to start his own business last December. Since then, Timm has immersed herself in Vail's housing program. As a result, the town has acquired and sold its first "buy-down" housing unit, construction of the 18-unit Red Sandstone project is nearing completion and ground will be broken soon on two housing developments in West Vail. Community Development Director Russell Forrest says Timm's competency and determination have provided-a nearly seamless transition. "Nina knows the community well and has done an outstanding job in moving the housing program forward," he said. "We're tremendously proud of her achievements and look forward to more of the same." As housing coordinator, Timm will manage the town's affordable housing initiatives, including new development, acquisition of existing properties and development of new housing policies. She says she's looking forward to the challenge. "The learning curve has been tremendous these last few months and despite the differences of opinion in the community about our housing (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/Timm Promotion decisions, this has been a great experience for me," she said. Timm, a native of Minnesota, holds a political science degree from the University of Minnesota. She moved to Vail seven years ago intending to stay for one season. "I laughed my first winter when people said 'you come for the winters, but stay for the summers.' Now, I know they were telling the truth. Plus, after growing up in Minnesota, I never knew winters could be so sunny," she said. Timm was selected from a field of 8 other candidates from across the country. She and her husband, Dan, own a home in Avon. The Town of Vail housing program was established in 1994 when a full-time position was created to pursue the town's housing goals. Since then, the town has facilitated creation of 72 owner-occupied units, 24 rental units, plus creation of another 63 rental units by the private sector. All 159 units are deed-restricted. "It's great to know people who might otherwise have left the valley, due to housing problems, are staying because the Town of Vail has provided an opportunity for them to buy a home," she said. Since 1995, the town has facilitated ownership opportunities for 79 buyers. For more information, contact Russell Forrest at 479-2146 or Timm at 479-2144. u ~y TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 1999 Contact: Nina Timm, 479-2144 TOV Housing Coordinator 2-BEDROOM UNIT ADDED TO VAIL COMMONS RESALE INVENTORY (Vail)--Lottery applications are now available for the resale of a 2-bedroom Vail Commons unit at 2090 Zermatt Lane. The sales price for the 992 sq. ft. deed restricted unit is $118,262.63. The unit joins a 3-bedroom Vail Commons home that also has been listed for resale. Lottery applications for both units are available from the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Submissions are due at noon July 30 for the 2-bedroom. Applications for the 3- bedroom unit with a sales price of $177,696.71 are due at noon July 16. The 2-bedroom unit features 1.5 baths, two parking spaces, a washer and dryer and built-in microwave. The unit will be shown at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. July 22 and again on July 29. The lottery drawing, if needed, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Vail Town Council Chambers. To qualify for the lottery, applicants must: • currently own no other real estate in Eagle County • use the residence as an owner-occupied primary home • work in Eagle County a minimum of 30 hours per week over the course of a year and plan to continue working that same amount until the sale of the property or retirement • agree to a re-sale cap of 3 percent annual appreciation. As an affordable deed restricted unit, the sale is exempt from the town's real estate transfer tax. Since 1995, the Town of Vail housing program has facilitated ownership opportunities for 79 buyers. This includes the original Vail Commons owners, Vail Commons resales, the Red Sandstone development and the East Vail "buy-down" unit. For more information on the housing lottery or to request an application, contact Nina Timm in the Town of Vail Housing Division at 479-2144. Low RECYCLED PAPER ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY July 14, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 13 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --PEC/DRB Review During a review of the most recent PEC and DRB meetings, the Council inquired about PEC's unanimous approval of the Antlers at Vail redevelopment. The redevelopment will include construction of 24 new condominium units, 9 employee housing units, a redesigned underground parking structure and nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of new building area. Monday's PEC action represents the first project to receive final approval under the guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. During discussion yesterday, Councilmembers said they were relieved to learn that on-site parking requirements could be met through a valet parking system. Also yesterday, updates were provided. on approval status of the Dobson Ice Arena locker room expansion as well as several residences. In addition, Councilmembers asked for clarification regarding an extension of a previous approval for a residential addition at the Gateway Building. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Public Accommodation Zone District Amendment Discussion The Council reviewed a proposal to amend the town's Public Accommodation Zone District which is intended to codify development standards that were approved through recent Special Development Districts. Proposed by Johannes Faessler of the Sonnenalp, the amendment would impact 17 lodge properties, mostly in the Vail Village area. The updated development standards would clarify future development potential, thereby reducing the uncertainty of 11 th hour negotiations during the Special Development District (SDD) process, according to the applicant. Although the changes wouldn't eliminate the SDD process, supporters said the proposal could reduce an applicant's reliance on SDDs as a development tool. The Planning and Environmental Commission has unanimously approved the proposal. In reviewing specifics of the amendment yesterday, Councilmembers expressed concerns about several of the proposed development standards, including an increase of the Gross Residential Floor Area from 80 percent to 150 percent of the buildable site area. Councilman Michael Arnett said he didn't want developers to consider the 150 percentage as a guarantee. Also, Councilmembers expressed concerns about waiving parking requirements in the redevelopment of properties less than one-half acre in size. In addition, the Council asked staff to review the amendments to ensure the town's goal to create more lodge rooms rather than condominium units could be achieved. During the public comment period, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/TOV Council Highlights/7-13-99 Association expressed his support for new hotels rooms. However, he said a uniform rezoning process is needed. He also offered concerns about the addition of commercial areas to established residential neighborhoods. Overall, he said the amendments would unfavorably change the character of the east side of Vail Village. The amendments will be presented to the Town Council for first reading consideration in September. For more information, contact George Ruther, senior planner, at 479-2145. --Parking Rates & Programs for 1999-2000 : The Council reviewed.a staff proposal to discontinue the "Park Free After 3" program and replace it with 3-hours of free parking between 6 and 9 p.m. during ski season. While there were no decisions yesterday, the recommendation received mixed reviews from Councilmembers and strong opposition from members of the audience, which was comprised mostly of business owners and managers. Councilmember Michael Jewett said he supported continuation of Park Free After 3, while Councilmembers Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford questioned the effectiveness of the program and expressed disappointment in the business community's failure to actively market the program. Due to the town's declining revenues, Mayor Ford said the town can no longer afford to absorb the cost of the free parking program. Instead, he suggested sharing the expense with the business community through a validation system or some other program. Otherwise, he said town services would have to be cut to fund the program. