HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-03 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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. Approve the minutes from the meetings of July 6, 1999.
B. Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1999, second reading of 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.
3. Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1999, First reading of an Ordinance Approving
Tom Moorhead the General Planning Document for the 1999 WestFest, and Setting Forth
a Special Review Process to Allow for Staff Approvals for Temporary Signs,
Structures, Street Decor, and Other Temporary Improvements for the 1999
WestFest (5 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance No.
19, Series of 1999, on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: WestFest 1999 is planned to be a major
event requiring temporary improvements such as flags and banners,
temporary structures, lighting, entertainment and hospitality, parades,
placement of refrigeration trucks and temporary camping recreational
vehicle locations. Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau has been
working closely with the town staff to obtain all necessary permits. The
purpose of this ordinance to provide a special process to handle these
temporary improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1999,
on first reading.
4. Appoint Two Members to Community Task Force. (5 mins.)
5. Resolution No. 8, Series 1999, A Resolution Determining the Necessity of,
Tom Moorhead and Authorizing the Acquisition of, a Trail Easement, Being an Interest in
Russell Forrest Real Property, By Either Negotiation or Condemnation, for Town Public
Brent Wilson Purposes. (30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No.
8, Series of 1999, on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: An easement for public purposes is
necessary in the Buffehr Creek Subdivision to complete the North Trail. The
easement itself will contain a trail of low impact, high above existing homes
and in the corner of a large common area of the subdivision. Ten feet wide,
it traverses only a small part of the area, which is zoned as Natural Area
Preservation (NAP) District and will be 513 feet in length. The trail itself will
be used by hikers and mountain bikers. No motorized vehicles will be
allowed on the trail. It is not anticipated that the use of the trail will generate
any unusual noise or contamination. By restricting the trail use to hikers and
mountain bikes, there should not be created any additional hazard from rock
or debris flow.
The North Trail is a high priority action in the Town of Vail Comprehensive
Open Lands Plan. Tract A, Lionshead 4`h filing is specifically referred to as
Parcel #12 on page 16 of the plan. Parcel #12 is a high priority action
because a trail easement is needed through this property. This land is
specifically needed to avoid the use of highly visible, steep, and erosive
lands above this site.
The North Trail was developed to reduce trail pressure in Wilderness areas
in East Vail and to provide additional hiking and biking experience to a full
range of trail users. The North Trail has been a cooperative effort between
the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Vail. The Forest Service has
worked closely with the Town in the design and construction of the trail
system. The constructed portions of the trail have been widely used by both
hikers and bikers in the Valley. This trail is designed to meet both U.S.F.S
and national standards for accessibility in a backcountry environment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 8, Series 1999, on
first reading.
6. Town Manager's Report. (5 mins.)
7. Adjournment - 7:55 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, 8/10/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/17/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/17/99, 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.
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R E C E! VED !1H 2 7 1999
July 26, 1999
Vail Town Council
c/o Lorelei Donaldson
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, Co. 81657
Dear Council:
I wish to be re-appointed to one of the two at-large positions on the Vail
Community Task Force.
I feel I bring a much needed perspective to the Task Force-one based on
longevity in the community and an intense concern about Vail's future. That
future depends on balancing resort and residential needs which really should not
be too difficult since they are interdependent.
I have always felt that the most important role the Task Force can play is to be a
forum for honest, straight forward discussion no matter what the subject is.
Since the majority of the members are representatives from larger groups, they
should be conduits of information back to their respective groups. At times that
happens and it is great when it does since there is so much misunderstanding in
the community. When we understand each others needs we also understand that
we will all be successful together or fail together.
I bring with me a unique source of information. In the day to day operation of
Vail Honeywagon, I talk with everyone from seasonal employees to business
owners to second home owners to retirees to renters to multimillion dollar home
owners to working class home owners. It is amazing what I am told on the
phone. I even conduct some little surveys of my own. People don't BS the
garbageman!"
As a Vail resident who has owned a restaurant on Bridge Street and in
Lionshead, who has lost a business, is now in the service business,
has grown children living in town, has been active in the schools and the town,
has family members employed seasonally by VA and who cares deeply about the
em ironment, .i help bring a balance in perspective to the Task Force. I hope you
will choose to allow me to continue. I am available to serve my community in
this way.
Th k you. LLx9
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Diana Donovan
1413 Homestake Circle
Vail, Colorado 81657
476-2789 phone/fax
Jul-28-99 03:21P Kirk Hansen 9704766196 P_01
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Ms. Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk July 28, 1999
Town of Vail Council Members
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Transmitted by Telefax only.
Dear Lorelei and Council Members.
My interest is to contribute service to the Town of Vail Government and Community by
serving on the Community Task Force (CTF). Specifically my interests include working
as a CTF team member on:
• Strategic planning for a successful community for residents and guests.
• Expansion of TOV community/guest facilities.
• Economic revitalization plan.
• Vail host program.
• Strong relationship between the TOV, VRD, Community and VR.
My related experience includes:
• 12 year Vail resident.
• Parent of two teenage boys who have grown up in Vail.
• Julie, my wife, is a Vail business owner with her office in the Vail Athletic Club.
• Past VRD Board Member.
• Vail Tomorrow - Building Community Team Member.
• Past President of Holy Cross Lutheran Church congregation in Vail.
• Director of Sales and Marketing for Mitsubishi Electronics, working from Vail.
• BS-Engineering, Purdue University, 1978.
• MS-Management, University of Southern California, 1985.
I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.
Sincerely yours,
i%&IkX-
Kirk Hansen
Vail Community Member
Chris Moffet
1753 Shasta Place
Vail, CO 81657
479-9522
July 22, 1999
Vail Town Council
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Council Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to re-apply for the Community Task Force. Please
consider the following as my "Letter of Interest.
I have served on the Community Task Force for the past two years. During that
period, I have learned a great deal about our community and how decisions are made.
I have been frustrated at times and fulfilled most of the time. I feel I've assisted in
making important decisions and been a strong advocate for the community at large. I
would very much like to continue my involvement on the Task Force for two more years.
I'm just getting the hang of it! As a Vail resident, small business owner, mother of
school-age children, active member of the community and current member of the Task _
Force, I feel I have a lot more to offer the Task Force. I include my background below.
Professionally I am a management consultant, specializing in human resource
issues and training. My client base includes many organizations here in Eagle County
including a ski area operator, a full service lodge, a community college and a multi-
store retail company. I also maintain clients outside the valley including a Fortune 500
bank holding company.
Personally, I am the mother of an 8-year-old and a 6-year old. I've been
president of ABC Preschool Board of Directors and currently serve as Vice-President of
the Red Sandstone Elementary PTA. I serve as Director on the Vail Recreation District
Board. I was on the Vail Tomorrow Coordinating Committee and was very involved in
that process from its inception. I am active on the Community Facility Task Force as
well.
Recreationally, I have been skiing Vail since the mid-70s. I have the advantage
of having been here as a college kid on spring break, an out-of-state tourist here for a
mid-season week, a Front Range day skier, a weekend resident condo owner and a full
time resident. I still ski. I also run, snowshoe, mountain bike, hike and lounge.
My interests as they relate to the Task Force are varied. I am very obviously
interested in addressing issues with an eye on the impacts to the people who still make
Vail their home. As a small business person I also want to see continued intelligent
economic growth. As someone who loves our quality of life I want to see our
environment and recreational opportunities protected. In short, I have varied interests
and can represent a wide cross-section of our community.
As to strengths and perspectives, I am open-minded. Also, I problem solve and
consensus build for a living. Some say I am pretty good at it. Because of the diverse
base of my clientele, I listen to views and issues facing a variety of businesses. I 'am
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able to take multiple perspectives and generate concise, coherent solutions. In other
words I bring the perspective of a customer, a resident, a mother and a service provider
dependent on our economy.
I look forward to the opportunity to further serve our community. Please let me
know if you have any questions.
Sincerely.
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Chris Moffet
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970479-2100 ,
FAX 970-479-2157
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July 31, 1999
Joe Macy
Vail Associates
Box 7
Vail, CO 81658
Re: Golden Peak Ski Tunnel, Tract B, Vail Village 7th
Dear Joe:
The Community Development Department, in an effort to ensure that the proposed skier tunnel is
appropriately addressed with respect to design and impacts, and to discontinue the tabling of the
filed appeal, is withdrawing the minor amendment approval to the Golden Peak development plan.
It is understood that it is your desire to work closely with the appellant so that they have an
opportunity to review the plans prior to any future Town approvals.
It is also understood that you are agreeable to this course of action in order to discontinue the
tabling of the current appeal that has been filed with respect to this application.
The Community Development Department will consider the minor amendment application as
pending and will not act on the application until a complete DRB application has been submitted.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 479-2148.
fornier el ,
nic F. Mauriello, AICP
Chief of Planning
c: John Dunn
RECYCLEDPAPER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: August 3, 1999
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Lionsrid e Loop Street Project
The Lionsridge Street project is proceeding in good order. Most of the storm water work is
complete, and we have begun pouring the curb and gutter. The retaining walls are also under
construction.
Wa fig Study
Pursuant to the Council's authorization last week, we are moving forward with our Wayfinding
Study. We have contracted with Corbin Associates to complete this work. We anticipate
beginning this work in the next few weeks.
Newsboxes
We are proceeding to implement our newsbox program. In the next few weeks we will be
bringing the Council an ordinance implementing this program. We will also need to fabricate the
boxes. As we have discussed the prototype is located at the Community Development
Department. When fully implemented, the cost of constructing these boxes is $75,000. It should
be noted that these costs will be recovered over a ten-year period and will be paid by news
publishers.
Town Manager vacation
I will be on vacation from August I I' - August 13fl'. Anne will be able to reach me if you should
need anything.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
8/10/99 WS
PEC/DRB Report
Capital Projects
Arosa/Garmisch final park plan
Newly formed Vail Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Joe Staufer
PA Text Amendments
Suggested improvements in commercial development process
8/17/99 WS
Pine Beetle Update
VVMB presentation on Summer 2000
Discuss Ord re: newspaper boxes
8/17/99 TC
1" read Ord re: newspaper boxes
MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: August 3, 1999
RE: A worksession to discuss the proposed Town of Vail Development Standards
Handbook.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Dominic Mauriello and Allison Ochs
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The Public Works Department, the Fire Department, and the Community Development
Department have been working together to clarify and consolidate the development review
process for the Town of Vail. This process has been referred to as the Development Review
Improvement Process (DRIP). The Development Standards Handbook is the clarification of
development standards used by various departments in this process. The first draft of the
Development Standards Handbook was presented to the Planning and Environmental
Commission in the form of a worksession at the May 17, 1997, meeting. The Development
Standards Handbook returned to the Planning and Environmental Commission on June 28, 1999,
and again on July 12, 1999. Section V of this memo summarizes the changes by the Planning
and Environmental Commission. The proposed standards are simply clarifications to existing
standards. Town of Vail has been utilizing the standards for the past two years with great
success. The attached document represents the input from various Town of Vail departments
regarding:
• Residential Access, Driveway and Parking - consolidation of staff interpretations
• Residential Fire Department Access - consolidation of staff interpretations
• Parking Lot Design -consolidation of staff interpretations
• Grading Standards -consolidation of staff interpretations
• Geologic and Environmental Hazards - no change/consolidation
• Summary of Zoning Regulations - no change/consolidation
• Gross Residential Floor Area Descriptions - no change/consolidation
• Design Review Standards and Guidelines - no change/consolidation
The Development Standards Handbook also contains definitions of terms, an administration
section, and includes details which clarify the standards.
Staff utilized model codes, professional reports, and standards from other communities in the
evaluation of these standards. Staff believes these are the minimum standards necessary to
protect the public health and safety and provide for efficient and adequate community
development.
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II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As this is a worksession, staff is making no recommendation at this time.
III. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW IMPROVEMENT PROCESS (DRIP)
Problem/Opportunity Statement:
In Vail, proposed construction projects undergo a series of reviews and approvals known as the
Development Review Process. The Development Review Process is the process through which
a proposed construction project is reviewed, approved and building permits are issued by inter-
departmental staff, the Design Review Board, the Planning and Environmental Commission and
the Town Council, as applicable. The Town's annual community survey indicates long held
frustration with this process.
Both customers and Town staff experience frustration with the application of unwritten standards
and conflicts between existing codes. Standards for the development of property in the Town of
Vail are codified in numerous sections of the Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code, the
Uniform Fire Code and other documents adopted by reference in the Municipal Code. Some of
these standards are unclear and have required "interpretations" by Town of Vail staff over the
years. Our customers need to have a clear understanding of development and design standards
in order to obtain approval in an efficient manner.
In response to these concerns, the Town staff has initiated "DRIP," the Development Review
Improvement Process. DRIP is a collaborative effort that involves Town boards and interested
members of the community to clarify standards and improve the review process. Through DRIP,
the Town has the opportunity to create a process which is predictable, efficient, and fair, with
standards that are clear, concise, and codified, while simultaneously providing for the protection
of the health, safety, and aesthetic quality of our community.
The following are the GOALS of the DRIP effort:
1. Clarify all aspects of the Development Review Process so that it is more efficient
and predictable.
2.. Consolidate, clarify, and define development standards so that both Town staff
and customers have a clear understanding of what is required in order to build or
redevelop in the Town of Vail.
3. Educate the users of the process on the need to accept responsibility for providing
complete and accurate submittals and required revisions in a timely manner in
order to fully benefit from the Development Review Process improvements.
The following are the GIVENS for the DRIP effort:
1. Existing Staff Interpretations and unwritten requirements will be eliminated or
codified as part of this process.
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2. Staff will seek, and is committed to, continuous improvement in inter-departmental
coordination and cooperation to promote efficiencies in the Development Review
Process.
3. Requirements and standards required for the general health and safety of the
community will not be compromised through this effort.
4. The Town of Vail encourages and seeks public involvement in the clarification of
development standards and improvement of the Development Review Process.
5. The Town Council will have the final decision making authority on adoption of any
Municipal Code modifications required to implement DRIP.
IV. SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN STANDARDS
In most cases, the Development Standards are clarification of existing regulations and
standards used by the various Town of Vail departments in development review. However, in
some cases, the Development Standards are actually less restrictive than current regulations
and standards. The following are standards that have been relaxed and/or changed by the
Development Standards Handbook:
1. Maximum Driveway Grade - currently the Subdivision Regulations state that the
maximum driveway grade is 8%. The Development Standards relax this
requirement to 8% for the first 10 feet of drive, then a maximum of 10% for the
remainder of the driveway. (p.11)
2. Driveway Width - currently the regulations state that a driveway must be 12 ft.
wide to sere up to 2 dwelling units. The Development Standards allow 12 ft.
driveways serving up to 3 dwelling units. (p.11)
3. Parking Space Size -current regulations allow for 9' by 19' enclosed parking
spaces. The Development Standards allow for 9' by 18' enclosed parking spaces.
