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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. C:WGENDA.TC 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 LL~1Y7 d-UGZ.-~J Diana Donovan 1413 Homestake Circle Vail, Colorado 81657 476-2789 phone/fax Jul-28-99 03:21P Kirk Hansen 9704766196 P_01 ELECTROI~N~'a 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 . 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. r ~ .mil Chris Moffet u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970479-2100 , FAX 970-479-2157 TM 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. 1 TOWN41L 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. 2' 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 3 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. 4 15 X i.. .14 n ova o e men : 3t an ar s It is the u p rp s o t ese :r~l~S, rpgulat.6~s, and standards to ensure<fhe general heali; $a£et~:>awelfare of the'communit ;"the :e rles. regulations, and standards. ire it tended` to ensure safe.;:and efficient development with111 ` ' `nv n of'M l far:::laedestrii s vehicular traffic emergency response . traffic, and the : ommunity' t . Tl e l veiopment Standards will,; help protect property values, ensure the aesthetic qu iity of'the e amuri ty 2,n:d ensure adequate development of property within:the .T.Wn'+ f Vail. Adopted by Town Council on SOW4OF" Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 1 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 2 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 3 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 4 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 5 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 6 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 7 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 8 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 9 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 10 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 ? 11 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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). 12 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 13 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 14 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 15 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 16 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 17 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 18 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 19 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 20 Town o Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 21 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 22 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 23 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 24 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 25 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 26 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 27 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 28 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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: 29 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook Figure 1: Figure 2: flr diameter 4" - 01. t 909 Town aaztd Comity Spat Lig Rmisbicent E2uasemerd Raduu = 2.1 bmatousma.=(8xlo)=80sgin bmirw uea=(3.14)(2")=12bsgm "s `i> 14/8" LlI x . ' (4.4 .i~~L4 P Tmm and Country Clear Glass mum Style bmkausarea=(19/8)x(4.4)=10.45 b.>m!wusarea=(1x4)=45gin sq in 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. 30 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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, 31 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 32 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 33 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 34 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 35 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 36 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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. 37 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 11. Details This section provides details of items referenced herein. 38 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 i i i o~eoia areaw ~ Department of Public Works Trans ortation 4/26/99 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 O ~ 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 one ~iaw; • ~ Department of Public Works tans ortation 4/27 99 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 orme~oe ~vnow, aar Department of Public Works Trans ortation 4/27/99 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 E n 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 U Q9 Qo v ° ooP 0 o 00 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 o~q~ ~rr.oMU, oaa Department of Public Works Transportation 4/27/99 001 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 OVA==A""a` Department of Public Works / Transportation 4/27/99 Minimum Residential Dow Mom 'Duff ~"a F+RMGR Fire Department Staging Area 9 R M PR. : 1 .1 . . J S 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 i oercfoe APFFAN I S Department of Public Works TrOns ortation 4/27/99 o Retaining Wall Standards Km mumm WAI LHM Combination. Walls 10 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 49 Town of Vail Development Standards Handbook 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 50 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 2 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 3 • 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 flord99.19 4 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. I 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 I 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 JUL 27 199 02:06PM P.1i1 -N WTT RELEASE VAIL REsoRl's- i I FOR MWEDIATE RELEASE i 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. i "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. I Net Services, Lac. is the owner and developer of the world-wide ski portal ski.com. -30- Vail Reseda Mauagemenl Company • f'orit Office Box 7 • Vail, Cnlnradu 81658 • 1.37 Beiielimark, Road • Avon. Culoradu 81620 V A I L B E A V E R ~C R E E K"' B R E C K E N R-1 D G E K E Y S T 0 N EW 07/30/1999 08:01 9704766008 VVTCB PAGE 04/05 noVAIL JAZZ FOVNDATIom • INC. FOR DIATE RELEASE P O- Boat 3035 van., COLORADO 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 rows CwMN, JR P IOA= CaOBIM )AVM L. FMVSON of everything the organization has-done since that time," said Howard Stone, Inn Fmusiu .cu 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 -more- TCB PAGE 05/05 07/30/1999 08:01 9704766008 111/ 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. ° 4_ r 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 (more) mow RECYCLEDPAPER 1~a Add 1/TOV Council Highlights/7-27-99 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 (more) Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/7-27-99 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 u 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. RECYCLEDPAPER RECEiv cu JUL A 'e~ 17 9 ~ • ~ . CJ, ,:ems tr a n~- 7~ r a ~y TOWN OF VAIL Department of Public Works & Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2158 /Fax: 970-479-2166 TM 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, ILow RECYCLED PAPER 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 xc: Vail Town Council Robert W. McLaurin Russell Forrest yc : tc RECEIVED JUL 2 8 1 THEVAIL JAZZ FOUNDATION, " INC. , 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 r Ho and L. Stone 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. 01if0 TO