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the free parking pilot had cost taxpayers an estimated $300,000 per season, although several people in the audience disputed the figure, noting that sales tax collections could have been worse had the town not offered free parking. Most audience members urged the Council to retain the free parking program, noting that the last two seasons have been disappointing for everyone. Michael Cacioppo, a former councilmember, suggested Vail Resorts pay its "fair share" for the program. Dan Telleen of Karats suggested improved parking management techniques to recover lost revenues. In addition, he said the structure should be marketed as a covered parking amenity. Ron Riley, representing the Vail Village Commercial Property Owners Association, which successfully lobbied for the experiment two-plus years ago, said a commitment was made a year ago to conduct an intercept survey to monitor effectiveness of the program. But because the survey wasn't conducted, Riley said the Council--and everyone else--ends up guessing about the program's impact. Riley apologized for not following through on earlier commitments and offered up to $5,000 from the property owners association to fund a study during the 1999-2000 ski season to assess the program. Councilmember Sybill Navas suggested looking at parking rates as an overall approach, while Councilman Bob Armour expressed the need to determine if the free parking program is intended for guests, locals, employees--or a combination of the three. The Council will resume discussion on parking rates later in the summer. For more information, contact Town Manager Bob McLaurin at 479-2105. --Review Budget Calendar for Year 2000 The Council briefly reviewed a year 2000 budget review process which calls for final approval of the budget at the Oct. 5, 1999 evening meeting. For details, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116. --Information Update Russell Forrest, Community Development Director, announced that Nina Timm has been promoted to head the town's housing program, replacing Andy Knudtsen who resigned last December. (more) Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/7-13-99 --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who serves as Council's liaison to the Vail Recreation District Board, indicated the board's interest in retaining the Park Free After 3 program for users of Dobson Arena. Foley also said a new superintendent has been named for the golf course. Sybill Navas reported on the most recent planning meeting of the Water Quality/Quantity Board of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. She also attended a planning meeting for a Sister Cities International Conference to be hosted in Denver next year. --Other Sybill Navas asked for clarification regarding recent developments at the "Ruins" property at Cascade Village. The town is currently in an enforcement action due to the developer's failure to meet a Council deadline to begin construction on the site. Because the redevelopment approval has now lapsed, Councilmembers have asked for mitigation measures on the site to restore it to its original state. Also yesterday, Navas suggested the town increase awareness (internally and .externally) of its wheelchair loan program. The wheelchairs are available at the two parking structures. And lastly, Navas, after visiting the Denver Public Library's retail shop, wondered if the town should consider something similar as a revenue generator. Michael Jewett asked about the status of construction of the free right leg at the Main Vail roundabout (bids are out now). He also asked if the Open Space Commission would be willing to meet with him and Kevin Foley soon to reconsider the open space properties it had forwarded to the Town Council. Commission member Sybill Navas said she'd be willing to review the recommendation with Jewett and Foley, although she'd be unwilling to add additional parcels to the recommendation (it takes a unanimous committee vote to forward the parcels to the Town Council). In addition, Jewett asked for clarification regarding a telephone survey that is currently underway in Vail (the Town of Vail is not involved). As a follow up to a citizen question at last week's council meeting, Kevin Foley asked why the Town of Vail had its cherry picker on Vail Mountain during the Category III protests. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town has a mutual aid agreement for emergency services responses on the mountain and that the equipment had been brought in at the request of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. Foley also routed a pledge form for an upcoming bicycle tour, the Courage Classic. Bob Armour shared positive feedback from the Triple Bypass bicycle tour participants that had come through town, thanking the Police Department for help with traffic control. Lastly, Jim Schmidt, a part-time resident on Forest Road, suggested improvements to the town's notification system of adjacent property owners during development review applications. He suggested sending notices by registered mail rather than the current practice of regular mail. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS July 20 Work Session Employee Generation Discussion July 20 Evening Meeting First Reading, Public Accommodation Zone District Amendments Second Reading, Marriott Redevelopment Second Reading. Sale of Red Sandstone Property Proclamation, Colorado Cares # # # i MAY 1999 *via VAIL BUSINES S TOWN 0REVIEW July 14, 1999 This edition of the Vail Business Review examines May 1999 sales tax collections. Overall May sales tax decreased 7.7% with Retail decreasing 16.0%Aodging decreased 10.3%, Food and Beverage increased 7.8% and Other (which includes items such as utilities, taxable services i.e. plumbing, electrical and rentals or leases) decreased 2.9%. The Jeep Whitewater Festival was held in May 1998 and 1999. Sales tax forms and information are now available on the internet at ci.vail.co.us. The Vail Business Review will be available on the internet in the near future. I'll keep you posted. Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections, as opposed to actual gross sales. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Steve Thompson at (970) 479-2116. Sincerely, - 1 Sally Lorton Sales Tax Administrator i MAY SALES TAX VAIL VILLAGE MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % Collections Collections Change Retail - 45,903 43,122: Lodging 15,155 131647 -1Q Food & z Beverage 36,179 42;071 1fi.3°fm: Other 5,471 25Q7 -53.8°~0 Q Total 102,648 701,341 1,3°l0 LIONSHEAD MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % Collections Collections Change Retail :74;006 11,814 Lodging 1.4: us~ - ::1.1, 378:::::;;;-":::::::;::<.::; i a Food & a Beverage ~i7,285 14,268 Other 2,894 2,341 Total 48,330 s 17,o 39,801 MAY SALES TAX CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % Collections Collections Change Retail 85 7 Y Lodging 9,627 9,84# s 2.21c: , Food & S b 5 L bL t Beverage, 22,934 26 295 4 ° ti .Ati%.4.v:w e. Other 6,479 3,43 > -46.E°0 Y`% Total X24,766 127,23 2.0°l0 OUT OF TOWN MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % Collections Collections Chan e Retail 35A72 9,711 72.8°lc - Lodging 50 15 t30.0% Food & Beverage 224 0 =100s0°lo' Other 71 429: ° 75 4 54 t Total 107;375 - 6°~ 5,28a -20. MAY SALES TAX TOTAL MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % Collections Collections Change Retail 1815307 1529288 -16.0% Lodging 38,977 345981 -10.3%` j Food & Beverage 769622 829634 7.8% 3 Other 86,213 839749 2.9% Total 383,1 9' v 3539652 7.70!c r RETAIL SUMMARY MAY MAY MAY 1998 1999 % COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE FOOD 61,388 62,790 2.3% LIQUOR 9,288 10,149 9.3% APPAREL 14,268 13,961 -2.2% SPORT 24,049 20,805 -13.5% JEWELRY 4,910 7,418 51.1% GIFT 4,880 5,205 6.7% GALLERY 3,149 748 -76.2% OTHER 56,283 31,144 -44.7% HOME 3,092 68 -97.8% OCCUPATION TOTAL 181,307 152,288 -16.0% 1 Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 The Dally, Monday, July 12,19N-Page B21 1 JeHe PS 10 lhe* Edilop Cat III is not. 5. Cat III won't threateri`InraWest the answer and other competitors. Instead of Cat III, VA should take Vail Associates' venture into Cat a hard look at existing properties and III expansion is a mistake of major improve them. Here are some ideas proportions. But not for environ- on what VA should do: mental reasons. The mistake VA is a) Cooperate more with TOV, W classic and chronic: VA is being Foundations and Vail merchants to seduced by the allure of new ventures bring visitors to Vail winter and sum- while whiles ne lecting existing properties. d showing mer. its age. To its cre it, TO this b) Develop the summer program. recognized this (hats off to Ma r Improve the hiking trails. This sum- Ford and Council) and has embark mer there is virtually only one sig- - on an adventuresome remake. The ni6cant trail open, the Ber ypicker. three upgrade Proposals offer innov The Kutickkinick is closed The Fu e- ative measures that wil ce v'~ trails take you past VA's winter at s ran image. A's CAT III garage with equipment, materials expansion will not. and litter scattered all about. Also, I am a management consultant improve the signage for trails. with 35 years of business develop- c) Drop, don't raise prices. VA ment experience working with major perceives itself to be a premium prod- corporations and start-ups. I am also uct so it charges a premium price. a 10-year owner and summer resi- But there's limit to what the market dent of Vail. In my consulting prac- will bear. VA reached the limit last tice and as a Vail owner, I see VA year. Between the snow, the dollar stumbling into the trap of expanding and Whistler, VA lost share. Bring into new ventures while disregarding back the Buddy Pass. Give loyal existing properties. Here's what's wrong with VA's summer users a discount on a sea- expansion strategy: son's lift ticket. 