(p. 12)
4. Parking - the Development Standards include a provision for valet parking. (p. 17)
No changes have been made to the Design Guidelines, nor to the sections regarding GRFA and
Environmental Hazards, though they have been reorganized and put into tables for clarification.
The Development Standards Handbook has been attached for reference.
V. ADDITIONAL CHANGES FROM PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
At the June 28, 1999, and July 12, 1999 Planning and Environmental Commission meetings,
minor changes were suggested. The following changes have been made to the Development
Standards:
1. A statement was added to p. 2-3 "To encourage redevelopment, there shall be
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some flexibility granted to existing nonconforming sites and structures. However,
wherever possible, compliance with the Development Standards shall be
achieved."
2. On p. 12, "Residential Access and Parking Standards," the requirement that a
turn-around area be supplied when the driveway length is greater than 60' has
been removed.
3. On p. 16, a sentence has been added to "surfacing" stating "double track
driveways are permitted."
4. The critical root zone requirement for shrubs and bushes has been removed on p.
18.
5. On p. 19, a P.E. Stamp is required for bench of combination walls.
6. Because the Planning and Environmental Commission had some concerns
regarding proposed amendments, the Development Standards Handbook will now
require changes to be adopted by ordinance. Previously, it was proposed that
changes would be made administratively and approved by the Town Council at
least once annually.
No changes have been made to the Design Review Chapter, as this chapter will be reviewed in
its entirety in the near future. Also, any definitions that have been taken directly from the Title 12,
Zoning Code, have not been changed.
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1. Administration ............................................................................................................................2
2. Definitions ....................................................................................................................................4
3. Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Standards .............................................................I1
Table 1: Driveway/Feeder Road Standards 11
Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards 12
4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards .......................................................................14
Table 3: Residential Fire Department Access Standards 14
5. Parking Lot and Parking Structure Design Standards For All Uses .......................................15
Table 4: Parking Lot Design Standards 15
6. Grading Standards ....................................................................................................................18
Table 5: Grading Standards 18
Table 6: Critical Root Zone 18
Table 7: Retaining Walls 19
7. Geologic/Environmental Hazards .............................................................................................20
Table 8: Geologic Hazards 20
8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations ...................................................21
Table 9: Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations 21
9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) ......................................................................................24
Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District 24
10. Design Review Standards and Guidelines .............................................................................25
11. Details .....................................................................................................................................38
1. Driveway Standards - Widths, Flares, and Cross Slopes 39
2. Driveway Standards - Cross Over Widths 40
3. Driveway Standards-Sight Distance Regulations
4. Driveway Standards - Residential Driveway Grades 42
5. Driveway Standards - Minimum Driveway Entrance Angles 43
6. Driveway Standards - Maximum Driveway Grade Breaks 44
7. Single Family, Two Family, Primary/Secondary Minimum Centerline Turning Radius 45
8. Minimum Distance from a Public Road to Private Obstruction 46
9. Minimum Residential Fire Department Staging Area 47
10. Retaining Wall Standards - Combination Walls 48
12. Index .......................................................................................................................................49
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1. Administration
Purpose and Intent
It is the purpose of these rules, regulations, and standards to ensure the general health, safety, and
welfare of the community. These rules, regulations, and standards are intended to ensure safe
and efficient development within the Town of Vail for pedestrians, vehicular traffic, emergency
response traffic, and the community at large. The Development Standards will help protect
property values, ensure the aesthetic quality of the community and ensure adequate development
of property within the Town of Vail.
Applicability
Unless specifically exempted, the provisions of this code shall supplement any and all existing
laws and shall apply to all persons, without restriction, and to conditions arising after the
adoption thereof, to conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code, and to
conditions which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Building Official, or the Town Engineer,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
The Development Standards shall apply to new development, as well as to modifications and
additions to existing developments, unless specifically exempted herein.
Administration
The Town Manager, or Town Manager's designee, is authorized to make and enforce the rules
and regulations contained herein in order to carry out the intent of the Development Standards.
These rules, regulations and standards shall be initially adopted by ordinance by the Vail Town
Council and shall exist as a supplement to the Vail Town Code as a "handbook" of Development
Standards. Any amendments to the Development Standards shall require adoption by Town
Council prior to their enforcement. A copy of the approved Development Standards shall be
filed with the Town Clerk's office.
Where no specific or applicable rules, regulations, or standards appear to be set forth in this
code, other rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and recommended practices, as published by
professional associations, technical organizations, model code groups, and similar entities, may
be used by the Town for guidance.
Nonconformities
Nonconforming sites and site improvements lawfully established prior to the effective date of
adoption of the Development Standards may continue, subject to the limitations prescribed by
Section 12-18, Zoning Regulations. To encourage redevelopment, there shall be some flexibility
granted to existing nonconforming sites and structures. However, wherever possible, compliance
with the Development Standards shall be achieved. The paving of existing legal nonconforming,
i.e. unpaved, driveways shall be allowed without strict compliance with the Development
Standards. However, a reasonable attempt shall be made to adhere as closely as possible to the
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Development Standards when paving existing driveways. A structure, which is substantially
demolished or reconstructed, as defined by Demo/Rebuild in the Zoning Code, shall be required
to adhere to the Development Standards.
Variances
Variances to the Development Standards may be allowed when practical difficulties and
unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Development
Standards exist. Variances from the Development Standards shall be in accordance with Section
12-17, of the Vail Municipal Code. The issuance of a variance shall not compromise the safety
of a site or structure.
Appeals
Appeals from decisions made concerning the Development Standards shall be in accordance with
Section 12-3 of the Vail Municipal Code.
Adoption
"Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook," was adopted by Town Council on
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2. Definitions
Definitions not provided herein shall be as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 13,
Subdivision Regulations.
Access Grade:
The slope of a road, street, driveway, or other means of access, as measured from the back side
of pan along the centerline of the means of access. Grade shall be measured in increments of 20
horizontal feet.
Access Grade Change:
The algebraic sum of the difference of two separate grades.
Architectural Projection into Setback:
Distance which an architectural projection (i.e., roof cave) may encroach into setback.
Back-out/Turn-around Area:
An area appropriately designed for a vehicle to back-out and turn-around in a driveway or feeder
road so that the vehicle can enter the public street facing forward.
Batter:
The slope of the face of a retaining wall measured in units horizontal to units vertical.
BMP's:
Best management practices, which are accepted industry standards.
Boulder Retaining Walls:
Retaining walls that use boulders as the means to structurally retain the earth.
Building Code:
The Uniform Building Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601-2298.
Building Height:
The distance measured vertically from any point on a proposed or existing roof or cave to the
existing (natural) or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) located directly below said
point of the roof or eave. Within any building footprint, height shall be measured vertically from
any point on a proposed or existing roof to the existing grade directly below said point on a
proposed or existing roof.
Building Setbacks: c
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures,
or buildings on a lot.
Combination Retaining Wall:
A series of multiple retaining walls acting as one wall structurally.
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Critical Root Zone:
Area critical to existing vegetation to ensure its existence.
Cross-Over (switch-back or 90' Turn):
The area on a driveway where the turning angle of the centerline of the driveway curvature is
90 ° or greater.
Cross-Over Aisle:
The drive aisle where a 90°or greater turn is required by a vehicle to change drive aisles.
Curb-Cut:
The location where a driveway, parking area, or feeder road connects to a public street or feeder
road.
Deck Setback (ground level):
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an at-grade
(within 5' of grade) deck or patio on a lot.
Deck Setback (not ground level):
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of an above grade
(greater than 5' above grade) deck or balcony on a lot.
Demo/Rebuild:
The destruction, demolition, or removal of fifty percent (50%) or more of the gross residential
floor area of an existing dwelling unit or structure. The determination of the fifty percent (50%)
shall be calculated upon "gross residential floor area" as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations.
Density:
The number of dwelling units allowed per lot or the number of dwelling units allowed per acre.
Design Review Board (DRB):
The body responsible for reviewing development proposals in the Town of Vail. The Design
Review Board focuses on evaluating projects based on the Town Code, Master Plans, and the
Design Standards as set forth in the Town Code, including architectural design, site planning,
landscaping, site disturbance, etc.
Disturbed Area:
Any area where grading takes place.
Driveway:
A paved all-weather driving surface on private property which provides access to 3 or fewer
dwelling units (including EHUs). Driveways generally provide access to individual dwelling
units.
Driveway Pan:
A concrete drainage structure which conveys water; located where a driveway or feeder road
connects with the public street.
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Dwelling, Multiple-Family:
A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, including townhouses, rowhouses,
apartments, and condominium units; designed for or used by three (3) or more families, each
living as an independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Single-Family:
A detached building designed for or used as a dwelling exclusively by one family as an
independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Two-Family:
A detached building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for or used as a dwelling
exclusively by two (2) families, each living as an independent housekeeping unit.
Dwelling Unit:
Any room or group of rooms in a single-family, two-family or multiple-family building with
kitchen facilities; designed for or used by one family as an independent housekeeping unit. A
dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no
larger than one-third ('/3) of the total floor area of the dwelling.
EHU:
An Employee Housing Unit as defined in Title 12, Zoning Regulations of the Vail Municipal
Code. For the purpose of driveway, parking, and access standards, an EHU shall be considered a
dwelling unit.
Entry. Angle:
The angle created at the intersection of the centerline of the public roadway and the centerline of
the first 30' of feeder road or driveway.
Exposed Face:
The area of a wall exposed from the finished grade line to the top of the wall. The cumulative
exposed bench face of combination walls.
Feeder Road:
A paved all-weather road or driveway on private property which accesses 4 or more dwelling
units (including EHUs). Driveways to individual dwelling units generally connect to the feeder
road.
Fire Code:
The Uniform Fire Code, as published by the International Fire Code Institute, 5360 Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601-2298.
Frontage:
The portion of a lot which fronts on a public or private street.
Landscape Area:
The area of a site not covered by buildings, driveways, and covered walkways. Core
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development (hardscape) such as walks, decks, patios, terraces, water features, and like features
shall also be considered landscape area as long as they do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the landscape area.
Landscaping:
Planted areas and plant materials, including trees, shrubs, lawns, flower beds and ground cover,
together with core development such as walks, decks, patios, terraces, water features, and like
features not occupying more than twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area. For the purposes
of this Title, natural or significant rock outcroppings, trees or native vegetation shall be deemed
landscaping in a Hillside Residential, Single-Family Residential, Primary/Secondary Residential,
Two-Family Residential, Residential Cluster, and Low Density Multi-Family Zone Districts.
Lot or Site:
A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a use, building, or structure under the
provisions of Title 12, Zoning Regulations and meeting the minimum requirements of Title 12. A
lot or site may consist of a single lot of record, a portion of a lot of record, a combination of lots
of record or portions thereof, or a parcel of land described by metes and bounds.
Lot Size:
The required size of a buildable lot or site.
Permanent Slope Protection Measures:
Used on slopes to permanently stabilize the slope and prevent erosion.
P.E. Stamped Design:
A design that is stamped, signed, and dated by a professional engineer.
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC):
The body responsible for reviewing development proposals or any matters pertaining to the
Commission as provided by law, resolution, or ordinance, and to act in an advisory capacity to
the Town Council. The Planning and Environmental Commission focuses on evaluating projects
based on the Zoning Ordinance, Master Plans, Subdivision Regulations, environmental concerns,
etc.
Professional Engineer (P.E.):
A current State of Colorado Registered Professional Engineer, practicing in their known
expertise.
Public Way:
Any public street, easement, right-of-way, highway, alley, way, place, road or bike path, and any
non-exclusive utility easement.
Retaining Wall:
Any slope greater than 1:1.
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Setback:
The distance from a lot or site line, creek or stream measured horizontally to a line or location
within the lot or site, which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures, or buildings on
the site.
Setback Area:
The area within a lot or site between a lot or site line and the corresponding setback line within
the lot or site.
Setback Line:
A line or location within a lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures,
or buildings on the site.
Setback Line, Front:
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the front lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Rear:
The setback line extending the full width of the site parallel to and measured from the rear lot or
site line.
Setback Line, Side:
The setback line extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line parallel to and
measured from the side lot or site line.
Sight Distance Triangle:
The line of sight to the right and left of a driver sitting in a car 3' above the driveway or access
road preparing to enter the public road. The driver must be able to see 250' in either direction to
an object 3' above the asphalt of the public road in the oncoming lane.
Site Coverage:
The ratio of the total building area on a site to the total area of a site, expressed as a percentage.
For the purpose of calculating site coverage, "building area" shall mean the total horizontal area
of any building, carport, porte cochere, arcade, and covered or roofed walkway as measured from
the exterior face of perimeter walls or supporting columns above grade or at ground level,
whichever is the greater area. For the purposes of this definition, a balcony or deck projecting
from a higher elevation may extend over a lower balcony, deck or walkway, and in such case the
higher balcony or deck shall not be deemed a roof or covering for the lower balcony, deck or
walkway. In addition to the above, building area shall also include any portion of a roof
overhang, eave, or covered stair, covered deck, covered porch, covered terrace or covered patio
that extends more than four feet from the exterior face of the perimeter building walls or
supporting columns.
Slope:
Shall be established by measuring the maximum number of feet in elevation gained or lost over
each ten feet (10) or fraction thereof measured horizontally in any direction between opposing
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lot lines; the relationship of elevation or vertical measure as divided by the horizontal
measurement shall be expressed as a percentile as a means of quantifying the term "slope." In
determination of "slope" as defined in this Section, for use in establishing buildable area
requirements and maximum floor area ratio limitations on existing and proposed lots, a grid
system based on 10-foot modules shall be superimposed on a topographic map of the subject
property and the lot slope determination established by the defined method for each one hundred
(100) square feet grid portion of the tract, lot or portion thereof.
A. Existing, Natural:
The gradient or configuration of the undisturbed land surface prior to site improvement of
a lot, site, or parcel.
B. Graded, Finished:
The gradient or configuration of the land surface following improvement of a lot, site, or
parcel.
Square Area:
The area required to be accommodated completely within a lot's boundaries in order for the lot
to be buildable; expressed as a square.
Staging Area:
A dedicated or designated space that is intended for use by the Fire Department, sufficiently
large enough to provide for adequate operation.
Street, Private:
Any street not dedicated to the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian use.
Street, Public:
A. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any
part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian travel;
B. The entire width of every way declared to be a public highway by any law of this state;
and further classified and defined as follows:
1. Arterial streets are those which permit the relatively rapid and unimpeded
movement of large volumes of traffic from one part of the community to another.
2. Collector streets are those which collect traffic from minor streets and carry it to
arterial streets or to local traffic generators. Collector streets include the principal
entrance streets to a residential development, those linking such adjacent
developments, and those streets providing circulation within such developments.
3. Minor streets are those used primarily for direct access to properties abutting the
right-of-way. Minor streets carry traffic having an origin or destination within the
development and do not carry through traffic.
Temporary Grading:
Grading performed to accommodate construction.
Temporary Slope Protection Measures:
Used on slopes to reduce erosion and assist in reestablishing vegetation.
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Three Point Turn:
The ability to completely turn a vehicle using a maximum of four movements which creates the
three points when the total turning movement is laid out.
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I Residential Access, Driveway and Parking Standards
This section (Tables 1 and 2) specifies the access, driveway and parking standards for residential
development. These standards are subject to all conditions and exceptions described herein.
These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When two or more standards
conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 1: Driveway/Feeder Road Standards
Single-family, Two-family,
Primary/Secondary Multiple Family Multiple Family
standard -access to not more than 3 dwelling units -access to 4 to 11 dwelling units -access to more than 11 dwelling units
(including EHUs) -feeder road only -feeder road only
-structures and all portions thereofwithin
150' from edge of street pavement
Driveway/Feeder Road
Min. Width 12' 20' 22'
Normal -Access from feeder road to units -Access from feeder to units shall
(Detail 1) shall comply with single-family comply with single-family
requirements contained herein requirements contained herein
Min. Width 15' 24' 24'
90' corner
(cross-over)
(Detail 2)
Min. Width 16' 24' 28'
Entrance/Curb-cut (flare to 16') (flare to 24' with 10' curb-return (flare to 28' with 15' curb-return radius)
Detail 1 radius)
Max. Width 24' head in 36' 36'
Entrance/Curb-cut 48' back out
Detail 3
Min. Grade 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Centerline
Detail 4
Max. Grade 10% unheated 9% unheated 9% unheated
Centerline 12% heated 12% heated 12% heated
(Detail 4) 16% heated and engineered with flat
recovery areas
Max. Grade 8% unheated 8% unheated 8% unheated
Centerline 12% heated 12% heated 10% heated
Corner/Cross-over
Detail 2
Max. cross-slope grade 8% 8% 8%
(Detail 1)
Entry angle 45' 70' 70'
min. deflection for first
30' of driveway length
Detail 5
Max. centerline break- 14% 6% 4%
over grade
(Detail 6)
Max. grade at edge of 8% 6% 4%
public road asphalt
(Detail 4)
Max. length of max. 10' 15' 30'
grade at edge of publle
road asphalt
Detail 4
Min. centerline turning 20' 30' 40'
radius
Detail ?
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Table 2: Residential Access and Parking Standards
Single-family, Two-family,
Primary/Secondary Multiple Family Multiple Family
Standard -access to not more than 3 dwelling units -access to 4 to 11 dwelling units -access to more than 11 dwelling units
(including EHUs) -feeder road only -feeder road only
-structures and all portions thereof within
150' from edge of street pavement
Curb Cuts
Curb cuts permitted 1 per street per unit 2 per parcel Minimum necessary for adequate access
(number) Maximum of 2 curb cuts per lot
Parking Requirements
Min. horizontal 24' N/A N/A
clearance between
garage doors (parallel
to road) to edge of
public street pavement
Detail 3
Min. horizontal 5' S' 5'
clearance between
required parking space
and edge of public
street or feeder road
pavement
Min. horizontal N/A 2' from obstructions 5' from obstructions
clearance from feeder 5' from buildings 10' from buildings
road to structures
/obstructions (e.g.,
guardrails, trees,
retaining walls, etc.)
Detail 8)
Parking space size 9'x 19' surface See Table 4, See Table 4, Commercial/Multiple-
9'x 18' enclosed Commercial/Multiple-Family Family Parking Lot Standards
Parking Lot Standards
Sight distance triangle Forward Movement: 10' perpendicularx 10' perpendicular x 250' lateral 10' perpendicular x 250' lateral (strict
(Detail 3) 250' lateral (strict compliance may not be compliance may not be required on sites
Backward Movement: 15' perpendicular required on sites not able to not able to physically comply)
x 250' lateral physically comply)
(strict compliance may not be required on
sites not able to physically comply)
Back-out/Turn-around 12' wide Back-out into right-of-way Back-out into right-0f--way prohibited
area 20' centerline radius prohibited
(Detail 7) Designed for 3 point turn or less Car turn-around area:
Turn-around area: 12' wide
Required when: 12' wide 20' centerline radius
cross-over angle is greater than 120°; 20' centerline radius Designed for 3 point turn or less
entry angle is less than 70°; Designed for 3 point turn or less Truck turn-around area:
accessing a collector, arterial, or Shall be designed so trucks exit site
commercial street; or forward as determined by traffic engineer
backout sight triangle requirement is not based on uses proposed.
met.
Driveway Pan 4' wide concrete pan at edge of asphalt for 4' wide concrete pan at edge of 8' wide concrete pan at edge of asphalt
(Drainage) the full width driveway pavement asphalt for the full width driveway for the full width driveway pavement
Detail 1 including returns pavement including returns including returns
Other Requirements:
Vehicular Maneuverability
Parking required for each dwelling unit must be independently accessible (i.e., required parking
for one unit cannot block access for parking for another unit on-site).
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Surfacing
All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface.
Heated Drives
Any heated portion of the drive located within the right-of-way must be in a separate zone. The
4' concrete pan cannot be heated.
Snow Storage
All required parking and access areas shall be designed to accommodate on-site snow storage
(i.e., within boundaries of lot and not within the right-of-way). Turf areas and other areas without
trees may be utilized for this purpose.
Unheated Drives: A minimum functional area equaling 30% of the paved area shall be
provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to accommodate snow storage.
Heated Drives: A minimum functional area equaling 10% of the paved area shall be
provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to accommodate snow-storage.
Guard Rails
Steep slopes adjacent to, vehicular access ways and/or driveways without a proper shoulder may
require the installation of a vehicular guardrail. The design and type of vehicular guardrail for
private properties shall be designed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer. Vehicular
guardrails on public roadways or protecting the travelling public shall meet the standard of the
Town of Vail.
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4. Residential Fire Department Access Standards
This section (Table 3) specifies residential Fire Department access standards for residential
development. These standards are subject to all conditions and exceptions described herein.
These standards shall be considered the minimum standards. When two or more standards
conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 3: Residential Fire Department Access Standards
Standard Single-Family, Two-Family, Primary/Secondary, and Multiple Family
-requiring on-site Fire Department access (structures or portions thereof greater than 150' from edge
of street pavement)
Min. pavement radii for fire truck 1. For structures with the highest floor level 30' or less in elevation from staging
access and min. pavement cross- area:
over width 29' inside radius
(including curb-cut accessing site) 44' outside radius
36' centerline radius
20' cross-over width
2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area:
31' inside radius
48' outside radius
40' centerline radius
22' cross-over width
Note: The Town of Vail reserves the right in unique circumstances to utilize a
computer modeling technique to determine radii needed for access.
Turn-around area Required if Fire Department staging area is 150' or more from edge of roadway
pavement.
Min. on-site Fire Department 1. For structures with the highest floor level 30' or less in elevation from staging
staging area area:
(Detail 9) 12' wide and 35' long pavement area
32' wide useable clear area inclusive of paved area
The staging area must be located less than the minimum distance required to
reach all areas of structures using a 150' curvilinear line with a minimum
radius of 8'.
2. For structures with the highest floor level greater than 30' in elevation from
staging area:
12' wide and 50' long pavement area
32' wide useable clear area inclusive of paved area
The staging area must commence a maximum of 20' from the face of structure.
If the Fire Department makes the determination that access standards cannot physically be met, the structure must be
s rinklered in accordance with Fire and Building Codes.
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5. Parking Lot and Parking Structure Design Standards For All Uses
This section (Table 4) specifies the parking lot standards for all uses excluding residential uses
under 3 units and including, but not limited to, commercial, retail, office, restaurant, institutional,
hotel, accommodation, and multiple-family development. These standards are subject to all
conditions and exceptions described herein. These standards shall be considered the minimum
standards. When two or more standards conflict the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Table 4: Parking Lot Design Standards
Angle of Minimum Minimum Minimum
parking space One-way drive aisle Two-way drive aisle Parkin stall size and clearance
0° (parallel) 12' 22' 9'x 24'
45° 12' 22' 9'x 19' surface
9'x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
T hei t clearance for enclosed parking
60° 16' 24' 9'x 19' surface
9'x 18' enclosed
8'x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
T height clearance for enclosed parking
75° 22' 24' 9'x 19' surface
9'x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
T hei t clearance for enclosed parking
90° 24' 24' 9'x 19' surface
9'x 18' enclosed
8' x 16' compact (up to 25% of required parking
in lots with more than 15 parking spaces and
clearly marked as such)
7' height clearance for enclosed parking
Cross-over drive 18' 24' n/a
aisle
Drive aisle with 12' 22' n/a
no parking
Min. opening for 12' 20' n/a
a parking
structure
entrance
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Other Requirements:
Surfacing
All parking areas shall be an improved paved surface. Double track driveways are permitted.
On-Street Parking
On-street parking is not permitted for private developments. All public on-street parking
provided in the right-of-way shall meet the standards included in this section (Table 4).
Location
Parking spaces, aisles and turning areas shall be entirely within lot lines and shall not encroach
on any public right of way. No parked vehicle shall overhang any public right of way.
Grades
All driveway and parking lot grades shall meet the requirements for `multiple family
developments of more than 11 units" per Table 1. Driveway and Access Standards.
Fire Lane
A fire lane shall be required and must be located within 150' of all areas of the parking lot.
Drainage
Proper drainage and storm water management shall be provided in all parking areas.
Snow Storage
All required parking and access areas shall be designed to accommodate on-site snow storage
(i.e., within boundaries of lot and not within the right-of-way). A minimum functional area
equaling 30% of the paved area shall be provided contiguous to the paved area and designed to
accommodate snow storage. Turf areas and other areas without trees may be utilized for this
purpose. If driveways are heated, then the minimum snow storage area may be reduced to 10%
of the required parking and access areas.
Landscaping
Not less than 10% of the interior surface area of unenclosed off-street parking areas containing
15 or more parking spaces shall be devoted to landscaping. In addition, landscape borders not
less than 10' in depth shall be provided at all edges of parking lots containing 30 or more parking
spaces. A landscape berm, wall, or fence of not less than 4' in height, of the same architectural
style as the building, in combination with landscaping may be substituted for the landscape
border. In developments with cross-access or shared parking facilities, the landscape border
between the developments shall not be required.
Backing into the Street/Right-of-Way
All parking for commercial and multiple family developments shall be designed to allow a
vehicle forward access to any street or right-of-way.
Trail Head Parking
Trail head parking lots accommodating up to 15 parking spaces may be improved with gravel,
but shall adhere to all other requirements contained in this section.
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Valet Parking
Valet parking shall be allowed, but shall not exceed 50% of the required parking on-site. Valet
parking shall be calculated utilizing a 8' x 18' parking space for each car (parallel spaces must be
9'x 20'). Cars may be parked tandem in a valet lot.
Tandem Parking
Tandem parking is not permitted for commercial uses unless approved as valet parking.
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6. Grading Standards
This section (Tables 5, 6, and 7) provides a summary of grading standards of the Town of Vail.
All grading is reviewed by the Design Review Board to determine compatibility to the existing
topography, to review the extent of existing vegetation removal and to preserve significant
features on site.
Table 5: Grading Standards
Grading
1 7 - Standard Additional Review or P.E. Stamp
Approval Required
Temporary Grading Standards
Grade 2' away from the 3' vertical then 2:1 Staff Review No
deepest and furthest structural maximum
member to day light Greater than 3' vertical Staff Review Yes
and/or steeper than 2:1
Permanent Grading Standards
Maximum Finished Grade 2:1 Staff Review No
Temporary Slope Protection 3:1- 2:1 Staff Review No
Required
Permanent Slope Protection 2:1-1:1 DRB or Staff Review Yes
Existing Vegetation
Grading around existing vegetation to be preserved on-site shall be outside the critical root zone,
unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board.
Table 6: Critical Root Zone
Type Critical Root Zone
Trees A radius equal to one foot for each inch of caliper measured F
above the natural grade
Natural Features
Grading that is detrimental to existing natural features is discouraged. Those areas of a site that
are determined to remain in a natural state shall be protected during construction. A site-specific
construction disturbance plan shall be prepared, outlining the areas to be disturbed and the
methods and devices used to protect the remaining portions of the site.
Construction Fence
All areas to be protected shall have a non-removable construction fence or other approved device
placed around the areas to be protected.
Erosion Control
All sites with disturbances will need to provide erosion control measures using best management
practices. Sites greater than 1 acre or sites with total disturbance greater than '/2 acre shall
provide an erosion control plan prepared by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer.
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Flood Plain Standards:
No grading is permitted in the 100-year flood plain without Planning and Environmental
Commission approval. If an applicant wishes to grade into the 100-year flood plain, an
environmental impact report is required. The environmental impact report shall include impacts
to vegetation, riparian areas, appropriate hydraulic engineering calculations to show no increase
in water surface profile and velocity, as well as stating that there will be no adverse impacts to
adjacent properties. No permanent improvements shall be constructed within V of the flood plain
line.
The flood plain line shall be determined by a registered professional land surveyor by plotting
the appropriate elevation of the flood plain on a maximum 1 "-20' topographic 2' contour map
using the adopted Town of Vail flood profiles (the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Study). The topographic survey shall reveal the method for determining the
starting point and the starting elevation for the flood plain delineation. A site specific study
performed by a Professional Engineer per FEMA guidelines and approved by the Town of Vail
and FEMA may be required.
Retaining Walls
All retaining walls are reviewed by the Design Review Board or Town Staff to determine
compatibility to the existing topography and the materials in use.
Table 7: Retaining Walls
Location or Type Maximum Height Additional Review P.E. Stamp
or Approval Required
Regular Walls 04' Staff Review or DRB No
(Detail 10) 41-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
Bench of combination walls 4' or %2 the difference of Staff Review or DRB Yes
(Detail 10) exposed height
Right-of-Way 0-3' Staff Review or DRB No
31-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
61+ Staff Review or DRB Yes
PEC
Setback (10' from paved surface NA Staff Review or DRB Yes
and 2' from adjacent property lines) PEC
In Front Setback 0-3' Staff Review or DRB No
On slopes greater than 30% and 3'-6' Staff Review or DRB Yes
related to access
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulder retaining walls must meet all the standards of retaining walls. The height listed for
retaining walls is the exposed height of either a single or combined height of combination walls.
If the batter (slope of the face of the wall) is greater than 1:1, a P.E. stamp is required.
Combination Retaining Walls
Combination walls are determined if the upper wall falls within a prism defined as starting 1'
behind the face of the lower wall at the lowest finished grade line and then back at a 1.5:1 angle
from this starting point.
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7. Geologic/Environmental Hazards.
This section (Table 8) provides a summary of the geologic hazards mapped by the Town of Vail.
This table describes at what point in the review process a site specific hazard study is needed.
Chapter 21, Hazard Regulations, of Title 12 should be reviewed for more specific requirements
and details.
Table 8: Geologic Hazards
Geologic Hazards Submittal Requirements
See hazard maps for the following
hazards. See Section 12-21 of the Zoning Regulations for detailed requirements.
Snow Avalanche Submit a site specific study with DRB or PEC application.