1. Cat III won't make it snow. d) Wake up and smell the compe- 2. Cat III won't -lessen the differ- tition. Cat III will not bat back com- ence between U.S. and Canadian cur- Petitors, improving existing facilities rencies. will. That's what IntraWest is doing. 3. Cat III will take $12 million e) Improve customer service. The dollars away from needed improve- summer staff at the lifts, the cashier ments on existing products and ser- windows, in VA trucks driving u the vices. P mountain are lackadaisical at best. 4. Cat III won't make Vail any Paul Kuzniar more affordable. Vail Fw: Community Facilities Project Subject: Fw: Community Facilities Project Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 10:17:13 -0600 From: "Robert E Ford" <ford@vail.net> To: "Sdwrthorn, Suzanne" <ssilver(vvail.net- Suzanne, For your records. A positive response and suggestion to our community facility efforts. Enjoy. So far there don't seem Lo be to many of these "posit.i.ve" type .responses. rob fora Original Message From: Marshall Turley.0marshall0vail.net> To: <fdrd@va_1.neU, Sent: Fr.i.day, July 09, 1999 1:11 PM aubject: Community Facilities, Project This is to voice supl-)o.ct for some kind of community- facility, and to offer > br.incly some ideas: 1. 1t would be nice to extend the wonderful atmosphere of the Vail library > to the outdoors; one of Lhe teams at the town meeting on Tuesday lamented > the little-used Gore creek. How about a deck%coLtee shop%deli outside the library, offering a place to meditate, read, and gather to enjoy the creek"? It should not spoil the beautiful setting of the Library, but should be a * definite part of .it. Perhaps it would be a good place for Tai Chi and Yoga classes. 2. The location of the ice skating rink seems to work well in Beaver Creek for all the businesses. Instead of locating another rink near the Lionshead parking structure. why not locate it in Lionshead in .front of Helly Hanson and the Chart: House, where therm is a big empty plaza that nobody quite knows what to do with? It would attract people and help the businesses. :3. I don't think we need a Lram Lo replace our r,.._allent. bars system. 9. I like, the -idea of a really challanq.ing climbing wall. Compet.ing ski areas, such as Snowbird gave .them, and we heed someLhinq new. A kayaki_nq_ > stream, including some -rapids and a pool for practicing voll-avers would puL Vail ahead of its competition. both would be tun to do and to watch. Both should include a -good area for spectators. Perhaps the climbing wall should > be near Lhe ice in .Lionshead, in LhU same plaza. That plaza is always empty. It really needs eomeLhinq to draw people there. The skatelvar.d ark is 3 p~ great asset to Vail, but it is out of the wal- . and nobody goes there except for Cho kids who rove to use it. Why not locate it in all area whirr' there would be move spectators? Let the skateboard park draw spectators, who would then frequent the businesses around it., At present, the only business that benefits from the skateboard > park is Subway. > 6. So then what to really do with the area ne:L to the Lionshead parking > structure? We must remember-', the front of it was designated for affordable housing. There has been oppositic,n in the past to adding another story to I of 2 70 219 150 AM Fw: Comgiunity Facilities Project the structures. Here. we could Taut facilities that don't: benefit from casual spectators. such as a conference ,,enLer, a pertorming acts area, a > bowling alley, arts;%cralts center, or video arcade room. > 7. Let the gymnastics center be a town of VaillRacquet Club collaboration i ri East Vail. Let a new swimming pool enhance the uulf club. > S. 1 don't think that the location next. to the Lienshead parking structure really deeds t-o become another: "hub". The exist-inn l)itsines •es in Vail villaue and Lionshead would. 7'm sure, appreciate some improvements that wCutld draw business to their already existing locations, instead AWAY -rom > them. If anything, Vail just needs a little better s.i.gnage. Vail, at the > covered bridge, and Liun.shead, at the bus stop, both have a map an a pedestal, hard to find and not too useful. 1 suggest these two be located mare prominently, and have snmp.qismos added so that you can see where you are. A 11st o prominent_ locaLicns should have buttons associated with them, so that when you push the button, a light lights up to show you how to qet there. Items should include hathl arms, telephones, ATM's, where to gm breakfast., bike rentals, the Moto Bahn and the Vista Bahn, and so on. They > should be updateable., so that as hnsinesses change, the mays can be changed. You can check with the VVTC'B host program to find out what visitors' mast: asked questions are (as well as the town bus drivers), and put them on the mn . Q. The oc,2 th.inq I think Vail is missing is a really bid apres-ski vat h"i ini r.1,3na. that could pcovk1w a great live dance bane attractive to all "OCS. Whit we il,7vc now is _t-ractmonted (Los Amigos, Red Linn, Trail's End, i"i t in1.io's, dud so on), and the ente]:tainment is a little weak for ' what -na might e:-pe t of Wail. T don't know how to address this. Tho b~,i t ,,m line is, in illy opinion, if we don't keep up with the times, we will loxv -ut to ethers that do. We mustn't let ourselves be derailed by ,-,1doi TAH , esidents that: are hal_IT with the status quo and won't be. nund t t: t o see the llpCI is that m.iQt V05u1t if we don't prove ahead. '',j;; ~ i !,j to 1 V aanowe Lhe.i_i I E' LS h v uuaido teeim that nuns of their r.,ICj" i L_i~er will he condemned 101 new Coliaunli.t y thaj 1 hies, and that any n~ht la •il it ins will he dealt: with architecturally so as to tastefully fit into LAN ,tnA maintain the atm"sl_?h-i that has made it number one all of these .14it :~h.1 ! i l't~ J l 1. nr~( 2 of 2 7/1259 700 AM kc: TC_ , Creative Block" PO Box 4785 Vail, CO 81658 Phone: 970-748-0448 Pax: 970-748-0450 Fm- To: From: ,k Fax: LI 2-IS-IT Psges: Pberre: Re- CC- 0 Urgent C1 For Review ? Please Comment O Plane Reply ? 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Jammin' Jazz Update WinFax PRO Cover Page Don't make the locals pay to play inMail I love Vail. the fact that the top level of Which is saying a lot. the ' village structure, was Because growing up in . closed for two weeks during . Denver in the 1980s, I used to the World Championships. hate Vail - or at least thought . Nor does -it take into I did account ;:just how I used to ski at precipitous the Winter Park, decline in sales tax Berthoud Pass revenues may have and Geneva been had the town Basin, and I may charged for parking have even owned - after 3.p.m. a "Vail Sucks" T- Arguably, the Shut, groups that would But .then. I be hurt the most by moved to Vail in At the TraMead axing the program 1991, took a DAVID O. Wu.LIAms would be hockey newspaper job, moms trying to get and over time learned to love their kids to practice at the place - especially after I Dobson and moms (and dads) moved away for a couple of in general trying to get their years. kids to the library. But there But for nearly five years, I might also be a drop in the. lived in Vail proper, bought a apres ski crowd, particularly lot of beer in Vail Village, among locals. . rode the buses with impunity Vail should be doing every- and skied the Back Bowls on thing it can to attract locals to every good powder day - and . town, because you're talking there were a lot in the early about approximately 35,000 `90s. year-round residents in the But now, even though I live county, who spend money no only 15 miles away in matter what time of year it is Edwards, I rarely spend time and no matter what the snow in Vail, and I miss it. conditions are like. I ski Beaver Creek far They also aren't affected more often because you don't by stock drops, a weak have to pay to park, and I Canadian dollar or negative socialize and eat out down- publicity from acts of eco-ter- valley more because there are rorism. more and more options, you -But just as Vail Associates can park in front of the once looked .down its nose at restauranvand you don't have Front Range skiers - and to to drive that far to get home. some degree still does (wit- I've talked to a lot of locals ness the buddy pass program) who say the very same thing. - Vail would be snubbing And I've also talked to a lot Front Rangers and locals alike of locals who say the only by dropping Free After Three. reason they spend any time in. Denverites, st4ing else- Vail anymore is because of where in the valley won't go free parking in the Vail into Vail for apres and dinner Village and Lionshead park- if they have to pay to park, ing structures after 3 p.m. and locals won't either. Without that, forget about it. If I were a business owner The Vail Town Council is in Vail, I'd be very worried currently considering about the ramifications of whether to do away with the doing away with Free After "Free After Three" program Three, and I'd also be wonder- altogether and go to a "Free ing if public funds couldn't be After Six" program.' diverted from some other pro- cy t of all, it doesn~t h?Ae gram -art in public mace. , or the same rhyming quality, the annual barrage of flowers and that's important when - to keep the program intact. name public programs, but