Debris Flow Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Rock Fall Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-family or commercial.
Unstable Soils or Slopes Submit site specific study with building permit application or with DRB application if
multi-famil or commercial.
Other Requirements:
Wetlands
If staff determines that wetland vegetation exists on the site, a report conducted by a qualified
environmental consultant delineating wetland areas must be submitted to the Town of Vail and
the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with a Design Review Board or Planning and
Environmental Commission application. Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers must be
obtained prior to building permit issuance.
Nonconforming Sites
Nonconforming sites, structures, uses, and site improvements lawfully established prior to the
effective date of adoption of these standards may continue, subject to the limitations prescribed
by Chapter 18 and Chapter 21, Title 12, of the Zoning Regulations. No existing nonconforming
site or structure shall be issued a building permit for an exterior expansion, alteration or addition
in a geologically sensitive area except for windows, skylights and other similar minor alterations
unless allowed by a site specific hazard study in accordance with Chapter 21, Title 12.
Hazard Maps
The following is a list of hazard maps officially adopted by the Town of Vail:
1. Debris Flow and Debris Avalanche Hazard Analysis Map prepared by Arthur I.
Mears, P.E., Inc. and dated November, 1984.
2. Rockfall Map prepared by Schmueser and Associates, Inc. and dated November
29, 1984.
3. Geological Hazard Map, Figure 3, prepared by Lincoln DeVore Engineers,
Geologists and dated August 16, 1982.
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8. Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations.
This section (Table 9) specifies site development standards for all Zoning Districts in the Town of Vail. These standards shall be considered the
minimum standards. When two or more standards conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Additional and special standards may exist in
accordance with Title 12, Zoning Regulations.
Table 9: Summary of Zoning Setback and Development Limitations
Zone Districts Max. EHU Min. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Lot Size Min. Min. Max. Building Parking and Loading
Density Allowance Building (ground level) (not ground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildable area) Frontage Square Height Location
Setbacks Setback level) Setback Projection Area Area
Into Setback
Residential Districts
HR 1 unit per 1 Type V 20' front May project not May project not 4' 15% 70% 21,780 s.f. 50' 80'x 80' 30' flat roof See Title 12, Chapter 10,
lot per lot as a 15'rear more than the more than the 33' sloping roof Municipal Code
permitted 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or''/:
Hillside use the required the required
Residential setback setback
SFR 1 unit per 1 Type II per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 12,500 a. f. 30' 80'x 80' 30' flat roof See Title 12, Chapter 10,
lot lot as a 15' rear more than the more than the 33' sloping roof Municipal Code
conditional 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Single Family use / the required the required
Residential setback setback
R & PIS 2 units 1 Type II per 20' front May project not May project not 4' 20% 60% 15,000 s. f. 30' 80'x 80' 30' flat roof See Title 12, Chapter 10,
Two-Family per lot lot as a 15' rear more than the more than the 33' sloping roof Municipal Code
Residential & conditional 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or /
Two Family use the required the required
Primary/ setback setback
Seconds
RC 6 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 25% 60% 15,000 s. f. 30' 80'x 80' 30' flat roof No parking in front setback.
per acre Type IV 15' rear more than the more than the (min. 8,000 s.f of 33' sloping roof
as a 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or''/ buildable area) At least 1 parking space per unit
Residential conditional /the required the required shall be located within the main
Cluster use setback setback building(s) or accessory garage.
LDMF 9 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 35% 40% 10,000 s. f. 30' 80'x 80' 35' flat roof No parking in front setback.
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than the 38' sloping roof
Low Density as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Multiple conditional / the required the required
Fa roily use setback setback
MDMF 18 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 45% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80'x 80' 35' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than the 38' sloping roof front setback.
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or Y 50% ofpuking shall be located
Medium conditional the required the required in main building (s) & hidden
Density use setback setback from public view or shall be
Multiple completely bidden from public
Family view from adjoining properties
within a landscape berm.
HDMF 25 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 55% 30% 10,000 s.f. 30' 80'x 80' 45' flat roof No parking in front setback.
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than the 48' sloping roof
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or V. 75% ofparking shall be located
conditional the required the required in main building(s) & hidden
High Density use setback setback shall from public view or completely hidden from public
Multiple view from adjoining properties
Family a landscape berm.
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Zone Districts Max. EHU Min. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lot Size Min. Min. Max. Building Parking and Loading
Density Allowance Building (ground level) (not ground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildable area) Frontage Square Height Location
Setbacks Setback level) Setback Projection Area Area
Into Setback
Commercial Districts
PA 25 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 55% 30% 10,000 s. f. 30' 80'x 80' 45' flat roof No parking/loading in front
per acre Type IV 20' rear more than the more than the 48' sloping roof setback.
Public as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or Y' 75% of parking shall be
Accommo- conditional % the required the required located in main building(s)
dation use setback setback &hidden from public view
CCI 25 units Type III None* N/A N/A N/A 80%* No reduction 5,000 s.f. 30' N/A 33'- 60% of building No parking shall be provided
per acre Type IV in existing 43'- 40% of building on-site.
as a landscaping Regulated by the Vail
conditional unless Village Urban Design No loading in front setback.
Commercial use sufficient Guide Plan &Design
Core 1 cause shown Considerations
CC2 25 units Type III 10' front May project not May project not 4' 70%** 20%** 10,000 s. f. 30' 80'x 80' 45' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV 10' rear more than the more than the 48' sloping roof** front setback.
as a 10' sides** lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Commercial conditional / the required the required 50% ofparking shall be
Core 2 use setback setback located in main building(s).
CC3 12 units Type III 20'to May project not May project not 4' 40% 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 35' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV perimeter of more than the more than the 38' sloping roof front setback.
as a zone district lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Commercial conditional boundaries / the required the required
Core3 use setback setback
CSC 18 units Type III 20' front May project not May project not 4' 75% 20% 20,000 s. f. 100' N/A 35' flat roof No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV 20'rear more than the more than the 38' sloping roof front setback.
as a 20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/
Commercial conditional V. the required the required 50% ofparking shall be
Service Center use setback setback located in main building(s).
LMUI 35 units Type III 10' all May project not May project not 4' 70% unless 20% unless 10,000 s.f none N/A 71' average 50%ofparking must be
per acre Type IV unless specified more than the more than the specified in specified in 82.5 max. located within the main
33% as a in Lionshead lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'/ Lionshead Lionshead Flexibility granted building or buildings
increase conditional Redevelopment / the required the required Redevelopm Redevelopm by the Lion shead
over exist- Master Plan
Lionshead ing units use setback setback ent Master en[ Master Redevelopment
Mixed Use 1 on roe Plan Plan Master Plan
LMU2 35 units Type III 10' all May project not May project not 4' 70% unless 20% unless 10,000 s.f. none N/A 71' average 50%ofparking must be
per acre Type IV unless specified more than the more than the specified in specified in 82.5 max. located within the main
33% as a in Lionshead lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or ''/e Lionshead Lionshead Flexibility granted building or buildings
increase Redevelopment ,
conditional /the required the required Redevelopm Redevelopm by the Lion ahead
over exist- Master Plan
Lionshead ing unuts use setback setback ent Master ent Master Redevelopment
Mixed Use 2 on property Plan Plan Master Plan
ABD 25 units Type III 15' front May project not May project not 4' 60% 25% 25,000 s.f. 100' N/A 32' (up to 70'i of roof) No parking or loading in
per acre Type IV 60% along S. more than the more than the
yPe Frontage Rd, 20' 40~(other portion ofthe front setback.
as a for remaining40%) lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
conditional 15' side / the required the required
use (bldg In `20') setback setback Min. slope shall be 3:12
Arterial 20' side 10% of roof may be flat
Business (bids ht >20')
10' rear
HS N/A N/A 20' front May project not May project not 4' 75% 10% 10,000 s.f. 50' N/A 35' flat roof No parking or loading in
20' rear more than the more than the 38' sloping roof front setback.
20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
Heavy Service : the required the required
setback setback
`unless otherwise designated by the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations
"unless otherwise designaed by the Val Liomhead Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations
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Zone Districts Max. EHU Min. Min. Deck Min. Deck Max. Max. Site Min. Min. Lot Size Min. Min. Max. Building Parking and Loading
Density Allowance Building (ground level) (not ground Architectural Coverage Landscape (buildable area) Frontage Square Height Location
Setbacks Setback level) Setback Projection Area Area
Into Setback
Open Space and Recreation Districts
A 1 unit per 1 Type II as 20' front May project not May project not 4' 5% N/A 35 acres N/A N/A 30' flat roof No parking in any setback.
35 acres a conditional 15' rear more than the more than the 0 acre buildable) 33' sloping roof
use 15' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or'' z
Agricultural V the required the required
and Open setback setback
Space
OR N/A N/A 20' front May project not May project not 4' 5% As N/A N/A N/A 21' flat roof See Title 12, Chapter 10,
20' rear more than the more than the determined 24' sloping roof Municipal Code.
20' sides lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or % by the
(except as the required the required Design
may be setback setback Review
further Board
restricted
by the PEC
in
conjunctio
n with a
Outdoor conditional
Recreation use permit)
NAP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Set by PEC
Natural Area
Preservation
SBR 1 unit per Type III Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC 40 acres N/A N/A 35'(60% of building Set by PEC
8 acres Type IV (1 acre buildable) coverage)
Ski Base
40'(40% ofbuild ng
Recreation coverage)
Special and Miscellaneous Districts
P N/A Type III N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A See Title 12, Chapter 10,
Type IV Municipal Code.
as a
conditional
Parkin use
GU Set by Type III Set by PEC May project not May project not 4' Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by PEC Set by Set by PEC Set by PEC
PEC Type IV more than the more than the PEC
as a lesser of 10' or lesser of 5' or
conditional 'z the required the required
General Use use setback setback
SDD Set by Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Council Set by Council Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Set by Set by Council Set by Council
Council Council Council Council Council Coon cil Council
Special
Development
District
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9. Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA)
This section (Table 10) is a summary of Gross Residential Floor Area permitted by zone district.
Please refer to Title 12, Chapter 15, of the Municipal Code for the complete regulation.
Table 10: GRFA Requirements by Zone District
GRFA Credits
Zone Districts GRFA Ratio/Percentage (added to results of application of percentage)
HR 20% of lot area of first 21,780 sq. ft. + None
Hillside Residential 5% oflot area over 21,780 sq. ft.
SFR 25% of lot area of first 12,500 sq. ft. + 425 sq. ft. per allowable dwelling unit
Single-family Residential 10% of lot area over 12,500 sq. ft.
R 25% of lot area of first 15,000 sq. ft. + 425 sq. ft. per allowable dwelling unit
Two-Family 10% of lot area over 15,000 sq. ft. and up to 30,000 sq. ft. + 5% of
Residential lot area over 30,000 s q. ft.
P/S 25%of lot area of first 15,000 sq. ft. + 425 sq. ft. per allowable dwelling unit
Primary/ Secondary 10% of lot area over 15,000 sq. ft. and up to 30,000 sq. ft. + 5% of (the secondary unit shall not exceed 40% of
GRFA on-site prior to application of credit)
Residential lot area over 30,000 s q. ft.
RC 25% of buildable lot area 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Residential Cluster family structures only
LDMF 30% of buildable lot area 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Low Density Multiple Family family structures only
MDMF 35% of buildable lot area 225 sq. ft. for single-family and two-
Medium Density Multiple family structures only
Family
HDMF 60% of buildable lot area None
High Density Multiple Family
PA 80% of buildable lot area None
Public
Accommodation
CCl 80% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 1
CC2 80% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 2
CC3 30% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Core 3
CSC 40% of buildable lot area None
Commercial Service Center GRFA shall not exceed 50% of total building floor area on any site
LMUI Up to 250% of buildable lot area or None
Lionshead Mixed Use 1 increase of 33% over existing GRFA on site, whichever is greater
LMU2 Up to 250% of buildable lot area or None
Lionshead Mixed Use 2 increase of 33% over existing GRFA on site, whichever is greater
ABD 60% of buildable lot area None
Arterial Business
HS None permitted None
Heavy Service
A Up to 2,000 sq. ft. total None
Agricultural and Open Space
OR None permitted None
Outdoor Recreation
P None permitted None
Parking
GU Per PEC approval None
General Use
NAP None permitted None
Natural Area Preservation
SBR Unlimited, per Council approval None
Sid Base Recreation
SDD Per underlying zoning or development plan approval by Council None
Special Development
District
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10. Design Review Standards and Guidelines.
This section provides the design review standards and guidelines for development in the Town of
Vail. Actions of the staff and the Design Review Board shall be guided by the objectives
prescribed herein, the Vail Village Urban Design Considerations and Guide Plan and the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and by all of the applicable ordinances of the Town and
by the following design guidelines:
A. General Compatibility:
1. Structures shall be compatible with existing structures, their surroundings, and
with Vail's environment. It is not to be inferred that buildings must look alike to be
compatible. Compatibility can be achieved through the proper consideration of
scale, proportions, site planning, landscaping, materials and colors, and
compliance with the guidelines herein contained.
2. Any building site in Vail is likely to have its own unique land forms and features.
Whenever possible, these existing features should be preserved and reinforced by
new construction. The objective is to fit the buildings to their sites in a way that
leaves the natural land forms and features intact, treating the buildings as an
integral part of the site, rather than as isolated objects at odds with their
surroundings.
B. Site Planning:
1. The location and configuration of structures and access ways shall be responsive to
the existing topography of the site upon which they are to be located. Grading
requirements resulting from development shall be designed to blend into the
existing or natural landscape. Any cuts or fills shall be sculptural in form and
contoured to blend with the existing natural undisturbed terrain within the property
boundary.
2. Building siting and access thereto shall be responsive to existing features of terrain
rock outcroppings, drainage patterns, and vegetation.
3. Removal of trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation shall be limited to removal
of those essential for development of the site or those identified as diseased.
4. All areas disturbed during construction shall be revegetated. If necessary, the
Design Review Board may designate allowable limits of construction activity and
require physical barriers in order to preserve significant natural features and
vegetation upon a site and adjacent sites during construction.
C. Architectural Projections, Decks, Balconies, Steps, Bay Windows, etc.:
1. Architectural projections including eaves, roof overhangs, awnings, louvers, and
similar shading features; sills, belt courses, cornices, and similar features; and
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flues and chimneys may project not more than four feet (4) into a required setback
area or into a required distance between buildings.
2. Porches, steps, decks or terraces or similar features located at ground level or
within five feet (5') of ground level may project not more than ten feet (10') nor
more than one-half (1/2) the minimum required dimension into a required setback
area, or may project not more than five feet (5) nor more than one-fourth (1/4) the
minimum required dimension into a required distance between buildings.
3. Balconies, decks, terraces, and other similar unroofed features projecting from a
structure at a height of more than five feet (5') above ground level may project not
more than five feet (5') nor more than one-half (1/2) the minimum required
dimension into a required setback area, or may project not more than five feet (5')
nor more than one-fourth (1/4) the minimum required dimension into a required
distance between buildings. A balcony or deck projecting from a higher elevation
may extend over a lower balcony or deck but in such case shall not be deemed a
roof for the lower balcony or deck.