Otherwise, the town will secondly, it would be a very soon have a very museum- stupid move. like quality: beautiful to look . Vail officials are citing a at, but absolutely deserted at $300,000 parking fee short- night. fall last ski season as their Vail's a great ski town, and primary reason for wanting to I wouldn't mind moving back 86 the program, but that's a there some day, if for no other ' short-sighted reason. reason than to buck the It doesn't take into consid- dowmalley migration trend, eration a more than 16 per but until then, I'd like to be cent drop in skier numbers able to visit once in awhile because of a bad snow year or and not have to pay to park. Minutes or the last Town meeting C" 41# Subject: Minutes of the last Town meeting Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 21:14:16 -0600 From: Sue Dugan <dugan(;vail.net> Organization: Suzanne J Dugan, Broker To: Town of Vail-Suzanne Silverthorne <ssilverCvail.net> Please pass onto the council: I agree with Michael about the burn. I have seen too many controlled burns get out of control and I can't see why that burn is necessary. In 25 years I have never_ seen bighorn sheep there. I agree with Kevin: How stupid to arrest Packy. I didn't even stay around this year, for the parade as it is always the same old thing. Packy and Dave Garton (even though I secretly wish they would grow up!) give some comic relief to the day. Greg Hall: I don't understand why it took you so long and you wasted so much time interviewing when he was the logical choice. He's a good person and great to work with. There shouldn't have been any discussion about his promotion unless of course, he had to be talked in to it! Sue Dugan I of 1 716/99 808 AM i i V0101's 1999 i l -rest ; Stakeholder Summary Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau 970/476-1000 ext. 3037 i i _ f woe- 1 ~ OSA t. 1 I TABLE OF CONTENTS ' PAGE 1999 EVENT RECAP 1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2 EVENT SUMMARY 3 MARKETING/PROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS 4-8 RADIO 4-5 PRINT 6 PUBLIC RELATIONS 7 SPONSORSHIP PROMOTION 8 SPONSORS 9 1 MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS APPENDIX 1999 EVENT RECAP r The sun shone brightly on an early summer Saturday, and people began filling the streets, eager to participate in the tasting about to take place. Vail's 1 Southwest Chili Fest brought hundreds of residents and visitors to Vail Village in search of the area's best chili and salsa. The guests were delighted with the mouth-watering choices available, and the village filled with excitement and entertainment. The Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau took over production for the 1999 Southwest Chili Fest, formally known as the Chili Cook-off, in effort to help grow the event and continue to promote the area's restaurants. The festival offers a fun approach to market and promote the restaurants in the Vail Valley. Working hand-in-hand with Vail's Restaurant Association, the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau doubled last year's restaurant participation, and proceeds benefited the Restaurant Association. ' During the tasting, five judges gathered at the Red Lion restaurant to determine the winner of the various categories. The Best Red Chili went to Golden Gourmet, the Best Green Chili went to Los Amigos, and the Best Exotic Chili went to The Tyrolean. Blu's won the Best Salsa and Fiesta's was awarded Best Booth honors. The People's Choice Awards went to Blu's for both Best Chili and Best Salsa. Throughout Vail Village, Western backdrops were displayed by Rocky Mountain Connections, which helped liven the event and enhance the Chili Fest experience. From saloons to general stores, guests enjoyed sitting on hay bales eating chili and salsa, listening to tunes from the Airborne Band, and watching saloon girls' line dancing. The atmosphere was festive and the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. In addition to the southwestern festivities, the event offered a chance to "drag race down Bridge Street," with the inaugural year of a creative, childhood-driven idea - The Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. The head-to-head drag race featured adults on Big Wheels and was touted by the guests as a positive component of the festival. ' As evening neared, The Johnny O Band set the tone for the remainder of the event. The guests sat back and relaxed around the Children's Fountain, enjoying the lively music as the sun shone on the Gore Range. Dinner at area restaurants topped off a festive and fun-filled day in Vail Village; providing area businesses with neighborhood exposure to guests and enticing local residents with great food and even greater fun. ' 1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Vail's Southwest Chili Fest Vail Village Saturday, June 26t", 1999 11:00 a.m. Chili and Salsa Booths Open for Tasting Judging and Activities Begin Mariachi Americana Performance 12:30 p.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic - Heat 1 Bridge St. j 1:00 P.M. Airborne- Country Band, saloon girls/line dance instructors -Wall Street & Children's Fountain 2:30 p.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic- Heat 2 Bridge St. ' 3:30 p.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic - Semi Finals Bridge St. 4:30 p.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic - Finals Bridge St. 5:00 p.m. Johnny 0 Band Performance 5:30 p.m. Chili, Salsa and Booth Award Presentations - Wall Street Stage 1 1 2 EVENT SUMMARY GENERAL INFORMATION 5,000 Visitors (Estimated) 25 Volunteers 12 Restaurant Participants 21 Kegs Sold 1,500 Wristbands Given to Adults 21 & Over (Estimated) 6 Cases of Water Sold 18 Cases of Pepsi-Cola Products Sold 200 T-shirts Sold and Distributed 52 Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic Participants 200 Posters Distributed ADVERTISING Print Coverage Vail Daily Rocky Mountain News Radio Coverage Rocky Mountain Radio Network Vail Valley, Summit County, Leadville, Glenwood Springs Front Range Radio Denver Metro area, Boulder, Ft. Collins, and Summit County ' PUBLIC RELATIONS Television Coverage KVBA - TV 8 1 Print Coverage The Vail Daily Daily Trail Radio Coverage Rocky Mountain Radio Network Vail Valley, Summit County, Leadville, Glenwood Springs Internet Coverage WTCB Home Page: www.visitvailvalley.com 3 MARKETING/PROMOTION Radio RADIO ADVERTISING Rocky Mountain Radio Network Contributed $4,000 in promotional airtime for one 60-second spot for a total of 139 spots on the radio networks: KTUN, KSKE, and KZYR. Reach included the Vail Valley, Summit County, Leadville, and Glenwood Springs. , This network 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 139, 60-second spots aired from June 18tH - June 26tH Value: $4,000 KTUN - 60 spots KSKE - 50 spots KZYR - 29 spots • General Southwest Chili Fest Ad (Sound FX Fire truck alarm). Announcer.' "IT'S HERE! Vail's Southwest Chili Fest this Saturday, June 26th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Vail Village. (Sound FX Johnny O Band in background). Join in the festivities with chili and salsa tasting and a western showdown. There will be live entertainment and music featuring Airborne and the Johnny O Band. And , don't miss the Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. For five- alarm food and plenty of fun - come to the hottest event this side of the Continental Divide. For information call the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at 476-1000. Vail's Southwest Chili Fest is sponsored by. the Town of Vail, Colorado Mountain Express, Coors, Colorado Lottery, Rocky Mountain Connections, Robinson Dairy, Rocky Mountain News, Safeway, Vail Daily, Vail Honeywagon, Impact Graphics, and The Eagle. 4 MARKETING/PROMOTION Radio RADIO ADVERTISING (continued) Front Range Radio An overall marketing campaign in the Front Range to push Vail Valley includes this radio advertisement. The current event is added to the radio advertisement to amplify the Vail Valley. The listening area includes the Denver Metro area, Boulder, Ft. Collins, and Summit County. • Advertising A total of 217, 60-second spots ran June 7th - 13th and June 21St - 26tH Value: $10,535 KBCO FM - 21 spots KIMM FM - 14 spots KKHK FM - 16 spots KOA AM - 10 spots KTCO FM - 48 spots KYGO FM - 36 spots KYGO AM - 36 spots KCKK FM - 36 spots • Hurricane - Southwest Chili Fest Ad (Sound FX: Wind sounds, rain thunder). Announcer: (Very dramatic tones). "In the Atlantic Ocean, near the equator, lies a breeding ground for one of nature's fiercest creations. Every summer, dozens of tropical disturbances spawn... HURRICANES. The word itself stands for destruction." (Sound FX Light, peppy music). Voice: (Lighter, Happy voice) "Guess what? The Vail Valley is 900% Hurricane-proof. Heck, they can't even make it to Kansas. But fewer hurricanes mean more fun! You can play a nice round of golf, stroll though a wildflower garden, mountain bike through the valley, or even catch a sunset at Piney Lake." Announcer.' "With winds reaching 950 miles per hour, nature's screaming banshee strips palm tress and topples the tallest pines." Voice: "Vail's in ' the mountains, so you needn't worry about howling winds and destruction. Come up on June 26th for the Southwest Chili Fest in the Vail Villages. We'll have a chili cook-off, street entertainment and other fun stuff for the 1 whole family. For more information, check out our website at vailvalleysummer.com." (Sound FX Fades back into storm sounds). Announcer.' "The hurricanes will keep coming. Howling their song of mayhem across the Atlantic." 5 l MARKETINGIPROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS Print PRINT ADVERTISING "7 Rocky Mountain News Daily Circulation 359,068 Daily Readership 749,000 Sunday Circulation 461,103 Sunday Readership 900,000 • Advertising 3 Column x 7" advertisements were placed June 22nd 24tH and 25th Boulder Daily Camera Daily Circulation 33,796 Daily Readership 37,000 Sunday Circulation 40,103 Sunday Readership 48,000 • Advertising 3 Column x 7" advertisements were placed June 22nd, 24th and 25tH Vail Dail , Daily Circulation 13,420 Daily Readership 15,900 Sunday Circulation 11,870 . Advertising 2" x 10" advertisements were placed June 18th - 24m 5" x 16" advertisements were placed June 25tH and 26t". Summit Daily Daily Circulation 9,000 Daily Readership 13,700 Sunday Circulation 10,020 • Advertising and 26 tH 2" x 10" advertisements were placed June 18 25tH tH 6 MARKETING/PROMOTION I Public Relations J PUBLIC RELATIONS - ALL MEDIUMS TELEVISION KVBA TV 8 - Vail Valley One, 2'/ minute clip will air a few times throughout the summer. The clip will also air in the winter as part of the "Summer Postcard" to capture guests for the next summer. There was coverage on crowd responses, Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic participants, interviews with participating chefs and an interview with Bill Brice (Director of Special Events and Communications). RADIO Rocky Mountain Radio Network • 50 DJ mentions aired from June 18tH - 26tH PRINT The Vail Daily 1 • June 22 - "Chili Fest June 26th" & "WTCB seeks volunteers" • June 24 - "Burnin' love: Vail's Southwest Chili Fest" (photo) • June 24 - "Indulge in traditional taste of Vail's Southwest Chili Fest" ' • June 24 - "Vail Village Chili Cookoff on Saturday" • June 25 - "Town Talk Headquarters: Let the chili tasting begin!" • June 25 - "Big Wheel Fun" (photo) • June 27 - "Not Motocross" (front page photo) • June 27 - "Southwest Chili Fest takes competition to the streets" 1 (photos and article) • June 30 - "Hot Shots, Summer Scenes, Vail's Southwest Chili Fest" (photos) Daily Trail • June 24 - "Feeling chili? Southwest chili fest heats up" ' • June 24 - "Local Ticket: Saturday June 26" INTERNET ' WTCB Home Page - www.visitvailvalley.com • June - 1999 Calendar of Events 7 MARKETING/PROMOTION Sponsorship Promotion Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic For the first time, Colorado Mountain Express was able to participate in the Chili Fest with a unique twist. Throughout the day, adult teams drag raced the burly tricycles head-to-head down Bridge Street to claim the i championship of the Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. There were a total of thirteen teams of four - a pusher, a rider, and two catchers - totaling 52 participants. With a bracket format, the teams were drawn randomly to determine their seeding. There were four rounds scheduled throughout the day and the winner of each heat advanced to the next round. Inches apart, Team One Track Mind beat Team Gorsuch in the Final Round. Many of the local merchants and community members participated on the teams. This humorous race became one of the significant highlights of the event and gathered a much intrigued and interested crowd. Rocky Mountain Connections ' Throughout Vail Village, Rocky Mountain Connections displayed various backdrops to provide a Western atmosphere. They brought saloons, ' homesteads, general stores, hay bales and the like to create the festive image. Guests were also able to experience roaming Western men and woman dressed in costume for the occasion. Colorado Lottery Teaming with the Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic prizes, Colorado Lottery provided 100 scratch lotto tickets to the winning team. The "Lucky Roll" tickets turned highly profitable and the winning team walked away with an extra $500. , Robinson Dairy and Nobel/Sysco Robinson Dairy and Nobel/Sysco provided the needs for the restaurants ' during the chili and salsa tasting. Nobel/Sysco supplied all the materials needed for the booths including napkins, cups, and spoons. Robinson Dairy contributed funds in order for Vail's Restaurant Association participants to financially compete in the Chili Fest booths. Safeway Safeway provided 70 lunches and drinks for the volunteers and staff. i 1 8 , 1 1 SPONSORS 1 SPONSORS AirTouch Cellular Colorado Lottery Colorado Mountain Express Coors Impact Graphics Nobel/Sysco ' Robinson Dairy Rocky Mountain Connections Rocky Mountain News 1 Rocky Mountain Radio Network Safeway ' Town of Vail Vail Daily Vail Honeywagon 1 1 1 9 ~ APPENDIX i 1 ~ 10 MARKETING DETAIL Vail Daily C free Entertainment•arid 'Music,•.Chili & Salsa:Cook=Off •Cgio-rado.Mou,ntam Ercpress B'rg,Wheel Classic' 9!' ° `a 5aturda VL;"'June 26 • °Vail 1%illla a .r.•t: r. ~ ..r f!• ,,4..,i•r, V .r. t.'+• a .,i 3+.,' tr •i9.. - -r~ ~ •1Pre5ented fiy~ ' . 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I 1 • 1 MAkKETING DETAIL The Vail Daily t t Free Entertainment and Music • Chill & Salsa Cook-OfP ' Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic r r r ~ t r SATURDAY, JUNE 26 m VAIL VILLAGE EVENT SCHEDULE t 11 AM Chili and Salsa Booths open for tastings judging and activities begin , Mariachi Americana 12 Noon Western gunfight at Fligh Noon-Bridge Street and Core Creek Drive 12:30 PM - Colomdo Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic-l-leat I Bridge Street , 1 psi Airhome-Country Band, saloon girls/line dance instructots- Wall Street and Children's Fountain 2:30 Pm Colorado Mountain Expr,.s Big Wheel Chic-Heat 2 Bridge Street 3:30 PM Cdc-,mdo Mountain Express Big Whccl Classic-Seri Finals Bridge Street 4:30 pM Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic-Finals Bridge Street 5 PM Johnny O Band . 5:30 PM Chili, salsa and booth awards presentations-Wall Street, st..ige Presented by. nxaaeeb~wrarm~ss VAn.vnf.f.ey m+a Ita.k, ~pw.=~~ diwmnin - For information please call 476-1000 - J June 25 1h & 26 1h Actual Size 5" x t 1 EDITORIAL ' Vail Daily 1 ' Chili Fest June 26 Join in the feast and-the fun as Vail Valley restaurants vie for the title and bragging rights to the town's best chili. This festive day boasts an Old West theme and promises sidewalk sales, cold brews and sodas, live music, an Old West shoot-out at high noon and the inau- gural Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. Volunteers are needed throughout the day for setup, teardown, beer and ticket sales, ' and receive a T-shirt and lunch for their efforts. For more information, call Nancy Kern at 476- 1000, ext. 3014. ' V TCB seeks volunteers The Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau is currently seeking volunteers for five ' summer event organizing committees. Orga- nizing committee volunteers help with plan- ning prior to events and day-of implementation and.are needed for the fol- lowing upcoming events: Vail's Chili Cookoff .(June 26), Vail America Days - Fourth of July, Vail Arts Festival (July 10,11) and Oktoberfest Vail (Sept.18, 19). Please contact Nancy Kern at 476-1000, ext. 3014 or Bill Brice, ext. 3050 ' for more information or an application. MOM EDITOPJAL The Vail ' Daily FAI LEY sic SECN rmvni. IN RIsm NATION, B6 Wopm B9 30 • A&E cAuNum, B28 June 31.1999 700 1. ei. q 7 • a o vies r+ ~ RVa. ',M r gi.. et~f}7 ~~mt'1}^t'K vd~ES~94~"~. 14 J'. r t~ E r~C ,.FI. June 24"' 1 EDITORJAL ' The Vail Daily Indulge in. traditional. taste 1 of Vail's Southwest Chile Fest 1 By Keith Miller Daily Staff Writer Event schedule With a new name and a renewed festive flavor, this sea- Saturday, June 26 2 p.m. son's annual chili festival is set to 11 a.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel satisfy the hungry masses. Event begins - chili booths open for Shootout, Bridge Street ' Now titled Vail's Southwest tastings and judging, music byAitborne Chili Fest, the event will again 3 p.m. present all the finest tomato beef 12 p.m. Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel and bean concoctions to be found High noon Western gunfight, Bridge Shootout finals, Bridge Street ' throughout the valley. And going Street and Core Creek Drive beyond what people have come to 4 p.m. expect from past events, this year 12:30 p.m. Chili Tasting concludes will present a day-long Western- Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel ' iZed party to fill the streets of time trials, Bridge Street 5 P.M. Vail Village. Johnny Operforms blues music, Bridge. "Because it's now Vail's 1 P.M. Street Southwest Chili Fest, we decided Airborne performs with saloon girls and ' to go with the Western theme. line dance instruction, Children's Foun- '5:30 p.m. It's going to be different, with an tain. area Chili, salsa and booth awards old Western town feel throughout presentation, Wall Street stage the village and old-style build- ings, a saloon and hotels," said 1 Nancy Kern, special events coor- friendly entertainment is also on Colorado Mountain Express and dinator for the Vail Valley the day's bill of entertainment. 