4. Fire escapes or exterior emergency exit stairways may project into any required
setback area or distance between buildings not more than four feet (4').
5. Bay windows and similar features extending the interior enclosed space of a
structure may project not more than three feet (3) into a required setback area or a
required distance between buildings, provided that the total of all such projection
does not exceed more than one-tenth (1/10) the area of the wall surface from which
it projects or extends.
6. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar architectural features not
useable as habitable floor area may extend above the height limit a distance of not
more than twenty five percent (25%) of the height limit nor more than fifteen feet
(15').
D. Building Materials and Design:
1. Building materials shall be predominantly natural such as wood siding, wood
shakes, and native stone. Brick is acceptable. Where stucco is utilized, gross
textures and surface features that appear to imitate other materials shall be
avoided. Concrete surfaces shall be treated with texture and color if used, however,
exposed aggregate is more acceptable than raw concrete. Neither aluminum steel,
nor plastic siding, nor simulated stone or brick shall be permitted. Plywood siding
shall not be permitted.
2. The same or similar building materials and colors shall be used on main structures
and any accessory structures upon the site.
3. Exterior wall colors should be compatible with the site and surrounding buildings.
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Natural colors (earth tones found within the Vail area) should be utilized. Primary
colors or other bright colors should be used only as accents and then sparingly
such as upon trim or railings. All exterior wall materials must be continued down
to finished grade thereby eliminating unfinished foundation walls. All exposed
metal flashing, trim, flues, and roof top mechanical equipment shall be anodized,
painted or capable of weathering so as to be non-reflective.
4. The majority of roof forms within Vail are gable roofs with a pitch of at least four
feet (4') in twelve feet (12'). However, other roof forms are allowed. Consideration
of environmental and climatic determinants such as snow shedding, drainage, and
solar exposure should be integral to the roof design.
5. Roof lines should be designed so as not to deposit snow on parking areas, trash
storage areas, stairways, decks and balconies, or entryways. Secondary roofs, snow
clips, and snow guards should be utilized to protect these areas from roof snow
shedding if necessary.
6. Roof surfacing materials shall be compatible with the site and surrounding
buildings. The predominant roof materials utilized shall be wood shakes and their
use is strongly encouraged. The use of metal roofs is acceptable, however in no
instance will metal roofs which reflect direct sunlight onto an adjacent property be
permitted. If metal roofs are used they shall be surfaced with a low-gloss finish or
capable of weathering to a dull finish. Metal roofs shall generally have a standing
seam in order to provide some relief to the roof surface and be of a heavy gauge.
Asphalt and fiberglass shingles shall be permitted provided that they weigh no less
than three hundred (300) pounds per roofing square foot and are of a design and
color to be compatible with the requirements of this Section.
7. Rooftop heating and air conditioning equipment, large vent stacks, elevator
penthouses and similar features should be avoided; however, if necessary, shall be
designed to be compatible with the overall design of the structure or screened from
view. Rooftop antennas shall not be permitted unless as allowed under a
conditional use review as specified within the Zoning Code.
8. Solar collectors shall lie flat on pitched roofs; however, when retrofitting an
existing building with active solar, the collectors should be designed and placed in
a manner compatible with the overall design of the building.
9. Deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other building features that provide shelter
from the elements are encouraged.
10. Fenestration should be suitable for the climate and for the orientation of the
particular building elevation in which the fenestration occurs. The use of both
passive and active solar energy systems is strongly encouraged.
11. In no instance shall a duplex structure be so constructed as to result in each half of
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the structure appearing substantially similar or mirror image in design.
E. Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development:
1. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that duplex and primary/secondary
development be designed in a manner that creates an architecturally integrated
structure with unified site development. Dwelling units and garages shall be
designed within a single structure, except as set forth in subsection 2 below, with
the use of unified architectural and landscape design. A single structure shall have
common roofs and building walls that create enclosed space substantially above
grade. Unified architectural and landscape design shall include, but not be limited
to, the use of compatible building materials, architectural style, scale, roof forms,
massing, architectural details, site grading and landscape materials and features.
2. The presence of significant site constraints may permit the physical separation of
units and garages on a site. The determination of whether or not a lot has
significant site constraints shall be made by the Design Review Board. Significant
site constraints shall be defined as natural features of a lot such as stands of mature
trees, natural drainages, stream courses and other natural water features, rock
outcroppings, wetlands, other natural features, and existing structures that may
create practical difficulties in the site planning and development of a lot. Slope
may be considered a physical site constraint that allows for the separation of a
garage from a unit. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to request a
determination from the Design Review Board as to whether or not a site has
significant site constraints before final design work on the project is presented.
This determination shall be made at a conceptual review of the proposal based on
review of the site, a detailed survey of the lot and a preliminary site plan of the
proposed structure(s).
3. The duplex and primary/secondary development may be designed to accommodate
the development of dwelling units and garages in more than one structure if the
Design Review Board determines that significant site constraints exist on the lot.
The use of unified architectural and landscape design as outlined herein shall be
required for the development. In addition, the Design Review Board may require
that one or more of the following common design elements such as fences, walls,
patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, landscape elements, or other architectural
features be incorporated to create unified site development.
F. Outdoor Lighting:
1. Purpose:
This subsection of the design guidelines establishes standards for minimizing the
unintended and undesirable side effects of outdoor lighting while encouraging the
intended and desirable safety and aesthetic purposes of outdoor lighting. It is the
purpose of the design review guidelines to allow illumination which provides the
minimum amount of lighting which is needed for the property on which the light
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sources are located. In addition, the purpose of this subsection is to protect the
legitimate privacy of neighboring residents by controlling the intensity of the light
source.
2. Approval Required:
All outdoor lighting within the Town limits shall conform to the standards set forth
below. For the purposes of this subsection, residentially zoned properties shall be
defined as those in Hillside Residential, Single-Family, Two-Family,
Primary/Secondary, Residential Cluster, Low Density Multi-Family and Medium
Density Multi-Family Zone District, as well as all special development districts
which have any of the above referenced zone districts as the underlying zoning.
All other zone districts shall be considered, for the purposes of this subsection, as
being commercial zoned.
3. Luminance:
Light sources located on all property in the Town which are not fully cutoff shall
exhibit a ratio of source lumens to luminous area not exceeding 125. For example:
source lumens < 125.
luminous area
4. Light source:
A single artificial point source of luminescence that emits measurable radiant
energy in or near the visible spectrum.
5. Outdoor lighting:
Any light source, or collection of light sources, located outside a building,
including, but not limited to, light sources attached to any part of a structure,
located on the surface of the ground, or located on free-standing poles.
6. Source lumens:
Total initial lamp lumens of the light source.
7. Luminous area:
The maximum light emitting area of a light source, measured in square inches. The
maximum light emitting area is the area of translucent material which encases a
light source. In the case of a clear glass covering, the luminous area is the area of
the light source. Examples of luminous area are shown below in figure 1:
8. Full cutoff:
A light source in which no more than two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) of its
total output is emitted above ninety degrees (90°) as measured from nadir as
shown in below in figure 2:
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9. Frequency:
For lots in residential zone districts, the maximum number of light sources per lot
shall be limited to one light source per one thousand square feet of lot area, except
as provided for below. The location of said lights shall be left open to the
discretion of the property owner, so long as the lights are in compliance with the
Town of Vail's Municipal Code. Light sources which are no more than eighteen
inches above grade, as measured from the top of the fixture to the finish grade
below, and are either full-cutoff fixtures, as defined in Section 18.04.137, or have
a maximum source lumens of 400 (equivalent to a 40 watt light bulb), may be
allowed in addition to the total number of permitted outdoor light sources. The
number, location, and style of such light sources are subject to Design Review.
10. Height Limits For Light Fixtures:
a. For all light sources located in commercial zone districts, the maximum
mounting height for light sources on a pole shall not exceed thirty five feet
(35'). The maximum mounting height for light sources affixed to vegetation
shall not exceed eight feet (8').
b. For all light sources located in residential zone districts, the maximum
mounting height for light sources on a pole or on vegetation shall not exceed
eight feet (8').
11. Light Sources Affixed To Structures:
For all properties within the Town, light sources may be affixed to any wall of a
structure. Light sources shall not be affixed to the top of a roof of a structure.
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12. Cutoff Shields:
All light sources located in commercial zone districts which exceed fifteen feet
(15') in height shall exhibit a full cutoff shield.
13. Flashing, Revolving Lights:
Lights which flash, move, revolve, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in
intensity or color, or use intermittent electrical pulsation are prohibited.
14. Exemptions:
The standards of this subsection shall not apply to:
a. Christmas tree lights which are of a temporary nature located in residential
zone districts, as listed herein, and which are illuminated only between
November 1 and April 15 of each year.
b. Christmas tree lights which are temporary in nature and are located in zone
districts other than those residential districts listed herein.
c. Sign illumination, as set forth in Title 11 of the Municipal Code.
d. Municipal lighting installed for the benefit of public health, safety and
welfare.
e. Outdoor light sources as set forth in Section 18.54.050 J, 2, which are within
eighteen inches or less of finish grade and are either full cut-off fixtures or
have a maximum source lumens of 400.
15. Nonconformities:
As of the effective date of this subsection, all outdoor lighting that does not
conform to every requirement of this subsection shall be legal nonconforming
outdoor lighting. Legal nonconforming outdoor lighting shall not be moved in any
direction, nor shall there be any change in use or light type, or any replacement or
structural alteration made to the nonconforming outdoor lighting, without the
outdoor lighting conforming to all applicable requirements of Title 12.
16. Penalty:
The penalty for violating this subsection shall be as provided in Section 1-4-1 of
the Municipal Code. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense for
the purpose of calculating the penalty.
G. Landscaping, Drainage, and Erosion Control:
1. Various natural vegetation zones exist within the Gore Valley as a result of the
form and aspects of the land itself. The north facing slopes within the valley are
typically heavily wooded with spruce, pine and aspen and generally receive less
direct sunlight than the drier south facing slopes which typically consist of sage,
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aspen and other vegetation tolerant of drier conditions. The valley floor which is
adjacent to Gore Creek consists of a wide variety of trees and shrubs adapted to the
relatively fertile soil and natural availability of water.
The goal of any landscape plan should be to preserve and enhance the natural
landscape character of the area in which it is to be located. The landscape scale
and overall landscape design shall be developed so that new vegetation is integral
with the natural landscape and the inherent form line, color and texture of the local
plant communities. Since the major objective of the landscaping is to help reduce
the scale of new structures and to assist in the screening of structures, the planting
of large sized plant materials is encouraged. Special care should be taken in
selecting the types of plants to use when designing a landscape plan. Final
selection should be based upon the soils and climate, ease of establishment,
suitability for the specific use desired, and the level of maintenance that can be
provided. New planting shall use plants that are indigenous to the Rocky Mountain
alpine and sub-alpine zones or as capable of being introduced into these zones.
A list of plant materials indigenous to the Vail area is on file with the Department
of Community Development. Also indicated on the list are ornamentals which are
suitable for planting within the Vail area. The minimum sizes of landscape
materials acceptable are as follows:
Required Trees:
Deciduous - 2 inch caliper
Conifers - 6 foot
Required shrubs - #5 gallon container
Foundation shrubs shall have a minimum height of 18 inches at time of
planting
2. Landscape design shall be developed to locate new planting in order to extend
existing canopy edges or planted in natural looking groups. Geometric plantings,
evenly spaced rows of trees, and other formal landscape patterns shall be avoided.
3. Particular attention shall be given the landscape design of off-street parking lots to
reduce adverse impacts upon living areas within the proposed development, upon
adjacent properties, and upon public spaces with regard to noise, lights, and visual
impact.
4. All landscaping shall be provided with a method of irrigation suitable to ensure the
continued maintenance of planted materials.
5. Whenever possible, natural drainage patterns upon the site shall not be modified.
Negative drainage impacts upon adjacent sites shall not be allowed.
6. Runoff from impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavement areas shall be
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directed to natural or improved drainage channels or dispersed into shallow
sloping vegetated areas.
7. Slope of cut and fill banks shall be determined by soil characteristics for the
specific site to avoid erosion, and promote revegetation opportunities, but in any
case shall be limited to a maximum of two to one (2:1) slope.
8. Measures shall be taken to retain all eroded soil material on site during
construction, control both ground water and surface water runoff, and to
permanently stabilize all disturbed slopes and drainage features upon completion
of construction.
9. All plants shall be planted in a good quality topsoil mix of a type and amount
recommended by the American Landscape Contractor Association and the
Colorado Nurseryman's Association.
10. All plantings must be mulched.
11. Paving near a tree to be saved must contain a plan for a "tree vault" in order to
ensure the ability of the roots to receive air.
H. Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening:
1. The placement of walls and fences shall respect existing land forms and fit into
land massing rather than arbitrarily follow site boundary lines. Fences shall not be
encouraged except to screen trash areas, utility equipment, etc.
2. Design of fences, walls, and other structural landscape features shall be of
materials compatible with the site and the materials of the structures on the site.
Retaining walls and cribbing should utilize natural materials such as wood timbers,
logs, rocks, or textured, color tinted concrete. No chain link fences shall be
allowed except as temporary construction fences or as required for recreational
facilities.
3. Setbacks Observed:
All accessory uses and structures except fences, hedges, walls and landscaping, or
ground level site development such as walks, driveways, and terraces shall be
located within the required minimum setback lines on each site. Recreational
amenities may be exempted by the Design Review Board if it determines that their
location is not detrimental environmentally and/or aesthetically.
4. Sight Triangle:
To minimize traffic hazards at street intersections by improving visibility for
drivers of converging vehicles in any district where setbacks are required, no fence
or structure over three feet (3') in height shall be permitted within the triangular
portion of a corner lot measured from the point of intersection of the lot lines
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abutting the streets a distance of thirty feet (30') along each lot line.
5. Height Limitations:
Fences, hedges, walls and landscaping screens shall not exceed three feet (3') in
height within any required front setback area, and shall not exceed six feet (6) in
height in any other portion of the site, provided that higher fences, hedges, walls or
landscaping screens may be authorized by the Administrator when necessary to
screen public utility equipment. No barbed wire or electrically charged fence shall
be erected or maintained.
I. Accessory Structures; Utilities; Service Areas:
1. Design of accessory structures upon a site shall be compatible with the design and
materials of the main structure or structures upon the site.
2. Accessory buildings generally should be attached to the main building either
directly or by means of a continuous wall, fence or similar feature of the same or a
complementary material as the main building's exterior finish.
3. All utility service systems shall be installed underground. Any utility system the
operation of which requires above ground installation shall be located and/or
screened so as not to detract from the overall site design quality.
4. All utility meters shall be enclosed or screened from public view.
5. Service areas, outdoor storage, and garbage storage shall be screened from
adjacent properties, structures, streets, and other public areas by fences, berms, or
landscaping.