100 Colorado Lottery tickets. Tourism and Convention Bureau Everyone is advised to take cover . Spots. are still open for entry (organizers of the event). of a good vantage point to watch into the race, and entry cost for 1 Visitors are encouraged to the gunfight at high noon, and each team is $40, which covers stroll the village streets from throughout the day there will be the expense of the Big Wheel, T- booth to booth and cast a vote for activities including mechanical shirts -and duct tape: Participants their favorite dish of the day. calf roping, hay wagon.and pony must supply their own tools for ' After all have had their fill, rides and face painting. assembly (a flat-head screwdriv- - awards. will be given to the best One of the day's highlights,'' ' er, block of wood and a hammer) of the best dishes. Categories will beyond the stomach-satisfying and helmets for each team mem- be for the public's overall chili offerings, is sure to be the ber. All the members must be at favorite chili and salsa, and the inaugural Colorado Mountain . least 18 years old and are . best salsa and red, green and . Express Big Wheel Classic. required to sign a liability waiver exotic chili awarded by a panel of In a rubber-burning showcase prior to the start. Registration is judges. of speed, adrenaline and all out at 11 a.m. and the racing action . While chefs spoon out their determination, this competition begins at 12:30 p.m. tasty creations, three separate will pit teams of four against one "It will be a good family event bands will fill the streets with another for supremacy on the with a good atmosphere and lots music, welcoming all to get down- three-wheeled machines, going on. It'll be a perfect way to and boogie off those excess calo- The course will be set along ; celebrate on a Saturday after- 1 ries. Featured entertainers. will be the main drag of, Vail Village noon," Kern said. Airborne picking out the country between the deck at.Red Lion and For more information on music, Johnny O.gettinggroovy at Pepi's. The race is single-elim Vail's Southwest Chili Fest or with the blues and Mariach ination with only winning teams. to sign up your team of four for America with its south-of-the-. advancing to subsequent rounds, the Colorado Mountain Express border sounds. and for the ultimate victors go the Big Wheel Classic, call (970) An abundance of family- spoils of four-round-trip rides on 476-1000. r r EDITORIAL The Vail Daily r Vail Village Chili. , Cookoff on Saturday That's right, the taste of the South- west is back in town for another fun'- , filled day of sampling: Vail Valley restaurants are encouraged to. come on. out and test their chili-making skills in style at the annual Chili Cookoff in Vail Village Saturday, June 26. There are tons of entry cat- egories - even best salsa - and ' winners will be awarded bragging rights for the entire year. Contact Nancy Kern for information on enter- ing the cookoff, (970) 476-1000 x.3014. 1 1 r 1 r r 1 1 1 1 EDITORIAL ' The Vail Daily ral) eodquorte,rs. elcome to Town Talk, where we here at opened in •1993 offering a'specialized, 13-month y Eggale-Summit: Publishing have been trying culinary arts program for college graduates, which j to do our community proud by participating leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree, in a plethora of athletic events: More than 4,400 students are enrolled in culinary arts We first awed the community by.wifining'the rn did programs offered at J&W's campuses. i race during,, the "Jeep. Whitewater Festival, and ' Wednesday, we participated in yet another of Vail's Let the chili tasting begin! most challenging events. That's right, the taste of the Southwest is back in While our representative. fought.-hard in the town for another fun-filled day of sampling. Vail evening's pie-eating contest, the award was given to Valley restaurants are encouraged to come on out an individual whosmashed his face into the pie,.with- and test their chili-making skills in style at the annual out even trying to consume it. Chili Cookoff in Vail Village Saturday, June26. I was actually enjoying the french silk Il so I, There are tons of entry categories - even best salsa didn't even realize that someone else had won. . - and winners will be awarded bragging rights for 1 I am not bitter, I am actually pleased thafl this par- the entire year. Also on tap for the day, the Colorado ticular pastry chef was rewarded for an effort that Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic, a real western embodies a philosophy that many people in the shootout at high noon, and much more! The valley choose to live by. VVTCB is challenging restaurants to get their ladies With pie on his face and in his nose, the proud win- ready and take the challenge. Contact Nancy Kern ner exclaimed, "Go big or go home!" for information on entering the Cookoff at (970) 476- 1000, ext 3014. EDITORIAL The Vail Daily BIG WHEEL FUN i - x, Zi, i s 1 i~ :f ,lf. • r +o1f• F r Speciai to the Daily Official Big Wheel testers: Joel Heath and Brooke Bauer, take their three-wheeled machine through the paces on Bridge Street Thursday. in preparation for Saturday s Colorado ' Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. Therace is part of the daylong Vail southwest Chiiik Fest; and spots are still open for te'ains'of four wanting to compete. For information,' call1 the Vail, Valley Touitsm and Convention Bureau at (970)'4761000.d~ June EDITORIAL The Vail Daily SUNDAY ~ . .noun. QUOTE ' JUNE 27, 1999 r uarmnoc ~p V.w . 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Southwest Chili Fest takes competition t® the streets By Keith Miller a-.1t5 ibU Its, 1,,ow, With Ilm son shining and the vti- loge Iwdbng with mfvity. dm dngc _ t Q W j , 4 was say f r Vail's Soulhwe t Chill 'tlJ .fir - Final Smunlay. ;Yit TMR+U-day Mawcre or-cr - lad(bdnal run gmunskr wayw l l M mU+n vnridy of lamilyn Yivll' < .1 ? ?4'.. - Ixkmg nh tm vilZW soccu .end vats Was .mach col the r,-.q chill gmel by y Vail Valley reslnw V y w1 Nnlx Par S], the puldx: woe invited toV~ sy mni le than all and r,A. on their Q~F7 f lavarile. AW fnnn I- A ignti t j•Rl ° _ 1, I spicy chick., concarnion teen" w the c; polmnx tisrymg creuinn of itm Tlw , Red U^ deciding on o fuveilq wm f§~ ve. w easy bey uxk. P lasm ruidun of Vail and ae. Ap,~ Ganve anti saasmned chili uascr, I ty d._ Fnak CrnknvNh, was ..,king the I,--vs fined-thwed dish =1 khmw he h.i stock gold with am laslicuhudisl+. v _ Taking alatcol Cave CrrnkGnli'a `u a+r•'i nwked gnsn chili, Crokovid+ phnacd with w. it lad to mbar, Iwt fell it.1111 didn't quilo nmkh up In his Vali Dolly/David Mauells pick-ur.UrAtty, Iln tdicring bran George Ottenl of The Red lion serves up some chill during the Michael's Usd- Bistro. 1999 Vail Southwest ChUI Fast Saturday. The key behind a goal chili, he eoid,di ieliesoudmtexwro,apiciacss ten the raunhh.,l ofthe Brsr hind. Alter dune a-rontd. it. us. ud ingnalienc. tragedy dmck T.., Wildridge Nei that ful Wildnidge down -Tea. , "My rewrite ddb has been their siliemw-enllmeed mulhinn On Track Mind-wdkedawaywie- Michael's grea.,.dhili, nod nearly wlmntlmylratawkethdfwaydown uniae and needy to derrnd[kir lice v.ythingl'.tadedhoebe:npNily tm strip whilA racing egninst Team next yea. The winning trnuiaspoiu gael-wane area lime mandate.,- on, Mind.llmwaywanl wheel consisted of fao free but Michael's tau tic righl a.and or 1.116 ran Big Witted csploding into a Denver on Colorado Mauntmn wesunaawA Um right xpicilses.leat oanMr different pore, which-I- Bxpressud tOnkxtery dckcts,wtrmlh green chili All over the country, and at tact through um rime. ended up paying uR in SSW in cull. this event, Michael's has Men nay U -,'I o pretty night explained B.. the Big Whrcl team come.,'( faveite;'CmkavichwnL drircr John'Busler, iM Only orleshatlling o.diall.,led Jlul nBe uxn, 11th loans nn lM "Il wldju. scary ,it consL d-lhlf annpethiun this day,. 