6. Adequate trash storage areas shall be provided. There shall be year-round access to
all trash storage areas which shall not be used for any other purpose.
J. Satellite Dish Antennas:
1. Purpose:
a. To protect the health and safety of the inhabitants of the Town by setting forth
requirements for the installation of satellite dish antennas.
b. To protect and support the aesthetic concerns of the Town, a resort
community which must remain aesthetically pleasing to visitors to remain
economically viable.
C. To provide the protection set forth in the preceding subsection 1 and 2 of this
section in the least restrictive manner possible.
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2. Application; Review:
Satellite dish antennas shall comply with all the requirements set forth herein.
Person or persons wishing to install a satellite dish antenna within the Town shall
submit an application to the Department of Community Development for review.
The application shall set forth the following:
a. Completed Design Review Board application form.
b. Site plan showing proposed location of the satellite dish antenna.
C. Description of the satellite dish antenna (i.e., size, design, materials, etc).
d. Color sample (if applicable).
e. Landscape plan (if applicable).
f. An improvement location certificate and/or a preliminary title report.
g. Elevations, perspectives or renderings if deemed applicable by the staff of
the Department of Community Development.
3. Compliance with Requirements:
a. No more than one satellite dish antenna shall be allowed on any lot as
delineated on the Official Town Zoning Map,
b. The temporary use and/or installation of a satellite dish antenna shall be
limited to a maximum period of one day. Only three (3) temporary
installations shall be allowed per business or residence per year.
C. The maximum height allowed for any satellite dish antenna, when measured
from the top of the satellite dish antenna down to existing or finished grade,
whichever is more restrictive, shall not exceed fifteen feet (15').
d. The maximum size of any satellite dish antenna installed for use by a single
residence or business shall be limited to nine feet (9') in diameter. Satellite
dish antennas serving multi-family dwellings shall be limited to a maximum
of twelve feet (12') in diameter.
e. No advertising, logos or identification shall be allowed on any satellite dish
antenna.
f. Satellite dish antennas shall comply with the existing setback requirements of
the zone district in which the satellite dish antenna is installed. Satellite dish
antennas shall be prohibited in easements and public rights of way. No portion
of a satellite dish antenna or its supporting structure shall encroach into the
vertical plane as drawn from an existing easement or setback line.
g. Issuance of a building permit from the Department of Community
Development shall be required prior to the installation of any satellite dish
antenna.
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h. Adjacent property owners and owners of dwelling units on the same lot as the
applicant shall be notified of any application for the installation of a satellite
dish antenna. Notification procedures shall be as outlined in Section 12-14-19
of Title 12. Names and mailing addresses of adjacent property owners and of
owners of dwelling units on the same lot as the applicant shall be provided to
the Department of Community Development by the applicant.
i. Due to the special aesthetic importance of the core areas of the Town, exterior
installations of satellite dish antennas in Commercial Cores 1 and 2 shall be
permitted only if screened by some type of enclosing structure. Said structures
required to enclose a satellite dish antenna in these areas shall comply with all
applicable zoning regulations and shall be architecturally compatible with the
existing structure.
4. Design Guidelines:
It is the purpose of these guidelines to ensure that the visibility of a satellite
dish antenna from any public right of way or adjacent properties be reduced to
the highest degree possible. It shall be the burden of the applicant to
demonstrate how the satellite dish antenna installations complies with these
guidelines. The following guidelines shall be used by the Design Review
Board in evaluating applications for satellite dish antennas:
a. All wiring and cable related to a satellite dish antenna shall be
installed underground.
b. The use of mesh satellite dish antennas is highly encouraged because
of their ability to be more sensitively integrated on a site or structure.
C. The use of appropriate colors shall be required to provide for a more
sensitive installation when integrating a satellite dish antenna onto a
site or structure. Color selection for a satellite dish antenna should be
made with respect to specific characteristics on a site or structure.
Unpainted surfaces and satellite dish antennas with reflective surfaces
shall not be allowed.
d. Locations of satellite dish antennas shall be made so as to ensure that
the satellite dish antenna is screened from view from any public right
of way or adjacent property to the highest degree possible. In addition
to effective site planning, screening a satellite dish antenna may be
accomplished through the use of landscaping materials, fencing,
existing structures, sub-grade placements or other means that both
screen the satellite dish antenna and do not appear unnatural on the
site.
e. Satellite dish antennas on or attached to existing structures shall be
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permitted provided the satellite dish antenna is architecturally
integrated into the structure. Effective use of color shall be required to
ensure compatibility between the satellite dish antenna and existing
structure. The use of a mesh material shall be strongly encouraged
when attempting to integrate a satellite dish antenna onto an existing
structure.
f. Landscaping or other site improvements intended to screen a satellite
dish antenna proposed on any application shall be completed prior to
the issuance of a building permit to install a satellite dish antenna. A
letter of credit equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the
costs of installing landscaping or site improvements may be submitted
to the Town if seasonal weather conditions prohibit the installation of
landscaping or site improvements.
g. All improvements required by the Design Review Board for the
purpose of reducing the visibility of satellite dish antennas shall
remain in place so long as the satellite dish antennas remain in place
unless permission to alter or remove said improvements is obtained
from the Design Review Board. All satellite dish antennas and all
improvements required by the Design Review Board to reduce the
visibility of satellite dish antennas shall be adequately maintained and
repaired and shall not be allowed to become dilapidated or fall into a
state of disrepair.
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11. Details
This section provides details of items referenced herein.
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16' TO 24' 24 TO 3W:
FLARE FLARE
4' CONCRETE PAN
(SEE BELOW)
8' CONCRETE PAN 20' MIN
12' (SEE BELOW) 4-11 LINKS
MIN 22' MIN
11 + UNITS
SINGLE FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, MULTILPLE FAMILY DWELLING
PRIMARY/SECONDARY UNIT DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
4' 8.
1 2" INVERT 2° INVERT
6" 6' MIN
AGGREGATE 10" 12" MIN
BASE COURSE AGGREGATE
BASE COURSE
CONCRETE PAN SECTION CONCRETE PAN SECTION
FOR UP TO 11 FOR MORE THAN 11
DWEWNG UNITS DWEWNG UNITS
8% MAX
MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY/PARKING LOT CROSS SLOPE (8%)
AMMMOL Department of Public Works / Transportation 01~
4/27/99
FLOWAI• Driveway Standards
"wram FLRCRS Widths., Flares; and Cross Slopes 1
i
A 90' CORNER (CROSS OVER) REQUIRES
A 15' MINIMUM WIDTH FOR SINGLE
FAMILY, TWO FAMILY. AND
PRIMARY/SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS.
MORE THAN 4 UNITS IN A MULTIPLE
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A 24'
CROSS OVER WIDTH
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N Driveway Standards cm NAM
CNTRCRS Cross Over Widths 2
A-
BOTH MIN SITE DIST=250SIDES OF DRI''SEE NOTES AT LEFT NOTES:
VARIES 1. WHERE BACKOUT PARKING IS PROPOSED,
*NOTE: SEE N ES i THERE SHALL BE NO SIGHT OBSTRUCTION
WITHIN THE AREA 15' FROM THE EDGE OF
WHERE PARKING IS SEE NOTE '2 PAVEMENT AND 250' IN EACH DIRECTION
ADJACENT TO THE STREET,
THE MAXIMUM CURB CUT WHERE_ FORWARD PARKING IS PROPOSED, THERE
WIDTH SHALL BE 48' SHALL bE NO SIGHT OBSTRUCTION WITHIN THE-
AREA 10' FROM THE EDGE OF PAVEMENT AND
48' 250' IN EACH DIRECTION
2. 24' MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
BETWEEN GARAGE DOORS (PARALLEL TO ROAD)
AND THE EDGE OF THE PUBLIC STREET
3. BACKING INTO THE STREET IS NOT
PERMITTED;
A. ON STREETS WITH HIGH TRAFFIC
VOLUMES
*NOTE: B. ON BUS ROUTES
WHERE PARKING ACCESS TO C. WHERE SIGHT DISTANCE
THE STREET IS BY DRIVEWAY, REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE MET
THE MAXIMUM CURB CUT
WIDTH SHALL BE 24' THIS REQUIREMENT ASSUMES AN EYE LEVEL OF
3.5 FEET (SEATED IN A CAR), WHERE THE
DRIVER CAN SEE . AN OBJECT OR VEHICLE IN
--I 24' I-- THE CENTER OF THE ON COMING TRAFFIC LANE.
drrcc~oe rwvdxxmum Department of Public Works/Transportation DATE,
4/27/99
Driveway Standards forMSIT'EDIST' Site Distance Requirements 3
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EDGE OF PUBLIC ROAD = SECTION 1 SECTION 2
(REMAINDER OF DRIVE)
SECTION 1 SECTION 2
SINGLE FAMILY, THE FIRST 10' MAX GRADE: MAX CROSS OVER GRADE:
TWO FAMILY, OF DRIVEWAY UNHEATED - 1096 UNHEATED - 896
PRIMARY/SECONDARY CENTERLINE HEATED - 1296 HEATED - 12X.
RESIDENCES SHALL BE 876
OR LESS'
MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 15' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
4 TO 11 UNITS OF CL SHALL BE UNHEATED - 9X UNHEATED - 896
6% OR LESS HEATED - 12X HEATED - 12X
MULTIPLE FAMILY THE FIRST 30' MAX GRADE: MAX GRADE:
11 + UNITS OF CL SHALL BE UNHEATED - 9% UNHEATED - 8%
4X OR LESS HEATED - 1OX HEATED - 1OX
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Driveway Standards
TO %rAa OrWGMWB Residential. Driveway Grades 4
90'
~ NOTES:
CONCRETE PAN / FOR SINGLE FAMILY, TWO FAMILY, PRIMARY /
SECONDARY DWELLINGS, THERE SHALL BE A
' MINIMUM ANGLE OF 45' FROM THE CENTERLINE
30(CL) OF THE DRIVE TO THE PARALLEL EDGE
' 45' MIN OF THE ROADWAY FOR A MINIMUM DISTANCE
OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE ANGLE WILL BE:.
MEASURED FROM THE BACK EDGE OE THE
CONCRETE DRIVE PAN.
PUBLIC ROADWAY
90'
NOTES:
CONCRETE PAN FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES, THERE
30SHALL BE A MINIMUM ANGLE OF 70' FROM
THE CENTERLINE (CL) OF THE. DRIVE TO THE
~ 70 MIN PARALLEL EDGE OF THE ROADWAY FOR A
A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 30 LINEAR FEET. THE
ANGLE WILL BE MEASURED FROM THE BACK
EDGE OF THE CONCRETE DRIVE PAN.
PUBLIC ROADWAY
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Driveway Standards
'"'Wa#m DRANGLE1 Minimum Driveway Entrance Angles 5
EOA EOA
4x 10x
THE MAXIMUM GRADE BREAK FOR A SINGLE FAMILY,
TWO FAMILY, AND PRIMARY/SECONDARY RESIDENCE
DRIVEWAY IS 14x.
I.E. 2x + 12% = 14%. OR 4% + 10% = 14X
EOA EOA
t 2x 4x
2% 296
THE MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY GRADE
BREAK FOR I THE MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY GRADE
A MULTIPLE FAMILY BREAK FOR A MULTIPLE- FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT WITH 4 TO 11 UNITS DWELLING UNIT WITH 11 OR MORE
IS 6%. IE.. 2% + 4% = 6% UNITS IS 4%. IE. 2% + 27. = 47
01== AFROA" Department of Public Works Transportation °0Q
4/27/99
Driveway Standards
'°°'°ry GRDBRK Maximum Driveway Grade Breaks S
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0
20'
INIMIUM
RADIUS
\~-20' MINIMUM RADIUS
Own= M"°r` Department of Public Works / Transportation 01°~
\ 4/26/99
„a„w Single Family, Two Family, Primary/Secondary
TuRNRe Minimum Centerfine Turning Radius 7
3' 3'
4'
i PRIVATE DRIVE
M a
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0
NOTES:
1. RETAINING WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 10 FEET FROM THE
EDGE OF A PUBLIC ROAD
2. ALL, OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8' FROM
THE EDGE OF A PUBLIC ROAD
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001 Minimum Distance from a . Numm
~ 8??AU MINDIS Public Road to Private Obstruction 8
THE TWO HOSES MUST
REACH AROUND HOUSE
8' MIN NOTES:
TYPICAL
THE FIRE TRUCK STAGING
AREA MUST BE LOCATED ON
THE DRIVEWAY SUCH THAT IT
HAS A 32' x•35' USEABLE
CLEAR AREA AROUND R; 'AND
SO THAT BETWEEN THE TWO
150 FOOT LONG HOSES
8' MIN CARRIED BY THE FIRE
TYPICAL DEPARTMENT. THE ENTIRE
PERIMETER OF THE HOME IS
F COVERED.
THE MINIMUM RADIUS OF THE
HOSE UNDER. PRESSURE IS 8
FEET.
FIREHOSE 2
FIREHOSE 1 150' MAX LENGTH
150' MAX LENGTH
MI
TYPICAL:. t -
32' WIDE x 35' LONG
STAGING AREA
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4/27/99
Minimum Residential Dow Mom
'Duff ~"a F+RMGR Fire Department Staging Area 9
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PR.
:
1
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SLOPE
1.5:1
:::i NOTES:
1. ANY RETAINING WALL MORE THAN 4 FEET HIGH REQUIRES A
STAMP FROM A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
FINISHED GRADE 2. A WALL IS CONSIDERED A. COMBINATION WALL IF THE UPPER .
WALL FALLS WITHIN A PRISM DEFINED AS STARTING 1' BEHIND THE
FACE OF THE LOWER WALL. AT THE LOWEST FINISHED GRADE LINE
1' MEASURED FROM AND THEN BACK AT AN ANGLE OF 1.5:1.