12 reviaumax chili tumcd to lM action on Bridge wary down. weplM bdi apod. h was o wcreryingfarlitksforhed.Wsumxl glrmt. where elm first mind or elm raise and lheigld.se we're hack In iL red "111,41 chili, w well as iawgund Colorado Mountain And we hanght =,r hike frn I''- Uw puhlic's I'AVnrile Exrym9igWMcl Clas«k ltmkloth peers. It wusadhakly job rmtmcon Lh Um rnd, Golden Chwtactcu - mdndreg. Mnmtion, we wehe here a hall' hour ing look top heats, fur lhasl red chili, Will.a "Ready, ssal. gel" ttlining bec lu pad it together" Lin MnigOS was top slag in Ilm gre:h over tM laud gneakmx, cnuyhaiwrs' The strategy to "Go fail. take division, dm Tyrolean walked away , pretme ancient gave wary lu a hard chances -1 drink a kc~abeer," anry with Um Mel i c e uwtud, and Blau M ulmluliw in Ux: duld.for duce- - Iu[w sucnmd like o gad poo st Ilm Restrw. it was honored with bell whecledkoprepgmy. Ii wasaneaion. iUmc, but ki arywwn9 in Uw anids salsa. TM Mhhiic'pidc lad Oahu pACgtdpvdu nfllJrills andxpills, wilh.,h.f Tmm Wildri 101 asdny, TMy swcopingtheedcgoricsofhes[swe- tM It- bearing up IM Most in tear -w won diminti cd in dm dgcial II chili and hat s eta. Best Moth I.WwAs -11 iowlwly. do ave. dcsignknots..,ltoftiesu's. June 27"' 1 EDITORIAL ' Daily Vail P) P) 1la$.S®~t fs f \ ( I4*l a;' tr,°`x ~r Y tint The Golden Gourmet of Avon shows off their stuff + Lakota River Guides showed off their talents beyond raffing . at the Southwest Chili Fast. with their wicked hot chili at the Southwest Chili Fast. ~ v. t yF141 ~ i'::.i 1.1„.l~i T '~?.r ~tT.;~Ai~GH. Rodney from the Red Lion and'friend join the action - Vail Valley Tourisrrm and Convention Bureau staffers and . an Bridge Street for the Southwest Chili Fast. volunteers gather for a "Hot Shot" at the Southwest Chili Fast I , f 7J J r Il~ 1~ J' • - I S( } 11, } Ice Cream and Chili was on the menu for these Vail Congrats to the Champions (left) of CME' Sig Wheel Classic Locals at the Southwest Chili Fast. nt the Rni ithw ct r-hm Ge.i June 30"' EDITORIAL Daily Trail i Feeling chip? Southw'e'st chili lest -heats. up BY JANET PASKIN expanded the chili cookoff into a fiill day's first heat at 12:30 p.m Riders will receive a , Daily Trait Staff worth of family fun and events, culminating push from the team's appointed "pusher" at For anyone who's ever fantasized about with the crowning of the chili king and the the top of Bridge Street; two "catchers" will chili eating, Big Wheel racing, country line Big Wheel champion. be waiting at the finish line at Pepi's deck to. , dancing, Velcro Jumping, mechanical calf- Twelve restaurants have entered the chili help slow their teammate'down. Heats will roping, and beer drinking, look no further. competition. A panel of judges will judge begin throughout the day, until the final race The Vail Southwest Chili Fest has arrived. chilis in three categories: red, green, ' and at 4:30 p.m. determines the champions. ' Saturday, from 11 a.m. to dusk, Vail exotic. There will also be an award in a salsa In the midst of cycling and culinary com- Village will be transformed from a faux- category. For $5, civilians can participate in petition, the Southwest Chili Fest promises Bavarian pedestrian village to the streets of the chili tasting, casting their votes for best less competitive activities, such as wagon the Old West. Bales of hay, fence posts and overall chili and best salsa. rides, a shoot-out at high noon, aucl assorted wagon rides will complete the scenario. While Vail's best chili chefs battle it out children's activities. All in the name of good chili, of course. over the kettle, Vail's other biking elite will Music and Big Wheel Classic registration Last year's inaugural Vail chili cookoff, be in fierce competition in the Colorado . begin at 11 a.m., followed by the shoot-out at spearheaded. by the Vail Valley Merchants Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. The the intersection of Bridge Street and Gore , Association, barely made a blip on the sum- course is shorter and the equipment less tech= Creek Drive. The Big Wheel Classic begins mer events radar screen. nical than most of Vail's bike races, but the. at 12:30. Airborne plays at 1 p.m., with This year, however, the Vail' Valley action is certain to be nb less exciting. instructors on hand to teach country line Tourism and Convention Bureau is in charge. . After registration, teams of four will be' dancing. Chili tasting and other activities are With the same zeal that makes.Ont fe in the most celebrated in presented with the parts of a Big Wheel. The ongoing, the beer garden opens at 11 a.m., public event team will need to assemble the Big Wheel - and Colorado blues staple Johnny O closes September, the VVTCB has attacked and maximum load 78 pounds - in time for the out the festival at 5 p.m. DaINTRAIL • lane 2A. 1999 1.9 S EDITORIAL Daily 10 yr Saturday, June 26 • Eagle flight days continues all day long. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and a parade at 10 a.m., then there's more Blooperball and horse- hoes, four bands, a manure tug-o-war and a benefit auction, not in that order. Beer- and booths all day long, too. . • Look, but don't touch: For $25 you can visit the best homes in Beaver Creek on the Beaver Creek Home Tour. Tours leave from the East Beaver Creek parking lot from 10 a.m. to ' 5 'p.m. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Ski Museum. • The Vail Village hosts the Southwest Chili Fest from. 11 am. to 6 p.m. Experience side- walk sales, street entertainment, children's activities, a summer sports expo and, of course, local restaurants vying for top chili honors. Activities are free, chili tasting is $5. ' • State Bridge Lodge hosts their Third Annual Groovefest. The music begins at 2 p.m. and doesn't quit until Otis Roach, Bit O Jane, Bldg 5, Sucker, Fred Green, Blister 66 and Crawdaddyhave all graced the stage-Call 653- r 4444 or 479-8496 for more information. • Country blues players Cephas and Wiggins ' play the Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek, 7:30 p.m. Call 845-TlXS for ticket June 24"' REcEIV - ~ 1999 - ED JUC 1 I-M CARTS Corridor Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution P. O. Box 376 303-595-0829 Denver Dumont, CO 80436 303-573-5275 fax July 12, 1999 Bob McLauran 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, Co. 81657 Dear Bob: I am writing to ask that as part of the preparation of the year 2000 budget for the town of Vail that the town council consider the continuation of funding for CARTS. The next year is a crucial one if we hope to solve the I-70 congestion problem with a fixed guideway solution that is not many years away. There will be need for support from the governor, the legislature, CDOT, and the general public. To develop this support will require media buys, informational brochures, and personal contact that can't hope to be done by a part-time commitment. An election in November of 2000 will be needed to fund a demonstration project. CARTS has been effective in these areas with a 1999 budget of only $25,000, and funds have only been spent on bare necessities. We hope a marketing program currently being developed will get financial support from corporate and individual members, but the strength of CARTS has been and must continue to be the unanimous commitment of all municipalities in the corridor. If-you could find an extra $1000 in your budget over your 1999 commitment, it would be very helpful, but I am mainly looking for a show of continued support from the municipalities that can help us in further marketing to a broader base. Thank you in advance for your consideration and for your past support. Sincerely, Jim Scherer Executive Director _ T.,..... .....n:aw~+~:~o;k,~.-,,,:,u rr dl~~I~p~Nt.. The ' • ><t I ~ ; ~ SCENE tl It 4,' , n 4' ,r w a, Sunday, July 18, 1999 THE DENVER POST. Second Section ! 9•1; + Music tre'atin ail Dallas Symphony Orchestra opens festival( y r By Jeff Bradley Litton has just extended his Dallas contract three Berne Post Cr tic-at-Large years through 2003, but he'll also make his New York % • " J Y•, elk to Andrew Litton, watch him bound Philharmonic debut this year conducting and record j r! r p 7Y t +1 around the podium or feel the energy of his oil Sondhetm's "Sweeney Todd" to mark the compos hi1K new recording of Mahler's "Resurrection" er's 70th hirthday and handling a Copland centennial Symphony with the Dallas Symphony Orches- program that includes the Third Symphony and "Old tre and you quickly realize why the 40-year-old Amer- American Songs" with mezzo Marilyn Home. eel scan is in such demand. Before Vail, Litton spends two weeks with the Los + Starling this week, Colorado will experience the Lit- Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. And he r 'ton factor when he brings his Dallas orchestra to the still devotes four weeks a year to the Bournemouth ! S'+ Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival to launch ethree. .ymphonf• thl~J year summer residency. Meanwhile, to celebrate the Dallas Symphony's A native New Yorker trained at Juilliard, Litton got 100th birthday, Litton will start the 1999.2000 season off to a flying start when he won the 1981 BBC Con- with a Yo-Yo Me gala and Beethoven's "Choral" Sym- ductors' Competition in London. He was an assistant phony No. 9 and conclude it with Mahler's massive to Msthdav Rostropovich at the National Symphony Symphony No. 8. There will be world premieres by R+. And spent several years with the Bournemouth Syor Lowell Lieberman, Michael Ilersch, Joseph Schwenl- phony in England before becoming Dallas music di- ner and Cindy McTee, and a special tribute to the late r' , 9 l rector In 1994. Eduardo Mate, who led the Dallas j. "This is a big opportunity for Symphony for 16 years us," the ebullient maestro said of Vail Festival ! f hd the July 21.31 Vail residency. "My wonderful predecessor and u ! "The Joke in Dallas is 'What are ¦ What Andrew Litton and the I had completely different ap- /g uM • 4 ~ ~t Dallas Symphony at Bravol Vail proaches to musicmaking," Litton ¢ u If~e p u y° 8oin8 to do in the summer?' Valley Music Festival said of the changes he's made. Get out' because it's so hot here. a r Vail Where: Ford Amphitheater. "Eduardo believed in controlling / , dl ,e In ,r a So not only are we going to a beau- ttful portal the world, but we'll be Vail every nuance and every idea. I'm o i y making music the way we want be B When: July 21-31 the opposite. I believe in using the v • r t rto. ; ¦ Tickets: $10-$35; Call collective skill and knowledge and A •TM "So often, summer music is 1.970.827.5700 experience of your