BOTTOM FRONT OF WALL 3. A COMBINATION WALL REQUIRES A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S
STAMP IF THE TOTAL COMBINED WALL HEIGHT EXCEEDS 4 FEET
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12. Index
Access Grade Change: 4 Driveway Pan............................................................ 5,12
Access Grade: 4 Driveway/Feeder Road Standards 11
Administration 2 Dwelling unit 6
Adoption .........................................................................3 Dwelling, multiple-family................................................ 6
Appeals 3 Dwelling, single-family 6
Applicability ...................................................................2 Dwelling, Two-Family..................................................... 6
Architectural Projection into Setback: 4 e EHU 6
Backing into the street/right-of-way 16 Entry Angle..................................................................... 6
Back-out/Turn-around area ............................................12 Erosion Control 18
Back-out/Turn-around Area: 4 Existing Vegetation .......................................................18
Batter ..............................................................................4 Exposed Face 6
BMP's ............................................................................4 Feeder Road 6
Boulder Retaining Walls 4,19 Fire Code 6
Building Code .................................................................4 Fire Department staging area 14
Building Height ...............................................................4 Fire lane 16
Building Setbacks ............................................................4 Flood Plain Standards: 19
Combination Retaining Wall ............................................4 Frontage 6
Combination Retaining Walls 19 Geologic Hazards 20
Construction Fence 18 Debris Flow 20
Critical Root Zone 5,18 Rock Fall 20
Cross-Over 5 Snow Avalanche 20
Cross-Over Aisle .............................................................5 Unstable soils............................................................ 20
Curb Cut 12 Grades ..........................................................................16
Curb-Cut .........................................................................5 Grading Standards 18
Debris Flow 20 Gross Residential Floor Area 24
Deck Setback 5 Guard Rails 13
not ground level 5 Hazard Maps................................................................. 20
Demo/Rebuild .................................................................5 Hazards ....20
Density 5 Heated Drives 13
Design Review Board (DRB) 5 Landscape Area............................................................... 6
Design Review Standards and Guidelines 25 Landscaping.............................................................. 7,16
Accessory Structures .................................................34 Location........................................................................ 16
Architectural projections 25 Lot.................................................................................. 7
balconies 25 Lot Size ..........................................................................7
bay windows 25 Natural Features 18
Building Materials And Design ..................................26 Nonconforming Sites..................................................... 20
decks 25 Nonconformities.............................................................. 2
drainage ....................................................................31 On-street parking........................................................... 16
Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development 28 Outdoor Lighting 28
erosion control ..........................................................31 Approval Required.................................................... 29
Fences 33 Cutoff Shields........................................................... 31
Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Screening .......................33 Exemptions 31
General Compatibility 25 Flashing, Revolving Lights........................................ 31
Hedges 33 Full cutoff........................................................... 29,30
Landscaping, drainage, and erosion control 31 Height Limits For Light Fixtures 30
Outdoor Lighting 28 Light source 29
Required shrubs 32 Light Sources Affixed To Structures.......................... 30
Required Trees ..........................................................32 Luminance 29
Satellite Dish Antennas 34 Luminous area 29
Screening 33 Nonconformances 31
Accessory Structures; Utilities 34 Outdoor lighting........................................................ 29
Service Areas ............................................................34 Penalty 31
Site Planning .............................................................25 Purpose 28
steps 25 Source lumens........................................................... 29
Utilities 34 P.E. Stamped Design .......................................................7
Walls 33 Parking Lot Design Standards 15
Disturbed Area 5 Parking Requirements 12
Drainage .......................................................................16 Parking space size .........................................................12
Driveway 5 pavement radii for fire truck access 14
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Permanent Grading Standards 18 Summary of Site Development Standards
Permanent Slope Protection Measures 7 Agricultural and Open Space 23
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC).. ............7 Arterial Business 22
Primary/Secondary ........................................................12 Commercial Core I 22
Professional Engineer ......................................................7 Commercial Core 2 22
Public Way 7 Commercial Core 3 22
Purpose and Intent ...........................................................2 Commercial Service Center 22
Residential Access and Parking Standards 12 Heavy Service........................................................... 22
Residential Fire Department Access Standards ...............14 High Density Multiple Family 21,22
Retaining Wall 7 Hillside Residential 21
Retaining Walls 19 Low Density Multiple Family.................................... 21
Rock Fall 20 Medium Density Multiple Family 21
Satellite Dish Antennas 34 Natural Area Preservation.......................................... 23
Compliance With Requirements 35 Outdoor Recreation 23
Design Guidelines .....................................................36 Parkin
Purpose 34 Public Accommodation 22
Application ...............................................................35 Residential Cluster 21
Setback 8 Single Family Residential 21
Setback area 8 Ski Base Recreation 23
Setback Line 8 Special Development District 23
Setback Line, Front 8 Two-Family Residential 21
Setback Line, Rear 8 Surfacing ...........................................................12, 13, 16
Setback Line, Side 8 Tandem parking 17
Sight distance triangle 12 Temporary Grading 9
Sight Distance Triangle 8 Temporary Grading Standards 18
Site 7 Temporary Slope Protection Measures 9
Site Coverage 8 Three Point Turn 10
Slope 8 Trail head parking 16
Snow Avalanche 20 Unstable soils................................................................ 20
Snow storage.. 16 Valet parking................................................................. 17
Square Area ....................................................................9 Variances 3
Staging Area 9,14 Vehicular maneuverability 12
Street, Private ..................................................................9 Wetlands 20
Street, Public ...................................................................9
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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 20`h day of July, 1999, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 3rd day of August, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the i hambers of the Vail
lOF'%' y
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado; Co
E L R e E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
CG'S C F. PC~`\`~~~
L elei onaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED-ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 3" day of August, 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
C:\orinance99.18
ORDINANCE NO. 19
Series of 1999
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE GENERAL PLANNING DOCUMENT FOR THE 1999
WESTFEST, AND SETTING FORTH A SPECIAL REVIEW PROCESS TO ALLOW FOR
STAFF APPROVALS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, STRUCTURES, STREET DECOR, AND
OTHER TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1999 WESTFEST.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail shall be hosting the 1999 WestFest from September 3rd
through September 6th, 1999; and
WHEREAS, said event is a major undertaking requiring temporary structures, signs,
street decor, and other temporary improvements in order to be properly staged; and
WHEREAS, said event is determined to be of major importance to the Town for
economic, cultural, and social reasons; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the preparation necessary for such an event, the Town
Council has determined that in the areas of temporary signs, structures, and street decor, it is
necessary to exempt the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, which is the sponsoring
organization of the World Championships, from complying with all the Town's zoning, Design
Review Board, and sign code requirements, and in their stead to set forth a special process to
handle such temporary signs, structures, street decor, and other temporary improvements for
the event-
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1
The Town Council hereby endorses the general planning document for the 1999 WestFest.
Section 2
It is understood that in order to facilitate the 1999 WestFest, certain temporary improvements
shall be utilized by the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, and that these improvements
shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:
A. Flags and banners
B. Temporary structures
C. Lighting
D. Entertainment and hospitality
E. Parades
F. Placement of refrigeration trucks
1
r
G. Temporary camping and recreational vehicle location.
H. Food, trade, and festival centers
1. Media centers
J. Temporary signs and transportation
Section 3
: In order to facilitate the construction of the temporary improvements set forth above
which are necessary for the conduct of the 1999 WestFest, the following process shall be
substituted for the customary review process for zoning, design review, and sign review as set
froth in the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail.
A. All temporary signs, structures, and street decor, and other temporary
improvements necessary and desirable for the conduct of the 1999 WestFest shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department for review a reasonable time prior to
their construction or placement within the Town.
B. The Town staff will review the requested structures, signs, or improvements in
cooperation with representatives of the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau and the Vail
Valley Foundation. The Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau and the Town staff shall work
closely on an ongoing basis to facilitate the approval process and to implement the general
planning document. If the temporary signs, structures, or other temporary improvements meet
the approval of the Town staff, they may be implemented by the Vail Valley Tourism &
Convention Bureau.
C. If the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau and the Town staff disagree on
the approval of any temporary signs, structures, street decor, or other temporary
improvements, a final decision shall be made by the Town Manager, a representative of the
Design Review Board, and a representative of the Town Planning and Environmental
Commission. If said three individuals are unable to reach a decision or should they feel Town
Council input is necessary, the issue shall be presented to the Town Council for their review.
Section 4
Nothing in this ordinance shall relieve the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau from the
obligation to conform with all Town building and construction codes, including the Uniform
Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code, and the National Electric Code. Nothing herein shall be
deemed to relieve the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau from complying with any and
all applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations relating to life, health, and safety. The Vail
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Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau shall obtain all required permits and be subject to all
required building inspections for the construction of any temporary structures.
Section 5
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect 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 6
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 7
The repeal or the repeal and enactment 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.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
ONCE IN FULL, this 3`d day of August, 1999. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held
at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 17" day of
August, 1999, in the Municipal Building of the Town.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED (IN FULL) (BY TITLE ONLY) THIS 17th DAY OF AUGUST, 1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 8
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF,
A TRAIL EASEMENT, BEING AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY,
BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION,
FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, an easement for pedestrian and equestrian trail, being ten feet in width and centered
on a proposed alignment across Tract A, Lions Ridge Subdivision has been identified for the public
purpose of completing the North Trail; and
WHEREAS, the easement area is located on a parcel which is zoned Natural Area Preservation
(NAP) District; and
WHEREAS, the trail easement will become a portion of the North Trail which is a concerted effort
between the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council, the Town of Vail, Colorado, that:
1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary to the public health, safety, and welfare that certain
property be acquired for a trail and public purpose. The necessary property, as hereafter described in
Section 3, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the
condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be
acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes.
2. The Town Attorney be, and is hereby, specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary
legal measures, including immediate possession and condemnation, to acquire the property which is
legally described and set forth in the following Section, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be
acquired to be used for open space, trails, trailheads, park purposes, and any other purposes the Vail
Town Council determines, are necessary and in the best interest in the Town of Vail.
3. The legal description is as follows:
An easement for a pedestrian and equestrian trail, being 10 feet in width, and centered on a proposed
alignment as described below, across the following tract of land.
Tract A, Lions Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 4. Town of Vail, Eagle County, Colorado, located on Section
1, Township 5 South, Range 81 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian.
Beginning at a point on the West line of said Tract A, from whence a found brass cap at the South
corner of said section 1, bears S 00° 01' 02" E, 1099.95'
Thence N 63° 11'44" E, 16.62'
Thence N 71 ° 46'26" E, 52.05'
Thence N 65° 42'33" E, 75.29'
Thence N 58° 21'49" E, 66.48'
Thence N 69° 38'09" E, 32.50'
Thence N 67° 21'28" E, 45.65'
Thence N 54° 34'34" E, 44.21'
Thence N 20° 57" 18' E, 57.82'
Thence N 16° 23' 39" E, 87.70' to the North line of said Tract A.
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4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1999.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: August 3, 1999
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Lionsrid eg_Loo_p Street Project
The Lionsridge Street project is proceeding in good order. Most of the storm water work is
complete, and we have begun pouring the curb and gutter. The retaining walls are also under
construction.
Wa fig Study
Pursuant to the Council's authorization last week, we are moving forward with our Wayfinding
Study. We have contracted with Corbin Associates to complete this work. We anticipate
beginning this work in the next few weeks.
Newsboxes
We are proceeding to implement our newsbox program. In the next few weeks we will be
bringing the Council an ordinance implementing this program. We will also need to fabricate the
boxes. As we have discussed the prototype is located at the Community Development
Department. When fully implemented, the cost of constructing these boxes is $75,000. It should
be noted that these costs will be recovered over a ten-year period and will be paid by news
publishers.
Town Manager vacation
I will be on vacation from August I Vh - August 13`h. Anne will be able to reach me if you should
need anything.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
8/10/99 WS
PEC/DRB Report
Capital Projects
Arosa/Garmisch final park plan
Newly formed Vail Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Joe Staufer
PA Text Amendments
Suggested improvements in commercial development process
8/17/99 WS
Pine Beetle Update
VVMB presentation on Summer 2000
Discuss Ord re: newspaper boxes
8/17/99 TC
1" read Ord re: newspaper boxes
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Media Contacts:
Paul Witt, (970) 845-5720; paulwgvailresorts.com
Stuart Weiss, (877) SKI-2000, sweiss(a)ski-coni
VAIL RESORTS AND NET SERVICES SETTLE INTERNET ADDRESS
LAWSUIT
Vail, CO - July 27, 1999 Vail Resorts and Net Services announced today a settlement
of the lawsuit concerning the Internet addresses www.vail.com and
www.beaverereek.corn.
As part of an undisclosed settlement, Net Services, Inc., developer of ski.eom, agreed to
transfer ownership of the two domain names to Vail Resorts.
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"We are very pleased with the terms of the settlement," said Stuart Weiss, CEO of Net
Services. Bruce Mainzer,;Senior Vice-President for Marketing and Sales of Vail Resorts,
agreed, saying, "We are delighted to have the web domains under our ownership."
Vail Resorts will immediately integrate both Internet addresses into its overall web
presence located at www.snow_com. According to Mainzer, "The two domains will play
a significant part in our new Internet campaign scheduled to go on-line this fall."
Vail Resorts is the owner and operator of the premier Colorado ski resorts of Vail, Beaver
Creek, Keystone and Breckewidge and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Wyoming.
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Net Services, Lac. is the owner and developer of the world-wide ski portal ski.com.
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81658--30035 35 Local Media Contact:
Howard Stone, Chairman of the Hoard, Vail Jazz Foundation (970)476-6266
970-479.6146 TM
970-47"556 Fax BRICE ACCEPTS POSITION WrM VAIL JAZZ FOUNDATION:
E-Mail: VAIL, COLORADO-JULY 29-Bill Brice, director of special events and '
vjf@vaiuazz.org
Web Site: communications with the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau recently
www.Vai~azz.org
Howann L. Smsim accepted the position of Executive Director with the Vail Jazz Foundation.
Executive Director
DoxxaMEm Brice will remain with the VVTCB through September 10, and begins his tenure
Director of Devejopaieat
with the Vail Jazz Foundation October 1.
JOHN CAA WON, JR.
Director of Education
On= FwLEY-BAi" Brice began in his position with the VVTCB in January 1945, and has been
Diirector of Programs
involved with the Vail Jazz Foundation ever since. "The Vail Jazz Foundation
Board of Directors
1vILmm I Ba[cE began operating in 1995, with the first Vail Jazz Party, and Bill has been a art
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)AVM L. FMVSON of everything the organization has-done since that time," said Howard Stone,
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JOHN W GIOY^NDO
)a. Muir, L. xu.I., Ja- Chairman of the Vail Jazz Foundation Board of Directors. "Bill's involvement
?AM MCGowAX
MIKE PEAK
:ATHY sTon and support, through the VVTCB and as a member of the Jazz Foundation
i0WAIW L. STONE
Board, have helped the organization develop its programs, and we are excited- to
have Bill's expertise, vision and leadership to elevate the foundation and its
programs to a higher level," added Stone.
Now in its fifth year, the Vail Jazz Festival and Party kicks-off August 5, with
Jammin' Jazz Nights free, Thursday evening performances on the lawn in
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Lionshead. The Vail Jazz Festival wraps-up Labor Day weekend with the Vail
Jazz Party, September 3-6, at the Marriott Mountain Resort of Vail. This year's
star-studded lineup includes jazz great Milt Jackson, Regina Carter, Ray Brown,
Nancy King, James Williams and ICU and others. Afternoon and evening
performances take place all weekend long under the Marriott's tent and inside in
the Grand Ballroom.
Educational programs presented by the Vail Jazz Foundation target local
elementary school students through Jazz Goes to School, and top high school
musicians from across the country through the Vail Jazz Workshop.