players to ° t something hastily thrown together come up with a superior interpre yy~q t " ' t' Iz:. .with minimum rehearsal. This af• tation. That's what makes for r!, .t S • ?th' fords us a chance to avoid that. Everything will be great music. When 1 first came, one comment I got rr q nit; thoroughly rehearsed," said Litton, whose boyish looks from the players was, 'Oh my gosh, you're letting us 1 t i y+. j., add charm to his exceptional musical gifts and very play!' ~px sir a' w, teal passion in front of an orchestra. (His conducting "The biggest adjustment was for me to figure out t'a of "Billy Budd" with the Welsh National Opera last ,1 k:blf , ; l 's vb how to unepress the orchestra and for them to figure fi ear was use of the best evenings I've spent in the y, { t Y ~ out how to unrepress themselves. Five years later, opera house in years.) we've come a long way. An 'Eroica'Symphony we did ° r t f Vail Artistic Director Eugenia Zukerman's theme a few weeks ago after a two-year hiatus felt so great lsnw 7 Vats season is the turn of the various centuries, which because all the stuff l had to work so hard on two t ; led Litton to choose one of his signature works, Rach• years ago is now happening. That's a wonderful feel- } . Y r 1 r ? d baninoff's Symphony No. 2 dating from 1906-08, for ing-11 pis first concert. "It's a perfect piece for a summer eight, so wonderfully romantic and popular." Litton likes to promote living composers, especially writers like Lieberman who create "new music that "vsl, , $ y; On July 25, Litton conducts a concert version of doesn't send you running for the exits but actually ajo Puceini's "Tosea;'set in 1800 but written in 1899. The ~ r 6t' t r ' ,•v Opera Colorado Chorus will support a cast led by so- makes you want to bear, it again." ~ o Marquita Lister and baritone Donnie Ray Al- "I grew up in the New York of the Pierre Boulez from the Dallas Symphony's production of "Porgy era. It must have been Incredibly exciting for the in- P end Bess Lister and Albert will be featured in an all- tellectual few (who) understood everything being t La; mul } nr F a Gershwlnconcert Friday. played, but l watched audiences leaving the hall in "I love doing operas to concert that have big roles droves week after week and made a mental note that for the orchestra because you get a completely differ H I every reached that position, I'd do better." F ant slant on the piece - actually a view the composer Litton's Vail programs include an "Amazing Music * ~i a t } had," said Litton. "PuccW used the orchestra so much - Families of the Orchestra" family concert Thurs- day, Beethoven's "Eroica"Symphony No. 3 and the Sl• Tosco won ! jump off the parapet at the end, and the beaus Violin Concerto (soloist Anne Akiko Meyers) on 'i J v.+t baritone won't the groveling on the floor, "This )s go- July 28, and both Lieberman's Flute Concerto (soloist r r^ Dallas Symphony Association) Ron St gala r.,. Ing to be very mach suggested rather than done, but Eugenia Zukerman) and Rachmaninoff s Piano Can- $,1 tl there's a strength to minimalism," said the conductor. , cexto No. 2 (soloist Valentina Lisrtsa) onafuly 31. 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U., J4 IOU Y7; y?f.Ired a,vt aS , (3r 0,3 W tu T.~? a k~ r.,a y~rc ~ef' fo. - cc f Zl-1//y1~~•/. ¢~~(,"iS+,/f~'!n`Y,CC /~Y(y/J+j+/~'~~/ l "Ef~ ?nu~ ~~!/:'I,5!~l~~,v~"-~~~",~~ Q~1/c~N; ~a~+S~,i~3ari1~ ~~IY 7 S ~ ~ / ~{..n C.~1 yn ~ ~ , ` II 11 IIIIIII IIIIIIIII~II ~ ~ TQIephO ~ ` I Li tsrp~< 9 313201 900002 - Sgate.°ABLAZI in P - - BG405 _ d - - N 11 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 1999 Contact: Rob Ford, 476-3614 Vail Mayor MAYOR FORD STEPPING DOWN FROM VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AT MID-TERM (Vail)--Vail Mayor Rob Ford announced today he'll resign from the Town Council this November upon completion of his two-year mayoral term. The resignation will come at the mid-point of Ford's current four-year term. Ford says his decision to step down is two-fold. "I found that I needed to find a better balance in my personal life," he said. "I also believe my departure is in the community's best interest." Ford, who's known for his aggressive leadership style, says he's become frustrated by Vail's inability to act proactively in addressing its problems. "During this council's first two years, we asked the community to outline and define what issues they wanted us to address," he said. "Those issues were upgrading our aging economic infrastructure, dealing with the affordable housing problem and adopting a plan for building community facilities. In the second two years, we did exactly what we were asked to do. And while many viable solutions have been brought to the table, the community hasn't embraced those solutions with the same level of commitment. So, rather than continue the impasse, I'd like to see someone else forge ahead with solutions the community can support," Ford said. In 1995, Ford, then a newcomer to Vail politics, was narrowly elected to his first term on the Town Council. He won a 2-year term, finishing fourth out of a 10-person field. In the 1997 election, Ford's rising popularity was reflected in a top-place finish. In recognition of his top finish, (more) RECYCLED PAPER M Add 1 /Ford to Resign he was elected to a 2-year mayoral term, which expires in November 1999. The next election will be an important one, Ford says. "We're at a crossroads." Ford says all aspects of the Vail community must start to work together in establishing an acceptable balance between being a viable resort and a residential community. He says a continued failure to work together will force Vail to face the consequences of a prolonged and painful internal struggle like Aspen experienced in the late 80's. "The next council must find that proper balance between resort and community. The existing conflict between the various Vail factions, such as the neighborhoods and businesses, must be resolved and quickly," he said. A special election will be needed to fill Ford's unexpired term. That election could be held concurrently with the regular election on Nov. 2 in which four other council seats will be elected. Under that scenario, the council candidate receiving the fifth highest number of votes would be elected to fill the vacancy. A final decision on the timing of the special election rests with the current Town Council. On a personal note, Ford says he's grown increasingly uncomfortable with the level of personal criticism and negativity surrounding Vail politics. "You know such heated criticism is born out of frustration, yet it definitely wears you down to the point where you end up asking yourself if it's worth it. It's so easy to sit around and complain. The hard part is bringing constructive resolutions to the table and negotiating their acceptance." Ford says he's very proud of the major accomplishments that have been achieved during his tenure. Among them, approval of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, adoption of the multi-year, multi-phased affordable housing plan, and the introduction of a community facilities plan. Additional housing accomplishments have included completion of the 24-unit Town of Vail seasonal housing development, the 18-unit for sale housing development at Red Sandstone, and the purchase of Vail's first "buy-down" affordable housing unit. Along with the Lionshead Master (more) Add 2/Ford to Resign Plan, the completion of the Austria Haus, which was a battle in itself, according to Ford, are all positives for Vails revival. In addition, Ford says council's rejection of the 8-story Vail Plaza Hotel redevelopment proposal was an appropriate decision that preserves the scale and character of Vail for the future. He hopes the developer will come forward soon with a smaller hotel redevelopment proposal. "I've had some wonderful experiences representing this community and for that I thank the Vail community," Ford said. `To host the World Championships was truly extraordinary. I also can't say enough about the dedication of Bob McLaurin and his exceptional staff. I will miss working with them. My wife, Debbie, also deserves tremendous credit for being truly supportive." Ford says he'll spend the remainder of his mayoral term working on current council initiatives. Those include an employee generation ordinance, a revision of the public accommodation zone district development standards and potential development reviews for the Vail Associates core site. "We still have our sights set on accomplishing as much as we can within this council's current term," he said. "We want to continue to fulfill our campaign pledges as best we can." In addition to Ford's unexpired term, the four other council seats that will be up for election in November are currently held by Bob Armour, Michael Arnett, Kevin Foley and Michael Jewett. To date, Jewett is the only outgoing councilmember who has indicated he will not seek re-election. Ford has lived in Vail since 1973 when he moved here from Michigan. His first job in Vail was at the Vail Village Inn, where he was a maintenance worker. He later began a career in real estate by working in the office of Rod Slifer. Ford currently sells real estate with the firm of Christopher, Denton, Kelton and Kendall.