The Vail Jazz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission
of perpetuating jazz music through the presentation of lave jazz performances,
which showcase the artistry and talent of great jazz musicians, and through jazz
education, with an emphasis mryoung musicians and audiences-
For more information about the Vail Jazz Foundation, or the Vail Jazz Festival
and Party call 970/476-6266.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDIA ADVISORY
July 28, 1999
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 27
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Ford, Foley, Kurz, Navas
PEC/DRB Review
During a review of Monday's Planning and Environmental Commission actions, Councilmembers
inquired about PEC's approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a locker room expansion
and loading dock addition to Dobson Arena. The PEC voted 4-3 for approval with 9 conditions.
Two of the three members who voted against approval had wanted the applicant (Vail
Recreation District) to construct a new recreation path on the building's south side along the
creek that would connect to the existing path, while a third member had expressed concerns
about loading and delivery. Unless the project is appealed by an adjacent property owner, the
approval will stand. Also yesterday, Councilmember Sybill Navas asked a procedural question
about PEC's approval of a variance and conditional use permit for construction of an employee .
housing unit in the Golf Course neighborhood. Because there is a dispute between private
parties, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said the dispute is a separate matter from the public
approval process and would need to be addressed in district court, if the parties are unable to
resolve their differences.
--Public Accommodation Zone District Amendments Discussion
The Council renewed its review of 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 Sonnanalp, 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 which currently occur during the Special Development
District (SDD) process, according to the applicant. The Planning and Environmental
Commission has unanimously approved the proposal. During Council's review yesterday,
Councilmen Michael Arnett and Kevin Foley continued to express concerns about a proposed
increase of the allowable Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) from 80 percent to 150 percent
of the buildable site area. Given a requirement to meet other development standards, Arnett
said he wasn't sure if the GRFA increase was even physically possible on the parcels. Also
yesterday, the applicant, represented by planning consultant Tom Braun, used a series of charts
to illustrate future development potential for accommodation units and dwelling units on the
properties. The town's goal is to create more accommodation units (live beds) than dwelling
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units (condominium units). During the public comment period, Bob Lazier, owner of the Tivoli
Lodge, talked about the difficulties of redevelopment in Vail. He said Vail has missed numerous
opportunities to improve upon its products by being too conservative in its approval process.
The Golden Peak ski base building and the Austria Haus are good examples of buildings that
should have received approvals for an additional floor, he said. Another Council work session
on the topic will be scheduled on Aug. 10 to discuss the GRFA concerns in more detail. For
more information, contact George Ruther, senior planner, at 479-2145.
--Authorization of In-Kind Services Requested by WestFest
.Following a presentation by Bill Brice of the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, the
Council agreed to commit $36,565 in town services, such as increased bus service, traffic
control, directional signs, etc., for the WestFest event to be held during Labor Day weekend.
Brice also noted the town will receive a $20,000 rebate from its earlier host fee contribution of
$35,000. This is due to the VVTCB's efforts to successfully secure an event sponsor.- Also
yesterday, Brice said he's continuing to work out the details regarding requests to: 1) stage
refrigerated trucks at the soccer field; 2) create exhibitor booths in Vail Village; 3) add directional
and promotional signs; and 4) erect a mountain rendezvous camp. Most WestFest events are
being staged in Ford Park (including the soccer field), which has caused merchants in Vail
Village and Lionshead to express concerns about opportunities to draw visitors to the villages,
according to Brice. Ford Park is considered to be the only venue that can hold the event. Town
Attorney Tom Moorhead said a special event ordinance would be drafted (similar to the
legislation used for the World Alpine Ski Championships) that would address signs, temporary
improvements and other items associated with the event. The ordinance will be considered by
Council at its Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 evening meetings. If the event is successful, Brice says
WestFest organizers hope to continue the event in Vail for 10 years.
--Information Update
Following a briefing by Town Manager Bob McLaurin, the Council agreed to pursue the
purchase of its second "buy down" affordable housing unit. The prospective unit is at Pitkin
Creek in East Vail (1 bedroom, 1 bath) and is listed for $129,500. If the purchase is successful,
the town will deed-restrict the unit, then resell the property to a qualified buyer at a subsidized
price of approximately $110,000. The Council has budgeted $100,000 this year to subsidize the
purchase of 5 buy-down units as part of its housing program. For details, contact Housing
Coordinator Nina Timm at 479-2144.
Also yesterday, McLaurin provided an update on efforts to assist Eric Baumann, owner of the
Noel Christmas shop. Baumann is seeking approval from the town to operate an almond
roasting stand in front of his business. However, McLaurin said the town's zoning codes prohibit
such an operation. As a result, McLaurin said he would work with Town Attorney Tom Moorhead
to determine if additional legislation is in order that would permit such activity. However,
Moorhead cautioned the Council that such legislation could undermine the town's zoning
regulations. In the meantime, Baumann has been encouraged to work through a special events
permitting process to operate the stand temporarily during special events.
--Council Reports
Sybill Navas, who serves on the Vail Community Task Force, gave an update on plans for a fact-
finding visit to Carmel, Calif., planned for Sept. 8-9. Representatives from the Task Force will be
meeting with officials in Carmel regarding the successful mix of retail shops there. Navas is
unable to attend and asked if anyone else on Council would want to go. Michael Arnett and
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Ludwig Kurz both expressed interest. Also yesterday, Navas gave an update on the current
focus of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. Those projects include: 1)
coordination of reviews of U.S. Forest Service plans by local governments; 2) an educational
campaign on employer-assisted benefits for affordable housing programs; and 3) increasing the
number of links to its Internet web site (TOV will pursue). Also, Navas suggested inviting the
new executive director of the organization, whose expertise is in facilitation, to lead a council
retreat following the Nov. 2 Vail Town Council elections.
Kevin Foley offered a reminder about an earlier suggestion to schedule an in-town bike path tour
at an upcoming Council work session to assess maintenance and wayfinding needs. The tour.
will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
--Other
Kevin Foley noted that it was great to see the fences down and the sod in place at Ford Park.
Bob Armour noted the passing of Elke Nall. He said a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Eagle's Nest. Also, Armour asked that Council contingency funds be used to
purchase a new clock in the Town Council Chambers to replace the clock that doesn't run
correctly.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
August 3 Work Session
Interviews for 2 Community Task Force Members
Golden Peak Ski Tunnel Appeal
Development Standards Handbook
Ford Park Playground
August 3 Evening Meeting
Appointment of 2 Community Task Force Members
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 18, Buy-down Unit
August-10 Work Session
PEC/DRB Report
Capital Projects
Arosa/Garmisch Final Park Plan
Vail Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Public Accommodation Zone District Text Amendments
Suggested Improvements in Commercial Development Process
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 1999
Contact: Nina Timm, 479-2144
TOV Housing Coordinator
TWO HOUSING UNITS AVAILABLE FOR RESALE AT VAIL COMMONS
(Vail)--Lottery applications are currently being taken for the resale of two Vail Commons units.
The property at 2090 Zermatt Lane, unit F, is listed at $118,262.63. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,
a washer and dryer and built-in microwave. The unit will be shown at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. July
29. Applications are due by noon July 30. A lottery drawing, if needed, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in
the Vail Town Council Chambers.
The property at 2092 Zermatt Lane, unit B, is listed at $117,459.72. Applications are due at noon Aug. 6.
This unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath and a washer and dryer. The unit will be shown at an open house from
5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and repeated Aug. 5. Applications are due by noon Aug. 6. A lottery drawing, if needed,
will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Vail Town Council Chambers.
Lottery applications are available from the Town of Vail Community Development Department. To quality
for either 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.
To date, the town has conducted resales for 9 of the 53 Vail Commons units. Three of the nine have
included residents who've moved from unit to another within the development. Five others left the valley to
pursue other interests while another former Vail Commons owner recently purchased a free market unit in
Edwards.
Since 1995, the Town of Vail housing program has facilitated ownership opportunities for 78 buyers. For
more information, contact Nina Timm, Vail housing coordinator, at 479-2144.
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1309 Elkhorn Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2158 /Fax: 970-479-2166
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Mr. Jon Meyer
2415 Velvet Valley Way
Owing Mills, Maryland 21117
RE: March 30, 1999 letter
Dear Mr. Meyer
I must first apologize for yet a second delay in the Town of Vail not responding as we had indicated. If
anything your communication with the Town has pointed out areas to improve with our internal tracking
and response follow up. Our system took your name off our list because the first letter was sent out in
April, not knowing a second letter was due out as well. I take responsibility for not getting the second letter
out timely, and relying more on our response list as a reminder.
The issues you raise in your letter, I will respond in three parts, the construction leading up to the
Championships, the proposal you suggest for construction timing and the size of the developments within
the grid system. I do thank you for providing solutions to these problems.
First, the construction leading up to the Championships did take many years to design and complete. The
usefulness of each will be enjoyed for years to come. In addition, the construction season in Vail is very
limited due to weather. These projects have included the international bridge, the renovation of the covered
bridge, the main Vail roundabouts and the west Vail roundabouts, improvements to Ford Park at the
frontage road along with the improvements in 1998 being the snowmelt heating on the parking structure,
Slifer Plaza and Siebert Circle. These were only the Town projects, on the private side there was Golden
Peak redevelopment, Bridge Street Lodge, Vail Village Club, and the Lodge at Vail and in 1998 the Austria .
Haus, Gasthof Gramshammer, the Golden Bear, Base Mountain Sports and the Mountain Haus. The private
as well as the public sector knew, the summer of 1998 would be unpleasant. Hopefully the improvements
were worth the disruptions. We do enforce construction timelines to encourage construction during off
peak summer periods, however, large projects take the whole summer and the peak time cannot be avoided.
The second issue with regards to controlling the number of projects under construction. Vail Village is an
aging product. The Town Council and the Community Task Force are very interested in seeing
reinvestment in the product. The core area is a built out pedestrian village with buildings built to their
property lines. Therefore any construction is disruptive on the public spaces. The planning of projects
especially redevelopment projects is tedious at best and costly to justify. Conditions placed on projects
through the town process as well as the unknowns associated with remodeling make for a difficult planning
process, a few hiccups may put the project out of an allowed construction window. The second biggest
hurdle is the economic timing, depending on when the project can be paid for will determine if the project
should be started and ensures the ability to finish. Overcoming these two hurdles now under current town
construction policy is difficult. Placing construction windows on top of this process would further cripple
efforts to improve the product with in Vail.
The final issue of encouraging an expansion of the village base and new construction away from downtown
is interesting. The suggestion of the project merit being tied to the mission is great. These issues deal with
land use policy and zoning. Currently all land in Vail is zoned and in addition the Vail Village area is
further guided by the Vail Village Master Plan. With the recent completion of the LionsHead Master Plan,
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there has been questions whether the Vail Village Master Plan should be reviewed. In our on going
discussions with economic development, your ideas will be considered. Your suggestions have been
routed to the Department of Community Development.
Once again I apologize for the delay and hope you are enjoying a less construction filled summer.
If you have any other suggestions or concerns please don't hesitate to write or call me a (970) 479-2160.
SincerelyPreggHall
' Director of Public Works and Transportation
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Robert W. McLaurin
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P.O. Box 3035
VAIL, COLORADO
81658-3035
970-479-6146 TEL
970-476-6556 FAx
E-Mail:
vjf@vailjazz.org
Web Site:
www.vailj-az'z.org July 24, 1999
HOWARD L. STONE
Executive Director
Town Council
JOHN CLAYTON, JR. Town of Vail
Director of Education 755 S. Frontage Road
CARRm FINLEY-BAIAK Vail, CO 81657
Director of Programs
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Board of Directors
WILLIAM J..BRICE . Thank you for welcoming the George Washington Preparatory High School
JOHN CLAYTON, JR. Marching Band to Vail: As you may know the band went on to win top honors at the
JOANNE CROSBY '
DAVID L. FERGUSON Vail America Days parade. The impact that our community had on the 80 individuals
JERRY FREDERICKS traveling to Vail from South Central Los Angeles will forever be remembered.
JOHN W. GIOVANDO
DR. WILLIE L. HILL, JR. = .
PAUL McGowAN Thanks again f6r your assistance in making their. weekend an event to cherish.
MIKE PEAK
CATHY STONE ,
HOWARD L. STONE
JOAN T. WHITTENBERG Sin rely
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Executive Director
Two ballot measures
that would make sense
As we enter our budget vices to stabilize our middle
cycle, I will ask my fellow class and our shrinking labor
commissioners to propose two base.
ballot measures and make one This change will also allow
commitment to provide better the county a better ability to
services, without raising taxes, provide tax relief through the
to the residents to Eagle Senior Tax Work Offprogram,
County. and if the voters approve a
First would be to dedicate Homestead Tax Relief pro-
.05 % of each $1 of sales taxes gram One of the concerns the
collected over the county will need to
next three years to balance in provid-
programs that set- ; ing these types pf
vices the children tax relief will be
and youth of our how not to bust the
communities. This budget
equals .05 cents per Removing this
dollar, or approxi- restriction will
mately $450,000 allow the county
per year. flexibility in sub-
This would not JAMES JOHNSON stituting the sales
include any new tax now obligated
taxes, but would restrict a por- to capital improvement for the
tion of the sales tax toward property tax used for other
programs serving our youth county projects and programs.
and their families. By mating this change it will
These programs would be allow future county commis-
developed in conjunction with sioners to build a community
the youth, families, the recre- and not just monuments unto
ation districts and schools of themselves.
our communities. The funds Finally, I will propose that
could be used for a variety of the county commit the money
things, including after-school bonded toward the justice cen-
programs, early childhood ter to providing recreational
education, tutoring, child care, facilities throughout the coun-
parenting classes, mentoring ty. The justice center bonds
programs, etc. will be paid off at the end of
Recently, we have seen 2001, and those funds could
events which show the need to be used to provide additional
give more attention to our recreational opportunities for
children. The rise in potential Eagle County residents with-
gang activities, the Student out increasing taxes.
Union's request for money and That would equate to
programs, the Columbine $715,000 per year going to
tragedy, teen pregnancies and providing recreational facili-
the list goes on. We need to ties (family center, bowling
provide real solutions to these alley, roller rink, parks and
issues, not just lip service. picnic grounds, etc.) which
The second ballot issue families can enjoy together.
would be removing the These facilities would be
requirement that the county located on lands which are
spend 35 % of the sales taxes already owned by the county
collected only on capital pro- or entities the county is a part-
u?r jects• ner in (Eagle County
r In recent years we have Fairgrounds, Berry Creek 5th
built a number of necessary and the Tree Farm).
facilities primarily funded While, there are a number
through this portion of the of recreational opportunities
sales tax: the justice center, the available in the area, the diver-
remodeling of the old court- sity of the opportunities has
house, the new grandstands, not kept up with the growing
the animal shelter and more. diversity of our residents.
We are now approaching the The types of facilities you
time when the county has can find in other communities
matured to the point where the cannot be built in Eagle
need to provide services to the County by the private sector.
residents of the community because the cost of land is pro-
will outweigh the need for brbitive.
additional buildings.
The time is now to change James Johnson is an Eagle
this restriction so that the County Commissioner. The
county will be able to better commissioners takes turns
provide services to its growing writing a column every
senior population, provide set- Monday in The Daily Trail.
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